South Magazine - Feb-March 2015

What makes this issue unique?

Have you ever been frustrated by a magazine that was mostly filled with ads?  Have you ever found yourself on a beach or in an airport wishing there was more to read in a magazine that you paid good money…

South's Greatest Wedding Photographers

FIRST PLACE Name: Kelli Boyd Age: 37 Inspiration: "Inspiration comes from a variety of things and I feel it has a lot to do with what is going on throughout the day. The way the light hits her dress, the…

South's Greatest Professional Photographers

With smartphones and Instagram, everyone and their grandmother thinks they could be professional photographers. Our list of South's Greatest Photographers proves it takes more than a filter to produce stunning photographs. These professional photographers have a special eye and are…

South's Greatest Amateur Photographers

With smartphones and Instagram, everyone and their grandmother thinks they could be professional photographers. Our list of South's Greatest Photographers proves it takes more than a filter to produce stunning photographs. These amateur photographers have a special eye and are able…

The Power of Three

Huddled beneath a rental tent, the two-year-old band Lovely Locks was unsure of where the wedding gig on Wilmington Island was going to take them. All they were worried about was protecting their equipment. “It started thunder storming as soon…

South Presents the Premier Wedding Expo

The Savannah International Trade and Convention Center was overrun with brides-to-be and bridal parties on Saturday! Vendors from every part of the wedding industry were there to show off their stuff.

Behind the Lens with Mark Staff

Choosing a photographer for your wedding or engagement pictures can be daunting! You have to do a lot homework to decide which one fits your style and your budget.  South featured several wedding photographers in our February/March 2015 issue. One such…

Secret Southerner

Savannah’s Own When you think of Savannah as a person, our Secret Southerner always comes to mind. His humor, quirkiness and hospitality are values the Hostess City holds dear. Fabric of Savannah Because he dedicates his time and talents to…

January 2015 TLC Connection Luncheon

CHECK OUT THE GALLERY Photos by Diane Dodd.  The Tourism Leadership Council held their first Connection Luncheon of 2015 on Thursday, January 15 at the Embassy Suites in Downtown Savannah.

A Treat For All Five Senses

The Inn at Palmetto Bluff is just around the corner for a luxurious Valentine's experience for you and your love.

Food Trucks in Savannah

The burgeoning food scene in Savannah is impossible to ignore with the number of restaurants opening each year growing 25% each year since 2011. Currently state, county and city regulations have created a prohibitive environment for entrepreneurs looking to get…

High Cotton

When a legacy isn’t yours, you’ve got to work that much harder to make sure it lasts. When Lowell Kronowitz took over the reigns at Levy Jewelers, he became a fourth generation president of the Savannah-based jewelry staple. “Those who…

The Cloister at Sea Island

THE CLOISTER The luxury of the Cloister at Sea Island is legendary. Since the 1920s, this resort has been a favorite getaway for tycoons, world leaders, and celebrities. The original 1928 building was designed by famed Florida architect, Addison Mizner,…

How To Plan The South's Greatest Wedding

Savannah is continuously voted among the top cities in America for throwing a wedding. In honor of our fair Southern city, we conducted hours of painstaking research to give Southern (and even Northern) brides-to-be the best tips to throwing the…

Southern Artists to Watch in 2015

The Lowcountry is replete with creative energy. There is something about the geography and built environments that seduces great artists to the region and inspires many to become artists. Here is our 2015 list of regional artists to watch. Not…

John Mellencamp: The Painter

“People up on the east side, people on the gravel road, people of many colors, whose stories will never be told. Too late came too early for me to face myself, I am a troubled man.” The rock-and-roll legend trades…

Country Music's Hottest Stars

Whether you call Florida Georgia Line’s unique blend of hip hop beats, country twang and good-time vibe a revelation in the industry or merely the best of “bro country,” Tyler Hubbard – the Georgia half of the explosively popular country…