Most of us probably imagine a specific design or style when we hear of a “southern wedding”. Perhaps the bride is wearing cowgirl boots and the groom sports a crisp cowboy hat. The venue might be a traditional barn or a family member’s backyard. Weddings like this are intimate with every single detail being personal and heartfelt. Christen and Patrick’s’ wedding is an example of both personal and southern, but in a not so predictable way.
Their choice of venue, the wedding design, and photography style all speak of a classic southern aesthetic even though it doesn’t scream southern. The choice of an outdoor ceremony pays homage to nature and gives room for natural elements to accentuate the photography and the overall ambiance of the event. The choice of an outdoor ceremony also gives room for minimalistic floor renditions that gives the backdrop a classy but not overwhelming taste. The wedding was full of peonies and shades of blush which added to the overall ‘classic yet southern’ feel.
If you are considering a southern style wedding but don’t want to be super traditional or predictable, you should definitely consider an outdoor ceremony space with elegant elements and soft colored florals. An example of some of those elements could include: our vintage China, flatware, goblets and brass candlesticks. They all can add to the southern theme, but are executed in a modern and classic way.
VENDORS:
COORDINATOR | SAY YES WITH JESS WEDDINGS
PHOTOGRAPHY | CARLY CRAWFORD PHOTOGRAPHY
VIDEOGRAPHY | SEVEN YELLOW
RENTALS | THE COPPER QUAIL
TV APPEARANCE | SAY YES TO THE DRESS TLC, HALF YARD TV
FLORIST | GRAFE STUDIO
DJ | J3 ENTERTAINMENT
LIVE MUSICIAN | MARCUS CONNALLY OFFICIAL
CATERING | THE CREPE OUTDOORS
BAKERY | ABBY MAY CAKES
HAIR | STYLES BY CIARA, HAIR BY EMMA GRACE
MAKEUP | CHLOE HALL
DRESS | KLEINFELD BRIDAL
BRIDESMAID DRESSES | AZAZIE OFFICIAL
RINGS | HARBY JEWELERS