Emily, Author at Southern Weddings

New Additions to the Blue Ribbon Vendor Directory!

by Emily in Main, Sponsor Love on June 7, 2013

Haven’t booked all of your wedding vendors yet? Our Blue Ribbon Vendor Directory is a GREAT place to start, so why not take a peek? To kick your search into high gear, allow us to introduce y’all to a few of our newest finds…

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It’s with great pleasure that we get to introduce Ashley Cakes to y’all, though you might not actually need the introduction: observant readers will have spotted her lovely work in V5! Ashley is based in Raleigh, North Carolina.

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Catherine Marciniak’s approach to photography is “natural and romantic” – sounds like a winning combination to us. She is based in Boca Raton and Charlotte.

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Hiring musical talent is notoriously one of the most angst-ridden wedding decisions (how can you ever really know for sure what they’ll be like at your wedding??), which is why I’m so happy to add EastCoast Entertainment to our Directory. With a full roster of bands, DJs, and musicians, they represent some of the best talent on this side of the country.

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Elisabeth Carol is based in Dallas and takes the loveliest soft, natural light photos that still have a bit of an edge to them.

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Faith Teasley’s sweet and fun personality are reflected in her work — just take a look at her portfolio to see what I mean! She is based in Fayetteville but travels around NC and beyond.

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Feather & Twine has a goal of capturing your wedding with “artistic whimsy and light-filled romance,” and I have to say they hit the nail on the head for a description of their work! They are based in Texas.

You can search our Directory by state or category to find your new best wedding friend. Happy hunting!

Vendors, interested in applying? Just fill out this form and Kristin will be in touch!

Written with love by Emily

ibridalgowns June 8, 2013 reply

These pictures are incredible! So, so beautiful.

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Southern Weddings V6 Model Call: Santa Rosa Beach

by Emily in Main, News on June 4, 2013

Our office is glad to have a bit of a break from V6 shoots in June, but that doesn’t mean we’re twiddling our thumbs — nope, we’re hopping to prep for four shoots in July! :)

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We’ll be in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida on Wednesday, July 10. We’re looking for several people for this particular shoot:

— a bride and groom, preferably both dark haired
— bridesmaids, preferably also with dark hair
— a few “tweens” (gals in the 9-13 year-old range)
— a debonair older couple

Feel free to nominate yourself, yourself and your husband/fiance/boyfriend, your younger sister or cousin, or your parents! :) We would LOVE to encourage all hair/skin colors to get in touch! If chosen, we will need you to be available on site from about noon – 8pm. We might start later or end earlier, but want you to be prepared!

If you’re interested, please send an email to howdy (at) iloveswmag.com with the subject line V6 Florida Model Call. Be sure to include a recent headshot (no need for professional photos, we just want to see your lovely face!), a few candids and your height. We promise it’s going to be a blast!

Thanks, y’all!

Written with love by Emily

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Kaylin June 7, 2013 reply

Any idea when you will have made the model descison on those submitted? :)
Friday Fresh Squeeze | Floridian Weddings June 21, 2013 reply

[…] Santa Rosa Beach ladies! Southern Weddings is searching for models for their next V6 photo […]

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Southern Wedding Film by Hampton Road Studios

by Emily in Main, Wedding Films on June 1, 2013

With an artist groom, it’s no surprise that Cara and Major’s wedding was filled with thoughtful decisions, handcrafted details, and joyful, genuine emotion. For example, take note of the handcrafted leather belts Major presented to his groomsmen: each was customized with a hand-carved scene of their “bonding moment,” and Major made sure to talk about what each meant with each groomsman. Despite braving freezing temps and blowing winds, the love oozing out of these two and their family and friends shines through in this film from Hampton Road Studios!

P.S. Make sure to read below for Cara’s thoughts on hiring a videographer — I agree wholeheartedly with what she had to say!

Cara & Major | American Village Wedding from Hampton Road Studios on Vimeo.

A few words from the bride:

If I’m to be honest, I was way more excited about being married than the wedding day, as I had never put a great deal of thought into the day itself. However, when the day was upon us, I was thrilled and overjoyed with excitement. Major and I really wanted it to be a celebration of the Lord’s providence and gracious love He had given us by blessing us with each other. We wanted to keep the day sacred, but we also wanted to show how excited we were in joining our lives together, which I think we did in music and laid back decor.

My first most memorable moment is when Major saw me for the first time, before the ceremony. It was incredible. He cried. Well, not just cried, more like wept, and it was the sweetest thing. Our wedding coordinator had given us some awesome advice when we were deciding whether to do a first look. She said, “Why would you not see your best friend on what could be the most stressful day of your life? The one who knows you best and will give you great comfort?” We had a very special moment together, and great joy and relief was had for sure! My other most memorable moment was my dance with my dad. He chose two wonderful songs, and we had the DJ mix them together. We just let all our cares go and danced like no one was watching. It was an extremely special moment for me.

My advice? HIRE HAMPTON ROAD STUDIOS! Or the videographer of your choice. It’s been so amazing to go back and see all aspects of our day — I saw what Major’s day was like, and he got to see what mine was like, as well. We have watched our film over and over again, and I truly believe it is an investment in our marriage. Even at our three-month anniversary, it was so wonderful to remember our vows and bring us back to center. Life isn’t easy, and it helps to have a tangible gift like our DVD to re-focus our hearts.

See all of our past wedding films here!

Written with love by Emily

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Lisa June 1, 2013 reply

The love and joy so evident in this wedding is breathtaking!

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