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Making Sense of COVID Wedding Rules for NC

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What Governor Cooper’s COVID Mass Gathering Guidelines for NC Mean for 2021 Summer Weddings

{Published on Sept 2, 2020 and UPDATED on April 28, 2021} On April 28, 2021, Governor Cooper announced new COVID-19  gathering guidelines for North Carolina. This phase of coronavirus recovery will launch Friday, April 30 at 5 p.m. These mandates will remain in effect until June 1, when the state anticipates lifting more restrictions. North Carolina reception venues are able to … Read More

Backyard Wedding The New World of Weddings in North Carolina and Beyond Fancy This
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How We Celebrate Now

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The New World of Weddings in North Carolina and Beyond

It’s easy to overlook that celebrations are a huge part of life … until they are absent. Birthdays, holidays, graduations and myriad monumental occasions are made into memories by virtue of people coming together to intentionally honor that moment. As the pandemic steamrolled our society last year, so began months of near-total isolation. Our life milestones gradually became irrelevant, and, dare I say it, melancholy. … Read More

Gilded Brides Sweet Love Blossoms Courtyard NC Wedding Dress and Fashion Photo Shoot in Raleigh The Bradford Barlow
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For Better or For Worse

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Heart of NC Weddings Publisher Reflects on 2020 and Looks Forward to 2021 

With the introduction of our more inclusive name (we were known as Southern Bride & Groom for three decades) and an exciting partnership with Shannon Media, I’m not going to lie, Heart of NC Weddings was on top of the world at the start of 2020. My content manager, Marie Muir, and I were so ready for our next stage of helping … Read More

Durham Blogger The Doctorette Married Life and Mid Century Modern Decor Husband Wife Couch Morgan Caddell
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Feels Like Home

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Married Life and Mid Century Modern Decor Inspiration

This new nesters spotlight was featured in our 2020 Heart of NC Weddings print edition, and features Durham blogger Nicole Marie Cranley, Ph.D. and husband Nathan Maxwell Krowitz’s mid century modern decor. The photos are by Morgan Caddell Photography and makeup is by Silverceiling Beauty Consulting. 

“My only regret is that we can’t get married every day,” says Nathan Maxwell Krowitz, a recent groom who articulates precisely … Read More

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Virtual Wedding Planning 101 | Coronavirus Continues

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Advice for How to Plan a Wedding and Find Your Venue from Home During Coronavirus

Today, we are sharing tips on how to plan a wedding from home, during the coronavirus shutdown. If you are newly-engaged, you might feel like this is a weird time to be booking a wedding venue, caterer and planner. We get it. You want to tour your wedding venue in person. You want to go to the bridal boutique and … Read More

Triangle Wedding Arbor at Ceremony
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End of Decade Report: 2010s Wedding Trends

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The Top Wedding Trends of the 2010s decade, year by year

As the decade draws to a close, we can’t help but feel a little sentimental. Normally, we would pause at this time to look back at the trends of the past year. Perhaps we’d try to make some style forecasts. However, as we enter 2020, we’d be remiss not to take a look at the entire decade. And so, we’ve composed a list list … Read More

Heart of NC Weddings 2020 new name and cover reveal with Confetti
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Introducing our New Name and Cover

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Southern Bride & Groom Magazine Reveals Our New Name: Heart of NC Weddings

After 33 years as Southern Bride and Groom, our magazine has a new name that perfectly matches our brand and our heart-led mission. Heart of NC Weddings is the new us, and we’re here to stay! Today, we’re proudly revealing the 2020 winter/ spring cover – and the freshly printed publication will follow in a couple of weeks. This name change is … Read More

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Wedding Night at the Museum

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Museums in Raleigh and Durham that make Great Wedding Venues – by Amber Watson of Bites of Bull City Durham Food Blog 

Wedding venue museums in Raleigh, NC and the Triangle Area are teaching us a lesson in love! It’s not rocket science, it’s basic math – museums capture that contemporary vibe, sophisticated charm, and built-in entertainment. These non-traditional wedding venues are full of unique and beautiful photos opportunities. Indoor and outdoor rooms and exhibits … Read More

Gilded Raleigh bride at The Bradford a modern Raleigh NC wedding Venue
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SB&G 2019 Fashion Editorial at The Bradford

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A Tour of the Most High Fashion Wedding Dresses in Raleigh NC This Year

We are excited to share the Southern Bride & Groom 2019 fashion editorial. This summer photo shoot is a tour of some of the most beautiful wedding dresses in Raleigh. Some of the best local NC bridal boutiques shared their favorite wedding gown styles. We came together with local jewelers, stylists, florists and rental companies at The Bradford. With its … Read More

Minimalist Dish ware and Napkin with Vibrant Tropical Floral Arrangements and Candles
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Industrial Venue Goes Tropical

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Modern Summer Wedding with Tropical Vibes at The Fairview Raleigh, by C and D Events

The Fairview Raleigh is a new warehouse venue near downtown Raleigh. Its open spaces and white exposed brick walls serve as a blank canvas for any event. NC wedding planners C and D Events brought modern design and a tropical flair to this space.

The wedding venue shares a building with their sister company, ThemeWorks. This specialty rental company … Read More

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