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Matron of Honor needs some help planning a wedding!

kelchristinakelchristina member
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My cousin just got engaged over Christmas and has asked me to be her Matron of Honor/wedding planner! I planned my wedding a little over 2 years ago here in Charlotte, but she is hoping for a Western NC wedding (which I am completely unfamiliar with!)

Looking at Boone, but open to other areas... Anyone have any suggestions? She has a low budget and has already picked a date... 5 months away!! Any help and suggestions on where to look for venues and everything else is greatly appreciated!

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  • sunnysarahinNCsunnysarahinNC
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    edited December 2011
    hi! happy to help- i travel to that area a few times a year. could you provide reception budget number? that would be helpful :)
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  • kelchristinakelchristina member
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    edited December 2011
    She's hoping to stay around $3000.. I told her I would see what I can do with that budget! She doesn't necessarily want a DJ either, she wants something small and intimate.
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  • sunnysarahinNCsunnysarahinNC
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    edited December 2011
    ok, that is plenty for that type of reception! how many people?
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  • kelchristinakelchristina member
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    edited December 2011
    I'm not totally sure.. no more than 100 she said, but I don't even think it will be that much! I've been looking at places with that capacity just incase. She doesn't want a sit down meal, just hor derves (sp?) and cake.
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  • sunnysarahinNCsunnysarahinNC
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    edited December 2011
    ok, here are some (may be right around 3000, not sure what all she's looking for!)

    http://rainbowlake.com/reception.htm
    http://www.thevenueasheville.biz/PhotoGallery.html
    http://www.meadowbrook-inn.com/weddings.htm
    http://www.danielboonegardens.org/weddings.php
    http://weddings.appstate.edu/pagesmith/13
    http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/hkyfi-fairfield-inn-and-suites-boone/
    http://www.broyhillinn.com/

    hope this helps! i would rec some of the western NC vineyards as well!
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  • kelchristinakelchristina member
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    edited December 2011
    Thank you! The Broyhill Inn and Meadowbrook Inn I have already called and left messages for! (My husband and I got engaged at Meadowbrook, so I thought of that place originally!)

    Thank you so much for all of your help! If anyone has any suggestions on florists (just for bouquets), a good deal on a photographer, and cake places in that area, please let me know!
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  • kellya01kellya01
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    edited December 2011
    Floral packages are available with SamsClub.com and it's not JUST bouquets, but you can search around to find what you need.  We're doing the 17-piece white roses wedding package and it is less than $300 (and that includes shipping).  That is enough for 4 BM, 1 bride, 1 toss-bouq, 3 plain bouts, 3 bouts with filler, 4 corsages, 1 box of rose petals.  Pretty great deal if you don't mind  getting any extra pieces that you may not necessarily use.

    Wow, I can't believe the bride picked a date only 5 months away and expects her MOH to plan it for her?  You are a saint.  Bless you.  I couldn't imagine being in her shoes and having everything done for me. 
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  • kelchristinakelchristina member
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    edited December 2011

    I love planning, so it's fun for me, and since I've done it before, it's good for her to have help since she has no idea where to start! A little stressful given I'm expecting baby #2 (and will be a 7 month pregnant MOH!haha) but that's ok!

    Thank you so much for the suggestions, and I will check out Sams! I am a member at BJ's,... I wonder if they do that!?

    All of the suggestions are greatly appreciate ladies! My main priority is finding a ceremony and reception site in her budget that has that date open!

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  • amandaandkyleamandaandkyle
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    edited December 2011
    My photographer is in Raleigh, but travels with a very reasonable travel fee and is also one of the most reasonable I found for all day coverage.  IDK if she is booked for May, but I would certainly reccomend them!  I have had several friends use them and we have had our E-photos with them (would be glad to share them with you, if you'd like). 

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  • elcobbelcobb
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    edited December 2011
    I graduated from ASU a few years ago, and like most alums, am still totally obsessed with all things Boone.  :)

    Stick Boy Bread Co. has a fantastic wedding cake business, and although they are a bit pricey, I think they could be within the budget for such a small wedding.  
    Also, if you go with one of the on-campus venues (Broyhill Inn or Solarium) I bet the cake is included in the catering. It sounds crazy, but ASU Food Services does great work.  They did a retirement cake for a professor of mine and it was delicious!

    PM me and I can give you contact info on a DJ who I know (if he is available) will likely be in budget.

    The only thing I worry about for your cousin is photography-- most photography packages I find are closer to her entire wedding budget-- maybe you could contact the Photography Dept. at ASU and they could recommend some affordable options? 


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    Forgot to mention, the Solarium is very pretty, but it kind of smells like a pool due to the indoor waterfalls. If you consider it as an option, just visit first to make sure the smell won't bother the bride :)
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