I am a Pennsylvania born girl living in North Carolina and loving all things Southern. I am so close to using y'all on a daily basis. I have been planning events for 10 years and fell head over heels in love with Weddings 5 years ago. I love all things fashion, colorful, design, and of course weddings!

Sacred Heart Cathedral and Second Empire Tavern Wedding | Raleigh NC Wedding Planner

April 16

Ann Marie and Peter had a beautiful ceremony at Sacred Heart Cathedral with a reception at The Second Empire. Peter was deployed for a year before the wedding, so we planned remotely with him while he was overseas in Afghanistan serving our country. Ann Marie is in medical school.  They are the sweetest couple that love each other so much, and love to laugh! I am so happy to know this couple and bringing this special event together for this amazing couple.

A big thanks go to all of the wonderful vendors that helped make this such an amazing wedding!

Wedding Planning and Design: Erin with Erin McLean Events

Ceremony  Venue: Sacred Heart Cathedral

Reception Venue: Second Empire

Photographer: Lauren Mann Photography

Florist: Fleurtations Florist

Makeup: Patricia Love

Hair: Makeup for Your Day

DJ: KMDJ Company


Congratulations to Ann Marie and — it was so awesome working with you and I wish you all the best!

Make it pretty!

The Oaks at Salem Wedding – North Carolina Wedding Planning

February 28

Stephanie and Ted were married at The Oaks of Salem on a warm, fall afternoon. The ceremony was under a willow tree next to a picturesque pond, it was the perfect setting for such a romantic and special occasion! With homemade caramel apples for all of the guests and a delectable dessert table, the guests were fueled to fill the dance floor! What a fun couple!

Thanks to Kevin Milz for the beautiful photos!

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Thank you to the great team of vendors that came together to make this event amazing!

Wedding Planner: Erin with Erin McLean Events

Ceremony & Reception Venue: The Oaks at Salem

Photographer: Kevin Milz Photography

Clergy: Barbara Lodge

Caterer: Belle’s Catering

Florist: The English Garden

Dessert Bar: Erin McLean Events

Hair and Makeup:  Makeup For Your Day

DJ: KMDJ Company

Invitations: Cute Buttons

 

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Stephanie and Ted were such an amazing couple to work with! They  had so much to celebrate and great friends to celebrate with!  Their Oaks at Salem wedding turned out beautifully and I couldn’t be happier for them. Thank you again for letting me be a part of your special day – I wish you the best in your future endeavors!

Mark your Calendars: A Taste of Cobblestone Hall | Erin McLean Events | Raleigh Wedding Planner

February 22

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On Wednesday February 27, Cobblestone Hall will be holding a tasting event with drinks and hors d’oeuvres for guests to sample. Cobblestone Hall is a premiere event venue located in the City Market in Downtown Raleigh. This is a perfect place for brides to sample foods from different caterers and to explore the venue that is conveniently located close to downtown Raleigh, hotels and shopping for any out-of-town guests.

The event is Wednesday February 27 from 5:00PM-8:00PM at Cobblestone Hall. (215 Wolfe Street Raleigh, NC 27601).

This event requires an RSVP to attend. If you are interested in stopping by, please RSVP to kbriggs@showtimeevents.net by 5PM on Monday.

For more information about Cobblestone Hall, check out their website.

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Shannon + Ryan’s Wedding at The Cotton Room | Erin McLean Events | Durham Wedding Planner

February 21

Shannon and Ryan were one of those dream couples to work with – laidback yet professional, quirky with perfect touches of tradition, laugh-out-loud funny and stunningly brilliant. They worked hard to give their guests little glimpses of their personality throughout the wedding. Their love story started at a Penguins hockey game, highlighted with a first dance to “My Penguin” by Christina Perri. Specialty drinks at the bar reflected where they grew up and were appropriately named “Southern Belle” and “Northern Gentleman”. No sparkling wine or champagne was served for the toast – instead, they chose to serve their favorite drink – chocolate milk! – complete with chocolate straws. And the gorgeous vows, so memorable and sweet, a true picture of their love. Every detail was special, purposeful, sentimental…quite simply, perfect. Truly a dream wedding for a dream couple!

Nancy Ray did an absolutely beautiful job on these photos.

There was such a great group of people working hard to make this wedding such a success!

Wedding Coordinator : Tia Jones at Erin McLean Events Erin McLean Events

Ceremony & Reception Venue: The Cotton Room

Officiant: Reverend Kayelily Middleton

Cake Artist: Cakes by Faith

Caterer: Triangle Catering Company

Florist: Tre Bella Florist

Reception Band: Barbour and Hinton

Videographer: Heart Stone Films

Hair Stylist: Allure Salon

Stationary Suite: Printing Concepts

Bridesmaid Dresses: Jcrew

Calligraphy: LKM Calligraphy

Bridal Gown: White by Vera Wang

Bridal Shoes: Kate Spade

Gourmet Popcorn Bar: Chad’s Carolina Corn

Bridesmaid Clutches: ItsGeeGeeBaby

Linens: CE Rentals

Guest Transportation: Road Trip Transportation

Men’s Clothier: Bernard’s Formalwear

Thank you to Shannon and Ryan for letting me be a part of your special day. I enjoyed getting to know you and helping to plan your wedding. I wish you all the best!

 

Castle Ladyhawke Wedding – North Carolina Wedding Planner

January 11

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Justin and Bernie were married on October 20th at Castle Ladyhawke in the beautiful mountains of Asheville, North Carolina. It was the perfect time of year for a gorgeous mountain-side ceremony and reception. All of the leaves were changing color, which was the perfect backdrop for such a romantic event.

It was a pleasure being able to work with Bernie and Justin on their wedding. They were so fun to work with! We never stopped laughing throughout the whole planning! Their wedding featured a wine-tasting cocktail hour and an incredible menu. And when it was time to dance, everybody was on the dance floor! You can just tell how much fun everyone was having and how they were enjoying themselves and celebrating with the newlyweds.

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So happy when my couples love the finished product!

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I have a great team of vendors to thank for helping make this such an amazing day.

Wedding Planning and Event Design: Erin McLean Events

Photographer - Kevin Milz

Caterer - Belles Catering

Hair & Makeup - Makeup For Your Day

Florist - The English Garden

Cake - Tiffany’s Baking Company

Band - MVP

Linens: CE Rentals 

Papergoods: Cute Buttons

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Thank you Bernie and Justin for letting me be a part of planning your wedding!! You both are so perfect for each other!!

Congratulations!

xo,

Inspire-Me Monday: Chevron

January 7

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Happy (first official) Monday of 2013! We thought we would start things out with a bold, and much loved, pattern – Chevron. It has taken wedding decor by storm and it’s not stoping. We love how it can be incorporated into many aspects of the wedding including, cake, napkins, plates, backdrops, favors, stationary and pretty much anything else that you can think of!

Would you use Chevron in your wedding decor?

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Planning your Wedding: Which Coordinator is Right for You?

November 14

When it comes time to plan your wedding, you will find that there are so many decisions to make. One of the biggest things to keep in mind in those preliminary planning stages is what, and who you need to help you throughout the process.

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Day-Of Coordinator:

A day-of coordinator works for you. This is a great  option for the go-get er’ brides that want to plan their whole wedding, but be able to relax the day-of by handing over the reins to a experienced professional who can ensure everything happens according to plan.

Although a day-of coordinator helps less with the details in the planning stage, they will make sure that all of the details come to fruition in the execution stage. They will give you a personalized timeline for the day to make sure things go smoothly, and they will also be the point-of-contact for the vendors should anything go wrong. A dedicated day-of coordinator will be there long before the event to make sure that everything is getting set up on schedule. At the end of the event, the day-of coordinator will help pack up and make sure that all personal items have been collected.   

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Wedding Planner:

A wedding planner also works for you. The difference between a day-of coordinator and a planner is that a planner will help you with every aspect of the wedding. They will help you pick out a venue and suggest vendors based on your budget and your vision.

Planners have one thing that most brides-to-be don’t. Wedding experience! Planners know the potential pitfalls of a wedding from start-to-finish. They will help you avoid them and steer you in a direction that can get you your dream wedding while staying on budget. This personalized one-on-one service means that if there is a question, or a problem arises, your planner can help. From start-to-finish, your planner will help with everything to make sure that your day is perfect.

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Venue Coordinator:

A venue coordinator works for the venue that you book. Their job consists of a variety of things including; selling the venue, giving a tour to potential clients and working on the details for the food service  setup, and arranging the menu. One of the most important things they will do for you is to ensure that the venue staff stays is ready to go, that the food service is excellent and that they venue is doing it’s best for you!

Venue coordinators love when the couple has a good wedding planner in place because it allows them to focus on what they need to do, which is oversee the venue staff during the event. 

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Church Coordinator:

A church coordinator is someone whose job consists of making sure that nothing in the wedding ceremony conflicts with the church schedule or belief system. They will schedule and attend the rehearsal, and also orchestrate the ceremony. However, they will not help with the reception after the ceremony. 

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Erin McLean Events offers a variety of options to help you with your special day. We offer full service planning that will assist you with hiring vendors, negotiating contracts; and will also help with the overall design theme of the event. Erin McLean Events also offers day-of coordination.

One very special service that Erin McLean Events offers is Event Design Services. Tune in next Wednesday to see how you can benefit from Event Design Services.

Jennifer and Ben Video: Duke Chapel Wedding Planner

October 1

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I am so excited about Jennifer and Ben’s film from the super talented Heart Stone Films! It captures the joy of the day. This was such a wonderful couple and family!

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Garden Wedding- Raleigh Wedding Planner

September 19

 

Margo and Patrick were married this June in a gorgeous garden wedding! I had such a fun time planning with this couple. They are so devoted to each other. The way Patrick makes Margo laugh is so sweet. They are a perfect compliment to each other.

Their ceremony and reception took place at Margo’s childhood home in Louisburg, NC and the two were married with the help of Patrick’s grandfather leading the ceremony. It was such a great day!

I had such a great team of vendors to bring this day together!

Planner and Event Design : Erin McLean Events

Photographer: Cyn Kain Photgraphy

Caterer : Rocky Top Catering

Florist : English Garden

Ceremony Music : NC Wedding Music

Cake : Sweet Memories Bakery

DJ : Steve Stowe with Bunn DJ Company

Hair + Make-up : Makeup for your Day

Invitations: Cute Buttons

Rentals :: Classic Party Rentals

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Patrick’s grandparents celebrated their 62nd Wedding Anniversary. Margo gave her bouquet to them! The two of them danced the whole night with the newlywds!

 

 

 

Thank for literally allowing me in your home! I loved working with ou both!!

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Love sweet emails! Raleigh Wedding Planner

August 17

Getting sweet thank you emails from a recent Mother of the Bride makes my week! I truly love what I do. It is a lot of work and time, but oh so worth it!

Loved working with this great family! Photos and film to come soon!

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