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.

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!

Beautiful timeless style! Highly recommend if you want stunning florals and high attention to…read moredetail! Their experience in the coastal market was invaluable in making good choices for vendors, timing etc!

Kickstand is amazing. They are professional and smart. 10/10 would recommend to anyoneread more

Just like everyone else has said. DO NOT BOOK THIS WEDDING PLANNER. She does absolutely nothing…read more She's also very condescending. My husband picked her and I should not have listened to him. COURTNEY IF YOU SEE THIS MESSAGE, I want a refund.

In October 2017 I won a bid at a silent auction for $250.00 package from Courtney. Now July of…read more2018, we have not had a portrait session taken as requested. She is never available at our times, canceled one appt 1 hour before scheduled time and last appt. on July 15th she never showed, when it was discovered on her website she had an event already booked at the same time! She actually tried to pass the blame to my daughter for her (Courtney's) lack of professionalism. We have decided due to months of trying to get our "award" honored that it is not worth it. After all, a gift certificate does not have any financial benefit, and we are uncomfortable with the idea of having our treasured photos taken by this "business"... I do not recommend this business, research for the one that best fills your needs and wants.

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!

Hands down easiest wedding planning ever! I began working with Tracey in November 2024 when…read moreplanning our October 2025 wedding. Life happened and we had to move up to August 2025. She has a flawless system in place that takes the stress and anxiety out of planning. We went over every detail and I literally just showed up. She was fun and kind and made it a beautiful experience. I cannot recommend her enough for any couple looking to marry on coastal NC.

Tracey did s beautiful job. The setup was very nice. We had a very intimate gathering but it was…read moreperfect.I would highly recommend them. Thank you so much! CT

i have worked with Jeff and his team before but this last wedding for my daughter completely blew…read moreme away. I truly cannot begin to express how talented he is. Every vision that my daughter and I had came to life. It was even better than what we envisioned. Design Perfection is the real deal. Highly highly recommend!

They recently did my daughter's wedding and the flowers were remarkable!!! The bridal bouquet is…read moreone of the prettiest I've seen - even the photographer commented on it! Look at the mantel. Just so beautiful. (Venue: Wrightsville Manor)

OMG these guys are amazing!!!! I had my first photo shoot with them yesterday and even in 97…read moredegree heat it was soooo much fun and the pictures are more than I ever expected. Lori and Jeff made me feel so comfortable. We drove 2 hours to have them take my pictures and it was more than worth the drive!!!

We love our Photographers! Hey! we just wanted to say that we ABSOLUTELY LOVE ALL OUR PHOTOS!!! The…read morepics from our engagement session are jaw dropping! In my humble opinion I think some of shots qualify to be on display in the studio ;-) lol. I'm constantly reminded that we made right choice that night after all those bottles of wine & great convo. Trust us you guys will be our photographers not just for our wedding, but for LIFE! If you're reading this and are considering them as your photographers...look no further! I promise you won't be disappointed!!

Garner Love Events helped me think of everything!! They made sure my wedding ran flawlessly and I…read morecouldn't have asked for better planners! They went above and beyond to communicate with vendors and ensure everything was how I wanted it!!! 10/10 would hire them again!!!

From the owner: We offer event planning & day of coordinating services to ensure your experience is well thought…read moreout & flawless. We work as an extension of your friends & family to get to know you, help "figure everything out", and bring your idea of perfect to life for you. You invest so much in your special day and deserve to soak in every ounce of your experience without stress, worry, or questions!

If you want your wedding done right then hire Sally. She gets the job done and does all the dirty…read morework for you. She keeps things on schedule. She will also tell people NO if there is a problem. She makes sure things are done the way the bride wants them and makes sure she is taken care of. Highly recommend her for wedding or an event. Great job

Sally is wonderful! Made our wedding planning process organized and followed up with us when we…read morefell behind things on our to do list. The best part about hiring Sally was not having to worry or communicate with any vendors on the day of the wedding. She did such a great job organizing everything and keeping people on the timeline that our ceremony was actually ready to go a few minutes early. We as a couple felt so supported and couldn't have asked for a better wedding planner.