Wedding Planner & Event Designer · North Carolina
Planning a wedding while working full-time shouldn't feel like a second job. It doesn't have to.
You've imagined this day for years. We make sure every detail matches what's in your head — and handle everything that doesn't go according to plan. Boutique planning & design serving North Carolina and beyond.
Raleigh · Durham · Charlotte · Wilmington · and beyond
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Meet the Curator
For more than ten years, our founder built the framework behind corporate galas, nonprofit fundraisers, and large-scale brand moments — managing the kind of complex, multi-stakeholder productions where calm, organization, and grace are non-negotiable.
That same discipline — paired with a softer creative eye — now lives inside Blush & Bash. Today the studio is dedicated to weddings, intimate private events, and elevated brand experiences, each shaped with the same intentionality we've always brought to the table.
— Shelsie, Founder & Creative Director
The Studio
Blush & Bash Event Co. was built on a quiet belief — that the most memorable gatherings are the ones that feel deeply considered. Every guest list, every flicker of candlelight, every pause between courses is part of the story we help you tell.
We approach planning the way a creative director approaches an editorial — with restraint, with vision, and with an obsessive care for the small things that make a moment unforgettable.
Based in North Carolina and serving Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill, Charlotte, Wilmington, and destinations beyond.
Signature Experiences
No. 01
From quiet elopements to multi-day celebrations, we design weddings that feel unmistakably yours — refined, romantic, and rooted in a story only the two of you can tell.
No. 02
Milestone birthdays, anniversaries, supper clubs, and intimate dinners — produced with editorial polish and a warmth that makes guests linger long after the last toast.
No. 03
Launches, retreats, and activations crafted to feel less like marketing and more like a moment. We translate brand language into atmosphere, narrative, and detail.
Why Blush & Bash
01
Every choice — from typography on the menu to the weight of the linen — is considered, never assumed.
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Clear timelines, shared documents, and a rhythm of communication that keeps your mind quiet.
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On the day, we move quietly. You'll feel the calm before you ever see the work behind it.
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We design for the people walking through the door — the moments they'll remember years later.
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A small studio, by design. You work directly with the curator from first call to final dance.
Client Love
"We worked with Shelsie at Blush and Bash Event Co (as a vendor-luxury portable restroom company) at a wedding in Raleigh this past weekend. She was great, easy, enthusiastic and very communicative. I would recommend her to anyone!"
Wedding · Raleigh
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"Shelsie did such an amazing job! Everything looked beautiful and was put together so nicely. Super smooth, stress-free, and just a great vibe overall. Highly recommend."
Event Client
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"Shelsie is very professional with great communication and very friendly! Highly recommend! Thank you for making my dream day come to life!"
Wedding Client
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Experience Investment
Every experience is bespoke. The figures below reflect minimum studio investment; a custom proposal follows your initial inquiry.
No. 01
$3,500+
Full-service planning, day-of management, and creative direction.
No. 02
$1,500+
Intimate dinners, milestone celebrations, and personal moments.
No. 03
$2,500+
Launches, activations, retreats, and editorial brand moments.
Inquiry
We take on a limited number of events each year — reach out early to check availability. Every inquiry receives a personal response from Shelsie within two business days. No auto-replies, no assistants.
What happens next
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