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!

Excellent service. Excellent food. Thank you Chef Matt, and thank you Brian for the experience,…read moreseriously considering membership as we are new to the area

Food is good, a little pricey & service is good in elegant surroundings. Parking in the area is…read moredifficult & there are many, many steps when entering through the front door. You need to enter through the back door to avoid so many steps.

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

The owner is a scammer. He writes bad checks to other vendors and runs your credit card on his own…read morecredit card machine and charges you surcharges but does not state that on receipts. He forges your signatures. Stay away!!!

If it sounds too good to be true it is. I hired this "planner" Terry Taylor and he used my money…read morefor my wedding to float his business. He has been verbally abusive and threatening in text messages however won't respond when Wilmington PD came to his business which is based out of his dilapidated house that is owned by an investment group. He works on his "regular job at Scotchman gas station at 4412 Market st Wilmington when he isn't scamming people. I have a legitimate claim with Coastal Carolina BBB including an NSF check he made to the State of NC if you want to see it on my claim the number is 15034783 or feel free to call Quantrell Quick from Coastal Carolina BBB at 843-488-2227. And if you are a bride he has taken advantage of contact Det Thomas of the Wilmington PD he would LOVE to hear from you at 910-343-3600

Brides On A Budget did my wedding. Not only was it MORE than I could have ever dreamed, but…read moreMichelle was absolutely amazing. She came with me to dress fittings, and did exactly what I wanted. They do everything from catering, to DJ, decorations, and everything can be customized! I went to what feels like a million other wedding planners in the area and they all wanted to charge me thousands and thousands of dollars. Brides On A Budget was at least 75% cheaper than anywhere else in the Wilmington/Raleigh area! Not only were they cheaper, but I think my wedding was much prettier than what anyone else wanted. Thanks Brides On A Budget....

This Business should be closed... Con Artists.. I attended a very expensive wedding . 2 yrs…read moreago.... no cake ... no guest transportation.... minimal decorations/ not as ordered.... no favors provided to planner by bride were set out.. virtually no food/ no liquor... Bride's family ordered pizza and liquor... I picked up a cake at the local walmart. I personally paid for a wedding photo booth... not there.... The MINISTER was not there!! Bride & Groom had to go to city hall the next week for the license... The review by TREASURE B. is this woman's daughter... also part of the Con Job..... No bride deserves this... Please research your Wedding Planner carefully and read all reviews.

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.

As an out-of-town bride who wanted to do most of the planning myself, Katey was one of the few…read morecoordinators who was willing to help me on an as-needed basis. Hiring Katey was one of the best decisions we made for our wedding, as she was very attentive to our concerns and wishes but knowledgeable about what would work best. For instance, despite narrowly missing hurricane weather, Katey came up with alternate scenarios for our 'beach' ceremony. Of course, our plans literally got washed out, making Katey's alternates essential for our ceremony to go off without a hitch. Also, despite showing up on the day with a badly sprained wrist, Katey was present with everyone else assisting in the setup. We could not have asked for a more thorough and helpful coordinator and we absolutely recommend her services!

Katey Dennett was the wedding planner for my July wedding at Emerald Isle. She came highly…read morerecommended, and now I know why. The entire experience was made much easier by Katey's attention to detail. I'm not going to say that there weren't some stumbling blocks along the way, but Katey never seemed to get frustrated by them. She addresses each obstacle as an "opportunity" and worked through each one with me and my fiance'. On the day of our wedding, it was hot has heck, but Katey was there working right along with the contracted companies making sure that everything was in place. She developed a very detailed timeline for the day of the wedding, and it was that document, and her leadership, that created a beautiful wedding, where everything happened when it was supposed to. My wedding was perfect, and a large part of that was because of Katey's planning and directing skills. I would recommend her highly to anyone who is looking for a wedding planner.

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

My family held a surprise party here for some of our birthday ladies and gents one night. The staff…read morewas so nice and friendly and helpful! We were able to completely surprise the birthday guests which was so fun! We were able to bring in food, desserts, and decorations. The entire venue is very fun- good lighting, great views, and a lovely bar with yummy drinks. Definitely want to return here again for other events.

I never knew this place existed until a couple of friends took me. This is a private club and I…read morecame as a guest. It is on the top floor (9th) of the building. I don't know what the building is called but it is on the corner of Market and Front streets. The views are fantastic. You get great views of the river, south side of the city and east side. The views are the selling point in my opinion. The place is small. There is a small bar area along with chairs and sofas to sit on elsewhere. Live music when I was there. I didn't see any beer on tap but they do have beer. Wine and mixed drinks available, obviously. The glass of wine I got was $12. Ehh, a little steep. The elevator to the 9th floor is tiny. Four normal size people or two bigguns. You can take the stairs, and I did going up, but you better be in shape. Not sure that I would ever buy a membership here but it was fun to go once.