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Triangle NACE Benefit Event at The Rickhouse

Triangle NACE is the local chapter of the National Association for Catering and Events which elevates and educates the event and catering professionals throughout the United States. Triangle NACE is a 2016 Foundation of NACE Community Grant winner and, earlier this week, used the grant to launch an inaugural event benefiting Read and Feed and the Triangle NACE Scholarship Fund. This beautiful benefit was held at The Rickhouse in Durham and themed “Foraging into the … Read More

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Film Photography by Casey Rose

Heart of NC Weddings 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 Raleigh/Durham/Chapel Hill-based photographer, Casey Rose.

Casey Rose Photography is a fine art film photographer with a soft, artistic style that blends traditional elements of portraiture with a modern documentary approach. She draws inspiration from … Read More

Lobster bake at wedding
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Seafood Boils and Live Cooking Stations from Raleigh Wedding Caterer Donovan’s Dish

In the 2016 edition of Southern Bride and Groom, we introduced you to the area’s best and most talented wedding caterers! Today, we’re sharing creative wedding food ideas from Raleigh wedding caterer Donovan’s Dish.

Donovan’s Dish is an innovative catering company that really makes an effort to stay ahead of the game when it comes to the latest trends in wedding food. They work hard to personalize each menu to suit the bride and … Read More

Beautiful wedding at The State Club in Raleigh
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Make a Grand Entrance at these Raleigh-Durham Area Wedding Venues

Elegant to Urban Staircase Entrances for Show-Stopping Brides

Your hair is perfect, your makeup is flawless, your dress is jaw-dropping, and your jewelry sparkles…now it’s time to lock arms with your father and make an entrance as the bride to the aisle where, at the end, your true love awaits.

There is something about the bride descending from above that really makes for a magical and memorable moment. SB&G has put together a list of … Read More

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North Carolina Destination Wedding at the River Forest Manor

Happy Wedding Wednesday! Today, we’re excited to share Anna Brooks and Nick’s North Carolina destination wedding at the River Forest Manor, a newly renovated historic manor and marina by the water in Belhaven. While visiting her best friend from high school at Ohio University, Anna Brooks met a boy in the dorm she would affectionately refer to as “Videogame Boy” after playing several round of MarioCart with him. When her visit came to an … Read More

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Chapel Hill Wedding at Top of the Hill Great Room

Happy Wedding Wednesday! Today, we’re excited to share Yasemin and David’s Chapel Hill wedding at Top of the Hill Great Room with gorgeous first look and bridal party photos taken at The Carolina Inn.

Yasemin and David met during freshman year at UNC-Chapel Hill, but after college, they ended up having to be long distance for three years. Even though the distance was challenging, it was also a test of their strength and commitment … Read More

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Art Museum Wedding at 21c Hotel in Downtown Durham

Happy Wedding Wednesday! Today, we’re excited to feature Raine and Chasity’s art museum wedding at 21c Museum Hotel in downtown Durham!

Raine and Chasity met in San Francisco in 2008, and over the years, their friendship turned into a relationship they never expected. In March of 2014, Chasity proposed to Raine in Asheville, NC on a getaway anniversary trip. Raine loves taking photos and never passes up an opportunity for nature shots, so Chasity told … Read More

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Raleigh’s Rocky Top Catering Wedding Menu Inspiration

In the 2016 edition of Southern Bride and Groom, we introduced you to the area’s best and most talented wedding caterers! Today, we’re sharing Raleigh’s Rocky Top Catering wedding menu inspiration.

After moving to the Triangle area in 2006 with several years of culinary experience under his belt, Chef Adam Reid trained as the sous chef at Glenwood Grill while working with Rocky Top Catering part time. He made the transition to Executive Chef at … Read More

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Raleigh City Skyline Wedding Inspiration

We love the inherent romance of rooftop weddings, especially during a magical sunset and in our state’s capital, Raleigh!

This elegant and gorgeous wedding styled shoot was designed by Elana Walker Events on the balcony of the PNC building right in the heart of the City of Oaks. It overlooks the beautiful Raleigh skyline and incorporates very modern design elements such as ghost chairs, table numbers printed on clear acrylic, cascading flowers, tall eye-catching centerpieces … Read More

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Black Tie Wedding with a View at The University Club in Durham

Happy Wedding Wednesday! Today, we’re excited to share Shannon & Aaron’s black tie wedding with a view at The University Club in Durham.

Shannon and Aaron were so excited to plan a wedding that would bring their two families together. Shannon, having grown up in North Carolina, was thrilled to show Aaron’s California-based family the best of Southern hospitality. They sought out a venue with a view and also a catering chef that could blow … Read More

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