Ziabird "I Said Yes" Bridal Event

Come out to Lumina Station this Saturday from 12-5 for Ziabird's Bridal Event featuring Elizabeth Zink jewelry and Joanne Miranda hair accessories and veils!

aMuse Haute Hats Show

Attend the aMuse Haute Hats Show Saturday, March 6 at Cafe Phoenix in downtown Wilmington! Just in time to find the perfect hat for the Azalea Garden Party, Kentucky Derby and Easter!

Spring 2010 Issue!

Congratulations to Lisa Brown with Bella Rose Photography for making our Spring 2010 Cover!!

Included in this issue:

-DIY Wedding Hair

-Creating a workout plan with Kettlebells

-Our gorgeous photo shoots in Raleigh, Wilmington, Charlotte and Asheville

-6 Real Weddings

-Travel to Destination Weddings

-Decorating 101--Creating an idea book

-New tips, trends, and ideas for your wedding!  

We can't wait for the E-Zine, continue checking www.thebridesbook.com for the Spring E-zine!

Governor Dudley Mansion Open House!

Come mingle with Wilmington's premier wedding vendors at the Dudley Mansion Open House on Sunday January 10 from 1-5 pm! 

At the Dudley Mansion Open House, located at 400 South Front Street in Wilmington, NC you can find vendors to plan your dream wedding!  Here you can sample hors d'oeuvres, taste delicious wedding cake and meet local vendors. 

Featured Wedding Vendors include: The Dessert Divas, Culinary Creations, Bella Rose Photography and Fountaine Bridals. 

Orton's Secret Garden Event: February 28

Ever wonder where Mandy Moore got married in the movie A WALK TO

REMEMBER? Well, you can get married in that little white chapel too at

Orton Plantation Gardens!

Orton's Secret Garden: A Wedding & Event Gathering

Saying “YES” was only the first step!

TASTE . SEE . PLAN . DREAM

Spend time in all of our themed reception and ceremony sites.

MINGLE

Meet and greet the area’s top wedding professionals as they reveal the keys and secrets to your dream wedding.

LUCKY BRIDES

You could walk away with Scott Kay wedding bands and other fantastic pieces from Reeds Jewelers. Oh… and there’s an ORTON WEDDING GIVEAWAY… attend for your chance to win!

Sunday, February 28, 2010

11:00 am to 4:00 pm

Admission: $9

Wilmington Photo Shoot Teaser

Our Wilmington photo shoot went great and we're so pleased with the photos from Matt McGraw Photography.  Thanks to everyone involved!

Real Bride in Wilmington, NC

Katie and Bobby Watkins were married at Airlie Gardens on September 6, 2009.  Melissa at the Wilmington Hilton Riverside coordinated the event and Ray Baca of Baca Photography captured the wedding.  Wendy Wright at A Beautiful Event provided the flowers and Cindy with Imaginary Friends Bakery created the cake.

Coral, Leaf Green, and Marigold Color Swatch by Stellar Events

A Wilmington, NC wedding featured Coral, Leaf Green, and Marigold.  Mary Rice and Chris Curry were married on June 13, 2009 at Airlie Gardens Bottle Chapel.  The wedding was coordinated by Courtney Arnold at Stellar Events and floral arrangements designed by Jennifer Rose-Sandy at Salt Harbor Designs. Catering was provided by A Southern Thyme and lighting hosted by High Performance Lighting.  The photographer for this summer wedding was Millie Holloman.

Eggplant, Sage, and White Color Swatch

A Wilmington, NC wedding featuring Eggplant, Sage and Wedding White.  The floral arrangements even included mini artichokes!  Wedding held at St. Thomas Preservation Hall, photographed by Kristopher Gerner, flowers by Hart's Florist, and Design & Coordination by Monica Tockman.

Wedding Violinist, Maura Kropke

Maura Kropke Professional Violinist

Maura Kropke can inspire and woo your guests at your wedding ceremony or reception.  Contact Maura Kropke today at 910-612-7348 or maura@weddingviolinst.net.