As a  former Member and Board Member of NACE (The National Association of Catering and Events) I have a broad network of fellow Event Professionals.
Following are a few of my long-time favorites…

BOW (Best of Wedding) AWARDS:  these vendors were voted best of wedding by the event industry in Charlotte.
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Wedding Planners, Coordinators and “Day of” Directors
Jackie Fogarty Events
Magnificent Moments - Amanda Allsbrook
Erin Padgett Events
Lisa Pleasant Events
Sarah Elizabeth (Thie) Events
Come Together Events - Katrina Hutchins 
Favor Me Events - Anne Markey
Mint to Be - Caroline Emmons
13 Cedar Events- Abby Henderson
Details Wedding Planning  - Libby Sarver
The Silk Veil - Ivy Huneycutt
The eventprofessor.com/Event Professor  - David Klingel

Photographers
Juliet
Critsey Rowe
Crystal Stokes
Cliff Nichols
Indigo
Richard Israel Photography
Tommy McCart
Cassandra Bradley
Chris Marsh
Traci Arney
Cheyenne Shultz

Videographers
Brian Bunn
​Crown Alley Films
Giovanni Films
Rick Kaplan – Carolina Video Productions

Ceremony and Reception Music: DJs
All the Right Grooves
Split Second Sound
Z Brother's
Carolina DJ Professionals
ATG Entertainment

​​Ceremony and Reception Music:
Live Entertainment
Emily Chatham and the Carolina Chamber Players
Oksana McCarthy and Carolina Royal Strings
Queen City Ensemble
​Dean's Duets
Violins by Christine
Lori Spencer Music     
Aris Quiroga – Classical & Spanish Guitar

Bands and Other Live Entertainment:
East Coast Entertainment
Key Signature Entertainment
Cakes and Sweets
Cake Expressions by Lisa
Skys The Limit
The Wow Factor
Nona’s Sweets

Caterers/Food Trucks
Best Impressions
Delectables By Holly
La Tea Da’s
Perfect Plate Catering
Queen City Catering
Occasions Catering & Event
Savory Moments Catering
Fresh Med Mediterranean Fusion Food Truck

Flowers
The Flower Diva
Lily Greenthumbs
Nectar
Todd Crawford: The Blossom Shop

Venues
(This is my no means a complete list!  Be sure and check out Wedding Wire, the Knot and MyWedding.com)
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The Ballantyne Hotel and Lodge (704) 341-4653
Ballantyne Country Club  (704) 544-1404 ext. 408
The Bechtler
Bonterra  (704) 333-9463
The Brawley Estate (980) 224-5916
Center Stage @ NoDa  (704) 940-1050
DoubleTree Hotel South Park (704) 347-0070
The Duke Mansion  (704) 714-4400
The Dunhill Hotel  (704) 332-4141
Embassy Suites Charlotte   704-409-3574
Founders Hall  (704) 716-8649
Foundation for the Carolinas
Hampton Inn & Suites SouthPark at Phillips Place   704-419-8525
Hilton Charlotte University Place  (704) 547-7444
Hilton Center City  704-680-6325
Holiday Inn Charlotte Center City
Magnolia Woods Events
Maggiano’s  (704) 916-2310
The Mint Museum - Randolph
The Mint Museum - Uptown
McGill Rose Garden
Morehead Inn  (704) 376-3357
NC Music Factory
The Palisades Country Club
Renaissance Charlotte SouthPark Hotel
Separk Mansion  704-870-0072
Sheraton Charlotte Hotel (704) 372-4100
The Palmer Building  (704) 331-4737
Trump National Golf Club Charlotte  (704)-754-5934
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