Written by Katie Ginella Matt and I said “I do” on a cool evening overlooking Table Rock Lake in front of a panoramic window surrounded by twenty-five of our closest friends and family members. I remember six months into dating Matt, he was at Big Cedar Lodge covering...
It goes without saying that in the wake of the global COVID-19 pandemic, couples around the world have had to make the unfortunate decision to cancel or postpone their wedding day. As the venue, hotels have witnessed firsthand the heartache engaged couples have had to...
Imagine saying “I do” in a beautiful beach ceremony, a quaint garden celebration surrounded by color, or an elegant affair at a luxury resort. In South Walton, Florida, you can have it all. This upscale yet relaxing destination was named one of “The World’s Greatest...
We’re sharing behind the scenes details from Becca and Louie’s eco-friendly wedding at Oakleaf Cottage, an off the beaten path wedding venue nestled in the woods of Trenton, Georgia. Oakleaf features 28 acres of lush forest grounds, two outdoor ceremony sites, an...
The Southern Bride Spring 2020 cover is now available and features the beyond-adorable, famous couple Rachel Reinert and Caleb Crosby! The talented duo married on August 31, 2019 at Sulfur Ridge™, in Bloomington Springs, Tennessee. Every bride who has dreamed...
With news of the CDC recommending event holders postpone or cancel events of 50+ attendees due to the Coronavirus pandemic, couples across the country started to rethink their upcoming wedding plans. Some couples decided to elope or hold smaller-scale weddings and...
New Yorkers Rachel Tulchin and Kevin Bailey were married on a beautiful late September day under the sprawling live oak trees on Sea Island. With the iconic Cloister Garden as their background, guests witnessed the couple's special outdoor ceremony, complete with a...
The Ivy Hotel, a 19th century mansion located in Baltimore's historic Mount Vernon neighborhood, is the only Relais & Chateaux hotel in the state of Maryland. The building has been fully restored to its former glory and opened in summer 2015 after an extensive...
It’s no secret that the Southeast boasts hospitality, Southern charm, and some serious culinary creations we like to call “down-home country cookin’,” but did you also know that the Southeast is second to none when it comes to historic wedding venues? From a Southern...
At Keeneland the rolling hills of the Bluegrass meet stunning, manicured grounds at this legendary racetrack, where each of the nine different on-site wedding venues are filled with historic, rustic ambiance. A national landmark in the “Horse Capital of the World,”...
Through the years, popular wedding venue trends have shifted and changed. From simple courthouse weddings to rustic barns, couples seek to find the idyllic space for their special day. Hotels, one venue type that has sustained popularity through the ages, have made...
From stilettos to sneakers, your wedding shoes carry a lot of responsibility. Not only do they complete your big day look, but also have to get you down the aisle and keep you dancing at the reception. Whether you’re wanting a statement piece or shoes that...
