Yes, that’s right! Just eleven days until V4 hits shelves! Mark your calenders, you won’t want to miss snatching up this beauty.
But while we’ve been giddy about the release of our big fat fourth issue, we’ve also been crazy for the inspiration on the blog this week.
I was a huge fan of Emily’s merlot and champagne vineyard inspiration board so I had a ball picking out some great corresponding color palette finds. They remind me of fall honeymooning through the vineyards.
This week’s Southern Fab Find was Starboard Clothing Co.’s colorful bow ties. We love their adorable patterns and soft fabric so much that we’re giving away four of their bow ties! Go here to enter.
After Marissa’s Southern Style column that highlighted on of our favorite trends, mixed bridesmaids’ dresses, we decided to put together a few of our favorites in a handy shopping guide! Take a look at the colorful beauties here.
Our finalists for our second Ultimate Southern Challenge: Mason Jars are in! Be sure to comment on these posts and tell us which is your favorite!
The dynamic duo of Nancy Ray Photography + Erin McLean Events submitted an idea that combines two of the South’s best traditions, red velvet cake and cake pulls!
Farren of PrettyPeachtree and Ashley from Scobey Photography paired up to present an easy-to-serve version of wedding cake!
Palm Papers and Catie Ronquillo presented a mason jar concept that is guaranteed to quench your thirst. The packaging on their sweet tea favors is adorable!
A barbecue bar? Stylist Carlee Sizemore and photographer Leslie Kerrigan came up with a mason jar concept that will win any Southerner’s heart!
Absolutely Fabulous Weddings came up with a concept that involves guest participation and plenty of personality!
This escort card concept made from mason jars is a clever collaboration between Palm Papers and photographer Catie Ronquillo joined by After Yes.
Our featured Real Wedding Gallery of the Week is Katie + Charlie. These high school sweethearts had a calm and cool beach wedding that incorporated the perfect combination of their own style and Southern traditions.
We love our Real Weddings!
Caroline + Tyler’s Georgia wedding had us fawning over their pink and green color palette! Stick their stylish party in a vineyard and I’d call it a winner. See it here and here.
Who likes good news? We do!
To celebrate the upcoming arrival of our big and beautiful V4, we’re offering a limited time discount to vendors! Get 10% off any online or V5 ad through October 25! Check out the details here.
Wish Upon a Wedding is holding their second annual Bid Your Wish for Wedded Bliss online auction! From September 15 through October 31, hundreds of items for couples about to be wed will be up for grabs! The auction will bring hundreds of once in a lifetime experiences in the realms of weddings, travel, entertainment, luxury, and fashion to the fingertips of bidders throughout the nation. Proceeds will help the organization grant Wedding Wishes for individuals facing terminal illness and other serious life-altering circumstances. View the auction here.
Thinking about the holidays? Smock is offering a holiday promotion through December 1. They’ll print the return address on the envelopes of any custom holiday card order for free (some restrictions do apply). Check out more details on their blog!
On November 11, David’s Bridal is offering brides-to-be in the New York, Chicago and Dallas areas the chance to compete in “The Final Fitting” to win a dream wedding day look worth $1,111! To enter, email the 11 reasons why you deserve to win to TheFinalFitting {at} dbi.com. Enter by October 28 for the chance to compete in a top secret mission that will have one bride saying, “I Do” in the wedding look of her dreams!
Thrifty Seeker is offering a deal to Southern Weddings readers! You can get $5 toward you account when you sign up on their site. Additionally, if you “like” them on Facebook, you could win another $10 toward your account! Just leave them a comment telling them you’re a fan.
31 Bits is an online jewelry store that works with women in Northern Uganda who make jewelry out of recycled paper to provide education and development. This week, they introduced their first-ever wedding line, “First Comes Love…” With every piece of jewelry sold, women are being empowered. As these exquisite pieces play a part in your big day, they will also play a part in creating new futures for our women in Uganda. Click here to check out the collection.
Now who’s ready for the weekend?
Our girls are heading off to New York City for Bridal Market! We’re so excited to Whitney and Marissa to share all the beauties that will make their way down the runway! Be sure to follow our Twitter feed, as they’ll be reporting live!
Before you go, take a look at Jennie + Christopher’s terrifically Southern engagement session by Melissa McCrotty Photography. Want more of this adorable couple and their cotton landscape? Check out their album on our Facebook page!
Have a lovely weekend, dears!
Gorgeous cover!! You girls did an amazing job. Can’t wait to see the issue.