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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Minimal Charleston Engagement
Minimal Charleston Engagement. This sweet couple met in the armed forces and are now stationed in Charleston, SC. Jacob proposed on their favorite beach Sullivan's Island, SC. They are madly in love and getting married, South Carolina
Sweet Pea Wedding Inspiration
Sweet Pea Wedding Inspiration. Wedding days should be full of fun and laughter and color, in my humble opinion, so I rounded up a team of local vendors who wanted to plan something bright, colorful, playful, and "Asheville!" North Carolina
Fine Art Charleston Wedding
Fine Art Charleston Wedding. Cayla and Bryan are two of the kindest people I’ve ever met. They live in Virginia but knew they wanted a Charleston wedding, so 60 of their closest friends and family came down for an intimate, South Carolina
Garden Greenville Bridal
Garden Greenville Bridal. Back in March, I met Paige and her aunt at Furman University for her bridal portraits. Of course, getting to this session wasn’t easy, as we had to move the date around a time or two because, South Carolina
Clemson SC Engagement
Clemson SC Engagement. We found a secret garden in Clemson, SC, of all places, that makes us feel like we jetted off to the desert for this engagement session! With gorgeous pathways and plenty of plants and succulents, South Carolina
Lovely Charleston Wedding
Lovely Charleston Wedding. In April 2004, Catherine attended a pre-medical conference in New Orleans, sponsored by her college. David, a second-year medical student at the time, caught glimpse of her standing in the lobby. South Carolina
Downtown Greenville Engagement
Downtown Greenville Engagement. It felt so good to be back in our city’s beautiful downtown capturing Shannon and Allen’s engagement photos. Downtown Greenville is just so pretty and I’m pretty sure I’m not alone when, South Carolina
Fall Sunrise Charlotte Engagement
Fall Sunrise Charlotte Engagement. Clay and Morgan traveled to Charlotte from Virginia for their session on Saturday, but unfortunately, we were rained out. Luckily they were good sports for a sunrise session the next day!
Winter Myrtle Beach Wedding
Winter Myrtle Beach Wedding. You would never know an unexpected Winter storm threw their original wedding ceremony plans of being married in the beautiful gardens out the window just 48 hours before! South Carolina weddings
Colorful Pink NC Wedding
Colorful Pink NC Wedding. My wedding inspiration was pink. Pink has always been my favorite color and I had no doubt in my mind that I wanted as much pink as possible. When I first met with Chad, he asked me what colors
River House Coastal Inspiration
There isn't much more romantic than a coastal plantation wedding on the water at The River House, and that's the feeling I got when I first laid eyes on this inspiration styled by Nicki Page Collection. It was so fun to photograph this gorgeous setting.
Charlotte NC Wedding
Sarah and Lawren wanted to create a mood. Having from the beginning debated whether or not they should elope, or have the big wedding, they knew that if all friends and family were going to be there, they wanted it to feel personal. The wedding had to feel like them.
Christmas Wedding in Greenville
Christmas Wedding in Greenville. Ryan and Michaela are one of those rare "I saw you and fell in love with you" couples. They got married alongside all their closest friends and precious family members at the most beautiful venue
Charleston Winter Wedding
Charleston Winter Wedding. Kaitlin and Andrew were married at The Pavilion at Pepper Plantation in Charleston, SC. On this cold day, Pepper Plantation's barn and multiple fireplaces made a cozy and warm space and created the perfect atmosphere
Greenville SC Real Wedding
Greenville SC Real Wedding. The bright and bold colors from Stephanie and Zane wedding is truly wedding inspiration. This Greenville, South Carolina wedding is a must see! Real wedding featured today on The Carolinas Magazine.
Enchanted Blythewood Wedding
Enchanted Blythewood Wedding. Reunited and it feels so good! These two can say that fate and destiny has been bringing them together for the past 20 years. Troy and Javetta met through a mutual friend 20 years ago, South Carolina
Daufuskie Island Wedding
Daufuskie Island Wedding. Jess and Pamela's wedding was hosted on the beautiful Daufuskie Island at Haig Point, a beautiful community on the private island. They had planned for an outdoor reception, but the weather, South Carolina
Lincolnton NC Wedding
Lincolnton NC Wedding. Bradley & Bailey got married on a front porch of a beautiful white farmhouse at Circle M Farms in Lincolnton, North Carolina. The details and colors of the day were so classy and really fit the “Southern feel” wedding
Hotel Domestique Wedding
Hotel Domestique Wedding. Camille and Ryan have to be one of my most favorite couples. They have to be some of the nicest people I have met and had the opportunity to work with. When Camille first inquired about, Travelers Rest, SC
Fine Art Charlotte Wedding
Fine Art Charlotte Wedding. Chris and Michelle were married at my favorite venue in Charlotte, North Carolina. I may be a bit biased since my husband and I were married there, but I'm sure you'll agree with these images, it's a gorgeous location.