If you are planning a wedding or event, check out some of our resources here.
Venues
Ballantyne Country Club
www.ballantyneclub.com
Ballantyne Resort Hotel
Erin Hunter - (704) 248-4038
www.ballantyneresort.com
The Belk Mansion
Where extraordinary celebrations meet exquisite ambiances
Rose Chin - (704) 291-0818
www.belkmansion.com
Byron's South End
www.bestimpressionscaterers.com
Cedarwood Country Club
www.cedarwoodcc.com
The Coker Ranch
Bill and Minerva Coker - (803) 287-2751
thecokerranch.com
The Dairy Barn
Lauren Ansley - (803) 547-1169
www.leroysprings.com
Dennis Vineyards
www.dennisvineyards.com
Doubletree Guest Suites/SouthPark
Jon Osborne
doubletree1.hilton.com/en_US/dt/hotel/CLTDTDT-Doubletree-Guest-Suites-Charlotte-SouthPark-North-Carolina/index.do
The Duke Mansion
stay - celebrate - meet - relax
info@dukemansion.org - (704) 714-4400
www.dukemansion.org
Extravaganza Depot
www.extravaganzaevents.com
Firethorne Country Club
Barbara Nifong - (704) 243-2433
www.firethornecountryclub.com
Grace on Brevard
Uptown's New Event Venue
Andrea Hock - (980) 355-2503
www.graceonbrevard.com
Grand Central
Live Music Venue and Event Space
www.grandcentralevents.com
The Groome's Place
Welcome to the Groome's Place where we can make your dream wedding come true.
Jacky - (704) 846-1368
www.TheGroomesPlace.com
Harmony House Bed and Breakfast
Mike and Janice - (803) 403-1912
harmonyhousebb.wordpress.com
Havana Social Club and Ballroom
A Beautiful Place...A Great Value
Carlyn Britz - (704) 892-7000
havanasc.com
Hilton Charlotte University Place
Julie Magnelli - (704) 916-2876
www.charlotteuniversity.hilton.com
Hilton Garden Inn/Ayrsley
Elizabeth Cunningham - (704) 970-5003
www.charlotteayrsley.hgi.com
Holiday Inn Center City Charlotte
Rachel Samuelson - (704) 335-5400
www.hicharlotte.com
The Ivey
Rick Dobrowski - (704) 909-2070
www.theiveyevents.com
The Manor House
Della - (704) 843-7514
www.manorhousewaxhaw.com
Northstone Country Club
www.northstoneclub.com
The Orchard House
A historical estate specializing in events of excellence
Kim, Melissa, or Emily - (704) 721-0748
www.orchardhousenc.com
The Palmer Building
Tom Brewer - (704) 331-4737
www.thepalmerbuilding.com
The Peninsula Yacht Club
peninsulayacht.com
Providence Country Club
Kim Pierce
providencecc.com
Renaissance Charlotte Suites Hotel
renaissancehotels.com/CLTBR
River Hills Country Club
www.riverhillscc.org
River Run Country Club
www.riverruncommunity.com
Rocky River Vineyards
Kim Palumbo - (704) 781-5035
www.rockyrivervineyard.com
Roof With a View
Charlotte's Unique Event Location
Brent White or Ellen Haynie - (704) 634-2416
roofwithaview.com
St. Mary's Chapel
www.charmeck.org/Departments/Park+and+Rec/Facilities/StMarys.htm
Victorian Crow's Nest
www.victoriancrowsnest.com
Vintage Motor Club
www.VintageMotorClubNC.com
The Wadsworth Estate
History, Sophistication, Elegance
Shirley L. Fulton - (704) 332-3050
www.wadsworthestate.com
The Westin Charlotte
unfold your own story...
Kristi Martin - (704) 335-2025
westin.com/charlotte
Whitehead Manor Conference Center
www.whiteheadassociates.com/about-us-whitehead-manor.html
Zion's Renaissance Complex
Trish Kullis - (704) 599-4630
www.zionsrenaissancecomplex.com
Rehearsal Dinner/Bridal Luncheon Venues
Buca Di Beppo - Pineville
A fabulously unique Italian restaurant for a very fun rehearsal dinner or party.
Beth Burleson - (704) 542-5146
www.bucadibeppo.com
The Belk Mansion
Where extraordinary celebrations meet exquisite ambiances
Rose Chin - (704) 291-0818
www.belkmansion.com
Grace on Brevard
Great food and an easy uptown location
Andrea Hock - (980) 355-2503
www.graceonbrevard.com
131 Main Restaurant
Private Dining at Dilworth
Brenda Yeager - (704) 343-0131
www.131-main.com
Flowers
Deborah Bell Design
Floral Design and Wedding Planner
www.deborahbelldesign.com
pd Bloom
www.pdbloom.com
The Flower Diva
www.theflowerdiva.com
Carolyn Shepard Design Group
www.carolynshepard.com
The Place for Flowers
placeforflowers.com
April's Floral Expressions
creating expressions of elegance
April Barnette - (704) 536-5111
www.aprilsfloral.com
Fashion Flowers
flowers, plants, fruit, wine, and gift baskets
Carolyn Wiles - (704) 375-8429
www.fashionflowerscharlotte.com
Lily Greenthumb's Floral Artistry
From everyday to once in a lifetime...
Karen Swofford - (704) 576-7180
www.lilygreenthumbs.com
Videography
Cinematrimony - Wedding Cinematography
Darin Holiday - (704) 418-6000
www.cinematrimony.com
Dreamlight Films
Matt Francis - (704) 502-2023
www.dreamlightfilms.com
Digital Memories Video
Ellie Savage - (704) 778-3417
www.digitalmemoriesvideo.com
NuOrder Graphics
creating memories one frame @ a time
Gerald - (910) 797-6964
www.videoexpressions.com
Creative Discount Design
Wedding and Special Event Videography Service
Kelvin - (704) 965-5063
www.creativediscountdesign.com
Cakes
Austin's Bakery
The best wedding cake I ever tasted
Iris Austin - (704) 283-5360
www.austinsbakery.com
Nona's Sweets
www.nonassweets.com
Cloud 9 Confections
www.cloud9confections.com
Bella Cakes
Cakes Done Right
Elizabeth Scarborough - (704) 634-3398
www.bellacakesnc.com
Elizabethan Delights
Leave a sweet taste in their mouths
Elizabeth McRae - (704) 806-1963
www.elizabethan-delights.com
Sunflour Baking Company
info@sunflourbakingcompany.com - (704) 906-1563
www.sunflourbakingcompany.com
Apparel
Mecklenburg Bridal Gallery
www.mecklenburgbridal.com
S&K Men's Wear - Matthews
www.skmenswear.com
The Bridal House
The one place for all your bridal needs
Shanika J. Butts - (704) 597-0613
www.theplaceforbrides.com
Marbella Collection
www.marbellacollection.com
Noble Brides
www.noblebrides.com
J Majors Bridal Boutique
www.jmajors.com
Pixton Coutoure Bridal
www.pixtonbridal.com
Jim's Formal Wear
Over 90 styles - 250 vest/tie colors
The Tuxedo Lady - (704) 458-8868
www.tuxedolady.com
Catering and Food
Triple Crown Caterers
Meeting all your catering needs
www.triplecrowncaterers.com
Lexas Catering
Anton Shaw
www.lexascatering.com
A Tasteful Solution
Andrea Hock - (704) 787-1084
www.tastefulsolution.com
Side Porch Catering
Sara Hall - (803) 329-6660
www.sideporchcatering.com
Best Impressions Caterers
www.bestimpressionscaterers.com
Chef Henry Catering
Perfected to every taste
Henry W. James - (704) 398-8560
www.chefhenry.org
Dessert Specialists
Exceeding your expectations with every bite
Sadruddin Abdullah - (704) 287-7430
www.dessertspecialists.com
Heaven Sent Catering
Exceptional food for all occasions
Sandra Lee - (704) 535-0567
www.heavensentcatering.net
Sweet Tea's Catering and Banquets
Dana Cohen - (888) 323-9223
www.SweetTeasCatering.com
Rentals
Party Reflections
www.partyreflections.com
Connie Duglin
Specialty Linen & Chair Cover Rental
www.connieduglinlinen.com
Extravaganza Events & Props
www.extravaganzaevents.com
Souther Party & Events
Laura Helms - (704) 392-5844
www.SouthernPartyandEvents.com
Transportation
English Carriage Company
www.englishcarriage.com
Classic Cars at Poffie Girls
www.poffiegirls.com/classiccars/index.html
SouthPark Limousine Service
Serving SouthPark and the Charlotte area
Brian Goggin - (704) 542-7788
www.southparklimo.com
Bridal Magazines and Web Sites
Carolina Bride
www.carolinabride.com
Perfect Wedding Guide
www.charlotte.perfectweddingguide.com
The Savvy Bride
www.thesavvybride.com
WedAlert
www.wedalert.com
Decidio.com
www.decidio.com
Wed Depot
www.weddepot.com
My Charlotte Wedding
www.mycharlottewedding.com
One Click Wedding
www.oneclickwedding.com
Bridal Edition
Online Wedding Resources
www.bridaledition.com
WEDDEPOT Wedding Planning
www.weddepot.com
Wedding Planners
Blissful Planners
Happily Ever After...begins with Blissful Planners
Enaysha Thomson - (800) 201-7702
www.blissfulplanners.com
Carolina Wedding Design
where precise planning meets inspired design
Heather Bryson - (704) 502-3866
www.carolinaweddingdesign.com
Charlotte Arrangements
where planning meets relaxation
Elizabeth Webb - (704) 332-8445
www.weddingsbyca.com
Charlotte Event Style
fashionable - elegant - chic
Christina Lee - (704) 658-6533
www.charlotteeventstyle.com
Creative Blessings
We create your perfect wedding
Katina Tyson - (336) 303-2304
www.creativeblessingswedding.com
Deborah Bell Design
floral designer and wedding planner
Deborah Bell
www.deborahbelldesign.com
Fierte Wedding Planning Service
Your Dream...Our Vision
Vanessa Pride - (704) 766-1359
www.fierteweddings.com
Gala Affaris by AtUrBest
Amanda Sherman
www.galaaffairsbyaturbest.com
Head Over Heels
Logistics | Event Management | Stylish Decor | Impeccable Service
Laura Massie - (704) 840-7549
www.lauramassie.com
Howard and Howard Events and Services
The complete experience in Event Planning and Services
Pamela Howard - (704) 877-9379
www.howardandhowardevents.com
Ivy Robinson Weddings & Events
personalized planning. hip design.
Ivy Robinson - (704) 347-3963
www.ivyrobinson.com
Party Beautiful
we want all your parties to be beautiful
Raye Schmucker - (704) 502-3435
www.partybeautiful.com
Rene'John Designs
Event Design - Personal and Corporate
Rene Davenport - (704) 277-9778
www.renejohndesigns.com
Serendipity Events
Expect the unexpected
Carrie Ann Drinnen - (866) 660-7380
www.serendipityevents.biz
Simply Unique Designs
Creating unique affairs
Myrtle Williams - (704) 393-3658
www.simplyuniquedesign1.com
SJB Weddings and Events
Our Passion, Our Time...Your Amazing Event!
Shanika J. Butts - (888) 308-7930
www.sjbweddings.com
Style Perfect Events
Carla Eustache - (704) 975-9941
www.styleperfectevents.com
Verve Events
Imaginative * Innovative * Fresh
Alicia - (704) 756-5242
www.verveevents.com
Weddings and the City
Kristin Vining - (704) 258-3117
www.weddingsandthecity.com
DJs and Entertainment
Soto's Entertainment
www.sotosentertainment.com
East Coast Entertainment
www.eastcoastentertainment.com
Split Second Sound & DJ Services
www.splitsecondsound.com
A.G.A.P.E. DJ Entertainment
Fun does not begin to describe it! The party starts here!
Russell Kaye - (704) 678-4365
www.agapedj.com
Audio to Go
Mobile DJ Entertainment
Brian Hines - (704) 537-9300
www.audiotogodj.com
cruize control
beach, boogie, and blues
www.cruizecontrol.net
McConnell Entertainment
Kelly McConnell - (704) 218-8035
www.mcconnellentertainment.com
All The Right Grooves
All types of music for any occasion
Jill Phillips - (704) 549-9951
www.TheRightGrooves.com
King Entertainment
Stephen King - (803) 608-5464
www.KingEntertainmentSC.com
Z Brothers DJs
The Most Talked About DJs In The Charlotte Area!
Brian Keelan - (704) 542-0123
www.zbrothersdjs.com
Howl at the Moon
The World's Greatest Rock n' Roll Dueling Piano Show!
Michele Caruso - (704) 936-4695
www.howlatthemoon.com
North Tower Band
www.northtowerband.com
Tsunami Wave Riders
Ride da music .... island style!
Ronnie - (704) 919-9229
www.tsunamiwaveriders.com
Violin by Christine
www.violinbychristine.com
Cynthia Hunt Lawrence
Artistry at the piano
www.cynthialawrence.net
Harp Occasions
Elegant harp music for your special events
Joan Johnson - (803) 548-3832
www.harpnme.com
Hair and Makeup
the LOOK
on location hair & makeup artistry
Heather Bryson - (704) 502-3866
www.thelookonline.net
Beauty Sophisticate
Be Timeless...
Adrian Howe - (704) 604-5341
www.beautysophisticate.net
Creations Hair and Makeup
Joni Lineberger - (704) 712-3429
www.creationshairandmakeup.com
Courtney Vose
Bridal Makeup Artist
Courtney Vose - (704) 707-5077
www.courtneyvosebridalmakeup.com
Creative Faces by Alexandria
www.creativefacesbyalexandria.com
Simply Beautiful makeup and hair
www.makeuplady.biz
Officiants
Rev. Patrick Maloy
www.calmbluewater.com
Rev. Elizabeth Hyland
www.abeautifulweddingceremony.com
Rev. Charlene Shoe
www.ssknot.com
Other
photoBooth Charlotte
fun for your reception or event
David Edge - (704) 243-6584
www.photoBoothCharlotte.com
Three Little Birds Wedding Stationery
Kristen Stewart - (703) 379-7778
www.threelittlebirdsinc.com
Joel Kweskin, Caricature Artist
Joel Kweskin - (704) 846-4835
www.caricaturesbyjoel.com
Ice Sensations
Custom Ice Sculptures
Gary Ross - (704) 569-9392
www.icesensations.com
The Secret Chocolatier
fantastic chocolates - whether or not you are having an event!
www.thesecretchocolatier.com
ELA Design
Custom Candy Bars & Buffets
Erin - (704) 737-0205
www.eladesign.net
The Bride Whisperer
Professional Bridal Counselor
Francie Hartsog-Dolack, M.A. - (704) 724-3525
www.bride-whisperer.com
Amber Crest Custom Winery
Custom labeled wine for your event
www.ambercrestwinery.com
Season's Video
slide show videos
www.seasons-video.com