08/19/2026
THE CRAWFISH SHACK HIDDEN GEM is officially passing the torch to new caretakers who will continue hosting incredible events!
SAY HELLO TO DAN AND AMBER ELLIOTT!
DBA: HIDDEN GEM WEDDING AND EVENT CENTER
NEW CONTACT: AMBER ELLIOTT / 252-340-4096 /EMAIL:
We are full of gratitude for the weddings, birthdays, family reunions, baptisms, class reunions, banquets, milestones and memories we have shared with our past clients! At the same time, we want to reassure all our booked and future clients that your upcoming celebrations will be honored and are in wonderful hands!
Truly, great things are on the horizon for this special property. The Crawfish Shack will continue to sell live crawfish but is totally separate from the Hidden Gem Wedding and Event Center. Our contact information will remain the same for crawfish inquiries.
TO OUR PAST, PRESENT AND FUTURE FAMILIES:
Saying goodbye to a place that we built from the ground up starting in 2010, that has held so much love, laughter and celebration is a truly bittersweet milestone for us. When we began this journey, we envisioned a peaceful retreat where people could gather to celebrate life’s most beautiful moments. Because of YOU, it became exactly that- and so much more. We thank you for trusting us with your weddings, family reunions and your milestone days! Sharing your photos walking down the aisle by the water and dancing under the pavilion lights has brought us immense joy. You helped build the legacy of the hidden gem and your memories will always be woven into its history. We understand that a change in ownership can bring questions, but we want to completely reassure you that great things are coming! We have intentionally chosen new caretakers who share our passion for hospitality and love for this land. They are fully committed to honoring every single booked event with the highest level of care, excellence and enthusiasm. Your dream day is completely secure, and the venue is only going to grow more magical. While our own chapter here is closing, the story of The Hidden Gem Wedding and Event Center is just getting started. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for being part of our journey. We cannot wait to watch this venue continue to thrive and host your beautiful moments for years to come.
A SPECIAL THANK YOU TO CHRISTIE ERVIN:
As we look back on our journey, we want to share a deep, heartfelt appreciation for our incredible bartender, Christie! For over seven years, Christie has poured her heart into this venue. Her fantastic service, warm smile, and pure dedication have kept the drinks flowing and the energy high for countless celebrations. We
are absolutely thrilled to share that Christie will continue to serve you along with the new owners! You can look forward to seeing her familiar, welcoming face at your upcoming events. We cannot forget to thank our family and friends that have also helped us along the way. We appreciate you ALL!
With love, gratitude and on to our next chapter, Marty and Sheryl Hurdle
