Business Details
16 Years
experience
Coastal Custom Wedding Design & Planning in Wilmington, NC
Kickstand Events is a North Carolina-based wedding design and planning company specializing in creating coastal, custom weddings with tailored hospitality. Since 2010, we have dedicated ourselves to crafting unique celebrations that reflect each couple's love story through elevated design, thoughtful planning, and flawless execution. Our team collaborates closely with couples and their families to ensure every detailfrom color schemes and floral arrangements to venue layouts and vendor coordinationis meticulously curated. With two decades of experience, we bring expertise in logistics, creative problem-solving, and personalized service to ensure weddings run seamlessly.Our services include start-to-finish event design, planning, and execution, with a focus on cohesive aesthetics and meaningful storytelling. We serve both local and destination weddings, offering custom packages to meet each couple's specific needs. Our commitment to excellence extends to post-event coordination, timeline management, and onsite support to guarantee a stress-free experience. By combining artistic vision with operational precision, we transform celebrations into unforgettable moments that truly represent the personalities of those we serve.
Services
Custom Wedding Design
Floral Arrangements
Vendor Coordination
Event Rehearsal
Venue Design
Design Mockups
Timeline Coordination
Post-Event Services
Onsite Support
Destination Weddings
Details
- Year established: 2010
Highlights and features
- We offer 14+ years of specialized wedding design and planning expertise.
- Our custom design process tells your unique love story through details.
- We provide full-service vendor coordination and logistics management.
- Our coastal design expertise creates visually cohesive, memorable events.
- We guarantee start-to-finish execution with personalized onsite support.
Services
Custom Wedding Design
We create personalized wedding designs that reflect your unique love story. Our process includes tailored color schemes, theme concepts, and decor selection to elevate your vision. With 14+ years of experience, we ensure cohesive aesthetics across all elements, from ceremony to reception spaces.
Vendor Coordination
Our team handles vendor selection, proposals, and management to ensure seamless collaboration. We work with trusted professionals to bring your design ideas to life while maintaining budget and timeline efficiency. This service covers all design-related vendors for your event.
Event Execution
We provide comprehensive execution services including timeline management, setup oversight, and onsite support. Our team ensures flawless implementation of your design plans through detailed rehearsals, real-time problem-solving, and post-event coordination for a stress-free experience.
Venue Design
We create cohesive designs for ceremony, reception, and transitional spaces. Our services include layout planning, furniture arrangement, and ambiance creation to maximize your venue's potential while maintaining your event's thematic consistency and flow.
Design Mockups
We provide 2D and 3D renderings to visualize your event layout and design elements. These mockups help refine spatial arrangements and decor choices before implementation, ensuring your vision translates perfectly to the physical event space.
People
Courtney Stone
Owner & Creative Director
Founder of Kickstand Events since 2010, Courtney specializes in coastal wedding design with a focus on logistics and creative execution. She brings passion to every project while balancing family life and entrepreneurial adventures.
Ella Hunter
Event Manager & Floral Designer
A native of Wrightsville Beach, NC, Ella combines coastal lifestyle inspiration with floral design expertise. She creates memorable experiences through event planning and therapeutic floral arrangements for weddings and celebrations.
Joanna Marshburn
Event Manager & Design Assistant
As lead planner and designer, Joanna curates personalized event details with precision. Her design passion and attention to detail ensure each couple's unique story shines through in every aspect of their celebration.
Questions
What services do you offer for wedding planning?
We provide full-service wedding design, planning, and execution including custom design, vendor coordination, venue layout, floral arrangements, and onsite support.
Do you work with destination weddings?
Yes, we specialize in both North Carolina weddings and destination events, offering the same personalized design and planning services regardless of location.
How long have you been in the wedding industry?
Our team has over 14 years of combined experience in wedding design and planning since founding Kickstand Events in 2010.
What sets your services apart from other planners?
We uniquely combine creative design with detailed logistics management, offering start-to-finish execution with personalized attention to ensure every element reflects your love story.
Do you offer payment plans for your services?
We provide custom packages with flexible payment options to accommodate different planning timelines and budget requirements for our couples.
