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!

BAO Events is a great, professional event planning company. They did an amazing job planning my…read morewedding! I would highly recommend them to anyone looking for an event planner.

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An absolute 5 star experience that I'd give 10 stars if I could. The picnic was stunning beautiful,…read morephotogenic, romantic, and vacation-making. Really, the only downside is that my own self-crafted picnics are going to be sad by comparison for the rest of my life. I want to book another one soon. Note: I booked a 1.5hr Sunrise Deluxe picnic. PROS: -THE PICNIC IS BEAUTIFUL OH MY GOD. The pictures capture some of the beauty, but a lot of the magic of the picnic is in the beautiful, expansive layout set up against the sunrise/sunset. That initial "pow!" view is just flawless. -BUT REALLY. Obviously, the pictures "sell" the picnic really well, but a lot of it is in the details that you don't see until you sit down. The blankets we had that perfect, "fresh from the dryer" smell to them. The cloth napkins had zero wrinkles in them. The hand-written sign looks brand new with no sign of any other words ever having been written on it. The included tipi was perfectly placed that it didn't get in the way of our sunrise view...but once the sun was up, it blocked the seating perfectly so we could sit without the sun in our eyes. Complimentary water was included and on fresh ice. Laminated instructions included with the Bluetooth speaker to ensure you're not spending any extra time learning new tech. The large beach blanket laid out under the picnic was large enough to give you tons of wiggle room without running into sand. Speaking of sand, there wasn't a speck of sand anywhere on the blankets or on the tables or chairs. I think the owners may be sand wizards. -It's amazing to literally show up and have an extremely, overwhelmingly romantic, view all set up and with zero work on your end. Even for me (the person who scheduled it), it was a surprise just to see it all there. -On that note, if you're going to "surprise" a partner or someone with the picnic, I'd recommend blindfolding them and having them wait a little ways from the picnic. The owners will be there for the "handoff" of both arrival and departure, but they're clearly versed in surprises and talked in whispers and quietly scuttled off for us to get down to the picnic part. -A rush of unexpected frigid weather meant we were extremely underpacked for the 50 degree temperatures. I noted it to the owner, and they brought extra blankets. When I mentioned we'd had some beach fly issues on our own part of Myrtle Beach, they packed us discreet bug spray too (though I'm happy to report no bug issues during the picnic!) -The sitting wicker cushions (I think they're meditation platforms?) are surprisingly comfortable. I wouldn't say you'll want to be on them for hours on end, but they're great for staying seated and cuddling for a 1.5hr picnic. I'd plan for lawn games and a bit of movement if you're doing a longer party with lots of people. -I had some questions about availability and where they could set up. They answered Instagram messages mostly within 24 hours, and I was able to go from "no idea this company exists" to "confidently booked picnic" within 4 days with no issue. CONS: -MB Picnic is only able to use public beach accesses to set up their picnics on beaches. Not a huge deal for most, but if you're staying in a large complex, you might need to drive over to a public beach access point for your picnic. -All of the seating options that I saw required being on the ground for sitting. (wicker cushions, ground pillows, flat sand rattan chairs, tipi) It's not an issue for me, but for mobility concerns, MB Picnic could consider adding some sort of default/swappable elevated chair option for others. (I'm pretty sure they'd already provide that upon request if you asked though! The owners were extremely accommodating!) -Not MB Picnic's fault, but I hadn't really thought about how stunning their picnic would be. I mean, I HAD which is why I booked them, but I hadn't thought about how stunning other people would find it either. During our 1.5 hour picnic, we had 6 different sunrise beach walkers come up and talk to us. Depending on what vibe you're going for (celebrating something awesome vs romantic, private picnic), this is something to consider. People didn't start really talking to us until sunrise was over and the sun was up, though, so we had the cute private moments to start the picnic; plan accordingly if you're going to be doing your own sunrise picnic.

We utilized Unforgettable Events for the full package wedding day. Tamara carried out the planning…read more& vender relations starting at 9 months prior to the big day. I email and call a lot with questions and she was also punctual in communication and helpful with the many issues that arise in planning a big wedding. She handled the design of all florals, our invitations, wedding day decor, lighting, programs, down to the various minor details of the day... she planned, designed and executed them all. She executed the plan & coordinated our ceremony & rehearsal beautifully! The service was exceptional; everyone in our wedding party & all our family agreed that she was the star player of the day. She went above and beyond to make our day truly special. Our wedding was huge (over 300 guests and a 25 person wedding party) and she remained professional yet I feel I have made a new friend! She is the kind of person you want helping you with your big day, friendly yet effective. I would recommend Unforgettable Events to anyone desiring the wedding of their dreams without breaking the bank! She is efficient, effective and honest :) Please contact me for further info!

From the owner: We are a full service event planning company that specializes in weddings. We offer packages from…read moredirecting to full service which includes floral and graphic design. We also have decorative rentals for the DIY (do it yourself) brides.

My husband and I made the brilliant decision to have Coastal Catering provide their amazing food…read morefor our intimate wedding last night and we couldn't be more thrilled! The food was incredible (mini crab cakes, stuffed mini potatoes, tuna with seaweed salad, and filo cups with Brie for apps and orange glazed chicken and shrimp and grits for the main course). Christie and Joe showed up early, prepared all of the food and made sure everything was set for when we arrived home from the wedding. Joe manned the kitchen while Christie made sure the appetizers kept coming! They even cleaned up the kitchen and put the leftovers in the fridge. We couldn't be happier that we chose Coastal Catering!

Joe and his team are exceptional! Just two weeks after Florence ripped through coastal NC- Joe did…read morenot stop a beat- he catered a special dinner for us with smiles, enthusiasm and great big energy! Even though our event was probably very small by his usual standards, I felt Joe gave me complete attention during the planning phase, making me feel like he really cared and would do as good a job for our small dinner party- as he would for a wedding of 500! The menu was Top Chef-level creative, the food was beyond delicious- and the presentation was first class all the way. I would recommend Joe and Coastal Catering and Events to anyone, for anything! You will be wowed!

We cannot say enough great things about Heather and Port City Event Planners. We were challenged…read morewith planning a wedding in a short amount of time, Heather not only came through, she knocked it out of the park for us. Every detail was handled and executed by Heather and her team flawlessly. She takes a very hands on approach to planning and designing a wedding, the communication was awesome and my wife and I never felt stressed about everything being handled. Another great thing about Port City and Heather is that not only do they plan the wedding, they also provide the flowers which helps Heather execute her vision perfectly. If you are planning a wedding or any large event, we highly recommend Heather and Port City Event Planners; there truly cannot be a better option. Use her, you will not be disappointed. Alex

After vacationing in the coastal carolinas for a few years now, my fiance and I decided to plan a…read morebeach wedding but didn't know where to start. After a simple web search, I landed on the phone with Heather. She wasn't available for an in-service consultation because they had a big wedding ahead, but our phone consultation made me feel like we were right across from one another. She was so great, informative, personable, and made me excited to work with her!

I used Luxe Picnic Company as a wedding coordinator for my stepson's wedding and they did an…read moreamazing job. I had the wedding at Station No.2 on Castle St and the owner said that they do a lot of events and have never seen the venue look so amazing. Luxe handled every single detail from tents, lounge furniture and a Saxophone player for the ceremony and cocktail hour! My guests were completely impressed. I'll attach photos but they really don't do it justice. Actually, yelp says that my photo files are too large.

From the owner: Luxe Picnic Co is a luxury pop up picnic company that creates memorable experiences for all…read moreoccasions such as birthdays, date nights, proposals, bridal and corporate events. We are a full-service company that handle every detail from start to finish. We collaborate with other small businesses to create the ultimate experience for our guest. Collaborations to include personalize touches such as a personal chef, musicians, balloon artistry, desserts, yard games and much more. Consider Luxe Picnic Company for your next celebration, because with LUXE " It's not just a picnic, it's an experience."

We had a straightforward need, and got straightforward service. Tables/chairs and linens for our…read moresmall beach wedding. Staff confirmed with us before the delivery, the arrival was prompt (very prompt) and retrieval was prompt. While customer service could've been a little more polished, it was professional, courtesy, no-nonsense and efficient - so I can't complain!

Used them for a beach wedding in Surf City, NC. They arrived on time and were there to pick up the…read moreitems promptly when the even ended. They managed the transportation of the items to and from the beach, which made it very easy for us to finish the setup. I used email mostly to communicate my needs and they were very prompt to respond and help me. Their prices were also quite reasonable, plus they were one of the only places I could find that had wedding benches. Their website is very straightforward as far as letting you know the expected prices. If I had to do it again I would definitely go to them first.

We think this is a great place to grab a beer! Family friendly with inside and outside game areas…read more Lots of space! Food is food truck only, but you can check their website for that as well as musical offering. Same owners as Quigley's. Recommended!

From the owner: Enjoy local craft beer and delicious food trucks in a relaxed, modern setting. Whether you’re…read morelooking for family fun with arcade games, cheering on your favorite team across 20 big screens, or hosting your dream wedding, our venue is the perfect choice.