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.

From the owner: Any special event planning need!read more

We had a wonderful evening at our reception. Every detail was handled by Garnet. The cake was…read morebeautiful and tasted even better. The food was fabulous and plentiful. The DJ was awesome. We had most guest telling us that it was the best reception they ever attended. They even had a young man server that was a true delight. We will never forget our special night and highly recommend them.

Best money ever spent! 20 men golf trip…read moreMore food than expected Super friendly staff! Definitely will use again!

Where do I even begin with the help we received from Blue Palm Events?!…read more Beyond her vast experience, keen eye and helpful professional connections, her confident guidance offered us so much assurance. Her creativity and deep understanding of the industry helps you make the most of your wedding budget. It was critical to me that my wedding day remain intimate, thoughtful and FUN, and Christine helped me realize this vision and make it a reality. From color schemes to music coordination, we trusted Christine explicitly - and she did not let us down. It's hard to articulate exactly how much thought Christine puts into every detail (things I never, ever would have thought of!), but the best way is probably to say that she assumes this personal responsibility of it all. She genuinely cares, and wants the event to be everything YOU want. She absorbs the burden of Things You Don't Need To Worry About On Your Wedding Day, so that you can focus on the fun parts. It's the best gift one can give! 10/10 would recommend to anyone.

From the owner: I help turn your wedding dreams into reality, from full-service planning to day-of coordination,…read moreand everything in between. You will feel a lot of emotions on your wedding day; stress shouldn't be one of them! I am a professional planner, consultant, designer, advice giver, hand holder, problem solver, multitasker, and money saver. My creativity and organizational skills will take your wedding to the next level, and my caring, insight, and humor will ensure that the journey is a pleasant one. It will be a privilege to travel that path with you!

We could not have asked for a more perfect day and we have Harold, Gloria and Hal to thank for…read morethat. They were kind, helpful and professional from the very beginning. They handled every detail of the ceremony so we did not have to worry about anything. We had a few glitches the day of the wedding which was out of their control and they handled it immediately. The ceremony was beautiful and the pictures are fabulous. We and our friends and family are so very grateful for Together Forever and cannot thank them enough for making our day so special.

Attended a wedding setup and hosted by FT and everything went off without a hitch. No pun intended…read more GREAT job guys. Today was a wonderful day. There were very clear in explainging to everyone how to get to the beach, placement, and process.

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!

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.

A first class experience. Patient, experienced professional artists lead you step by step through…read morethe creation of your own masterpiece!

From the owner: "What's better than toasting to a good time with friends? To us, not much. Wine & Design is a fun…read moreway to create memories and masterpieces. Bring your friends or significant other, and enjoy a glass of wine during one of our two-hour classes. We'll provide the canvases and paint brushes as a local artist guides you through the evening, stroke-by-stroke. With a range of affordable private and public paint and sip parties for all ages, groups and talents, Wine & Design creates the most fun art experience for anyone wanting a fresh, surprising way to connect with the people in their lives. Are you ready for a little chardonnay and a lot of celebration? Then pick up the phone and get your art buzz on! Contact us to set up your party today.