In our world, January means wedding show season! It might be cold outside with an early setting sun, but this is our favorite time of year. Our latest edition of Southern Bride & Groom magazine has just been published, and we get to spend a couple of days each week handing it out and chatting with newly-engaged couples who are just getting started on their wedding planning journey. This is what makes our work feel … Read More
Happy Wedding Wednesday! Today on the blog we’re sharing Jameeka and Chris’ elegant ballroom wedding with lots of sparkle at The Grand Marquise Ballroom in Garner, NC.
After a long day of sight seeing during Jameeka Carrington’s first visit to her future husband’s hometown of Chicago, she was awakened from a cap by her overly anxious love, Christopher Bridgeman, with a proposal. The moment felt like a dream, and indeed, it was a dream come … Read More
SB&G’s preferred DJs are true talents who set the mood for your big event – whether you envision a small elegant evening, a large ruckus party into the morning, or just a mix of new music and the classics!
Ryan Pflumm, owner of SPIN is an established wedding DJ in Raleigh. He has extensive club and wedding … Read More
Ladies, do not be ashamed to splurge on your wedding day looks. There will never be another day in your life in which you are more in the spotlight.
We’re sharing some of today’s most popular beauty treatments that will help you look your best on your wedding day.
Spray TanningSunless tanning is healthy and quick. Avoid harmful UV rays and tacky tan lines by getting your sun-kissed hues hand-sprayed. It also makes sense … Read More
Big Saturday weddings are not likely to lose their luster anytime soon, but more couples are considering alternate days or months outside of spring or fall as a way to save money or make travel more attractive to visiting guests.
Such flexibility is essential if you are determined to have your wedding at the Carolina Club during football … Read More
Happy Wedding Wednesday! Today, we’re thrilled to share one of the real weddings featured in Southern Bride & Groom’s 2017 magazine: Eliza and Matt who were married at the iconic Duke Chapel when it reopened after renovations.
Eliza Peak and Matt Truwit were participating in internships at the University of Virginia when their assignments brought them together. Business lunches became dinner dates, and by the fall, despite Matt returning to Duke University for school, the … Read More
Valentine’s Day is best spent with the ones we love, including our besties! This charming Bridal Shower Soriee designed by Stephanie Scholl Events is filled with lovely feminine details – white, bright, and blush colors along with “xoxo” details from the paper invitations to the table runner. Adorable gift boxes filled with champagne, a succulent, a copper Moscow Mule cup, and the cutest heart-shaped sugar cookies are the envy of any bridesmaid.
The shoot took … Read More
Music is an integral part of weddings, woven into the ceremony, setting the mood during cocktail hour, and defining the after-dinner dance party. SB&G’s preferred DJs are true talents who can make it all happen and then some.
Today, we’d like to introduce you to Jason Huggins, owner of Stylus S.E. who has been a full-time wedding professional for 10 years and DJs all styles of weddings from casual beach settings to elegant ballroom affairs. … Read More
When Ryan and Britney Perlowin first met, they quickly realized they had a lot in common and Britney joked they should get friendship bracelets. Fast-forward nearly three years later, Ryan and Britney were enjoying a picnic (a favorite weekend activity), and Ryan gave Britney a stack of polaroid photos showing some of the significant locations from their relationship. The photos were tied to a box containing two … Read More
Bridal registries are practically a social requirement for most brides, and for good reasons. It’s exciting for the bride and groom to choose pieces and products they both love and will enjoy for years to come. And most guests want to buy a wedding gift that they can feel confident the couple will cherish. A registry eliminates guesswork, making gift selection simple for friends and family. China and tableware are popular items among registries and … Read More
