Hi y'all! I'm not quite a bride-to-be--yet, but have already started planning my wedding! I currently live in the Boston area, so I've joined that discussion board, but I plan on relocating to Charleston, SC, next spring and getting married in either Asheville, NC, or the Outer Banks, NC, next fall. I would love to chat about locations, planners, vendors, etc. with everyone, especially since I'll be doing the majority of my planning from out-of-state. Can't wait to talk!
Hi there. From Cincinnati Ohio but planning an Aug. wedding at Topsail NC. It has been very hard to plan the wedding from so far away and since it's a small island vendors are scarce.
I'm getting married in the Asheville area in 2 weeks. We did almost all of our planning from out of state too. If anyone has any questions about locations, vendors, resources etc. in that area I'd be glad to share what I"ve learned.
I, too, am marrying in Asheville in 2 weeks (12 days!). We planned from out of state, but have local resources with family and friends there. I'm happy to share what I know!
isn't it such a great state with beautiful mountains and beaches?!
I am in chapel hill, nc but planning for 11/15 in beaufort, nc. our ceremony is at fort macon on atlantic beach!
I hear you on scarcity of beach vendors -- my good friend is planning in San Fran, and it's so funny to hear her talking about narrowing down vendors.. I'm like really? Cos there's only one gal in our location that makes beautiful cakes. It does make things a little easier in some ways!
Have any of you been experiencing a really laid back attitude about contracts from vendors though? that's been a big frustration for us..
It is funny that you mentioned contracts. My cake vendor and Florist both were like just give is a call at the beginning of July. I finally got them to do contracts but everything just seems so laid back. But on the flip side of it all you don't have to worry about negotiating with other vendors, it is who it is. We actually met with the bakery last Aug. and had a tasting A YEAR IN ADVANCE lol. We vacationed at Topsail and while we were there we picked out our reception site, baker, florist and photog. So it will be nice how we pull all this together.
Hi all! I just got married in Charlotte March 15. I'm was born and raised here in Charlotte so I know alot about the area if anyone needs any recommendations. Also, I lived in Asheville for about 2 years after college and my family is all from that area or even further west. Let me know if anyone needs anything. So glad to meet other NC/SC girls!
Glad to "see" all you gals on here! I miss the South so much!! For those of you in South Carolina, check out the new South Carolina board for even more WeddingBee fun!
Hi all from Asheville here! As an Asheville native, I'd be glad to help anyone that needs it! I'm getting married May 31st at Hidden River. It's an amazing place and includes everything from the linens to the plates to the centerpieces in their basic package. They have full service packages where they take care of everything vendor wise or they will let you use your own vendors and are SUPER GREAT! I couldn't suggest a better place for the price. Asheville is very much a destination wedding city and the prices reflect that. Let me know if you girls want any more info!
This local board is such a good thing!! I'm getting married in September in Highlands, NC, but I'm doing my planning from SC. We have vendors coming from all over the place - Asheville, Charlotte, Greenville, Raleigh, Wilmington ... yikes, I'm getting nervous just thinking about it! I also grew up in Raleigh, so all in all, I've become an NC expert. ;-)
Anyone else getting married in or around Highlands (or know anything about it you can recommend)? I'm also happy to share my vendor finds and any other 2 cents, if anyone's interested ...
Hi everyone! I'm getting married in Asheville this coming July 19th, at Claxton Farm. Anyone know of a good hairstylist in Asheville, for wedding styles or updos? Please send me a message if you need any info about other vendors in Asheville. I'd be happy to help. I live in Charlotte NC, but we've researched Asheville a lot.
Hi y'all! I'm not quite a bride-to-be--yet, but have already started planning my wedding! I currently live in the Boston area, so I've joined that discussion board, but I plan on relocating to Charleston, SC, next spring and getting married in either Asheville, NC, or the Outer Banks, NC, next fall. I would love to chat about locations, planners, vendors, etc. with everyone, especially since I'll be doing the majority of my planning from out-of-state. Can't wait to talk!
posted by avdillard0110 7 posts 6 months agoHi there. From Cincinnati Ohio but planning an Aug. wedding at Topsail NC. It has been very hard to plan the wedding from so far away and since it's a small island vendors are scarce.
posted by Cheri 11 posts 6 months agoHI AV, I got married in the outerbanks and had such a blast planning it! If you have any questions, feel free to page me.
posted by chill 153 posts 6 months agoI don't live there any more but I'm from Raleigh! Hi everyone! :-)
posted by bluebell 83 posts 6 months agoI'm getting married in the Asheville area in 2 weeks. We did almost all of our planning from out of state too. If anyone has any questions about locations, vendors, resources etc. in that area I'd be glad to share what I"ve learned.
posted by ncmountainbride 40 posts 6 months agoHi everyone,
I'm getting married in Greensboro in October. Hooray!
posted by riishome 7 posts 6 months agoI, too, am marrying in Asheville in 2 weeks (12 days!). We planned from out of state, but have local resources with family and friends there. I'm happy to share what I know!
posted by smilinfox 8 posts 6 months agoisn't it such a great state with beautiful mountains and beaches?!
I am in chapel hill, nc but planning for 11/15 in beaufort, nc. our ceremony is at fort macon on atlantic beach!
I hear you on scarcity of beach vendors -- my good friend is planning in San Fran, and it's so funny to hear her talking about narrowing down vendors.. I'm like really? Cos there's only one gal in our location that makes beautiful cakes. It does make things a little easier in some ways!
Have any of you been experiencing a really laid back attitude about contracts from vendors though? that's been a big frustration for us..
posted by missrae 88 posts 6 months agoGetting married in Raleigh in October. I'd love to get to know NC Bees better.
posted by smallgood 4 posts 6 months agowhere in raleigh?? what's the experience been like?
posted by missrae 88 posts 6 months agomissrae,
It is funny that you mentioned contracts. My cake vendor and Florist both were like just give is a call at the beginning of July. I finally got them to do contracts but everything just seems so laid back. But on the flip side of it all you don't have to worry about negotiating with other vendors, it is who it is. We actually met with the bakery last Aug. and had a tasting A YEAR IN ADVANCE lol. We vacationed at Topsail and while we were there we picked out our reception site, baker, florist and photog. So it will be nice how we pull all this together.
posted by Cheri 11 posts 6 months agoHi all! I just got married in Charlotte March 15. I'm was born and raised here in Charlotte so I know alot about the area if anyone needs any recommendations. Also, I lived in Asheville for about 2 years after college and my family is all from that area or even further west. Let me know if anyone needs anything. So glad to meet other NC/SC girls!
bonnie
posted by bonniebelle101 291 posts 6 months agoGetting married in Greensboro in September, and I don't know the area at all! Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
posted by Idared 10 posts 6 months agoGlad to "see" all you gals on here! I miss the South so much!! For those of you in South Carolina, check out the new South Carolina board for even more WeddingBee fun!
posted by avdillard0110 7 posts 6 months agodoing a call out here too. i just jumped from the brand new SC board!
I live near Charlotte but my wedding will be in Columbia, SC on November 1st! very excited and happy to see there are some local bees around here.
I'm trying to book a florist. and inexpensive florist. any tips on vendors in Cola, SC shoot me a pm!
Thanx!
posted by GetMarried4Less 403 posts 6 months agoHey ladies,
Getting married on Sept 27 2008 in downtown raleigh and i can't wait!
posted by AKline 28 posts 6 months agoHi all from Asheville here! As an Asheville native, I'd be glad to help anyone that needs it! I'm getting married May 31st at Hidden River. It's an amazing place and includes everything from the linens to the plates to the centerpieces in their basic package. They have full service packages where they take care of everything vendor wise or they will let you use your own vendors and are SUPER GREAT! I couldn't suggest a better place for the price. Asheville is very much a destination wedding city and the prices reflect that. Let me know if you girls want any more info!
posted by SoontobeAmandaB 8 posts 6 months agoThis local board is such a good thing!! I'm getting married in September in Highlands, NC, but I'm doing my planning from SC. We have vendors coming from all over the place - Asheville, Charlotte, Greenville, Raleigh, Wilmington ... yikes, I'm getting nervous just thinking about it! I also grew up in Raleigh, so all in all, I've become an NC expert. ;-)
Anyone else getting married in or around Highlands (or know anything about it you can recommend)? I'm also happy to share my vendor finds and any other 2 cents, if anyone's interested ...
Good luck with your planning. ladies!
posted by Squirrelsgirl 5 posts 6 months agoHi everyone! I'm getting married in Asheville this coming July 19th, at Claxton Farm. Anyone know of a good hairstylist in Asheville, for wedding styles or updos? Please send me a message if you need any info about other vendors in Asheville. I'd be happy to help. I live in Charlotte NC, but we've researched Asheville a lot.
posted by barnweddinggrl 4 posts 6 months ago