Author name: Heart of NC Weddings

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Planning Tips, Venues

Our Cary Wedding Venue Guide

Dreamy Wedding Venues in Cary, Apex and Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina

Choosing your North Carolina 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! Explore our picks for wedding venues in Apex, Cary and Fuquay-Varina, NC – each embodying elegance, romance and Southern beauty. Browse these Cary area venues to find the perfect setting for your dream wedding.… Read More

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Florals, Planning Tips

The Art of the Floral Flip: Repurposing Floral Arrangements from Ceremony to Reception

How an Experienced Floral Designer Will Maximize Your Flower Budget

Romantic roses – the timeless symbol of love – and locally grown dahlias star in a lush altar display created by Katie Wright-Thomas, owner of KatieDid Florals. These stunning stems are set to capture attention during the ceremony, but with careful planning, they can also bring beauty to other parts of the wedding day.  

Venue The Maxwell | Florals KatieDid Florals | Rentals American Read More
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Around Town, Planning Tips, Venues

Best Warehouse Wedding Venues in NC

Our Favorite Warehouse Wedding Venues in Raleigh-Durham, NC and Chapel Hill, NC

We at Heart of NC Weddings understand that events today are all about customization. The uber-popular warehouse wedding venue serves as a perfect blank canvas on which you can reflect your own love story and aesthetic preferences. These industrial venues are everywhere in the Raleigh-Durham area.

Many historic buildings and factories have been repurposed and turned into stunning wedding and reception venues. If … Read More

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Around Town, Planning Tips

Durham Wedding Venue Guide

Heart of NC Weddings’ Guide to Bull City Weddings

Welcome to our Durham wedding venue guide! Venues in the heart of Durham range from cozy inns to manicured gardens and, of course, the Bull City has no shortage of beautifully renovated industrial warehouses. Our definitive guide to Durham wedding venues includes a few classic favorites and unexpected hidden gems. No matter what style you envision for your wedding, our Durham venue guide has an option … Read More

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Fashion & Jewelry, Sponsored, Unique Services, Wedding Inspiration

Be Everthine: Custom Bridal Gowns Made with Love in Raleigh

Create Your Custom Wedding Day Look with Be Everthine

You may already know Be Everthine for its range of custom bachelorette party clothing, favors and gifts, but its bespoke wedding gowns are worth a second look. The brand, founded by Eileen Schilly-Seefried, brings a fresh approach to bridal fashion. Based in North Carolina’s Triangle region, Be Everthine works with clients nationwide and has become a go-to destination for brides seeking a unique, custom look for … Read More

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Real Weddings

Hallie & Griffin’s Cool-Toned Spring Wedding

This Eastern NC Venue Was the Perfect Spring Wedding Backdrop

Griffin and Hallie tied the knot in a late spring wedding at Rose Hill Estate on June 16, 2024.

The Greenville, North Carolina, natives met at their freshman high school orientation, but it wasn’t until their junior year of college – when the pandemic forced both Griffin and Hallie to move back to their hometown from Appalachian State University and UNC, respectively – that the … Read More

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Real Weddings

Vui Co. Planned This Wedding at City Market in Downtown Raleigh

Raleigh Wedding Planners Helped This Couple Celebrate Chinese Traditions

Cort and Catherine are both UNC grads, but the pair didn’t cross paths until they met at a mutual friend’s wedding. A spark between them led to a long-distance relationship; Cort later proposed at the couple’s favorite park in Austin, Texas, where they’d moved in together with their dogs Bao and Miso. Cort and Catherine married at downtown Raleigh’s Market Hall on July 29, 2023, after … Read More

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Florals, LGBTQ+ Weddings, Venues, Wedding Inspiration, Wedding Planners

Elevated Blue and Green Decor at The Distillery

Classic & Contemporary Wedding Design by Chad Biggs Event Planning & Design

A serene atmosphere, cultivated through decor in blue and buttery yellow tones, greets guests at The Distillery. The Garner, North Carolina, venue has a modern, industrial feel, perfectly suited to the innovative design of this mock gathering.

Venue owner Chad Biggs – and founder of Chad Biggs Event Planning & Design – embraced the versatility that The Distillery offers, he says, while … Read More

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Photography, Wedding Inspiration, Wedding Planners

Written in the Stars

Celestial Purple, Gold and Sapphire Wedding Design at The Cotton Room

Nightfall casts an enchanting spell over the space as the golden September sun sinks outside The Cotton Room’s windows. Romantic floral arrangements pair effortlessly with gilded decor, while celestial imagery adds a touch of mystique, creating a bold design that feels both transcendental and timeless.The Cotton Room’s exposed brick and wood beams offered a rustic backdrop for this ethereal concept by Something Fabulous Read More

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Planning Tips

12 Ways to Celebrate Sustainably

Easy, Affordable Eco-friendly Wedding Planning Tips

If you and your fiance are interested in eco-friendly wedding planning, this is the guide for you. We’re sharing tips on affordable and accessible ways to keep sustainability in mind, from booking eco-friendly wedding vendors to selecting sustainable favors.

Keeping waste (and expenses) to a minimum on your wedding day might seem like a daunting task, but it’s a worthwhile goal to keep in mind. After all, reducing waste … Read More

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