Blog Features
Where we share Planning, Advice, and buckets of Inspiration
Autumn Wedding Inspiration
There's nothing that is cuter than high school sweethearts, and this Autumn Wedding Inspiration is giving us all the feels. Just because a couple decides to elope, doesn't mean that their love shouldn't be celebrated in front of all of their...
Kurt Busch’s St. Barths Wedding
Kurt Busch and Ashley Van Metre's St. Barths wedding graced our cover for a reason. From the gown and the rings, to the flowers and exotic destination, this wedding is a tropical paradise. Every detail of their big day was full of love, including when Ashley's 90...
Art Deco Wedding Inspiration
An Art Deco Wedding Inspiration brings the glamour of the Roaring 20’s back to life while also keeping colors muted with the rustic tones. We absolutely love the stunning headpiece. It’s super cute and glamorous at the same time. Sounds like the perfect way to add a...
Anne Barge’s Blue Willow Bride Collection
Anne Barge's Blue Willow Bride Collection offers traditional, whimsical, romantic and classic gowns for any bride to choose from. We love the blush Abagail gown with it sweetheart draped bodice and full skirt, accented by a gorgeous bow extending to the train. The...
Destination Wedding in London, England
Here at Southern Bride we absolutely adore England. There's something about the accents, their love of tea and the royal family that gives the entire country a romantic feel to it. And although it seems like he'll be putting a ring on Meghan Markle any day now,...
Jewel Toned Wedding Inspiration
The rich jewel tone color palette is perfect for any vintage-inspired wedding. The Copper Press is the perfect modern-rustic venue for light & airy but romantic setup. A beautiful flower wall with bordeaux-colored roses, crystal chandeliers and a vintage car...
Olia Zavozina Lace Bridal Jumpsuit
Olia Zavozina's lace bridal jumpsuit is a wedding look for a serious fashionista who isn't afraid to break the rules. The delicate, feminine two-piece is perfect for the modern bride who wants to turn heads walking down the aisle or the fun-lovely bride who wants to...
Sugartopia Turns Picking a Wedding Cake into a Cake Walk
Sugartopia makes choosing the perfect cake for your big day a cake walk. They have so many different designs to choose from including the traditional white tiered cake, a copious assortment of cupcakes, and even creative and fun groom's cakes. These sugar creations...
Red, White & Blue Patriotic Engagement
It's Veteran's Day and to honor and celebrate all of the men and women who have dedicated their lives to protect our country we've featured an adorable red, white & blue patriotic engagement post. Allison and Jon are originally from Pennsylvania, but the military...
Vacation Home Rentals for Your Special Event
UnTraditonal Meets Traditional By Sherra Meyers Reasons to choose a vacation home for a honeymoon, wedding accommodations, bachelor/bachelorette parties, etc.: Bachelor/ette parties - Wedding parties have come a long way from planning a night at the club. The wide...
Southern Summer Wedding Inspiration
With October behind us and fall in full swing, we are starting to reminisce about those warm summer days, and this colorful summer wedding shoot does just the trick. With seasonal flowers, borrowed china and a homemade wedding dress, this shoot has a down-home feel...
Wedding Edition Keepsake Box Makes Memories Last Forever
Make the memories of your wedding day last forever with the Wedding Edition Keepsake Box. This beautifully simple system helps you organize, enjoy, and store your most important keepsakes from the first date through the first anniversary. It's so beautiful that you...
Pink & Navy Engagement Session
Who said the bride always has to wear white? This pink & navy engagement session proves that the bride-to-be can rock any color she likes, especially if it involves a flowing blush gown in a plush meadow. The picturesque open field with the sun peeking through...
Crop Top Lace Wedding Dress
A crop top lace wedding dress is for a bride who is unbound by monotony, and this Grace Loves Lace two-piece dress is for a woman who knows how to have a good time while always looking effortlessly beautiful. The lightweight, comfortable fit makes it perfect for...
Vampire Wedding Inspiration
Take a bite out of this vampire wedding inspiration. It's absolutely to die for. The attention to detail if what makes the shoot extra fabulous. Instead of putting coffins and cobwebs everywhere, little spiders and bejeweled spiderwebs act as napkin holders and red...
Spooky Halloween Inspired Wedding
Many brides love the idea of a Halloween wedding, but they're intimidated by the dramatic colors and cheesy decorations. While this can be a scary thought, this Halloween inspired photoshoot proves that the spookiest time of year can also look elegant while still...
Beautiful October Wedding
Lauren and Robbie's beautiful October wedding in Virginia's Murray Hill is a stunning, rustic fall affair without losing the fun and spookiness of Halloween. Southern Bride loves a hands-on bride and groom, and this couple went above and beyond to be a part of every...
Offbeat Bride’s Wedding Inspiration
Tattoos, combat boots, and gauge earrings doesn't sound like your typical Southern Bride wedding, but this offbeat bride's wedding inspiration shows how beautiful a more eclectic wedding can be. We love this antique off-white gown accessorized with the traditional...
Feast Your Eyes On This Bountiful Wheat Harvest Wedding
Feast your eyes on this bountiful wheat harvest wedding, perfect for the cool autumn months or just before the Thanksgiving holiday. The fields of lush gold wheat that stretch across acres of land looks like something out of a dream. The only thing that can take our...
Glamorous Wedding Gown by Pantora Bridal
Such a glamorous wedding gown by Pantora Bridal! One of our most favorite design houses. This eye-catcher combines contemporary flare with a chic and sophisticated edge for the perfect wedding ensemble. The classic mermaid silhouette and flowing bottom will make and...
5 Products For Your Pre-Wedding Skincare Routine
Everyone wants to look their best, especially on their wedding day. Rodan and Fields products are clinically tested to improve your skin from the inside out and give you the lasting results you've been waiting for. There are four regimens to tackle any of your...
Something Blue From AlwaysFits.com
Something old, something new, something borrowed, and something...BLUE. Every bride needs that something blue on her big day, so Southern Bride is teaming up with Amanda Judge's Always Fits to give one lucky bride an aquamarine, gold necklace. Not only would this...
BHLDN Vintage Inspired Gown
If Anthropologie is basically the theme for your wedding, this BHLDN vintage inspired gown is spot on. It has the ornate beaded detail with that flowy greek godess silhouette that gives it that 20's or 30's feel that Anthro does so well. Do you love this gown as much...
Wedding In The Rain Inspiration
Some people think that a wedding in the rain isn't the best, but this inspiration shoot proves that learning to dance in the rain can be really beautiful. We're obsessed with this Ivy and Aster ivory gown. It looks great with the distressed brick and bright green...
3 Ways Your Wedding Can Support Breast Cancer Awareness
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and to bring attention to this important cause, we've constructed a list of how you can easily help out. From donating your flowers to setting up a donation on your gift registry, there are plenty of ways for brides to...
Modern And Boho Wedding Inspiration
Modern and Boho: two things that a Southern Bride loves, and when they join together in a modern and boho wedding inspiration, they make the perfect pair...just like you and your groom. Replacing the grooms pocket square with feathers is unexpected, but it works with...
Mini Skirt Wedding Dress by Rime Arodaky
Clover, a mini skirt wedding dress by Rime Arodaky, combines long lace sleeves with a pleated crepe skirt to make a beautifully simple above the knee dress. It's the perfect dress for rehearsal dinners, showers, or a second look option. We absolutely adore the...
Marsala Wedding Inspiration
Fall is here (yay!) and that means Southern Bride is drinking Pumpkin Spice Lattes, wearing leggings everyday, and posting marsala wedding inspiration. Marsala, 2015's color of the year, is still one of our favorite fall colors, and this wedding does an amazing job of...
YLLO Face Mask Giveaway
Glowing bridal confidence always starts with beautiful skin! A little bit of YLLO's face mask goes a long way. Each pack gives you a whoppin' 20 treatments and is 100% natural, vegan, gluten-free. After your first use, you'll see teddy bear soft skin, a glowing...
Beaded Sheath Wedding Gown by Heidi Elnora
Evelyn Faith, a beaded sheath wedding gown, by Heidi Elnora is the perfect dress for the bride who likes to think outside the box. This sheath gown is adorned with hand beaded pearls and worn over a stretch charmeuse slip. All tied together with a ribbon tie at the...
Lace Jumpsuit From Liancarlo
“When to wear a lace jumpsuit” is the question we assume all brides will be asking themselves after seeing Lioncarlo’s Arabresque. This little number would work perfectly as a rehearsal dinner look, for a casual beach wedding, or as a cool-girl-chic reception option....
Dogs In Weddings: English Bulldog
It's National Adopt a Rescue Dog Month! Southern Bride is supporting all the rescue puppers out there by posting as many "dogs in weddings" editorials as we can reasonably fit in to the schedule. We hope you enjoy this mini-post featuring a scrumptious little English...
Southern Bride Summer/Fall 2017 Fall Cover
We're Revving Up For Our New Cover! Calling all NASCAR and Southern Bride fans. You can start your engines because our new cover is out now! Featuring NASCAR driver Kurt Busch with his new bride, professional polo player and model, Ashley Van Metre. Who wouldn't want...
Southern Wedding Luncheon
Who doesn’t love a southern wedding luncheon? It’s a great way to bring all of your closest friends together and celebrate the love not only between you and your groom, but also between your entire friend group. They say it takes a village to raise a child, and the...
Enchanted Forrest Wedding
Who wouldn’t want to have an enchanted forest wedding? Your wedding day is supposed to feel magical, right? The bright pink and deep red flowers contrast beautifully with the rustic wood table and crisp white candles. The delicate china and simple utensils keep the...
Olive + Piper Fall Collection
We are in love with Olive + Piper's new fall collection, and you're going to love it too because it's all under $50. With loads of different options, matching your wedding color palette will be a breeze. Who wouldn't want to get their hands on these gems? Check out...
