Business Details
18 Years
experience
Your Trusted Event Planning Partner in Asheville
Asheville Event Co has established itself as a premier event planning and design firm specializing in destination weddings, corporate events, festivals, and fundraisers. With over two decades of combined experience, our team brings a refined, personalized approach to every project, ensuring flawless execution from initial concept to final details. Our expertise in Western North Carolina's venues and vendor networks allows us to create authentic, unforgettable experiences tailored to each client's vision. We maintain a commitment to excellence through customized timelines, budget management tools, and a collaborative process that prioritizes client needs.Our proven track record includes over 400 weddings and 40 annual events, supported by long-standing relationships with top-tier vendors across the Southeast. Led by industry veterans with backgrounds in entertainment, corporate event management, and festival direction, we combine creative design with logistical precision to deliver exceptional results. Our philosophy centers on honest communication, meticulous planning, and creating events that reflect each client's unique story while leveraging our deep local knowledge and professional expertise.
Services
Weddings
Corporate Events
Festivals
Fundraisers
Consulting
Details
- Year established: 2008
Highlights and features
- We offer 20+ years of experience in destination wedding planning
- Our team includes former festival directors and entertainment industry professionals
- We provide customized planning tools including detailed timelines and budget worksheets
- We maintain relationships with top-tier vendors across the Southeast
- We specialize in luxury events with budgets exceeding $200,000
What people say
Flawless implementation
Personalized planning
Exceptional vendor relationships
Meticulous attention to detail
Unforgettable experiences
Services
Wedding Planning
Our full-service wedding planning creates personalized luxury experiences across Western North Carolina. We specialize in destination weddings at premier venues like Biltmore Estate and Old Edwards Inn. Our process combines creative design with logistical precision to execute events ranging from $200,000 to over $1,000,000 while maintaining each couple's unique vision.
Corporate Events
We produce corporate meetings, grand openings, and conferences with seamless execution. Our expertise includes site selection, budgeting, and coordinating specialty tours for clients bringing events to Asheville. With two decades of experience, we manage logistics for both private companies and government partnerships while maintaining professional standards.
Festival Production
Our festival services include planning and executing large-scale public events with attendance exceeding 500,000. We handle permitting, vendor coordination, media relations, and community engagement. Our team has directed major festivals like Bele Chere while maintaining safety and regulatory compliance throughout the event lifecycle.
Fundraising Events
We create impactful fundraising events for nonprofit organizations. Our services include theme development, vendor management, and sponsorship acquisition. With experience in both themed parties and formal galas, we ensure events meet organizational goals while providing exceptional guest experiences through meticulous planning and execution.
Event Consulting
Our consulting services provide expert guidance for event planning and execution. We offer venue selection assistance, budget development, and vendor recommendations. This service helps clients navigate the planning process with access to our industry expertise and local knowledge while maintaining creative control over their events.
People
Becca Knuth
Managing Partner
With a background in entertainment industry logistics and corporate event management, Becca co-founded Asheville Event Co in 2008. She specializes in large-scale events and has planned over 400 weddings and corporate functions while developing vendor relationships across the Southeast.
Melissa Porter
Managing Partner
A veteran event planner with experience managing 800+ events, Melissa co-founded Asheville Event Co in 2008. She served as Asheville's Festival Director for 11 years, overseeing major events like Bele Chere while securing $1M+ in festival funding for the city.
Caroline Livengood
Lead Planner
With 10 years of experience, Caroline transitioned from film/TV production to event planning. She specializes in Western North Carolina weddings and corporate events, leveraging her organizational skills to ensure flawless execution while helping clients realize their vision.
Brittany Ellis
Lead Planner
A former corporate event specialist, Brittany brings marketing strategy expertise to personal event planning. She focuses on creating unforgettable wedding experiences while balancing her role as a new parent and enjoying Asheville's local culture.
Jyl Deering
Associate Planner
With experience in bridal gown sales and hotel wedding coordination, Jyl specializes in wedding logistics. She focuses on budget management and vendor coordination while bringing her appreciation for romantic aesthetics and farm-to-table cuisine to each event.
Questions
What types of events do you specialize in?
We specialize in luxury destination weddings, corporate events, festivals, and fundraisers throughout Western North Carolina and beyond.
How far in advance should we book?
We recommend booking 12-18 months in advance for weddings and 6-12 months for corporate events due to our limited annual capacity.
Do you work with destination clients?
Yes, we specialize in destination events and provide comprehensive concierge services for clients traveling to Asheville and surrounding areas.
What's included in your wedding packages?
Our packages include venue selection, vendor coordination, timeline creation, budget management, and full-day execution with unlimited consultations.
Can you accommodate large events?
Yes, our team specializes in events with guest counts exceeding 500 through meticulous logistics planning and vendor management.
What areas do you serve?
While based in Asheville, we serve all of Western North Carolina including Biltmore Estate, Old Edwards Inn, and private venues across the region.
