Melissa and her team are Out of This World! When I say that, I mean saying WOW! times infinity because they are that amazing. I researched several wedding planners in the Wilmington area, and once I had an initial consultation meeting with Melissa (lead planner), I knew she was destined to be my wedding planner. I wanted to plan most of my wedding and so I went with her Wedding Management Package with Design since I was not sure how to exactly put all my ideas together. Once I received access to her wedding planning portal, I was just getting more excited about my wedding because the portal offered everything for a bride to keep organized. The portal was very impressive as it offered a timeline of to-do task, spreadsheets of all sorts (guest list, budget, etc). When it came time for the design meeting, Melissa put all my ideas together and created an initial design board and I was just stoked! She immediately knew which florist would meet my expectations and "aesthetics" which was Designs by Dillon. Melissa listened to me, details, and vision I had mentioned throughout the planning process.
The few weeks leading up to the wedding I had a meeting with my DJ and he was very impressed with Melissa's wedding day timeline and floor plan she created. It made the DJ meeting so much easier as we planned out which songs to play at what time during the course of the wedding day. My photographer/videographer also told me on the wedding day how detailed and impressed they were with the timeline, which was very helpful for them to cover the shots they needed to.
On our wedding day, Melissa and her team came prepared and ready to go all with all their bright personalities. They set up all the things I had like signage, menu cards exactly the way we planned. You can tell they all love what they do! If there was an issue, Melissa was there to keep you calm. She and her team made my wedding the Best Day Ever! I literally felt like I was in a fairytale movie the entire day because of them. Thank you so much again Knot Too Shabby Events!!
Knot Too Shabby Events's reply:
Nina, thank you so much for sharing your experience. We are so glad that we had the opportunity to work together! Your wedding was spectacular and so much fun, even if we did have to move the sparkler exit up because of the rain. It's amazing how some things end up just working out for the best in the end. The smoke gun cannons for your reception brought so much hype and looked so cool! A first for us but hopefully not the last! Thank you so much for leaving us this raving review and we wish you love and happiness on your marriage journey ahead! - KTSE Team
Amanda N. Married on 04/29/2023
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Perfect Day! Magical!
Melissa starts the relationship with understanding who you are and what's important to you for the event. We held a slightly different event in that we were marrying later in life and wanted a true celebration event. Additionally, the event was on a private property and so every aspect was "custom". Melissa's attention to detail, her project management skills, her responsiveness, her wonderful personal style, her creativity and her problem solving skills were 100%. I suspect we don't know everything that she did to ensure we had a seamless and stress-free wedding celebration. Melissa and her team paid attention to every last detail and made us feel like we were her most important clients! Truly wonderful experience.
We always had confidence that Melissa had everything under control. She and her team have excellent experience in managing all types of projects. In addition, Melissa has excellent relationships with the various vendors - this helps on so many levels.
Melissa kept us updated all the time, communicating often and accurately. Melissa always brought solutions to any issues that popped up. All created great confidence!
We literally couldn't imagine planning an event (s) like the one we had without a competent, personable, experienced and hard working planner like Melissa (and her team). The whole couple of days ran so smoothly - her and her team's professional service removed nearly all stress!
Knot Too Shabby Events's reply:
Wow-thank you so much for this review! You were amazing clients and everything turned out better than I could've ever imagined. It was a truly beautiful celebration for the two of you and I am so happy you both had a wonderful time. We loved incorporating a theme that showed off your bright personalities and love of wine! The fresh grapes throughout the decor, specifically the seating chart, really tied the whole vision together. Dillon did such an amazing job with all of the floral design. We'll never forget you and your lively friends dancing with Newcastle wrappers on your foreheads. Y'all definitely still HAVE IT! The excitement when everyone remembered those early pub days in England made our night! It was the perfect way to end the perfect day. We're still not sure how everyone made it to brunch the next morning! ;) Thank you for trusting us with such a special weekend! We'd do it again, again and again!
Shelby B. Married on 04/16/2023
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The best wedding planner! Love this team!
I cannot say enough great things about Melissa and the entire Knot Too Shabby crew! I asked my husband what the one thing was that was 100% worth every penny and he said the wedding planner without a second of hesitation. We used Melissa & team for wedding management and the planning tools and scheduled calls ensured I was able to effectively plan the wedding up until the point Melissa took over! As a type a bride I was a little anxious to hand over my wedding planning but I could not have picked a better planner! Our wedding day ran so smoothly and I was so relaxed and taken care of the entire day. Melissa, Kristen and the entire Knot Too Shabby team - we will forever be grateful for the little fairy angels that made our wedding the best day ever! I cannot recommend you guys enough!
Knot Too Shabby Events's reply:
Shelby, we are so glad we got to be a part of your day! The photo booth picture of us all is definitely a keeper - it was so much fun! Your wedding was incredibly unique, and we loved every moment of it. The Sweet and Salty bar was the perfect treat for your guests, and it looked delicious, especially in your personalized to-go boxes. Jared has added the Sweet and Salty bar as a must-have for his future wedding one day. We are also impressed by the organization of your laminated and labeled totes with your decor items - a brilliant idea that makes our jobs a little easier. Thank you for trusting us as your wedding planners, and we wish you a lifetime of love and happiness together!
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Rachel G. Married on 03/25/2023
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The BEST decision you will make when planning your wedding!
Knot Too Shabby Events is the company you NEED to use if you are planning a wedding! Hands down the best decision I made. Melissa is a rockstar and she made the whole process enjoyable. Her knowledge and experience made for a smooth wedding day and allowed me to enjoy every minute and not have any stress! She executed every aspect of the planning process flawlessly and really cares about making sure your day is amazing. I cannot recommend her enough!
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Your guests with those blow-up instruments were the real rockstars! We had such a great time with you all and we are so glad your wedding planning experience was stress-free. Thank you for putting your trust in KTSE!
Alexis T. Married on 12/30/2022
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Melissa & team are INCREDIBLE.
Truly do not have the right words to express how much Melissa and her team made not only the day of, but entire wedding process so enjoyable, stress free, and seamless. Melissa is an incredible wedding planner, and I am so happy we chose KTSE for full service wedding planning. Her wedding portal kept us on track throughout the year, she attended every meeting with us (flowers, bakery, rentals, etc) and her vast knowledge and experience in the industry allowed us to trust her from the very first conversation. On top of a seamless year of planning, Melissa and her team were absolutely MAGIC on the day of. I still have so many guests raving the KTSE team! The transitions were so smooth and they kept the day running without a hitch. She has an A, B and C plan so i never had to worry about a thing. Choosing KTSE was the best decision we made through our entire wedding planning process. I can truly say that I did not stress one bit, which allowed us to enjoy this special time in our lives. We love the KTSE team!!
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Thank you so much Alexis, we appreciate your amazing review! I'm so happy we could be a part of your day. The weather was especially beautiful with that double rainbow as you were walking down the aisle...definitely sparked some tears. We love our job and we look forward to seeing you and Andrew flourish in married life!
Amanda M. Married on 09/10/2022
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KTSE is everything you need and more!!!
HIRE MELISSA RIGHT NOW. I have gotten the unique experience to be able to both intern/work for Melissa when I attended UNCW and now, be one of her brides!! I can truly say from both sides, Melissa and the KTSE are the best of the best and handled everything flawlessly so my husband and I could really enjoy our day. The day of our wedding, it was 90% chance of rain and it rained basically all day until ~2 hours before our ceremony start time (which was planned to be outside). The morning of, Melissa told me they'd have plan A, B, and C for us and I knew we didn't have to worry about a thing! Throughout the day, they were constantly checking to be sure I didn't need anything, updated me as things progressed, and just went above and beyond expectations. Being type A and having worked events, it was soo important to me (and my husband lol) that I could truly enjoy every minute of our day - with KTSE we were able to do this and much more!! We still have friends and family telling us how much they loved Melissa and her team! Melissa was on it from the moment we booked her and if you're looking for a reliable, fun, flexible, and creative wedding planner, look no further than KTSE!! I will truly miss working with them!!!
Tina S. Married on 08/03/2022
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Excellent event planner!
WoW.... Melissa was Totally Top Notch! Melissa was on Time, Made a Schedule and Kept the Wedding moving throughout! We are SO Thankful for the hard work she put into my daughter's wedding! Even in a Pandemic, with All New Questions regarding Protocal, Melissa was Excellent!
Jessica L. Married on 06/11/2022
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Go ahead and book them right now. All their awards are extremely deserved and honestly don’t even begin to show how amazing all of the Knot Too Shabby Event team is. Melissa is a true gem. From day one, we were comfortable, laughing, but also getting down to business over Zoom. She knows anything and everything and there is no dumb question you can ask her. She will become your best friend and go-to-gal. We planned our wedding from Charlotte and Melissa truly helped us tie everything together perfectly with so much less stress on me and my now husband! She knows all the vendors and what to expect. Where to budget and where to splurge. Tips and tricks GALORE. And the most important thing… on our wedding day, Melissa and her team were ON IT. There was no task or challenge they were not up to. I was laughing, I was crying, and I always had a drink in my hand. From carrying my wedding dress and veil, bringing around a speaker with me during photos, helping me bustle and put my shoes on. I truly felt so loved and cared for. These people are THE BEST at what they do, and I honestly cannot recommend them enough. They will make your wedding day PERFECT. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐
Madison W. Married on 05/14/2022
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The best planner in Wilmington!
As a type A, over planner I always knew that I would want to use a wedding planner for my big day but after meeting Melissa at Knot Too Shabby I realized that I had met my match! Melissa was always available, always bubbly, always tentative and always there for me. She listened to the ideas of our loved one's, but always made sure she was tending to my husband and I's needs as well. Her guidance through the planning process was unbelievable. From the portal she offers, the layout and timeline she develops, the thorough meetings to the month before my wedding when she took over, I always knew that we were in good hands. A wedding is supposed to be about celebrating your love not stressing and Melissa allowed us to do just that. Her knowledge of the vendors in town and the relationships she has with all of them is top notch. Every vendor I booked would get so excited when they heard I was using Knot too Shabby. I can not say enough good things about my wedding day and all that Melissa and her team did for me. She made sure that every single part of the day was how I imagined it would be. It is not easy coordinating my large wedding party, big Italian family and 200 person guest list, but she did just that. Leading up to the ceremony someone was always checking in on me and telling me where I needed to be. I felt like a princess being escorted everywhere and they truly treated me like a celebrity. From talking down my nerves right before I walked down the isle, to holding my dress and flowers I was always taken care of. After the ceremony we were greeted with our drink of choice and from that moment on our drink was never empty. We were waited on by the Knot too Shabby staff the entire night. After photos the staff made sure we had a few moments of alone time to take a deep breath, enjoy the apps and bustle my dress (which I could have never done on my own). The reception was everything I dreamed it would be! Melissa had the space flipped to exactly how I imagined it. They continued to take care of us the entire night-- making sure we ate, had a drink, didn't need anything. They helped us coordinate walking around to greet the tables and where to start at first. They made sure we had my Grandmother's champagne glasses filled for our toasts. Anything you can think of, Melissa and her team did. At the end of the reception she even managed to line up 200 tipsy guests for our sparkler exit. Last, but not least we were staying at a cottage for the night right next to our wedding venue. After the 'after party' we got back to the cottage to find our cards neatly laid out, my wedding bouquet in a vase with water next to my bed, a meal labeled for Tanner and I in the fridge, wedding cake laid out for us and all of our items neatly stacked away. After a loooong, perfect day, I can't begin to tell you how incredible it was to come home to all of those finishing details. When I say Knot too Shabby is the BEST, I mean it. I could go on for days about how much they did for us and how perfect they made our wedding day. Melissa and her team truly care about their clients and it is so very evident in the service that they provide. I couldn't imagine planning a wedding without Knot too Shabby. If you want the day of your dreams with no stress, no worries, a day that flows perfectly and every detail in place then you have to work with Knot too Shabby. Melissa- I can not thank you enough for all that you did. Your title might be wedding planner, but you are seriously an angel on Earth.
Marissa Married on 04/30/2022
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The best of the best!
I wish I could somehow give this review over 5 stars - that's how amazing Melissa as her entire team is! We were fortunate enough to work with her full service for our wedding in April. We had our ceremony at a church and our reception at Ironclad Brewery downtown. Having our wedding in two locations involved some logistics - however Melissa worked everything out and it was so smooth. I can't even tell you how many people told me afterwards "the was the smoothest and best wedding I've ever attended". I credit Melissa and her team 100%!! We had the BEST vendor team and that was all due to her recommendations. I couldn't be happier and our wedding high will never go away
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Knot Too Shabby Events's reply:
Thank you so much for the great review, Marissa! We love designing in such an industrial and historic venue like Ironclad. Your decor and tablescapes were STUNNING. Your choreographed first dance was the sweetest, just like the two of you. I think our favorite memory was the moment you gave your grandparents a slice of wedding cake with 60th-anniversary candles and then proceeded to play their first dance song. What a special day to be a part of! Thank you for choosing us! - KTSE Team
Lauren D. Married on 03/06/2022
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Best decision we made!
We had the BEST experience with Melissa throughout the planning process and then with the team on the day-of! From the very beginning, Melissa was hands-on and able to help us craft what we wanted into actuality. When we first got engaged, I had a hard time explaining our dream wedding; Melissa helped us create the event of our dreams and was able to work within our budget constraints. She is also so well-connected with different vendors. We were able to get in touch and hire the best vendors suited for our event based on her recommendations.
Like many people, we had to deal with the COVID-19 pandemic. When we realized we had to make changes to our event, Melissa and her team were able to follow health and safety guidelines seamlessly and work to ensure we, as clients, were happy and help make sure vendors were all on the same page too.
Hiring Melissa and her team was hands-down the best decision we made for our big day. Working with Melissa virtually eliminated the stress associated with wedding planning and made this chapter of our lives exciting and enjoyable.
Lindsay K. Married on 10/02/2021
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The Best of the Best
We hired Knot Too Shabby for a partial planning package and Melissa and Katelyn were absolutely amazing. Melissa happened to have a family members wedding the same day as mine, so I knew from day 1 that Katelyn would be my day-of coordinator. Luckily for me, that meant I got both of these awesome ladies’ help for the 14 months leading up to the wedding.
Melissa is extremely honest about the wedding planning process and if you have an idea that may not work, she will tell you. I appreciate that so much because she truly has your best interest at heart and it’s extremely obvious that she wants your wedding to be the absolute best day. She has so much experience and has basically seen it all, so having someone like her to offer their honest opinions and suggestions was really a huge relief throughout the whole process.
They were very responsive over email and answered my millions of questions in a timely manner, and we were even able to have some phone calls and meet up a few times before the wedding to go over final details. A month before the wedding, I handed over all of my contracts and they made sure that all of my vendor details were confirmed and squared away. It was really nice to have all of those phone calls and extra stress off my plate leading up to the wedding.
Katelyn and the rest of the KTSE team absolutely rocked our wedding day. They completely transformed the venue space into a picturesque dream- like right off of a pinterest board. It was truly everything I had ever dreamed of when I pictured my wedding. They never stopped moving, ensuring every detail was perfectly executed and nothing got missed. Katelyn was by my side all day keeping me up to date on what was going on, keeping the timeline as close as possible, and making sure I always had fresh beverage! The wedding went so incredibly smooth, from our perspective. If anything did go wrong, we never knew a single thing about it. I have gotten SO MANY comments and compliments, from family and friends, about Katelyn; she truly was a Godsend and there is no way that our wedding day would’ve been what it was without her and the rest of the team.
We can’t recommend the KTSE team enough!!!
Caroline Married on 06/18/2021
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Perfect, Stress-Free Wedding!
WOW! Melissa and the rest of the Knot Too Shabby team were absolutely amazing to work with as we planned our wedding! From day one, Melissa was friendly and honest about the wedding-planning process. She was there for us every step of the way, making sure that our wedding was exactly what we wanted. We had to make the extremely difficult decision to postpone our wedding due to COVID, and Melissa was right there with us, making sure all our vendors were on board and that everything stayed the same, all while keeping us calm about the switch and excited about our big day. Her professionalism, friendliness, and patience blew us away throughout the entire wedding process. Melissa is extremely hardworking and detail-oriented, which we truly appreciated. Melissa brought in her also incredible team members on our wedding day. They too were extremely helpful and friendly, offering to help, solving any problems (not that we would have known if there were any!), and ensuring we were relaxed and enjoying ourselves fully. Not only were we impressed, but our guests were raving about their interactions with the KTS team as well. We were unsure if we wanted a wedding planner at first, but oh my gosh, are we so happy and grateful that we did, and that we chose the best there is, because our wedding day was perfectly perfect and SO much fun. We didn’t have to worry about anything and it felt like we were their only wedding all year, because of how much dedication and support they showed us constantly. We love KTS & know that you will too!!
Kari S. Married on 05/01/2021
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Bessette Day Ever-Kari and Colby 5.1.21
Melissa and her team went above and beyond to make this day everything we dreamed up. Being out of state and having a wedding during COVID was not easy but Melissa was there to help every step of the way! She had great vendor recommendations and had great attention to detail. She had great ideas on how to use space and keep within our budget! She and her team guided us through the day of without any hiccups! If you are looking for a genuine, trustworthy and detailed orientated team to help plan your wedding 1800callmelissa!
Rose T. Married on 04/10/2021
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I could not have pulled this wedding off without them!
Melissa, Kaitlyn and the whole KTS team were absolutely amazing! They understood my vision of a simple boho romantic farm wedding and executed every little detail perfectly. They were so professional and poised, I was so happy that I took their advise when I saw every suggestion they made come to fruition on our wedding day. They updated all of the vendors every step of the way to confirm the timeline and everyone knew exactly what to do when they arrived and the day could not have gone any smoother! It was also really awesome seeing the Instagram pics and videos behind the scenes afterwards while on our honeymoon. I can't recommend them enough!!
Julia K. Married on 04/02/2021
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The besttttt planner/coordinator out there!!
This was the best decision I made during the wedding planning process. Melissa was one of the first people I decided to work with, and she did not disappoint. Over the three years we coordinated and planned our wedding, she went above and beyond. We had partial planning services, but she truly our did herself. With Covid-19 affecting our wedding, she went through two postponements with us. She never skipped a beat, was beyond helpful and wanted to just help us out and make things a little easier for us. She has so much experience and is so knowledgeable about what we needed to have to make our day seamless. Day of, we were so carefree and able to have so much fun and enjoy ourselves because we knew we were in the best hands. The KTSE team will make you feel so special on your wedding day and will have everything running smoothly. Best decision ever!!!
Kelsey W. Married on 02/10/2021
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Incredible experience from beginning to end, my only regret was getting the partial package instead of the full planning. I was an emotional wreck (like most brides) until Melissa took over, the second we left our first meeting my mom and I looked at each other, sighed and said "thank god we have Melissa". From coordinating the final issues and bills with our vendors, to little details that we forgot about Melissa handled it all during those two hours. After that meeting I was constantly emailing Melissa, and vice versa, I never felt like I was bothering her, she always had the answers and was always there to help! Also Melissa brought up the idea that we needed to do a first look, something I wanted but my husband was not thrilled about, we needed to do this because our wedding was at the end of October at 5:30 and the sun would have begun to set without a first look, something we NEVER thought about.
Now come rehearsal, our rowdy bridal party was corralled, it was short sweet and to the point and she had everyone paying attention it was awesome. She even thought through the marriage license portion of the day which I would have blanked on.
On the day of Melissa and her team were a GOD SEND. From getting to the venue the second it opened to coordinate the florist, to my dad dropping off lunch, to the guys dropping off decor. By the time I arrived at the venue it was basically set up besides final touches, I didn't have to stress or lift a finger, just answer a few questions, it was like Melissa was in my head! She made sure to keep the groomsmen in line and always let them know where they needed to be standing/waiting the entire time. Her assistant was also the absolute best, coordinating everything from checking behind me to grab my makeup, to grabbing our personalized pint glasses halfway through the night so we wouldn't forget them/leave them. They were even so thoughtful to get my husband and my favorite beer to make sure that we would never run out and that the bartenders always knew what we wanted. During cocktail hour they whisked us in the side door and upstairs so we could have a few moments together alone to reflect on the ceremony and eat some food!
I can not recommend Knot too Shabby enough, they truly were the best decision we made and helped me have the wedding of my dreams! WE LOVE YOU GUYS!
Kelsey J. Married on 10/02/2020
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Beyond amazing!
Melissa is beyond amazing!! Not only is she the most organized person in the world but also the nicest and most personable. I feel like I have made a friend for life after having worked with her. From our first phone call, she instantly made me feel comfortable about planning a wedding. Then after covid hit and we had to change the game plan, she did not give me any reason to doubt going forward with our big day. She made sure our wedding wasn't a cookie cutter wedding. It was a wedding that was personal to us and that was so important!
Her day of team was just as amazing and helped make our wedding perfect!!
Sarah Married on 05/22/2020
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Amazing Wedding Planner
Melissa and the Knot to Shabby team were absolutely amazing. We used her full planning package and it was worth every penny. From the design to the day of everything was really perfect. During the entire planning process Melissa was super organized, provided us with a lot of helpful panning tools and always kept in contact with us via email, phone and zoom meetings. She was very willing to accommodate our budget and helped us navigate some last minute covid changes. Every single vendor she helped us to pick was amazing. On the day of the wedding, everything went so smoothly. Melissa and her team brought our vision to life. It was truly better than what we ever imagined. Her team was on top of everything, helping to make sure everyone was in the right place, that things happened on time, and that we got to have a stress-free and fun time.
Courtney L. Married on 04/18/2020
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Absolutely amazing
I cannot even begin to describe how wonderful it was to work with Katelyn and Melissa from Knot Too Shabby Events. They are amazing people inside and out! Katelyn was our planner, and she was so knowledgeable, supportive, organized, and responsive throughout the whole process. She brought my attention to so many details that I would have never thought of, and had an answer for every question I threw at her.
Our wedding was planned for May 16, 2020, so our plans were significantly changed by COVID-19. Our plans changed not once, but THREE times, and Katelyn handled it with such grace and with a smile. While navigating through the emotional coronavirus mess, Katelyn was supportive and helpful through all the changes with vendors, plans, new restrictions and timelines. I cannot thank Katelyn and the rest of the team at Knot Too Shabby enough for all of their help!
Abby Married on 10/19/2019
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Simply the best
Where do I even begin? I don't know if I have the words to accurately explain how amazing working with Melissa and her team was. Planning was a breeze; Melissa is so easy to talk to and really knows what she's doing. The day of, I didn't have to lift a finger and had no doubts that everything would be taken care of. I was treated so well by her staff and could not envision a better team for my big day!
Sk Married on 09/14/2019
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Five star service
FIVE STAR EVENT PLANNING SERVICE! Hands down, the easiest and best decision we made was to have Melissa and her team assist in making our wedding weekend perfect. First time brides- you don’t know what you need until you experience it and let me tell you, you need Melissa and/or Katelyn on your wedding day! From start to finish Melissa took over the planning process (at our request) from the timeline, to the layout, and even vendor interactions making it painless, easy, and professional for us. If you are type A or detail oriented, search no more, Melissa is your girl. Every detail, down to the minute was planned and executed flawlessly. Day of was a dream, truly. Katelyn was 10 steps ahead of us and anticipated our every need from the ceremony to the very end of the reception and every step in between. The attention to detail was unbelievable. Looking back on the day, we would pay double for all that the KTSE team did to make it so easy and enjoyable for not only us but also our guests. Thank you Melissa and Katelyn for being a part of our big day. We will never have another large event without some sort of oversight from this team!
Erin B. Married on 07/20/2019
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Best experience ever!
I was pretty hesitant on going with a wedding planner, but decided to go with Melissa and her team. It truly was the best vendor choice we made hands down. From day one, talking about the wedding with Melissa was like talking to a friend. She was so understanding and knowledgeable and knew exactly what we wanted. The day before our wedding the heat index was so high, that Melissa made the suggestion to move most of our wedding inside, and my god was she right. Our wedding day truly turned out perfect because of her, and she even helped me days following our wedding. We had so many people come up to us bragging about Melissa and how “that girl knows what she’s doing” and we couldn’t have agreed more. Their team is truly worth every penny and we couldn’t have done it without them!
Abriane T. Married on 06/22/2019
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Fairy Godmothers!
Melissa truly is amazing, along with her staff. Every day leading up to the wedding she was always there, quick responses and gave me different options to choose from when it came to her advice on details. I trusted her from the moment we had our first phone call consultation. Her true colors came to light on my actual wedding day. This whole time she was helpful and friendly. But having her, and her staff, on the day of my wedding?! It was just like having a team of fairy godmothers there to give you exactly what you need before you even need it. It was like she went from super woman to supercalifragalisticexpialidocious woman! Not only were they there for me but my wedding party and guests as well. Whatever anyone needed they were there to help. My MOH was talking to a bridesmaid and told her she needed bandaids, one of the KTSE ladies said I will be right back and got her bandaids. One of the ladies also followed my husband and I around during our picture time and she was so helpful. I made a comment about my bouquet being heavy and her staff member offered to hold it for me. They are there constantly fluffing your dress, fixing that one piece of hair before a picture, getting you a drink, holding your dress for you while you pee, hyping you up the whole day! My wedding day is one of the best days of mine and my husbands life, we constantly wish we could relive the day, and large part of that is because of KTSE and how easy going, and stress free we were on the day of. They are there to do all the worrying, decorating, setting up, everything for you, so that you can truly enjoy your wedding day.
Knot Too Shabby Events's reply:
Nothing is better than hearing you RAVE about us and our staff. We loved being there for you, Zack, and whomever needed our help! Brought tears to our eyes when you both had your “first touch” and exchanged your gifts. One of the sweetest moments. Jace also looked super handsome in his suspenders and bow-tie! I still wish they had his terracotta pants in my size. Thank you for this review and we wish you and your family happiness, health, and love! - KTSE Team
Rebecca Married on 06/01/2019
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Best planner ever!!
Words simply cannot describe how perfect Melissa and her team are! We hired Melissa for full service planning in August 2017 for our wedding in June 2019 at Wrightsville Manor, and I genuinely don’t think we could have had our dream wedding without her. Melissa made an effort to get to know both my husband and I throughout the process and helped us determine what our priorities were for our big day. From that, she made vendor recommendations based on those priorities, along with the ideas and designs that we collectively came up with. When issues arose during the planning process, she handled them with the utmost level of professionalism. On the day of our wedding, she literally handled everything (decorating, coordinating vendor arrival and set up, etc.) so we, along with our families and bridal party, could just focus on experiencing the excitement of our wedding day. It’s been 2 weeks since our wedding and we’re STILL getting messages and phone calls from guests about how beautiful our wedding was and how amazing Melissa’s team (& her recommended vendors) were. If you’re on the fence about hiring a planner, do it. But don’t just hire any planner, hire Knot Too Shabby Events!!
