Patrick Johnstone and Caitlyn Willis are high school sweethearts – he was a football player and she was a cheerleader. Ten years after meeting at Wakefield High School in Raleigh, Patrick told Caitlyn that he would propose by the end of 2017. True to his word, he popped the question on New Year’s Eve while on a walk with their puppy, Finley. The couple … Read More
The weather is heating up, the days are getting longer and summer wedding season is here. In the wedding world, the summer months are some of the busiest. Summer weddings allow for couples to get creative. We have so many summer wedding ideas in this blog post, so keep reading to get inspiration. From cool wedding favors, seasonal appetizers and drinks, to unforgettable experiences!… Read More
Destination wedding photographer Nicole Kameenui Photography expertly documented the intimacy of Carly Chambers and Connor Horan’s NC beach wedding on Oct. 3, 2020. Carly and Connor first met while working a college-break job at Oceanic – a luxury restaurant and wedding venue (coincidence?) at Wrightsville Beach. Five years later, Connor “blindsided” Carly with a Tuesday-night marriage proposal on The Pier at Port City Marina.
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Susan and Brittany’s wedding plans were seamless. Brittany knew NC wedding planner Meagan Culkin of Magnolia Collective from college. While meeting Meagan at a coffee shop, a guest from another table recommended a photographer! Brittany and Susan’s wedding vendors fell into place quickly through local recommendations. At first glance, the couple knew that they wanted to get married at The Stockroom at 230! Keep reading to … Read More
Spring has officially sprung, the flowers are blooming, and color is returning everywhere! Nature is already a beautiful backdrop, why not use it as inspiration for your spring wedding? From blossoming florals, to gorgeous pastels, and even fruity drinks, your wedding will be the one people talk about all season long! Keep reading to see all the latest spring wedding ideas.… Read More
Hayden and Noelle’s industrial garden wedding was perfectly unique. Raleigh-based photographer Noelle Buttrey knew she wanted to work with fellow local businesses when it was her turn to walk down the aisle. On Sept. 22, 2019, she said “I do” to Hayden Brochu at The Stockroom at 230 in downtown Raleigh. The wedding venue’s style and convenient location sealed the deal for these college sweethearts who first … Read More
Saying “I do” in Raleigh is a lot like hitting the jackpot. There is an endless amount of quality vendors and wedding professionals ready to make your Raleigh wedding dreams come true! Jimmy and Erin got hosted their dream wedding in February 2020. Keep reading to see how it all came together thanks to some of Raleigh’s best wedding vendors, and many of our Heart of … Read More
Jonah Freedman and Sierra Shell’s love story could be a musical. A couple years after their first date at C-Grace jazz speakeasy in Raleigh, Jonah popped the question at Rue Cler in Durham. When three horn players and a sax player entered the restaurant and performed “Going to the Chapel” by the Dixie cups, Jonah asked Sierra to dance, whispering his proposal in her ear. Afterward, … Read More
And the wedding venue Oscar award goes to … husband-and-wife duo Cody and Britnye Shore for The Orpheum – their restored movie theater event venue in downtown Oxford! The Orpheum first opened its doors to moviegoers in 1942. This year, the Shores, the same family behind the Morgan Farms venue, invited couples back to celebrate their love in an art deco-inspired space. A team of local vendors led … Read More
This past year has brought tons of changes to our daily lives. When it comes to planning a wedding during a pandemic, we can multiply that frustration by a thousand. Luckily Tiraq and Olivia were still able to experience the joy of planning a pandemic wedding. Even though they had to pivot, they had an amazing team of NC wedding vendors to help carry out the celebration of … Read More
