Magnolia Collective

at near impossible. The Magnolia Collective saw my vision and helped to bring it to life. Not having to worry about the logistics on top of everyone's health and maintaining a small circle leading up to and during the wedding helped me keep sane during the whole process. Magnolia Collective has a great network of companies and vendors that meet whatever mood you want to achieve for your day. Meagan would always respond to my emails immediately and with a can do attitude no matter the issue at hand. The cherry on the top was Meagan's personality, she's extremely kind, easy going, and very positive which are so important for a wedding planner and one during Covid. I would recommend her and Magnolia Collective over and over, eyes closed. This is coming from someone that always thought she didn't need a wedding planner.

so we hosted a small child free outdoor wedding with 40 people including staff and live streamed for everyone else. I felt defeated it was not turning out like the wedding I had always dreamed about, we hit so many obstacles along the way and if it weren’t for my dad’s health we probably would’ve have postponed. I thought I was going to be able to do it all myself and boy was that a mistake. I was up to my ears in DIY projects and disappointments when I finally reached out to Meagan at Magnolia Collective. I had been at a few weddings she planned and knew she was my only hope. Not only did I need a planner/coordinator I needed what every brunch wedding needs… a giant cinnamon roll cake! Without hesitation Meagan and her team made it happen. Becca at Magnolia was our coordinator and Meagan made my OH SO DELICIOUS cake. They worked so seamlessly with my photographer and catering staff and made the day effortless. Becca wrangled our goofy crew and had so much fun with our rehearsal the night before. It is so true when they tell you in the end you won’t remember everything that went wrong along the way. I look back at my wedding and I don’t think about all of my obstacles, I think about how perfect it was to have my Family and closest friends there while I said “I DO” to my best friend. I remember my mom and sister helping me into my dress. I remember about dancing and laughing with my bridesmaid while getting ready. I remember how blue my husbands eyes looked. I remember how yummy my cranberry apple cider mimosas and Cinnamon roll cake were. The day felt easy I didn’t have a worry in the world because everything was handled by Magnolia Collective. Every question I had, every worry I felt the handled with care and understanding. They made my day perfect I couldn’t have done it without them.

l of the celebrations. She introduced us to the MOST amazing vendors (her circle and reputation in the wedding industry in the Triangle speaks volumes to her integrity in the field) and walked us through every step of the way. She was always accessible and gave us good advise as we began the early stages of planning. And then COVID happened. I’m telling you, pandemic or no pandemic, get. yourself. a. wedding. planner. Just do it. They will be the best investment you can make. She was an instant spot of anxiety-relief, and by joining the North Carolina Wedding Alliance, was a voice and advocate for hosting safe and enjoyable events. I was in Iowa when I got engaged with my fiancé in North Carolina. Our families and bridal party were super helpful and supportive, but they are also spread out over the country. Meagan was our boots on the ground, coordinating vendor visits on the few weekends I was able to come into town, managing conference calls with me a time zone behind, and keeping us on track with everything. It wouldn’t be enough to say that we couldn’t have done this without her and I can safely say I didn’t have to worry about a single thing on our wedding day, just as she said it would be:)

agan made the transition seamless and was so helpful throughout it all! She always eased my worries and helped me laugh and have fun along the way! She flawlessly executed our wedding exactly how I imagined it on wedding day along with her team, and it was truly the most perfect day ever. I cannot thank Meagan and her team enough and I HIGHLY recommend her! Her expertise, knowledge, organization, and fun personality make her the perfect wedding planner to work with! Do not hesitate in book Magnolia Grove Weddings and Events!!

of done our wedding without her. I'm super type A and wanted everything done a certain way and she over-delivered. She made things look amazing and exactly how I had dreamed them up in my head. She worked well with our entire vendor team and was kind and friendly with all of my guests and wedding party. If I could give her a 10 star review, I would!

w incredible she actually was - not only as a professional, but also as what a wonderful person and friend. During our initial conversation and meeting, neither of us anticipated how drastic the world was going to change, and I was so excited about Meagan’s ability to translate my messy thoughts into a wedding more beautiful and special than beyond my craziest imagination (and within my budget!) The storyboard she created took all the elements that I talked about and pintrested, and built the most beautifully personalized dream wedding. Dave and I had our dream venue secured and Meagan pretty much took care of the rest. She provided recommendations on lighting, DJ and flowers, all who were easy to work with, accommodating and nice. Her team designed personalized octopus invitations and matching rehearsal dinner invites and managed all of RSVPs for both the wedding and the rehearsal dinner. Beyond the management of the wedding, she took the time to get to know me – she met and understood the dynamics of my relationship and friendships, what makes me tick (cake), and even attended my bachelorette party. She answered my crazy texts and phone calls with positivity and calmness and never let me stress out. As we continued to get closer to the date, we felt confident that in just a few short weeks, we were going to have our dream wedding. And then COVID-19 happened. I think I was the first client of Meagan’s to want to postpone – it was early – before the quarantine, back when kids were still in school and life was normal. I remember calling her and going back and forth on what to do – I had even gotten a case of hand sanitizer just in case we needed them at the wedding… oh how naive we were. We made the decision to postpone – hoping that things would be better in the fall. Meagan jumped into action, secured the venue for September and Every. Single. Vendor – flowers, lighting, DJ, food, linens, cake. She did it all so I didn’t have to, all while standing by my side while I mourned the day and drank wine. The pandemic has not gotten any better, and we have made the decision to postpone our September wedding, which has resulted in us losing our venue. Once again, Meagan has stepped in to help us weigh our options and is helping move forward. I could not be more thankful to have Meagan and the Magnolia Grove Weddings team on my side and standing with me through this process. There are truly no words to express my gratitude and admiration for the support I have been provided and I cannot thank Meagan enough for everything she has done and continues to do.

iduality or shut down our ideas. In fact, she supported them with enthusiasm. I cannot imagine having gone through this process without her on our team. If anything went wrong during our wedding, I didn’t know about it. And I even saw some things in pictures that I didn’t notice on the day of… little touches, like a coat rack, that her team must have set up. The money to hire her was more than worth it. I felt great on my wedding day – and was able to let loose and have fun! – knowing that she was in control. It was also amazing to have someone to make decisions for me when I reached decision overload, particularly in the days leading up to the wedding. I remember her asking me if I wanted our programs already in the chairs before guests arrived or on a table when they walked in… my response was “I want you to decide that.” And she did! I am super grateful for everything she (and her team!) did for us.

within a timely manner. They were ALWAYS there to make sure that not only did we have a special day but that the process was as easy as it could be. Not to mention, the day of coordination was amazing. None of my family or friends had to lift a finger. Everyone was able to take the day in and enjoy themselves. You really can't put a price tag on that. You often hear couples say that their wedding was a blur and was hectic, etc. HOWEVER, if you have a team like this one, that will not be the case. Our wedding was everything we hoped for and SO much more.

dea of what I wanted my wedding to be and created a fairytale. Without Meagan's out of this world vendor list, timeline management, and creativity I'm not sure what I would have done. Meagan was always kind and patient with me and would answer my calls/texts/emails almost immediately no matter what time it was and I can easily say she is one of the most hardworking and dedicated individuals I have ever had the pleasure of meeting. Meagan made sure my wedding was perfect in every way from the overall design, vendor lineup, to the million little personal touches she thought up that took my big day from great to absolutely unbelievable. If you want a planner that will go the extra mile to make sure your wedding is a dream come true, Meagan and the Magnolia Grove team is the perfect fit for you.

day, she helped to make sure things ran smoothly!

dy was a godsend for our families. Meagan helped us find the reception venue and the main vendors. She was on time for our meetings and responded promptly to emails and calls. Once we chose our vendors, I suspect that Meagan conducted a lot of "behind the scenes" coordination that we were not a part of. The group of vendors that Meagan associates with are incredibly easy to work with, conduct themselves with the utmost professionalism, are creative and fun. Artistry and thoughtfulness was reflected in all their work. Meagan’s day-of-wedding coordination services were invaluable and took a lot of stress off the families. She and her team put together a day that can only be described as magical. It has been four months since the wedding, and our guests are still buzzing about how fun, delicious and beautiful the day was. It was one of the best days in our family’s life.

order for our wedding day to be perfect. They are extremely detail oriented and punctual with any and all questions. Would recommend Magnolia Grove Weddings and Events a thousand times over!

oing a partial self-serve bar. Not only did Meagan and Audrey go above and beyond what I needed, they were supportive in all of my decisions and they helped me fill in the gaps of anything I had overlooked or not thought about in the planning process. The day of the wedding they made sure everything went PERFECT! The entire day and evening I didn't have to worry about anything because they were always one step ahead of me. Meagan and Audrey, thank you both so much for making my day so amazing, I couldn't have asked for a better, no stress day, and you two made it possible.

l to make it all seamless. We couldn’t have done it with out them and highly recommend Magnolia Grove for any event!!!

them highly enough.

ll the way. I would highly recommend Meagan and her staff for all your event needs!

in early November, 2018. They FAR exceeded our expectations and made our big day flow seemlessly, handling every single detail of the weekend so that we could just enjoy the events of the weekend. Meagan seemed to be everywhere at once, taking care of not only my and my husband's needs, but our family and bridal party's needs as well. I firmly believe that hiring Magnolia Grove was the best money we spent throughout the wedding planning process. Meagan was so much fun to work with from the first time we messaged her, and she is so sweet and easy to talk to! She always responded to emails quickly and was ALWAYS willing to answer my many questions and help in any way she possibly could. Our wedding weekend was perfect because of Meagan and her team making everything happen behind the scenes and we are SO thankful we hired them and can't wait to recommend them to all of our friends!

r special day stress free and magical! We highly recommend them and will use them again for other special event planning an execution in the future!

ld have not gotten done. We hired Magnolia Grove Weddings and Events for Day of Service Coordination and I was blown away by my experience. When we had questions and a venue had fallen through Meagan was there to assist us in regrouping and providing guidance to get everything back on track. During the big day, I did not have to worry because I was constantly being checked on my bridal party and I were given snacks and drinks while we waited to be announce and I was actually able to eat at my wedding because Meagan helped to make sure I took time for myself and my new husband. I could not imagine a more perfect day. Anyone would be lucky to have Magnolia Grove Weddings and Events to assist them in their planning process. Much Love!

thing was over she offered to stay and help clean up, so super sweet and polite and knew everyone’s drink of choice after their first trip so she had it ready for them when they walked up!! And from the first time I contacted Meagan, she was quick to respond with any questions and helped us determine how much of everything we needed! All around just a great business, and the most friendly and helpful people ever.....it made everything so much less stressful for this mother of the bride!!

and she was very attentive and organized from the beginning. We hired all the vendors and did the majority of the planning ourselves with the venue, but we hired Meagan to make sure all the events went smoothly. We gave her all the details about 6 weeks before and we worked with her to make a detailed weekend timeline so she knew how best to keep things moving. She knew all the right questions to ask and made sure we were comfortable and did not have to worry about anything during the weekend. The entire weekend went very smoothly and she worked well with all of the vendors. She also made sure the entire weekend ran on time (a difficult feat for Indian weddings)! She was very adaptable and immediately was able to direct her staff to fix any minor details that needed to be adjusted. Not only did she coordinate the big picture but she made sure all the details were in place. She is very personable and takes time to get to know her clients. I highly recommend Magnolia Grove!!

e took care of details that I didn’t even think about and when I arrived early at my reception venue everything was set up and absolutely stunning. We couldn’t be more happy with Meagan and her team and the amount of work and effort they put into putting our day together was great. I would definitely recommend Magnolia Grove to any bride because they KNOW what they’re doing and how to get it done. Thank you guys for an amazing job and we couldn’t thank you guys enough for everything you guys did.

he 4 other weddings she had that weekend! Thank you so much for everything you did!!!!

start to finish. I would 1000% recommend Magnolia Grove Weddings and Events!!

hen I walked through the curtains under the floral G. What a WOW moment that was for sure. That scene should be in a magazine. It truly took my breath away! You are a true pro in every sense of the word.

icate with vendors the weeks leading up to the big day, so that I could focus on other things. And Mandy (our DOC) was AMAZING. She was so nice, yet knew how to give direction. She made sure I felt calm, and handled all the issues without even telling me there were issues. The venue looked amazing, every detail executed perfectly. Everything came together even better than I had hoped and I’m just so thankful to have had the opportunity to work with such amazing people!

and beyond even in the weeks leading up to our wedding day to make sure we were on track to bring our vision to life. She is professional and personable and I would recommend her to anyone.

ay hadnt gone by and she was already sending different vendors to chose from. The day of my wedding Amanda come in and she was just amazing! Cant stress enough how easy it was working with Meagan and her team!

e local, however it felt like Meagan was there far more than we thought she would be. Our day of coordinator ended up being Savannah another Magnolia Grove member, and we were over the moon with her. She came ready and willing to work and made sure our little wedding ship ran tightly and smoothly . Savannah took care of the smaller details that we simply did not have man power for and for that we are so very grateful. We would recommend Magnolia Grove to anyone looking for a down to earth, warm and professional wedding coordinator. Also, support women's businesses, these lovely ladies run a lovely company! Thanks so much guys! -Tatiana & Theresa

e job! I couldn’t be happier!

. Ours was a destination weekend wedding so being able to use magnolia grove for bartenders, shuttling, set up and overseeing was great. Thank you!!

ensure my wedding was ran exactly as I wanted! A few weeks later, a friend of my in laws offered to do the day-of coordination services for us, and we took her up on that offer. Unfortunately, our personalities didn’t didn’t work well together and this was only a few weeks before our wedding day. I immediately contacted Meagan to see if she was still available and she was! Even though we were so close to my wedding day, she didn’t hesitate to help! She was so relaxed and easy to work with - which was exactly what I needed! HIGHLY RECOMMEND!

company provide some desserts for the reception which were a crowd favorite! Meagan and her staff were completely professional and although it was hard for, I was able to completely let go and rely on them to handle all of our vendors the day of - definitely don't know what we would've done without her!!

several occasions and was always available by phone or text. Meagan and her husband Lee were so personable that Chris and I had to have them both at our wedding not only helping but as friends.

I felt like I had known Natalie forever! My family and wedding party adored her as well!! I didn't have a care in the world on my wedding day, because i knew Natalie had it all under control! Can't thank them enough for making our day so wonderful!!!

work with and highly recommend!

sional and personable. Also, even though Meagan was planning her own wedding at the time, she always made time to answer all of my questions and was very kind. I highly recommend her for any of your wedding needs!

dding without them. Thank you for making this such a wonderful day for us all !! I highly recommend them!!!!

details so that I could enjoy there big picture. Meagan took care of every detail from rehearsal dinner through the wedding. I am incredibly type A and planned the whole wedding, so handing it off was hard for me to do, but Meagan confidently took over the responsibilities and made each little detail go off without issue. By the time I arrived at each location every detail was taken care of and done with excellence. I even changed up a few things on the fly and Meagan took my crazy ideas and make them reality! I would highly recommend hiring Meagan and her staff to make sure your big day is as smooth and stress free as possible. Our wedding day was perfect (in large part to Magnolia Grove Weddings)!

ng to have that certain someone to make your day even more special! Thank you for all your hard work, Meagan!

ocess, Meagan was able to meet with my mom, fiancé, and myself on several different occasions. For every question we had, she was able to give us suggestions or guidance, whichever we needed. While Meagan was scheduled for another wedding on our day, she had one of her assistants, Savannah, help us on our wedding day. I had also met Savannah in college, so I knew she would do a great job, just like Meagan. Savannah was there for our rehearsal and helped make sure we had everyone lined up correctly, on cue, and we even ran through the ceremony a couple of times. On the morning of, Savannah went to our reception venue (separate from the ceremony venue) and set out our centerpieces, lace table runners, and other decorations. I didn’t see them until I walked into the reception, it was absolutely perfect. She did awesome. She made sure the DJ was in the loop of when we were doing our dances, garter/bouquet toss, and sparkler exit. Savannah also worked well with the reception venue’s coordinator. Savannah was constantly moving and making sure we were on schedule. At the end of the night, she helped box up the gifts, decorations, and made sure we got everything that was ours from the venue. It was very nice to have Meagan and Savannah to lean on during the process and I was able to enjoy my day without stressing about decorations, other vendors, and making sure people were where they needed to be. I highly recommend Magnolia Grove Weddings & Events.

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and put it all together - with some help from our friends - in an excellent fashion. She ensured we stayed on schedule, sweetly served us food, and smoothly executed two room flips throughout the evening. Meagan was also available to answer several wedding-planning related questions leading up to the wedding and we sincerely appreciated her quick responses and valued her advice. Having a someone to be your point-person the day of the wedding is absolutely essential, and Meagan is just the person to fill this role!

d be crucial to relieving some stress. Meagan did a great job of making that happen! She helped us through an efficient rehearsal process and checked on me throughout the day of the wedding. She did a great job of helping set up my decorations and even thought of some great last minute details to make the most of the flowers I ordered. She even rearranged some of the vases to make them look even better. Meagan also made all of the cake pops for the wedding and they were delicious and looked great with the theme and decorations. I would highly recommend working with Meagan to make your wedding day memorable and stress free!

hat they would have everything under control. Savannah was there for the wedding day and made sure everything ran super smoothly. She carried our schedule around with her and made sure everything was on time and that everyone was where they should be. I did not have to do anything on my wedding day except for enjoy the day and take time to pamper myself. This would have absolutely not been possible without these guys. I did not know how essential a day of coordinator actually is until we got close to our day. Luckily, Megan was able to accommodate us and fit us in with little notice. I am eternally grateful for these two being able to make our day so perfect.

g. We knew we could rely on her to get the job done and more. That piece of mind was what was most helpful! Everything ran smoothly and efficiently just as we hoped. Meagan was awesome! We couldn't have been more pleased with her service, care, friendship and support! I would highly recommend her for whatever you need.

t every detail was. But Meagan blew me away.... from rehearsal dinner to the actual wedding, everything went by so smoothly and effortlessly thanks to Meagan! She swooped in and made herself available prior to the event, at just the moments we needed and truly allowed me to focus on the experience, while she made sure all the details were accounted for. We also hired her husband, Lee, for bartending services and he was perfect! I feel like they helped pull off the fairy tale wedding I was dreaming of and I know Meagan did so much behind the scenes to make it happen. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!

tly what we got! Meagan was working another event so she paired us with Catherine who was a blessing! Catherine jumped right in with what needed to be done and was absolutely stellar; I truly do not have the words to describe how amazing she is. She kept the timeline on schedule and was there when I needed her to help out. I would recommend Meagan and her team at Magnolia Grove Weddings to anybody looking to hire a day of coordinator!

d they made our night seamless. Fun was had by all and stress was not an issue! They were professional and a joy to work with and we will definitely be working with them in the future!