The owner is a scammer. He writes bad checks to other vendors and runs your credit card on his own…read morecredit card machine and charges you surcharges but does not state that on receipts. He forges your signatures. Stay away!!!

If it sounds too good to be true it is. I hired this "planner" Terry Taylor and he used my money…read morefor my wedding to float his business. He has been verbally abusive and threatening in text messages however won't respond when Wilmington PD came to his business which is based out of his dilapidated house that is owned by an investment group. He works on his "regular job at Scotchman gas station at 4412 Market st Wilmington when he isn't scamming people. I have a legitimate claim with Coastal Carolina BBB including an NSF check he made to the State of NC if you want to see it on my claim the number is 15034783 or feel free to call Quantrell Quick from Coastal Carolina BBB at 843-488-2227. And if you are a bride he has taken advantage of contact Det Thomas of the Wilmington PD he would LOVE to hear from you at 910-343-3600

Fiore did a fantastic job on my wedding florals. They were so fun and easy to work with and the…read moreshop is adorable. I had a very specific vision in mind for my florals and they executed it perfectly. Highly recommend!

Flowers were beautiful with the exception of the florist/ workers coming back to the venue we were…read morestaying at and decided to THROW AWAY THE FLOWERS... or so they said! We woke up the next morning no beautiful flowers to be seen! They had said something about "you have to tell us if you want to keep the flowers, it was in our contract"! Isn't that crazy though! Could you imagine them coming back after flowers that I sent to a funeral and said "you didn't tell us you wanted to keep the flowers"! When paying for wedding flowers- you purchase the flowers along with the time creating a beautiful arrangement. Therefore the only thing we should have paid for was the arranging/time since we apparently didn't "own" the flowers! These people are reusing flowers! The problem- we already paid for the product!

I am on the opposite end of the spectrum here with the reviews, I attended a wedding at The River…read moreRoom. The space can get cramped with a larger party but is beautiful. You can't beat a wedding venue with a river view in a great location. My only complaint is that it only had two bathrooms (one for each sex).

My friend got married here two Saturdays ago. Normally I wouldn't take the time to review someone…read moreelse's wedding venue, but the staff here completely knocked it out of the park! They were looking at every possible angle to make sure the wedding went off without a hitch. At one point, I saw the wedding coordinator walk out to the street to motion a traveling bar cart to lower their singing as the wedding was going on. An Indian man, I didn't catch his name, was routinely walking around and asking everyone if there was anything they needed and insuring everyone was having a great time. He was super personable. The bartenders made excellent drinks and smiled the whole time. Good for them because my face would hurt from smiling that much. The event space itself, perfect for a small wedding, was beautiful and cozy and clean. I would definitely recommend hosting any event here!

As an out-of-town bride who wanted to do most of the planning myself, Katey was one of the few…read morecoordinators who was willing to help me on an as-needed basis. Hiring Katey was one of the best decisions we made for our wedding, as she was very attentive to our concerns and wishes but knowledgeable about what would work best. For instance, despite narrowly missing hurricane weather, Katey came up with alternate scenarios for our 'beach' ceremony. Of course, our plans literally got washed out, making Katey's alternates essential for our ceremony to go off without a hitch. Also, despite showing up on the day with a badly sprained wrist, Katey was present with everyone else assisting in the setup. We could not have asked for a more thorough and helpful coordinator and we absolutely recommend her services!

Katey Dennett was the wedding planner for my July wedding at Emerald Isle. She came highly…read morerecommended, and now I know why. The entire experience was made much easier by Katey's attention to detail. I'm not going to say that there weren't some stumbling blocks along the way, but Katey never seemed to get frustrated by them. She addresses each obstacle as an "opportunity" and worked through each one with me and my fiance'. On the day of our wedding, it was hot has heck, but Katey was there working right along with the contracted companies making sure that everything was in place. She developed a very detailed timeline for the day of the wedding, and it was that document, and her leadership, that created a beautiful wedding, where everything happened when it was supposed to. My wedding was perfect, and a large part of that was because of Katey's planning and directing skills. I would recommend her highly to anyone who is looking for a wedding planner.

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.

Last week's wine tasting at City Club of Wilmington was another reminder of why this place is such…read morea hidden gem. The food is consistently exceptional, the service is phenomenal, and from the moment you walk through the doors, you're treated like family. The wine tasting events are always thoughtfully curated, with each wine expertly paired to complement a delicious Grand Prix menu. Every course feels intentional, and the culinary creativity coming out of the kitchen is unlike anything else in Wilmington. The Executive Chef continually creates dishes that are both memorable and unique--often featuring specialties you won't find elsewhere in town. Feeling like foie gras, quail, or wagyu? This is the place. What truly sets the club apart, though, is the atmosphere. Whether you've been a member for years or are attending your first event, every member is treated like a VIP. A huge thank you to the entire team for consistently delivering such an incredible experience. We are fortunate to have a place like this in Wilmington. #CityClubWilmington #WilmingtonNC #WineTasting #FineDining #WilmingtonFoodie #SupportLocal #CoastalLiving #WilmingtonEvents #FoodAndWine #HiddenGem

Food is good, a little pricey & service is good in elegant surroundings. Parking in the area is…read moredifficult & there are many, many steps when entering through the front door. You need to enter through the back door to avoid so many steps.

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."