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We believe in tasteful luxury, tearful reception reveals, and welcoming every couple into our family!

We’re here to create an impeccable design for you filled with meaning and refined elegance. We like to say our style is understated opulence — but with over-the-top intentionality. Our hallmark is conceptualizing a celebration for your love and family traditions that feels fresh and fitting on your wedding day, yet still timeless for decades of anniversaries. Thirty years from now, when your own daughter asks you to describe your wedding again in preparation for her big day, we hope your eyes still sparkle at the thought of the most beautiful day of your life.

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Frequently asked questions

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

$2,000

What is the starting price for full wedding planning?

$8,500

Do you offer an hourly rate?

No

What wedding events do you provide services for?

Ceremony
Reception
Rehearsal Dinner

What wedding planning services do you offer?

Day-of Coordination
Full Planning

What weddings do you have experience planning?

Civil
Cultural
Destination
Double Weddings
Eco-Friendly
Military
Non-Religious
Religious

Reviews of McLean Events

Barbara
Barbara Sent on 07/09/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Barbara (Mother of the Bride)

If 100 stars were an option, that would not be enough to characterize our experience with Mclean Events Charlotte's Carrington Buck. I call her the "tiny powerhouse." She was everywhere we needed her to be and she quietly, seamlessly, flawlessly executed details about which we had no idea.
She was absolutely wonderful...professional, knowledgeable, competent, patient, creative, innovative, joyful, kind...
ALWAYS there when we needed her....
I could go on forever about her abundant wedding planning skills, but they pale in comparison to how she made us feel. She made our daughter's wedding the most joyful family experience...
even as we worried and fretted, she patiently, calmly, confidently guided us through every step of the way.

It was a joy and a blessing working with her. My daughter and I shared with her that one of the reasons we were sad that the wedding was over was that we would miss having her in our lives. We adore her and have officially adopted her in to our family.

If you are planning a wedding, I would (and already have) highly recommend her to guide you through this major life event.
Angel
Angel Sent on 12/28/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Carrington is THE BEST!

I consider myself so incredibly lucky to have been able to work with Carrington while planning my wedding. I went into the planning process not knowing how much work goes into creating the perfect wedding and reception. I am SO thankful that I had Carrington along the way. She saved me so much time by suggesting certain vendors and then working with those vendors up through the wedding day. She’s a wedding expert and she made sure that every single thing, right down to the smallest detail, was planned for and perfect. And her creativity is off the charts. She dreamed up a tulip chandelier for the reception and I was obsessed with the idea after she presented it to me. She then worked with the florist to create it and, well, it was the most beautiful thing I’ve ever seen in my life. Two months later, I still have wedding guests telling me how amazing it was. I also still have wedding guests telling me how beautiful the entire event was, and it’s all because of Carrington. I’m not a creative person and my wedding would’ve been so boring without her. But instead, so many people have said it was the best wedding they’ve ever been to. I honestly can’t say enough good things about Carrington. I could go on and on and on and on about how amazing she is. I don’t know how I got lucky enough to have her as my wedding planner, but I’m so glad I did! I would recommend her to anyone. You would be the luckiest bride ever to get to work with her!!!
Kristin
Kristin Sent on 02/04/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Highly recommend!

Carrington and Betsy at McLean Events were our wedding planning saviors - there is no way our wedding would have even happened without them, let alone be as amazing and beautiful as it was. They helped us out with every step of the process and solved all our crises (especially those that happened day-of!) so that I could relax and actually enjoy my own wedding. If you are on the fence about hiring a wedding planner, go with McLean Events and you won't regret it. We cannot thank them enough!
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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2018 Winner
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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2011 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2010 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

18 Endorsements
Carolina Livery Service Carolina Livery Service Wedding Limos

Our company has worked with Erin McLean Events many times. They often book us for the wedding transportation (shuttles to and from hotels, ceremonies, photos, reception, rehearsal dinner, on-site event coordinators, etc.). Erin McLean Events always provides us with up-to-date schedules, contact information, and all other information needed to make our part of the operation run as smoothly as possible. Events planned by Erin McLean Events are always beautiful, and the guests always seem to have a wonderful time. All of us here at Carolina Livery highly endorse Erin McLean Events!

Bunn DJ Company Bunn DJ Company Wedding DJs

Erin and the girls are always a dream to work with! They are one of our favorites and always seem to have a great control of every event. You are in great hands with Eric McLean Events!

The Stockroom at 230 The Stockroom at 230 Historic Weddings

Erin and every member of her team are all incredible wedding planners! They have worked in our venue several times. They are sure to leave no detail overlooked and to make your special day a beautiful and stress-free experience. We love working with Erin McLean Events!

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