We're Brittanie Raquel Events, a wedding and event planning team based in Wilmington, NC whose goal is to make sure guests leave your event thinking...

"That was ICONIC."

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We're Brittanie Raquel Events, a wedding and event planning team based in Wilmington, NC who's goal is to make sure guests leave your event saying...

"That was iconic."

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“Timeless and classic” weddings will always be in style… But that doesn’t mean we can’t also have a little fun too! We are loving how “themes” are starting to be a mainstay in weddings and events, and we’re not just talking color schemes or lots of florals. We mean themes that incorporate concepts, animals, patterns, […]

There are a lot of elements that make up a wedding design. Color schemes, linen patterns, floor layouts, and floral arrangements. Each piece brings something to the overall experience, but like in any movie or performance…there has to be a STAR OF THE SHOW. We call them “statement pieces,” and at first they referred to […]

You’ve always imagined getting married on your family’s property where you grew up running around, or you love the idea of seeing and hearing the inter-coastal while you party the night away…so you think, we’ll maybe save some money on the venue and bring in a tent! Tented weddings and events involve a lot more […]

We know you are SO excited to begin your wedding planning experience and we cannot wait to get this party started! Like with all things wedding planning, it’s incredibly important to us that you get the biggest bang for your buck, so we’ve put together a guide for what to expect from your first planning […]

There is a lot that goes into throwing a party, and when it comes to orchestrating a wedding day, it can be more than you expect. Florals have to be brought in, tables and linens have to be rented, lighting needs to be set up, drinks and food are catered, the cake comes from a […]

Your wedding day is one of the most important days of your life, and you want every detail to be perfect. Though some decisions are easy (as you’ve dreamt of them for years!), others are more complicated — your dinner being one of them. Should you opt for a self-serve buffet? Or a more formal […]

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