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.

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.

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.

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

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?”.

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.

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.

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.