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Elegant wedding planners in Raleigh NC
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Spring Ceremony in Raleigh Planned By Something Fabulous Weddings & Events

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A Romantic May Wedding at Haywood Hall House & Gardens

Connor Anderson and Emily Sartori went from trading fleeting glances as NC State University undergraduates to sharing loving gazes – the pair connected years after graduating during a trivia night after being introduced by a mutual friend. After Connor planned a thoughtful proposal in Fred Fletcher Park on Christmas morning, the pair connected with Something Fabulous Weddings & Events to start planning their Raleigh wedding … Read More

Planning Tips

Greensboro Wedding Venue Guide

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Top Wedding Venues in Greensboro, Winston-Salem and High Point, NC

This Greensboro wedding venue guide includes wedding and event venues in several central North Carolina cities – specifically Greensboro, Winston-Salem and High Point, which make up the region that’s known as the Triad. Greensboro is a great option for hosting out-of-town guests for your North Carolina wedding, with easy access to airports, hotels, entertainment and top-notch event spaces. Whether your style is a rustic, charming … Read More

Downtown Raleigh wedding reception venues
Planning Tips, Venues

Rehearsal Dinner Spots in Raleigh, NC

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Raleigh Rehearsal Dinner Venues from Restaurants to Rooftops

When planning your rehearsal dinner in Raleigh, you’ll want to keep your guests in mind. Will they enjoy the food? Is the atmosphere warm and welcoming? Does it showcase something you love about the local culinary scene? It’s often convenient to choose a restaurant, but keep in mind that many Heart of NC Weddings preferred wedding venues are happy to host rehearsal dinners, too!

BROUGHT TO YOU… Read More
Planning Tips, Venues

Planning a Microwedding or Elopement

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Small Wedding and Elopement Packages from Our NC Vendors

North Carolina is an ideal destination to host weddings of any size. Our state really does have it all, from historic mansions in the Piedmont to barn venues nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains. In the past few years, however, small weddings, microweddings and even elopements have boomed in popularity. Many couples are ditching the time and stress that can go into planning a large traditional … Read More

Sanderling Resort and beach
Planning Tips, Venues

Coastal Wedding Destinations in North Carolina

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Why Plan a Destination Wedding in Eastern NC?

The “go big or go home” rule doesn’t always apply to weddings. For example, swapping a destination abroad for a destination wedding right here in North Carolina makes “go home” look like a dazzling option. Eastern North Carolina is home to quality, comfortable venues, with an added bonus of in-state wedding planning and minimal travel costs. Long-distance travel is often expensive, unreliable and stressful – an ordeal … Read More

rehearsal dinner venues in Durham
Planning Tips, Venues

Classic To Unexpected Rehearsal Dinner Venues in Durham, NC

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Rehearsal Dinner Venues in Durham to Suit Gatherings of Any Size

Durham, North Carolina, is known equally for its traditional Southern venues as well as new and eclectic spaces that have been popping up more and more around the Bull City. Whether you’re looking for a classic, elegant fine dining restaurant, a more casual and relaxed option or an event venue off the beaten path, we’re confident that there’s a rehearsal dinner venue in … Read More

Modern wedding venues in Raleigh NC
Real Weddings

September Wedding at Raleigh’s NCMA Planned by Lily Rose Events

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An Outdoor Wedding Ceremony at North Carolina Museum of Art

Cheng and Wendy met in middle school and shared mutual friends as UNC students, but it wasn’t until after graduating from college that they fell in love.

Venue: North Carolina Museum of Art | Planner: Lily Rose Events | Caterer: Catering Works | Dress: Simply Blush Bridal | Florals: Bloom Works | Photography by Danielle Volk Creative

The couple tied the knot on Sept. 3, … Read More

Custom flower arches in Hillsborough NC
Florals, Planning Tips, Wedding Inspiration

Stunning September Blooms Take Center Stage in This Wild Flora Design

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Romantic Seasonal Florals for a Late-Summer Wedding

Wild Flora owner and creative director Christine Crochet selected locally grown blooms to adorn The Skyroom – a recently opened venue in Moncure, North Carolina – capturing the bliss of late summer. “Most of the florals were sourced from farms in the area to highlight the seasonality and natural beauty of what we have growing here,” Christine says.

Late-Summer Flowers: Hydrangea, Dahlias, Roses and Zinnia

Limelight hydrangeas shine … Read More

Signature cocktails by brewmasters
Planning Tips, Wedding Inspiration

Advice for Planning Your Wedding Bar from Brewmasters Mobile

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Wedding Bar Tips to Keep the Good Times Rolling

You’ve secured a date, locked down your dream venue and planned your menu. Now it’s time to think about one of the most popular elements of your wedding: the bar!

Beverages Brewmasters Mobile Venue Walnut Hill Jewelry Raleigh Diamond Fine Jewelry Photography Ariel Kaitlin PhotographyBrewmasters Mobile’s “Love Potion” cocktail, a popular choice that features vodka, hibiscus, pineapple and club soda.

You can either hire a … Read More

Planning Tips, Wedding Planners

How We Celebrate Now

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The New Rules of Wedding Planning: 3 Ways Modern Couples Are Rethinking Wedding Traditions

By Meagan Culkin

North Carolina wedding planner Meagan Culkin, who has contributed to more than 700 weddings, has witnessed firsthand how trends and traditions have evolved. Modern couples are approaching wedding planning in completely new ways, with different budgets, etiquette expectations and a greater focus on guest experience. 

Meagan Culkin, founder of Magnolia Collective. Photo by Anna Grace Photography

Meagan … Read More

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