The Southern Bride Magazine Summer 2020 issue is officially here and oh man, this cover is everything! A gentle, loving forehead kiss, captured by Calvin Gavion Photography, provides a heart melting moment while an ivory stone fireplace adorned with florals and gold lanterns sets the scene.
Soft pink, white, green, and gold details surround the cover-couple, Nyssa Thomas and Ahmad El-Amin, in their luxe, outdoor ceremony at the enchanting Il Mercato in the Lower Garden District of New Orleans, Louisiana.
Grab your copy now to see this beautiful husband and wife’s full wedding story along with country music star Jon Wolfe’s Texas nuptials, over ten romantic destinations for honeymooning, top southern venues, and countless pages of wedding inspirations!

photographer: Calvin Gavion Photography | event planner & designer: LCD Events | Florist: Crystal Floral Events | Ceremony & Reception Venue: Il Mercato | caterer: Joel Catering & Special Events | wedding & groom’s cake: Chasing Wang Baking Studio | rentals & decor: Chair Couture Luxury Rentals and BBJ Linen | gown: Maggie Sottero | hair stylist: Omni Hair Connection | makeup artist: Face by Trace | bride & bridesmaids jewelry: J. Coleman Designs | entertainment: DjBabyFaceWilliams | second line: Free Agents Brass Band | second line handkerchiefs: Papier de Luxe | transportation: Celebrity Limousine | videographer: Silver Loop Studios