welcome
&BEYOND is here to help plan your event no matter what category that may land in. From elopements (NC “&beyond”) small intimate weddings, or full-scale large events. Our company is here to help create magical moments, elegant affairs, and cherished celebrations.
Experience the enchantment of creating your dream event. Let us weave together the details to bring your vision to life with our meticulous planning and attention to detail to make your day truly unforgettable. We handle every aspect with finesse, ensuring a seamless and exquisite experience. We strive to help our clients celebrate their love and joy in ways they have always dreamed of. We are passionate about bringing to life magical moments, and cherished celebrations that will forever be remembered.
We hope to simplify the planning process for the event of your desire. By giving you the option of being a “one-stop vendor shop” and offering packages that include our in-house vendors. We offer multiple packages for each type of event. If you find that none of our packages fit your needs, we are more than happy to customize one that will! You are always welcome to choose your own vendors if you have your heart set on an outside choice.
Our team is based in North Carolina, but we love to go beyond the Blue Ridge Mountains. Take us on your journey to ensure it will be a stress-free and enjoyable experience.
We promise to nurture a safe, comfortable, and inclusive environment for our clients. So, please do not hesitate to communicate preferences in your personal and everyday life. We want you to be able to express yourself freely without ever feeling judged or like you should ever have to dim your light. We’re here to help you shine!
Now that we’ve gotten all of that out of the way…
Elopements
Embark on an adventure of creativity, joy, and endless possibilities. Your event is not just an occasion, it's an experience. We're here to make it nothing short of extraordinary.
&beyond
Don’t worry we are not limited to just tying the knot… We are open to all sorts of events from rehearsal dinners to birthday parties &Beyond!
SEE WHAT OUR PAST CLIENTS HAVE TO SAY:
The &Beyond team worked with us on a Wedding Welcome party. They were great “boots on the ground” for us the month leading up to the party and the night of. They were dependable and creative when we hit a snag with our venue the week before, visiting the site, advocating for us, redrawing setup plans, and proposing creative solutions. They communicated with us, coordinated with the vendors and spent time on-site the day of the party, so we could enjoy family. It was a wonderful party and everything looked lovely the day of. Many thanks to Lauren and Brandi!— margaret
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Lauren and her team went above and beyond in helping us plan an event. It was fairly short notice and she still expertly guided us through the process and made sure every little thing was planned for and taken care of. Couldn't recommend them more!!— HUNTER SIEDE
Lauren really lived up to the &Beyond name and really went above and beyond for us. Our event was not one your usual/expected events and Lauren handled it with such care and sensitivity. She was helpful and was able to take such a load off our plates so we had one less thing to stress and worry about it. Thank you Lauren and Mac!— STEPHANIE FINN
Lauren and Brandi planned and executed a beautiful bridesmaid luncheon for my niece. I am not from the area and was so grateful to have them there to handle everything. They had great ideas of ways to make the luncheon more special. Everyone had a wonderful time and enjoyed being together before the wedding. Highly recommend them for any event. Thank you!— andrea truitt
We couldn't be more grateful that we chose to partner with &Beyond Events for our elopement! We eloped on 4.24.24 in Garden of the Gods, Colorado Springs and are still blown away by how they supported us. Lauren and Amy are absolutely fantastic! Everything was handled flawlessly! From the ceremony location to the perfect elopement meal/scouted location, floral arrangements, coffee the morning of, and even a surprise bottle of champagne stashed in a hydro flask - Lauren had us covered and thought through things we didn't anticipate. She came equipped with a bridal emergency kit that was super helpful (guess who forgot hairspray on a cross country roadtrip?) Amy's (aka Snapshot) photography skills are unmatched. We've had so many friends and family comment on the quality of her photography (she also shot our engagement photos). She really knows how to make a couple feel comfortable in a new setting! Lauren and Amy always had a glow about them whenever we interacted and we could tell from the very first phone call how excited they were to make our day special. When they told us we were their first cross country elopement, we couldn't believe it - the way they handled the logistics made us feel like they've been doing this for a long time (and they have, just not elopements specifically). They are excellent communicators and really had our backs when we started to feel the pressure (hey, it even happens with elopements haha!) They worked us on a quick timeframe and crushed it! We felt we could fully trust them with important decisions and all of the details in between. Our day felt so seamless and comfortable and we attribute that fully to them. We could go on forever about how they made our special day that much more special. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts, Lauren and Amy!!!! <3— ASHLEIGH & CODY
Lauren and Brandi truly went above and beyond to make our wedding celebrations all that we envisioned! They provided in-depth planning and weekly calls, recommended wonderful and affordable vendors and handled all of the week-of coordinations and correspondence with our vendor team. The &Beyond team is organized, flexible and fun, and put their all into making our wedding special.They were the perfect addition to our wedding weekend and every event flowed seamlessly because of these ladies. If you're on the fence about hiring a wedding planning team, DO IT. Your sanity will thank you for choosing &Beyond!— carley conrad
My original day of canceled ten days prior to my wedding, and Lauren came in guns blazing ready to take it on last minute. I didn’t have to worry about a single thing. Lauren had it all covered. Before I even thought of something - she had fixed it. Lauren went above and beyond to make our day easy. She was with us every single step of the way. If you are an anxious bride like I was- Lauren is your girl.— KAYLAH SAFFRO
Lauren is an absolute pleasure to work with for all your planning needs! I would think of something and she already had it taken care of. She is attentive, fun, and makes the entire process so easy. She and her entire team curate a safe and comfortable environment for everyone. 10/10 recommend!— KATHRYN SANTIAGO