Southern Weddings: New Looks from the Old South

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Southern Weddings: New Looks from the Old South

New Looks from the Old South. This unique new book puts readers on the most coveted guest lists to the most spectacular events, and goes behind the scenes for an insider's look at how these glamorous affairs come to be. Hardcover , pages. To see what your friends thought of this book, please sign up.

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To ask other readers questions about Southern Weddings , please sign up. Lists with This Book. This book is not yet featured on Listopia. Aug 03, Brandy rated it it was ok. This book was not what I was looking for when I bought it. It is basically a really pretty coffee table book about weddings. There is nothing informative about it. If you just want to look at pretty pictures, then this is for you, if you actually want some information or ideas, then this is not the right book.

Jan 04, Amy rated it liked it Recommends it for: This book is filled with beautiful photographs of extravagant Southern weddings. It includes a few helpful but perhaps impractical DIY instructions, but for the most part it's eye candy out of most peoples' budgets.

If you're having a garden ceremony and you want some classic Southern flair, pick it up just for fun. Oct 22, Shari Knight-gillim rated it it was amazing. Tara is exceptional in her execution-she creates beautiful tent "worlds". The book was easy to relate to and not loaded down with those dumb checklists that wedding books sometimes throw in. May 09, Emily rated it it was amazing Recommends it for: I love the pictures in this wedding book, especially the front cover.

Feb 21, Esther Vromans rated it really liked it. Another book I've bought to look for ideas for my upcoming wedding. Loads of style ideas you can use for your own wedding, again beautiful pictures and a very modern feel overall.

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Anne Parr rated it liked it Apr 07, Ashlee rated it it was amazing Feb 11, Candy rated it really liked it Apr 09, Amanda Myhre rated it it was amazing May 01, Heidi Inabinet rated it really liked it Jul 20, What was Southern about your wedding? Well, we had amazing food that was pretty Southern: We also had the entire wedding party sit at one large table and served our food family-style.

Finally, we did a South Texas spin on a New Orleans second line tradition: It was also a nice moment to honor my grandfather who had passed away two weeks before my wedding, who loved nothing more than mariachi bands! Lajitas is a very remote location, so our guests came and stayed the entire weekend. We really got to see and spend time with all of our guests, which was amazing!

They are a band out of Fort Worth, which is where I went to college, and the song perfectly describes us. Save Facebook it Tweet it Pin it What did you serve for your wedding cake or dessert? We chose a baker out of the city where I was living before marriage and close to where we both grew up. We served a bunch of small cakes and kept the design simple to make it easier to transport them from San Antonio to Lajitas.

Did you decide to do a first look? Yes, Stewart is usually not an emotional person, but when he proposed he cried — hard. It was the best decision. What was your most memorable moment from your wedding day? The whole day was amazing, but standing as husband and wife for the first time and having confetti rain down on us as we walked down the aisle was magic — it felt like a dream. The confetti was so thick we could only see each other!

What advice would you give to someone currently planning a wedding? I tell any bride I come across not to sweat the small stuff. Your wedding will be beautiful no matter what. Hannah Mayson Photography Videographer: Sight and Sound Films Planner and florist: Viridian Design Studio Venue and caterer: Lajitas Golf Resort Desserts: The Exclusive Cake Shop Band: Drywater Band Paper products: What Katy Did Next Hair stylist and makeup artist: Valentino via Saks Fifth Avenue Bridesmaid dresses: Tommy Hilfiger from Mens Wearhouse.

Southern Weddings reserves the right to delete comments which contain profanity or personal attacks or seek to promote a business unrelated to the post. We love hearing your kind thoughts! After falling in love with the striking flower King Proteas, she knew she wanted to include them in her wedding, so she ordered the flowers from a wholesale distributor and got to work!

Not only are the flowers absolutely gorgeous but by including her gals in the process the florals became an extra personal detail of their Florida wedding! Keep reading for more sweet details and fun memories from Annie! Big SW hugs to Everence Photography for sharing!

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What was your favorite thing about wedding planning? Wedding planning was a huge creative outlet for me. I loved taking an idea I had in my mind and finding a vendor who would make that idea a reality. What was one way you saved money or cut costs at your wedding? I ordered flowers from a wholesale flower distributor and made my own centerpieces, and my bridesmaids made their own bouquets!

It saved us a ton of money, and it made the decor and flowers more personal to me. We both agree that writing our own vows made the ceremony extra special.

We both made promises, reminisced about our romantic beginnings, and even had some moments where we started laughing hysterically. I have to admit the funny parts were my favorite, because they put me at ease. We decided against a first look simply because we wanted to feel all the emotions when I was walking down the aisle.

What made you choose your ceremony and reception venues? I always dreamed of having an outdoor wedding.

Southern Weddings: New Looks from the Old South

Sunken Gardens was the only place that felt magical to us. It was more than just a garden to me, it was like a little jungle nestled in the heart of historic St. Save Facebook it Tweet it Pin it Tell us about some of the songs you used throughout your wedding and why you chose them. My favorite songs from our wedding were our ceremony song and our wedding party entry song. It always gets me dancing! The venue really brought in a ton of Southern charm. What did you serve for your wedding cake or dessert?

We had a two-tier buttercream cake, macarons, cake pops, and cupcakes! We wanted something for everyone. My personal favorite were the macarons. Two weirdos bond over memes and a love for tacos and fall happily ever after. I thought we were getting ready for a date night with his mom, who had invited us to see a play! After a romantic dinner, as we were looking out at the Lincoln Memorial from the rooftop of the Kennedy Center, Blake proposed.

We spent the next thirty minutes taking sunset photos with the scenic backdrop of Washington, D. May 6, How many friends, family members, and loved ones attended your wedding? I loved our flowers. I fell in love with King Proteas after seeing them in an arrangement, and knew we had to include them in our wedding!

If you are comfortable responding, what range did your wedding budget fall into? We both loved the ceremony so much. I half expected to be either nervous or maybe even bored, but the ceremony was fun and romantic.

Lucky Lemon Films Planner: Southern Glam Weddings Venue: Hands On Sweets Caterer: Grant Hemond Paper products: Anna from Style Hair and Makeup Makeup artist: Lindsay Travis Artistry Bridesmaid dresses: Bride Sarah shares her classic Cypress Trees Plantation wedding. Her South Carolina wedding to Dustin was filled with intentional details and lots of Southern charm — the perfect combination in my book!

SW hugs to Jennings King Photography! I also had on a pearl bracelet my dad had given to my when I was twelve for confirmation at church.

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