Photo Credit: Pendry Natirar Gatherings If you’re new here, welcome! We’re Well-Dressed Events, a full-service planning firm rooted in NJ and NY, now officially booking in Wilmington, NC. We plan weddings, milestone celebrations, and corporate events with equal parts style and substance. Every client is paired with a dedicated lead planner from day one, so […]


Wilmington is gorgeous and unpredictable in the way only a coastal town can be. Sun one minute, sideways rain the next, “just a breeze” that flips your seating chart… you get the idea. Having a Wilmington wedding weather plan isn’t dramatic; it’s responsible. And it’s the reason your wedding still feels elevated no matter what […]
Hiring a wedding planner isn’t just about checking a box, it’s about choosing someone you trust to guide one of the most meaningful (and expensive) events you’ll ever plan. Here are the top questions we think every couple should ask, plus how we answer them at Well-Dressed Events. 1. What services do you actually include? […]


You’re planning your cocktail hour. The venue charges per piece. Your guest list is locked. And now you’re staring at the catering form thinking: Do I really need 85 of every hors d’oeuvre for 85 guests? Short answer: Absolutely not. Here’s what actually works. How Many Passed Apps Do You Really Need? Some guests are […]
Planning something this special shouldn’t feel like a second job.
And it definitely shouldn’t feel intimidating (like waking up to 87 unread messages).
It should be clear. Supportive. Dare we say it — fun. Because isn’t that the whole damn point?
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