Charlotte planner guide
How to Choose a Charlotte Wedding Planner
Get proposals with the exact planning tasks, start date and on-site hours spelled out.
Updated September 29, 2026 · Independent guide
Published example
$3,500
Mint to Be month-of package
Full planning
$8,000
Mint to Be published package
Big difference
Start date
When vendor and budget work begins
Wedding day
Named team
Lead, assistants and hours
Local businesses
Compare the work, then reach out
Three local examples. Open a profile to see more and get in touch.
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Mint to Be Weddings
Good for: A published month-of, partial and full ladder
Published: month-of $3,500; partial $6,000; full $8,000
Why consider them
Mint to Be publishes all three package prices and says its packages include rehearsal, vendor arrivals, ceremony, reception and cleanup coordination. Ask which budget and design tasks are added at the partial and full levels.
Check official services
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Kelly & Co. Events
Good for: Planning and design from concept through execution
Custom package and consultation
Why consider them
Kelly & Co. describes budget-setting, venue and vendor appointments, custom inspiration boards and a detailed design proposal. Ask what deliverables and wedding-day staffing its custom package includes.
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Hazel George Events & Design
Good for: A full-service event-planning conversation
Custom scope; request details
Why consider them
Hazel George identifies itself as a Charlotte-based full-service event planning company serving weddings and other events. Its site gives limited package detail, so ask for a task-by-task scope, team size and pricing before comparing.
Check official servicesBefore you compare quotes
Choose what fits your wedding
Month-of managementA plan that needs a professional handoffWhat to check
Ask when the team starts contacting vendors and building the final timeline. Clarify whether décor setup, rehearsal and cleanup are in scope.
Partial planningSeveral vendor and design decisions remainWhat to check
Name the vendors the planner will research, the meetings they attend and who tracks budget changes. Partial packages differ greatly.
Full planning and designBudget, vendor team, creative direction and productionWhat to check
Ask whether the planner designs the visual concept, manages the guest experience, chooses rentals and handles every wedding-week event.
Before you inquire
Have the same details ready for each vendor
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A simple plan
Three steps from here
01Write your remaining-task listRead the step
Separate budget and vendor decisions from visual design and wedding-day logistics. Mark which jobs you will keep and which you want the planner to own.
Tip: A planner cannot quote a consistent scope if 'help with everything' means different things to each team.
02Compare time and peopleRead the step
Request each planner's start date, meeting schedule, named lead, assistant count, rehearsal coverage, setup and cleanup hours. Ask what happens when the venue has a late end time.
- When does the planner become vendor point of contact?
- Who updates the floor plan after the final guest count?
- Which additional events cost extra?
03Get exclusions in writingRead the step
Use one side-by-side task list for every proposal. Choose the team whose work closes your gaps, then introduce them to the venue and core vendors.
Browse more NC wedding plannersCommon mistakes to avoid
- Treating month-of and day-of as standardized service levels
- Paying for full planning after doing most of the sourcing yourself
- Comparing a design-heavy package with an operations-only one on price
- Leaving rehearsal, setup or cleanup outside the written scope
Common questions
What is a Charlotte month-of planner price?
Mint to Be publishes a $3,500 month-of package, which is one specific package rather than a citywide average. Ask for a current date-specific proposal and compare the included work.
Do full planners include design?
Some do, but the depth varies. Kelly & Co. describes inspiration boards and a detailed design proposal; Mint to Be says its full package includes wedding design. Ask for the deliverables.
Does the venue coordinator replace an outside planner?
Ask the venue for its responsibilities. A venue coordinator may handle venue staff and policies while an outside planner coordinates the full vendor team, personal details and timeline.
Sources and editorial note
- Mint to Be published services and prices
- Kelly & Co. wedding planning scope
- Hazel George company and services
Published package prices and terms were checked in September 2026. Confirm current availability, scope and fees directly. No planner paid for inclusion.