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Knot Too Shabby Events is an award-winning wedding planning company based in Wilmington, North Carolina. Melissa Burton, Principal Event Planner and owner of Knot Too Shabby Events, founded the company in 2014. The KTSE planning team grew to include, Katelyn Mattox, Lead Planner, in 2017. Knot Too Shabby Events will make your big day unforgettable thanks in large part to its kick-ass team of event assistants. Let Knot Too Shabby help you choose the most suitable theme for their wedding according to your style and personality.

Experience
Melissa Burton has grown from a small venue manager beginning in 2011 to one of the most sought after wedding planners in the area. (Shout out to winning #1 event planner with Wilmington Magazine in 2024, 2021 + 2018 and Encore Magazine in 2020 + 2019!!) With Melissa's obvious love for what she does, it's no wonder she has captured the hearts of so many couples and local vendors. Melissa now has over nine years of experience in event management and six years in planning & design as lead planner and founder of Knot Too Shabby Events. Add on 10 years of customer service experience before that and she's worked with just about every type of person possible. She's a go-getter and serious when it comes to executing a perfect event but somehow makes it all look fun and enjoyable along the way. Reach out to Melissa to start chatting about your next event!

Services Offered
Knot Too Shabby Events offers wedding packages with the option of personalization to meet all their clients’ requirements for ceremonies, receptions, and rehearsal dinners. It caters to various wedding types including civil, destination, military, religious, non-religious, eco-friendly, and double weddings, as well as elopements. Their planning services include:

  • Budget analysis
  • Event management (formally known as "month of" coordination)
  • Event design
  • Full planning
  • Partial planning
  • Referrals
  • Timelines
  • Guest list
  • To-do lists

Contact us today to schedule a Zoom consultation to see if we're a good fit to work together. From there, we'll send you a planning proposal - all quotes are custom.

  • Woman-owned
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Frequently asked questions

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

$4,500

Do you offer an hourly rate?

Yes

What is the hourly rate?

$150

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
Double Weddings
Elopement
Eco-Friendly
Military
Non-Religious
Religious

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Melissa and her team at Knot Too Shabby Events are highly praised by multiple reviewers for their exceptional wedding planning services, organization, and attention to detail. Couples highlight Melissa's phenomenal support, guidance, and seamless execution leading up to and on the wedding day. The team's professionalism, communication, and ability to handle any issues that arise are commended, ensuring a stress-free experience for the couples. Overall, reviewers highly recommend Knot Too Shabby Events for their expertise in creating flawless and magical wedding celebrations.

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Melissa and her team at Knot Too Shabby Events are highly praised by multiple reviewers for their exceptional wedding planning services, organization, and attention to detail. Couples highlight Melissa's phenomenal support, guidance, and seamless execution leading up to and on the wedding day. The team's professionalism, communication, and ability to handle any issues that arise are commended, ensuring a stress-free experience for the couples. Overall, reviewers highly recommend Knot Too Shabby Events for their expertise in creating flawless and magical wedding celebrations.

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21 Endorsements
Michael Moss Photography Michael Moss Photography Wedding Photographers

Melissa and her team were amazing to work with! Everything always looks good and timelines are always spot on! You always have the feeling that everything is taken care of when she is running things and that is a great feeling!

Jewell Entertainment Group Jewell Entertainment Group Wedding DJs

Melissa and her team are true professionals. Life is always easy when they are the planners at any event we do together. Fun, friendly and organized she let's the vendors do their jobs while keeping your event moving smoothly. Hire them now!

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?PO Box 1467 Wilmington, NC, 28402
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