Emily is THE absolute best! Her amazing organization, attention to detail and calming presence were…read moreso helpful throughout wedding planning and especially came in handy on our big day. Her organization resources, contact sheets and lists she went through with us in our final details meetings were unbelievably helpful as well. She completely removed the stress from the weeks leading up to our wedding and made our big day feel totally seamless. She also traveled from Durham all the way out to the Outer Banks for our wedding, having never seen our venue before our rehearsal and she still knocked it out of the park. I can never thank you enough for coordinating our day perfectly! xoxo

We worked with Eva with EKEvents for our wedding and it was everything we could've asked for and…read moremore. Eva helped us out so much in getting organized, connecting our vendors, and helping us execute the vision of the colorful disco nerd wedding of our dreams. She also helped us keep to schedule and just did such an amazing job. We felt SO comfortable with her and her team! I HIGHLY recommend working with them!!

Book your wedding reception at Bay 7. My husband and I had only considered locations in New Jersey…read morebefore we decided to host our wedding in NC. Upon making that decision, we only considered Bay 7 and The Pavilion. Bay 7 was the perfect spot for our many out-of-town guests. They were able to stay at a hotel within walking distance and explore the American Tobacco Campus when not at a wedding event. If you have ever been to the Angus Barn, you expect exceptional service at Bay 7 and you will not be disappointed. As vegetarians, we cannot vouch for most of the meals (though all our guests raved), though the vegetarian option we chose was delicious. Wendy, our contact, said that though it is not served at Angus Barn regularly, if we reach out before we head there, they'd even whip up our wedding meal for us! Wendy had everything covered. I had zero stress about the reception thanks to this team. I cannot recommend them highly enough. Thank you, Wendy and the entire Bay 7 team, for working with us to have our perfect wedding day.

We came here for a friends wedding and it was a super cute wedding venue. We had an amazing time…read more The cocktail hour started on the balcony and then we moved downstairs for dinner. The food was great and the servers were great. One thing I particularly liked was how the servers didn't take away your drinks when you went to the dance floor, which usually happens at weddings.

While this venue appears to be gorgeous, LGBTQ couples BEWARE. After noticing several religious…read moreitems in their pictures, I emailed to ask if they were open to working with queer couples and got the following in response: "This venue is located at our Christian home. We personally have gay friends but we believe their behavior is a sin. I am a sinner and I believe we should love the sinner and hate the sin. The current law allows gay couples to marry. I think gay couples should respect the beliefs of others just as they want to be respected. " Clearly, they don't want to come right out and say we are not welcome, but they made it clear. Nowhere in my initial email was I disrespectful to them, so I'm not sure whey they felt the need to point out that we needed to respect their beliefs. A simple, "We can not accommodate your request at this time," would have been fine. We were not asking them to officiate our wedding. We were asking them if they would do their jobs as business owners, take our money, host our event, and keep their personal opinions to themselves. How their religious beliefs impact their business I don't really understand. It is really too bad, because as I mentioned, this venue looks absolutely gorgeous. However after the rude and frankly condescending email back, I will be taking my business elsewhere. I suggest those who support marriage equality do not support this highly unprofessional business.

The venue is absolutely beautiful! The owners are fantastic and will go out of their way to make…read moresure your special day is everything you dreamed of! It's so calming and the views are stunning. Guests will have an unforgettable experience and the pictures are all fantastic here due to the breathtaking natural beauty. Five stars!!

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.

If you are looking for a professional and a coordinator then I would highly advise that you do NOT…read morego with On Cloud 10 events. Amanda Richardson is extremely unprofessional and does not follow through with anything she says per her contract. She made the wedding planning process unnecessarily more difficult and that is not what any bride is looking for I hired her as a coordinator for my wedding and when I would text or email her she was not timely in her response even though her wedding planning business is her full time job. She recently had a baby and she promises it won't get in the way of anything that a bride may need. Prior to the wedding there was potential chance for rain and Amanda's constantly would bring up stressful scenarios via text. She also yelled at my now husband on the phone when he was calling to get an answer from something she had not responded to me on. On the day of my rehearsal she brought her 3 month old baby and was inattentive and unable to perform her duties which required me stepping in and leading the rehearsal. All of my bridal party complained about her lack of organization and every vendor mentioned that she was very abrasive, Rude and difficult to work with. On the day of my wedding despite multiple reassurances that it would be stress free and I wouldn't know if anything would go wrong, she repeatedly called me and my moh. She didn't make sure we followed the timeline she created she didn't set up the decor properly. She even came up to me to let me know my camera battery had died and what would I do , luckily the dj had a spare. She was absent pretty much the entire reception and her response was she was going back and forth from two cabins onsite of the venue in which she only needed to go one time to bring a change of clothes and only brought the brides and not the groom. She was not needed in either Cabin and We had to send the dad to retrieve the change of clothes. We also had to ask our guests to tell other guests to find their seats because amanda was missing again. Amanda told me if I didn't pay for her meal to eat at the wedding she would need one hour to eat dinner. I paid for her and her assistant to have a meal and they ate that meal and then went to get McDonald's and were once again not at the reception. Multiple vendors were looking for amanda so instead I as the bride had to handle everything I hired her for. Towards the end of the evening amanda was once again missing and my family started packing up and loading up their cars. Then amanda jumped in to help, we were missing items and they were never packed with our decor. The best ending to this disaster of a coordinator is I also rented an arch with fake flowers on it. Since amanda was nowhere to be found, the staff at the venue started cleaning and accidentally threw away the flowers. At the end of the night when she was dropping off the decor that my family hadn't brought over she had the audacity to ring the doorbell of my parents house and demand that they pay a couple hundred dollars for the fake flowers that were thrown out due to her negligence. This company is a joke, she will charge you a lower price and offer discounts to pay her off earlier so that you're trapped to keep her as a coordinator and it's too close to the wedding. The best part is if you tell her anything she does wrong she will threaten to transfer you to another random coordinator because she only wants 5 star reviews. When I booked her she had reviews on Facebook and it seems she recently took them down most likely due to bad reviews.

We hired Amanda to be our day of coordinator for our August 22nd wedding. Upon first meeting with…read moreher, we were impressed with her willingness to go the extra mile; however, as time went on and we started having differences of opinions, we feel that Amanda overstepped professional boundaries. While working as our coordinator, Amanda reassured us that she would make our day perfect, but in our opinion, was unable to do that. She wanted us to hire an additional assistant less than two weeks before the wedding, stating that she couldn't perform her duties without one (only family members and close friends attended), despite saying she would make our day stress-free for almost a year. We had last minute vendor changes due to suggestions Amanda made, which caused us to extend our already tight budget. Due to not being able to hire an assistant so close to the wedding, and not being able to come up with compromises that satisfied her enough for her to attend our wedding, we decided to let Amanda go. From there, things went even more downhill and we feel Amanda has overstepped many boundaries in the way she continued (and continues) to be involved, despite no longer working for us. After letting Amanda go, communication with her often turns into arguing; we feel like our voices and views aren't heard, and seems to us like Amanda has a defensive, aggressive, and threading attitude about whatever we say. Even though she was helpful with a few aspects of our wedding, we feel that overall working with Amanda made our planning process way more stressful and taxing than it needed to be. Our day ended up going smoothly thanks to family members who attended (whom Amanda was not going to let help with any aspect of the wedding) and we feel the day was better with her not being there. From one bride to another, we feel like a more established and professional company would be more of an asset in helping your planning and wedding day go smoothly, and do not recommend hiring Amanda/Iris Ophelia Wedding + Events.

I cannot say enough great things about this publication. I used it to plan my wedding at the advice…read morefrom 2 friends who used it to plan theirs and I couldn't have been happier. This really is the "best of the best" listing of vendors in NC that are already vetted and any one of them in the magazine will be a great addition to your wedding planning. They have some great inspiration shoots for ideas on design for your big day but mostly you'll use it for the Creme de la Creme of vendor listings in each category. I highly recommend every bride or mother-of-the-bride to pick one up!

From the owner: Southern Bride & Groom's magazine and website are full of inspirational photospreads, articles and…read moreplanning tips to help every NC bride plan her perfect dream wedding. The extensive resource guide covers every details of NC wedding planning- from the top area venues, to high-end fashion and photographers, to the area's best wedding planners and even ministers. Our advertisers are who we consider to be the top-tier, most reliable and talented in the Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill wedding industry. Our complimentary bridal magazine is available at any of the storefronts of our dozens of advertisers that you'll find in our Planning Section. You may also read or order the magazine online. To stay abreast of Southern Bride & Groom's ever-changing roster of featured weddings, planning tips, and all Triangle wedding shows and events, visit our blog, Facebook and Twitter pages. We wish you the best during your planning period!

Rebecca from Events by Emily was my wedding planner, and she was amazing! So responsive and prompt…read more Given wedding planning can be such a stressful process, having her help with timeline, floor plans, logistics, coordination, and emotional support, I feel that she went above and beyond. I highly recommend her services.

Had the pleasure of working with Emily last year at a wedding -- she saved the day! We've worked…read moretogether since then, and she's always then best at what she does. Her expertise and professionalism are truly top-tier!

I remember the first time that I called Meagan at Magnolia Grove weddings - I knew from the start…read morethat she was someone very special and I felt incredibly lucky that she was available on my date of April 4, 2020. I knew she was good at her job- I had seen her work and she planned a friend's wedding, but I didn't realize how incredible she actually was - not only as a professional, but also as what a wonderful person and friend. During our initial conversation and meeting, neither of us anticipated how drastic the world was going to change, and I was so excited about Meagan's ability to translate my messy thoughts into a wedding more beautiful and special than beyond my craziest imagination (and within my budget!) The storyboard she created took all the elements that I talked about and pintrested, and built the most beautifully personalized dream wedding. Dave and I had our dream venue secured and Meagan pretty much took care of the rest. She provided recommendations on lighting, DJ and flowers, all who were easy to work with, accommodating and nice. Her team designed personalized octopus invitations and matching rehearsal dinner invites and managed all of RSVPs for both the wedding and the rehearsal dinner. Beyond the management of the wedding, she took the time to get to know me - she met and understood the dynamics of my relationship and friendships, what makes me tick (cake), and even attended my bachelorette party. She answered my crazy texts and phone calls with positivity and calmness and never let me stress out. As we continued to get closer to the date, we felt confident that in just a few short weeks, we were going to have our dream wedding. And then COVID-19 happened. I think I was the first client of Meagan's to want to postpone - it was early - before the quarantine, back when kids were still in school and life was normal. I remember calling her and going back and forth on what to do - I had even gotten a case of hand sanitizer just in case we needed them at the wedding... oh how naive we were. We made the decision to postpone - hoping that things would be better in the fall. Meagan jumped into action, secured the venue for September and Every. Single. Vendor - flowers, lighting, DJ, food, linens, cake. She did it all so I didn't have to, all while standing by my side while I mourned the day and drank wine. The pandemic has not gotten any better, and we have made the decision to postpone our September wedding, which has resulted in us losing our venue. Once again, Meagan has stepped in to help us weigh our options and is helping move forward. I could not be more thankful to have Meagan and the Magnolia Grove Weddings team on my side and standing with me through this process. There are truly no words to express my gratitude and admiration for the support I have been provided and I cannot thank Meagan enough for everything she has done and continues to do.

From the owner: Whether you're looking for an intimate backyard wedding or a full blown southern soiree, it is our…read moregoal to match you with the wedding planner that matches your unique style. We know that one wedding planner can not effectively "be the best" at every style of wedding, which is why we have a team of planners with different specialties and personality types, who are excited to work with you! It's our goal to meet each couple where they are at in the planning process, and determine how we can best serve them. Our motto at Magnolia Grove is "creating events as beautiful and unique as our couples," and it is our hope that each Magnolia Grove couple walks away from their wedding feeling valued and appreciated, and that their love story was told in a beautiful way.

We came here for the summer open house at this event space. There is plenty of parking outside of…read morethe venue. Due to the weather conditions we did not get a chance to view the outdoor space at the venue. The interior was spacious with multiple sectioned off rooms, bathrooms, and what appeared to be a coat check area. There were several tables setup in the main ballroom area. The tables were decorated nicely. There was also a table for desserts and a DJ area. The bar was huge with an extensive collection of alcohol. The food that was prepared by Rocky Top catering was amazing including the chicken dip and the shrimp and grits. I also enjoyed the cocktails. The strawberry basil margarita was really good. The service that we received from server, Michael C. was top tier. He was very personable, helpful, and made sure that we experienced the excellence of Rocky Top. I would definitely want him to work at any future events that we had. The event was great and I got to learn about other vendors that can be utilized when planning events. If you are in need of a venue for a corporate event, reception, wedding, shower, catering event, or other event definitely check them out.

Great event location. Big spacious nice room for something formal or business related. The catering…read morehas been excellent. If you need to book an event space, definitely check it out

Keosha was AMAZING! She created such an amazing event, and brought so many fantastic elements…read moretogether. She exceeded expectations, and anyone would be fortunate to have her as their planner.

From the owner: We are a full-service wedding, corporate and event planning company dedicated to creating memorable…read moreevents without breaking the bank! Whether you're planning an intimate affair, corporate retreat or an elaborate celebration; you deserve to have an event coordinator that will help you every step of the way. Your event planner will assist in keeping you organized, and ensure that not even the smallest details get overlooked. Our coordinators will advise you in designing, organizing, and executing your event, while making sure your style and personality shines through. Additionally, we offer event design and styling services. Contact us today to plan your wedding, social or corporate event!