Even though The Cloth Mill at Eno River is a historic site located in the charming Southern town of Hillsborough, NC, it exudes modern elegance. As you can see from the styled shoot below, A Swanky Affair, showcased the versatility of this urban event space.
“So often we see a more rustic or industrial vibe in weddings at these type of venues, but venues like the Cloth Mill are a blank slate – perfect … Read More
This colorful springtime wedding captures the essence of what it means to be a Southern bride and groom: modern beauty mixed with timeless tradition. An inspirational garden wedding was staged on the lawn of The Merrimon-Wynne House. The shoot, styled by Events by La Fete and photographed by Renee Sprink Photography, was part of a celebratory event for this popular wedding venue which had completed construction … Read More
You’re knee deep in planning your perfect day. Venue: check! Wedding planner: check! Catering and photographer: check! Now, you’re on to the personal stuff: gown, veil, hair, makeup and…eyelashes? Yes, eyelashes. Who knew there were so many options for that bright-eyed, bushy-tailed bridal look? Jennifer Buenviaje, co-owner and lash stylist at Makeup for Your Day, is here to give you the lowdown on the hottest trend in bridal beauty – semi-permanent eyelash extensions.Photo: … Read More
In the South, we have all sorts of unique sayings, superstitions and traditions. Many couples choose to honor their Southern heritage by including one or a handful of quirky or fun Southern traditions during their wedding planning and big day.
The ominous possibility of rain on your wedding day (or even a hurricane wedding!) is enough to cause any couple to take a few extra measures … Read More
“Project Runway” devotees will remember Austin Scarlett and his theatrical styles from the show’s original season. But Austin’s fashion career started far before his reality TV fame, and has taken off in the years since. After serving as Creative Director at Kenneth Pool for several years, he debuted his own bridal collection in 2012. Each year his craftsmanship has evolved, and today he is regarded among … Read More
Cole and Kristina met at UNC where Cole was in the a cappella group, the Clefhangers. Even though Cole left NC to move to CA following graduation, they had a strong long distance relationship for three years before getting engaged and looking forward to the day they’d both live in the same state (currently residing in CA).
Cole took Kristina along on a business trip to London in 2015. During dinner at the Aqua Shard, … Read More
Southern Bride and Groom Magazine is proud to feature some of the very best wedding vendors in the state of North Carolina, and each year, we introduce you to our talented group of wedding photographers. This month, we’d like you to meet Dajuan Jones of In His Image Photography.
Dajuan’s style is romantic, scenic, and very much “in the moment.” On a typical wedding day he utilizes several different methods of photography in order … Read More
Happy Wedding Wednesday! Today, we’re excited to share Trey and Jenn’s Downtown Durham wedding at the modern industrial space, The Rickhouse. This crafty bride added her own rustic touches with DIY wooden decor and cowboy boots! Three years to the day that Trey asked Jenn to be his girlfriend, he asked her to marry him at a beach resort in Puerto Rico where they were on vacation to celebrate their third-year anniversary. They chose … Read More
Eco-friendly options have come a long way in recent years as brides continue to look for different ways to incorporate green elements into their wedding. Today, there are many earth-friendly options for the eco-conscious couple.
Print on Green PaperGoing green starts with your save-the-dates and invitations. There are so many options from recycled paper made of hemp or cotton to tree-free choices. SB&G recently had invitations printed with the help of Jessica Yee from … Read More
Today, we’re excited to share Alexandra and James’ wedding at Chatham Mills, which took place in Pittsboro NC during the middle of Hurricane Matthew! Photographer Adam Chapin had the added challenge of shooting during a power outage, but the photos came out beautifully and the wedding is a true testament that this couple’s marriage can weather any storm!
Alexandra and James chose Chatham Mills as their wedding venue … Read More
