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The 7 Best Farm and Barn Wedding Venues in the Triangle

Heart of NC Weddings / April 21, 2025

Heart of NC Weddings Picks: The Best Farm and Barn Wedding Venues in Raleigh and the Triangle

North Carolina is a true destination for any couple dreaming of a rustic Southern wedding at a handsome barn or sprawling farm venue. The Triangle area – Raleigh, Durham and Chapel Hill – might be turning into a metropolis, but still has some of the best farm and barn wedding venues in NC. There are several wedding venues … Read More

Real Weddings

Jacqueline & Jermond’s Vineyard Wedding

Heart of NC Weddings / March 28, 2025

Spring Wedding at a Durham Vineyard Planned by Socialite Events

Jermond Jackson proposed to Jacqueline Gwynn at a family gathering in Lake Norman, North Carolina, after the couple had been dating for almost 15 years. On May 27, 2024, the pair exchanged vows at ZincHouse Winery & Brewery in Durham, North Carolina, the city where they’d first met.

The couple had quickly fallen in love with the 87-acre property, which includes sprawling vineyards and contemporary … Read More

Planning Tips, Venues

Wedding Chapels in the Triangle Where All Are Welcome

Heart of NC Weddings / March 24, 2025

Nondenominational Wedding Chapels in Raleigh and the Triangle, NC

You don’t need to be a member of a congregation to get married at the little white chapel of your dreams! If you want the feel of a Christian wedding but aren’t getting married at your own family church, take a look at these beautiful wedding chapels in NC that allow ceremonies of non-members. These wedding chapels in NC rent their space for weddings of any … Read More

Cakes & Desserts, Planning Tips

Sweet Slices: All About Wedding Cakes

Heart of NC Weddings / February 25, 2025

Local Bakers Create Delicious Wedding Cakes in Raleigh and the NC Triangle

No great meal is complete without a sweet treat to top it off. Give your wedding guests something to dance about – dessert! Welcome to the world of wedding cakes in the NC Triangle. Meet some of the top local bakers in Raleigh who are sure to bring your wedding dessert dreams to life.

Learn what you should expect to pay for cake … Read More

Florals, News, Photography, Planning Tips, Wedding Planners

Celebrating Black-Owned Wedding Businesses in NC

Heart of NC Weddings / February 14, 2025

Five Black-Owned Wedding Vendors Based in the NC Triangle

We’re excited to highlight several Black-owned wedding businesses this Black History Month! In this blog, we share a bit about each of these standout wedding professionals based in the NC Triangle area. Keep reading to learn about each of these recommended Heart of NC Weddings vendor partners.

An Event Lady Production

Angela B. Cameron founded An Event Lady Production. Angela provides detailed, strategic guidance to … Read More

Planning Tips, Venues

Planning a Microwedding or Elopement

Heart of NC Weddings / February 13, 2025

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

Real Weddings

Winter Wedding at Downtown Raleigh’s Merrimon-Wynne House

Heart of NC Weddings / January 31, 2025

Bella & Brad’s January Wedding with Emerald Accents Planned by Anthem House

Bella Allen and Brad Debo tied the knot in a classic winter wedding at The Merrimon-Wynne House on Jan. 14, 2023.

The Hillsborough, North Carolina, natives started out as high school sweethearts and eventually became life partners. Brad proposed at Bella’s family lake house, surprising her with a picnic on the dock and an upgraded diamond for the engagement ring they’d picked out … Read More

Fashion & Jewelry, Wedding Inspiration

Wedding Fashion Editorial 2025

Heart of NC Weddings / January 22, 2025

2025 Wedding Dress and Fashion Trends

2025 wedding fashion, as far as we’re concerned, is all about making a statement, from the first look to the final dance. We’re obsessed with looks that captivate, enthrall and demand attention all evening long.

We brought together some of the top North Carolina wedding pros at The Carolina Manor House in Franklinton, North Carolina, for a day of styling romantic scenes showcasing 2025 wedding dress trends in one … Read More

Venues, Wedding Inspiration

Soft Hues & Rustic Views: Springtime Wedding Inspiration

Heart of NC Weddings / January 16, 2025

Spring Wedding Inspo at Haven Farm in Knightdale, North Carolina

Bees trickle through Haven Farm’s orchard on a bluebird day in May, coaxed forth by spring’s mild temperatures. Striped umbrellas cast gentle shade over a gathering of imaginary guests on the neighboring patio.

Venues, Wedding Inspiration

Budding Romance at Britton Manor

Heart of NC Weddings / December 16, 2024

Styled Wedding at a Family Home Turned Stunning North Carolina Event Venue

By Leah Berry | Styled by Amy Plant-Perdue

European aesthetics and grandeur set the stage for an unforgettable celebration at Britton Manor in La Grange, North Carolina. This English-inspired estate, situated on 80 acres of lush gardens and picturesque landscapes, opened to the public as a premier event venue in 2023. The circa-1990 family home, which is owned by Stephen Hill, exudes old-world … Read More

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