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frequently asked
We work at venues of all sizes around the Triangle and beyond. Below are a few of our local favorites, but we love experiencing new spaces and all the amazing features they offer our couples:
The Oaks at Salem (Apex, NC), Chatham Station (Cary, NC), The Pavilion at Angus Barn (Raleigh, NC), The Rickhouse (Durham, NC), The Pinehurst Country Club (Pinehurst, NC), Hope Valley Country Club (Durham, NC), The Cookery (Durham, NC), The Skyroom (Moncure, NC), Cataloochee Ranch (Maggie Valley, NC), Donovan Manor (Fuquay-Varina, NC),
WHICH VENUES do you recommend?
We are based in Raleigh, North Carolina, but travel all over North Carolina, along the eastern seaboard or anywhere our wonderful couples bring us.
Where are you based? Do you travel?
Absolutely! We love working with couples who live out of state to keep things on track while you live your best life- wherever life has taken you.
Do you work with clients who live out of state?
Of course! We believe that love is love and are excited to work with any couples celebrating their love for one another.
Do you work with LGBTQ couples?
In our experience, venue coordinators are responsible for overseeing the space, set up, and venue-specific logistics, while we, as the planners, manage all logistics and details across the wedding team (including the venue coordinator and all other vendors coming together to make your day perfect!).
What's the difference between you and a venue coordinator?
We ask for a $500 non-refundable deposit along with a signed contract to hold your event date. After that, most of our couples choose monthly payments to make it easier throughout the rest of planning. The final balance is due 30 days prior to your event.
How does the payment work?
The planning resources include things like a 12-month planning checklist, tips and tricks, and other check-lists of pieces we've compiled with our 10+ years of event experience.
What’s included in your planning resources?
Vendors we recommend are industry experts that we’ve worked with in the past and know will provide a wonderful experience for you and your guests. We try to offer a small variety of styles and price points for each area of your wedding so you can choose the best team for your perfect day.
How do you choose your recommended vendors?
This hasn't happened in over 8 years (knock on wood!), but is a great question. The best thing about being part of a team is that everyone at Southern Skies Events is in the loop, has access to planning documents, and has the trusted experience to step in day-of if necessary.
What happens if my planner is sick on the day of my event?
