Inspirations
Magical Forest Wedding Inspiration
This sun-drenched jewel tone shoot showcases the perfect palette of deep reds and hues of greens, along with a gorgeous geometric arch to create a magical forest wedding. A vibrant blue wedding cake gives this shoot a modern flair, while beautiful bohemian gowns make...
Modern Farmland Wedding Inspiration
Gorgeous blue and white hydrangeas create an air of elegance for this beautiful barn wedding. Shot at Allenbrooke Farms in Nashville, Tennessee this styled shoot shows off a formal southern wedding made modern with the addition of color. A vibrant blue adorns the...
Formal Southern Wedding Inspiration
This wedding shot at the old home of none other than Reba McEntire is full of southern charm! The classic and chic theme of the shoot was perfect for the elegance of The Estate at Cherokee Dock. Rich peach tones with touches of a deep teal and lucite chairs created...
Happy National Puppy Day!
Happy National Puppy Day to all the dog lovers out there! To celebrate, we have a gorgeous engagement shoot for you where two golden retrievers stole the show. This cute couple, Hannah Green and Wil Fazio celebrated their engagement at a farm in Hopkins, South...
A Baseball Themed Engagement
This Houston Astro's fan found the perfect place for an engagement session. Jeremey proposed to Brittany in Minute Maid Park during a baseball game, and they decided to return to this special place to commemorate the occasion. They both have a huge love for baseball,...
St. Patrick’s Day Wedding Inspiration
There is no better way to celebrate your favorite holiday than to make it the theme of your wedding. This lucky photoshoot has an adorable Irish twist with green bowties, beer, and even a special appearance by a lamb. The green is offset by black candles and place...
European Hillside Wedding Inspiration
You don't have to go far for a dreamy European hillside wedding. This stunning photoshoot will take you to a European state of mind without ever leaving Dalton, Georgia. Gorgeous wildflowers pull out the colors of a warm sun setting over rolling green hills for a...
A Watercolor Wonderland Wedding
The Copper Press offers a bright & airy space with modern-rustic windows and French doors, perfect for this magical wedding. Beautifully decorated with a floral moon arch, along with romantic chandeliers for the ceremony, the venue quickly transformed into a...
‘Lucky In Love’ Giveaway with REEDS Jewelers
We are delighted to announce that we have teamed up with Reeds Jewelers for our 'Lucky In Love' Giveaway contest. One lucky winner will win three rings in 10k white, rose and yellow gold. These chevron-style stackable bands are from Reed's Ellaura Embrace Collection...
Cutest Kitten Bridal Portraits
When a stray mama cat showed up at this photographer's front door, she knew just what to do to find the soon to come kittens a forever home. This bridal shoot was only made sweeter with the addition of three cute kittens. The blushing bride was adorned in white lace...
Engagement Shoot in Leesburg, Virginia
Justin and Emily marked the beginning of their lifelong commitment with a gorgeous photo shoot at The Oatlands Historic House in Leesburg, Virginia. Pastel floral arrangements matched the elegance of the house, and the couple kept it classic with Emily in a white...
White Wedding Inspiration
This minimalist shoot shows once and for all that less truly is more. Something about a blank canvas is sure to inspire creativity. When that canvas is a stunning wedding venue with cathedral ceilings and warm wood accents under a big Texas sky, you can't help the...
A Show-Stopping Gown by Randi Rahm
A dress perfect for the bride looking to make a statement. A classic strapless silhouette is made a new with touches of gold woven throughout the skirt. The dress is sure to flatter with a short bodice that turns into a ballgown mid-chest. Embroidered with pink and...
Transitional Winter Wedding Color Palette
Pink is normally reserved for summer weddings, but who says it can’t be a gorgeous choice for winter weddings? This romantic forest wedding perfectly captures a romantic wedding vision. The combination of pink with teal, burgundy, and green is a stunning color palette...
Engagement Session in Birmingham, Alabama
These two med students didn't let busy lives keep them from having a dreamy engagement session. Lydia McCormick and Zach Hughes got engaged last fall and celebrated in December with this memorable shoot. English Village in Birmingham, Alabama provided a storybook...
9 of Our Favorite Wedding Invitations
There’s a lot of pressure to pick the perfect invitation. They are the first glimpse a guest gets of the wedding. The choices seem endless, but to make it easier we’ve gathered up a few of our favorite invitation suites.These unique and gorgeous invites are going to...
Engagement Session in Washington, DC
Happy National Love Your Pet Day! We are busy loving this couple who included their furry best friend when memorializing their engagement. Tianii Sharpe and TJ Hudson marked the beginning of their engagement with an unforgettable session at The Jefferson Memorial in...
Dream Wedding Inspiration at Kentucky Castle in Versailles, Kentucky
Who doesn't dream of being royalty? Turns out dreams can come true when you get married at the Kentucky Castle in Versailles, Kentucky. This beautiful photoshoot showcases a fairy tale wedding for any bride who has always dreamed of having the crown. There is no...
Alys Beach Engagement Session
We are always looking for good ways to celebrate an engagement, and this couple will inspire anyone. After the proposal in early October, an engagement session at Alys Beach in Florida was the perfect way to start this new chapter in their lives. The couple wandered...
Heidi Elnora’s Build-A-Bride Collection Showcased in Huntsville, AL
Every bride has dreamed of their perfect dress, and that is just what Heidi Elnora Build-A-Bride Collection sets out to give you. Taking basic silhouettes, brides can add overlays, belts, and more to create a custom dress that best fits their big day. This gorgeous...
Beautiful Rainy Wedding Day
Most brides pray for sunshine on their wedding day, but this elegant photo shoot of a beautiful rainy wedding day at The Historic Virginia House in Richmond, Virginia proves that you can make any weather conditions seem like the perfect weather conditions. The dreary,...
NOW ACCEPTING STYLED SHOOT SUBMISSIONS FOR 2019
UPDATE: Due to overwhelming response we have updated our Styled Shoot information. Please follow this link to get the latest on how to submit a Styled Shoot with Southern Bride. Bring on the styled shoots! We are accepting new styled shoot submissions for our upcoming...
Bridesmaid Slumber Party
Get inspired by the bright purple mini donuts and the confetti pillow fight that come with this dazzlingly styled bridesmaid slumber party. With a gorgeous soft, fluffy bed decked out with white lights, a bar cart filled with bright cotton candy, donut holes, and...
Chic Garden Wedding Inspiration
If you're indecisive about what your wedding colors should be, go monochromatic in shades of white and soft grey. Of course some people may think a wedding without pops of color is boring, but we much prefer the terms timeless and elegant. By surrounding yourself in...
A Parisian Engagement Session To Die For
Kristen and Caleb's to die for Parisian engagement session has a story behind it that is honestly as amazing as the beautiful pictures. See below for all the pretty pictures and the details Kristen shared with Southern Bride. Our engagement session in Paris was a bit...
Oklahoma Waterfall Engagement Session
What a spectacular waterfall engagement session at Oklahoma's Turner Falls! Jessi and Caleb told their photographer, Loretta Lewis, that they wanted something unique for their engagement pictures, and we think they nailed it. We also have to mention their incredibly...
Kentucky Spring Wedding Inspiration
This gorgeous Kentucky spring wedding inspiration was shot at the historic Mustard Seed Hill in Millersburg, Kentucky. All the shades of blue and bright bold yellows have us dreaming of spring on this dreary January day. From the harp to the swinging cake table, this...
Relaxed Yet Refined Southern Wedding Inspiration
An abundance of timeless greenery and elegant blooms adorned the inside of this beautifully restored estate setting the tone for a relaxed yet refined southern wedding inspiration. Following the vows, the newlyweds went on a romantic stroll with views of the resting...
Magical Forest Wedding Inspiration
The forest becomes a magical place for this elegant wedding inspiration shoot. Surrounded by the lush greenery, all the fine details remind us of a fairytale. Candelabras set the mood with pops of sky blue integrated with beautiful vintage china and antique furniture....
Exclusive Look at Scotty McCreery’s Mountain Wedding Part 3 : The Honeymoon
Welcome to our exclusive look at our cover groom, Scotty McCreery's beautiful mountain wedding. This week, we've dived in to all the wedding details and events that you won't find anywhere else. In our third and final installment, we're taking you into their luxury...
Exclusive Look at Scotty McCreery’s Mountain Wedding Part 2 : The Wedding Weekend
Welcome to part 2 of our exclusive look at our cover groom, Scotty McCreery's beautiful mountain wedding. Yesterday, we looked at Scotty's sweet proposal to his bride, Gabi and today we're going to dive into the details of their wedding weekend with stories and...
Exclusive Look at Scotty McCreery’s Mountain Wedding Part 1 : The Proposal
Welcome to our exclusive look at SB's cover groom, Scotty McCreery's beautiful mountain wedding. We'll be diving in to all the wedding details and events that you won't find anywhere else. First up, we're looking at Scotty's romantic mountain proposal to his beautiful...
New Year’s Eve Wedding Glam!
What is a more romantic way to start a life with someone than sealing it with a New Year's kiss? We are obsessed with this vintage glitz and glam NYE styled shoot. Here to inspire the NYE wedding look, this photoshoot was taken at The Westbury House in Columbia,...
Equestrian Inspired Bride
Feeling stuck on what to do for your bridal portraits? A fun way to switch up those traditional bridal portraits is by incorporating aspects of one of your favorite hobbies or an activity that is special to you and your man into the photoshoot. The best part is that...
Intimate Charleston Wedding Inspiration
Creating the perfect canvas for this intimate Charleston wedding inspiration, this circa 1856 building was dressed to impress with romantic draping, luxurious crystal chandeliers and designer details. Soft blush hues and bold royal blue provided an out-of-the-box pop...
Home for the Holidays Engagement Inspo
Coming home for the holidays is one of the purest feelings this time of year. Jane and Travis wanted to capture this joy in their engagement photoshoot and boy, did they! Using the Summersour Studios in Atlanta, Georgia and Winter's Farm in Fayetteville, Arkansas,...
