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!

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!

The second star is because one of my buddies did a great show here once, the reason I would've…read moregiven it 1 star otherwise is because whoever thought it'd be a great idea to do regular biker shows at this place can stick it where the sun don't shine. There is a massive apartment complex I happen to live in literally right next to this place, so obviously they figured exactly what we'd all want to hear right after the construction finally stops at the end of the day is a motorcade full of hundreds of obnoxious bikers doing donuts outside our bedroom and office windows accompanied by the raspy moaning of some D-grade cover band. I don't know whose initiative it is to turn Wilmington into some sorta Pender county biker destination, but it's about time to stop. Everyone who actually lives here hates it. I thought the whole romanticized biker lifestyle was freedom on the long open roads of the HIGHWAYS. Ya know, because nobody wants to listen to that garbage for very long. So why is it that they're constantly rumbling around every corner of downtown these days? Maybe try an electric car concert next time, huh?

Well, it seems that my PhD in procrastination has borne further fruit (or more likely, some fruit…read moredied on the vine!). Went to The Shell for the Beer, Bourbon and BBQ event some time ago (not quite in a galaxy long, long ago) and thoroughly enjoyed myself. The staff there were gregarious and very helpful steering me to the various venues inside (getting the VIP ticket was well worth the extra as by the time the gates opened to everyone, it seemed what was already a good sized crowd became reminiscent of army ants on the march... Still, a great venue with fantastic views and one that I will be looking for future events.

We had the absolute pleasure of working with Katie Lange and her amazing team at Bubbly Events for…read moreour wedding on October 11, 2025, and I truly cannot imagine our day without her. From the very beginning, Katie was incredibly communicative, organized, and thoughtful, but what really stood out was how genuinely supportive and invested she was in making our wedding everything we hoped it would be. The very first question she asked us was what our priorities were...not anyone else's opinions or just a generic "vision"...and that set the tone for everything that followed in the best way. In the three months leading up to the wedding, her guidance became even more invaluable. She helped us navigate every detail with such calm confidence, always making us feel like we were in the very best hands. From table settings to lighting, DJ recommendations to signage - no question was too small, and no detail was ever overlooked. The week of our wedding brought an unexpected challenge, a nor'easter rolled in and completely changed our plans. We had to move our cocktail hour indoors, and what could have been a stressful scramble turned into a completely seamless transition thanks to Katie. She coordinated with all of our vendors, handled every logistical detail, and made the entire situation feel effortless from our perspective. Because of her, I was able to stay present and actually enjoy the days leading up to our wedding, which is something I'll always be grateful for. On the day itself, Katie was not only incredibly professional and on top of everything, but also so fun, warm, and full of positive energy. Not just me and Pearson, our entire wedding party absolutely adored her. She brought the best vibe to the day and made everyone feel comfortable, taken care of, and ready to celebrate. Honestly, I wish we could do it all over again just so we could spend more time working with Katie (and her really cute dogs!). She is truly exceptional at what she does, and even more importantly, she is a genuinely wonderful person. She made our wedding day feel magical, smooth, and completely stress-free. We cannot recommend her highly enough!

I've read reviews on this young lady and her wedding planning abilities, but recently I got to see…read morethings from the inside as I got recruited to tie 125 bows on 125 chairs for a wedding at the Terraces on Sir Tyler. She was ready to go - had all the supplies - she breezed thru directing all the vendors and welcoming the bride and family as they dropped things off. It's rumored that she walks 60,000 steps for a wedding. She was graceful, polite and seems to love what she's doing. I am impressed.

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.