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Special Days Weddings and Events

Special Days Weddings and Events

Sunset Beach, NC
4.8 out of 5 rating, 42 Reviews
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42 Reviews
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    Megan C. Sent on 06/20/2024
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    Absolute Miracle Worker

    I could tell from the first handshake Mel was going to be perfect. Professional, organized, and always knew what to say. She and her daughter came in the morning of and made all of our months of imagining come to fruition. I appreciate all that you did for me Mel. Thank you so much!
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    Mel was amazing!

    Mel was so wonderful on our wedding day! Mel made me and my husband feel so at ease during the whole process and always made sure she was available when we needed to ask questions or had any concerns. On the day of our wedding, Mel was very professional and handled putting out small fires with ease. She truly was so wonderful and I highly recommend her services :)
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    Karen K. Sent on 10/20/2023
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    You won't regret hiring Mel!

    My daughter recently got married and Mel was our rock. She was on top of everything but never made us feel like she was taking over. She listened to what the bride and groom wanted and made it all happen. Having never hired a wedding coordinator before, we didn't realize she could do so much for us! Whenever we would mention, "Oh yes, we are going to take care of that." , Mel would reply, "I can do that for you if you would like!" While she listened to our ideas and requests, she would offer up tips and advice when asked, using her years of experience to help my daughter's special day run seamlessly! After going through this experience, I know how important it is to make sure all your bases are covered and to feel secure in knowing you have done just that. This is exactly why I wanted to share our experience with Mel. We had over 200 guests at the wedding, and Mel didn't blink! Thank you again, Mel!
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    Leah B. Sent on 11/07/2022
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    Not Just a Coordinator

    Mel is the most wonderful person I could’ve hired for my wedding. She went above and beyond and honestly deserved so much more than she asked for payment. She made sure we had the best day regardless of anything that could’ve happened or any hiccups that got in our way. She didn’t care how much we were in contact and she was 100% there for us as a friend also. I recommend Mel to anyone looking to plan a wedding or event who wants someone who CARES!!! She does what she loves and she does it with grace. Couldn’t be happier, not enough stars exist to rate our experience
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    Deven B. Sent on 06/13/2022
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    Simply amazing!

    I got married May 14, 2022! I am from Cleveland, OH, but my family has been vacationing in Sunset Beach for over 40 years; my husband and I quickly decided that was the perfect destination for our wedding. Needless to say I was nervous how I was going to plan a NC wedding from OH but Mel put my mind at ease right away.
    Last May we met with Mel and I knew right away she was the wedding planner for me; her calm demeanor, knowledge of vendors in the area, sense of humor and responsiveness stood out right away. After we met we immediately got to planning! Mel and Shameka were amazing from start to finish. Mel saw my vision and made it come to life, she recommended all of the vendors we used and they were all nothing short of perfect!
    Mel and Shameka were very responsive throughout the year of planning; whether it was emails back and forth, Zoom calls, or setting up meetings with vendors.
    On the day of Mel and Shameka got right to work setting up everything (tables, chairs, decorations, etc.) it was hard to imagine how all of the different pieces would come together, but as soon as I saw everything it was as if the picture I had in my head came to life.
    Our day was perfect and I have Special Days Weddings and Events to thank for it. My husband and I both say it was the best day of our lives.

    Special Days Weddings and Events's reply:

    Deven,
    I'm thrilled that you are so happy with the outcome of your wedding day. I enjoyed working alongside yourself as well as your mother throughout the planning process. We developed a friendship and a bond that I will forever be grateful for. You guys really made it so easy for me by knowing exactly what you wanted from the very beginning. You all deserve nothing but the best. I wish you and Mike a lifetime of love and happiness.

    Love,
    Mel
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    Alli C. Sent on 09/12/2022
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    My wedding was amazing because of Mel!

    Mel is simply incredible! I got married on Ocean Isle Beach, and it was expected to rain for the entire day. Mel made me feel so calm and collected about it all. We rehearsed under the gazebo the night before, and somehow it was a beautiful and sunny day the next day. She quickly adjusted and we were able to have the wedding of our dreams because of all her hard work. She knows the area vendors so well and will do all the behind scene work for you! My family didn't have to lift a finger with decorating or breaking down. Do yourself a favor and book Mel. She will bring your dreams to life and SO much more!
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    Lauren L. Sent on 06/16/2022
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    AMAZING! I could not be happier

    Mel and her assistant Shameka are AMAZING! I was very nervous that my big day would not go how I wanted it, I don't know why, but I was just very stressed because I had everything planned a certain way. I was actually going to just do the whole thing myself, but I AM SO GLAD I hired Mel for my day-of-coordinator. She made everything perfect! I would recommend 100%! THANK YOU!

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    Lauren,
    You and Dave are a magical couple and I am so happy your day was everything you wanted. It was so romantic with all of your special touches.
    Wishing you two endless happiness,
    Mel
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    Alyssa F. Sent on 06/13/2022
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    Helpful Planner!

    Mel and Shameka were both professional and helpful leading up to and during our wedding day! They wrangled us before and during + our guests and made sure everything went smoothly. It was extremely helpful having an extra set of hands that wasn't invested in the day emotionally and could facilitate with vendors, etc. Highly recommend!

    Special Days Weddings and Events's reply:

    Alyssa,

    Thank you so much for your great review. Everything was so beautiful and your vision was crystal clear. We hope that you and Phillip are doing well and are still celebrating your love for each other.

    Wishes for a lifetime of love and happiness,
    Mel
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    Deven B. Sent on 06/13/2022
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    Simply Amazing!

    I got married May 14, 2022! I am from Cleveland, OH, but my family has been vacationing in Sunset Beach for over 40 years; my husband and I quickly decided that was the perfect destination for our wedding. Needless to say I was nervous how I was going to plan a NC wedding from OH but Mel put my mind at ease right away.
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    Macy Sent on 06/13/2022
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    Amazing Service!!

    Mel was very calm, professional, responsive to all my needs and overall made our wedding an amazing day!!

    Special Days Weddings and Events's reply:

    Macy,
    I'm so happy to hear that I had a part in making your wedding day amazing. Everything turned out beautifully for you and you were an absolutely stunning bride. I wish nothing but the very best for you and Seth throughout your lives together.

    Best wishes,
    Mel
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    Jillian L. Sent on 12/12/2021
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    Mel is the best!

    Mel is the best, very helpful, smart, creative and gets things done. I loved working with her and will do more events with her in the future.
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    Debbie D. Sent on 11/03/2021
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    Mel And Her Team Are Top Notch!

    As Mother and Father-Of-The-Bride, Mel coordinated every little detail of our daughter's wedding. Her and her team were invaluable and kept that day for all of us as calm and stress free as possible knowing that she had everything under control and to perfection. When our daughter and her fiance told us they had hired Mel, they couldn't stop raving how wonderful she was, how grateful they were for her communication with them along the way and how she was always readily available with any questions or concerns they had no matter how minor or small. It really gave them peace of mind knowing she always had a recommendation or solution! In our mind Mel was the perfect person to handle everything for their big day and it went beautifully. She was a huge part of what helped make their dreams come true on a gorgeous day in October overlooking the ocean. We couldn't have asked for anything more.
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    Courtney Sent on 11/16/2021
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    Mel was wonderful every step of the way!

    When we planned our destination wedding in Ocean Isle, NC we knew we would need some help from a local wedding planner. Mel was so helpful in recommending venders and was there for us every step of the way.
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    Alyssa D. Sent on 11/16/2021
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    Day of wedding planner

    Mel did an awesome job and went above and beyond what we expected. So glad we decided to hire her as our wedding planner. Eased our stress and made the planning experience a much better one.
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    Darious J. Sent on 11/16/2021
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    Awesome Coordinator

    Mel did an awesome job. She said it was her job to make sure our day was special and she didn’t disappoint. She definitely did more than she was required per our contract.

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    Thank you, you all made it so easy. Best of everything to you both. I hope you have a wonderful time growing old together.
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    Nikki S. Sent on 01/25/2021
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    Mel was absolutely amazing!

    She found and communicated with ALL vendors while we planned a wedding from almost 200 miles away. 10/10 would hire over and over again!
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    Rachel Sent on 10/06/2021
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    Married 10/02/2021

    Mel was great through the whole process! She was there for us from the beginning, meeting us at our venue, providing recommendations, and ensuring everything was taken care of. I did not worry at all the day of the wedding. She and her assistant took care of everything and more. She truly went above and beyond!!!
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    Maggie Sent on 12/11/2019
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    Best wedding investment, hands down

    There aren't enough words to describe how thankful I am that I chose Mel to be my day-of wedding coordinator. Throughout the entire wedding planning process, she was so easy to work with and was always there to answer every question we had. There were so many aspects of wedding planning that I would have never even thought of by myself. But thanks to Mel, every little detail was discussed and taken care of. She completely understood how I envisioned my wedding to look and pulled it off flawlessly. On the big day, everything went so smoothly and it was exactly what I had always hoped for. I know for a fact that none of that would have been possible without enlisting Mel's help.
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    Erin M. Sent on 10/31/2019
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    I hired this service for my wedding coordination

    Special Days and Events (Mel) recently helped coordinate my wedding on the beach in NC. She was nothing short of amazing. I cannot give enough praise because everything went so smoothly and efficiently on my wedding day. She takes the time to help you really plan in advance as well and her staff was wonderful. Great experience, and I highly recommend.
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    Chris Sent on 08/28/2019
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    Mel is Fabulous

    From beginning to end, Mel was there with questions and suggestions.
    The things I didn't remember or even think about, she had it already covered.
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    Natalya Sent on 07/01/2019
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    and they lived happily ever after...

    I am married now for three weeks ... I should say that my wedding day was absolutely perfect! Beautiful venue on the beach, flowers, food, my hair & makeup, ceremony , toasts and happy faces of our family and friends- all this were fruits of loving labor of our wedding planner, Mel O'Daniels ( Special Days Events).
    Mel is an army! You hire one person and she brings whole team with her...Mel takes all your worries away, calms you down and holds your hand from the day you sign a contract with her till you say: I DO!
    She has personal touch, wonderful taste, sharp proactive mind and connections- all that assures your wedding a success! Finding her was a gift from above !
    Thank you , Mel, for absolutely beautiful wedding day - I will treasure this memories forever. I would not change a single thing in it! Thank you!
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    Jess Sent on 09/17/2019
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    Dilligent and Knowledgable!

    Mel was extremely flexible, knowledgeable, and affordable! I would recommend her to anyone. She made sure the day ran smoothly and to plan. I couldn't have done it without her!!
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    Pamela Sent on 12/31/2019
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    Mel O’Daniels is Great!

    Mel was very helpful for our daughters wedding. She met we us on a couple different times to go over our daughters wedding and always answered my calls and text. We are from out of town, and Mel let us have items shipped to her house. (Even went out of the way to track a package down when I shipped to a wrong address). You can not go wrong using Mel and her staff for your wedding planning, our daughters wedding turned out just the way she wanted it to, we have Mel to Thank for that!! She knows weddings and all the right contacts for everything wedding!!

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    Morgan Sent on 12/02/2018
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    Highly Recommend!

    We cannot express how awesome our experience was with Mel. We only booked a day of coordination and she went so far above and beyond. From day one she was there walking us through everything (recommending vendors, answering questions, helping with big and small details) right up to making sure our big day went smooth. We had a simple nautical/relaxed beach style wedding as our vision and she absolutely made it come to life. Thank you for everything Mel! We highly recommend!

    -M&J
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