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11th Hour Weddings and Events provides all inclusive and partial event packages in the Outer and Inner Banks, and Central North Carolina as well as Virginia and South West Florida. Established in 1978, this planning business operates out of offices in Southern Shores the Currituck Mainland and Raleigh. They boast over 4,500 weddings in their over 40 years.
11th Hour is committed to arranging every detail of your special day having brides choose their decor, linens and rental equipment from their extensive inventory. They either manage or have a close working arrangement with numerous venues and event homes, from the beach to central North Carolina. Most of their vendors are in-house. Their Complete Ceremony Only Package boasts officiant services, floral decor, photography, arch of choice, seating, a live musician and a director with mini timeline. Ceremony with Reception services include director with timeline and decorating staff, rental equipment, DJ or band, catering and cake. They can help you to select your dream wedding venue and know the best oceanfront, waterfront and country settings for your ceremony. They can even transform your backyard into a small private tented event. Packages can be custom designed for your needs and vision.
Veteran-owned and Woman-owned Business
+47 years in business
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Couples usually spend $2,000
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5.0
out of 5.0
19 reviews
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Deborah and her team at 11th Hour Events received overwhelming praise from multiple customers for their exceptional service and attention to detail in helping to create perfect weddings in the Outer Banks. Reviewers highlighted Deborah's professionalism, knowledge, and efficiency in coordinating various aspects such as decorations, vendors, and logistics. The team's proactive approach, organization, and personalized touch were commended, making the planning process smooth and stress-free. Guests appreciated the flawless execution, beautiful decor, and memorable experiences provided by the dedicated staff at 11th Hour Events, earning them high recommendations for wedding planning services.
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Cindy E
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5.0
6/01/2024
Deborah was my day of coordinator but did so much more. Months before my daughter's wedding she was there to give me advice and guide me in all the right directions with her years of experience in planning. She had ideas I would have never thought of and we are so appreciative for her expertise and constant communications. On wedding day, Deborah and her assistant Courtney were the first ones there, making sure everything arrived as planned and that nothing was missing. She had a timeline that made the day go smoothly and stayed until the very end working while also making all the guests feel comfortable and welcome. My 85 year old mother is still talking about Deborah( I didn't even know they met) and the great job she and Courtney did. As the mother of the bride it was so nice to be able to ebeing taken care of professionally behind the scenes by 11th Hour. I'm so glad we handed over the reins to Deborah after trying to do everything ourselves. It was a geat experience and wedding.
Saralynne S
5.0
3/25/2025
Deborah and Kyle were wonderful to work with. Very helpful in recommending an amazing caterer. Arrived to the destination on time. Made sure everything was perfect for our ceremony and even took some of our what are our favorite photos! I would definitely recommend them for your Outer Banks wedding!
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Molly H
5.0
12/12/2024
Deborah Sawyer from 11th Hour Weddings & Events was the essential element in our perfect wedding day! Deborah and her team are the consummate professionals. They are highly organized, very responsive, with an amazing attention to detail. No task was to big or to small.
Deborah is exceptionally knowledgeable and experienced. She has great instincts for matching needs and people offering services from finding a babysitter to caterers. In particular, Deborah coordinated our floral decor (which was perfectly gorgeous) and the musicians (who were fantastic - a shout out to Michael Oberdorfer and Andrea). She spent most of the day before our wedding setting the tables, transporting flowers and keeping them cool, putting up our little photo display and making sure everything was ready for the big day. Deborah had a timeline for the wedding day and made sure everything happened just as it should. Not an element was missed! Beyond, that she served as our photographer. The pictures were great but just importantly, she made sure that the process was well organized.
Deborah is a great communicator and works very well with others making the planning process an absolute pleasure and holds people accountable, when they fail to deliver on promises. Deborah’s assistant, Holly, was tireless in service and execution of details on the wedding day and does everything from set up to take down. When event staff were short in delivery, she stopped forward to fill in without blinking.
Deborah made our wedding day perfect with her impressive attention to detail, phenomenal effort, calming and organized demeanor and wonderful sense of humor ! Thank you Deborah, I will be forever grateful.
Shannon P
5.0
11/11/2024
My daughter had a destination wedding in the Outer Banks, N.C. We hired Deborah from 11th Hour Events to help us. She walked us through everything that we should expect and that we would need. We rented her beautiful wedding decorations, signs, etc. Deborah made sure we were where we needed to be and that everyone and everything was in place. If you are thinking about getting married in the Outer Banks I would highly recommend contacting her to help you every step of the way! She and her team are amazing!
Response from 11th Hour Events on 11/11/2024
Thank you so much Shannon for your kind words. You and your husband were a delight to work...
with as well as your daughter and son-in-law. Your husband did an awesome job as officiant. What a special task to be the one to marry your own daughter and new son!
Lauren W
5.0
11/10/2024
From start to finish, our experience with Deborah and the staff at 11th Hour Events was absolutely flawless! We hired them for our destination wedding, and they truly went above and beyond. The team was not only professional but also incredibly thoughtful, attentive, and supportive throughout the entire process.
We were impressed with how organized everything was and how every detail was executed carefully. Deborah and her staff perfectly matched our vision and looked even better than I imagined! The entire staff was so friendly and helpful, and they made us feel like we were the only couple they were working with, which made our wedding day even more special.
On the wedding day, everything ran smoothly thanks to their seamless coordination. I honestly couldn’t have asked for a better team to help make our day perfect.
If you’re looking for a company that delivers exceptional service with a personal touch, I highly recommend 11th Hour Events for anyone planning their big day!
Thank you again, Deborah and staff- you made our wedding unforgettable!
Jessie P
5.0
10/28/2024
Deborah & the 11th Hour Events Family were absolutely wonderful to work with. When I think back about my experience with planning a wedding (out of state) I think of how helpful and caring Deborah was. She and her term were amazing! We had a few hiccups with the event space but Deborah was proactive and smoothed over any issues that came up. I highly, highly recommend using 11th Hour Events!
Response from 11th Hour Events on 11/11/2024
Thank you Jessie! Yes we had some hurdles to jump through but in the end you had an awesom...
e event. Your guests had so much fun. Thank you for letting 11th Hour be a part of it.
Carmon P
5.0
10/22/2024
Absolutely higher than the 5 stars and I would have done 10 if they had it !! 11th Hour is very classy with great and easy communication & she genuinely cares about your happiness and peace of mind . They are the BEST !!
Jen S
5.0
6/19/2024
Deb was very professional and detailed oriented. She created our timeline and answered all the questions we had. She made my wedding day easy and stress free. Her decor was elegant and exactly what I was envisioning on my special day ! We highly recommend her and her team!
Jennifer S
5.0
5/17/2024
Deborah at 11th Hour Events worked some major miracles for my wedding, which include a venue change, ensuring my event was a priority at the new venue (despite multiple personnel changes at the new venue leading up to my event) and last minute adjustments due to inclement weather. She also recommends and manages the other vendors so that everything is seamless. Her experience plus communication and project management skills are top notch, she is on top of every detail. It seriously doesn't get any better than this, I rate Deborah a 10 out of 10 stars.
Robyn P
5.0
12/28/2023
Deborah was the best and knew exactly what I wanted the venue to look like and the atmosphere I was shooting for! Holly was the best day of coordinator I could ask for, she was on it! Her husband even helped out by providing drinks for the wedding party before we were announced! The only thing I didn't like was our DJ Greg, he took a phone call during our toasts, played our song requests during dinner, and played the WHOLE song instead of fading them into each other. I'd definitely recommend using them but don't use Greg as your dj!
Amanda W
5.0
12/09/2023
Debra and her team do such an amazing job! Everything went flawlessly and I was so relaxed on my wedding day knowing they had it all under control. The decorations were perfect. The photos turned out better than I could have expected. The whole day was even better than I had dreamed of and would not have been possible without Debra and her team. I highly highly recommend 11th hour events!!!
Teresa G
5.0
6/08/2023
Absolutely amazing. Easy set up and easy payments. Updates with everything for wedding. We had last minute changes and it was no big issue at all. Flowers were amazing. Our officiant guided us 100% even though we didn’t have rehearsal. Deborah explained everything and took amazing pictures. The coordinated kept everything on track and easily understandable.
Janina P
5.0
6/05/2023
11th Hour Events are absolutely AMAZING! They thought of every detail. Our wedding was perfect and stress free. We didn't have to worry about anything because they had it all taken care of. Everyone was so sweet and professional. I can't recommend them enough.
Ashley E
5.0
9/25/2022
11th Hour Events is a one-stop shop when it comes to wedding planning. We paid for the “ceremony only” package and it was EXACTLY what we were looking for. Everything for the ceremony was included in our package: chairs, music, decor, officiant, PHOTOGRAPHY. Decisions were quick and easy to change, the coordinators carried out exactly what we described with really no effort on our end. Communication was consistent, Deborah even suggested a great caterer for us! If you’re planning an OBX destination wedding, 11th Hour Events is a MUST!
Kristin C
5.0
9/16/2021
Thank you, 11th Hour Events for a truly magical evening! Deborah and Charlene made the process so easy/seamless and managed to create the ceremony of our dreams. They were a "one stop shop" and coordinated every detail: from flowers, to ceremony music, photography, officiant, set-up and gave fabulous recommendations for venue, caterers and hair/makeup. This took a huge weight off our shoulders while planning our wedding from out of state; we were so grateful for the convenience of communicating with one person rather than a large number of vendors. Thank you 11th Hour Events for the BEST DAY EVER!
Response from 11th Hour Events on 09/16/2021
Kristin, you and Daniel were a joy to work with. Thank you so much for your kind words! P...
lease come back and see me for family portraits in the future!!
Elaine F
5.0
5/19/2021
We were very impressed with our recommended venue (The Pointe Golf Club), wedding coordination, and how seamless everything went throughout the day and into the final hours of the evening. Deborah & Diane were able to make planning for a wedding from a far distance easy (decor and every little detail!). Deborah & Diane's list of vendors were professional, timely, and easy to work with. Everyone we came in contact with did not disappoint. All-in-all it was the perfect day we were hoping for and cannot say thank you enough to all who were involved. We would 100% recommend 11th hour events! Deborah Sawyer is a kind, genuine person and an amazing photographer!
Response from 11th Hour Events on 09/16/2021
Elaine and Nick- We rode the wave of Covid and a venue closing together. In the end we fou...
nd the perfect location at The Pointe Golf Club. I see your smiling faces every time I click on my websites. You two make a beautiful couple!!
Randy D
5.0
5/19/2021
Wow. Just... Wow. That's what you and your guests will be saying after your wedding if you use 11th Hour events. Deborah and her entire team are simply amazing, making suggestions to help us decide what we wanted and how we wanted it, then flawlessly delivering the reality. If you want to give your bride her day in the most special way possible, call Deborah. Our day was perfect, neither a global pandemic nor a disruption in gasoline supply was any match for 11th Hour Events ability to deliver perfection. There are no do-overs in a wedding. Get it right the first time. Call Deborah at 11thHourEvents
Response from 11th Hour Events on 09/16/2021
Randy and Michaele- Thank you so much for your kind compliments. What a fun wedding you ha...
d! You gave me the gift of so many great images due to your fun loving friends! I love having so many on my websites. I tell couples about your waltz with the dinosaur all the time. You two are hard to beat!!
Heather M
5.0
11/09/2020
Deborah Sawyer was my wedding planning angel. Due to covid, I had to scrap my original wedding plans and had literally a month to plan our wedding. Deborah helped me find a private chef, hair stylist, cake, tables, flowers linens, pastor and set up and decoration of our ceremony. Deborah also helped us save money and some cost saving ideas. ADDITIONALLY she coordinated everything on our wedding day. Oh did I also mention she is an amazing photographer? Our pictures came out perfect and she even stayed past our ceremony so we could get sunset pictures back at our rental property. A true professional and I really can’t say enough in regards to how thankful I am for Deborah and 11th hour events in making our dream wedding come together. Thank you!
Response from 11th Hour Events on 11/17/2020
Heather thank you so much for your kind words! It was my pleasure. Your sunset portraits w...
ere some of my favorites of the year. I have images on my website of you and Ethan. I see you two every time I click on. Have a wonderful life together.
Kelley L
5.0
11/09/2020
Deborah and her staff was amazing! With short notice we hired her after having to completely change our wedding plans due to COVID. She made everything so perfect and beautiful!
Response from 11th Hour Events on 11/17/2020
Thank you so much Kelley. I enjoyed meeting your friends and family. Have a wonderful life...
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