Fashion
With Clarity: Vintage-Inspired Engagement Rings
Online jewelry retailer With Clarity makes the often overwhelming process of engagement ring shopping simple with their wide variety of gorgeous rings. Their lovely engagement ring options perfectly complement the classic style of Southern elegance, while infusing a...
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...
GRAMMYs RED CARPET BRIDAL INSPIRATION
Following the 2024 GRAMMYs, we saw many of our favorite celebrities in gowns influenced by bridal fashion design. From Taylor Swift's white corseted Schiaparelli gown to Madison Beer's exquisite Princess Diaries ball gown, Summer Walker's feathery ensemble, Dua Lipa's...
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...
16 Spectacular Valentine’s Day Gifts
With the winter holidays and New Year's behind us, Valentine's Day celebrations are fast approaching, along with the stress of finding the right Valentine's Day gift. While the pressure to pick the perfect present for the special person in your life might seem...
Wedding Bells are Ringing!
Year after year, the holiday season is the most popular time to get engaged. There is something undeniably special about getting engaged during the holidays, whether it’s the excitement of sparkling Christmas lights, the romance of a snowy landscape, or the spirit of...
Swallows Eve, Design Award – The Styled Challenge, Fredericksburg, TX
Styled SHOOTS by Southern Bride is a wedding photographer competition where we feature some of the best wedding photographers across the nation. The photographers are provided the same venues decorated by top local wedding planners and are graded based on their unique...
With Clarity: the Elegance of Southern Simplicity
Shopping for an engagement ring can often be a daunting experience. However, the online fine jewelry retailer With Clarity makes the process effortless. With Clarity offers gorgeous engagement rings, emulating Southern elegance and minimalist simplicity. With...
Actress Laura James Ecker’s Vintage Inspired Wedding
OUR STORY She came from a one-traffic light town in upstate New York, he was raised in the Texas Hill Country. But they found each other in L.A.. Always hoping that love was just around the corner, they had managed to live a couple of miles from each other for a half...
12 Mother of the Bride Dresses for the Fall
As a mother of the bride, finding the right dress for their daughter’s special day can be a struggle. Obtaining a dress that coordinates with the wedding color scheme, has a flattering fit, and is fashionable can often prove difficult. This comprehensive list of...
9 Engagement Rings & Wedding Bands We Love from Blue Nile
Choosing an engagement ring or wedding band is no small task. Whether you have no idea what you’re looking for, you’re just starting to explore designs, or you’re looking to surprise your soon-to-be-fiancè, the options can feel a little overwhelming – especially when...
Grace Loves Lace Shares Wedding Gown Trends of 2023/2024
For the 2023/2024 bride-to-be, the wedding planning journey is in full swing, so we thought there is no better time to round up our top 4 trends dominating bridal fashion right now! 1. 90's Minimalism There is no doubt that we’re in the middle a major 90’s throwback...
The Ultimate Wedding Day Gift Guide from Sissy’s Log Cabin
Your wedding day is the ultimate celebration of the love story shared by you and your partner and the exchange of gifts on this extraordinary day is a heartfelt tradition that spans the decades. Many couples exchange gifts after their rehearsal dinner, during their...
Find Your Perfect Bridal Dress With Kennedy Blue
Online retailer Kennedy Blue offers a wide selection of stunning bridesmaid dresses, bridal gowns, and suits. Kennedy Blue makes finding the perfect wedding outfit amazingly convenient and low-cost, while still maintaining impeccable quality. Parties will be delighted...
Top Wedding Dress Trends of 2024 from NYC Bridal Fashion Week
With New York Bridal Fashion Week kicking off in April 2023 and making its first in person debut after the worldwide pandemic, designers featured their Spring/Summer 2024 collections for the world to see. Since summer has just begun and fall is well on its way, here...
A Blooming Blue Spring Wedding in Augusta, GA
Inspired by spring delicacy and intricate details, this dreamy, intimate editorial in Augusta, GA, combined whimsical colors and textures with bold, chic elements to produce a celebration rooted in Southern hospitality. From the gorgeous bridal suite and breathtaking...
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...
Infuse Pantone’s 2023 Color of the Year Into Your Wedding Weekend
Symbolizing strength and optimism, Pantone’s Color of the Year for 2023 signals everything we hope for the upcoming year. Magenta is a bold and vibrant shade of pink that features hints of blue and crimson red with a unique blend of warmth and coolness. Viva Magenta...
Engagement Ring Trends and Practices in 2023
As the holiday season has come to an end, there are undoubtedly many happy couples that have gotten engaged last month. Engagement is the first tangible commitment to the couples’ forever after. This beautiful commitment is symbolized by an engagement ring, which...
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...
Enchanting Gardens and Waters of Villa Sola Cabiati at Lake Como, Italy
The allure of Lake Como is evident with its stunning villas, cerulean waters, magnificent gardens, and mysterious magical sunlight. It is an otherworldly experience when surrounded by endless breathtaking beauty. The enchanting Villa Sola Cabiati, built in the 16th...
Dripping in Diamonds on Your Big Day
The diamond is a modern day symbol of love and the commitment of forever, making this stone an excellent choice when selecting your wedding day jewelry. Whether you’re looking for classic designs or want to follow the trends, Sissy’s Log Cabin can help you create a...
Tastemaker Grant McNamara Helps Brides and Grooms Celebrate in Style
Grant McNamara - Founder of G ALXNDR Helping Brides and Grooms Celebrate in Style. Want to learn how to have a more stylish and less stressful wedding? Learn about bespoke day of wedding styling and beyond the altar. Curious to know how Wedding Stylist Grant McNamara...
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...
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...
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,...
Find Your Style With These Four Staple Looks
As a bride, determining a dreamy look for your big day that embodies your personality may be challenging, but consider trying these four staple looks that could be key to finding your bridal style. With a bit of help, you’ll be able to find just what you’re...
A Modern Beauty at The Elms Mansion in New Orleans, Louisiana
This elegance-inspired shoot of modern beauty at The Elms Mansion in New Orleans Louisiana gives us a glimpse of a fashion-forward, natural bride who managed to seamlessly merge two completely different wedding day looks. Her varying styles of whimsicalness and...
The Biggest 2021 Style Trends for Grooms
While talk of wedding fashion typically caters to beautiful brides, 2021’s style trends for grooms are letting men share a little bit of the spotlight. From touches of florals to flashing some skin, this year’s wedding fashion is calling for grooms to look bold, sexy,...
How to Find Your “Something Blue” Wedding Jewelry
Who hasn’t heard the centuries old wedding rhyme something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue referring to the must-have items for good luck on your wedding day? There are no rules for what each item should be, which has helped keep this Victorian...
Why You Should Consider Purchasing a Vegan Engagement Ring
Eco-conscious brides may be familiar with traditional ways to implement sustainability in their big day, from ethically-sourced fabrics for gowns to vegetarian (or even vegan) food at their reception, but many brides may be surprised to find out that the ring they...
Couture by Tess Bridal Designs Plus Size Couture Wedding Gowns
A romantic vineyard invites guests into the luxurious Del Monaco Winery. Inside the winery's Mediterranean-inspired villa rests a grand staircase, where with an elegant tilt of her chin, a bride captures the attention of her guests as she descends into the ballroom....
Bold and Romantic Emily in Paris Inspired Outfits for Your Spring Wedding
If you’re anything like us, Netflix’s Emily in Paris, starring the captivating Lily Collins, soared to the top of our binge-list last fall. A charming portrayal of a young American woman adjusting to her new job and life in the City of Lights, Emily in Paris is as...
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...
Meet 5 Female Bridal Designers Transforming the Industry
In honor of Women’s History Month, which celebrates the strength and contributions of women on both large and small scales, we are spotlighting five innovative female bridal designers you should know about. Featured in our Winter 2021 issue, these wedding dress...
March Must-Haves: Eight Travel Essentials You Need During COVID-19
With warm weather just around the corner, March is the perfect time to travel, and after the year that we’ve all had, everyone deserves to unwind and soak in a new destination. But travel looks a little different now, and since it’s probably been a while since your...
