The Best Wedding Vendors in Durham, NC

The Best Wedding Vendors in Durham, NC

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1000+ Wedding Vendors in Durham, NC

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Salt & Light Event Planning and Coordination 

5.0

  • Planner
  • Offers 5 services
  • Starts at $300
  • Serves Durham, NC

Salt and Light is more than business, it is a passion. We treat every client as if they are family and strive to execute their events. We find it vital to get to know our clients on a personal level to ensure we are providing the best service possible. We have found that the Key to success in this field is to leave your clients feeling like family. This includes customer service, products, attention to detail, personalization, and building strong personal connections

Awarded Best of Zola
Salt & Light did an amazing job bringing our atypical vision to life! They’re patient, innovative, efficient, effective & an all around joy to work with! We had such a pleasant, joyful & peaceful experience! I can’t wait to find another reason to utilize their services again :)
Shariah B., a year ago
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Triangle Event Pros 

5.0

  • Bar services & beverages
  • Serves Durham, NC

We are event professionals with over 20+ years of hospitality experience. We specialize in providing staff for special events in venues or private residences. Our services include waitstaff, bartenders, event coordinators, and banquet managers. We're here to fill in the gaps when your caterer or venue falls short!

Awarded Best of Zola
I was extremely pleased with the service I received from triangle event pros ! They helped to expertly plan our event down to the last detail .I was completely impressed with their professionalism and customer service, And would highly recommend this company for all of your event planning and service needs.
Natalie R., a year ago
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Makeup by Paulinah 

5.0

  • Beauty professional
  • Serves Durham, NC

ELEVATE YOUR BEAUTY GAME Welcome to Makeup by Paulinah, where we specialize in creating stunning looks for your special day. Our on-site bridal makeup services ensures that you shine with natural glam and luxury makeup. We are passionate about enhancing your natural beauty and making you feel confident on your big day. Let us be a part of your journey to looking and feeling beautiful. Our full-service makeup experience is tailored to your unique style and preferences, ensuring you feel your best on your special day. From flawless airbrush makeup to elegant bridal looks, we offer a range of services to make you feel and look stunning.

Paulinah did an absolutely amazing job for my bridal make-up this past weekend! I'm rarely a make up user and she listened to my vision - soft & natural look. She did exactly that. I would recommend her in a heartbeat!! Thanks so much again. I received so many compliments and I truly felt so beautiful.
Alex V., 3 months ago
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Mobile DJ Direct 

5.0

  • DJ
  • Serves Durham, NC

Specializing in unforgettable weddings, our talented DJs bring the perfect blend of music and energy to every occasion. When they're not making your events memorable, you can find them spinning at some of the highest-grossing bars and nightclubs in the Triangle area.

I absolutely loved working with Justin! He did a fantastic job in the lead up to the wedding, and was very easy to talk to and to ask any questions to. He was so kind and easy to work with. During the wedding, he did an absolutely fantastic job and kept everyone on the dance floor the whole time. I would recommend Justin to anyone!
Lydia P., a year ago
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Edible Art Bakery & Dessert Cafe 

5.0

  • Cakes & desserts
  • Serves Durham, NC

Edible Art Bakery & Dessert Café grew from the old Southern pound cake recipes of eastern North Carolina. The family-owned business of scratch made desserts continues with not only traditional tiered cakes, but also custom individualized dessert bars. Book a take-home tasting or visit the café to let us help bring your dessert inspiration to life!

Everyone loved our cake and cupcakes. And it fit our esthetic so well. Will definitely be ordering again.
Bre C., 2 years ago
Rose Trail Images 

5.0

  • Photographer
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Serves Durham, NC

Hey friends! I'm Audrey, photographer and owner of Rose Trail Images. I provide authentic and candid photos for people who want to preserve memories, not just poses. I'm passionate about creating art and sharing laughter with people through connections, stories, and emotions. I'm obsessed with sunlight, Hurricanes hockey, and a good beer and absolutely LOVE what I do!

Rose Trail Images was an absolute pleasure to work with for our wedding photography. From our first conversation, their communication style was direct, excited, and very personal - they clearly cared about making our day special. The quality of their work is professional and high-quality, and they were so easy to work with and flexible throughout the process. They were incredibly open to our needs and requests, and we were thrilled to work with them multiple times. Rose Trail Images helped make our wedding day truly unforgettable, and we cannot recommend them highly enough.
Brian S., a month ago
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Brennan Rieder Photography 

5.0

  • Photographer
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $4,200
  • Serves Durham, NC

I'm a wife, cat + dog mom, Charlotte NC native, and all around hype woman. I love capturing experiences. Above all else I love watching my couples interact with each other expressing and showcasing their relationship. What truly makes me passionate is to be able to capture their love story with artistic beauty and elegance. I love to provide them with gorgeous candid images so that every time they revisit these memories it inspires the contentment and enduring emotion they hold in their hearts from that day.

Cirque91 was amazing to work with! She paid attention to what we wanted while also giving professional advice/suggestions to maximize our experience. We received over 800 shots and every single one is better than the next! She was very organized and made it a wonderful experience. Very personable, easy to work with, and communication (which was important for me in a photographer) was amazing. Thank you Brennan!!
Coleman + E., 4 years ago
The Distillery 

5.0

Garner, NC
  • Venue
  • Up to 284 guests
  • Select services
  • Indoor & outdoor
  • Starts at $5,500

An elegant wedding venue located in Garner, North Carolina, The Distillery NC offers couples the ability to celebrate their love with a sophisticated soiree. Owned by the talented event planner Chad Biggs, the venue is the result of a long-held dream to create a stylishly contemporary location for events. Each detail of this venue’s design has been carefully curated to create tasteful spaces for couples to mark their milestone moment. It is also located a mere 15 minutes from Raleigh, letting you celebrate near the excitement of the dynamic city.

Why you'll love this venue

  • Offers full-service amenities
  • Offers convenient lodging options
  • Multiple event spaces

Venue considerations

  • Best for events with big guest lists
  • Does not provide event staff
  • Dance floor not included
The Distillery was an absolute dream to work with for our wedding! Their communication was always dependable - they would message back as soon as they could to address any questions or concerns we had. The quality of their work and overall value was THE BEST. They worked with us on every detail to make sure our event was exactly how we imagined. We loveeee Chad, Cameron, and Matt!! Such a great group of individuals that work around the clock with a huge smile to deliver top notch quality. Cannot recommend them enough!
Jazmin T., a month ago
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Starlit Beauty Co. 

5.0

  • Beauty professional
  • Team of 1
  • Starts at $750
  • Serves Durham, NC

Hi! My name is Alaina and I have been a makeup artist professionally for just over 10 years and also have been a licensed Esthetician in NC since 2010- Proud Aveda Alumni! I LOVE meeting new people and helping them feel and look their best, while also making it a comfy and safe experience for you! When you LOOK good, you FEEL good. And I truly believe that. I specialize in natural bridal and special event makeup, and have been known to go a little crazy for Halloween too. Fun facts: I'm a busy dog mom of 4, and when I'm not doing makeup looks, you could probably find me rappelling down a mountain or hiking on a trail.

I have had the privilege to see this woman grow from being just a little girl with a glint in her eye. She has always been curious and loved making people feel good. She is quite the professional.
Lauri Arntsen, 2 years ago
Sweet Haven Bakery, LLC 

5.0

  • Cakes & desserts
  • Starts at $450
  • Serves Durham, NC

I am Deseree, owner/baker of Sweet Haven. I am a self-taught baker and have been baking for as long as I can remember. I'm a don’t skip dessert after dinner, give me anything sweet and chocolate, kind of girl. While I have always loved all things sweet, my true passion sparked when my son was born in 2018. I made a point to make everything from scratch and wanted to plan and bake for his first birthday. His desserts and cake for his special day went off without a hitch, and from that point on I have been baking and decorating ever since. I love being able to add something sweet to some of life’s biggest celebrations.

Awarded Best of Zola
Not only was our cake STUNNING and so colorful, it tasted amazing too. Deseree was so thoughtful and communicative during the planning process, and we had the most fun working with her. Our cake was exactly what I hoped for!
Mary Elizabeth L., a year ago
Whiskey Kitchen 

5.0

Raleigh, NC
  • Venue
  • Up to 200 guests
  • All-inclusive
  • Indoor & outdoor
  • Starts at $16,000

Welcome to Whiskey Kitchen! Our large, open space is perfect to make your vision come true. An industrial cozy feel along with our unique mural open shelf bar are one of a kind. All staffing, food and beverage, plates, glassware, flatware, linens and an on site coordinator are included! Customizable menus are available too!

Why you'll love this venue

  • Provides setup and cleanup
  • Provides a dedicated team on-site
  • Multiple event spaces

Venue considerations

  • No free parking
  • Does not have a dance floor
  • Not wheelchair accessible
Awarded Best of Zola
I cannot rave about Whiskey Kitchen. They perfectly executed a night that was so special. Working with the event coordinators prior was so easy and they were very responsive. The night of, the staff was exceptional. The food was amazing. Everyone was so very impressed. They have events down pat. Would 15/10 recommend.
Kendall K., a year ago
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Reign Beauty 

5.0

  • Beauty professional
  • Starts at $750
  • Serves Durham, NC

We are here to share the love of beauty to all and bring out the inner QUEEN in all of our clients. Our artists have spent years working in the bridal beauty industry, as well as behind the chair experience to ensure our clients not only receive beautiful hair and makeup but also have a team that seeks to preserve and maintain the integrity of your hair and skin. Our goal is to provide a memorable experience from start to finish.

My experience with Reign was amazing. There was no stress when it came to getting quotes and scheduling payments. They were so easy to work with and very communicative. The stylists I had were amazing. I showed them some inspiration photos but communicated that I wasn't sure about some things and they nailed it at my trial. They helped me feel my best on our special day.
Michaela T., 3 years ago
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Diora Media, LLC 

5.0

  • Photographer
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $5,000
  • Serves Durham, NC

My name is Giovanna (you can call me Gio!) and I'm a traveling wedding photographer based in North Carolina. I've photographed everywhere from the DMV, NYC, Colorado, Hawaii, Spain to tons of other locations. Having a background in photojournalism, I photograph with a documentary approach which allows an organic and authentic feel to shine through my images. If you value emotion, connection, and creative storytelling, then I'm your girl. I was born in the bustling city of NY and later moved to a horse farm in NC. I was constantly amazed by my ever changing environments and inspired to capture moments that would otherwise be lost in memory.

Gio is INSANELY talented. I’ve worked with her for several life events, the biggest and most important investment being our wedding. Gio is professional and organized, a dream for any bride to work with. She has a gift for making you comfortable in front of the camera and provides expert guidance that makes shooting with her feel effortless. Her passion for her craft is palpable, and you know it’s good when she turns the camera around and says “YOU HAVE TO SEE THIS!” Every album I’ve received is a breathtakingly beautiful, cinematic keepsake of the most special moments. Her work is literal ART. I’ll never forget the emotional experience of receiving our wedding album - we literally laughed and cried for hours. Every detail and moment is so intentionally and artfully captured. It’s been two years and I still swoon over our wedding photos. I’ve had several (also obsessed) friends inquire about our wedding photography and even book their weddings with Gio. She is easily one of the best investments I made for my wedding day and I can’t say enough positive things. As a repeat client, I so look forward to working with her again in the future. No question - book with Gio!
Rebekah W., 9 months ago
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J.B. Haygood Photography 

5.0

  • Photographer
  • Classic style
  • Starts at $3,200
  • Serves Durham, NC

I love to work with couples who have a fun, relaxed and classic style and I strive to photograph your authentic moments in a joyful and artistic way. I have been photographing weddings for 13 years and I love every minute of it!

Awarded Best of Zola
Jen was so wonderful to us when we had to reschedule our wedding because of COVID. She kept in constant contact with us and responded to my emails quickly. Jen made us feel so comfortable in front of the camera and helped capture amazing memories from our wedding night. Couldn’t have asked for a better photographer!
Melissa W., 3 years ago
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Kivus & Camera 

5.0

  • Photographer
  • Fine art style
  • Starts at $3,500
  • Serves Durham, NC

I used to be a divorce attorney, I had brain surgery, and now I'm a wedding photographer. Yes, you read that right. But there's obviously more to the story. Before going to law school I went to school for photojournalism and even worked for newspapers. After brain surgery turned my life upside down, I realized I wanted to go back to my roots as a photojournalist and I wanted to capture truly joyful, enthusiastic moments and voila - I fell in love with weddings and photographing them.

Awarded Best of Zola
When it came to wedding planning, the photographer was my most important decision. That's also what I say to friends and family who are planning weddings. After everything is over, your photographs are what you have to remember a once-in-a-lifetime experience that is over in a blink! It was important to me that our photos reflected our personalities and were worthy of our walls and frames. Kivus & Camera are truly exceptional wedding photographers and were everything I had hoped for. From the moment we first spoke with them, their communication style was open, caring, and responsive. They were dependable and fully committed to ensuring our wedding day was captured beautifully. As an LGBTQ couple, we worried the perfect photographer would be hard to find, but Elyssa and John are wonderful, and we couldn't have done better. Elyssa is a lovely person who is easy to hang out with on top of being a fabulous, talented and professional photographer. The quality of their work is simply stunning - they have an artistic, one-of-a-kind style that resulted in photos that are both beautiful and unique. We will enjoy our photos and memories from our engagement shoot and wedding day for years to come thanks to the thoughtful way Elyssa and John captured each moment. Logistically, our photos were easy to get and work with. Elyssa curates things for you in a way that makes sense. We ordered a photo book as well, and it is absolutely gorgeous. We cannot recommend Kivus & Camera enough to any couple looking for wedding photographers who will go above and beyond to make your special day perfect. In fact, they just photographed my sister's wedding this summer as well. So you know that we were all happy if we were willing to make it a family affair! You will not be sorry if you work with Kivus & Camera. (But you might be sorry if you don't!)
Katy and M., 7 months ago
Sparks & Sand 

5.0

  • Florist
  • Starts at $1,500
  • Serves Durham, NC

Hi guys! Mekai here, owner + founder of Sparks + Sand floral design. Originally from Palm Springs, California and now in Raleigh for a couple years, S+S has brought me the most incredible opportunities to share in the joy + wonder florals can bring to every person, every event, every meaningful moment. I am so darn thankful I get to connect with so many unique people with visions I cannot believe I get to bring to the table. Thank you for supporting me, + allowing me the space to be a part of your most special celebrations. I cannot wait to connect with you!

Mekai did the florals for my Feb 2023 wedding and I seriously cannot even begin to explain how amazing she was! Actually blew my expectations out of the water. When I saw what she had created the morning of our wedding she actually took my breath away. She took my vision I gave her and made something more beautiful than I ever could have imagined! I live in New York City and honestly, I was struggling for awhile to try to try to find a florist out of Palm Springs that just "gets it". Sometimes I find traditional florists to be a bit boring, stale, repetitive, or way over the top. The other florists out of palm springs felt a little too old school for me or were completely out of my budget. I really wanted something modern and artistic, yet playful, natural and fun. Mekai is a true artist! Not only is her work so beautiful, but she is also the sweetest person ever and a dream to work with! Super responsive and really takes the time to understand your vision. I know as a bride, it can feel a little risky to book a vendor with a smaller amount of reviews, but Mekai is so worth it! Mekai also has a lot lower minimums than a lot of other floral vendors in the area and is extremely affordable which I have never heard any of my friends who have gotten married say about their florals! Mekai's work is such a steal for the impact that she will make on your space and in all of your photos! Seriously run, don't walk, to book! I'm telling you, you will not regret it in the slightest.
Lindsey E., 2 years ago
Leslie Ivey Designs 

5.0

  • Florist
  • Starts at $1,500
  • Serves Durham, NC

A Raleigh, North Carolina native, Leslie has not let location deter her from experience. Both independently and as part of a team, she has produced events across the United States, the Caribbean, Canada, Mexico, and Europe. Her experience has provided the rare opportunity to participate in all aspects of event planning, design, and installation. From flowers to props, catering to rentals, design to execution, for budgets of any size, she has done it all.

My husband and I originally planned to have a medium-sized wedding at a local brewery, but due to COVID we had to reevaluate our plans and decided to hold an intimate gathering of 20 at my childhood home. After doing research we quickly discovered that local companies were still charging a premium price or not willing to design a smaller wedding. We reached out to Leslie, who even though 4 hours away from the location, was able to walk us through the design process and made our vision come to life. She combined our love of literature, travel, and the macabre to create what we called Great Gatsby meets Midsummer with unique pieces, beautiful deep colored floral designs, and tablescapes of nature meets vintage even incorporating my parents own chinaware and silver. Leslie understood that even though our wedding was small it didnt mean it had to look cheap. We were very grateful for her artistry and professionalism.
Kelsey and M., 4 years ago
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Thistle & Moon 

5.0

  • Florist
  • Serves Durham, NC

Thistle & Moon was founded in 2021 by Mary Furby. She recognized the need or unique and modern floral design in the Moore County area. With a little (more like a lot) of help from her support system, Mary created a company dedicated to bringing intention into every design. We believe in finding beauty in the unique details. Our flowers will never be mass-produced, over replicated or thoughtless. We are here to help you design events, weddings, elopements, and your everyday flower needs. Thistle & Moon: creating intentional flowers for unique people.

Working with Mary was a dream. She is so creative and her work is absolutely stunning. She executed our vision perfectly and we wouldn't have changed a thing. We gave her the colors, dining format (family style), and a few other notes but left a lot of the creative stuff up to her and she nailed it. She also did the flowers for our rehearsal dinner and welcome party, then came and picked them up to re-use them around the wedding venue the next day. It was a level of service that was so unexpected and appreciated.
Victoria E., a year ago
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Southern Magpie Designs- Wedding and Event Services 

5.0

  • Florist
  • Starts at $3,000
  • Serves Durham, NC

Southern Magpie Designs, is a North Carolina business based out of Franklinton near Wake Forest. We work with our clients to custom design every aspect of their orders to perfectly fit their needs. We strive to manifest exactly what our client envisions.

Awarded Best of Zola
We collaborate on creating some party favors together. She was professional and delivering her parts in a timely manner which made for a smooth collab. I would definitely work with her again.
Amanda LaPrade, 3 years ago
Fofia Studio Creation 

5.0

  • Photographer
  • Classic style
  • Serves Durham, NC

Hello my name is Mirabela, I am a wife, a mom and a woman on the go. Standing still is not in my nature! Many might wonder how did you come up with that name? Well my first born, was my inspiration, my drive. Sofia for the longest time couldn't pronounce the letter S and she would call herself Fofia. She has thought me to be a better person and made me a new me. The Sailboat on my logo represents my son Hunter known as Captain Hunter. There is many ways to look at things, and what of a better way other than capturing those angles with my camera. I don't just capture pictures, I capture a story, Your Story!

Awarded Best of Zola
Mirabella takes the time to get to know you and brings your vision to life.
Jessica S., a year ago
Tuuba Tuncer Photography 

5.0

  • Photographer
  • Fine art style
  • Serves Durham, NC

I’m Tuuba*, an artist, adventurer, explorer, mother, educator, wife and much more. I have an MFA from Boston University in visual arts. Photography has been more than a hobby for me. Throughout my life and education, I have often used photography as a medium to explore my artistic endeavors. *pronounced “Too-baa”

Tuuba is one of a kind! She photographed all of our wedding milestones - engagement photos, my bridal portraits and our wedding day. We will cherish our photos forever and truly could not have asked for anyone better to capture our special moments. Anyone who needs a photographer should hire Tuuba!
Kate F., 2 months ago
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Wink Hair + Makeup 

5.0

  • Beauty professional
  • Serves Durham, NC

WINK hair + makeup began because a group of like minded creatives had a passion for making women look and feel confident and beautiful. We are artists that love constantly learning how to enhance natural beauty and teaching what we know to clients and other artists.

WINK was a dream to work with on our wedding day. The team that came to do hair and makeup was awesome. They were very professional and did a great job making everyone feel safe during COVID times. This was one of the few weddings I have been to where everything seemed to get done on time, if not a little bit ahead. They were super efficient and brought out the best side of everyone. They did a great job matching styles that girls showed on their phones but they were also able to find the perfect look for the girls who say “I don’t know what I want”. Our whole bridal crew was feeling fierce on our wedding day thanks to our WINK team. I highly recommend using them on your wedding day!
Kelsey, 5 years ago
Artistic Henna LLC 

5.0

  • Beauty professional
  • Serves Durham, NC

“Artistic Henna LLC “ specializes in Exclusive Bridal Henna Designs and Customized Mehendi Designs with 100% Organic Henna . We understand Brides wish to stand out with Authentic & Modern Henna designs on her hands on feet. We Make Henna / Mehndi Designs a wonderful addition to your wedding!

My sisters and I met Gayatri at a friends wedding. She did a special customized henna of the Durham city skyline for them so we instantly booked her for our engagement event! She did a customized henna for my engagement that was perfect. I even got part of it permanently tattooed on me! Gayatri was also more than wonderful to work with and super professional.
Debbie B., 4 years ago
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Zephyr Bartending 

4.3

  • Bar services & beverages
  • Starts at $500
  • Serves Durham, NC

We noticed how over-complicated (and overpriced) hiring an open bar for your wedding can be; the process can be a frustrating and extremely stressful experience in the midst of something that is supposed to be about FUN. Our goal is to make it easy - no confusing packages, no unnecessary extras, just reliable, friendly service at a better price. We help take the pressure off so you can actually enjoy your own event!

Everything we needed was done as it should be, the experience was easy for us and made for a delightful, fun night. I rarely give reviews but this was exceptional! Thanks.
Brandon, 12 days ago
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Aaron Gibson | Officiant 

5.0

  • Officiant
  • Offers 6 ceremony types
  • Starts at $300
  • Serves Durham, NC

Weddings are one of life’s most meaningful moments, and it’s a true honor to be part of that story. My goal is to creating a ceremony that feels personal, genuine, and completely you. Whether you're envisioning something simple and traditional or modern and uniquely tailored, the goal is to craft a ceremony that’s warm, memorable, and reflective of your relationship. I am based in Raleigh, NC and happy to officiate weddings of all kinds — indoor, outdoor, local, or destination. The aim is to make your ceremony feel effortless and authentic, so you can be fully present in the moment.

Our wedding ceremony with Aaron Gibson Officiant was absolutely perfect. From the start, Aaron's communication style was professional, Christian, honest, and understanding. He listened closely to our wishes and desires for how the service should go, and was able to seamlessly incorporate our ideas into the ceremony. We felt the pace was just right - not rushed or dragging. Aaron's work was accurate, sincere, and considerate, creating a thoughtful, positive Christian atmosphere for our beautiful ceremony. We were so pleased by Aaron's thoughtfulness and the overall experience he provided for our special day.
Suzanne G., 3 months ago
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Sally Oakley Weddings & Events 

5.0

  • Planner
  • Offers 3 services
  • Starts at $3,250
  • Serves Durham, NC

With a passion for planning and styling events, Sally strives to create a unique and memorable experience for each and every bride and groom. What Sally loves most about her job is the close relationships she builds with her couples through the many months of planning their perfect day. In the industry now for over 18 years, Sally has cultivated many long-standing relationships within the industry and has the honor of being a preferred vendor at some of the Triangle’s very best venues.

Awarded Best of Zola
I am so glad we chose to work with Sally Oakley Events, especially Kathy. While Kathy was our month of coordinator, she went above and beyond helping us for over a year. She promptly answered questions and helped me navigate wedding planning. Her years of experience are truly priceless, as she knows the ins and outs of wedding planning. She is very down to earth and understood my budget restraints and was able to guide me on what things were important and what were extra fluff. On the day of the wedding, she was amazing. She handled the vendors and logistics completely. I was able to relax and have fun getting ready and not worry about anything happening outside the bridal suite. Numerous guests have complimented how organized and well run our wedding was and that is owed to Kathy!
Kathryn W., a year ago
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Your Crossword 

5.0

  • Event extras
  • Gifts and favors
  • Starts at $50
  • Serves Durham, NC

We create personalized crossword puzzles themed around couples or individuals, featuring everything from pets' names to inside jokes. The New York Times-style puzzles are perfect for wedding favors, cocktail party activities, or even proposals (you can include a secret message!). All puzzles are handmade by NYT puzzle constructor Rachel Simon and are delivered as printable PDFs, along with answer keys.

My wife and I are obsessed with the crossword puzzle Rachel made us for our wedding this spring!! It had so many cute references to our lives and our guests had so much fun solving it. Everyone told me they thought it was such a cool and unique favor idea! 10/10 recommend
Marty T., 2 months ago
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The Historic Wakefield Barn 

5.0

Raleigh, NC
  • Venue
  • Up to 300 guests
  • Select services
  • Indoor & outdoor
  • Starts at $7,000

Located right outside of downtown Raleigh, you will find The Historic Wakefield Barn. Built in 1934 and renovated in 2017, the barn is a luxury wedding venue in North Raleigh unmatched in its scale and charm. This is the perfect barn wedding venue that can accommodate events large and small! The Historic Wakefield Barn is a National Historic Site that sits on 14 acres – the property includes a bridal suite, horse barn, the main barn and outdoor event spaces. The venue combines the barn’s history with subtle modern touches that result in a unique event space. The property is still an active horse farm, with two horses who live on-site named Mandatory, and Jackson!

Why you'll love this venue

  • Historic touches
  • Rustic charm with elegance
  • Private area for the wedding party

Venue considerations

  • Large venue, not ideal for small guest lists
  • Not for you if you don't want a rustic vibe
  • Not wheelchair accessible
The Historic Wakefield Barn was the perfect venue for our wedding day. Their communication throughout the planning process was outstanding - Brent was so helpful and responsive, making the entire experience stress-free. The venue itself is absolutely gorgeous, with a unique vintage and classy feel that exceeded our expectations. They went above and beyond to make our day special, providing a beautiful custom "Savannah" hanger when we booked the venue and even arranging for horses to be part of our celebration. When it rained right after our ceremony, we were so grateful for the indoor/outdoor capabilities - the team had a seamless rain plan that allowed us to enjoy the rest of the evening indoors. I highly recommend The Historic Wakefield Barn to any couple looking for a stunning, versatile wedding venue.
Savannah P., 10 months ago
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Buck Naked Farm 

5.0

  • Florist
  • Starts at $2,000
  • Serves Durham, NC
  • Offer

I'm a NC native and organic gardener who was drawn to flowers by my honeybees. I love drawing natural beauty from seeds and soil all the way to finished centerpieces. I'm constantly inspired by NC's distinct seasons and the abundance they provide to all the wildlife we steward on our farm.

I can’t say enough amazing things about Buck Naked Farm! The flowers for our fall wedding were stunning. I loved colorful dahlias. They perfectly complemented our barn wedding venue and the colors just popped against the bridesmaid dresses. Jennifer took the time to get to know us and added small details that reflected us —like tucking in blooms that were my grandmother’s favorite flower. It made the arrangements feel so special. She even custom grew the most amazing colored sunflowers for us! The entire process was seamless, She communicated clearly and often so I knew everything was covered. If you’re a bride who wants something different than run-of-the-mill flowers, Buck Naked Farm is IT.
Lily J., 7 months ago
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Moments by Hiba, LLC 

5.0

  • Photographer
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,400
  • Serves Durham, NC

Weddings are more than just a job for me—they’re a passion. There’s something so special about capturing the real, unfiltered moments of a wedding day. The happy tears, the quiet glances, the uncontrollable laughter—those are the memories that matter most. My goal is to create photos and films that feel like you—authentic, timeless, and full of emotion. I want you to look back on your wedding day and not just remember how it looked, but how it felt. Let’s make something beautiful together!

Thank you so much for the amazing photos! They are everything we hoped for and more. You captured every emotion, every little detail, and all the joy from our wedding day so beautifully. And the video—wow! The song choices, the editing, the way everything flows together—it’s absolutely perfect. Watching it brings us right back to that magical day, and we couldn’t be more grateful. Every moment was captured so professionally and with so much care. We truly love everything about our photos and video, and we can’t thank you enough for preserving these memories in such a special way!
F + L., 5 months ago

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