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Southern Oak Events is a wedding planning company based in Raleigh, North Carolina. They've been in business since 2014 and have designed and managed over 300 weddings. At Southern Oak Events, they feel that experience is priceless, and the best sort of experience comes from doing and learning along the way. In their business, there are no shortcuts to success. They love the planning process and their clients and pride themselves on their integrity. It's your special day, and you deserve the very best!

Services Offered

Southern Oak Events promises quality customer support and a boutique planning experience. They offer full planning, partial planning, and day-of coordination packages; package features include a preliminary meeting, budget tracking, contract review, help securing rental items, and more. Contact Southern Oak Events today to get started!

  • Woman-owned
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Frequently asked questions

What is the starting price for day-of wedding coordination?

$2,400

What is the starting price for partial wedding planning?

$4,800

What is the starting price for full wedding planning?

$7,500

Do you offer an hourly rate?

Yes

What is the hourly rate?

$100

What wedding events do you provide services for?

Ceremony
Reception
Rehearsal Dinner

What wedding planning services do you offer?

Day-of Coordination
Full Planning
Partial Planning

What weddings do you have experience planning?

Civil
Cultural
Elopement
Eco-Friendly
Military
Non-Religious
Religious
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Reviews of Southern Oak Events

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Reviewers had overwhelmingly positive experiences with Southern Oak Events, praising the exceptional wedding coordinators such as Erika Bath and Jessica Tilton for their attention to detail, professionalism, and ability to bring visions to life flawlessly. From initial meetings to flawless execution on the wedding day, these coordinators were described as indispensable, organized, and dedicated to ensuring stress-free wedding planning experiences. Guests appreciated Southern Oak Events' guidance, expertise, and commitment to making wedding days seamless and unforgettable, highly recommending them for any event planning needs.

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This AI-generated summary gives you a snapshot of the overall ratings and feedback from the reviews this vendor has received.

Reviewers had overwhelmingly positive experiences with Southern Oak Events, praising the exceptional wedding coordinators such as Erika Bath and Jessica Tilton for their attention to detail, professionalism, and ability to bring visions to life flawlessly. From initial meetings to flawless execution on the wedding day, these coordinators were described as indispensable, organized, and dedicated to ensuring stress-free wedding planning experiences. Guests appreciated Southern Oak Events' guidance, expertise, and commitment to making wedding days seamless and unforgettable, highly recommending them for any event planning needs.

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Emily A. Sent on 05/12/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Phenomenal Event Planner!

I cannot imagine trying to plan our wedding without Erika from Southern Oak! She was instrumental in helping prepare for our big day and in making sure everything ran smoothly on the wedding day itself. I highly, highly recommend them!
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Sam B. Sent on 04/14/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Erika was the best!!!

Erika was the best decision we made when planning our wedding. From the first moment we met her, she was so knowledgeable and we felt so comfortable with her. She was always reachable to answer our questions throughout the entire planning process, and the two months before the wedding she was insanely helpful wrapping up all loose ends for us. At the rehearsal and wedding itself, everything went so smoothly and that was almost entirely due to Erika’s insane attention to detail and ability to address any little issue that came up. We had the most perfect, care-free wedding day, and that was very much due to Erika. We cannot recommend her, and the entire Southern Oaks team, enough!
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Charlene L. Sent on 02/27/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Most valuable asset during our big day!

I cannot say enough positive things about Jessica Tilton from Southern Oak Events, our wedding coordinator extraordinaire. Jessica was an absolute lifesaver and the most important person in terms of executing our event flawlessly.

From our very first meeting with Jessica, it was clear that we were in the best of hands. Her professionalism, attention to detail, and passion for her work were evident from the start. Jessica took the time to truly understand our vision for our wedding day and went above and beyond to bring it to life in ways we couldn't have even imagined.

Throughout the entire planning process, Jessica was an invaluable resource. She provided guidance, support, and expertise every step of the way, ensuring that no detail was overlooked. Her organizational skills were impeccable, and she kept everything running smoothly and on schedule, which allowed us to relax and enjoy the lead-up to our big day.

On the day of our wedding, Jessica truly shined. She was everywhere at once, ensuring that every aspect of the event was executed flawlessly. From coordinating with vendors to managing last-minute changes and ensuring that every detail was perfect, Jessica handled it all with grace and professionalism.

Thanks to Jessica's hard work and dedication, our wedding day was everything we had dreamed of and more. She exceeded our expectations in every way and went above and beyond the duties of a wedding coordinator. I cannot recommend Jessica Tilton and Southern Oak Events highly enough to anyone getting married. If you want peace of mind and a truly unforgettable wedding experience, Jessica is the one to call.

Thank you, Jessica, for making our wedding day perfect in every way!
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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2023 Winner
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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2021 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2020 Winner

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Jessica Tilton
Jessica Tilton
Owner, Planner

In late 2014, Jessica Tilton, owner of Southern Oak Events, began planning and executing weddings and events in the Triangle and surrounding areas. Previous to event planning, Jessica has experience in many facets of the hospitality industry, real estate and music management markets. The union of these experiences make Jessica a well-rounded event planner.

When she isn't planning an event or meeting with clients, Jessica loves spending time with her husband and son, cooking, having dinner out with friends and organizing anything and everything.

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