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SOUTHERN PLANTATION/SOUTHERN BELLE Theme Wedding & Party Guide


COLORS & MOTIFS:  Use these ideas to create a perfect theme event

  • Hoopskirt ballgowns
  • 'Southern Belles'
  • Plantation Houses/Antebellum Mansions
  • Cotton/Dogwood
  • Magnolias/Camellias/Hawthorn
  • Peaches/Pecans
  • Ice Tea/Lemonade
  • Southern Fried Chicken/Grits
  • Mint Juleps/Bourbon
  • Parasols & Fans
  • Gauzy White Fabric
  • Dixieland Jazz
  • Hanging Ivy/Spanish Moss/Oak Trees

APPAREL & ACCESSORIES:

  • A Cool Breeze-fashionable hand fans
  • Annie's Costumes-costumes for all holidays & occasions including the Old South
  • Bellissima Bridal Shoes-strappy sandals, slingbacks, or retro pumps-the world's best in bridal shoes from world famous designers like Vera Wang, Stuart Weitzman, Shelley George and more
  • Buy Costumes-Southern costumes including Scarlet O'Hara
  • Circle of Life Gifts-white lace wedding fans
  • Civil War Ballgowns-ballgowns and Southern belle dresses
  • Classic Plus Size Boutique-Southern Belle wedding gown
  • CustomizedGirl-customizable fashionable clothing for her, him and kids
  • Designs by Wendy-historical gowns
  • Enchantment-bridal parasols
  • Figleaves-over 50 brands and more than 30,000 products of lingerie, sleepwear, swimwear, activewear, menswear and hosiery, including Calvin Klein, DKNY, D&G, Moschino, Playtex, Betsey Johnson, Cosabella, Shock Absorber and Wonderbra.  Specialty intimate apparel collections also include bridalwear, maternity, and lingerie for full figure women
  • Frank Bee Costume -Southern gents & ladies costumes, wigs & accessories
  • Frederick's of Hollywood-hosiery, shoes, accessories, holiday and bridal lingerie
  • GreatLookz-Battenburg lace fans
  • House of Brides-authorized retailers of leading bridal designers with thousands of products & wedding accessories, all priced at an incredible 30% - 40% off retail prices
  • Ian Stewart-chiffon wedding ballgown
  • Kathryn & Alexandra-pre Civil War wedding ballgown
  • Loralie-special occasion gowns, gloves, hair accessories, handbags, jewelry, lingerie and shoes
  • Maggie May Designs-Derby hats & accessories
  • PajamaGram-send a gift of pajamas for any occasion-student care package, new mom, bridesmaid, get well, birthday, bridal or for him
  • Past Patterns-from the 1850's & 1860's
  • Payless ShoeSource©-online shopping for kid's, men's, women's shoes and handbags
  • PC Mary's-draping skirt wedding gown
  • Petticoat Store-petticoats
  • Shelley George-boutique collection of bridal shoes, handbags, handmade flower girl dresses and other accessories including The Wedding Bag, the ultimate organizer for the stylish bride-to-be
  • TJ Formal-wedding, bridesmaid, flowergirl, prom & special occasion gowns and accessories
  • Tuxedos Direct-complete line of traditional tuxedos and accessories including jackets, trousers, shirts, vests, cummerbunds, ties, and patent leather shoes, from top names like Perry Ellis and Lord West
  • Velvet Rose Designs-period wedding dresses and ballgowns
  • Wilshire Wigs-Southern Belle costume wigs
  • Wholesale Wedding Gowns-Southern style wedding ballgown

BEAUTY & HEALTH:

  • BeautyTrends-hair add-ons and wigs
  • Drugstore.com-leading online drugstore and information site offering health, beauty, wellness, personal care, and pharmacy products
  • Li Lash-purified eyelash stimulator for longer, thicker lashes-safe for even the most sensitive eyes
  • Sephora.com-from hard-to-find brands to classic and luxurious names to our own signature collection, no other site offers over 230 top beauty brands and more than 11,000 beauty products
  • The Hair Styler-view your photo or a model with thousands of hairstyles and color combinations that suit your face, including short, bridal, men's, celebrity and everyday hairstyles

BOOKS:

CAKES:


Miniature Mint Julep Cups at: AmericanBRIDAL

DECORATIONS & CRAFT ITEMS:

  • Ablaze Candles-dogwood centerpiece candle
  • Ablaze Candles-magnolia candle
  • Bronner's-magnolia light string
  • Mystical Fruit-beaded peaches
  • Oriental Trading Company-over 25,000 value-priced novelties, toys, decorations, crafts and party supplies
  • PartyBanners-personalized party banners for any occasion
  • Pick a Petal-Add luxury to your wedding day, sophistication to your tabletops... or romance to any special occasion with fresh or freeze dried rose petals that look, smell, and feel like they just fell off the stems
  • Plum Party-unique party items and decorations for all occasions
  • ShindigZ -world's largest party superstore

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DESTINATION WEDDING:

FLOWERS:

Atlanta Getaways from Marriott.

FOOD INFO & RECIPES:


Magnolia
Invitations available at: eInvite

INVITATIONS & STATIONERY:


Southern Belle
Invitation available at: finestationery.com

JEWELRY:

  • Agrijewelry-cotton jewelry

  • Anna Bellagio-affordable accessories for brides, bridesmaids and flowergirls

  • Arte Bride-Unique designer wedding accessories and bridal accessories including tiaras, bridal jewelry, bridal headpieces & hair pins

  • Blue Nile-fine jewelry & certified diamonds at outstanding prices.  Free FedEx shipping and 30-day returns on every order.

  • Cottonman-cotton jewelry

  • Dreamweavers Studio-dogwood & apple blossom necklace

  • Ejools-extensive collection of rhinestone tiaras and crowns

  • Emitations.com-bridal & celebrity inspired jewelry at affordable prices

  • JewelsByMichele.com-classy barefoot jewelry

  • Orange Blossom Tiaras-creatively designed collection of tiaras, combs, bunwraps, and wreaths
  • Princessbands-Freshwater pearl and Swarovski crystal handmade tiaras, necklaces, bracelets, and earrings. Our unique tiaras double as necklaces for your life's occasions after the big day is long gone
  • Wedding Vow Rings-customized wedding bands laser engraved on the inside with entire wedding vows!
  • Zales-the best-known name in retail jewelry with a broad selection of classic and contemporary styles in gold, cultured pearls and wedding jewelry

THEME IDEAS & CULTURAL INFORMATION:

WEDDING PRODUCTS, FAVORS & GIFT ITEMS:

  • AmericanBRIDAL-quality wedding favors and bridal party gifts with a lowest price guarantee
  • Bachelorette.com-favors, decorations and games for bachelorette parties
  • Beaucoup-wedding favors and personalized gifts
  • BridalShowerGamesAtoZ.com-bridal shower advice from planning and hosting to tons of games & printable game cards (Bridal Bingo included).  Easy to download and use
  • Cottonman-cotton products and crafts
  • Favors Direct-unique and affordable favors
  • Favors You Keep-sandalwood favor fans
  • Find Gift-Georgia themed gifts
  • Fine Wedding Speeches-well-crafted speeches created by a qualified professional speaker, speech writer and speaking coach
  • Forget-Me-Not Wedding Programs-printed ceremony fans
  • Fridge Door-Gone With The Wind magnets
  • Garden Party Online-magnolia & lilac tablecloth topper
  • HansonEllis-innovative and high-quality wedding favors in the latest styles
  • Jenni Bick Bookbinding-handmade photo albums, scrapbooks and journals in leather, silk, and handmade paper. One of a kind and customized for special occasions
  • Marigot-magnolia ring pillow
  • My Wedding Favors-hundreds of elegant and unusual wedding and bridal shower favors with a 110% low price guarantee!
  • Nouveau Designs-dogwood flowers soap molds
  • Personalized Wedding Favors, Invitations, Tote Bags and More! Shop CafePress.com
  • Plum Party-unique party items and decorations for all occasions
  • ShindigZ -world's largest party superstore
  • Smile Herb-Georgia Peach soap
  • Someday Treasures-beautifully designed wedding accessories like guest books, unity candles, flower girl baskets, ring bearer pillows, garters, toasting glasses, cake toppers, cake serving sets and more
  • Sophie's Favors-high quality, uniquely styled party favors, favor kits, gifts and party supplies in a variety of colors
  • Terry's Village-whimsical and charming accents for both inside of your home and outside as well
  • That's My Topper-cake toppers to suit your style
  • The Mississippi Gift Co.-made in Mississippi gifts and products
  • The Printed Candle Company-premium quality personalized candles
  • Wedding Fans-program & keepsake
  • Wedding Things-unique wedding favors, wedding accessories and wedding gifts
  • WedQuarters Personal Wedding Websites- A wedding website is the most efficient, easy and fun way to clearly communicate all important wedding details with your guests.  Collect wedding RSVPs, gather guestbook entries, relay all important wedding details such as gift registry info, maps, directions, your schedule of events, special requests and much more



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