Erica Stawick helped to make our wedding day perfect! She was so helpful pointing me in the…read moredirection of amazing vendors during the planning process - I loved working with every one of them! She was always there to answer all of my questions. While there was a lot of staff turnover at my venue, she relieved my fears and took charge of all day-of timeline and direction. I knew I could trust her to run the show and I was able to really live in the moment of our special day - that alone was worth every penny! I would definitely recommend Erica with Ashley Baber Weddings - we can't thank you enough!

My wedding day was so special, and I owe great thanks to Erica Stawick with Ashley Baber Weddings…read morefor all of her hard work as my planner. Before hiring Erica, my family and I were looking at the long to-do lists and complexities of wedding planning and feeling overwhelmed. From our very first meeting, Erica was reassuring and worked tirelessly to help me find and execute my vision for my wedding. She was never pushy and always flexible to work with credible and trustworthy vendors that she suggested or that my mom and I found independently. Erica was nice but assertive with my wedding party while giving them instructions during the rehearsal, making that process smooth and orderly. She seemed to understand the many pressures and stresses that wedding planning can put on brides and their families, and she respectfully received input and feedback from many stakeholders, and we are a very picky bunch! That said, her main concern was helping me, as the bride, have the wedding I wanted. Thank you Erica for being my planner and helping to make my big day such a wonderful time.

We had the most amazing experience with Alexander Homestead. Everything was so well organized and…read morethoughtfully put together, the entire process felt seamless. On the day of the wedding, I was genuinely relaxed. They handled so much behind the scenes and made it all look effortless. I just wanted to give a huge shoutout to Allie and Savannah! They went above and beyond and were such a big part of making the day run perfectly. Rob and I appreciate you guys so much. Truly, the entire team was incredible. Everyone was so kind and helpful, and everything went off without a hitch. The food was amazing (we did the plated meal), the drinks were strong, and the Photo Booth was a huge hit! Most importantly, we had such a fun, unforgettable time. Everyone has been telling us how perfect everything looked and how much fun they had (and we can be a rowdy crew, haha). We couldn't have asked for a better place to celebrate. Highly recommend!

If I could give Alexander Homestead more than five stars, I would gift-wrap them in gold and…read morehand-deliver them back to the team. From the very first planning meeting to the last dance of the night, we felt genuinely cared for. As two busy working professionals, the structure and support from Wedgewood Weddings & Events made our planning process feel manageable and bite-sized instead of overwhelming. Every step was organized, clear, and thoughtful. It allowed us to actually enjoy being engaged instead of drowning in spreadsheets. Sarah, Virginia, and Savannah were phenomenal. Truly. They anticipated needs before we even voiced them, answered every question with patience, and made us feel like our wedding was the only one that mattered. On the day of, Savannah in particular took such intentional care of both me and Kevin. She checked in constantly, kept things flowing seamlessly, and made sure we were present instead of stressed. As chefs and hotel people, service is everything to us. The attention to detail did not go unnoticed. The team followed our directions perfectly, respected our vision, and executed it beautifully. A moment that meant the world to us was watching the service staff go above and beyond to help my autistic nephew find something "safe" to eat during dinner. That kindness and awareness is not something you can train into people. It's heart. We also loved the intentional use of small businesses throughout the process. You can feel that Alexander Homestead values community and craftsmanship, and that matters. Our day felt seamless, warm, and deeply cared for from start to finish. We walked away not just married, but genuinely grateful. If you're considering this venue, stop looking. You've found it.

Although we don't rent a boat slip, we have been able to attend several parties/gatherings at the…read moreCommodore Yacht Club because our friends rent a boat slip. It's always well maintained and clean. Plenty of space with lots of tables and chairs inside and out. They offer a full kitchen with a double oven and a full bathroom. We have been privileged to help with the preparations for graduation parties, wedding showers and many other gatherings and have never had any issues. Because those who have boat slips have free range of the clubhouse, they may occasionally pop in which would have to be the only negative I could give.

I have been a member here for 6 years and I can tell you the first 4 and a half were the best. Now…read morethe marina has gone down hill in a big way since a new manager has taken over. The obvious is that there is now so many boats on the lake looking for slips that the marina doesn't care about their existing tenants. They will now charge you for electric bills that are completely out of line with absolutely no back up what so ever. Like if you only go there on weekends you could pay up to and above $400 to $600 a month. If you can find another marina or if you don't need electric would be the best option. In addition the upkeep of the docks is atrocious.

If I could rate a negative number of stars, I would. I paid for a private ceremony which was not…read morevery expensive but I still expect some services for whatever I am paying for. I emailed the contact on the website at least four times. I called their contact # another 3 and left messages asking very nicely to call me back. I had many questions. Example- where do my fiancee and I meet the officiant.. never received a call or email.. I would not recommend to anyone. Please watch out for them

Absolutely recommend! South Carolina Marriage & Notary…read moreServices are in a class all by itself. They're by far the most sensitive, sincere, kind, people focused professionals I have ever had the privilege of working with. Customer service is super important to me and lately it has been lost in the world. I've used them about three times so far, and have no intentions of going anywhere else. I'm especially thankful for the mobile service as my fur baby battles kidney failure and having the notary service come to my home is fantastic! Allison

When we first got engaged, we knew we wanted to hire a professional to help us create our perfect…read moreday. After interviewing several other planners in the area, I came across Emore's information and instantly liked her vibe. After our phone consultation we knew that Emore was our "one"! She delivered from start to finish! Emore made sure she got to know us; what we liked/disliked, our style, our personalities; gathering all the necessary information to make sure that our day was a true reflection of us. She did NOT disappoint. Let me tell you how I know Emore is the best at what she does, we have received thank you notes FROM OUR GUESTS! Literally! They are thanking us for allowing them to be a part of "the best wedding they've ever attended"! Our guests, as well as our other vendors, are saying that our wedding was the most well thought out and executed wedding they've ever been a part of. That says a LOT! People, we are trying to think of events that we can have to hire her to plan! Lol!!!! Stop looking......Emore is the one!

When we first got engaged, we knew we wanted to hire a professional to help us create our perfect…read moreday. After interviewing several other planners in the area, I came across Emore's information and instantly liked her vibe. After our phone consultation we knew that Emore was our "one"! She delivered from start to finish! Emore made sure she got to know us; what we liked/disliked, our style, our personalities; gathering all the necessary information to make sure that our day was a true reflection of us. She did NOT disappoint. Let me tell you how I know Emore is the best at what she does, we have received thank you notes FROM OUR GUESTS! Literally! They are thanking us for allowing them to be a part of "the best wedding they've ever attended"! Our guests, as well as our other vendors, are saying that our wedding was the most well thought out and executed wedding they've ever been a part of. That says a LOT! People, we are trying to think of events that we can have to hire her to plan! Lol!!!! Stop looking......Emore is the one!

If you are thinking of using this company for wedding tents....don't. We rented a $2,000 tent for…read morean outdoor wedding where the weather forecast called for constant rain. First, the tent had holes all throughout and so we had to provide the duct tape to try to tape the holes. The companies response was "the rain will just roll off the sides", along with "this is just the time that people get stressed out about the event"...as if either of these statements were going to keep the guest dry. The rain, in fact, did not roll off the sides and the tent leaked raindrops onto the guest and decor all night. Also, the tent was put up in such a way that there were areas lose enough to collect water. So, throughout the day the water had to be constantly dumped from the roof as not to collapse the tent. With the sides, Not all sides of the tent had holes to stake into the ground. Lastly, it was put up and left with a ton of mildew that my mom was trying to clean herself. After contacting the company, they did send someone out to clean the tent. However, he was rude and acted extremely irritated that he had to come out and do this.

I ordered flowers from Ribald Farms to be delivered to my wife for our anniversary. I ordered a…read moredozen red roses, deluxe size. I paid about $120 for flowers, delivery, fees, and taxes. The flowers themselves were beautiful, but they were arranged so poorly that they were falling out of the vase by the time they reached my wife. The accent flowers and greenery were falling out and after only a couple of hours the arrangement was a mess. My wife and I both called the florists and were given some story about how the flowers were delivered in perfect condition but the Security guard may have tampered with the flowers. The funny thing about a security desk is that they have cameras. There was no evidence of tampering. They were just poorly put together. The owner did not make any effort to replace the arrangement or refund my money. I try to buy from local businesses for quality, and obviously was willing to pay a little extra for that quality. But that is not what I got this time. Overall Product- Poor Customer service - Poor Pricing - Poor Save yourself the headache and find another business or vendor to send your loved ones flowers.

Had the pleasure of surprising my mom and family with a beautifully catered Mother's Day dinner,…read moreand it was absolutely wonderful! The food was amazing, the vibe was on point, and everything came together perfectly. I'm already getting ready to contact them again for another beautiful event. - Kelli Holmes

A complete game changer for my family! Truly amazing experience!…read more My daughter attends college in Charlotte (We are from NYC) and has super strict medical dietary restrictions. Although we have worked with the University's dietitian, nutritionist, athletic trainers, and the chefs within 2 months of attending school, she had a complete GI tract breakdown that almost required surgery. Thank god we found Howard & Howard. Everything is prepared to the exact specs and they only use high quality ingredients. The for the first time in my daughter's life, so enjoys food that is medically appropriate. Thank you Pamela and staff for everything you guys do! You are true Rock Stars!

I found Rachel on Instagram pretty early on in my wedding planning and we chatted over email about…read moremy ideas and shared some pics back and forth. Pretty soon after she did a styled shoot at my chosen venue and that got me really excited for her creative style. We met in person for coffee where I explained that I honestly had no idea what I wanted... I just wanted it to look pretty, and that I trusted her creative judgement. And man am I glad I did! She took my basic parameters and ran with it to make me bouquets and centerpieces more beautiful than I ever could've picked for myself. This lady knows what she's doing and will make floral arrangements that you hope will never wilt because they are so freaking gorgeous!

I contacted Rachel on a whim to see if she could create a flower crown for my best friend to wear…read moreduring her baby shower. Rachel got back to me within 24 hours after I left her a winded voicemail. She inquired about what I was looking for and gave me options on what she could create for me along with pricing for each. I appreciated that she was upfront on expense from the beginning. Without even showing her photos of what I was looking for, Rachel was able to create a beautiful flower crown that was more lush than I imagined it would be. My best friend loved her surprised. I would recommend Rachel, and I will be utilizing her talents again in the future.