Blog Features
Where we share Planning, Advice, and buckets of Inspiration
Southern Bride’s Top 12 Favorite Floral Designs
It's National Floral Design Day, and we couldn't be more excited, after-all what’s a wedding without fabulous flowers? From beautiful bouquets, awe-inspiring arrangements and incredible floral accents, today we’re sharing Southern Bride’s Top 12 Favorite Floral...
Romantic Backyard Wedding Inspiration
Imagine walking through the forest, only to stumble across this romantic backyard wedding inspiration shoot. Well, that's something we can only dream of. Even Alice couldn't have fallen into this Wonderland. The atmosphere is warm, golden and almost fairy-like,...
Spanish Inspired Wedding Dress
A Spanish inspired wedding dress could really be a fantastic fit for any eclectic, casual, or bohemian styled wedding. The flowing peasant styled fabric matched with those bold "something blue" earrings make this look so on trend with everything we're seeing for 2018....
Shaken, Not Stirred: Southern Bride Margarita Madness
Did you know that yesterday was National Margarita Day? It was, and if you didn't get your margarita fix, don't fret because today we're inspiring you with some authentic Mexican elements . . . shaken, not stirred! The bridal gown is the most photographed item in the...
6 Must Have Travel Accessories
Don't leave home without them! 1. Security Handbag with Style! Arden Cove has created a new way of thinking about bags: bags that are functional, durable, and beautifully designed to protect your belongings in style. These bags come with waterproof nylon and zippers,...
French Country Wedding Inspiration
Inspired by an idyllic pastoral setting paired with thoughtfully personalized elements, the lush backdrop, florals and garden at the inn created true effortless beauty for historic, French Country wedding inspiration. Elements such as the barn, antique and locally...
5 Of Our Favorite Save The Dates
Whether it be elegant, whimsical, rustic, or somewhere in between, we think there is inspiration for every bride in this round up of 5 of our favorite Save The Dates. So get your Pinterest boards ready. We think you'll want to save these.
Simply Southern Vineyard Wedding
When you close your eyes and think about your wedding day, what do you see? What stands out to you the most? Is it the dress? The venue? The color pallet? You have to figure out what your most important piece is and go from there. For us, this simply southern vineyard...
6 Royal Wedding Traditions You May Not Know
If you're like us, you've got Royal Wedding fever and love anything and everything related to the upcoming nuptials of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle. But did you know that there are some traditions that must be followed? There are actually quite a few, and today...
Classic Trumpet Silhouette
This gown, or really this designer in general, is truly perfect for the artsy bride. A bride who finds herself on the influential side of fashion. Sareh Nouri has taken a classic trumpet silhouette, added a vintage inspired neckline, and made it 2018-gorgeous. Sareh...
Tropical Valentine Wedding Inspiration
When you combine tropical surroundings in the Florida Keys and super sweet Valentine's Day details, you get Tropical Valentine Wedding Inspiration to love. Pink florals graced the sweetheart table for the lovebirds, which also complimented their beautiful boho...
Whimsical Georgia Wedding Inspiration
Farm Fresh Hues When you mixed exposed brick with beautiful blooms, you get a space full of style and sophistication for this whimsical Georgia wedding inspiration shoot. Marvelous metallics added warm details to the place settings while a dainty table held a 3 tiered...
Something Blue Wedding Inspiration
Sometimes winter weddings are all about soft tulle and muted colors. We can see why with this something blue wedding inspiration. The showcase of gentle cool, blue tones mixed with a bit of light gray is enough to get us excited, but sprinkle some white in the...
Floral Wedding Dresses
Floral wedding dresses are always on trend, there may be variations to how the flowers are displayed, but season after season, flowers never go out of style. These gorgeous looks from Barbara Kavchok's Joy Collection have beautifully done floral patterns. Meesha...
Omni Royal Orleans, New Orleans
New Orleans Wedding – Traditions New and Old By Sherra Meyers GET ACQUAINTED The traditional ‘Second Line’ celebration in New Orleans is not the only ritual you will want to uphold at your New Orleans destination wedding celebration. The Omni Royal Orleans upholds the...
The Ultimate Girls Weekend in Nashville
It seems like all we’ve been hearing about lately is Nashville. Bachelorette parties have been flocking to Nashville more and more lately, but it’s for good reason. With free live music happening at all times, the casual atmosphere, southern hospitality, and...
Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas for Him & Her
Gifts for Her: 1. Pj's from Bedhead: A luxurious set of pajamas is always a good idea! Get her a set she'll love to lounge in and if you really want to be cute and romantic, find a style that has matching pairs for him and her! Click HERE for more information. 2. The...
Southern Bride Styled Inspiration Shoot Submission
It's that time again! We are now accepting styled inspiration shoot submissions for Southern Bride's Summer/Fall 2018 issue. See info graphic below for details on how to submit. We can't wait to see your work!
3 Looks We Love From Casablanca Bridal
3 looks we love from Casablanca Bridal taken from our current fashion editorial. Casablanca is an America design house known for their quality and attention to detail. Each gown is made to order and completely unique for their clientele. Though the gowns each have a...
Tropical Texas Wedding Inspiration
This tropical Texas wedding inspiration is one of our favorite shoots featured in our 2018 Winter/Spring issue. There were so many gorgeous images from this Texas dream team's stylized shoot. We weren't able to fit them all into the print feature, so we've got the...
Wedding Boutonnière Inspiration
Wedding Boutonnières For The Southern Groom With more and more brides and grooms asking about boutonnière to-dos and to-don'ts, we partnered up with Bows-N-Ties to create a guide to wedding boutonnieres for all styles and all seasons. From casual to formal and from...
European Winter Wedding Inspiration
They say if you see something you like, you should take a picture; it'll last longer. We're seeing that personified in this European winter wedding inspiration shoot. . Inspired by...
Royal Wedding Gown
Clearly we all have royal wedding fever here in the south. We thought it was the perfect time to share this royal wedding gown that we think is fit for a princess. Unlike Kate Middleton and Meghan Markle, it's not every day that we are treated like royalty by...
Colorful Outdoor Wedding Inspiration
Having trouble deciding on two, three, or even four colors for your own wedding's color scheme? We're impressed you have it narrowed that far down because this colorful outdoor wedding inspiration shoot is making us see all the colors of the rainbow. Nestled in the...
Wedding Calligraphy Inspiration
Calligraphy and the beauty of writing a love letter inspired this stunning stylized wedding calligraphy inspiration. Subtle slate blue, lush greenery and clusters of hand-picked, white blooms accented the whimsical worded details seen throughout. ...
5 Reasons To Get Married At Glen-Ella Springs Inn
Tucked far away from any hustle & bustle, this little bed and breakfast is the perfect spot for a beautiful wooded wedding. Glen-Ella Springs Inn has gorgeous views of Georgia's rolling hills, water falls, and an award winning restaurant that serves delicious...
Magical Watercolor Wedding Inspiration
Heaven and earth collide with this magical watercolor wedding inspiration shoot in the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains at the beautiful Ramble Creek Vineyard nestled in the East Tennessee Valley. This dreamy vineyard venue provided an organic showcase of more...
Art Deco Inspired Wedding Look
Incredibly cool, this art deco inspired wedding look is perfect for a bride wanting a vintage feel for her wedding. The gown, by Pronovias, has a modern feel with the deep-V neckline but the classic trumpet shape definitely lends itself to an older era. Add that...
Exclusive Look At Tara Lipinski’s Dream Wedding Part 6: The Honeymoon
Welcome to the 6th and final edition of our exclusive look at Tara Lipinski's dream wedding. We're diving in and dishing on all the details of Tara & Todd's global honeymoon. Visiting 6+ countries and two continents over the span of 40 days, this honeymoon was...
Whimsical Wedding Inspiration
If you're looking for a way to immerse your wedding guests in a unique experience, why not start with immersing them in nature? That's exactly how we're feeling with this whimsical wedding inspiration shoot that is giving us visions of an...
Wedding Invitations That Pop
Set the stage for your fairytale wedding with magical wedding invitations from Lovepop. Today's brides are infusing more personality into their wedding stationery than ever before. Your love story is one of a kind, and your wedding should be, too. Details matter and...
EXCLUSIVE LOOK AT TARA LIPINSKI’S DREAM WEDDING PART 5: THE RECEPTION
"It was by far the best day of my life." - Tara Lipinski We have come to one of our favorite parts of Tara Lipinski's dreamy celebrity wedding, the reception. If you thought the flowers for the ceremony were out of this world wait until you see these pictures! Even...
Fabulous Wedding Inspiration At The Swan House
This fabulous wedding inspiration at The Swan House is so grand and so incredibly chic. The Atlanta based dream team behind this shoot, really pulled out all the stops. From the incredible architecture of the venue, all the way down to the gold wax stamps that adorn...
3 Tips On How To Use Ultra Violet In Any Wedding
Southern Bride couldn't be more excited about the announcement of Ultra Violet as 2018's color of the year! We went straight to one of our favorite planners for advice on how brides could incorporate this trending color into any wedding style. Abby, of Turner &...
Exclusive Look At Tara Lipinski’s Dream Wedding Part 4: The Ceremony
Welcome back to our exclusive look at Olympian, Tara Lipinski's dreamy real wedding. The flowers in this fairytale ceremony are so deliciously over the top. Hydrangeas everywhere. An arch at the entrance and an entire gazebo made of flowers for the alter. Absolutely...
Romantic Beach Bridal Portraits
We are loving this incredibly romantic beach bridal portrait session and the premise behind it. Things get crazy on the big day and it's so important to take time for the bride and really focus on her portraits. Photographer, Danielle George, explains "Letting time...
