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The Hunt is Over

Name: The Hunt is Over
Address: Candler, NC, 28715, US
Telephone: +18285821608
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THIO is a local wedding coordinating/planning, officiating, and videography business geared to help our couples have an effortless and beautiful wedding day.
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03/27/2024

Here’s to creating a ✨VIBE✨ instead of my standard informational table set up this past weekend at the vendor event at The Parker Mill!

What do you think?! Would you have stopped to say hey if you were at this event and needed a wedding planner? 🍍

Side note: I need more draping in the back, but not too shabby for putting this together in a few days, including a DIY pergola out of PVC pipes. Shout out to Lynn Barlow for helping me make my pergola come to life. 😉

01/31/2024

What an incredible wedding event celebrating the love story of Charlotte & Charles 🥰 filled with such scrumptious food 🍤, tasty bevies🥃, dazzling florals🪻, and amazing music 🎶— check it out! 👏

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Transportation: Cherokee Boys Club
Officiation: Rev. Edward Miller

01/26/2024

SEATING ARRANGEMENTS 🍽️

There are a few different ways to help your guests find their seats:

🌼Open seating - in full transparency this is my least favorite option and I often advise my couples against this as it can cause confusion for both the guests and catering staff especially for groups over 30-50 people.

🌺Table assignments - this is the easiest way to organize your guests without confusion. It allows us to know exactly how many chairs and place seatings to have at every table and it cuts back on guest anxiety while trying to find a seat that makes them feel comfortable. Simply having table numbers and a seating chart in the cocktail hour space allows your guests to find their table and then pick their own seat at the table.

🌸Seating assignments - 2 options
(1) Use table seating chart to lead guests to table and then have place cards at every seat for them to find their name. ✨IMPORTANT NOTE: If you are having a plated meal you have to have an exact map of where every guest is sitting including their meal choice and any allergies/dietary restrictions for your catering team to be able to efficiently serve your guests

(2) Use ES**RT CARDS to place your guests names and table assignments on a fun object based on wedding themes/colors (things like a bracelet, cookie, custom mug/teacup (wedding favor) and so on) OR on a fancy place card in the cocktail hour space for them to find their personalized gift/card which will lead them to their table.

This is commonly a topic that I have to spend time on with my couples, so I hope this explanation is helpful to you as you begin planning your reception dinner layout. ☺️

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Officiation: Rev. Edward Miller

01/25/2024

Charlotte & Charles chose to start their wedding journey by selecting this ever-dreamy mountain-top venue ( ) for their spring event! 🌸

With engagements happening over the holidays it is only natural that venue tours are soon to follow. Here are some things to keep in mind while you begin the search for the location for your dream event!

✨ONE. The Tone - the venue sets “the tone” or paints the scene of your event. A lovely picturesque meadow wedding with a barn by a pond sets a very different aesthetic than a trendy downtown industrial hotel or upbeat brewery event. So what “tone” do you want to convey with your event?

✨TWO. Guest count and budget - these come into play as all venues have a max capacity and a base rate for renting the space. Remember to account for ~40% of your budget going towards your venue alone.

✨ THREE. Venue layout and amenities - does your venue include these things:
👉Designated place for bride AND groom to get ready.
👉A rain plan - whether tent, pavilion, or inside space make sure you have a solid plan for if it rains.
👉A bar location - Serving area to order drinks/ back bar with a space to store extra alcohol and glassware nearby.
👉A specific catering space - an area (ideally out of sight) from your guests that is covered, has table top space for food prep/clean up, trash disposal, running water, refrigerator. Extra points for heating elements or ice machine. 😉
👉Storage area for your personal belongings/decor
👉 Dance floor space that is covered, solid floor and nearby electrical outlets for entertainment to utilize
👉 Check if there are local noise ordinances -music cut off times
👉 Lots of parking space with easy access for all guests with varying range of mobility
👉 What decor is not allowed: live flame candles, sparklers, birdseed, confetti, nails/tacks…?
👉 Separate vendor space for storage and meals! 😉

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01/22/2024

The Hunt is Over is going 👏 INTERNATIONAL 👏this September !!!

We cannot contain our excitement for this opportunity to serve one of our amazing couples in Mexico as we celebrate their big day at !! 🇲🇽

¡Estoy muy emocionada por esta oportunidad y no puedo esperar para septiembre!! 🎉

01/20/2024

G o l d e n 🌅 H o u r

This is always my favorite part of every photo album. It’s that perfect time of day during that hour before sunset where the light illuminates, softens and romanticizes all your photos to create time-capsulated memories of sweet goodness. 😍

Make sure to discuss this time of day with your photographer, videographer and planner to ensure you include this on your wedding day timeline. 😉

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01/19/2024

DID YOU JUST GET ENGAGED?! Congrats! 🎉

What’s next?!
✨Pause and enjoy the moment that you said yes to your best friend who you now get to spend the rest of your life with! 🥰

✨ Next prioritize what is most important to each of you via individual lists, then discuss your lists together.

For the BRIDE her priorities may be things like: florals 🌸, her dress👰🏻‍♀️, photography 📷, a live painter🎨 and custom wedding invitations 💌 (don’t forget about the amazing details and options of paper products 😉).

For the GROOM it may be things like: a live band 🎸, special cocktail hour feature like cigar lounge trailer or bourbon tasting 🥃, a cheeseburger slider and wings station for last night snacks 🍗🍔 and a killer videographer that has an action style cinematic approach 🎥.

As you can see these lists can be quite different, so now the task is to work together to pick your top 3 “must haves” and that is where your budget will be extra supplemented.

✨ Find a planner! Self-plug here - but a planner can go a long way in helping alleviate the stress of what is next on the planning agenda. They can guide you on industry normals, help you find your venue/vendors, review contracts and quotes, find possible holes in the plan, give advice on managing your budget and advocate for you guys and your wishes to make sure the venue/vendor and your vision align.

✨ Set a budget. Not a budget that cripples your post-wedding account, but one that is breathable and comfortable for your finances as a newly wed couple beginning life together.

For reference the average inquiry I see is for ~100 guests with a budget of $20-40k. Obviously there are exceptions and a lovely event could happen for less and definitely can go way over the average to be more like $75k+.

✨Find a venue & pick your wedding date! These two go hand-in-hand most of the time. You can choose your date first and then find a venue, but most couples find their venue and choose an available date on the venue’s calendar. For reference your wedding venue should be no more than ~40% of your overall budget.

These tips should help get you started!

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01/18/2024

Kelby & Joe’s engagement photos at The Conservatory at are what dreams are made of!

I love how captured this sweet couple’s love and cannot wait for their upcoming May wedding at . 🥰

Side note: The Conservatory at The Biltmore Estate is on my wedding venue bucket list. (Yes, I have a dream list of wedding venues to do events at. 😉). I have been in love with this space since I was a little girl and am holding out for the day when I get to plan an intimate wedding event inside these walls.

01/15/2024

10 GET READY TIPS for you and your squad:

⏰ Give yourself plenty of time by arriving early to your get ready location and settling in.
PRO TIP: don’t wait until the last minute to put on your dress this can cause unnecessary stress.

👰🏻‍♀️Hang up your wedding dress & bridesmaids dresses when you arrive to help any wrinkles fall out and to prevent additional wrinkles from forming.
*PRO TIP: pack a hand held steamer for final touches on the dresses prior to putting them on.

💧Bring water (stay hydrated and drink some electrolytes in the morning)!

🍌Don’t forget your snacks and make sure you eat throughout the day!

🛟 Bring a small emergency kit: things like Tide stain remover pen, safety pins, Tums, Tylenol, bobby pins, hairspray, deodorant, chafing powder, chapstick, saline, and so on. I always have an emergency kit packed with all these items and much more, but if we aren’t together on your wedding day it’s good to pack these things for yourself.

💋Plan what you are wearing to get ready and think about coordinating with your bridesmaids. A sweet gift for your crew could be things like matching robes or jammie sets. You will want to have something cute on during your get ready party of the day when the photographer and videographer arrive.

🫧 Keep the bridal suite tidy and if possible lots of natural lighting would be best for photos/video. Yes photoshop and editing can take things out of the background of a picture, but that’s a lot of work and it’s much better to just keep things tidy. This also helps with end of event clean up/packing if you clean as you go.

🎶 Bring music! Create a playlist of your fav girl jams for getting ready.

📝Write your vows BEFORE wedding day! You would be surprised the number of brides I have seen over the years try to write their vows on wedding morning. It not only is stressful on them, but it can also delay your timeline and potentially not be exactly what you wanted to say due to rushing to get things written down.

☀️Soak in this time! Pause, enjoy, be present with your ladies and get excited for the best day of your life when you marry your best friend!

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01/13/2024

JAMIE & NEVILLE’s magical county club wedding event was so timeless, classy and intentional. ⛳️👰🏼💍

Are country club weddings your vibe or are you into a different style of wedding venue aesthetic?

Let’s talk about COUNTRY CLUB 🏌️‍♂️ wedding events, which I happen to love as a planner:

1️⃣ The country club first and foremost has to care for their annual club members, which means member events come first and the course/club is open to the members until a certain time when the specific rented space will be yours. There is some overlap between “open to members” time during wedding day. Nothing crazy, but good to be aware of going into considering a country club event.

2️⃣ Country clubs have so much included in-house! Staffing, tables, chairs, linens, glassware, plates, silverware, alcohol/bar, and full kitchen staff/catering. This can make for a simplified planning process if you book a location that comes with so much from one location.

3️⃣Other similar style venues would be places like hotels, resorts, inns and some private properties/venues also include great in-house options such as lodging, catering, rentals, bar, sound system and even transportation shuttles.

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01/12/2024

It is YOUR day. Dream big and enjoy! ✨

I often like to remind my couples that this is THEIR DAY, THEIR MOMENT IN TIME, and THEIR MEMORIES BEING MADE! It isn’t about what your friends and relatives think (although we love them and they are important). And it’s really not even about what your vendor team thinks. We are here to support and guide you based off of our previous experience, but ultimately it is your day and vision that we are helping you bring to life. If you have been feeling hesitant to voice your opinion due to fear of hurting others’ feelings about YOUR event, then use this as a sign that it is ok to make your desires known (obviously in a kind/gentle way, especially with loved ones). Have these conversations early in your planning process (or at least before wedding day 😂) in order to avoid awkward or potentially dramatic moments on your big day. 😉

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01/10/2024

Dessert table with a cutting cake… Need I say more?!

What is your favorite sweet treat? I have a soft spot for brownies or anything chocolate. 🤤

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01/08/2024

THE DETAILS… It’s what can make every event so unique and special. 🌿🔷🖤

Things like your color palette, bridesmaids’ dresses, custom signage, seating charts, tablescape decor, song choices, your dress, flowers, paper products (invitations, menus, labels), food/bev selections, inclusion of flower girl/ring bearer (or some variation of this tradition), private last dance and send off.

Take a peak at Natalie & Carl’s big day and all of their special detail elements. 🥰

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01/05/2024

What an incredible 2️⃣0️⃣2️⃣3️⃣ 🎉

Thank you to the amazing couples who trusted us (Zach and I 😉) with their wedding events this past year. Getting to know y’all and be part of your special days truly brings me so much joy as a wedding planner and I am so honored to help be a part of such a cherished day in your lives.

Wedding vendors and venues I cannot tell you how grateful I am to be surrounded by such talented and wonderful people in our wedding community. Without y’all our events would not be possible. You guys are amazing and I can’t wait to work together with old friends and make new wedding friends in 2024. 🥰

CHEERS TO A NEW YEAR! 🥂

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Candler, NC
28715

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm
Saturday	9am - 12pm

Telephone

+18285821608

Website

https://www.thioweddingevents.com/

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The heart behind THIO.

Hi! My name is Jordan Hunt.

I am a happy wife and blessed mother of 2 (Quinn 3, Henry due in May 2020) with a joy for weddings and a deep knack for organization. I first started coordinating weddings several years ago when a dear friend asked for my help with her big day. I was so honored and ecstatic to aid in making her wedding day effortless and beautiful. From that wedding on, I was fully inspired by the idea of helping brides make their wedding day wishes come true by owning my own wedding coordinating business one day.

Being that I was a DIY bride myself, my purpose is simple: I want to help brides by making their wedding days as low stress and easy as possible. I do this by being the bride’s biggest advocate and by offering them a steady reliable hand to lean on, cause let’s face it despite wedding day’s reputations of being wonderful they also can be incredibly stressful leading up to the day. I want my experience with every bride to feel genuine, transparent, and ultimately relaxed by developing a level of trust/comfort with one another. I want to build a positive relationship with my brides, rather than process a transaction. I care for the individuals that I work with and believe every wedding/marriage is a special gift that is to be cherished.

I would be honored to help make your day easy, love-filled, and memorable by taking your worries and carrying out your wishes so that you can fully enjoy one of the happiest days of your life.