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SB&G Launches Summer/Fall Cover and Shares the cover couple’s story!
Southern Bride & Groom magazine is happy to launch our summer/fall cover this month. Every year, brides and local industry wedding professionals look forward to SB&G’s cover picks, because they are often real brides and grooms from NC’s Triangle Area.
This cover couple is Jill and Dave Padilla, who were married in Raleigh last fall. The moment was captured by Stacy Borelli of Swank Photo Studio as the newlyweds rode from their wedding ceremony to their reception at Solas on the back of Jill’s father’s 1964 cadillac.
Jill is seen in the cover image wearing a stunning bridal gown from Alexia’s Bridal Boutique with a gorgeous bouquet by Fresh Affairs. Her hair was done by Bella Trio and her jewelry is from Bel Canto Designs. Dave wears a tuxedo from Bernard’s Formalwear.
To read more about Jill and Dave’s Real Raleigh wedding, and see a full slideshow of images, click here!
Congrats to Stacy of Swank Photo Studio for being the 2012 Summer/Fall cover photographer!
This cover couple is Jill and Dave Padilla, who were married in Raleigh last fall. The moment was captured by Stacy Borelli of Swank Photo Studio as the newlyweds rode from their wedding ceremony to their reception at Solas on the back of Jill’s father’s 1964 cadillac.
Jill is seen in the cover image wearing a stunning bridal gown from Alexia’s Bridal Boutique with a gorgeous bouquet by Fresh Affairs. Her hair was done by Bella Trio and her jewelry is from Bel Canto Designs. Dave wears a tuxedo from Bernard’s Formalwear.
To read more about Jill and Dave’s Real Raleigh wedding, and see a full slideshow of images, click here!
Congrats to Stacy of Swank Photo Studio for being the 2012 Summer/Fall cover photographer!
SB&G 25th Anniversary Customer Party
Southern Bride & Groom is celebrated its 25th Anniversary as the Triangle’s favorite bridal resource with our wonderful family of partners and advertisers last week at Top of the Hill’s new event venue, The Great Room.
In honor of the anniversary, we had a surprise 1987 theme – the year that SB&G was first published! When guests arrived, they were greeted with a table of neon 80′s accessories such as scrunchies, jelly bracelets and fanny packs. Island Sound created a video montage of some classic 80′s wedding movies, which played silently in the background as their DJ, Frankie Hagan, played 80′s tunes all evening.
University Florist‘s brightly colored pinks & purple floral arrangements popped off of the bright-colored linens from Classic Party Rentals. Guests enjoyed hors ‘dourves including Top O‘s famous shrimp n’ grits, and of course, their amazing selection of beers. An assortment of finger sized delectable desserts were provided by Sugarland.
The Green Kangaroo created paper products for the event, including colorful timeline invitations which marked some of the milestones in SB&G’s history. A Southern Soiree helped us plan the event and all the 80′s extras, and Brian Mullins Photography documented the details and fun. Below is an assortment of photos from the “totally awesome” party!
Thank you to everyone who made this party happen, to everyone who attended, and to all of the SB&G Family! We are so proud to work with the Triangle’s finest wedding professionals!
In honor of the anniversary, we had a surprise 1987 theme – the year that SB&G was first published! When guests arrived, they were greeted with a table of neon 80′s accessories such as scrunchies, jelly bracelets and fanny packs. Island Sound created a video montage of some classic 80′s wedding movies, which played silently in the background as their DJ, Frankie Hagan, played 80′s tunes all evening.
University Florist‘s brightly colored pinks & purple floral arrangements popped off of the bright-colored linens from Classic Party Rentals. Guests enjoyed hors ‘dourves including Top O‘s famous shrimp n’ grits, and of course, their amazing selection of beers. An assortment of finger sized delectable desserts were provided by Sugarland.
The Green Kangaroo created paper products for the event, including colorful timeline invitations which marked some of the milestones in SB&G’s history. A Southern Soiree helped us plan the event and all the 80′s extras, and Brian Mullins Photography documented the details and fun. Below is an assortment of photos from the “totally awesome” party!
Thank you to everyone who made this party happen, to everyone who attended, and to all of the SB&G Family! We are so proud to work with the Triangle’s finest wedding professionals!
April SB&G Winners
Southern Bride & Groom has given out its April prizes- congrats to this month’s winners!
Danielle Raymond and Daniel Lee won a seating scroll from Maria Scheel Invitations & More. Danielle & Dan are getting married at the Prestonwood Country Club in 2013.
Tammy Brooks and her fiance Gregory won a gift certificate to Caffe Luna in Raleigh; they will be married at the Crabtree Marriott.
Sarah Lawson and her fiance Matt received a gift certificate to Cafe Parizade in Durham.
To enter into our monthly prize drawings, register on our Giveaways Page.
Danielle Raymond and Daniel Lee won a seating scroll from Maria Scheel Invitations & More. Danielle & Dan are getting married at the Prestonwood Country Club in 2013.
Tammy Brooks and her fiance Gregory won a gift certificate to Caffe Luna in Raleigh; they will be married at the Crabtree Marriott.
Sarah Lawson and her fiance Matt received a gift certificate to Cafe Parizade in Durham.
To enter into our monthly prize drawings, register on our Giveaways Page.
SB&G Photo Shoot Contest for Triangle NC Couples
As part of our 25th Anniversary Celebration, Southern Bride & Groom, the Triangle’s leading bridal magazine and resource, is hosting a PHOTO SHOOT CONTEST for REAL RALEIGH-DURHAM-CHAPEL HILL COUPLES!
We are looking for a loving LOCAL couple who is engaged or recently-married. We want to hear your story- how you met, fell in love, and got engaged! We also want to see your on camera chemistry since you’ll be SB&G models for the day!
To be considered for this photo shoot, submit your story via the “FEATURE MY WEDDING” tab at the BOTTOM of the REAL WEDDINGS Page. When submitting, make sure to check “Yes” to the box that asks if you’d like to be considered for the Photo Shoot Contest (one of the last questions). Then, email a few wedding or engagement photos of you and your boo to info@southernbrideandgroom.com.
Photo below from last year’s couples’ shoot, by Neil Boyd Photography.
We are looking for a loving LOCAL couple who is engaged or recently-married. We want to hear your story- how you met, fell in love, and got engaged! We also want to see your on camera chemistry since you’ll be SB&G models for the day!
To be considered for this photo shoot, submit your story via the “FEATURE MY WEDDING” tab at the BOTTOM of the REAL WEDDINGS Page. When submitting, make sure to check “Yes” to the box that asks if you’d like to be considered for the Photo Shoot Contest (one of the last questions). Then, email a few wedding or engagement photos of you and your boo to info@southernbrideandgroom.com.
Photo below from last year’s couples’ shoot, by Neil Boyd Photography.
SB&G Discusses its 25 Years on UNC-TV
SB&G appeared on UNC-TV’s program “North Carolina Now” in January to discuss our 25th Anniversary that is taking place in 2012, along with wedding trends, and what you can find inside our annual publication. Here again, we are happy to share that segment – this time we have just our clip from that show. Enjoy!
A big thanks to UNC-TV for hosting us!
A big thanks to UNC-TV for hosting us!
Follow SB&G for News on Triangle NC Bridal Shows & Wedding Events
Southern Bride & Groom is more than the Triangle NC’s leading bridal magazine and website. We are a bridal news resource. We attend just about every bridal show, event, and open house that takes place in this area, and we always have the news on what’s coming up! We often have special prize giveaways at these shows, as do other vendors. Most importantly, these events are a great way to meet some local wedding professionals and preview various event spaces. This is the one time you get to be a bride-to-be. Enjoy every minute of it!
Follow our Blog, Facebook and Twitter for a feed of what’s coming up where and when! Also check our website’s Wedding Shows page regularly for a quick snapshot of upcoming events you don’t want to miss! Finally, subscribe to our newsletter for monthly bridal news!
Below are a couple of photos of Publisher Donna and Art Director Patricia at Forever Bridal‘s January 2012 show. Thanks to Fresh Affairs for the stunning floral display, and Photography by Walters & Walters for the images.
Follow our Blog, Facebook and Twitter for a feed of what’s coming up where and when! Also check our website’s Wedding Shows page regularly for a quick snapshot of upcoming events you don’t want to miss! Finally, subscribe to our newsletter for monthly bridal news!
Below are a couple of photos of Publisher Donna and Art Director Patricia at Forever Bridal‘s January 2012 show. Thanks to Fresh Affairs for the stunning floral display, and Photography by Walters & Walters for the images.
SB&G Launches Sortable Venue Guide on Website
We are excited to announce that we have launched a project we’ve been working on for awhile now! For 2 decades, brides searching for their perfect Raleigh, Durham, Cary or Chapel Hill wedding reception venue have relied on Southern Bride & Groom Magazine’s Venue Guide. This guide clearly lists all of SB&G’s venues and tabs important information such as how many guests can be seated, whether or not there are overnight accommodations, whether or not catering is provided, and if there is outdoor space.
Always trying to improve our offerings for our brides, SB&G has just launched a digital version of this chart on our website, which is sortable by category. Even better, once you sort to your preferences (say: Durham area, over 200 seated, outside catering allowed, and has outdoor space), you can click directly on the websites of the venues that match your desires!
Brides will still be able to browse through all of the SB&G venues as well, but hopefully, this option will allow for even simpler and more effective planning!
Always trying to improve our offerings for our brides, SB&G has just launched a digital version of this chart on our website, which is sortable by category. Even better, once you sort to your preferences (say: Durham area, over 200 seated, outside catering allowed, and has outdoor space), you can click directly on the websites of the venues that match your desires!
Brides will still be able to browse through all of the SB&G venues as well, but hopefully, this option will allow for even simpler and more effective planning!
Franklin Hotel Bridal Boutique 2012
The Franklin Hotel Bridal Boutique
Sunday, February 19
1:00-4:00pm
$5 per person
Wedding Show Season continues with The Franklin Hotel‘s annual Bridal Boutique, which is coming up soon! This is an intimate showcase of some of the Triangle Area’s leading wedding professionals. Enjoy getting to know these vendors, while soaking in the romantic ambiance of The Franklin Hotel, a perfect wedding and reception site. Pre-register to be a contender for fabulous prizes, including a Honeymoon Night at The Franklin! Call Joann Sullivan at 919-442-4094 to register.
Sunday, February 19
1:00-4:00pm
$5 per person
Wedding Show Season continues with The Franklin Hotel‘s annual Bridal Boutique, which is coming up soon! This is an intimate showcase of some of the Triangle Area’s leading wedding professionals. Enjoy getting to know these vendors, while soaking in the romantic ambiance of The Franklin Hotel, a perfect wedding and reception site. Pre-register to be a contender for fabulous prizes, including a Honeymoon Night at The Franklin! Call Joann Sullivan at 919-442-4094 to register.
SB&G February Winners!
Three of our monthly prizes were given out for the first of the month. Congrats to our February winners!
Blair McDonald and Spencer Welborn won a $75 gift certificate to Parizade. Blair and Spencer are getting married in Chapel Hill in August.
Jocelyn Mohr won a $100 gift certificate to Primp Salonbar. She is pictured below with her fiance, Abe Kline, below.
Elizabeth Latta and Nate Westmoreland won a $250 event production package from Showtime Events. Their wedding reception will be at Cobblestone Hall in July.
To register for our monthly prizes, visit http://www.southernbrideandgroom.com/giveaways.
Blair McDonald and Spencer Welborn won a $75 gift certificate to Parizade. Blair and Spencer are getting married in Chapel Hill in August.
Jocelyn Mohr won a $100 gift certificate to Primp Salonbar. She is pictured below with her fiance, Abe Kline, below.
Elizabeth Latta and Nate Westmoreland won a $250 event production package from Showtime Events. Their wedding reception will be at Cobblestone Hall in July.
To register for our monthly prizes, visit http://www.southernbrideandgroom.com/giveaways.
SB&G on UNC TV’s NC Now
The SB&G team was on TV again this week!
Publisher Donna Parks and Production Manager Jenna Olender, the mother-daughter duo that operate Southern Bride & Groom, appeared on UNC TV’s NC Now, to talk about the magazine’s 25th Anniversary.
We weren’t able to get the video clip of just our segment, but we did get the entire 30 minute show! We are “Chapter 3″- the last 1/3 of the show, and if you’d like to skip forward to our part, you can! Enjoy!
Publisher Donna Parks and Production Manager Jenna Olender, the mother-daughter duo that operate Southern Bride & Groom, appeared on UNC TV’s NC Now, to talk about the magazine’s 25th Anniversary.
We weren’t able to get the video clip of just our segment, but we did get the entire 30 minute show! We are “Chapter 3″- the last 1/3 of the show, and if you’d like to skip forward to our part, you can! Enjoy!
Watch Tuesday, January 31, 2012 on PBS. See more from NC Now.