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5 LGBTQ Olympian Weddings That You Should Know About
It's been a long (almost five year!) wait for the Summer Olympic Games, but on July 23, fans will become reacquainted with their favorite athletes from all around the world. A lot has happened since the Olympic torch was last lit: crushes have blossomed into...
A Classic, English-Inspired Engagement Shoot at Land’s End Estate in Central Arkansas
Why be basic when you can be Bridgerton? Drawing inspirations from classic romances like Pride and Prejudice and Netflix fan-fave Bridgerton, a collection of wedding vendors from Central Arkansas, led by Cameron Spencer of Cameron and Elizabeth Photography, created a...
How to Plan a Wedding During COVID-19 Reopenings
Over the last year and a half, the wedding industry has faced many obstacles because of COVID-19. As mask mandates are slowly being lifted this summer, the hope for in-person events is becoming a reality. However, these exciting times are also bringing new challenges...
Yesha Banaji and Tim Westbrooks’s Two Days of Extravagant Wedding Celebrations at the Cadre Building in Downtown Memphis
During the last weekend of May 2021, the Cadre Building in Downtown Memphis, Tennessee, a landmark known for its interior and exterior beauty, provided a venue with historical charm fitting for Tim Westbrooks's and Yesha Banaji’s two days of wedding celebrations....
The One Where She Says Yes: Cassidy Gubin and Eric Goldberg’s Friends-Inspired Engagement
Who knew Cassidy Gubin and Eric Goldberg would meet at a wedding all the way back in 2017? Since Cassidy had just landed a job as a nurse in St. Louis, she was almost unable to take time off to come to the wedding, but she had already RSVPd yes to the bride and was...
Ten Lighthearted Wedding Observations from the Father of the Bride
A couple of years have passed since my daughter married a wonderful man. Whenever I look back on that day, I get a tug in my stomach, remembering both the worries and the joys of the moment. An engineer by trade, I always try to share the lessons I have learned. These...
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...
Trevor and Marissa Lawrence Grace the Cover of Southern Bride Magazine’s Summer 2021 Issue
It’s late spring/early summer in the South, which means the magnolia trees are showing off their velvety blooms and releasing their heavenly and distinctive scent. After months of quarantining and a historically long and icy winter, their presence serves as a...
What You Need to Know About Changing Your Last Name
For many engaged couples, deciding whether or not to legally change your last name can be an emotionally difficult decision. While it is becoming more popular to keep your last name, many couples still choose to adopt their partner’s last name. Additionally, LGBTQ+...
A Surprise Holiday Proposal at Home in Charlotte, North Carolina
When Aubree Huffman moved from Nashville, Tennessee, to Charlotte, North Carolina, in the sixth grade, it felt as though her world had been turned upside down. Leaving behind her friends and starting a brand new school was nerve-wracking, but Aubree walked in with her...
Boutique Properties in the South Offering Hotel Takeovers for Your Wedding
As the country begins to open up again, brides who are cautious of COVID-19 but who are still looking for an unforgettable, luxurious wedding day experience may be wondering what types of venues best fit their vision. Wedding hotel takeovers offer a unique,...
Live Wedding Portraits by Kate Lee Laird Capture Your Romantic Wedding Day
Kate Lee Laird’s life is engulfed by color. When asked to describe the color of water, the sky, or a pair of eyes, it’s impossible for her to come up with just one answer. And in the world of weddings, it’s no different. Only live wedding portraits by Kate Lee Laird...
Why You Should Purchase Engagement Ring Insurance
If you’re newly engaged, caring for your new engagement ring likely falls to the bottom of your wedding planning to-do list. Loss of or damage to your ring can happen a lot easier than you think, and that’s the last thing you want to stress about as you get ready for...
4 Items to Put on Your Newlywed To Do List
As you close out your wedding reception and say goodbye to your guests, the next phase of your relationship starts—you are a newlywed. With a few final wedding-related tasks to finish and the phone ringing off the hook with congratulations, the days after your wedding...
2021 Wedding Color Inspiration
Once you’ve begun your planning process by establishing your budget and selecting your venue, you can begin deciding on the fun, Pinterest-worthy details for your ceremony. One of your first and biggest design decisions will be selecting your wedding color scheme....
A Complete Guide to Ace Your Wedding Bar and Cocktails
As many weddings are starting to return back to normal—especially summer outdoor weddings—it’s time to start thinking about the details that will make your wedding the most memorable time of your life. From the champagne toast to the wine selection on tap, it’s easy...
A Surprise Mountain Proposal at the Stein Eriksen Lodge in Park City, Utah
When Kristen Mitchell and Sean Scanlon met in college in 2007, they had an instant connection. Each lived their own lives in the years that followed graduation, but they somehow always found their way back to one another. Since they had always talked about having a...
A Modern Metallic Wedding at Luxe Event Venue in Charlotte, North Carolina
Clean and crisp colors coalesce with candlelight to create a contemporary wedding at Luxe Event Venue in Charlotte, North Carolina. With its elegant marble floors and light, airy atmosphere, Luxe Event Venues provided a spacious and inviting blank canvas for Victoria...
Seven Honeymoon Trends for Summer 2021
Though the pandemic is not over, the world of travel in 2021 looks very different than it did just a year ago. As vaccines continue to roll out, travel restrictions are being amended (vaccinated Americans are now eligible to travel to the E.U.!) and newlyweds are more...
Host Your Wedding Weekend at 360 Blue’s Destin and Miramar Beachfront Properties
Ranked by U.S. News as the best Florida beach in 2020, Destin flaunts frequent sunshine, sugar-white sand beaches, and gorgeous Gulf waters—just a few reasons that make the area a popular wedding destination. 360 Blue, a highly reputable luxury vacation rental company...
NBA Star Josh Hart Proposes to his High School Sweetheart in New Orleans
Basketball phenomenon and New Orleans Pelicans point guard Josh Hart proposed to his longtime girlfriend of eight years days before the New Year. Josh first met Shannon Phillips, an incredibly driven and hardworking professional herself, in high school in their...
Why Thrifting for Wedding Reception Decor Should be Your Bridesmaid Bonding Activity
Sustainability is 2021’s biggest wedding trend, and thrifting wedding reception decor is one of the easiest ways you can take part. You’ll find accents that will be entirely unique to your reception, all while saving money and being kind to the planet. However, both...
A Wedding Officiant’s Three Tips for Planning an Interesting Wedding Ceremony
The wedding ceremony—that moment carved out in time when a couple comes together to make vows of commitment in front of their loved ones—can be an unexpected stressor for those uncomfortable with being the center of attention. You might worry that your guests won’t be...
Four Things You Can’t Leave Off of Your COVID-19 Wedding Checklist
The past year has posed many challenges to the wedding industry, and many newly engaged couples have had to completely change their wedding planning process to keep up. The checklist, the tool that wedding planners and brides rely on the most in the weeks before the...
Top Luxury Glamping Destinations Abroad for a Nontraditional Honeymoon
Calling all thrill-seekers! If you’re done planning the perfect wedding, you’re probably on the hunt for some honeymoon inspiration. We’ve pulled together some of the top luxury glamping destinations abroad for a truly adventurous honeymoon. Each venue offers private...
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....
Jasmine Luv, Top Content Creator and Self-Made Millennial, Is Engaged
Self-made millennial and social media influencer Jasmine Luv is engaged to the man she cannot live without - YouTube Star Corey Barrett. This past summer, she said "yes!" to marrying her soul mate in a surprise proposal that her entire family and close friends were...
Recreate These Famous Women’s Weddings at Your Modern Ceremony
Brides know that every wedding looks different. But how much have they changed over time? We’ve taken a look at some of the most iconic historical and contemporary women and how they chose to celebrate their love. This list of famous historical weddings is jam-packed...
UNICO Hotel Riviera Maya Offers an All-Inclusive Destination Wedding Hand-Crafted to Your Love Story
Brides looking to get away for their ceremony and honeymoon know how many moving parts are involved in planning a destination wedding. The best way to make sure everything goes smoothly is to work with experts on the ground at your venue. UNICO 20˚87˚ offers...
An Argentine Polo Inspired Wedding at Garrett Field Estancia in Slidell, Louisiana
This styled Argentine polo-inspired wedding fuses the dreaminess of an old-world estancia with rustic furnishings, colorful botanicals, and vintage accents to create a timeless, luxe atmosphere that’s like stepping into a reverie.Garrett Field, a converted vintage...
The Southern Bride Magazine Spring 2021 Issue Has Arrived
The Southern Bride Magazine Spring 2021 issue has arrived to usher in the bright and romantic spring wedding season, and who better to dazzle its cover than former Miss World Texas Rachel White and “Married at First Sight” star Tristan Thompson? Civic Photos captured...
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...
A Romantic Dinner Proposal Surrounded by Family in Baton Rouge
In Fall 2018, Keltrin and Kiera became acquainted through Kiera’s sister, India, and Keltrin’s best friend, Tony. They were both in college at Southern University and A&M College in Louisiana. The spark between them was instantaneous! They would laugh, have fun,...
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...
5 Irish Wedding Traditions to Include in Your Ceremony
Happy St. Patrick’s Day from our team at Southern Bride! In honor of the holiday that celebrates Irish heritage and culture, we’re spotlighting some of our favorite Irish wedding traditions that have been passed down through generations and have influenced some of our...
Couple Engaged at the Decatur Alpaca Cottage
Avery and Kristen first met at their current work in a small southeastern Tennessee town. They had both been hurt by relationships in the past, and neither was sure that they would ever be able to find true love. However, they were drawn to each other instantly,...
