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Southern Skies Events is a wedding and special event planning company operating out of Cary, North Carolina. Owner and lead planner Jen Shaefer and her team of talented event experts go above and beyond to create unforgettable celebrations for their cherished clients. With a keen eye for detail and endless creativity, they work diligently to provide stress-free planning experiences to nearlywed couples.

Services Offered

The team at Southern Skies Events provides clients with a wide range of services to choose from. The team will work collaboratively with you to ensure that every element of your day is carefully considered and expertly executed. Packages available include varying levels of service, including event management, day-of coordination, full-service planning, and partial planning. Your planner will be on hand every step of the way, from budget analysis and vendor selection to timeline and to-do list creation.

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Frequently asked questions

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

$1,950

What is the starting price for partial wedding planning?

$4,000

What is the starting price for full wedding planning?

$6,500

Do you offer an hourly rate?

No

What wedding events do you provide services for?

Ceremony
Reception

What wedding planning services do you offer?

Day-of Coordination
Full Planning
Partial Planning

What weddings do you have experience planning?

Cultural
Military
Non-Religious
Religious

How many planners are on your team?

3
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Reviews of Southern Skies Events

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2024 Winner
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39 Reviews
99% recommend it
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Customers highly recommend Southern Skies Events for wedding planning, particularly praising the work of Laura Baumbach. They appreciate her expertise, organization, and responsiveness throughout the planning process. Laura's dedication to understanding the couple's vision and ensuring a smooth wedding day is highlighted. The venue is described as beautiful, and the staff is commended for their attentiveness and professionalism. Overall, customers had a stress-free and unforgettable experience with Southern Skies Events.

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This AI-generated summary gives you a snapshot of the overall ratings and feedback from the reviews this vendor has received.

Customers highly recommend Southern Skies Events for wedding planning, particularly praising the work of Laura Baumbach. They appreciate her expertise, organization, and responsiveness throughout the planning process. Laura's dedication to understanding the couple's vision and ensuring a smooth wedding day is highlighted. The venue is described as beautiful, and the staff is commended for their attentiveness and professionalism. Overall, customers had a stress-free and unforgettable experience with Southern Skies Events.

Lauren
Lauren E. Sent on 04/27/2024
5 out of 5 rating

A Truly Personal Experience and Perfect Wedding

We found Southern Skies through a friend’s recommendation and we couldn’t have been happier. We worked with Jen and her assistant Laura. They designed a beautiful wedding full of personal details that we never would have thought of - like having a gelato cart for dessert as a nod to Rome, where we met. Jen was very communicative throughout the entire planning process with e-mail updates, answering our questions, and having virtual and in-person meetings. We were planning remotely and could not have pulled this off without Jen and her team. They helped connect us with our fantastic team of vendors, many of whom we probably would not have found without their help. Jen’s thorough planning and hard work made the actual wedding day stress-free and absolutely perfect. We would highly recommend using Southern Skies!
Hannah
Hannah Sent on 04/03/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Laura Was Amazing!

Laura B. was absolutely incredible! From our first meeting, we knew we were in good hands. Laura had solutions for any problems we were worried about and some we hadn't even considered. It was such a relief to have her before and during the wedding! We can't thank her enough! Anyone who works with her is sure to be happy!

P.S. I also just have to say I appreciate how Southern Skies Events kept us with the same coordinator before and day of the wedding.
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Rebecca S. Sent on 11/12/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing!!!

Laura is AMAZING!! First, we used the wedding mood board to get an idea of where we should start. It was so detailed and exactly what we wanted, we used everything from it. Laura was extremely helpful during the wedding process, especially with the timeline which had me stressing out. She provided what most couples did but also gave alternative options that would work best for us. During the wedding day, she helped ensure everything was on time and running smoothly. At the end of the night, she helped make sure everything was where it needed to be to help with clean up. I received many compliments on Laura from my bridesmaids, family and other guests that she was “no where but everywhere at once” and could tell the day ran more smoothly because of her. I could not imagine planning our wedding without her. 100% recommend southern skies for your wedding
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Team

Jen
Jen
Owner, Lead Planner

I'm Jen and I'm the owner of Southern Skies Events. We've been serving couples in the Triangle + beyond since 2018, but I've been in the industry since 2009.

My background is in catering, but I love getting to know what unique moments from their relationship each couple chooses to share with their guests.

When I'm not working on wedding details, you can find me at the gym, enjoying a glass of red wine, or spending time with family + friends.

Becca
Becca
Planner

Becca is a Wolfpack fan and supermom to four. She has a strong events marketing background and she always takes such good care of her couples!

When she's not working on a wedding, you can find her spending time with her family or watching her oldest son play football under the Friday night lights.

Krista
Krista
Event Expert

Krista knows everything about everything we have to offer and is here to help welcome you to Southern Skies, go through packages and choose what may be best for your big day!

She's planning her own dream affair for October 2021 and can answer all of your questions! When she's not meeting our amazing couples you can find her cheering on the Gators with her fiance, listening to the latest crime podcast or cuddling with her pup, Cali.

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