Wedding Guides
The Benefits of Planning a Smaller Wedding
With 2021 about to wrap up and the hope of a new year and a new wedding season upon us, we wanted to reflect on one of the biggest wedding trends of the pandemic-smaller weddings. Smaller weddings...
The Top 10 things A Venue Owner Wants Couples to Know
Last February, Dixie Bagley, founder of The Southern Wedding Collective had the chance to chat with Christy Matthews and Michelle Martinez hosts of The Big Wedding Planning Podcast. Dixie covered a...
Vendor Highlight: Across The Bar
Today’s Vendor Highlight is a chat with Sabrina Dowdy of Across the Bar Bartending and Rental Service. If they aren’t on your radar or if you have thought you may be planning a DIY bar for your...
Vendor Highlight: Platinum Band
With almost 20 years of experience, Virginia Rece and her bandmates are consummate professionals ready to give you, your new spouse, and your wedding guests the party of a lifetime. Platinum is an...
Vendor Highlight: Berit Bizjak Photography
Continuing with our series is another fabulous vendor, Images by Berit. Berit Bizjak (pronounced “bear-it” “biz-jack”) is a photographer based in New York City. However, her work takes her all over...
Vendor Highlight: Two by Two Photography
Two by Two Photography is based in the Atlanta area. It is often said that photography is the piece of your wedding that will last forever and it’s important to remember this when selecting a vendor...
Vendor Highlight: Birra Weddings & Events
We are thrilled to roll out the first of our Vendor Highlights Series. Our series will feature a new Southern Wedding Collective partner. Every partner is vetted before joining the collective with...
Wedding Flowers Arrangements: What Do They Really Cost?
Do you know the average amount couples spend on their wedding day flowers? I'll give you a hint: It's a pretty penny. Some wedding planners have seen flower budgets as high as $75,000! Of course,...
How to Wow Your Wedding Guests
Did you know your wedding day isn’t all about the soonlywed couple? The glorious day is also about the ones who’ve come to celebrate the joyous union: your guests. Yes, that’s right! Your guests...
How to Propose to Your Bridesmaids
Are you ready to pop the big question to your soon-to-be bridesmaids but don’t know how to propose? Do you take all the bridesmaids to dinner, give them gifts, and then ask? Do you get down on one...
Why a Wedding Planner Is Worth Every Penny
If you thought your journey to finding love was difficult, wait until you’ve begun the wedding planning process. For starters, you must find a venue and caterer that you and your partner can agree...
How to Pick the Perfect Engagement Look by Season
Bring on the cute photos and the lovey-dovey smiles! When it’s time to show up for your engagement photos, you want to look and feel your best, so it’s essential to select an outfit that brings out...
How to Choose the Best Cake Flavor
Weddings are far more than just a ceremony in front of an officiator. Numerous small and beautiful details make a soonlywed couple’s day so unique! Dresses, suits, and other attire are essential...
Don’t Let the Bad Weather Ruin Your Wedding Day
Rain, rain go away, especially on your wedding day. If you’re planning an outside wedding, you may have to account for an uninvited guest—the rain. You’ve planned a dream wedding at the perfect...
5 Wedding Songs for Your First Dance
Each couple has “their” song—the one that exists as a soundtrack to your beautiful love story. However, when it comes to your first dance after walking down the aisle and sealing your special day...
The Top 10 Questions to Ask When Selecting a Southern Wedding Venue
You just got engaged and are ready to start looking at venues for your wedding. Some couples are so eager to start setting up a plan for the event that they overlook the questions they should ask...
The Necessity of a Great Wedding Photographer
To many, a wedding is a dream come true. It’s a significant milestone that marks years of trust, love, care, and attention. It’s a celebration that brings together two individuals to make the...
Finding the Perfect Venue For Your Wedding
Weddings can be complicated. From booking vendors to developing guest lists and timelines, the planning process can end up feeling like a full-time job. You want your big day to reflect who you are...
The Top 5 Reasons Hiring a Wedding Planner Can Save You Money
The white aisle runner, studded with glistening rhinestones, is shining as you walk toward the love of your life. The lighting shifts to a hue of cerulean blue, and then moments later, your favorite...