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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
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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

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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

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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

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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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Real Weddings

A Classic Wedding at The Bradford in New Hill, North Carolina

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Crystal and Terrell’s Wedding Dreams Came True

Crystal Henderson and Terrell Garrett embody the notion that sometimes, beautiful things take time to unfold. The two met in Washington D.C. in 2011 through a mutual friend, but didn’t start dating until nearly six years later. For their fourth anniversary, Terrell surprised Crystal with a trip to Isla Mujeres, Mexico, where he got down on one knee in a beautiful salt cave.

Choosing The Perfect North Carolina… Read More
Garden Party Theme Raleigh Wedding
Fashion & Jewelry, Real Weddings

Mary-Kannon & Matt’s Garden Party Wedding at Carolina Country Club

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Kannon’s Clothing Dresses Wedding Party and Parents of the Couple for a Family Wedding

For more than 11 years, Mary-Kannon Jefferson has dedicated her professional life to Kannon’s Clothing, which was opened in 1916 by her great-grandfather Isaac George Kannon. The store has remained family owned for more than a century, and now operates women’s and men’s stores in Raleigh’s Village District, stocking an array of elegant and formal attire perfect for bridal showers, … Read More

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Photography, Wedding Inspiration

What Wedding Photography Style Fits You?

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How to Choose the Wedding Photography Style You’ll Love

Moody, bright, candid, film, flash – there’s so many different wedding photography styles available today. Wondering what style of wedding photography or editing suits you best? Continue reading for a look at a variety of signature styles perfected by a few of our recommended Triangle wedding photographers.

JoLynn Photography Mark Maya Films + Photography Fancy This Photography Danielle Volk Creative Ariel Kaitlin Photography

We gathered … Read More

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Real Weddings

Wes & Rebecca’s Vibrant, Eclectic Cotton Room Wedding

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Bright, Eclectic Floral Design & Hot Pink Details

Wes and Rebecca met while living in Atlanta through roller derby and dated for eight years before tying the knot in an eclectic, colorful ceremony at Rebecca’s family’s venue, The Cotton Room, in September 2023.

“Growing up in the wedding industry, I’ve watched my mom (Michelle Aldred) plan thousands of weddings for other people and finally got to be the bride myself,” Rebecca says. “What a … Read More

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Fashion & Jewelry, Planning Tips

Best Dressed: Wedding Fashion Tips for Parents

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Wedding Attire Do’s and Don’ts for Parents of the Couple

It’s almost time for your child to walk down the aisle. As their parent, you want to feel and look your best in pictures taken during this milestone event. Don’t let the stress of choosing a perfect wedding day outfit bring you down. Fortunately, there’s an abundance of styles, colors and materials to suit any personality and dress code. There are a few etiquette rules … Read More

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