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About

On WeddingWire since 2019

Bona Fide Events is a wedding coordination company based in Hillsborough, North Carolina. Near both Chapel Hill and Durham, the small firm’s talented and experienced professionals are able to turn plans into actions. The team focuses on partial and day-of coordination, bringing a couple’s initial ideas and planning to life. The creative individuals personalize their services, helping each set of sweethearts focus on the joy of their upcoming celebrations.

Services Offered

The planners at Bona Fide Events are experts at simplifying and weaving together the many elements of your special day. At the same time, they work to make it an enjoyable process. The team can assist you with many details, such as vendor selection, design, and etiquette. They can also help plan other wedding-related events, like showers and rehearsal dinners.

  • Woman-owned

Frequently asked questions

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

$2,950

What is the starting price for partial wedding planning?

$4,250

What is the starting price for full wedding planning?

$7,500

Do you offer an hourly rate?

Yes

What is the hourly rate?

$85

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
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Reviews of Bona Fide Events

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4.9 out of 5 rating
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2024 Winner
4.9 out of 5 rating
50 reviews
99% recommend it
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    4.9 out of 5 rating
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    5 out of 5 rating
  • Professionalism
    5 out of 5 rating
  • Value
    4.9 out of 5 rating
  • Flexibility
    4.9 out of 5 rating
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Heather and her team at Bona Fide Events receive exceptional praise from multiple reviewers for their impeccable service and attention to detail in wedding planning. Heather's expertise, organization, and communication skills stood out, helping couples navigate the complexities of wedding preparations and ensure smooth execution on the big day. Reviewers express gratitude for the team's professionalism, thoroughness, and ability to adapt to changing circumstances like weather challenges, ultimately making their weddings stress-free and unforgettable.

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Heather and her team at Bona Fide Events receive exceptional praise from multiple reviewers for their impeccable service and attention to detail in wedding planning. Heather's expertise, organization, and communication skills stood out, helping couples navigate the complexities of wedding preparations and ensure smooth execution on the big day. Reviewers express gratitude for the team's professionalism, thoroughness, and ability to adapt to changing circumstances like weather challenges, ultimately making their weddings stress-free and unforgettable.

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Carmen W. Sent on 06/22/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Heather and her team are awesome!

Heather and her team were absolutely awesome when helping us plan our wedding. Heather is extremely knowledgeable and we were so lucky and grateful to have her event coordinating expertise for our wedding. We met a handful of times and sent countless emails back and forth. Heather was always very quick to respond to our questions and provided detailed resources to stay on track with planning. We enjoyed getting to know Heather and we would 10/10 recommend Heather and her team at Bonafide Events!
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Dale F. Sent on 11/20/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Perfect wedding.

Mark and I had hoped for a wedding to be simply elegant. Heather listened to our hopes and dreams. With that she guided us to make excellent decisions on everything from venue, wedding cake, flowers and much more. We could not have done it without her.
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Jennifer B. Sent on 11/11/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Our Adventure Continues

A Bonafide Event and Heather Thomas was an absolutely crucial part of our wedding day. Heather made the day run smoothly, managing our busy and unique schedule of events from the outdoor garden ceremony to the butterfly house sanctuary to the live music patio cocktail hour to the dinner and dancing reception in the aerospace center of our unique museum venue. Heather was so organized and communicative, making sure everything was taken care of. As an anxious bride, she was so wonderful and reassuring. I would recommend Heather and Bona Fide Events over and over again! Thank you for making our vision come to life.
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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2024 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2023 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2022 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2020 Winner

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