Best Wedding Planners Raleigh Near Me

Leah Hackman: I could not imagine our wedding without Tara! I was a bride that went into planning with no idea what I wanted. We chose Tara with the mid level planning package because I wanted to make the design decisions, but knew I needed more guidance than just the day of coordination. Tara was able to help us find what we wanted to build our perfect day that was so “us”. She asked the right questions to help us develop our vision. She saved me so much time by helping us find vendors that fit that vision and were within our budget. Tara was always so responsive and thorough to EVERY little question I had. When the stress of planning would start to build up, I always felt better after a meeting or phone call with Tara.On the day of our wedding she kept everyone on time and in place the whole day. Our wedding party, family, and vendors commented multiple times how great Tara was. She knew our venue and vendors so well, that we didn’t have to think about any of the details or logistics on our wedding day. Finding a planner that you can trust and have such confidence in was amazing. Without a doubt, one of the best decisions we made was working with Tara for our wedding!

ZachThomasFilms: Tara goes above and beyond and is a joy to work with! She is super efficient at keeping things on time while also being genuinely personable and kind. Seriously do yourself a favor and hire her for your wedding. All your other wedding vendors will thank you.

Whitney Gremaud: Tara is the best! As a photographer, I know how important it is to have an amazing wedding planner to make a wedding day go smoothly. I preach it to any couples that will listen. I absolutely love working with Tara. She's a joy to be around and she's truly on top of all the details of the day. She goes the extra mile for her couple and vendors and I can't wait to work with her again in the future!

Emilia Migliaccio: So happy with Nicole’s work!! My wedding day flowed in so smoothly. Very satisfied!

Cathy: Our wedding was this past weekend & we are so thankful we went with Premier! Tara is worth her weight in gold!!! My biggest piece of advice for any couple planning a wedding is to hire a planner/coordinator immediately (and pick Tara/Premier!) - I wish I had her from day one!I am an extremely detail-oriented Type A person and did not think I would need a planner, so we hired Tara as our day-of coordinator as required by our venue. Her services extended WELL beyond just “day-of” and I leaned on her countless times throughout the planning process. From the moment we had our first virtual meeting with Tara, we knew we were in good hands - she is confident, approachable, bubbly, well-versed in all-things wedding, efficient, and more organized than I could ever dream of being. She created an amazing design board that encapsulated ideas I couldn’t quite put into words, selected rentals and created tablescapes that were perfectly cohesive, worked out all the big and little details with vendors/contracts, attended vendor meetings with me and jumped in when I had decision fatigue, and helped us navigate a world that felt so foreign to us. She even took on an extravagant DIY project for me, just because that’s how kind and devoted she is! She was always happy to answer my questions, no matter how big or small, or the time of day.Nothing seemed to rattle Tara. We had a big last minute change the day before our wedding, and I had a wardrobe emergency after my ceremony - Tara immediately provided reassurance and calmly took care of every situation. She even Instacarted my best friend flip flops so she could continue dancing through the evening!Tara felt like a friend during this whole process. We still can’t believe how well she executed our vision; we truly lived out the best weekend of our lives and are so thankful for all of Tara’s hard work.

Madeline Robless: I booked Premier Party Planners for my wedding because the venue required us to use a planner. At first, I didn’t have much interest because I am already Type A and hyper-organized, and I felt like I could do an adequate job on my own. Boy, was I wrong! Nicole thought through every possible detail of our day. She put out fires for us behind the scenes and before we ever got word of issues. Nicole made sure every second of our special day flowed smoothly. She is exceptional at planning, coordinating and executing on every possible detail, but she does it all with patience, grace, and impeccable taste all while being mindful of my vision and making the day exactly what we wanted for ourselves as a couple. She made an already stressful day completely stress free, and I literally cannot put a price on the peace she was able to bring us the months leading up to our wedding and on the day itself.

Emily Sullivan: Tara from Premier Party Planners was our day of coordinator for our wedding last weekend. While that’s the title she had- her service and support started the moment we met her. Tara truly is an amazing planner- bubbly, highly organized, with a great attention to detail. She provided advice throughout, allowed us to send decor her way prior to the event, kept our crazy crew organized, and made sure our day was stress free and flawless. I absolutely love Tara and would recommend her and Premier Party Planners a million times! Their service is above and beyond!

nathan casillas: Pleasure to work with Thanks Tara!

Leah Wojciechowski: Working with Tara was the best decision we could’ve made for our wedding day. She was truly invaluable to me throughout the planning process and on our wedding day. I told my husband many times that working with Tara was worth at least double what we paid for her services. We had so many guests tell us that our wedding day was seamless. Even in the very few moments that it wasn’t, Tara handled everything with grace, patience and a calm demeanor. Our wedding day was a dream come true. It was everything we could’ve ever wanted times ten, and we have Tara to thank for that. The company is called Premier for a reason!

Janine Patora: Premier Party Planners are AMAZING! As a type A bride, I cannot begin to describe how valuable it was to have Nicole coordinating our day. She is detail-oriented, professional, and extremely thorough. No detail gets missed. Her communication is unmatched especially when questionable spring NC weather is in the picture. She coordinated with all our vendors and we felt completely at ease to enjoy our day. Do not hesitate- book PPP!

Jancey MacDonald: I don’t know how I could have survived through the wedding planning process without Melanie. She is so organized and was so great at directing our wedding day. We can’t thank her enough for all that she did! She is the best! Highly recommend to any bride!!

Taylor Anderson: Melaine with Premier Party Planners was so organized and so sweet to work with! She made showing up to the venue and setting up our rentals a breeze and was always just one phone call away if needed. HIGHLY recommend Melanie and Premier Party Planners for all your wedding needs!!

Allison Arp: I strongly recommend working with Premier Party Planners, and with Nicole in particular. I cannot emphasize how much she helped organize, streamline and enhance my wedding experience. I found their partnership very worthwhile both in terms of the big picture things and the little details that make a big difference.

Kate Russell: We hired Nicole as our wedding planner, and she was so helpful throughout the entire process! She was always available to answer questions and guide us through the process. She made the wedding day itself so seamless, and it took so much stress off us! We are so grateful that she helped make our day so special!

Tarsha Holland: We could not be more thankful for Melanie. The day went so smooth and we have her to thank! She knew exactly what to do at every step of the road and was a joy to work with. We were so happy that we had Melanie and could actually enjoy a stress free wedding day! Can’t recommend Premier Party Planners enough!

Spark Photobooth: As a wedding vendor, I understand the importance of the wedding planner and their role to make sure your wedding day runs smoothly. We have worked multiple events with Tara and every one has been well organized, she provides great communication, and I am confident that the day will be smooth for not only the couple but also our staff! I am grateful to work alongside Tara and be a part of her couples' big days! Thanks Tara for making our jobs easier! - Katie, Spark Photo Booth

Matthew Hanson: Tara went above and beyond to make sure everything about our wedding was how we had envisioned it! She's quick to respond and offers great suggestions when you're feeling stuck in the process.

Wesley Lydia Provost: We were able to get connected with Melanie through Premier Party Planners and we are SO THANKFUL that we did. She was a great help from the very start. During the planning process, Melanie offered great suggestions and helped to make the whole wedding weekend run efficiently and smoothly. We didn’t realize how important all the tiny details would be, and Melanie helped us to not miss a single one. She even joined and helped us at important meetings with the rental company and venue. On the wedding weekend, Melanie helped to run an excellent rehearsal and on the big day, she helped make our ceremony flawless and our reception so enjoyable for us and our guests. Even when I had a bustle emergency on the dance floor, Melanie was right there and such a lifesaver. We are thankful for Melanie and her work with Premier Party Planners!! Our wedding experience would not have been the same without her!

Samantha Tindal: Tara, and her entire team were all such a pleasure to work with!

Hannah Hannah: If you think you don't need a wedding coordinator, you're wrong. You can PLAN the wedding and get all the stuff, but for the day of, nothing beats having someone direct the entire production. I am a constantly stressed person - I was not a stressed a single moment on my wedding day thanks to Melanie.Melanie was a professional from beginning to end, from consultation to delivering a forgotten decoration to my house after the festivities were over. She was insightful, thinking of all the details I never could; she was a director on my wedding day and the day before, but I never saw her lose temper or her cool; she was always solution-finding and cheerful. She made my vision of my wedding better than I ever thought it could be. If I ever got married again (and I won't, hahaha), I would have Melanie as my wedding coordinator again in a heartbeat. Thank you to you and your team for a job well done, Melanie!

Brittany Smith: The best decision we ever made for our wedding was hiring Elizabeth and the amazing Southern Soiree team. If I could, I would give more than 5 stars!! My husband and I re-met across the country in Washington State. Although we were stationed for the military in WA, we dreamed of having our wedding in Hillsborough, NC, our hometown where we first met. Planning a long distance wedding with a 3 hour time difference would have not been possible without Elizabeth. She happily arranged and attended venue tours & vendor design meetings on our behalf when we could not be present. When we were in town, she was available to all our needs and pre-planned an efficient schedule for us to fit in the most planning activities in a short amount of time.Additionally, when thinking of our dream wedding, we imagined the day being very personalized to our love story. After sharing our story with Elizabeth, she immediately came up with a design board filled with creative and one-of-a-kind ways to honor our story into our big day. The inside of our venue, the Carolina Grove, was brought to life with lush greenery and neutral florals to mimic the outdoors. The high beams of the inside of the venue were decorated with string lighting to create the illusion of stars over the dance floor. Our table numbers were our personal photos from our many beautiful hikes & the escort cards were each a trail marker that matched each hike. Elizabeth even picked up Krispy Kreme donut holes the day of the wedding for our dessert flambé bar!If there were any hiccups on the day of the wedding, I never knew about it. Elizabeth and Lacey, our day of assistant, made sure everything went smoothly and we were never stressed or worried about complications. To this day, my dad still talks about how Elizabeth brought him a portable fan during the 85 degree heat on our August wedding day.More than anything, during this process, Elizabeth became a friend- she is the kindest, most caring, thoughtful, and genuine human. Everyone needs an Elizabeth during the wedding process - she is incredible at her job. She was our biggest advocate & cheerleader! She celebrated us every chance possible. On the Christmas before our wedding, she sent treats for us and our pups to celebrate the upcoming wedding year. On our wedding day, she sent me Starbucks, and gave me the best pep talk before going down the aisle. Most of all, when I saw everything come together at the grand reveal on wedding day, I couldn’t help but cry happy tears in pure gratitude for all the heart and soul she poured into making our special day a perfect dream. Selecting the A Southern Soiree team and Elizabeth as your wedding planners will be the #1 decision you make in the planning process. They will go above and beyond to bring your dream wedding to life.

Beck Laster: I can't say enough good things about working with A Southern Soiree and I would HIGHLY recommend them to any bride! When I began my wedding journey, I knew I wanted a big, classy wedding but I also wanted it to be unique and not cookie cutter. I was among the post-COVID wedding boom, which made me feel like I was scrambling from day 1 to get the vendors I wanted. As soon as I secured the Umstead venue, I was introduced to Elizabeth through A Southern Soiree and it was smooth sailing after that.Not only did Elizabeth pull off every organization detail, but the work she did on our design is something I will cherish for the rest of my life! I came to her with vague ideas of the kind of feeling I wanted to evoke, but I was indecisive on virtually every detail. She took those wishes and turned them into the most amazing, colorful, unique, gorgeous wedding I could have ever dreamed of! She was wonderful at making sure the design was cohesive in every space, brought new ideas to the table I hadn't even thought of, and kept us on time through the whole process. Elizabeth was so friendly and fun to work with. As I got to know more of the Southern Soiree team, I felt like they were just as wonderful. Working with this company was SO great, I honestly wish I could do it all over again just to have the chance to work with such talented women. Every guest at our wedding kept raving about how wonderful the event was and how they had never been to a wedding as well put together as ours!Your big day is one of the most important days of your life. If you choose to work with A Southern Soiree, it will be the best wedding decision you make!

Leesa Walker: I cannot say enough about our experience planning my daughter's wedding with A Southern Soiree...more specifically, with Gina, from A Southern Soiree! We live in California, but the wedding was held in Durham, NC, where my daughter and her fiancé met in college. I've had prior experience planning large events and I know the importance of building a good team of vendors and coordinators to ensure a successful outcome. Planning such an important event out of state was initially a concern for me. In doing our research to find a good wedding coordinator, A Southern Soiree was recommended to us. After an initial call with Gina, my mind was quickly put to ease, and what began from there was nothing less than a wonderful year of planning and collaborating with Gina that resulted in the wedding of our dreams. There was not a question that went unanswered, a detail missed. The vendors we worked with exceeded our expectations in every measure. From the photographer to the florist...the cake to the DJ...the coordination with the chapel and rehearsal dinner venue, Gina was on every detail...and all the while, with a happy, positive and confident demeanor! My husband was so impressed with Gina that he called her out personally and thanked her during his Father of the Bride speech!I could go on and on, but suffice it to say, I would highly recommend Gina and A Southern Soiree for this most important occasion!

Olivia Thorn: I cannot speak highly enough of Elizabeth and her team! She pulled off our surprise wedding in less than 4 weeks and got us the best vendors- hair and makeup, jazz band, flowers, candles and lighting, catering, etc. Everything blew our expectations out of the water and she went above and beyond for us every step of the way.

Adair Sanders: What a wonderful experience with Elizabeth and her team at A Southern Soirée! Every detail was taken care of, allowing the bride, groom and their families to enjoy the entire wedding weekend. I highly recommend A Southern Soirée!! It was a beautiful wedding and seated dinner reception.

Caroline Eggleston: Alyssa and the SS staff were amazing to work with at our August Umstead wedding! From every email and planning meeting to the big day she was on top of it all and so kind and patient with us. I could be fully present in the moment and not worried about anything because I knew I was in such good hands with Alyssa!

Linda Youngwirth: Alyssa from A Southern Soiree was our planner for our wedding at the Umstead in June of 2022. She and her team were amazing. They went above and beyond. They were very helpful with managing our vendors. She was very experienced and knowledgeable. They took care of everything.

Aurelie Merlo: Alyssa and her team were outstanding. She helped us stay on trach in the early and mid planning periods. Then, when we got closer to the date, Alyssa really helped us bring the final details together. The day of, Alyssa and her team, were professional and calming. Our wedding turned out even better than expected and it was thanks to them! We highly recommend them to everyone!

Quinn Colen: We had the absolute pleasure if collaborating with Lacey Hardee for our wedding at the Umstead Hotel and Spa. Lacey and her team took charge of the situation and took note of every detail I mentioned or worried about from start to finish. From day 1 of meeting Lacey I was put at ease by her humor and laid back demeanor. She was great managing all things that came up without being overbearing. She constantly asks your opinion and doesn't insert herself into family dynamics or give unsolicited opinions. I would choose Southern Soiree over and over again! They were the perfect event coordinators.

Christa McCarthy-Miller: There will never be enough words to describe how amazing this team at A Southern Soiree truly are. I was lucky enough to work with Lacey leading up to my big day, and then Lacey and Victoria the day-of and let me tell you something: they were MAGICAL. Every single detail was thought of---from the months leading up to the wedding to the actual day-of. They were organized, coordinated, calm, collected, and SO kind and informative. The day would honestly not have been the same without Lacey there at the Umstead running the show with the team. As a previous event planner I am here to tell you: hire them for your big day. It will be one of the best decisions you make FOR SURE.

DJ Harlem Entertainment: I love working with the Southern Soiree team, they do an amazing job. They make my life so much easier as a DJ. Recently, I worked with Lacey. We had to work out logistics with setting up the monogram over the Dance Floor. She communicated with all vendors involved and scheduled a seamless setup time that allowed everyone to get in and get out in a timely manner. I couldn't have asked for a more perfectly executed plan of action. I've worked with every Planner on their team, they all get 5 stars!!!

Danielle Wong: My husband and I worked with Elizabeth for our wedding at the Umstead Hotel and Spa and she was AMAZING. Our wedding day could not have gone more smooth thanks to her coordination and organization. Elizabeth was more than a "day of coordinator" she was helping us from day one. She took care of timelines with all of our vendors. When I say we couldn't have done it without her, I mean it! I would recommend A Southern Soiree over and over again!

Christie: Gina truly made all my wedding dreams come true! She worked behind the scenes to make sure everything ran smoothly with our venue and communicated efficiently with all our vendors. Her professional, pleasant and calm demeanor throughout the entirety of working with her was exactly what we needed. She picked up on what my vision was right away and remembered all the small details that were important to me. My mom and I were truly able to enjoy the wedding planning process AND the wedding day itself to the fullest extent because of the trust we had in Gina. 110% recommend A Southern Soiree!

fiona pardee: A Southern Soiree did a great job of making sure the wedding day went smoothly! My husband and I were able to relax and enjoy our wedding day thanks to Southern Soiree. Special shout-out to Elizabeth for being an awesome coordinator and helping to make my dream wedding come true!

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James Walters: I have worked with Megan and her team for over a decade and they continue to create fantastic events for their clients. You would be hard pressed to find more experience or professionalism.I've witnessed them handle difficult circumstances such as weather and seemingly impossible requests from guests with style and grace. If you hire them to plan your event, you'll be in good hands.

Katie Stanley: My husband and I had the great pleasure of working with Megan to help plan our wedding this past November outside of Charlottesville, VA. From start to finish Megan was very detail oriented, timely, and so easy to get along with! We never felt pressure to make certain vendor choices however she ensured all of our decisions were informed. From late night e-mails to trips up to VA with us, she was by our side the entire way. Although this geographical area is not her usual stomping grounds, she thoroughly researched the vendors and connected us to some awesome people!She made us feel so relaxed the day of the wedding and I can honestly say I had zero worries. Her attention to detail and personal touches made our guests rave about their experience. My husband and I cannot say enough good things about Megan and her team - she's the bomb! Highly recommended!

Ashley Wilson DeWeese: What a fabulous experience it was working with Gina and A Southern Soiree! After initially stressing about planning, they were able to help navigate the entire process. It ended up being being FUN and not stressful- for me and my husband. Thankful for GIna for making my wedding day so special and stress free! She doesn't miss a detail!

Taylor Trimble: It is so hard to put into words the experience of working with Gina and the entire A Southern Soiree. I first "met" Gina while attending a friends wedding who used A Southern Soiree. I vividly remember thinking how smoothly everything went and how calm the bride was throughout the entire day and leading up to the wedding. I knew I wanted to meet with Gina when the day came for me to plan a wedding and I am forever grateful for EVERYTHING. From presenting vendor options to just her thorough knowledge of the wedding industry, what to spend money on and what to cut out to the day of trusting her with just about anything (including helping my grandmother who had a broken foot) literally anything! It was funny to hear afterwards how many times my husband said "ask Gina" the day of and we both were so grateful looking back because there is nothing that prepares you for the logistics and emotions that go into YOUR wedding. If you are contemplating hiring a wedding planner..dont. It is 1000% worth it. Thank you SO much Gina!!! xoxo

Jillian Knight: Megan and the team at Southern Soirée epitomize professionalism. It was a joy to serve alongside of them for a spring wedding at The Merrimon-Wynne House. From the very beginning of the planning process through until after the wedding, the bride and groom spoke so highly of Megan and Gina. As a photographer, it is so refreshing to work with a planner like Southern Soirée who makes their client the priority. Prior to the wedding, they were hands on with providing information to vendors and made sure we were all on the same page. This made a huge difference in the success of the vendor team on the day of the wedding. We were all able to focus on serving the couple and making their day special. Gina handled the wedding day with grace and even made sure the couple had a moment alone to eat before being introduced to the reception. I highly recommend A Southern Soirée, they’re simply so wonderful!

Alexandra Ferri: I was lucky enough to have Kaisey as my day-of coordinator, and I cannot say enough good things about her and the whole Chad Biggs team. Kaisey was knowledgeable, organized, personable, and trustworthy. She helped make the planning process so much easier and, most importantly to me, allowed me to enjoy the day of my wedding without having to worry about a thing. I am truly a control freak and just KNEW I’d be so worried about every little thing on my wedding day. But I wasn’t, because I knew kaisey was there to handle everything and that she’d handle anything that came up better than I ever could. I can’t thank her enough for making the wedding of my dreams a reality and letting me enjoy being a bride and enjoy the day without a worry in the world. You will not find anyone better.

Madison Tyson: Working with Chelsea at Chad Biggs Event Planning & Design was everything we could have asked for and more! Chelsea was always available as an advocate & ally, and made this Type-A bride confident that everything would fall perfectly into place on wedding day. Highly recommend!

Baylee Jutting: We worked with Chad on our NYE wedding at The Distillery and couldn't be happier with how everything went! I'm a calligrapher/avid DIYer so I basically made everything for the wedding. I was worried my visions wouldn't come through but Chad and Ali set everything up and completely exceeded my expectations. Any minor issues during the day they came up with a solution and I didn't have to stress about anything at all. I would highly recommend using Chad as your planner!!!!

Jordan Cartee: “A Christmas Wonderland Wedding” is what I have imagined since I was a little girl. On the day of my wedding when the doors opened for the first time I was in complete awe of the perfection created by Chad Biggs and his team. I might be biased because he is my god father, but I cannot stress enough the professionalism, creativity, and attention to detail he gave to this wedding. Chad had a little over four months to plan, coordinate with vendors, run the rehearsal, and day of coordinations. No words can describe how secure and stress free he made this entire process. He was reassuring and direct when I needed it. He was loving and professional. He was exactly what every couple needs on their big day. Chad and his team make dreams come true.

Sam Plummer: I have nothing but great things to say about Chelsea Ramsey from Chad Biggs Planning! She and Chad were both fantastic, and made my wedding at the Distillery go as smoothly as possible. If there were hiccups, I didn't even notice- and that's truly all you can ever ask for as a bride! Would 100% recommend the Distillery as a wedding venue, and Chelsea as day-of coordinator! She did a great job answering my many, many questions leading up to the big day (sorry, Chelsea!) and was a pleasure to work with. Organized, professional, and polite, but stern when she needed to be (a must with a 16-person bridal party + 5 flower children :) ). A huge thank you to the entire Chad Biggs team for helping execute the most perfect day!

Alissa Cafro: Janna was our full-service wedding planner for about 1.5 years. We met touring The Distillery before the venue was open and she immediately felt like our friend. She made a notoriously stressful time in couples lives fun and stress-free. She was present at every venue meeting, dress fitting, and rehearsal. She consistently went above and beyond to make our dream wedding become a reality. Her value, professionalism, and knowledge were unmatched. We were lucky to have her!Our wedding day was flawless because of Chad, Janna, and their team! My maid of honor managed to lose her printed speech on our big day and Chad took it upon himself to go to Staple and print a new one, all without us being aware. We truly cannot recommend Chad and his team enough!

Erin Hewett: We recently used Chelsea as our day of coordinator and were blown away by the level of service we received! Chelsea is organized, thoughtful, and always thinking 5 steps ahead. I cringe at the thought of what our wedding would have looked like without her! Highly recommend Chelsea and Chad Biggs Event Planning!

Addie Thompson: I leave this review not only as a client but as a fellow wedding vendor. My husband and I celebrated our 5 Year Wedding Anniversary with a Vow Renewal and our experience with Chad could not have been a better one! From start to finish everything was perfect. I want to personally thank Chad and his team for coming together and making the magic happen for us. Truly we could not have imagined a better event and for that I will be forever grateful! THANK YOU!!

Whitney Gibson: I don’t know that words could even describe our experience with Kaisey, but I will try my very hardest. We were originally planning a wedding for November 2020. We live in Florida and were wanting to get married in NC, where my husband and I are both from. We had several planning groups on the books to interview and Chad Biggs Event Planning was our first meeting. My husband and I met virtually with Chad and Kaisey and we knew that was all we needed. We cancelled the remainder of our appointments with planners. We worked primarily with Kaisey and Chelsea. Kaisey planned our entire wedding. Twice. They are not commission based so we paid one flat fee. Kaisey is extremely organized and very good at her job. Our initial meetings we went over inspiration and vision for the wedding and go to know each other. I showed her some Pinterest inspo and told her I just wanted to show up to a beautiful wedding with great food and an open bar. She first set out to find us a venue and the first handful were not quite what I wanted. She was not offended at all and we re-grouped on vision and she had perfect venues to pick from a few days later. She made sure all contracts read well, explained verbiage, etc. Later on down the road, COVID was surging and our venue was not very flexible when we wanted to postpone. Kaisey helped talk us through next steps and when we said we wanted to explore other venues, she handled it quickly and with grace. I’m not sure what I would have done without her. She is a voice of reason, knows how to navigate any situation that could come her way in the planning process, and she does it flawlessly. We had to come to NC a few times to do tastings and other appointments and Kaisey booked all appointments and communicated with all vendors. Our wedding planning process was always seamless. We also had an issue with our original caterer who ended up going out of business and taking our deposit with them. Kaisey very professionally let us know and had recommendations lined up and ready to go. She is very prompt and responsive; any random question we had or concern she would handle. When I didn’t love my makeup trial and was too concerned with hurting feelings to speak up, Kaisey was my advocate and found a different artist to do my makeup the day of the wedding. She also lined up our initial engagement photo shoot with props in hand. She was able to let us know if prices vendors were proposing were unusual or a good deal. We also decided last minute to have everyone attending the wedding, including vendors, to take a rapid COVID test. She communicated with the vendors and helped us navigate. Day of was also a complete breeze with Kaisey. I felt like I had a fairy godmother around me all day. If I needed water, she knew and was handing it to me before I could ask. She made sure everything was in place on my dress. She bustled me after the ceremony. She made sure my dad had what he needed when he was feeling ill, she kept all wedding participants and attendees in line. I remember nothing going wrong the day of our wedding. We talked to her a week after and she let us know she requested a refund for an umbrella that wasn’t up to her standards. I could write about my experience with Kaisey for days. She became a friend throughout the process and I miss having our zoom meetings and constant texting. She was always compassionate, encouraging, professional, and graceful. She navigated one of the most stressful times for us and made it a breeze. If you are on the fence about hiring a planner, you should. And it should be Kaisey with Chad Biggs.

Brooke Bishop: Being a bride from NY having a wedding in NC was nerve-racking but cannot express the gratitude I have for this team, I was truly blessed and could not have asked for a better planner. Not knowing the area, or being nearby was stressful but Janna had this perfect way of knowing exactly what I wanted and presenting me with the best vendors I could choose from so that all the biggest burdens were taken care of. She made all of the work of wedding planning unbeliveably smooth and fun; she knew the type of wedding we wanted and delivered far beyond expectations. When we had to reschedule, she made the smoothest transition for us and took care of everything- in a heartbreaking time she managed to help us through not only with logistics but the emotions of rescheduling and the support for any and all our decisions will always be appreciated. I had the most incredible time at our wedding and was not concerned nor had to deal with anything because this team's experience, knowledge and expertise was so extensive and comforting. Their organization and communication throughout planning and on the day of allowed for such minimal stress. I would make this decision 10 times over again and honestly want to have more events in NC just so I could work with this team again. Every one of our guests is still raving about the elegance, the design, the music, food, and overall wedding and I cannot credit Janna enough for making that happen- the experience and outcome I received was easily worth 3 times what I paid, full service was the best choice I made with absolutely zero regrets.

Anie Patterson Partin: Chad and Chelsea made my day absolutely stunning and flawless. I could not have imagined my day with anyone else. From the beginning, Chad makes you feel like you are his own family member and ensures that every detail is in place. Chelsea worked her tail off and made sure my day went without a hitch. I highly recommend them to anyone and everyone.

Ashley Klein: My husband and I had such a great experience with Kaisey! We had to postpone our original date due to the pandemic, but Kaisey was there to help us navigate that process. She was so helpful especially since we were planning our wedding from out of state. She went above and beyond coordinating with our vendors and making sure every little detail was ironed out. Our wedding day was perfect and everything we dreamed of. We could not have asked for a better planner to work with!

Georgina Ishak: Kaisey and the whole Chad Biggs Team is exactly who you want on your side during wedding planning and coordinating. Kaisey was on top of every single detail, even details I never thought of! With having a 350 person wedding, Kaisey stayed on top of the schedule and made sure everything went perfectly and smoothly! During the whole process of planning, Kaisey always responded quickly and was extremely helpful with recommendations that came from her years of experience. If you want the best of the best, go with Kaisey and Chad Biggs.

Lydia Hatchell: Looking for wedding planners?! Look no further!! We were lucky enough to work with Janna and she made the wedding of my dreams come true & you know how they say “things always go wrong on your wedding day”?! My day was absolutely perfect! Not a single thing went wrong & that was due to Janna!! Any issues we had leading up to the big day Janna was always a text or phone call away and was not only putting the fire out but also just such a good friend and talked me through it!!! She was incredibly professional & made my the big day a dream!! She is so passionate about giving her clients the best day possible!!! I would do my day over and over again and would make sure I had Janna by my side every time!!! She makes you feel like you’re her friend and not just another wedding she has that weekend & it felt like a girlfriend helping you plan your big day which made it so much fun and not stressful!!! I am recommending her to all my friends getting married & hope that I have another event coming up soon so I can work with Janna again!!!! Working with Chad Biggs and Janna was THE BEST decision I could have ever made! If you’re on the fence about needing a planner or not A) do it, it will make everything so much easier on you and B) work with Janna!!!

Catherine Watts: When we got engaged, I made 3 very important hires: our officiant, photographer, and Janna, our wedding planner extraordinaire. I cannot even begin to explain how lost I would have been without her. She was always available to answer a quick question or hash out a decision. The wedding world can be very overwhelming, but her expertise made the process so much easier to navigate. I enjoyed our planning meetings so much as she's not only such a joy to be around, but also incredibly organized, professional, and intentional. She talked me off several ledges, did not hesitate to warn against any of my "bad ideas" , and dedicated so much time to making sure I was on schedule throughout planning. Wedding day though, we wouldn't have made it through without Janna and her team. She was there to set up, take down, make sure every little detail was in place, coordinate with every vendor, I didn't worry about a thing. She thought of everything! Her demeanor on wedding day was so calm and collected and I could cry just thinking about the incredible support and peace she brought me- I'll be forever grateful for that.

Genesis Feliz: We cannot rave more about Chad Biggs Event Planning!!! My husband and I hired Janna as our full time service wedding planner and she was an absolute pleasure to work with. It is clear from day one how knowledgeable she is about EVERYTHING that has to do with a wedding (and I mean E V E R Y T H I N G). We had a wedding at a venue that Janna has not held a wedding at before... she was excellent with her communication with the venue and their day of coordinator, she knew all the questions to ask in regard to the ceremony and reception areas, she made the trip with us to visit the venue and go back for our food tasting, etc.Janna made sure to always keep us in the loop about everything and provide us with the most help and support possible. Janna made wedding planning seem EASY - not once did I ever feel stressed!!! Personally, I have a hard time making decisions and I also had a hard time visualizing what my ceremony and reception might look like in terms of decorations/table setting/etc. Janna took the time to really understand my husbands and I's style (which we had no idea at the time but it ended up being simple yet elegant) and then from there she was able to give us picture examples and come up with a vision board of what she thinks things could look like. By doing this, it made the decision making process for linens, flowers/bouquets, center pieces, and all the other little things... so much easier!!We had a few meetings throughout the planning process and we always left with a "to do" list that we needed to complete which really helped us figure out what was left to be done. A LOT of hard work and dedication goes behind planning a wedding and I seriously and truly cannot IMAGINE planning without Janna. I could go on and on about her services... but I will leave you all with this last comment:It takes a truly special person to be able to handle all the stress and work for a couple in order to ensure that their ONE DAY... when they get to celebrate their huge milestone with family and friends... goes smoothly and EXACTLY how that couple imagined. I really feel as though Janna poured her heart into planning the absolute perfect wedding for my husband and I -- it was EXACTLY what I had imagined and more. During our reception, my husband and I sat back and were in awe with how perfectly everything turned out... and we give all the thanks to Janna. She is INCREDIBLE at what she does!!

Yannik Torres Kellinghusen: Hired them for our wedding originally planned for Summer 2020 but had to move to 2021 due to the pandemic. Everything went flawless with moving the date without any extra charges, would move the wedding date again with them.We worked with Janna from their team and I could not have imagined a better choice for wedding planner. She was everything you would want and everything we needed. Not sure if you get to choose who you work with but I would recommend her every time (not that we met anyone on their team that wasn't great, just mainly worked with Janna).Based on what our friends experienced with their wedding planners (some more expensive some less) I cannot believe how lucky we got. There was not a single issue during planning or the wedding day.

Callie Davis: Words can’t describe how truly amazing Janna is as a wedding coordinator and as a person! She made my perfect wedding day become a reality! Janna is extremely professional, kind, hard-working, positive, dependable, creative, and organized. I enjoyed every step of the wedding planning process. Choosing to work with Janna was the best decision I made for the wedding! I’m so glad I did the full-service option. I would literally make my budget around having Janna as a full-service wedding coordinator. She made the wedding planning process so much fun! It was never stressful or overwhelming thanks to her. Janna listens to what you want and helps create your dream wedding while staying within budget. Janna always goes above and beyond, and I can’t thank her enough for making my wedding dreams come true! She is a wonderful coordinator and an equally wonderful person.

Hanna Greene: Chad and Kaisey were everything I had hoped for and more. Getting married is no easy feat and Chad and Kaisey were there every single step of the way - even when a venue switch ended up taking place! Their professionalism, attention to detail, and their ability to create such an individualized experience for each client does not go unnoticed. We were lucky enough to have our ceremony and reception at The Distillery and the entire team created the most magical atmosphere. Highly recommend.

Mary Ruffin: This is the best money that we spent for the wedding. This group does everything to make the day special and to allow you to enjoy your guests. I had several people comment that they couldn't believe how great the planners were. After meeting Chad we knew that we wanted him to work with us. We worked mostly with Janna and then on the day of we also worked with Chelsea. These girls are top notch professionals. I can't say enough positive remarks about this company.

Kacper Coulter: We worked with Sally to plan our wedding and she was absolutely terrific! Sally's knowledge, organization, and responsiveness made the planning process as stress free as it could be. She made sure to prioritize all that was important to us, and ensured that everything happened on schedule (e.g., vendor selection, tastings, etc.). On the weekend of the wedding, Sally took care of every little detail which allowed us to enjoy time with our guests to the fullest. Would highly recommend Sally to any and all.

Rahma Hida: Incredible wedding planning service! We worked with Kathy to plan our wedding back in February, and she was thorough, hardworking, knowledgeable, and kind. I didn’t have to worry about any details or contacting vendors etc the day of the wedding, which was such a relief and allowed us to be immersed in all the fun parts of the wedding. Thank you, Kathy!

Alyssa McKinnon: I am beyond thankful for Sally Oakley Planning- in particular with our planner Kathy. We were a postponed wedding from COVID and Kathy made sure to help and comfort us along the process. Kathy is so kind and so knowledgeable. She has worked in multiple services throughout the wedding industry (rentals/ catering/ planning), which made it so helpful for vendor recommendations and relations.Kathy is extremely quick to respond to emails and really helpful with the knowledge she brings. I was planning the wedding from another state, so she was always willing to do things by zoom/ help me with things that were local.Kathy was so organized on the day of the wedding! I was really grateful because she only came to ask me two questions the entire day. It made things less stressful and she really just took care of everything.Kathy is an amazing person and planner, and our day went so smoothly thanks to her! I would highly recommend her!

Ellen Jeffrey: We had Kathy as our wedding planner and she TRULY went above and beyond. I cannot imagine having this day without her there through it all. She was a gem to work with from the initial stages of planning, through reviewing contracts and coordinating with vendors- she was phenomenal. If you are deciding between whether or not to hire a planner, or deciding between planners/ coordinators- you cannot go wrong with Sally Oakley Weddings & Events- specifically Kathy. She was a true professional who was clearly respected in the industry and knew it inside and out. Hiring her was the best use of our money for our wedding, and we cannot recommend her enough. As the bride, she made my wedding day easy and there was never a time I was wondering what I needed to do, or where I needed to be. The best decision we could have made!

Lesley: Kathy was fabulous to work with!! Imagine your dream wedding without all the stress and that's what you'll get with Kathy! She is very attentive, experienced in the industry, and fun to work with! We live out of state so needless to say we were worried about planning from afar. I expected to feel very stressed but I never really did which I fully attribute to Kathy. I could relax the whole time knowing that she was keeping everything on track and had it handled. She made our wedding vision come to a reality and I cannot tell you how many compliments we received from our guests! We are forever grateful and cannot recommend her enough!!

Olivia Mark: I truly could not have gone through my wedding day without Sally! I didn't have a single worry the day of and it's because I knew I was in great hands! She was very communicative and thorough throughout the whole process. She listened to exactly what I wanted and made sure I always had what I needed. I'm so thankful for her and everything she did! 10/10 would always recommend!!

Thiri Lin: Kathy did an outstanding job for my wedding day. From the beginning, Kathy was very helpful in every step of the way. Very professional, responsive and interacting with her was so wonderful that it was definitely a great help for me to have someone I can trust and made me feel at ease for my wedding day. Kathy stepped in during the rehearsal when the officiant left in a hurry. Definitely went above and beyond for her bride. Kathy even thought of things I have not thought of and everything was executed perfectly on the wedding day from setting up to putting everything away, even reminded me if I want to see my pup before hand. Thank you so much Kathy!!!! I definitely recommend Sally Oakley, 10/10.

Amanda Stockettt: Sally was absolutely incredible from the first moment we booked her! Although we only booked her for the day of planning services, she offered her advice and guidance throughout our planning process. She met with me and my venue coordinator several times, and managed the coordination and communication with vendors. Sally had a calming and confident presence throughout our wedding weekend, which settled any of my nerves. She seemed to be everywhere all the time, and resolved any problems before I was even aware of them. I would recommend Sally (or any of her team) to anyone looking for planning services! She was by far my best and most helpful vendor.

Elyse Serrano: We are wedding videographers and just worked with Kathy Swope of Sally Oakley Weddings & Events this past weekend. She and her team thought of every detail (literally) and made sure that the day ran seamlessly. As fellow vendors that frequently have to communicate with the wedding planner before the wedding and on the wedding day, we appreciated her warm demeanor and friendliness. The event we filmed was OUTSTANDING all thanks to Kathy and her team. Hire this team and find yourself at ease in the hands of professionals.

Kyla Glen: If you want your wedding done right then higher Sally. She gets the job done, does all the dirty work for you. She is firm but also makes sure things are done the way you want them. She takes care of you

Jessica Son: Mandi was AMAZING! She works hard, is very organized, and communicates well. After our first meeting I knew I could trust her completely and she made things so much easier for me. She also owns Koan, where we coincidentally held our rehearsal dinner and welcome party— this restaurant was perfect for those events! I cannot think of anything negative to say and feel lucky that we had Mandi to help us coordinate everything.

Veronika S: Sally is the best of the best. I cannot recommend her enough. Thank you for making our wedding truly magical!! :)

Cassandra Prenatt: Sally and her associates are absolutely AMAZING! When I was researching my wedding day planner, I was told "working with Sally is like getting a warm hug on your wedding day." She was fantastic to work with leading up to my wedding. Always organized, great ideas, and seamless details! I worked with Mandi on my wedding day due to having to change my date a few times. She was WONDERFUL! If anything went wrong, I had no clue about it. She made sure my day was fun, relaxing, and stress free for me. Her attention to detail and ensuring everything was in place and on time was everything I could have asked for. If you want to feel like you are getting a warm hug all day on your wedding day, this is your planner!

Sarah Barkin: I can't say enough positive things about Sally Oakley Weddings & Events! Although my husband and I only booked day-of coordination, we got so much more than that. I'm admittedly particular about how I want things done and I was not let down by the service.I worked with Kathy Swope for almost two years due to a pandemic postponement. She always made herself available to answer questions by phone or email and helped with so many aspects of wedding planning that I was oblivious to. Kathy would also check in with me periodically just to make sure there was nothing I needed from her. Cut to our wedding day - Kathy was the MVP. Apparently there were a few hiccups leading up to the ceremony but Kathy made sure I was none the wiser. She made sure everything was handled and in order before our ceremony began and made sure we stayed on schedule the entire evening. Kathy could not have been more helpful from the day we signed our contract to the moment we walked out of our venue. Thanks to Kathy, I was able to enjoy my wedding and did not have to think about a single detail the entire day!

Lizzie Nicholson: I can't say enough good things about Sally! Our wedding was originally scheduled for April 2020 until the COVID-19 pandemic hit and all of our plans had to change. She helped us navigate postponing our wedding and then helped us replan a small celebration a few months later, which turned out to be perfect. Not only is Sally extremely organized, but she is very communicative and responsive which I really appreciated during such a stressful time. Her years of experience in the wedding industry is so evident, and she made us feel so much more at ease on our big day. All we had to do was sit back and soak it all in while she handled all the details and logistics. Beyond that, she is such a sweet person and is extremely easy to work with. I would HIGHLY recommend Sally as a wedding planner!!

Kristen Cain: We hired Kathy with Sally Oakley Weddings and Events last year for our May wedding and we would do it again in a heartbeat! Kathy was so great to work with and made sure to make sure the vision in my head was able to come to life! I was definitely a hands on bride and Kathy was there to answer all my questions and recommend vendors to me. She was such a help in the planning process and made sure the day of went off without a hitch! We loved working with Kathy and couldn’t have asked for a better planner/coordinator!

Holly Tucker: Sally is AMAZING! I was anxious about our wedding day being perfect and it absolutely was, thanks to Sally! Sally was very responsive throughout the entire wedding planning process to all of my questions and concerns. She is extremely knowledgeable in what she does. We can’t thank her enough for making our wedding day a wonderful and stress free celebration for us!

Lauren Pipal Doran: Book Sally! She is outstanding at her job, and she made my wedding day absolute perfection! I used her 'Month-of' coordinating services, but she was accessible to answer any questions and give recommendations as soon as I booked her (over a year out). She made everyone feel at ease and made sure everyone involved in the wedding knew what to do and when to do it. She is extremely professional, and my husband and I are still so impressed and grateful for how easy she made our big day!

Hilary Andron: We got married at the Carolina Inn in June and they introduced me to Sally and her team. I met Sally fairly early in the planning process and in one minute I immediately felt her warmth and kindness and knowledge and felt like a weight was lifted off of my shoulders. As we led up to the day itself, Sally always reached out at the perfect time and I knew that all of the fine details were going to be taken care of. She's so organized and has a soothing way about her that makes you feel like everything is going to be okay. As simple as that sounds, it's so important when it comes to your (my!) own wedding! Our rehearsal was handled perfectly and I went to sleep at night with a sense of peace, just not worried about the big day.On the day of, everyone involved in the wedding knew where they had to be and when and Sally and her team somehow made it so easy and fun! I didn't receive one text or phone call from a vendor asking where they needed to be or when. I almost feel guilty because I feel like I didn't do anything. When it was my time to head towards my groom, Sally personally got me from my room while her team corralled everyone else, and as I mentioned, there was something so soothing about having her walk with me towards the aisle. I think a lot of brides don't even realize how nervous they are, but a lot of that went away just by having her there by my side.One more thing to add - I will always appreciate what might seem like the littler things but something took another level of stress away... wedding gifts, my veil, guest book, change of shoes, cake stand, etc. miraculously disappeared towards the end of the night and were placed as promised in my room. It was amazing, and such a personal touch.Thank you Sally and team for making our day so special and unbelievably seamless. We don't know how you did it, and Rob and I are forever grateful.

Kylie Stephens: Sally and her team were AMAZING! I was extremely busy due to work and other obligations in the months leading up to my wedding and if it were not for Sally I would not have been able to manage. My wedding day was absolutely perfect and it was all because of her diligent planning and expert management of my various vendors. In addition to being great wedding planners, Sally and her team are super sweet and a lot of fun to work with!

Haley Dishong: I have tried to write this review so many times and continuously come up short because I just cannot find the words to properly do it justice. Working with Gina Myers and La Cosa Bella Events was nothing short of a dream come true, and it was probably the best decision we made in our wedding planning process.We got married in North Carolina, but we live out of state. We absolutely would not have been able to find all of our incredible vendors, take care of every last minute detail, and understand the intricacies of the local wedding business without Gina to guide us. Gina is so connected in the wedding business, and she hand selected every one of our vendors. When I think back to my wedding day, one of the first things that comes to mind is what an absolutely mind-blowing vendor team we had. Every detail of our wedding went perfectly, and this was no doubt due to each and every vendor that Gina connected us with. All of our vendors also commented extensively about how much they love Gina and love doing weddings with her. It was very clear to us that Gina has spent time cultivating great relationships in the wedding industry, and these relationships pay off in huge ways for her clients.Gina also has such an incredible ability to understand her clients’ vision and execute it flawlessly. Every time I talked to Gina about something I wanted for the wedding, I felt 100% at ease knowing that she fully understood what I was looking for. When I wasn’t sure of something I wanted, Gina had recommendations and suggestions lined up for me to choose from. As an example, I continuously think back to the fact that Gina hand selected all of our wedding table linens. We hadn’t even had a chance to discuss what I wanted (not that I even knew what I wanted to begin with), and we couldn’t be there in person since we lived out of state. Gina went to the appointment for us and selected everything herself. When she showed us what she picked, I was blown away. It was like she understood my vision better than I even did. We ultimately went with every single item Gina selected and didn’t change a thing.One of the things we appreciated most about Gina was her ability to find creative solutions to stay within our budget. We had very specific tastes and requests for what we wanted at our wedding, and we also had a pretty strict budget. However, we never felt like we had to compromise on anything we wanted because Gina always found a way to make it happen and stick within our budget. I never questioned whether it was “worth it” to hire a Wedding Planner, but for this reason alone, I am certain that it was.I also cannot finish this review without talking about Gina’s relationships with her clients. It sounds so inadequate to refer to Gina as my “Wedding Planner” because she is so much more than that. She is someone I came to view as a second-mom throughout the process, and I know she will be in our lives forever. My husband and I are both younger and live far away from most of our family and friends, so I really leaned on Gina throughout the process. Gina went above and beyond to get to know us on a personal level, check in with us when she knew we were stressed, and learn about our lives and our relationship. My parents commented extensively to me about how thankful they were that we had Gina to take care of us. My dad even personally thanked her in his wedding toast because he was just so blown away by her exquisite planning skills and the obvious way that she cared so deeply about us.My wedding was a complete fairy tale, and I couldn’t be more thankful. And while there are so many people that made it so perfect, Gina is absolutely at the top of the list.

Nicole Duquette: Gina was wonderful the work with! Not only does she have beautiful style she is professional, organized and gets things done above and beyond expectations. She connected me with top notch vendors who put together a beautiful day. We worked with Gina through the entire planning process and trust me we did not make it easy right from the start. Gina met my mother and I at our venue a year before the wedding at a show and my mother fell and had to go to the emergency room, my father left our rehearsal dinner by ambulance and the night before the wedding due to unfortunate circumstances the hair and makeup artist who did my trails informed Gina she could not come for the wedding! During all of this Gina not only jumped right in to action but she cared so much about my parents well being and making sure the back up plan was nothing short of outstanding! Even after the wedding when her commitment was fulfilled with us she continued to help out closing out some things that were taking longer than expected.

Tanya Bible: Wow! Words cannot describe how amazing Gina and her team were throughout the planning process. There were many times family members or friends would say “what about x?” I was like “oh my goodness, I did not even think of that”.....guess who already had it covered, Gina! She is spot on and can bring anything together. I did not even meet her in person at all through the planning period. We had meant to meet but the timing just got crazy. I live in Knoxville, TN and she planned my Mexico wedding from Raleigh, NC. She did a phenomenal job and goes above and beyond to make sure everything is flawless!

Kathleen Torman: We could not be more thrilled with our decision to book Gina! We hired La Cosa Bella Events for design and day of planning, and Gina was absolutely worth every penny. In fact, Gina was so good that we wish we had booked her for full service! Gina was patient, attentive to detail, creative and professional. The design turned out far more beautiful than I ever could have imagined, and we absolutely loved every minute of our wedding day. I cannot recommend her enough!

Carrie Malone: Gina did an incredible job and made the entire experience stress free. My wedding day was more beautiful than I could have ever imagined and that was because of Gina’s expertise in wedding planning. Her vendors that she recommended did an incredible job and our guests were blown away by the food, flowers, cake, dj and design. I highly recommend hiring La Cosa Bella Events for planning your wedding day. Gina and her team will make the process stress free and absolutely beautiful!

Molly Ingraham: Gina is a godsend.Our ceremony and reception were at my parents' home and Gina was absolutely incredible. The level of difficulty with planning a wedding in an unestablished venue is crazy! We had to have their backyard leveled, a stage built over the pool for the reception, and a million other things that, left to our own devices, would have totally failed. When I say my wedding day was perfect, I mean it was PERFECT. Every single vendor was top notch. I'd wake up some mornings with emails from Gina at 4am because she's a wedding planning machine who cares deeply for her clients (Gina if you're reading this, perhaps get some melatonin and give yourself some well-deserved rest!). When you give this woman a vision, she will not stop and will not compromise. Every detail is perfect. Personally, I don't think much about little details, so the concept of planning a wedding sounded miserable to me...and it would have been had we not had Gina. Her day-of team was amazing. To this day I do not know if anything went wrong. Things never go 100% according to plan, but Gina handles it so that you can have your perfect, stress-free day of celebration. Even more important than the bride getting to relax, my mom said the day was perfect and completely seamless. Parents of the bride deserve to be able to take the day in and enjoy every second without stressing--that to me is the most important and invaluable part of who Gina is and what she gives. I can't speak highly enough of her. It was the best day of my life and she made dreams come true I didn't even know I had. She has years of experience which sets her apart, so she knows what's possible and how to get it. You're dumb if you hire another wedding planner. If you've read this review and you still hire someone else, you're REALLY dumb. I love you Gina forever xoxo

Kristen Pittman: Gina was amazing. I don't really know where to even begin to express what an incredible job she did bringing our dreams to life. We had some abstract ideas when we started working with Gina - we knew we wanted our wedding to be colorful, fun, and still feel romantic. She took that and made it happen. She connected us to the most amazing vendors, and helped them understand what our vision was to make sure everything came together cohesively on our day. Gina is a task master, excellent communicator, and has an incredible eye for design. She's also great with parents! This was really important to me, and both our mothers just adored her and her team.I cannot express what an amazing experience Chris, myself, and our families were able to have on our wedding day, and I absolutely attribute that to Gina. The only emotion we felt all day was JOY for the marriage we were about to enter into. There was no stress. Maybe things went wrong behind the scenes, but we didn't hear about them and never noticed anything not going perfectly according to plan. I wish that experience for every single couple because we will forever look back on our wedding day and remember the joy we felt for each other, and the love that surrounded us from all our family and friends. I will be recommending La Cosa Bella to all of my newly engaged friends!

Robin Marks: My daughter's wedding at the Angus Barn Pavilion in Raleigh ( 2018) was a dream come true! Gina is professional, organized and a wealth of knowledge in all things "wedding"! Her eye for detail came through in so many areas- invitations, menu cards, seating chart, linens, vendor suggestions and many others. The reception layout she designed was especially gorgeous! The timeline she creates for the actual wedding weekend is so helpful! The actual wedding day was perfect! Not a single glitch, as Gina and her team handled everything. Thanks so much Gina for bringing Caroline's vision to life!

Anna Mcallister: My daughter's recent destination wedding in the Bahamas was amazing thanks to Gina. It was beautiful, elegant, and joyful. From the "save the dates" to the reception menu, every detail was outstanding. There are a myriad of details leagally and logistically involved with a wedding out of the US. Gina and Stephanie handled everyone. We could enjoy our time there because they alleviated our stress. They listened to my daughter and brought her wedding dream to reality. Gina is a pleasure to work with, very professional but fun. I think she is also a bit of a magician!

Caitlin Eskamani: I had the pleasure of meeting Gina and Stephanie with La Cosa Bella Events back in 2016 at a styled photoshoot. I was so impressed with Gina's attention to detail and event design, I knew immediately I wanted to hire her for my own wedding. My husband and I decided we wanted a destination wedding and Gina spent countless hours finding the perfect location in Puerto Rico. Unfortunately due to damage from Hurricane Maria, the venue was completed destroyed. When I received the news from the property, Gina was already on the phone with our 2nd choice location confirming availability. She worked her magic and got us the same weekend at another beautiful property in the Bahamas! I had so much fun working with Gina on all the big and small details for the wedding. She tirelessly vetted all vendors, worked through the many unknowns of the island, and produced a truly unforgettable event for our families. Having Gina by my side throughout the wedding planning process was the best investment we made. I highly recommend La Cosa Bella Events. Gina is first class!

Laura Ibrahim: For any bride searching for the perfect fit to understand, plan, organize and execute your dream day, you must look no further! I had Gina as my planner and I don't know where to begin to let the world know how absolutely wonderful she is. From our biggest wishes for our big day, all the way down to tiny little details, she had them covered and perfected. Gina truly cares about each and every bride that she works with and works around the clock to ensure that bride has her dream wedding. I know for a fact that my gorgeous dream wedding wouldn't have come to life without her. She took away SO much stress and provided us with organized options, a superb list of vendors that we were also greatly pleased with, and wouldn't allow choices to be made unless she knew without a doubt that we absolutly LOVED it! While the days leading up to the big day were carefully handled by Gina, when the big day finally came her staff were all just as wonderful as her! Professional, polite, and eager to get to work on all of our details to make our day perfect! It really hit me at the moment I was sitting at our sweetheart table with my husband, overlooking all of our family, friends and loved ones, surrounded by what seemed like a fairy tale, the day that I had dreamed of since I was little a girl had come true right before my eyes. I have Gina to thank for that and I'll forever be grateful. La Cosa Bella Events is the one stop shop to ensure your big day is everything you've ever dreamed of, trust me.

Lauren Williams: Gina and all of the La Cosa Bella Events Staff is beyond fabulous! They helped make our Wedding day everything we hoped it would be and more!! Their organization and professionalism is over the top and made it so that we did not have a single worry on my wedding day. Gina seemed like a family member throughout the entire planning process. She made sure every need was met and every expectation was exceeded! Every detail and vision I had was realized seamlessly through this amazing team!!!

Madison Maness: We loved having Becky with us on our big day and could not have asked for a better day of coordinator. The day was so smooth and we were able to breathe it all in without stressing thanks to Becky and her team. Lily Rose events is a must have vendor for anyone planning a wedding!

Kayla Johns: Becky from Lily rose is absolutely amazing! I was so nervous when it came time to pick a planner. Just from our short phone call about details I knew Becky was the one! She was always available to answer any of my questions from beginning of planning to the day of the wedding. Even when I was starting to stress once we got closer to the date she was so great about calming me down and reassuring me that everything would be perfect! The set up and decorations for the reception were more then I could have even dreamed of! Everything about that day went so smooth and we were able to soak in every minute. That would not have been possible if I didn’t have Becky. She made sure everything went as planned! Her assistant Beth was also amazing. I was so nervous about walking down the aisle and she distracted me and made me laugh before walking out. Our big day was perfect! If you are looking for the best planner and day of coordinator I highly recommend using Lily Rose Events!

Theresa Syros: Becky is the Best. She is a wonderful planner and making the event happen. She helps make Dreans come True.

Tiffany Joyce: Hiring Becky and Lily Rose events was one of the best decisions we made while planning our wedding. My only regret is not hiring her sooner to do even more of our planning!! Becky made our day so smooth and so much fun. She also planned our rehearsal dinner which was a huge success.I cannot rave enough about Becky and how lovely it was to have her with us on such a special day.

Jennifer O'Korn: Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Responsiveness,ValueWe are so happy that we used Lily Rose as the Wedding Planner for our son's wedding October 9, 2021. We were able to enjoy the day without worrying about a thing. It was such a special day and we thank Lily Rose for all that they did to make it happen!

John Patrick Baldwin: Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Responsiveness,ValueBecky was exceptional in her support of our wedding day. She went above and beyond to ensure we had a thoughtfully planned event with the areas best vendors to meet our price range. She’s hyper-conscious of the clients needs and building a timeline that kept us calm from start to end. Highly recommend Becky for your wedding/event!

Naomi Levinthal: I couldn't be more pleased with Lily Rose Events. They helped to plan my son's Bar Mitzvah reception with amazing ideas, valuable advice and tips, and impeccable service. Not only did Becky and team meet in-person with me BEFORE signing a contract, they were sensitive to my budget and the overall vibe of the party we were looking to create. If you are looking for someone who understands how to party plan for your simchah, look no further than Becky and team!!

Amy Allen: When I reached out to Lily Rose Events, I half-jokingly, half-pleadingly asked Becky if she could make it so that I was a guest at my own party. Weeks later, she did just that. I was able to greet guests without a single worry about whether drinks needed to be refilled or the caterer needed anything. Becky and her amazing staff took care of everything, offering creative solutions and event ideas for this emotional mama who just wanted to enjoy a fun graduation party. She even found incredible vendors/resources when I thought everyone was booked, and that's because Becky has built a wonderful network of people who respect her and want to work with her again and again (and so will you!). It's not enough to host a wonderful event if you're scrambling the whole time. I am so grateful to Becky and Lily Rose for allowing me to be fully present at our own awesome party!

Melissa Shaheen: We had LESS THAN 30 DAYS to plan a massive party, involving bringing 150 people from around the country to North Carolina for a huge party. The date was mandated - and it had to be OUTSIDE! Becky didn't bat an eyelash, she quickly sprung into action, acted as our ambassador, our chief negotiator, our vendor liaison. She got us the best of the best of everything - while being mindful of our budget. She never, ever looked stressed (although it had to be incredibly stressful) - and every single detail was attended to with absolute perfection. I've been throwing massive parties for 25 years - and I will NEVER, EVER throw one again. I'll just call Becky and LIly Rose Events. She is absolutely without peer. If you are looking for someone to help you with ANY event - she's the woman you want BY YOUR SIDE!

Kaitlyn Freeman: Becky made our wedding planning experience absolutely seamless. She was always available to answer my (many) questions and really gave us peace of mind throughout the entire process. Just knowing we had someone like Becky to lean on took so much pressure off of us! She stuck with us through TWO YEARS of planning/pushing due to Covid. We are forever grateful to Becky for her help and support. We love her - hire her. She'll change your whole experience for the better!

Matt Harmon: Positive:Professionalism,Quality,ResponsivenessBecky has been amazing to work with in planning an event for my business. Even with COVID restrictions, she's been flexible and thoughtful. We decided to postpone until 2021 for safety reasons and I can't wait to see her in action at our event! Highly recommend Lily Rose.