Southern Wedding Photos

This Wedding at The William Aiken House in Charleston, South Carolina, Was the Epitome of Elegant

Although Megan and Chase reside in Chicago, their love story began in Charleston so it was only fitting that the duo returned to the Lowcountry to tie the knot. For their elegant garden wedding, Megan and Chase filled the day with details inspired by both locales. From Chicago hot dogs on the men...

This Couple Celebrated Black Love During Their Wedding at Forsyth Park in Savannah, Georgia

Rayna Lucier (34 and a project manager) and Maurice Rawls (36 and a nonprofit site director) both hail from the Northeast, but have deep roots in the coastal South. Rayna and Maurice swapped vows in front of Forsyth Park’s iconic fountain and paid homage to their families and incorporated ancestr...

A Glam Rooftop Wedding at The Faulkner in Jackson, Mississippi, with Luxe Velvet Details

Every part of Joslyn and Ronnie's wedding at The Faulkner in Jackson, Mississippi, was filled with meaning from the wedding date, November 7th, to the blue color palette. "The day was absolutely magical, not just because it was our wedding day, but because we chose this day to honor Ronnie's moth...

A Wedding at Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden in Miami, Florida, Filled with Jewel Tones

Given their “very special appreciation for nature, trees and flowers,” exchanging vows in a botanical garden was a simple choice for Yasmin Gomez (35 and a wedding planner) and Nohelia Rodriguez (36 and a restaurant manager). For their intimate ceremony among towering willow trees, only Yasmin’s ...

An Autumn Wedding at the Gaillard Center in Charleston, South Carolina, with Vibrant Tropical Blooms

LaToya and Elliott, "wanted a wedding worthy of an oil painting's depiction; one that is timeless and worth reveling for generations to come. From this thought, everything else was born." LaToya shares how she's "always wanted a fall wedding, thanks to it being my favorite season. Fall is the per...

A Woodland Navy-and-Yellow Wedding at Anthony Chapel in Hot Springs, Arkansas

Daniel and Jacob tied the knot during an intimate ceremony in a picturesque wood chapel in Hot Springs, Arkansas. To brighten the couple's woodsy wedding they selected a cheerful orange-and-navy color palette to thread throughout the celebration. With the choice of such a unique destination, the ...

This Couple Combined Southern Elegance With Parisian-Inspired Flair for Their Wedding at The DeKalb History Center in Decatur, Georgia

Brandi and Joshua know what they want, down to the very last detail. From the beginning, Brandi had a clear vision for their wedding day. “I was inspired by my favorite movie, Steel Magnolias,” she says. With that in mind, Brandi and Joshua sought to combine Southern elegance with Parisian-inspir...

A Vintage, Southern-Inspired Wedding in Savannah, Georgia

Alan and Ralph, both owners of their own assisted living facilities, have a soft spot for the opulent old South, especially Georgia. “The rich history and beauty of Bethesda is the right fit,” Ralph says. With that in mind, Alan and Ralph planned a vintage, Southern-inspired wedding with their ow...

Modern Southern-Inspired Downtown Boston Wedding at the State Room

Brittany and Bobby's wedding was inspired by the farm in Texas where Brittany grew up. The couple filled the State Room with lush greens and roses, creating a wild garden with a bird’s-eye view of the city. Escort cards and menus added bits of Southern flair while ribs, chicken and cheese biscuit...

A Modern Navy-and-White Rooftop Wedding at DEC on Dragon Street in Dallas, Texas

From the moment they got engaged, Alexander (Alex) and Scott planned every aspect of their wedding together. They selected place settings, mapped out floorplans and agreed to wear tuxedos, but no socks. So at the ceremony, “we walked down the aisle as one,” Scott says. Afterward, the Tennessee na...

During the Pandemic, This Couple Decided to Exchange Vows in Their South Carolina Backyard

Like thousands of other couples, Alisha and Stephen were forced to reimagine their nuptials in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. In the end, they settled on a scaled-back wedding in Columbia, South Carolina at Stephen's mother's home with only their immediate families in attendance. <br><br>Althoug...

The Legend of Zelda Inspired This Ballantyne Country Club Wedding in North Carolina

Sheila and Will took a hybrid approach when it came to wedding planning—tackling some DIY projects while leaving others to the pros. "We did a mix of DIY and had a day-of coordinator. I pulled a lot of samples from Pinterest and tweaked them to fit our style and timeline. I’m super into organizat...

This Dreamy Garden Wedding at The Lace House in Columbia, South Carolina, Was a Family Affair

Courtney and Gerald's theme for their Columbia, South Carolina, wedding was, "'A Night in the Gardens,' We wanted our wedding to focus on family and friends gathering to celebrate two people in love. I was inspired by the venue, I love period films and this house is an absolute beauty. The house ...

Bold Colors Brought A Taste of Miami to This Wedding at North Carolina's Merrimon-Wynne House

Ali's family is from Miami, with Cuban roots, whereas Logan hails from North Carolina. To celebrate their backgrounds, the couple tied the knot at The Merrimon-Wynne House, a historic, quintessentially-Southern venue in North Carolina, but brought in festive nods to Miami, resulting in a celebrat...

Blue and Silver Set the Tone for This Elegant O’Donnell House Wedding in Sumter, South Carolina

"Simple elegance" inspired Meghan and Daquan as they were planning their wedding at O’Donnell House in Sumter, South Carolina. "My wedding was everything I envisioned it to be. We got married at an old southern house with so much charm and beauty. We went with timeless decor in blush, dusty blue,...

A Dusty-Blue Color Palette Brought This Estate Wedding in the Rolling Hills of Virginia to Life

Anne and Sanford met in medical school at the University of Virginia so a wedding celebration in the same rolling hills as their alma mater was just what they wanted to celebrate their union. "We really wanted a classic outdoor spring/summer wedding. We met in Charlottesville, VA in college at th...

Magnolia Leaves and Monograms Punctuated This Rustic Estate Wedding in Ladue, Missouri

Annie Trulaske (27 and a florist) and Scott Gurganus (44 and owner of a residential construction firm) blended their shared love of nature and home with their Ralph Lauren-meets-hunting lodge wedding aesthetic. The day melded antler motifs as a nod to Scott’s hunting pastime, magnolia leaves to c...

A Bohemian Wedding in Naples, Florida, with the Most Cheerful Yellow-and-Peach Palette

Since Jamie is originally from California, it was only natural that her wedding to Casey channel a bohemian west coast vibe with an explosion of floral elements. "One of my favorite places to visit is Joshua Tree National Park. So for me, it was a big part of the general wedding inspiration. I lo...

A Second Line Parade Made This New Orleans Wedding at Race and Religious Even More Festive

Caroline Sobiesuo and Andrew Matina may be based in Brooklyn, New York, but a destination wedding in The Big Easy was a must since they love the, "French aesthetic, romance, soul music (groom has produced soul music), and mystery of New Orleans. We visited New Orleans together 3 years ago and dec...

The Groom Performed a Special Song During This Rustic Wedding at Wrightsville Manor in North Carolina

Brittney (a project manager) and Brent (a college pastor) were married in Wilmington, North Carolina, in a celebration that, "was an explosion of love." When Brittney recalls the day, she has this to share: "On March 8th, I experienced heaven on earth. This day makes my heart melt. The sound of l...

A Colorful Wedding at Miromar Lakes, Florida, That Was All About Lemons

Since Christina's family is originally from Sicily, she and Michael chose to draw inspiration from Italy when it came time to plan their wedding. "The inspiration behind our wedding was Italy. We love southern Italy and wanted our wedding to be bright and colorful like the beautiful flowers of I...

A Second Line Parade Brought New Orleans Inspiration to This California Wedding at Willow Ballroom

For their wedding at Willow Ballroom in Hood, California, Curissa Watts (28, Budget Analyst &amp; Blogger) and Brandyn Thompson (29, Owner of DB Select, a sports training company) looked south for inspiration. "We had a southern-inspired wedding, driven by my grandmother’s New Orleans roots. We w...

Tuscan-Inspired Estate Wedding in Texas

Though Jessica Langenberg (30 and a creative director) and Cole Lester (30 and a trader) tied the knot in their hometown of Houston, the pair designed their day to transport guests to a place beyond the Lone Star State—Tuscany, to be exact. “The venue is on 1,000 acres with Tuscan-inspired archit...