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Planning throughout the Southeast, Whirl Events & Creative is a boutique event production & design company that focuses on creating personalized moments and sweet, Southern celebrations!

For more information, please contact us at hello@whatawhirl.com or (256) 344-7162.

{Formerly What a Whirl Events}

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Frequently asked questions

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

$895

What is the starting price for partial wedding planning?

$1,295

What is the starting price for full wedding planning?

$2,195

Do you offer an hourly rate?

Yes

What is the hourly rate?

$50

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
Eco-Friendly
Religious

Reviews of Whirl Events & Creative

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Madison Sent on 11/12/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Awesome photobooth!

We had a great experience with What a Whirl for our October wedding! They were affordable and our guests absolutely loved the photobooth. Our attendant was very kind and I highly recommend.
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Samantha Sent on 04/04/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Wonderful Experience

We had an absolutely wonderfull experience! Shal & Carol were invaluable to me for my daughter's wedding. We hired them for "month of" planning for my daughter's wedding, which was out of state for me. They made the rehearsal and day of so easy on me! They were kind, professional, prompt and responsive. I highly recommend them!
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V. Sent on 07/15/2018
5 out of 5 rating
Shalon & Co. did an exceptional job for our daughter’s wedding at J&D Farms! Being the first of 4 children to marry, this was new territory for us! Having her professional guidance through the process was a Godsend! To be able to enjoy the wedding day while someone else “directed traffic”, was an awesome benefit of her services! Highly recommend!
The Sparks Gang
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Emily Sent on 07/17/2017
5 out of 5 rating
Shal and Carole were the best! I'm a control freak and did not plan on hiring a coordinator, but I realized that I needed someone to take control wedding day so I could relax and enjoy the day. I hired them as day of coordinators but they really helped me from 6 months out. They were professional but very kind and personable. They gave me tons of suggestions and reminded me of items that I had forgotten. The last few weeks before the wedding is when they really took over and it took so much stress of of me! Carole was the coordinator on my wedding day and she was fantastic. She kept everyone and everything in order and on time and if there were any problems, I never knew about them because she fixed them!
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Alexa Sent on 07/13/2016
5 out of 5 rating
You are making a big mistake if you do not book this vendor! Whirl Events & Creative does a great job organizing and directing the entire wedding! I totally recommend booking this vendor! They did a great job!
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Ashley Sent on 07/05/2016
5 out of 5 rating
Shalon and Carol were a key in making our wedding day, as well as everything leading up to it, perfect!! We could not have asked for anything better! Thank you ladies for everything you did to make our special day so perfect!!
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Mary Sent on 05/06/2016
5 out of 5 rating
Shalon and Carole are wonderful to work with!! My wedding was perfect!
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Megan Sent on 04/29/2016
5 out of 5 rating
The ladies at Whirl Events were a pleasure to work with! They thought about everything I forgot, got everyone where they needed to be on time, and made the day totally stress free! I would hire them again in a heartbeat. From timelines, to tiny details, to making every moment a memorable one, they knew exactly what to do. They were very professional and willing to help in any way I needed. Thanks ladies.
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Anna Sent on 06/30/2015
5 out of 5 rating
I was completely blown away by the professionalism and quality of service I received from Carole and Shalon. I can honestly say that my wedding would not have turned out like the dream that it was without them. They helped in solving every issue that came up, designed the cups used for the reception, coordinated every vendor for the day of the wedding, and so much more. My wedding day went off without a hitch, but even if there was one, Carole didn't ever let me know about it. They are a wonderful team, and I am so very impressed by them. I would recommend every bride looking for a wedding planner to give Whirl Events a call. I was so glad that I had this team at my wedding! It was beyond perfect!
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Lauren Sent on 06/22/2015
5 out of 5 rating
Shal and her team were fabulous! They were professional, organized, and got things done! I really felt that her main concern the entire time was to make sure my fiance (now husband) and I were happy! Book them now!!
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2017 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2016 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2014 Winner

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