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A.Carey Events is a wedding and event planning company serving Raleigh, Durham, and Chapel Hill, North Carolina, that specializes in helping you plan, design, and coordinate your wedding. Whether you are planning an elaborate weekend affair or a courthouse wedding, A.Carey Events can guide you through the process.

Andrew, founder, and owner, prides himself on balancing the beauty, unique style, and personality of our couples. He is committed to creating an easy and carefree day where everyone can relax and enjoy as memories unfold late into the evening!

Andrew loves designing and executing special moments and helping to turn them into unforgettable memories. He carries this principle through planning each event to the last detail. He still tears up sending every couple down the aisle and loves seeing couples as they say, "I do!" Andrew understands the importance of taking a flexible approach and strives to make your special day a memorable and enjoyable occasion. His mission is to deliver a seamless day-of experience, matching your needs and bringing your vision to life.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the starting price for day-of wedding coordination?

$2,000

Do you offer an hourly rate?

Yes

What wedding events do you provide services for?

Ceremony
Reception
Rehearsal Dinner

What wedding planning services do you offer?

Day-of Coordination
Full Planning
Partial Planning

What weddings do you have experience planning?

Civil
Cultural
Destination
Non-Religious
Religious

Reviews of A.Carey Events

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A.Carey Events and Andrew, the wedding planner, received overwhelming praise from couples who highlighted his professionalism, organization, responsiveness, and attention to detail in making their wedding dreams come true. From flawless execution on the wedding day to guiding through the planning process, Andrew's expertise, industry knowledge, and ability to tailor weddings to each couple's vision were highly appreciated. Clients commended his support, connection with vendors, and ensuring a stress-free, magical wedding experience, making A.Carey Events a highly recommended choice for wedding coordination and event planning.

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A.Carey Events and Andrew, the wedding planner, received overwhelming praise from couples who highlighted his professionalism, organization, responsiveness, and attention to detail in making their wedding dreams come true. From flawless execution on the wedding day to guiding through the planning process, Andrew's expertise, industry knowledge, and ability to tailor weddings to each couple's vision were highly appreciated. Clients commended his support, connection with vendors, and ensuring a stress-free, magical wedding experience, making A.Carey Events a highly recommended choice for wedding coordination and event planning.

Taylor
Taylor Sent on 06/19/2023
5 out of 5 rating

The best decision we made in the wedding planning process!

I am not sure I even know where to begin with our experience with Andrew. I will continue to say that he is a master in this field and he has such a gift. Andrew has such a knowledge and an eye for weddings and he takes care of things without even having to be asked. His advice and opinion was invaluable to us.

I was a bride who thoroughly enjoyed all aspects of wedding planning and as someone who loves the details, Andrew matched my energy and carried out my vision for the day perfectly. The things I cared about, he cared about. When we weren't sure how to handle certain aspects of the day, he came full of suggestions and ideas. He was never pushy and was a gracious reminder that it was OUR day and OUR decision. He was the perfect balance of getting things done and allowing us to enjoy the moments.

Our day flowed perfectly and I never had to think about where to go or what to do next because Andrew had it all covered. Not once did a vendor or guest have to come up and ask me a question because Andrew handled it all . We got to be fully PRESENT and ENJOY our wedding day which truly is the best gift. Hiring Andrew will be the greatest investment in your wedding planning process!

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Hanna Sent on 10/26/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Book Andrew for your I-Do!

Andrew is a phenomenal wedding planner. My wife and I used him for his month-of / day-of planning and couldn't be happier. He is personable, efficient, and knows what he's doing. He left no question unanswered and took so much stress off of our shoulders, especially when it came to the little things. He didn't miss a single beat on our wedding day, was there whenever we needed him, and helped make our wildest dreams come true. I would absolutely recommend him ten times over!
Brantley
Brantley Sent on 12/01/2024
5 out of 5 rating

A wonderful experience!

We are so thankful for Andrew and all the work he put into our special day! He was extremely professional, personable, and organized. He kept everything in line and was super easy to communicate with and responded promptly to emails. We would highly recommend him to anyone looking for an event coordinator!
Megan
Megan Sent on 11/26/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Best experience with ACE

My husband and I had the absolute best experience working with A.Carey Events. We experienced the utmost professionalism throughout the entire planning process. Andrew truly listened to all of our wishes and concerns and ensured that our wedding proceeded flawlessly. Importantly, Andrew is extremely responsive to email, very detail-oriented and thoughtful, super organized, and well-connected with all of the local vendors. We would recommend A.Carey Events to anyone.
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Andrew Sent on 11/20/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Andrew knows weddings and executes flawlessly!

Over the past year I have loved getting to work with Andrew for our wedding! From our initial meeting, I knew Andrew was going to be the best decision we made. I appreciated our check-in meetings, vendor recommendations, and mainly the support I felt. The meetings were extremely helpful- even if you think you have everything under control, I found myself having new tasks to complete after each one- Andrew seriously knows all the ins and outs of planning a wedding!
I went into the wedding planning process with a lot of visions, Andrew assured me he would help in any way he could to make them happen. Our wedding day turned out better than we could have imagined. We were and still are in love with our ceremony set up, to the reception layout and how flawless the timeline felt. We loved every moment and would recommend A.Carey events to anyone for any event!!
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Elizabeth Sent on 08/05/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Simply Stellar!!

The event planning and day-of-coordination services A.Carey Events provided for the Rehearsal Dinner and Welcome Party we hosted on the eve of our son's wedding were simply stellar! Andrew's industry knowledge, vendor network, professionalism, patience, and attention to detail were invaluable throughout the planning process. His day-of-coordination of both events was flawless, allowing us to let go of the details and be fully present to enjoy every aspect of the evening's special celebrations, which surpassed all expectations! What a gift!
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David Sent on 07/24/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Our wedding thanks to Andrew

Working with Andrew was such a great experience! Our wedding was beautiful beyond our imagination. We loved every moment of it.

We wanted a wedding that could reflect our own values, cultures, and aesthetics instead of adhering to conventions. Andrew really helped us achieve that goal. He was attentive, communicative, and resourceful. He listened to our needs and recommended many venues and vendors so that we could find the ones that were the best fit for us.

Even with our very, very small wedding, there were so many decisions to make and so many logistics to attend to and coordinate. Having Andrew made the whole process a lot more manageable. He was an amazing guide and source of support. On the day of the wedding (and the many weeks before), we felt calm and relaxed, knowing that all the details were taken care of. We cannot recommend Andrew enough!
Gabby
Gabby Sent on 07/20/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Best Decision (Besides I Do!)

I feel so incredibly lucky to have worked with Andrew and A.Carey Events for my wedding! I quickly realized once I was engaged that I had NO IDEA how to begin to plan or visualize my day. I had no sense of the details and special touches that would bring the best day of my life into magic. This is why I cannot recommend A.Carey events enough! Andrew and his team immediately took the stress off my shoulders while also making sure my ideas were flushed out but also taken up a notch. We stayed easily in budget while including so many personal touches part of our day. Andrew was very organized, efficient, creative and knowledgeable. He is well connected and was able to communicate on my behalf with all the vendors. He helped me with a timeline and encouraged me along the way. Having them for my entire wedding planning plus a day of coordinator was ideal. I was focused on marrying the love of my life and the wedding and reception were perfect. It was a dream to work with them and I highly recommend for a wedding or any event!
Robyn
Robyn Sent on 07/13/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Impeccable Execution

Despite an extremely short timeline (less than 3 months), Andrew executed our wedding day flawlessly! While I worked to coordinate the majority of details, there were times that the industry lingo was beyond me, and Andrew effortlessly and professionally guided me through the process. His attention to detail -- both those of the actual wedding but also our needs as a couple -- were unmatched. I could not recommend him more. There isn't anyone else I would trust with such an important day!
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User6873830 Sent on 06/19/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Bringing our vision to life!

We are beyond grateful for the partnership with A. Carey Events for our wedding planning and weekend execution. Throughout our journey, Andrew was both professional and attentive - helping us navigate the process while making sure the wedding truly felt like us. This included everything from invitation and floral choices to catering selection. He and the team made our day even more incredible than we could have imagined. THANK YOU, Andrew!
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