Sweet Oak Events

✨ Introducing America’s couple ✨ Landon & Sydney celebrated their wedding day on Independence Day, so it was only fitting to sprinkle a few Americana touches throughout. From the stars & stripes linens to a fun take on the preamble for their seating chart, we had a blast designing these fun details for such an incredible pair. And, of course, we ended the night with a bang 💥 Huge thanks to this all-star crew: Planning & Design: @sweetoakevents Venue: @hayfieldevents Photographer: @alexandrascottphotography_ Cinematography: @davidsonfilmco Florist: @joneswellflowers Catering: @rocky_top_caters Bar: @brewmastersmobile Rentals: @partyreflections @bespokerentalsnc Linens: @nuagedesignsinc Details & Stationery: @artbyashleytriggiano Transportation: @trianglecorporatecoach

I’ve said many times it’s so hard to define my own personal design style because I truly just love good design in it’s many forms and appreciate it even when it’s not my own style, but that’s not entirely true. I do have strong opinions on how I want spaces to look and feel, so here are a few of my hard and fast “rules” if you will when it comes to creating beautiful spaces: 1. Color - Regardless of how sparingly or boldly we decide to use color, color evokes an emotional response that can transform a space. We love to start with how you want your event to feel, explore our outdoor spaces/views and find ways to connect us to nature when deciding on a palette. 2. Texture - A thoughtfully curated event appeals to all of the senses - including touch. Adding layers of different textures invites guests to engage with your event on a deeper level, and we never stop at just a couple. 3. Natural Materials - I love using what Mother Earth gave us, so you won’t find many plastics, basic polyesters, vinyl or synthetics at our events. We believe that nature does it best, so you will see large scale floral installations, stone accents, wooden pieces, and upscale fabric choices. 4. Scale, Balance & Proportion - I once heard that the most important aspects of design are those that go unnoticed, and I couldn’t agree more. When a space just intuitively feels right, we’re able to seamlessly interact with each element and your guests feel right at home. 5. White Space - We as humans need moments of rest. Weddings are naturally busy, so we like to create intentional respite through the form of - space - where your guests can breathe and reconnect. One of our favorite ways to do this is through comfy lounges! 6. Detail - Last, but certainly not least, thoughtful design is FULL of considerate details. Pretty must have purpose - whether that be a tieback to your story or a functional piece needed to amplify guest experience. Every moment is an opportunity to surp

So, what actually is full service? And no, it’s not the same for every planner. That’s not to critique anyone’s skill level, but it’s just the matter of what they include in their full service experience. As a planner who does this everyday, I sometimes forget that newly engaged couples truly might not understand the scope of what a planner’s role is for your wedding experience ESPECIALLY when there isn’t a standard set for each planner to follow. For us, it’s truly a concierge level service. Think of it this way, if we can do it for you, we will. This includes allocating your budget, researching all of your vendors, managing the day to day communications, creating your design plan, coordinating all wedding logistics & serving as the primary point of contact for all wedding related items from day one, just to name a few. There’s always going to be things that you as the couple inherently have to do (we don’t want to sit Aunt Janice next to her ex husband, ya know), but we’re still there to guide you through those decisions as you need us too. We want to make planning your wedding the easiest, most exciting era where you can focus on what matters most (and hint, that’s not how many rocks glasses need to be behind the bar). 😉 If you’re newly engaged & this sounds like exactly what you’ve been looking for, we would absolutely love to chat with you. 🤍

One of our MOST asked questions is “when should our ceremony be?” and the answer is, it depends on the season! We’re really big seasonal gals over here, so we always start our timelines with one very important question…when is sunset? Sunset determines the flow of your entire wedding day. It’s true what they say - pretty sunlight means pretty photos & videos. We strategically schedule your ceremony 2-3 hours before sunset so that afterwards, your guests can enjoy cocktail hour while it’s still daylight outside AND you can grab those magic golden hour shots with your photo/video team. Truly, it couldn’t be more perfect when it lines up just right, so it shouldn’t come as a surprise that we determine your ceremony time (as well as a general overview of events for the whole day) right after we choose your date and book your venue. For more wedding & timeline tips, make sure you follow us and save this for later. 💗

Listen till the end to hear @donatawhite’s reaction to these numbers 😂 Are you shocked by this too?!👀 We’re finding more and more that the wedding industry is embracing transparency, and “budget” is no longer a dirty word - thank goodness! So, as you’re thinking about your wedding day, chatting investment levels with your family and deciding on your ideal wedding budget, take these tips into consideration. Of course, like anything for your wedding, this is not a one-size-fits-all approach and simply is to serve as a guideline or starting point. Everyone will spend different amounts on their wedding, and a great wedding planner will stretch those funds as much as possible. Need help deciding on your wedding budget? DM us and we’ll walk you through a personalized budgeting experience - free of charge (see what I did there?). 😆 #charlestonweddingplanner #charlotteweddingplanner #raleighweddingplanner #lowcountrybride #destinationweddingplanner #destinationwedding #charlottewedding #raleighwedding #ncweddingplanner #ncwedding #hiringaweddingplanner #weddingplanning #weddingbudget #weddingbudgettips

Psst…your venue coordinator and I had a chat, and here’s what you need to know. 🤍 #charlestonweddingplanner #charlotteweddingplanner #raleighweddingplanner #lowcountrybride #destinationweddingplanner #destinationwedding #charlottewedding #raleighwedding #ncweddingplanner #ncwedding #heartofncweddings #fineartwedding #hiringaweddingplanner #weddingplanning

On a (not so) cold, rainy day in December, we had the pleasure of celebrating Morgan & Luke at @carolinagroveweddings to close out our 2023 wedding season, and boy, we really went out with a bang. From live Christmas trees, live garland, blush lounge sets, custom ornaments, and all the glitter a girl could ask for, this one really was one for the books. We absolutely can’t wait for to see this magic from @alainaronquillophoto & @whentwobecomeonefilms’ lenses, but for now, enjoy this little sneak peek. ✨ And with that, our 2023 season, comes to an end. 🤍 #sweetoakevents #christmaswedding #christmasweddings #carolinagroveweddings #ncweddings #ncweddingplanner #raleighwedding #charlottewedding #charlestonwedding #weddingflowers