Inspirations
8 Quirky Ways to Help Spark Your Wedding Vision
More than ever before, couples are looking for ways to make their wedding stand out from the rest while at the same time, still be a perfect representation of the two of them. While there are an endless amount of ways to personalize your big day, here are quirky ways...
Stars, Stripes, & Warm Summer Nights
Fourth of July celebrations usually include family gatherings, big backyard BBQ’s, fireworks, and traveling. This year with COVID-19 and social distancing everyone is trying to find different ways to safely enjoy the holiday. One adorable couple set the bar high for a...
The Top 5 Reasons to Invite Tickled Pink Photo Booth to Your Wedding
#1: Tickled Pink helps you create memories that will last a lifetime! The cake will be eaten, the party will end, and the flowers will wilt. But the photos will last forever! Don’t miss out on these precious memories. #2: There is something for every moment of your...
Little Vine Letter Is Your Southern Source for Hand Lettering
In a world full of digital printing, little vine letter believes that the craftsmanship and elegance of a hand-lettered product is the perfect finishing touch to bring together a wedding or event. Little vine letter specializes in hand-lettering and calligraphy for...
Happy Father’s Day from #SouthernBride
Celebrating all fathers and father figures today by sharing several special father-daughter moments submitted by our Southern Brides! Paige Winesette: "I was a bride back in April of 2019, and my father passed away when I was 15, so unfortunately, he wasn’t physically...
Mamma Mia! Inspires Tropical Loveland Elopement
This styled elopement inspired by Mamma Mia! was set on a beautiful, sunny day at picturesque Long Cove Resort in Charlotte, North Carolina. Drawing inspiration from little details throughout the film, it brought 'a small sliver of Greece to the Carolinas' with...
First Looks – When Time Stands Still
The “first look” is a newer tradition that allows couples to spend time alone prior to all the wedding festivities. Sharing a private, emotionally-filled moment with your partner can bring such a sense of peace to a whirlwind day. Whether it's just the two of you, or...
Happy Mother’s Day from #SouthernBride
We never get tired of seeing sweet images of brides with their wonderful moms. To celebrate Mother’s Day today, we’re sharing some of our favorite shots! Do you have a special memory with your mom from your big day? If so, we’d love to hear! Leave us a comment via...
Island Engagement on St. John Proves Love Isn’t Cancelled
To bring some light to these dark days and show that love isn’t canceled, and can never be stripped from us no matter what tragedy we’re facing, one couple is sharing their engagement story and gorgeous photoshoot shot by Anne Bequette, a 10-year resident and...
Small Town Couple Renews Their Vows in a “Drive-Thru I Do”
Written by Abbey Fitzgerald, Event Planner for Naylor Hall Alexandria Spanoudis-Cantrell and Patrick Cantrell had been married for two years and just had their first child, a daughter named Sophia, when they decided they wanted to renew their vows. Unfortunately, the...
Event Venue Julep Farms is a Ray of Sunshine
The perfect blend of rustic-chic surrounded by the freshness of this 22-acre Georgia farm set the stage for cheerful wedding inspiration. From vibrant yellow to hints of gold, the primary color was truly a “ray of sunshine”. For the details, light and airy blooms...
Sustainable Wedding Inspo From This Rustic-Chic, Georgia Ceremony
We’re sharing behind the scenes details from Becca and Louie’s eco-friendly wedding at Oakleaf Cottage, an off the beaten path wedding venue nestled in the woods of Trenton, Georgia. Oakleaf features 28 acres of lush forest grounds, two outdoor ceremony sites, an...
Spin and Sway! Stories Behind First Dance Songs
Shall we dance? When Brides think back to their wedding day, many recount the first dance as one of their fondest memories. So, we thought it would be fun to share the story of how four Southern Brides selected their first dance songs!Gabrielle & Derek Watt (Cover...
Party Like It’s the 20’s at Charlotte’s Separk Mansion
Inspired by the iconic glamour from the 1920s, this styled shoot makes you step back in time but in a fresh and modern light. The signature color of golden yellow adds a warm touch to this civilized, black-tie affair. Shiny gold accents, velvet textures, bubbly...
Spring 2020 Cover Couple, Country Singer Rachel Reinert & Her Musician Hubby Caleb Crosby, Tie the Knot In a Sunset Ceremony
Rachel and Caleb’s outdoor ceremony and reception at Sulfur Ridge™ were completely fantastical with larger than life floral arrangements, perfect lighting, a cascading, white veil, and rainbow confetti. Read on to get the scoop about their Tennessee...
Spring 2020 Cover Couple, Country Singer Rachel Reinert & Musician Caleb Crosby, Hit a Perfect Note With Their Boho Chic Wedding Style
The Southern Bride Spring 2020 cover is now available and features the beyond-adorable, famous couple Rachel Reinert and Caleb Crosby! The talented duo married on August 31, 2019 at Sulfur Ridge™, in Bloomington Springs, Tennessee. Every bride who has dreamed...
Blissful Bohemian Style in Johnson City, Tennessee
The natural beauty and free-spirited style sets the tone for this styled shoot which took place in the middle of an old rock query. An eclectic array of details including vintage accents were mixed with whimsical florals to create a one-of-a-kind bohemian wedding...
Fruits, Florals, and Italian Inspired Details Made this New Orleans Styled Shoot Pop
Built in 1931 in the Lower Garden District of New Orleans, Louisiana, and inspired by french architecture, Il Mercato is a treasure that created an idyllic location for this fresh and fashionable styled shoot. Lush florals with citrus fruits accentuated the private...
South Carolina’s Boone Hall Plantation is Simply Sublime
From the bountiful blooms to the dainty invitation suite, serene shades of mauve, blush and taupe united to create an ethereal theme for this styled shoot in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina. Boone Hall Plantation boasts sprawling views from every angle such as the rows...
Pink Versace China Sets the Mood for a Love Filled Dinner
Though Valentine’s Day 2020 is over, love is always in the air! Take a cue from this sweet styled shoot when planning your Spring nuptials or even a date night: delicate details, family mementos, and a romantic color scheme. Lauren Roberts, owner of Line Avenue...
A Perfect Paris Proposal
We're celebrating Valentine's Day 2020 by sharing this magical proposal that recently took place in Paris, France. The adorable couple not only shared their engagement story with us, but also let us in on how they first met. Get all the details below! From the groom,...
Whimsical Garden Styled Shoot Showcases Curvy and Alluring Wedding Looks
The elegant and whimsical landscape of Cator Woolford Gardens of Atlanta, Georgia provided the ultimate, serene backdrop for this dreamy plus size bridal shoot to showcase that plus size brides are beautiful too! The brainchild of plus size bridal shop, Curvy Rose,...
Midsummer Night’s Dreamy Fashion Shoot by Couture by Tess Bridal
Welcome to the land of fairy tales with a fashion shoot sure to please your senses by Couture by Tess Bridal entitled, A Midsummer Night's Dream. The photo series has been split into two acts. The first act includes the portrayal of the unrequited love between...
Epic Elegance at an Alabama Lakeside Estate
A striking, lakeside estate could not have been more perfect for this elegant inspiration in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Everything from the bride’s bouquet to the fountain and grand staircase were embellished with bountiful blooms fit for a queen. The pastel details “put...
Getaway to Miami Beach for a Retro-Glam and Girly Weekend
Tying the knot in 2020 and searching for a tropical, bachelorette weekend hot-spot? Grab your girls and head to The Confidante Miami Beach! Part of the Unbound Collection by Hyatt, the oceanfront hotel offers fair rates for its prime location; situated between swanky...
Rustic Luxury at Missouri’s Big Cedar Lodge
Big Cedar Lodge is home to an ample array of accommodations for wedding guests, bachelor and bachelorette getaways and of course, honeymoons. Whether a fancy and formal couple or a free spirited pair who loves glamping, there’s something for every type of bride and...
Winter/Spring 2020 Cover Couple Tyler Rich & Sabina Gadecki Tie the Knot at Saddle Woods Farm
Now that we've spilled the details on Tyler's proposal and Sabina's wedding planning process, we'd also like to dish on their festival-themed nuptials and where they're planning to honeymoon! THE BIG DAY. Our ceremony of 275 was led by one of our best friends,...
Country Singer Tyler Rich and Actress Sabina Gadecki Grace the Cover of the Winter/Spring 2020 Issue
Southern Bride is thrilled to announce the new Winter/Spring 2020 issue featuring cover stars, Tyler Rich and Sabina Gadecki. The adorable newlyweds gave us the inside scoop from their magical day and we couldn't be more excited to share it with all of you. Today,...
A Bubbly, South Carolina Toast to a New Year of Weddings
Southern Bride is welcoming 2020 with this festive, engagement story! Tim and Desiree are college sweethearts but their story begins back in high school. Desiree's Mom and Tim's Dad, both teachers at the same school, were work friends. The couple first met eleven...
A Merry & Bright Winter Wedding Shoot
Sarah Brehant planned and designed this edgy, jewel tone styled shoot to brighten up your winter and give inspiration for winter brides. Don’t be afraid to use color at your winter events! It’s so blase outside, why not lift your guests up in the dead of winter with...
From Italy with Love: A Fabulous Backdrop for Celebrating Your Most Anticipated Role As Bride and Groom
Last Autumn, the shine from the harvest moon wasn’t the only reason we got that loving feeling. As temps dropped stateside, Southern Bride went on a whirlwind adventure through the cities and countryside of Italy and discovered a country that captures your heart,...
Dreamy Christmas Tree Styled Shoot
When you think of Christmas, what do you think of? Family? Love? Magic? When planning your wedding or elopement do you think of the same things? We thought, why not put the two together and plan a dreamy, Christmastime editorial shoot to offer brides-to-be inspiration...
#HappyThanksgiving
From our Afloral tablescape to yours, all of us at Southern Bride wish you a #HappyThanksgiving!
The Heart Races Styled Shoot: All the Details
Stable View Farm is such a dream! The abundance of different locations to play with ensures multiple ways to showcase the property's beauty. We gathered inspiration from the land to create a one-of-a-kind ceremony and reception design. The property yields a small...
The Heart Races Styled Shoot: A Playful Take on Equestrian Bridal
"The Heart Races" styled shoot is inspired by the uniqueness of the property along with celebrating and welcoming all couples, ideas, and walks of life! Stable View, located in Aiken, South Carolina, offers a number of choices for your wedding day including 2 venues,...
A Wicked Affair in Dade City, Florida
We’re feeling beyond festive today with this Halloween inspired styled shoot in Dade City, Florida! For all brides-to-be who enjoy dressing in costume and celebrating the more non-traditional holidays, you’ll love the “spooktacular” details included in this wicked...
