Some couples know exactly what they want the moment they start planning — and for a lot of my black-and-red couples, that certainty is part of what makes their day so much fun to help design. This is a color palette with real presence. It’s …
12 Questions to Ask Before You Book a Charlotte Wedding Venue
Touring wedding venues is one of the most exciting parts of planning—but after you’ve visited three or four places, the details can start to run together. Which venue included tables and chairs? Which one had a backup plan for rain? Was that the venue with …
Night Owl: The Turnersburg Horse Who Went to the Olympics
At the 1812 Hitching Post Historic Wedding Venue in Turnersburg, North Carolina (near Harmony and Statesville), our history is not just found in old buildings and family stories. It is found in the people who came before us — the families who lived here, the …
A House That Witnessed History: Juneteenth, the Turner Family, and 170 Years of Love & Legacy in Iredell County
Long before the 1812 Hitching Post became a place where couples celebrate love and commitment, this home stood as a witness to America’s changing history. In the 1850s, this home was connected to the Turner family of Turnersburg. Wilfred Turner, an Iredell County businessman and …
Did You Know These Movies Were Filmed in Statesville, NC?
Did you know that several productions were filmed in and around Statesville, North Carolina? My husband, Patrick Waldron, had the opportunity to work as an extra in a number of them, including Leatherheads (2008), starring George Clooney and Renée Zellweger; The Ryan White Story (1989), starring Judith Light; and A …
Why Couples Are Obsessed With All-Inclusive Weddings
Planning your North Carolina wedding should feel exciting — not overwhelming. That’s exactly why more couples are choosing all-inclusive wedding venues. Instead of spending months trying to coordinate caterers, rentals, timelines, décor, bartenders, and ten different vendor group chats, couples are looking for one place …
Why Mother’s Day Is One of the Sweetest Times to Plan a Wedding in North Carolina
At 1812 Hitching Post, Mother’s Day weekend always brings a little extra emotion to the venue. Between garden blooms, family gatherings, and the excitement of spring wedding season, it reminds us that weddings are about more than just one day — they’re about the people …