Any good Southern gal knows how to put together a memorable look, and a wedding ensemble is no different. But even if you weren’t raised as a debutante, fear not. There are key pieces to know when creating a look full of southern charm—flowers, bows, lace, and statement sleeves being a few. We break down what exactly to look for when deciding on your day-of dress, plus a few accessories from our favorite local boutiques. Let these statement-making gowns and eye-catching accessories inspire your own day-of ensemble.
Southern Staples
These four elements separate the everyday dresses from the Southern showstoppers.
Gowns
Accessories
High (Heel) Society
From left: “Signature Slipper” ($595/Hadleigh’s); Malone Souliers “Maureen” mule ($795/Tootsies); Alaïa heart mules ($1,170/The Conservatory); Bruno Frisoni “Pointy Tonic” slingback heel ($1,030/The Conservatory)
All Gussied Up
From left: Iradj Moini bug brooch ($2,065/Grange Hall); Deepa Gurnani earrings ($450/Elements); Melanie Georgacopoulos earrings ($5,360/Grange Hall); Nicola Bathie earrings ($350/Elements)
Purse Strings
From left: La Pima “Marie” sunglasses ($535/Grange Hall); Alaïa “Mina” bag ($1,650/The Conservatory); Zhuu pearl bag ($175/Elements)
Higher the Hair
Clockwise from top: “Betty” hair clip ($250/Patsy’s Bridal); “Penelope” hair bow ($80/Patsy’s Bridal); “Mediterranean” tiara ($475/Patsy’s Bridal); Gabrielle Jewelry “Mason” hairpiece ($1,100/Lela Rose); silk magnolia brooch ($75/Lele Sadoughi)
