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Around Town, Bachelorette Parties, Planning Tips

Raleigh Bachelorette Party Ideas

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How to Plan Your Raleigh, NC, Bachelorette Party

You’re engaged to the love of your life. Now, it’s time to party! Planning a bachelorette party is often one of the wedding party’s most important responsibilities. If this is you, you might be feeling stressed right about now. Don’t worry, we’re here to help you plan a spectacular Raleigh bachelorette party! There’s no need to travel across the country to host an unforgettable bachelorette party – … Read More

mountain rumbling bald outdoor wedding ceremony
Planning Tips, Venues

Destination Wedding Planning in the NC Mountains

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Enjoy the View of a Mountain Wedding 

If the beach just isn’t your jam, North Carolina offers other gorgeous destinations for a getaway wedding. It’s no secret that the mountains of Western NC offer breathtaking views. The beautiful Blue Ridge and Great Smoky Mountains are dreamy settings for couples looking to have a destination wedding in North Carolina. With a moderate climate, jaw-dropping views and unique local vendors, the mountains provide endless event options. If … Read More

colorful offbeat wedding at The Distillery
LGBTQ+ Weddings, Real Weddings

Jeremy & Cameron’s Colorful Wedding at The Distillery

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Whimsical Reception Design Mixing Patterns and Bright Florals

Cameron and Jeremy met online in 2020 right before the pandemic shut down North Carolina. Four years later, the pair tied the knot at the First Presbyterian Church in Wilson, North Carolina – Jeremy’s hometown – in a day filled with love and music.

“One of the most profound elements of our ceremony was the officiation by John McKinnon, the son of the long-time minister of the … Read More

Summer Barn Wedding Photography Shoot Inspiration
LGBTQ+ Weddings, Planning Tips

Inclusive Ceremony Language for LGBTQ+ Weddings

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Inclusive Language and Diverse Wedding Ceremony Script Ideas

It might seem like a given that the language used in an LGBTQ+ wedding ceremony should be welcoming to the couple, and also to guests in attendance. However, if you haven’t considered this as part of your own ceremony plan, we have a few tips that may help you plan with your officiant for your own ceremony.

Venue Oakland Farm Florals KatieDid Florals Photography jHagan Photography … Read More
Ceremony at Museum of Life and Science
LGBTQ+ Weddings, Real Weddings

Treehouse Wedding at Durham’s Museum of Life & Science

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Mark & Cody’s Colorful, Outdoor Museum Ceremony

Mark and Cody’s love story began in March 2018 when they both relocated to North Carolina – Cody had traveled from Waterloo, Iowa, and Mark from New York City. On their first date, the couple talked about Mark’s P.D. studies in environmental science and engineering and Cody’s beloved pup, Ollie, and each knew that a second date would be in their future.

Photography by Azul Photography

Cody wanted … Read More

wedding show venue tour open house Raleigh
Planning Tips, Shows & Events

Going to a Wedding Venue Open House? Read This First!

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Tips for Attending Wedding Shows and Venue Tours

Whether you visit a large wedding show with rows of vendors in decked-out booths and on-stage fashion events, or an open house at a local event venue, attending a few wedding events is a great way to jump-start your planning process.

Large wedding events like the quarterly Triangle Wedding Show that takes place at the NC State Fairgrounds can bring dozens of vendors together at one event, … Read More

wedding day jewelry
Fashion & Jewelry, Wedding Inspiration

Jewelry and Accessories to Finish Your Wedding Look

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Four Up-and-Coming Wedding Accessory Trends We Love

“The beauty of accessories is that the way you pair and style them shows your personality and spirit,” says BeEverthine founder Eileen Schilly. “Many people can wear the same dress but what will make your look stand apart is how you style it.”

Accessories BeEverthine Photographer Rae Marshall Photography

BeEverthine stocks an array of bridal accessories, bachelorette gifts, apparel and other items.

“If you, like me, have FOMO … Read More

Bridal party fun photography
Real Weddings

Tearrieny and Theodore’s Classy Vow Renewal

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Glam Burgundy and Gold Design by An Event Lady Production

Tearrieny met Theodore in 2008 while they were stationed at Fort Gregg-Adams, Virginia. The couple dated for two years before both were deployed to Afghanistan. Upon return, they found themselves stationed at different locations, leading to a temporary separation before rekindling their romance over Facebook messaging in 2015.

Theodore popped the big question about two years later while they were celebrating Tearrieny’s birthday in Las … Read More

Hindu wedding portrait
Real Weddings

Sarah and Anirudh’s Colorful Hindu and Western Ceremonies

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Multicultural Durham Wedding Photographed by Kivus & Camera

A spark ignited between Sarah and Anirudh when they met through a dating app in 2016. Their bond grew from their first date at Durham’s Ponysaurus Brewing Co. Anirudh later popped the question in 2018 while on a ski trip to Banff, Canada. Although Sarah had come down with a fever and a blizzard blew through, neither thwarted his plans to pop the question. The pair toasted … Read More

Melrose Knitting Mill wedding ceremony in Raleigh
Around Town, Planning Tips, Venues

Top Warehouse Venues in Raleigh, NC

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Our Fave Industrial, Urban Chic and Warehouse Wedding Venues in Raleigh

We at Heart of NC Weddings believe 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. These industrial venues are everywhere in Raleigh. Many historic buildings, mills and factories have been repurposed and turned into stunning wedding and reception venues. If you’re a fan … Read More

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