Southern Weddings

Happy weekend, friends! Even though it’s only February, we’re already well on our way with Southern Weddings V9–it’s a little crazy to type that number! Over the last month, we’ve welcomed some incredible companies to our sponsor family (interested? Email Marissa!), teamed up with some tremendously talented vendors around the South to partner with on our signature editorial shoots (keep an eye out for our first reader model call on Monday!), and we’ve even accepted a real wedding! It’s not easy to keep all the fun under wraps when November still seems so far away, so rest assured that we’ll be sharing more and more sneak peeks as this issue comes together. Follow along with us on Instagram and Snapchat (swmag) to make sure you don’t miss a thing!

See more from this engagement session by Eric and Jamie on our Facebook page!

In case you missed it this week…

Melissa and John: A unique gown, white bouquets, and colorful confetti in Texas.
Kelly and Dan: Hair flowers, moscow mules, and an ice cream bar in Georgia.
Lauren and John: Classic styling, watercolor details, and boiled peanuts in South Carolina.
Lauren and Tony: A mansion venue, a vintage-inspired gown, and herb details in Oklahoma.

Our blogger bride, Jessica, gave us all the beautiful and delicious details of her cake tasting!
Lisa (that’s me :)) and Dave shared their ten favorite recipes on Southern Newlywed.

Take note!

A sweet team of vendors in Kentucky, including our Blue Ribbon Vendor bridal salon Twirl Lexington, has teamed up to give away a dream wedding to a deserving couple! These folks have huge hearts and a passion for marriage, and we’re already so excited for the couple they choose. Visit their website, The Joyful Day Giveaway, to learn more and enter yourself or someone you know!

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

Written with love by Lisa

Happy Valentine’s Day weekend! While we certainly believe you and your beau should celebrate your love for one another every day of the year, we also don’t mind the excuse to get gussied up for a date night, exchange love notes, or treat ourselves to a slice or two of something sweet (red velvet cake, perhaps?). Whether you’ll be enjoying a low key evening at home, hitting the town for a fabulous meal, or planning something in between, we hope that you enjoy some quality time with the one you love this weekend!

From Maggie and Travis’ wedding, by Gracie Blue

Sarah Beth and Ryan: A garden venue, velvet linens, and a cake buffet in Oklahoma.
Caitlin and Davis: Monograms, magnolias, and a classic ball gown in North Carolina.
Ashley and Shane: Cherry blossoms, white dinner jackets, and macarons in Washington DC.
Maggie and Travis: Pink bouquets, a lace gown, and a lakefront ceremony in Virginia.

In partnership with Target, we shared all of our best tips for creating your registry.
Say howdy to the newest members of our Blue Ribbon Vendor Directory!
We rounded up our favorite Valentine’s Day date ideas on Southern Newlywed.
Brianna and Jim shared how they prepared for marriage in Sweet Tea Sunday.

Have a sweet weekend, and congratulations to any Valentine’s Day weekend brides!

Written with love by Lisa

The last month of winter can always seem a little rough, don’t you think? Thankfully, we had plenty to keep us distracted from the chill in the air this week, from our Marissa‘s birthday, to a fun collaboration we’re working on (see a sneak peek here!), to the early stages of a few fabulous editorials we’re planning for V9! We’re also gearing up for our annual Mardi Gras ad sale, so if you want to join our sponsor family in print this year, keep an eye out for all the details on Instagram next week!

See more from this engagement session by Weddings by Christopher and Nancy on our Facebook page!

In case you missed it this week…

Jessica and Matthew: A watercolor crest, antler centerpieces, and vintage lounge furniture in Tennessee.
Laura and Michael: White bouquets, a stunning gown, and a backyard reception in Alabama.
Erica and John: Mismatched blush bridesmaid dresses, sparkly linens, and meaningful details in Virginia.
Jennifer and Kerby: Flower crowns, fun patterns, and a dog in a bow tie in South Carolina.

As seen in the V8 Surcees feature, we rounded up our favorite Southern foodie finds.
Please help us congratulate some of our newly engaged readers!
Melissa and Will told us about their five favorite date ideas on Southern Newlywed.
Jordan and David shared how they prepared for marriage in Sweet Tea Sunday.

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

Written with love by Lisa