Shauna Loves Planning, LLC

Experiencia fantástica: Shauna was absolutely incredible to work with. She was very organized and had great relationships with local vendors. Our wedding party was impressed by the detailed timeline she provided to everyone. She’s been a huge part of our engagement and wedding experience. I’m very laid back but on our wedding day had a few moments that tested my patience and she always came to the rescue. I cannot recommend her enough. Thanks Shauna and SLP team!!!

Experiencia fantástica: I can't say enough good things about Shauna! She is amazing at what she does and goes above and beyond to make sure your day goes perfectly. She comes with a warm and calming presence, which is exactly what you need on your wedding day - she truly cares and it shows! My husband and I could not be more thankful for our experience with her and are so happy we chose her as our wedding planner. Our wedding day was everything we could have imagined and more because of Shauna! :)

Experiencia fantástica: Working with Shauna was hands down the best decision we made for our wedding. She was by far the best money we spent on any vendor. From the very beginning she went above and beyond, helping with every detail big and small and guiding us through months of planning with expertise, patience, and kindness. I truly could not have done it without her. On the wedding day itself, Shauna was everything we needed and more: calm, organized, and completely in control so that we didn’t have to worry about a thing. She handled every detail seamlessly, which allowed us to simply be present and enjoy the day. If you are considering hiring her, do it. I cannot recommend Shauna enough. She is a gem and we are endlessly grateful for her role in making our wedding everything we dreamed of.

Experiencia fantástica: It was such a joy working with Shauna! She was incredibly organized, friendly, and went above and beyond to make the day perfect and so much fun! If you're looking for an amazing, stress-free, and unforgettable wedding then stop looking and hire Shauna now!!

Experiencia positiva: Shauna was great for the first few months, but seemed as though she was distracted, unhelpful and did not coordinate our day of the ceremony. It was disappointing that I had to take over the run of show. I would be cautious when booking her, especially if she has multiple events on the same weekend.

Experiencia fantástica: Do not hesitate to book SLP!!! I grew up in Raleigh, North Carolina, but I’ve been living in NYC for 14 years and my husband and I desperately needed a wedding planner to help us facilitate our plans/be our lifeline during the whole process as we planned for a year and a half from out of state. Shauna and her team are the best... and I say that with full confidence (as I work in corporate hospitality which includes high-profile clients and event planning + food/beverage), so I really wanted someone we could trust and who I knew would be able to take the reins + ease my mind as I let go of having to be in charge of everything. That’s what she and her team delivered. From our first phone call, Shauna was a pillar of calm, cool, collected. She had amazing ideas and asked all of the right questions. Her organization is top notch, and she never let me forget an invoice or deadline. Her relationships with her fellow vendors are so strong that I truly believe we had the best of the best at our wedding, and our friends & family are still raving about our day. She is communicative, friendly, and understanding. Above all, she has been a dear friend and I truly didn’t want our time working together to end. I hope you pick Shauna because I couldn’t have put our day in better hands. I truly love her work and also her spirit!

Experiencia fantástica: We can't say enough wonderful things about Shauna. She had every detail planned to a tee, from the venue logistics to the ceremony timeline. We never had to worry about a thing being forgotten, and her meticulous planning ensured everything ran smoothly on the wedding day. Shauna was incredibly responsive and always available to answer our questions (and there were many!). She also had an amazing ability to keep everyone on the same page – us, the vendors, the entire wedding party. Communication was flawless, which made the entire planning process as stress-free as it could be. We could not have been more proud of our wedding day, and a huge part of that was thanks to her. She truly went above and beyond to make our vision a reality, and we're so grateful for her hard work and dedication. If you're looking for a wedding planner who is organized, responsive, and an absolute pro, look no further. We wouldn't hesitate to recommend her to anyone!

Experiencia fantástica: We love Shauna as much as she loves planning! An Airlie garden wedding takes a significant effort to bring everything in and ensure not a single detail is missed. Shauna was a flawless partner through the planning process and even helped with a custom package that suited our preferences. She was patient during planning and was incredibly responsive especially for the last minute requests/changes leading up to the big day. The day of the wedding could not have gone smoother. She was always there at the right moments throughout the evening and made things seamless for us. Hiring Shauna is the best thing you could do if you are planning an event.

Experiencia fantástica: We purchased the partial planning package and thought she was very helpful with initial planning making sure we didn’t forget all the little details but when it came to the day of the wedding she was unmatched. Anything that could’ve been stressful she quickly took care of and all requests were handled. Also a fresh drink was always ready for us.

Experiencia fantástica: Shauna and her team make wedding planning look like a breeze! They provide a completely bespoke experience, tailored to your every wedding whim, with ease. As every client has said: Shauna is a very calm and clear communicator (budget, logistics, design, schedule), an events expert (vendors, timeline, flow), a gifted planner (extremely organized, detail oriented, great foresight, highly adaptive) and a great listener. We planned our wedding entirely remote from across the country and she kept us on track every step of the way to make our day exactly what he hoped: design details, guest correspondence, event menus, and everything logistics-related. When it began pouring during our ceremony rehearsal and when the rehearsal dinner venue’s sprinklers started right before the event — Shauna was as cool as a cucumber and adapted quickly to ensure both hiccups were minor and didn’t affect our special weekend. If you’re considering utilizing the premium of any/all of her packages, we absolutely recommend leaning in and making use of any service upgrade she offers — her expertise, day-of support, and budgeting abilities more than made for the cost of upgrading (in terms of actual dollars and potential headaches). Thank you, Shauna and team, for giving us the best weekend! We had a unique vision for our wedding but you all made it a memory that we and our guests will always remember so fondly.

Experiencia fantástica: The best! Shauna was amazing from our initial inquiry all the way until the end of our wedding day. We had a stress free experience throughout planning. Wedding day ran completely smoothly. Shauna has a great eye and helped us throughout our whole planning process from vendors and contracts, to details and design. We would definitely recommend her for any couple planning their special day.

Experiencia fantástica: We seriously can't thank Shauna enough for everything she did to help make our wedding on Bald Head go so smoothly. She's a freaking rockstar! I felt that the space between check in times, to do list, and calls that we had before the wedding were perfect for what needed to be done beforehand. She was always super easy to get a hold of, answered questions timely, and were super nice and helpful. One of the best parts of the wedding day was being able to spend the day with my mom/girls getting ready, taking photos, and not worrying about what was going on at the site because I knew she would have it handled. The timeline she created was so helpful for all of us to make sure everyone knew where they needed to be and when, and not having to stress about that made the day so much easier and more special. This is by far one of the best parts of having you Shauna on our team.

Experiencia fantástica: Shauna and her team go above and beyond to make sure your special day are exactly how you imagined it. She is THE planner to get if you're getting married on Bald Head- she knows all about which vendors can get to the island easiest and she's friends with all of the events contacts on the island. We had a great experience and felt very well taken care of by Shauna and her team. Book her early - she gets full!

Experiencia fantástica: Shauna is the BEST!! we got married at BHI and she was so perfect to work with!

Experiencia fantástica: Shauna is an incredible wedding planner! She made it so easy for me to know what I should be working on each month, scheduled regular calls with me to check in and discuss our plans, and allowed me to feel calm going into the week of my wedding. She is extremely organized and a calming presence when you need it. I can honestly say that my wedding day was better than I ever could have imagined and a HUGE part of that is owed to Shauna! I can’t recommend her enough, especially if you are getting married on BHI!

Experiencia fantástica: Shauna did the absolute best job helping my daughter and I plan my daughter's wedding. My daughter lives in another state and I live across the country so having a wedding planner was of utmost importance. Shauna was a lifesaver!! The wedding weekend was absolutely magical! Her and her vendors and team made it a fairy tale wedding. She had a calming presence on all of our calls as well as the day of the event. If Shauna said she was going to do something, you could count on it happening. She has integrity and a good soul. I recommend her without any reservations whatsoever.

Experiencia fantástica: Shauna was INCREDIBLE to work with! Not only was she VERY organized, but she had an answer for everything! I don't know how I would have ever planned a wedding on BHI without her! She has a very calming demeanor and makes a stressful situation so much better! We are forever grateful for Shauna and would recommend her over and over again!

Experiencia fantástica: Shauna was an absolute dream to work with! Her extensive experience and attention to detail allowed me to relax on my wedding day and have fun! If you're looking for a wedding coordinator, look no further! Highly, highly recommend Shauna.

Experiencia fantástica: Shauna is INCREDIBLE! She made our wedding beyond what we ever could have hoped for in every way, and it was a wedding our guests have all said they’ll remember as being very special. She made sure everything went off without a hitch and was flexible, coming up with creative solutions whenever we needed. She came up with a genius spot for our ceremony that was very unique and private, the decor was gorgeous, and the way the reception flowed even with some minor time changes was ideal. Both of us had no worries throughout the night because we knew she had it under control! All vendors that she recommended were excellent as well. She was also very available leading up to wedding the day, keeping me on track and calm and helping me make decisions. Truly can't recommend her enough!

Experiencia fantástica: Shauna and her team are the absolute best! She made the planning process so easy and thought of all the little details that hadn't even crossed my mind. She was always on top of communication with our vendors, taking a huge load off of my plate. I am so thankful to have had her throughout the planning process and on our wedding day to keep us organized and let us focus on enjoying our engagement and wedding day!

Experiencia fantástica: This review won't do Shauna justice! We did the Limited Service Package - it did NOT feel limited at all. Shauna offered a helping hand at every step along the way - we truly couldn't have done it without her. It was amazing to see Shauna balance the planning meetings, coordinating contracts with vendors, organizing the day of timeline, friendly reminders for us, and providing quality recommendations. On top of that, she always made us feel comfortable - she has such a warm presence and genuinely supported us through this journey. We highly recommend Shauna!!!

Experiencia fantástica: I don’t even know where to begin—Shauna is absolutely amazing. She truly made our dream a reality with our September wedding on Bald Head Island. Shauna is responsive, attentive, flexible, gives fantastic vendors recommendations and honestly made our wedding planning process essentially stress-free. The day of went off without a hitch. Cannot recommend Shauna enough!!!

Experiencia fantástica: Our wedding was an absolute DREAM & we 100% have Shauna to thank for that! After our first wedding was canceled due to a hurricane, we knew we couldn't plan a second wedding without help. From our first phone call, I knew she was the one. Not only did she know Bald Head Island like the back of her hand, she was the perfect combo of straight shooter & heart. She truly cared about our needs throughout the entire process. Then the pandemic hit & we had to postpone our second attempt at a wedding. We were so impressed at the proactivity & speed Shauna took action to pivot. We had our new wedding date & all our vendors rescheduled within a week of our nation's shut down orders! All her vendor recommendations fit our personality and vision for the day perfectly. Although we had to make some sacrifices & changes to our initial plan for our wedding, she did everything she could & more to make it happen given the pandemics orders. it was the wedding we were meant to have & it was executed flawlessly. I had full confidence & zero stress when the wedding festivities began because I knew Shauna had everything handled! Trust me, YOU NEED HER!

Experiencia fantástica: Shauna was the single most valuable asset I had when planning my wedding. I used her partial planning package, and she helped me every step of the way. She brought all of my ideas to life. If I had pictures saved of things I liked, she helped me execute them. Or, if I didn't know what I wanted, she gave me lots of tips from the past weddings she has planned. Shauna took care of all vendor communication, which was invaluable, because brides are busy enough as it is. Every single thing went perfectly on our wedding weekend thanks to Shauna. She ran our rehearsal perfectly, even in the rain! The rehearsal dinner was set up without me even having to think about it. The entire wedding day was flawless. My family and wedding party could not stop raving about her, from the detailed instructions she sent everyone beforehand, to how she handled the day itself. I didn't have to worry about anything and she brought my wedding dreams to life. I truly could not have had such a magical day without her. Thank you, Shauna!

Experiencia fantástica: Ever since our wedding, I have been trying to come up with the right things to say so as to encompass how much we LOVE Shauna and loved working with her. We cannot talk about her and compliment her enough! Shauna was like a fairy godmother who came into our lives and made the whole wedding process from start to finish seamless, fun, and wonderful. We did not think we would ever be able to have our dream wedding on Bald Head Island, a place that is very dear to us, but Shauna made it happen! Our wedding was initially scheduled for October, however we had to reschedule due to Hurricane Florence. Shauna was a life saver and handled everything with our vendors and made the whole postponement so easy on us. She made the whole day absolutely beautiful, and the whole process completely stress free. She is so sincere and puts so much of her heart into the planning and the actual wedding, we could not be more grateful for her! You can tell she has such a love for what she does! We love SLP!

Experiencia fantástica: Shauna was a lifesaver. Quite literally.  We were planning to get married on Bald Head Island, NC. However, the weekend before our wedding, Hurricane Florence slammed into Bald Head Island, closing our venue and vendors.  Needless to say, 5 days before the wedding we had to frantically come up with a backup plan. We had to plan an entirely new wedding. Seriously, an entirely new wedding. She was with us every single step of the way, supporting us and making arrangements.  She brought a sense of peace and security to our entire wedding weekend experience when everything around us was hectic.  Shauna’s organization and leadership is truly unmatched. I credit her with the flawless wedding day. The day of the wedding you would have never known it was a backup plan because Shauna made sure the day was distraction free and absolutely beautiful. Additionally, rather than going back to check on her home after the storm, she chose to meet us in our new location to plan the new wedding, which speaks volumes to who she is and how she cares for her clients. We felt unbelievably cared for and heard by her. Not only was Shauna amazing during the time of distress and tragedy when we realized the day we had planned together for 10 months wasn’t going to happen, she was incredible during the entire process.  From constant communication, creative design ideas, organizing our wedding parties, coordinating wedding weekend plans/timeline, and on-and-on, Shauna was truly an INCREDIBLE wedding planner. Any vendor we mentioned Shauna’s name too, could not say enough amazing things about her.  We would hire Shauna 1,000 times over again and would suggest that you do the same. We love Shauna.

Experiencia fantástica: Shauna was the saving grace in my wedding! I started planning my wedding in November 2017 and didn’t originally intend to have a wedding planner. Everything was coming together- I had a vision and vendors and a budget, but I still felt like something was missing. I “met” with two other planners before finding Shauna and they only offered phone calls instead of meeting in person and I felt like they were selling me on their services the whole time. When I setup a meeting with Shauna we met over coffee and she asked me tons of questions about my day that I hadn’t even thought about. She started giving me recommendations and was basically helping me before a contract had even been discussed. I immediately felt comfortable with her and even though I chose her “day-of” coordinator package she went above and beyond for me all of the days leading up to my wedding. When I say that my wedding day went off without a hitch it’s not an exaggeration- I would highly recommend Shauna Loves Planning to anyone who asks!

Experiencia fantástica: I photographed a wedding that Shauna was the planner for. We had five inches of rain on May 19, 2018 and the wedding was outdoors. Shauna made sure everything was on time and proceeded without a hitch. The couple and guests did not have to worry about anything. If your looking for a talented, professional planner I would highly recommend Shauna for planning and the design of your event.

Experiencia fantástica: Shauna is a wedding planning rockstar! We could not have done all the planning without her. Her organization, problem solving and attention to detail are some of her best strengths and really made the whole process go smoothly. She is proactive and asks all the right questions! Thanks for making our big day perfect!!!

Experiencia fantástica: My husband and I got married on April 14, 2018 on Bald Head Island, NC. Working with Shauna was the best decision we made during the wedding planning process. I have been vacationing at Bald Head Island for 20+ years, so my mom and I thought it would be so easy to plan the wedding ourselves. We were completely wrong! To say Shauna is amazing is an understatement. She was pleasant, organized, professional, recommended the best vendors, and allowed me to have peace of mind. She turned my vision into a reality. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for making April 14th the best day of my life!

Experiencia fantástica: We had our wedding on Bald Head Island, NC and working with Shauna was the best decision we have ever made! I had been vacationing there for years but planning a wedding at Bald Head Island was something completely different. It required a lot of knowledge and expertise. She helped turn my vision into a reality! I can honestly it was one of the best days of my life! I would highly recommend Shauna Gartz for your next event. She is the best!!!!! xoxo, Ashleigh and Alberto Munoz

Experiencia fantástica: Shauna is amazing at what she does and I always love working with her. As a full time wedding photographer I get to see a lot of wedding planners- and Shauna is one of the best!

Experiencia fantástica: Shauna was an absolute a dream to work with! I can't say enough about her creativity, professionalism, organization, and resourcefulness! She juggled vendors from different locations effortlessly and established new relationships for our New Bern wedding! On the day of, I woke up with total piece of mind that our special day would be perfect with her working behind the scenes. Our wedding could not have been more perfect and we have Shauna to thank for it!

Experiencia fantástica: Shauna was amazing in helping us plan our destination wedding on Bald Head Island. She was extremely patient with us as we were overwhelmed by the planning process and ensured we were always making progress and staying as stress-free as possible. She was so fun to work with and super organized. She really understood our vision and helped us make it come to life. We felt like she truly listened to us along the way and because of her our wedding weekend was perfect and went off without a hitch! We highly recommend using Shauna Loves Planning!!

Experiencia fantástica: Shauna is the BEST of the best. I have nothing but incredible things to say about her work, professionalism, endless knowledge, and how patient and friendly she was throughout the entire process, including our wedding weekend. If a vendor was booked for our date, Shauna had recommendations for a new one and reached out to them immediately. I didn't stress about many things I otherwise would have because of Shauna's insight and help. She put together a detailed timeline of who needed to be where beginning with the middle of our wedding week, and she made sure everyone had the timeline. If you are considering working with Shauna, you absolutely should! I am forever thankful to her for how much she did to make our wedding weekend a success!!

Experiencia fantástica: Shauna planned our September wedding on Bald Head Island and we can't say enough good things about her! She is warm, kind and very organized making the planning process really simple and fun. The weekend of the wedding she was all over everything and didn't let a detail slip. Thanks to Shauna our wedding was stress free. We can't recommend her enough!

Experiencia fantástica: We live in New York and had our wedding in Bald Head Island NC. Shauna Loves Planning helped make sure everything went smoothly and thought of all the little planning details I would have forgotten. Without Shauna's help our wedding day would have been very stressful. I would highly recommend using Shauna Loves Planning if you are getting married in the area.

Experiencia fantástica: Shauna was the absolute best thing about my wedding! I got married last November on Bald Head Island and we had four days of parties with over 300 guests. Shauna worked tirelessly with me to get everything organized, and every step of the way she went above and beyond. From helping me navigate family politics, to SO many seating chart updates, to giving me new and fun ideas that were exactly my taste, Shauna made me feel so loved, known, and prepared for the weekend. Throughout the wedding weekend I didn't stress about a single thing, I knew Shauna had it all covered. I am a planner myself, and I say that investing in Shauna was the best decision we made for our wedding. I got to be involved where I wanted to, and in other places I just trusted her! Most of our guests said that ours was the best wedding they've ever attended, and Shauna was a large part of that! Cannot speak highly enough of her!

Experiencia fantástica: As a wedding photographer who has been in the wedding industry for 10 years now, I've never experienced the level of organization, detail, and communication Shauna put into planning my client's wedding. I was impressed with her management skills throughout the entire wedding process, and can only imagine what a value she is to her couples. I highly recommend her if you need a wedding planner.

Experiencia fantástica: Shauna was instrumental in helping us pull off the perfect day for our wedding on Bald Head Island. Having a Bald Head Island wedding involved some unusual logistics (ie, coordinating ferry times, arranging golf carts for friends and family, and keeping vendors in line), not to mention the usual job of managing the itinerary for the wedding itself. But she did a brilliant job of managing everything. Shauna was impeccably organized and prepared both before the wedding, and during our big day. All questions were answered timely, and all of our special requests - even the last minute ones - were well attended. We can't recommend her strongly enough, either as a wedding planner or day-of coordinator!