Fashion
We LOVE Gown Boutique of Charleston
By: Madison Yungmann Elegant styles, extraordinary value, excellent service. This week, we are excited to present to you Gown Boutique of Charleston and we are obsessed! Gown Boutique is a bridal boutique based out of Charleston, South Carolina. This mother/daughter...
Bridal Separates
{ From the Intern's Desk } By: Bailey Heldmar Traditional wedding dresses don’t often reflect the bride’s personal style. For fashion-forward brides, bridal separates can be the answer to this dilemma. Two-piece wedding dresses can also be a great option for casual...
Phaedra Gown by Claire Pettibone
Are you a boho chic bride? Then this Phaedra gown by Claire Pettibone is perfect of you! Its feminine lace fitted bodice and capped sleeves with a chiffon overskirt and plunging scooped back just scream pure romance and sophistication. This gown is great for a beach...
Liancarlo Trunk Show in Tennessee
Visit Maggie Louise in Collierville, Tennessee this weekend to see Liancarlo's breath taking collection. A little birdy told us that there are very few appointments left for this event, so don't dally!
Couture and Timeless – Heidi Elnora
Heidi Elnora designs gowns with couture and timeless in mind. Heidi is one of the top wedding designers in the country and her gorgeous gowns are a perfect reason as to why. This Stevie Darling dress is the ideal gown for a fashion forward bride. The gown’s deep-V...
Put a Ring on it
{ From the Intern's Desk } By: Bailey Heldmar You’re going to wear your engagement ring for the rest of your life, so it’s important that you absolutely love it. While you’ve probably been eyeing women’s rings for years and have a good idea of...
Emanuel By Claire Pettibone
This Claire Pettibone is just stunning!! The BHLDN headpiece is delicate and the perfect detail to add to the gown. How can you not love the feminine detail of this boho inspired dress? The scalloped detail and fitted bodice are flattering and sophisticated. The lace...
Fresh Flower Wedding Dress
Roses are red, violets are blue… Wait, are those flowers on her dress? Most brides carry their flowers down the aisle or wear them in their hair. But what if you did the alternative and wore a gown made out of fresh picked flowers? Yes, you heard me, flowers! From...
Melissa Sweet for David’s Bridal
This hand-beaded mermaid gown by Melissa Sweet is every bride’s idea of romance. Worn with or without straps, this non-traditional gown is nothing but dreamy. The tiered, lace layers will add the perfect amount of drama and movement when walking down the aisle. This...
Madison by Nicole Miller
How gorgeous is this Nicole Miller gown? An elegant mermaid cut dress for the classic bride. From the sweetheart neckline to the beautiful lace detailing, this gown is everything and more. Her dark red lips and the beaded headpiece from David’s Bridal adds the perfect...
Beautiful Pink Ballgown from Anne Barge
This gown is perfect for a traditional bride. An elegant ballgown with timeless lines. Designed with beautiful layers of tulle and hand beading, Tuileries by Anne Barge is a classic and a beauty. { photography: Michael Allen Photography | gown: Tuileries by...
Camille by Olia Zavozina
Camille, true to Olia's signature design esthetic, is sweet and feminine. This beautiful ball gown is made with delicate French lace. The faltering plunge V-neck combined with the deep V-back makes this gown sweet but also sultry. { photography: Michael Allen...
It is our pleasure to introduce, Natalie Daemi
Natalie Daemi, New York based gown designer, was brought to our attention by one of her brides. Julie Langford sent us an email explaining that we must know her fabulous gown designer. She writes, "I have to say that my dress designer Natalie Daemi did a PHENOMENAL...
Isabelle Armstrong in All Her Glory
We're rolling in the 2016 with one of our very favorite designers. Isabelle Armstrong's gorgeous modern take on a classic silhouette. The mermaid gown with a sweetheart neckline is so classic and so chic and so endlessly glamourous. The delicate lace details...
Christmas Tree Farm Wedding Inspiration
Southern Bride is loving this Christmas Tree Farm inspiration shoot. We think this is such a lovely idea for a winter wedding or even just a bridal session. It has such a warm holiday feeling for a cold winter shoot. What a perfect shoot to share on our blog today,...
Dripping In Cheryl King’s Jewelry
Cheryl King is one of Southern Bride's all time favorite jewelry designers. Hailing from Raleigh, North Carolina, King is a southern girl and her charm is both figurative and literal. Her jewelry pieces are divine and speaking from personal experience, wearing Cheryl...
Allure’s Southern Beauty
Perfect for the glamour girl who has been dreaming of her wedding since she was little. This Allure gown is beautiful and sparkly and oh-so-feminine. Perfect for a gorgeous southern bell. The timeless and flattering sweetheart neckline is highlighted with just the...
Ariella by Victoria Kyriakides
Victoria Kyria Kides is known for her minimalist lines in all the right places to create a big impact. Her style is to intricately adorn the bride’s body. The Areilla gown has a dynamic lace and tulle combination that we think is so delicate and chic. This...
Impeccably Feminine Vera Wang
Couture designer, Vera Wang, is known for fusing traditional elegance with modern designs to create couture masterpieces. This jaw dropping gown, from Vera's “White by Vera Wang” collection for David’s Bridal, has a stunning, classic silhouette with trendy fabrics and...
Sweet Decadence At Annesdale Mansion
With detailing and dresses as sweet as pie, this styled shoot by Michael Allen Photography is nothing short of decadent. Located in the beautiful Annesdale Mansion, every little detail feels like a whimsical tea party. From the elegant, lace-like serving trays to the...
WE LOVE OUR LIL’ BOWTIQUE
We are pretty excited to feature "Our Little Bowtique" this week, because how cute are these pictures!? Our Little Bowtique is a creative embroidery company based out of Spring Hill, Florida. Our Lil’ Bowtique is a mother/daughter team that was inspired by the birth...
Olia Zavozina’s Georgia Gown
It's no secret that Southern Bride has a big girl crush on Olia Zavozina. Olia is one of Nashville's fashion celebrities and is quickly becoming one of America's premier bridal designers. Her gown, Georgia, has this seasons coveted illusion neckline and flows so...
Pop in Blue with Winnie Couture
The Emilina Gown by Winnie Couture is simply stunning with a pop of color. Need your “something blue?” This gorgeous A-line chiffon gown designed by Winnie Chlomin Lee offers a gorgeous, flowing silhouette with a bright blue Alencon lace applique along a sweetheart...
From The Intern’s Desk – What Your Groom is Wearing
By Christina Harris, Brides usually have full rein in every aspect of wedding plan. They want every single detail to be perfect. I mean, what bride doesn’t want the wedding she’s dreamed about since she was five years old? But one of the things that brides don’t have...
Romona Keveza
Designer Romona Keveza is known for her show-stopping gowns, and this RK5455 gown is no exception. Since 1999, she has been creating unique dresses inspired by fashion icons suitable for the red carpet or the wedding aisle. Her designs can be seen on the runway, the...
Heidi Elnora’s Beautiful Betty Sue
Polished and sophisticated, this sweetheart neckline mini wedding dress features a natural waist and a low back. Wear Betty Sue to your rehearsal dinner, or as a fun second look for your reception! Layer on various Build-A-Bride accessory options to create your custom...
Big Floral Crowns With Robert Bullock Ball Gowns
Robert Bullock's 2015 collection is positively beautiful. Inspired by Monet's dreamy water colors of florals and laurels, the collection features climbing laces, sheer overlays, soft silks, organza, chiffon, satin, tulle and silk flowers. Muted pinks, blended with...
Whimsical Ball Gown by Liancarlo
Liancarlo gowns are known for being pretty and elegant and this blue beauty doesn't disappoint. It's the perfect gown for a bride who wants a traditional silhouette but would like a little whimsy added for some style. The gorgeous ball gown is Metallic Guipure and...
Claire Pettibone; The Queen of Beautiful Backs
Raphaella, by Claire Pettibone is a work of art rather than a gown. The gown is just one of many artistic expressions found her recent Gothic Angel Collection. Staying true to Pettibone's signature whimsical and ethereal forms, the collections inspiration comes from...
Your Wedding Dress Lifesaver – Leonisa Body Shapers
We all want to look our best on our wedding day, right? The dress needs to fit and look perfect, because it’s only the most important dress you’ll ever wear! Well ladies, I have found a product that will help you avoid any dress-drama on your wedding day. I recently...
Madison James for The Refined Southern Bride
The shape of this Madison James gown is so refined. The demure bateau neckline sweeping into a striking deep-V back is absolutely divine. Swarovski crystals delicately edging the gown is the perfect touch to make for pure elegance. The bride who chooses this gown has...
Designer Sketches for Iggy Azalea
By now, we all know Iggy Azalea is engaged to, Lakers player, Nick Young. In case you’re like me and have been living under a rock, after dating since 2013, Young popped the question at his 30th birthday party earlier this summer. The internet has exploded with...
WE LOVE Appaman
Appaman, named after Harald Husum’s childhood stuffed animal, is a children’s fashion brand for ages three months to 14 years. Founded in 2003 by Harald and Lynn Husum over breakfast in New York’s East Village, their classic children’s apparel escapes fleeting trends...
Modern Elegance in Dalma by Carolina Herrera
Where a modern, elegant design meets chic, with a not-so-traditional flair. The Dalma by Carolina Herrera is a lavish ivory-colored silk gown with an A-line silhouette and square neckline. The back of the gown has sheer lace accents that gives it that classic,...
WE LOVE Xander Swanson
Xander Swanson, an Arkansas photographer, has a Bachelors degree in Music, but his talents stretch far beyond playing the guitar. Shooting solo for eight years, Xander is able to capture every aspect of your wedding, from the engagement to the reception (with the help...
Natural Beauty in Tennessee
"The concept behind Natural Beauty is the idea of mixing two aesthetics so that the bride can get the best of both worlds on her wedding day. We allowed elegant, refined decor to collide with natural, textural elements which created a unique theme. It can be difficult...
