Heart of NC Weddings

Paramount Event Venue June Open House
2022-06-22 17:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | North Carolina
Red, White, Blue and “I Do”!Meet the event planning staff at Paramount Event Venue and local wedding vendors.

The Bradford Informal Open House
2022-06-22 17:00 - 19:00
The European-inspired architecture of this wedding and event venue is unique and beautiful. At this informal open house at The Bradford, tour the Raleigh wedding venues’ lush grounds, al-fresco terrace and ballroom. Champagne will be served and Bradford staff will be on-site to answer questions and show guests around the property.

The Upchurch Grand Opening
2022-06-12 15:00 - 18:00
After completing construction in April 2022, The Upchurch is partnering with Harmony Weddings to showcase the beautiful new venue for booked clients, engaged couples, fellow industry vendors and community members! Come see this event space and meet The Upchurch team.
Enjoy special creations from The Upchurch’s exclusive caterer, Rocky Top Catering, with a variety of passed hors d’oeuvres, food stations, gourmet desserts, tasty libations and more.
Please register for one of three time slots (3-4 p.m., 4-5 p.m. or 5-6 p.m.) and bring up to three additional guests.
Featured Vendors:
Planner: Harmony Weddings & Events
Catering & Bar: Rocky Top Catering
Treats: SweetWater Ices
Florals: The English Garden
Photography: Walters & Walters
Entertainment: Bunn DJ
Rentals: CE Rental
Specialty Rentals: Themeworks
Hair & Makeup: WINK
Models: Elevate
Dresses: White of Raleigh
Partnering Venue: Chatham Station

The Parlour Handpicked Experts Vendor Showcase and Open House
2022-06-05 14:00 - 16:00
The Parlour at Manns Chapel, partnered with Harmony Weddings, is excited to bring you a Handpicked Experts Vendor Showcase!Tour the stunning Parlour at Manns Chapel and meet some of the top wedding vendors around. Originally built in 1887 and restored to its current beauty, The Parlour can host events for up to 100 guests. Offering space in the Chapel, al fresco Courtyard, and beautifully landscaped Garden, there’s so much to see!
Harmony Weddings is a leader in the wedding planning industry serving hundreds of couples a year. Their team consists of 12 amazing and diverse women excited to celebrate you and your day!
Other vendors include: florist, photographer, lounge rentals from Greenhouse Picker Sisters, tabletop rentals, tent resource, catering from Catering Works and others, bar service and more! Stay tuned for a growing list!

Sunsets & Spritzers Open House + Tasting Event
2022-05-24 17:00 - 20:00
Engaged and looking for your dream venue and vendors? Attend Sunsets & Spritzers from 5-8 p.m. on Tuesday, May 24! This event will feature an open house of The Stockroom at 230 and it’s rooftop bridal suite, The Glass Box, plus a tasting event from Empire Eats Catering. Come and experience this downtown Raleigh wedding venue and enjoy delicious food! There will also be a number of other participating vendors including a photographer, DJ, florist, stationer and more.
Participating vendors:
Venue: The Stockroom at 230
Catering: Empire Eats Catering
Planning: Jillian Rose
Florist/Rentals: Petal & Oak
Photography/Videography: Cirque 91 Photography
Bridal Dress: Vow’d Bridal
Make-Up: Brushes & Brows
DJ/Uplighting: All Around Raleigh DJ
Stationer: Kaleh Sampson Designs
Audio Guestbook: Love Line Memories

The Parlour Spring Market for Charity and Open House
2022-05-22 12:30 - 15:00
Enjoy the bounty of Spring while feeding our community – together.
Join The Parlour at Manns Chapel on Sunday, May 22 from 1 to 3 p.m., as they proudly host The Parlour Charity Spring Market benefiting Fuel Up and CORA to benefit their goals to feed local families in need.
Interested in a Tour of The Parlour? The Parlour staff will offer a group tour for anyone interested starting at 12:30 p.m.
Browse and shop these local vendors, where a portion of all proceeds will go to charity:
Organic Plants and Produce: Nourishing Acres
Florals: Heart Song Farm
Honey: Three Little Birds Apiaries, whose bees live right down the road!
Ice Cream: Alsies
Plus, local crafts of handmade art cards, pottery and window art!
Charity Information:
Fuel Up has been providing meals to food-insecure children at Perry Harrison Elementary since 2008. They ensure that students in need have food at times when school is not in session; such as on the weekends, through holiday breaks and during summer break.
CORA‘s mission is to acquire and distribute food to Chatham County residents who have a need for community support to keep themselves and their families fed, working toward creating a community without hunger.
If you’d like to bring food items to donate*:
Fuel Up is asking for donations of shelf-stable breakfast items as well as other canned items.
CORA’s most needed food items this month are canned chicken, canned fruit, pasta, rice, spices, oil and oranges. Cash donations are welcomed by both organizations as well.
*No food items with expired dates can be accepted.
To learn more about, and to donate, follow the links below:
Fuel Up
CORA Food Pantry
*REGISTRATION IS NOT REQUIRED TO ATTEND.

Lavender Oaks Farm Open House
2022-05-01 13:00 - 16:00
Join Lavender Oaks Farm on Sunday, May 1 from 1 to 4 p.m. for their Lavender Boutique & Barn Open House! Sip on Lavender prosecco and visit the lavender boutique to shop handmade lavender products. Plus Lavender Oaks will open the historic barn for tours. Attendance is free. Please email to register: karen@lavenderoaks.farm. Lavender Oaks looks forward to welcoming guests! Do note that the lavender will not be in bloom yet on this date.Please visit www.lavenderoaks.farm for more details.

Vow’d Weddings Charlotte Open House
2022-04-28 17:00 - 19:00
Vow’d is a different kind of wedding brand.Join Vow’d on April 28 from 5 to 7 p.m. to preview their latest gown collection, enjoy small bites from Amelie’s French Bakery & Cafe and a toast of Champagne with your best gals. The evening will also include a special beauty service from Varnish Lane Nail Salon and a bar to bedazzle your own retro sunglasses.
Along with bridal gowns, Vow’d offers a fabulous new assortment of bridesmaid dresses for your big day. It’s free to attend, so what are you waiting for?!

Vow’d Weddings Open House
2022-04-28 17:00 - 19:00
Vow’d is a different kind of wedding brand.Join Vow’d on April 28 from 5 to 7 p.m. to preview our latest collection, enjoy small bites from Cupcake Shoppe Bakery and a toast of Champagne with your best gals. The evening will also include a special beauty service and a bar to bedazzle your own retro sunglasses.
Along with Vow’d bridal gowns, shop from a fabulous new assortment of bridesmaid dresses for your big day. It’s free to attend, so what are you waiting for?

Bailey’s Fine Jewelry Multi-Million Dollar Inventory Reduction Sale
2022-04-22 08:00 - 2022-04-30 18:00
Shop discounted jewelry, from engagement rings to wedding bands and semi-mounts, during Bailey’s annual sale!

Rish Bridal Trunk Show at Gilded Bridal
2022-04-22 00:00 - 2022-04-30 00:00
This trunk show at Gilded Bridal showcases the boutique’s newest designer, Rish Bridal, and their White Lotus collection. These dresses feature ornate lace designs, flattering silhouettes, and gorgeous embellishments all carefully handmade in Tel Aviv, Israel.

Trina Turk Trunk Show at Kannon’s Clothing
2022-04-21 08:00 - 2022-04-23 18:00
Enjoy 10% off any special orders or in-store purchases during this Trina Turk trunk show at Kannon’s Clothing store in Cameron Village. Kannon’s, one of North Carolina’s oldest family-owned businesses, is a favorite destination for parents of the couple fashions and formalwear, as well as outfits for wedding showers, rehearsal dinners and other occasions.

The Parlour at Manns Chapel Monthly Open House Tour
2022-04-14 16:00 - 19:00
Join The Parlour at Manns Chapel as they open their doors to all interested in seeing the beautiful Chapel. Stroll the grounds gaining inspiration for your event!Take a one-on-one tour, learn a brief history and see all The Parlour has to offer for events. From social gatherings to weddings, the sweet Chapel will remain in your memories for years to come.
Gain inspiration from layout setups, see Parlour furniture included in all bookings and enjoy light refreshments as the Venue Assistant and Director answer all your questions.

The Dock at Seaboard Station Spring Open House
2022-04-10 13:00 - 16:00
Spring has sprung! The Dock at Seaboard Station hosts their first-ever spring open house. Explore one of downtown Raleigh’s premier wedding venues. Enjoy Champagne and sweet treats while you tour the modern industrial-style wedding venue located at historic Seaboard Station.

The Cookery Open House
2022-04-06 17:00 - 20:30
The Cookery invites guests to attend its Spring Fling Open House on April 6 from 5 to 8:30 p.m. Engaged couples are invited to enjoy a pint of beer or glass of bubbly while exploring The Cookery’s gorgeous front room, courtyard, ballroom, dressing suite and cobblestone garden. The Cookery’s vendor friends will join to showcase their amazing expertise. Spectacular caterers The Catering Company, AC Events, Conovan’s Dish and Indulge Catering will offer delectable bites. American Party Rentals will deck out the space accompanied by florals from Tre Bella and custom chalk artwork by MW Calligraphy. To curb your sweet tooth, Two Roosters, Wonderpuff and S. Richardson Cakes will serve up their specialties. Browse a selection of gorgeous dresses from White of Raleigh. And, a party isn’t complete without tunes – JazzXpressions will play live while Zim Zoom Photo Booth snaps pics to remember the evening. Find out what makes The Cookery the perfect space for your next celebration.The Cookery is located in Durham’s West End neighborhood at 1101 West Chapel Hill St.

ACE Weddings Exclusive Bridal Event at Kendra Scott
2022-04-06 17:00 - 19:00
Sip on a glass of Champagne while you browse Kendra Scott’s latest collection of bridal jewelry. Plus, you’ll get to meet and chat with local wedding vendors including Rocky Top Catering and Edible Art Bakery. All attendees will receive an exclusive in-store discount and special offers from vendors. With each purchase, shoppers are entered to win a giveaway basket!

Vidrio Open House
2022-03-31 18:00 - 20:30
Looking for a perfect wedding venue that is unique, and vibrant, just like your own love story?Attend this showcase of culinary talent from Vidrio’s Executive Chef, see styled private event spaces and meet top Raleigh-Durham wedding vendors!
Join Vidrio for the Open House on Thursday, March 31.
The event takes place from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Vidrio’s second-floor event space.
The venue includes three unique and flexible spaces – the Mezzanine, Fiera Bar and Lounge and Banquet Room. There is also a Bridal Suite located within the event space.
Taste cuisine by Vidrio’s Executive Chef and culinary team, sip on signature cocktails, meet some of Raleigh’s top wedding vendors and stroll through our unique and styled event spaces.
The first 50 guests will receive gift bags upon arrival
Please RSVP for this event by visiting the website – https://www.vidrioraleigh.com/bridal-open-house/
Event is free and open to the public.

Paramount Event Venue Open House
2022-03-30 17:00 - 19:00
Head to Paramount Event Venue for an Open House! Tour this Morrisville NC event venue and take a peek at it’s beautiful spaces. This venue can host up to 450 for a wedding and surely won’t disappoint!

Wedding Showcase of Wilmington at The Village at River Landing
2022-03-27 13:00 - 16:00
Join The Village at River Landing in the Clubhouse Ballroom for the Wedding Showcase of Wilmington! Experience one of eight gorgeous venues and meet the best wedding vendors in the region. There will be prizes, discounts, a raffle drawing, bridal fashion show, live music and more! Register to reserve your spot.

Forever & Co. Spring 2022 Wedding Show
2022-03-26 11:00 - 2022-03-27 16:00
Don’t miss Raleigh’s largest wedding vendor show! Meet local wedding professionals, attend wedding runway fashion shows, sample delicious catering and start to build your team of vendors – or find that one you’ve been on the hunt for! There’s so much to experience at this show at the NC State Fairgrounds in Raleigh.

The Oaks at Salem Open House
2022-03-24 17:00 - 20:00
The Oaks at Salem hosts this open house and vendor showcase from 5 to 8 p.m.It’s a great way to start your wedding planning and is totally free! At the event, you can expect 20-30 wedding professionals that come recommended by the venue for couples to consider on their wedding day. These vendors often offer specials, giveaways and promotions during the event – a great way to save on your wedding budget!
You’ll be welcome to come and go as you please while listening to live music, tasting catering samples and signature cocktails, engaging with DJs, viewing videographer and photographers’ work and trying sweets of all kinds.

The Parlour at Manns Chapel Candlelight Open House Tour
2022-03-18 17:30 - 19:30
Stroll the property or take a one-on-one tour, learning about the history of the property and seeing all that The Parlour at Manns Chapel has to offer for events. From social gatherings to weddings, this sweet chapel will remain in your memories for years to come.Gain inspiration from layout set-ups, see Parlour furniture included in all bookings and enjoy light refreshments as the venue assistant and director answer all your questions.

Hera Couture Trunk Show
2022-03-18 10:00 - 2022-03-27 18:00
Book an appointment with White of Raleigh, a chic downtown bridal salon, March 18-27 for a Hera Couture Trunk Show. A trunk show is when a bridal salon has a more complete or full range of gown samples on hand from a specific bridal designer. White of Raleigh has a thoughtfully curated selection of wedding dresses in a wide range of prices, from some of the most sought-after designers. You won’t want to miss this event!

Raleigh Union Station Tours & Tastings
2022-03-09 16:00 - 20:00
Get a jump on wedding planning while you tour this unique venue in Raleigh’s warehouse district. Get a close-up look at Union Station’s Grand Hall and stunning outdoor terrace. Meet local wedding pros like Richard Barlow Photography, Arika Jordan Photography, ZimZoom Photo Booth, Vow’d Weddings, CE Rental and many more!

HL Catering Sip & See at The Merrimon-Wynne House
2022-03-08 17:00 - 19:00
Recently engaged?! You’re invited!Join The Merrimon-Wynne House in Raleigh for a glass of bubbly and light bites from HL Catering on Tuesday, March 8 from 5 to 7 p.m.! You’ll see all the spaces Merrimon-Wynne offers to host weddings, from the main house to the carriage house and lawn.
Please RSVP to events@merrimonwynne.com with your estimated arrival time and how many guests will be joining you!

The Bradford Open House
2022-03-06 14:00 - 16:00
Stop by The Bradford from 4 to 6 p.m. for this informal open house. You’ll be greeted with a glass of Champagne to enjoy while exploring the property at your leisure.

The Matthews House Wedding Showcase
2022-03-06 13:00 - 18:00
Have a wedding to plan? Let us help!Come by to tour our gorgeous venue, meet some outstanding vendors and get some fabulous inspiration!
Ticket sales will be donated to Dorcas Ministries, a non-profit in Cary that is doing wonderful things for the community!
Only one ticket necessary per group.

Outer Banks Wedding Weekend + Expo
2022-03-05 00:00 - 2022-03-06 00:00
Plan your Outer Banks Wedding in One Weekend!The OBXWA Wedding Weekend + Expo is a two-day event where engaged couples gain access to premier local wedding professionals at five different venues across the Outer Banks! This is the perfect event for all couples planning an OBX wedding of all sizes and budgets. As part of the weekend, attendees tour some of the most sought after wedding venues on the North Carolina coast and even get the chance to take advantage of other perks generously offered by our vendors.
Be Entered to Win $1,000 towards your OBX Wedding!
As part of the wedding weekend, all ticket holders will be automatically entered to win a $1,000 Voucher to use with any of the participating Wedding Weekend vendors! VIP Ticket Holders get the opportunity to enter into the drawing multiple times by getting an additional entry at each Expo location visited throughout the weekend.
Stay tuned for event updates by following @obxwa on Instagram!
HOURS
Friday, March 4 | 5pm-9pm at Sanctuary Vineyards for Early Check-In
Saturday, March 5 | 12pm – 8pm
Sunday, March 6 | 9am – 2pm
Stay tuned for additional information regarding our early check-in at Sanctuary Vineyards in Jarvisburg. Open Houses will be available for walk-ins during the event hours. Please email hello@obxwa.com if you have any questions.
LOCATIONS
Keeper’s Galley at Haven on the Banks
115 E. Dove Street, Nags Head
Kitty Hawk Pier House at the Hilton Garden Inn
5353 N. Virginia Dare Trail, Kitty Hawk
Pine Island Lodge by Atlantic Realty
345 Audubon Drive, Corolla
Sanderling Resort
1461 Duck Road, Duck
Whalehead Club in Historic Corolla
1100 Club Road, Corolla
Sanctuary Vineyards
7005 Caratoke Highway, Jarvisburg
*For Early Check-In (3/4)

The Cornealius Properties Open House & Vendor Showcase
2022-02-27 17:00 - 19:00
The Cornealius Properties in Goldsboro NC is hosting a winter wedding-inspired open house and vendor showcase! Vendors will be on-site to show off all their offerings. From floral design to bakeries and photographers, this is one event you won’t want to miss. Plus, take a look at The Cornealius Properties’ newest event space, the Carriage Hall.

Rose Hill Estate Open House
2022-02-27 14:00 - 17:00
Rose Hill warmly welcomes you to the beautiful and historic estate on Sunday, February 27 from 2-5 p.m. for their Spring Showcase. Guests will be greeted with delicious hors d’oeuvres from Rocky Top Catering, bubbly, all while sporting your personal Rose Hill bag to collect information from fantastic vendors (the best in the state). Nathan Hall, the Manor House, and three gorgeous ceremony locations will be decorated to help you imagine your perfect wedding day. This event is being planned in partnership with Alyson Jean Events. The Rose Hill Estate team can’t wait to meet you!
