• 2011-09-19T11:03:13Z La Belle Bride The Stylish Guide for the Swanky Bride

    OF COURSE we mean pretty wedding color “blues”!  Blue is coming back!  We’re seeing a rise in blue accents in some super adorable weddings.  Case in point, Sarah and Matt’s pretty North Carolina barn wedding.  Brett Arthur is our photographer today and he certainly threw down all the stops to make sure this wedding was fully, creatively and beautifully documented.  Here’s Brett with some words on this wedding: Sarah & Matt’s lovely Spring wedding took place in Chapel Hill, NC at a quaint B & B called Rock Quarry Farm. This couple braved the treacherous weather that ro...

  • 2011-08-30T05:00:38Z La Belle Bride The Stylish Guide for the Swanky Bride

    The radest grooms-girl outfit EVER. Yup. Pay close attention because that’s what you’re about to see!  Along with beautiful rustic details, fresh outdoor wedding photos, and amazing lounge ideas for your wedding.  Because that’s important, remember!  Having great locations at your reception for chitchat and lounging.  Particularly important for grandma and other older loved ones at your wedding.  They like a comfy place to pow wow.  I’m so impressed by the quality of imagery we’re seeing from Brett Arthur Weddings.  He’s captured the vibrant beauty of this wedding perfect...

  • 2011-11-10T06:00:37Z The Destination Wedding Blog - Jet Fete by Bridal Bar

    Today’s feature covers the sweet, sentimental, and family-oriented destination wedding of Emily and Alex.  The duo wed on Sept. 3rd this year (the ever popular Labor Day Weekend, a perfect time for a destination wedding).  The darling Boston-based couple said “I do” on a farm (Hodgin Valley Farm) in Pleasant Garden, North Carolina, the bride’s home state. With only five months to plan the festivities, the couple leaned on family and friends for a little (well, a lot) of help.  Emily explains, “As we were looking for locations to get married a close friend and an integral part...

  • 2011-11-10T06:00:37Z The Destination Wedding Blog - Jet Fete by Bridal Bar

    Today’s feature covers the sweet, sentimental, and family-oriented destination wedding of Emily and Alex.  The duo wed on Sept. 3rd this year (the ever popular Labor Day Weekend, a perfect time for a destination wedding).  The darling Boston-based couple said “I do” on a farm (Hodgin Valley Farm) in Pleasant Garden, North Carolina, the bride’s home state. With only five months to plan the festivities, the couple leaned on family and friends for a little (well, a lot) of help.  Emily explains, “As we were looking for locations to get married a close friend and an integral part...

  • 2010-10-29T05:37:50Z Every Last Detail

    This wedding came to us from one of our sponsors, Emily of Red Leaf Photography, based in Charlotte, North Carolina. It was her cousin’s wedding, and although she was supposed to be a guest, she couldn’t help but shoot all the fun details! Bright colors, handmade decor, origami- it doesn’t get much more fun than that!     I love that nighttime shot! Thank you for sharing this wedding with us Emily!   ...

  • 2011-05-11T06:00:00Z A Lucky Orchid Wedding

    We often feature maps of islands and ocean bordered states, but we do complete many maps that feature no ocean to be seen ~ and this charming map of the town of Highlands, North Carolina is one such map!Becoming a golfing mecca in the 1930s when Bobby Jones founded the Highlands Country Club, the small town emulates Southern charm and character. Filled with antique shops, Higlahnds is also known for its hiking and fishing adventures....

  • 2012-05-08T05:00:00Z The Loveliest Day

    Hello, gorgeous ceremony alter! Hillary and Cody were married amongst the trees in Albemarle, North Carolina, and Hillary's younger sister and her fiance hand crafted the alter used in the ceremony as a gift. What an awesome gift!!! I love when couples do something special to bring a little extra oomph to the ceremony space. It doesn't take much to make a big impact. Thanks to Connection Photography for sending this lovely wedding over! ...

  • 2011-02-24T03:20:37Z Chocolate Brides

    Check out another beautiful REAL WEDDING courtesy of Joshua Mackey from Elite Photographics. The gorgeous bride and groom were married at the B & D Country Club in Apex, North Carolina. The afterparty took place in Cary, North…...

  • 2012-05-11T16:15:06Z Celebrity Wedding Reporter

    For all of you who attended ISSE North Carolina and can’t wait to see all the awesome pics, or for those of you who are curious about what exactly goes on at one of these ISS Experiences, I present to you the ISSE NC recap!! A picture’s worth a thousand words, so you can understand how I can’t even begin to express how much fun we all had at this first stop of the 2012 ISSE Tour!! The Cotton Room Durham was the perfect location, with its historic feel, exposed brick and large windows – I can certainly see why so many brides choose to get married there! We kicked off the Experience wit...

  • 2012-05-11T16:15:06Z Celebrity Wedding Reporter

    For all of you who attended ISSE North Carolina and can’t wait to see all the awesome pics, or for those of you who are curious about what exactly goes on at one of these ISS Experiences, I present to you the ISSE NC recap!! A picture’s worth a thousand words, so you can understand how I can’t even begin to express how much fun we all had at this first stop of the 2012 ISSE Tour!! The Cotton Room Durham was the perfect location, with its historic feel, exposed brick and large windows – I can certainly see why so many brides choose to get married there! We kicked off the Experience wit...