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The Whole Shebang continually strives to help you create a one-of-a-kind, beautiful, and creative wedding in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina.

We absolutely love what we do and there is a real joy in the process of creating a relaxed and fun environment that allows a bride to create her own unique vision of a perfect wedding day. Our job is to pull together every aspect of your vision and handle all of the details so that your wedding day is beautiful, memorable, stress-free, and uniquely YOURS! Whatever your dream, we will help you find innovative ways to make it happen, and guide you every step of the way.

We love the common thread among brides who choose to get married in the mountains. Whether you live in the area, vacationed here growing up, or attended college, there is a deep-rooted connection with nature, the outdoors, and the beauty of the High Country. Whether it's the dream of a casual, rustic backyard BBQ, or a glamorous black tie affair, the one thing all of our clients seem to have in common is that they are creative, soulful, and eager to incorporate the majestic landscape of the Blue Ridge Mountains into the overall vision of their wedding day and share it with their closest friends and family.

We invite you to take a look around, check out the blog, read reviews, browse our facebook and instagram and get a feel for the wedding planning services offered by the The Whole Shebang. Please feel free to contact me directly with any questions you might have. I look forward to hearing from you!


hello@wholeshebangevents.com
828.719.9171


Thanks so much for your interest and have a great day!


-Meris

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Frequently asked questions

What is the starting price for partial wedding planning?

$3,000

What is the starting price for full wedding planning?

$8,500

Do you offer an hourly rate?

No

What wedding events do you provide services for?

Ceremony
Reception
Rehearsal Dinner

What wedding planning services do you offer?

Day-of Coordination
Full Planning
Partial Planning

What weddings do you have experience planning?

Civil
Cultural
Destination
Elopement
Eco-Friendly
Military
Non-Religious
Religious

How many planners are on your team?

3
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98% Recommended by couples
Lisa
Lisa S. Sent on 07/26/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Detailed wedding planner

My daughter chose Blowing Rock for her wedding ceremony. Meris with The Whole Shebang came highly recommended and I can certainly see why. Her and her teams attention to detail was such a blessing to me. This was my 4th wedding and the only one with a planner due to location. So I knew more than I wanted, but Meris and Lauren eased any pressure or anxiety that I had. From our initial meeting to the last; we talked, text, met and zoomed when any concerned, questions or great reports came about. Truly the best experience for me, my daughter and our whole family. Even our guests commented about "this girl" knew what I needed or was going to ask-haha!! Customer service 100%
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Jana S. Sent on 05/29/2023
5 out of 5 rating

If you are getting married in the High Country, run, don't walk, to book The Whole Shebang

Meris was the first vendor that we booked, and I could not have imagined navigating the wedding planning process without her. We planned a wedding halfway across the country and it was a breeze thanks to her help. Her communication is direct and prompt, and we were never left wondering what we needed to do next. She has an excellent system for staying organized, always remembering the little details and keeping on top of timelines and deadlines. The service truly exceeded our expectations, as she coordinated seamlessly with our other vendors, even filling out our rental order, which would have taken us hours to do on our own. When it came to the week and day of the wedding, I had zero worries because I knew Meris would be there to resolve any surprises or problems. The weather was very unpredictable on our wedding day, and Meris provided open communication during the morning about our options for rain plans while I was able to enjoy the morning with my bridesmaids. Additionally, her team (including Lauren and her husband Paul), went above and beyond with bustling my dress, fixing a leak in the tent, and ensuring that we got snacks and drinks at cocktail hour, and even made a plate for us for dinner. We were truly able to just show up and relax and enjoy our day thanks to Meris. We could not have ever dreamed up such an amazing wedding without her expertise and guidance, and the best part was how fun she made the process. My fiance and I truly looked forward to every planning call with Meris. If you are on the fence at all about hiring a planner, I would absolutely recommend Meris and her team!
Hannah
Hannah S. Sent on 12/16/2022
5 out of 5 rating

The High Country's Best Planner

If I could give one piece of advice to newly engaged couples it would be to hire Meris and her team asap! Meris made planning our dream wedding in under five months an absolute breeze. Meris is always available to answer any question and her years of expertise and contacts in the business are invaluable. Every vendor we worked with knew The Whole Shabang team already and every detail was executed perfectly. Meris keeps everyone calm and organized throughout the whole process so you don’t have to worry about any detail or timeline. Her team handled everything so all we had to do was show up and enjoy every minute. I cannot recommend Meris and her team enough!
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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2023 Winner
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Professional Network & Endorsements

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Deans' Duets & Quartets Deans' Duets & Quartets Wedding Musicians

Meris is awesome! We love working with The Whole Shebang. We played several weddings with The Whole Shebang coordinating last year, and each one was organized, relaxed, and went flawlessly. She and her team are so friendly and have done an incredible job every single time!

High Country Ministers High Country Ministers Wedding Officiants

Meris Gantt, Senior Wedding Coordinator at The Whole Shebang is a delight to work with. A seasoned professional in her own right, her hand-picked planners have all been trained to provide you with a stress free, memorable wedding and reception. You won’t regret putting your confidence and trust in Meris and her capable staff. High Country Ministers

Desi's Farm Desi's Farm Barn & Farm Weddings

You can be assured that if you hire The Whole Shebang to coordinate and or plan your wedding you will sleep better at night, knowing that all the details will be taken care of in a fun and professional manner. Very organized and extremely knowledgeable in the trade; as a floral designer and an owner of a venue we have had the opportunity to work with Meris and her team many times, and the outcome has always been a very success and happy event! We highly recommend The Whole Shebang as a coordinator for your wedding at the farm and other venues.

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