Southern Weddings

You’ve faithfully followed along from our first shoot of the year, to our travels around the South, to our team meetings, and even a few Chick Fil A runs, and y’all, you are SO CLOSE to having Southern Weddings V8 in your hands!! We’re over the moon grateful for all of your excitement over the past few months, and trust me, the thought of your magazine aisle selfies and launch party hugs is what’s keeping us going during this crazy time of tying up loose ends and finishing the issue up. We officially opened preorders this week, so to make sure you’ll get V8 in your hands ASAP, order your copy here, or the updated Collection (V6, V7, and V8) here!

Kristen Lynne

In case you missed it this week…

Choose the Cozy Fall date night challenge that best fits you and your beau!
Kristin shared her favorite ways to simplify and get cozy for fall.
The SW gals rounded up our favorite fall recipes for Southern Newlywed.
We loved hearing our readers’ favorite things about marriage in Sweet Tea Sunday.

Katherine and Weston: Fall colors, gold pumpkins, and string lights in Tennessee.
Kimberly and Michael: A lace gown, farm tables, and Blue Ridge Mountain views in Virginia.
Kristina and Kyle: Tropical blooms, a fireplace ceremony backdrop, and mini pineapples in Florida.
Jessica and Nick: A striped gown, oysters, and a riverside reception in Virginia.

Have a happy weekend, and congratulations to anyone getting married this weekend!!

Written with love by Lisa

Happy Saturday! Y’all, this week has been a little wild–with just two weeks till we send our first draft of V8 to the printer for proofs, we’ve all been juggling long to do lists, tons of emails, and lots of last minute tasks. That’s exactly why we created Cozy Fall: we will be the first to admit that we often need the reminder to unplug and unwind at the end of the day or over the weekend, especially during this busy time of year. (It’s also why we started doing two-minute office dance parties every day at 2:00! Join us on Snapchat at swmag and follow along with our growing dance playlist on Spotify.)

See more from this engagement session by Natalie Watson on our Facebook page!

In case you missed it this week…

We introduced our newest Southern Weddings Shop product, the Wedding Day Journal!
We revisited one of our V7 editorials, Seasons of the South, which was inspired by the very beginning of fall.
We shared our tips for having a cozy fall when it still feels like summer.
Here’s a sneak peek at the cozy items we’ll be giving away each week on Instagram!
We loved hearing our readers’ favorite things about marriage on Sweet Tea Sunday.

Rosie and Dan: A textured gown, Clemson-inspired colors, and a clear-top tent in South Carolina.
Abigail and Adam: An industrial venue, rustic details, and peach balloons in North Carolina.
Alexandria and Caleb: Bold colors, vintage china, and a barn reception in Oklahoma.
Rachel and Sam: A lace dress, classic flower girls, and a brunch celebration in Alabama.

Have a wonderful weekend, and congratulations to anyone getting married!

Written with love by Lisa

Wow–it has been less than week since Cozy Fall began, but the #CozyFallYall hashtag on Instagram already looks amazing! We’re excited that y’all are as ready as we are to not only pull out your scarves and boots, decorate for fall, and sip pumpkin spice lattes, but also to slow down after a busy summer and simplify life in order to focus on what matters most. Keep sharing your simple joys of the season this weekend–our giveaway series kicks off next week, and we have so many fun things to share with y’all!

Caroline Lima

In case you missed it this week…

Welcome to Cozy Fall, our fall campaign to help us focus on what matters most!
Emily shared her favorite ways to simplify and get cozy for fall in The Simple Interview.
Kristin recapped her end-of-summer getaway to La Playa Resort on the Honey List.
We loved hearing our readers’ favorite things about marriage in Sweet Tea Sunday.

Gracey and Richard: A rooftop ceremony, bright bouquets, and a rickshaw getaway in South Carolina.
Pamela and Greg: Sparkly bridesmaid dresses, orange blooms, and pie place cards in Texas.
Melissa and Will: Baby’s breath, an industrial reception venue, and gold glitter linens in North Carolina.
Bolling and Moultrie: A custom monogram, mismatched bridesmaids, and a sweetgrass-inspired cake in South Carolina.

Have a lovely weekend, and congratulations to anyone getting married!!

Written with love by Lisa