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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Foggy SC Engagement
Foggy SC Engagement. When we met with Joe & Danielle, we knew right away that we would love them. We felt like we could sit and talk to them for hours. When we arrived to the session, the fog was so thick we couldn’t see 10 feet
Downtown Durham Wedding
Downtown Durham Wedding. Back in 2014, Nicola was working as a nurse in the Pediatric ICU at Duke and Jack came through as a nervous first-year resident physician. She thought he was handsome, kind, smart and she probably shouldn't
Helicopter Engagement Photos
Helicopter Engagement Photos - Greenville, South Carolina. Sheelah and Ryan are both very busy, she is a physician and he is a chiropractor, so their first date was a tad hectic. In Ryan's words, "Our first date was in Coffee Underground
Pinehurst Country Club Wedding
Pinehurst Country Club Wedding - North Carolina. What was the most anticipated or special moment of your wedding day? For the ceremony, we anticipated all of our thoughtful details coming together for a traditional service in The Village Chapel.
Summerfield Farms Engagement
Summerfield Farms Engagement. I am completely smitten by the two ever since our first meeting over coffee. We spent time together on this Sunday evening at Summerfield Farms and we had the whole place to ourselves.
Beach Wedding in Charleston
Beach Wedding in Charleston. Brighid and Anand are a match made in heaven! They wanted their wedding day to be full of fun and laughter. They had a quick ceremony not he beach so they could get to the party. It was one of the most
Dairy Barn SC Wedding
Dairy Barn SC Wedding. Kelsey and Kevin's multi-cultural wedding was held at the Dairy Barn in Fort Mill, SC. This Latin and American wedding was infused with so much love on their day. Their ceremony was Christ centered and the reception
Elegant Greenville Wedding
Elegant Greenville Wedding. I (photographer) was on vacation in Tennessee when I first talked to Tiffany. I remember standing outside in the cold learning about her and Avery and silently freaking out because I wanted to photograph
Central SC Wedding
Central SC Wedding. Lizanne and Walt got married in a DIY/family affair wedding in Central, SC. These two tied the knot under pecan trees at a the stunning white house has been in Lizanne's family for over 5 generations and was built in 1880!
Bold Colorful Wedding Shoot
Bold Colorful Wedding Shoot. When it came to choosing a color palette for this shoot, we knew it not only needed to be inspirational, but bold. Often times couples choose a more muted, neutral tone route when it comes
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,
Outerbanks North Carolina Wedding
Outerbanks North Carolina Wedding - Nags Head, NC. It all started with Mark moving to San Diego from San Francisco on a whim. He was ready for a change and his friends told him he should do it! Shortly after moving to SD, Mark
Banner Elk NC Wedding
Banner Elk NC Wedding. Christine and Michael knew from the beginning, that their wedding was going to be a destination since they first met in another country! After touring a handful of venues, they knew Overlook Barn
Bear Creek NC Wedding
Bear Creek NC Wedding. Emily and Nicks The Barn at Woodlake Meadows wedding was dripping with romance all tied up in a Blush and Navy package! Everything about this day was gorgeous! It was clear that Emily put so much time
Morgan Caddell Photography
Morgan Caddell Photography offers a variety of photography packages in Willow Spring, NC and throughout North Carolina. We specialize in wedding, bridal, engagement photos, and can also create stunning portraits for any special event
Belmont NC Wedding
Belmont NC Wedding. Chris and Kristin planned a destination wedding at the beautifully lush Daniel Stowe Botanical Gardens in Belmont, NC. There was a predicted 100% chance of rain the day before their wedding but day of, they miraculously
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
Historic Rice Mill Wedding
Historic Rice Mill Wedding - Charleston, SC. Kelly and Phillip were almost rained out of their outdoor ceremony location – but with all hands on deck for a quick wipe down (and a lucky break in the rain), they were able to hold their wedding
Dreamy Greensboro Bridal Portraits
Dreamy Greensboro Bridal Portraits. Shelby and Matthew recently tied the knot on May 18, 2019 with album from that to come soon! We captured her bridal portraits at their wedding venue in April and we couldn't have had a more beautiful day.
Whitsett NC Wedding Photos
Whitsett NC Wedding Photos. What can I say about Katie & Dan? Honestly, Katie + Dan said "I Do" in a whimsical themed wedding in June. In a short but meaningful ceremony, they said their vows under a beautiful floral canopy and kicked off