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Steph Smith Events & Designs

Steph Smith Events & Designs

Cary, NC
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    Megan P. Sent on 08/31/2022
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    Pick steph!

    Steph made our special day so enjoyable and easy. Her attention to detail, organization and communication was out of this world. She knows what she's doing and when I gave her items that we purchased for decor she could view my vision before even explaining it. I truly couldn't picture our day without her, she was the glue to it all! Several people from my bridal party/ parents told us she was the best planner they have ever seen. You wont regret picking her!

    Steph Smith Events & Designs's reply:

    Thank you, Megan!! I so appreciate these kind words! I absolutely loved working with you and Derek and I know that you two have so many years of happiness ahead of you! :)
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    Lauren C. Sent on 09/11/2022
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    Wonderful experience!

    Working with Steph was an awesome experience. She responded quickly to any and all questions throughout the process. Our wedding day was planned to the final detail thanks to her and everything went smoothly! We never felt confused about what was going on and she communicated clearly to our vendors as well. I highly recommend working with Steph!

    Steph Smith Events & Designs's reply:

    Thank you, Lauren! I absolutely loved working with you and your sweet mom to make your special day with Ryan everything you hoped it would be! 🥰
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    Chad W. Sent on 02/06/2022
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    Steph is the best!

    We were fortunate to have Steph as our day-of coordinator. She was amazing and helped us on our wedding planning journey from day 1. She went above and beyond to make sure the day went smoothly and we are so happy she was a part of our special day. Steph is a superhero! Her direction and coordination of the awesome Melrose staff made our day amazing. We highly recommend Steph to everyone.
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    Kerrin C. Sent on 09/30/2021
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    Steph is amazing!

    We recently got married on 7/24 of this year after a postponement last year due to COVID-19. Steph took care of everything along the way and was always there to help! Her responses to my questions were always quick and also very thoughtful. Our wedding day went so well thanks to her detailed timeline and we didn't have to worry about a thing. The peace of mind she gave us on our wedding day was invaluable! Thank you, Steph!
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    Leslie J. Sent on 08/11/2021
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    Wonderful & detail oriented

    The Wakefield Barn was THE MOST AMAZING venue for our daughter's wedding June 26, 2021! It would be a great venue for ANY special celebration. The food was fabulous, staff were more than attentive and friendly!! Steph, our coordinator, went above and beyond what I expected in all things but especially in making sure bride/groom had food and drinks throughout the evening. She even found my Rainbows when I couldn't wear my shoes anymore! Our family & friends (including our florist) all complimented us for a fabulous wedding celebration but it was the staff , chef, et al at the Wakefield Barn who made it a spectacular day! I totally recommend!!
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    Laura R. Sent on 07/26/2021
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    Steph is awesome!

    I am not exaggerating when I say our wedding would not have been the amazing celebration that it was without Steph Smith! From the initial phone calls months in advance all the way up through the entirety of the wedding day itself, Steph was on top of it. She helped us work through planning things we didn’t even think to consider for our big day with care and efficiency, and she was always available to answer our many questions. She coordinated with our DJ, photographer, linen supplies, ice cream bar vendors, and even our ushers with clarity and ease, keeping everyone on track flawlessly. We truly appreciated her incredible attention to detail and willingness to help us and all of our people in any and every way. We honestly could not have asked for a better coordinator, and we appreciate how far above and beyond she went for us to make our day special!
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    Elaine Sent on 08/04/2020
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    Highly recommend!

    I cannot recommend Steph enough! She was incredibly helpful throughout the entire process. She sent us some awesome recommendations on other vendors and was always so fast to respond to any questions I had. The document she created for our day of timeline was so thorough that it put me completely as ease during the wedding day and I knew I didn't have to worry about anything. Everything went perfectly the day of the wedding and I know I have Steph to thank for that!
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    Brooke Sent on 08/22/2020
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    Steph is the BEST!

    I cannot day enough about Steph. She was absolutely amazing to work with. She was our day of coordinator for our wedding last September at the Historic Wakefield Barn, but she was SO much more than that. We could not have done it without her. Steph is meticulously organized, and we had multiple planning meetings leading up to the wedding where she walked through line by line every detail of the day. Her incredibly detailed timeline of the day made us feel SO at ease with everything, and she handled the communication with other vendors which was incredibly helpful. Steph was also always so responsive to any emails I sent, and truly has so much industry knowledge that helped us tremendously as we thought through details like linens, room set-up, seating charts, florals, etc. We hired a lot of vendors that Steph recommended, and all were amazing as well. Steph truly is such a gem and so kind and we loved working with her!! She made the actual wedding day so stress-free as well- everything went so smoothly and I truly did not have to worry about a thing besides getting married!! We can’t recommend her enough.
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    Elysia Sent on 07/24/2020
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    Absolutely incredible!

    Steph is amazing! My husband Will and I got married last year (July 27, 2019), at Melrose Knitting Mill. Steph was our planner and she was beyond incredible. I could not have asked for a more perfect person! I wanted someone as detail oriented as I was, professional and kind. Steph checked all the boxes! She commands the room and made sure everything went off without a hitch. Stephs also so kind and easy to talk to! Additionally, my husband and I while planning were living and working in DC so we did everything remotely. Steph was a huge help in this and accommodating us! 10/10 would recommend Steph!!!

    Steph Smith Events & Designs's reply:

    Thank you, Elysia!! I loved working with you guys! It really was a beautiful day filled with fun and so much love! :)
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    Greg Sent on 08/24/2020
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    Great expierence from start to finish!

    Steph was professional and thorough from first meeting and through the reception. As father of the bride she meet with my daughter and myself on several occasions and kept us on track regarding deadlines, vendors, checklists and the many other things that were needed. I 100% recommend Steph Smith Events and Designs!
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    Shauna Sent on 07/30/2020
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    Simply The Best

    I can't even begin to explain how wonderful Steph was through the whole wedding planning process. She is very organized yet calming. We used her as our day of coordinator, but she did much more than just that. She gave us piece of mind even several weeks prior to the wedding. There was so many things we had forgotten to do that she picked up on that made our day of run extra smooth. The day of the wedding she handled everything from even grabbing my details and dress from my hotel to making sure the temperature was perfect for me at our reception. We didn't have to worry about a SINGLE thing the day of. I was amazed how smooth everything went! She is simply the best. Hire this girl...She wont let you down!

    Steph Smith Events & Designs's reply:

    Thank you so much, Shauna! Your day was so fun and you were a stunning bride! I'm wishing you and Sean the very best!
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    Jennie Sent on 08/22/2020
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    Flawless wedding thanks to Steph!

    I met Steph at a Melrose Knitting Mill open house and knew after talking with her that I wanted her to be my day-of coordinator. Best decision I made for my wedding!

    Steph was amazing the entire process. She was very knowledgeable, organized and responsive. She ran everything so well that my wedding party even commented on how good she was.

    I would definitely recommend Steph to anyone looking for a coordinator!
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    Stephanie H. Sent on 08/03/2020
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    Perfect Day!!

    My husband and I had our dream wedding day in November 2018, and I owe SO much to sweet Steph! She was a rockstar planner from start to finish, answering all of my questions ahead of the day, helping me coordinate menus and table arrangements, and most importantly, taking away my stress on the day-of. I would highly recommend Steph to anyone who is looking for a wedding planner!

    Steph Smith Events & Designs's reply:

    Thank you so much Stephanie! Your day was beautiful it was so much fun to be able to work with you in advance to pull it all together. Wishing you and Greg the best! You two are such a perfect pair!
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    Kelsey D. Sent on 07/23/2020
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    Amazing Planner

    My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed working with Steph who helped make our wedding day amazing! She answered every email I sent and question I had promptly and was very helpful every step of the way! We got married back in 2018 and still talk about how amazing our wedding day was and we couldn’t have pulled it off without the help of Steph!

    Steph Smith Events & Designs's reply:

    Thank you, Kelsey, for your sweet words! It was such a fun and beautiful day and you were a stunning bride! I'm wishing you and Matt the very best :)
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    Stefanie Sent on 07/29/2020
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    Game Changing

    When I was planning my wedding in NC (even though I live in NY) I was nervous about not being on the ground to manage and plan it all, cue Steph Smith. She was my eyes and ears on the ground, taking care of the big and little things alike, all while keeping me organized and focused. She suggested amazing vendors and worked with them all the ensure on my wedding day, I could actually enjoy myself and not worry about the details falling into place. She was an absolute pleasure to work with and was considered part of the family by the end of it all. From her detailed trackers and timelines, to her lightening speed response time, to her thoughtfulness and vision, Steph turns "I do" into "done"!

    Steph Smith Events & Designs's reply:

    Thanks so much Stefanie! I absolutely loved helping you through your planning process. I feel so lucky to have been able to coordinate both your and your sister's weddings! I can't think of a sweeter family to get to work with not only once, but twice! :) P.S. I still day dream about those hanging floral hoops!!
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    Devin C. Sent on 07/27/2020
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    10/10 Recommend!

    We highly recommend Steph and Melrose Knitting Mill! She and everyone behind the scenes made one of the most important days to us so smooth and perfect!
    Throughout the whole wedding planning process Steph was just an email, call, or text away and guided us through everything. She was very attentive to detail and knows what she’s doing.

    I would not hesitate to plan another event with Steph Smith Events and Designs!

    Steph Smith Events & Designs's reply:

    Thanks so much for the kind words, you two! It was an honor to coordinate your day and so much fun to be able to see your love be celebrated by your friends and family. Best wishes on what I am confident will be a joy filled and life long marriage :)
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    Alex Sent on 10/27/2020
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    Steph is the absolute best!!!

    I cannot imagine my wedding day without Steph. We met her while touring a venue (that we did not actually end up using for our wedding), and immediately knew we wanted her to be our Wedding Coordinator. First of all, she is so friendly and positive, which is exactly the type of energy you want around you during wedding planning and on your wedding day. She is also super organized and detail-oriented, which is (obviously) important. She was so helpful as we fleshed out all of the details for our big day. She had great recommendations for other vendors to work with when we needed them, and made sure that everything ran seamlessly day-of. We would 1000% recommend Steph to anyone and everyone! She is truly THE BEST.
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