I'll Cleave to You

This video was one of the first ever posted on Southern Bells. And every time I've watched it since, I hold back the urge to boo-hoo.

The vows are the killer. The girl is precious and her groom seems to absolutely adore her. Grab a hanky and join me friends. This one's good!

Vows:

Man:  I give you my life this day in the presence of God and according to His will. I leave my father and mother and I'll cleave to you.

I will love you as Christ loves the church, giving my life to yours. I will lead and protect you, as we share our life with God, who gave us one another.

Wife: According to the will of God and my desire, I give myself to you. To be your wife and your friend and to stand by you as we share our life together. Leaving my father and mother, I now commit myself to you.

I love you and believe in your from this day forward.

Pumped Up Kicks

Hello my stylish brides-to-be. I've come upon a dilemma...it's easier to find a snow flake in a Louisiana summer then to find affordable, awesome, white shoes. And, it's not like you can just pop over to the department store whenever ya' want. White has to be in season, they have to be hott-mama, and have to be anti-maw-maw.

We are women! We want to feel beautiful at our wedding, and it can't just stop at the gown. So, before you hike up your dress, consider some of the below options. (click on the shoe for a direct link)

Christian Louboutin $165

Badgley Mischka $265

Christian Louboutin $175.80

Badgley Mischka $137.90

Something blue...

Manolo Blahnik $945

Steve Madden $86.90

What to be comfy and cute? While the white crochet Toms are my fave...I had to give you a dash of Tory Burch options!

TOMS $58

Tory Burch $178

Tory Burch $195

Now, go ahead Cinderella...Find your perfect fit.

Xo,
Belle of the Blog

Beach Bum Belles

                                                                                                          Photography: Tim Melideo

Alright belles, let's talk honeymoon wardrobe! Now, this is assuming you are going to a tropical destination and plan on gettin' your tan on...I have found a few affordable and adorable pieces you & your gent will love.

1st thing's 1st...bikinis with a touch of damsel. A white and frilly suit by Victoria's Secret will look great with your sun kissed skin! Keep your dresses colorful and fun and be sure to protect your freckled face with a woven fedora and consider a long men's top as a cover-up (like the blue & tan top from J. Crew).

You are sure to have a few sight seeing days so be sure to have appropriate foot wear. TOMS are cute, comfy and delightfully charming! Couple them with a pair of cuffed denim shorts and a bright top and you are sure to be the belle of the beach!

Most importantly, have fun and soak it all in! This will certainly be a time in your life you will never forget. XOXO.

Banana Republic Fedora: $39.50, Red Canvas Classic Toms: $44.00, Forever21 White Lace Dress: $28.00, Modcloth.com One Shoulder Dress: $44.00, Gap Cuffed Denim Shorts: $55.00, Forever21 Red Mini: $25.00, J. Crew Cover-Up: $74.00, Etsy.com Uma Jewelery Necklace: $25.00, Victoria's Secret Bikini: $38.00

Look for Less

J.Crew Black Strapless Dress: $350.00                                      Old Navy Black Strapless Dress: $30.00
Banana Republic Turquoise Necklace: $250.00                 Ralph Lauren Turquoise Necklace: $78.00       
Total: $600.00                                                                                             Total: $108.00