Jeff Frandsen, September 21, 2011 3:50 pm   reply in the words of Rebecca Black "WE SO EXCITED"!

Becca, September 21, 2011 3:51 pm   reply Just preordered my copy!!! SO excited!! Can't wait to see it in all its large + lovely glory!!

Bethany Aleshire, September 21, 2011 3:52 pm   reply Woohoo!!! Congrats to all y'all on your hard work! I can't wait to see it!

Katie, September 21, 2011 3:54 pm   reply Can't wait to feature this one on my coffee table!

Aviv, September 21, 2011 3:55 pm   reply Can't wait to see it!! Another volume to add to my collection :)

Samantha, September 21, 2011 3:57 pm   reply I am SOOO excited for the 4th issue of Southern Weddings! Hands down one of the best wedding publications out there. I can't wait to get my hands on a copy!

Cyn @ Cyn Kain Photography, September 21, 2011 3:58 pm   reply WOOOOHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!

Samantha, September 21, 2011 4:00 pm   reply I absolutely cannot wait to get my hands on a copy of this new issue! I love my wedding magazines and my, oh, my do I love Southern Weddings:)

Erin L., September 21, 2011 4:01 pm   reply Ahhh!! Can't wait to see it!! It's going to be fabulous!

Katrina, September 21, 2011 4:02 pm   reply I cannot wait!! Pre-ordered my copy 3 weeks ago :) yeehaw!

Allyson L., September 21, 2011 4:03 pm   reply I can't wait for the new issue! Good luck getting through all the editing in the next couple of weeks!

Desiree, September 21, 2011 4:03 pm   reply I wouldn't dare take a free copy of V4 - you ladies have worked too hard! But you are sooo sweet for offering - give to a girl who maybe never has seen a Southern Weddings magazine in person before - and ask her to film her face when she opens that envelope for the first time ;o) priceless, I'm certain!

Jenna Kate, September 21, 2011 4:03 pm   reply OMG SO EXCITED!!! I missed V3 and I would LOOOOOOOOVE to get a surprise copy of V4!!!!!!!! WOO HOO!!!!!

Lora, September 21, 2011 4:04 pm   reply Can't wait to add to my collection of paper wedding planning aids! :)

Sarah, September 21, 2011 4:05 pm   reply I'm a fraternity house mom and I have every version of SW magazine! I cannot wait till V4 hits the stands! Pre-order here I come ya'll! This will look fabulous next to V1,2,&3 on my coffee table!

Chelsea, September 21, 2011 4:07 pm   reply Woo hoo!! Can't wait!!!!!

Lauren Jolly, September 21, 2011 4:08 pm   reply Gah! I can't even tell you how excited I am!! It is so awesome to see SWM get so popular so quickly! Can't wait for V4!!!!!!!

Sierra, September 21, 2011 4:15 pm   reply Yippee-ki-yay!

Jacqueline, September 21, 2011 4:15 pm   reply So psyched to see V4! Can't wait. Congrats to all of you for your hard work!!!

Leslie, September 21, 2011 4:16 pm   reply SW Mag - I finally found a magazine that reflects my taste, style and wedding price point. You really helped shape and encourage ideas for my wedding in t-minus 10 days! Thank you for showing us warm, darling and personalized weddings that can be DIY.

Lara, September 21, 2011 4:37 pm   reply Leslie: Oh my stars, Leslie! Your sweet words made my day. Thank YOU for the awesome encouragement. And I'm doing a little happy dance right now for your wedding in 10 days!! YAYAYAY!

Lora, September 21, 2011 4:16 pm   reply Can't wait to read!

Kristen, September 21, 2011 4:17 pm   reply I really don't think I can contain my EXCITEMENT for this huge issue of SW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :)

Rebecca, September 21, 2011 4:22 pm   reply I can't WAIT to see the beautiful magazine! I know a lot of vendors who submitted so I can't wait to see what makes it inside the gorgeous magazine!!!!

sarah g, September 21, 2011 4:28 pm   reply can't wait!! my wedding is exactly 4 days after the launch date, so even though it'll be a little too late for last minute ideas, i still can't wait to get my hands on it!

Lara, September 21, 2011 4:36 pm   reply sarah g: Yeehaw, Sarah! You're wedding is right around the corner! If you're like most of us, you'll have the wedding bug long after the big day : ) I can't wait to hear your wedding details!

natalieG, September 21, 2011 4:30 pm   reply I am soooo excited to have the V4 edition in my hands!!!! Over the past few months I have been pouring over the gorgeous wedding details that you sweet ladies share and I have fallen head over heals for Southern Weddings!!! My wedding is next June and I can't wait to see all the sweet details come to life!!!! Love ya'll!!!!! xoxo

Lara, September 21, 2011 4:34 pm   reply natalieG: Yay, Natalie! Congrats on your engagement! I'm so excited for you!!

Heather Gardner, September 21, 2011 4:31 pm   reply Woo to the WOOT WOOT! So wonderfully excited for you guys. What a labor of love and I KNOW it will be fantastic.

duchessbelle, September 21, 2011 4:33 pm   reply How exciting!

rachael J, September 21, 2011 4:38 pm   reply YEEEHAWWW is right!

Megan H, September 21, 2011 4:40 pm   reply Countin my lucky stars for the first copy!! Y'all are amazing:) can't wait to see all the goodness!!

Caroline, September 21, 2011 4:41 pm   reply Eeeeeeeeeek! Cannot even wait to get mine in the mail- and the postcard with V3 was the nicest touch ever.

Lauren McLeod, September 21, 2011 4:45 pm   reply So excited! I always get so much inspiration from your magazine, it's such a breath of fresh magazine publishing air :). I would wish you luck on it when it hits the stands, but I know you'll do better than fine!

Bethany Ann, September 21, 2011 4:46 pm   reply Last year, I won a free copy of V3 on my answer to Lara's twitter question, What's Your Favorite Southern Food? My answer was Fried Pickles! :) When it arrived, I was getting married that Saturday, October 15th. I devoured it, of course! As the approach of V4 comes along, it reminds me that I've almost been married a year. That's crazy!!! It's been a great year for me, and it appears that it's been a great year for SW & all of the SW ladies, too. I can't wait to devour this 'pregnant' issue of V4! :)

Lara, September 21, 2011 5:33 pm   reply Oh, Bethany Ann! I'm so happy to see your name here! You're about to come up on your one year anniversary, then! You are wonderful! Thank you so much for being such a loyal reader. We're so grateful for you!

Rachel, September 21, 2011 4:49 pm   reply I cannot wait to get my hot little hands on a copy of V4! I know that it is going to be gorgeous!

megan, September 21, 2011 4:54 pm   reply i'm excited!

Alison, September 21, 2011 4:58 pm   reply I am SO excited to see what you have worked so hard on this year! I would LOVE to receive the first copy!

Brooke, September 21, 2011 5:02 pm   reply Congratulations on sending it to the printer! I bet it's just beautiful, and I can't wait to see it!

Sandryte, September 21, 2011 5:02 pm   reply I'd love to have a look at the new issue!

Kelsey, September 21, 2011 5:14 pm   reply I can't wait to see the issue!! I'm a loyal reader of iloveswmag.com but this would be my first copy of the magazine!

Lara, September 21, 2011 5:34 pm   reply Yay, Kelsey! You are in for a treat, my friend!

Hannah Montgomery, September 21, 2011 5:19 pm   reply Cannot wait to see what cute ideas will be in the magazine! Im planning for my Texas wedding in April and ready to be inspired :)

Lara, September 21, 2011 5:34 pm   reply Congrats on your engagement, Hannah! I'm so excited for you!

Katie Lamb Photography, September 21, 2011 5:41 pm   reply love everything yall do! Excited about this one! :)

Jen Creed, September 21, 2011 5:41 pm   reply Yay!! So exciting!

Lauren Wiebe, September 21, 2011 5:47 pm   reply Oooh, how fun! We can't wait to see it over at our office! We're in the wedding industry and with half of our girls recently married and the other half engaged or almost engaged, we are off our seats just waiting!! Good luck with the proofing!

Mariel, September 21, 2011 5:47 pm   reply So excited to see it!!

Samantha, September 21, 2011 6:00 pm   reply WOO HOO! Can't wait for V4! I love the teaser images.

Winnie Halliday, September 21, 2011 6:09 pm   reply I'm not even a bride anymore but my sister has gotten engaged this year and I keep sending her your articles ! Even if I don't win - I'll be purchasing one for her for christmas :o) Loving you guys from Australia !

Megan, September 21, 2011 6:11 pm   reply Lord help me--only 29 days until that beautiful graces the USPS with its presence?! Hooray! It'll be the last wedding magazine I get before my own wedding in November. I can't wait!

jessica sellers, September 21, 2011 6:30 pm   reply Commence the count-down!! Hallelujah, it's almost October!! ;) My favorite magazine is almost in print!!!!!!!!!!!

Lydia, September 21, 2011 6:40 pm   reply So cannot wait to see it!!!

Sarah Lightfoot, September 21, 2011 7:00 pm   reply AHH!! I'm totally excited about this magazine! I'm sure it's filled with TONS of fantabulous inspiration and ideas for my big day! I can't wait to grab up this magazine. :-)

Brooke, September 21, 2011 7:11 pm   reply I seriously cannot wait for V4! If the blog is anything of a teaser, I'll be sure to be oh-ing and aw-ing!

kimber, September 21, 2011 7:13 pm   reply AHH! I'm so excited I can't stand it y'all! With V4 coming out in October, it will give me 9 more months to add details to our July wedding!!

Rebecca, September 21, 2011 8:46 pm   reply So excited for V4! And love your site. Congrats!

Meg, September 21, 2011 9:12 pm   reply Congrats on making v4 happen! So excited to read and take in all the beauty :)

Katiuska, September 21, 2011 9:26 pm   reply From the moment I first saw your magazine, I WAS HOOKED! *fan for life*

Kate E, September 21, 2011 10:07 pm   reply GAHHH I am so excited!! I actually added a iCal post to remind me! Can't wait for it to arrive, ladies :)

Chelsea, September 21, 2011 10:17 pm   reply I absolutely can't wait for this issue! I would LOVE to win it :)

Courtney, September 21, 2011 10:46 pm   reply I am super excited for V4. I love all things Southern Weddings, even though I live in MI and am planning my wedding here as well!

Whitley, September 21, 2011 10:47 pm   reply SO excited to see the newest issue! Reading iloveswmag.com is part of my daily routine!

Kristy, September 21, 2011 11:02 pm   reply I'm so excited and happy for the SW Ladies! I can't wait for October 25th : )

Tiffany, September 22, 2011 8:14 am   reply I'm so excited for V4!!!!! I hope to get a copy soon! Yay!

Ilana, September 22, 2011 9:39 am   reply I bout V3 last January just after getting engaged, and we are planning our wedding for next May in beautiful Charleston, SC! I am SOO excited to see what delicious treats await us in V4! I will be at the bookstore first thing Oct 25 for the newest issue!

Katie S., September 22, 2011 9:44 am   reply CONGRATULATIONS!!! I cannot wait to begin stalking my postman in just a few short weeks!

Brittany R, September 22, 2011 10:20 am   reply Cannot.wait.to.see.this.gorgeousness!! Congrats, lovelies!

Jamie Montgomery, September 22, 2011 1:29 pm   reply I am OH SO EXCITED about the V4 SW!!! The 1st issue came out when I was engaged and I fell in love instantly with southern wedding. I was so inspired by the we bought a tandem bike to ride off on after our reception and just to have to take pictures with. I have several friends who are newly engaged and I have all my SW's loaned out to them write now.... :-) I can't wait to see the V4 issue.

Laura, September 22, 2011 1:58 pm   reply Oh my goodness, you girls work so hard! I bet this issue will be amazing!

Jackie G, September 22, 2011 5:29 pm   reply OMG! I'm SUPER excited for V4! V3 sold out so quickly :( Lesson learned!

Southern Weddings Weekly Round-Up « Southern Weddings Magazine, September 23, 2011 12:01 pm   reply [...] Friday, lovelies! This week was BIG for us because we sent a full-of-wedding-awesome-and-more V4 to the printers! We couldn’t be more excited to share it with you and we’re anxiously counting down the [...]

Southern Weddings Weekly Round-Up | Gift Registry News, September 24, 2011 3:58 am   reply [...] Friday, lovelies! This week was BIG for us because we sent a full-of-wedding-awesome-and-more V4 to the printers! We couldn’t be more excited to share it with you and we’re anxiously counting down the [...]

Brittany, September 25, 2011 6:00 pm   reply I want a copy!

Sergio, September 25, 2011 6:00 pm   reply My wife would love one!!!

Jackie G, September 28, 2011 5:43 pm   reply I missed out buying V3 because it sold out so quick! I would love to win a copy of V4! I'm soooo excited for it! I can't wait to see it! :D

Southern Weddings V4 is 100% DONE and Printing!!! « Southern Weddings Magazine, September 29, 2011 4:50 pm   reply [...] in the South, we’re as happy as hogs in slop right now!!  You may remember last week when we announced that we sent our print files off for proofing.  Well, after many rounds of color proofs and edits, our next gorgeous issue is now 100% DONE!  I [...]

April Cenora, September 29, 2011 4:54 pm   reply OMG I can't wait!

Emilia Jane, September 29, 2011 5:16 pm   reply YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I cannot wait to see the gorgeousness. So excited :-D

Emilie, September 29, 2011 6:22 pm   reply Yay!!! I can't wait to get my copy of SW V4!!!!

Becca Caniglia, September 29, 2011 6:26 pm   reply Oh my goodness! I cannot wait to get my hands on a copy of V4!!! I have been waiting for it since the day I got V3 and was done reading it within the hour!

Amy, September 29, 2011 7:35 pm   reply Can't wait for V4!!!! SW is my favorite, and each day it's my first stop online everyday!

Samantha, September 29, 2011 7:49 pm   reply Can't wait for V4 to come out! I've been trying to pre-order but having difficulty. Winning would be awesome!

Jackie, September 29, 2011 8:18 pm   reply CONGRATULATIONS!!! I follow this site daily and am so excited to see V4 come to fruition!

Sarah Carson, September 29, 2011 11:53 pm   reply Words cannot express my excitement for Volume 4! My mom surprised me with Volume 2 and 3 last Christmas, and it was by far the best gift I have ever received! When I get engaged, hopefully in the next few months :) , I plan to make my wedding as Southern as can be! Maybe I'll even make the blog! I'll keep yall updated ;) Keep up the great work!

Chris cornwell, September 30, 2011 1:05 am   reply My SW magazines are my wedding bibles!! I never get tired of them! So much inspiration to lust over...oh I simply can't wait!!

Ashton, September 30, 2011 1:59 am   reply Good Lord, it's about time! I've been waiting for this day to come. Your V3 edition was just so inspiring, I couldn't wait to get my hands on a new one. Y'all have done such a great job with the magazine and blog, I know the V4 will be the most fabulous wedding magazine ever! This time around, it's even more special around my house since my roommate and best friend is engaged and getting married in GA this December! I can't wait to read it over with her.

Southern Weddings V4 is 100% DONE and Printing!!! | Gift Registry News, September 30, 2011 6:43 am   reply [...] in the South, we’re as happy as hogs in slop right now!!  You may remember last week when we announced that we sent our print files off for proofing.  Well, after many rounds of color proofs and edits, our next gorgeous issue is now 100% DONE!  I [...]

Erin, September 30, 2011 8:26 am   reply I'm SO excited for V4 of Souther Weddings!! Seriously, of all the bridal magazines I've read (or collected!), Souther Weddings is my far my favorite. There's so much time and thought put in to every article, photo shoot, suggestion, etc., and it's something I truly appreciate. I know I'll be reading SW long after I'm a bride just to keep up with you ladies!! <3 <3 <3 Thanks for all your hard (and amazing!) work!

Brittani, September 30, 2011 8:29 am   reply I'd love to get the first copy! Otherwise I'll be ordering it...so either way I can't wait to get mine!!

Emily, September 30, 2011 8:51 am   reply Oh my stars, yes please!

Ashley, September 30, 2011 10:37 am   reply I am so excited for this! I am pretty new to the Southern Weddings Mag blog but have fallen in love with everything you gals post about! I would be thrilled to win a copy of this magazine!!! Congratulations to all you wonderful ladies I'm sure it's wonderful!!!!!

Cameron, September 30, 2011 11:10 am   reply Yay!!! Can't wait to get a copy in hand!

matthew @ a fine press, September 30, 2011 11:16 am   reply Can't wait!!!

Meghan, September 30, 2011 11:39 am   reply Can't wait! SO excited! Love reading the blog, so I can't imagine how wonderful V4 will be!

megan, September 30, 2011 1:17 pm   reply i'm so excited for the new issue!

Ashley Daniell Photography, October 6, 2011 2:16 pm   reply I am in LOVE with Southern Weddings! After a lot of thought, I made the difficult decision to hold off on advertising in V4 because my new brand wasn't complete. :-( BUT, I've got my sights on V5!!!! My ideal bride is a loyal SW reader and I would love to have a copy of the newest edition to display in my studio for my couples to flip through when they come to visit!!

Lauren Elizabeth, October 6, 2011 2:27 pm   reply Ahhh, I love SW Mag! My favorite wedding mag! I'm getting married in November, but I'm still buying it! The last time I can have an excuse to buy a wedding mag...:O)

marisa, October 6, 2011 2:30 pm   reply Woo hoo! So excited to read it!

Olivia Pennington, October 6, 2011 2:36 pm   reply Being from Kentucky I gotta have my SW mag!! I love love all the inspirations and ideas! :) keep it up gals!

Justin, October 6, 2011 2:40 pm   reply Can't wait to see it, Lara. It's sure to be another amazing issue.

Lea Hanna Bertram, October 6, 2011 4:27 pm   reply I am SO excited about SWV4!!! Y'all have outdone yourselves again I'm sure! I can't wait to see all the loveliness!

Nicole B., October 6, 2011 6:02 pm   reply I would love to win a copy. It looks amazing from what I've seen so far.

Geomyra, October 7, 2011 11:02 am   reply Can't wait to dive in!

Meghan, October 7, 2011 11:03 am   reply I would looooooooooove to win!! I have V3, special ordered V2 and unfortunately missed V1 before it was sold out! I have been waiting for V4 for what seems like forever, and cannot wait to see it!! It is by far the best bridal magazine out there and I would be sooooo lucky to win the first copy! Thank you for putting out such a wonderful magazine!!

Kristi, October 7, 2011 11:09 am   reply As an Alabama stuck in Maryland, I need a good dose of Southern with V4. I'm in the home stretch of planning my own wedding and need some really great ideas for flowers and reception decor!

Anna, October 7, 2011 11:11 am   reply I cannot wait to see what new new issue has to offer! You ladies are such an inspiration, and I can't wait to see all the beautiful images this issue will bring! <3

Kyndra Robbins, October 7, 2011 12:24 pm   reply Can't wait to read this issue! Hoping to use some good ideas for my wedding next November! xoxo.

Cara, October 10, 2011 3:25 pm   reply I can't wait for the next issue of SW! I loved both V2 and V3 -- and I'm still bummed I missed out on V1.

Sarah Torrens, October 10, 2011 3:46 pm   reply While buttered biscuits with peach preserves sound like heaven, nothing sounds better than the FIRST copy of Southern Weddings V4! I'd be the happiest bride-to-be in south Florida if I won!

Alex C, October 10, 2011 3:47 pm   reply I can't wait to see the new issue!!!! This is the best magazine for bridal inspiration I have found!

Brianna, October 10, 2011 3:50 pm   reply Can't wait!

Kristin, October 10, 2011 3:52 pm   reply I LOVE Southern Weddings Magazine! As a Spring 2012 Bride, I'm elated with all your beautiful and unique ideas!!! Perfect for the true SOUTHERN BRIDE!!! I cannot wait for this issue!!! ~*~Just might be better than the first snowfall on Christmas morning!!! ~*~

Nicole, October 10, 2011 3:53 pm   reply I am so excited about this version! I just got engaged in August and missed out on your last issue! Would LOVE a copy ! Love your website already :)

Deedie Springer, October 10, 2011 3:53 pm   reply I LOVE your magazine!!! I love checking out your website/blog!!! Y'all have such a fun and creative way of showing brides how traditional and personalization can come together to make it YOUR own wedding!! LOVE all of your great ideas and I cannot wait to get my fingers on a copy of your magazine!! Somehow I keep missing it in stores. I MUST preorder a magazine!! LOVE IT!! I am a florist and I love sharing your blog with my clients...y'all do an amazing job!! I am very appreciative of all your hard work!! Thank you!!

Morgan Carwile, October 10, 2011 4:08 pm   reply Love to win a copy of number 4! Favorite wedding mag!!

Briana, October 10, 2011 4:12 pm   reply I'm getting married in June of next year and trying so hard to plan my wedding while being a first year medical student! SWMag is my lifeline for wedding inspiration, since all I have is a few minutes here and there to look at wedding things!!! I LOVE SW Mag!!!

Kailey-Michelle, October 10, 2011 4:24 pm   reply Can't wait to see! I bet it's the biggest, juiciest and loveliest if them all!! Yahoo! Congrats ladies xo

Sammie, October 10, 2011 4:31 pm   reply I'm so excited!!! :) I only have one, but, I check the site all the time! I LOVE SOUTHERN WEDDINGS!!

Ashley, October 10, 2011 4:45 pm   reply Can't wait to see all the pretty pages!!! drool......

CALLIE, October 10, 2011 4:52 pm   reply I cannot wait to see this! I'm a budding wedding and event planner, and I am EXCITED about seeing all the southern wedding ideas. :)

Kelly, October 11, 2011 1:58 pm   reply I am planning the details for my wedding and I've been waiting for SW4 to come out before I make any final decisions! Can't wait!

alyssa, October 11, 2011 2:00 pm   reply So EXCITED for V4 to come out!! Would love to win a copy, but if not :) I'll for sure be picking myself up one real soon!

Kristin, October 11, 2011 3:10 pm   reply Whoo hoo! I am so excited...my mom and I can't wait for exciting wedding ideas for my MAY 18, 2012 wedding to MY "coastie" ~definition: Coast Guard Fiance! <3

Emilee H., October 11, 2011 11:56 pm   reply I have to admit...I'm already smitten with V4 and I haven't even gotten my hands on it yet!! SO looking forward to whipping up some biscuits and berry jam for my date with SWM in just 14 days!!

Dana Laymon, October 13, 2011 5:05 pm   reply They just keep getting better and better and i can't wait to read this one! I might just do a little giveaway myself because I want everyone to have this!

kellykaysen, October 13, 2011 5:30 pm   reply Southern Weddings 4...so stoked!!!

Georgina Longoria, October 13, 2011 6:29 pm   reply I need! I need! Gimme Gimme Gimme :D

April Roland, October 14, 2011 12:17 pm   reply I neeed this!!!! I love this!!!

Jessica, October 14, 2011 12:15 pm   reply Yay! New magazines and new babies!! I remember the first time I found out about SW mag...I was in a bookstore looking through wedding magazines and I happened across SW. As I looked through it, I COULDN'T BELIEVE how amazing it was!! Definitely my favorite wedding magazine. I can't wait to look through the new issue!! -- xoxo

ELISA b, October 14, 2011 12:56 pm   reply Can't wait to see all the loveliness - especially now that I've seen the cover!

Kallie B, October 14, 2011 2:12 pm   reply Wahoo!! So excited to add V4 to my collection! Southern Weddings has become by far my favorite wedding magazine, over Martha, which is hard to say! I've been an honored to be a part of your online edition, and cannot wait to see beautiful images that will grace the print! You ladies are taking over!

Marisol, October 14, 2011 2:53 pm   reply Oh my! I am sure it will be a lovely issue! Keeping fingers crossed!

Ashley Horton, October 14, 2011 2:58 pm   reply YEEHHHHAWWWWWWWWWWWWWW!!!

Kelly Sauer, September 5, 2011 2:44 pm   reply Happy birthday, Whitney - I hope you have the best day ever! It's so fun to get to know you as we do through Southern Weddings!

Whitney, September 5, 2011 4:21 pm   reply Thank y'all so much! I'm so, so lucky to work with such amazing women!

Erin, September 6, 2011 9:41 am   reply A little late--but happy birthday!!! Hope it was a great time :)

Southern Weddings Weekly Round-Up « Southern Weddings Magazine, September 10, 2011 2:50 pm   reply [...] and photos into our magazine. (In between writing, editing and designing pages, we celebrated Whitney’s birthday!) We can’t wait to share the new issue with you guys. For now, the pretty images in the Weekly [...]

Liz, September 21, 2011 9:37 pm   reply WHOOP WHOOP! Thanks for all of your hard work, girls! Man, this wedding planning stuff is tough... but with you guys I know I'm not in it alone!! Can't wait to see V4! -Lisabeth

Erin, August 26, 2011 10:07 am   reply I hear ya aboout Ikea!! And congrats again on baby Grace--what a beautiful name <3

Lara, August 31, 2011 3:56 pm   reply Erin: Thank you so much, Erin!!

Christine Barker, August 26, 2011 10:14 am   reply Lara, I dont live in the south, but I totally love this blog and your candid way of keeping it real. Thank you for sharing... oh and I would love to get my hands on your mag... I cant find it up here though... can we order it online? ~Christine

Emily, August 26, 2011 1:00 pm   reply Hi Christine! We do indeed sell copies online! We're sold out of V1 and V3, but V2 is still available and V4 will be released in October! Here's the buy link: http://iloveswmag.com/info/buy-sw/

Lisa, August 26, 2011 10:21 am   reply Lara, this was so fun to read!! I'm sure I'm not the only fan of yours who can hardly wait to read all about your precious girl when she's born! :)

Lara, August 31, 2011 3:55 pm   reply Lisa: You are so sweet, Lisa. Thank you for always being such a great encouragement!

Angee & Vincci, August 26, 2011 10:48 am   reply Such a fun article about the diva behind Southern Weddings! We can't wait to get our hands on a copy of V4. We are big fans all the way from Hong Kong.

Lara, August 31, 2011 3:56 pm   reply Angee & Vincci: A big HI Y'ALL to you in Hong Kong! We're so excited to have you as a part of V4!!

Southern Weddings Weekly Round-Up « Southern Weddings Magazine, August 26, 2011 12:02 pm   reply [...] sat a spell with our dynamic Editor In Chief, Lara Casey! She really needs no introduction, but she’s got [...]

Allie@HoneyBeeInvites, August 26, 2011 12:17 pm   reply I love that you started on MS Publisher! I used to use that back in the day and I definitely learned InDesign by clicking on all 500 buttons and googling "How to make a polka dotted square?" :) Glad to know I wasn't the only clueless gal out there!

Lara, August 31, 2011 3:54 pm   reply Allie@HoneyBeeInvites: Haha! We are birds of a feather, my dear! Love it!

Dana Laymon, August 26, 2011 12:54 pm   reply love you Lara! such a cute post and you DO have the best job and you rock at it!

Lara, August 31, 2011 3:53 pm   reply Dana Laymon: I love you, too, Dana! xoxoxox

Courtney, August 26, 2011 3:22 pm   reply You are adorable Lara! I love how personal and genuine everything you write is. So inspirational! I'm so happy to have you in my life!

Lara, August 31, 2011 3:54 pm   reply Courtney: Courtney, I'm so grateful for you, too! Love you so very much!

Sheila, August 26, 2011 11:37 pm   reply Lara, I loved reading about you (and your little one on the way! Congrats!!) My fiancé and I are big into working out, and one day we hope to open our own gym and train. I am in school right now for dance and nutrition and would love to integrate that into our gym, as well. I love SW! It's the highlight of my day to read the blog and get inspiration! Your love for what you do shows, and that's what makes SW so awesome!

Lara, August 31, 2011 3:53 pm   reply Sheila: Thank you so much for the kind words, Sheila!! I'm excited about your future gym! I want to come when you open it! Congrats on your upcoming wedding, my friend!

Lydia, August 27, 2011 3:30 am   reply Hi Grandma Bunny! Lara, I tried out Luna Bars after seeing a picture somewhere of your pantry collection and am a convert! I'm also bad a trivia and awkwardly lapse into silence when someone brings up the latest celebrity news.

Lara, August 31, 2011 3:52 pm   reply Lydia: I'm so glad I'm not the only one!!!

Mary Morrison, August 27, 2011 12:29 pm   reply HoneyBee Invites is so creative and sweet ! I'd definitely use HoneyBee for any event that I'd plan !

Anna Kim, August 31, 2011 4:29 pm   reply What's there not to love about this lady!? Cannot wait to meet Grace Austin! xoxo, a

Emily, July 7, 2011 12:01 pm   reply Yay!! Love these photos!

Brittany R, July 7, 2011 6:11 pm   reply Emily: SO excited for you! Woohoo!!

Marissa, July 7, 2011 12:09 pm   reply I LOVE these photos, but I just can't get over the fact that EMILY IS ENGAGED! Yay!

Lisa Jeffries, July 7, 2011 4:59 pm   reply WOOHHHHooo! Congrats, Emily!!! :-*

Emily, July 8, 2011 4:15 pm   reply Thank you so much, Lisa!

Meredith, July 7, 2011 6:33 pm   reply YAY!! Congrats Emily!!!! I kind of knew this would be coming soon after the engagement ring post :) I hope we get to hear the proposal story and a lot of the planning details!!

Emily, July 8, 2011 9:42 am   reply Thank you, Meredith!! Rest assured, I will be sharing wedding details :)

Dana Laymon, July 11, 2011 6:40 pm   reply That was the cutest video ever! So excited for you, Emily!! Congratulations! I wish you 2 the best!

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Bethany Ann Stuart, June 30, 2011 1:02 pm   reply Love this post! My 'heart explosions' happened on the very first day I met my now-husband. He was a teacher's assistant in my first college course. Don't worry - he was a student too! Just an assistant for a scholarship. Well, he walked in the room that very first day and literally took my breath away! It was the weirdest feeling EVER. However, we didn't start dating until that next semester - after the course ended. I never forgot that feeling and we married last fall. :) Thanks for letting me relive that moment!!! Happy 4th of July, y'all!!

Lara, June 30, 2011 1:19 pm   reply I love this! When you know, you just know!

Tiffany Whitsitt, June 30, 2011 1:05 pm   reply Oh my gosh!!! LOVE LOVE LOVE those sparklers! Too cute!

Kelly, June 30, 2011 1:16 pm   reply I knew he was the one on our first date.....we doubled with a good friend of mine and her boyfriend. We went to a fun local bar and and were hanging out, next thing I knew the bartender tapped me on the shoulder and said "We are closing up if y'all don't want to spend the night, it is time to leave" What? Where did those 3 hours go....everyone had left the bar (including my friend) and there we were completely unaware of everything around us. As he was walking me to my car and gave my hand a squeeze, something inside me knew we would always be together. We were married 10 months later and have been madly in love for over 18 years....after all these years, he can look at me across a room and I still get butterflies in my stomach. I thank God for him every day!

Lara, June 30, 2011 1:20 pm   reply I so know the feeling! Ari and I had the same thing happen on one of our first dates. Time flies when you are feeling those fireworks! Love it, Kelly.

Heather Gardner, June 30, 2011 1:20 pm   reply Great post Lara.... Looking back, it's hard to believe that the hubs and I have been married for 4 years. We met on a blind date courtesy of e-Harmony (yep!). Sitting next to him, hearing how he spoke, how his eyes lit up like a little kid on Christmas when he talked about his grandfather, and the *gut feeling* I had for him - at that moment, I knew I was going to marry him. I had never had that feeling before with any other...and 6 months later we were engaged!

Lara, June 30, 2011 2:13 pm   reply Heather, I love your story! I hear so many great e-Harmony matches. So wonderful!

Linden, June 30, 2011 1:25 pm   reply It's funny because the moment HE first knew was actually last year at the 4th of july... we were on my family's boat watching fireworks and it was perfect... he even wrote me a poem about it (cheesy, i know!). the moment i first knew was way less romantic but just as special. he wrote me this letter that proved to me how empathetic he is and how he realized (very early on... I think we'd known each other 6 weeks at this point!) how much his words and actions affected me. he proved to me that he'd always be careful with my feelings.

Lara, June 30, 2011 2:16 pm   reply Linden, I love this. I'm excited for you two to relive the fireworks this weekend!

allison, June 30, 2011 1:26 pm   reply When my now-fiance met my family!

madelynne miller, June 30, 2011 2:01 pm   reply The first time I ever felt fireworks for my fiance Corey was about a week after I met him. I asked to share head phones with him in the computer lab so I could listen to his music. He was playing "Italian Leather Sofa" by CAKE and I was quietly singing it to myself. He looked at me and said "You know CAKE and you know this SONG?!" And I said "Yes, of course, I grew up listening to CAKE." And that was it. Indie music obsessed man and I fell in love.

Jennifer, June 30, 2011 2:12 pm   reply My fiance and I are getting married in exactly one month today! To celebrate we're headed to our town's beach to watch the Canada Day Fireworks over the lake! My hearts been doubling over itself all day I'm so excited! I knew my fiance was the one when he had my name tattooed across his chest... JUST KIDDING, Y'ALL! Really though... I tore my tutu during the dress rehearsal the night before the opening performance of a production of Swan Lake I was in, and my fiance stayed up past midnight to help me fix my tutu. I didn't even know he could sew, but I'll never forget the way he smiled at me and said " I can't stand it when something makes you sad... and I'm just happy that this is something I CAN fix for you. Pass me the kit and stand still!" I'll love this man forever.

Lara, June 30, 2011 2:15 pm   reply HAHA!!! Thanks for the good laugh, Jennifer! Your story wins bonus points. He fixed your tutu!? Amazing! Love it! And congrats on your upcoming wedding - YAY!!!!

Amanda Zerra, June 30, 2011 2:43 pm   reply Loving this post, just thinking back to all of the 'fireworks' we've shared over the years gives me butterflies! The first time I felt the sparks between my now husband and I was back in High School (8 years ago.. wow) we went to the beach on one of our first dates to check out the stars. Me, being the bad influence I was decided we should go past the locked gate and sit on the sand near the water. After about 20 minutes of kissing under the stars a policeman came shining his mag lite on us and yelled at us to leave. I kept my cool knowing we hadn't done anything wrong and we'd simply be on our way. My now husband however, being the goody two shoes he was freaked out, ran to the cop to apologize. Needless to say this startled the police officer. All was fine, I just remember thinking back then how opposite we were and how much his cute innocence made me laugh, and still does! On the drive home we laughed over our evening and I told him I loved him. Neither of us has changed! :) Happy 4th everybody! God Bless America!

Mandy, June 30, 2011 3:04 pm   reply The first time I knew was way back when I was in high school after prom when he and a few others spent the night at my house. We weren't dating at the time (my choice), but we managed to find some time away from the others spending the night and go sit out on my front porch swing. It was really late at night and slightly chilly outside. I'm stubborn as all get out, but I didn't want to go in and I was cold. Since he didn't have a jacket to offer me, he pulled me close and put his arm around me. We didn't say much... just sat in the dark, looking up at the stars, but that's when I knew. I didn't know much about how it was going to work out, but I knew that if I were to marry it would be to him and that he would be the perfect one for me. It's been 7 years since that night and now we are engaged. So much for not dating him!

Lori, June 30, 2011 3:13 pm   reply We've had many sparks and fireworks over the last year and a half, but I'd say the most memorable was on our 2nd date. Bobby had just finished law school at University of Tennessee and on a beautiful summer night, he took me around campus and downtown Knoxville. As we were walking past Market Square and through a small park and gardens, he led me to the old courthouse and explained to me its history and significance. We held eachother's gaze for what seemed like forever and he leaned down and gave me the most powerful and electric kiss of my life! I have never been one for PDA, but I just couldn't pull away! We still talk about that kiss and how that's when we knew we had something very special.

Lori, June 30, 2011 3:17 pm   reply Lori: I forgot to mention that while we were kissing, a car full of college guys drove past and hooped and hollered at us. Haha. Memories.

linda d, June 30, 2011 4:29 pm   reply It's so crazy to look back and realize that fireworks happened the moment that we met. We met at a bar in the most lucky of coincidences in terms of time and place. He had just started living in the area and his sister had invited him out to happy hour. One of his sister's friends had also invited me out. I walked in and sat next to him and so started our story. If for some reason either of us had not gone that night, it was pretty likely that we would have never met and our lives would never have changed. It was the weirdest feeling that we connected so well so quickly. Everyone else there tells me it was so obvious that we were in our own world at that point. Of course we've had other fireworks since then, including the surprise proposal! But I will never forget that feeling of the first time. :)

Taylor, June 30, 2011 4:59 pm   reply After my boyfriend and I had spent 2 moths apart doing mission work during our first year of dating, seeing him walk up the stairs in the airport made my heart EXPLODE! I was in the Dominican Republic, and he was in Jordan. The Lord's will was our focus and we knew we'd make it through. After serving for so long, our hearts rejoiced together.

AshleyHH, June 30, 2011 6:46 pm   reply Being a Florida girl, born and raised.... the 4th of July is my favorite holiday (other than Christmas of course!) Fireworks are my absolute favorite and I am so excited to spend this 4th with my sweetie and his family down in the Keys... although I am gonna miss my family out at the lake! When my honey and I first started hanging out, I was very unsure of the whole thing, I knew I liked him, he was just so different than I had remembered him from high school 5 (now 6) years ago. Our first few dates were spent on the beach, swimming at sunset, wishing on stars, sharing life ambitions, and maybe even stealing a kiss or two. ;-) I had surgery on my foot 3 days after we started hanging out (we hung out every night) and he came to see me and take care of me right away. Met my parents right away and got along with them right away. But something inside me was still unsure. And then, when I told him of my insecurities, I felt those fireworks when he gave me his response. He told me, " If I am not the last guy you date, I hope that I at least set the bar very high for anyone else who might come into your life." And I melted and realized I didn't want anyone else to come into my life. We have made it through almost a year of long distance, and now I get to move back to be closer to him tomorrow!!!! Yay!

Maddison Lee, July 2, 2011 1:53 pm   reply AshleyHH: If she doesn't win, then she better have set the standard! Haha! Love that! Happy moving! No, I don't know this girl.

Erin B., June 30, 2011 7:53 pm   reply My guy does "explosion stuff" all the time.....over the last year for a period of a least 6 months there he was bringing me fresh flowers at least once a week (and I am such a sucker for flowers!!). He loves me so much I can just look into his eyes and see it and THAT is what gives me the explosions!! Although, the flowers are nice too:) And I am ready for my firework exit at the wedding!!! These would be great!!

Rachael J, June 30, 2011 8:01 pm   reply I knew he was "the one" after dating for in high school for two years, I moved two hours south for college. He drove over 500 miles in one weekend because I was all alone my new apartment! It was something he did not have to do by any means but it meant the world to me. Three years later, we are getting married :)

Amanda Noel, June 30, 2011 11:10 pm   reply I am so excited about the Ring Bearer Bowl! Thank you!

Autumn Goehring, July 1, 2011 12:41 am   reply Right from the beggining he was different. At first I didnt know that was a good thing. I was at a point in my life when for the first time, I wanted nothing to do with any "boyfriend". I met Todd on his birthday. He was coming on WAY too strong. From that night on he did not give up. I pushed him away, and he pushed right back. He knew something I did not. I am so grateful that he did not give up on me, that he sucked up the humiliation of repeated rejection. One night I was alone and he crossed my mind, over and over, the pressure built until I finally let all my pride and emotion go. In one brilliant exlosion of love I realized he was the one. He didnt give up on me. We were together that night and have been ever since. I love my man for who he is and the lesson he taught me.

Brittany Mayer, July 1, 2011 12:55 am   reply The first time I experienced fireworks with my fiance Adam, was a little unconventional as I was with another beau at the time, but you just can't stop love I guess! There was a large group of us all on a camping trip at a lake in North Carolina. I had only met Adam a few times and didn't know him all too well, but as I got to know him that day I realized what a great person he was. Well that night we all went down onto the beach at our camp site. There was the most amazing meteor shower I have ever seen! Thousands of shooting stars fell across the sky as I stood next to Adam. Of course being the romantic I am I made a wish to find that one person I was meant for, as I have always wished since I was a little girl. And all of a sudden watching those falling stars I just knew it was him. Talk about fireworks! Love is blind and unexpected that way I guess! I will always thank my lucky stars I found him

Amanda R, July 1, 2011 4:54 pm   reply The moment I knew my man was the one for me was while we weren't even together or dating! We dated in college, but went separate ways to pursue careers and further education. Long story short, I got a phone call one Memorial Day weekend that he had broken his neck and could possibly be paralyzed. Upon hearing that news and thinking that I could have lost him forever, the heartbreak and feelings that immediately sprung inside of me were so strong that I knew I had more love for him than I ever realized was possible. We gave love a second chance and we are getting married next June!

Angela Alpaugh, July 2, 2011 7:57 am   reply The moment I knew was when we saw each other for the first time across a room. It was a true Tony and Maria moment from "West Side Story" when they see each other across the room and everyone else in the room fades away. My New Yorker husband was working at a hospital in my home state of Oklahoma and visited my home church. We were married last month at that same church, Northside Southern Baptist Church. In keeping with true Southern tradition, it is where my parents were married in 1972 and my maternal grandparents began their married life together in 1948. To top it all off, he proposed last 4th of July and we are returning this 4th to the place he proposed: his family's beach house on Long Beach Island, NJ.

Natalie, July 3, 2011 8:47 pm   reply My "Heart Explosions" are all the time my fiance goes above and beyond the call of duty just because he loves me so, so much. One of many examples is this past week. I was gone on a mission trip with the church I work for and he was a hero, getting things done for the wedding, trying to help arrange for my mom to visit me so I can finally pick out a wedding dress, and to top it all of cooking dinner for me on the evening I got back. He does so much to make my life easier and better. I love him so much and appreciate all the love he showers me with each and every day!

cleesmile, July 5, 2011 9:29 pm   reply the heart sparklers would make a beautiful lit-up addition to a bright wedding that we're trying to have!

Kristyn M, July 7, 2011 4:35 pm   reply Part of me knew as soon as I met him that he was the one. But that was about 10 months before this moment. Jeff and I met at the dog park but started dating via facebook. I was working for the summer at a law firm in Florida and he was back in North Carolina when we started dating. I was driving the 2.5 hours to Seaside Beach, FL to spend a weekend with a dear friend and her family (now my maid of honor and her daughter is my flower girl.) I talked to Jeff the entire way there but didn't want to be rude so we hung up once I arrived. I was sitting on the porch of this beautiful beachfront house telling my friend all about Jeff. During this time he sent me a text message saying something about what he was doing that day. Immediately following I got a picture message from him with a picture of fireworks and text that said "and this is how you make me feel :)" I immediately showed my friend and we both got tears in our eyes. I knew he was the one for me at that moment. It wasn't until a few weeks later that we shared our first hug, first kiss and first date. Its proof that you can know before anything physical takes place. It was an emotional connection that I don't share with anyone but him.

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