How do I put into words how thankful I am for the Magnolia Collective team! We worked with Meagan at the beginning of the process and from the first phone call, she had an exuberance and passion for weddings that drew us to this group. As a couple planning a wedding in NC from out of state, the guidance Meagan provided was invaluable. She made time to chat with us over Zoom and went to floral and rental meetings, talking us through this whole process that was so new to us. She was so kind, warm, communicative, and patient through all of the questions we asked. Our day of team, Bailey and Emily, were brought on board months before our actual wedding to guide us through final details, and the way they interacted with our other vendors and made everything flow so seamlessly was truly the most impressive thing! We didn't have to worry about a thing in the days leading up to the wedding! Our guests mentioned that everything went off without a hitch and the timing of each part of the wedding was perfect!

I am a planner by heart. I love my spreadsheets, powerpoints, and notebooks to keep me organized. At the beginning of the planning process, I wanted control and oversight over every detail throughout the planning process. But what I did not want to do, was have to lift a single finger on my wedding day. I wanted a day of coordinator and team that I could put my full confidence and trust to pull off the vision I spent over a year analyzing and curating. That's were Meagan and Abby came in. In the beginning of the planning, my husband and I were overwhelmed with options and price points all over the board. We wanted a day of coordinator, but needed a little bit of TLC throughout the process to make sure we were making the right choices. I didn't mind doing all the leg work, but wanted the expertise of professionals in the business! Meagan was able to give us guidance about what average prices were for the market, what vendors she'd worked with that she recommended, and then let us do the rest of the work. It was the perfect balance for someone who felt organized and independent, but wanted a little reassurance! She was so friendly and kind, and instantly made my husband and I feel like we were planning our wedding with a friend! She came with us to our rental meeting, helping us navigate the nearly endless number of linen and plates available! She was so flexible with our timing and worked with our appointments (we had to drive from the DC Metro area to Charlottesville for our wedding - so we had to be very strategic about our planning visits). The day of, Meagan and Abby took care of everything - including last minute changes to floor plans and making sure all the decor was set up correctly. But most of all, they kept our bridal party of 14 in line with grace and humor. It's a fine line with keeping everyone happy and on the right track. They checked in to make sure we were fed and drinking water - something I greatly appreciated! They took care of so many small details that we didn't even think of, and were there to the bitter end - making sure everyone got on the bus safely and all the decor was broken down. I truly cannot thank them enough for making our day so easy. As a bonus, they were so receptive and welcoming to some of our non-traditional elements to the day as well as our LGBTQ+ members of our party and our day. It wasn't even a question or concern. When we asked for recommendations of vendors that fit our values, she provided perfect recommendations that matched our budget, our vibe, and our wishes! Whether you want full service planning, or hands-off, day of coordination like we wanted, Meagan and her team are the BEST choice!

Meagan and Magnolia Collective were an invaluable part of our wedding process and day! We could tell on our intro call alone that Meagan was kind, patient, and knowledgeable. Moving forward and working with her was a no-brainer. We hired Magnolia Collective to be our month-of planner and for some additional design work, which included designing and printing the signage and menus for our wedding. They were amazing at it all! They were beyond helpful during the planning process, truly the place we could get any question answered, and when they took over the planning and vendor communications the month before the wedding, our stress levels dropped instantly. What a relief to know that such a capable team is working on your behalf and thinking of everything - including parts you didn't even know you should be thinking of. On the wedding weekend, all of our signage was exactly what we had asked for, and having the Magnolia team there for our rehearsal and wedding was such a huge help. They handled all of the setup, breakdown, and logistics, and they were always there to help, usher us through the day, and remind us to eat. This was true not only for us but also for our parents, which we really appreciated, as we wanted them to be able to relax and enjoy the day as much as we did. Magnolia Collective made that happen! Between their experience, wedding knowledge, and their kindness, we couldn't have asked for a better team, and we loved working with them!