Blog Features
Where we share Planning, Advice, and buckets of Inspiration
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...
A Desirable Dress by Anne Barge
This gorgeous dress will convince anyone that a destination wedding is the way to go. The stunning strapless gown has a classic silhouette adorned in lace that can only be described as beach worthy. The beautiful lace is given a modern twist with its coral mimicking...
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...
Everything You Need to Know About Engagement Rings
The 6 C’s You Must-Know from Michelle Demaree If you are one of the 2.3 million couples getting engaged this year, you are sure to set yourself apart by being in-the-know. Most websites will tell you about the 4 C’s of diamonds, but there are 2 more C’s that must be...
5 Tips For A Dream Vow Renewal by Susan Breslow
The New Romantics…Your Parents? Move over, millennials. Romance isn't just about young love but the joy of saying “I’d do it all over again with you.”If your folks have an anniversary coming up, renewing their wedding vows could be the best gift of all. To nudge them...
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...
Wedding Fashion with Gown Designer, VENE AI
Planned and designed by Leona Morelock, we are so excited to share this wedding fashion editorial with gown designer, Vene AI. Classic gowns with modern flourishes that are the perfect choice for brides who want more than a cookie cutter dress. The beautiful contrast...
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...
Unforgettable Wedding Dress
This unforgettable wedding dress from Naama & Anat is the perfect choice for a trend setting bride. A flowing tulle skirt adds a classic touch to a show-stopping bodice. The lace covered top flatters with a scalloped edge tracing down the neckline. The lace...
Former Miss America Hosts Surprise Engagement Party
Former Miss. America's surprise engagement party gave her sister an unforgettable day. Nina Davuluri, Miss America 2014, invited her sister, Meena, to an event at the Rainbow Room in the one and only New York City. When an extra ticket happened to appear, Meena got to...
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...
3 Tips For Choosing Bridal Hair Accessories
We love a floral bridal headpiece as much as the next bride. We can’t help ourselves, we live and breathe all things delicate and beautiful, and often find floral elements can add the perfect detail to a bridal look. A headpiece and veil are a simple accessories,...
Elegance and Exceptional Culinary Experiences at B&B Butchers
The saying “Everything is bigger in Texas” is true and one thing is for certain. . .you better bring a big appetite when you visit B&B Butchers. Whether in Houston or the fabulous new location in Fort Worth, a true delicatessen experience awaits. Old fashioned...
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...
An Angelic Gown by Leanne Marshall
Leanne Marshall’s angelic gown is the perfect kind of simple. A plunging neckline and open back give a splash of sexiness to an absolutely angelic dress. The flowing gown flatters with ever so slight ruching at the top. A simple hairpiece and long necklace is just one...
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...
The New Sandals Resorts – Luxury Included, All-Inclusive
Get Acquainted Sandals Resorts had its debut in 1981 in Montego Bay, Jamaica. Sandals is known as a resort for Honeymooners, Destination Weddings and Couples Fun. The first time I visited a Sandals Resort was in the early 2000’s and at that time it seemed to be 20-30...
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...
6 Honest Makeup Tips For a Bride Over 30
A collection of day saving beauty tips from makeup artist, Amanda Cocanougher Williamson of Little Rosie & Co. We all like YouTube, right? Makeup tutorials are a must in my down time. Before I got married I had to have watched over 20 bridal makeup tutorials....
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...
4 Things You Should Get Insured Before Your Wedding
Your wedding day is one of the most important days of your life. Don’t fall into the trap of ‘it won’t happen to me’ because there are certainly some horror stories for brides-to-be. When you have a large group of people celebrating with alcohol, there’s always the...
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,...
