Laura + Chris wed at 128 South in downtown Wilmington on November 7, 2014 but not before Laura's bridal luncheon and rehearsal dinner on Friday night at The RiverRoom. Laura enlisted Knot Too Shabby Events to help her plan an intimate bridal luncheon at The RiverRoom and a rehearsal dinner later in the afternoon with their closest loved ones. The luncheon was laid back and sweet. We used navy chevron linens from ETC Party Rentals with teal napkins. Sweet N' Savory catered the brunch. YUM! Fiore Fine Flowers designed the floral centerpieces that we were able to use for the rehearsal dinner too. The ladies enjoyed a mimosa bar with three different fruit choices and then left to get their nails done! About 40 guests returned around 5:00pm to enjoy a catered dinner by Middle of the Island. This black + white reception looked beautiful with the addition of hanging Edison lights from The Audio Visual People. The amazing Carolina Hurricane's hockey groom's cake was designed by Imaginary Cakes. The hockey player was even made to look just like Chris! We had a great time dining on the River before their big day. Congratulations Laura & Chris! KTSE loved being a part of your day before the big day! Laura's WeddingWire Review: "Melissa was incredible. She is full of advise and ideas. She took the little bit I gave to her and ran with it. I walked in the morning of my bridesmaid brunch and was in complete shock over how beautiful she made the room look. After leaving to enjoy the day with my bridal party and returning for the rehearsal dinner Melissa had done it again. The room was transformed into the perfect atmosphere for us all to enjoy a beautiful, relaxing evening together. All the vendors were coordinated without me having to make one phone call. I never even had to clean up a mess or pack a box up after either event. Melissa took care of everything including my bridal nerves! She is well worth the investment and in my opinion underpaid! It shows in her work and planning that she is experienced and loves what she is doing." Click on the images below to enlarge. Favorite Event Moment: Vendors
Venue: The RiverRoom Music: venue house sound system Bridal Luncheon Catering: Sweet N' Savory Rehearsal Dinner Catering: Middle of The Island Lighting: The Audio Visual People Rentals: ETC Party Rentals Flowers: Fiore Fine Flowers Cake: Imaginary Cakes Month-Of Coordination: Knot Too Shabby Events Attendees: 8 guests; 40 guests
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Candice + Troy wed along the enchanting Cape Fear River at The RiverRoom in historic downtown Wilmington, NC. They were joined by an energetic and stunning bridal party, as well as all of their loved ones. I knew this was going to be an epic event the moment I met Candice when she walked in to book her wedding at The RiverRoom. Candice is extremely organized and for that, a planner's best friend! From our first meeting to our last, Candice came prepared with charts, to-do list and visions of what she wanted her big day to be. The most rewarding part of my job really is getting to fulfill one couple's dreams, hopes and vision for their most special day. After all of the hard work, Candice came to me at the end of the night and told me that her wedding was more beautiful and better than she could have imagined. That is exactly why I do what I do and why I love it. Not only do I think I have a gift for it, but I get to become friends and help plan someone's wedding! It's pretty gratifying! So, let me tell you readers some things I loved about Candice's wedding day on May 3, 2014. First of all, the weather was perfect. For how hot May can be in Wilmington, it wasn't too bad. Or as I say, "knot too shabby". One of my favorite wedding trends right now are textured linens! We used black pintuck linens for the round tables and pistachio green runners that looked like old wood. I even learned a new napkin fold for the tablescape! Etc. Party Rentals provided tables, chairs and linen rentals. The ruffled white wedding cake was designed by Creative Cake Design by Tammy Hodge. Bella Florals provided extra flowers to put on top of the cake, as well as the centerpieces and bridal party flowers. Candice chose a mix of tall and short floral arrangements. We alternated them among the tables to complete a romantic wedding reception. Knot Too Shabby Events provided month-of coordination for Candice & Troy! We'd like to send a big, belated congratulations to Candice & Troy! I so enjoyed working with you two and getting to know your families. I think we made some lifelong friends! I hope to see y'all when you come back and visit Wilmington! Candice's WeddingWire Review: "We hired Melissa for our month-of coordination for our May 3, 2014 wedding & (minus the groom) she was hands down the BEST decision we made for our wedding! Going into the planning/wedding process I had ideas of what I wanted as the vision for our wedding but had no idea exactly how to carry it out & if it all would look good together. Melissa has a knack for validating your ideas and making suggestions that add to it all in a way that makes you feel comfortable & excited for your own individual wedding. I have no idea how I would have stayed sane in the last couple days before & day of our wedding if it wasn't for the complete trust I had in Melissa & her ability to carry out our vision. And, man, did she deliver. Our wedding, and all the little details, were exactly what we wanted & extra!! Melissa took all the stress out of the final hours before & day of wedding & for that I am extremely thankful! I had numerous family/friends that day of and post wedding raved about not only our beautiful wedding but our amazing, professional, and likable wedding planner, Melissa. On top of how great she was during the lead up to the wedding I must also rave about how great she was during the planning process. We got married at The RiverRoom, in downtown Wilmington, NC, but live in Charlotte, NC. Throughout our 9 month engagement Melissa was always extremely prompt, night or day, in getting back to my emails/calls & always made me feel like our wedding was the most important one to her at that moment (although obviously it wasn't haha), which, sure puts you at ease during such a stressful & exciting time in your life. If anyone is thinking about Melissa, for any wedding planning services, my suggestion would be DO IT!! You will not regret it & it will probably be one of the best decisions you make for your wedding:)" Click on images below to enlarge. Favorite Wedding Moment:
Dancing with Candice, my assistant Hannah and the rest of the Tressler/Welti gang! One of their friends was obsessed with Michael Jackson and apparently brings a glittery glove to all of their get togethers. Best lip sink to Thriller that I've ever seen! Vendors Venue: The RiverRoom Music: DJ Professionals & Video Catering: Middle of the Island Photography: Keli Brown of Ave Norturna Photography Lighting: The Audio Visual People Rentals: Etc. Party Rentals Centerpieces & Bouquet Flowers: Bella Florals by Theresa Cake: Creative Cake Design by Tammy Hodge Officiant: Fred Roberts Month-of Coordination: Knot Too Shabby Events Attendees: 80 guests |
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