Wedding Planning For The Modern Couple Proudly Serving Couples In North Carolina For Over A Decade Wedding days can get crazy with caterers, florists, photographers, videographers, make-up artists, hair stylists and more buzzing in and out. It's easy to lose focus of the most important things: family, friends, dancing, and love. Let us take away the stress of the happiest day of your life so you can laugh with your wedding party, have moments alone with your family, and enjoy your first day as a married couple. Meet Addie For over a decade, Addie Thompson has been curating luxurious, detail-oriented weddings throughout the Carolinas and Beyond. Known for her impeccable eye for design, personalized service, and passion for elegance, she transforms each couple’s vision into a seamless, breathtaking reality. With a commitment to simplistic sophistication, Addie ensures every element is flawlessly executed, creating celebrations that are both enjoyable and uniquely reflective of each couple’s love story. From the first consultation to the week following the wedding, she is dedicated to providing an stress-free, extraordinary experience for every client. She truly wants you to feel like a guest at your own wedding! “I want to take a moment to say thank you to all our past and future couples for allowing us to share in the best day of your life! Events are always better when we are together.” Addie Thompson - Planner, Designer, and Friend Dogwood Gatherings and Events Serving North Carolina and Beyond Since 2014 Book a Meeting THE DOGWOOD EXPERIENCE FULL SERVICE PLANNING & DESIGN + EVENT MANAGEMENT For the couple who would like help with every aspect of planning for their wedding. Special attention is paid to designing a cohesive event with all of the aesthetic bells and whistles. Working side-by-side with you, we give you monthly tasks and reminders, recommend quality vendors, attend vendor meetings, help you realize your vision and then follow through by implementing all of the design aspects and coordinating the events of the wedding day. We are your planning coach, your personal event designer, the keeper of your timelines and task lists and on the day of we are there for you so that you can enjoy every single second. This package begins immediately with no limit on communication and referrals! Our Full Services are best suited for couples with a budget starting at $60,000 THE PARTIAL DOGWOOD PARTIAL PLANNING + EVENT MANAGMENT Starting 4 Months Before Your Big Day Our Partial Planning and Event Management Package is the perfect solution for the independent couple who needs expert guidance the months leading up to their wedding day and comprehensive coordination on the day of the event. From detailed planning assistance to flawless execution, we’ve got you covered! Let us help you create a memorable, stress-free wedding experience! Want to know more about other couples experiences with us? Check out our Google Reviews along with Wedding Wire and The Knot Frequently Asked Questions WHY DO I NEED A PLANNER? The average couple (without a wedding planner) spends over 500 hours planning their wedding. Much of that time is spent looking for vendors and then meeting with one after the other until you find the perfect one. As wedding planners we have already done the homework and have formed relationships with quality vendors. By getting to know you we can then direct you to one or two vendors that match your personality as well as your budget. We also streamline your processes by creating a vendor friendly timeline and layout so you can then use more of those hours to work, spend with your fiancé, family, and more. Plus, we are your hosts on the day letting you truly feel like a guest at your own wedding! HOW MANY WEDDINGS DO YOU DESIGN IN A YEAR? Moving forward into our 2025 season we will only take on a limited number of weddings to better assist our clients with the full-time love they deserve! I personally want to get to know each couple so that on your wedding day you are able to relax and know you can trust me to take care of all the wedding day details. WHAT IS THE INVESTMENT? At Dogwood we pride in being respectful towards your budget - there is definitely life after a wedding and we want to help make that possible! Our Planning Packages start at $3500 and expand from there based on where you are in the planning process, guest count, and venue. We also offer special pricing to our friendors so if you were referred please let us know! THIS SOUNDS EXACTLY LIKE WHAT WE’VE BEEN LOOKING FOR! SO HOW DOES THIS PROCESS WORK? That's great! We look forward to chatting with you more. Typically we would set up an initial consultation so we can make sure our personalities match. From that point I will send over a contract through our client portal and once that is signed I will take a 50% deposit up front. Once all the particulars are in order the fun begins with a Welcome Email and Questionnaire. Once I have received this then we can dive into the planning process! Let's Chat 300 Parham St, Suite B Raleigh, NC 27601 addie@dogwoodgatherings.com 919-801-7573 Over the past decade it has been our pleasure serving the couples of North Carolina. Moving into our 2025 Season and Beyond - Dogwood Gatherings will only take on a handful of events to better the quality of service to our couples here in North Carolina and expand our floral business to central Florida. Contact Us Here! Follow Us On Instagram or Find Inspiration Here !