Emily and Chris were married in March at The Glass Box in downtown Raleigh, North Carolina. They chose to have a very intimate wedding that prioritized low-stress connection, and they pulled it off spectacularly!

Part of what makes a wedding ceremony beautiful and meaningful is tradition. Everything from the custom of the bride wearing white to the wedding processional to exchanging wedding rings is a form of tradition, and those traditions are often tied in symbolism that can make those things really special. But what do we do with traditions that either don’t feel right for a modern wedding, or just don’t sit well with us personally? In this blog post we discuss some ways to update some traditions that could use a serious makeover.

Katie and Paola were married on a lovely January day at The Barn at Valhalla in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. We wrote them a custom, bilingual/Spanish ceremony to help them celebrate their love with all of their closest friends and family, and it was absolutely perfect and authentic to this beautiful couple.

Keely & Deon were married at 12 Oaks in Holly Springs, North Carolina. Their wedding ceremony was beautiful and tender and fun all at the same time.

Think all wedding ceremonies are boring? Think again.

Alyssa & Nathan were married at Haywood Hall House and Gardens. Their ceremony was fun, lighthearted, and brought all the feels.

Vows are essentially the heart of a wedding ceremony. Here we discuss three styles of vows to make your ceremony personal and meaningful.

We’ve got a new name and logo! Read about the why here.

What’s the difference between a marriage license and a marriage certificate? Why do I need a marriage certificate? How do I change my name now that I’m married? This blog post covers all these questions, including information specific to couples in North Carolina.