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Author: Marissa

Hello dolls! I hope you enjoyed the wonderful holidays, and I hope they were filled with Southern family traditions. Goodness knows there are a ton of those!

I think I say that I love each tradition I work on, and the truth is, I do! You might recognize the first image from my Dream Southern Wedding, and you might remember that I am completely obsessed with it! SO, without further ado, let’s get started on the Southern wedding tradition of the white Bible. This tradition was originally introduced to us by one of our fabulous readers, and I’m happy to share it with you today.

Image credit from top to bottom and left to right: A Bryan Photo, Ali Harper via this awesome SW feature, and Sherry Hammonds.

Originating in Northern Ireland, brides would carry a white Bible instead of a traditional wedding bouquet. Many Irish families had Bibles that were passed down from generation to generation, and carrying this heirloom was a way for a bride to honor her family. During my research, I was thrilled to find out that Grace Kelly carried a little white Bible covered in flowers down the aisle at her wedding to the Prince of Monaco.

These days, for Christians brides, the white Bible is also an outward representation of their faith. Bibles and small white prayer books can be weaved into your bouquet, or can be embellished with ribbons or cascading flowers. If you decide not to carry a Bible, we also love the idea of weaving paper strips imprinted with a favorite verse into or around your bouquet. One of our past brides, Melissa, did something similar with her bouquet!

What’s your favorite Southern wedding tradition? Have a fun one I haven’t covered yet? Send it my way!

P.S. Here are a few of my faves:
Burying the Bourbon
A Moment of Prayer
The Sorority Sing

marissa Written with love by Marissa
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  1. avatar Pam Parker reply

    A very long time ago *laugh* in the olden days I carried a white lace covered brides Bible and three yellow roses (Yes I’m from Texas).

  2. avatar Kate reply

    So surprised (and happy) when I saw this- we refer to it as a “prayer book” in my family : ). My wedding was a few months ago and I carried the prayer book that both my mother and grandmother carried at their weddings.

  3. avatar Joyce reply

    One of the best pictures from my sister`s wedding was the signing of the marriage certifcate. Another tradition from “the good ole days”. Thanks for using the white Bible tradition!

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  5. avatar Fredrica reply

    I found your website while looking for a very small gift bible for a bride. I have crocheted the cover and cannot find the bible. Even we as southerns are losing those wonderful traditions. I used to give ingraved bibles for births (pink for girls and blue for boys) and you cannot find those anymore. I love our traditions and we need to keep them alive.

  6. avatar Shirin Friel reply

    I am marrying into the Snyder family on Jan 16, 2013. I have chosen a black bible with red roses and white daffodils with a red and white bow for my bouquet. I cant wait to get married.

  7. avatar Laura reply

    I love this idea and I had no idea it was a Southern tradition – or even an Irish tradition! My Philadelphia born and bred mother of English descent carried a white bible ( New Testament actually) decorated with flowers at her wedding in 1947.
    My non- Church wedding was 30 years ago. This month we are renewing our vows in church and I will be carrying her bible!

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We hope you enjoyed part I of our Southern winter wedding inspiration! Wasn’t Emily’s inspiration board gorgeous? As Emily said, when Madi emailed us, we jumped at the chance to share some Southern winter wedding inspiration. Unsurprisingly, I am especially fond of the fabulous style associated with winter weddings.

(Faux) fur shrugs, stoles, and jackets, long sleeve gowns, boleros, shimmering shawls, and these to-die-for leather gloves top my list of must-have Southern winter wedding style staples. I also love the look of dainty net gloves, though they’re more practical than pretty (though very Southern!). Which leads me to my next point: as gorgeous as these options are, my advice is to think practical. Choose fully-lined pieces that you can layer over your gown for extra warmth. Think used: you can score the best pieces at vintage stores, because they’re made from heaver, higher-quality fabrics and fur. After all, what girl doesn’t want to be warm and look completely stunning at the same time? I know I do!

One other great way to achieve a winter wonderland look is through makeup. As you know, our skin lightens in the winter, since we spend less time sunbathing and more time inside. If you’re doing a trial, try to schedule it when your skin is a similar shade to what it will be in the winter (i.e. not in July!), and make sure your makeup artist knows when you’re getting married and plans for a lighter foundation shade. No one wants to have an icky line where her foundation doesn’t match her skin!

Credits, top to bottom and left to right: Michele M. Waite; Punam Bean via Ruffled; Benj Haisch; Aaron Delesie from Martha Stewart Weddings; Jessica Claire via GWS; Mary Dougherty; Chudleigh Weddings (for more of this lovely winter photoshoot visit here); Love is a Big Deal; Erin Hearts Court via Style Me Pretty; Meredith Perdue via Southern Weddings

Doesn’t this snowy eye candy make you want to curl up with a good book and a cup of hot cocoa? And just think: if it snows on your wedding day, all that fluffy snow calls from some extra close snuggling with your beau! You know, in order to stay warm!

Stay tuned, as Nicole will be stepping in soon with some Southern winter wedding Fab Finds that you don’t want to miss!

marissa Written with love by Marissa
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  1. avatar FestivePartyGirl reply

    The photo by Mary Dougherty is amazing. What a gorgeous shot.

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Ooh, y’all! We have a super fun giveaway for you today! THE CREAM Event is coming to the South – Austin to be exact, and they’ve given us a pair of tickets to share with one of you lucky readers! Just watch this little video and tell me you don’t want to dance with these chickadees! Be sure to check out “The Crop”, too, as I think I spy a little SW love in there!

Just to whet your whistle, here’s a peek at a past CREAM event:

Delightful details, delicious eats, rockin’ music, surprises around every corner – and this time, all with a Southern twist!

Unlike a typical bridal show, THE CREAM is truly an event – and one you’ll want to experience with your girlfriends, whether or not they’re getting married!

There are three ways to enter:

Option One: Leave a comment telling us about the dancing shoes you’re going to wear to THE CREAM.
Option Two: Follow us on Twitter, and leave a comment letting us know you did so.
Option Three: Follow THE CREAM on Twitter, and leave us a comment letting us know you did so.

Just in case you’re not one of our lucky duck winners, you can buy your tickets right here!

All photos by Erin Hearts Court

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  1. avatar uberbrides reply

    What luck, we will actually be in Austin that day. We know Mercury Hall, and will probably wear our Flamenco dancing shoes – perfect for the vintage wooden floor there.

  2. avatar Jessica Garrett reply

    This event looks awesome!! I would wear my hottest heels (but comfy ones) for dancing at THE CREAM event!!

  3. avatar Taylor__Jayne reply

    I follow on Twitter! I would also wear my gold sparkly heels for this event. Nothing says ‘party’ like glitter.

  4. avatar Kathi reply

    I’d wear my gold peep-toe pumps–the heels aren’t too high so I could enjoy being on my feet just a little longer.

  5. avatar Lisa reply

    I already have a ticket, but I just want to say how excited I am to meet y’all! I get giddy just thinking about all of that talented people that will be at The Cream! See you soon! :)

  6. avatar Alison Davis reply

    If I win these tickets you’ll know who I am by the hot pink heels! I follow you both and I love it! :)

  7. avatar Kristy reply

    the most comfortable and sparkly shoes that I can find : )

  8. avatar Whitney reply

    I follow both you and The Cream event on twitter. Hope to see you there!

  9. avatar Madi reply

    Oh how excited I am for this event! I can only hope I’d be lucky enough to win a pair of those tickets! As a texas girl, what else would I wear but a pair of my best boots for dancin’? I’m an avid follower of @iloveswmag and now I’m following @TheCreamEvent! Crossin’ my fingers!

  10. avatar Lindsey reply

    I am going to wear some sparkly gold heels to the cream event to practice for my upcoming 21st birthday :)

  11. avatar Kelly reply

    I’d wear my new navy-and-kelly Anthropologie pumps I got for Christmas!

  12. avatar Kelly reply

    I follow the Cream on twitter!

  13. avatar Alissa reply

    I’m following Southern Weddings on Twitter!

  14. avatar Davonne Head reply

    As an Austinite, I would wear my cute vintage cowboy boots with a dress!

  15. avatar Yvette Navarro reply

    Just followed the Cream! They look like so much fun:)

  16. avatar Yvette Navarro reply

    I’d wear my sparkly but sensible shoes. Gotta get my dance on!

  17. avatar cara reply

    My dancing shoes are a dark grey felt with light gray polka dots, a rhinestone-studded black ribbon bow, and chunky wood heels! I. love. them.

  18. avatar cara reply

    And I’m a follower on twitter! [MommaOfZoe]

  19. avatar Elizabeth P. reply

    How fun! I want to pin all of these pictures so I definitely need to attend in person. And I can break in my new leopard print booties.

  20. avatar kate reply

    please oh please! this texas girl wants to go!

  21. avatar kate reply

    of course, i am following @iloveswmag. (i’m @kateshellnutt.)

  22. avatar kate reply

    also following @TheCreamEvent. (i’m @kateshellnutt.)

  23. avatar kate reply

    oh, and my dancing shoes are totally TOMS.

  24. avatar ALice reply

    I follow your website one Twitter (aliceenewman)

  25. avatar Ashley reply

    Just followed you on twitter! Followed The Cream yesterday!

  26. avatar lauren c reply

    ah! would love to go to this. would definitely drive up from houston for the THE CREAM.

  27. avatar lauren c reply

    forgot to mention i am following southern weddings on twitter. xo.

  28. avatar Rachel reply

    I’d love to go to this it looks so charming!

  29. avatar EM. Halliburton reply

    I’ve been following The Cream for a while now, and I am so ready for this event!

  30. avatar Catharine @ Your Modern Couple reply

    I found out about this event last week through one of my friends, but I was sad that the tickets were so high :( I’m getting married at the end of the year and it’s going to be a hip and modern extravaganza. It’s so hard finding inspiration for modern weddings (other than blogs and pinterest) because the bridal shows are usually a little too princess-y for my taste. So when I heard about the cream I was STOKED! I’m so excited that you’re having this giveaway, it’s perfect timing! :)

  31. avatar Catharine @ Your Modern Couple reply

    I’m also following you guys on Twitter! @catharines

  32. avatar Catharine @ Your Modern Couple reply

    I’m also following The Cream on Twitter!!! @catharines I really want to win!! :D :D :D

  33. avatar Derek reply

    I’m getting married soon and I wanna DANCE!

  34. avatar Kristopher reply

    I’ll be wearing my Prada loafs, obviously.

  35. avatar Kennedy reply

    Wow, this sounds so fun! I’d wear my TOMS that I just got for Christmas.

  36. avatar Madi reply

    When will the winner be announced?! My hopes are as high as my excitement about this event!

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