Planning a wedding in the age of likes, wedding hashtags and live streams is nothing like our mothers could have imagined. Almost nine months after my own, I still find myself swooning over a bride’s creative place settings and tearing up at a stranger’s beautifully produced wedding video I found online.
With inspiration available on every screen, it’s easy to get lost in a sea of peony dreams and dress inspo and then look up and realize you’ve yet to make any real decisions. The flowers you pinned are out of season. Your perfect dress? No longer carried by the designer. And your wedding is just months away.
So, can you feel free to *gasp* skip the Pinterest board and find local wedding vendors on Instagram that will truly be able to make your vision come to life?
The answer is a big, huge, resounding YES.
When it comes time to make decisions, Instagram can be a surprisingly handy source. With a feed of real past work, sprinkled in with some personality, the social network makes it easy to discover, be inspired by and contact your vendor dream team.
For your viewing pleasure, we’ve rounded up some Charlotte wedding vendor pages that make us have all the heart eyes. Whether you’re getting ready to walk down the aisle or simply appreciate a good updo, give these local vendors a follow.
Note: QC brides are lucky to have a plethora of world-class wedding vendors just a double-tap away. With this list as a starting point, if you know of a vendor we missed who made your wedding the best.day.ever., please share with us in the comments!
VENUES
The Duke Mansion
Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden
The Ballantyne Hotel
Foundation For The Carolinas
PLANNERS
Ivy Robinson Events
Hart and Co. Events
Head Over Heels Weddings & Events
The Graceful Host
Hall & Webb Event Design
Posh Petals and Pearls
GOWNS, DRESSES
J.Major’s Bridal Boutique
Hayden Olivia Bridal
Ladies of Lineage
Bella Bridesmaids
FLOWERS
New Creations Flower Co.
Lily Greenthumb’s
Nectar Floral Boutique
INVITES & STATIONERY
Three Little Birds Stationery
Delighted Calligraphy
Kristen Henderson Calligraphy
Elle Dee Designs
Champagne Maker
RINGS
Elizabeth Bruns (Rings & Registry)
Diamond’s Direct South Park
Perry’s Fine, Antique & Estate Jewelry
TUNES
EastCoast Entertainment
Split Second Sound
CATERERS
Best Impressions Caterers
Something Classic Catering
Queen City Catering Company
La-tea-da’s Catering & Events
CAKES & SWEETS
The Wow Factor Cakes
For Goodness Cakes
Suárez Bakery
Sugar. Handmade Gourmet Donuts
PHOTOGRAPHY
Old South Studios
Cheyenne Schultz Photography
Lauren Rosenau Photography
Emma Loo Photography
Allison Kuhn Photography
HAIR & MAKEUP
Lindsey Regan Thorne
Sweet Magnolia Beauties
Emerson Joseph
Shear Excellence
WELCOME GIFTS & OTHER GOODIES
Madison Co.
moko & co
Swoozie’s
RENTALS
Party Reflections
Carolinas Luxury Event Rentals
There you have it. While we don’t necessarily think a 21st century couple needs to rely solely on Instagram to plan their wedding, you’ve got to admit, ideas, inspiration and contacts at the scroll of your phone is a pretty good thing.
