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KatieDid Florals
Wedding Inspiration

KatieDid Florals Creates Elegance at Walnut Hill’s Open-Air Chapel

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Some venues – especially destinations amid waterfront or mountain settings – have so much natural beauty in their landscape that you may only need florals on a more minimalistic scale to enhance the space. Others are a blank canvas, with the versatility to take on your unique vision. In this styled photo shoot captured by Ariel Kaitlin Photography, KatieDid Florals presents a whimsical, garden-like design that the Virginia-based florist is known for.

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Outdoor seating The Upchurch
Wedding Inspiration

Historic Apex, NC Landmark Now a Timeless Wedding Venue

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Discover The Upchurch, an elegant Apex, NC wedding venue that offers the perfect mix of vintage details and modern spaces

By Katie MacKinnon

A delicate 1940s Ercole Barovier glass chandelier and art nouveau-inspired decor greet visitors inside the Upchurch-Williams House. The registered Apex historic landmark has undergone a transformation inside and out since it was moved from its original location on Roberts Road to a new plot of land a few miles down that road. … Read More

downtown Raleigh NC Wedding venue
Wedding Inspiration

Modern Microwedding

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Edgy Microwedding Design at a Downtown Raleigh NC Restaurant

“A moment for the time being …” reads the quote swirling below a glittering wall of stained glass disks that throw beams of color throughout Vidrio, an eclectic fine dining restaurant in Raleigh NC. Vidrio is the perfect setting for this modern and edgy microwedding. This modern microwedding was even featured in our 2023 issue!

Lou Moshakos and Joy Moshakos of LM Restaurants opened … Read More

Wedding Inspiration

Something Blue

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Fall in Love With The Distillery in Garner, NC

Joy and excitement fill The White Room at The Distillery, Garner’s luxury wedding and event space. Blooms of dusty blue and peach catch the light pouring from oversized windows. Modern gold chandeliers look elegant against the room’s eggshell backdrop. This styled wedding incorporates European-inspired details with a classic design.

Left: Jewelry from Diamonds Direct. Right: Kalabria Gilbert Lemire wears a pair of cabochon aquamarine and… Read More
wedding fashion trends 2023
Fashion & Jewelry, Planning Tips, Wedding Inspiration

Heart of NC Weddings Fashion Editorial 2023

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2023 Wedding Dress Trends and Wedding Fashion Trends

Our Heart of NC Weddings 2023 fashion editorial took place at a picturesque Raleigh wedding venue this past summer. Throughout this blog post you’ll find the scoop on 2023 wedding dress trends, formalwear trends, bridesmaid fashion and plenty of inspiration as well as wedding dress budget info.

Left: Linda Nguyen wears a gown from White of Raleigh. Right: UC Models’ Grace Harrington and Eion Dockery wear a… Read More
Misty ballgown by Lazaro White of Raleigh
Behind The Scenes, News, Wedding Inspiration

About the 2023 Cover: A New Look

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We couldn’t be more thrilled to share our Heart of NC Weddings 2023 cover with you! This cover represents not only a new year and the 36th edition of our magazine, but turning a new page in our story. You’ll notice that the 2023 issue features a new logo and font. Our new and improved website also shares this refreshed look. We are so excited to share our new online vendor and venue guides with … Read More

Pinup Studio nc hair and makeup team
Bachelorette Parties, Hair & Makeup, Wedding Inspiration

Pinup Studio is Pretty in Pink

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Meet Pinup Studio, a retro-inspired hair and makeup team based in Raleigh. This bridal beauty team brought sweet ’60s vibes and current powerful pink trends together in a retro bachelorette party photo shoot in Wilmington, North Carolina.

Retro Bachelorette Photo Shoot Featuring Pinup Studio

By Marie MuirChristina Kirkey branded her Raleigh-based beauty business, Pinup Studio, in Barbiecore well before actress Margot Robbie ignited the bubblegum-pink fashion trend with her role as Barbie in the … Read More

The Upchurch wedding venue
Noteworthy Vendors, Planning Tips

Dreamy Cary Wedding Venues

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Dreamy Wedding Venues in Cary, Apex and Fuquay-Varina, NC

Choosing your wedding venue is one of the biggest decisions you’ll make while wedding planning. That’s why Heart of NC Weddings is here to make it easier for you! Like many areas in central North Carolina, there’s plenty of choices for wedding venues in Apex, Cary and Fuquay-Varina. Browse these Cary wedding venues to find the perfect setting for your dream wedding. These venues embody elegance, … Read More

White of Raleigh Wedding Dress Veil Kamala by Savin London Bride an Bouquet
Around Town, Planning Tips, Wedding Inspiration

Heart of NC Weddings 2022 Fashion Editorial

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Guide for Wedding Dresses in Raleigh & NC – Plus, Bridesmaids and Formalwear 

Skip the uncertain Google search of “wedding dresses in Raleigh.” Here, you’ll find the best wedding dress shops in Raleigh and throughout North Carolina. So, welcome to your local NC fashion guide! This wedding dress, bridesmaids shopping map is your key to finding the perfect fit. Plus, we’ve included formalwear, from fancy gowns to custom suits for parents of the couple. 

Yes, … Read More

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