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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Crowders Mountain Anniversary
Crowders Mountain Anniversary. This styled anniversary session was filled with so much love and these two still look at each other the same way they did on their wedding day, which made them perfect for this styled couples session!
Pink Columbia Wedding
Pink Columbia Wedding. "Kaitlyn and Luke met their junior year at Clemson University through mutual friends. Their first date was on November 13th - Friday the 13th. Who knew dinner and a movie would turn into love and a lifelong commitment?
Travelers Rest Bridal Portraits
Travelers Rest Bridal Portraits. Courtney was looking for a luxury, dreamy location to marry Dan, and she found it in Hotel Domestique. Before their wedding, Courtney spent an afternoon at the boutique hotel for her bridal portraits.
Regency Era Garden Wedding
Regency Era Garden Wedding. We styled this lovely wedding after a simple modern-take on the custom wedding dress done in Regency the era, with pastels, lots of greenery, and select furniture pieces.
Raleigh Summer Wedding
Raleigh Summer Wedding. Loren & Evan were married on a BEAUTIFUL day in September just TWO days after Hurricane Dorian skirted Raleigh! We were on pins and needles watching the weather to see if we were going to have
Chapel Hill Church Wedding
Chapel Hill Church Wedding. Tell us about the proposal? In my whole life, I’ve never been truly surprised. I usually catch on before the surprise happens, but on the day that Tyson proposed, I was genuinely shocked. North Carolina
Belhaven NC Wedding
Belhaven NC Wedding. Ashley and Tyler tied the knot on May 4th, 2019 at River Forest Manor and Marina. The two have been together for nearly 10 years, their ceremony a beautiful celebration of love and union in front of 200 family
Cadillac Service Garage Wedding
Greensboro Garage Wedding. Southern Wedding held at this historic Cadillac Service Garage. Greensboro, North Carolina featured on the Carolinas Magazine blog.
Sophisticated Raleigh Wedding
Sophisticated Raleigh Wedding. Cat & Lee are officially married!! These two tied the knot at a classic ceremony filled with white flowers and magnolia leaves at Holy Trinity Church, and continued the celebration at the Angus Barn Pavilion!
Sail Boat Charleston Engagement
Sail Boat Charleston Engagement. I was so excited when Franzi told me she booked a sailboat for our session! Martin & Franzi came to the session looking like real models! It was a cold, windy day in Charleston, but that didn't stop us
Cat Lovers Wedding
Cat Lovers Wedding. Rebecca and Tony’s cozy wedding was the perfect way to go into the holidays. We started off at Rebecca’s home where I was able to capture their cute cats while the girls got ready. Then during their reception, the cats
Black Balsam Knob NC Engagement
Black Balsam Knob NC Engagement. This Black Balsam Knob photo session has completely stolen my heart. Each image holds such wild beauty. From the wind swirling Brittany’s dress and hair. To the waves of sunlight just pouring over
Boho Hipster Cary Wedding
Boho Hipster Cary Wedding. Matt & Haley's day was filled with a lot of love and a lot of laughter! The couple and their entire wedding party were living their best life! It would truly take writing and editing a novel to tell you our love story
Boho Beach Engagement
Boho Beach Engagement. Denis and Kayla is a real-life couple with a real, genuine love for one another. Photographing them was effortless. Wilmington, North Carolina styled engagement shoot. NC magazine and blog
Faiytale Forest Durham Wedding
Fairytale Forest Durham Wedding. What was your wedding day inspiration? We drew inspiration mostly from the raw beauty of the venues we chose. Our ceremony was at the Duke Chapel, an awe-inspiring cathedral that created an ethereal
Historic Mordecai Raleigh Wedding
Historic Mordecai Raleigh Wedding. Kurt and Madelyn planned a beautiful spring wedding in Raleigh's stunning historic Mordecai district. They shared a first look before we headed over to St. Mark's Chapel in Historic Mordecai Park
Burlington NC Real Wedding
Burlington NC Real Wedding. Gracie and Preston were married on October 27, 2019, at Starlight Meadow in Burlington NC. Their vision for their wedding was to incorporate a country chic style with bright vibrant fall colors
Blowing Rock NC Wedding
Blowing Rock NC Wedding. We met in Raleigh through mutual friends. This was actually a few years before we started dating. The first time I saw her I was blown away and immediately attracted to her. I can only assume the feeling
New Hill NC Wedding
New Hill NC Wedding. Brittany and Tim's wedding at the Bradford was filled with lots of happy tears, beautiful flowers, and so much laughter!
Raleigh Rose Garden Elopement
Raleigh Rose Garden Elopement. Meg and Suyong met while Meg was studying abroad in South Korea. They fell and love and started dating. But eventually, Meg had to come back to the states. Amazingly, they were able to keep dating despite