How 'Steel Magnolias' Inspired My Dream Wedding

Southern Living

A little movie magic can make your special day unforgettable! In this video, find out how Southern Living's Alex took inspiration from the beloved movie 'Steel Magnolias' for her wedding day, from a pink paradise theme to memorable quotes and a special groom's cake.

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00:00I stole several things from the movie Steel Magnolias for my own wedding and it was a

00:03hit. Like Shelby, my signature color is pink. So I had an array, tons of pink, my decor,

00:09the invitations, my nails, fingers and toes, all the bridesmaids dresses. Suddenly I don't have an

00:14aunt who makes armadillo grooms cakes and neither does my husband. But I did know I wanted a certain

00:18special cake that was different from the cake I was cutting with my husband. It is my favorite

00:22cake from my favorite grocery store in the South. Yes, it's published. It was basically my grooms

00:26cake but better. A few of my other favorite quotes from the movie that I had to say throughout the

00:30day just to make it fun. There was no such thing as natural beauty because this beat has to last me

00:34all day, all night. Shelby and her dad are about to walk down the aisle after he's been shooting guns

00:39all day so we can't hear anything. She has to say, Daddy, it's time. And he goes, Oh, it's time. So my

00:45dad and I did that exact bit right before we were about to walk down the aisle. It went swimmingly.

00:49Everyone loved it. If they didn't get it, it's time to watch Steel Magnolias. Let me know if you had

00:52something special at your wedding, a tradition, a bit. And if you're planning a wedding, remember it's

00:56yours. Do anything you want. There's no rules.

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