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Wedding Planners

 

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Rachel Munro
(252) 259-4992
www.bridalbythesea.com
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Rachel Munro is passionate about helping brides and grooms make their wedding day an unforgettable occasion and cherished memory. Rachel uses her 11 years of experience along with full hands-on service to work with couples and wedding parties throughout the planning process to ensure that timelines and details flow smoothly. She has worked with budgets of all sizes, ranging from backyard barbecues to swanky gala affairs with celebrity guest lists, and she devotes the same amount of enthusiasm and professionalism to each and every one. Rachel offers a number of wedding packages, ranging from simple consultations and contract reviews to a complete coordination package that arranges all the details of the big day. Rachel not only works with vendors of the wedding couple's choice but also can recommend others as needed. She is the exclusive full-service coordinator for China Grove Plantation, a lovely wedding venue in Pamlico County on the banks of the Neuse River. Bridal-by-the-Sea offers a wonderful bridal showcase at the Maritime Museum and on the historical grounds in Beaufort to benefit local non-profit organizations. Certified by the Association for Certified Professional Wedding Consultants, Rachel offers a complimentary initial consultation. Insiders find her pleasant to work with as well as ardent and professional about planning the perfect wedding.MH 02-01-08
 

Occasions to Celebrate
2500 Trent Rd., Ste. 30, New Bern
(252) 637-9100

The event planning professionals at Occasions to Celebrate can turn your vision of a beautiful wedding into a reality. With more than 20 years of experience, Occasions to Celebrate can take the stress off you and handle everything from set up to clean up. They specialize in exceptional balloon and floral arrangements and will work with your caterer, facility and entertainment to ensure that your wedding and reception run as smoothly as possible. Occasions to Celebrate also offers tuxedo and equipment rentals and carries a selection of beautiful invitations. Call for a free consultation.MH 02-01-08

 

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Wedding Officiants

 

   

Reverend Bonnie Compton
125 Canebrake Dr., New Bern
(252) 638-2358

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Reverend Bonnie is available to make your wedding-day experience special by creating a ceremony that reflects the caring you feel in your hearts for each other. If you wish to include family, children, pets, music, special readings or religious traditions, Reverend Bonnie will be pleased to accommodate you. You can write your own vows or chose from her selection. Your wedding can be a simple elopement or an elaborate formal affair. She enjoys working with each couple to create a special and unique ceremony for their special day. Reverend Bonnie is happy to work with you in New Bern, Kinston, Emerald Isle, Jacksonville, Greenville, Oriental, the Crystal Coast and surrounding areas. There are many options available that can be included in your ceremony to personalize it, including unity candles, sand ceremonies, blessing for an unborn child, blessing of the hands, rose ceremony and poetry. She also performs renewal of vows ceremonies as well as life commitment ceremonies. Fees for the service depend on the location of the wedding, the services provided and the distance traveled. A signed contract and up-front payment are required to reserve your wedding date and to get started on writing your ceremony.MH 03-07-08
 

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Florists

Greenleaf Park Florist
4090 Dr. M. L. King Jr. Blvd., New Bern
(252) 638-5156

The staff at Greenleaf Park Florist is ready to sit down with everyone involved with planning the wedding to answer questions and provide other guidance on the important decisions of flowers. Greenleaf, which prefers planning to take place at least three months prior to the wedding, can deliver fresh and silk flowers in beautiful arrangements to the wedding site, as well as provide flowers for the wedding party, parents, grandparents and other important guests.MH 02-01-08

Wiley’s Flowers & Gifts
2100 Trent Blvd., New Bern
(252) 637-4133

This full-service florist is well-known in New Bern for providing distinctive and beautiful floral arrangements, silk or live, for every occasion. From the wedding to the reception, Wiley's can provide flowers, bouquets, corsages and boutonnieres for the wedding party. They also provide wedding equipment such as candelabra. Delivery and set-up services are available. Wiley's prefers to have at least two months' notice, if not more, depending on the size of the wedding and the reception. Call for a consultation.MH 02-01-08

 

   

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Catering and Cakes

A Catered Affair Cafe & Catering
3402-B Trent Rd., New Bern
(252) 637-7331

Owner Stacia Harris-Reed and her crew can add a special touch to your bridal shower, bridesmaids' luncheon, rehearsal dinner and reception with the same marvelous and delicious food that has made her restaurant such a favorite in New Bern. A Catered Affair Catering is a preferred caterer for the New Bern Riverfront Convention Center, and the restaurant's beautifully decorated dining room also is available to rent for special occasions.MH 02-01-08

The Chelsea Restaurant
335 Middle St., New Bern
(252) 637-5469

The Chelsea can bring the fusion cuisine that New Bernians love so much to your reception. Housed in Pepsi inventor Caleb Bradham's second pharmacy, The Chelsea also has wonderful banquet facilities located upstairs (an elevator is available) and can seat up to 120 guests. Call for more information and available booking dates. The Chelsea is a preferred caterer for the New Bern Riverfront Convention Center.MH 02-01-08

 

   

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Rental Equipment

Country-Aire Rental
1253 S. Glenburnie Rd., New Bern
(252) 638-6000

Country-Aire Rental offers a complete line of equipment for weddings and receptions, everything from the big items such as archways and candelabra for the ceremony right down to the bud vases for the reception tables. A staff wedding and event coordinator is on hand to assist in handling everything you need for the big day, including decor items, glassware, china, flatware, linens, tents, tables, chairs and more. Pickup and delivery services are available for Country-Aire’s diverse rental selection of wedding items in brass, silver, white lattice, wood and wicker. Tuxedo rental also is available.MH 02-01-08

 

   

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