We adore the charm and traditions of Southern weddings around here, so when we were asked to review the special weddings issue from Southern Living, I was happy to oblige. Full of stylish elements and lovely photography, there really are 120 pages of bridal inspiration to peruse.

Some notable highlights include: 11 Southern time-honored wedding traditions, wedding day style tips, wedding pro tips, 25 gorgeous real weddings {replete with thoughts & advice from the bride}, color palette ideas, couture cakes, beautiful bouquets and recommended honeymoon hotspots. A wonderful resource–truly. And, you don’t have to be a Southern bride to enjoy it or be inspired by the many fab ideas!

Want one? We’re giving one away. Just leave one comment on this post why you love Southern Weddings and you’re entered! We’ll pick a random winner on Monday morning {3/26/12}.

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Giveaway Rules: Enter by leaving one comment on this post TODAY thru SUNDAY.  Giveaway ends morning of 3/26/12.

* Priced at $11.99 {US}, this special weddings issue is only on newsstands through April 6th.

Disclaimer: Southern Living Weddings sent us 2 free magazines–one for review and one for giveaway.  It is not a sponsored post and Truly Engaging Blog receives no other compensation for this review.

You may have noticed something different over here at MagnetStreet today! We’re buzzing big time … and that’s because we have a brand-new sweet & shiny website–full of capabilities just waiting to be utilized. But first …

Dear old website–you have been faithful and good to us and we are grateful for our time together! We’re not breaking up but, it’s time we move on and reinvent our looks, abilities and supreme desire to serve our customers!

What’s that dear internet? What is this reinvention that we speak of? See for yourselves below…

old MagnetStreet Weddings

The NEW look of MagnetStreet Weddings!

Fresh & Modern. Sleek & Sweet. The new look better reflects our brand, colors, professionalism, approachability and seamless connection to our other departments.

NEW MagnetStreet Weddings!

Plus LARGER PRODUCT IMAGES and some fancy behind-the-scene web design, you can now see our designs in greater detail. And that is a very good thing!

Improved Navigation in the header bar, side bar and search box functionality. These improvements are going to help our awesome customers find what they are looking for–quickly & easily! Want a modern Save the Date that has one photo and a pattern? No problem.

Design Studio- our personalization tool allows for even greater, more intuitive creative control over colors, photos, fonts and text within every design. Sweet!

Product Ratings & Reviews Read honest and real reviews & see how designs & products are being rated and then judge for yourself!

So, stop by MagnetStreet Weddings and have a look around! Let us know what you think!

From florists to photographers and venues to invitations… The Knot announced their annual list of the top-rated Minnesota wedding vendors that have been reviewed by recent newlyweds- MagnetStreet Weddings is on the list! 

Yay! A shameless plug I know- but this list is a coveted position and we’re proud to be on it!  The Knot Minnesota is a terrific resource for local brides and we agree that the best vendors are those suggested by friends and family!

Thank You to our newlyweds who reviewed MagnetStreet & recommend us as their Wedding Invitations vendor!

We heart you!

That said, here are four of our bride’s favorite invitation designs …

Antique Filigree Pocket Wedding Invitation

Signature of Love Pocket Wedding Invitation

Starfish Pocket Wedding Invitation

Entwined Circles Pocket Wedding Invitation

I love Real Simple Weddings magazine! This is my third year of reviewing the magazine and the 2011 issue is still a tremendous inspiration and resource for any planning bride-to-be. From what’s what on planning and budgeting to dress {silhouette} and flower glossaries, to food, photo, video and more …

Plus, there are 10 real wedding features in different styles and formalities to inspire you with creative ideas for your wedding. Let’s see, there’s  the mountain-top wedding … the gypsy-inspired, carnival style wedding … the hot pink, red and orange filled with orchids and roses wedding … the Japanese/American fusion wedding … the destination wedding in British Columbia … a lovely multi-cultural wedding going from traditional Jewish vows to their Latin flair reception  … to yet another with a farmer’s market feel- boasting local food and wine … and then another wedding where the vibe was “rural idyllic” … oh, and I loved the Alaskan wedding that included a bush plane and foam bottom glacier boots … and of course the “I do” it yourself simple and sweet wedding with felt flower boutonnieres … Lots of fun!

A Giveaway …

Real Simple Weddings magazine goes for $13.95. And, I’d like to give one away to one of you!

Comment on one thing you like about Truly Engaging. That’s it. We’ll draw a winner on Monday.

{this is not a sponsored post}

1/17/11 Congratulations Miranda! You won the 2011 Real Simple Weddings magazine!