Golden Hour Weddings & Events

•Ratings include Zola and Google reviews

Service levels: Full-service planning

Team size: 1 – 5


About Golden Hour Weddings & Events

Golden Hour Weddings & Events

Lead Planner and Coordinator

Golden Hour Weddings & Events is a full-service wedding and event planning and design studio in Elkin, North Carolina, and available to travel statewide. Whether it's a 200-guest celebration or an intimate backyard ceremony, we handle every detail so you can actually be present on your day.

Services include full-service wedding planning, partial planning, and day-of coordination. Most clients receives unlimited meetings and communication, a personal planning portal, full budget creation and tracking, vendor sourcing and contract negotiation, custom design and mood boards, detailed timelines, and complete day-of management.

In three words: Confident, Efficient, Organized


Services by planning level

Service included in starting price
Service available for an extra cost
A la carteFull-service planningPartial planningDay-of coordination / wedding management
Planning begins3 Months out12 Months out12 Months out6 Months out
Event Styling & Design
Budget Planning
Venue Recommendations
Vendor Selection
Vendor Management
Contract Review
RSVP Tracking
Venue Visits
Final Venue Walkthrough
Timeline Creation & Management
Onsite Event Management
Wedding Website
Accommodation Coordination
Transportation Coordination
PricingStarts at $250Starts at $3,500Starts at $2,500Starts at $1,100

Reviews

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Rating: 5.0

5.0 out of 5

6 reviews

  • J

    James

    Rating: 5
    •Zola
    •Aug 10, 2026

    Professional and fun to work with

    Working with Sydney was one of the best decisions we made. From the very beginning, Sydney stayed organized, professional, and truly cared about making our vision come to life. She made sure every detail was thoughtfully planned and her communication was excellent. On our wedding day, everything ran seamlessly, allowing us to relax and enjoy every moment with our family and friends. Sydney's creativity, dedication, and attention to detail/design exceeded our expectations by a long shot. We are incredibly grateful for all of her hard work and highly recommend the company to anyone looking for a wedding planner who genuinely goes above and beyond. Thank you for making our special day absolutely perfect Sydney!

  • A

    Abbey

    Rating: 5
    •Zola
    •Jul 22, 2026

    The best part of our wedding day

    On the wedding day itself, my husband and I didn't worry about a single logistical detail. If there were behind-the-scenes hiccups, we never knew about them because everything was handled so proactively. You can't put a price on actually being fully present to enjoy your own wedding, and they gave us that gift. If you are on the fence about booking, stop looking and hire them immediately.

  • O

    Olivia

    Rating: 5
    •Zola
    •Jul 22, 2026

    The best planner there is

    Choosing Golden Hour Weddings & Events as our planner was hands down the best decision we made for our wedding. From day one, our planner took our scattered ideas and transformed them into something beautiful, all while keeping us calm and organized through the whole process. The biggest lifesaver was how she handled our reception room flip, we had a super tight window to transform our ceremony space into the dining room, and she coordinated the vendors like clockwork. She's so much more than just a planner; she's a rock under pressure and knows how to navigate every moving part of a wedding day without stressing you out. Her quick communication, helpful attitude, and availability made all the difference when obstacles came up. We honestly can't thank her enough for making our day so special.

  • PI

    Proper Investment

    Rating: 5
    •Google
    •Aug 12, 2026

    Helped us so much. So reliable, answered every question, fixed any concern. The day of coordinators were spot on with every detail and making sure everything flowed. Highly recommend!

  • JS

    james shepherd

    Rating: 5
    •Google
    •Aug 3, 2026

    Working with Sydney was one of the best decisions we made. From the very beginning, Sydney stayed organized, professional, and truly cared about making our vision come to life. Every detail was thoughtfully planned, communication was excellent, and they handled every challenge with confidence and grace. On our wedding day, everything ran seamlessly, allowing us to relax and enjoy every moment with our family and friends. Sydney's creativity, dedication, and attention to detail exceeded our expectations. We are incredibly grateful for all of her hard work and highly recommend the company to anyone looking for a wedding planner who genuinely goes above and beyond. Thank you for making our special day absolutely perfect Sydney!


Preferred vendors of Golden Hour Weddings & Events


For full-service planning, we recommend reaching out 12 to 18 months before your target wedding date. For day-of coordination, most couples secure their date with us 6 to 9 months in advance.
This depends on your package! Full-service clients enjoy regular, continuous collaboration throughout the planning lifecycle. For coordination clients, we typically kick off our official planning phase about 4-6 months out with a deep-dive consultation, followed by venue walkthroughs and final timeline reviews.
All weddings will always have 2 coordinators on site the day of the wedding. Depending on size of the wedding we can always bring in more coordinators as we see fit.
Our packages are tailored to the scope of your event, guest count, vendors needed, and design needs. We offer flat-fee pricing for our core coordination and planning packages. Reach out via our contact form to request our detailed investment guide, or send us a message.
Yes! A 50% deposit is due at the date of signing the contract, to secure your date. The remaining 50% of the total amount, is due no later than 1 month before the wedding.