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
John 3:16
The Farmstead Wedding
The Farmstead Wedding - Charlotte, NC. Lexi and Timothy are a one-of-a-kind couple. Their love for each other is bounding, and their spirits are free. On their wedding day, Lexi got ready with her best
The Bottle Factory Real Wedding
The Bottle Factory Real Wedding. From the photographer: This passionate, down to earth coupIe had a wedding that was one for the books! I had the pleasure of meeting them last Spring, & I’ve enjoyed
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
Outdoor Fearrington Gardens Wedding
Outdoor Fearrington Gardens Wedding. From the bride: Stu and I met in college, sophomore year at a UNC Halloween dorm party through a mutual friend, Dana. We were dating other people at the time
Whitehead Manor Charlotte Wedding
Whitehead Manor Charlotte Wedding. Chris + Erica were so fun to work with and the beautiful venue made for a great ceremony! Read Erica's story below. I found a few weddings that used the dusty blue
Sweet Biltmore Estate Wedding
Sweet Biltmore Estate Wedding - Asheville, NC. Lauren and Matthew now live in D.C. and wanted to enjoy their wedding day at the Biltmore Estate. These two are the kind of people that you want around
Raleigh Marriott Crabtree Valley Wedding
Raleigh Marriott Crabtree Valley Wedding. Lorraine & Rashawn are college sweethearts who met at their homecoming party. They had a formal, yet fun, wedding celebration in Raleigh, North Carolina.
Southern Gastonia NC Wedding
Ashley's interior design background made this Southern Gastonia NC wedding at the Separk Mansion an all white decor dream come true!
Concord NC Ritchie Hill Wedding
I don't even know where to begin telling you about Val & Coop's wedding day! I could start by sharing about Val's STUNNING silver gown. Or by telling you about how thoughtful and sentimental each and every detail was.
Levine Museum Charlotte Wedding.
Levine Museum Charlotte Wedding. From the Photographer: I had the honor of being apart of Shavonne & Travis special day as the photographer. I first arrived to the cutest airbnb located in the Noda District
Charming Historic Raleigh Wedding
Charming Historic Raleigh Wedding. From the photographer: It is only fitting that a couple who values family and community as much as Anne and Kyle do tied the knot at an exquisitely restored historic
Pavilion at Carriage Farm Wedding
Pavilion at Carriage Farm Wedding. Lovely Pavilion at Carriage in Raleigh, North Carolina featured on The Carolinas Magazine.
Romantic Highgrove Estate Wedding
Romantic Highgrove Estate Wedding. From the bride: When I first visited Highgrove Estate, I knew it was exactly what I was looking for! The Highgrove has a lot of beautiful mirrors on the inside of the house
Wendell NC Real Wedding
Their wedding was full of so many sweet, personal moments that were special to them. Especially because it took place on Samantha’s land that she grew up on! She got ready and slipped into her wedding dress in her childhood room with all of her closest friends and her mom. It was so heart-warming!
Raleigh Wedding at The Stockroom
Raleigh Wedding at The Stockroom. Ryan and Caryn choose The Stockroom because they love the exposed brick, the wood, and the character in the building. The venue is so beautiful by itself that they
Raleigh Wedding - The Stockroom at 230
Raleigh Wedding - The Stockroom at 230. There are so many words that we could truly express about Ian and Becca’s romantically lush Stockroom at 230 wedding! From their Pilot Mountain engagement
Raleigh Wedding At Merrimon Wynne
Raleigh Wedding At Merrimon Wynne. Even though we were getting married at the end of November we wanted a day filled with bright colors and we prayed for decent weather so we could have an outdoor
Charlotte Ballet Wedding
Charlotte Ballet Wedding in North Carolina. Patrick and Bianca met at Temple University in 1997. Patrick was the Quarterback of the football team and Bianca was the captain of the Dance Team (Diamond
Crystal Coast Wedding
Crystal Coast Wedding - Pine Knoll Shores, NC. Katie and Nick met in 2015 at her cousin’s bridal shower. They started dating shortly after, and had a long-distance relationship for the first few months while, Crystal Coast wedding inspo
Morrisville, NC Wedding
Morrisville, NC Wedding. Kenneth and Deidra tied the knot at the Noah’s Event Center in Morrisville, North Carolina. Was there an overall theme to your wedding day? Timeless elegance was the theme