In the Office: April

Wow, April went by in a blur! Is anyone else completely shocked that it is already May? We are right in the heart of wedding season and April was our busiest month so far with eight (!!!) events. When we weren’t planning and executing all these gorgeous events, we did manage to fit in...

Amber Day!

We recently had the honor and privilege to work with  PowerSecure on a very memorable day for one very special girl. Amber, a sweet high school freshman, was diagnosed with Stage 3 brain cancer last year. PowerSecure’s CEO Sidney Hinton, met Amber’s family in the hospital waiting room...

Katherine and Manny ...

Katherine and Manny are getting married this June at Sacred Heart Cathedral and North Ridge Country Club. I am extremely excited for this wedding and to see all the gorgeous details come together. Katherine and Manny have so many unique details they are wanting to incorporate. Filipino food...

Kelsey and Charlie: ...

Kelsey and Charlie are getting married this December at the Carolina Club in Chapel Hill.  It’s going to be a beautiful wedding, and I am really excited to see everything come together!  Kelsey and Charlie are such a sweet couple, and I am thrilled to be a part of their special day! I...

Jessica and Bo'...

I have to start off by saying that this was one of the most fun weddings I have ever witnessed! Jessica and Bo were married on March 9th at the Carolina Inn in the beautiful Hill Courtyard surrounded by their closest family and friends. Their reception was held in Chancellor’s Ballroom...

In the Office: March

The team at A Southern Soiree had a super busy—and super fun—March and we want to share what we’ve been up to with you! This was a big month for me as I became the newest member of the team!  I’m absolutely thrilled to be the newest event coordinator for A Southern Soiree and we...

Rachel and Josh: Eng...

Rachel and Josh are getting married this May at North Ridge Country Club in Raleigh. Since they both live in DC and are only going to be in town a few weekends between now and their wedding, we’ve packed those weekends full of meetings to finish their plans. It’s going to be a...

Nexus Global Holiday...

I am so excited to share the details and photos from our amazing holiday party for Nexus Global from January at Fearrington Village. Their employees came from all over the world to celebrate together. Little did they know what kinds of surprises were in store for them! Nothing says...

Katie and Adam'...

Katie and Adam were married this past December at Sacred Heart Cathedral and their reception was held at beautiful Cobblestone Hall in downtown Raleigh. I met with Katie and Adam last April and knew from the start that this was going to be a fun event for all of us! Katie and Adam are one of...

Dana and Keith’...

Dana and Keith were married this past November at Sycamore Hill Church in Greenville, NC. Their reception was held at the Rock Springs Center, a beautiful 500-acre estate community just outside of Greenville. I met Dana in January last year and I knew from the beginning that this wedding was...

Please Welcome Whitney Davis! Feb27

Please Welcome Whitn...

 A Southern Soiree is growing again! We’re adding a new smiling face to our team! We’re very excited for you to meet Whitney Davis, and know you’ll like her as much as we do!   Whitney is a graduate of the University of North Carolina with a double major in Public...

Spring Wedding Trends of 2013 Feb18

Spring Wedding Trend...

Are you planning an upcoming wedding? We love updating you on the latest trends in the wedding industry, so that you can take some of our ideas and incorporate them into your wedding! Our spring wedding season is almost ready to take off and we are excited to share with you some of the...

Mela and Brandon Feb11

Mela and Brandon

Mela and Brandon were married this past November at Bay 7. What a perfect match!  Click here to check out their engagement story and see some fabulous photos by Martha Manning. Mela and Brandon’s wedding holds an extra special place in my heart because Mela and I met and became best...

Leila and Bryan: Eng...

Leila and Bryan are such an adorable couple and I am excited to share these amazing images of them from their engagement session with Kellie Kano.  Leila and Bryan are getting married in September at Bay 7. It’s been such a joy to work with them so far on all the planning aspects of the...

Erin and Jon's ...

Erin and Jon were married in October at St. Michael’s Episcopal Church and the reception was held at the beautiful Stockroom 230! I met with Erin and her mom last January and I knew immediately that this wedding was going to be fun and fabulous! They were an absolute blast to work with...

Carolina Inn Bridal Showcase and The Wedding Affair at North Hills – Come See Us! Jan21

Carolina Inn Bridal ...

When brides-to-be hear the words ‘wedding show’ their initial thought might be “this is going to be overwhelming!” There are a lot of vendors that participate in a wedding show; keep in mind that we are all there to help lessen the stress you and your family feel on the big day! This...

Katie and Drew'...

Katie and Drew were married this past October at Angus Barn Pavilions. They could not have asked for a more perfect day to start the rest of their lives together. I met with Katie and Drew back in May and knew this was going to be a great wedding! Both their personalities were full of fun and...

Charlotte and Tony: ...

Charlotte and Tony were married this past December at St. Thomas More and the reception was held at The Carolina Club.  I had the pleasure of meeting them in January at The Carolina Inn wedding show.  Their dream of a Christmas winter wedding came to life as both their friends and family...

2012 Wedding Recap: Our Favorite Moments Dec31

2012 Wedding Recap: ...

So hard to believe 2012 is almost a wrap!  This year has been the best yet by far and we truly cannot wait to see what 2013 holds!  2012 was a banner year in many ways… we topped our record for number of events within a year, we added several new locations (cities and venues) to our...

Jacqueline and Tom: ...

Jacqueline and Tom were married this past October at The Carolina Inn. We had the pleasure of working with this amazing couple and their families for a little over the year.  Jacqueline and Tom met while attending UNC and although they both had moved on to jobs out of the state, they decided...