About this vendor
Serving celebrations throughout Raleigh, Carter Creations is a wedding coordination company based in Apex, NC. Owner Lorin Sandles truly believes that every couple should have a wedding that lets them live life to the fullest. This professional is therefore committed to taking care of all the details so you and your partner can enjoy a seamless, stress-free, and romantic experience.
Lorin grew up in a family of wedding whisperers: women who knew how to organize spectacular soirees for their community. She learned from her mother and aunt and now has the privilege of carrying on their wisdom. Carter Creations is dedicated to the idea that every couple is unique and deserves a wedding that feels distinctly them. Lorin will work closely with you to understand your needs and bring your vision to life.
Carter Creations has three packages that range from day-of decorating to full-service planning. Whether you want an expert by your side from day one, or just someone to help with the final details, this professional has you covered. She also provides free consultations followed by a customized look book and a 3-D model of your venue's layout and design.
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Business Attributes
- Black-owned Business
- Native American-owned Business
- Woman-owned Business
Planning
- A la Carte Wedding Planning
- Budgeting
- Day-Of Coordination
- Full Service Wedding Planning
- RSVP Tracking
- Wedding Design
Wedding Activities
- Getting Engaged
- Engagement Party
- Rehearsals & Parties
- Bridal Shower
- Couples Shower
- Engagement Party
Awards and Affiliations
2022 'Best of Weddings'
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5
out of 5.07 reviews
Lorin was amazing to work with! Very thoughtful and kept me organized as a DIY Bride. I really appreciated her and her team for helping my vision come to be. There were things that...
went wrong on the day of with vendors that pushed us back almost an hour and she handled it like the pro she is. She even helped me after the wedding when I was discussing these issues with vendors. I have already recommended her to a friend.
Like I said, I was a DIY Bride so I really needed someone to help with setup/take down of decor and helping me iron out details. Lorin did that and then some. There was even a decor item that my uncle set up, but forgot to take down, that her team said they could take down for me.
Finally, I want to highlight the moral support Lorin provided. Like I said, things went wrong at the wedding that made it impossible to do key activities I had planned. Lorin and her team encouraged me during the event and when I was over it, suggested that I still end my night with the planned send-off. It went amazing and the pictures were gorgeous.
Lorin made an already happy occasion a beautiful dream. My niece and I gave her the vision we wanted for the wedding and she made it happen. I chose the flowers we wanted to use...
. She did the rest. From the tablecloths, table settings, decorations, she created a vision. I would describe the look achieved was a "romantic dream". The table decorations for the guest, the bridal party, and especially the bride and groom were breathtaking. The colors used were black and white with a touch of pink and mauve.
Also, she completely handled the seating chart arrangement which was a major undertaking.
Everything done by Lorin's expertise took away my anxiety level for that day and made it stress free and very memorable.
I would highly recommend her if you want a professional who will follow through with your vision for your wedding.
COVID-19 hit 6 weeks before our wedding, so we did not get to use Carter Creations for our reception. But we had a great experience planning our vision for our reception with Lorin...
. Later in the year we had a small intimate dinner celebrating our marriage and she definitely brought my vision to life!! It was a beautiful experience and we can not wait to use Carter Creations for our next event!!
El Jaye and Lisa Johnson
We used Carter Creations for our 20th Wedding Anniversary December 2019. Amazing job!!! Thank you so much.. We will never forget that special day!
Lorin was very professional and helped my vision come to life for our wedding. After telling her the colors that I wanted and the feel that I wanted to go for, I left everything in...
her hands…and she did not disappoint! Our reception was absolutely beautiful!! We still get compliments to this day! Thank you again Lorin!
I contacted Lorin in mid 2018 to help me plan a surprise party for my wife. Once I secured a venue, I sent her pictures of the room, provided the dimensions of the tables, the num...
ber of guests, and a few of my wife's favorite colors. I gave her free reign to do as she wished, and I was not disappointed. When I took the blind fold off of my wife and she saw the room, she burst into tears of joy!
Working with Lorin was extremely easy. I really appreciate her level of professionalism and regular contact to make sure everything is just so. She is our 'go-to' for events and highly recommend her services.
If you want a stress free activity this is the place! We hired Carter Creations for our baby shower and after a meeting of our expectations she handle everything. We don't want no ...
pictures to be share along the way and we was so pleased once we walk through the door. Just as we want it and more! Very attentive with details. Love it and will hire again! 💖
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Apex, NC
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