Proudly Serving The Modern Couple 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
Addie Thompson owns and operates Dogwood Gatherings and Events and with over 300 events satisfied she looks forward to making your wedding or event special!
“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
Wedding Planning For The Modern Couple
All Are Welcome.
Mandy & Lindsey
Molly & Jeff
Tracy & Eric
Khari & Mark
THE DOGWOOD EXPERIENCE
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 services are best suited for couples
with a budget starting at $60,000
Looking for Event Management?
Please visit our friends over at The Planners Bouquet
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 300 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. This service alone will save you many hours! You can then use those hours to work, spend with your fiancé, spend with your family, and more. Plus, we are often able to find vendors or venues that couples have never considered!
DO YOU OFFER EVENT MANAGEMENT?
NO. Here is why...The Dogwood Experience offers so much more! We start the planning process with you the day you sign your contract. We will send over our preferred vendors list, welcome packet and questionnaire, and we will hold your hand every step of the way. Our goal is to pay for ourselves in the process by finding you the best vendors at the best price while staying in or under your budget. We will also completely set up and take down your event so your friends and family are off the hook that evening. We truly believe that everyone should enjoy the best day of your lives as much as you!
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.
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
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.
