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Special Days Weddings and Events is a wedding planner based in Sunset Beach, North Carolina. Making unique, personalized visions come to life, owner, Mel Elaine O'Daniels, collaborates with the couples to ensure that their wedding reflects their story. With over 25 years of experience in the area, she knows lots of wedding vendors and venues, offering plenty of options for couples to choose from.

Experience
Mel Elaine O'Daniels worked in a resort for seven years as a wedding planner and event coordinator; during that time, she was able to coordinate over 400 weddings.

Services Offered
Special Days Weddings and Events caters to weddings of all sizes, from an intimate service of two to a luxurious wedding ceremony and reception for hundreds of guests. They offer various planning services for couples to choose from, depending on their specific needs, including:

  • Budget analysis
  • Day-of-coordination
  • Event design
  • Full planning
  • Partial planning
  • Referrals available
  • Timelines
  • To-do lists
  • Veteran-owned
  • Woman-owned
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Frequently asked questions

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

$800

What is the starting price for partial wedding planning?

$1,350

What is the starting price for full wedding planning?

$2,300

Do you offer an hourly rate?

Yes

What is the hourly rate?

$75

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
Destination
Elopement
Eco-Friendly
Military
Non-Religious
Religious

How many planners are on your team?

2
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Reviews of Special Days Weddings and Events

4.8 out of 5 rating
4.8 out of 5 rating
41 Reviews
97% recommend it
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    4.8 out of 5 rating
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    4.9 out of 5 rating
  • Professionalism
    4.9 out of 5 rating
  • Value
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  • Flexibility
    4.9 out of 5 rating
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Mel, the wedding coordinator, received glowing reviews for her exceptional service. She was highly praised for her professionalism, responsiveness, and ability to handle any issues that arose. Multiple reviewers mentioned how Mel went above and beyond, making sure everything ran smoothly and ensuring a stress-free experience. She was commended for her knowledge of vendors, ability to execute the vision for the wedding, and for being a calming presence throughout the planning process. Overall, reviewers highly recommended Mel's services and expressed gratitude for her making their special day unforgettable.

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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.

Mel, the wedding coordinator, received glowing reviews for her exceptional service. She was highly praised for her professionalism, responsiveness, and ability to handle any issues that arose. Multiple reviewers mentioned how Mel went above and beyond, making sure everything ran smoothly and ensuring a stress-free experience. She was commended for her knowledge of vendors, ability to execute the vision for the wedding, and for being a calming presence throughout the planning process. Overall, reviewers highly recommended Mel's services and expressed gratitude for her making their special day unforgettable.

Joden
Joden Sent on 01/07/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Mel was amazing!

Mel was so wonderful on our wedding day! Mel made me and my husband feel so at ease during the whole process and always made sure she was available when we needed to ask questions or had any concerns. On the day of our wedding, Mel was very professional and handled putting out small fires with ease. She truly was so wonderful and I highly recommend her services :)
Karen
Karen K. Sent on 10/20/2023
5 out of 5 rating

You won't regret hiring Mel!

My daughter recently got married and Mel was our rock. She was on top of everything but never made us feel like she was taking over. She listened to what the bride and groom wanted and made it all happen. Having never hired a wedding coordinator before, we didn't realize she could do so much for us! Whenever we would mention, "Oh yes, we are going to take care of that." , Mel would reply, "I can do that for you if you would like!" While she listened to our ideas and requests, she would offer up tips and advice when asked, using her years of experience to help my daughter's special day run seamlessly! After going through this experience, I know how important it is to make sure all your bases are covered and to feel secure in knowing you have done just that. This is exactly why I wanted to share our experience with Mel. We had over 200 guests at the wedding, and Mel didn't blink! Thank you again, Mel!
Leah
Leah B. Sent on 11/07/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Not Just a Coordinator

Mel is the most wonderful person I could’ve hired for my wedding. She went above and beyond and honestly deserved so much more than she asked for payment. She made sure we had the best day regardless of anything that could’ve happened or any hiccups that got in our way. She didn’t care how much we were in contact and she was 100% there for us as a friend also. I recommend Mel to anyone looking to plan a wedding or event who wants someone who CARES!!! She does what she loves and she does it with grace. Couldn’t be happier, not enough stars exist to rate our experience
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