Heart of NC Weddings

09/04/2024

“There were so many moving parts to this wedding, and Anne Griggs and Christa Tarver from The French Bee Events did an excellent job making it all come together,” says Meredith, who married Nishant in a formal, large celebration in New Bern, North Carolina, in June 2023. 🎉💕

Read more about Meredith & Nishant’s wedding on our blog! ✨ https://heartofncweddings.com/meredith-and-nishants-new-bern-nc-wedding/

Featured Heart of NC Weddings vendors:
Planning & Florals The French Bee Events
Reception Venue Riverfront Convention Center
💋 Reign Beauty
💍 Diamonds Direct
Mother of the Bride Apparel Kannon's Clothing

📸 by Jodi Gray Photography

08/26/2024

Let’s talk 𝕘𝕝𝕠𝕨 𝕦𝕡 𝕘𝕠𝕒𝕝𝕤 with the experts at ✨

➡️ Start your aesthetic journey 6-12 months before your big day for optimal results! For example, collagen treatments can take up to 3 months to show full effects.

- Choose your provider carefully — check for board certifications and real examples of their work with clients who share similar goals. Be wary of stock photos that don’t represent a provider’s own work!
- Start small with Botox or fillers. Slow and steady helps products settle naturally, and some treatments require multiple sessions for the best outcome.
- A medical-grade facial combined with dermaplaning 1-2 weeks ahead of your wedding will give your skin a glow and ensure makeup application is as smooth as can be! 💄✨
- Your provider can treat more areas that just your face! Many to-be-weds seek treatments to address concerns like underarm sweating before the big day.

𝑷𝒓𝒐 𝒕𝒊𝒑: Bring mom along — she can benefit from many of these treatments too!

07/25/2024

📍New Bern, North Carolina, is a beautiful waterfront destination with more than 300 years of history and enduring charm! ✨

👉 This Eastern NC town is home to romantic wedding venues and stellar vendors from wedding and event planners to dress shops and more.

➡️ Follow the to learn more about this picturesque destination!

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07/23/2024

Texture + hand-painted details are a perfect match in this flat lay from our styled wedding at 🖤
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Featured vendors:
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06/14/2024

Rachel’s bridal portraits by Joe Payne Photography are absolutely stunning and will have us binging Bridgerton all weekend! 👑🌸

Featured Heart of NC Weddings vendors:
Venue Oxbow Estate
Dress White of Raleigh
Hair & Makeup Pinup Bridal Pinup Studio
📸 Joe Payne Photography

06/06/2024

Nature plays a fundamental role in Mark and Cody’s love story, from their engagement next to a waterfall to their ceremony among the trees at Museum of Life and Science 🌳✨

Follow the 🔗 below to read more about their special day planned by Something Fabulous Weddings & Events and filled with joy and color! 💕

Mark and Cody dreamed of a magical treehouse ceremony at Durham's Museum of Life & Science. Something Fabulous Weddings & Events helped them plan it all.

04/30/2024

Your wedding invitations set the tone for the entire event … so make them count! 💌 Meet four talented stationers who can make one-of-a-kind designs for your wedding on our blog at the link below💗

Luxurious invitations are a sure way to impress your guests! Learn more about North Carolina wedding invitations, calligraphy and paper.

04/25/2024

Igniting love anew! 💖 Tearrieny and Theodore rekindled their romance after both were deployed to Afghanistan and later stationed in different locations, which temporarily separated them. After tying the knot in Vegas, the pair trusted An Event Lady Production,LLC to plan a vow renewal filled with love, joy and their closest circle. 💍🥂

An Event Lady Production planned this classy vow renewal with burgundy, gold and champagne details at The Grand Marquise Ballroom.

04/22/2024

Celebrating sustainably doesn't need to be complicated. Find 12 ways you can prioritize eco-friendly wedding planning on our blog at the link below! 💚🌍

These eco-friendly wedding planning tips will help you plan a sustainable celebration, from booking 'green' vendors to sustainable party favors.

04/15/2024

𝑾𝒂𝒓𝒆𝒉𝒐𝒖𝒔𝒆 𝒘𝒐𝒏𝒅𝒆𝒓𝒍𝒂𝒏𝒅 in downtown Raleigh 🧱 ✨
Refurbished mills, industrial courtyards and unique modern spaces are all among our list of the top urban chic warehouse venues in the City of Oaks!

These urban, industrial and refined warehouse wedding venues in Raleigh, NC, each have something special about them!

04/05/2024

Get a 𝒔𝒘𝒆𝒆𝒕 start on the weekend! 🍰 Meet a handful of the top wedding cake bakers in the Triangle and read about their favorite flavors, decorating techniques and more on our blog at the link below. 🎂

Bestow Baked Goods
S. Richardson Cakes
Sugar Euphoria
Ruth Drennan Cakes
Cake Couture Boutique
Edible Art of Raleigh
LB's Cakes
The Mad Hatter's Cafe + Bakeshop

The top wedding bakers in Raleigh and Durham, NC, offer treats to meet your taste, from traditional wedding cakes to modern dessert tables.

04/03/2024

Did you know that The French Bee Events are experts in wedding planning 𝑨𝑵𝑫 floral design? Co-founders Christa and Anne have decades of combined experience in designing and executing fantastic weddings. They showed off their skills in this rosy styled wedding in New Bern, North Carolina. 🌹 See more on our blog at the link below.

The French Bee Events gathered a handful of the top wedding vendors in New Bern, North Carolina, for this romantic styled wedding photo shoot.

03/28/2024

Once they chose their mountaintop venue, Brandi and Zach relied on Terri and Kerry of Bess and Beau Event Design to guide them in selecting vendors and details to complete a timeless wedding celebration – one that would remain elegant when they look back at photos twenty years from now. 🫶🎊

Read about Brandi and Zach’s love story – from growing up in the same town to their Biltmore Estate engagement on our blog at the link below!

Featured Heart of NC Weddings vendors:
Planner Bess and Beau Event Design
Bridesmaid attire Bella Bridesmaids
Rentals Curated Events Raleigh

📸 by Waterhouse Studios Photography

Zach and Brandi's wedding went seamlessly thanks to Bess + Beau Wedding and Event Design. This mountain wedding is one for vision boards.

03/15/2024

Hailee and Kendra watched a shooting star on their first date, and took it as a good omen 💫 Five years later the pair tied the knot under a canopy of leaves at The Fearrington Barn Weddings & Special Events, passing a garnet back and forth during a personal, Unitarian Universalist ceremony.

Hailee and Kendra's Unitarian Universalist ceremony took place under towering trees at Fearrington Village in Pittsboro, North Carolina.

03/07/2024

What we love most about downtown Raleigh weddings?
Convenience! 🥂 Each of the 19 venues listed on our downtown Raleigh venue guide is within walking distance of the best nightlife, restaurants and hotels that the City of Oaks has to offer. 🌳

Check out our list of top event spaces in this downtown Raleigh wedding venue guide. It's easy to host an entire weekend in the City of Oaks!

02/26/2024

The Durham Hotel's rooftop overlooks the Bull City's bustling downtown, and has a covered portion that can be used for private events all year round. The hotel's midcentury mod design makes it perfect for the not-so-traditional couple seeking an event space with personality.

Eclectic floral designs, luxurious linens and a cheery color palette complement the hotel's unique vibe for this styled wedding featured in our '24 issue. See the full story at the link below!

Kudos to the entire Heart of NC Weddings vendor team! 💚
Venue The Durham Hotel
📸 Ariel Kaitlin Photography
Florals KatieDid Florals
Wedding Dresses White of Raleigh
Bridesmaid Attire Bella Bridesmaids
🕴 bernard's formalwear
Jewelry Jewelsmith
💄 The Bardot
Rentals Best Tents & Events
🎂 S. Richardson Cakes
Invites Cute Buttons Gift and Paper Boutique
Signage and Place Cards Revel NC

The Durham Hotel's midcentury mod rooftop is the backdrop of this styled wedding featuring cheerful florals and uber-chic fashion.

02/24/2024

How much does it really cost to tie the knot in NC? 💸 We're breaking down the major expenses and how to budget for them on our blog at the link below.

Discover our comprehensive breakdown of wedding costs, from venues to attire. Plan your dream NC wedding confidently using our guide!

02/22/2024

Looking for a Chapel Hill rehearsal dinner venue? 🍽 This might be the easiest part of your wedding planning, because there's tons of options, from fine dining on Franklin Street to casual, eclectic and trendy spots. 🍾

Browse our Chapel Hill rehearsal dinner venue guide for a full list!

Looking for the perfect restaurant venue to host your rehearsal dinner? Browse our list of the best Chapel Hill rehearsal or welcome dinner spaces!

02/21/2024

If you're ready to toss your guest list in favor of an intimate microwedding with your closest loved ones, check out our guide to the packages offered by our recommended vendors specially designed for small events!

Curious about planning an elopement or a small wedding? These North Carolina venues offer special packages just for intimate weddings.

02/03/2024

Our 2024 fashion editorial is 𝒍𝒊𝒗𝒆 on our blog!

We took to the streets of downtown Raleigh for this year’s photo shoot to showcase some of the hottest trends in wedding dresses and accessories! 🔥

Heart of NC Weddings vendors:
Photography
Venue
Dresses
Glasses & accessories
Formalwear
Hair + makeup
Cake
Editorial Shoot Creative Director

Additional vendors
Models
Jewelry & accessories

01/31/2024

Are you deep into your venue search, or just starting out? Check out these newly opened NC wedding venues that should top your list to tour either way!

We've vetted each one of these places to get married in NC, following many from groundbreaking all the way to grand opening!

01/29/2024

From personal mini cakes for every guest to blind-embossed invites to The Carolina Inn's iconic black-and-white tiled hall, every detail of this styled wedding is absolute perfection. 🖤🤍

Real life couple Ahmad and Julius played to-be-weds during this faux wedding that blended timeless and modern elements for a design that's both classic and current.

Kudos to our amazing Heart of NC Weddings vendor team!
Editorial Shoot Creative Director Amy Plant-Perdue
Venue The Carolina Inn
📸 Joe Payne Photography
💐 The Barn of Chapel Hill's Wild Flora Farm
🤍 bernard's formalwear
Wedding party dresses Bella Bridesmaids Bella Bridesmaids
💋 Pinup Bridal
Paper goods Art by Ashley Triggiano
Rentals American Party Rentals
🎂 Ruth Drennan Cakes
Transportation Triangle Corporate Coach

Tradition and contemporary aesthetics intertwine in the design of this classic styled wedding at The Carolina Inn.

01/23/2024

A masterpiece … and we’re not just talking about the North Carolina Museum of Art's newly refreshed West Building!

The museum’s elegant spaces are elevated throughout this styled wedding anchored by neutrals and sophisticated textures.

Kudos to our Heart of NC Weddings vendor team!
Venue North Carolina Museum of Art
Editorial Shoot Creative Director Plume Events
📸 Fancy This Photography
💐 Bloom Works
Catering Catering Works
Dress Gilded Bridal
Formalwear bernard's formalwear
💍 Diamonds Direct
💄Pinup Studio
Tabletop Rentals & Linens Curated Events Raleigh
Bar & Additional Seating Greenhouse Picker Sisters
Cake Sugar Euphoria
🎥 Mark Maya Photography
Paper & Signage Revel NC
Photo Booth & Audio Guest Book ZimZoom Photobooth
DJ Stylus S.E. LLC

Gloves & earrings HushedCommotion

Modern style and luxurious textures meet sculpture galleries in this neutral art museum styled wedding at North Carolina Museum of Art.

01/18/2024

Amelia and Sean’s Asheville microwedding was exactly the cozy weekend with family they’d imagined, largely thanks to the guidance of Mark Maya Photography who offered his advice from taking part in many similarly intimate events, and captured every moment beautifully through film and photography. 🏔✨

Amelia and Sean's mountain microwedding was a unique celebration of their love captured through the work of photographer and videographer Mark Maya.

12/20/2023

It's the most wonderful time of year ... our 𝑵𝑬𝑾 𝑰𝑺𝑺𝑼𝑬 is here! ❤️ 🎉

🔥 Our 2024 edition is hot off the press 🔥 You'll find useful planning tools, inspirational editorials and real love stories throughout its pages!

💍 Newly engaged? 💎 Pick up a copy to read about our recommended wedding vendors and gain insider knowledge on planning your big day in our beautiful state.

Read the digital version or order a physical copy at the link below!

Find your copy of Heart of NC Weddings magazine for free around Raleigh, Durham, Cary & Chapel Hill. Or, use our NC wedding planing website.

12/18/2023

We spent our Monday poring over these gorgeous scenes from a styled wedding at Oxbow Estate! ✨

Featured Heart of NC Weddings vendors:
Venue Oxbow Estate
Gown White Bridal Boutiques
Rentals Curated Events Raleigh
Linens BBJ La Tavola from Best Rent-All

📸 by Kelsey Nelson Photography

12/16/2023

Cheers to the weekend 🥂✨ How sweet are these classic coupes from ?

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12/13/2023

There’s nothing quite like a holiday at 🎄🎊 Hannah Stevenson and Christopher George tied the knot there in December 2019, and we’re revisiting their story on our blog at the link in bio!

Featured Heart of NC Weddings vendors:
Venue
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Entertainment

12/07/2023

We can barely wait to share our 2024 issue, so here’s a little sneak peek 😉🎉 ℙℝ𝔼𝕆ℝ𝔻𝔼ℝ 𝕪𝕠𝕦𝕣 𝕗𝕣𝕖𝕖 𝕔𝕠𝕡𝕪 today at the using the promo code “2024”💍💕

Kudos to our Heart of NC Weddings vendors:
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Dress
Tux
Hair & Makeup
Styled by
Models courtesy of

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