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Bridal Market 2012 Part 1: Romona, Claire, Christos, Kenneth

October 22, 2012 by Marissa in Fashion and Style,Main | 4 comments

Just 22 more days until V5 arrives! Y’all are going to love it!

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Happy Monday, dear readers! Y’all are in for a treat to kick off your week! As you may know, last weekend, Kristin and I packed our chicest black flats and our fully charged iPhones and hit the Big Apple to preview some of our favorite designers’ newest collections. We saw way more lace than should be allowed in one weekend, and gushed over each and every piece of it! Join us as we share these beauties from behind the lens of our awesome photographer, Kat Harris!

We kicked off our Saturday morning with our first show, the Romona Keveza Collection! Even the venue (the St Regis Hotel) was glamorous! Inspired by the traveling tale of James Bond, the collection paid homage to the luxurious lifestyle that is Bond’s signature. We saw the classic Romona lace gowns, but we also were delighted to see lots and lots of color, from lime green to Romona red to classic navy. We even saw pink + peplum!

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We then rushed to snag a cab and headed to Pier 94 for the Claire Pettibone show! We were greeted with gourmet cookies and fabulous swag bags filled with hand-painted goodness from our friend Kristy Rice.

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Yes, I am holding my iPhone and Kristin is holding her iPad. We were all over that Insta/Tweet coverage for y’all! We didn’t want you to miss a thing!

The Claire Pettibone show always feels like I’ve been transported to another land. A glamorous land of flowers and lace! Claire’s show was effortless luxury mixed with sun drenched colors, and embroidered embellishments. One of the most striking parts of the collection was the incredibly intricate backs. Not only were the gowns gorgeous from the front, but the backs were equally, if not more, beautiful!

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I’m so glad Kat was able to sneak backstage and snag a few behind-the-scene shots of the amazing hair at Christos! Talk about the Southern bump! These ladies took big Southern hair up a notch, and I couldn’t have loved it more!

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Y’all, I have to tell you that the Christos Collection may have contained my and Kristin’s very favorite back of any dress at Market (the fourth one down in this post)! French lace, an embroidered keyhole back with a giant lace flower/bow — oh my stars!

We actually couldn’t help but swoon over this entire collection! It was filled with soft silhouettes with airy tulle layered with French Alencon lace. We also loved the sheer tops with petal appliqués transforming the strapless gown into a modest illusion neckline.

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The Kenneth Pool Collection was up next, and it took quite a dramatic spin on classic gowns! We saw lots of glamour with this one! Form-fitting sheaths were met with exuberant volume with the KP fit and flair gowns. Rich satin took the place of demur lace and crystal beading made for a luxurious finish to each dress!

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Woah! Imagine, that’s just a portion of all the fabulous gowns we saw on Saturday (I know, woe is me)! All images from our amazing photographer Kat Harris. Thanks so much, Kat!

Check back soon because this is just the beginning of all the gorgeousness you’re going to see this week. Now let’s play the favorite game — tell me your favorite gown from the post, or, if you can’t decide, choose one from each collection!

xo Marissa October 22, 2012 | view Marissa's blog

Emily, October 22, 2012 9:25 am reply You know I'll play along! From Romona, I adored the v-neck, cap sleeve lace number. Claire, the one with streamers, and I also loved the back of the last one. I fell in love with the third dress in the Christos section, the one with the round open back, and for KP, I'm also going to go with the open back one!

Kristin, October 22, 2012 4:21 pm reply Emily! I wish you could have seen those beautiful Christos gowns in person. The backs were simply breath-taking with all the detail!! Oh-my-goodness. I don't know how to pick a favorite but if I must I pick the keyhole ballgown with the box pleats from Kenneth Poole. It was stunning!

Madi Reid, October 22, 2012 10:10 pm reply So many gorgeous gowns! I'd die to wear the lace overlay gown (4th row, column 2) in the selections from Romona Keveza! So pretty!!! And my, oh my! Those Southern Bumps! LOVE!

Madelynne Moulton, October 24, 2012 8:47 am reply LOVE the Romona single strap gown and the DRAMA of dress row 3 of Kenneth, although I like almost all of those A LOT. EVERY single Christos one is amazing.

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Bridal Market Preview!

October 19, 2012 by Marissa in Fashion and Style,InTheOffice,Main | 7 comments

Ahh! Just twenty five short days until V5! Y’all are going to flip!

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Well hello, sweet readers! Kristin and I are back from quite the whirlwind trip to the Big Apple for Bridal Fashion Week, and boy do we have a lot to show you! We hope you enjoyed our Tweet/Insta coverage over the weekend, we sure loved sharing it with y’all!

While our amazing photographer, Kat Harris, works on the gorgeous images of fabulous gowns we thought it would be fun to do a little behind-the-scenes Instagram sneak peak! So grab yourself a cup of coffee and a bagel, and let’s head north to NYC!

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Top to bottom and left to right: the fabulous New York skyline from our hotel window, Kristin and I snagging a cup of coffee before heading to our first show, we barely made it to the second show before changing into our flats (y’all, my Tieks were the perfect Market shoes – not a blister in site!), a little BTS of our hotel room during a late night work catch up session, our super sweet fruit gift from Miss Lara (thank you, L! We loved it!), after the shows we pulled on our yoga pants and tennis shoes and walked around the block for a bit of pizza to refuel! De-lish!, up and at ‘em for day two KNW and I donned our chicest black to weather the NYC chill, we stopped between shows for a little street style session with the super talented Kat Harris.

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Top to bottom and left to right: Ridiculously gorgeous hand-painted run of show and iPhone cover by SW friend, Kristy Rice had us excited for the Claire Pettibone show, while going through our press packet for Romonoa Keveza we were thrilled to to see a little SW love, delicious snow cones at the Loverly Lounge – they’re even wedding cake flavored!.

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One of the great things about Bridal Market is getting to see some of our favorite industry friends! Left to right and top to bottom: the amazing Summer Watkins from Grey Likes, the incredibly talented Kellee from Loverly, and former SW editor herself Miss Whitney Davis (you know what we say: once an SW girl, always an SW girl!).

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And of course what you’ve been waiting for! Gorg-eous gowns, and lots of ‘em! We died over this hand beaded (in Birmingham, Alabama!) top from Southern girl Heidi Elnora, this subtle silver hue was the perfect something blue from JLM Couture, oh heavens, y’all – this bow from Heidi Elnora had our Southern hearts skipping a few beats, and this one-shoulder asymmetrical lace fit and flair was so major from Ines Di Santo.

I hope you enjoyed this little glimpse into our crazy weekend! Stay tuned because next week we’ll have lovely detail images from our fab photog Kat Harris. She even snuck backstage at a few shows to get some super fun BTS shots for y’all!

All images my iPhone, and with the help of sweet Kat!

xo Marissa October 19, 2012 | view Marissa's blog

FutureMrzButlah, October 19, 2012 9:26 am reply Gorgeous gowns! I love the one with the big bow in the back! Can't wait to see more! :)

Marissa, October 19, 2012 11:28 am reply Oh, yes! That Heidi Elnora had us swooning! xx

Jackie, October 19, 2012 9:30 am reply Nice recap. It was great to finally meet you ladies!

Marissa, October 19, 2012 11:27 am reply Thank you, Jackie! It was great to meet y'all as well! xx

Sharon @ Red Poppy | Pink Peony, October 19, 2012 10:29 am reply It all looks like so much fun! I live in NYC but have never seen a bridal show. Maybe some day! Gorgeous gowns, too.

Kat Harris, October 19, 2012 1:43 pm reply NYC was so much fun with you ladies! Miss Marissa and Kristin I cannot wait for more adventures with y'all:)

Marissa, October 19, 2012 3:05 pm reply We absolutely cannot wait for next year! xx

Summer in the South: Men’s Summer Essentials from Well Groomed

August 28, 2012 by Marissa in Fashion and Style,Main | 4 comments

From the end of March until the middle of September, my life is taken over by the boys of summer! So when it comes to our Summer in the South series, we couldn’t leave out our handsome beaus.

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Since we’re a girl’s club here at Southern Weddings, we’re turning to our friend and stylish blogger, Darren at Well Groomed, for his manly summer essentials. Take it away, Darren!

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A. Try offsetting a classic navy button-down with unexpected soft red pants.

B. Too flustered to remember what to pack? This dopp kit’s illustrations make it a no-brainer.

C. Wedding planning? You’ll inevitably be dragged into some late-night, last-minute DIYs. This Baxter of California cream will keep your under eye bags and circles in check for the big day.

D. Bow ties are a must in the summer. Wear yours on the floral side, and the groomsmen on the chambray for a coordinated look that isn’t matchy-matchy.

E. Firing up the grill is dirty work. Give each groomsman a bar of Rocky Top Soap Shop soap to put their briquettes on cleanup duty before their walk down the aisle.

F. Don’t let glaring rays cause you to squint in every candid shot. Warby Parker takes the classic aviator shape and gives it a modern update in navy.

G. Keep track of to-dos, write and re-write vows, and leave notes with these convenient J. Crew notebooks.

H. Get physical without breaking a sweat with a classic lawn game from Amish Avenue.

I. These derby shoes from Walkover will make you want to go sans socks year round.

J. Add 8oz of Kentucky bourbon to traditional peach iced tea for a cool, guzzle-inducing drink.

Y’all are going to have mighty handsome gents, aren’t you? Thanks for your advice, Darren!

xo Marissa August 28, 2012 | view Marissa's blog

Darren, August 29, 2012 10:24 am reply Glad I could add my testosterone-filled two cents to the series!

Nicole, August 29, 2012 11:36 am reply We loved having your input, Darren!

Nicole, August 30, 2012 1:15 pm reply Thanks for the great southern groom tips! I have a question for the southern wedding experts! I am planning our wedding for Spring, outside at plantation in Mississippi. I would love for my fiance to wear/purchase a great summer weight blue or grey suit (instead of renting). I see so many great options in your featured weddings, but never see groom attire vendors in the credits. Can you post some of the most common vendors for groom attire of this sort?! Thanks Southern Weddings! I love what you do! xoxo,nicole

Emily, August 30, 2012 1:52 pm reply Hi Nicole! Happy to help! First, though, thank you for pointing out the lack of groom's attire credits - I don't know how we missed it, but we weren't asking for that info on our real wedding interviews!! I've added the question, so expect to see many more menswear credits on future posts! In the meantime, I'd try Brooks Brothers, J.Crew, Jos. A. Bank, Macy's, and/or Men's Wearhouse! Independent brands like Billy Reid and Sid Mashburn are also great, but more expensive!

Sponsored Post: Love Ophelia + A Giveaway!

July 27, 2012 by Emily in Fashion and Style,Sponsor Love | 105 comments

Y’all, I love The Bachelorette. I think my TV watching habits are of a quality generally accepted in most circles, but The Bachelorette is my one weakness. I won’t go so far as to say I watch it religiously or intensely… but, I kind of do. In fact, my future sisters and brothers in law (so, all the kids and significant others on John’s side of the family) actually run a pool for each season, where “players” are drafted and points are totaled after each episode. Yes, this really happens.

And of all the bachelors and bachelorettes I have watched go on this show? Emily Maynard, the bachelorette for the season that ended on Sunday, is by far my favorite. She’s a Southern gal, and she just seems so sweet, strong, and determined to make good decisions for herself and her family. I am thrilled that she chose Jef (love him!), and am now crossing my fingers and toes that they’ll get married in Charleston (as they hinted at on Sunday!) and that their wedding will be featured in a future issue of Southern Weddings.

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Besides my love for Emily and Jef, there was one other reason I was excited to watch the finale. Our friends at Love Ophelia tipped us off that Emily would be wearing their coral robe and nightie, so I kept an eye out for it the entire episode. And sure enough, Emily was sporting this beauty on the balcony before the final rose ceremony (there’s always a balcony scene, friends!). When your delicates are approved by the South’s most fashionable Bachelorette, you know you’ve got a good thing going.

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Of course, there’s a lot to love about Love Ophelia besides their recent cameo on ABC. Their line of ultra-girly, boho delicates is inspired by romantic vintage pieces, and are perfect for brides to relax and get ready in. They also make a wonderful gift for bridesmaids! Even the colors sound delightful – coral, mint, rose, lemon…

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I also love how thoughtful and personal this company is. Their lace collection was inspired by the wedding of one of Love Ophelia’s owners, Candice, and they donate a portion of every sale to a charity or cause that moves them. They even invite their customers to introduce them to causes with which they might not be familiar. As they say, it’s all about love.

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Best news of the day? You lovelies have a chance to win one of these beautiful creations! Just comment below answering one of the following (or, if you’re feeling inspired, both of the following!):

A. Whether you were on Team Jef or Arie
B. Which color from the Serendipity collection is your favorite

We’ll pick a winner from the comments next week, and she’ll win a “something blue” — the Serendipity robe in dusty blue!

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xo Emily July 27, 2012 | view Emily's blog

Jessica, July 27, 2012 6:23 am reply The coral is my favorite, but all of the colors are gorgeous! Oh and... Team Jef!

Sandryte, July 27, 2012 7:28 am reply I am a fan of yellow right now :)

Mary, July 27, 2012 7:35 am reply Team Jef with one f! and I love the coral!

Madelynne Moulton, July 27, 2012 7:39 am reply My favorite color is DEFINITELY the mint! Oh, and I picked Jef out on the very first night! He was my favorite from the get-go :)

Kelly E., July 27, 2012 8:17 am reply I was team Jef! And, definitely the blue. So pretty and calming. They look so soft, too! Thanks for the chance to win!

Meg S, July 27, 2012 8:21 am reply These are so pretty! I was Team Sean. Sadness.

Emily, July 27, 2012 9:14 am reply Meg S: Haaaaaa! I loved Sean, too :) BUT the good news for you is that he might be back as the next bachelor!

Lerissa, July 27, 2012 8:49 am reply TEAM ARIE!!! I love the dusty blue! My wedding is going to be White, Blue Gold and Fall! It such a soft color that can make everyone see how pretty they are.

Lauren, July 27, 2012 9:00 am reply Definitely Team Jef. I think when it came down to it she'd rather have someone strong in their own faith than no faith at all and I couldn't agree more! Love that! Can't decide which color I like best.. D. All of the above.

Macy Stewart, July 27, 2012 9:21 am reply I was team Jef and would love to curl to to watch Bachelor Pad in a Love Ophelia Robe! I love the ivory color!

megan, July 27, 2012 9:59 am reply i love the coral. spunky!

Kristen, July 27, 2012 10:14 am reply Team Jef! I think he and Emily really bring out the best in each other. I love the coral color that Emily wore - probably because coral is one of my wedding colors and I can't get enought of it these days!

Christine, July 27, 2012 10:15 am reply Team Jef of course! And I love the blue!

Erica, July 27, 2012 10:18 am reply Definitely team Jef, though still not certain if it will work out- what was with the delay on answering his proposal?? I couldn't get out the words "yes I will marry you" fast enough!! And the blue is definitely my fav :)

Holli W, July 27, 2012 10:20 am reply Team Jef all the way mainly because I like that he was off the beaten path and was uniquely himself. Anything blue is perfect in the Ophelia robe & would go perfect for my upcoming wedding ; ))))

Lauren K., July 27, 2012 10:26 am reply I love the Blush color, so romantic! I hope to win, what a perfect robe for the honeymoon :)

Amanda Glow, July 27, 2012 10:26 am reply I loved Jef, Emily is so smitten! I love the coral color it looked gorgeous on Emily...thanks for the copportunity!

Melissa Vause, July 27, 2012 10:28 am reply One of my wedding colors is Misty blue and this dusty blue robe pictured looks perfecttt!!! LOVE this color!

caitlin allen, July 27, 2012 10:30 am reply I was a Jef fan myself. And I love the blue one! So very bridal :)

Blair Thomas, July 27, 2012 10:34 am reply Love the Coral & the Dusty Blue-both beautiful! And definately Team Arie, all the way! But glad they found love, thats all that matters : )

Laura, July 27, 2012 10:40 am reply I hope I win because the dusty blue is already my favorite color!

Kelly, July 27, 2012 10:42 am reply I am team Jef and the lemon is my favorite color :)

Brittney Perryman, July 27, 2012 10:44 am reply This Bachelorette finale was by far the hardest for me because I loved both of the final men! Arie was clearly gaga over Emily, but the connection she shared with Jef {with one f} was palpable through the TV! Over the course of the season, I grew to love Jef as much as I loved Arie on the first night. On the night of the finale, I found myself on Team Jef! I really admire Emily for having the guts to send Arie home when she knew that Jef was the one. And the way he was with Little Ricki made me tear up! Jef is undoubtedly the man Emily is meant to spend forever with. Everything from Love Ophelia is gorgeous, but my favorite color is coral! I'm a blonde like Emily with the same skin complexion, so I know this color would look fab on me!

Jess, July 27, 2012 10:44 am reply My favorite color is the coral which is my main wedding color but we also have accents of dusty blue and of course white! So really I love all the colors! These looks super comfy and I love the rompers!

Allison, July 27, 2012 10:48 am reply I'm loving both the mint because it's the color of the Victorian home where I'm getting married!

Molly king, July 27, 2012 10:50 am reply Team Jef all the way, there just seems to be more chemistry Rose sounds stunning and romantic

Christina Shippey, July 27, 2012 10:57 am reply Coral-loved it when Emily wore it on the show! I was team Arie-but I hope she and Jef will be very happy together! :(

Megan, July 27, 2012 11:05 am reply I started out as Team Arie but towards the end Jef definitely grew on me and I'm happy she chose him! The blush robe would go perfectly with my theme!

Caitlin, July 27, 2012 11:12 am reply I was Team Jef ALL THE WAY! Arie brought heat and passion but Jef is the total package: sweet,thoughtful,funny,& adventurous! And I would have to say that the blue is my fave, so pretty :)

Kelsey B., July 27, 2012 11:25 am reply I was definitely Team Jef! Emily and Jef were so comfortable and goofy around eachother that it was just natural. And the way Jef interacted with little Ricky sealed the deal! They will make the cutest little family! And I love the Serendipity "dusty blue"! A very close match to Carolina blue :) -Kelsey

Ashley, July 27, 2012 11:28 am reply Team Jef an coral!

Kelsey B., July 27, 2012 11:30 am reply I was definitely Team Jef! Emily and Jef were so comfortable and goofy around eachother that it was just natural. And the way Jef interacted with little Ricky sealed the deal! They will make the cutest little family! And I love the Serendipity "dusty blue"! A very close match to Carolina blue :)

Alissa Cady, July 27, 2012 11:32 am reply I was so torn! I loved that Arie was so funny but was worried he only liked her because he was so physically attracted to her. I like that Jef mentioned God's plan and timing! He seemed more family friendly. :) I love the coral robe! So chic!

kristind, July 27, 2012 11:39 am reply LOVE the coral - gorgeous!! Team Jef!

Deserie Fernandez, July 27, 2012 11:39 am reply I was Team Jef from the begining. This is the best couple of all the bachelor/bachelorettes. I would have to say the dusty blue is my favorite, lately I have fallen in love with that color.

Afton, July 27, 2012 11:51 am reply The coral color is great and looks good on any complexion! I would love to win the dusty blue robe for my something blue on my upcoming wedding day, September 2!! Can't wait!

Evelyn, July 27, 2012 11:52 am reply Team Jef With One F all the way! And, with regards to the more pressing of the two questions, Dusty Blue is tops for me. Although, I do really adore the Blush and Mint hues as well. Such a fabulous collection.

Sarah, July 27, 2012 11:54 am reply I was Team Jef for sure!! I love the blush color... which is one of my wedding colors... but the blue just for the wedding night would be fantastic, too!!

Brooklynne Gladysz, July 27, 2012 12:01 pm reply Does Team Sean count? :) Im glad she chose Jef over Arie and I love the coral!

Sarah-Belle, July 27, 2012 12:08 pm reply I'm in love with all of the colors! The coral is probably my favorite (but that's one of my wedding colors!), the cream colored one is so sophisticated, and the powdered blue is definitely a sleepy-time color.

Elizabeth @ HobbyLobbyist, July 27, 2012 12:09 pm reply I love the blue-- it's so fresh and lovely.

Amy, July 27, 2012 12:15 pm reply I love the blue! So beautiful!

twg, July 27, 2012 12:30 pm reply Team Arie all the way! But happy for Emily and Jef, and I'm loving the coral!

Ashley L, July 27, 2012 12:34 pm reply Love the coral color! Reminds me of the coral peonies from my spring wedding!

Meghan, July 27, 2012 12:40 pm reply Team Jef :) The blue is my fav!!

Sarah H., July 27, 2012 12:50 pm reply Team Jef, from the beginning of the season. I love coral and blue.

Megan D., July 27, 2012 12:55 pm reply Team Arie! Happy for Emily but he was a doll.

Ashley, July 27, 2012 1:11 pm reply Team Jef! *swoon* and the dusty blue is my favorite color from the collection!

Juliet, July 27, 2012 2:31 pm reply Oh! Fingers crossed for this one! I am so team jef and love coral! :)

Danielle Ratliff, July 27, 2012 3:02 pm reply Team Jef!! The dusty blue is gorgeous. Love y'all!

Nicole, July 27, 2012 3:05 pm reply I was definitely team Jef. When he took her to his family ranch, I was SOLD.

AshleyHH, July 27, 2012 3:30 pm reply I personally was Team Arie! I can't believe how sad I was for him!! I felt terrible for him. And I am loving the coral. And the ivory. And the dusty blue... they are all so pretty!

karm, July 27, 2012 3:38 pm reply loving the sweet ivory!

Hannah W., July 27, 2012 4:48 pm reply What a great giveaway! I am a huge Bachelor fan too :) I was team jef!! He and Emily seem perfect together and I couldn't have been more excited seeing them so happy on the finale. I love the coral and blue color, both are lovely!

Chelsea, July 27, 2012 4:54 pm reply I'm loving the dusty blue robe! I was pulling for JEF WITH ONE F the entire time!

Sunny E, July 27, 2012 4:58 pm reply Wasn't Team Jef One F until the last episode! So precious and caring! Also, adore the coral just like the future Mrs. Jef Holm!

Alice, July 27, 2012 5:03 pm reply Team Jef all the way!!

Brianne, July 27, 2012 5:48 pm reply The dusty blue is perfectly lovely! Love it!

Jamie, July 27, 2012 6:21 pm reply Team Jef all the way!! I love the light blue & would love to wear it while getting ready format wedding next June :) xO

Brooke B, July 27, 2012 6:25 pm reply Team Indecisive? I have a way of rooting for everyone ... I couldn't choose. Same with the colors, although dusty blue is my favorite at the moment.

Dania, July 27, 2012 6:42 pm reply Team Jef! In the first episode when Jef skateboarded in, Emily giggled and beamed, and you could tell she had a crush on him! Not only is he genuine and fun, he is also a giver; his company People Water gives a portion of proceeds to build clean drinking water around the world. I wish the best for Ricki, Jef, and Emily! My favorite color is Ivory. It is a fresh and soft color that would be perfect for a summer day. Maybe even an upcoming wedding:)

Alicia, July 27, 2012 6:44 pm reply Team Jeff he was such a doll! and I adore the coral one :)

Kate E, July 27, 2012 7:08 pm reply The coral is just gorgeous!!

Caroline R., July 27, 2012 7:15 pm reply Definitely team Jef! And I love the coral!

Meagan, July 27, 2012 7:51 pm reply Just love that blue!!! I'm running over to their site right now to look for BM gifts!!

Sam L., July 27, 2012 8:26 pm reply I was definitely Team Jef! The letter scene definitely won me over :) And the Love Ophelia collections are beautiful, I'd probably say my favorite is the dusty blue! I love almost anything in that color blue!

cathy steiner, July 27, 2012 11:41 pm reply TEAM JEF! and i have to go with coral, it's so punchy and fun!!

Julie, July 27, 2012 11:56 pm reply I was team Sean...but I grew to love Jef in the end. Love the coral!

Whitney, July 28, 2012 1:45 am reply I love the something blue robe!

Andrea, July 28, 2012 2:58 am reply I L-O-V-E both the blue and the pink; however I think the blue would be more flattering!

Lindy, July 28, 2012 7:15 am reply Team Jef!!!! Coral is my fave but all are lovely!!

Renee, July 28, 2012 7:26 am reply How do you choose? Each piece in the collection is girly and fabulous! But if I had to choose, I supposed it would be the coral. :)

Bridget, July 28, 2012 10:01 am reply Dusty Blue all te way! :)

Emily, July 28, 2012 10:31 am reply Well I was team Sean too! But I guess Jeff. And I love the blue - so soft and sweet - perfect for a winter wedding!

Laurel, July 28, 2012 11:19 am reply Team Jef for sure! I loved him from the very beginning. And I love the blue color, so so pretty!

Patty, July 28, 2012 12:15 pm reply Team Jef - I love the coral :)

Liz M, July 28, 2012 12:35 pm reply I love the dusty blue! So pretty. Also, Team Jef.

Taylor J, July 28, 2012 1:03 pm reply OH YES! Team Jef all the way!!!!! I could have been happy either way, however! Emily has a great head on her shoulders! Fave color...coral... It's probably the best color ever.

Jenna Ouu, July 28, 2012 1:51 pm reply I love Coral :)) ANd Team Jef! :DD Hope I win :P

Stephanie, July 28, 2012 5:11 pm reply I love them all, but I think I'm partial to mint or navy...or coral. Dangit, I can't choose! (And I was Team Arie, but I think she made the right choice with Jef. Actually, I WAS Team Sean... c'est la vie!)

ZRJ, July 28, 2012 9:01 pm reply Team Jef - Coral!!

Emily, July 28, 2012 11:05 pm reply All of the colors! But especially the blue, I think. Thanks for the tip - I'm always looking for a new cute robe!

lisa, July 28, 2012 11:24 pm reply Dusty blue and Arie :)

Addie Kate, July 29, 2012 1:49 am reply I was team jef! My favorite from the beginning :) and I love the blue color robe best!

Katie, July 29, 2012 1:00 pm reply I love the coral! I picked Arie (also in a bracket/pool competition) all along because I wasn't sure if she could get past how much she loved to kiss him. So happy she chose Jef though!!

Emily, July 29, 2012 1:01 pm reply I am team Jef all the way (: and I love them all, the pastels are beautiful, I cannot possibly choose! I will be putting those on my wish list (;

allie, July 29, 2012 3:45 pm reply Team Jef all the way! And the coral is my fave but blue is gorgeous too :)

Laura F., July 29, 2012 4:10 pm reply I love the coral and the dusty blue. So pretty!

Jessica, July 29, 2012 10:33 pm reply I'm team Jef for sure! And I love the coral :)

Laura, July 29, 2012 11:42 pm reply A. Jef all the way!! B. I love Ivory...I reckon I'm a classic type of girl :)

Andrea S, July 30, 2012 7:55 am reply Team Jef with one F! That gorgeous coral robe caught my eye on the show so I am so happy you blogged about it! I love the dusty blue also!

Katie, July 30, 2012 11:30 am reply I didn't watch the bachelorette until towards the end, and at that point I was team sean :( but I recently went back and watched some of the earlier episodes, and now I am definitely team jef! I loved the line he said in his first one on one date, about finding someone to share the details with...made me tear up and especially realize how lucky I am to be marrying my best friend in december. And of course my favorite color is the blue, blue colors bring out the blue in my eyes :)

Lisa, July 30, 2012 9:09 pm reply Team Jef! But it was a hard choice--Arie was a sweetheart too! All the Serendipity robes are lovely, but I think my favorite color is the coral that Emily wore. Fingers crossed that we'll be seeing her in a future issue of SW! :)

Lauren Y., July 30, 2012 10:59 pm reply Hi! I was Team Jef for sure! Wishing the new family all the best! Looking at the Serendipity collection, I also have to say that I love the Serendipity robe in blush! Dusty blue is definitely a close second, so being lucky enough to win it would also make my day :)

kristin, July 31, 2012 8:38 am reply All the pieces are amazing but right now I'm loving the coral and yellow.

Caroline, July 31, 2012 12:46 pm reply I was team Arie, but I like her with Jef. Love the coral color!

tatiana, August 1, 2012 10:23 am reply love the serendipity robe in navy - classic (and less likely to get stained!) and...of course, team jef!

Colleen, August 1, 2012 4:54 pm reply I was rooting for Jef since he rode in on his skateboard. Love his hair! My favorite color in the collection is mint!

Nancy Ray, August 1, 2012 5:10 pm reply Love love love the dusty blue!

danielle, August 1, 2012 5:43 pm reply Team Jef! Love the coral!!!

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Stephanie, August 1, 2012 6:19 pm reply I was definitely team Jef, and I love the mint color robes!

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Gwynne, August 1, 2012 6:57 pm reply Team Arie. For sure! These robes are so pretty. Love the mint color!

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Sara M., August 1, 2012 10:45 pm reply Team Jef and love the mint color!

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Lauren, August 3, 2012 12:12 am reply I <3 the lemon!!!

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Juliet, September 22, 2012 8:00 pm reply Hi! I know this was forever ago but, did you ever do this giveaway? I'm sorta still hung up on it. :) what can i say! its a cute robe!

Summer in the South: Watermelon Wonder

July 24, 2012 by Emily in Fashion and Style,Inspirations,Main | 3 comments

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For a refreshing summer treat, there’s almost no beating watermelon. It’s juicy and refreshing on a hot day, and perfectly packable for impromptu picnics and road trips. Here, a few of our favorite finds and recipes inspired by this Southern summer fruit.

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Gents will look dapper in a watermelon pocket square ($75)

Watermelon mojito pops make a good end-of-meal treat

Pretty emerald earrings – pair with a pink dress! ($130)

Serve watermelon balsamic cubes to start your meal on a refreshing note

A pair of pretty watermelon-inspired necklaces: green ($118) and pink ($260)

For a juicy lip, try Sephora Glossy Gloss in 06 ($10)

Pretty sandals with a coral pop ($88)

Jelly watermelon slices would be super cute at a dessert bar or as a favor ($24.50 for 5 pounds)

How fun would this be for cocktail hour – watermelon slices soaked in tequila and sprinkled with salt?

Want more Summer in the South? Check out our past posts!
A day at the lake
A Weekend Barbecue
Summer Essentials from A Southern Lady
Beach Getaway Essentials
Summer escapes

xo Emily July 24, 2012 | view Emily's blog

Coretta's Jewels, July 24, 2012 10:47 am reply This is an inspiration page good enough to eat!! Love the Stella & Dot Contessa Jade necklace too!

Summer in the South: Watermelon Wonder | DKM Accessories / Tampa Florida, July 26, 2012 11:31 am reply [...] of our favorite bloggers, Southern Weddings, featured our emerald earrings in her “It’s a Watermelon Summer” post. Check it [...]

Janna, July 26, 2012 9:32 pm reply Those emerald earrings are to die for! So lovely! And I may have to try the watermelon with tequila and salt for my cousin's bachelorette party coming up! yum!

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