We’ve produced many an editorial shoot for our print editions over the years. (Y’all, we can’t wait to show you what we’re cooking up for V6!) Though there are significantly less editorials to choose from than our 500+ real weddings, it’s still difficult for us to choose just a couple features from the many that have stolen our hearts. However, we prevailed! And we bring you some of the most darling photos from our favorites.
Carolina On My Mind, photographed by Joey + Jessica‘s for the V3 Cover!
Kristin: Hands down my favorite. I have been a loyal SW reader since sometime before V3 hit shelves. I remember when I saw the V3 cover for the first time and fell head over heels. It just shouts ‘Southern goodness’ to me. The images radiate freshness and simplicity and joy and of course I LOVED the peaches. The fact that this shoot was called “Carolina on My Mind’ probably didn’t hurt either. This shoot inspired a few details of my own wedding. The texture in her bouquet was the inspiration for my bridesmaids bouquets. The freshness and comfort of the setting played a big role in my decision to make our wedding reflect our favorite things.
Lara: I will never forget seeing the V3 shoot from Joey and Jessica for the first time. It was love at first sight! The bride’s casual sweet braid combined with the beautiful blooms and her relaxed joy made for a magical cover!
Sweet Love, photographed by Amelia Lyon.
Marissa: For some reason this shoot has always stuck with me. It’s different than our traditional aesthetic (and different than what I personally always fall for), and the BIG image of the model with the red lips is absolutely stunning!
Up, Up and Away (The Hot Air Balloon Shoot), photographed by Jose Villa.
Emily: There was definitely something magical about the hot air balloon shoot we put together for V3. Even though I am NOT an early bird and would almost never say anything positive about getting up at 3am (seriously, I am not kidding – 3am), I will admit it was absolutely mesmerizing to see the sun rise over the Blue Ridge Mountains while I stood in the middle of an empty field wet with dew and a hot air balloon inflated next to me. Plus, the shoot was over by 9am, which is a much shorter shoot day than I’m used to!!
South Carolina Polo Prep, photographed by A Bryan Photo.
Emily: Despite horrible red ants and blazing heat, I have such fond memories of the polo shoot because for me, it was a rare chance to step into another world for a day. We were embraced by the family who runs the polo farm where we were shooting, and it was so neat to see the daily pattern of their life from the inside out. Plus, one of my favorite things about shoot days is getting to work alongside talented and inspiring vendors, and this shoot had some of the best of the best! It doesn’t hurt that the final images are some of our most enduring.
Kristin: Preppy green goodness from the Polo Prep shoot. The gingham, the stripes, the simplicity of the flowers – I loved every detail and there were so many amazing things to take in. I loved the monogrammed linens and the miniature food. The bride’s capped-sleeved gown was so elegant and dainty! If I could get married again, I think the fresh and clean green/white/cream color palette might be the winner.
Paper, Cotton, Flour, photographed by Joey + Jessica.
Marissa: While this shoot is stunningly gorgeous, the memories from this shoot are by far some of my favorite SW memories to date. Must have been something about that Southern heat!
Yellow Rose of Texas, photographed by Ryan Ray.
Kristin: I left off the Yellow Rose of Texas shoot at first because I know it is a favorite of many. I fell in love with all the little children and loved the bright yellow against the Texas rolling hills and big blue sky. Oh my, those children and those bright yellow roses.
Lara: This shoot embodies what our core is — true love and joy!
Blue Ribbon Bounty, photographed by Joey + Jessica.
Nicole: For a lover of all things pie-related, this was a no-brainer. It was the gorgeous family-style table setup and the addition of beautiful china patterns that took this concept over the top for me.
Freshly Squeezed, photographed by KT Merry.
Nicole: Citrus and bright colors? How could I not love this shoot? With punchy patterns and a sweets table straight from heaven, I find inspiration in this shoot daily.
Family Heirlooms, photographed by Eric Kelley.
Lara: This is definitely my favorite shoot of all time for a billion reasons. Read the article in V5 for more on why this shoot carries my heart!
Now that’s a lot of gorgeous editorials! Be sure to pick up your copies of the magazine here to see more.
Love seeing y’all’s favorite editorials- and so glad y’all included Yellow Rose of Texas! I fell in love with that cover and after sharing it with my soon to be sister in law- she based their May 5th wedding off the colors! And I know their wedding will be filled with true love and joy!
Ah the cotton shoot is hands down my favorite, however I also have a huge love for the V4 cover shoot! The blues are absolute perfection!
It’s so hard to choose, but two editorials that have always stuck with me are the South Carolina Polo Prep shoot (and the behind-the-scenes post y’all shared!) and the My Kentucky Rose shoot in V5. That shoot contained my all-time favorite cake!
I must say that I DIED when I saw that gorgeous loose braid and full bouquet on the cover of V3. Definitely a favorite for me however I do LOVE all the editorials… they make this bride’s heart oh so happy!
Oh my goodness! It seems impossible to pick a favorite!!! The cotton shoot was absolutely gorgeous….just so pretty, feminine, and original….but I must say I think the pie shoot holds a special place in my heart!! ; )
I don’t know how you chose but I love every single one! The hot air balloon shot might’ve been my favorite! Thanks for sharing!
My friend is looking everywhere for the striped skirt bridal dersses. Came here hoping to find where they can be purchased. Can I get some information about them?
Hi Lori! The striped skirts are by Anne M Cramer: http://www.annemcramer.com/
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