Heart of NC Weddings

1705 East Open House
2023-08-30 17:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | 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.

Maywood Hall & Garden Open House
2023-08-10 16:00 - 19:00 | Maywood Hall & Garden, 622 Maywood Ave., Raleigh, 27603
Join Maywood Hall & Garden on Aug. 10 for light bites and beverages while you gain inspiration for your upcoming event.
This open house will feature a holiday theme as the festive season is quickly approaching!
There is no cost to attend. Complimentary bites and beverages will be provided until they are gone!
Planning to come? Be sure to RSVP so the venue can supply plenty of snacks to go around. Bites from each of Trophy Brewing’s restaurant locations will be featured. The bar will feature the beer from its very own Trophy Brewing facility that’s located two doors down, as well as a cocktail from the team at Young Hearts Distilling.

Rose Hill Sip & See
2023-08-06 13:00 - 16:00 | Rose Hill Estate, 3815 Rose Hill Lane, Nashville, NC, 27856, United States
Join Rose Hill event venue for an open house and enjoy complementary wine and hors d’oeuvres. Private tours of the venue will be available, while dozens of wedding vendors will be on-site to meet and chat with attendees.

Wild West Fest, Presented by The Bradford x The Gathering Co.
2023-07-30 15:00 - 18:00 | The Bradford
The Bradford and The Gathering Co. present Wild West Fest, an immersive + tangible experience in support of local schools. From a wild west festival to a Texas-inspired wedding to a sandbox and fun in the sun, there will be fun for everyone to enjoy!
Incorporating the elements of wind, water, earth and fire, all attendees will experience a one-of-a-kind event featuring wind play, earthy textures, fire pit/lounges, food and beverage and more.
The goal of this event is not only to celebrate the beauty of our community, but also to provide the necessary supplies and resources for local schools. Due to the high demand of this event, The Bradford asks each party to donate $10 to reserve a spot. Donations will be used to buy school supplies for Chatham County Schools. Only one ticket is necessary for purchase for a party up to six people. If you are able, bring school supplies to donate to Chatham County Schools.
Guests of all ages are welcome. The Bradford has partnered with Haute House Kids to create unique, interactive stations to keep the little ones entertained.

Merrimon-Wynne Summer Showcase
2023-07-30 13:00 - 16:00 | The Merrimon-Wynne House, 500 N. Blount St., Raleigh, NC, 27604
The Merrimon-Wynne House hosts its quarterly wedding showcase featuring some of Raleigh’s top wedding vendors who will exhibit their work through ceremony, cocktail hour and reception displays. You will have the opportunity to experience unique, thoughtfully curated designs in the Main House, Carriage House and Lawn spaces. This is the perfect event to get design inspiration for your wedding, explore The Merrimon-Wynne House and meet wedding vendors all in one place! Guests of the show will be treated to drinks and hors d’oeuvres, and each couple will receive a swag bag.
Main House/Lawn Vendors:
Planning – C&D Events
Catering – AC Events
Florals – Once Gathered
Rentals – Curated Events Raleigh
Specialty Rentals – Martha My Dear
Stationery – Theresa Jatko Designs
Real Estate – Taylor Oldham Residential
Photography – Maggie Mills Photography
Videographer – Thomas Blake Films
Cake – Banko Bake
Entertainment – Magnolia Strings
Hair & Makeup – The Bardot
Bridal Salon – Coastal Knot
Carriage House Vendors:
Planning – MW Planning and Design
Catering – AC Events
Florals – Once Gathered
Rentals – Curated Events Raleigh
Specialty Rentals – Martha My Dear
Photography – Arika Jordan Photography
Videographer – Thomas Blake Films
Entertainment – DJ Ones
Tanning – Oak City Sunless
Rehearsal Dinner/ Welcome Party – Young Hearts Distilling

The Parlour at Manns Chapel Open House Tours
2023-07-29 10:30 - 12:30 | The Parlour at Manns Chapel, 175 Poythress Rd., Chapel Hill, NC, 27516
What to expect:
This is a casual event where The Parlour at Manns Chapel opens its doors and offers guided tours for those interested in booking the venue for any event you may be planning. Or, forego the guided tour and stroll about on your own taking in all The Parlour has to offer!
About the Parlour:
Love big, celebrate small. The Parlour is an intimate wedding venue offering a beautifully restored little white chapel, European-inspired courtyard, lushly landscaped gardens and the Pew House in Chapel Hill, NC. As the only venue in the Triangle that’s created for the refined, intimate event experience, where intimate means togetherness with the ones that mean the most.
Here, you will find an eclectic combination of old and new elements. The 1887 Chapel boasts original heart pine floors and stained glass windows, historic salvaged “mirror wall,” sophisticated chandeliers and two dressing suites. An array of vintage and modern pieces are included in all bookings to add further charm (and save money!) to the atmosphere of your wedding day. Including lounge pieces, decor tables, altar bar, original chapel pews, all seated tables and chairs and much more!
With multiple ceremony locations and event layouts, couples choose to host a mix of daily events inside and out. Market lights and a blooming landscape create a romantic ambiance that both you and your guests will remember fondly for years to come. A vintage 1976 Argosy Airstream located in the garden can also serve as a fun dressing room, dessert station, bar backdrop or photography setting.
This dream setting has capacity to host up to 100 guests or less with a range of packages to suit your guest count ~ The thoughtful guest list allows you to focus on a highly put-together experience, filling your day with personal touches that leave you and your guests feeling valued and inspired.
If you don’t believe in obligatory invites and you value knowing everyone at the table, The Parlour is with you. If you prefer styled, more creative details over an “audience,” then celebrate small with The Parlour, where “small” means well-curated, discerning and the mark of meaningfulness. The Parlour now offers in-house planning featuring The Gathering Co., working closely with the venue team to make your love story dreams come true.
Services Offered
The Parlour at Manns Chapel can accommodate a wide variety of wedding-related events, including engagement parties, showers, elopements, rehearsal dinners, welcome suppers, ceremonies and receptions. This venue’s creative team, along with your planning partnership team, is dedicated to helping your big day go as flawlessly as possible!
Enjoy light refreshments while touring alone or guided, and see this award-winning venue where “Love Big, Celebrate Small” is the perfect way to gather. Kindly register to let the venue know that you will be joining.
View packages, availability and more at theparlourchapel.com
Private tours are available through the website if you can’t make the open house.

Aria Events & Catering Designer Showcase
2023-07-26 16:00 - 20:00, 2023-07-25 16:00 - 20:00 | Aria Events & Catering, 2609 N. Duke St. #700, Durham, 27704
Aria Events and Catering, a new event venue in Durham, will open its doors to host weddings, corporate functions, fundraiser galas and other events.
Join Aria for this open house to view in person all its splendor, while experiencing the creative design and talent of local vendors. Vendor list to come.

Chatham County Wedding Showcase
2023-07-23 14:00 - 17:00 | Forest Hall at Chatham Mills, 480 Hillsboro Street, Pittsboro, 27312
You’re invited to tour Forest Hall at Chatham Mills with your family, friends and wedding party! The venue will be set up to help you visualize how your own wedding day could look and feel. Tour the main hall and back lawn area, and also see the new “Studio Room,” which is perfect for smaller weddings, rehearsal dinners, showers or engagement parties.
Each vendor will be giving away samples, discounts and offering special deals!
Taste some of the creations from Forest Hall’s on-site catering partner, 39 West, which also caters many event venues in the area.
Vendor list:
Photographer: Giovanna Torrieri Diora Media
Rentals: Curated Events Raleigh
Catering: 39 West Catering
Desserts: Carolina Cravings
Hair/Makeup: Chelsea Regan Makeup
Dance Lessons: Chatham Dance Connection
Planner: Jenn Ball, Knot Your Average Events
Planner: Arnisha Gaither Events
Planner: Tara Ruffier, Premier Party Planners
Officiant: Reverend Linda Ceremonies
DJ: Elite DJ Solutions
Poetry Fox: Chris Vitiello, The Poetry Fox
Plus more to come!

Board & Batten Open House
2023-07-23 13:00 - 16:00 | Board & Batten, 964 Marvin Hedrick Rd., Lexington, NC, 27292, United States
Visit Board & Batten during this summer open house to meet many local wedding vendors, enter to win raffle prizes and explore the gorgeous barn and grounds. Enjoy light bites and cocktails while you learn about this barn venue in Lexington, North Carolina, and everything it has to offer.
In celebration of the venue’s fifth birthday next year, one lucky couple will win a raffle drawing to receive 50% off the venue fee for any 2024 date!

White of Raleigh Bridal Designer Trunk Show – Nouvelle Amsale
2023-07-21 - 2023-07-29 | White of Raleigh, 311 Blake St., Raleigh, NC, United States
As a true complement to the fashion-forward bride, Nouvelle Amsale takes its primary inspiration from the bride herself. Make your appointment at White of Raleigh today to see this stunning bridal collection in person!
The collection will be available in store July 21-29.

An Evening at WinMock at Kinderton
2023-07-20 17:00 - 20:00 | WinMock at Kinderton, 168 East Kinderton Way, Bermuda Run, NC, 27006, United States
WinMock at Kinderton welcomes guests for an immersive look through its thoughtfully designed spaces. Mix and mingle with some area vendors and WinMock’s talented team of venue coordinators. Enjoy unique signature cocktails and delicious hors d’oeuvres while dreaming about your wedding day!
Participating Vendors Include:
Katharine Mann Events
Morgan Long Photography
Joneswell Flowers
Providence Catering
Maddie Cakes Bakery
On Target DJ
Calligraphy by Carole

Guests are encouraged to stop in and stay as long as they like! Sign up for a time slot in order to help the catering partner appropriately plan for food service.

The Maxwell Summer Showcase
2023-07-19 06:00 - 20:00 | The Maxwell, 330 Gideon Creek Way, Raleigh, NC, 27603
Experience this stunning Raleigh venue in person during this summer showcase. Meet local wedding vendors and find inspiration for your event while you enjoy small plates from Donovan’s Dish, a selection of the venue’s house wine and beer and signature cocktail tastings. The Maxwell’s in-house coordinators will dress up the venue with rentals from Party Reflections, Greenhouse Picker Sisters and more.
Additional participating vendors:
Betts Photography & Films
Fresh Affairs
Stylus S.E.
Captivate Cake Studio
Wedded Kiss
Paige Patisserie
Oak City Ceremonies
Two Roosters Ice Cream
SweetWater Ices
ECE Menswear
Neighborhood Barre Fuquay Varina
Theresa Jatko Designs
Simply Blush Bridal
The Cary Collection of Hilton Hotels
Spark Photo Booth

Tickets are $20 each. Proceeds will be donated to Declan’s Days with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy to provide funding for ongoing medical care for a local family’s three-year-old son.

Diamonds Direct Summer Showcase
2023-07-14 - 2023-07-22 | Diamonds Direct, 4401 Glenwood Ave, Raleigh, NC, 27612, United States
Sweeten your summer with special savings* and exclusively curated jewelry from Diamonds Direct! Shop online or in-store from July 14-22 to take advantage of 20% savings on wedding bands, engagement rings and an incredible array of fashion jewelry. In-store, Diamonds Direct will host its top designers with extended inventory selections alongside treats from local partners.
*Discount excludes GIA certified diamonds and price protected designer lines. Cannot be combined with other offers.
Diamonds Direct’s Raleigh showroom is located at 4401 Glenwood Ave, Raleigh, NC 27612

A Midsummer Night’s Dream Showcase at The Cookery
2023-07-13 17:30 - 20:30 | The Cookery, 1011 West Chapel Hill Street, Durham, 27701
The Cookery invites newly engaged couples to this magical showcase for an evening full of drinks, mingling and event inspiration. The Cookery’s team can’t wait to share this romantic garden party theme with guests. More than 20 local vendors will be on-site at the venue on Thursday, July 13 from 5:30-8:30 p.m. The whimsical design will include chandelier and twinkle light displays along with lush floral designs, specialty tableware and decor rental options plus lots of tasty bites, drink and more.

Please RSVP through The Cookery’s website at this link.

Gold 'n Girls Permanent Jewelry Pop-Up
2023-07-08 12:00 - 16:00 | JOLO Winery, 219 Jolo Winery Lane, Pilot Mountain, 27041
Join Gold ‘n Girls, the permanent jewelry pop-up from Jewelry Authority, at JOLO Winery and Vineyards in Pilot Mountain, NC, on Saturday, July 8, from noon-4 to get a permanent bracelet! Reservations are required for tables.

10% Off Holiday Party Bookings
2023-07-01 - 2023-07-31 | Jiddi Space & Courtyard, 137 S Wilmington St, Raleigh, 27601
Let Empire Events make booking your holiday party easy with its all-inclusive event packages.
Want to wait until the New Year to celebrate 2024? Book the Jiddi Space & Courtyard by July 31, 2023, and receive 10% off January and February holiday party rentals!
Email jiddispace@empireeats.com for booking details!

10% Off Holiday Party Bookings
2023-07-01 - 2023-07-31 | The Stockroom at 230 & All Saints Chapel, 230 Fayetteville Street, Raleigh, NC, 27601, United States
‘Tis the season for holiday party planning!
Empire Events makes booking your holiday party easy with all-inclusive event packages. Book your holiday party for December or January by July 31 to receive 10% off your venue rental at either The Stockroom or All Saints Chapel.
Email hello@empireeventsnc.com for booking details!

Free Photo Album Offer
2023-06-30 - 2023-07-31 | NC
Clients booking Aline Botti Photography during the month of July receive a free photo album with a value of $700.

The Jarvis at 220 Wedding Venue Open House
2023-06-25 14:00 - 17:00 | The Jarvis at 220 Event Venue, 220 Pollock Street, New Bern, NC, 28562
Come and see how The Jarvis at 220 Event Venue in New Bern, North Carolina, can make your weekend wedding dreams come true. Located in the downtown of this historic city, The Jarvis at 220 has picturesque views of the area at sunset and waterfront views of the Trent River from its Charleston-style front porch. Come and tour this gorgeous property that boasts a grand foyer, staircase, three sitting rooms, an elegant dining room, chef’s kitchen, four en suites, a speakeasy-style pub, plus the all-new Gleason Cottage, the Jarvis Garden and so much more! There will be many vendors ready to meet you and show you how they can make your wedding day dreams become a reality.
RSVP for the event to let them know you’re attending.
Registered attendees will be entered in a drawing to win one free night stay in the Gleason Cottage for two people. You must be present during the open house to win! The free night must be used between August 15 and September 15, 2023.

'70s Glam Event Showcase at The Rickhouse
2023-06-17 14:00 - 17:00 | The Rickhouse, 609 Foster St., Durham, NC, 27701
You’re invited to dazzling afternoon at The Rickhouse! This ’70s glam showcase will transform the downtown Durham venue into a cool, glitzy, groovy club for just a few hours.
Come on out to meet a variety of local vendors including some of the best DJs, decor and theme experts, event planners and caterers in the Triangle. These event vendor professionals are the creatives working to bring Studio 54 vibes to life! So grab a glass of bubbly, groove to throwback tunes under a canopy of disco balls and gain some inspiration for your own event.
Put on your sparkly bellbottoms and grooviest threads to experience The Rickhouse in all its ’70s glamour. RSVP by clicking here or following the link below.

Before the Altar Bridal Show
2023-06-16 17:00 - 20:00 | City Club Raleigh, 150 Fayetteville Street, Suite 2800, Raleigh, 27601
Brides-to-be, come and see! City Club Raleigh hosts a vendor showcase and open house on June 16 from 5-8 p.m. This show-stopping venue is located on the 28th floor in downtown Raleigh, offering panoramic views that really are unmatched.
Make it a date night with your soon-to-be spouse and check out this elegant private event space that has loads to offer for your big day. While you’re there, mingle with the best vendors in town and enjoy a drink and a snack!

Vendor View Party
2023-06-07 17:00 - 19:00 | The Oaks at Salem, 6304 Old Jenks Rd, Apex, 27523
The Oaks at Salem welcomes all newly engaged couples to join this Vendor View Party on June 7! Explore the property and its marketplace that offers a one-stop-shop to browse 40+ wedding vendors, from florists and photographers to caterers and DJs. This is a great opportunity to begin your wedding planning journey and you are sure to check off at least a few items from your planning to-do list!
Everyone is welcome to attend this free event. RSVP by visiting the event page on The Oaks at Salem website (see the link below).
