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.

I am on the opposite end of the spectrum here with the reviews, I attended a wedding at The River…read moreRoom. The space can get cramped with a larger party but is beautiful. You can't beat a wedding venue with a river view in a great location. My only complaint is that it only had two bathrooms (one for each sex).

My friend got married here two Saturdays ago. Normally I wouldn't take the time to review someone…read moreelse's wedding venue, but the staff here completely knocked it out of the park! They were looking at every possible angle to make sure the wedding went off without a hitch. At one point, I saw the wedding coordinator walk out to the street to motion a traveling bar cart to lower their singing as the wedding was going on. An Indian man, I didn't catch his name, was routinely walking around and asking everyone if there was anything they needed and insuring everyone was having a great time. He was super personable. The bartenders made excellent drinks and smiled the whole time. Good for them because my face would hurt from smiling that much. The event space itself, perfect for a small wedding, was beautiful and cozy and clean. I would definitely recommend hosting any event here!

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

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

We hired Chris to do family photos with our large extended family! He was great, and…read morepatient/accommodating with our several young kiddos. The end results were gorgeous!! I'd highly recommend him to anyone!

Chris Lang was our wedding photographer and I have nothing but great things to say about him! Our…read morepictures turned out absolutely beautiful! We had a beach wedding & did not have great weather so I was a little concerned to see how the photos would turn out but Chris was on it! Instructed us where to go and turn to get the best photo with the weather we were having. We couldn't be happier. Thanks, Chris for capturing the special moments on the best day!