On Being Southern

Beautiful, Southern women always have their pearls ... 

 a reminder the real beauty is on the inside of the shell. I just LOVE this picture of one of my favorite Magnolia Hill brides. Smart, beautiful, gracious, talented...just precious, and yet "down to earth" as my mama would say.

"Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it."

Proverbs 4:23

 

 " The most beautiful voice in the world is that of an educated Southern woman." 

                                                                                       _Winston Churchill

 

High Cotton 

Cotton has long been the symbol of the South...and why do we say and sing about "High  Cotton"? The term "high cotton" or "tall cotton" originates from the rural farming community in the pre Civil War era  when "high cotton" meant that the crops were good and the prices, were, too. The term has generalized to mean one is doing well or is successful. Here, a bit of cotton, a few magnolia leaves, a bit of burlap and satin ribbon make for the perfect bridal bouquet.

                                  Southern Living...

Where the tea is sweet, 
our words are long, 
 the days are warm 
and our faith is strong.

Known for our Peach tea at Magnolia Hill, it just seems perfect for spring or summer. Fresh sliced peaches, juicy and full of fresh picked flavor make cold iced tea almost addictive. Perfect for porch sippin' and planning a wedding!

Fall at Magnolia Hill

Cheery yellow mums greet visitors as they come through our gates.

Just wanted to share a few pictures of fall ....my favorite season of the year. Peak color here seems to be around the first or second week of November.  Fall weddings may bring on a little bit of a chill, but our bonfire is cozy to warm up to.

The fall often brings the early morning fog as Blue and Delilah eat breakfast.

Delilah and Buddy on the carriage road filled with September's glow of light.

Fall is the perfect time of the year for an Engagement Photo shoot.

Shepherds hooks hold silver French baskets of fall flowers at the end benches for guest seating. 

 

 

 

 

The softer colors of September

The perfect end to a perfect day....Smores and sitting around the bonfire .

The Bridal Party...Hannah Ellis & Kaleb Jones....Mr. and Mrs. Jones!

An Elegant Southern Vintage Wedding
If you or someone you love said yes, you will enjoy the ideas behind this lovely summer wedding. Down the aisle, to the dance floor, right to the get away car, this elegant southern wedding had all the elements of breathtaking style.

Dad and daughter getting ready to step into the carriage ...on the way to the altar!

The couple chose to do a   "painting" as part of their ceremony.  Two paint colors were draped acoss the canvas to create a new beginning.

"Oh Happy Day"

the musicians....bagpipes and acoustic guitar

a prayer during the service

recessional

very serious flower girl

the cake awaits

favors of handmade soaps