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Specializing in North Carolina weddings and events, HCEP is a collection of handcrafted, handpicked w

Behind the veil of a High Country wedding is a group of professionals dedicated to their craft, their clients and their community. From our creative caterers and floral designers, to innovative photographers, planners and many of the most breathtaking venues in the Southeast, HCEP vendors are dedicated to transforming any wedding vision into the experience of a lifetime.

11/06/2024

We’ve been through it all these past few weeks and it’s about time to take a breath, swap stories, encourage each other and get excited about what’s to come for 2025.
Join us for our final 2024 HCEP member meeting! Come dressed in your best, ugliest, sweater and win a prize! We can’t wait to celebrate the end of this season with everyone!

When: Monday, December 9th

Where: The Beacon Restaurant
125 Graduate Lane, NC 105-S, Boone NC 28607

Time: 6-8pm

Please RSVP through your newsletter link so we can confirm a final headcount! (Not getting the newsletter? Shoot us a message here and we’ll get you connected!)

See you all soon!

10/29/2024

We are so happy we’ve started seeing the beauty of our couples’ weddings again. It has been quite a month for the High Country but we are building back stronger than ever. Venues who weren’t sure they could open again until 2025 like here, and among others are reopening now due to the incredible teams of volunteers and vendor-friends who have come along side them to rebuild.

If you had to close and are reopening soon let us know!! Excited for all that is to come.

10/18/2024

So many of our vendors have suffered terrible losses through the devastating effects of Hurricane Helene. One way you can help is by supporting their efforts to rebuild! is hosting a 5 course Chef’s Table Dinner with Wine Paring at the November 13, 14 and 21. You can reserve your ticket at www.azafranchef.com! Let’s help them sell out!!
They also have a Go Fund Me page to help replace all their essential kitchen items destroyed in the flood, if you can’t make the dinner and would like to donate! (Also linked on their website)

10/10/2024

HUGE shoutout to all our High Country wedding planners this week as they have jumped through every hoop imaginable to relocate DOZENS of weddings off the mountain so our sweet couples don’t have to cancel or postpone.
All our vendors have had to pivot and move with their couples, but the planners have made it happen. It’s challenging enough to plan a wedding once but to have to relocate and plan a second time is a ton of extra work for them we are grateful to you guys for keeping us on track and taking care of all our couples! 🙏🏻

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10/01/2024

Letter from our president,

When I became president this year, I never expected that I would have to write something like this. Disaster has struck the High Country like we’ve never seen before and hopefully will never see again. Our businesses, personal property, and even the mountains themselves have been forever changed. I know right now weddings seem frivolous amidst the destruction, but maybe a little dancing and love is what we need right now. So many of us have experienced loss, myself included, but we need to come together to help each other out.
Vendors – Let us know you are safe! If you need any personal or professional assistance, please reach out and we will coordinate to get you what you need. We are here to support you however we can.
Couples – I know so many of you have dreamed of your wedding day all your life, and now it seems that it is all falling apart. Please know your vendors are doing everything they can for you, but things like electricity and road repair are beyond their control and upcoming weddings will most likely need to be canceled or moved off the mountain. Most of the region is still without cell service, electricity, and internet; your vendors will reach out as soon as they can. In the meantime, if you have event insurance we suggest reaching out to see what may or may not be covered if your wedding is changed or canceled. You and your guests should also try to reach out to your accommodations to confirm their status. The rentals and hotels that are still accessible and have power have shifted their focus to housing individuals who lost everything and the volunteers who are working long hours to rescue people and repair the infrastructure. We know it is frustrating to not have any information, believe me, we wish we had the answers to your questions. Please be patient with vendors, some have lost everything.
We hope everyone stays safe as we continue to dig out from this tragedy. October is peak wedding season in the mountains, and while the foliage might not be spectacular this year, we will do our best to have a wonderful wedding season.
-Caroline Orcutt, President

09/28/2024

Our hearts are absolutely broken for our little mountain community. 💔 We know tons of weddings will be affected by this storm. And every vendor here will do their best to support our couples and each other.
Thinking especially of sweet and the incredible family who has built it as a labor of love. They have lost their personal home entirely. As have so many others. As we know of ways to offer support we will post. In the meantime please be patient with us all and keep us in your thoughts and prayers.

09/17/2024

The chilly temps this week are creating some major fall vibes around here! Who has a fall wedding in the mountains? We want to see your pics! Tag us to get featured!
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Officiant: Tyler Grant

09/10/2024

is looking for a baker, photobooth and furniture for a styled shoot Tuesday 11/19 @ Piccione Vineyard in Rhonda, NC if you’d like to participate!

09/03/2024

Vendors! Are you looking for a way to be more involved in the High Country Event Professionals group? We are looking to fill several positions for the 2025 year! Please email us at [email protected] if you are interested!

Here’s a fun shot from a meeting at thanks to !
Our other featured vendors that meeting included DJ , floral designer and Professional Development from Kelly at !

08/23/2024

What colors are you guys hoping to see more of this year?!? We love everything about summer in the mountains but those fall hues are hard to beat!

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08/14/2024

We had a wonderful members meeting at this week! Shout out to for the photos, for a FULL meal, for the beautiful floral arrangements and our fearless leader for keeping us together!

08/12/2024

Vendors don’t forget TOMORROW, Monday, August 12th we’ll be hosting our bi-monthly meeting at from 6-7:30! Looking forward to seeing everyone!

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08/06/2024

Have you RSVPd for next Monday’s member meeting?!?
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When? Next Monday, Aug 12 @ 6pm
RSVP in your email Newsletter. Not getting our newsletter? Shoot us a DM and we’ll get you sorted!

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07/30/2024

Join us in a couple weeks for our upcoming member meeting!

When: Monday, August 12th

Where:
830 Elderberry Ridge Road, Banner Elk, NC 28604

Time: 6-8pm

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07/21/2024

TODAY IS THE DAY!
The Married in the Mountains Showcase at !
FREE for couples, tons of giveaways, raffle prizes, drinks and more! 1-4pm

07/19/2024

YOU’RE INVITED! This Sunday to the Married in the Mountains Showcase at !
A FREE wedding expo for couples trying to find the best vendors in the High Country. Doors open at 1:00 rain or shine, with free drinks and samples from our caterers and cake bakers! You don’t want to miss it!
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07/17/2024

Come join us at THIS SUNDAY!!
A FREE showcase for all couples to come check out the beat vendors in the High Country. Free snacks and drinks, goodie bags and raffle prizes!!
1-4pm this Sunday July 21st.

07/15/2024

Have your chosen your florist? Cake baker? Rentals? DJ? Photographer? Venue? Photobooth? Catéter?

Wedding planning can be overwhelming but we can help! Come meets dozens of vendors at our Married in the Mountains Showcase THIS SUNDAY July 21st!

A FREE event for all couples from 1-4pm at !

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Boone, NC
28607

Website

https://www.highcountryeventprofessionals.com/

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