Southern Weddings

Our heart of hearts is serving you, sweet ladies, as you plan your weddings – providing both the practical and the pretty throughout your engagements. But because we believe so strongly that as you plan for your wedding you are preparing for your marriage, one of our favorite posts every week is our Southern Newlywed column. More than just pretty interiors photos (though those are helpful, of course!), we hope you learn something from each couple we feature, whether they’ve been married five months or five years. I know I do.

Here’s a round-up of our favorite Newlywed posts from the past year, including all 14 home tours – be sure to click through each for more!

Best before and after: Jessica and Mark’s Montgomery home (photo by Holland Williams)

Best cozy style: Alison and Luke’s Charlotte home (photo by Maggie Colletta)

Best backyard: Emily and Tim’s Louisville home (photo by Whitney Neal)

Best collections: Cary and Ryan Ray (photo by Ryan Ray)

Best apartment: Catherine and Will’s D.C. home (photo by Abby Grace)

Best blending of masculine and feminine style: Kristin and Kyle’s Orlando home (photo by Kt Crabb)

Best exterior: Rachel and Luke’s Waco home (photo by Rachel Whyte)

Best farmhouse style (plus bonus category: best hardwood floors!): Meredith and Nic’s Brentwood home (photo by Meredith Teasley)

Best bedroom: Meredith and Beau’s Rosemary Beach home (photo by Dear Wesleyann)

Dreamiest bathroom: Bonnie and Armon’s Waco home (photo by Rachel Whyte)

Prettiest gallery wall: Callie and Jamie’s Raleigh home (photo by Nancy Ray)

Best front porch: Jessi and Braden’s Greenville home (photo by Jessi Nichols)

Best use of neutrals: Hope and Michael’s Charlotte home (photo by Sophie Brendle)

Best paint color: Astleigh and Pete’s Virginia home (photo by Rachel Wells)

Ready for more? Check out our Southern Newlywed Most Memorable 2015 here. We also rounded up a few of our other favorite Southern Newlywed content from this year, in case you’re looking for some light reading over the holidays!

Newlywed life:
The magic of walking and talking
Planning anniversary photos
How to change your name post-wedding
Books to read to prepare for marriage (or as a newlywed!)
Preserving and displaying wedding mementos in your home

Recipes:
Tailgate favorites
Apple cider
Sweet tea five ways
Zucchini bread
Lisa’s ten favorite recipes

Date night ideas:
Tossing the football + more
A drive with the top down + more
A year of date nights challenge
AAA baseball game + more
At-home Mexican cooking + more
Weekly marriage group + more
Tech-free date ideas
Game night + more

Holidays:
Ways to celebrate Valentine’s day
Hosting Easter brunch
When you’re spending Christmas or Thanksgiving away from your family
Sending out your first married Christmas card

Whitney Neal, Kt Crabb, Meredith Teasley, Dear Wesleyann, and Nancy Ray are delightful members of our Blue Ribbon Vendor Directory!

Written with love by Emily