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Monday, July 25, 2011

Ruffles & Romance: Elements of a Southern Wedding

Southern weddings are typically filled with tradition, romance and a bit of whimsy.  A southern bride loves to incorporate into the wedding style 1) her and her fiance's personality and sense of style, 2) meaningful tidbits of her and her fiance's relationship, and 3) traditions used by her mother and grandmothers at their weddings.  Southern brides are southern belles.  They grew up in a place where manners are always minded, magnolias and hydrangeas are found in every front yard, live oaks are dripping in Spanish moss and the air smells like honeysuckle and jasmine.  Family, traditions, etiquette and the South are all important to southern belles, and many southern brides try to incorporate all of these things into their special day.  Some southern brides are very traditional, some are a bit more modern; regardless, southern brides never fail to dazzle and delight on their big day.  From ruffles to romance and everything in between, here are some of the elements that make for a fabulous southern soiree.

A lovely (letterpressed) invitation suite.
Credit: Smock.

A beautiful bridal gown.


Fabulous shoes + something blue.
Credit: Aruna Seth

A well-dressed groom.


Brightly colored bridesmaid dresses.
Credits for bridesmaid dresses: David's Bridal

A fabulous venue.

Something borrowed, Something old - antique silver tray.

Locally grown flowers (hydrangeas).

A well-set table.
Credit: Martha Stewart Weddings

Credit: Style Me Pretty

A local or signature drink.
Credit: Style Me Pretty

Comfort food.
Credit: Style Me Pretty

A beautiful cake that is mostly traditional, yet reflects certain elements of the wedding.
Credit: Style Me Pretty

Sweet favors.
Credit: Martha Stewart Weddings





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