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• Annie P. Sent on 11/17/2022
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  A Huge Thank You!

  I will forever be grateful for Caitlin Weatherwax and the team at Kickstand Events. Not only did Caitlin execute our wedding day flawlessly, she truly became a friend through the process. I wish I could give this amazing team 10 stars because they really deserve it. If you're getting married in Eastern NC, make sure you reach out to Kickstand! Thank you, thank you for everything!

  I will forever be grateful for Caitlin Weatherwax and the team at Kickstand Events. Not only did Caitlin execute our wedding day flawlessly, she truly became a friend through the process. I wish I could give this amazing team 10 stars because they really deserve it. If you're getting married in Eastern NC, make sure you reach out to Kickstand! Thank you, thank you for everything!
• Meaghan W. Sent on 04/29/2022
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  Is there a 10 star option?!

  Where do I even begin? The ladies of Kickstand Events made all of our wedding dreams come true! It has been just about a month since our wedding and every time I think back to that day, it is hard to think of a way if could have been more perfect!! You always hear stories of brides stressing about wedding planning and complaining about how horrible it is, but I can honestly say I had the complete opposite experience. AND we have Sally, and Courtney to thank for that. They immediately understood our vision, helped us keep our priorities straight, and made the process enjoyable. Sally is a logistical genius and Courtney has an impeccable eye for design! Additionally all the teammates they have helping them behind the scenes and on wedding day are equally as amazing. I would highly recommend using Kickstand Events for your wedding or party planning needs!!

  Where do I even begin? The ladies of Kickstand Events made all of our wedding dreams come true! It has been just about a month since our wedding and every time I think back to that day, it is hard to think of a way if could have been more perfect!! You always hear stories of brides stressing about wedding planning and complaining about how horrible it is, but I can honestly say I had the complete opposite experience. AND we have Sally, and Courtney to thank for that. They immediately understood our vision, helped us keep our priorities straight, and made the process enjoyable. Sally is a logistical genius and Courtney has an impeccable eye for design! Additionally all the teammates they have helping them behind the scenes and on wedding day are equally as amazing. I would highly recommend using Kickstand Events for your wedding or party planning needs!!
• Romy B. Sent on 09/17/2020
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  Have your dream event and spare yourself the stress

  Kickstand events recently helped me pull off a bridal shower with @ 40 guests in the middle of Covid restrictions. Our original venue could not accommodate us so short notice we changed the location to a backyard. Courtney immediately got to work. She went on Google Maps, downloaded a picture of the back yard and had a layout plan and an inspiration board to me in a day. She completely transformed the backyard into a beautiful venue for our shower. She handled everything, taking all the work and the stress off of me. I had previously booked a florist otherwise I would have had Kickstand do the floral arrangements. Courtney and an assistant were there early to make sure everything was in place and beautiful. They also stayed for the entire shower so I could enjoy myself (not typically the case for a party host)
  Courtney was a lifesaver. I could not have pulled it off without her-it definitely would not have been as beautiful! I will definitely call Kickstand Events to plan another event and would highly recommend them!

  Kickstand events recently helped me pull off a bridal shower with @ 40 guests in the middle of Covid restrictions. Our original venue could not accommodate us so short notice we changed the location to a backyard. Courtney immediately got to work. She went on Google Maps, downloaded a picture of the back yard and had a layout plan and an inspiration board to me in a day. She completely transformed the backyard into a beautiful venue for our shower. She handled everything, taking all the work and the stress off of me. I had previously booked a florist otherwise I would have had Kickstand do the floral arrangements. Courtney and an assistant were there early to make sure everything was in place and beautiful. They also stayed for the entire shower so I could enjoy myself (not typically the case for a party host)
  Courtney was a lifesaver. I could not have pulled it off without her-it definitely would not have been as beautiful! I will definitely call Kickstand Events to plan another event and would highly recommend them!

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• Emily W. Sent on 08/12/2021
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  Thank you Kickstand for the BEST wedding and easiest planning process!

  I highly recommend hiring Kickstand Events for your wedding! After my first phone call with Sally, I knew that we had to work with Kickstand to plan our wedding. I instantly clicked with Sally’s bubbly personality and trusted that she would deliver on what we were looking for, which was a stress-free, fun event! Hiring a wedding planner, but specifically Kickstand Events, was a must for us because my husband and I wanted to soak up our engagement period without the stress that can come with wedding planning. We were certainly able to do this thanks to Sally, who kept me organized and took a lot of the responsibilities and pressure off of my plate.
  
  Originally we were thought we would only need Kickstand for the planning process, but after further consideration we decided to sign on for the tandem package that includes florals and design. Courtney, who is the design expert, immediately got my vision and brought it to life! She worked with us to design exactly what I had in mind, while staying conscious of our budget. The ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception were STUNNING and cohesive. Every detail was designed and put together in a way that my mother and I could not have achieved if we attempted DIY decor. Additionally, having Courtney work with all of our sub design vendors (programs, linens, chairs, etc.) took a huge burden off of us. I did not realize how many emails and questions you have to answer while planning a wedding, but having Courtney there to take care of everything with these vendors was so helpful!!
  
  I’ve been to other weddings where the wedding planners look stressed or annoyed during the ceremony and reception and it’s very obvious and uncomfortable as a guest. And we’ve all been to weddings where the groomsmen complain about being bossed around by the planners. I did not want this at our wedding and this is not how Kickstand operates! Sally, Courtney, and their assistant Jessie seemed so genuinely happy to be at our wedding! I felt like if our vendors were having a good time, the wedding would go smoother and as a result be less stressful for everyone. They ran the event with smiles on their faces, while keeping everything perfect, professional, on-time, and stress free for our families and bridal party. If something went “wrong” during our wedding, I still have no clue (and neither does my mom, husband, families, friends, etc).
  
  One thing that really stood out to me was how highly our venue and other vendors spoke of Kickstand Events. When we arrived at our venue to drop some things off a couple of days before the wedding, our venue coordinator said that this was her first time working with Kickstand and that they are now at the top of her referral list. That statement spoke volumes to hear from the other side of things. Our photographer and DJ also sung their praises. Oh and we heard from almost every guest that it was “THE BEST WEDDING EVER! We sure thought so, but I guess we weren’t just being biased. Everyone noticed how great this team was!
  
  I am so grateful we were referred to Kickstand Events and will certainly be referring them to any friends looking for a wedding planner. You will not regret hiring Kickstand for your wedding or event! They are focused on your unique wants and needs and go above and beyond to deliver a flawless, stress free event! We had such a fun time working with them over the past 10 months and will miss our emails and planning meeting get togethers! Thank you Sally and Courtney! We love you!
  

  I highly recommend hiring Kickstand Events for your wedding! After my first phone call with Sally, I knew that we had to work with Kickstand to plan our wedding. I instantly clicked with Sally’s bubbly personality and trusted that she would deliver on what we were looking for, which was a stress-free, fun event! Hiring a wedding planner, but specifically Kickstand Events, was a must for us because my husband and I wanted to soak up our engagement period without the stress that can come with wedding planning. We were certainly able to do this thanks to Sally, who kept me organized and took a lot of the responsibilities and pressure off of my plate.
  
  Originally we were thought we would only need Kickstand for the planning process, but after further consideration we decided to sign on for the tandem package that includes florals and design. Courtney, who is the design expert, immediately got my vision and brought it to life! She worked with us to design exactly what I had in mind, while staying conscious of our budget. The ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception were STUNNING and cohesive. Every detail was designed and put together in a way that my mother and I could not have achieved if we attempted DIY decor. Additionally, having Courtney work with all of our sub design vendors (programs, linens, chairs, etc.) took a huge burden off of us. I did not realize how many emails and questions you have to answer while planning a wedding, but having Courtney there to take care of everything with these vendors was so helpful!!
  
  I’ve been to other weddings where the wedding planners look stressed or annoyed during the ceremony and reception and it’s very obvious and uncomfortable as a guest. And we’ve all been to weddings where the groomsmen complain about being bossed around by the planners. I did not want this at our wedding and this is not how Kickstand operates! Sally, Courtney, and their assistant Jessie seemed so genuinely happy to be at our wedding! I felt like if our vendors were having a good time, the wedding would go smoother and as a result be less stressful for everyone. They ran the event with smiles on their faces, while keeping everything perfect, professional, on-time, and stress free for our families and bridal party. If something went “wrong” during our wedding, I still have no clue (and neither does my mom, husband, families, friends, etc).
  
  One thing that really stood out to me was how highly our venue and other vendors spoke of Kickstand Events. When we arrived at our venue to drop some things off a couple of days before the wedding, our venue coordinator said that this was her first time working with Kickstand and that they are now at the top of her referral list. That statement spoke volumes to hear from the other side of things. Our photographer and DJ also sung their praises. Oh and we heard from almost every guest that it was “THE BEST WEDDING EVER! We sure thought so, but I guess we weren’t just being biased. Everyone noticed how great this team was!
  
  I am so grateful we were referred to Kickstand Events and will certainly be referring them to any friends looking for a wedding planner. You will not regret hiring Kickstand for your wedding or event! They are focused on your unique wants and needs and go above and beyond to deliver a flawless, stress free event! We had such a fun time working with them over the past 10 months and will miss our emails and planning meeting get togethers! Thank you Sally and Courtney! We love you!
  
• Joellen W. Sent on 08/04/2021
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  Could not have had a better team!

  Sally and Courtney were wonderful from the first day I met them until today! I am so thankful my daughter chose them as her planner and designer. We relied on them for everything and they came through with flying colors. Everyone at the wedding, including the venue team, said they were fabulous. It was a fairytale wedding and they made it happen!!!!!

  Sally and Courtney were wonderful from the first day I met them until today! I am so thankful my daughter chose them as her planner and designer. We relied on them for everything and they came through with flying colors. Everyone at the wedding, including the venue team, said they were fabulous. It was a fairytale wedding and they made it happen!!!!!
• Sallie B. Sent on 06/20/2021
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  We ABSOLUTELY love Sally and Courtney with Kickstand Events

  I can’t even express how much I love these two sweet, kind, and very smart ladies! My daughter and I met Sally and Courtney over 2 years ago to start planning her wedding! We had no idea what we were doing, what we wanted, and we lived two hours away from the wedding venue! Sally, in her very calm and organized manner immediately put us at ease by explaining our timeline and how easy and fun it would be to navigate the whole wedding planning process. Courtney, with her very creative brain just knew how to weave a lovely description of how beautiful our event would be! We left it all on their very capable hands! We were so very excited for our daughter’s June 2020 wedding, then BAM! COVID! It all came to a screeching halt! But—Sally and Courtney, without missing a beat (and this was very new and strange territory for them to navigate), calmly guided us through the process of totally re-scheduling the entire wedding. Over the next year we planned, and planned, and planned again as the rules kept changing! We thought we had our vision for our design plan, when Courtney, at one of our last meetings, looked at my daughter and just knew the plan we had was not “her” anymore that maybe she had changed since COVID. That intuitiveness to re-create the entire plan and Sally’s efficient coordination with all of our vendors ended up turning our daughter’s wedding into something very unique and special for us—and for my daughter, it was totally “her”! It was light, and fresh and homey! Our guests all commented on how wonderful everything looked and that it felt like home! To give them that vibe of being comfortable and connected to everyone else in the room is something that will always warm my heart! They didn’t just keep us on schedule (thank God for you Sally!) and make a beautiful design plan (you’ve got mad skills, Courtney!), they created a “feeling”; a feeling of relaxed comfort and friendship and fun that ran through the whole entire evening to the point where NO ONE wanted to leave! ☺️ And those two stayed with us to the very end! I hope they had fun and enjoyed everyone else enjoying what they created! I don’t know if I’ve ever had as special of a night! You both made it magical and most of all you made our daughter’s dreams come true! We feel like we’ve made forever friends in these very special ladies and I’m hoping we can find a way to work with them again one day! Wish we could do it all over again! We just love ya Sally and Courtney! 💖

  I can’t even express how much I love these two sweet, kind, and very smart ladies! My daughter and I met Sally and Courtney over 2 years ago to start planning her wedding! We had no idea what we were doing, what we wanted, and we lived two hours away from the wedding venue! Sally, in her very calm and organized manner immediately put us at ease by explaining our timeline and how easy and fun it would be to navigate the whole wedding planning process. Courtney, with her very creative brain just knew how to weave a lovely description of how beautiful our event would be! We left it all on their very capable hands! We were so very excited for our daughter’s June 2020 wedding, then BAM! COVID! It all came to a screeching halt! But—Sally and Courtney, without missing a beat (and this was very new and strange territory for them to navigate), calmly guided us through the process of totally re-scheduling the entire wedding. Over the next year we planned, and planned, and planned again as the rules kept changing! We thought we had our vision for our design plan, when Courtney, at one of our last meetings, looked at my daughter and just knew the plan we had was not “her” anymore that maybe she had changed since COVID. That intuitiveness to re-create the entire plan and Sally’s efficient coordination with all of our vendors ended up turning our daughter’s wedding into something very unique and special for us—and for my daughter, it was totally “her”! It was light, and fresh and homey! Our guests all commented on how wonderful everything looked and that it felt like home! To give them that vibe of being comfortable and connected to everyone else in the room is something that will always warm my heart! They didn’t just keep us on schedule (thank God for you Sally!) and make a beautiful design plan (you’ve got mad skills, Courtney!), they created a “feeling”; a feeling of relaxed comfort and friendship and fun that ran through the whole entire evening to the point where NO ONE wanted to leave! ☺️ And those two stayed with us to the very end! I hope they had fun and enjoyed everyone else enjoying what they created! I don’t know if I’ve ever had as special of a night! You both made it magical and most of all you made our daughter’s dreams come true! We feel like we’ve made forever friends in these very special ladies and I’m hoping we can find a way to work with them again one day! Wish we could do it all over again! We just love ya Sally and Courtney! 💖
• Samantha Sent on 06/01/2021
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  Incredibly talented, professional, creative and fun team to work with!

  Sally and Courtney are the absolute BEST! I cannot recommend them enough for planning your big day! Not only are they professional and responsive, but they are SO FUN to work with. Their bright personalities and amazing energy make even the tough wedding conversations fun and exciting! They are able to take small ideas and turn them into a beautiful reality. Their team is responsive, talented, organized and incredibly creative. I'm SO grateful for everything they did to make our wedding day absolutely perfect!!

  Sally and Courtney are the absolute BEST! I cannot recommend them enough for planning your big day! Not only are they professional and responsive, but they are SO FUN to work with. Their bright personalities and amazing energy make even the tough wedding conversations fun and exciting! They are able to take small ideas and turn them into a beautiful reality. Their team is responsive, talented, organized and incredibly creative. I'm SO grateful for everything they did to make our wedding day absolutely perfect!!

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• Rebecca W. Sent on 05/30/2022
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  Best Wedding Planners and Florist in Town!

  My husband and I could not have been more satisfied with Kickstand! The whole team was professional, punctual, creative, and organized throughout the entire experience. While we definitely had plenty of vague ideas for our wedding, Courtney and Sally helped pull it all together to create a comprehensive vision and made sure every detail was executed perfectly. With their collective industry experience, they were able to make recommendations and connect us with vendors we didn’t even know we needed. Knowing that they were on top of everything really alleviated wedding-planning-stress that typically drives couples crazy! Above all, the day of the wedding they handled the entire operation, allowing us to truly relax, spend time with our loved ones, and enjoy the celebration we designed. If you are planning a wedding, I wouldn’t do it without them, they are the best in town!!

  My husband and I could not have been more satisfied with Kickstand! The whole team was professional, punctual, creative, and organized throughout the entire experience. While we definitely had plenty of vague ideas for our wedding, Courtney and Sally helped pull it all together to create a comprehensive vision and made sure every detail was executed perfectly. With their collective industry experience, they were able to make recommendations and connect us with vendors we didn’t even know we needed. Knowing that they were on top of everything really alleviated wedding-planning-stress that typically drives couples crazy! Above all, the day of the wedding they handled the entire operation, allowing us to truly relax, spend time with our loved ones, and enjoy the celebration we designed. If you are planning a wedding, I wouldn’t do it without them, they are the best in town!!
• Meredith O. Sent on 12/19/2019
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  Cannot recommend Kickstand enough!

  Sally, Courtney and the entire Kickstand team are absolutely fantastic. We got married on an island with some tricky logistics and they made the entire process smooth, efficient and fun. My mom and I are not type A people so it was hands down the best decision we made. Not only did they keep us on track, but they also created a stunning event with our best interest in mind the entire time -- and celebrated us like we were family! They are beyond organized, super thoughtful, intentional and crazy talented. I cannot recommend them enough.

  Sally, Courtney and the entire Kickstand team are absolutely fantastic. We got married on an island with some tricky logistics and they made the entire process smooth, efficient and fun. My mom and I are not type A people so it was hands down the best decision we made. Not only did they keep us on track, but they also created a stunning event with our best interest in mind the entire time -- and celebrated us like we were family! They are beyond organized, super thoughtful, intentional and crazy talented. I cannot recommend them enough.

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• Lauren A. Sent on 10/04/2020
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  Best Wedding Coordinators EVER!

  We worked with Kickstand for the past year and a half before our wedding. We pretty much had everything planned and then with COVID-19 had to switch to an alternate venue and Kickstand didn’t miss a beat. Sally and Courtney went above and beyond with everything possible to make it our dream wedding and we couldn’t have done it without them. We and our families were so comfortable with them, which made it that much easier on our wedding day to know they had our backs. And on top of everything else, they created the most beautiful, magical wedding for us. They really are the dream team and I would recommend them to anyone!

  We worked with Kickstand for the past year and a half before our wedding. We pretty much had everything planned and then with COVID-19 had to switch to an alternate venue and Kickstand didn’t miss a beat. Sally and Courtney went above and beyond with everything possible to make it our dream wedding and we couldn’t have done it without them. We and our families were so comfortable with them, which made it that much easier on our wedding day to know they had our backs. And on top of everything else, they created the most beautiful, magical wedding for us. They really are the dream team and I would recommend them to anyone!

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• Melissa M. Sent on 12/23/2019
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  Best wedding planner

  Kickstand Events was absolutely amazing to work with. I had a vision of what I wanted but I'm not a design person so I relied on them to make my vision come true. They did that and more. Our wedding was perfect all thanks to the ladies at Kickstand Events. Something that was important to me was the budget. I wanted to make sure we did our best to stay within the budget. Kickstand was very supportive and helpful by ensuring we kept the vision within the budget. The communication back and forth was very timely and I really enjoyed the few face-to-face meetings we had as well. Kickstand assisted with the rehearsal to ensure we were timely and prepared for the next day. The day of the wedding was not even a little bit stressful thanks to Kickstand. They collaborated with all the vendors, got things setup, brought the beautiful flowers, got us where we needed to be on time, etc. It was such an easy, fun , wonderful experience. I wish I could do it all over again!! I can't say enough great things about Kickstand . Sally and Courtney are absolutely amazing to work with. I consider them amazing friends now. If you're looking for a fantastic wedding planner, Kickstand Events is the event planner to use!!!

  Kickstand Events was absolutely amazing to work with. I had a vision of what I wanted but I'm not a design person so I relied on them to make my vision come true. They did that and more. Our wedding was perfect all thanks to the ladies at Kickstand Events. Something that was important to me was the budget. I wanted to make sure we did our best to stay within the budget. Kickstand was very supportive and helpful by ensuring we kept the vision within the budget. The communication back and forth was very timely and I really enjoyed the few face-to-face meetings we had as well. Kickstand assisted with the rehearsal to ensure we were timely and prepared for the next day. The day of the wedding was not even a little bit stressful thanks to Kickstand. They collaborated with all the vendors, got things setup, brought the beautiful flowers, got us where we needed to be on time, etc. It was such an easy, fun , wonderful experience. I wish I could do it all over again!! I can't say enough great things about Kickstand . Sally and Courtney are absolutely amazing to work with. I consider them amazing friends now. If you're looking for a fantastic wedding planner, Kickstand Events is the event planner to use!!!
• Brittany Sent on 01/02/2020
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  Best in Wilmington!

  Kickstand did an absolutely incredible job on our wedding. It was beautiful and stress free. We got tons of compliments from friends and family and everyone had an incredible time which is what it's all about! I would 100% recommend them to anyone.

  Kickstand did an absolutely incredible job on our wedding. It was beautiful and stress free. We got tons of compliments from friends and family and everyone had an incredible time which is what it's all about! I would 100% recommend them to anyone.
• Lora G. Sent on 12/17/2018
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  Excellent Planning for Events of all Types and Size

  I have had the privilege of working with Kickstand on many different type of events- from weddings that I have attended or helped to plan all the way to 1,000+ attendee corporate events for the company I work for. Each time I think they have outdone themselves and it couldn't get any better they always prove me wrong. This December 2018; I hired them for our 750+ person corporate Holiday party, gave them minimal guidance and direction and they blew the event out of the water. Every little detail is always immaculate and I never have to worry about things going wrong (if they do, I've never been exposed to it!). From vendor management, to the floral designs- they continue to exceed my expectations. On top of everything else from a business standpoint, they are simply a pleasure to work with and genuinely wonderful people. As an event planner within a large marketing department, I can't recommend them more and can't wait to see what they come up with for our future events!

  I have had the privilege of working with Kickstand on many different type of events- from weddings that I have attended or helped to plan all the way to 1,000+ attendee corporate events for the company I work for. Each time I think they have outdone themselves and it couldn't get any better they always prove me wrong. This December 2018; I hired them for our 750+ person corporate Holiday party, gave them minimal guidance and direction and they blew the event out of the water. Every little detail is always immaculate and I never have to worry about things going wrong (if they do, I've never been exposed to it!). From vendor management, to the floral designs- they continue to exceed my expectations. On top of everything else from a business standpoint, they are simply a pleasure to work with and genuinely wonderful people. As an event planner within a large marketing department, I can't recommend them more and can't wait to see what they come up with for our future events!
• Meghan Sent on 11/19/2018
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  Kindred Kickstand!

  When I found out I needed to have an event coordinator for our venue I was overwhelmed to say the least! Like most other newly engaged brides, I assumed I could knock out wedding decor and planning with a hot glue gun, my Pinterest board, and an agenda. However, you really don’t know all of the ins and outs of planning a wedding until you’re in the thick of it...enter the absolutely amazing team of Courtney and Sally of Kickstand! From the very first time I spoke to Sally on the phone, I knew I didn’t need to look any further for our even coordinator! She was SO nice, and determined to make our wedding dreams come true! I also loved the fact that with Kickstand, it was a one-stop shop for both coordination and florals! By the end of our first planning meeting in person, I truly felt like I had known Courtney and Sally forever and they had become fast friends! They have the ability to make you feel heard, and work so hard to turn your vision into a reality, while also being conscientious of your budget. They are upfront about costs, and also work with you to make sure you are getting the very best deals from your vendors! On top of that, they coordinate with your entire wedding team to ensure that everyone is on the same page! Plus, you can spitball an idea, and they know the people/ways to make it happen! Along the way, I began to stress that I wasn’t stressed enough because I felt that I should be doing more! I attribute my lack of bridal stress to the Kickstand Team because they covered all of the things that stress brides out! When it comes down to throwing the wedding of your dreams, you need someone on your team that will go all of the way for you and with you....Kickstand will provide that and so much more! From ensuring I got a sample bouquet for my bridal portraits on short notice, handing out glow sticks on the dance floor, coordinating the exit, being a calm presence during the hecticness of the wedding day, and seamlessly flipping our ceremony to the reception, Kickstand does it all!! Our wedding fulfilled every expectation we had and so much more! We received so many compliments about the work of Kickstand! We will never be able to thank Courtney and Sally enough for all they did for us and for being so authentic during our wedding journey...we will treasure them always!

  When I found out I needed to have an event coordinator for our venue I was overwhelmed to say the least! Like most other newly engaged brides, I assumed I could knock out wedding decor and planning with a hot glue gun, my Pinterest board, and an agenda. However, you really don’t know all of the ins and outs of planning a wedding until you’re in the thick of it...enter the absolutely amazing team of Courtney and Sally of Kickstand! From the very first time I spoke to Sally on the phone, I knew I didn’t need to look any further for our even coordinator! She was SO nice, and determined to make our wedding dreams come true! I also loved the fact that with Kickstand, it was a one-stop shop for both coordination and florals! By the end of our first planning meeting in person, I truly felt like I had known Courtney and Sally forever and they had become fast friends! They have the ability to make you feel heard, and work so hard to turn your vision into a reality, while also being conscientious of your budget. They are upfront about costs, and also work with you to make sure you are getting the very best deals from your vendors! On top of that, they coordinate with your entire wedding team to ensure that everyone is on the same page! Plus, you can spitball an idea, and they know the people/ways to make it happen! Along the way, I began to stress that I wasn’t stressed enough because I felt that I should be doing more! I attribute my lack of bridal stress to the Kickstand Team because they covered all of the things that stress brides out! When it comes down to throwing the wedding of your dreams, you need someone on your team that will go all of the way for you and with you....Kickstand will provide that and so much more! From ensuring I got a sample bouquet for my bridal portraits on short notice, handing out glow sticks on the dance floor, coordinating the exit, being a calm presence during the hecticness of the wedding day, and seamlessly flipping our ceremony to the reception, Kickstand does it all!! Our wedding fulfilled every expectation we had and so much more! We received so many compliments about the work of Kickstand! We will never be able to thank Courtney and Sally enough for all they did for us and for being so authentic during our wedding journey...we will treasure them always!
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  Sally and Courtney were hands down the best wedding planners we could have asked for. So kind and relaxing attitudes. They were very responsive, followed up, and took care of everything from vendor management to design. We didnt have to worry about anything leading up to our wedding day. Sally was very organized and Courtney has great taste. Willing to work within our budget and gave us honest feedback. The day of our wedding was so smooth even though it rained. I love these girls and would recommend them 100%! Worth every penny!

  Sally and Courtney were hands down the best wedding planners we could have asked for. So kind and relaxing attitudes. They were very responsive, followed up, and took care of everything from vendor management to design. We didnt have to worry about anything leading up to our wedding day. Sally was very organized and Courtney has great taste. Willing to work within our budget and gave us honest feedback. The day of our wedding was so smooth even though it rained. I love these girls and would recommend them 100%! Worth every penny!

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  Thank you so much for the kind review, kate! You and Jason were so much fun to work with and your wedding was amazing in every way!! :) You two are so cute and we miss y'all already! Can't wait to keep in touch in the years ahead!
• Ashton Sent on 11/08/2017
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  Kickstand Events was wonderful to work with! They answered every question I had no matter how small. The day of our wedding was perfect and ran so smoothly thanks to Kickstand and and coordinator/owner Sally Lindroos. Everyone told me that having a wedding planner was the best insurance for your wedding and it was so true! I highly recommend Kickstand Events!

  Kickstand Events was wonderful to work with! They answered every question I had no matter how small. The day of our wedding was perfect and ran so smoothly thanks to Kickstand and and coordinator/owner Sally Lindroos. Everyone told me that having a wedding planner was the best insurance for your wedding and it was so true! I highly recommend Kickstand Events!
• Hilary Sent on 10/19/2017
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  Honestly, I could not even begin to describe how A-M-A-Z-I-N-G Kickstand Events and team are! As a bride who is passionate about design and also planning a destination wedding, I feel like I may have been more on the high maintenance side but Sally and Courtney went above and beyond from start to finish!
  Sally is praised by all Wilmington wedding vendors, and I never had to worry that every T was crossed and every i was dotted about all the tiny details and organization of the vendors, schedule, and entire wedding day! Our day was flawless and completely stress-free thanks to Sally!
  Courtney’s attention to detail, passion for what she does, and love for clients was invaluable! And... her design skills especially florals!! One word....STUNNING!!! She also added so many special touches to our day that really made the wedding special, magical, and perfect! :) Our guests are still raving about the beautiful set up the Kickstand team created at Airlie Gardens!
  Sally and Courtney are both absolute professionals with incredible talents and, and I will be forever grateful to them for all they did to create the wedding of our dreams!! Love you guys!!

  Honestly, I could not even begin to describe how A-M-A-Z-I-N-G Kickstand Events and team are! As a bride who is passionate about design and also planning a destination wedding, I feel like I may have been more on the high maintenance side but Sally and Courtney went above and beyond from start to finish!
  Sally is praised by all Wilmington wedding vendors, and I never had to worry that every T was crossed and every i was dotted about all the tiny details and organization of the vendors, schedule, and entire wedding day! Our day was flawless and completely stress-free thanks to Sally!
  Courtney’s attention to detail, passion for what she does, and love for clients was invaluable! And... her design skills especially florals!! One word....STUNNING!!! She also added so many special touches to our day that really made the wedding special, magical, and perfect! :) Our guests are still raving about the beautiful set up the Kickstand team created at Airlie Gardens!
  Sally and Courtney are both absolute professionals with incredible talents and, and I will be forever grateful to them for all they did to create the wedding of our dreams!! Love you guys!!

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• Sawyer Sent on 11/14/2017
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  Kickstand was the top choice recommended by my venue, which hosts tons of weddings by tons of event planners. For less than the cost of my wedding band, I had my dream 200-person tented garden wedding handed to me. When I say dream wedding, I mean it. Want hanging floral installations? Chandeliers installed? Floral arch? Planning alone, I would not have known where to go for these services and would have missed out details that made my wedding day. I told Sally and Courtney my ideas and they brought vendor proposals to me. I never had to contact or coordinate with any vendor other than Kickstand, which otherwise would have made my wedding weekend constant phone calls. They even helped me put my order of ceremony together, planned seating and escorts, timeline of my reception-- all things I had never thought of planning and that I didn't know the standard/tradition for. I just showed up to my rehearsal and wedding and the girls took it from there. It was such a relief to not have to do or remember ANYTHING on my wedding weekend. I can't thank Kickstand enough for my perfect day-- see their work for yourself! https://mediazilla.com/Howwazxf2

  Kickstand was the top choice recommended by my venue, which hosts tons of weddings by tons of event planners. For less than the cost of my wedding band, I had my dream 200-person tented garden wedding handed to me. When I say dream wedding, I mean it. Want hanging floral installations? Chandeliers installed? Floral arch? Planning alone, I would not have known where to go for these services and would have missed out details that made my wedding day. I told Sally and Courtney my ideas and they brought vendor proposals to me. I never had to contact or coordinate with any vendor other than Kickstand, which otherwise would have made my wedding weekend constant phone calls. They even helped me put my order of ceremony together, planned seating and escorts, timeline of my reception-- all things I had never thought of planning and that I didn't know the standard/tradition for. I just showed up to my rehearsal and wedding and the girls took it from there. It was such a relief to not have to do or remember ANYTHING on my wedding weekend. I can't thank Kickstand enough for my perfect day-- see their work for yourself! https://mediazilla.com/Howwazxf2
• Sally Sent on 11/13/2017
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  I can’t say enough good things about Kickstand Events. My husband and I are both military officers who plan things for a living, so we know a thing or two about planning and executing well-coregraphed activities. That being said, Kickstand blew away our expectations both in the lead up to the wedding and in the event itself. Sally and Courtney were friendly, accessible, and easy going as they helped us through the planning process, and their amiable professionalism - not to mention their impeccable preparation - made the wedding day a breeze! Our wedding guests continue to rave about the spectacular reception. If you’re going to get married and want to do it right, go with Kickstand Events!

  I can’t say enough good things about Kickstand Events. My husband and I are both military officers who plan things for a living, so we know a thing or two about planning and executing well-coregraphed activities. That being said, Kickstand blew away our expectations both in the lead up to the wedding and in the event itself. Sally and Courtney were friendly, accessible, and easy going as they helped us through the planning process, and their amiable professionalism - not to mention their impeccable preparation - made the wedding day a breeze! Our wedding guests continue to rave about the spectacular reception. If you’re going to get married and want to do it right, go with Kickstand Events!
• Catherine Sent on 11/13/2017
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  The team at Kickstand Events exceeded our expectations in every way. Sally and Courtney were so easy to work with, and were filled with innovative and creative ideas. They understood our daughter's (also named Sally) style and desires from the beginning. We held the wedding on our private property in Morehead City, NC. Courtney and Sally make a great team and each brings special strengths to the creative process. My biggest compliment to them is, no matter what the circumstance or issue, there was never a problem. Just solutions! The Kickstand team had to bring everything to the venue, from soup to nuts. No problem! When terrible weather threatened, they had additional tents arrive that same afternoon. They are both relaxed and attentive, and their vendors professional and courteous. I loved how they used the property itself as a focal point, using fabulous clear tents with tremendously high ceilings which allowed our live oak canopy to be a part of the picture. One of my friends told me last week she and her husband had been to SIX weddings this summer, and Sally and Will's was the best in every way. Thanks to Sally, Courtney and the team at Kickstand Events! I simply cannot recommend them highly enough and I'll be forever indebted to them for helping us create the unique tone for this wedding that the bride and groom wanted. I am delighted to give them a glowing review and would give them 10 stars if I could.

  The team at Kickstand Events exceeded our expectations in every way. Sally and Courtney were so easy to work with, and were filled with innovative and creative ideas. They understood our daughter's (also named Sally) style and desires from the beginning. We held the wedding on our private property in Morehead City, NC. Courtney and Sally make a great team and each brings special strengths to the creative process. My biggest compliment to them is, no matter what the circumstance or issue, there was never a problem. Just solutions! The Kickstand team had to bring everything to the venue, from soup to nuts. No problem! When terrible weather threatened, they had additional tents arrive that same afternoon. They are both relaxed and attentive, and their vendors professional and courteous. I loved how they used the property itself as a focal point, using fabulous clear tents with tremendously high ceilings which allowed our live oak canopy to be a part of the picture. One of my friends told me last week she and her husband had been to SIX weddings this summer, and Sally and Will's was the best in every way. Thanks to Sally, Courtney and the team at Kickstand Events! I simply cannot recommend them highly enough and I'll be forever indebted to them for helping us create the unique tone for this wedding that the bride and groom wanted. I am delighted to give them a glowing review and would give them 10 stars if I could.
• Hillary Sent on 11/13/2017
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  Sally and Courtney make the perfect team! Sally was so on top of the logistics and kept me on track every step of the way. Pitney turned my dream “Pinterest” wedding into a reality! I can’t say enough about how much these two did to make my wedding perfectly “me!” They made my dream wedding come to life

  Sally and Courtney make the perfect team! Sally was so on top of the logistics and kept me on track every step of the way. Pitney turned my dream “Pinterest” wedding into a reality! I can’t say enough about how much these two did to make my wedding perfectly “me!” They made my dream wedding come to life
• Jordan Sent on 11/13/2017
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  Sally and everyone at Kickstand Events are by far the absolute best wedding planners to hire for your special day! I am a constant ball of nerves and didn't think it was possible for someone to keep me calm and worry free on my wedding day, but Sally was a miracle! If things happened that weren't planned, I had absolutely no idea because Sally literally was on top of everything!!! Her team was professional and everything happened in a timely and neat manner. I can't say enough wonderful things about Kickstand. Thank you for making my special day the absolute BEST! Can you all start throwing baby showers now?! I need to work with you again! LOVE LOVE LOVE Y'all!

  Sally and everyone at Kickstand Events are by far the absolute best wedding planners to hire for your special day! I am a constant ball of nerves and didn't think it was possible for someone to keep me calm and worry free on my wedding day, but Sally was a miracle! If things happened that weren't planned, I had absolutely no idea because Sally literally was on top of everything!!! Her team was professional and everything happened in a timely and neat manner. I can't say enough wonderful things about Kickstand. Thank you for making my special day the absolute BEST! Can you all start throwing baby showers now?! I need to work with you again! LOVE LOVE LOVE Y'all!
• Monica Sent on 07/03/2017
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  Kickstand Events was the absolute best decision we made for our wedding day! My husband and I knew from the beginning we wanted to work with Sally, Courtney and the Kickstand team. Sally handles the logistics, while Courtney nails the florals and design. I honestly never once stressed about a single aspect of the day and when I showed up to the venue the morning of our wedding, I was honestly blown away that my wedding looked like a million dollar dream wedding! The night went off without a single glitch, even down to getting into our getaway car where our bags, champagne, water, and leftover food was waiting for us. Myself, my husband and my guests had the BEST night celebrating and we credit it all to the beautiful atmosphere and impeccable execution of the night thanks to kickstands.

  Kickstand Events was the absolute best decision we made for our wedding day! My husband and I knew from the beginning we wanted to work with Sally, Courtney and the Kickstand team. Sally handles the logistics, while Courtney nails the florals and design. I honestly never once stressed about a single aspect of the day and when I showed up to the venue the morning of our wedding, I was honestly blown away that my wedding looked like a million dollar dream wedding! The night went off without a single glitch, even down to getting into our getaway car where our bags, champagne, water, and leftover food was waiting for us. Myself, my husband and my guests had the BEST night celebrating and we credit it all to the beautiful atmosphere and impeccable execution of the night thanks to kickstands.

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  Thank you for the kind words, Monica! It was such a joy to be a part of your beautiful wedding day! Working with you and your family throughout the planning process was so much fun!! We wish you both a lifetime of happiness :)
• Lisa Sent on 11/21/2016
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  The ladies at Kickstand Events are absolutely amazing! They are so organized, helpful, flexible, and will do absolutely everything in their power to ensure your big day goes off without a hitch! I really cannot imagine not having a day-of coordinator - there are so many details that you would drive you (and your family/friends) crazy trying to manage it yourself. Do yourself a favor and hire Kickstand for your wedding, I promise you will not regret it! Fabulous job ladies - and thank you for helping make my day so incredibly special!!

  The ladies at Kickstand Events are absolutely amazing! They are so organized, helpful, flexible, and will do absolutely everything in their power to ensure your big day goes off without a hitch! I really cannot imagine not having a day-of coordinator - there are so many details that you would drive you (and your family/friends) crazy trying to manage it yourself. Do yourself a favor and hire Kickstand for your wedding, I promise you will not regret it! Fabulous job ladies - and thank you for helping make my day so incredibly special!!
• Kelly Sent on 10/12/2016
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  Kickstand was my absolute life saver throughout the wedding planning process. I know that I could not have pulled it off without them. We ended up having to change our wedding date from 10/8 to 10/7 due to Hurricane Matthew's impending arrival into Wilmington. Before pitching the idea to me, Sally (co-owner) contacted all of my amazing vendors to see if moving the wedding up a day would even be a feasible possibility. They all responded immediately with yes' and promised to honor their contracts. Sally coordinated all of this with my sister's and matrons of honor before proposing the idea to me. When it was suggested to me, the decision seemed so much easier already knowing it was a good option for us. Sally took an incredibly stressful time and simplified it. She saw a problem and she fixed it in the best way she could have. I got to have my dream wedding entirely because of this amazing company. They also did my flowers and my guests couldn't say enough how beautiful they all were. I worked with Ally Favory and she is just as talented as she is sweet. She had a vision and I encouraged her to run with it as I know very little about flowers. Ally tweaked the estimates several times to ensure that I was comfortable with the price without sacrificing any beauty. One of my favorite parts was the floral comb she created for me. I asked for it last minute and sent her a picture of my hair style and she put together the most gorgeous hair accessory. I loved every bit of the work this amazing company did. If you are questioning whether or not you need the help of a wedding planner, let me assure you, you need Kickstand for planning and florals!

  Kickstand was my absolute life saver throughout the wedding planning process. I know that I could not have pulled it off without them. We ended up having to change our wedding date from 10/8 to 10/7 due to Hurricane Matthew's impending arrival into Wilmington. Before pitching the idea to me, Sally (co-owner) contacted all of my amazing vendors to see if moving the wedding up a day would even be a feasible possibility. They all responded immediately with yes' and promised to honor their contracts. Sally coordinated all of this with my sister's and matrons of honor before proposing the idea to me. When it was suggested to me, the decision seemed so much easier already knowing it was a good option for us. Sally took an incredibly stressful time and simplified it. She saw a problem and she fixed it in the best way she could have. I got to have my dream wedding entirely because of this amazing company. They also did my flowers and my guests couldn't say enough how beautiful they all were. I worked with Ally Favory and she is just as talented as she is sweet. She had a vision and I encouraged her to run with it as I know very little about flowers. Ally tweaked the estimates several times to ensure that I was comfortable with the price without sacrificing any beauty. One of my favorite parts was the floral comb she created for me. I asked for it last minute and sent her a picture of my hair style and she put together the most gorgeous hair accessory. I loved every bit of the work this amazing company did. If you are questioning whether or not you need the help of a wedding planner, let me assure you, you need Kickstand for planning and florals!

  Kickstand Events's reply:

  Thank you for this amazingly kind review, Kelly! You just made our day! Your wedding was going to be perfect no matter what because of your fantastic attitude and loving family/support system. We were happy to be a part of it and will never forget this wonderful wedding! Thank you for trusting us with the details!

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