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Meet 5 Female Bridal Designers Transforming the Industry
In honor of Women’s History Month, which celebrates the strength and contributions of women on both large and small scales, we are spotlighting five innovative female bridal designers you should know about. Featured in our Winter 2021 issue, these wedding dress...
A Contemporary Chic Elopement at the Reynolda House Museum of American Art
A styled elopement at The Reynolda House Museum of American Art is where history, nature, and art integrate, creating a colorful and contemporary atmosphere that will stand the test of time.Located in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, the City of Arts and Innovation,...
5 Beauty Products Every Bride Should Use to Feel Healthy for Her Wedding
Planning a ceremony and reception that fits your dream wedding vision and entertains your guests can be a stressful undertaking, and the body keeps the score. A bride's first priority is to focus on feeling healthy and happy on her wedding day, and one of the easiest...
Designing Your Dream Wedding Invitations with Paperlust
Your wedding invitations play a big part in telling your love story as a couple. With so many brands, options, and patterns out there, it can be quite the task to decide on the perfect invites, especially if you are choosing to design them online. One of our favorite...
March Must-Haves: Eight Travel Essentials You Need During COVID-19
With warm weather just around the corner, March is the perfect time to travel, and after the year that we’ve all had, everyone deserves to unwind and soak in a new destination. But travel looks a little different now, and since it’s probably been a while since your...
10 Castle Wedding Venues at Home and Abroad for a Fairytale-Inspired Ceremony
If you've always dreamt of saying I-do in a venue fit for royalty, there's no better location than a castle to make your fairytale wedding dreams a reality. We’ve compiled some of the world’s most beautiful castles to host your own royal wedding. Whether you've always...
5 Ways to Incorporate Self-Care into Your Wedding Planning Process
Your wedding is one of the most important days of your life and calls for plenty of planning. For many people who are tying the knot, it can be easy to get swept away by checklists and deadlines. In order to avoid feeling stressed and overwhelmed and to enjoy this...
Choose South Walton, Florida, for an Upscale, Relaxing Destination Wedding
Whether you have always envisioned getting married by the ocean with your toes in the sand or you and your partner both enjoy beach vacations, South Walton, Florida is the perfect location for a hassle-free destination wedding. Named one of “The World’s Greatest...
Callie and Kyle’s Snowy Mountainside Engagement in Crested Butte, Colorado
After months of Callie anticipating a proposal, Kyle dropped down on one knee and popped the question in a snowy mountainside engagement in Crested Butte, Colorado, the place where they fell in love only a year before. With the Colorado Rocky Mountains as the...
An Intimate, Timeless Styled Wedding at The Historic McAlister-Leftwich House in North Carolina
Nestled in the Fisher Park Historic District of downtown Greensboro, North Carolina, the McAlister-Leftwich House enhanced the simple elegance of an intimate, timeless wedding influenced by neutrals and vintage details. The house is a union of two historic homes: the...
Kelly Wynne Cosmetic Pouches Make Perfect Personal Bridesmaid Gifts
Brainstorming what to get your bridesmaids can be difficult. You want to give the special people in your life something meaningful and personal to your relationship, but you also want to give them something practical that they can use in the years to come. Kelly Wynne...
An Idyllic I Do Awaits at Luxury Rustic Venue Hidden River Ranch in Texas
Hidden River Ranch, a luxury rustic wedding venue in Texas Hill Country, is an elegant setting for all seasons. Tucked within 540 acres of land in Lampasas, Texas, this ranch venue offers panoramic views of rolling hills and serene wildlife, an idyllic backdrop for an...
15 Black-Owned Wedding Vendors for Your 2021 Ceremony
At Southern Bride, we are devoted to bringing in as many voices to the wedding industry as possible. This creates an environment in which every bride feels seen and heard during one of the most special days of her life. We have seen the struggles Black-owned...
Lavender Park Bridal: A Bridgerton-Inspired Bridal Shop
For any bride-to-be seeking to emulate the timeless and elegant style of Daphne Bridgerton when choosing her wedding gown, look no further. Lavender Park Bridal, a by-appointment-only bridal boutique just outside Nashville, has just moved locations to Clarksville,...
A Wedding Budget Breakdown by Percentages from Most to Least Expensive Costs
The excitement of engagement season is upon us, and despite the challenges 2020 threw at engaged couples, 2021 presents a new year of opportunity. Getting engaged is one of the most exciting times of anyone’s life, and while that excitement never fully goes away,...
A Mod-Inspired Wedding Shoot at the Historic Franklin Theatre in Tennessee
The Historic Franklin Theatre in Franklin, Tennessee, provided an ideal backdrop and striking ceremony venue for a film enthusiast couple’s 60s-inspired proposal and wedding. In true movie fashion, this mod-inspired wedding shoot captures a couple’s whirlwind romance...
Paradisus by Melia Resorts Provide COVID Safe Destination Wedding Venues
With proper COVID guidelines in place, 2021 can be the year of love and exploration. From Mexico’s breathtaking beaches to stunning seaside settings in the Dominican Republic, Paradisus by Meliá resorts provide COVID safe destination wedding venues. Paradisus resorts...
Brassybra Offers the Perfect Strapless Bra Alternative for Wedding Dresses
Every bride wants to find a wedding dress that makes her look and feel beautiful, and every bride understands the time and effort that’s required to make that dream a reality. Imagine finding your perfect wedding dress only to discover that it is incompatible with...
Host Your Rustic Winter Wedding at Cherry Log Pavilion
Many brides are looking to the great outdoors for a safer and more tranquil ceremony. A rustic wedding at Cherry Log Pavilion, set against a picturesque mountain backdrop, promises a charming setting for weddings with sixty-five guests or less. This beautiful venue is...
Ole Miss College Sweethearts Have a Romantic Photoshoot Proposal
Ole Miss college sweethearts Logan and Channing met during their first week in Oxford, Mississippi, in the exact spot where Logan said “I do” approximately three years later. The couple first met through mutual friends in a room in Stockard, a dorm on campus. They...
The Virgin Hotel in Nashville Graces the Cover of Southern Bride Magazine’s Winter 2021 Issue
The Southern Bride Magazine Winter 2021 issue is here to bring all kinds of inspiration for the New Year. This stunning cover features bold colors and sophisticated interior design that put a striking modern flair on a bride styled in classic winter white. Our Winter...
Wedding Weekend Looks Featuring the Pantone 2021 Colors of the Year
The color experts at Pantone have released their 2021 Color of the Year, but with an extra surprise. For the second time in its history, Pantone has selected two colors to represent 2021: Illuminating (Yellow) and Ultimate Gray. These colors reflect the strength we...
Southern Bride’s Valentine’s Day Gift Guide
Finding the perfect Valentine’s Day gift for your partner can be challenging for even the most clever Cupid. If you’re wondering what to get your partner for Valentine’s Day, we’ve rounded up a Valentine's Day gift guide with a few of our favorite products that are...
3 Dream Homes on Florida’s Scenic 30A That Are Perfect To Host Your Wedding Festivities
A beach destination like no other, Florida’s scenic State Road 30A has an abundance of picturesque wedding venues. This twenty-six-mile-long scenic highway is filled with gorgeous beaches, each with its own unique distinctions. 360 Blue is presenting a variety of...
Thermomix is the Kitchen Appliance You Need on Your Wedding Registry
Professional and home chefs alike know that with the right kitchen tools, anything is possible, but with so many appliances on the market, it can be tricky to figure out what kitchen tools you need on your wedding registry and what you need for your new...
How to Plan a COVID Safe Honeymoon According to a Travel Expert
Planning a wedding can be a stressful process, but COVID-19 took its toll on the wedding industry and added another layer of stress to wedding planning. Numerous wedding vendors have adjusted their protocols to adjust to the world’s new normal, and the travel industry...
Bring the Magic of Live-Wedding Paintings to Your Ceremony and Reception
Updated November 5, 2024 A gift, keepsake, and entertainment bundled in a brushstroke-colored canvas, live-wedding paintings are personalized mementos that forever preserve the magic of your wedding day. Pay tribute to talent as skilled artists render your venue,...
Newly Engaged, Cautious to Plan: Tips to Navigate Wedding Planning in 2021
By Katherine Frost, CEO, ORO COVID-19 has created a domino effect of disadvantages for couples trying to plan their weddings. A survey by Hitched showed that 41% of couples who have chosen to postpone their big day in 2020 opted for a date in late 2021. Pending state...
Create a Dreamy At-Home Date Night
As nights are getting colder and the probability of outdoor dining is drawing to a close, the possibilities for safe activities are shifting with the seasons and many couples are left wondering how to plan a romantic date night during COVID-19. After months of...
How Much You Should Spend on an Engagement Ring
Getting married is one of the most exciting experiences in life. Countless online articles discussing cuts, carats, and clarity demonstrate the importance of the engagement ring, a purchase that signifies the a first step towards marriage. However, it is just as...
Sissy’s Log Cabin Commits to Creating Extraordinary Wedding Day Style
You have the perfect engagement ring, the perfect fiancé, and the perfect white dress. The only wedding day essential missing is your jewelry! There are no established rules on how to complete your “big day” look but a little guidance is always helpful. Sissy’s Log...
Kara and Chadwick’s Sunny Rosemary Beach Engagement
Chadwick dropped down on one knee and asked Kara to marry him on a sunny November afternoon in Rosemary Beach, Florida. Their story began in the same place, on the same grass, under the same sun, many months ago. “Life” brought them together, and they’ve never looked...
4 Reasons To Plan Your Bachelorette Getaway to Golden Isles Georgia
Congratulations – You’re getting married! The venue has been chosen, the cake has been tasted, and your vows have been written. But what are you doing for your final fling before the ring? Let us answer that for you. You're going to plan a bachelorette getaway to...
Sendera Springs Showcases Inspiration for a Fall, Rustic Indoor Wedding
Sendera Springs, located in Kerrville, Texas, proved to be a charming fall, rustic indoor wedding venue. Nestled in the Texas Hill Country, Sendera Springs boasts both breathtaking views and light, and open interior spaces great for celebrations.The bridal suite...
Montage Palmetto Bluff Reveals Micro-Wedding Champagne Picnic Experience
While many weddings have been postponed in recent months, the explosion of micro weddings has allowed couples to safely gather with their closest family and friends to rejoice in celebration. Couples looking for the dreamiest destination to say their “I do’s” can...
Leading Bridal Boutique Ivory & Beau Shares Wedding Gown Trends for 2021
Written by Nicole, Owner & Founder of Ivory & BeauAmidst a crazy year of wedding postponements and store closures due to covid-19, the bridal industry and shopping for gowns continues! Like a silver lining to the chaos of 2020, bridal dresses are better than...
