Launched in 2017, The Carolinas Magazine was created by Carl and Michelle Butler. "After working on Trendy Bride for many years, We're so excited to bring you this new regional publication. As North Carolina residents, We're passionate about bringing something fresh and unique to the Carolinas, a place to usher in new ideas while honoring the strong traditions steeped in our Southern roots. This publication aims to provide wedding and travel inspiration that speaks directly to North and South Carolinians. Browse throughout our website for the latest real weddings, styled shoots, wedding tips and more from around the region.”
-Carl and Michelle Butler
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Colorful Backyard Bridal Shower
A florist and a photographer put their creative minds together to create a bright, citrus-inspired styled shoot in the midst of a quarantine-summer. The models were all friends and a real-life group Charlotte power-women, including an actual #COVIDBride who had her own shower postponed due to the restrictions.
Gibbes Museum Of Art Styled Shoot
This shoot was inspired by the true meaning behind eloping. Elopements are weddings stripped down to the core. It is a day that couples choose to focus only on and celebrate one thing; the love that is shared between them.
Berry Inspired Bridal Shoot
Berry Inspired Bridal Shoot. For this shoot, we wanted to honor the historic property of Rose Hill in Aiken, SC while bringing in modern touches. We chose a berry theme for this romantic bridal session. Nothing says romantic more
Peach Inspired Wedding Shoot
Peach Inspired Wedding Shoot. This styled shoot was inspired by peach tones and the approaching of fall. I wanted this shoot to inspire brides to embrace "Spring" tones even in the fall months! I had the most amazing vendors
FernGully Wedding Shoot
FernGully Wedding Shoot. This styled shoot was so fun to plan with some of the absolute best vendors in the wedding business in Charlotte. We also loved working with models Jeni and Andrew, who had never modeled before
Classic Garden Wedding Shoot
Classic Garden Wedding Shoot. This styled wedding shoot was designed to marry old and new and find the middle ground between classic and rustic vintage. We pulled the color scheme from the Pantone of the year, classic blue,
Boho Southwestern Wedding
My inspiration behind this styled photo shoot was boho with a twist of Southwestern. I am in love with those southwestern states and travel out west as often as I can. I am inspired daily by the style of the southwest & one day
Cary Wedding Inspiration
Cary Wedding Inspiration. 2020's Pantone Color of the Year, Classic Blue, reminds us of southern traditions and a sense of home and nature. Here in North Carolina, we like to dream big: let your wedding reflect the sky and the waters
Spring Floral Wedding Shoot
Spring Floral Wedding Shoot. Spring blooms are incredibly gorgeous in Charleston, SC. Combine custom, stunning floral pressed paper products, a gorgeous bride spending her morning getting ready, South Carolina magazine and blog
Regency Era Garden Wedding
Regency Era Garden Wedding. We styled this lovely wedding after a simple modern-take on the custom wedding dress done in Regency the era, with pastels, lots of greenery, and select furniture pieces.
Bohemian Asheville Elopement
Bohemian Asheville Elopement. This awesome styled shoot was full of love, freezing temperatures, gorgeous florals, and tons of cuteness including two adorable alpacas fit with floral neck garland. The group of vendors was incredible
Southern Romance Bridals
Southern Romance Bridals. Gracie wanted her bridal session to feel very Southern romantic and Caledonia Golf Course was the perfect venue to match her stunning lace vintage wedding gown via Coastal Knot. Pawleys Island, SC.
Charleston Romantic Wedding Shoot
Charleston Romantic Wedding Shoot. I attended Julie Paisley's workshop in Charleston, SC because I've been dying to meet her and I saw that she was hosting a styled shoot and workshop in one of my favorite cities. I'm originally
Callawassie Island Wedding Inspo
Callawassie Island Wedding Inspo. When this concept was born, our goal was to show a darker side of the Low country to our couples looking for something more. Our concept description evolved into this: South Carolina
Charleston Wedding Editorial
Charleston Wedding Editorial. This styled shoot took place at the Gov. Thomas Bennett House in Charleston, SC. It's one of the most popular wedding venues in the Low-country.
Sweet Pea Wedding Inspiration
Sweet Pea Wedding Inspiration. Wedding days should be full of fun and laughter and color, in my humble opinion, so I rounded up a team of local vendors who wanted to plan something bright, colorful, playful, and "Asheville!" North Carolina
River House Coastal Inspiration
There isn't much more romantic than a coastal plantation wedding on the water at The River House, and that's the feeling I got when I first laid eyes on this inspiration styled by Nicki Page Collection. It was so fun to photograph this gorgeous setting.
Aiken SC Wedding Inspo
Aiken SC Wedding Inspo. We shot at the beautiful Stable View Venue in Aiken, South Carolina. Featured on the Carolinas Magazine blog, SC weddings
Topsail Beach Wedding Inspo
Topsail Beach Wedding Inspo. A romantic golden hour styled shoot on the beautiful North Carolina coast with a bride model. Color palette inspiration of greens, blush, and cream with gold accents. Our bride model wore a dramatic