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We believe authenticity, passion, hard work and a touch of wit are the key ingredients to every successful event.

Wedding Planners in the North Carolina Mountains and Beyond

Celebrating who you are in an authentic way with the people you love most

Serving Blowing Rock, Boone, Banner Elk, Linville,
and Beyond Like you, I want to create that completely original, utterly unforgettable event - But most importantly, I want it to be a true reflection of you!!! We want the term “wedding day ready” to mean that

you’re Calm, Confident, Grounded and Present - Not only on the Big Day but throughout the months and weeks leading up to. We celebrate love of all kinds and are specifically seeking out clients who are adventurous, down to earth and open to collaboration. As the owner behind every TWS wedding and event, I dedicate myself to each and every client. We create events that are one of a kind, yet always approachable, comfortable, and an experience you’ll love and remember.

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A rehearsal dinner and welcome party is the starting point for your wedding weekend.

It’s the first peek for your guests into your wedding celebration.

From meeting new people, exploring the town, and, of course, celebrating the couple before they say “I Do” in an intimate and relaxed fashion, the night before is one that does not disappoint.

Check out a few photos from Mary and Austin’s rehearsal dinner and welcome party that was brimming with joy and excitement as they kicked off their wedding weekend last June!

Ready to create a wedding weekend that immerses you and your guests in timeless, organic, and cherished moments?

Reach out to our team today to get started!

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13/04/2024

Hiking with your favorites the day before your wedding and enjoying a brunch at the top is an adventure not to be missed!

Let us help you dream up the perfect wedding weekend adventures for your friends and family. This year, we've launched "The Guide," a concierge arm of The Whole Shebang, focusing on personalized experiences outside the realm of the wedding day.

Check out the link in our bio or comment "Guide" below to learn more!

The Couple | Maggie & Michael
Venue, Cake & Catering |
Planning |
Photography |
Videography |
Beauty |
Band
Officiant | .lowrance.tomkinson
Ceremony Music |
Floral Design |
Stationery | .kelleydesigns &
Tent |
Linens |
Furniture & Arbor |
Transportation | & High Country Transportation
AV + Photobooth |
Dress |
Bridesmaids |

10/04/2024

Finally, Meris!

Meris is the Owner here at The Whole Shebang Events. In her 14th year of owning the Whole Shebang Events, she leads the way for our team in every way possible and consistently encourages us to be our best selves both as a company and individually. She IS The Whole Shebang!

Read her full bio below and share a fun story or moment from times you’ve spent with Meris in the comments:

“I’m Meris - owner, wedding planner, and multi-passionate entrepreneur. I believe authenticity, passion, hard work, and a touch of wit are the key ingredients to every successful event.

I’ve been planning weddings since 2010, and I never tire of helping my clients bring their vision to life in a completely personal, unique way. Beyond planning a successful event, I want all of our couples to leave the wedding planning process feeling like it was fun and enjoyable, and that they were able to approach their wedding day with calm and confidence, knowing that their celebration was in the best of hands.

When I’m not planning weddings, I’m camping with my family, hiking off the Parkway, playing music, doing yoga of all kinds, drinking lattes, and listening to business and life podcasts.”

05/04/2024

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21/03/2024

Next, we are introducing Lauren! Lauren is a Lead Planner here at the Whole Shebang Events. You’ll see her leading our team with ease and confidence on event days from start to finish.

Read her full bio below and leave a comment below of times spent with Lauren!

“I’m Lauren! Born and raised in Atlanta, Georgia, but the hills of the High Country called me home 12 years ago.

I’ve always been interested in beautifully gathering people together. I’ve always found myself eager to plan a friend’s birthday party or any type of celebration in general. Still today, nothing makes me happier than the excitement of a wedding day—from the first reveal of the reception space to the final farewell.

Before The Whole Shebang, I worked in restaurants, catering, and venue management. While managing wedding venues in Georgia, I realized that my true calling was helping couples bring their visions to life.

When I’m not planning weddings, I am traveling as much as possible, taking in live music with friends, drinking wine, nurturing my collection of indoor plants, and hanging with my cats, Gary and Kitty.”

15/03/2024

Third in our meet-the-team roundup is Sarah! Sarah is our Lead Project Manager, Planner & Director of Marketing for the Whole Shebang Events, and our sister company,

If you are a client or vendor, you will often hear from Sarah in your inbox or on Zoom calls preparing for events and couples days. Read her bio below and leave her a quick note in the comments!

“Hi! I’m Sarah, native of the North Carolina foothills and a lifelong aficionado of all things weddings. I was absolutely that little girl who watched every classic wedding movie I could get my hands on. While I enjoyed studying the beauty and style of weddings, for me, it is the joy and love of the wedding day that attracts me to the event industry.

I began working with The Whole Shebang as an event assistant while attending college at Appalachian State University and continued working with The Whole Shebang throughout college and during my teaching career. My teaching background taught me adaptability, organization, and how to manage lots of different personalities and learning styles. Now a full time project manager, I’m excited to bring those skills to our clients.

When I’m not planning weddings, you’ll find me reading non-fiction, taking in the latest rom-com, baking focaccia bread, and camping in the mountains with my husband Mason, and dog, Boone.”

14/03/2024

“If I could give one piece of advice to newly engaged couples it would be to hire Meris and the TWS team asap!

Meris made planning our dream wedding in under five months an absolute breeze.

Meris is always available to answer any question and her years of expertise and contacts in the business are invaluable.

Every vendor we worked with knew The Whole Shebang team already and every detail was executed perfectly.

Meris keeps everyone calm and organized throughout the whole process so you don’t have to worry about any detail or timeline.

Her team handled everything so all we had to do was show up and enjoy every minute. I cannot recommend The Whole Shebang”

Bride and Groom | Hannah & Charlie |
Venue |
Planning |
Photography |
Videography |
Beauty |
Cake |
Catering & Mini Desserts |
Entertainment |
Floral Design |
Bagpiper | Bill Whitfield
Rentals |

11/03/2024

Next up in our meet-the-team posts, we have Briana! Briana is a Project Manager and Lead Planner at The Whole Shebang Events.

If you are a client of ours, you’ll often see Bri working hard on-site on event days or taking notes and organizing in preparation for our client’s events.

Read more about her in her bio below and leave her a comment! 🥰

“Hi there, I’m Briana. I grew up here in Boone, lived in Costa Rica for a few years and now I’m thrilled to be back home and part of The Whole Shebang team! I’ve spent years in restaurants and hospitality, so thinking on my feet in fast-moving situations is what I live for!

People deserve to know how unique and loved they are, and what makes this job so special to me is being able to convey that. I believe that planning a wedding should be as peaceful as it is joyful, and I strive to bring that energy to the table with all of our clients.

When I’m not planning weddings, I love making music, thrifting, sewing quilts and clothes, cooking, baking, and hiking with my dog, Blue Jeans.”

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06/03/2024

We are so excited to introduce each of our team members, starting with Andrea. While mostly playing a background role with TWS providing expert advice on HR and logistics, Andrea is also the co-creator of our sister company and co-host of the Bloom House Podcast.

If you’re lucky enough to see her on an event day, she’ll be leading the crowd with exuberance and ease.

Read her bio below and leave her a few words in the comments!

Hi, I’m Andrea! In addition to my role as Assistant Director of the Events Department Appalachian State University, I am honored to have worked as a planner for The Whole Shebang for the past 10 years.

I believe a well-planned wedding is not only beautiful, but relaxed and insanely fun… weddings should be about weaving little bits and pieces of the two of you throughout the entire celebration. Your wedding is a chance to share your love story with your friends and family.

When I’m not planning events, I’m scuba diving, gardening or playing on the trapeze rig in my backyard, and entertaining [especially brunch].

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We make backup plans for our backup plans when it comes to weather, but what we love even more is when we don’t have to use them.

That was exactly what happened on Adam and Brian’s breathtaking Fall day in Banner Elk.

We had blankets, warm drinks, and indoor ceremony plans, but the NC weather was in their favor, with the most beautiful Fall day you could ever hope for!

Ready to plan your wedding day in the High Country? Send us a message, and let’s get planning!

The Couple | Adam & Brian
Venue |
Planning |
Photography |
Videography |
Catering |
Entertainment |
Ceremony Music |
Floral Design |
Rentals |
Transportation | High Country Transportation

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06/02/2024

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Our Story

As Event Planners our greatest joy lies in celebrating your stories. Bringing people together to share in moments that create life-long memories and strengthen community motivates us to create and innovate daily and continues to make our hearts happy. We feel lucky to be a part of your story.

We are fixers and straight shooters. We are honest with you - even when it hurts - and are there to have the tough conversations with your vendor partners, renegade aunts and wayward groomsmen so that you don’t have to! We make problems smaller instead of bigger and work to find the most reasonable solutions in the moment.

We customize our staff to specifically fit your event. We are hard working and service industry driven. Our staff come from lots of different backgrounds but what everyone shares is a sparkling personality, rock solid work ethic and a great sense of humor.