It's a bit of a hike out to Fearrington, but worth it for the change of scenery. It's a popular…read morevenue for weddings, with it's open-air country side and grazing cows. There's not really too much in the way of shopping -- a nursery, a cute two-story store with accessories, a cafe, a bookstore -- but the atmosphere is really inviting. Fearrington has several venues for events, including the main house, the Barn (which sometimes even partners up with McIntyre's for open-to-the-public author events), and smaller meeting rooms. So in addition to weddings, it's a good place for corporate functions. Lots of neighborhoods in Fearrington, too. If it's in your price-range and you don't mind the commute, it's a beautiful place to live. There's even a lake with surrounding trails.

I LOVE this place. Family and I went for Halloween this year. It was my first visit and it was…read morequite memorable. The book store is ABSOLUTELY gorgeous. I looked through their whole website because the people who work at Fearrington put a lot of love and work into the place. I didn't get to dine anywhere, but they have a restaurant and I think a take&go place. I could spend HOURS in the bookstore. My niece and nephew got to hear a story on Halloween. THe place was covered in pumpkin carvings and turnip carvings hanging from trees! SO cute. If I ever plan on getting married, this would definitely be an ideal spot for a reception, and possibly a ceremony. I've read about the Barn, and it was featured in the Today show. This would be a dream spot for any bride, I would think. Can't wait to go back when they light up for the holidays!!

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.

We hired Priscilla just a few months before our fall wedding & we absolutely fell in love with her…read more The first thing we really noticed (and LOVED) about her was how prompt & prepared she was. She was early to all of our meetings which is a big plus! She was very attentive & got to know us so that she could incorporate aspects of our personality into our ceremony. Every little idea she came up with thoroughly impressed us. She worked very well with our budget, using her various connections to get us the highest quality at the lowest price. She spent alot of time listening to our ideas and making suggestions. Our ceremony was a dream come true. Priscilla saw to each detail so that we were virtually worry-free the entire day.She is amazing at what she does and is destined for greatness in her field. For someone so young, she is extremely dedicated, professional and passionate. We would recommend her for any event you plan on having people talk about for weeks, months & years!

Priscilla Erwin from Orangerie Events was great! She had a unique situation with us in that we…read moresigned up for the middle package, then I got surprise-deployed to Afghanistan (which required us to change the date as well), so we stepped up to the highest package and she worked with my husband and mom for much of the time. When I got home I joined them and we got back into the full swing of things. It was wonderful planning together when I got back. She understood exactly what I wanted really quickly, and is much better at verbalizing that to vendors. She could also tell when I wasn't sure if their vision matched mine which is both an amazing and necessary skill for a high quality wedding planner. As someone who didn't dream of weddings growing up, but is a 24 yr old with certain things that I decided we wanted over our 2 yr engagement, this was just perfect! She chose our florist, cake vendor, hair and makeup, transportation, and invitations/stationary. All of these vendors did absolutely beautiful work (both wedding party and strangers commented on all of these individual vendors and their amazing products), and everyone but the invite vendor was easy to work with. On the day of, she was fantastic and my husband and I were stress-free. More importantly, our parents on both sides were stress-free. That's the MOST important part to us. She is WONDERFUL the day of! People joked that our wedding looked like it was sponsored by Pinterest. She made all of that happen, with the gorgeous details and intricate touches, while everyone involved with the wedding was able to enjoy the day and appreciate time with our loved ones. The only reason we didn't give a full 5/5 is for responsiveness. My family is both military and type A. To us status updates are crucial for our comfort in the planning process. Priscilla had it covered, but she didn't want to bother us with the info because she thought that's what we preferred. I told her that I actually preferred updates and liked to be inundated with info rather than wondering, so she adjusted and things were smooth after that. She's great at what she does, and is a pleasure to work with. She never shows stress which is great for brides. I was SO happy with her work and loved spending time with her! One thing I'd also like to add. My mother-in-law used to work with a florist and did a lot of weddings. Our flowers (Gregg Kennedy by the way) were gorgeous, and the price for which we got these flowers were a STEAL. My mother-in-law is still talking about what a great deal we got, and we would not have gotten such a deal without the benefit of Gregg and Priscilla's great relationship.

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!!

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!

Primrose & Lily handles alot more than weddings! I live out of state so when my mom passed away…read moresuddenly in Raleigh a few months ago, I was at a loss. Although our family was mourning, we knew we wanted to host something special that would really celebrate Mom's life with her friends. Oh, and this was under COVID restrictions! Kayce and Joanie were the PERFECT pair to pull this off. They were creative, fast, communicative, and - most of all - loving and caring. The outdoor ice cream social they coordinated could not have gone any more smoothly. They calmly resolved the few problems that arose without batting an eye; they retained their unquestioned "can do" attitude. They have the event planning expertise and connections that you want when hosting any important event. AND, they are a real pleasure to work with! Thanks to Primrose & Lily, our family has a lovely memory of our mother's final days.

From the owner: Primrose + Lily is a Mother - Daughter team that strives to turn vision into reality for your…read moreperfect day. We pride ourselves on offering personal insight and custom touches to all aspects of the planning process. Encouraging couples to incorporate their unique style of love, fun, and sentiment into the wedding is what fuels our drive as guides and planners. From event design to vendor selection and stationary style​s to napkin colors, we want nothing more than to ensure YOU are what shines through on this very special occasion.

An outstanding planner. She is always helping our company by providing us with individuals who are…read morelooking for photography. She is very professional and always willing to help. Do not hesitate to call her for your next big event!

From the owner: Tenika Mebane is your Designer Planning Genie! She is so eager to help make your dreams come…read moretrue. One of the great things about planning with Tekabella's is, you get everything you need, all in one location. Choosing TekaBella's is going to give you the freedom you need to relax and concentrate on the people and things that matters to you the most. All of the stress of finding a venue, caters, photographers, going over contracts, can all be so overwhelming however, these are the exact things that Tenika is so excited to help you do! Leave all of the hard stuff to her and sit back relax knowing that everything is going to be taken care of. This is not her job, it's her passion! No matter how big or small the event is, no matter if you need a great deal of help or or just a little here and there, it is Tenika's mission to make your experience and event a great one filled with lots of beautiful memories for a lifetime to come. Floral designs and bouquets are created too!

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!