Celebrate Wedded Bliss: Preview Our May/June 2026 Issue

A table set for teatime with a white floral arrangement in the center.

Rejoice in the sweetest moments of a bride’s special season as Southern Lady presents our May/June 2026 issue, celebrating all things wedding. From newlyweds to a Sweet Sixteen anniversary, we honor each occasion of a couple’s marriage. Contributing editors Cheri Leavy and Whitney Long, founders of The Southern C, introduce three inspiring entrepreneurs who thrive in the wedding space. A tea menu celebrates those most dear to the bride-to-be, and gracious gift ideas abound: keepsake trunks, vintage coupe sets, and plenty of darling accessories. Indulge in a moment of respite at Little Palm Island, an ideal honeymoon or anniversary destination. As we share the stories of two Southern couples’ most special days, we invite you to be swept away by the magnificent romance to be found throughout these stunning pages. 

Harmonious Beginnings

A newlywed couple walking toward a white house.

Melodic strains of a violin float over the grounds of Fiddler’s Green during a lovely wedding day.

Treasures Tucked Away

A bride's blue keepsake trunk with goblets, high heels, and a gift tag inside.

Southern brides are sure to love Petite Keep’s modern approach to the classic hope chest.

Grand Getaways: Little Palm Island

Reclining chairs set on the shore of the sea with palm trees overhead.

Escape to the sunny shores of Florida to relax in luxury amid tropical breezes.

Wedding Bells Ring

A newlywed couple dancing their first dance.

In Vicksburg, Mississippi, festivities celebrate the love shared among generations of kith and kin.

Before She Says “I Do”

A white teapot with a cup of tea and pot of sugar with a white floral arrangement.

Celebrate the bride-to-be with a luncheon of refreshing fare, gathering around the table with the women she holds dearest to her heart.

Everyday Grace

Several Wedgwood blue jewelry dishes holding beaded necklaces and pendants.

Channeling the elegance of eras long past, a debut selection of adornments blends timeless style with a modern twist from Charm Lane Collection.

Find these stories and more in our May/June 2026 Issue, available on local newsstands or in our online shop