Advice & planning
Expert Guide to Bridal Hair Trends & Pre-Wedding Prep
A bride's wedding day look isn’t complete without the perfect hairstyle to complement the dress and makeup, and much like the latter, the bridal hairstyle requires careful consideration and pre-wedding prep and trial. Southern Bride consulted Rachel Eggie, a hair care...
Top 10 Cities for a Romantic Proposal
photo credit: Alexandra Scott Photography When it comes to life’s most memorable moments, a proposal stands out as a heartfelt milestone -- and the setting can make all the difference. In 2025, couples are seeking cities that offer more than just a beautiful...
Spiritual Guidance for Couples with Tammy Adams, Intuitive Shaman
Spirituality and marriage are deeply connected, as both involve love, growth, and a shared journey toward deeper understanding. For couples at any phase of their relationship, it's essential to contemplate their spiritual connection, which nurtures lasting physical...
Digital Wedding Invitations Etiquette According to Experts at Lovebird
Tradition has long guided wedding etiquette, but in the digital age, the rules surrounding etiquette are evolving. This shift is evident in the growing popularity of wedding websites—after all, how can one get married without one? While personalized paper...
Conversation Topics to Avoid with Newlyweds During the Holidays
photo credit: Nataliya Vaitkevich As we come together with family and friends to celebrate the holidays, we often share updates on our lives and hopes for the coming year. However, experts at Flora & Fertility advise that sensitive topics like fertility might be...
Don’t Overlook These Simple Details for Your Wedding Ceremony
photography credit: Michelle Kennaugh Photography A wedding ceremony is one of life's most important events, filled with emotions, vows, and lifelong memories. Often, the excitement of preparing everything from the venue to the wardrobe overshadows other minor aspects...
Your Guide to Planning a Rural Wedding
photography credit: Jordan Voth Photography Hosting a wedding in the country offers a distinct, understated event that draws on the natural surroundings and simplicity of rural landscapes. Whether it's an open field, a barn, or a secluded farm, the setting allows for...
The Groom’s Checklist: Everything You Need to Know
Though it might be daunting, planning your wedding is among the most thrilling events you will ever experience. Keeping organization can help you as a groom to ensure your wedding day runs without a hitch....
Wedding on a Budget? Here Is How to Make it Perfect
by Sierra Powell photography credit: Ryan Hamilton Photography Organizing a wedding can be one of the most thrilling but intimidating chores you will ever have to do, especially if you are attempting to keep within a limited budget. The good news is that designing...
Planning a Luxury Boat Wedding in 2024 – A Simple Guide
Lana Marie Photography Wedding planning ideas start flowing the moment a couple gets engaged. There is usually some idea of what the couple desires as their venue, but for those looking for a unique wedding venue on the water, enjoying sailing, and watching sunsets...
The Best States to Get Hitched in 2024 -Tennessee ranks #8
photo credit: Snap Happy Photography The research, conducted by custom jewelry experts Glamira, examined data on wedding attire and accessories, local food and entertainment, venues and accommodations, wedding expenses, and wedding planning and other services....
Crucial Wedding Planning Mistakes to Avoid in 2024
photo credit: Lum3n We understand how overwhelming wedding planning can be. Even the most hands-on bride and groom admit that planning their big day is not always smooth sailing, with setbacks and unexpected turns popping up along the way. While challenges are a...
Expert Advice For The Best Bridal Hairstyles for Every Neckline
photo credit: Southern & Grace Photography Rossano Ferretti, a leading luxury hair care brand who have styled the likes of Kate Middleton, Reese Witherspoon and Jennifer Lawrence, have conducted a brand new study to reveal the best bridal hairstyles for each dress...
Voast: The Perfect Virtual Toast
The second best part about getting married is the memories you make during the big day. A toast is one of those great moments, but sometimes, not everyone gets to share how they feel. That's why the team at Voast has created the perfect video toast to encapsulate...
Expert Advice on How to Plan a Wedding in Just 6 Months with Emily Coyne
Planning the perfect wedding in just six months might sound daunting, but with expert guidance from luxury wedding planner Emily Coyne of Emily Coyne Events, it’s entirely achievable. Whether you envision celebrating stateside or abroad the wedding planning process...
Bridesmaids Gifts: What To Get The Girls By Your Side
Your bridesmaids are the ones that stand by your side, lift your veil, hold your flowers, keep your tears from ruining your makeup, and dance the night away with you on one of the biggest days of your life. They may be family, they may be friends turned into family....
Makeup Tips for Brides with Facial Piercings
photo credit: Jaspereology (Pexels) Most brides wish to express their individuality through their wedding attire, accessories, and overall aesthetic. Brides with facial piercings may find themselves uncertain about whether to flaunt their facial piercings on the...
Skip the Wedding Stress and Try All Inclusive at Zion Springs
With their amazingly all-inclusive weekend wedding packages, Zion Springs ensures a stress-free wedding weekend filled with all your design dreams. Their talented designers take your dreams and turn them into reality, working with you to customize the wedding...
Choosing the Perfect Diamond for Your Engagement Ring
Choosing the right diamond for your engagement ring can often be an overwhelming endeavor. If you're not an expert in jewelry the process can quickly become confusing. Fine jewelry retailer, With Clarity, makes finding the dream ring simple for shoppers, eliminating...
Lunar New Year Customs and Wedding Planning
Lunar New Year (also known as Chinese New Year and Spring Festival) has officially begun. This year the festival started on Saturday February 10th, and will continue until the Lantern Festival on Saturday 24th. Lunar New Year begins anytime between January 21st and...
How to Find The Best Bridesmaid Dress (And Alter It) – Tips From A Tailor!
Did all of your closest friends ‘say yes’ as the new year kicked off? If so, you may be staring down the barrel of quite a few highly anticipated weddings and as the requests for bridesmaids flood in, you may be wondering where to start shopping for the perfect dress...
The Ultimate Guide to Choosing the Perfect Wedding Venue
One of the very first and most important decisions you’re going to make while preparing for your wedding will be selecting the venue. The right wedding venue will provide an ideal backdrop for the commencement of your happily ever after with your spouse. The venue...
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...
Healthy, Visibly Thicker Hair with Nutrafol
As a bride-to-be, you’ve got a lot on your plate — from finding the perfect dress to booking the most unforgettable venue, it’s seemingly impossible to remember everything you need to do to get ready. Something that often falls through the cracks for many brides is...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
9 Home Goods For The Happy Couple – Love Affair At Home After The Big Day
Where love happens at home - in the bedroom and the kitchen. We have some new items for the home that will leave you blissful long after the big day! From cozy nights to happy mornings, this list is a great starter to your new life. KEEPING WARM AND COZY FOR...
