Advice & planning
Lemons On Friday
In 2018 Mattie Jackson and Ben Selecman's fairy-tale wedding at the bride's gorgeous parents' estate in Franklin, Tennessee, was featured in the Southern Bride's Summer/Fall 2018 issue. The beautiful bride and her parents, Denise and country songwriter and singer...
Wedding Day Must-Have Beauty Products
From eco-friendly health & wellness products to bridal party gifts, this list will have you covered for the big day! HERS Health & Wellness THE PATCH BRAND Vitamin-infused patches with powerful ingredients that fit perfectly into our fast-paced...
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...
2 Ways to Stop Your Period Crashing Your Wedding
By Betty Acker, MD, OB-GYN at Nurx So you've been planning your ideal wedding for months, maybe years. You have the location, the dress, the partner for life. But as the big day draws near you may realize you forgot about one important detail: Your period will be 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...
Sail Into The New Year With This Elopement On The Harbor
Sail into the New Year with this elopement shoot on the harbor that captured every bit of Charleston’s historic charm. The cockpit of Shenanigan, a 50-foot classic yacht, was just the right backdrop that even further tied together the romance of this city, not to...
Wedding Rings Are An Investment, Keep Them Safe!
Wedding rings aren't just all the glitz and glam, they symbolize love and devotion between two people. It serves as an outward sign of lovers and their commitment to each other, often being the most expensive jewelry that someone will ever buy. With such cherished...
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...
A Fresh Feel On Wedding Decor That Will POP!
Florals are an undeniably beautiful detail, but if you’re a bride wanting a little extra pizazz to add to your décor, chances are you’ve been searching high and low for something that will POP! This styled shoot at Vesuvius Vineyards steps outside of the box with...
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...
Stressed = Desserts Spelled Backwards: Survive Planning Your Wedding Throughout and Even After The Holidays
The festive season has come and gone, and for many, it was time for relaxation and being with your loved ones, but some may be focusing on planning their big day amidst this season as well. There was also a lot going on—office Christmas parties, family gatherings,...
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...
Tips for Planning a Memorable Rehearsal Dinner
The rehearsal dinner is traditionally hosted by the groom’s parents the night before the wedding. Both families, the wedding party, and often select out-of-town guests are invited to the lighthearted occasion. Often more casual and intimate, there are a few things to...
6 Self Care Strategies to Feel Your Bridal Best From Personal Trainer Stephanie Thomas
Planning your wedding feels like a chance to make your childhood fairy-tale dreams come true. But, every bride-to-be knows that making it all come to life is anything but easy. When you start to plan the wedding, you might realize it is more stressful and tiring at...
Zion Springs Is The Stress Free Getaway for Your Wedding Weekend
With their amazingly all-inclusive weekend wedding packages, Zion Springs ensures a stress-free getaway for your wedding weekend. Their talented designers take your dreams and turn them into reality, working with you to customize the wedding experience from rehearsal...
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...
Impactful Budget Wedding Items
With the exciting, but overwhelming journey of planning often comes overlooking small budget items that can make an impact on your wedding day. Between focusing on the bigger components like finding a venue, booking entertainment, and deciding on your color scheme,...
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...
The 5 Best Wedding Ideas Currently on TikTok
I’ve learned many things from the internet, but nothing compares to the knowledge I’ve gained from hours of mindless scrolling on TikTok. Brides have taken over the app, sharing everything from the planning process, dress shopping, and budgeting tips, and I have...
Marriage or Mortgage’s Sarah Miller on Commitment and the Power of Ceremony
Fans enthralled with Netflix’s reality series Marriage or Mortgage will know wedding planner Sarah Miller as a seasoned, energetic professional who always finds a way to get the job done—and under budget. Outside of her work on the show, where she created...
How to Plan a Wedding During COVID-19 Reopenings
Over the last year and a half, the wedding industry has faced many obstacles because of COVID-19. As mask mandates are slowly being lifted this summer, the hope for in-person events is becoming a reality. However, these exciting times are also bringing new challenges...
Ten Lighthearted Wedding Observations from the Father of the Bride
A couple of years have passed since my daughter married a wonderful man. Whenever I look back on that day, I get a tug in my stomach, remembering both the worries and the joys of the moment. An engineer by trade, I always try to share the lessons I have learned. These...
What You Need to Know About Changing Your Last Name
For many engaged couples, deciding whether or not to legally change your last name can be an emotionally difficult decision. While it is becoming more popular to keep your last name, many couples still choose to adopt their partner’s last name. Additionally, LGBTQ+...
Boutique Properties in the South Offering Hotel Takeovers for Your Wedding
As the country begins to open up again, brides who are cautious of COVID-19 but who are still looking for an unforgettable, luxurious wedding day experience may be wondering what types of venues best fit their vision. Wedding hotel takeovers offer a unique,...
Why You Should Purchase Engagement Ring Insurance
If you’re newly engaged, caring for your new engagement ring likely falls to the bottom of your wedding planning to-do list. Loss of or damage to your ring can happen a lot easier than you think, and that’s the last thing you want to stress about as you get ready for...
4 Items to Put on Your Newlywed To Do List
As you close out your wedding reception and say goodbye to your guests, the next phase of your relationship starts—you are a newlywed. With a few final wedding-related tasks to finish and the phone ringing off the hook with congratulations, the days after your wedding...
2021 Wedding Color Inspiration
Once you’ve begun your planning process by establishing your budget and selecting your venue, you can begin deciding on the fun, Pinterest-worthy details for your ceremony. One of your first and biggest design decisions will be selecting your wedding color scheme....
A Complete Guide to Ace Your Wedding Bar and Cocktails
As many weddings are starting to return back to normal—especially summer outdoor weddings—it’s time to start thinking about the details that will make your wedding the most memorable time of your life. From the champagne toast to the wine selection on tap, it’s easy...
Seven Honeymoon Trends for Summer 2021
Though the pandemic is not over, the world of travel in 2021 looks very different than it did just a year ago. As vaccines continue to roll out, travel restrictions are being amended (vaccinated Americans are now eligible to travel to the E.U.!) and newlyweds are more...
Why Thrifting for Wedding Reception Decor Should be Your Bridesmaid Bonding Activity
Sustainability is 2021’s biggest wedding trend, and thrifting wedding reception decor is one of the easiest ways you can take part. You’ll find accents that will be entirely unique to your reception, all while saving money and being kind to the planet. However, both...
A Wedding Officiant’s Three Tips for Planning an Interesting Wedding Ceremony
The wedding ceremony—that moment carved out in time when a couple comes together to make vows of commitment in front of their loved ones—can be an unexpected stressor for those uncomfortable with being the center of attention. You might worry that your guests won’t be...
Four Things You Can’t Leave Off of Your COVID-19 Wedding Checklist
The past year has posed many challenges to the wedding industry, and many newly engaged couples have had to completely change their wedding planning process to keep up. The checklist, the tool that wedding planners and brides rely on the most in the weeks before the...
UNICO Hotel Riviera Maya Offers an All-Inclusive Destination Wedding Hand-Crafted to Your Love Story
Brides looking to get away for their ceremony and honeymoon know how many moving parts are involved in planning a destination wedding. The best way to make sure everything goes smoothly is to work with experts on the ground at your venue. UNICO 20˚87˚ offers...
Project Runway Supermodel Liris Crosse Discusses Diversity in the Bridal Fashion Industry
Known as a pioneering force in the fashion industry, supermodel Liris Crosse is a voice of inspiration and change. Liris is the first full-figured model to win Project Runway’s modeling competition, the author of Make the World Your Runway: Top Model Secrets for...
5 Irish Wedding Traditions to Include in Your Ceremony
Happy St. Patrick’s Day from our team at Southern Bride! In honor of the holiday that celebrates Irish heritage and culture, we’re spotlighting some of our favorite Irish wedding traditions that have been passed down through generations and have influenced some of our...
5 Beauty Products Every Bride Should Use to Feel Healthy for Her Wedding
Planning a ceremony and reception that fits your dream wedding vision and entertains your guests can be a stressful undertaking, and the body keeps the score. A bride's first priority is to focus on feeling healthy and happy on her wedding day, and one of the easiest...
