7.19.2012

Celebrating Southern: {Weddings and Parties}


I could write a four-part novel on the effort that goes into planning a wedding or party in the South. When I sat down to write this post today, all I could think of was how long this post was going to be. But then I decided I'd just let some pretty photos tell the story of what's trendy in the South right now.

Southern weddings are something to behold. Seriously, if you've never attended a wedding below the Mason-Dixon, I'd encourage you to do that if you ever get the chance. You'll never see the amount of immaculate detail go into one day quite like you will a Southern wedding or gala.

It's a sport, y'all.

Mason jars have semi-recently become a really trendy way to showcase and serve bevies around these parts. Whether it's a wedding or a party, these simple, Southern jars make lovely little glasses.

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Burlap has become a really popular material of which to make bows and table runners at Southern parties. I personally LOVE this and will probably use this at our 1 Year Anniversary party we're having in two months!

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Baggo is one of the most fun and relaxing games to play at a Southern party. A lot of outdoor weddings and events may feature a baggo station, which is a great icebreaker for guests.

In lieu of the eleventy hundred "say whaa??"comments regarding Baggo - see here. It's a legit name for the game (ha- rhymed!) and a little less scary sounding than "corn hole", IMO, tee hee hee : )

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A lot of Southern girls like to add mementos to their bouquets, like a sorority hanky or mini photos of family members. I think this makes it extra special, don't y'all?

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The pie table has become a really fun addition to Southern weddings and parties. And really, who doesn't like pie?


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And finally, you can't have a Southern party without petit fours! We had Razorback petit fours on Stephen's groom's table at our wedding and they were certainly a hit. These petite cakes are pretty traditional for this part of the country. 


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Be blessed, lovelies-

14 comments:

  1. At first, I was like, "What is BAGGO? Is this a new thing I've never heard of?" Then I saw the photo. We call it Cornhole. Way creepier name, IMO. I like Baggo better. :)

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  2. Love this post. It makes me wish I was southern. And when I first read baggo (before I saw the picture) I'm like what the heck is this? I've played it before, just haven't heard that name for it! And those petit fours look so good and so pretty! Love the picture too!

    Lauren
    http://laurensweetnothings.blogspot.com/

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  3. I love bag go, although we call it "Corn hole" from where I'm from :)

    Lindsay @
    LindsayJEveryday.blogspot.com

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  4. I've never heard of baggo either! We call it cornhole too. But either way it's an awesome wedding game!

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  5. Yep! We call it corn hole here in NC too but I I kinda like Baggo better ;)

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  6. I grew up in a small town about 50 miles north of Pittsburgh, and in western PA/eastern OH, you are pretty much required to have a cookie table at your wedding reception. It's such a tradition that even the New York Times wrote an article about it!
    http://www.nytimes.com/2009/12/16/dining/16cookies.html?pagewanted=all

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  7. Looks like I wasn't the only one confused about the Baggo! Is that an AR thing? I'm from MS and first witnessed the greatness that is corn hole (or baggo) at a MS State tailgate. It's definitely something that I would love to incorporate into a wedding one day!

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  8. Pretty Much everything I plan to use in my wedding one day! I always said when I get married I am going to have a BIG Southern Wedding..all the way from Southern California! haha. :)

    -Ashlee

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  9. I love reading these posts! It just reinforces my idea that I was supposed to be born in the South :)

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  10. Love the rustic theme! The silhouette Baggo is awesome!!

    Great pics!

    http://mellielorissa.blogspot.com

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  11. I was going to post today but the day got away from me at work. Reading your post I have to say there truly isn't anything I could add to my own post that hasn't already been illustrated perfectly here. I will be back tomorrow!! OK maybe I might update my blog with a few things... I will be back to link up if so :)

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  12. ok, so I'm back and all linked up. I found some inspiration and a moment to get it all down :) Thanks again for doing this girl, it's been great!

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  13. Such a cute post! I have definitely got wedding fever!

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  14. So many great elements here! Love them all!

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