Your Vision. Our Expertise.
Wedding Planning & Private Event Management in Durham, NC
Let us help you turn life's meaningful moments into extraordinary experiences when you work with Socialite Events’ sophisticated event planning team. We combine experience, creativity, professionalism, and precision to create seamless experiences that feel both seamless and personal. As a premier wedding planning and event management company, we are here to help you plan everything from weddings to birthdays, anniversaries, and more.
One Unforgettable Day.
Our Wedding Planning & Event Management Packages
Event Support for Couples & Families in Durham and Beyond
Event Management
FOR BOTH WEDDINGS & PRIVATE EVENTS $3,500
- A final venue walkthrough
- Access to our extensive private event inventory (at no additional cost!)
- Strategic timeline development and management
- Coordination with your chosen vendors
- Month-of planning support and communication
- Access to our innovative planning platform
- Day-of execution and oversight by our experienced team
- Detailed setup and breakdown coordination
Be fully present at your own event with our Event Management package! We combine technical precision with thoughtful attention to ensure every moment unfolds perfectly.
Partial Planning & Coordination
Starting at $5,000
- Unlimited email, phone, and video consultations from contract signing
- Access to our curated network of trusted vendors
- Professional contract review and analysis
- Comprehensive venue walkthrough and flow planning
- Custom floor plan development using our planning software
- Full access to our digital planning platform
- Development and distribution of detailed timelines
- Coordination of vendor communications
- Strategic guidance during key vendor meetings
- Complimentary access to our complete inventory collection
- Expert rehearsal coordination & tech runs
- Full event day (or evening) management
- Vendor payment distribution with receipt tracking
- Seamless event flow management
- Dedicated gift collection
For event hosts and couples who have started their planning journey and want expert guidance to bring their vision to life. Our Partial Planning & Coordination package combines your creativity with our expertise, supported by innovative planning technology, to ensure every detail is perfectly executed. We step in as your strategic event partner, enhancing your vision while keeping you in the driver's seat of your celebration.
Full-Service Wedding Planning & Design
Starting at $8,000
- Monthly strategy sessions (more frequent as needed)
- Unlimited email, phone, and video communications
- Comprehensive budget oversight
- Transportation coordination for wedding party and guests
- Venue staff coordination
- Digital planning tools for real-time updates
- Detailed timeline creation and distribution 30 days out
- Digital itinerary with automated guest communications
- Professional rehearsal direction
- Minimum of two additional event assistants on the wedding day
- Vendor payment management with receipt tracking
- Dedicated gift collection
- Setup supervision and teardown management
There’s no need to wonder where your planning process is. We’ll keep you in the loop and out of the weeds so you can trust the process and enjoy your day. This package is ideal for couples seeking a trusted partner to manage every aspect of their celebration while maintaining the joy of the planning journey.
For couples ready to say, “I do.” When you choose our Full-Service Wedding Planning & Design, you're choosing peace of mind. We handle every detail, from the first venue tour to the final farewell, combining sophisticated planning processes with personalized attention to create a celebration that feels authentically yours. Our in-depth planning approach means you can focus on enjoying your engagement (and your wedding day) while we handle the logistics.
Initial Setup & Planning Foundation
- Streamlined digital onboarding
- Comprehensive kick-off call to discuss your wedding vision
- Setup and walk-through of our project tracking tool (for transparent updates!)
- Custom planning timeline and checklist
- Detailed budget tracking system
- Personalized venue sourcing and on-site tours
- Custom venue comparison
- Vendor team assembly and management
- Contract review and negotiation
- Attendance at key vendor meetings
- Hotel room block coordination
Design & Creative Direction
- Dynamic, visual event design & custom floor plan creation
- Color palette and design element curation
- Lighting design and tablescapes
- Specialty rentals and custom pieces
- Paper suite and signage support
- Custom installation management
- Access to our full event inventory
the Socialite Experience
We've refined our approach to ensure every celebration receives our signature blend of technical expertise and personal attention:
Socialite Experiences
Working with Socialite Events for our wedding was an absolute pleasure.
Working with Socialite Events for our wedding was an absolute pleasure. From our first meeting, April was professional, knowledgeable and a joy to work with. She was attentive to our wants and needs throughout the entire process.On the day of our wedding, April and Vanessa provided the highest quality service to us, our vendors and all of our guest. Everything was executed according to our plan and on schedule.
Ken & Randi
Frequently Asked Questions
We believe in transparent pricing and customized service. Our wedding and private event planning services start at:
Full-Service Planning & Design: Starting at $8,000
Partial Planning & Coordination: Starting at $5,000
Private Celebration Management: Starting at $3,500
Each celebration is unique, and we'll work with you to create a service package that perfectly matches your needs.
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We intentionally limit our calendar to ensure each celebration receives our full attention and expertise. While we do not have a “limit” per year, we only take on events we have capacity to plan to the best of our abilities.
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Absolutely. While we have a curated list of trusted professionals, we're happy to work with your preferred vendors or to help you find venues that will let you bring your own food and drink.
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For full-service planning, we recommend booking at least 12 months before your date. For partial planning, 8-12 months is ideal.
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Ready to Begin Planning an Event
you can enjoy?
Let's create something extraordinary together
what to expect
what to expect
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We start somewhere totally unexpected: the tech. We’ll guide you through the process of creating an email address for your event, accessing our project management tool, building your digital address collection, and starting your event website!
Plugging In
(The Tech Connect)
We’re hard at work making your event come to life. You’ll get monthly connection calls to review your event progress, budget, vendors, design, and more (depending on the package you select). You’ll always know how things are going.
Planning
For our full-service wedding clients, we guide you through an ongoing process as we build out the vision for your event. From table design to lighting, rentals, and more, we’re taking care of every detail.
Design
We want to make sure that the expertly crafted plan you’ve put together for your day holds up. That’s why we constantly review the plans and flow for your event, so there are no surprises to navigate.
Production
Your event is here — and everything went off without a hitch! We have a process to wrap up after your event including how to navigate vendors, testimonials, and more. (Don’t forget the thank you cards!)
Celebration