We hope you enjoyed part I of our Southern winter wedding inspiration! Wasn’t Emily’s inspiration board gorgeous? As Emily said, when Madi emailed us, we jumped at the chance to share some Southern winter wedding inspiration. Unsurprisingly, I am especially fond of the fabulous style associated with winter weddings.

(Faux) fur shrugs, stoles, and jackets, long sleeve gowns, boleros, shimmering shawls, and these to-die-for leather gloves top my list of must-have Southern winter wedding style staples. I also love the look of dainty net gloves, though they’re more practical than pretty (though very Southern!). Which leads me to my next point: as gorgeous as these options are, my advice is to think practical. Choose fully-lined pieces that you can layer over your gown for extra warmth. Think used: you can score the best pieces at vintage stores, because they’re made from heaver, higher-quality fabrics and fur. After all, what girl doesn’t want to be warm and look completely stunning at the same time? I know I do!

One other great way to achieve a winter wonderland look is through makeup. As you know, our skin lightens in the winter, since we spend less time sunbathing and more time inside. If you’re doing a trial, try to schedule it when your skin is a similar shade to what it will be in the winter (i.e. not in July!), and make sure your makeup artist knows when you’re getting married and plans for a lighter foundation shade. No one wants to have an icky line where her foundation doesn’t match her skin!

Credits, top to bottom and left to right: Michele M. Waite; Punam Bean via Ruffled; Benj Haisch; Aaron Delesie from Martha Stewart Weddings; Jessica Claire via GWS; Mary Dougherty; Chudleigh Weddings (for more of this lovely winter photoshoot visit here); Love is a Big Deal; Erin Hearts Court via Style Me Pretty; Meredith Perdue via Southern Weddings

Doesn’t this snowy eye candy make you want to curl up with a good book and a cup of hot cocoa? And just think: if it snows on your wedding day, all that fluffy snow calls from some extra close snuggling with your beau! You know, in order to stay warm!

Stay tuned, as Nicole will be stepping in soon with some Southern winter wedding Fab Finds that you don’t want to miss!

Though most of the sartorial attention on the wedding day goes to the bride, we’ve featured some pretty snazzy grooms, groomsmen, and even guests in our online pages. Here’s a look at a few of our most debonair dudes from 2011.

A groom in military garb is always sharp (photo by Braedon Flynn; originally seen here). We love Nate’s more casual khaki suit and striped tie combo, too (photo by Brooke Images; originally seen here).

Tres’ pink bow tie and cotton boutonniere pairing is truly Southern (photo by Armosa Studios; originally seen here).

A pair of ring bearers shines in preppy attire (photo by Jubilee Photography; originally seen here), while this groom opts for a more casual gingham shirt (photo by Something Pretty; originally seen here).

A manly monogrammed cuff (photo by Ali Harper; originally seen here).

A Southern staple: the seersucker suit (photo by Kim Box; originally seen here).

A classic and debonair tuxedo (photo by Tina Bass; originally seen here) and a boyish bow tie and suspenders look (photo by Susan Dean; originally seen here).

Gingham shirts and oversize belt buckles (photo by Our Labor of Love; originally seen here).

Be sure to weigh in by commenting below with your favorite!

Though wedding gowns are plenty stunning on their own, there’s just something about the perfect accessory that can kick even the most beautiful look up a notch. Here are a few of our favorite accessories from 2011 weddings.

Tara’s lace-edge veil (photo by Braedon Flynn; originally seen here) and a pair of sparkly copper heels (photo by Brion Hopkins; originally seen here).

A jaunty tulle hair bow (photo by Brooke Images; originally seen here).

A pair of perfectly-weathered cowboy boots (photo by Jodi Miller; originally seen here) and a glam pair of pink heels (photo by Abby Jiu; originally seen here).

A colorful vintage handkerchief (photo by Ali Harper; originally seen here) and a sweet embroidered one (photo by Our Labor of Love; originally seen here).

The ultimate pair of pink petaled heels (photo by Melissa Schollaert; originally seen here).

A delicate appliqued bolero (photo by Lauren Larsen; originally seen here) and an ethereal feather fascinator (photo by Veil and Bow; originally seen here).

Be sure to weigh in in our poll, or comment below with your favorite accessory!

Though a last thing a bridesmaid wants is to steal the show, we did feature some pretty fabulous sidekick fashion this year. Here are just a few of our favorites, in every color of the rainbow.

Meredith’s mix and match purple bridesmaid dresses (photo by Stephen Devries; originally seen here)

Jeni’s striped bridesmaid dresses from BCBGeneration (photo by Brooke Images; originally seen here)

Mary’s sunny spring bridesmaid dresses (photo by Ali Harper; originally seen here)

Megan’s pink and aqua J.Crew cocktail dresses (photo by Nancy Ray; originally seen here)

Suzanne’s bright and cheerful red dresses (photo by Ali Harper; originally seen here)

Emily’s elegant blue Jasmine Bridal dresses (photo by Virgil Bunao; originally seen here)

Molly’s chic champagne bridesmaid dresses by Anna Elyse (photo by Meredith Perdue; originally seen here)

Ashley’s coral Amsale bridesmaid dresses (photo by Vue Photography; originally seen here) and Carolyn’s bright LulaKate bridesmaid dresses (photo by Tina Bass; originally seen here)

Katie’s preppy LulaKate bridesmaid dresses (photo by Paul Johnson; originally seen here)

Comment below with your favorite pick!

We’re a sucker for wedding gowns in all shapes and sizes. Here are a few of our favorite gowns from the weddings of 2011 brides.

Alison’s David Bridal gown (photo by Katelyn James; originally seen here)

Ashley’s Lazaro gown (photo by Vue Photography; originally seen here) and Melissa’s Allure Bridal gown (photo by Phindy Studios; originally seen here)

Amanda’s Simply Elegant gown (photo by Paul Johnson; originally seen here)

Emily’s ruffled gown from The Gown Boutique (photos by Virgil Bunao; originally seen here)

Marilisa’s gauzy Amy Kuschel gown (photo by Our Labor of Love; originally seen here)

Sidney’s lace Anne Barge gown (photo by Studio A; originally seen here)

Lindsay’s sleeved Priscilla of Boston gown (photo by Flory Photo; originally seen here) and Taylor’s ruffled Oscar de la Renta gown (photo by Abby Jiu; originally seen here)

Last but not least, Katharine’s classic Amsale gown (photo by A Bryan Photo; originally seen here)

Comment below with your favorite wedding gown!