Author name: Jenna

Wedding Photography for Southern Bride and Groom MAgazine by Jamie Blow Photography
Wedding Inspiration

An Extravagant Sea of White Flowers

Glamorous White Floral Design for your Luxury Wedding by Raleigh Wedding Florist Fresh Affairs

It is always so amazing when a bride and groom are able to use an item from their wedding in multiple places. It not only is a budget saver but also really brings the entire day’s events together. Fresh Affairs, a talented Raleigh wedding florist, designed this out of this world wedding arbor which was then transformed into a home … Read More

Couple embracing in Grand Marquis Ballroom Wedding, Amanda and Grady Nichols
Real Weddings

A Grand Marquise Ballroom Wedding Fit for Queen

Fairytale Grand Marquise Ballroom Wedding

Imagine a fairytale wedding, fit for a queen. That is exactly what Cortney and Dennis aimed for in their Grand Marquise Ballroom wedding in Garner, NC. The couple filled their ballroom wedding celebration with shades of gold, champagne and show-stopping neutrals, larger than life white floral arrangements by Fresh Affairs and romantic candle decor. Every aspect of the Grand Marquise Ballroom wedding was a perfectly executed fairytale affair.

Read More

Wedding-Portraits-of-Bride-and-groom-on-lawn-of Merrimon Wynne Wedding Krista-Joy-Photography
Real Weddings

A Classic Merrimon-Wynne Wedding with a Dash of Whimsy

Classic Southern Reception at the Merrimon-Wynne Wedding Venue in downtown Raleigh

When a bride and groom have deep Southern roots they usually want to incorporate that into their wedding day. That is true for Amanda and Luke at their Merrimon Wynne wedding in downtown Raleigh. The couple knew they wanted a classic Southern wedding with a touch of whimsical romance. They used a strictly neutral color palette with copper accents and lots of candles! Their … Read More

Royal Wedding Trends for Your WEdding
Planning Tips, Wedding Inspiration

Royal Wedding Trends for all Y’all Princess Brides

Add These Royal Wedding Trends to Your Wedding and Feel Like a Princess Bride

Fresh on the heels of the Royal wedding between Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, we have a feeling we may be seeing a lot of royal inspired weddings happening in the near future. Obviously, most “regular,” mere commoner (ha) brides may have to downgrade on some aspects of the royal wedding. You may not be able to fly in a choir … Read More

Bride and Groom Wedding Portraits at Durham Wedding Venue Pine and Poplar, Radian Photography4
Around Town, Wedding Inspiration

Hip New Durham Wedding Venue for Wine Lovers

New Downtown Durham NC Event Space – Pine and Poplar Wedding Styled Shoot

Every bride and groom dreams of finding an event space that is a beautiful blank canvas for them to make their own, while still having its own charming character. Pine and Poplar is just that place. The chic industrial vibe that this new Durham wedding venue exudes is on par with some of the greats. This styled Pine and Poplar wedding shoot … Read More

Sharp Looking Grooms Attire
Planning Tips

7 Fashion Tips For Your Groom

Top 7 Groom Fashion Tips

Here at Heart of NC Weddings, we usually find ourselves focused on the bridal fashion. We wanted all the grooms out there to know you are not forgotten! With just a little effort, the groom and his groomsmen can become dapper dons…beware, they might even steal the show! Between fun patterns, unique tailoring, different fabrics and so much more – there are so many groom fashion tips out there for … Read More

Bride and Groom at elegant outdoor wedding reception in Raleigh, Richard Barlow
Wedding Inspiration

Blushing Elegance at Saint Mary’s Chapel

Elegant Styled Shoot for Saint Mary’s Chapel Wedding

An engaged couple might not have the same idea on how feminine versus neutral their wedding decor should be. This styled shoot for a Saint Mary’s Chapel wedding shows that you can mix elegance with neutral and strong characteristics to create a look perfect for both bride and groom. Soft blush and orange roses blanketed with lush greenery, gold tablescape accents on top of a bare wooden … Read More

Raleigh Garden Wedding Venue Hall and GArden at Landmark Wedding, Copper and Blue Wedding Reception Inspo for Tablescape, Madeleine Collins
Wedding Inspiration

Magical Garden Wedding in Shades of Blue

The Hall and Gardens at Landmark Wedding in Shades of Blue and Copper

It’s easy for a couple to get hung up on details about their wedding day and forget to make the day personal and in their own style. This blue and copper inspired The Hall and Gardens at Landmark wedding styled shoot aimed to show how beautiful adding unique and fresh ideas that emulate the couple can be. Shades of blue and rich … Read More

Bride and Groom Wedding Photography at Wrightsville Manor by Sarah Dambra Photography3
Real Weddings

Southern Bride & Groom’s Lindsay Marries Her Sweetheart

Natural Chic Wrightsville Manor Wedding

Working at Southern Bride & Groom during the year I was planning my wedding was a blessing and a curse. Day after day I would stumble on the most beautiful weddings and receptions and constantly change my mind on what I envisioned being the theme of my wedding. But I always came back to the same conclusion – my fiance (now husband) and I wanted a simplistic vibe that utilized … Read More

Copper Wedding Reception Decoration with Cottage Luxe Rentals at The Sutherland, Jamie Blow
Wedding Inspiration

Modern-meets-Vintage Wedding Inspo

Copper Wedding Inspo and Vintage Decor at The Sutherland Estate by Raleigh Wedding Florist English Garden

Southern Bride and Groom Magazine loves when couples use their unique, personal visions to create one-of-a-kind wedding experiences. You don’t have to go with a traditional wedding to have a romantic and beautiful affair. At this past year’s floral shoot The English Garden, a Raleigh wedding florist, created a scene for the non-traditional bride. An urban mix of … Read More

Scroll to Top