The wedding we paid to have Nicole plan is the 4th I have been directly involved in. My son's…read morebride's family selected her. Early on we had issues with her being responsive and were ready to part ways, but discussed it with Nicole in firm terms and she seemed better after that. Planning occurred, vendors were engaged, and that went smoothly enough after the initial issues with her initial poor responsiveness. She presented herself as an elite service that would "make us feel like guests at our own wedding", and charged a lot. So we expected a high level of service. We also had an issue with invitations being misprinted for which Nicole failed to take responsibility. The worst of our issues with Nicole occurred the wedding day. Prior to the black tie wedding, she did day-of preparations in a t-shirt and slovenly yoga pants- reasonable for preparations. However, she never changed into appropriate attire and was all around the wedding looking very sloppy. I can't underscore enough how poorly she presented herself, and what a negative view it made of the wedding. Guests asked for the wedding coordinator to give the wedding gifts to, and came to us instead because they looked at her and didn't trust her to give their wedding envelopes to when they saw how she looked. She and her staff failed to manage the guest flow, so many guests ended up seeing the bride prior to her coming down the aisle- destroying the "first look". She neglected to coordinate the photographer and set up of the photos, resulting in our guests being asked not once, but twice to move scores of chairs for the photographs. In wrapping up at the end of the evening, she neglected to coordinate the vendors finishing up on time and getting out of the venue, leaving it in adequate shape so we lost our deposit. Our son and his wife were happily married in the end, but it would have been a less frustrating, and certainly less expensive without Nicole. I ran into someone else in Pinehurst who had used her for their wedding. They had a very similar experience. They had been smart enough to insist on a lower fee based on how she presented, and we wish we had. For what we paid we had very second rate service. Quite disappointing.

Nicole and her staff are amazing. They directed and helped organize a complicated wedding of more…read morethan 185 people at the Fair Barn in Pinehurst. She thought of all of the details and maintained close communication with the bride and all members of the wedding party so that all aspects went off without a hitch!! When the original flower plan didn't work, she was able to put together an alternate plan that worked beautifully and cost less! And she knows EVERYBODY in the So. pines, Pinehurst area so we felt closely connected to all of the best wedding vendors in the area. We could not have done this without Nicole and Jen and their team. I HIGHLY recommend Vision Events!

I wish I could leave ZERO of stars! Upon meeting her she was exuberant and excited. After getting…read morethe retainer fee, she disappeared like a fart in the wind! I had to threaten litigation in order to get her to refund my son and his fiancé's money. Awful communication and terrible business ethics! I DO NOT RECOMMEND!!!!!!

Debbie was introduced and recommended to me by two people who lives in Fayetteville. Our initial…read moremeeting was great! She was vibrant and seemed so passionate about her work. I was really excited to have someone like her to help plan my rehearsal dinner. Unfortunately, that feeling ended real fast. Then she ghosted me! She promised a quote within 2 days of our meeting. Called, left voice mails, emailed her to follow up. NOTHING! Had even reached out to the 2 people who recommended her, same thing. NOTHING! Honestly, if you can't take on the project or can't commit, it would be courteous to let your potential clients know. Why lead people on and leave them hanging??? If you like to work with a ghost, then Debbie is perfect! Otherwise, search elsewhere. It will save you time and peace of mind!

If you want your wedding done right then hire Sally. She gets the job done and does all the dirty…read morework for you. She keeps things on schedule. She will also tell people NO if there is a problem. She makes sure things are done the way the bride wants them and makes sure she is taken care of. Highly recommend her for wedding or an event. Great job

Sally is wonderful! Made our wedding planning process organized and followed up with us when we…read morefell behind things on our to do list. The best part about hiring Sally was not having to worry or communicate with any vendors on the day of the wedding. She did such a great job organizing everything and keeping people on the timeline that our ceremony was actually ready to go a few minutes early. We as a couple felt so supported and couldn't have asked for a better wedding planner.

Crystal is the absolute best to work with!!!! Not only is she beyond knowledgeable about your…read morespecial day, but caring that all decisions are made and carried out. She is fun to work with and provides an easy working relationship that all vendors should strive to offer any bride and her family. We are extremely pleased and blessed for her services!

If I could give Penny Pincher Planning a Million Stars I would!…read more Crystal is a rock star!! She is extremely helpful with every part of the wedding planning process. She has every document and question you need to help you make sure you are booking the best vendors! The online portal is incredible and so much help! You can tell she put her heart and soul into the whole website, especially the checklist! That checklist kept me on task! Also, it felt great to click the box every time I completed something. If I felt like I hit a wall, Crystal was right there to keep me on track. Also, she is very thorough in planning meetings and will make sure all details, no matter how small, are in order and documented. The preparation Crystal puts in for the wedding day is phenomenal! The hard work she puts in ensures that your wedding day will be the wedding of your dreams! If I ever got married again, Crystal would be the first Vendor I hired!! I am so grateful I ran into Crystal at the wedding expo. So, do yourself a favor and hire this amazing lady as your wedding planner! I PROMISE you won't regret it!

I cannot say enough wonderful things about working with Melissa at Knot Too Shabby Events! From…read morestart to finish, she was organized, thoughtful, and incredibly supportive throughout the entire party planning process of my husband's surprise 50th birthday party. Melissa handled every detail with such professionalism. Everything was clear and stress-free for me. Before I chose the venue, she personally took me to several options so I could see which felt right. She also met with me numerous times to go over ideas, decorations, and details, always making sure I felt confident in the decisions. She was also fantastic with communication, quick to answer every email, patient with all of my questions, and always keeping in close contact. Her advice was invaluable, and she thought of things I never would have considered on my own. Because of Melissa's guidance and hard work, the event turned out beautifully, and I was able to actually enjoy the night knowing everything was handled. If you are planning a special event, I highly recommend Knot Too Shabby Events. Melissa is truly amazing at what she does!

This is hands down the BEST wedding planner you could use. I have been in so many weddings and I've…read morenever seen a wedding run so smoothly and stress free. Melissa is so good at what she does. She not only has everything planned and taken care of to the T but can handle any hiccup that is thrown her way in the most stress free way. If you want to truly enjoy your day and know everything is taken care of, use Knot Too Shabby!

Lynn is AMAZING!! So happy we chose her as our planner. Her attention to detail, organization, and…read moreall around sweet nature made her a pleasure to work with. Highly recommend this company!!

From the owner: Happily Ever After is a mother/daughter wedding planning business that specializes in Day Of,…read morePartial Planning and Full Planning services. We also offer a wide selection of décor rentals ranging from mason jars and milk glass vases to windows, doors and furniture. We strive to make every wedding as unique and special as our brides. We work very closely with our brides in order to get to know them personally, their groom, their love story and their idea of the perfect day. We pride ourselves on attention to detail, organization and really hearing what our brides want and helping them bring all their dreams and plans together for the perfect day. If you are not in need of a planner but would like to rent some of our items you can do that too. Check out our website, Facebook page and Wedding Wire reviews to see what we can do for you to help with your Happily Ever After. We are also available to travel so contact us today for more information. We'd love to meet you for coffee to chat and get to know you better.

Alyssa and her team executed an exceptional job! My daughter's wedding at the Umstead in Cary was…read moreflawless! Alyssa's support was incredible- from addressing emails promptly to arranging an extra in-person meeting. My daughter Nanny and I had complete peace of mind with her overseeing everything!! I highly recommend her for anyone considering a wedding at the Umstead or anywhere else this company serves. Alyssa excelled in coordinating with vendors and creating a timeline for my daughter's special day!

We had a fantastic experience with Alyssa at A Southern Soiree for our daughter's wedding. Alyssa's…read moreexpertise and professional demeanor was reassuring in the months leading up to the wedding and particularly in the final planning stages. There are so many moving parts on the day of, and Alyssa insulated us so that we could soak in the day and enjoy the moments throughout. Thank you, Alyssa and A Southern Soiree, for everything you did to orchestrate a truly beautiful wedding!!

Integrity plus. They keep their promises. Highly recommend. Thank you for exceptional work with the…read moreNorth Moore High School prom. See you next year!

we recently got married and had to rent almost everything for the reception, and that is where Ward…read moreProduction came to save the day. We had chairs, kitchen necessities, dishware, silverware, glassware, and even a bar rented from here. they delivered it right on time to set up and came picked everything up. could not have been any happier and satisfied, all thanks to joeli and brady!!!