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Real Chapel Hill NC Wedding — Carolina Inn
In honor of Wedding Wednesday, we’ve got a fabulous Real Chapel Hill NC Wedding feature for y’all today! Becca Jane and Todd won our 25th Anniversary Photoshoot Contest and were featured in the 2013 edition of SB&G! Here, enjoy photos from their June 2012 wedding at the Carolina Inn.
Becca Jane and Todd met at the wedding of Todd’s little brother and Becca Jane’s best friend. He proposed Memorial Day Weekend in DC, where Becca Jane lived. The moment was made even more special since Todd is an active member of the US Army, and all of the monuments in DC were covered with flowers and letters to soldiers.
The sweet couple tied the knot at the Carolina Inn last June, with the help of coordinator Erin McLean and gorgeous florals by Tre Bella. They entered and won SB&G’s 25 Anniversary Photoshoot Contest and modeled for our Country Elegance shoot at Het Landhuis. Their beautiful big day and our photoshoot were both captured by Cyn Kain Photography.
Congrats, Becca Jane and Todd!
Becca Jane and Todd met at the wedding of Todd’s little brother and Becca Jane’s best friend. He proposed Memorial Day Weekend in DC, where Becca Jane lived. The moment was made even more special since Todd is an active member of the US Army, and all of the monuments in DC were covered with flowers and letters to soldiers.
The sweet couple tied the knot at the Carolina Inn last June, with the help of coordinator Erin McLean and gorgeous florals by Tre Bella. They entered and won SB&G’s 25 Anniversary Photoshoot Contest and modeled for our Country Elegance shoot at Het Landhuis. Their beautiful big day and our photoshoot were both captured by Cyn Kain Photography.
Congrats, Becca Jane and Todd!
Upcoming Raleigh Wedding Show — Forever Bridal Southern Show and Expo
Y’all, spring is here and it’s officially wedding season! If you’re newly engaged or have a wedding right around the corner, the Forever Bridal Southern Bridal Show & Expo is the perfect way to kickstart your wedding planning or cross those last few details off your list.
The Southern Bridal Show & Expo is a wonderful annual event held every April at the Jim Graham Building at the NC State Fairgrounds. At this Raleigh wedding show, Forever Bridal hosts over 150 Triangle-area wedding experts who will inspire you and answer all of your burning questions. The show features hourly fashion shows for the younger members of the wedding party, as well as for the bridesmaids and mothers of the bride and groom.
This year’s show will be Sunday, April 21st from 11:00am to 4:00pm.
This is a wonderful way to meet and connect with the most talented Triangle wedding caters and florists; Raleigh, Durham and Cary wedding photographers and videographers; wedding consultants from all over the Triangle, and many other companies to assist you in your planning process, including gorgeous wedding reception and rehearsal venues! With the Forever Bridal Southern Show & Expo, you can see, hear, taste, touch and smell everything you need to plan the wedding of your dreams.
While you’re there, don’t forget to stop by the Southern Bride & Groom booth for a free copy of our newest magazine and the opportunity to win awesome giveaway prizes!
Register now and start making plans to attend!
Photo Credit: Cyn Kain Photography
The Southern Bridal Show & Expo is a wonderful annual event held every April at the Jim Graham Building at the NC State Fairgrounds. At this Raleigh wedding show, Forever Bridal hosts over 150 Triangle-area wedding experts who will inspire you and answer all of your burning questions. The show features hourly fashion shows for the younger members of the wedding party, as well as for the bridesmaids and mothers of the bride and groom.
This year’s show will be Sunday, April 21st from 11:00am to 4:00pm.
This is a wonderful way to meet and connect with the most talented Triangle wedding caters and florists; Raleigh, Durham and Cary wedding photographers and videographers; wedding consultants from all over the Triangle, and many other companies to assist you in your planning process, including gorgeous wedding reception and rehearsal venues! With the Forever Bridal Southern Show & Expo, you can see, hear, taste, touch and smell everything you need to plan the wedding of your dreams.
While you’re there, don’t forget to stop by the Southern Bride & Groom booth for a free copy of our newest magazine and the opportunity to win awesome giveaway prizes!
Register now and start making plans to attend!
Photo Credit: Cyn Kain Photography
SB&G Team Shoot Downtown Durham
Southern Bride & Groom Magazine is growing, and the full crew gathered for a fun photo-shoot last week with our good friends from Brian Mullins Photography. We wandered around near our office in Downtown Durham on a crisp sunny afternoon – one of the last cold days of this winter! Read on to learn more about the ladies behind Southern Bride & Groom magazine – aka, SB&G!
SB&G is a small team of Southern gals who are passionate about the Triangle NC wedding industry, and providing our local brides with inspiration, advice, and fabulous, reliable wedding vendors!
Donna Parks founded Southern Bride and Groom magazine twenty-six years ago as a wedding planner, etiquette guide, and roster of the best of the best in local wedding professionals. The magazine really became the beautiful product that you see today when Patricia Campbell came onboard as our Art Director. Donna’s daughter Jenna Parks Olender joined the team in 2010 as her mother’s partner. Leah Campbell joined the roster last summer as our Blog Writer, and to help out with the ever-growing social media platform. And now, this week, we are pleased to announce the addition of a new Sales Associate, Allison Clarke.
Allison grew up in Chapel Hill and has always had an affinity for weddings and fashion – the industry in which she holds her degree. She lived in New York City after college, working for a woman’s contemporary showroom and Badgley Mischka, where she was the assistant to the PR Director. (Apparently Jenna, who lived in NYC for several years post-college herself, has a bias for Tarheel fans who lived in NYC for awhile- Leah also shared this path) After moving back to North Carolina, she worked at several high-end boutiques, but she is excited to be back in the wedding industry – her lifelong passion for the field has only grown in recent months, as she plans her own wedding with her fiancé, Bryan!
We are so excited to welcome Allison onboard, and can’t wait for everyone in the SB&G family to meet her! A big thanks to Brian and Jenn of Brian Mullins Photography for the fun photoshoot!
SB&G is a small team of Southern gals who are passionate about the Triangle NC wedding industry, and providing our local brides with inspiration, advice, and fabulous, reliable wedding vendors!
Donna Parks founded Southern Bride and Groom magazine twenty-six years ago as a wedding planner, etiquette guide, and roster of the best of the best in local wedding professionals. The magazine really became the beautiful product that you see today when Patricia Campbell came onboard as our Art Director. Donna’s daughter Jenna Parks Olender joined the team in 2010 as her mother’s partner. Leah Campbell joined the roster last summer as our Blog Writer, and to help out with the ever-growing social media platform. And now, this week, we are pleased to announce the addition of a new Sales Associate, Allison Clarke.
Allison grew up in Chapel Hill and has always had an affinity for weddings and fashion – the industry in which she holds her degree. She lived in New York City after college, working for a woman’s contemporary showroom and Badgley Mischka, where she was the assistant to the PR Director. (Apparently Jenna, who lived in NYC for several years post-college herself, has a bias for Tarheel fans who lived in NYC for awhile- Leah also shared this path) After moving back to North Carolina, she worked at several high-end boutiques, but she is excited to be back in the wedding industry – her lifelong passion for the field has only grown in recent months, as she plans her own wedding with her fiancé, Bryan!
We are so excited to welcome Allison onboard, and can’t wait for everyone in the SB&G family to meet her! A big thanks to Brian and Jenn of Brian Mullins Photography for the fun photoshoot!
Upcoming Wedding Event: “Altar Ego: An Event All About You” is This Friday, March 1
The 4th Annual Altar Ego Event & Fashion Show is this Friday, March 1 at 6:30pm at the Washington Duke Inn & Golf Club.
Tre Bella and the Washington Duke Inn have been working hard all week to get the space ready and finalize last minute details for this amazing night of food, fashion, fun and philanthropy. Check out this video by Twenty-One Films for more information, and get excited!
Tre Bella and the Washington Duke Inn have been working hard all week to get the space ready and finalize last minute details for this amazing night of food, fashion, fun and philanthropy. Check out this video by Twenty-One Films for more information, and get excited!
“Altar Ego…An Event All About You!” Fashion Show from Twenty-One Films on Vimeo.
This year’s event will include a presentation by Emily Giffin, a New York Times Best Selling Author, a cocktail hour shopping experience, a book signing, and of course, a high-end fashion show. Emily Giffin has touched the hearts of millions of readers through her emotionally charged and endearingly flawed characters. Of her six novels, three have been optioned for the big screen, and the film of her first novel, Something Borrowed, premiered in May of 2011.
During the cocktail hour, attendees will be treated to a signature cocktail and delectable hors d’oeuvres prepared by the Washington Duke Inn & Golf Club catering team, while getting the opportunity to chat with Emily Giffin. Participating boutiques will also be selling accessories and clothing! The boutiques include: Adorn Boutique, Hadley Emerson, Scout and Molly’s of Chapel Hill, Smitten Boutique, Bella Bridesmaid, Bernard’s Formalwear and Tre Bella Bridal.
Southern Bride & Groom is so excited to be a sponsor and part of this wonderful event benefitting a local charity — Girls on the Run of the Triangle. Girls on the Run is a life-changing character development program for girls between the ages of 8 and 12. Volunteer coaches inspire the young women to be joyful, healthy and confident using a fun, experience-based curriculum in which the girls are taught values that lead to a positive sense of self.
Thanks to all of the other sponsors who are making this wonderful event possible: Joe Bunn DJ Company, The Catering Company, CE Rental, Durham Magazine, Bella Trio Day Spa & Salon, Weddings Unveiled, Get Lit and Models for Charity.
Tickets are $50 per person, and are available now. Don’t miss out on this one, y’all!
Upcoming Wedding Show — “The Invisible Groom” at The Top of the Hill
The Top of the Hill is partnering with Virtue Event Planning and Consulting, Inc. and Party Reflections to put together a wedding event designed specifically for grooms. That’s right, y’all — grooms! This upcoming wedding show, The Invisible Groom will take place Sunday, February 24th from 1:00-4:00pm at The Great Room at Top of the Hill. Think cigars, bow ties and beer.
Designed with the modern groom in mind, this one-of-a-kind event will feature a selection of local vendors to help your beau with bachelor party planning, honeymoon details and budget tips, all while he enjoys beer samples from the Top of the Hill brewery, cigar rolling and the “Man Cave” atmosphere of The Great Room at Top of the Hill.
But don’t worry, brides, this event has something in store for you as well! The bridal boutique will have information on wedding planning, floral design, stationary, make-up and more! Browse the hottest styles of wedding gowns and sip on wine, while your fiancé enjoys his own event in the adjoining room.
This event is free and open to the public, but RSVPing is encouraged, as there is limited space! To reserve your spot, check here.
Photo Credit, clockwise from top left: Brian Mullins Photography, Jamie Sangar Photography, Sue Rakes Photography and Luster Studios.
Designed with the modern groom in mind, this one-of-a-kind event will feature a selection of local vendors to help your beau with bachelor party planning, honeymoon details and budget tips, all while he enjoys beer samples from the Top of the Hill brewery, cigar rolling and the “Man Cave” atmosphere of The Great Room at Top of the Hill.
But don’t worry, brides, this event has something in store for you as well! The bridal boutique will have information on wedding planning, floral design, stationary, make-up and more! Browse the hottest styles of wedding gowns and sip on wine, while your fiancé enjoys his own event in the adjoining room.
This event is free and open to the public, but RSVPing is encouraged, as there is limited space! To reserve your spot, check here.
Photo Credit, clockwise from top left: Brian Mullins Photography, Jamie Sangar Photography, Sue Rakes Photography and Luster Studios.
Couples Wedding Fashion at Raleigh’s Historic Cobblestone Hall
In the latest issue of Southern Bride & Groom, we featured a real bride and groom in a photo spread dedicated to the most current looks in couples wedding fashion.
Our gorgeous bride, Catalina, and her beau, Adam, married last year, and had a blast reliving their wedding day for our shoot at Raleigh’s Historic Cobblestone Hall with the ever-talented Neil Boyd Photography. Cobblestone Hall was an ideal location for this shoot, with its cobblestone lanes and old brick walls, we were able to capture our bride and groom against stunning natural, eclectic backdrops.
The photo above features an adorable short wedding dress from Gorgeous Gowns in Cary. While the groom sports a khaki tuxedo from Bernard’s Formalwear. Ninth Street Flowers created a gorgeous, brightly colored bouquet for this shoot.
This fun, tulle wedding dress from Gorgeous Gowns is ideal for a beach or more casual ceremony. Its lightweight fabric is perfect for a wedding during the warm summer months! Our groom’s khaki tuxedo from Bernard’s Formalwear is a wonderful match for the bride’s casual look.
These beautiful wedding dresses are also from Gorgeous Gowns in Cary. On the left, our bride wears a demure one-shoulder satin gown with one of our favorite details — pockets! On the right, the back-view of the lightweight tulle gown from previous photos can be seen. With its subtle train, we think it’s perfectly elegant.
This gown, a detail shot from the opening photo, is an adorable short satin dress with matching shrug from Gorgeous Gowns. The sweet and Southern jewelry is from Anfesa’s Jewelers, and Douglas Carroll Salon did a fabulous job bringing out Catalina’s natural beauty!
These stunning formal wedding gowns are from Savvi Bridal, while our groom sports a more classic look from Savvi Formalwear. We love the dropped-waist on the gown on the right, and the bejeweled bodice adds the perfect amount of glam.
One-shoulder gowns have become increasingly popular, and with styles like the one above from Savvi Bridal, we understand why! The ruched bodice and jeweled waist detail give this dress a Grecian vibe that we’re totally smitten with. Our groom’s tuxedo is from Savvi Formalwear.
So, brides and grooms, when you’re looking for the latest in wedding fashion, don’t leave Gorgeous Gowns, Bernard’s Formalwear, Savvi Bridal and Savvi Formalwear off your list! And if you’re looking for a venue with old-world charm, look no further than Cobblestone Hall.
We’d like to extend a huge thanks to everyone who made this wonderful shoot possible, including: Neil Boyd Photography, Gorgeous Gowns, Bernard’s Formalwear, Savvi Bridal, Savvi Formalwear, Douglas Carroll Salon, Ninth Street Flowers, Anfesa’s Jewelers, Cobblestone Hall, and of course, our sweet couple — Catalina and Adam!
Our gorgeous bride, Catalina, and her beau, Adam, married last year, and had a blast reliving their wedding day for our shoot at Raleigh’s Historic Cobblestone Hall with the ever-talented Neil Boyd Photography. Cobblestone Hall was an ideal location for this shoot, with its cobblestone lanes and old brick walls, we were able to capture our bride and groom against stunning natural, eclectic backdrops.
The photo above features an adorable short wedding dress from Gorgeous Gowns in Cary. While the groom sports a khaki tuxedo from Bernard’s Formalwear. Ninth Street Flowers created a gorgeous, brightly colored bouquet for this shoot.
This fun, tulle wedding dress from Gorgeous Gowns is ideal for a beach or more casual ceremony. Its lightweight fabric is perfect for a wedding during the warm summer months! Our groom’s khaki tuxedo from Bernard’s Formalwear is a wonderful match for the bride’s casual look.
These beautiful wedding dresses are also from Gorgeous Gowns in Cary. On the left, our bride wears a demure one-shoulder satin gown with one of our favorite details — pockets! On the right, the back-view of the lightweight tulle gown from previous photos can be seen. With its subtle train, we think it’s perfectly elegant.
This gown, a detail shot from the opening photo, is an adorable short satin dress with matching shrug from Gorgeous Gowns. The sweet and Southern jewelry is from Anfesa’s Jewelers, and Douglas Carroll Salon did a fabulous job bringing out Catalina’s natural beauty!
These stunning formal wedding gowns are from Savvi Bridal, while our groom sports a more classic look from Savvi Formalwear. We love the dropped-waist on the gown on the right, and the bejeweled bodice adds the perfect amount of glam.
One-shoulder gowns have become increasingly popular, and with styles like the one above from Savvi Bridal, we understand why! The ruched bodice and jeweled waist detail give this dress a Grecian vibe that we’re totally smitten with. Our groom’s tuxedo is from Savvi Formalwear.
So, brides and grooms, when you’re looking for the latest in wedding fashion, don’t leave Gorgeous Gowns, Bernard’s Formalwear, Savvi Bridal and Savvi Formalwear off your list! And if you’re looking for a venue with old-world charm, look no further than Cobblestone Hall.
We’d like to extend a huge thanks to everyone who made this wonderful shoot possible, including: Neil Boyd Photography, Gorgeous Gowns, Bernard’s Formalwear, Savvi Bridal, Savvi Formalwear, Douglas Carroll Salon, Ninth Street Flowers, Anfesa’s Jewelers, Cobblestone Hall, and of course, our sweet couple — Catalina and Adam!
“Altar Ego: An Event All About You” Fashion Show
Calling all local fashionistas! This is an event you don’t want to miss! Tre Bella Inc. and The Washington Duke Inn & Golf Club are hosting the 4th-Annual Altar Ego event and fashion show Friday, March 1 from 6:30 to 10pm.
Tre Bella is a full-service bridal salon and florist in downtown Durham owned and operated by three gorgeous sisters — Becky, Rachael and Kate. The boutique offers bridal gowns from some of the most popular designers, like Badgley Mischka, Winne Couture and Jenny Packham. The Washington Duke Inn is one of the most prestigious local wedding venues, known for its expansive property, delicious cuisine and exceptional service.
This year’s event will include a presentation by Emily Giffin, a New York Times Best Selling Author, a cocktail hour shopping experience, a book signing, and of course, a high-end fashion show. Emily Giffin has touched the hearts of millions of readers through her emotionally charged and endearingly flawed characters. Of her six novels, three have been optioned for the big screen, and the film of her first novel, Something Borrowed, premiered in May of 2011.
During the cocktail hour, attendees will be treated to a signature cocktail and delectable hors d’oeuvres prepared by the Washington Duke Inn & Golf Club catering team, while getting the opportunity to chat with Emily Giffin. Participating boutiques will also be selling accessories and clothing! The boutiques include: Hadley Emerson, Scout and Molly of Chapel Hill, Smitten Boutique, Bella Bridesmaid, Bernard’s Formalwear and Tre Bella Bridal.
Southern Bride & Groom is so excited to be part of this wonderful event benefitting a local charity — Girls on the Run of the Triangle. Girls on the Run is a life-changing character development program for girls between the ages of 8 and 12. Volunteer coaches inspire the young women to be joyful, healthy and confident using a fun, experience-based curriculum in which the girls are taught values that lead to a positive sense of self.
Tickets are $50 per person, and are available now for this exciting evening of fashion, philanthropy and fun. Don’t miss out on this one, y’all!
Tre Bella is a full-service bridal salon and florist in downtown Durham owned and operated by three gorgeous sisters — Becky, Rachael and Kate. The boutique offers bridal gowns from some of the most popular designers, like Badgley Mischka, Winne Couture and Jenny Packham. The Washington Duke Inn is one of the most prestigious local wedding venues, known for its expansive property, delicious cuisine and exceptional service.
This year’s event will include a presentation by Emily Giffin, a New York Times Best Selling Author, a cocktail hour shopping experience, a book signing, and of course, a high-end fashion show. Emily Giffin has touched the hearts of millions of readers through her emotionally charged and endearingly flawed characters. Of her six novels, three have been optioned for the big screen, and the film of her first novel, Something Borrowed, premiered in May of 2011.
During the cocktail hour, attendees will be treated to a signature cocktail and delectable hors d’oeuvres prepared by the Washington Duke Inn & Golf Club catering team, while getting the opportunity to chat with Emily Giffin. Participating boutiques will also be selling accessories and clothing! The boutiques include: Hadley Emerson, Scout and Molly of Chapel Hill, Smitten Boutique, Bella Bridesmaid, Bernard’s Formalwear and Tre Bella Bridal.
Southern Bride & Groom is so excited to be part of this wonderful event benefitting a local charity — Girls on the Run of the Triangle. Girls on the Run is a life-changing character development program for girls between the ages of 8 and 12. Volunteer coaches inspire the young women to be joyful, healthy and confident using a fun, experience-based curriculum in which the girls are taught values that lead to a positive sense of self.
Tickets are $50 per person, and are available now for this exciting evening of fashion, philanthropy and fun. Don’t miss out on this one, y’all!
Save the Date — Wedding Affair at North Hills
We’re excited to announce that the Second-Annual Wedding Affair at North Hills will be Sunday, February 17 from 1:00 to 4:00 pm at the Renaissance Raleigh Hotel.
The Wedding Affair is an intimate showcase for both brides and grooms that features Triangle wedding industry leaders that provide superior services — including many members of the SB&G Family.
Attendees will receive a Bridal Swag Bag and are automatically entered to win fabulous prizes! For a list of vendors, check out the North Hills Wedding Affair website, where you can also RSVP and purchase tickets, and see photos from last year’s bash.
While you’re at the show, be sure to stop by the Southern Bride & Groom booth to pick up a free copy of the 2013 magazine!
Above photo courtesy of Photography by Walters & Walters
The Wedding Affair is an intimate showcase for both brides and grooms that features Triangle wedding industry leaders that provide superior services — including many members of the SB&G Family.
Attendees will receive a Bridal Swag Bag and are automatically entered to win fabulous prizes! For a list of vendors, check out the North Hills Wedding Affair website, where you can also RSVP and purchase tickets, and see photos from last year’s bash.
While you’re at the show, be sure to stop by the Southern Bride & Groom booth to pick up a free copy of the 2013 magazine!
Above photo courtesy of Photography by Walters & Walters
2013 Magazine Feature — Cakes & Desserts from SB&G’s Bakeries
This year, Southern Bride & Groom shot our Cake Shoot at the Highgrove Estate in Fuquay-Varina. This gorgeous country home overlooks Laurel Lake, and everywhere you turn is a picturesque setting for your big day. From the beautifully manicured gardens to the expansive banquet hall, you can’t go wrong at the Highgrove!
Now, prepare to drool over these delectable desserts created by SB&G’s talented bakeries, located throughout the Triangle. Thanks to everyone who made this shoot possible, it was a huge success!
You can’t help but smile when you see this cake from Catering Works. Three round tiers are draped in sunshine yellow fondant and accented with bright florals in hues of red, lavender, peach, white and pink. This is the perfect cake to ring in spring!
This cake, also by the talented bakers at Catering Works, was inspired by St. Germain Liqueur — combining a racy red with a soft blue to evoke Parisian Bohemian flair. Everything about this cake is customized, down to the handmade “cake stand koozie.”
These cakes, both from Edible Art Bakery, feature stunning detail. On the left, a traditional white, three-tier cake is upgraded to modern with a splash of tropical color and rhinestone bands framing each tier. On the right, a soft yellow, square cake features a delicately crafted blooming tree — perfect for welcoming spring!
This fun dessert, also by Edible Art Bakery, is a topsy-turvy style asymmetrical cake featuring hues of white and silver. On the right, you an see a close up of the incredible detail these talented bakers put into their work.
As the SB&G team is chock-full of UNC grads, this cake makes our hearts sing! Its charming blue background is decorated with overlapping circles, which symbolize the wedding band. This creation from Sweet Memories Bakery is sure to catch your guests’ eye!
These two stunners, also by Sweet Memories Bakery, show the range of styles you can choose for your dessert! On the left, a traditional wedding cake is made into an artistic creation with hand-painted flowers. And on the right, treat your guests to an all-white pastry parade of cookies, cupcakes, cake, and cake pops!
Once in a Blue Moon Bakery gives a nod to the South with these cakes. We love this darling duo of cakes featuring the North Carolina State flower — the Dogwood!
These cakes, also by Once in a Blue Moon Bakery, feature simple textures and design. Enjoy Blue Moon’s cakes, prepared grandma’s style, with your favorite all-nautral fillings and flavors!
The amazing artists at Sugarland took inspiration for this gorgeous blue ombre cake from a retro-styled blue bridal gown. Ombre is one of this year’s hottest trends, and we adore the sweet floral details!
Sugarland went for an all-blue theme this year! On the left, a stunning sea glass cake is the perfect touch for a coastal wedding. Its shimmer and intricate detail truly depict the beautiful sea glass you’d find on the shore! On the right, Sugarland hits another big trend this year — chevron. And, we all know we’re suckers for anything with a monogram!
At the Highgrove Estate, brides can opt for a fun twist on the typical wedding dessert — an interactive s’mores bar! Guests will love this option, complete with toasting sticks, marshmallows, chocolate squares, graham crackers and a fire pit!
If you want cupcakes, there’s no better place than Gigi’s Cupcakes! These sweet pink and white delicacies are a combination of Mississippi Mud and Kentucky Bourbon with decadent cream cheese icing.
All photographs are by the wonderfully talented Kevin Milz Photography.
Now, prepare to drool over these delectable desserts created by SB&G’s talented bakeries, located throughout the Triangle. Thanks to everyone who made this shoot possible, it was a huge success!
You can’t help but smile when you see this cake from Catering Works. Three round tiers are draped in sunshine yellow fondant and accented with bright florals in hues of red, lavender, peach, white and pink. This is the perfect cake to ring in spring!This cake, also by the talented bakers at Catering Works, was inspired by St. Germain Liqueur — combining a racy red with a soft blue to evoke Parisian Bohemian flair. Everything about this cake is customized, down to the handmade “cake stand koozie.”These cakes, both from Edible Art Bakery, feature stunning detail. On the left, a traditional white, three-tier cake is upgraded to modern with a splash of tropical color and rhinestone bands framing each tier. On the right, a soft yellow, square cake features a delicately crafted blooming tree — perfect for welcoming spring!This fun dessert, also by Edible Art Bakery, is a topsy-turvy style asymmetrical cake featuring hues of white and silver. On the right, you an see a close up of the incredible detail these talented bakers put into their work. As the SB&G team is chock-full of UNC grads, this cake makes our hearts sing! Its charming blue background is decorated with overlapping circles, which symbolize the wedding band. This creation from Sweet Memories Bakery is sure to catch your guests’ eye!These two stunners, also by Sweet Memories Bakery, show the range of styles you can choose for your dessert! On the left, a traditional wedding cake is made into an artistic creation with hand-painted flowers. And on the right, treat your guests to an all-white pastry parade of cookies, cupcakes, cake, and cake pops!Once in a Blue Moon Bakery gives a nod to the South with these cakes. We love this darling duo of cakes featuring the North Carolina State flower — the Dogwood!These cakes, also by Once in a Blue Moon Bakery, feature simple textures and design. Enjoy Blue Moon’s cakes, prepared grandma’s style, with your favorite all-nautral fillings and flavors!The amazing artists at Sugarland took inspiration for this gorgeous blue ombre cake from a retro-styled blue bridal gown. Ombre is one of this year’s hottest trends, and we adore the sweet floral details!Sugarland went for an all-blue theme this year! On the left, a stunning sea glass cake is the perfect touch for a coastal wedding. Its shimmer and intricate detail truly depict the beautiful sea glass you’d find on the shore! On the right, Sugarland hits another big trend this year — chevron. And, we all know we’re suckers for anything with a monogram!At the Highgrove Estate, brides can opt for a fun twist on the typical wedding dessert — an interactive s’mores bar! Guests will love this option, complete with toasting sticks, marshmallows, chocolate squares, graham crackers and a fire pit! If you want cupcakes, there’s no better place than Gigi’s Cupcakes! These sweet pink and white delicacies are a combination of Mississippi Mud and Kentucky Bourbon with decadent cream cheese icing. All photographs are by the wonderfully talented Kevin Milz Photography.
2013 Fashion Feature — Lana Addison Bridal
This year, SB&G’s fashion shoot at The Umstead Hotel & Spa focused on the parallels between couture wedding gowns and creative artistry. These are some of our favorites from Lana Addison, a high-end bridal boutique in the heart of Historic Downtown Cary. Lana Addison is a family owned, full-service bridal salon, where girls get a one-of-a-kind personal experience. The boutique offers designer accessories, special occasion gowns, bridesmaids dresses and in-house alterations.
At Lana Addison, brides-to-be can find a wide selection of wedding gowns from an array of notable designers, including: Pronovias, Martina Liana, Claire Pettibone, Amy Kuschel, Nicole Miller, Tulle New York, and more.
This stunning Pronovias gown from Lana Addison features a gorgeous low back, with a jeweled strap detail. It’s a perfect statement gown that’s still classic and elegant.
This lighter-than-air gown from the Martina Liana line at Lana Addison has a beautiful, fitted bodice, an a-line feathered skirt, and a jeweled floral belt for the perfect amount of added sparkle. Lather Hair Salon did a fabulous job on our model’s makeup, and jewelry from Bel Canto Designs was the ideal finishing touch.
This classic gown, also from the Martina Liana line at Lana Addison, features two of a Southern girl’s favorite things: dreamy petals and iridescent pearls. The sweetheart neckline and a-line shape are demure and unquestionably gorgeous. 
This gorgeous Renaissance-inspired gown from the Pronovias line at Lana Addison features a dropped-waist, modified sweetheart neckline, and floral lace embroidery. We adore the full, tulle skirt! The stunning headpiece our model is wearing was custom-made by the talented Lore Emelio. MakeUpForYourDay gave our model a beautiful, polished look, and we completed the elegant feel with jewelry from Anfesa’s.
Newly-engaged gals, make an appointment at Lana Addison today to start looking for your dream wedding gown!
Photo Credit: All photos in this post are by the wonderfully talented Dara Blakeley Photography