Got V3 of Southern Weddings magazine yet? If you’re not holding it in your hot little hands by now, I recommending stopping whatever you’re doing and go get one! Seriously, it’s that delicious. It’s full of authentic wedding inspiration, beautiful photographs and of course, southern charm!

Scrumptious details … from the creators Lara, Emily and Katharine {& their fave picks} to seeing the amazing work of all the contributors to pretty shots of dresses, rings and bouquets to southern etiquette and traditions, to creative shoots and approachable non-pro models to sumthin by & for grooms PLUS fab  finds from all over the web.

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Gorgeous cover shot by Joey + Jessica and you can read all about the inspiration and see more photo shoot gorgeousness on their blog here.

Oh…

We readers were asked what we loved about southern weddings…

and they were  published in a Top 10 list.

I’m #9 ya’ll

SOOOO FUN!

If you still can’t find a copy of this fabulous publication, you can still get a copy here.

happy Monday ya’ll

There is a lot to love about Real Simple Weddings magazine 2010!  I think it’s a tremendous resource and would be especially helpful if you are newly engaged and just beginning the planning process.

For instance, the silhouette  wedding dress glossary will clue you in if you haven’t the slightest idea the differences between a trumpet or a sheath…

The flower glossary is also a nice feature for determining seasonal flowers and colors…

Ten chapters walk you through the logistics of a wedding {time-line, budget, location, guests, attire, flowers, vows, photos & video, food, location}. And, there are 10 beautiful real weddings {each with 10 photos} to inspire you to achieve the wedding of your dreams!

A backyard wedding with a taco bar… an etsy-inspired budget wedding… a contemporary urban wedding with fun uses of their plus sign {+} motif …a wedding of charming DIY floral details… a colorful artsy retro 1950′s wedding as well as a…  cultural wedding where East Meets South… A bride you may recognize… lovely actress LisaGay and her groom Robin and their gorgeous non-traditional affair… there’s a pretty pink and purple garden wedding with a new take on the guest book…. glean inspiration from this July 4th holiday wedding complete with a lobster bake and finally… a playful wedding of canary and gray with a photo both, skateboarding groomsmen and donuts for dessert!

magazine cost: 13.95

This is not a sponsored post! Just a review of the magazine.

in these shoes! Seriously! I was sent a sample pair of these dance-inspired {Burju} shoes for review and let me just say~ they are as comfortable and high quality as they are gorgeous!  Truly…

I think I can speak for many of us who forgo comfort in lieu of style… especially when it comes to shoes.

{Tie the Knot: red satin with brown pearl fabric on heel and soft leather upper and suede sole}

Burju Perez is the choreographer, dancer, dance studio owner and designer behind Burju Shoes and a woman faced with the same style vs. comfort dilemmas as you and I.  So inspired, Burju has designed shoe lines that successfully marry glamour and stylishness with the comfort and support of a professional dance shoe.  Her shoe lines resonate not only with the dancer, but also with professional men and women, children and brides.

Based out of Boston and available internationally, there are currently over 50 styles of shoes which can all be custom-ordered.  We’re talking color combos, width, heel height, trim, detailing and beadwork.

Here are a few beauties from the Bridal Line…

Brilliance: satin with jewel gathering

Linked: elegant satin with pink flash

Diamonds are 4-ever: with danging crystals

Silhouette: white gold flitter with light gold lining

Beautiful, stylish, full of support and incredibly comfortable!  Check out all the collections at BurjuShoes.com

I love to curl up on my couch with a cup of tea and a good magazine!  That said, I am enjoying the 2009 edition of Real Simple Weddings.  Uncluttered, the magazine is filled with inspiration, lovely images and comprehensive information for every aspect of the wedding.  If you’re a fan of Real Simple magazine… you’ll find Real Simple Weddings for $13.95 a helpful resource.

p.s. this is a simple review of the magazine~ without affiliation or sponsorship.