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We asked Melody, of My Sweet & Saucy, to miniaturize nine classic Southern desserts. Your guests will love these tiny treats!

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Photography: Braedon Flynn
Desserts: Melody of My Sweet & Saucy

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Mason jars: you either love ‘em or you hate ‘em. We happen to love them, no matter what anyone else says! And these clever ideas for repurposing them? They just make us love our masons even more! Jose Villa and Lisa Vorce teamed up to create this gorgeous spread, and we’re so glad they did. Let’s take a peek at a few of their delightful ideas, shall we?

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Photography: Jose Villa
Stylist: Lisa Vorce
Assistant Stylists: Corinne Williams and Sarah Tolboe
Paper: Wiley Valentine
Location: Figueroa Mountain Farmhouse

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You’ve planned everything else about your big day, from the song that will accompany you down the aisle to the signature drink you’ll serve at cocktail hour. Don’t let your last impression fall by the wayside! We rounded up a few of our favorite getaway ideas, and our best fashion suggestions for each. Whether collegiate pennants or fluffy craft poms are more your style, there’s a sendoff for everyone! Huge thanks to Corbin Gurkin for the gorgeous photos, and Boone Hall Plantation for the lovely backdrop!

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Photography: Corbin Gurkin
Stylist: Carlee Sizemore of High Cotton Event Design
Makeup Artist: Pamela Lesch
Hair Stylist: Affair Hair by Tanesha
Florals: Charleston Stems
Location: Boone Hall Plantation

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In truth, there is not just one south. there is the deep south, of course, but there is also the coastal South; there is the Lowcountry, there is the Bayou, and there is the moss-draped squares of savannah. There are the rolling hills of tennessee and there is always the woodsy comfort of the appalachians. But for this particular editorial, we chose to focus on one particular square of our beloved south, and that square was williamsburg, Virginia. Colonial Williamsburg, with its storied history and neat gardens, sums up so much of what we love about the south: gracious hospitality, reserved elegance in the classic tradition, and a drive to preserve the best of the past while continually propelling itself into the future.

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Photography: Katie Stoops
Styling: Courtney Spencer of Merriment Events
Stylists’ Assistant: Danielle Hines
Venue: Colonial Williamsburg
Hair Stylist: Rachel Shrader of Ceco Studio
Makeup Artist: Natalie Mitchell of Avenue 42 Designs
Wholesale Flowers: Fifty Flowers
Flower Styling: Courtney Spencer
Invitation Suite and Programs: The Lettered Olive
Invitation Suite and Program Calligraphy: Elizabeth Porcher Jones
Rentals and Flatware: Colonial Williamsburg
Table Linens and Chair Cushions: Dupionique Collection from La Tavola Linen
Monogram, Menus, Placecards, Signature Drink Sign, Popper Wraps: Moya Minns of MM Ink
Glassware, Some Silver Pieces and China: Festive Fare
Popper Tissue Paper: Nashville Wraps
Coaster and Cocktail Napkins Printing: For Your Party
Beau Bar Sign: Chocolate Butterbean
Bow Ties for Beau Bar: Upper French, Lumina Clothing Company, High Cotton Ties
Boxwood Wreaths: Save On Crafts
Wedding Cake, Ham Biscuits, Petit Fours, Calligraphy Tarts: Colonial Williamsburg
Bridal Gown: “Arabella” by Christos
Bride’s Shoes: “Forbes” by Nina from Bella Bridesmaid
Veils: Toni Federici
Ivory Bridesmaid Dresses: Saja
Bridesmaids’ Sashes: Untamed Petals
Colored Bridesmaid’s Dresses: Bella Bridesmaid

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When we tasked planner and stylist Lisa Vorce and florist extraordinaire Kate Holt with creating a collection of the most beautiful Southern bouquets, we expected something good — but they still blew us away! From gingham bouquet wraps and seersucker bows to fragrant peach and apple blossom accents, these ladies thought of it all. Be sure to pick up a copy of V4 for all the details!

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Photography: Jose Villa
Stylist: Lisa Vorce
Assistant Stylists: Corinne Williams and Sarah Tolboe
Florist: Kate Holt of Flower Wild
Paper Floral Recipes: Pitbulls & Posies
Location: Figueroa Mountain Farmhouse

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Sophisticated preppy perfection reigns supreme at the Hyde Park Polo Club in Charleston, South Carolina, making it the perfect location for a classic Southern scene. Event designer Calder Clark styled the rustic grounds to perfection with a gorgeous polo mallet crest on the invitation and table runner, soft leather accents to highlight the equestrian undertones and a flower girl and groom whom we “cast” the day of the shoot (they’re actually the granddaughter of the farm’s owner and a genuine polo player, respectively!). Whether or not you’re getting married surrounded by lush green fields and frolicking ponies, our Charleston team’s brilliant ideas are sure to provide inspiration for your very own sophisticated Southern soirée.

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Photography: A Bryan Photo
Design and Styling: Calder Clark Designs
Floral Design: Blossoms Events
Hair: Affair Hair by Tanesha
Makeup: Pamela Lesch
Menu Cards, Jotters, Invitation, Monogram Trays: Dulles Designs
Calligraphy and Custom Monogram: Allison R. Banks Designs
Food and Drink: Cru Catering
All Bridal Gowns: Maddison Row
Textured Ballgown: “Bellflower” by Monique Lhuillier
Off-the-shoulder Gown: “L810″ by Romona Keveza Legends
Short Gown: “L8151″ by Romona Keveza Legends
Bridesmaids’ Skirts: Anne M. Cramer
Chivari Chairs and Table Rental: Snyder Event Rentals
Custom Table Linen: Blossoms Events
Table Runner Screen Printing: Griffin Screen Printing
Tabletop Items: Vieuxtemps
Flower Girl and Ringbearer Accessories: Blossoms Events
Venue and Polo Items: Hyde Park Farm and Polo Club
Cocktail and Dinner Napkins, Serving Trays: Calder Clark Designs

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Paper, cotton, and flour. Three simple Southern elements, each with their own quiet grace. For this feature, we mined all three for all the wedding inspiration they had to give, and the result is a clever, majestic Southern story, shot on location at a working flour mill in King, NC. Read on to see these humble elements come to beautiful life in a sleepy Southern town.

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Photography: Joey + Jessica
Paper Florals: The Crimson Poppy
Natural Florals: Floral Visions
Hair and Makeup: Jennifer Ericksen
Pale Blue Stripe Wedding Gown: “Libertine” by Ian Stuart
Long Ivory Gown: “Fern” by Vera Wang
Short Gown: “Fondant Tea Dress” by BHLDN
Pompom Shoe Clips: BHLDN
Calligraphy in Line From Vows: Pretty Pen Jen
Paper Poms: PomLove
Stationery: Bella Figura
Cotton Bolls: The Cotton Man
Cakes: Ambrosia Cake Creations
Cake Stands: Martha Stewart Collection
Model: Directions USA

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There are a few Southern things of which we will never tire… but that doesn’t mean we always want the same old, same old, either. The beauty in the tried and true often comes from new and unexpected presentations. Take our favorite buttery biscuits, for instance. They’re great paired with gravy or jam, but a few new spins on the classic will make you love these old standbys even more. We’ve rounded up just a few of our favorite ideas, but one glance at this page, and you’ll be fixin’ to try them all…

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Photography: Jose Villa
Stylist: Lisa Vorce
Assistant Stylists: Corinne Williams and Sarah Tolboe
Paper: Wiley Valentine
Location: Figueroa Mountain Farmhouse

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Whitney, who grew up summering on Nantucket, and David, a true Southern gentleman, managed to plan a wedding that seamlessly combined her Northern sensibilities with his Southern traditions. The location — a lighthouse overlooking the ocean and a reception at the marina – was her choice, while the sweet strawberries marching down the center of the guest tables were a nod to his farm upbringing. The most clever compromise? Pairing red velvet cake with Nantucket reds, quintessential elements of the South and New England, respectively! Guests feasted upon confections from the dessert table, where Maine blueberry pie complimented red velvet cake. Both desserts were washed down with Georgia Peach and Maine blueberry beer from the DIY hops bar. The perfect ending to this celebration? A rowboat getaway, where the back of the craft was strung with a sign reading, “We’re wicked in love, y’all!”

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Photography: Trent Bailey Photography
Design and Styling: Desiree Spinner Events
Floral Design: Patrice Milley Floral Design
Hair: Stacey Kuehn
Makeup: Katrina Hess
Stationery Suite: Ceci New York
Custom Bottle Labels: Lady Slipper Stationery
Bride’s Gown: Priscilla of Boston
Custom Dress Accents: Preston and Olivia
Bridal Jewelry: David Yurman and Tiffany and Co.
Groom’s Attire: J.Crew and Murray’s Toggle Shop
Groom’s Shoes: Sperry Topsiders
Pies: Centerville Pie Co.
Cake: Krazy Kakes
Rentals: Be Our Guest
Tables: Chase Canopy for Desiree Spinner Events
Vintage Napkins: New England Vintage Rentals
Linen Backdrop: La Tavola Linen
Bride and Groom Swimwear and Beach Jewelry: J.Crew

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Savannah, a native of that sweet Southern city (who’s since moved to Los Angeles), wanted to pump up the traditional punch and cake receptions of her childhood with a little California glam. A fashion editor, she naturally chose an unexpected Marchesa frock for her wedding day look, but kept an heirloom feel by incorporating family silver into each place setting. The wedding day sequence of events was unexpected, too: an intimate morning ceremony followed by a sweet punch and cake reception in an orange grove (with individual vintage cut glass trays filled with goodies for guests to balance on their knees!). Later in the evening, Savannah and her California beau Deacon spoiled their guests with a full sit-down dinner and wild dance party.

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Photography: Braedon Flynn
Styling and Art Direction: Summer Watkins of Grey Likes Weddings and Cortnie Purdy of Canvas and Canopy
Stationery: MaeMae Paperie
Calligraphy: Nancy Hopkins
Cakes: Erica O’Brien
Hair and Makeup: Kacee Geoffroy
Wedding Gown: Marchesa from Gabriella New York Bridal Salon
Hairpieces: Lo Boheme
Butterfly Shoes: Aruna Seth
Jewelry: Noaki Jewelry
Bridesmaid Dresses: Luna Boutique and H&M
Location: The Condor’s Nest Ranch
Punch Recipes: Snake Oil Cocktails
Rentals: Urban Barn of Escondido
Ladle and Cake Knife: Concept by Canvas and Canopy and Grey Likes Weddings, execution by Monkeys Always Look

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