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
Z&M Images & Design
Z & M Images & Design - SC Wedding Photographers. Z & M Images and Design is a family owned business that specializes in weddings, head shots, etc. Life gives you special moments and those moments should be cherished.
Raleigh NC Engagement
Raleigh NC Engagement - J C Raulston Arboretum. Sarah and Nick chose to have their engagement photos done this spring at the Arboretum in Raleigh, North Carolina. It was such a blast walking through the gardens talking about their
Midland North Carolina Wedding
Midland North Carolina Wedding. Ryan and Reem met at a mutual friend's birthday brunch. Ryan's daughters sat next to Reem and they hit it off right away. That night, Ryan invited Reem out for ice cream and the rest is history. They tied
Daufuskie Island SC Engagement
Daufuskie Island SC Engagement. What a perfect day! We took a leisure boat ride from a marina that the fiance's father owns to the quaint tiny island , Daufuskie Island, just 3 miles off of the South Carolina coast near Hilton Head.
Fall Chapel Hill Wedding
Fall Chapel Hill Wedding - North Carolina. 1. Sam and I first met during our freshman year of high school. We went to rival schools and our best friends, Rachel and Logan, were dating at the time. Rachel refused to attend the
Charleston Weddings Inspiration
Charleston Weddings Inspiration. Sarah Lord is a makeup artist from Massachusetts who I first met last year when she came to Charleston for the first time. When she told me she was coming back to Magnolia Plantation & Gardens
Gastonia NC Engagement Photos
Gastonia NC Engagement Photos. Krista and Tyler won an engagement session giveaway I do once per year. When they mentioned bringing their goldendoodle, Hudson, to their session, I was so excited! Hudson completely stole the
Hot Pink Charleston SC Wedding
Hot Pink Charleston SC Wedding. Casey and Mark were married in beautiful Charleston, South Carolina. They were engaged in February of this year on Kiawah Island just outside of Charleston. Their entire relationship was formed
NC Arboretum Asheville Wedding
NC Arboretum Asheville Wedding. Sara and Brett dated for several years before getting engaged in 2018! They invited all their family and friends to celebrate at the NC Arboretum. They had planned for the ceremony and
Craggy Gardens Asheville Engagement
Craggy Gardens Asheville Engagement. I met Kaylyn last year when she inquired with me. One of the first things I asked her when we sat down for our meeting was "how did Andres propose?" I will never forget her response. "We're
Waterside Stone River Wedding
Waterside Stone River Wedding - Columbia, SC. So this wedding was extra special and fun because Sara and Jason also have some ties to NY just like us! Sara even bought her wedding dress from a local boutique in the same suburb
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
Travelers Rest SC Wedding Shoot
Travelers Rest SC Wedding Shoot. The mountain view from Hotel Domestique's courtyard transported us to the Italian countryside without ever traveling across the pond! This picturesque natural backdrop set the stage for a timeless
Runnymede Plantation Wedding
Runnymede Plantation Wedding - Charleston, SC. Cassidy & Chris got married at the Citadel (not only is Chris an Alumni, but lots of people in their families are!) and Cassidy had fake buttons on the back of her dress created to
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
Brunch Chapel Hill Wedding
Brunch Chapel Hill Wedding. Tell us about your wedding inspiration: When we first started thinking about our wedding, we both wanted something small that was truly a reflection of us. It was so important to us that we not