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Tips for Planning a Budget-Friendly Small Wedding
Planning the most important event of your life can be very exciting, but we all know that weddings are expensive. In 2022, the national average cost of a wedding was around $30,000, not including the engagement ring. For most people, this is a lot of money to spend on...
Wedding Stress: 15 Stress-Relieving Activities
Are you feeling overwhelmed and stressed out as you plan your big day? Trust us, you are not alone. Wedding planning can be a significant source of stress for many couples, but it doesn't have to be that way! The following 15 stress-relieving activities will help you...
Make Mother’s Day Special with Thoughtful, Customized Themes
Mother’s Day celebrations aren’t “one size fits all.” The day takes on more meaning and is truly memorable when you honor Mom with a day planned just for her. Build a celebration around her favorite color, flower or pastime. The centerpiece of the event? A themed,...
Kentucky Derby Inspired Wedding Cake – Bourbon Butter Cake
The Kentucky Derby - the fastest and fanciest party in the nation, but the preparation, fashion and libations are worth the effort. One of the most affluent events, the parties quickly spread across the country with Kentucky Derby inspired cocktail parties. We are...
“I Do” and More
You go together like milk and cookies; you fit together like the teeth of a zipper and not even the craziest of life’s circumstances can get you stuck—you found your person and you’re ready to say “I do”. Is that it though? Are you going to say anything else? Have you...
7 Practical Travel Goods
Wedding season is not the only season that is around the corner. Warmer weather means travel for many of us and over the years we have seen luggage pieces transform into lighter, more compact and airline approved, but what about the pieces we carry? We don't need to...
Personalized Wedding Gift Ideas by Amour Prints
The wedding season is fast approaching and no doubt a number of our readers have been asked to be a part of a wedding party or have a close relationship with someone getting married this year. The wedding register allows us to buy anything the newlyweds want for their...
11 Things Every Bride Needs Before Her Wedding Day
Your wedding day is one of the most important days of your life, and as a bride, you want everything to be perfect. From the dress to the flowers, the cake to the music, there are so many details to consider. However, with all the excitement and stress that comes with...
Abigail Reyes and Grant Collie’s Engagement at the Dallas Arboretum, TX
Abigail Reyes and Grant Collie met during their freshman year of college in 2016 through a mutual friend. On their first "official" date, the two walked around all of the Universal Studios theme parks and had an absolute blast! Both originally from Tampa, Florida,...
10 Essential Fashion Tips For The Groom and Groomsmen
On the wedding day, the bride and her entourage present an almost ethereal vision. The groom and his men must be dressed in their best too. But often, the men’s outfits are left for the last moment or rushed. The men should try to complement the look of the ladies and...
Unique Bachelorette Party Destinations Around the World
THESE DESTINATIONS CAN BE PACKAGED TO SUIT YOUR NEEDS THROUGH ROMANTIC DESTINATIONS TRAVEL - EMAIL TRAVEL EXPERT - CHRISTINE SHEPHERD WITH QUESTIONS Are you ready to wave goodbye to singlehood in style? Whether you're looking for a wild weekend of partying or a...
Styled Shoots By Southern Bride – The Hotel At Avalon Ceremony Inspiration
Styled by Southern Bride is a wedding photographer competition, and The Styled Challenge is a design competition showcasing the works of talented wedding professionals from various regions. WINNERS FOR BEST PHOTOGRAPHY AND DESIGN AT THE HOTEL AT AVALON, Atlanta,...
Styled Shoots By Southern Bride – The Hotel At Avalon Reception Inspiration
Styled Shoots by Southern Bride is a wedding photographer competition, and The Styled Challenge is a design competition showcasing the works of talented wedding professionals from various regions. WINNERS FOR BEST PHOTOGRAPHY AND DESIGN AT THE HOTEL AT AVALON,...
A Spring Wedding Filled with Blush Details
From ruffled skirts to tiny treats, Julianna Smith and William Hansen's spring wedding with a blush aesthetic boasted dreamy details in full bloom. The bride's sweetheart neckline paired with blush knotted sandals effortlessly blended timeless style with a flirty...
Rheagan Courville & James Branton Marry in New Orleans, Louisiana
Rheagan Courville and James Branton were married on January 8, 2022, in New Orleans, Louisiana, at the historic Spanish Custom House (owned by the groom's uncle) near the beloved Bayou St. John. Guests were seated on the front lawn and witnessed the bride's arrival in...
Styled Shoots by Southern Bride – Cheeca Lodge Spa Island Reception Inspiration
Styled Shoots by Southern Bride is a wedding photographer competition, and The Styled Challenge is a design competition inspiring brides by showcasing the works of talented wedding professionals from various regions. WINNERS FOR BEST PHOTOGRAPHY AND DESIGN AT CHEECA...
Styled Shoots by Southern Bride – Cheeca Lodge Ballroom Reception Inspiration
Styled Shoots by Southern Bride is a wedding photographer competition, and The Styled Challenge is a design competition showcasing the works of talented wedding professionals from various regions. WINNERS FOR BEST PHOTOGRAPHY AND DESIGN AT CHEECA LODGE AND SPA,...
Styled Shoots By Southern Bride – Cheeca Lodge Garden Rehearsal Dinner Inspiration
Styled Shoots by Southern Bride is a wedding photographer competition, and The Styled Challenge is a design competition showcasing the works of talented wedding professionals from various regions. WINNER FOR BEST PHOTOGRAPHY AND DESIGN AMBASSADORS AT CHEECA LODGE AND...
Styled Shoots by Southern Bride – Cheeca Lodge South Beach Inspiration
Styled Shoots by Southern Bride is a wedding photographer competition, and The Styled Challenge is a design competition showcasing the works of talented wedding professionals from various regions. WINNERS FOR BEST PHOTOGRAPHY AND DESIGN AT CHEECA LODGE AND SPA,...
Retro-Glam Paradise at The Confidante Miami Beach
GET ACQUAINTED The Confidante Miami Beach - The Unbound Collection by Hyatt, built in the 1940s, completed a multi-million-dollar suite renovation in 2022, adding 35 new suites to the 339-room mid-century meets retro-glam ocean-front hotel. Along with reimagined...
10 Gift Ideas from Woman-Owned Businesses
The 112th anniversary of International Women's Day is March 8, 2023. We are honored to have worked with brides and bridal businesses for more than 30 years as a bridal magazine. Several of those are owned by women, and we are happy to see that more of them are working...
Infuse Pantone’s 2023 Color of the Year Into Your Wedding Weekend
Symbolizing strength and optimism, Pantone’s Color of the Year for 2023 signals everything we hope for the upcoming year. Magenta is a bold and vibrant shade of pink that features hints of blue and crimson red with a unique blend of warmth and coolness. Viva Magenta...
3 Tasks To Check Off Before Scouting A Venue
Landscape by Taylor Jordan Photography You are engaged!! Congrats! Hopefully, you shared the good news with your loved ones, popped some bubbly, and basked in the happy glow with your new fiancé. Now it’s time to plan a wedding…and perhaps you’ve...
Celebrate Winter Romance At The Plaza Hotel in New York City
Cupid draws back his bow and aims for The Plaza Hotel, where every day feels like Valentine’s Day. The Plaza Hotel is to New York City like champagne is to caviar. The legendary duo completes each other like love and marriage, Valentine’s Day and chocolates, and...
Lauren Junge and Austin Parker’s Engagement in San Juan, Puerto Rico
After meeting on the dating app Hinge, Lauren and Austin exchanged numbers and made plans for a first date. When Austin followed up to reconfirm the plans, Lauren completely ghosted him. A few weeks later and right before Halloween, Austin followed up with a text that...
10 Valentine Gift Ideas For Him
10 Valentine gift ideas for him. As one season of gift giving comes to an end, another begins. February, a short, sweet month of love provides another opportunity to spoil our significant other. Since gift giving can be a challenging task and to avoid giving yet...
8 Crazy Ways to Propose in Puerto Rico
At the top of the longest zipline in North America, “The Monster.” Tucked in the mountains of Orocovis, thrill-seeking couples can get their hearts pumping at Toroverde Adventure Park, home to what it claims is “the longest zipline in America.” The platform...
Host Your Destination Wedding in Puerto Rico with The Condado Collection
Puerto Rico, a lively Spanish-Caribbean-inhabited archipelago located just Southeast of the contiguous United States, is a popular tropical oasis that requires no passport for American citizens and attracts millions of visitors every year with its beautiful beaches,...
Engagement Ring Trends and Practices in 2023
As the holiday season has come to an end, there are undoubtedly many happy couples that have gotten engaged last month. Engagement is the first tangible commitment to the couples’ forever after. This beautiful commitment is symbolized by an engagement ring, which...
3 Things You Don’t Want To Leave Off Your Wedding Checklist
Weddings, sweet weddings. From that first eager dress shopping appointment to the last dragged out confirmation of the little details you no longer care about, wedding checklists are the ultimate planning tool. Regardless of where you are in your wedding planning...
Industry Expert Q&A with Dynamic Styling Duo Alison Bruhn and Delia Folk
Have you been dreaming of your wedding day for as long as you can remember? If so, you know that you are planning for one of the happiest days of your life. Although joyous, preparing for a wedding can be stressful, overwhelming, and time-consuming. Securing an event...
Vintage Inspiration At Hotel Magdalena in Austin, Texas
GET ACQUAINTED Hotel Magdalena is a recent innovative project from the Bunkhouse Group, a celebrated hospitality company behind some of Texas’ most unique hotels. Located in the vibrant South Congress neighborhood of Austin, Hotel Magdalena fuses the city and nature...
Enchanting Gardens and Waters of Villa Sola Cabiati at Lake Como, Italy
The allure of Lake Como is evident with its stunning villas, cerulean waters, magnificent gardens, and mysterious magical sunlight. It is an otherworldly experience when surrounded by endless breathtaking beauty. The enchanting Villa Sola Cabiati, built in the 16th...
12 Thoughtful Gifts For The Soon-To-Be-Bride (and Groom!)
Whether you’re searching for the perfect holiday present for the bride and groom on your list, or you need a thoughtful gift to give before the big day, we’ve rounded up 12 ideas to help you choose something unique, useful and meaningful. From fashion and beauty...
Discovering Guatemala’s Oasis at Villa Bokéh
Get Acquainted If one were to wake up under lavender-scented crisp white sheets and step out to their veranda-draped private patio listing to birds chirp in the distance as the smell of fresh lilies wafts over the six-acre manicured gardens, they might swear they were...
Horses And Hounds Inspired Wedding at the Middleburg Hunt, Virginia
Hunt Country in the Virginia countryside, in many ways, is the embodiment of southern charm. Many couples are looking for wedding experiences beyond a rehearsal dinner and wedding day for their guests. The Middleburg Hunt, established in 1906, often appears at...
