Magnolia Collective

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:)

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.

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!!!!