Magnolia Collective

of our vendor meetings and planning meet-ups and had helpful tips for us on what works best on everything from seating chart, timeline, decor etc ... plus all the small details that tend to get overlooked. We are so glad to have had her expertise all along the way! Natalie and Savannah were wonderful on the day of the wedding to help make sure everything went according to plan. They kept things moving according to schedule and paid attention to all the small details to make sure everything was perfect. This team's planning services were also a great value for the price. For all the work put in and hours spent with us, they are well worth the price tag!

sent care packages when we had to reschedule, it was such a wonderful touch! The day of the event Natalie made sure that everything ran so smoothly, we did not have to stress about a single thing! They made sure our wedding was everything we dreamed it would be and more!! I cannot possibly recommend Magnolia Collective highly enough! They are truly amazing!

nough to describe the experience of working with her. We got engaged in 2020, and I started looking at day-of coordinators/month of planners and came across Meagan and Magnolia Collective. When I talked with Meagan, she was so kind and made me feel at ease in just one conversation. I knew she was the right person to book with because I could tell she cared about her couples, and that she had the ability to make stressful situations easier through her knowledge and encouraging demeanor. Whenever I had a question, Meagan was there. She came with my mom and I to several vendor meetings and assisted in bringing our vision to life while remaining within our budget. She came with us to our venue meetings/walk throughs which made everything a breeze because she helped make sure we were remembering and thinking of everything! She made me feel empowered and validated when making decisions, and was so supportive each step of the way. When we had to postpone our celebration from 2020 to September 2021 due to COVID-19, Meagan helped make sure all of our vendors could switch dates and was so empathetic and helpful - she made us feel so important and like such a priority while I know she was also doing the same for countless other couples! On our wedding day, I was re-affirmed how great of a decision it was to work with Meagan and Magnolia Collective. She and the team ensured that everything was perfect and they made it look easy while doing it. Everything was taken care of which allowed me to truly enjoy the day to the fullest. She was so much fun to work with as well, she kept me laughing and calm through everything. It felt like I was working with a friend, and that is what Meagan became to me throughout this process - a friend. I would recommend Meagan and Magnolia Collective to anyone and everyone. Thank you so much for absolutely everything!

ing at Market Hall, our florist, CE rental meetings and was always a phone call away with any questions we had. The month leading up, she was so helpful in last minute details and contacting vendors to make sure everyone was on the same page. On the day of our wedding, I didn't have to worry about a thing! Meagan and her team made sure everything was perfect and told me where I needed to be. Meagan even took many behind the scenes videos of our wedding a sent them to me after the wedding! Our wedding was so stress-free and enjoyable because of Magnolia Collective and I would highly recommend this incredible team to any bride who wants an enjoyable wedding planning experience and wedding day.

how we could use the space, my dad gently nudged me (when Meagan wasn't looking) and said, "This girl knows her stuff. Hire her." I told my dad that I needed to think about it, but deep down, I knew it too. From the minute we officially hired Magnolia Collective, we were constantly reassured that we made the right decision. Not only did Meagan and her team flawlessly lead us through a magnitude of changes with our wedding date (4th time was a charm!) and venue during a pandemic from over 1200 miles, but they were also a source of calm during the entire wedding planning process. Any time that we needed anything during the wedding planning process, Meagan was always there for us. She went to both the floral and linens meetings with us and even helped to set-up virtual appointments with other vendors when I was uncertain about some linen selections that I had made. Although all of these things are wonderful, my favorite thing about Meagan and Magnolia Collective was the love and care that her business outwardly exemplifies. When we first started working with Meagan, we let her know that we wanted to prioritize choosing vendors who were from communities of Color, LGBTQ+ friendly, and vendors who prioritized social justice and inclusive spaces. Every time we asked her for a recommendation, she delivered. Thinking back to our wedding day, you could just feel the love and joy in the room and there's no doubt in our minds that Meagan and Magnolia Collective were a huge part in bringing together the perfect team for us on the most special day in our lives. We (and our families) cannot say enough wonderful things about Meagan and Magnolia Collective. They are the absolute best and were such a joy to work with for our wedding!!

t could have gone wrong at our wedding it did and she made it as if nothing did. It was a perfect day to me. I could never thank her enough for everything she did for us on our wedding day.

ll the crazy events that happened before our wedding day. Thank you! Highly recommend!

NOT disappointed! Magnolia Collective was great in every aspect from arranging vendor meet-ups, to helping pick out linens, to making sure we (the bride and groom) were free to enjoy our day. Everyone at the event commented on how smoothly the day went and just how approachable everyone was - as if they were part of our friend and family group (which they now are!). The event went so well, multiple family and friends asked if we can do this every year! Highly recommend Meagan and her team. They are proactive, communicate well, flexible, and overall they love their job and are super fun to work with.

service - they were on time, thought of everything I did not, gently steered me through what I needed to know and skillfully handled everything I did not and they allowed me to enjoy my day with no worries!

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!!!