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Your Trusted North Carolina Wedding Planning Guide
“The magazine is such a wonderful resource to highlight special vendors in the community who really go above and beyond. I constantly relied on the magazine for design inspo, read past stories and advice.”
Allison Lanier, Aug. 2025 bride
“All of our initial searches started with Heart of NC Weddings! It’s how we found venues to initially tour and how we discovered our life-saving wedding planners. Having Heart of NC Weddings’ website as a resource made our searching streamlined and efficient!"
Samantha Loebbaka, April ‘25 bride
“During our first visit to Durham to choose our reception venue, I was given a copy of Heart of NC Weddings on one of our first tours. I kept the magazine with me throughout the whole process, and used it to source vendors and find inspiration.”
Rachel Ofori, Sept. 2025 bride
“I looked to Heart of NC Weddings for venue and vendor inspiration. Especially as a bride planning a wedding out of state, it was so helpful to have local wedding resources.”
Hannah Hinshaw, April 2025 bride
“The website was very helpful with tips and advice, and helped us curate the most magical and memorable day.”
Addison Diehl, Oct. 2025 bride
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Welcome to your trusted NC wedding planning website. Simply put, we help you shop locally for your NC wedding. Be inspired by real, local weddings and search our directory of trusted venues and vendors. If you love what you see, order a copy of our magazine or view it digitally. Our team is here to help, inspire, and bring more joy to your NC wedding planning. Welcome, again, and congratulations!
First Look
Featured NC Venues and Vendors
Our Platinum members, front and center.
The Carolina Inn
Chapel Hill’s Gem, located on UNC Campus
The Sutherland
Elevating your event with style and sophistication
Washington Duke Inn & Golf Club
Where timeless elegance meets unforgettable wedding celebrations
Danielle Volk Creative
Vibrant, True-to-Life Wedding Portraits + Photography
Simply Blush Bridal
The Wedding Dress Experts
Toujours
Editorial images rooted in emotion
Weekly Wedding Planner Newsletter
We’re Here for You Every Step, Every Week
NC vendor spotlights, real wedding inspiration and planning advice from our local wedding community. Let's plan your day together.
Real Weddings
Inspiration From Real NC Couples
See how couples across the state planned their days, and who they hired.
Spring Ceremony in Raleigh Planned By Something Fabulous Weddings & Events
Emily and Connor's classic May wedding at Haywood Hall House & Gardens featured green, pink and sky blue details....
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September Wedding at Raleigh’s NCMA Planned by Lily Rose Events
Wendy and Cheng’s September wedding at North Carolina Museum of Art featured blue details, dreamy florals and stunning sunset portraits....
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Wedding Planner Celebrates Her Own Love Story with Family-Centered Ceremony
Chris and Diane’s thoughtfully designed ceremony at The Umstead Hotel and Spa put family front and center....
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Meet Pros in Person
Wedding shows and local events where you can meet venues and vendors face to face.
See all eventsOct 6 – 18, 2026
La Premiere White Edit Trunk Show
Silk House Bridal is hosting a trunk show featuring dresses from La Premiere. Gorgeous gowns will be available...
Nov 1, 2026 · 9:00 am
A Social Sunday at The Bradford
Explore The Bradford at your own pace with a glass of bubbly in hand during this relaxed open...
Nov 1, 2026 · 9:00 am
Daniel’s Ridge 2026 Fall Open House
Discover your dream wedding venue and meet some wonderful vendors at this fall open house Nov. 1, from...
Why Trust Our Recommendations
How We Choose Our Vendors
We've been connecting North Carolina couples with wedding pros for more than 40 years. Every vendor in our directory is a local business we know – and we only recommend the people we'd send our own friends to. Read more about how we choose.
We review their work
Our editors look at real weddings, portfolios and style before anyone joins.
We check the business
Business registration, insurance and years of experience are part of every application.
We ask around
References from fellow NC wedding pros and past couples round out the picture.
Love is love
Every vendor supports our mission to represent all weddings, including LGBTQ+ couples. Read our statement on inclusivity.
