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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

Merrimon-Wynne Wedding
Real Weddings

Winter Wedding at Downtown Raleigh’s Merrimon-Wynne House

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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

corset lace wedding gown
Fashion & Jewelry, Wedding Inspiration

Wedding Fashion Editorial 2025

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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 

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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. 

Venue Haven Farm | Photographer John Branch IV Photography | Florals Heritage Floral Design | Dresses & Veil Be Everthine | Formalwear Bernard’s Formalwear | Rentals Party Reflections | Specialty Rentals… Read More
berry red wedding flowers
Venues, Wedding Inspiration

Budding Romance at Britton Manor

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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

colorful yellow and green wedding style
Venues, Wedding Inspiration

Colorful Wedding Inspiration at Melrose Knitting Mill

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Pattern and Color Fill Downtown Raleigh Warehouse Venue in This Styled Wedding

Great food and gracious hospitality are cornerstones of any memorable celebration, and these qualities shine at every Melrose Knitting Mill event. The lovingly restored warehouse on downtown Raleigh’s North Dawson Street, which was reimagined as a venue in 2014, is managed by Umbria Hospitality Group.

Venue, Caterer + Bar Melrose Knitting Mill | Photographer Danielle Volk Creative | Florals The English Garden |… Read More
backyard North Carolina wedding
Real Weddings

A Romantic North Carolina Backyard Wedding

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Nell & Clevie’s Intimate American and Congolese Wedding Captured by Fancy This Photography

Nell Fortune-Greeley and Clevie Selengbe’s big moments always seem to revolve around 21c Museum Hotel Durham. Their love story began there in 2017 when Nell was hired as the museum manager and Clevie as a sales manager within the same month. Five years later, the couple hosted their rehearsal dinner at 21c’s Counting House restaurant. “It was important to us to … Read More

wedding planning
Planning Tips

Our Timeline For Stress-Free Planning

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Your Complete Wedding Planning Timeline: From “Yes” to “I Do”

Newly engaged? Congratulations! If you’re not quite sure where to start your wedding planning journey, there’s no need to panic. We’re here to guide you every step of the way. Begin by reviewing this complete planning timeline. While there’s no one-size-fits-all timeline that will fit every event – especially modern weddings – we hope you’ll find this in-depth guide a helpful tool for planning your … Read More

Nigerian Chinese wedding ceremony
Photography, Real Weddings, Videography

Dikenna & Jane’s Multicultural North Carolina Wedding

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Nigerian and Chinese Wedding Captured by The Chase Collective

Dikenna Ogbo and Jane Zhen Zhao’s relationship spans years and continents. It began at UNC, where the couple met at a campus ministry. Two years later, their friendship blossomed into romance while Jane was studying abroad in Singapore and Dikenna in France.

The couple dated long distance for three years before Dikenna proposed in 2023.

Colby Chase and Whitney Chase, the husband-and-wife photography and videography team … Read More

bridesmaid pj photo shoot
Planning Tips

5 Must-Haves for Getting Ready on Your Wedding Day

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Bridal Suite Prepping: Top 5 Essentials for Getting Ready

When you begin to plan your wedding, you’ll probably start with the big stuff, like finding your venue and hiring a floral designer and caterer. These are all essentials, but a don’t wait until the morning of your wedding to consider your getting-ready plans! These days, priming and prepping with your wedding party is a major part of the wedding day timeline. Your bridal suite could … Read More

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