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 romantic without being soft, dramatic without losing elegance, and it photographs beautifully against the greenery …
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 the lake or the one with the garden? It’s a common problem, and it can …
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 dreams they chased, and the remarkable stories they left behind. Long before couples gathered here …
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 community leader, lived here during a time when the nation was deeply divided. His youngest …






