Let me share this remarkable experience... My event was originally planned for outdoors, but the…read moreweather had other plans. With less than four days to spare, I had to swiftly change locations and rearrange everything.Erika Davis-Sharpe came to my rescue and introduced me to the incredible Lisa Vinson. Determined to maintain the essence of my party, meeting Mrs. Lisa was a game-changer. Her kind and caring spirit was exactly what I needed on May 1st amidst all the stress. Lisa was incredibly accommodating, jumping in to assist me with whatever I needed.It's essential to acknowledge this wonderful gem. If you're planning an event, I wholeheartedly recommend The ALPHA Center. It surpassed all my expectations. Attached are some pictures of my guests for you to judge for yourself.I sincerely hope your bookings skyrocket, and I'm committed to supporting you in every way I can. #eventspace #supportsmallbusinessowners #luxuryevents #luxurydecor #flowersmakemehappy

Beautiful venue. Highly considering our October wedding. I love the different packages available…read moreand all the information that is offered.

FIRST: If you do not want to read the entire review, please just look at the bottom of the review…read more Dear Katrina, Kody and I trusted you with our entire day. From the moment we walked into Butterfly Kisses Pavilion we fell in love with the venue. We did not ask for much... just for a stress-free wedding and absolutely no white at the venue. Nonetheless, we were stressed out, lied to, and received white flowers that were disposed of from the wedding the night before. If I did not have mutual friends on Facebook, you would have pocketed almost $1300 for flowers/ greenery we never received (Since everything was reused from the day before). Thank God I have trustworthy friends that look out for me. Something you did not do for my husband and I on our wedding day. Thanks for the refund on the flowers though. As for the wedding day management services that you promised to refund in full ($700) and only did half. Please keep the money as you obviously need it more than me. I just do not think it is fair that you are lying to the other people on the reviews saying you only promised half. Laura, You, and Me talked on the phone together when you promised to refund me in FULL. In the text messages between you and the bride (who's wedding was the day before ours) you said, "I did struggle with timing of my day and will admit I used boutonnieres that I found to eliminate the need to put together a few less than I had to do." Katrina- we did not want any white in the wedding. You reused ALL the flowers/greenery from Laura's wedding on June 4th, 2022. Moving on, you said directly "I cannot coordinate back-to-back weddings and do flowers and lighting. I had too much on my plate that caused me to not perform my best for that second couple" MY HUSBAND AND I WERE THE SECOND COUPLE. It will forever upset me that our wedding was just dollar signs to you. AFTER MY WEDDING KATRINA POSTED THE PICTURE OF MY HUSBAND AND I AND DELETED IT BECAUSE SHE CLAIMED THE WORK OF ANOTHER FLOREST FOR THE FLOWERS SHE DISPOSED OF AND REUSED FOR MY WEDDING. QUOTE FROM KATRINA:"Regarding claiming the flowers, I definitely shouldn't have done so with those images. I removed the post immediately when you pointed it for both reasons of not knowing what we would say to each other but also because that image didn't have my work in it." She admitted that it was not her work, but MY HUSBAND AND I PAID FOR HER WORK. Again, this is untrustworthy of a business, and she committed fraud. Did I mention the stressful part yet? As she mentioned in the texts messages that our wedding was not a priority, we did not receive the lights we wanted or a rehearsal before the wedding. If a meeting 20 minutes prior to the ceremony is professional to any person getting married here than so be it. But we arrived 3 and a half hours prior to the ceremony to REHEARSE the wedding, but the venue was not even close to being ready yet. My day was falling apart right between my eyes. So Katrina- PLEASE stop lying to the other people that left reviews saying this has been resolved. Laura and I will never forget what you did to us. IT WILL LIVE WITH US FOREVER. My wedding day was beautiful, but the services you provided were unprofessional and sneaky. TO WHOMEVER IS PLANNING A WEDDING AT BKP PLEASE READ: Katrina is a very kind person, but her wedding day services cannot be trusted. The venue is perfect for your big day and the opportunity for pictures is great. But her management skills were unreliable as mentioned above and she is not trustworthy. Thank you for taking your time to read this.

Attended a wedding here recently and the property is gorgeous! While I didn't get to see inside the…read moreentire house, the back lawn, patio, and pool area were stunning. This is a gorgeous event space and very well maintained.

From the owner: Merrell Estate & Gardens is a gorgeous property nestled in the heart of the Crystal Coast with…read moregrand spaces, expansive greens and a stately, Southern charm. It is a popular destination for weddings and events of all sizes with a variety of unique spaces that flow together to accommodate any celebration or gathering - from an elegant ballroom, to a vast portico for covered outdoor seating or dancing, to a broad lawn infused with native flora, and more.

The REC Event Center is THE place to have that awesome family gathering. Old school vibe, chill…read moreambiance, combine with a magical outdoor location. You pick the music, we all have the fun. Hit it up when you are getting together around MP 10.

The visitor center across the street told me everything about this wonderful establishment …read more It's on their Historical registry . Dates back to the 1800's . There is a Parterre in the back ( garden ) for special events or intimate group settings . I can visualize the beautiful gardens in the Spring . I was here in January and the grounds were nice and green . (And they should be with allllllll the rain they've had)

Everything was so amazing here. I will absolutely be back for more eggs and raw milk! What a dreamread more

We live an hour away but took the time to check out the store. We were not disappointed. The…read morefriendliest and most helpful people, including the owner. A large selection of items for gifting or to keep. Interesting food items on the shelves. And the baked goods? Hard to pass them up, and we didn't! Great job ladies (and a guy).

I cannot speak highly enough about Amy and The Farm at West Prong Acres! The venue made for an…read moreabsolutely perfect wedding and Amy was more helpful and attentive than I could have imagined! Choosing this venue was the best decision, apart from the choosing of my now husband, that I could have made! The barn made the pictures so beautiful and the grassy area outside was perfect for a tent! I loved everything about The Farm at West Prong Acres!!

Pictures of this event space do not do it justice. It is simply amazing. Small but intimate and…read moreopen, this is the perfect place for a rehearsal dinner, wedding, party, or even meeting space. Owner Ray Baca, has created a dream space for any event planner. The walls are original historic brick, and the furnishing is clean and modern. My favorite feature is the raw feel; this space can easily be outfitted to fit any event. The venue is also unique because of the kitchen and easy setup space for catering. You will not find another venue of this caliber with this unique setup anywhere is downtown Wilmington. The central location is also wonderful if the weddings located in downtown Wilmington. I am using this venue to host a business owner's info session. Mr. Baca has been a pleasure to work with and I hope to host other events here in the future. Tuesday night is open house if you are ever interested in dropping in to check out this beautiful event space.

We used this space as our bridal suite in April. What an amazing space to get ready. From the bar…read morearea, to the bathrooms, to the hair/makeup room, to the open area for my bridesmaids to dance and do cartwheels...it was the perfect, relaxed atmosphere I wanted. Ray was a great host and made sure that we had everything we needed, without being intrusive. If you want some good photos on your day, this place will not disappoint.