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Best of Southern Weddings 2012: Bridesmaid Dresses

by Emily in Fashion and Style, Main on December 27, 2012

If you’re going to have as laaaaaaarge bridal parties as we typically do in the South, you might as well clothe them in something good! Here, ten of our 2012 favorites.

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Bright red frocks and shawls from Ciarla: photo by Adam Barnes from Blair and Luke’s wedding.

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Teal ruffle-neck cocktail dresses from Lula Kate: photo by Pasha Belman from Hillary + Kyle’s wedding.

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Long dusty pink gowns from Jasmine Bridal with faux fur shrugs: photo by Mark Williams Studio from Marielle + Michael’s wedding.

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More gorgeous ruffle-neck dresses with pink sashes from Lula Kate: photo by Kim Box Photography from Crystal + Trip’s wedding.

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Happy pastel mix and match dresses: photo by White Rabbit Studios from Elizabeth + Michael’s wedding.

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Periwinkle bow short dresses from JCrew: photo by Leslee Mitchell from Nicole + Rob’s wedding.

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Lacy navy dresses from Anthropologie: photo by Nathan Westerfield from Amelia + Dan’s wedding.

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We’re calling these two a tie since they’re so similar! On top, photo by Robyn Van Dyke from Ali + Austin’s wedding, and on bottom, photo by The Reason from Melanie + Cale’s wedding.

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Aqua satin cocktail dresses from Priscilla of Boston: photo by Justin DeMutiis from Jessica + Derek’s wedding.

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Long skirts with white tanks: photo by Tim Will from Elizabeth + Alex’s wedding. (SO sorry, but we still don’t know the designer on these! They were too popular not to include :)

Adam Barnes, Robyn Van Dyke, and Justin DeMutiis are all fabulous members of our Blue Ribbon Vendor Directory!

Written with love by Emily

2 Comments

Dee Shore December 27, 2012 reply

Love the mix match dresses with the cowboy boots. Such a cute idea!
Madelynne Moulton December 27, 2012 reply

The last is def my favorite! So unique!

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Happy Birthday, Lara!

by Marissa in In The Office, Main on December 27, 2012

It’s Lara’s birthday, y’all! That means it’s time to have a little out-of-the-office dance party in her honor! She’s not only our amazing boss, but an incredible source of inspiration and courage (not to mention one hot mama!). We SW ladies may not all be together today, but we’re sure together in wishing this lady the best birthday yet.

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Photo by the awesome Nancy Ray

Please join us in wishing her a year full of joy, love and so much happiness. From the bottom of our hearts, we hope you have the best of birthdays, L!

Love,
Marissa, Emily, Nicole and Kristin (and Grace)

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From Kristin: Happy Birthday, Lara! I hope this day is full of magic and sparkle and a lot of Gracie giggles. Enjoy this day. I hope you feel wildly loved and celebrated. (And I hope your celebration involves a big slice of red velvet cake!!) I know that this last year has been chock full of some serious amazing and my birthday wish for you is that you experience even bigger amazing for the next 365 days! Sending you big, big birthday hugs! xo, Kristin

From Nicole: Lara, I am so grateful that we’ve gotten to spend more time together this year. From late nights doing layout to picking tomatoes, I’ve learned so much from your wild ideas that come to life in amazing ways. I hope this year brings you so much happiness (and gold foil and chickens)! xo, Nicole

From Emily: Lara, I am so glad you got to celebrate with your family one day early, because I know nothing could make you happier on your birthday! I hope the year to come is filled with amazing #southerndoins and much Southern love. We’re all excited to see where it takes you! xo, Emily

From Marissa: Dear Lara, happy, happy birthday! I hope you know how much you’re loved by all of us, and by God. I hope your day is filled with joy and lots of gold glitter (the kind that stays in your hair for days and reminds you just how much fun you had!). And I hope that every year you can look back and think it was your best year yet! xx, Marissa

Please join us by leaving your birthday wishes for Lara in the comment section below!

Written with love by Marissa

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Chelsey Morrison December 27, 2012 reply

Lara, I hope you have an amazing birthday! You are a role model to me and so many others. Thank you for all your insights and kindness.
Dee Shore December 27, 2012 reply

I would sing Happy Birthday but I have laryngitis and sound like a sick duck lol Happy Birthday Lara!
Lisa December 27, 2012 reply

Happy birthday, Lara!! Wishing you a beautiful and blessed day full of family, friends, and red velvet cake!
Lara December 27, 2012 reply

I love y’all so much! Thank you for all of these very sweet words! So grateful for each of you!
Lauren December 27, 2012 reply

Happy Birthday Lara! You are such an inspiring and positive source in this world! I’m so happy to have found you in this blog-world! xoxo
Jillian Nicole December 27, 2012 reply

Happy, happy birthday, Lara! I hope this year brings you so much joy–in your marriage, motherhood, work, and everyday little things! xo
Jessica Clinch December 27, 2012 reply

Happy birthday sweet Lara! I hope this upcoming year is as fabulous and filed with love, friendship, family, and fantastic memories as the last. Enjoy!

Best of Southern Weddings 2012: Wedding Gowns

by Nicole in Fashion and Style, Main on December 26, 2012

The best of this year’s wedding gowns span the spectrum from glamorous to alternative, dramatic to handmade. There’s something we love about all of them, so thank goodness we don’t have to narrow it down any further!

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A one-shoulder ruffled gem from Romona Keveza. Photo by KT Merry from Cee Cee + Chad’s wedding.

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A fabulous pink show stopper by Vera Wang! Photo by Paige Newton Photography from Alison + Brent’s wedding.

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Pure glamour and grace by Anna Maier: photo by Justin Demutiis from Blair + Brian’s wedding.

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A lace gown and gorgeous silhouetteby Watters with an open back: photo by White Rabbit Studios from Elizabeth + Michael’s wedding.

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A fun and ruffled beauty by Amsale: photo by Jarrad Lister from Kinsey + Coley’s wedding.

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Romantic and classic with a sweetheart neckline, by Amsale. Photo by 509 from Kelsey + Evan’s wedding.

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One of the most dramatic gowns we featured this year, by Olia Zavozina. Photo by Leslee Mitchell from Nicole + Rob’s wedding.

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Ruffles galore and a fabulous fascinator to boot, from Morilee. Photo by Brett Heidebrecht from Lauren+ Justin’s wedding.

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A beauty hand-crocheted by the bride’s mom — wow! Photo by The Reason from Melanie + Cale’s wedding.

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Perfected netted sleeves and a full skirt from Reem Acra. Photo by Magnolia Pair from Caroline + John’s wedding.

Justin Demutiis and KT Merry are fabulous members of our Blue Ribbon Vendor Directory!

Written with love by Nicole

Madelynne Moulton December 26, 2012 reply

I LOVE the Anna-Maier bubble hem and the hand crochet gown!
Leigh Pearce December 26, 2012 reply

I will forever be obsessed with that pink Vera Wang!!!
Dee Shore December 27, 2012 reply

I can’t decided which gown I love the best. They are all a dream and all the brides look stunning
Marletha December 27, 2012 reply

That crocheted dress is hot!!! Love it!!