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Romantic Watercolor Invitation Suite Blush and Blue Overlook Barn Mountain Wedding Venues in NC Barlow
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Elevate Your Wedding Design

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Make an Impression – Wedding Invitation Paper Ideas 

In addition to custom wedding invitation suites, there are a plethora of other ways to express your wedding story and style through paper and art. Look to the local stationers for everything from creative dinner menu displays to an illustration of your beloved pet. Wedding vendors are artists with creative genius at their fingertips. Discover more unique ideas for incorporating beautiful paper and art into your wedding … Read More

If It's Paper Raleigh Wedding Invitations
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Your Invitation is Your Guests’ First Glance

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How Much to Spend and When to Send Wedding Invitations

Q: How much should I be budgeting for a stationer? 

A: Paper costs vary on whether you get a custom designed invitation suite versus an album selection from a local paper boutique. For a basic wedding suite (invitation and RSVP card with envelopes), be prepared to spend $700 and up to $5,000) for 100 guest invitations. Your cost depends on the printing method from flat … Read More

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Real Weddings

William & Jonathan’s NC Wedding

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Duke Chapel Wedding Ceremony and Fearrington Village Reception 

William Hoye and Jonathan Bitner’s love story is a classic North Carolinian tale! After connecting on Match.com, the two agreed on a first date at Cocoa Cinnamon in downtown Durham. Their coffee conversation went so well, they decided to keep the date going by attending the Festival for the Eno! In December of 2018, Jonathan asked Will to join him in sharing a lifetime of adventures.

On … Read More

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Summertime Mountain Wedding Inspo at Overlook Barn

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Mountain Wedding Venues in NC Inspire Heart of NC Weddings Summer/Fall Magazine 

As North Carolina’s premier wedding magazine, it is our pleasure and passion to display the diversity of this state. From the restored tobacco warehouses to the mountain wedding venues, each setting has a unique story and style. However, 2020 has been an extremely difficult year for the wedding industry. We have witnessed couples postpone their ceremonies and local businesses graciously accommodate. We have … Read More

Sugar Euphoria Colorful Desserts Wedding Cakes in Raleigh and Durham, NC Blissmore
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Price Per Slice

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How Much Does a Wedding Cake Cost?

How much does a wedding cake cost? What about a dessert buffet or a groom’s cake? Do I really need a five tier wedding cake?

Like everything else, the cost of your wedding cake depends on your guest count. Professional wedding cake bakeries in the Triangle Area are averaging around $6 per slice – but that number can go up to as high as $12 per slice for … Read More

Creative wedding photo shoot ideas Bedroom Boudoir photography Barlow Boudoir
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Not Your Average Wedding Photo Shoot

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Alternative Wedding Photo Shoot Ideas Wedding photos do not have to start and end on your wedding day.

It’s a given that you’ll be hiring a photographer for your wedding day. Consider adding a few extra shoots to document to this beautiful chapter of your life. Here are some extra-fun wedding photo shoot ideas to commemorate your nuptials!… Read More

Bride and Groom Dockside Backyard Wedding Ceremony Lake Norman NC Richard Barlow
Real Weddings

Love in the Time of Corona(virus)

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Backyard Wedding Ceremony at Lake Norman, NC by Richard Barlow Photography 

From coworkers to life partners, Kelsey Weiss and Kyle Wood’s love story began at KCI Technologies in Raleigh, NC in 2017. After a year of getting to know each other, the couple planned a romantic getaway to Asheville. On Oct. 6, 2018  Kyle surprised Kelsey by getting down on one knee on the front lawn of the Biltmore Estate! Together, they spent 18 months … Read More

Bride and Groom Burgundy Red Tux Groom Wedding Attire Guide, Everything You Need to Know Danielle James Photography
Planning Tips

Say “Yes” to the Suit

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Groom Wedding Attire Guide, Everything You Need to Know  

It’s time to talk fashion. And for once, we’re not talking about wedding dresses! Below are our top tips on everything suits and tuxedos. Get the scoop on the latest trends in men’s formalwear. We hope our groom wedding attire guide will leave you feeling informed and prepared for one of the most important days of your life.

Timeline & Price Guide

Plan to go shopping … Read More

Bride and Groom Wedding Portrait Barn of Chapel Hill NC Wedding Photographer Blissmore Photography
Real Weddings

Carolyn & Justin’s NC Wedding

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NC Wedding Photographer Danielle James Photography Captures Barn of Chapel Hill Beauty 

As your go-to NC wedding planning resource guide, we’re here to connect you with reliable wedding vendors and real wedding inspiration. The following blog highlights NC wedding photographer Danielle James Photography! Carolyn Li and Justin Waite hired Danielle Smith, the ray of human sunshine behind Danielle James Photography, to capture their engagement and wedding day photos.

Carolyn and Justin met on their first … Read More

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AC Events

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AC Events Wedding Catering – Award Winning Southern Food 

“AC” stands for Ashley Christenson, and Ashley Christenson stands for award-winning Southern soul food. Fans of Chef Ashley Christensen’s restaurants will love the opportunity to mix and match those Southern reimagined classics and comfort dishes for their own wedding event!

Ashley Christensen has been renovating historic buildings into some of Raleigh’s most popular downtown restaurants starting over 12 years ago with Poole’s Diner, and is still … Read More

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