In a recent Talk of the South newsletter, we asked readers to complete the sentence “You know you’re at a Southern wedding when….” Scroll to see some of the best responses—and pass the ham biscuits.
All in the Details
There are koozies personalized with the couple’s monogram. —Carla M.
When the drinks come in pint, canning, or jam jars. —Jill A.
Tent poles have been decorated in smilax. —Elizabeth L.
There are blue hydrangeas, lace, and monograms galore. —Carrie C.
At least one of the colors is blush. —Lisa S.
Hamming It Up (and Other Vittles)
They’re serving little ham biscuits. —Becky R.
Pimento cheese and country ham biscuits are served at the reception. —Elizabeth O.
There are cheese straws, ham biscuits, pimento cheese–stuffed celery, and deviled eggs at the reception. Magnolia blossoms as centerpieces make it over-the-top Southern. —Anne P.
The hors d’oeuvre table displays pimento cheese, cucumber, and chicken salad half sandwiches with the bread crust removed. —Van H.
When they serve biscuits and gravy at the reception. —Ron V.
Shrimp and grits are on the menu. —Diane L.
They’re serving shrimp and grits. —Debbie S.
Shrimp and grits are on the table at the reception. —Cynthia R.
They serve ice-cold Coca-Colas in the little green bottle on silver trays, like my sibs and I did. —Mart M.
Chick-fil-A is delivered to the after-party. —Nancy B.
Braving the Elements
You’re not sure if it’s the tears of joy or the sweat that’s making your mascara run. —Debbie M.
Paper fans are given out as you enter the ceremony. —Chelsea B.
It’s an outdoor wedding, it’s 100 degrees, and they give out hand fans on arrival. —Whitney C.
Doin’ the Shag—and More Signs of a Good Time
The groom and his mom dance to “Be Young, Be Foolish, Be Happy” and you give out fans as favors. —Anna M.
The Embers, Tams, or Band of Oz are there to get the bride, groom, and everyone shaggin’ and in the proper mood. —Tom C.
When you hear the jazz band playing outside of church to lead the second line to the reception. Let’s get this party started! —Lynn W.
When you see children running around playing in their Sunday best. —Jeanie M.
There are twelve bridesmaids and twelve groomsmen, an open bar, a great band, and oysters. —Katherine K.
There is an open bar for all to enjoy. —Thomas L.
Pigskin Priorities
The table decorations include a nod to the couple’s favorite college football team. —J.M.
The bride is beautiful, the groom is handsome, the best man is wearing an Auburn Tigers bow tie, the maid of honor is wearing an Alabama Tide bracelet, and the attendee seating is separated into Tide and Tiger sections rather than bride and groom sections. —Don O.
Here’s to the Groom
There is a groom’s cake. —Jeanette M.
There’s a heart-shaped red velvet groom’s cake. —Rhonda F.
The groom gets a shotgun from his groomsmen at the rehearsal dinner. P.S. This really happened in Tallahassee. —Jere B.
Fancy Footwear
Guests wear their white crabbing boots or wellies to an outdoor wedding in the rain. —Martha G.
The bride is wearing cowboy boots. —Melissa S.
When you see a seersucker and khaki suits, pastel bow ties, and most of the men are sockless. —Cindi E.
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