An Intimate Dining Experience

Simplicity at its finest. This design offers couples the perfect blend of modern and elegance. What better way to communicate to your guests your personality and style than through your tablescape? Leave your guests with a defining experience.

Andi + Ben

Ben and I met online, and our first date was at a local Southern favorite over a strong bourbon cocktail, which was our signature cocktail through HD Liquid Catering.

The Olana Editorial - The Vendors

This Tuscan inspired editorial was dreamt up by creatives Rosy Gaytan of Alba Rose Photography, Alexandra Turner of Vella Nest Floral Design, and Morgan Hilts of Southern Enchantments.

Chris + Ryan

The inspiration was modern meets classic. Modern with the venue, food, and invitations, classic with the seating and flowers.

Floral Filled Editorial That Will Set Your Heart Aflutter

If you love floral details, this wedding editorial is sure to set your heart a flutter. by Pretty + Published

The Junior Bridesmaid

Enter the junior bridesmaid! Junior bridesmaids could be the most enthusiastic and excited member of your bridal party. She is young enough to remember her favorite fairytale wedding and see the bride as a part of the fairytale, as well as feeling like a princess herself.

Boho Vibes

This bohemian editorial at Davis & Grey Farms inCeleste, Texas, is intimate, bold, and inviting, set against the modern barn venue's clean lines.

Leah + Ethan

Ethan and I met through our kickball team in Dallas. We were friends for a while and then decided to date. We dated for about two years and finally decided we couldn’t live without each other!

Choosing your Photography Style Part 2

This shoot was inspired by our passion here at the Southern Social to educate couples. We want you to see how two artists with a camera could capture the same setting in two different ways.

Choosing your Photography Style Part 1

This shoot was inspired by our passion here at the Southern Social to educate couples. We want you to see how two artists with a camera could capture the same setting in two different ways.

Romantic Garden Wedding for Jena + Sameer

Jena+ Sameer were married on a beautiful day in September 2019 in front of their loved ones at the stunning Nasher Sculpture Center in Dallas, Texas! When we say that every single detail was thought of, we really mean that every. single.detail. was thought of!

Love Takes Flight

Although Rodney and Gracie operated in the same circles, they never met. Somehow they became Facebook friends and were at some of the same events together, yet their paths never crossed.

Hannah + James

Being a freshman in college, I wasn’t really looking for a relationship, but James and I had an undeniable connection from the first day we met.

The New Past, Present, and Future

Capturing the present moment while listening to the whimsical melodies being sung from the harp played by harpist, Sonja Westberg, adds to the epitome of elegance and romance ambiance.

Say Yes to the Dress

From delicious colors, to seamless silhouettes and detailed textures there has never been a better time to start thinking about what you want in a wedding dress.

Pretty Maids All in a Row

When shopping for your bridesmaid dresses you should take into account all factors that can and will affect their level of comfort.

Maryanne + Andrew

God held our hands throughout the planning and the wedding day and it was nothing short of a fairy tale.

Pandematrimony

Change the Date Cards

With the crazy times we are in right now, we are lucky to have some wonderful vendors who are committed to help our engaged couples.

Moody Sunrise

This shoot brings the picture and essence of dawn to the mind of the observer. Read this post here.

The Anatomy of an Invitation

Have you ever wondered what was included in a stationery suite or what everything is called? Read more here.

A Bride’s Guide to Creating a Wedding Budget

Gorgeously Dark Halloween Wedding with the “Ride or Die” Theme

This never-before-seen before Halloween wedding inspiration that has a wildly in love couple, willing to embrace the “ride or die” midset to marriage.

Traveling with Your Partner

Traveling with your partner adds elements of adventure and excitement to your relationship.

Taking Care of You

Self care is a major part of planning your own wedding. Remember, eat when you're hungry, sleep when you’re tired and always ask yourself “how am I today?”.

Summer Micro Wedding

This gorgeous micro wedding has all the summer feels! From fresh and light peachy pink florals to a relaxed sleeveless wedding dress.

Boho Teepee Inspired

When you include a teepee under the stars, a farm to table style meal surrounded by natural elements you have my heart! This shoot caught our eye for sure.

Bridal Beauty Edition

Dermaplaining is a type of facial that uses a surgical grade scalpel to exfoliate dead skin cells and that unsightly peach fuzz from the top layer of skin on your face. Sound scary? It really is nothing to fear.

Selecting a Dress for Your Body Type

One of my favorite parts of planning my wedding was dress shopping, looking for your perfect dress could be an amazing experience, but also can start out very stressful.

Pretty in Pink Summer Wedding

The bride donned a lace gown that was just perfect for her shape. The groom’s pink bow-tie was a perfect accent.

DFW Vendor Spotlight | Two Girls in Pearls Virtual Planning

Kim and Beth are truly superheroes in pearls and are here to assist you in all your wedding planning needs; near or far.

Kasey + Nash Real Wedding

They wanted a clean, soft, and elegant look with a mix of white, ivory and beautiful greenery and were excited about a spring wedding full of beautiful flowers and decor.

Laura + John Real Wedding

The Bride wore a red Vietnamese Ao Dai for good luck and prosperity. The two families officially met and offered the Bride and Groom wedding gifts.

Urban Beauty

Sending you all some Friday love today! We are digging the natural + timeless beauty from this shoot.

Hillary + Brandon | Private Residence

A wedding for Hillary + Brandon at a private residence.

Erika + JB Real Wedding

Our wedding was the perfect opportunity to have the people we love most come together, a unique multi-generational celebration of love. I mean, who invites their grandchildren to their wedding? Priceless.

A Floral Experience | Peonies

I wanted to create free flowing unstructured personal flowers in blush tones for the bride and bridesmaids that featured several different types of scented garden roses, lots of textured greenery.

Getting Ready with the Groom

I wanted to feature the guys getting ready, hanging out, and enjoying their time together before all the wedding festivities begin. You don't have to be crammed into a small room all day without any fun.

Weddings in the "New Normal"

Welcome to the year 2020, where we are all obsessed with washing our hands and painfully aware of what 6 ft apart looks like.

Should You Hire a Wedding Planner?

There are so many aspects that you need to focus on in order to bring it all together though, which is why this can be such a stressful period for brides too.

From Bridesmaid to Bridesmaid

The hardest thing to keep in mind when going from bride to bridesmaid is that everyone has their own opinions, wants, and vision for their wedding day.

Post-COVID | Packing Tips

Airlines are now encouraging travelers to check in baggage hoping to speed up boarding and disembarking time and to minimize the risk of transmission.

Planning a Bridal Shower

Remember the joy that you felt during your bridal shower, wedding and everything in between and try your hardest to give your friend that feeling too.

A Gatsby Affair

This shoot was inspired by the 1920s and the classic Great Gatsby. We wanted to recreate a love story of tenderness and passion and give it a makeover.

Game of Thrones Inspired Styled Shoot | Mary Kate & Co.

Sunlight shining through the rich amber and deep cassis colored stained glass in medieval European cathedrals provided the genesis for this shoot.