Happy day, y’all! If you are looking to infuse a little bit of the South into your wedding, well then today is your day! Our friends at Engaging Affairs, Atrendy Wedding and Simply Chic Events have a little soiree each year to celebrate the end of summer – yours truly was in attendance! This year’s bash was a southern theme and I was so blown away by all of the little touches that I asked to share it on the blog with you. From the sweet tea and the magnolia leaf garland to the pulled BBQ and the make-your-own shortcake bar, this wedding event was southern through and through. Hopefully you’ll be inspired by all of these great southern ideas all photographed by Abby Grace Photography.

That’s it, y’all! The following Washington DC area wedding vendors came together to make this southern party happen:

Hosts: Engaging Affairs, Atrendy Wedding & Simply Chic Events
Photography: Abby Grace Photography
Drinks: Ace Beverage
Makeup: Amie Decker Makeup
Photo Booth: Chesapeake Photo Booths
Rentals: Chicka Chicka Boom Boom
Rentals: DC Rental
Lighting: Frost Lighting
Paper Goods: Just Write Studios
Catering: Main Event Caterers
Silhouette Artist: Marie Cheek’s Silhouettes
Venue: Meridian House
Parking: MJ Valet
Favors: Pleasant Pops
Floral Design: Philippa Tarrant
Music: Sam Hill Entertainment Whiskey Rebellion
Videography: Thomas Bowen Films

For more local wedding inspiration, look in our DC area wedding idea galleries and real DC area wedding features, and don’t forget to look through our amazing DC area wedding vendor guide for all of the pros who can make it happen. Also, join the conversation in our brand-new Washington DC area wedding forums.