Planning
Celebrate Your Big Day in Luxe Style at SLS Brickell
Miami is a hot magnet for the young, beautiful, and in love. For couples seeking to take their relationship to the “I Do” status, the SLS Brickell, Miami, is a dreamy luxury wedding destination with a decidedly cool vibe that flows through its unique decor,...
Advice From Industry Expert Courtney Ajinça
Courtney Ajinça is an event planner, interior designer, and a multi-faceted entrepreneur. She is not only the co-star of VH1’s My Celebrity Dream Wedding, but also created DINE, an immersive fine-dining experience. Courtney shares tips on how to make your dream...
Ten Books to Enjoy on the Beach
Delve into these ten delightful reads, perfect for a gorgeous day at the beach. The books chosen are all written by female authors and span various genres, ensuring literary fun for readers of all tastes. Visit your local bookstore or library to obtain copies of these...
The Styled Challenge by Southern Bride, Savannah, Georgia
The Styled Challenge by Southern Bride is a design competition that aims to showcase creative talents as a team by styling a design space based on an assigned venue and parameters provided to the team. Each competing design team is assigned a mood board and venue...
How to Give a Heartfelt and Memorable Toast
Wedding toasts make your heart swell and a lump form in your throat. But how do you give a heartfelt and memorable toast? A great toast has three elements: it honors and celebrates the person or couple, it helps the audience learn more about them, and shares stories...
Hummingbird Harmonies: A Hip Harpist for Hire
A bride is dressed in her wedding gown, anxious and excited to finally marry the love of her life. She takes a deep breath to soothe the butterflies in her stomach. She's been waiting for this day for a long time, and all of her meticulous planning has finally come...
Honeymoon in Antarctica
Bride & Groom: Suzy Guttler and Juan Castillo Wedding Location: Lake Como, Italy Honeymoon Destination: Antarctica For newlyweds Suzy Guttler and Juan Castillo, life is defined by extraordinary adventures. Following their engagement in Jordan’s Lost City of Petra,...
10 Ways to Plan a Wedding on a Budget
Wedding planning - exciting and stressful at the same time. Southern Bride provides advice by Rachel Cruz, the New York Times best-selling financial author to help you on your planning journey. As you start to think about details, keep this in mind: You don’t need to...
3 Tips on How to Choose Your Wedding Photographer
On your wedding day, you don't have much time on your side - you're capturing a once-in-a-lifetime moment that you can't recreate. That's why it's crucial to choose a photographer who has the skill and expertise to snap the perfect shot on the first try. Research...
Kate Spade Bridal Gifts
Kate Spade New York has continuously represented optimistic femininity since its founding in 1993 with a line of six essential handbags. The company now sells handbags, ready-to-wear, gifts, and other items as part of its global life and style empire. Every bride's...
16 Sensational Las Vegas Bachelorette Destinations
For bachelorette parties, traveling to Las Vegas for a fun-filled weekend extravaganza might seem daunting at first. Where to start? Where should you stay? And most importantly, what amazing activities can you plan for your girl group? These 16 Las Vegas destinations...
Long Weekend Wedding Ideas
For many of us, Memorial Day weekend marks the beginning of summer and the start of wedding season. Weddings are often held on Saturdays because it is the most convenient day, but how about a wedding during the long weekend? When should the wedding ceremony be held,...
Five Fun DIY Wedding Favors
Wedding favors are a great way for guests to look back and remember your special day. And DIY-ing your wedding favors guarantees a unique personal touch that attendees will appreciate. Creating your own wedding favors might be easier than you think. With some...
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...
“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...
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 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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Loews Coral Gables Hotel in Coral Gables, Florida
Coral Gables is situated in the primary location of Miami-Dade county. Only 7 miles from downtown Miami, this planned community dates back to 1925 and paints a picturesque background with its Mediterranean revival style architecture and wide, tree-lined avenues...
Sustainable and Opulent Tea Party At The Garrison Inn In Newburyport, Massachusetts
These featured vendors, inspired by the decadence of Rococo art and fashion, were drawn to the opulence of the Marie-Antoinette era and by the chic simplicity and thoughtfulness of Atelier Andree Ciccarelli's designs. To complement these stunning gowns, Elizabeth...
Stunning Mountain and Lake Views at the Waterfall Club, Clayton, Georgia
The Waterfall Club in Clayton, Georgia, overlooking Lake Burton, offers majestic mountain and lake views. The panoramic setting provided endless inspiration for a nature-filled styled shoot - so fitting for an elegant and ethereal wedding. The mix of earthy tones of...
3 Key Things You Need To Know While Planning A Barn Wedding
Over the past few years, barn weddings have become extremely popular in the wedding industry. In 2015, Vogue released a list of eleven stunning farm wedding venues across the country stating, “It makes perfect sense: The country settings—isolation, simplicity, and...
9 Essentials for a Stunning Spring Wedding
In the midst of planning a spring wedding and still in need of checking some boxes off of your to-do list? Or maybe you're simply looking for some items that will help pamper the bridal party and yourself. We’ve found some products to calm your nerves, slumber more...
Honeymoon or New Home? – How to Get the Best of Both Worlds
Whether you’re newly engaged or you’ve just tied the knot, at some point or another, chances are, you’re going to be wrestling with some tough budget choices faced by newlywed couples. Do you spend money on that honeymoon? Splurge on the wedding? Or do you start...
10 Eye-Catching Wedding Venues in the Southeast
It’s no secret that the southeast is well-known for its hospitality, but that reputation doesn’t simply come from sweet old ladies smiling and calling you “honey” while they serve up some southern cookin’. While that warmth is often the peach on top, it’s the variety...
Oaks on the River Luxury Boutique Resort Crafts Memories For Every Moment
With a combination of low-country elegance and personalized wedding service, Oaks on the River Luxury Boutique Resort Crafts Memories For Every Moment. There is just one rule by which Oaks on the River operates – throw out the rule book and customize each event to the...
Very Peri is 2022 Pantone Color of The Year
Photo Courtesy of PantoneSomething old, something new, something borrowed, and something blue. The wedding day rhyme symbolizing luck has been a staple in the bridal world since the English folktale started centuries ago. Even today, you can find relics of the past...
Toss The Invitation Hassle; Create Your Own With Paperlust
Creating save-the-date cards is often a favorite step in the wedding planning process, crafting them to portray just the right look that you hope will give your guests an insight into your big day. Not to mention the color schemes and vibes that fit both you and your...
Wedding Party Gifts: What to Give, Why You Should, and When to Shop
Bridesmaids and groomsmen – having them by your side on your wedding day is priceless! Sometimes, getting to your big day seems impossible without the help of your bridal party, which is why it's customary to give them gifts of appreciation. These cherished loved ones...
Add These Must-Haves To Your Holiday Gift Guide
Weddings and gifting go hand in hand, but finding just the right present can sometimes be a challenge. If you’re attending a winter wedding soon and you’re wondering what to get, check out some of these holiday must-haves to include in your gift list. Organic Mulberry...
Add These Gifts For Him & Her To Your Shopping List
Do you have a wedding or bridal shower coming up? Are you puzzled about what to get the bride and groom? If so, search no further! Listed below are some of our recent favorite gifts for him and her to suit all of your wedding-related needs that are guaranteed to help...
Zion Springs Takes Wedding Planning Stress Off Your Shoulders
A rustic barn, a bed and breakfast, and a vineyard all in one…if that’s not enough to convince you to plan your wedding with Zion Springs, then what is? This unique, all-inclusive venue with panoramic views of natural beauty in Hamilton, Virginia is utterly...
