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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Trendy Charlotte NC Wedding
Trendy Charlotte NC Wedding. Hanna & Michael are married!! This fun-loving and stunning couple tied the knot at a beautiful ceremony followed by a reception that had everyone dancing!
Walhalla SC Wedding
Walhalla SC Wedding. Brandy and Cody got married on a gorgeous sunny day on the third weekend in March. Government shelter in place orders was creeping through the US, but they did not let that stop them, South Carolina
Spring Lake NC Family Portraits
Spring Lake NC Family Portraits - Dobbins family portrait session in nature! Featured on The Carolinas magazine blog. During COVID it’s so important to highlight families and love so we can be reminded of what really matters.
Berry Inspired Bridal Shoot
Berry Inspired Bridal Shoot. For this shoot, we wanted to honor the historic property of Rose Hill in Aiken, SC while bringing in modern touches. We chose a berry theme for this romantic bridal session. Nothing says romantic more
Concord Airport Engagement
Concord Airport Engagement. Kristin was referred to me through one of my dear 2019 brides, and as soon as we - including her fiance Sean - sat down at the Sunflour Bakery and started chatting, it was a match made in heaven.
Peach Inspired Wedding Shoot
Peach Inspired Wedding Shoot. This styled shoot was inspired by peach tones and the approaching of fall. I wanted this shoot to inspire brides to embrace "Spring" tones even in the fall months! I had the most amazing vendors
Classic Chapel Hill UNC Wedding
Classic Chapel Hill UNC Wedding. How did you meet? We were set up in our junior year of college for Quinn's sorority formal by a few of her sorority sisters. How did you know he/she was the "one"? We hit it off pretty instantly. Quinn
Lavender Aiken SC Wedding
Lavender Aiken SC Wedding - Hosting the wedding in Aiken, SC was perfect, a historic town where Julia’s family has had a home for many years. Aiken is also the "scene of the crime", if you will, where Mitchell proposed to Julia
Raleigh NC Winter Wedding
How did you meet? Matthew and I met at his brother’s wedding in Southport, North Carolina. Matt was the best man and I was the maid of honor’s plus 1; my best friend Alli! Alli’s sister was marrying Matt’s brother. Talk about a tongue twister!
Charleston Summertime Wedding
Charleston Summertime Wedding - Cameron and Amelia’s wedding was the perfect blend of Southern-Modern. Beginning at the Church of the Holy Cross, with its beautiful historic brick buildings, we took some (quick - it was a hot day)
FernGully Wedding Shoot
FernGully Wedding Shoot. This styled shoot was so fun to plan with some of the absolute best vendors in the wedding business in Charlotte. We also loved working with models Jeni and Andrew, who had never modeled before
Classic Garden Wedding Shoot
Classic Garden Wedding Shoot. This styled wedding shoot was designed to marry old and new and find the middle ground between classic and rustic vintage. We pulled the color scheme from the Pantone of the year, classic blue,
Boho Southwestern Wedding
My inspiration behind this styled photo shoot was boho with a twist of Southwestern. I am in love with those southwestern states and travel out west as often as I can. I am inspired daily by the style of the southwest & one day
Nashville NC Wedding Pics
Nashville NC Wedding Pics. A gorgeous wedding at Rose Hill in Nashville, North Carolina. A giant colorful bouquet, lovely couple and decadent reception details made this one a day to remember.
Cary Wedding Inspiration
Cary Wedding Inspiration. 2020's Pantone Color of the Year, Classic Blue, reminds us of southern traditions and a sense of home and nature. Here in North Carolina, we like to dream big: let your wedding reflect the sky and the waters
Intimate Chapel Hill Wedding
Intimate Chapel Hill Wedding. Kyle and Laura's wedding day was nothing but sunshine. I don't think anyone was more excited than Jordyn, their precious little girl who is so much fun and full of spunk (you will see from the images!)
Asheville Engagement Pics
Asheville Engagement Pics. When Hillary and I first started talking about her and Anthony’s wedding they knew from the beginning that they wanted to do their engagement photos in Asheville. At the time wedding venue
Spring Floral Wedding Shoot
Spring Floral Wedding Shoot. Spring blooms are incredibly gorgeous in Charleston, SC. Combine custom, stunning floral pressed paper products, a gorgeous bride spending her morning getting ready, South Carolina magazine and blog
Shelby NC Wedding
Shelby NC Wedding. The couple had their first date at the movies where they saw the original Toy Story. Ironically, Toy Story 4 was being released the same weekend as their wedding! To honor the beginning of their love story
Little Switzerland NC Elopement
Little Switzerland NC Elopement. A unique tiny town and a unique venue are the only way to describe this mountaintop elopement. This glass conservatory is a hidden gem right off the 226A Diamondback highway that is parallel