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SB&G Launches Summer/Fall Cover and Shares the cover couple’s story!
Southern Bride & Groom magazine is happy to launch our summer/fall cover this month. Every year, brides and local industry wedding professionals look forward to SB&G’s cover picks, because they are often real brides and grooms from NC’s Triangle Area.
This cover couple is Jill and Dave Padilla, who were married in Raleigh last fall. The moment was captured by Stacy Borelli of Swank Photo Studio as the newlyweds rode from their wedding ceremony to their reception at Solas on the back of Jill’s father’s 1964 cadillac.
Jill is seen in the cover image wearing a stunning bridal gown from Alexia’s Bridal Boutique with a gorgeous bouquet by Fresh Affairs. Her hair was done by Bella Trio and her jewelry is from Bel Canto Designs. Dave wears a tuxedo from Bernard’s Formalwear.
To read more about Jill and Dave’s Real Raleigh wedding, and see a full slideshow of images, click here!
Congrats to Stacy of Swank Photo Studio for being the 2012 Summer/Fall cover photographer!
This cover couple is Jill and Dave Padilla, who were married in Raleigh last fall. The moment was captured by Stacy Borelli of Swank Photo Studio as the newlyweds rode from their wedding ceremony to their reception at Solas on the back of Jill’s father’s 1964 cadillac.
Jill is seen in the cover image wearing a stunning bridal gown from Alexia’s Bridal Boutique with a gorgeous bouquet by Fresh Affairs. Her hair was done by Bella Trio and her jewelry is from Bel Canto Designs. Dave wears a tuxedo from Bernard’s Formalwear.
To read more about Jill and Dave’s Real Raleigh wedding, and see a full slideshow of images, click here!
Congrats to Stacy of Swank Photo Studio for being the 2012 Summer/Fall cover photographer!
Fearrington House ranks #1 US Luxury Hotel for Weddings
Fearrington House has been named the top luxury hotel for weddings in the nation by Forbes Travel Guide. Fearrington House, which consists of a restaurant, inn, spa and village of shops, is set on a historic dairy farm near Chapel Hill. It is a one of the most popular venues for Triangle weddings and Destination North Carolina weddings because of its unique and picturesque setting, beautiful accommodations, ceremony and reception locations, and top-tier service. For the full list of the Forbes Top 10, click here.
Fearrington is one of Southern Bride & Groom’s favorite venues and we could not be happier for them! Check out a recent Fearrington wedding that we featured on our website, the wedding of Jennie & Karl, with beautiful photos by Dara Blakeley Photography (as is the photo below).
Fearrington is one of Southern Bride & Groom’s favorite venues and we could not be happier for them! Check out a recent Fearrington wedding that we featured on our website, the wedding of Jennie & Karl, with beautiful photos by Dara Blakeley Photography (as is the photo below).
Golf-Themed Wedding Feature
Golf fan, anyone? This pro golfer and event professional found everything they wanted out of a wedding venue at Raleigh, NC’s TPC at Wakefield Plantation – ambiance, food, and golf!
They had fun with the golf theme, along with the help of their event planner, Erin McLean; their florist, Tre Bella; and TPC’s Event Director Jaclyn Parks. Brian Mullins Photography captured the creativity in his beautiful photography.
For a slideshow of more images, and Jenn & Chris’s love story, visit their wedding feature.
To submit your own wedding for feature consideration, visit our Real Weddings Page.
They had fun with the golf theme, along with the help of their event planner, Erin McLean; their florist, Tre Bella; and TPC’s Event Director Jaclyn Parks. Brian Mullins Photography captured the creativity in his beautiful photography.
For a slideshow of more images, and Jenn & Chris’s love story, visit their wedding feature.
To submit your own wedding for feature consideration, visit our Real Weddings Page.
Wedding Bells and Sea Shells
If you’re looking
for an intimate affair, local NC beach weddings are an excellent option. They also serve as a fabulous and affordable destination for NC couples in the Triangle, Triad, Mountain or Charlotte areas. The beach offers a
beautiful view, nice accommodations for guests and a day to remember.
The beachy accents are what make a beach wedding unique. If you’re looking for ideas try to include what your venue offers, like starfish, sea shells and fun in the sun.
Whether you’re thinking a destination wedding or a local affair, check out Southern Bride and Groom for ideas and news.
Photos by Bella Rose Photography
SB&G Discusses its 25 Years on UNC-TV
SB&G appeared on UNC-TV’s program “North Carolina Now” in January to discuss our 25th Anniversary that is taking place in 2012, along with wedding trends, and what you can find inside our annual publication. Here again, we are happy to share that segment – this time we have just our clip from that show. Enjoy!
A big thanks to UNC-TV for hosting us!
A big thanks to UNC-TV for hosting us!
New Real Raleigh Wedding Feature Up!
There’s a new “Real Wedding Feature” on Southern Bride & Groom’s website today!
This is a super cute and creative wedding for two dance pros who found each other onstage and have now made their partnership a lifelong one!
Sally Oakley of Sally Oakley Personalized Wedding Planning put together a wonderful team of vendors for this event, including some of SB&G’s family- Saint Mary’s Chapel, Triangle Catering, Island Sound DJ & Video, and of course Luster Studios, who documented the day beautifully.
Read the full story and enjoy Luster’s photos HERE!
This is a super cute and creative wedding for two dance pros who found each other onstage and have now made their partnership a lifelong one!
Sally Oakley of Sally Oakley Personalized Wedding Planning put together a wonderful team of vendors for this event, including some of SB&G’s family- Saint Mary’s Chapel, Triangle Catering, Island Sound DJ & Video, and of course Luster Studios, who documented the day beautifully.
Read the full story and enjoy Luster’s photos HERE!
Valentine’s Day Feature: Rose Hill Romance
Happy Valentine’s Day to all the loving couples who follow Southern Bride & Groom, and to our fabulous family of wedding professionals!
Today we are happy to feature a beautiful love story and wedding that took place last year at one of the most romantic wedding venues in North Carolina – Rose Hill Plantation. Angie Wright of Chic Details planned this beautiful wedding to the tee, with a whole team of SB&G pros! Read the full story of Catie and Josh, and see fabulous detail photos HERE!
photo by nancy thomas photography
Today we are happy to feature a beautiful love story and wedding that took place last year at one of the most romantic wedding venues in North Carolina – Rose Hill Plantation. Angie Wright of Chic Details planned this beautiful wedding to the tee, with a whole team of SB&G pros! Read the full story of Catie and Josh, and see fabulous detail photos HERE!
photo by nancy thomas photography
Franklin Hotel Bridal Boutique 2012
The Franklin Hotel Bridal Boutique
Sunday, February 19
1:00-4:00pm
$5 per person
Wedding Show Season continues with The Franklin Hotel‘s annual Bridal Boutique, which is coming up soon! This is an intimate showcase of some of the Triangle Area’s leading wedding professionals. Enjoy getting to know these vendors, while soaking in the romantic ambiance of The Franklin Hotel, a perfect wedding and reception site. Pre-register to be a contender for fabulous prizes, including a Honeymoon Night at The Franklin! Call Joann Sullivan at 919-442-4094 to register.
Sunday, February 19
1:00-4:00pm
$5 per person
Wedding Show Season continues with The Franklin Hotel‘s annual Bridal Boutique, which is coming up soon! This is an intimate showcase of some of the Triangle Area’s leading wedding professionals. Enjoy getting to know these vendors, while soaking in the romantic ambiance of The Franklin Hotel, a perfect wedding and reception site. Pre-register to be a contender for fabulous prizes, including a Honeymoon Night at The Franklin! Call Joann Sullivan at 919-442-4094 to register.
SB&G on UNC TV’s NC Now
The SB&G team was on TV again this week!
Publisher Donna Parks and Production Manager Jenna Olender, the mother-daughter duo that operate Southern Bride & Groom, appeared on UNC TV’s NC Now, to talk about the magazine’s 25th Anniversary.
We weren’t able to get the video clip of just our segment, but we did get the entire 30 minute show! We are “Chapter 3″- the last 1/3 of the show, and if you’d like to skip forward to our part, you can! Enjoy!
Publisher Donna Parks and Production Manager Jenna Olender, the mother-daughter duo that operate Southern Bride & Groom, appeared on UNC TV’s NC Now, to talk about the magazine’s 25th Anniversary.
We weren’t able to get the video clip of just our segment, but we did get the entire 30 minute show! We are “Chapter 3″- the last 1/3 of the show, and if you’d like to skip forward to our part, you can! Enjoy!
Watch Tuesday, January 31, 2012 on PBS. See more from NC Now.
SB&G gives Wedding Planning Tips on My Carolina Today/ NBC-17
Southern Bride & Groom magazine’s Publisher Donna Parks, and Sales/Production Manager Jenna Parks Olender, had the chance to appear on NBC-17′s My Carolina Today this morning, on the “Going to the Chapel” segment.
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:
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: