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!

Come and See Us at The Sutherland Bridal Showcase!

March 6

On Friday March 8th from 6:00PM-9:00PM, The Sutherland will be hosting their Sutherland Showcase. This show promises cocktails, great giveaways and the city’s top-notch vendors. You will find caterers, rental companies, bakers, florists, photographers – and us!

This is a great opportunity for brides to talk with vendors and get ideas and inspiration for their own weddings. We would love for you come and chat with us about your wedding plans and give you insight into the services that we offer.

Tickets are $10 per person and FREE of charge for all 2013/2014 Booked Sutherland Brides. Proceeds from ticket sales benefit InterAct of Wake County. You can purchase your ticket for The Sutherland Bridal Showcase here.

 If you are engaged with an upcoming wedding, take advantage of this great opportunity to meet vendors and kickstart the planning for your big day.

We can’t wait to see you there!

Valentine's Day Photoshoot!

February 14

Happy Valentine’s Day! We were so happy to have been asked by the Branches & Light,  a photography workshop for ladies organized by Nancy Ray and Caroline Joy, to design and style an “Oh My Darling” Photoshoot!

 

I LOVE Valentine’s Day! I love going to the Dollar Store with 10 dollars and buying tons of tacky decor and decorating my house. Oh its not pretty, but so fun! Happy Valentine’s Day to my Darling husband Tom!

Vendors:

Photographer: Caroline Joy and Nancy Ray

Designer and Stylist: Erin McLean with Erin McLean Events

Flowers: Tre Bella

Gown: Tre Bella

Cake: Ashley Cakes

Cake Stand: Sarah’s Stands

Hair and Makeup: Samantha Crowder

Jewelry: Emily Hansel Designs

Calligraphy: Juliet Jones

Venue: The Sutherland

 

Have a great day with your Valentine!!!

xoxo,

Sutherland Estates Wedding – Raleigh Wedding Planner

January 5

Katie and Matt were married at the Sutherland Estates in this stunning Pink and Gray Wedding! This was one fantastic couple! They hiked Mount Kilimanjaro for their honeymoon! They are both currently serving our country in Afghanistan as fighter pilots. Thank you!! We had some fantastic vendors that helped bring this classic wedding together!

How gorgeous is that turquoise necklace with these bridesmaids’ dresses?

Katie was one of the most elegant and graceful brides I have ever seen. So stunning!!

We had a sabre guard exit for the couples. Such a meaningful touch!

 

Congratulations to you both!! I am so glad to have met you and your families. Thank you so much for what you do for our country!!

Vendors:

Event Planning and Design: Erin McLean Events

Venue: The Sutherland Estates

Florist: English Garden

Photoraphy: Julie Poole Photography

Caterer: Rocky Top Catering

Rentals: Party Reflections

Hair and Makeup: Makeupforyourday

Cake: Cinda’s Creative Cakes

Invitations: Cute Buttons

 

xoxo,

Erin

Raleigh Wedding Planner