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Where we share Planning, Advice, and buckets of Inspiration
Summer In The South Wedding Inspiration
Are you a southern bride planning a summer wedding? Take a look at this bright and beautiful wedding inspiration. With the perfect color palette and décor, you’re sure to fall in love with it. The airy feel is perfect for an outdoor summer ceremony, every detail full...
Stylish Wedding Flats
Seeking a stylish wedding shoe that is comfortable, chic and affordable, Talaria Flats are coveted by brides and their bridal party. The shoe’s versatile colors: black, silver, white with gold tip and champagne, allow for easy outfit transitions and add a hint of...
6 Engagement Ring Styles We Love
Engagement rings are one of the most fun parts about getting married. Nearly every Southern girl has her engagement ring picked out way before she even has a boyfriend, right? And even if you've already got your ring, we all love looking at pretty diamonds, don't we?...
Mexican Wedding Inspiration
Happy Cinco de Mayo, southern brides! The Virginia Cliffe Inn, located in Richmond Virginia, provided a lush backdrop for a festive Mexican inspired wedding. The true essence of an authentic cultural fiesta with close friends and family was achieved with paper flower...
Beauty Products Every Bride Needs To Try
It’s not often that I start using new products – to test them out, and for personal use – and have them score across the board. After becoming a mother with our second child last year, my skin has had its own agenda. Random breakouts, dryness, hyperpigmentation, you...
5 Things To Consider When Choosing A Veil
Once you find the dress, it’s time to decide if a veil will be a part of your big day look. While this may seem like a simple task, choosing your veil should be carefully considered. Why? You most likely put a great deal of time (and money) into finding the perfect...
8 Flight Essentials Every Traveler Needs
A Comfy Neck Pillow: Most airlines allow one carry-on item and one personal item. It’s definitely worth it to make a neck pillow your personal item! It’s already difficult to sleep during a flight, and taking a nap with no neck support is nearly impossible. A Sturdy...
Our 5 Ideas for Perfect Centerpieces
Creating the perfect atmosphere for the first meal together as a married couple is no small task. There are so many decisions to make from place settings to the menu to centerpieces. Here are some of our favorite centerpiece ideas to help make your big day more...
Every Foodie’s Favorite Southern Food Festivals
Calling foodies everywhere ... Southern Bride’s favorite food festivals of the South should be on every foodie’s bucket list. Check out five of our favorites! Charleston Wine + Food Festival Charleston is a city with a vibrant food scene which is apparent during this...
Menguin: Rent The Runway For Your Groom
We found the coolest tux rental site... [URISP id=44907] It's so much more (and so much easier) than an old fashioned tux rental store. Think of it as a “Rent The Runway” for your groom. A rental from Menguin includes round-trip shipping, free replacements in case of...
A Pinch of Pink Wedding Inspiration
It's almost a month into spring, but we are still not over all the bright, beautiful colors we're seeing in weddings around this time of year. This pinch of pink wedding inspiration shoot is giving us all of that and more in one pretty, pink package. Pops of color...
9 Wedding Planning Apps We Love
A curated collection of wedding apps we think no Southern Bride should live without. One | Wedding Planner by The Knot Inc.: This app ranks a solid 4.7 out of 5 stars on Apple’s App Store. This app is basically a one stop shop for everything wedding related; it’s like...
Kid’s Wedding Outfits at The Memphis Zoo
Go Wild With Kids Style When we think of wedding fashion, we typically forget about our littlest guests. From the tiniest tots to the teenagers, everyone attending wedding ceremonies deserves to do so in style. Today is National Zoo Lovers Day, and this shoot at the...
Nashville Couple Shares Unique Engagement Session
We've been wanting to show you guys a little something different on the blog, and this unique Nashville engagement session is just what we've been looking for. When these two lovebirds wanted to share their exciting news with family and friends, they decided...
Stylish Bride Wedding Dress
A wedding dress clearly designed with the stylish bride in mind... The Macbeth gown is one of Southern Bride's all time favorites and it's easy to see why. The bold black ostrich feathers are breathtaking and are so perfectly complimented by the simple white bodice....
5 Unique Flowers to Use in Your Bridal Bouquet
Looking for some extra details to set your wedding apart from all your friends? Using unique types of flowers in your bridal bouquet will elevate your look by adding interesting visual affects. One | Kale: Yes, you read right. No, it isn’t a flower, but kale is...
Perfect Pastel Color Palette Inspiration
Today is Easter and this whimsical, spring inspiration shoot has the perfect pastel color palette associated with this time of year. At this very moment, the Easter Bunny herself is out there hopping around basking in the idyllic way this entire shoot comes together....
Cozy Country Engagement Session
This cozy country engagement session makes us want to travel off the beaten path to discover the quiet oasis these two lovebirds seem right at home in. Luscious, green backdrops contrast with the happy couple to make these captured moments all the more special. We...
7 Beauty Services Every Bride Should Consider
A Few Tips & Tricks for the Big Day 1) Eyebrow Threading Every bride wants her brows to look perfect on her wedding day! Rather than home waxing or plucking, why not treat yourself to a job done by a pro? The biggest benefits of threading are that it is much more...
Bold & Blue Wedding Inspiration
We are dazzled by the details of this bold & blue wedding inspiration shoot. The entire setting drew its own inspirations from the regal and striking toile patterns seen on wallpapers and fine china across the world courtesy of the French. But seeing it all come...
Seven Things to Consider Before You Propose
The Date Matters: Weddings take about 12 – 18 months to plan. If your soon-to-be fiancé has been dreaming of a spring wedding, time your proposal accordingly. Also, take into consideration other important dates. Decide if you want to “share” your special day with a...
Fresh & Fabulous Farmhouse Wedding Inspiration
A beautiful venue, stunning dècor and a gorgeous bride all came together to bless us all with this fresh & fabulous farmhouse wedding inspiration shoot. We're feeling like we could handle a few hard-working days on the farm if it meant we could have our weddings...
Dazzling Bridal Gown by Karen Willis Holmes
A dazzling bridal gown from Karen Willis Holmes complimented by that killer feathered collar is the perfect look for a bride who wants to leave her guests jaws on the floor. Stylist tip: Remember to keep hair, makeup, and any other accessories, simple with a...
Summer Bridal Portrait Inspiration
For all the brides planning their summer weddings, a beautiful bridal portrait inspiration. Spring is finally here, which means brides are planning their summer weddings and all the details that go along, including bridal portraits. These sweet and simple images from...
Romantic Royal Wedding Inspiration
Simple, Yet Stunning Scenic Details When we want royalty, we usually turn to the glitz and glamour of the European monarchs, but this Romantic Royal Wedding Inspiration is giving us a stateside fever for fairytales. We're loving the outdoor setting, with its rolling...
Fanciful Farm Wedding Inspiration
Farm to Floral This fanciful farm wedding inspiration has us tucked away in the outskirts of Highlands, North Carolina where a tranquil country inn lies surrounded by lush, natural landscapes and magnificent mountain vistas. The expansive green lawn and glistening...
Beautiful Embroidered Wedding Dress
Ellis London's beautiful embroidered wedding dress, style 18036, is a contemporary nod to the golden age, and we are here for it. From the soft cap sleeves and gentle illusion neckline, intricate fine beading and sequin embellishment this wedding gown is everything a...
Charming Charleston Engagement Session
Beautiful Charleston, South Carolina served as the most idyllic backdrop for this charming Charleston engagement session. From the colorful façades of many of the homes on Rainbow Row to the serene waterfront near The Battery Carriage House, this couple has us feeling...
Blue Wedding Details Inspiration
Everything from the invitations, details that adorned the table, darling dresses and a beautiful velvet ring box were inspired by a serene shade of blue and special accents only found in the South. planners: Nashville Wedding Planners Group | venue: The Inn at...
Our 7 Favorite Wedding Cakes
Cakes to make your mouth water... Check out this delicious list of seven cakes featured in our 2017 editorial that we are still drooling over. 1. Classic White Cake We're all about a classic white cake, so the second and third cake in this post have us drooling....
Our 6 Tips on When/Where to Get Your Passport
If you have never applied for a passport before, you will need to appear in person at a passport acceptance office, but if you have been issued a passport in the past 15 years, it is possible to apply by mail. To apply for a passport in person, you’ll need to provide...
Southern Bride’s 9 Carry-On Essentials
Oops, the airline lost your bag? Have no fear. Pack these nine essentials in your carry-on to avoid the stress of a lost checked bag! A change of underwear/appropriate clothing for the destination. Make sure you have some necessities just in case. Nothing feels...
5 Affordable Beauty Products You Just Can’t Live Without
By: Stephanie Calrk, MotherWander.com Let's face it, ladies: between the planning, organization, color swatches, seating arrangements and deciding on open bar vs. cash bar... your skin can take a hit. Stress causes skin issues to flare up regardless of what you're...
Southern Bride’s 5 Tips for Packing Light
1.Roll your clothes. This one is the easiest trick in the book. Rolling your clothes tightly increases the space in your luggage. That's just a proven fact. Just make sure that you have an iron wherever you're going. 2. Fill your purses with small items such as...
Colorful Spanish Wedding Inspiration
Set in a Spanish colonial style building, every detail of this Spanish wedding inspiration was colorfully curated from the abundance of romantic blooms to the elegant accents. Italianate chandeliers, rustic seating and grand, gold detailed place settings mixed...
Bridesmaid Dresses Your Besties Will Love
These gorgeous dresses go together like best friends Modern brides know all about friendship. Friends are what get them through all of the stressful planning and practice leading up to the big day. They stand right by your side and help celebrate one of the most...
