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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Dance floor at the Elia in Downtown Wilmington, NC

When you imagine your wedding reception, we know you want a packed dance floor with all your guests having fun. No one wants an empty dance floor at their reception! Nothing is worse than planning a stunning wedding ceremony and selecting the ideal meal only to discover that no one is dancing. As Wilmington, NC […]

You want to look gorgeous on your wedding day, and a stunning wedding dress doesn’t complete your transformation into an alluring bride. Of course, you will need to prepare yourself, pamper your skin and get some treatment for your hair and nails. All brides want to look fresh and pretty on their wedding day since […]

Excited for your wedding day?! I am sure you are but first, let’s talk about your wedding budget! Setting a budget is the first step in planning a wedding, and planning your spending can prevent you from wasting money unnecessarily or accruing excessive debt.  The biggest reason why so many couples don’t know how to […]

When it came time for bride-to-be Abby to celebrate her last fling, she knew Temecula California was the perfect bachelorette destination for her! Having always dreamed of a wine country bachelorette party, Abby couldn’t wait to go with her nine besties for a long weekend of wine tasting and fun in Temecula Valley. When planning […]

Weddings look incredibly different these days for all involved, regardless of whether you are a planner, a vendor, the couple getting hitched, or a loved one on the guest list. The wedding industry is one that shifted almost instantly to be able to accommodate as much as possible during the pandemic so couples could still […]

Your wedding ceremony doesn’t have to be mundane and traditional if you don’t want it to! Having fun during your ceremony and reception is absolutely doable if you put effort into personalizing your wedding ceremony. If you and your significant other are looking for ways to personalize your wedding ceremony and incorporate both of your […]

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