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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!

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.

New Real Wedding Feature: Umstead Union

A new real wedding feature is online today. This Cary wedding took place at The Umstead Hotel & Spa, with a team of Southern Bride & Groom vendors including photographer Neil Boyd, Sweet Memories Bakery and Bernard’s Formalwear.

Friends since high school, Bridgette and Nick began dating long-distance after college, and now the pair have ended up in Raleigh. Read the story of their wedding by visiting the Bridgette & Nick Wedding Feature!

To submit your own wedding, click the “Feature My Wedding” button at the bottom of the Real Weddings Page.

Durham University Club Real Wedding Feature

We’re pleased to share a new real wedding feature today. This was a New Year’s Eve bash held at Durham’s University Club atop University Tower.
Fresh Affairs did an amazing job with the decor, and Azul Photography captured it all on film! Read Carmen and Melvin’s story, and see more photos HERE!

If you’d like to submit your own wedding story, submit it HERE!

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!

Mexico Destination Wedding with Raleigh Reception

SB&G’s latest wedding feature is a special one. Thank you to Brian Mullins Photography, who shared this amazing destination ceremony / hometown reception wedding with us!

Christina and Chris had a special ceremony for just the two of them in Cancun, Mexico – bringing along only Brian Mullins to capture their special day. Then, they had a full out reception for friends and family, at the Grand Marquise Ballroom in Garner, complete with floral arrangements by Fresh Affairs and DJ service by Spin.

Take a look at the full story and more of Brian’s fabulous photography HERE!

To submit your own wedding to be featured, click “Feature my Wedding” at the bottom of our Real Weddings Page.

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

Real Chapel Hill Wedding Feature

Head over to our Real Weddings section to read the latest feature ~ Jennie and Karl!

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!

Girls Night Out Bridal Bash at Sparians

Last fall, SB&G threw a “Girls’ Night Out” party for bride-to-be Lauren, in one of Sparians’ private bowling rooms, the perfect setting for an intimate get-together or even a rehearsal dinner or wedding event. SB&G and A Southern Soiree planned this party with the help of a fabulous team of vendors. The party was themed for the 60′s, with a coral and turquoise color theme.

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!

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!