Heart of NC Weddings

Open House at Rose Hill Estates
2023-12-17 12:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Rose Hill Estate, 3815 Rose Hill Lane, Nashville, NC, 27856, United States
Santa’s elves have been busy! Come out and enjoy touring Rose Hill Estates at your leisure. Rose Hill staff will be available to answer any questions and talk to you about hosting your special day or upcoming event.

Rish Bridal Trunk Show
2023-12-08 10:00 - 2024-01-06 17:00 | Gilded Bridal, 421 N. Boylan Ave, Raleigh, NC, 27603, United States
The newest collection of gowns from Israeli designer Rish Bridal will be available to try on at Gilded Bridal in Raleigh!

The Bradford Fall Open House: Autumn Brews & Fireside Views
2023-11-29 17:00 - 20:00 | The Bradford
The Bradford team is excited to welcome couples at its New Hill space for a special night full of festive brews, wine and food! Experience the charm of this wedding venue under the market lights on its dreamy terrace surrounded by cozy fire-pit lounges. Planned and designed by Jane Rose Events, this is a perfect opportunity to kick off your wedding planning by touring the space and meeting Raleigh’s finest vendors.
The Bradford’s team strives to create a welcoming experience that is stress free and uncomplicated. The team can’t wait to meet you and learn more about your love story.
All proceeds from ticket sales are donated directly to The Bradford’s 2024 charity partner, A Place at The Table.

Granville County Wedding & Event Expo
2023-11-19 11:00 - 14:00 | Creedmoor Community Center, 116 Douglas Drive, Creedmoor, North Carolina, 27522
Granville County (just a hop, skip and a jump away from Raleigh) is home to rustic barns, newly renovated event spaces and modern venues, in addition to dozens of wedding vendors that offer everything from photography to floral design. Attend the second annual Granville County Wedding & Event Expo on Nov. 19 to meet and chat with these local wedding vendors and kick start your planning journey. Ticket options include a catering ticket to sample bites from area caterers, as well as a VIP option that includes a gift bag.

Gabrielle Atelier Trunk Show
2023-11-17 10:00 - 2023-12-02 16:30 | Gilded Bridal, 421 N. Boylan Ave, Raleigh, NC, 27603, United States
Discover and try on the newest collection of gowns from Gabrielle Atelier at Gilded Bridal, a boutique wedding gown shop located in Raleigh.

Fall Wine Tasting and Rentals Showcase
2023-11-15 18:00 - 20:00 | The Maxwell, 330 Gideon Creek Way, Raleigh, NC, 27603
Join The Maxwell for an exclusive evening on Wednesday, Nov. 15 from 6-8 p.m. as it hosts its first wine tasting and rental showcase with Party Reflections!
Enjoy fresh air on the patio under the glow of The Maxwell’s gas lanterns and market lights while you sample the venue’s delicious wines paired with the perfect accompanying small plate provided by Under the Oak Catering. You’ll also get a chance to view the newest tabletop rentals that are now available from The Maxwell’s exclusive rental partner, Party Reflections. To elevate the evening, Teacup Floral will fill the space with beautiful florals, Udeshi Hargett Ensembles will perform live music, and the whole evening will be captured by Megan Nicole Photography.
Whether you’re planning an event, want to learn more about wine, or are just looking for an enjoyable night out, this is one event you won’t want to miss!

Merrimon-Wynne House Fall Showcase
2023-11-09 17:00 - 20:00 | The Merrimon-Wynne House, 500 N. Blount St., Raleigh, NC, 27604
Join the Merrimon-Wynne House in Raleigh for a spectacular fall showcase featuring dozens of top Raleigh wedding vendors, signature cocktails, delicious catering and more. Couples will have the opportunity to explore every part of the venue’s indoor and outdoor areas, including the main house, the lawn and the Carriage House. These beautiful spaces are sure to blow you away. Participating vendors include Udeshi Hargett Ensembles, HL Catering, Sugar Euphoria, The English Garden and many more.

Wedding Band Weekends
2023-10-28 10:00 - 19:00, 2023-10-22 10:00 - 19:00, 2023-10-21 10:00 - 19:00, 2023-10-15 10:00 - 19:00, 2023-10-14 10:00 - 19:00, 2023-10-08 10:00 - 19:00, 2023-10-07 10:00 - 19:00, 2023-10-01 10:00 - 19:00 | Raleigh Diamond Fine Jewelry, 5925 Glenwood Ave., Ste. 100, Raleigh, 27612, United States
This October, Raleigh Diamond Fine Jewelry presents its largest-ever wedding band selection! From classic diamonds to trendy jackets, vibrant gemstones and custom designs, don’t miss this limited-time event at Raleigh Diamond’s expansive showroom, North Carolina’s premier jewelry destination!
Enjoy exclusive discounts, door prizes and a free raffle entry for a chance to win an Ania Haie jewelry suite plus an engraveable sterling silver men’s cuff.
Additionally, don’t forget to participate in the “Design Your Dream Wedding Band” contest through Raleigh Diamond’s social media for a chance to win up to $1,000.
This special event runs every weekend in October at Raleigh Diamond.

Rose Hill Booking Special Offer
2023-09-29 - 2024-01-31 | Rose Hill Estate, 3815 Rose Hill Lane, Nashville, NC, 27856, United States
Have you been dreaming about booking Rose Hill’s picturesque country estate for your wedding? Now is the perfect time! Until the end of January, couples can enjoy 50% venue rental fees for bookings in July and August 2024.

Spring Savings for Empire Events Venues
2023-09-29 - 2023-11-30 | The Stockroom at 230 & All Saints Chapel, 230 Fayetteville Street, Raleigh, NC, 27601, United States
Spring will be here before we know it! Enjoy special rates on remaining winter and spring 2024 dates at All Saints Chapel, The Stockroom at 230, The Glass Box and Jiddi Space & Courtyard! Email hello@empireeventsnc.com for savings and to secure the wedding venue of your dreams.

The Lincoln on Geer Open House
2023-09-27 17:30 - 19:30 | The Lincoln on Geer, 406 W Geer St., Durham, NC, 27701, United States
The Lincoln on Geer in downtown Durham is opening its doors to the public for the first time! Join the venue for an evening of drinks, light bites and exclusive tours of the unique and versatile warehouse venue.
If you’re planning a Durham wedding, The Lincoln on Geer has so much to offer. Tour its grand ballroom and intimate lounge area. There’s a variety of spaces to accommodate your needs. The venue’s modern updates accentuate its historical features and details.

An Evening with Estelle
2023-09-27 16:00 - 18:00 | Small Batch Gallery + Goods, 3515 Trent Rd., Ste. 1, New Bern, NC, United States
Estelle Colored Glassware founder Stephanie Summerson Hall visits Small Batch Gallery + Goods’ gift shop in New Bern, North Carolina, for a special evening. Join for a taste of delicious cocktails, mocktails and desserts while you chat with Stephanie and enjoy in-shop specials on all Estelle glassware. Any celebrant who opens a registry will receive a pair of Estelle Champagne flutes to help them celebrate their big day! RSVP is required.

The Stockroom's Fall Open House and Empire Eats Catering Tasting
2023-09-26 17:00 - 19:00 | The Stockroom at 230, 230 Fayetteville St., Raleigh, North Carolina, 27601
The Stockroom at 230 hosts its fall open house along with a tasting experience with Empire Eats Catering on Tuesday, Sept. 26! Come explore this historic downtown Raleigh venue while you enjoying a taste of local favorites, Empire Eats Catering. The event showcases some of Raleigh’s top wedding vendors, and whether you just started planning or are crossing a few final vendors off your list, join The Stockroom for an evening of wedding and event planning bliss!

Participating vendors:
Planner: Cardinal Events
Venue: The Stockroom at 230 + Empire Events
Catering: Empire Eats Catering
Florals: Folie à Deux
Photographer: Catherine Leigh Photography
Rentals: Curated Events Raleigh
Specialty Rentals: Greenhouse Picker Sisters
DJ: DJ Harlem
Stationary & Signage: Revel NC
Guest Experience: Poetry Fox
Hair & Makeup: Kaitlyn Elizabeth Styling
Wedding Dress: Vow’d
Veil: Bell Botanical Creations

The Oaks at Salem Open House & Vendor Showcase
2023-09-24 16:00 - 18:00 | The Oaks at Salem, 6304 Old Jenks Rd, Apex, 27523
Newly engaged or in the midst of wedding planning? Join The Oaks at Salem for an evening to tour the venue and meet a few of their preferred vendors! Enjoy light bites, signature cocktails and live music while exploring The Oaks’ 11 acres located just outside of Raleigh.

RSVP is required. Valet services will be offered to guests.

Cute Buttons Gift and Paper Boutique Open House
2023-09-07 17:30 - 19:30 | Cute Buttons Gift and Paper Boutique, 3708 Benson Dr., Raleigh, North Carolina, 27609
You’re invited to drop by this open house at Cute Button’s North Raleigh studio at Midtown Place (3708 Benson Dr.) between 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Bring all your most pressing questions about all things weddings, events and holiday paper including holiday cards and invitations, save the dates, wedding invites and wedding day paper. Cute Buttons offers foil, letterpress, digital, engraved, thermography, belly bands, pockets and so much more. Register for this FREE event.

1705 East Open House
2023-08-30 17:00 - 20:00 | 1705 East, 1705 E Millbrook Rd, Raleigh, North Carolina, 27609
Join 1705 East for its summer open house. Enjoy bites and beverages from the venue’s exclusive caterer, Rocky Top Catering, and tour the venue’s indoor and outdoor spaces that are well suited to both large and intimate events and weddings.
This event is by invitation only and registration is required.
Questions? Email karlee@rockytopcatering.com

FauxReal Flowers Summer Open Houses
2023-08-26 10:00 - 13:00 | FauxReal Flowers, 723 W Johnson St, B2, Raleigh, NC, 27603, United States
FauxReal Flowers’ showroom is open for guests to come and view all the flowers and examples of pieces FauxReal can provide for your wedding! From bouquets to table centerpieces to full arbor rental and decor, FauxReal has extensive options to pick from! FauxReal offers exclusively fake silk flowers, which are affordable to rent for your wedding day.
Text FauxReal your name and and inspo photo to RSVP!
This studio is located in downtown Raleigh, but check FauxReal’s website to find out more about its other locations.

OBX Wedding Fest
2023-08-20 08:00 | Duck Woods Country Club
Check items off your Outer Banks wedding planning to-do list during the OBX Wedding Fest, a fun and festive wedding show that includes many of the area’s top vendors.
This is a relaxed wedding expo and allows you to get a jump on wedding planning in a laid-back atmosphere. You’ll be able to enjoy a beverage or two while meeting and chatting with many coastal wedding vendors. Thousands of weddings take place at the Outer Banks each year, and the vendors who are members of the OBX Wedding Association are experienced and professional.
Participating vendors (check this list for updates as the event approaches):
Accomodations
Hilton Garden Inn / Kitty Hawk Pier
Bar
OBX Sunset Slush
No Ice Liquid Catering
Beauty and Spa
Southern Blush Beauty
Caterers and Restaurants
Red Sky Catering
Steamers Restaurant and Catering
Venues
Sanctuary Vineyards
Coordinators and Planners
To Have and To Hold
Southern Hospitality Weddings & Events
DJs
Outer Banks Wedding Entertainment
Equipment Rentals
Pretty Little Things
Outer Banks Wedding Entertainment
Amaranth + Artifact
Musicians
Outer Banks Wedding Entertainment
Photographers
KatieDid Photography
Neil GT Photography
Ryan & Rach Photography
Sarah D’Ambra Photography
We have a special discount code for Heart of NC Weddings readers! Enjoy a 10% discount with code HEART

An Evening at Oakland Farm
2023-08-17 17:00 - 20:00 | Oakland Farm, 3355 Rosser Rd, Bear Creek, NC, NC, 27207, United States
Join Oakland Farm for an evening open house! Mark your calendars for Thursday, Aug. 17 at 5 p.m. for a beautiful night exploring the grounds of this Chatham County farm venue. If you’re recently engaged or wedding planning, then this summer open house is the perfect way to gain inspiration from some of North Carolina’s top wedding vendors. Learn about what this venue has to offer, and envision your wedding ceremony and reception at its open-air pavilion and air-conditioned elegant barn.
Attendees can enjoy drinks and food while meeting local wedding vendors.
Attending Vendors

Planner: Brooks & Reid Events
Bartender: The Rolling Tavern
Photographer: Heather Gunter Photography
Video: Gold Leaf Productions
Florist: Beyond Petals Florist
and more to come!

The Distillery Sip & See
2023-08-13 14:00 - 17:00 | The Distillery, 101 Rand Mill Rd., Garner, NC, 27529, United States
The Distillery in downtown Garner, NC, invites couples to sip hand-crafted cocktails and see all that the venue has to offer from 2-5 p.m. on August 13. The venue has partnered with some of the best vendors in the Triangle to create an exciting experience for you to enjoy. **RSVP is required.
Planning & Design | Chad Biggs Event Planning and Design
Bar | Artful Libations
Table Top Rentals | Curated Events Raleigh
Catering | Donovan’s Dish
Photography | Cirque 91 Photography
Entertainment | Disco Box
Beauty | Chelsea Regan Beauty
Cake | Nana’s Sweets
Dessert | Capitivate Cake Studio
Gown | White of Raleigh
Off Site Accommodations | Banks Bed and Breakfast

Barbie Dream Wedding at Walnut Hill Open House
2023-08-13 13:00 - 16:00 | Walnut Hill, 1804 Carl Williamson Rd., Raleigh, NC, 27610
What if Barbie and Ken tied the knot?
On Sunday, Aug. 13, 2023, Walnut Hill hosts its annual summer showcase from 1-4 p.m. with a special Barbie-inspired twist! Engaged couples and their loved ones can enjoy custom signature cocktails and delectable cuisine while gaining inspiration from decor and floral designs and mingling with vendors.
Sign up for a time slot to help the caterer appropriately plan for food service.
Participating vendors:
Venue: Walnut Hill
Planning & Design: Timeless Love Weddings and Events
Florist: Lilac Floral Design
Rentals: Party Reflections and Greenhouse Sister Pickers
Catering: HL Catering
Photography & Video: Cooks Photo and Film
DJ Service: Making Memories
Bar Services: Artful Libations
Beauty: Reign Beauty
Bridal Shop: White of Raleigh
Baker: Love Cake
Sweet Treat: Raleigh Popsicle
Photo Booth: ZimZoom Photo Booth
More vendors coming soon!

The Meadows at Firefly Farm Preserve Blissful Green Summer Showcase
2023-08-13 13:00 - 16:00 | The Meadows at Firefly Farm Preserve, 1945 The Meadows Lane, Raleigh, NC, 27606
The Meadows at Firefly Farm Preserve is a family-owned venue in the heart of Raleigh, North Carolina. Get the chance to tour the venue during its biannual wedding showcase that combines The Meadows’ passion for sustainability and protecting the environment with its love for weddings!
The Meadows invites some of its favorite local wedding vendors who will showcase their work across five different ceremonies sites, its bar cantina, and the reception space in Heron Hall. You will have the opportunity to walk the property and view its two getting-ready houses; the Aerie and the Roost.
The summer showcase will bring inspiration for wedding design, ideas for catering and yummy signature drinks to sip on while exploring the property and mingling with vendors.
Click here to reserve your tickets today!
Participating Vendors:
Planning: Timeless Events
Catering: Catering Works
Catering: HL Catering Company
Florals: Teacup Floral
Rentals: Curated Events Raleigh
Specialty Rentals: Greenhouse Picker Sisters
Dessert: Love Cake
Entertainment: Willis J. Entertainment
Entertainment: Spark Photo Booth
Speciality Guestbook: Love Line Memories
Hair & Makeup: Wedded Kiss
Photography + Videography: Laura Memory Photography
Photography: Sarah Joann Photography
Officiant: Kevin Holland
Chocolates + Favors: Paige Patisserie
Bartenders: T&C Bartending
and more….

Forever & Co. Summer Wedding Showcase
2023-08-13 11:00 - 16:00 | Jim Graham Building, 1025 Blue Ridge Rd., Raleigh, NC, 27607
This is one of the largest wedding shows in Raleigh, North Carolina! You won’t want to miss this event if you’re newly engaged or looking jump-start your wedding planning. Meet hundreds of wedding vendors all in one place!

More details coming soon.
