Did you guys hear the good news?? If you follow all of us on Twitter, then you probably know by now, but we’re still over-the-moon-ridiculously-happy for Emily + John who got engaged last week! (Sly Emily kept it from us for a week!) There’s never been a better time to look back on all the wonderful features we posted this week and look forward to what’s ahead.
After we spent the weekend celebrating July Fourth, swimming at the lake, eating tons of barbecue and spending time with friends and family, we met you back here on Tuesday with the most adorable bridal shower inspiration. Designer Kristin Cone came up with an afternoon tea party to celebrate the upcoming nuptials and we love how girly and Southern it turned out!
Emily showed off her favorite V3 spread. After all this time, she still has a hard time picking a favorite (we can’t blame her!) but she finally chose our cover story feature, photographed by Joey + Jessica. The gorgeous photos might have caused her eyes to well up, it was so perfect!
We know how much a Southern girl loves her pearls, so we’re giving you the chance to win a bridal set with the luminescent beauties. Fine + Fleurie’s Swarovski pearl necklace and bracelet set are the perfect match to any wedding dress. Go to the original post to enter to win!
It’s the beginning of July, and you know what that means. Another Monthly Round-Up! Take a look at our favorite aspects of June’s Real Weddings, chosen by the fabulous Emily, Marissa and Sierra.
It’s seriously pure wedding bliss this week at Southern Weddings. Not only are we celebrating Emily’s engagement, but we want to know all about your family’s love stories of old! I loved looking at Lara’s family’s wedding photos and can’t wait to see some of yours! We’ll be highlighting one special couple every week, so go to the original post to find out how to submit those love stories!
I don’t know if you guys know this, but our Assistant Art Director, Sierra is amazing. She’s responsible for our Real Wedding Galleries and the cute graphics on our site. Sit a spell with her and get to know more about her!
Speaking of Real Wedding Galleries, this week’s featured gallery was Kiley + Tim. They lit up V3 with their fun color palette and great details.
Can’t get enough Real Weddings!
Bonnie + Brent’s Florida wedding was so relaxed and laid back. They really showed us how to appreciate a wedding! For more of the family-spun event, click here and here.
A few announcements:
David’s Bridal is giving one lucky couple the chance to win the ultimate royal treatment! Upload a photo of your and your sweetie to the David’s Bridal Facebook page and tell them how your partner makes you feel like royalty in 100 words or less. Fans will vote on their favorite love story and the winner gets a free 5-night stay at a tropical resort and a wedding dress fit for a princess.
philoSophies, a custom stationery and gift shop that provides whimsical illustrations wants to give you a custom drawing of you and your bridesmaids that you can frame for posterity! Look through philoSophies website and check out the details of the giveaway here.
Have a splendid weekend, friends!
Oh, Lara. from my end – thank you! It is a true pleasure to be a fan of Southern Weddings (print and online), a fan of your staff & all your beloved vendors, and a fan of you! My dear, you make it pretty darn easy to love ya right back!
I wish you a happy and healthy delivery – I will be praying for you, your hubby, and baby Grace the whole way through. Enjoy your leave and enjoy your newest joy in life!
1 Samuel 1:27
May God pour out a blessing that you just cannot contain! :)
xoxo,
Desiree
What wonderful words, Desiree!! We love you so much! Thank you thank you! Lots ot love to you!
Yah! What a sweet treat to end with after the wonderful and exciting week you ladies had.
Indeed! We’re so grateful!!
Your blog brings me absolute joy every week, both Lara Casey’s blog and Southern Weddings. I think my new dream job is to work with you all. You just can’t even begin to realize how much positive energy, happiness, and inspiration y’all spread to all us ladies out here! Keep up the good work!
Thank you so much, Madelynne! We love what we do and genuinely love working together. Thank you for the encouragement!!
Where oh where did you get your “Let her sleep” print? I must have one!
Hi Amber!! I designed it myself and printed it on my home printer. But, I’ve seen lots of pretty prints like this on places like Etsy. Happy decorating!
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