Elizabeth Flake Events

Elizabeth Flake Events http://www.asouthernsoiree.com/

Our wedding and event planning team is dedicated to guiding our clients through the entire planning process, saving time, money and stress, so you can relax on your big day!

Spring at the club, reimagined.For Sarah and Jake, we traded predictable for layered: painterly prints, mixed textures, ...
05/22/2026

Spring at the club, reimagined.

For Sarah and Jake, we traded predictable for layered: painterly prints, mixed textures, moody florals, and color that felt rich rather than sweet. The result felt refined, textured, and full of depth.

An Anthropologie-inspired take on a country club wedding that felt collected, thoughtful, and a little unexpected.
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The palette leaned soft, so we brought in something with weight.Burl wood introduced contrast and grounded the pastels, ...
05/18/2026

The palette leaned soft, so we brought in something with weight.

Burl wood introduced contrast and grounded the pastels, while still drawing on the Southern interior references that shaped the design.

Oversized lantern​ chandeliers became the starting point; we then designed custom floral boxes to echo their language and carry it through the space. When the scale you need doesn’t exist, you make it.
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Dance Floor Wrap: .creativedesigns

The most important work is often the part you never see.It happens quietly, while problems are solved before anyone else...
05/13/2026

The most important work is often the part you never see.

It happens quietly, while problems are solved before anyone else realizes there were any.

Nothing announced. Nothing held up. Just constant attention to the details, the people, and the feeling of the day.

The work may be invisible, but the impact never is.
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A seating display built with a research scientist’s point of view.Guests interacted with the display by turning beakers ...
05/11/2026

A seating display built with a research scientist’s point of view.

Guests interacted with the display by turning beakers into es**rt cards, which they “filled” to reveal their table numbers.

A nod to the couple’s profession, while making science feel beautiful, translated into a cohesive design moment that aligned seamlessly with the overall aesthetic yet felt distinctly personal.
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Henna:
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Bridal party fashion is rarely about picking a “color” and calling it a day. It’s built layer by layer​ until it feels i...
05/07/2026

Bridal party fashion is rarely about picking a “color” and calling it a day. It’s built layer by layer​ until it feels intentional.

We start with the setting and overall design, then consider how color can support rather than compete with them. Sometimes that means working within a tight tonal range for a refined, cohesive look. Other times, it’s about introducing contrast, with shades that play off each other, add depth, and bring energy to the room.

Fabric, texture, light, and movement all matter just as much as hue. The goal is never just coordination; it’s composition.

Because when it’s done well, the bridesmaids don’t just match the wedding… they elevate it.
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A standard stage backdrop wasn’t going to work here.We kept coming back to references from Mexican architecture. The sca...
05/06/2026

A standard stage backdrop wasn’t going to work here.

We kept coming back to references from Mexican architecture. The scale, the shape, the way it could hold presence through form alone. It pushed the design into something that felt more structural from the start.

We worked closely with the florist to figure out how to bring it to life. Early ideas started with foam prototypes, testing scale and proportion before expanding into a full installation.

The tent brought its own constraints. Low clearance meant every dimension had to be considered, adjusted, refined.

The final surface was finished in plaster to give it the weight and texture of stucco. It reads architectural because it was treated that way from the beginning.

This wasn’t just a backdrop, it was something that could hold the room.
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Photographer: .vinson
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Cake: .richardsoncakes
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Cocktail Hour Entertainment: Mariachi Tequila
Dance Floor Wrap: .creativedesigns

Spring on the coast, in full color.Tropical brights and airy coastal blues set the tone, while spirited details created ...
04/27/2026

Spring on the coast, in full color.

Tropical brights and airy coastal blues set the tone, while spirited details created a setting that felt fresh, vibrant, and full of life.
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Photographer: .vinson
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The kind of day where it all comes together with ease.From the ceremony to the reception, every detail was approached wi...
04/22/2026

The kind of day where it all comes together with ease.

From the ceremony to the reception, every detail was approached with intention, allowing the setting, the people, and the moments themselves to take the lead. The result felt seamless and considered, where nothing competed and everything belonged.
Planning & Design
Floral Design
Photography
Venue
Hair & Makeup
Gown
Bolero

A harmonious blend of sky blue and buttercream set the stage for this celebration that looked both tailored and effortle...
04/20/2026

A harmonious blend of sky blue and buttercream set the stage for this celebration that looked both tailored and effortlessly inviting. Garden-inspired florals, patterned linens, and burlwood accents worked in concert to create depth and movement, creating an ambiance that felt luminous, cohesive, and quietly luxurious.
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Dance Floor Wrap: .creativedesigns

Dearest gentle reader,While Lady Whistledown may be putting down her pen, we’re still quite busy setting the table.This ...
04/16/2026

Dearest gentle reader,

While Lady Whistledown may be putting down her pen, we’re still quite busy setting the table.

This celebration took its cue from the romance and color of . Lavender linens, heirloom china, candlelight, and florals that wandered from table to ceiling until the room felt ready for an evening of dancing, secrets, and a little spectacle.

Some stories unfold in chapters.
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Rentals
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Drapery
Stationery & Details

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851 Washington Street
Raleigh, NC
27605

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+19199250632

Website

http://elizabethflakeevents.com/

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