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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Chapel Hill Church Wedding
Chapel Hill Church Wedding. Tell us about the proposal? In my whole life, I’ve never been truly surprised. I usually catch on before the surprise happens, but on the day that Tyson proposed, I was genuinely shocked. North Carolina
Cat Lovers Wedding
Cat Lovers Wedding. Rebecca and Tony’s cozy wedding was the perfect way to go into the holidays. We started off at Rebecca’s home where I was able to capture their cute cats while the girls got ready. Then during their reception, the cats
Boho Hipster Cary Wedding
Boho Hipster Cary Wedding. Matt & Haley's day was filled with a lot of love and a lot of laughter! The couple and their entire wedding party were living their best life! It would truly take writing and editing a novel to tell you our love story
Faiytale Forest Durham Wedding
Fairytale Forest Durham Wedding. What was your wedding day inspiration? We drew inspiration mostly from the raw beauty of the venues we chose. Our ceremony was at the Duke Chapel, an awe-inspiring cathedral that created an ethereal
Historic Mordecai Raleigh Wedding
Historic Mordecai Raleigh Wedding. Kurt and Madelyn planned a beautiful spring wedding in Raleigh's stunning historic Mordecai district. They shared a first look before we headed over to St. Mark's Chapel in Historic Mordecai Park
Autumn Durham Wedding
Autumn Durham Wedding. We traveled to North Carolina for Lauren and Justin's beautiful Treyburn Country Club wedding and they couldn't have picked a more gorgeous location to say their "I do's". NC weddings blog and magazine
Modern Durham Wedding
Modern Durham Wedding - The Cookery. From the emotional first look to a jam-packed dance floor and a beautiful industrial venue, this day was one I won't forget. The joy in the air was tangible as Sam and Austin said their I do's surrounded
Winter Wedding in Durham
Winter Wedding in Durham. Max & Stephanie's had a beautiful black-tie wedding with a fun and playful twist. The bride writes, "We wanted to create the warmth and feeling of a magical winter landscape, with a little bit of drama."
Countryside Chapel Hill Wedding
Countryside Chapel Hill Wedding - Chapel Hill Carriage House, North Carolina.. Tell us about the proposal? Visiting my parents in Lake Adger, NC, Powell and I returned to one of our first hikes as a couple: Little Bradley Falls. Two years prior,
Goat Wedding in Chapel Hill NC
Goat Wedding in Chapel Hill NC. Jill and Justin celebrated surrounded by bouquet loving goats, an open-air chapel, and an elegant barn where they danced the night away! Chapel Hill Carriage House - North Carolina Weddings
Melrose Knitting Mill Wedding
Melrose Knitting Mill Wedding in Raleigh, NC. Lindsay and Stephen said "I do" at the historic Melrose Knitting Mill in Raleigh, NC. With exposed brick, old wooden beams, gorgeous chandeliers, and a ton of large windows, Melrose is truly the definition of industrial chic.
Chapel Hill North Carolina Wedding
Chapel Hill North Carolina Wedding. From beautiful dripping florals and stunning ceremony draping by Wild Flora Flowers to emotional first looks and a pup down the aisle at the Barn of Chapel Hill, this day was a sweet one.
Blush Raleigh Wedding
Blush Raleigh Wedding. Notes from the bride: "My favorite part of my wedding day was walking down the aisle with my dad's arm locked with him, as he lead me to the man that was now my better half. Raleigh weddings and vendors
Chapel Hill Wedding Pics
Chapel Hill Wedding Pics. How did the proposal happen? a. Every Easter, the Howard family hosts an egg hunt for all the littles in the backyard of Julia’s parent’s house. However, on April 16, 2017, Will had a little surprise to make that day
The Bradford Raleigh NC Wedding
The Bradford Raleigh NC Wedding. Fathers Day looked a little different this year for Tim Sasser and Jim Young. Today, they were given the joy of celebrating the children that made them fathers join their
Raleigh Wedding at City Club
Raleigh Wedding at City Club. Marshall and Liz tied the knot at the City Club Raleigh in North Carolina. What was your wedding day vision? Timeless, soft or simple elegance. We didn’t want anything that
Mordecai Historic Park Wedding - Raleigh, NC
Mordecai Historic Park Wedding - Raleigh, NC. Having both been married once before, Amy and Francis knew they wanted a more relaxed, intimate wedding that truly celebrated their love and their children.
North Hills Club Wedding - Raleigh, NC
North Hills Club Wedding - Raleigh, NC.Anna began her day getting ready surrounded by her dearest friends and family at the North Hills Club (Raleigh NC)! The sun shinning and a light breeze in the air,
The Meadows Wedding Shoot - Raleigh, NC
The Meadows Wedding Shoot - Raleigh, NC. This shoot was a collaboration between a ton of talented vendors at the new Raleigh venue, The Meadows! It rain stormed on the day of our shoot
Morrisville Wedding - Noah's Event Center - Raleigh, NC
Morrisville Wedding - Noah's Event Center - Raleigh, NC. Bridget and Kevin’s gorgeous champagne inspired Military vow renewal at Noah’s Event Venue was an amazing end to our 2017 year!