Business Details
26 Years
experience
Your Premier Wedding & Event Planner in Asheville, NC
Shay Brown Events has been creating unforgettable weddings and events in Asheville, North Carolina for over 25 years. Our team specializes in transforming personal visions into meticulously executed celebrations, from intimate gatherings to large-scale festivals. We handle every detail of event planning, production, and venue management to ensure stress-free experiences for clients and guests. With deep local knowledge and partnerships with top venues and vendors across the Southeast, we bring expertise in budget management, timeline coordination, and design implementation. Our founder, Shay Brown, combines two decades of planning experience with a background in relationship-building to deliver personalized events that reflect each client's unique style.We offer full-service planning packages starting at $2,750, partial planning support, and day-of coordination services. Our venue management portfolio includes boutique properties in Asheville and surrounding areas, with capacity options ranging from 75 to 500 guests. The company's event production expertise extends to corporate functions, nonprofit galas, and annual festivals like Carolina CiderFest. Client testimonials highlight our professional demeanor, attention to detail, and ability to create seamless, memorable experiences. We provide complimentary consultations within one week of initial contact through in-person meetings, phone calls, or virtual sessions.
Services
Wedding Planning
Event Production
Venue Management
Partial Planning
Day-of Coordination
Details
- Year established: 2000
Highlights and features
- Over 25 years of wedding and event planning expertise in Asheville
- Collaboration with top venues and vendors across the Southeast
- Full-service planning packages starting at $2,750
- Professional venue management for events of all sizes
- Personalized approach focusing on client's unique vision
What people say
Best in the industry
Effortless and elegant production
Perfect venue selection
Professional demeanor
Memorable experiences
Services
Wedding Planning
Full-service wedding coordination from initial concept to final execution. Our planners create personalized timelines, manage vendor relationships, and ensure seamless implementation of design elements. Clients receive expert guidance through venue selection, budget development, and day-of logistics.
Event Production
Comprehensive production services for corporate events, festivals, and nonprofit galas. We handle audiovisual requirements, staffing coordination, and technical execution while maintaining strict adherence to event timelines and client objectives.
Venue Management
Professional venue booking and management for weddings and special events. Our portfolio includes exclusive access to boutique properties in Asheville and surrounding areas, with capacity options for both intimate and large-scale gatherings.
Partial Planning
Mid-process planning assistance for couples who have started their wedding preparations. We provide vendor recommendations, timeline development, and organizational support to reduce stress during the planning journey.
Day-of Coordination
Professional oversight of wedding day logistics and vendor coordination. Our team manages setup, ceremony execution, and reception transitions to ensure smooth implementation of your carefully planned celebration.
People
Shay Brown
Founder & Owner
With over 25 years of experience, Shay Brown specializes in creating personalized events that reflect client's unique visions. Former lobbyist turned event expert, she combines relationship-building skills with production expertise to deliver memorable celebrations across the Southeast.
Questions
What wedding services do you offer?
We provide full planning, partial planning, and day-of coordination services for weddings of all sizes in Asheville and surrounding areas.
Do you manage event venues?
Yes, we professionally manage boutique venues in Asheville and have access to numerous partner locations across the Southeast for weddings and special events.
How are your planning packages priced?
Our full planning packages start at $2,750, with customized pricing available for partial planning and day-of coordination services.
What areas do you serve?
While based in Asheville, NC, we serve clients throughout the Southeast United States for weddings and special event planning.
Can you help with festival production?
Yes, our team has extensive experience producing multi-day festivals including Carolina CiderFest, managing all aspects from vendor coordination to logistical execution.
