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Real Raleigh, NC Wedding — The NC State University Club

UNC-NC State Couple Weds on NC State University Campus at The NC State University Club

This blog was published in July 2013 and updated in 2020.

Today, we’re sharing Melissa and Cory’s sweet, quintessentially Southern Real Raleigh, NC wedding at the NC State University Club in June. Melissa and Cory met while working as restaurant servers during college. He went to NC State, she went to UNC, and they worked at Rudino’s, a sports bar … Read More

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Real North Carolina Wedding — Het Landhuis

Unique Barn Wedding Venue near Chapel Hill North Carolina – Het Landhuis

This blog was published in 2013. There is a more recent real wedding from Het Landhuis HERE. It’s Wedding Feature Wednesday at SB&G! Today, we have a stunning Real North Carolina Wedding to share with you all. Kate and Angel tied the knot at Het Landhuis in Pittsboro, NC on May 25th!

Kate and Angel met through an online dating site, and … Read More

Planning Tips

Groom Fashion for Summer Weddings

Alternatives to Tuxedos for Southern Summer Weddings

If you’re planning on a outdoor summertime wedding here in the south, you and your fiancé might want to look into some alternatives to the traditional tuxedo.

After all, classic tuxedos aren’t exactly made of breathable fabrics, and you don’t want the men in your bridal party to be uncomfortable, especially if it means risking dehydration!

Luckily, there are several other Southern staples that can be used in … Read More

Videos, Wedding Inspiration

Engage! 13 at Biltmore Estate – Great Gatsby Gala

Engage!13 at Biltmore Estate – The Luxury Wedding Business Summit hosts a Great Gatsby Finale NC Event

Engage!13 at Biltmore Estate hosted its grand finale as a Great Gatsby Gala. Engaging Concepts is the premiere luxury wedding business summit, and this year it was held at the historic Biltmore Estate, right here in the mountains of beautiful North Carolina! Heart of NC Weddings magazine Publisher Jenna Parks attended, and we’re so excited to share some … Read More

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Real NC Wedding — The Cookery in Downtown Durham

Real Wedding at United Methodist in Downtown Durham with a Reception at the Durham Cookery

Today we’re sharing a stunning Real NC Wedding feature to share with you all! Rebecca and Devin tied the knot at Trinity United Methodist Church and celebrated afterwards at Durham’s gorgeous new event space — The Cookery. Enjoy their sweet photos, courtesy of Story Photographers.

Spring Wedding at United Methodist Church in Downtown Durham

The details of Rebecca … Read More

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Real NC Destination Beach Wedding — Shoals Club at Bald Head Island

In honor of Wedding Wednesday, we have a stunning Real Wedding feature to share with y’all today! Enjoy Candace and Marty’s sweet love story and these beautiful photographs from their Real NC Destination Beach Wedding at Bald Head Island, captured by Michael Moss Photography.

Candace and Marty met in a neuroscience course at the University of North Carolina, where they sat next to each other. While Candace developed a crush on him early on, she … Read More

Noteworthy Vendors

Sanderling Resort & Spa — Outer Banks NC Destination Wedding and Elopement Packages

The Sanderling Resort & Spa in Duck, NC has completed a multi-million dollar renovation and unveiled their brand new look — The Sanderling Re-Imagined.

The beautiful resort is nestled on 16 acres between the Currituck Sound and the Atlantic Ocean, and offers gorgeous views from virtually any standpoint — making it the the perfect Southern destination wedding location! The Sanderling is renowned for its enchanting weddings on North Carolina’s prized Outer Banks, and this April, … Read More

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Real NC Wedding — The Grand Marquise Ballroom

A Real Wedding at Grand Marquise Ballroom, Wedding Venue in Garner, NC

In honor of Wedding Wednesday, we’ve got a fabulous Real NC Wedding feature for y’all today! Sherena and Xavier married in March at The Grand Marquise Ballroom, and she was SUCH a stunning bride! Congrats Sherena and Xavier, your wedding was gorgeous!

Sherena first laid eyes on Xavier outside of Harrelson Hall on NC State’s campus, and it was love at first … Read More

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Real Raleigh NC Wedding — Cobblestone Hall

Real Wedding at Cobblestone Hall in Downtown Raleigh

In honor of Wedding Wednesday, we’ve got a fabulous Real Raleigh NC Wedding feature for y’all today! Enjoy Katie and Adam’s sweet love story and gorgeous photos from their big day in December! Katie and Adam met at Whole Foods, where Adam worked, when she approached the customer service desk. The two hit it off with an instant connection, and Katie rushed home to gush to her … Read More

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Real Raleigh NC Wedding – Wil & Brian

LGBTQ Wedding at The Umstead Hotel & Spa in Cary

In honor of Wedding Wednesday, we’ve got a fabulous Real Raleigh NC Wedding feature for y’all today! Enjoy Wil & Brian’s sweet ceremony and beautiful photographs from their big day last August! Brian and Wil hit it off when they met at a Halloween party. They have shared a wonderful, loving relationship for several years and are even business partners, running a full service event … Read More

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