Planning

  

 

We dream in white; clean, crisp, & elegant is what we do . CR Planning & Events is who we are.

Gabrielle Von Heyking

Gabrielle Von Heyking


Gabrielle Von Heyking

Gabrielle Von Heyking


Gabrielle Von Heyking

Gabrielle Von Heyking


We know you’ve planned this day your entire life, and even if you haven’t you want to be involved as much as possible. This is one of the most important days of your life, and we want it to be all about you. That starts with you being hands-on with all the details, but it also means we don’t want you getting overwhelmed. When does this happen? You guessed it…right before your BIG DAY! When all should be wrapping up, everything is really ramping up with vendor questions, then there’s the  ‘oh, I didn’t think about that”, and finalizing all those last minute details. This is our time to take all the fun work you’ve crafted in creating your big day, and we put it into a nice little package with a bow on top. Oh yeah, and don’t forget the ribbon.

 

 

  • Initial phone consultation to gather inspirations of your dream wedding day

  • Online Guide to keep you on track, with every little detail so nothing’s forgotten

  • 60 Days from your Wedding Day, enjoy unlimited email and phone calls with your Planner; prior to this we log time and limit to 5 totals hours of ‘billable’ time.*

  • Creation of Wedding Day Timeline, Management of Timeline with Vendors, and Implementation of Timeline throughout wedding weekend (Max 12 Hours)

  • Vendors check-in’s throughout the 60-day Window, and confirmation of their ‘go ahead’ week-of (including finalizing guests counts and table arrangements with applicable vendors who need to know)

  • Bride will provide all vendor information and contact info, but we will ensure they’re in the right place at the right time

  • Rental order management and floor plan layout

  • Rehearsal Walkthrough with bridal party at Chestnut Ridge

  • Because our Team not only works for Chestnut Ridge, but we’re also your planners. We manage setup/breakdown of the ceremony and reception spaces beginning the week of your wedding with layout, receiving and placement of rentals, and every detail executed to perfection on your wedding day

  • Meeting to confirm design and style at your 30-60 Day Walkthrough at Chestnut Ridge

  • On your way out:

    • Pack to-go food for Bride and Groom (if applicable, and requested)

    • Gather all send-off items and personal decor to assist with easy loading

    • Ensure bridal and grooms suites are cleared of personal belongings

  • And of course…all the little extras:

    • A Little Extra TLC on Wedding Day to your and your girlfriends (oh, and the guys if needed!)

    • Attaching Boutonnière and Corsages to family/bridal party

    • Assist in setting up wedding elements not handled by specific vendors/brides personal touches (i.e. setting up favors and programs at venue)

    • Candle Lighting, Hair Pinning, Tie-Tying, Compliment Giving, and all the other Lovin’ on your wedding day to every detail, to you, and to your family and guests because you are also OUR family!

Need a step above our 2 Month Planner Package just to give it a little extra love to ensure no stone have been left unturned? Let us help by being by your side every step of the way. This package allows you to really shine through the planning with what you like and how you want all to be on your Wedding Day, but we will be on the sidelines whenever you need us. Unlimited conversations, , chatting with vendors, setting up all those meetings, and trying to put all the puzzle pieces together can be a little daunting. Have us as your ‘wedding bestie’ the whole way through. Let us lift some of the stress through the entire process while still allowing you to be in control. We’ll wrap it all up, and tie the bow on as always along with helping you get all the right pieces packaged ahead of time.

 

 

  • Initial phone consultation to gather inspirations of your dream wedding day

  • Online Guide to keep you on track, with every little detail so nothing’s forgotten

  • Unlimited email/phone calls leading up to wedding day

  • Vendor recommendations and referrals as needed outside of our Preferred Vendor List

  • Guidance with event design and execution

  • Rental order management and floorplan layout

  • Creation of Wedding Day Timeline, Management of Timeline with Vendors, and Implementation of Timeline throughout wedding weekend (Max 12 Hours)

  • Will assist with coordinating and participate in 3 in-person vendor meetings; all other vendors must be coordinated by bride with vendor and contract information provided to the wedding planner

  • Rehearsal Walkthrough with bridal party at Chestnut Ridge

  • Because our Team not only works for Chestnut Ridge, but we’re also your planners we manage setup/breakdown of the ceremony and reception spaces beginning the week of your wedding with layout, receiving and placement of rentals, and every detail executed to perfection on your wedding day

  • Free Meeting with Florist (and you) to confirm design and style

  • On your way out:

    • Pack to-go food for Bride and Groom (if applicable, and requested)

    • Gather all send-off items and personal decor to assist with easy loading

    • Ensure bridal and grooms suites are cleared of personal belongings

  • And of course…all the little extras:

    • A Little Extra TLC on Wedding Day to your and your girlfriends (oh, and the guys if needed!)

    • Attaching Boutonnière and Corsages to family/bridal party

    • Assist in setting up wedding elements not handled by specific vendors/brides

    • Disperse monies for remaining balances and tips owed to vendors the night of

    • Candle Lighting, Hair Pinning, Tie-Tying, Compliment Giving, and all the other Lovin’ on your wedding day to every detail, to you, and to your family and guests because you are also OUR family!

 

 

Questions about CR Planning

WHAT IS CR PLANNING & EVENTS?

As a wedding venue, we have two preferred, exclusive planners. One is CR Planning & Events which is Chestnut Ridge’s in-house wedding planner. Chestnut Ridge, although only open since September 2017 has been in the wedding industry since 2013. We have a high level of experience and knowledge around weddings, but more importantly an true familiarity of our venue. We also offer wedding planning services with the exact same packages as Mingle Events.

Mingle has been a partner with Chestnut Ridge since the very beginning. Since they have planned over 50% of all weddings we’ve had at Chestnut Ridge, they also have a high level of experience with our venue, our vendors, and the entire wedding planning process.

Both planning companies are great, with a Team that collectively work together so whoever is available will definitely serve you on your wedding day at the highest quality possible. Neither will disappoint!

Who is CR Planning?

TAYLOR GREGG

Our owner and founder Taylor Gregg has been in wedding planning since 2013. She did extensive research working for other venues in Asheville, and planning weddings all around North Carolina (from the triad to the mountains!). She has seen almost every possible set up, situation, and dealt with all the things at Chestnut Ridge. She built and designed Chestnut Ridge with her husband, and continues to style and design parties for corporate events, family gatherings, and weddings. Taylor is the Lead Creator for CR Planning. Although she only plans to accept a limited number of weddings per year, she knows that by adding this service and level of diversity to our couples, it will allow a higher level of satisfaction.

Anastasiia Photography at Engaged Asheville

Anastasiia Photography at Engaged Asheville


MALOREE BURGIN

When you think of all things creative and ultra-organized…think Maloree! Maloree graduated from East Tennessee State University with a bachelors in Marketing and specialized as the Social Events Coordinator for her Alpha Delta Pi sorority. Because of Maloree’s nurturing personality and go-getter spunk, she was given the “Most Dependable Award” by her sorority sisters because she always puts others before herself and wants the best for everyone. Wanting someone to take care of you on your wedding day? Maloree will be there thick-and-thin to do just that!

Maloree is a local to Western North Carolina growing up just down the road in Waynesville. She is known for her dependability, attention to detail, and total girls’ girl.

Connect with Maloree at maloree@chestnutridge.events.

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