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Bay 7 Dancing Durham Wedding Weekend Captured by Fancy This Photography 
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Risa Daniels & Matt Isabel

Durham Wedding Weekend Captured by Fancy This Photography 

Risa Daniels and Matt Isabel are two Duke Blue Devils who didn’t meet on campus. Instead, they met through mutual friends while cheering on their alma mater in New York, post graduation! Matt asked Risa to marry him at Sarah P. Duke Gardens, in the city they love most.

On Oct. 25, 2019, the bride and groom kicked off their Durham wedding weekend with a welcome party … Read More

Bride and Groom Drapes Fall Wedding at Downtown Durham Wedding Venue Suite Four One Vision Photo
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Love In The Fourth Quarter

Fabulous Fall Decor at Downtown Durham Wedding Venue Suite Four 

Nuumo Taalib El-Amin and Gwendolyn Patterson said “I do” on Oct. 2, 2020, at downtown Durham wedding venue Suite Four. Their relationship began one evening when Gwendolyn was sitting on her screened-in porch. Somehow, a family prank involving FaceTime led to a “love at first sight” virtual meeting. The two exchanged phone numbers – “I called every day and night, wanting to hear that magic … Read More

Wedding Ceremony Vows Forest Hall at Chatham Mills NC Wedding Venue Morgan Caddell Photography
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The NC Wedding Venue Quiz

Where Should You Have Your Wedding? Take The NC Wedding Venue Quiz to Find Out 

Take The NC Wedding Venue Quiz to find out where you should get married! After you complete the quiz, click here for our interactive, wedding venue guide to help you narrow venues and search by specific areas in NC. The wedding location is the base for your event’s tone, and it sets the stage for your overall wedding theme. Venues … Read More

Multi Color Flower Bouquet Affordable Wedding Flowers in The Triangle Area of North Carolina 
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A La Carte Flowers

Affordable Wedding Flowers in The Triangle of North Carolina 

In response to the pandemic and micro weddings, some full-service florists and designers now offer small-scale flower and decor packages. Some packages include pickup or delivery of made-to-order centerpieces and bouquets. This option is perfect for couples who want to save a little bit of money but still have swoon-worthy floral arrangements. It’s also a lot easier than trying to make DIY centerpieces (at least, it … Read More

The Glass Box Engagement Party by Virtue Events Featuring Local Celebrity J Gunn Ariel Perry
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Engagement Party Inspiration

Engagement Party Design by Virtue Events at The Glass Box

Love is always on the brain here at Heart of NC Weddings. Imagine the possibilities of planning a romantic wedding … red roses, handwritten love letters and candlelit dinner tables. We’re here to tell you that your engagement party can be equally as romantic as the big day! That’s why we’re sharing inspiration from one of our favorite engagement party designs. Orchestrated by NC wedding … Read More

Covid Bride and Groom in Masks Mountain NC Wedding by Mark Maya Photography
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Meghan & Trevor’s Mountain Wedding

Adventurous Mountain NC Wedding by Mark Maya Photography 

Meghan McHone was Trevor Newman’s elementary school crush in their hometown of Franklin, N.C. until both families moved away and the playground pals lost touch. But love works in mysterious ways. In 2014, Meghan and Trevor were randomly reunited (fate?) on a beach in Panama City during college spring break. Six years later they said “I do” at Black Mountain Sanctuary “beneath the sky they had shared … Read More

North Carolina Inspired Bridesmaid Gifts Show Your Bridesmaids Some Love | Heart of NC Weddings Shop Small Batch Cynthia Rose
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Will You Be My Bridesmaid?

Six Ways to Show Your Bridesmaids Some Love 

You shared dolls or dorm rooms – maybe both! – with them, and your bridesmaids are there to support you through every phase of your wedding planning journey. Here are six ways to keep your bridesmaids smiling from the rehearsal to the sparkler exit.

The Proposal

A bridesmaid proposal can range from a meaningful letter to an elaborate gift box. Try to keep in mind that not … Read More

Bride Groom Flower Petals Kids Tryon Palace New Bern Wedding Destination Styled by The French Bee Events Cynthia Rose
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Destination New Bern

New Bern, NC – One of the Most Romantic Wedding Destinations in North Carolina

Like a river flows surely too the sea, the city of New Bern is undoubtedly one of the most romantic wedding destinations in North Carolina. Nestled at the intersection of the Neuse River and Trent River, downtown New Bern buzzes with the soft bustle of restaurants, cafes, art galleries and antique stores. New Bern’s beautifully preserved architecture and historic charm have … Read More

Heart of NC Wedding Dress and Fashion Beauty Hair and Makeup Raleigh NC Blissmore Photography
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2021 Wedding Fashion

NC Wedding Dress and Fashion Photo Shoot in Raleigh 

Nothing brings us more joy than someone saying, “I found my NC wedding dress in the pages of your magazine.” We host a massive NC wedding dress and fashion photo shoot every year – it’s an all-day marathon filled with hairspray, sweat and outfit changes. This year, instead of calling a modeling agency, we invited everyday people to represent our local wedding industry.

The folks featured … Read More

Bride on Christmas Stairs Ashley Stephenson and Will Privette’s Rose Hill Estate Wedding Barlow
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Ashley & Will’s Christmas Wedding

Ashley Stephenson and Will Privette’s Rose Hill Estate Wedding

Before we can begin to talk about Ashley Stephenson and Will Privette’s Rose Hill Estate wedding, we have to talk about their epic love story first.

Ashley and Will’s love story started with random acts of kindness. On Jan. 12, 2013, N.C. State’s men’s basketball team upset No. 1 ranked Duke at PNC Arena. After the game, students rushed the court. Within the chaos of celebration, … Read More

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