Advice & planning
5 Honeymoon Destinations for Dog Lovers
ONE | Las Ventanas al Paraiso, a Rosewood Resort, is the perfect place to vacation with your furry friend. It is complete with butlers and made-to-order dishes that are sure to spoil any pup while you and your love tour Los Cabos, Mexico. The "Dog Butlers" will take...
8 Things to Know When Traveling Abroad
One | First and foremost: Anything can go wrong. You always want to expect the best but be prepared for the worst. Services such as MedJet Assist are great to look into because they provide emergency medical evacuation, terror-related evacuation, and more. Two | Know...
Summer Travels & Ways To Save
It barely feels like spring in some parts of the country, but make no mistake: The summer travel booking season is upon us. Summer is the most popular time of the year to travel, with weekends in July even busier for the airlines than the Thanksgiving rush. That means...
Happy National Best Friend Day!
It's National Best Friend Day and we could not think of a better way to celebrate this day than with a quote from our cover bride and sneak peek of her Nashville wedding. Mattie Jackson Selecman (daughter of Country Music Icon, Alan Jackson) is beautifully gracing the...
Beauty Products Every Bride Needs To Try
It’s not often that I start using new products – to test them out, and for personal use – and have them score across the board. After becoming a mother with our second child last year, my skin has had its own agenda. Random breakouts, dryness, hyperpigmentation, you...
5 Things To Consider When Choosing A Veil
Once you find the dress, it’s time to decide if a veil will be a part of your big day look. While this may seem like a simple task, choosing your veil should be carefully considered. Why? You most likely put a great deal of time (and money) into finding the perfect...
8 Flight Essentials Every Traveler Needs
A Comfy Neck Pillow: Most airlines allow one carry-on item and one personal item. It’s definitely worth it to make a neck pillow your personal item! It’s already difficult to sleep during a flight, and taking a nap with no neck support is nearly impossible. A Sturdy...
Our 5 Ideas for Perfect Centerpieces
Creating the perfect atmosphere for the first meal together as a married couple is no small task. There are so many decisions to make from place settings to the menu to centerpieces. Here are some of our favorite centerpiece ideas to help make your big day more...
9 Wedding Planning Apps We Love
A curated collection of wedding apps we think no Southern Bride should live without. One | Wedding Planner by The Knot Inc.: This app ranks a solid 4.7 out of 5 stars on Apple’s App Store. This app is basically a one stop shop for everything wedding related; it’s like...
5 Unique Flowers to Use in Your Bridal Bouquet
Looking for some extra details to set your wedding apart from all your friends? Using unique types of flowers in your bridal bouquet will elevate your look by adding interesting visual affects. One | Kale: Yes, you read right. No, it isn’t a flower, but kale is...
7 Beauty Services Every Bride Should Consider
A Few Tips & Tricks for the Big Day 1) Eyebrow Threading Every bride wants her brows to look perfect on her wedding day! Rather than home waxing or plucking, why not treat yourself to a job done by a pro? The biggest benefits of threading are that it is much more...
Seven Things to Consider Before You Propose
The Date Matters: Weddings take about 12 – 18 months to plan. If your soon-to-be fiancé has been dreaming of a spring wedding, time your proposal accordingly. Also, take into consideration other important dates. Decide if you want to “share” your special day with a...
Our 6 Tips on When/Where to Get Your Passport
If you have never applied for a passport before, you will need to appear in person at a passport acceptance office, but if you have been issued a passport in the past 15 years, it is possible to apply by mail. To apply for a passport in person, you’ll need to provide...
Southern Bride’s 9 Carry-On Essentials
Oops, the airline lost your bag? Have no fear. Pack these nine essentials in your carry-on to avoid the stress of a lost checked bag! A change of underwear/appropriate clothing for the destination. Make sure you have some necessities just in case. Nothing feels...
Southern Bride’s 5 Tips for Packing Light
1.Roll your clothes. This one is the easiest trick in the book. Rolling your clothes tightly increases the space in your luggage. That's just a proven fact. Just make sure that you have an iron wherever you're going. 2. Fill your purses with small items such as...
6 Royal Wedding Traditions You May Not Know
If you're like us, you've got Royal Wedding fever and love anything and everything related to the upcoming nuptials of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle. But did you know that there are some traditions that must be followed? There are actually quite a few, and today...
Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas for Him & Her
Gifts for Her: 1. Pj's from Bedhead: A luxurious set of pajamas is always a good idea! Get her a set she'll love to lounge in and if you really want to be cute and romantic, find a style that has matching pairs for him and her! Click HERE for more information. 2. The...
Holiday Drink Recipe
Amazingly refreshing, bubbly, and sweet, your guest will love this holiday treat. Raspberry Limoncello Prosecco 3 cups prosecco 1 cup limoncello liqueur In large pitcher, whisk together prosecco and limoncello Serve over raspberries, if desired Top your Raspberry...
6 Beauty Products From 2017 We Had To Share
A curated list of 6 beauty products from 2017 that we had to share with you before the years was out. The products have be chosen, tested, and loved by our Southern Bride team. We know you'll love them, too!
9 Christmas Gifts For Her
Last week we showed you 9 nifty gifts for your southern gentlemen's Christmas and today we've got 9 Christmas gifts you're going to want to subtly save and send to your future hubs. 1. We saw this tray a couple weeks ago in the Kendra Scott store and had to...
9 Nifty Christmas Gifts For Him
Welcome to Southern Bride's Holiday Gift Guide for Him! We had so much fun testing out all these fantastic gifts perfect for our southern gents. Each product has been tested & loved by our Southern Bride team. We hope he enjoys them as much as we do. Happy...
REESE WITHERSPOON’S DRAPER JAMES
THE DRAPER JAMES TEAM DISHES ON THE STORY AND SIGNATURE STYLE BEHIND THIS SOUTHERN INSPIRED BRAND Reese’s longtime dream came to life when she opened Draper James in Nashville in 2015. Tell us about her vision for the brand, store and where the name, Draper James came...
We Love Swanky Badger Groomsmen Gifts
We love Swanky Badger groomsmen gifts because they create stylish, personalized gifts for men that carry true meaning and heart, making for a special moment between the gifter and recipient. Swanky Badger has tons of products including whiskey decanters, whiskey...
Wedding Edition Keepsake Box Makes Memories Last Forever
Make the memories of your wedding day last forever with the Wedding Edition Keepsake Box. This beautifully simple system helps you organize, enjoy, and store your most important keepsakes from the first date through the first anniversary. It's so beautiful that you...
5 Products For Your Pre-Wedding Skincare Routine
Everyone wants to look their best, especially on their wedding day. Rodan and Fields products are clinically tested to improve your skin from the inside out and give you the lasting results you've been waiting for. There are four regimens to tackle any of your...
3 Ways Your Wedding Can Support Breast Cancer Awareness
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and to bring attention to this important cause, we've constructed a list of how you can easily help out. From donating your flowers to setting up a donation on your gift registry, there are plenty of ways for brides to...
Money-Saving Destination Wedding Trick You Need to Know
Derrick and Trenée West wanted a romantic destination wedding on Lake Como, Italy. But they didn’t want to go into debt to do it. The couple, who hail from Virginia, figured that as long as they found the right Italian suppliers, they could stay on-budget. “I did...
5 Ways to Make Your Groom Feel Special
Ashley Garrison, event and wedding planner, has compiled 5 ways to make your groom feel special that are simple and won't break the bank. Sometimes it feels like all the focus of a wedding is on the bride. It's his day too, after all. Make him smile. Make him...
Milani Cosmetics New Fall Line
Milani Cosmetics has all of the colors you need to create the perfect look for your big day. From blushes and brows to lip liners and lipsticks, you're sure to find a beautiful blend of colors to choose from. Check out some of their new shade extensions for your...
5 Ways to be the Host with the Most for Your Out of Town Guests
5 Ways to be the host with the most for your out of town guests. by Abby Turner of Turner & Co. Events Planning your wedding and inviting a lot of guests from out of town? Consider these great ideas to keep your guests entertained and welcome all weekend! Your...
Virtual Reality Goggles For Wedding Planning
Brides, grooms, and event planners can now use virtual reality goggles for wedding planning. Are you a bride who wants to show her bridal party how beautiful the reception is going to look? Or maybe you're a wedding planner who wishes that your bride and groom could...
Custom Wedding Gown Illustrations for your Southern Wedding
Dallas Shaw is the lifestyle industry's most coveted illustrator and visual director. Take a look at our Q&A with Dallas Shaw about her custom wedding gown illustrations! By Lindsey Conrad Nabors SB: You have uniquely combined a love for fashion and illustration...
5 Reasons to Hire an Event Planner
YOU’LL SAVE TIME. Most professional event planners will take meetings for their clients. Why? Because there are details they don’t want or need to be bothered with. The planners should know the ins and outs of the events and if a planner is doing their job, they...
3 Beauty Products To Beat The Heat
Summer is officially here and ready to wreak havoc on your makeup. Don't worry. We've got three makeup solutions to help brides and their maids to beat the heat. 1) Naked Princess Fragrance Oils, $34 This long lasting, luxurious fragrance oil delivers...
We Found Your Fiancé’s Suit
Menguin gives you a new take on tux rental: we’ve removed all the hassle from the traditional rental process, and streamlined it to give you complete control. How does it work? It’s easy. At Menguin, we have 20 different suit/tux styles for you to choose from. Build...
Lakeside Winter Wedding Inspiration
Dreaming of a lakeside first look and pictures with your wedding party? We can guarantee you, you can't go wrong! But if you don't believe us, look at this stunning shoot taken around Douglas Lake. The natural light and colors are the perfect recipe for impeccable...
