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About

On WeddingWire since 2015

Design a Dream Events is a full-service wedding planning company based in Wilmington, North Carolina. Working with this team is unlike any typical company; they make every event planning experience smooth and stress-free by treating the couples as part of their family. The company blends creativity and experience with the couples' ideas, personalities, and visions to execute a successful event.

Experience

Jana Ingraham, the founder and lead event planner, graduated with a bachelor's degree in business administration from the University of North Carolina. In 2008, Jana began working on weddings and other special events. In 2012, she finally decided to establish Design a Dream Events to provide her own style of high-quality event planning services.

Services Offered

Design a Dream Events helps plan wedding events like ceremonies, receptions, and rehearsal dinners. The company works on different types of weddings, including civil unions, destination weddings, double weddings, and many more. Their planning services include:

  • Budget analysis
  • Day-of coordination
  • Partial Planning
  • Event design
  • Full-service planning
  • Timelines
  • Preferred vendor list
  • To-do lists
  • Checklists

What You'll Love About Design A Dream Events

Couples adore that the planners help bring their vision to life, especially when they themselves are unsure how to make it happen. Their organizational and communication skills are also top-notch, ensuring everyone enjoys a seamless experience. Peruse the gallery and see how they enhance venues with their creative ideas.

Frequently asked questions

What is the starting price for day-of wedding coordination?

$3,000

What is the starting price for partial wedding planning?

$4,000

What is the starting price for full wedding planning?

$6,000

Do you offer an hourly rate?

Yes

What is the hourly rate?

$75

What wedding events do you provide services for?

Ceremony
Reception
Rehearsal Dinner

What wedding planning services do you offer?

Day-of Coordination
Full Planning
Partial Planning

What weddings do you have experience planning?

Civil
Cultural
Destination
Double Weddings
Elopement
Eco-Friendly
Military
Non-Religious
Religious
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Reviews of Design A Dream Events

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2024 Winner
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Design A Dream Events receives glowing reviews for their exceptional wedding planning services, with particular praise for Jana and her team. Reviewers highlight the seamless execution of weddings, from vendor coordination to day-of assistance, making the overall experience stress-free and magical. Jana's professionalism, creativity, and dedication are commended, ensuring that couples' visions come to life flawlessly. The team's responsiveness, organization, and attention to detail contribute to creating unforgettable and perfect wedding days, leaving clients highly satisfied and recommending Design A Dream Events for all wedding planning needs.

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This AI-generated summary gives you a snapshot of the overall ratings and feedback from the reviews this vendor has received.

Design A Dream Events receives glowing reviews for their exceptional wedding planning services, with particular praise for Jana and her team. Reviewers highlight the seamless execution of weddings, from vendor coordination to day-of assistance, making the overall experience stress-free and magical. Jana's professionalism, creativity, and dedication are commended, ensuring that couples' visions come to life flawlessly. The team's responsiveness, organization, and attention to detail contribute to creating unforgettable and perfect wedding days, leaving clients highly satisfied and recommending Design A Dream Events for all wedding planning needs.

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Lauren S. Sent on 12/02/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Wedding of My Dreams!

Jana and her team were nothing short of a dream to work with. She allows for all the creative space while also letting you know what's doable for your budget, vision, etc. It's the perfect balance. I didn't have to worry about a single thing on my wedding day because Jana did it all. I would do it all over again in a heartbeat - my wedding was a total fairytale!
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Bryce B. Sent on 12/05/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Best Wedding Planners!

Jana and her team made our wedding day truly perfect. They provided us with incredible vendors who worked seamlessly together to ensure everything went off without a hitch. I highly recommend Design A Dream to anyone looking for a wedding day that surpasses all expectations!
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Krista D. Sent on 12/02/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Living up to the name, TRULY a dream!

Jana and the design a dream team were phenomenal. Truly organized, lovely people to work with they made the whole experience manageable for myself and my husband to be. They made sure they got a sense of us in our day and handled everything from managing a timeline with the vendors to helping my family pack up at the end of the night. They were so organized I did not have to lift a finger on my wedding day. My now husband and I could not be more thankful for all the work they put in to make our day even better than we imagined. I cannot say enough about this company and would recommend them to anyone getting married in the Wilmington area!
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2024 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2023 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2022 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2021 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2020 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2019 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2018 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2017 Winner

Real Weddings

Marie & Christian
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Professional Network & Endorsements

12 Endorsements
Gypsy Films, LLC Gypsy Films, LLC Wedding Videographers

We had the privilege, and we do mean privilege, of working alongside this amazingly talented team on a wedding in Wilmington, NC. As a wedding filmmaker, they made our job so much easier. Every last detail was perfect and every beautiful moment went off as planned!! The bride and groom were able to place their full trust and confidence in Design A Dream and in turn, they enjoyed every last moment to the fullest. They laughed, they cried and oh man did they party but, not once did they worry. To wrap this up, anyone who is looking to have that perfect wedding experience they have always dreamed of should speak with Design A Dream Events so that they can make that dream, a reality.

Flying Cloud Bar Services Flying Cloud Bar Services Wedding Caterers

The team at Design A Dream Events does an amazing job. Super organized and extremely creative. We love how they create a clear vision and bring it to life.

Silverceiling Beauty Consulting Silverceiling Beauty Consulting Wedding Hair & Makeup

Jana at Design a Dream Events is completely amazing! Our team met her while working on a styled shoot at Wrightsville manor... and we immediately recognized her passion and dedication. The creativity and drive that she puts into her planning and coordination is impeccable! We highly recommend her and her team- you will be very happy!

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