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 Vegas. “He called my three brothers and asked them for my hand in marriage,” Tearrieny says. “That me ..read more

Heart of NC Weddings Picks: The Best Farm and Barn Wedding Venues in Raleigh and the Triangle North Carolina is a true destination for any couple dreaming of a rustic Southern wedding at a handsome barn or sprawling farm venue. The Triangle area – Raleigh, Durham and Chapel Hill – might be turning into a major metropolis, but still has some of the best farm and barn wedding venues in NC. There are several wedding venues situated on pretty farms with pastures and ponds inside city limits in the Triangle, as well as a short drive outside of Raleigh and Durham. You can host a large barn ..read more

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 to their future with Champagne in the snow. They celebrated their union in Hindu and Christian wedding ceremonies. Like many couples that planned to wed in 2020 ..read more

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 of brick walls, wood floors, giant windows or exposed beams, these warehouse wedding venues are for you! For the perfect mix ..read more

The French Bee Events Brings Together New Bern’s Top Local Vendors Wedding planning and floral design duo Christa Tarver and Anne Griggs partner as The French Bee Events. Christa and Anne have each been involved in planning and decorating hundreds of weddings. This seasoned pair rallied a group of top-notch vendors to conceptualize and produce this styled wedding photo shoot in New Bern, North Carolina. New Bern is Christa and Anne’s home base. New Bern is a city near the coast that was established in 1710, making it the second-oldest European settled colonial town in the state. As these roma ..read more

Brandi and Zach’s Serene Mountaintop Ceremony Photography by Waterhouse Studios A Biltmore Proposal and a Mountaintop Wedding Ceremony Zach and Brandi’s fathers were co-workers, and Zach’s dad would often joke that their children would get married someday. That prediction became a possibility when Brandi and Zach started dating after they graduated from Appalachian State University. A few years later, Zach gifted Brandi tickets to Biltmore Estate. He suggested they stroll through the tulip garden, where Brandi’s favorite flower was in bloom. It was there that he proposed. The couple married in ..read more

Fairy Tale Fearrington Wedding Photographed by Richard Barlow Hailee and Kendra met while they were each students in 2017. Conversations sparked from the get-go. A week after they first met, the pair went on their first date: a romantic picnic in a park where they sat and talked for hours, exchanged coming out stories, saw a shooting star and shared their first kiss. “I think I fell in love with her right there,” Kendra says. Five years later they tied the knot at Fearrington Village, where pretty pastures and gardens combined with all-inclusive rental packages were the perfect fit for them. A ..read more

Your Chapel Hill Restaurant Guide for Rehearsal Dinners There are so many rehearsal dinner venues in Chapel Hill, NC, so this part of your wedding planning will be a breeze! Throughout this rehearsal dinner restaurant guide, we’ll share dining spaces that range from classic and traditional to eclectic to casual. With so many amazing restaurants in the area, we’re confident that Chapel Hill has a rehearsal dinner venue option that will appeal to every engaged couple! Classic Carolina Rehearsal Dinner Venues Crossroads Chapel Hill at The Carolina Inn Photo by Heba Salama Photography The Carolina ..read more

The Post-Wedding Checklist The party is over, but your work isn’t finished just yet! There are a few important details to take care of after the wedding day has come and gone. It may feel overwhelming coming back to the real world after your honeymoon, but we’ve created this quick, step-by-step post-wedding checklist to help you accomplish these tasks quickly and easily! Photography by Morgan CaddellClean and Preserve or Pass Along Your Wedding Attire It’s just a fact – your wedding dress will pick up some sweat and grime during outdoor photo ops and a night full of dancing. But don’t be alarm ..read more

Picturesque and Romantic NC Wedding Venues in the Triangle, Triad and Coast The second decision you make after getting engaged is finding the perfect place to say “I do.” Your wedding will reflect the true love you share. Go for sheer romance. Check out our top picks for the most romantic NC wedding venues from the Triad to the Coast, and everywhere in between. These wedding venues are some of the most dreamy and beautiful locations in North Carolina to exchange vows with the one you love. Each one of these romantic wedding venues is a stunning place to tie the knot in NC. Downtown Ralei ..read more