My Favorite Raleigh Wedding Planners
Hiring a wedding planner or wedding coordinator is a huge decision! While I don’t believe that every wedding needs a wedding planner or coordinator, I do find that most weddings benefit from having at least a dedicated wedding day-of coordinator. Lindsey & I hired a week-of coordinator for our own wedding and it was one of the best decisions we made, as we didn’t have to worry about any logistical details in the days leading up to the wedding.
There are tons of wedding planners in Raleigh, and I’ve worked with many of them. Planners often offer a range of services from day-of coordination to full-planning with everything in between. If you’d like your planner to book vendors, and take care of everything from A to Z, they can do that. If you’d like your wedding planner to act more as an advisor and day of coordinator, that’s cool too!
In no particular order, here are some of my favorite Raleigh wedding planners. I’ve had the chance to personally work at least 1 event with each planner on the list, so can vouch for their professionalism and kindness!
Harmony Weddings
Harmony Wedding is one of the larger wedding planning teams in the Raleigh area, but still offers a very personal touch. The owner, Aneesa, has put together a great group of planners that collectively have decades of experience and have planned hundreds of weddings. Simply put, they’ve got your back and can handle anything that might come up before, during, or after your wedding.
Raleigh Weddings Planning & Design
Carina at Raleigh Weddings Planning & Design is kind, thoughtful, and persistent. As the primary planner for her company, she offers a more boutique experience where you are working directly with her. She can assist with full wedding planning, day of coordination, or packages in between. If you’re looking to work with a kind-hearted, open, and thoughtful wedding planner, connect with Carina.
Raleigh Weddings Planning & Design Website
Sally Oakley Weddings + Events
Sally Oakley Weddings + Events is a Raleigh wedding planning staple - the team has over 40 combines years of experience in the wedding & hospitality industry, Sally & team will be able to help you through any and all parts of the wedding planning process. I’ve personally worked with two members of the team, with weddings varying in size from 50 to 300 people, and each time the wedding day ran smoothly and efficiently.
Sally Oakley Weddings & Events Website
Sincerely Chic Events
I’ve worked several weddings with Jennifer & Annie and the team at Sincerely Chic Events, and each time have had a positive, relaxed, and stress-free experience. The team is communicative and organized in advance of the wedding day, which means so much to me as a wedding vendor! My couples have had great experiences with Sincerely Chic, and I’m looking forward to my next event with them!
Sincerely Chic Events’ Website
A Southern Soiree
I had a fantastic working with Lacey & Alyssa from the Southern Soiree team at Adam & Scott’s Umstead Hotel wedding in October 2022. The team has worked at The Umstead many times, as well as many other Raleigh area wedding venues, so I knew I was in good hands. Lacey & Alyssa were both decisive, kind, professional, and were able to keep a busy and hectic wedding day from feeling that way to the couple. I’d happily recommend A Southern Soiree to any couple!
Unveiled by Debra
I worked with Debra at Unveiled by Debra for the first time in April 2023 and had a top notch experience with her at Emily & Sean’s Matthews House wedding. I could tell Debra had made a personal connection with the couple, and cared about not only their wedding but also them as people. She was a great mix of professional and personal, and made my job easy by being so organized and straightforward to work with!
Beauty & the Budget
I’ve had the pleasure of working with Stephanie at Beauty & The Budget at multiple weddings, and have had a great time every time. Stephanie describes herself as an authenticity advocate and a spreadsheet extraordinaire and I totally agree! She and her husband and business partner Matt are on top of things and can do the heavy lifting of wedding planning so you can focus on enjoying your day.