Thursday marked one of our favorite days of the entire year: the day we get to celebrate our new issue with hundreds of beloved readers, vendors, sponsors, and friends! Over 300 of y’all gathered at The Carolina Inn with us to enjoy Southern bites and treats (I still can’t get over the amazingness of the chicken and waffles bar!), pose in the Hot Dog Photo Booth, and raise a glass to V8 and a year of working together to inspire meaningful beginnings to married life. Theo Milo Photography and Handspun Cinema captured the whole things, so please stay tuned for a fabulous recap coming soon! In the meantime, you can find the fun on the #V8LaunchParty hashtag on Instagram.
Love this shot of us with our sweet cover gal! By Theo Milo Photography
In case you missed it this week…
We shared the gorgeous photos from The Fabric of a Southern Belle, the V8 shoot that landed on our cover!
We were inspired by Southern golf culture for our Fore The Love V8 editorial. (Go behind the scenes here!)
We worked with an incredible team of vendors on Equestrian Elegance, our Virginia horse country editorial for V8.
Our Love Preserved editorial for V8 was full of farm details and lots of love. (Go behind the scenes here!)
I shared my favorite ways to simplify and get cozy for fall in The Simple Interview.
Sarah Jane and Brad shared their five favorite date ideas with us in Southern Newlywed.
You’re invited to the fifth annual Gingerbread Barn Building competition! Info and tickets here.
Sponsor Corner
We love connecting y’all with vendors who are passionate about what they do, and at Laurie Louis, their favorite thing is helping you to announce your special day to your family members and friends in style. As a customized wedding invitation company that specializes in rustic, beach, nautical, vineyard, and vintage designs, the team at Laurie Louis loves working with all different brides to help them create the perfect introduction to their weddings. We are excited to announce that Laurie is offering a special gift to Southern Weddings readers who book by the end of December: free computer-addressed envelopes for all save the dates and wedding invitations. Check our her website here or schedule a consultation here to take advantage of this special!
Have a lovely weekend, and congratulations to anyone getting married!!
So thrilled I got to attend the launch party! It was amazing; I felt like I was living in the magazine!