Jennetta Sent on 01/20/2025

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What a Wonderful Day!

It was a pleasure working with Sally Oakley to make our wedding celebration day a seamless event. Sally was so instrumental with connecting with vendors, planning our day, and making our day worry free! On the day of our ceremony, we were able to enjoy our guests and events without having to worry about anything. We are so glad to have the opportunity to work with Sally.

Ashlie Sent on 12/23/2024

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10/10 experience with Sally Oakley!

We had the pleasure of working with Sally Oakley for our wedding, and we couldn’t have been happier with our choice. As a Type-A bride with a lot of questions, I appreciated how prompt and thoughtful Sally was in responding to my many emails. Her expertise, organization, and calm presence allowed us to truly enjoy our wedding day without a single worry. If anything went wrong on the day, we certainly didn’t know about it—because Sally took care of everything behind the scenes with grace. Sally’s experience and professionalism were clear from the start, but what really set her apart was how warm and approachable she was. She made us feel completely at ease and gave us the confidence to let go and enjoy our day, knowing she had everything under control. We are so grateful for her and would recommend them to anyone planning a wedding or special event!

Hayley Sent on 01/11/2024

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12/10 Experience

Couldn't be happier with Mandi from the Sally Oakley team. She was so easy to work with, understood my vision, kept me organized and on a timeline, and made the day move perfectly.

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Tm Sent on 01/09/2024

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Calm Wedding Day

Thank you for helping our families wedding day be fantastic and one that everyone is still talking about! I am used to being in control but on this day Mandi allowed me to sit back and enjoy my daughter's wedding. Her guidance from the first time we spoke all the way through the evening was exceptional. I appreciated her allowing me to give my opinion but then letting me figure out that I could let go. Mandi has wonderful energy while still exuding a calmness that helped the bride and groom be able to enjoy every moment. Mandi is able to take charge while still being relaxed. Thank you for keeping the schedule on task and creating exactly what the bride and groom wanted, a night on the dance floor with their guests. We appreciate all that you did and the incredible memories you helped us create. I highly recommend hiring Sally Oakley/Mandi as your wedding day coordinator.

Ashley Sent on 12/06/2023

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Sally is more than a planner, she is your wedding whisperer with the comforting presence of a best friend!

Sally's expertise, attention to detail, and extensive knowledge of Raleigh's wedding scene transformed our special day into an unforgettable masterpiece.

Sally brings knowledge of all the ins and outs of the industry, anticipating our needs before we even knew we had them. From selecting the perfect venue to recommending top-notch vendors, Sally's insights were invaluable. Her meticulous planning and organizational skills ensured that every aspect of our wedding was seamlessly coordinated.

Sally brought a sense of calm to the chaos that often accompanies wedding preparations. Her reassuring presence and unwavering commitment to our vision made the entire process enjoyable. It's easy to get overwhelmed by all of the decisions involved in planning a wedding, but Sally acted as our guiding light and ‘calm in the storm’. A top highlight was my husband and I completely enjoying our month of and day of wedding because we knew Sally just had it all handled.

If you're in search of a wedding planner who not only understands the intricacies of the industry but also brings a comforting presence to the whirlwind of wedding planning, look no further than Sally. She is a true professional, a local expert, and, above all, a genuine joy to work with. Our heartfelt thanks go out to Sally Oakley for making our special day truly magical.

Caroline Sent on 11/20/2023

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We had a blast at the wedding because of Sally!!

As a mother of the bride, I would not have enjoyed myself if I did not have Sally. She took over and made sure all went well on a special day. She gave us great advice prior to the wedding—there were so many details I had not considered. But she really was priceless on the wedding day. She kept everyone on schedule, took care of details or any issues, and made the day go smoothly. And what is truly a testament to her skill, even my husband was impressed and would recommend her highly. Even though we got the lowest tiered of her services, she always gave 100 percent.
If you want to enjoy yourself on your child’s wedding day, hire Sally.

Shannon Sent on 08/02/2023

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Amazing wedding planner!

I highly recommend booking Sally to help with your wedding planning needs! Sally made me feel comfortable from our first meeting and was very communicative and willing to answer any questions (no matter how silly the question). She is very organized and professional and handled everything on our wedding day so we could truly enjoy our day.

Carson Sent on 08/02/2023

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Incredible Wedding Planner!

We worked with Sally to plan our wedding from start to finish and she was absolutely incredible to work with! Sally's dedication, knowledge, organization, and responsiveness made the whole process for me so easy. She attended all the important vendor meetings, made sure we stayed on the timeline, and helped bring my vision to life. She never missed a detail and I am so incredibly thankful we worked with Sally. She is positive, upbeat, and always has a solution. I would highly recommend Sally to anyone looking for assistance in planning their wedding - whether it's the day of assistance or the full planning package.

Lou P. Sent on 07/27/2023

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Fabulous Planner

Sally Oakley planned our daughters wedding in June 2023. She quickly figured out my daughters vison, and helped us make all the necessary vendor contacts (we live in CT but the wedding was in NC). She gave us great advice on all aspects of the wedding, and led all the logistical arrangements. On the wedding weekend she ran the show flawlessly. That allowed all of us to fully enjoy the weekend. Sally is a fun person to work with and the ultimate professional. She is the best event planner we have ever used (we have used many).

Elizabeth Sent on 06/20/2023

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A superhero!

Mandi + Sally Oakley were incredible and helped the wedding go off without a hitch. Mandi dealt with anything that popped up with guests or other vendors quickly, calmly and professionally, and included small details that helped us savor the little moments (like having champagne and appetizers ready for me and my husband so we could take a moment and celebrate with each other before going into the reception). I'd 100% recommend working with her!

Ashley Sent on 06/04/2023

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Amazing Day-of-Coordinator

Mandi, with Sally Oakley Weddings & Events, was the day-of-coordinator for our wedding at the Carolina Inn in Chapel Hill, and we are so thankful for her help and her hard work!

Mandi was super easy to work with, easy to reach, and she was able to answer any question that we had. A couple months before our wedding, she helped us nail down details for how our wedding day would flow, and she created a detailed timeline for our day to keep everyone organized. In the weeks leading up to our wedding, Mandi really took everything off of our plate, and she organized all of our vendors. She also ran our rehearsal and made sure everyone knew what to do for our ceremony!

On the day of our wedding, Mandi worked with our venue coordinator at the Inn to oversee set up and make sure everything ran smoothly so that my husband and I could focus on each other and our guests. She was also super calm and professional when we made a last minute switch in ceremony locations due to weather! We were genuinely impressed at how quickly and efficiently everyone was able to pivot!

We loved working with Mandi, and she really made our wedding day so wonderful and memorable.

Kacper Sent on 04/15/2023

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10/10 for Sally!

We worked with Sally to plan our wedding and she was absolutely terrific! Sally's knowledge, organization, and responsiveness made the planning process as stress free as it could be. She made sure to prioritize all that was important to us, and ensured that everything happened on schedule (e.g., vendor selection, tastings, etc.). On the weekend of the wedding, Sally took care of every little detail which allowed us to enjoy time with our guests to the fullest. Would highly recommend Sally to any and all.

Allison Sent on 12/07/2022

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Beautiful Baby Shower

We had our first grandchild's baby shower at The Umstead with Mandi Degnan, from Sally Oakley, in charge of everything. We know nothing about party planning but did have a few ideas that we weren't quite sure how to plan out but Mandi reassured us that we were in good hands. Her attention to detail was simply amazing! From the directional/seating chart boards, name place cards, picture taking area with balloons and greenery, the flowers were beautiful, the food and service were outstanding, and the entire process was so simple knowing Mandi was in charge. We were beyond thrilled with the way everything turned out!

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Bryan Sent on 12/05/2022

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Outstanding Wedding Planner!

Kathy was exceptional. Our wedding wouldn't have been the same without her. She brought a calm, gracious energy that put us at ease and allowed us to relax into our special day. Worth every single bit of the investment. We were lucky to have been able to work with the best!

Alyssa Sent on 12/01/2022

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The best- look no further

I am beyond thankful for Sally Oakley Planning- in particular with our planner Kathy. We were a postponed wedding from COVID and Kathy made sure to help and comfort us along the process. Kathy is so kind and so knowledgeable. She has worked in multiple services throughout the wedding industry (rentals/ catering/ planning), which made it so helpful for vendor recommendations and relations.
Kathy is extremely quick to respond to emails and really helpful with the knowledge she brings. I was planning the wedding from another state, so she was always willing to do things by zoom/ help me with things that were local.

Kathy was so organized on the day of the wedding! I was really grateful because she only came to ask me two questions the entire day. It made things less stressful and she really just took care of everything.

Kathy is an amazing person and planner, and our day went so smoothly thanks to her! I would highly recommend her!

Ellen Sent on 11/20/2022

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Hands down the best investment for our wedding@

We had Kathy as our wedding planner and she TRULY went above and beyond. I cannot imagine having this day without her there through it all. She was a gem to work with from the initial stages of planning, through reviewing contracts and coordinating with vendors- she was phenomenal. If you are deciding between whether or not to hire a planner, or deciding between planners/ coordinators- you cannot go wrong with Sally Oakley Weddings & Events- specifically Kathy. She was a true professional who was clearly respected in the industry and knew it inside and out. Hiring her was the best use of our money for our wedding, and we cannot recommend her enough. As the bride, she made my wedding day easy and there was never a time I was wondering what I needed to do, or where I needed to be. The best decision we could have made!

Lesley Sent on 11/17/2022

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Highly recommend Kathy!!

Kathy was fabulous to work with!! Imagine your dream wedding without all the stress and that's what you'll get with Kathy! She is very attentive, experienced in the industry, and fun to work with! We live out of state so needless to say we were worried about planning from afar. I expected to feel very stressed but I never really did which I fully attribute to Kathy. I could relax the whole time knowing that she was keeping everything on track and had it handled. She made our wedding vision come to a reality and I cannot tell you how many compliments we received from our guests! We are forever grateful and cannot recommend her enough!!

Olivia Sent on 11/15/2022

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Best Wedding Planner!

I truly could not have gone through my wedding day without Sally! I didn't have a single worry the day of and it's because I knew I was in great hands! She was very communicative and thorough throughout the whole process. She listened to exactly what I wanted and made sure I always had what I needed. I'm so thankful for her and everything she did! 10/10 would always recommend!!

Taylor Sent on 08/10/2022

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Rickle Wedding - 8/7/22

MANDI!!

Bryan and I wanted to thank you SO much for everything you did for us on Sunday! You made the venue look absolutely perfect and it definitely exceeded our wildest dreams! We had the best day and you made everything run so seamlessly. We definitely could not have had such a perfect day without you! You’re amazing!!

Thank you for everything!!

Taylor and Bryan Rickle

Maggie Sent on 07/22/2022

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Sally Oakley!

Sally Oakley is wonderful to work with! She’s knowledgeable, organized, and her many years of experience are incredibly valuable when it comes to tackling any chaos that comes with a 200+ person wedding! She’s readily available to answer questions and offer advice throughout the planning process, and she works very hard to make sure your wedding vision comes true! Sally (and her team) are a perfect choice for your Raleigh/NC based weddings!

Amanda Sent on 07/18/2022

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Day of Planner

Sally was absolutely incredible from the first moment we booked her! Although we only booked her for the day of planning services, she offered her advice and guidance throughout our planning process. She met with me and my venue coordinator several times, and managed the coordination and communication with vendors. Sally had a calming and confident presence throughout our wedding weekend, which settled any of my nerves. She seemed to be everywhere all the time, and resolved any problems before I was even aware of them. I would recommend Sally (or any of team) to anyone looking for planning services! She was by far my best and most helpful vendor.

Abbey Sent on 07/17/2022

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Can’t say enough good things!

I used Sally and her team as my day-of coordinator and couldn’t have been in better hands! Sally was so supportive, helpful and responsive throughout the entire planning process whenever I had a question, but I could not have done my wedding day without her! It’s so nice to have the peace of mind that she is following up with all of the vendors and making sure everything and everyone is on time and that I didn’t have to focus or spend time doing that on my wedding day. She was super helpful with providing the timeline for my wedding day and helping me figure out when vendors needed to arrive, when we needed to be dressed, when photos needed to begin, etc. Her experience and expertise is so evident and she was always such a calming presence. You will not regret choosing Sally!

Kayla Sent on 07/15/2022

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As a wedding planner myself, I knew Sally was the perfect planner for our big day!

Being a bride who works as a wedding planner, everyone assumed I would simply plan my own wedding - but I knew from day one of planning I would want Sally Oakley to be a part of my big day. Her warmth exudes in each meeting, every interaction, and especially on wedding day. Her years of experience keeps the calm during inevitable chaos of a wedding day. I would not have done our day without her support!

Coleen Sent on 06/19/2022

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Perfect Day

Mandi was accommodating and organized. We really appreciated the attention to detail. It made our day effortless.

Megan Sent on 05/09/2022

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Sally Oakley

It was great working with Sally. The venue I used required for us to have a coordinator. Sally and I met a few times. Exchanged a couple of emails here an there. Made sure that things ran smoothly on the big day. She is a great value for her services.

M Elizabeth Sent on 05/03/2022

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Could not have done it without them

Sally Oakley was wonderful to work with, professional, knowledgeable and very thorough. Her expert advice was invaluable in planning and making decisions about the wedding day. Her day-of coordinator, Courtney, was amazing! She took care of every detail--even ones we hadn't thought about and was attentive throughout the entire event. We were able to relax and enjoy the day knowing that she had everything under control. Her assistant, Amanda, was also a great help. We truly appreciated having Sally, Courtney, and Amanda on the team!

Tara Sent on 05/01/2022

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My New Best Friend

I thought I was such an organized person that I didn’t need a wedding planner or day of coordinator. I could not have been more wrong! Due to Covid, our original plan of 100-120 guests was downsized to 10 people. The week of the wedding, my brother and his family got Covid and we had to cancel.

As we contacted all of our vendors, we were so worried that our family would get very sick. Kathy took the time to call and check on how we were doing - emotionally - and assured us that she’d be there when the time was right. We rescheduled, and as luck would have it, a family member was gravely ill and we had to cancel again, this time two weeks before our second wedding date.

We finally made it down the aisle in March of 2022 with 70 guests and Kathy was beyond amazing. She kept a sense of humor about all of our crazy changes and she never hesitated to help and always gave suggestions when I asked. Kathy was able to think of details we never would have thought of, and the day of our wedding went off without a hitch, or so we thought. Kathy and Amanda did such a phenomenal job the day of our wedding that we didn’t even know that one of our guests had a severe allergic reaction during the reception.

I had texted Kathy the day after the wedding to thank her for everything and she asked if we could talk. I got so worried that someone was rude to her, but she assured me she was okay and told me about my friend getting sick. I had no idea because those that knew swore to keep it a secret so I wouldn’t get worried and potentially leave my reception to help her. Kathy took the time to drive my friend to her hotel and made the hotel check on her throughout the night. That kind of thing is not written in a contract; she is just a good soul who went out of her way to help someone. Although the wedding was better than we could have ever imagined, I’m sad it’s over because I don’t have my chats with Kathy anymore. She is pure professionalism and grace and she has the absolute perfect personality to handle anyone’s nerves or anxiety.

Do yourself a favor and contact Sally Oakley Wedding and Events. It is worth every single penny. You’ll sleep better, knowing they have your back.

Megan Sent on 02/21/2022

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Couldn't have done it without them!

We had the best experience working with Sally Oakley! From the beginning, they looked over vendor contracts and offered recommendations when asked. We met with Mandi a month or so before the wedding to go over details and I remember feeling so much more at ease knowing that she was on our team and would be handling a lot of contact with vendors moving forward. She created a timeline for us and gathered all information that we could possibly need. As a type A person I absolutely loved it. The day of the wedding she was at the venue working with vendors who were dropping everything off and made sure it was all running smoothly. I couldn't have asked for a more cheerful, calming, and organized coordinator. We love Mandi and are so glad we ended up working with Sally Oakley.

Caitlin Sent on 12/08/2021

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Amazing work!

Sally did an exceptional job helping us plan for our wedding. The week of the event, I was not feeling overwhelmed because Sally handled all of the leadup and timelining communications with our vendors. In addition, Day-Of, my mom and I were able to enjoy ourselves while Sally took care of EVERYTHING. She is truly wonderful--I cannot recommend her enough!

Brittni Sent on 12/08/2021

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Sally is the absolute best! She made our wedding day seem effortless.

Sally is an absolute professional! She is prepared and reliable with years of wedding and event planning experience to back her up. She truly loves what she does and it shows. During the planning process she gave us her honest opinion about what would look and work best. Which made us feel comfortable to know that she had our best interests in mind. She made our wedding day so incredibly special and it by without a single hiccup. We highly recommend her for any and all of your wedding planning/coordinating needs!

Betty Sent on 09/12/2021

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One of my best decisions

Sally was a life saver for this mother of the bride and I highly recommend her. She kept us organized every step of the way and helped me focus on the important things while assuring me that some of the things I was stressing about would take care of themselves. She knows all the area venues and vendors. If something goes wrong she knows how to respond. She coordinates everything down to smallest details. We were in very good hands with Sally.

Megan Sent on 09/11/2021

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Excellent!

Our coordinator Mandi was incredible to work with! She was available anytime, day or night, by phone or text to answer my questions or help me adjust to changes as they came. She was also willing to attend any and all vendor appointments with me, and had excellent advice and recommendations on how to make the day personal for me, my fiance, and our families. We could not have done it without her! She made the day of the wedding so smooth and relaxing. Would highly recommend Sally Oakley weddings to any bride!

Katherine Sent on 09/10/2021

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Mandi was a pleasure to work with throughout the entire process. She was always available and ready to assist us with whatever we needed.

We highly recommend Sally Oakley Weddings & Events and would encourage anyone looking for a wedding planner to contact them.

Cassandra Sent on 09/10/2021

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A Warm Hug On Your Wedding Day

Sally and her associates are absolutely AMAZING! When I was researching my wedding day planner, I was told "working with Sally is like getting a warm hug on your wedding day." She was fantastic to work with leading up to my wedding. Always organized, great ideas, and seamless details! I worked with Mandi on my wedding day due to having to change my date a few times. She was WONDERFUL! If anything went wrong, I had no clue about it. She made sure my day was fun, relaxing, and stress free for me. Her attention to detail and ensuring everything was in place and on time was everything I could have asked for! If you want to feel like you are getting a warm hug all day on your wedding day, this is your planner!

Christi Sent on 09/10/2021

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Best of the Best

Sally Oakley is perfection. She has an impeccable, professional relationship with all her vendors which is invaluable to the bride, groom and families. Every issue that arose was handled by her with ease leaving all feeling relieved not frustrated. My daughter and I actually missed our conversations and other communications with Sally after the wedding. Both my daughter and myself were out of state and we absolutely could not have done this without Sally steering all things. My daughter had the wedding she wanted but Sally made it all possible. And I as the mother of the bride came away feeling Sally and all her vendors were old, dependable friends. Everyone involved in the wedding came away so impressed with her calm attention to details from the sideline. If you are ready to choose your planner, stop looking and choose Sally Oakley. I would choose her team again without hesitation.

Melody Sent on 09/09/2021

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Cobb Ragsdale Wedding

We worked with Kathy Swope and she is amazing. Super attentive and professional. She made this day so amazing so that we could focus on the wedding not the logistics. My only note for the future is that the to go dinner for the bride and groom did not get into the exit car and unfortunately did not make it to the hotel. Other than that, everything was perfect! Love Cathy!

Sarah Sent on 08/30/2021

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Absolutely Worth It!

I can't say enough positive things about Sally Oakley Weddings & Events! Although my husband and I only booked day-of coordination, we got so much more than that. I'm admittedly particular about how I want things done and I was not let down by the service.

I worked with Kathy Swope for almost two years due to a pandemic postponement. She always made herself available to answer questions by phone or email and helped with so many aspects of wedding planning that I was oblivious to. Kathy would also check in with me periodically just to make sure there was nothing I needed from her. Cut to our wedding day - Kathy was the MVP. Apparently there were a few hiccups leading up to the ceremony but Kathy made sure I was none the wiser. She made sure everything was handled and in order before our ceremony began and made sure we stayed on schedule the entire evening. Kathy could not have been more helpful from the day we signed our contract to the moment we walked out of our venue. Thanks to Kathy, I was able to enjoy my wedding and did not have to think about a single detail the entire day!

Ellen Sent on 04/19/2021

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Sally was the ideal day of wedding planner our event. She took time to thoroughly understand our vision and pick up all the things we had planned to ensure they were executed on our wedding date. She was also available to answer questions and provide us with guidance. Our wedding party loved working with her during the rehearsal! She offers multiple options so that all budgets & needs are addressed. We highly recommend booking Sally & her team to help plan your wedding in whatever capacity you need.

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Thank you, Sally!

Sally was amazing! We hired her later in the wedding planning process to help with design and day-of-wedding coordination. From the first conversation to the end of the wedding, Sally was wonderful to work with. She is poised, organized, responsive, and friendly! She also keeps calm--she put me at ease when things needed to change last minute. Sally is on her game and always thinking a few steps ahead. Our wedding day was executed flawlessly and it was perfect. Thank you, Sally!

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Professional & Excellent! 100% recommend!

We loved working with Sally for our big day. I am so thankful she was on our team through all of the COVID plan changes - she kept a level head and helped us take the steps we needed to have an amazing day.

She was also wonderful on the day of the wedding - she helped with anything we needed and we had the best night of our lives. Would definitely recommend her to any of my friends :)

Lizzie Sent on 08/27/2020

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HIGHLY Recommend Sally As A Wedding Planner!

I can't say enough good things about Sally! Our wedding was originally scheduled for April 2020 until the COVID-19 pandemic hit and all of our plans had to change. She helped us navigate postponing our wedding and then helped us replan a small celebration a few months later, which turned out to be perfect. Not only is Sally extremely organized, but she is very communicative and responsive which I really appreciated during such a stressful time. Her years of experience in the wedding industry is so evident, and she made us feel so much more at ease on our big day. All we had to do was sit back and soak it all in while she handled all the details and logistics. Beyond that, she is such a sweet person and is extremely easy to work with. I would HIGHLY recommend Sally as a wedding planner!!

Tricia Sent on 08/17/2020

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Can make the wedding of your dreams come true!

Sally was my life saver during all steps of the way. Especially with all of COVID going on. Very responsive to every email I sent and took away any stress or anxiety and made every step of the way flawless. Sally took my vision and made it all come true! I would highly recommend Sally for your wedding-you will not be disappointed!

Mary Sent on 12/21/2019

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Sally is amazing!

Sally is truly amazing and was absolutely wonderful to work with! Our venue came with an on-site planner but we hired Sally to work alongside us and it was a dream! She listened to exactly what I wanted for my wedding day and made the whole process seamless and easy. She was so kind, helpful, and easy to communicate with - even with my many, many questions leading up to the big day. Her caring personality was so comforting to have around on my wedding day, and she put me at ease the whole weekend. I would highly recommend Sally and can't say enough good things about her!!

Karen Sent on 11/26/2019

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wonderful planner with attention to detail

I had a wonderful experience working with Sally! From the start Sally was there to help me from coordinating vendors and helping me pick out our table settings to taking care of literally everything day of from vendors to all the decor. The day of the wedding Sally was on top of our schedule – everything ran smoothly, and looked beautiful! We had zero worries and were able to enjoy our day knowing that Sally had everything under control.

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Sally is Wonderful!

Sally is AMAZING! I was anxious about our wedding day being perfect and it absolutely was, thanks to Sally! Sally was very responsive throughout the entire wedding planning process to all of my questions and concerns. She is extremely knowledgeable in what she does. We can’t thank her enough for making our wedding day a wonderful and stress free celebration for us!

Mary Sent on 09/18/2019

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Sally is the BEST decision you can make!

Hiring Sally was the best decision we could have made for our wedding planning process. We had Sally as our month-of wedding planner and was such a relief to have her when the wedding rolled around. It was such a joy that neither of our mothers were running around the day of the wedding, they got to sit back relax and enjoy the day. Which by the way, the day went absolutely flawlessly!!! Another thing that really stood out to us about Sally was that every single vendor we hired, when they found out Sally was our wedding planner, became very excited and had amazing things to say about her. Sally has so much experience, amazing ideas and connections throughout the industry. She is also one of the sweetest people I have ever met. Sally is amazing if you are getting married and planning a wedding you need her!

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Don't go at this alone- get the best help out there!

Could not have done it without Sally! From early planning questions to logistics to behind the scenes work the day of to make everything move smoothly, Sally was there. She is truly a professional in the field and her know-how and expertise is invaluable. With Sally at the helm, your wedding will go down without a hitch!!

Sarah Sent on 08/28/2019

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Wonderful wedding planner experience

Kathy was absolutely wonderful to work with in planning our wedding. She took my vision for the wedding and brought it to life seamlessly--really even better than I could have articulated it. Kathy designed the layout for our entire reception and helped us select vendors and items to bring it together. She offered honest opinions that helped us prioritize what we needed for the wedding, and was spot on with every suggestion. I had absolutely zero stress the weekend of the wedding because I knew everything was under control and that if something unexpected did happen, Kathy would handle it. I truly enjoyed working with Kathy and can't recommend her enough!

Lauren Sent on 07/17/2019

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Book her ASAP!

Sally Oakley is outstanding at her job, and she made my wedding day absolute perfection! I used her 'Month-of' coordinating services, but she was accessible to answer any questions and give recommendations as soon as I booked her, over a year out. She made everyone feel at ease and made sure everyone involved in the wedding knew what to do and when to do it. She is extremely professional, and my husband and I are still so impressed and grateful for how easy she made our big day!

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Sally is truly amazing!

We got married at the Carolina Inn in June and they introduced me to Sally and her team. I met Sally fairly early in the planning process and in one minute I immediately felt her warmth and kindness and knowledge and felt like a weight was lifted off of my shoulders. As we led up to the day itself, Sally always reached out at the perfect time and I knew that all of the fine details were going to be taken care of. She's so organized and has a soothing way about her that makes you feel like everything is going to be okay. As simple as that sounds, it's so important when it comes to your (my!) own wedding! Our rehearsal was handled perfectly and I went to sleep at night with a sense of peace, just not worried about the big day.
On the day of, everyone involved in the wedding knew where they had to be and when and Sally and her team somehow made it so easy and fun! I didn't receive one text or phone call from a vendor asking where they needed to be or when. I almost feel guilty because I feel like I didn't do anything. When it was my time to head towards my groom, Sally personally got me from my room while her team corralled everyone else, and as I mentioned, there was something so soothing about having her walk with me towards the aisle. I think a lot of brides don't even realize how nervous they are, but a lot of that went away just by having her there by my side.
One more thing to add - I will always appreciate what might seem like the littler things but something took another level of stress away... wedding gifts, my veil, guest book, change of shoes, cake stand, etc. miraculously disappeared towards the end of the night and were placed as promised in my room. It was amazing, and such a personal touch.
Thank you Sally and team for making our day so special and unbelievably seamless. We don't know how you did it, and Rob and I are forever grateful.

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Margot Sent on 07/09/2019

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Kathy was wonderful and so helpful!

Kathy was absolutely fantastic to work with!! I hired her as a day-of coordinator so I was really impressed at how involved she actually was for several months leading up to the wedding. As soon as she was hired (over a year before the wedding), Kathy was always available by email for recommendations or to look at vendor contracts. She knows every facet of the wedding business so well that she helped to point out things to plan that I hadn't even considered! She was so kind, helpful, communicative and organized throughout the process--I truly couldn't have done it without her! Kathy communicated with all the vendors and made sure everything ran smoothly on the day of the wedding, which took so much stress away from me, my husband and my family so we could enjoy the day. I absolutely loved working with Kathy and recommend her so highly!

Kylie Sent on 07/08/2019

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Amazing Experience

Sally and her team were AMAZING! I was extremely busy due to work and other obligations in the months leading up to my wedding and if it were not for Sally I would not have been able to manage. My wedding day was absolutely perfect and it was all because of her diligent planning and expert management of my various vendors. In addition to being great wedding planners, Sally and her team are super sweet and a lot of fun to work with!

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Sally was extremely kind, professional, and organized. She put any and all questions to rest on the wedding day. Without her, I know myself and my mom would have been stressed trying to get all the final little touches put together. Sally is definitely someone who can be trusted to make your wedding day special!!!

Ashlyn Sent on 06/11/2019

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Helped me make realistic choices regarding timeline. Always responsive. Very sweet and organized. Made my day run smoothly and no one came to me with questions on the day of!

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Sally is outstanding!

Sally was nothing short of amazing! From the time I hired Sally, the accessible communication with her throughout the planning process and day of coordinating was great. If I needed an opinion or help making a decision, Sally always led me in the right direction. She kept my planning timeline on time and set up all appointments (ex: florist, cake, food tasting, venue) months in advance. I personally was blown away at how smooth Sally made my wedding planning and more importantly my wedding day. I would recommend Sally to anyone who is looking for a wedding planner with great customer service, attention to every detail, punctuality, and ability to suggest options to brides that fit their vision and budget. Sally is hands down the best wedding planner there is, fair and square!

Kristin Sent on 05/21/2019

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Fantastic asset for every bride!

We hired Sally as our day of coordinator primarily because our venue required us to have one. That being said, I’d hire her again and again. She was fantastic and took all the stress out of the wedding week. Even though we only hired her for her coordinator services, she really went above and beyond to help us throughout the planning process as well, answering any questions I had and even reaching out to vendors for me well before day-of. She kept me calm on the wedding day and checked in regularly to make sure I knew what to do next. I can’t say enough good things and I would encourage anyone who doesn’t already have a day-or coordinator to hire one. She really was a lifesaver.

Amy Sent on 04/11/2019

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Wonderful event

Kathy worked with us and was absolutely wonderful. She was patient, kind and reassuring. She made the process much less stressful. She was always quick to respond to my emails and there were plenty. She helped pack up all my belongings after the wedding so that we were finished and home 40 min after the couple left. Very efficient. Thank you again for everything!!
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Emily Sent on 04/11/2019

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Excellent Experience!

It was a pleasure working with Sally Oakley! She ensured our wedding day ran smoothly and on schedule. She was responsive and supportive in the planning process and provided suggestions to make our wedding day unique.

Janey Sent on 03/27/2019

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Easy going, detail oriented, personable

Sally was very easy to work with. She knew our timeline and our vendors. She removed all stress one might associate with a wedding reception. She handled all details effortlessly. I would highly recommend Sally.

Laura Sent on 01/07/2019

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Here's your key to the perfect wedding! Promise!

Do not hesitate to ask Kathy Swope (of Sally Oakley Weddings and Events) to help with your wedding/wedding reception! She is absolutely the most creative, detail-oriented, attentive, accessible, and most CALMING person you could possibly find to assist with your wedding/reception planning and day of coordination. And Kathy is so flexible! As her clients, we were able to do some planning on our own and count on Kathy to polish up our efforts. At other times, we could count on Kathy to take care of planning specifics about which we were less informed (or frankly, those that were just less fun to plan!). Kathy left no stone unturned. My daughter and I found ourselves wondering what all the wedding planning hubbub is all about! Everything seemed absolutely effortless. Even the day of the wedding was relaxing, calm and enjoyable. Kathy truly took care of everything! Throwing a wedding was a piece of cake with Kathy. And...the wedding was absolutely perfect!

Katie Sent on 12/18/2018

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Do yourself a favor a hire Kathy!

Kathy was our day-of coordinator from Sally Oakley - but honestly she was so much more than that! Right away we felt completely comfortable with Kathy and much more at ease about the planning process. The first (of many) great things about Kathy, was that she still booked us a year out from our wedding even for day-of services. Other planners we spoke with said they would only book coordination clients 3-6 months out from the wedding date in order to remain available to potential full service clients. Even though we initially hired Kathy for coordination services, we ultimately added additional services where we felt we needed the most help. Kathy helped us with budgeting, floor plans, picking out linens and table settings, and was a GREAT resource for referrals! We're both young professionals and Kathy always made herself available around our schedule and really helped to make the planning process as stress free as possible. When it came to the wedding day, Kathy's organization and calm presence really allowed us to focus on enjoying the day with our friends and family rather than worry about how everything was getting set up or running. Even the bridal party was complimenting us on how awesome Kathy was! The next day, when we realized that the officiant didn't signed our marriage license, Kathy came to our house, picked it up, and drove to the next city over to the officiant's church so that we wouldn't have to worry about it as we packed and left for our honeymoon. Truly some of the best money we spent on our wedding! Thank you, Kathy!!

Taylor Sent on 12/18/2018

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The best in Raleigh area

Sally is wonderful at what she does and I am positive that my wedding would not have been nearly as stress-free and beautiful without her. Although there were a few hiccups on the day of, she adapted and made things so perfect that I didn't even notice. In fact, some of her last minute changes may have been more beautiful than what I had planned myself. We did a lot of DIY elements, and she was super flexible about these and with helping clear then out of the venue afterwards. On the day of, she was expertly behind the scenes making things run smoothly, but was amazing at staying out of the way. She is so friendly, so talented, and so organized. The best money I spent was hiring her!

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Kathy is the BEST!

We worked with Kathy Swope of Sally Oakley for our wedding on November 17th and were absolutely amazed with her knowledge, calm demeanor, and her abilities. We absolutely LOVED working with Kathy over the past six months. She is incredibly prompt with responses and has an amazing network of contacts for all of your possible wedding needs. She was professional and personable and made us feel so secure about our timeline and made sure each and every detail was perfect. Kathy is truly the best investment you can make for your wedding. We have already recommended her services for one of our best friend's weddings and they're having the same exact experience with her. We love you Kathy!!!

Mary Sent on 11/05/2018

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The Smoak/McCall Wedding

Working with Sally & her team was absolutely amazing. She took care of contacting & coordinating with all the vendors which was a huge weight off our shoulders. She was always flexible and available to answer even the smallest and I'm sure tedious questions. She didn't ever show any worries or concerns about anything and was definitely honest when we needed her opinion. She was never over bearing and didn't take over the event but more supported it. From the response time, organization, timelines, coordination, etc. there's definitely a reason everyone told me she was the best and it was true she couldn't have been more perfect! Our big day went off without a hitch and we credit a huge portion of that to Salley!

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Wonderful planner

Kathy Swope was our day-of planner for our wedding. She did an excellent job at every step of the way. Kathy is kind, patient, and so easy to work with. As we were going through the planning process, she was quick to respond to emails, attentive to details, and always organized. What was more, she helped coordinate a last-minute change of reception venue in the midst of a hurricane coming to our area. We were so appreciative of all her help to help our vendors and officiants shift gears. She was instrumental to helping make our wedding a beautiful, special day.

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Sally Oakley is an Excellent Wedding Planner!

We hired Sally Oakley for her month of/day of service and it was a fantastic value! Sally and her team are professional, compassionate and will expertly manage as much of the wedding details that you would like! She also has a fantastic relationship with area vendors which is critical to a successful event!

Katherine Sent on 10/18/2018

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Sally is great!

Sally was wonderful to work with both leading up to and on the day of our wedding! I loved that she had done a lot of weddings at my venue before and therefore knew the space and options really well. I also appreciated how she respected that I had a pretty specific vision of what I wanted from the beginning but was there along the way to recommend vendors that I was still deciding on, to "gut check" various proposals, and to keep me on-schedule with my planning. She was consistently pleasant to be around, helpful, and responsive to my numerous questions via email. I would absolutely recommend her!

Lindsay Sent on 10/10/2018

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From the first meeting , Sally knew what we wanted for our wedding and moving forward, she provided us with the absolute best team of vendors that made our wedding day perfect. Sally was loyal and protective of our vision and because of that things went as smoothly as possible throughout the entire process. I can honestly say that planning my wedding was the LEAST STRESSFUL part of everything and that is because of Sally. She is the absolute best!

Julia Sent on 10/09/2018

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We had the pure joy of working with Kathy Swope for a year before our big day. She was a joy to work with and pulled everything together seamlessly. To say she is amazing is an understatement. I hate planning anything and she was great about having me choose between two or three options within our budget for all of our vendors. The wedding itself was more beautiful and elegant than I ever could have imagained and was truly the best day of our lives. Thanks again, Kathy, for everything!!!

Allie Sent on 09/28/2018

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My day-of coordinator, Victoria, was absolutely wonderful. She was friendly, organized, and very professional. Victoria was quick to communicate back and forth and made sure our day went smoothly. I loved working with her and don't know what I would've done without her!

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Hired Sally for my daughter’s wedding and couldn’t have done it without her! She was a tremendous help with timelines, vendors and guests. Highly recommend.

Laura Sent on 08/28/2018

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Sally Oakley was our day of wedding coordinator, and hiring her was the best decision we made in planning our wedding. For starters, she recommended a line up of top-notch vendors who allowed our wedding day to go seamlessly. She helped calm my nerves when I was fretting and prompted me to think about key details well in advance, which made everything to come together without last-minute stress or drama. Sally also put together a helpful detailed timeline for our day and did a phenomenal job running our rehearsal and wedding day. I would highly recommend Sally Oakley!

Olivia Sent on 08/28/2018

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Sally did such a great job! From creating a detailed timeline, to answering all of the many questions we had leading up to the wedding weekend, to making sure everything was perfect on our special day, I didn't have to worry about anything! We loved working with Sally and highly recommend her to anyone that needs a wedding coordinator!

Elisabeth Sent on 08/16/2018

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Great all around! Could not have been more happy with Sally an her team. Every question answered, every possible issue thought of, and a pleasure to work with!

Mary Sent on 08/16/2018

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Sally and her team went above and beyond for my wedding!! I first contacted Sally in a panic, as I hired another Raleigh wedding planner for the first 4 months of my engagement. The previous wedding planner took my deposit and disconnected her phone. Needless to say, Sally swooped in and saved the day. She called me back within the hour of my panicked phone call and booked our wedding.

Sally made my childhood dreams come true. I always wanted to get married at my childhood home/ farm. My father, who was initially skeptical of ANY wedding planner, was beyond delighted with Sally and her team. In his words, “Sally earned and is worth EVERY penny.”

Sally not only stayed in close contact with me, but with my groom, vendors, and bridesmaids. My husband and I were over the moon with how beautiful our wedding day was, as well as how much Sally did in preparation for our wedding.

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Dana Sent on 08/03/2018

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I can not begin to tell you what Kathy Swope, our "day-of-coordinator" with Sally Oakey Wedding & Events meant to us on my daughter's wedding day!! We were able to relax and enjoy the whole day thanks to everything she took care of for us!!

Elizabete Sent on 08/01/2018

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Sally was wonderful to work with. We were not going to get a wedding planner but the venue required one for day of. My daughter reached out to Sally and got a good feeling and it was wonderful working with her. Victoria did day of and she was great super organized always there when we had a question or needed something. She made everything run super smoothly. We were very happy with her suggestions and all her hard work. Would definitely recommend Sally and Victoria.

Liane Sent on 07/24/2018

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Kathy from Sally Oakley was the best! She was always prepared, had the type of knowledge that prevented all major issues, and kept us on track. She also had great recommendations and an eye for the exact style that we were looking for -- country chic. I had so many people tell me the wedding was one of the best run weddings they had ever attended -- and that was 100% thanks to Kathy's amazing work. Plus, she is extremely kind and friendly and fun to be around. Basically, stop looking for another planner and hire her now.

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I worked with Sally and Victoria and they were both extremely helpful, responded to emails quickly, easy to understand, and they were very good at understanding what the bride and groom wanted. They were also extremely helpful at filling in the gaps where we didn't know what we wanted. Every vendor they suggested were perfect and they seemed to have a good relationship with everyone.

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Sally was awesome! We hired her for our daughter's wedding in April. She suggested great vendors and coordinated the day to a T. Even was cool as there some last minute wardrobe malfunctions :)

Chad Sent on 06/05/2018

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We chose Sally as our wedding coordinator after several people said she was the best wedding coordinator in North Carolina. They were not wrong! Sally is an extremely professional wedding planner that helped us for MONTHS even though we had signed up for her 'Day Of' package. She answered all of our questions, reached out to all of our vendors, and worked with them on our timeline. Many of our vendors told us they had preferred Sally as coordinator as well. She made sure that our wedding day was spectacular! We love you, Sally!

Emily Sent on 05/29/2018

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Sally was wonderful to work with. I used her partial wedding planning services, so I had the pleasure of working with her for over a year.

She was so calm and organized throughout our planning and was incredibly helpful from selecting vendors to providing design input and etiquette tips. She helped us have the PERFECT day. We used all of her vendor recommendations, and the team she helped us put together was wonderful; the venue and decor were beautiful (way better than I could have done without her guidance), and she helped me stay calm the month-of and day-of because I knew I was in such good hands. Loved working with Sally and would absolutely recommend her to anyone looking for a wedding coordinator!

Linda Sent on 05/25/2018

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Sally is wonderful! Made our wedding planning process organized and followed up with us when we fell behind things on our to do list. The best part about hiring Sally was not having to worry or communicate with any vendors on the day of the wedding. She did such a great job organizing everything and keeping people on the timeline that our ceremony was actually ready to go a few minutes early. We as a couple felt so supported and couldn’t have asked for a better wedding planner.

Angharad Sent on 05/02/2018

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I cannot thank Sally and Kelsey enough for helping us put on our incredible wedding! Sally is your go to lady for wedding coordination! She is amazing to work with- her and her team truly care about making your big day be the best it possibly can be and are there to make the whole process efficient and seamless while staying within budget! We hired Sally and Kelsey as our wedding day coordinators which also included several meetings leading up to our big day. They were a huge help with the timeline and aligning all of our vendors prior and on the wedding day they were also a dream to work with! They kept everything running like clockwork in the background so we did not have to stress or worry about anything. They are also great women to be around which is important on your big day and while planning your big day! Sally was very proactive reaching out to myself and our vendors ahead of time making sure everything was taken care of. Thank you Sally and Kelsey! Would recommend them to anyone looking for a wedding planner/ coordinator/ event planner!

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Baylis Sent on 04/28/2018

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We were lucky enough to be able to work with Sally for our wedding and we couldn’t have done it without her! She made the whole process so much less stressful and pointed us to the best vendors for our day. She helped us with even the tiniest decisions and was super flexible but also down to business. She is a pro and I’d recommend her 100%. Make her team a part of your wedding planning process and you will not regret it!

Stephanie Sent on 04/27/2018

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Sally was a recommended vendor from our venue, and she is amazing! I was able to relax and enjoy the day since I knew she had everything under control!

Pam Sent on 01/21/2018

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I highly recommend Kathy from Sally Oakley events. She provided day-of services for my daughter's wedding, but oh so much more. She was quick to respond to all of our e-mails for advice throughout the wedding planning process. She provided great recommendations about things that are worthwhile and things that are just not necessary. The bride was reluctant to do a Sparkler Exit and Kathy convinced her it would be worth doing. Kathy choreographed the Sparkler exit, it went flawlessly and we got some fantastic pictures from it. The best part was the day of the wedding we did not worry about a thing. We just enjoyed every minute of the reception and all the wedding guests. Kathy was invisible, yet she took care of everything. She recommended that the bridal party arrive 30 mins before the reception for drinks and appetizers and just to relax in the beautifully decorated venue. What a great suggestion that was! Everything went smoothly for a simply magical night.

Caitlin Sent on 12/29/2017

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We hired Sally as a day of coordinator for our October 2017 wedding. She gave us great suggestions for vendors and helped to make the planning process seamless. The timeline meeting was incredibly helpful and really put our minds at ease. It rained the day of our wedding and we had to make a last minute decision to bring the ceremony inside. Sally made this a stress-free and easy decision. In addition is an extremely warm and lovely person and we loved working with her. We were so grateful for her help and cannot recommend her highly enough!

Whitney Sent on 12/21/2017

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Sally is the real deal!! She took care of everything I needed, and even the things I didn’t know I needed. She was easily available whenever I needed her and reached out on multiple occasions just to check in. My wedding day was was beyond imaginable. My venue was decorated just as I wanted it. Sally had everyone in place right on time. The day was as stress free as possible. Sally is very hands on and will make sure you get exactly what you want in your wedding day. I would highly highly highly recommend her!!! I can not thank her enough!

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Krista Sent on 12/09/2017

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You absolutely want to hire Sally as your wedding planner. Our wedding would not have been the fairytale that it was without her. We were planning our wedding in Durham from New York, and her assistance with finding fantastic vendors and putting everything together was priceless. On the wedding day she made sure everything went smoothly and made sure we had everything we needed throughout. Sally is the best!

Sarah Sent on 11/13/2017

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I worked with Kathy White Swope, one of the lead planners, and she was absolutely amazing! From the moment I sat down with her for our initial meeting to the very end of my wedding day, she provided me with everything I needed for my day to be successful, and for my stress levels to drop tremendously! She gave me excellent advice when I wasn't sure which linens to go with, she set me up with an amazing florist, and she was awesome about making sure all vendors arrived when and where they were supposed to! She gave me (and the bridal party) excellent direction during the rehearsal, and throughout the entire wedding day, and she created an impeccable timeline to make sure the day ran smoothly. She is a very sweet lady with a lot of experience in the wedding planning field, and she will surely help make your special day the best day of your life!!!! I HIGHLY recommend Sally Oakley Weddings, and Kathy in particular!!

Dylan Sent on 11/07/2017

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Sally Oakley and Caroline live up to their reputation of being the best in town! They were with us every step of the way, and were always there to provide guidance and insight when needed.

Our wedding day was beautiful, seamless, and more fun than we could have ever imagined and that would not have been possible with out Sally and Caroline!

Bruce Sent on 10/26/2017

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I HIGHLY RECOMMEND THE SERVICES OF Sally Oakley Weddings & Events!! We were thrilled to have them do our wedding on 7 October. They were on top of things from the day we met (weeks before the wedding) right through the day of the wedding and to the end, taking charge so we did not have to worry about "what happens next". Victoria was absolutely wonderful to work - she helped the florist decorate and stayed right till the end to help us packup up the decor we had brought.

Sara Sent on 10/16/2017

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Hands down the best wedding planning decision we made was having Sally and Victoria for our month-of wedding planners. Leading up to the big day they gave us wonderful vendor recommendations, saved us from unnecessary expenses with planning tips, and gave invaluable advice on herding 100 people throughout the weekend. At our big pre-wedding meeting they helped us go from "oh my goodness how will this ever go smoothly?1" to "I am so excited for this amazing event!" and made the last few weeks before the wedding a happy time instead of a stressful race. And when the actually wedding arrived, they made it go off like clockwork without my husband and I ever having to worry about a thing. Victoria was with us at the rehearsal and the wedding and she went above and beyond several times, finding my parents who were lost on the way to the rehearsal, tracking down a laptop left at the rehearsal dinner, and working with Sally to ensure that the baker got all of her materials back after the wedding when my husband and I had left town and our venue contact went MIA. Truly an amazing team and the nicest people to boot. I would recommend them to anyone who wants to actually enjoy their own wedding!

Amanda Sent on 10/10/2017

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Kathy was our day of coordinator for our wedding on Saturday, 9/9/17. Kathy was truly a pleasure to work with! We loved every interaction with her! Her passion for weddings and working with us was evident from the moment we met her. She was incredibly helpful during planning--to our wedding day. Words can't describe how thankful we are to have worked with her. She made our dream wedding a reality. ❤️ It was absolutely amazing!

She and her assistant, Cassie did an awesome job ensuring everything was perfect on the big day!! Wow!! Dream team!

We reflected afterwards about how perfect Kathy's personality is for planning and coordinating weddings...her sweetness shines and she's incredible at executing plans. We can't thank her enough for such an incredible job! Our friends and families raved about her too.

Words can't fully capture how much we loved working with her. We are extremely grateful that she was part of the best day of our lives!

A BIG THANK YOU from the bottom of my heart!

Melinda Sent on 10/02/2017

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We were fortunate enough to have Sally herself as our planner, though I'm sure the rest of her team is just as lovely. The package we chose was for month-of coordination and some design planning services, which was very much needed since we live across the country and were unable to be around much leading up to the wedding. We were in excellent hands though with Sally and our wedding proceeded without a hitch. We chose her because we felt like she had the perfect type-A personality to keep all our vendors organized and manage our own expectations, all with smile and sense of professionalism. And that is exactly what she accomplished! Sally was phenomenal and I wound recommend her to another bride in a heartbeat. Thank you for helping make our day so wonderful!

Steph Sent on 07/31/2017

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Sally was our wedding planner for almost a year and I HIGHLY recommend her services. She listened to our ideas and made them happen in a way that surpassed any dream we had ever had about how we wanted our big day to play out. She is creative and knows exactly which vendors to line up to meet your needs and wans. She is very detail oriented and on our day-of kept everything smoothly on track. From hair and makeup to food to cake to music to photography to décor to helping us plan the ceremony to end-of-the-evening sparklers, Sally got it all done perfectly. We still have guests tell us how wonderful, fun and creative they found our whole event and that is in large part to Sally's hard work. We could not have done it without her and I assure you that even if you think you can, hiring Sally will only make your special day all that more amazing and stress free!

Diane Sent on 06/08/2017

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I highly recommend Sally Oakley and her team to coordinate your wedding! Sally and Kelsey worked on my daughter's wedding. Megan's wedding was May 27, 2017 at Prestonwood Country Club. They truly took care of everything! The day was perfect! It was everything Megan dreamed it would be.

Jenny Sent on 05/31/2017

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Kathy Swope was such a key to making my wedding day so perfect - she was attentive, proactive, thorough, and empathetic. I can't imagine a better wedding planner. From the get-go she had a plan to note all of our wishes, and then worked to carry them out; she offered her availability by mail/phone/person. She went above and beyond during the wedding day by keeping all the separate moving parts cohesive and running smoothly. Most importantly, she was just SO NICE and genuinely cared about the day and the wedding - she even helped pass out wedding favors at the end, and worked with the photographers in helping set up certain shots. I am absolutely certain I could NOT have had such a wonderful wedding with Kathy being there every step along the way. THANK YOU SO MUCH KATHY!!!

Sarah Sent on 05/31/2017

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Working with Sally and her team was one of the best decisions/expenditures of our wedding. We did a lot of planning ourselves, and had help from the Duke Chapel coordinator, but even still, Sally, Victoria, and Kelsey were indispensable in helping us plan from out of town. Although we decided to hire a "same-day" coordinator, rather than full planning services, Sally always made us feel like we were a top priority - responding to questions, emails and phone calls incredibly quickly. She provided thoughtful and budget-conscious suggestions and helped out when we were having trouble with non-responsive vendors. And her suggestion for renting a box at the Durham Bulls game for the rehearsal dinner was a huge hit - and totally fit us as a couple. Victoria's and Kelsey's help the night of was invaluable - and unobtrusive. We could tell that they did a lot behind the scenes allowing us to enjoy the evening without worrying about all the minor details. We've since been to two weddings since our own (all in one month!) and at each, when something went wrong, Andrew would say "They should have hired A Victoria." Or "They really needed A Victoria to help with that." or "If they'd had A Victoria, that wouldn't have happened." We cannot thank you enough for all of your help, advice, and support.

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