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Emma Hughes & Kevin Haumans Marry in Hernando, Mississippi
Emma Hughes and Kevin Hauman Jr. were married on March 18, 2023, in Hernando, Mississippi, at the historical McDonald Chapel, featuring beautiful stained tongue and groove pine wood floors. Kevin proposed to Emma the year before on a warm September evening beneath a...
Ten Books to Enjoy on the Beach
Delve into these ten delightful reads, perfect for a gorgeous day at the beach. The books chosen are all written by female authors and span various genres, ensuring literary fun for readers of all tastes. Visit your local bookstore or library to obtain copies of these...
Southern Elegance At Valley Mills Farm, Swoope, Virginia
Experience the epitome of classic elegance with Rettig Co. Photo & Films' styled wedding photo shoot. The photo shoot took place amidst the breathtaking mountains of Swoope, Virginia, at the beautiful Valley...
Styled Challenge by Southern Bride, Armstrong-Kessler Mansion, Savannah, Georgia
Styled SHOOTS by Southern Bride is a wedding photographer competition, and The Styled Challenge is a design competition showcasing the works of talented wedding professionals from various regions. WINNERS FOR BEST PHOTOGRAPHY AND DESIGN AT ARMSTRONG-KESSLER MANSION,...
9 Engagement Rings & Wedding Bands We Love from Blue Nile
Choosing an engagement ring or wedding band is no small task. Whether you have no idea what you’re looking for, you’re just starting to explore designs, or you’re looking to surprise your soon-to-be-fiancè, the options can feel a little overwhelming – especially when...
Grace Loves Lace Shares Wedding Gown Trends of 2023/2024
For the 2023/2024 bride-to-be, the wedding planning journey is in full swing, so we thought there is no better time to round up our top 4 trends dominating bridal fashion right now! 1. 90's Minimalism There is no doubt that we’re in the middle a major 90’s throwback...
The Styled Challenge Best Design Winner Stunning and Brilliant Events at Harper Fowlkes House Savannah, Georgia
Styled Shoots by Southern Bride is a wedding photographer competition, and The Styled Challenge is a design competition showcasing the works of talented wedding professionals from various regions.WINNERS FOR BEST PHOTOGRAPHY AND DESIGN AT HARPER FOWLKES HOUSE,...
The Ultimate Wedding Day Gift Guide from Sissy’s Log Cabin
Your wedding day is the ultimate celebration of the love story shared by you and your partner and the exchange of gifts on this extraordinary day is a heartfelt tradition that spans the decades. Many couples exchange gifts after their rehearsal dinner, during their...
The Styled Challenge by Southern Bride, Savannah, Georgia
The Styled Challenge by Southern Bride is a design competition that aims to showcase creative talents as a team by styling a design space based on an assigned venue and parameters provided to the team. Each competing design team is assigned a mood board and venue...
Find Your Perfect Bridal Dress With Kennedy Blue
Online retailer Kennedy Blue offers a wide selection of stunning bridesmaid dresses, bridal gowns, and suits. Kennedy Blue makes finding the perfect wedding outfit amazingly convenient and low-cost, while still maintaining impeccable quality. Parties will be delighted...
Healthy, Visibly Thicker Hair with Nutrafol
As a bride-to-be, you’ve got a lot on your plate — from finding the perfect dress to booking the most unforgettable venue, it’s seemingly impossible to remember everything you need to do to get ready. Something that often falls through the cracks for many brides is...
How to Give a Heartfelt and Memorable Toast
Wedding toasts make your heart swell and a lump form in your throat. But how do you give a heartfelt and memorable toast? A great toast has three elements: it honors and celebrates the person or couple, it helps the audience learn more about them, and shares stories...
Hummingbird Harmonies: A Hip Harpist for Hire
A bride is dressed in her wedding gown, anxious and excited to finally marry the love of her life. She takes a deep breath to soothe the butterflies in her stomach. She's been waiting for this day for a long time, and all of her meticulous planning has finally come...
Honeymoon in Antarctica
Bride & Groom: Suzy Guttler and Juan Castillo Wedding Location: Lake Como, Italy Honeymoon Destination: Antarctica For newlyweds Suzy Guttler and Juan Castillo, life is defined by extraordinary adventures. Following their engagement in Jordan’s Lost City of Petra,...
10 Ways to Plan a Wedding on a Budget
Wedding planning - exciting and stressful at the same time. Southern Bride provides advice by Rachel Cruz, the New York Times best-selling financial author to help you on your planning journey. As you start to think about details, keep this in mind: You don’t need to...
3 Tips on How to Choose Your Wedding Photographer
On your wedding day, you don't have much time on your side - you're capturing a once-in-a-lifetime moment that you can't recreate. That's why it's crucial to choose a photographer who has the skill and expertise to snap the perfect shot on the first try. Research...
Summer Geraci and Gavin Burgess’s Engagement in Winnsboro, Texas
Summer and Gavin's mothers have been best friends since they were 4 years old. Summer and Gavin grew up together, always going on vacations with his and her parents, but he lived in Dallas and Summer in Winnsboro. They always had a crush on each other but didn't want...
Megan Weekley & Grover Collins Marry at the Schermerhorn Symphony Center
Megan Weekley and Grover Collins were married on July 23, 2022, in Nashville, TN, at the iconic event venue, The Schermerhorn Symphony Center. Surrounded by 175 close friends and family members, the bride and groom...
Kate Spade Bridal Gifts
Kate Spade New York has continuously represented optimistic femininity since its founding in 1993 with a line of six essential handbags. The company now sells handbags, ready-to-wear, gifts, and other items as part of its global life and style empire. Every bride's...
Seven Sustainable Gift Ideas
Deciding what gift to purchase for a family member, friend, or loved one can often be a difficult ordeal. Sometimes, despite your best efforts, you inevitably succumb to the never-ending struggle to find the perfect present for a special occasion. However, have no...
Romance In Charleston, South Carolina
Downtown Charleston makes for the perfect engagement session backdrop. There are so many hidden gems scattered throughout the city, such as Rainbow Row and Saint Michael's Alley. This adorable couple, Nick and Krystina, wanted to utilize as many scenic spots as...
16 Sensational Las Vegas Bachelorette Destinations
For bachelorette parties, traveling to Las Vegas for a fun-filled weekend extravaganza might seem daunting at first. Where to start? Where should you stay? And most importantly, what amazing activities can you plan for your girl group? These 16 Las Vegas destinations...
Holley Cooley and Gerald Burkholder’s Engagement at Sapphire Point, CO
Holley Cooley and Gerald Burkholder met each other for the first time at Collins Bar on December 21, 2019. Though Holley parked in front of Collins Bar, she mistakenly walked five blocks in the wrong direction before Gerald came and rescued her. Their date ended up...
Four Wedding Cake Trends
The cake tasting is undoubtedly the most enjoyable aspect of wedding planning. However, with so many tastes and designs to choose from, picking a wedding cake may be overwhelming, much like everything else regarding wedding planning. We spoke to celebrity cake...
Three Creative Ways To Celebrate Dad On His Day
Father's Day is a special time to celebrate the dads or dad figures in your life and show them how much you appreciate them. But how can you make this day even memorable and meaningful for them? Here are three creative ideas from the professional party planner Renee...
Top Wedding Dress Trends of 2024 from NYC Bridal Fashion Week
With New York Bridal Fashion Week kicking off in April 2023 and making its first in person debut after the worldwide pandemic, designers featured their Spring/Summer 2024 collections for the world to see. Since summer has just begun and fall is well on its way, here...
A Blooming Blue Spring Wedding in Augusta, GA
Inspired by spring delicacy and intricate details, this dreamy, intimate editorial in Augusta, GA, combined whimsical colors and textures with bold, chic elements to produce a celebration rooted in Southern hospitality. From the gorgeous bridal suite and breathtaking...
Long Weekend Wedding Ideas
For many of us, Memorial Day weekend marks the beginning of summer and the start of wedding season. Weddings are often held on Saturdays because it is the most convenient day, but how about a wedding during the long weekend? When should the wedding ceremony be held,...
Five Fun DIY Wedding Favors
Wedding favors are a great way for guests to look back and remember your special day. And DIY-ing your wedding favors guarantees a unique personal touch that attendees will appreciate. Creating your own wedding favors might be easier than you think. With some...
Le Meridien Hotel In Clayton, Missouri
GET ACQUAINTED The Le Meridien Hotel, in Clayton, Missouri, is a stunning ode to St. Louis’s European heritage, fabulously influenced by Mid-Century Modern design. The design of Le Méridien St. Louis Downtown, which was built in 1913 and was designated to the...
Tips for Planning a Budget-Friendly Small Wedding
Planning the most important event of your life can be very exciting, but we all know that weddings are expensive. In 2022, the national average cost of a wedding was around $30,000, not including the engagement ring. For most people, this is a lot of money to spend on...
Wedding Stress: 15 Stress-Relieving Activities
Are you feeling overwhelmed and stressed out as you plan your big day? Trust us, you are not alone. Wedding planning can be a significant source of stress for many couples, but it doesn't have to be that way! The following 15 stress-relieving activities will help you...
Make Mother’s Day Special with Thoughtful, Customized Themes
Mother’s Day celebrations aren’t “one size fits all.” The day takes on more meaning and is truly memorable when you honor Mom with a day planned just for her. Build a celebration around her favorite color, flower or pastime. The centerpiece of the event? A themed,...
Kentucky Derby Inspired Wedding Cake – Bourbon Butter Cake
The Kentucky Derby - the fastest and fanciest party in the nation, but the preparation, fashion and libations are worth the effort. One of the most affluent events, the parties quickly spread across the country with Kentucky Derby inspired cocktail parties. We are...
“I Do” and More
You go together like milk and cookies; you fit together like the teeth of a zipper and not even the craziest of life’s circumstances can get you stuck—you found your person and you’re ready to say “I do”. Is that it though? Are you going to say anything else? Have you...
7 Practical Travel Goods
Wedding season is not the only season that is around the corner. Warmer weather means travel for many of us and over the years we have seen luggage pieces transform into lighter, more compact and airline approved, but what about the pieces we carry? We don't need to...
