There are a few magazines out there that I read religiously. In order for me to know I am going to buy a magazine every single time it comes out, it has to have beautiful images, solid content, stunning layout, and it must be current. My magazine laundry list includes :
Southern Weddings
Real Simple
Pottery Barn
Weddings Unveiled
Martha Stewart Living
Whether it's the newness of the magazine (only 3 issues to date), the social media buzz, the lovely Southern Weddings blog I follow, or simply the fact that my roots are as Southern as they can get, I must say that I have never been more excited to receive a fresh new issue of a magazine then Southern Wedding's V3! Pure joy when it arrived in my mailbox, I kid you not. I lit a candle, cozied up on my sofa chair, and soaked in it's goodness. Not to mention, one of my images made its way into these beautiful pages. Check it out!
So, in honor of this beautiful new issue, I am giving one copy of V3 away! To enter the giveaway, simply follow these two steps :
1. Leave a comment on this post including your favorite southern wedding detail. Mason Jars? Lace veils? Outdoor twinkle lights? It can be anything, as long as it's a detail.
2. Update your twitter status to say " I heart @iloveswmag and I want to win @nancyray's V3 giveaway! http://www.nancyrayblog.com "
The contest closes on Friday, the 22nd at NOON est. I can't wait to hear about your favorite details!








I love peonies, striped bowties, and signature southern drinks!
love when a bride wears a bird cage veil… so classy!
My all time fav is Mason Jars. You can use them for so many things. Flowers, beverages, candles, etc! I would love to win a copy of V3!!! Thanks for the opportunity Nancy!
I love families gathering under the summer sky celebrating a wedding together with a good home cooked meal. And then, sending the bride and groom off through the lights of sparklers.
Love Southern Weddings! Congratulations on your image feature. (Also, not trying to win one! Just wanted to congratulate you!)
Whether it’s on the cakes or dresses, the details that I love the most are the ruffle or lace accents! They catch my eye every time.
congrats on having an image in SWv3! that is very exciting!
Hi Nancy
) Congrats on having your photography featured in Southern Weddings! That is so very exciting! My favorite southern wedding detail : twinkle lights & lemonade in mason jars! Hope you have a lovely evening!
xo,
Linnea
I love those mason jars! *ps I cannot find this magazine any where and would LOVE to have a copy to enjoy. Happy Friday friends!
My favorite wedding details are when the bride wears unique shoes, when there is a just pop of color on an off-white wedding cake, feathers in the bride’s hairpiece or veil, checkered dance floors (black & white), and spanish moss hanging from the trees (if it’s outdoors)!
OK, so I read this post of yours, and I was all, aw, how sweet. I love the sw blog, and I knew you liked this issue, so while I was in B&N this am, I picked up a copy to thumb through. And I FELL in LOVE. I love love love this magazine. So inspirational! Thanks for the recommendation! I bought it for myself!
That inihsgt’s perfect for what I need. Thanks!
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