Why you should look: Home of renowned chef Paula Deen, Savannah offers tasty Southern fare that attracts foodies from across the country. Exchange vows by the fountain at Forsyth Park or beachside on Tybee Island before indulging in mouthwatering creations from a top-notch caterer or award-winning restaurant.

Guide your guests: Enjoy the intimate elegance of the Mansion on Forsyth Park, where guests can enroll in culinary classes. When it’s time to eat, make reservations for an unforgettable meal with the one you love below a stunning chandelier at 700 Drayton.

What to expect: Delectable Southern dishes, from fried green tomatoes to crab cakes, and magical bridal portraits in historic parks and beneath majestic live oaks draped in moss.

In the know: For a comprehensive list of venues and wedding experts, visit savannahido.com. The co-op Savannah Wedding Professionals also makes planning for the big day as stress-free as possible by uniting the area’s premier bridal experts under one roof.

mansiononforsythpark.com

Photo by Donna Von Bruening Photographers