Inspirations
Outdoor Wedding with Pops of Color
If you want an outdoor wedding with pops of color without loosing the natural authenticity, then we've found the perfect inspiration for you. Pairing a trendy cow skull with colorful wool blankets looks like something we would find on a popular Pinterest board. The...
Catherine Deane’s Shimmery and Luxurious Wedding Gown
Catherine Deane's shimmery and luxurious Anya gown is an enchanting combination of French silk tulle with a fine silver beaded neckline, back, sleeves, and belt. photographer: Michael Allen Photography | makeup: Alicia Lee | hair: Janice Allen | setting stylist:...
Outdoor Summer Wedding Inspiration
There is something romantic about the woods, it makes you feel as if you and your love are the only two people in the world. Taken in the hills of North Carolina at Memory Mountain, we are enchanted by the lumber tables, woodsy landscape, and the domesticated wolf....
Vintage Winter Bride Fashion
A long sleeve lace gown with a high neckline gives us flashbacks of going through our grandmother’s old wedding pictures in the vintage winter bridal fashion shoot. Paired with a sparkly tiara, the traditional look is brought to life and given a more glamorous side. A...
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...
Enchanted Forest Wedding Inspiration
Are you a couple who loves the outdoors and is looking for forest wedding inspiration with pops of color? If so, look no further than this styled shoot. The wooden table contrast beautifully with the gold utensils, blue and white china, and brass chairs. A lush green...
Blue and Pink Wedding Inspiration
This dusty blue and pink wedding inspiration shoot is a vision for any bride who loves color. Pink bouquets give the shoot just the right about of feminine touch, while the blues even out the vibe a bit. The delicate leaves wrapped in the brides flowing locks is...
Coco and Truffle’s Bohemian Greenhouse Wedding Inspiration
Coco and Truffle's bohemian greenhouse wedding is fashioned in pinks and golds and features "cocoa" and truffles treats, a golden drip wedding cake, golden dog bone/macaroon grooms cake, a bohemian puppy tent, chickens, and a hot air balloon ride for the adorable...
Maroon Blooms Fall Wedding Inspiration
The dark maroon in the bouquet and the long sleeve dress make this fashion shoot the perfect inspiration for any fall wedding. Using an Airstream RV as a backdrop for some of your bride and groom shots acts as an unexpected, outdoorsy twist compared to the more...
Anne Barge Ziegfeld Kaftan Gown
Anne Barge’s Ziegfeld Kaftan gown is something straight out of a fairytale. The sheath silk silhouette beautifully drapes across the bride while the plunging v-neckline gives a sultriness to the gown. The tulle kaftan adds a completely original element that you will...
Pink Inspired Wedding
A pink inspired wedding is guaranteed to make any woman a blushing bride on her wedding day. Greenery may be the color of 2017 from Pantone, but Southern Bride says shades of pink should be the wedding color of the year. The mixture between light, airy pinks combined...
Oyster Inspired Beach Wedding
You can’t go wrong with an oyster inspired seaside wedding. The views are priceless and this fashion shoot shows us why. Mountainous sand dunes sprinkled with shells and grass act as the perfect backdrop to anyone’s ceremony. And why stop there? The reception can look...
Historic Solar Eclipse Wedding
[Update Aug 24, 2017] Due to technical difficulties at the location, likely caused by unprecedented cell tower load from all the people in the area checking out the solar eclipse, the live stream of the "Wedding in the Dark" failed. We look forward to a video of the...
Minimalistic Wedding Inspiration
The Dock House at Bradley Point has perfectly minimalistic wedding inspiration for the bride who likes the simple things in life. A combination of coastal waters and massive oak trees come together for a classic beach look. Sea foam green, blue, and turquois paired...
Pink and Green Beach Wedding
Looking for a coastal location with a whimsical vibe? Look no further than The Colony in Palm Beach, Florida. The entire resort is decorated with pops of bright pinks, blues, and greens that contrast beautifully with clean whites and neutrals. The lush emerald green...
Lemon & Lime Southern Wedding Inspiration
This elegant lemon and lime southern wedding inspiration has us living the best of both worlds at The Columns in sweet home Alabama. While maintaining the simple, rustic appeal of an outdoor wedding, this styled shoot doesn’t forget the fun of adding bright...
Boho-Chic Wedding Inspiration
Boho chic wedding inspiration has certainly evolved over the past few years, but the trend is absolutely not dead. The chill vibes from this strong trend are relieving the pressure of wedding planning and giving way for down to earth relaxed brides. Captured by...
Julianne Hough’s African Safari Honeymoon
We are so jealous of Julianne Hough's African safari honeymoon with her new hubby, Brooks Laich. Check out the stunning luxury resort and a collection of our favorite pictures of @juleshough amazing IG account. The property that Julianna and Brooks have chosen to stay...
Garden Bridal Portraits
Tucked away in Fort Worth, Texas are the Weston Gardens that inspired these portraits! There's something about this venue that makes us feel like we've been taken back in time, a great spot for timeless wedding portraits for the bride. If you adore these Garden...
Elegant Southern Wedding
To all our future brides, we hope this inspires you to take a new approach to country weddings by adding in a contemporary style. A note from the designer of this Elegant Southern Wedding: "We were inspired by the nature that surrounded us at the romantic country...
Mixed Metal Wedding Inspiration
Can't decide on what metal you want to accent for your wedding reception? If it's Oil rubbed bronze, copper, and gold, why not choose all of them! 3 is the magic number and these 3 metals mix together to make a magical space. This space is beautiful in it's own right,...
Vintage Barn Wedding Inspiration
Here at Southern Bride we love a good vintage barn wedding, especially when it looks this good! The simplicity of the elements found throughout this shoot are the perfect inspiration for your own vintage barn wedding! This off-white flower headpiece gives the...
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...
Blue and White Wedding Colors
Blue and White are such classic southern wedding colors. Think of your grandmothers beautiful china with depictions of southern life in blue and white. Sometimes for your wedding day it's best to work with a color scheme that enhances the natural colors of your venue....
Make your ring bearer feel important with the Ring Security Box
Castle Hall Creative is an online wedding shop specializing in the smaller details of your BIG day. Promoting your ring bearer to ring security is great way to make them feel important as well as make sure the rings (and the entire bridal party) will safely make it to...
Spanish Styled Wedding Inspiration
Looking for Spanish styled wedding inspiration? This senor & senora give us subtle Spanish influences in their style, menu, and decor that nod to Spain. A note from photographer, Jessica Frey on the bride and groom's style: Jessica says, "we incorporated beautiful...
Boho Southern Wedding Inspiration
We are setting our eyes on more and more boho southern wedding inspirations these days and this shoot has us feeling inspired! Two different brides, two different looks but the same fabulous bohemian style. Which style is your favorite? We love how unique this...
Wedding Decor For Any Venue
Chandelier by NK is the perfect, portable wedding decor for any venue! These fabulous, acrylic chandeliers come in different shapes and colors - we love their hot pink color, if you are going for a more colorful day & their mirror fancy if you are feeling...
15 Southern Wedding Hairstyle Fashion Collection
We've collected 15 wedding hairstyles that are some of our favorites from Southern Bride's past fashion shoots. There's everything from messy buns to polished looks and more. We think you're going to want to start pinning right away, so we've added an easy-peasy...
Summer/Fall 2017 Issue of Southern Bride is Here!
We're so excited to announce that our Summer/Fall 2017 Issue of Southern Bride Magazine will be hitting stands across The South this week! Click HERE to buy the issue online. photography: Michael Allen Photography | jump suit: Olia Zavozina | stylist: Scottie Key...
All-American Styled Fourth of July
Happy 4th of July, Southern Brides! It doesn't get much better than sparklers, cherry pie, and star-designed napkins in the land of the free, home of the brave! We of course have an Americana inspiration shoot for you on this wonderful holiday. photographer: Kim...
Celebrate The 4th Texas Style
"Everything's bigger in Texas", even the fourth of July! You can almost hear the national anthem and star spangled banner being sung in these photos.The pink lemonade held by perfectly crafted crystal glasses, with a basket of blueberries on the side is oh so sweet,...
Red, White, and Blue Engagement Party Inspiration
Red, white, and blue...we love you! There is something about strawberries in summertime that is irresistible, just like this shoot! The signature colors are laid out with impeccable taste, making us want to throw our own backyard red, white, and blue party....
Americana Southern Wedding Engagement Photo Session
Combining some sweet summertime favorites along with iconic American symbols created a precious Americana engagement session. "Some things like rain in April and popsicles on the Fourth of July, are meant to be. I hope the same goes for you and me." - author unknown...
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...
North Carolina: Classic Southern Charm
Rain or no rain, it was going to be beautiful. The classic southern charm of this inspiration shoot is what originally drew us in, but the story behind the scenes was what had us hooked. The vendor team who put together this classic inspiration shoot had dreams of...
