Jenna, Author at Heart of NC Weddings

Glittering Jewel-Toned Wedding at Historic NC Bed & Breakfast

Jenna / July 13, 2016

Happy Wedding Wednesday! Today, we’re excited to share Alyssa and Josh’s glittering in gold wedding at historic NC bed & breakfast, The Preston Woodall House. The wedding had a timeless and elegant look in black and white, gold and emerald green.

Alyssa and Josh met freshman year in college though they attended different UNC campuses (Charlotte and Chapel Hill). In the fall, the passing of Alyssa’s grandfather, who was also Josh’s Sunday School teacher, … Read More

Couture Wedding Gowns in North Carolina from Nitsa’s Apparel

Jenna / July 11, 2016

Today, we’re continuing our 2016 fashion shoot series and showing a few captivating couture wedding gowns from Nitsa’s Apparel.

Nitsa’s has locations in Charlotte and Winston-Salem, NC. The full-service bridal salon features classic and couture modern looks from many of the top designers, such as Amsale, Monique Lhuillier, Rivini, and Pronovias. In addition, the shop carries well-known bridesmaids lines and mother of the bride dresses. Brides and the entire wedding party can get everything … Read More

Behind The Scenes, Shows & Events

SB&G Hosts Raleigh Event to Benefit Carroll’s Kitchen

Jenna / July 8, 2016

Local Creatives Gather at The Stockroom in downtown Raleigh for “Chalk Lettering for Charity”

Southern Bride and Groom recently hosted a creative night out at The Stockroom at 230 in downtown Raleigh. The event, “Chalk Lettering for Charity,” brought women from all around the Triangle together to learn a new skill and benefit a great local charity, Carroll’s Kitchen.

The class was led by Maghon Taylor of All She Wrote Notes and all proceeds … Read More

Real Weddings

Pretty in Pink Wedding at Rose Hill Plantation

Jenna / July 6, 2016

Happy wedding Wednesday! Today, we’re excited to share Avery and Dustin’s classic, romantic pretty in pink wedding at Rose Hill Estate in Nashville, NC.

Avery and Dustin met at a dinner hosted by a mutual friend in Wilmington before they all went on a weekend trip to Carowinds amusement park. Little did they know they were about to embark on the ride of a lifetime together! Dustin proposed on the beach in Wilmington over a … Read More

Wedding Inspiration

4th of July Summer Wedding Inspiration

Jenna / June 30, 2016

Downtown Raleigh is Ravishing in Red White & Blue

Independence Day is the official start to summer and what better way to celebrate than with plenty of 4th of July summer wedding inspiration? Today we’re sharing a red, white and blue wedding day that offers a modern city twist on a timeless, patriotic love story. Wedding planner K-List Events & Decor designed this shoot to highlight our state’s capital in downtown Raleigh. Everything in the … Read More

Behind The Scenes, Shows & Events

Ultimate Wedding Inspiration – Engage! 2016 The Breakers

Jenna / June 29, 2016

Working in the wedding industry is a joy – after all, weddings celebrate one of the most exhilarating and monumental occasions we know. But there is another side to the satisfaction that comes from working in weddings: the privilege to work with the talented creatives who bring these special unions to life again and again, and manage to create something new each time, unique to each couple.

I think that the folks who serve in … Read More

Real Weddings

St. Mary’s Chapel Winter Wedding

Jenna / June 22, 2016

It’s wedding feature Wednesday at Southern Bride & Groom and we’re excited to share Rob and Jackie’s elegant art deco-inspired Southern winter wedding at St. Mary’s Chapel and Mandolin restaurant in Raleigh. Rob and Jackie met working as after school care counselors at a local elementary school during college, and they began dating a couple years later.

During a random “shopping” trip to New York City, Rob unveiled a big surprise. They had been walking … Read More

Noteworthy Vendors, Wedding Inspiration

Shop Wedding Dresses in Cary at Lana Addison Bridal

Jenna / June 20, 2016

Last week, we shared a selection of high-end wedding dresses carried by Raleigh’s top bridal salon, Alexia’s Bridal from our 2016 fashion shoot at the 21c Museum Hotel in Durham. Today, we’re showing a select group of gorgeous gowns from Lana Addison Bridal, owned and operated by the same family: Alexia and Michael Joyce (and daughter, Lana).

The Joyce Family has been in the bridal business since 2003 with the opening of their … Read More

Purple, orange and red colorful tabletop arrangement for Wedding Reception at Vidrio, Robin Lin2

Around Town, Planning Tips

Rehearsal Dinner Hot Spots in Raleigh, Durham and Chapel Hill

Jenna / June 17, 2016

The Best Restaurants for Rehearsal Dinners & Intimate Weddings in Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill and The Triangle

Your wedding reception checklist is underway – caterer, cake, rentals, favors … Time to relax, right? Not quite – you have another event to think about: The Rehearsal Dinner! But don’t fret; the rehearsal dinner is not nearly as intense to plan as the wedding itself. Plus, if you don’t have a wedding planner to plan this bash, … Read More

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Rustic Chic Wedding with Southern Charm at Portofino

Jenna / June 15, 2016

It’s wedding feature Wednesday at Southern Bride & Groom and we’re excited to share Hillary and Landon’s rustic chic wedding with plenty of Southern charm at Portofino – a luxury home complex and equestrian center in Clayton, NC.

Landon and Hillary met at WakeMed in 2011 when Landon was on duty as Hillary’s Meme’s nurse in the Surgical Trauma Center. After a few days, Hillary realized there was something really special about him, and a … Read More

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