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Shawn Schindler Events provides wedding and event planning services for couples in Raleigh, North Carolina. For weddings of all types, the team looks to ensure that the needs of every couple is met. Your day will be unforgettable thanks to their dedication to your event.

Expertise
The team of planners has more than 19 years of planning experience for events both corporate and social. Owner Shawn Schindler has worked with hundreds of brides and many Fortune 500 companies. All of their event specialists and consultants work hard to make memories that last.

Services Offered
Shawn Schindler Events will go above and beyond to make sure your wedding is a success by offering unlimited communication, etiquette advisement and more. Other planning services include:

  • Full planning
  • Partial planning
  • Day-of coordination
  • Referrals
  • Budget analysis
  • Venue walk-through
  • Timelines
  • Event design and setup
  • Guest lists
  • Honeymoon planning
  • To-do lists
  • Bridal party
  • Woman-owned
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Frequently asked questions

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
Eco-Friendly
Military
Non-Religious
Religious

Reviews of Shawn Schindler Events

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Shawn Schindler Events is praised for exceptional organization, thoughtful design, and flawless day-of coordination. They provide detailed timelines, manage vendors, and handle emergencies so couples can relax and enjoy the day. Reviewers highly recommend the team's warmth, attention to detail, and ability to execute each couple's vision.

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Shawn Schindler Events is praised for exceptional organization, thoughtful design, and flawless day-of coordination. They provide detailed timelines, manage vendors, and handle emergencies so couples can relax and enjoy the day. Reviewers highly recommend the team's warmth, attention to detail, and ability to execute each couple's vision.

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Anna Sent on 03/24/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing service!!! 100% Recommend

We cannot recommend Shawn and her team enough! She was absolutely amazing from start to finish and made our entire day run seamlessly. Her attention to detail, especially with the table designs, brought our vision to life perfectly.

She created a detailed timeline that kept everything on track and stress-free, and she took the lead on communicating with all of our vendors. On the day of the wedding, she coordinated everything behind the scenes so effortlessly that we were able to fully relax and enjoy every moment.

If you’re looking for someone organized, thoughtful, and truly dedicated to making your day perfect, she is it!
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Michele Sent on 03/15/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful Day

We began our wedding planning with a clear vision, and Shawn at Shawn Schindler Events helped bring it to life with beauty and intention. We chose the Timeless Plan, and early on we communicated mostly through email. Shawn guided us through key design decisions — florals, linens, and even cake details — making each choice feel simple and aligned with our style.
Throughout the process, she offered thoughtful etiquette advice, coordinated timelines, and confirmed every vendor detail so nothing slipped through the cracks. During the week of the wedding, her team distributed a detailed schedule to all vendors, gathered our event materials, and placed everything perfectly on the day — guest books, favors, programs, place cards, table numbers, and more.
On the wedding day itself, they were present at every event. Shawn provided an emergency kit and stayed with us until we walked up the aisle. She then moved to the reception venue to oversee the design execution and remained there for the entire celebration, keeping everything running smoothly — no small feat.
In the end, they didn’t just help us plan a wedding — they helped us create an experience. Their professionalism, organization, and genuine care allowed us to savor every moment without stress. We wholeheartedly recommend Shawn Schindler Events to any couple who wants their vision brought to life with excellence and heart.
Lacey
Lacey Sent on 02/26/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Highly Recommend Shawn Schindler Events!!

We used Shawn as our wedding planner for our September wedding and we could not have been happier! I have known Shawn almost my entire life, and she exceeded every expectation. She was organized, on time, and so helpful with vendors and vendor meetings. She kept me on top of everything I needed to get done, and made it all fun in the process! I was a little stressed throughout the planning, but she helped keep me grounded and reminded me how special this season was! I would highly recommend her to anyone who is looking for a wedding planner!
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Danielle Sent on 11/24/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Shawn and her team are the best of the best

Shawn and her team are the best of the best. I felt like a dear and lifelong friend to Shawn, not just her client. She put us first in every move she made and executed a timeless event. When she heard I wanted wreaths on the front door of the venue, she offered to make bows in our wedding color, and they were beautiful. Changes to my vision for the arrangement of the room the week before our wedding were met with excitement and connection, and all impacted vendors contacted within an hour. Emotional support for family emergencies the week before. Vendor accountability. A hug when things felt too overwhelming. Making sure we ate and savored every minute. She bustled all 17 points of my dress, twice. Someone’s dress catches on fire? Shawn has an emergency kit for everything. Shawn is a rarity, and our day would not have been the same, the dream we’ve always hoped for, without her.
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Angie Sent on 11/21/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Absolute best decision we made for our wedding!

Shawn Schindler Events was the absolute best decision we made for our wedding on 9.19.25. From day one, Shawn was organized, calm, and genuinely invested in bringing our vision to life — and then some. Every detail felt thoughtful and intentional, and the entire planning process was so much smoother because of her clear communication, timelines, and vendor coordination.

On wedding day, Shawn and her team were total pros. They handled everything behind the scenes so flawlessly that we were able to be fully present and actually enjoy every second. If something popped up (because weddings always have something), we never even knew — it was already solved. The day flowed perfectly, the space looked stunning, and our guests are still talking about how seamless and beautiful everything was.

If you want a planner who is equal parts creative, strategic, and steady — someone who will advocate for you, keep things fun, and execute at the highest level — hire Shawn Schindler Events. We’re so grateful for her and can’t recommend her enough!
Megan
Megan Sent on 11/18/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Celebrating the Best Day Ever

I’m not being dramatic when I say they planned the best weekend of my entire life. Every single detail was thoughtful, intentional, and really matched the way Rob and I wanted to remember such a special day. We truly got to just be in the moment, soak it in, and enjoy because Shawn and her team had everything taken care of.

Our wedding weekend wasn’t just beautiful, it genuinely felt like us. It was filled with real joy, not panic over timelines or small details. All of that was taken care of or handled, so we were able to be truly present with our loved ones!

Shawn helped us pick fantastic vendors that made the day so incredible and fun. I cannot express enough how grateful I am for how Shawn held space for our vision, and then took it and elevated it!

I am so thankful for Shawn and her team and would absolutely recommend them for anyone who is looking for a fantastic wedding planner!
Kelli
Kelli Sent on 11/17/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Perfect Day

Our Wedding day was everything we dreamed of and wouldn't have been possible without her. We would choose them a thousand times to plan our future events.
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Becky Sent on 11/14/2025
5 out of 5 rating

A team that truly cares!

Shawn was truly incredible as our wedding day coordinator. Her communication was exceptional from start to finish, and she handled any issues before I even knew they existed. Because of her and her amazing team, our day flowed seamlessly, allowing us to be fully present and enjoy every moment.

Shawn puts so much thought and care into every detail. She treats each wedding with genuine kindness and love, and it’s clear how deeply she cares about her clients and the work she does. She pours her whole heart into every event, and it absolutely shows.

I would highly recommend Shawn and her team for anyone’s big day. Her dedication, professionalism, and warmth made our wedding truly unforgettable.
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Abigail Sent on 01/09/2025
5 out of 5 rating

The Absolute Best Team

If you are looking for a wedding planner or day of coordinator I would highly recommend using Shawn Schindler Events! My husband and I could not have asked for a better experience! Shawn and Alex were amazing to work with through the entirety of wedding planning and exceeded expectations on the day of! The day went as perfect as we imagined as they ensured that we were stress free and handled everything with professionalism and care! If we could give more than 5 starts we would. They are truly the best!
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Stacey Sent on 11/11/2023
5 out of 5 rating

A Lifelong Dream Come True

Shawn is Absolutely Amazing! We have used her twice now for both of our daughter's weddings. Most recently was on Sept 28th of this year. I can honestly say that both of my girls weddings were more beautiful than I could have ever imagined and a day that will forever be etched in our minds. Shawn was very helpful to us leading up to their wedding day, she kept us on schedule, she was always available to answer questions and she made sure that all of our vendors were in place. She took so much stress off of me the day of the wedding knowing that she was working behind the scenes to make sure all the little details came together. This allowed us to enjoy the day and take in every moment that we could with our daughter and family/friends. I completely trust Shawn and her staff and would not hesitate to recommend them. She is honest and assertive and she will make sure your day unfolds exactly how you have always dreamed it would.
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2019 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2018 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2017 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2016 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2015 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2014 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2012 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2011 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2010 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

14 Endorsements
Shady Wagon Farm Shady Wagon Farm Barn & Farm Weddings

I have known and worked with Shawn Schindler for close to 25 years. She is without a doubt the gold standard when it comes to Wedding Planning and coordination. No matter how large or small your wedding may be, Shawn will deliver for you. She is guaranteed to be your BFF for life after "Making Your Day Special" as only she can do.

Bunn DJ Company Bunn DJ Company Wedding DJs

We have done hundreds of events with Shawn and have always had the best time with her and her girls! They are organized, fun and keep things running smoothly! We can not say enough good things about them.

f8 Photo Studios f8 Photo Studios Wedding Photographers

Shawn is awesome and truly a seasoned pro! She does an amazing job and it is so apparent that her clients love her and for good reason. I always look forward to working with Shawn and her team.

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