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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Blue Spring Columbia SC Wedding
Blue Spring Columbia SC Wedding. Q: What was the most anticipated or special moment of your wedding day? A: Will was adamant that we avoid a first look before I went down the aisle. When the doors opened, I burst into tears
Fall Estate Wedding in SC
Fall Estate Wedding in SC. Q: Do you have any wedding planning or marriage advice that you'd like to share with other couples planning their day? A: One bit of wedding planning advice that I would give, is to plan for the day AFTER the
Smoky Charleston Wedding
Smoky Charleston Wedding. Working with current and former wedding industry professionals like Maggie and Matt (makeup artist and wedding photographer, respectively) always makes for a streamlined, intentional day. We were
Southern Estate Wedding
Southern Estate Wedding. What a perfect day for an outdoor wedding! Laura and Tyler’s wedding took place at the beautiful Duncan Estate in Duncan, SC. Everything about this beautiful location just screams Southern elegance.
Cedar Room SC Wedding Photos
Cedar Room SC Wedding Photos. Their gold and pink wedding at The Cedar Room was absolutely perfection. OK Florist did the floral arrangements and decorated the stairs leading up to the venue. Bouquets and Bowties, the
Aiken SC Wedding Photos
Aiken SC Wedding Photos. Today, I am excited to share with you Tim and Michaela’s Aiken SC wedding photos! Tim and Michaela got married two weeks ago at St. Mary’s Help of Christians in Aiken. They joined their lives together in
Garden Inspired Wedding in SC
Garden Inspired Wedding in SC. This wedding had everything I love: lots of colors, top notch vendors, family heirlooms (Megan had her grandmothers handkerchief and pieces of her mothers wedding dress. Columbia, SC
Downtown Charleston Wedding
Downtown Charleston Wedding. Fahlyn and Xavier met on OK Cupid and had their first date in February 2014. They met at a bar called Three Dots and a Dash. Their five hour first date turned in to five years when they decided on a
Larkins Sawmill SC Wedding
Larkins Sawmill SC Wedding. Not even a hurricane could keep these two from getting married! Originally, their ceremony was supposed to be in Myrtle Beach, but when Florence interrupted those plans, friends and family rallied
SC Lace House Wedding
SC Lace House Wedding. This adorable couple met in college when India was sitting on a bench and Rob came and asked for her number (obviously she said yes!). They eventually moved to NY together. Columbia, South Carolina
Conway SC Wedding
Conway SC Wedding. From beginning to end, Mckenzie & Drew’s wedding day at Upper Mill Plantation, was an absolute dream! Married on the most beautiful weekend in April, this sweet couple had a wedding day to envy. I knew
Sweet SC Farm Wedding
Sweet SC Farm Wedding. “Home is where you feel at home and treated well.” -Dalai Lama. From the photographer: **Note: Every single piece of this Loris, South Carolina wedding is a sentimental heirloom--from the diamond in the
Country Club Charleston Wedding
Country Club Charleston Wedding. Jean + John’s wedding day was everything I had hoped for them. It was laid back, full of laughter, and simply stress free! One of my favorite parts of the day was their sweet first look at the Country
Greenville SC Wedding
Greenville SC Wedding. Ben planned his proposal around something Margaret loves the most, her family, especially her adorable little nephews. Margaret's sister set up a fall family photo session and asked Margaret to come along
Private Estate SC Wedding
Private Estate SC Wedding. Carrie and Matthew both went to Clemson University, but didn’t meet until work after they graduated! They both laugh about it since chances are they had passed each other quite a few times during college!
Powdersville SC Wedding Photos
Powdersville SC Wedding Photos. Kelsey and Chris reconnected after going their separate ways, and it didn't take long to know they were meant for each other! They said "I do" on a gorgeous fall day amidst pumpkins, a popcorn bar
Rock n Roll Wedding
Rock n Roll Wedding - Charleston, SC. Q: How did you meet? Tell us about the proposal. A: We met studying for our entrance exam to Med school in Argentina, we have been together for almost 10 years. We actually never had a real
Kaminski House Nature Wedding
Nature was at the forefront of the design of the wedding. From picking the venue, to the floral arrangements, to the subtle colors, I wanted the beautiful scenery to be what lingered in memories.
Rainy Boone Hall Wedding
Rainy Boone Hall Wedding. In Jessica's words: Austin and I met in 2011 while attending The College of Charleston. Which one of us initiated the friendship is still up for debate, but the rest is history! For years
Sonesta Resort SC Wedding
Sonesta Resort SC Wedding. Tiaundra and Tony got married in an intimate destination wedding at the Sonesta Resort in Hilton Head, South Carolina. Featured on The Carolinas Magazine blog.