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!!

Excellence from start to finish! We could not be more happy with our experience. NVS events was…read moreprofessional, courteous and prompt in delivering on what was promised. We'd love to work together again and we recommend this company to others as well

From the owner: "You name it, we design it." The team at NVS Events uses our design expertise to create…read moreunforgettable occasions. Whether you’re looking for event planning expertise, balloon designs or event rentals….we’ve got you!

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!!

When we were planning a wedding from out of state, we knew we would need some help coordinating the…read moreday-of. From our first phone call, I immediately clicked with Amanda. She was enthusiastic, and had great tips on how to implement our ideas. She has totally customizable service, meaning you can choose the exact aspects you're looking for, within your budget. We hired Amanda for the day-of coordination - my fiance and I wanted to do the planning ourselves, but we needed help to make sure everything went smoothly on the actual day. We also added on catering guidance. Amanda worked in catering previously, and has a good handle of what to look for in catering contracts. She set up tastings with local caterers, and was able to accommodate our short trip in town. We met with Amanda at the venue a couple times, and she was always very responsive via email and phone. I know she handles a lot of events, but I never felt rushed. On the wedding day, everything went smoothly! I heard of tiny incidents after the fact that she took care of immediately. It was great to know that our wedding was in extremely capable hands, and my family and I could just enjoy the day. From the small things (making sure I had my shoes and phone in the getaway car) to the big things (making sure everything was on schedule!), she handled it all with ease and a smile. She has a great reputation in Durham, and I can attest that she lives up to the hype! I cannot recommend her enough!

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From the owner: Neon Rainbow Creatives is proudly a LGBTQIA+ Woman Owned Business…read more Neon Rainbow Creatives ensures a safe space for our clients with no tolerance for any kind of hatred. Period.

Fantastic addition to any event! When I was planning my…read morecompany Christmas party I was struggling to find an entertainment option that would both wow my guests and keep them entertained all night. With Coastal Event Reflections you have entertainment that will keep all ages enthralled. All of my guests raved about Coastal Event Reflections and I will always plan to have them at our parties each year. They are a must have!! Mr. Torman will offer assistance as needed with the technical aspects as well as offering advice on what props to use. He is both polite and professional. His equipment is top notch! I didn't expect his set up to be so exceptional and I was blown away. My company party wouldn't have been amazing without Coastal Event Reflections.

Absolutely the BEST time celebrating our grandmother's 90th birthday adding Coastal Event…read moreReflections to our fun!! Very professional and so kind! They have so many options for backdrops and props. Highly recommend.

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.

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!