Archive for January 2012
Real Chapel Hill Wedding Feature
Jennie and Karl had a lovely Fearrington wedding. Other SB&G vendors included wedding planner Chic Details, photographer Dara Blakeley Photography, stationer Paperwhites, and hair & makeup artist Bella Trio Day Spa.
Read the full story and see several stunning photos of the day HERE! Keep checking our blog regularly for new NC real wedding stories!

SB&G on UNC TV TONIGHT
This evening, we will appear at UNC TV’s NC Now at 7:30PM. Please support us by tuning in! We hope to be able to post the show in a couple of days.
Girls Night Out Bridal Bash at Sparians
Maria Scheel Invitations & More created glitzy custom invitations that were sent to the bride and her guests. The English Garden Florist created wall mod-chic wall decor and bowling ball topiaries. Sparians served signature pink cocktails, and heavy hors d’oeuvres, and Gigi’s Cupcakes provided cupcakes that looked like actual bowling balls! Island Sound enhanced the ambiance with special lighting, and entertained the group of gals with 60′s mod live music. We also played old episodes of “Laverne & Shirley” on the Sparians’ TV screens to add to the theme!
F8 Photo Studios photographed the event, which was featured in SB&G 2012 on pages 70-71. Their sister video company, F8 in Motion, filmed the special occasion, and we’re happy to share that video with you here. Enjoy!
Lauren and Zach Heath were married on October 29, 2011. Congrats!
SB&G gives Wedding Planning Tips on My Carolina Today/ NBC-17
As December is the month that brings the most engagements, My Carolina Today asked us to come on the show to give some tips to the newly-engaged. There is much to discuss on where to begin with the sometimes overwhelming job of planning that special day! We gave just a couple of practical tips, and a heads-up on the two big shows that are approaching this weekend: Forever Bridal’s Wedding Show at the Raleigh Convention Center this Friday night (4-9pm) and Saturday (10am-4pm); and The Carolina Inn’s Bridal Showcase from 1-4pm on Sunday.
Check out our clip below:
SB&G on TV tomorrow with wedding planning tips!
SB&G makes an appearance on tomorrow’s show, to discuss wedding planning tips for the newly-engaged!
Also being promoted on tomorrow’s show is the NC Museum of History‘s African-American History Month events, including a performance by The Beast jazz & hip-hop fusion group this Friday night. If you’re planning to attend this Friday’s Wedding Show at the Convention Center, you can head down to the Museum afterward to catch this show!
The Wedding Show
Lots of new engagements happen around the holidays, but the Triangle’s bridal industry is prepared to help all the new brides-to-be ease into their planning!
The Triangle’s biggest bridal show of the year is annually held each January. Forever Bridal’s Wedding Show is taking place at the Raleigh Convention Center this year, in the heart of Downtown, on Friday-Saturday, January 27-28, 2012.
This bridal extravaganza is filled with fun, food, table & decor displays, and on-stage entertainment including the latest bridal fashions. This is a must-attend event, as you will meet dozens of wedding professionals and maybe even book a big chunk of your wedding in one day! Whether you are planning a Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill or Cary wedding, you will be exposed to a plethora of fabulous vendors and venues by attending this show. Its a sure way to get your planning started on the right foot!
Stop by SB&G’s booth to register for a beach weekend getaway!
The Wedding Show
Raleigh Convention Center
Friday, January 27th- 4:00-9:00PM
Saturday, January 28th- 10:00-4:00PM
Carolina Inn Bridal Showcase
Enjoy an afternoon at one of NC’s finest wedding venues, with the top professionals who know how to make your special day perfection! Enjoy champagne, cake samples and the Inn’s delicious food. Also pick up an SB&G magazine if you don’t have one already, and register for a honeymoon giveaway!
The show is Sunday, January 29th, from 1-4PM. We have a FEW tickets left- be the first to post on our Facebook wall to get them!

Photography by Walters & Walters
Pretty in Pink
Ashley Anne Purnell and Colby Allan Mooney met and began dating in 2009. After a few months, Colby’s brigade was called to deploy and leave the country. Ashley and Colby’s relationship grew quickly despite the miles and ocean between them, thanks to free AT&T minutes. When Colby returned home in late February, their relationship continued to grow.
On December 17, 2010, Colby told Ashley he had won tickets to the Cinderella play in town. They attended the play and afterwards Colby asked a stranger to take a picture of the two of them. As the photo was being snapped, Colby got down on one knee and asked Ashley to marry him. “The rest is ‘Happily Ever After,’” says Ashley.
Their wedding theme was
“The Perfect Fit” which sprung from the Cinderella story that they
watched on the night of their engagement. Ashley used pink throughout the
wedding to create a feminine, romantic aura. They were wed on September 17,
2011. Congrats to Mr. and Mrs. Mooney!
Reception Venue: MacGregor Downs Country Club
Wedding Planner: Sally Oakley Personalized Wedding Planning
Photographer: Dara Blakeley Photography
DJ: Joe Bunn DJ Company, Randy Bennett
Florist: Tre Bella Inc.
Cake: Sweet Melissa’s Cakery
Music: Arisio Strings
Linens: CE Rentals
Tent Rental: Classic Party Rentals
Minister: Dick Purnell
Wedding Dress: MacGregor Bridal Boutique
Wedding Jewelry: Lana Addison Bridal
Veil: Victorian Rose Bridals
Tuxedos: VIP Formal Wear
Makeup Artist: Bobbi Brown, Kristi Martinson
Hair: Primp Salonbar
Invitations: The Paper Company
Calling All Beach Brides: Wilmington Bridal Show!
The event is Sunday, January 29 from 1-4PM.
Visit BAC’s downtown Wilmington location and meet some of Wilmington’s finest wedding professionals, while soaking in the amazing restored church that is now one of the area’s hottest wedding venues!
Island Sound Celebrates 25 Years!
Island Sound & Video is celebrating 25 years of great events in 2012 with a new look, an updated website, special packages, and several special events throughout the year.
Founded in upstate New York in 1987 to service Weddings, Mitzvahs, bars and clubs, Peter Krumenacker quickly set Island Sound apart from the competition with meticulous preparation and unmatched reliability. Relocating to the Triangle area in 1999, Peter soon built a team of accomplished DJ’s from different backgrounds and expanded Island Sound’s services to include corporate events, team building, equipment rentals, lighting and multimedia services.
“In 25 years we’ve learned that nothing beats great word of mouth,” said founder Peter Krumenacker. “Our clients constantly refer us to their friends and family, and we’re humbled to have had the opportunity to be a part of so many truly special events. We’re also grateful that so many wedding vendors and our friends in the local DJ community contact us whenever they have big events and special equipment needs. Even at the last minute, they know they can count on us. We’d like to thank the Triangle Bridal Association, The Triangle DJ Association, Southern Bride & Groom, ISES, NACE, the Triangle Apartment Association and all the other vendors for their continued support and friendship, and look forward to many more great years working together to create unforgettable events.”
Island Sound has a team
of full-time professional DJ’s, Videographers and A-V techs, whose hard work
has paid off and, in its 25th year, they’re the resource of choice for savvy
brides, attentive customers, and industry insiders alike.
Congrats to the Island Sound Team! We sure are glad they are a part of the Triangle wedding industry, and part of SB&G!
Photo by Brian Mullins Photography