Reviews of Mingle Events and Vintage Rentals (Event Planner)

Michelle Auster

Candace planned our September wedding at Chestnut Ridge. She was our month and day-of coordinator, but she was honestly so much more. From helping select and coordinate vendors to guiding us on the small decisions that we never wanted to think about, Candace was our complete wedding savior and we could have NEVER executed our dream wedding day without her. We honestly didn’t expect to, but we truly felt like actual guests at our wedding. Our guests complimented that our wedding was one of the best they’ve ever been to and that everything seemed to flow perfectly. I know that it is all due to Candace and her partnership with both the venue as well as many of our vendors. We can’t thank her enough and would recommend her services to anyone getting married!

Roya Vermillion

Candace did an amazing Job! Our dream wedding would not have been possible without Mingle Events. She helped us get everything we wanted for our wedding, and the day of the wedding, we didn't have to do one thing. It is crazy how many little things actually happen; but with Candace, I didn't see or feel any of it. She handled it and it allowed us to relax and enjoy the day :) Best Wedding Ever Thanks to Candace and her team!!!

Alyssa Jonynas

I used Mingle for my wedding at Chestnut Ridge and I highly recommend it! I worked specifically with Candace and her calming personality and expertise made what would have been a hectic day relaxing and smooth. When I didn't know what to do I was able to ask her for her help. She also helped me plan through details that I never would have thought about on my own and those details made our wedding day ten times better. Do it, use Mingle!

Tori C

I can’t say enough about how amazing the Mingle Team is at organization and execution of events!! I brought in a bride who didn’t have a venue and Candace made everything so simple and seem less for her. All the vendors had clear and consistent communication, and she was available literally any time to discuss the event. How many planners respond weeks ahead of time on their vacation? Her warm and fun personality makes it simple for everyone to enjoy their special day. I highly recommend Honeysuckle. Side note...the venue comes with gorgoeus China, tables, chairs and antique furniture as well as a great place to get ready! Love it here!!! Will certainly be back!

megan mazzarella

Candace did an amazing job planning our wedding!! We couldn’t have asked for anything better! She made our vision come to life in ways I didn’t think possible. She answered every question I had and even went above and beyond. She made our connection with every vendor not only possible but also special and unique. Knowing our personalities as a couple she made perfect suggestions and matches with our vendors whom I believe we will keep as friends. She made us feel amazing on our wedding day as she had every single thing handled making it so stress free for us to enjoy. Thank you Candace for all you do!!

Corey Marino

As a fellow wedding vendor, I can highly recommend Mingle Events and Rentals as both an amazing vendor to work with and one that I know will go above and beyond for their clients. Working with Mingle at an event, I can be assured that everything will go smoothly and their clients will be over the moon happy. Could not recommend them more!

Jennifer Mackey

We recently worked with Mingle Events for the first time and we throughly enjoyed all aspects of the experience. Specifically we worked with Caroline and she was AWESOME! Being wedding photographers, we love working with planners who are a perfect balance of friendly, team oriented, and on top of everything. Caroline possesses all of these qualities and more! Throughout the day she checked in with the weddings vendors at key times but also allowed us the freedom to do our thing. She was attentive to the the bride and groom as well as their bridal parties and families. We can't say enough good things about working with Caroline at Mingle and we definitely hope to again in the future. We would highly recommend Mingle Events and Rentals!

Ellyn Lurey

Candace did an amazing job! I felt like a giant weight was taken off my plate working with her. I can't thank her enough for all of her help! Highly recommend.

Jessica Madigan

Mingle events is AMAZING!!!! My husband and I got married at a venue and went with the inclusive package, which included mingle events wedding planner... and thank goodness it did!!!! We had Ashley, who is INCREDIBLE. Not only did Ashley make this process of wedding planning literally a breeze in the park but she was also an amazing friend, and a great go to person for anything I needed. We also rented the vintage car for our exit, which was provided by mingle events. The driver was great, super chill and easy going! It was a great way to end the night. Seriously, if your thinking about getting a wedding planner- mingle is the way to go! Ashley is incredible and will be a lifetime friend :)

Jordan Dant

Candace was our wedding MVP. She went above and beyond time and again. Every vendor she recommended was outstanding. Her attention to detail was great, especially since it isn't our strong point. The months and days leading up to the wedding Candace took the initiative and reached out to us to make sure everything was going to plan and to see if there was anything she could do to help. When the big day arrived, we were truly able to enjoy every moment because Candace was taking care of all the details and any issues that came up. She brought us food and drinks during cocktail hour while we were taking photos. There were several occasions where she was able to check-in with us and suggest changes to the timeline to keep things rolling. When the night came to an end, we didn't have to worry about a thing. Candace worked with our designated friends and family on the clean up and just sent us on our way with a to-go box of food. Thanks to Candace we will never get to know what wedding stress is. We can't say enough good things about her and would recommend her to anyone planning a wedding. Thanks so much Candace!!

Meg Alderman

I cannot say enough kind words about Candace and the Mingle Team! My husband and I planned our wedding while living abroad with a 6-hour time difference. Though we were organized, there was just no way we could have ever pulled off our dream wedding without help. Luckily, we were introduced to Candace when my mother in law was scouting venues for us. Our favorite venue (Honeysuckle Hill) happened to be owned by Candace. (She also is the owner multiple wedding businesses including Mingle Events & Vintage Rentals and Engaged Asheville!) As I hadn’t had a chance to meet Candace yet - I checked out her Mingle Events & Vintage Rentals site and fell in love with her style. We took the leap and said yes knowing we were in good hands as she is so connected in the Asheville wedding community. Candace and the Mingle team did a wonderful job walking us through the entire process; helping us organize a dream team of vendors, developing timelines and aligning logistics for a flawless wedding day. We did all this planning working through a 6-hour time difference and mainly over email, which was a big help with our busy work schedules. We were in Asheville for only 2 days before the wedding around the holidays and the Mingle team organized appointments, tastings, and walkthroughs with all our vendors in that short time period. It was a whirlwind but really special that we could engage directly with our vendors and be able to do all the fun wedding planning that we would have missed out on otherwise. It was a constant question about how I was coping with planning a wedding an ocean away and I could honestly tell my friends and family that it was LOW STRESS. We had wonderful guides the whole way through and the team was always prompt in answering any open questions. An additional advantage was the Mingle team could connect directly with the Asheville vendor base and iron out any open queries or align before coming back to me with suggestions. Our vendors and the Mingle team really operated as one team. When it came to our wedding day - the day was absolutely FLAWLESS. All of our vendors that Mingle organized were absolutely amazing! (And I am not just saying that, we had multiple people genuinely tell us our wedding was the best wedding they have ever attended - food & flowers (Smash Events Inc.), cake (CakesbyGray), music (Collective Music Solutions), atmosphere, venue (Honeysuckle Hill), drinks (Metro Wines) - it was the full package! Our guests were raving and we were able to be totally in the moment on our day vs. worrying about any wedding details or logistics. Thank you again! We cannot wait to relive the day through Anastasiia Photography’s photos and Fesiuk Films capture.

Teri Moree

Mingle Events and specifically Caroline were incredible through the planning process to the day of my daughter’s wedding! Caroline kept us on track with doing as much as we could well in advance so the weeks leading up to the wedding would be stress free! I trusted her experience with all the details from quantities of rental items through the day of event schedule. She was competent, warm, and caring. She was key to creating my daughter’s dream wedding! I didn’t see her much the day of the wedding, but knew she was behind the scenes coordinating everything! She picked up the donuts for the donut wall, was seen sewing a groomsman’s torn bow tie and adjusting the flower dog’s collar bouquet. She even put together a meal for the best man who was too nervous about giving his toast to eat! She instinctively knew everything that needed to be done and when. After lining everyone up outside for the sparkler send off, she went back inside and packed up our personal belongings. She definitely went above and beyond from the minute we met her! I was thrilled late that evening when Caroline sent me some videos and pictures she had taken during the day. So thoughtful!! She also took care of a refund issue I had after the wedding! My daughter had a fairytale wedding thanks to Caroline and Mingle. We feel as if we made a new friend. She is amazing and the best event coordinator you will find anywhere!

Wendy Westbrook

I couldn't have been more thrilled with the planning and execution of a destination wedding. It was far more than I could have imagined. Leslie was a life saver and a true friend! She became family!

Jamie Bryan

I have had the pleasure/privilege of calling Candace a friend for nearly 10 years now. I have watched in awe as she has made her dreams a reality, and grown her business over the years. So, when it came time for me to say “I Do” , I knew there was no way I could (or would) do it without using Mingle Events! Candace and Ashley were absolutely amazing to work with! They took care of everything on the day of, down to the tiniest of details, while ensuring that we had everything we needed thoroughout the entire day/evening. Because of Candace and Ashley, we were able to relax and enjoy every single moment of our magical day!!! I highly, highly recommend using Mingle for your Big Day!!!

Sarah Kenley

I have so many wonderful things to say about Mingle, but y’all… Caroline McCrory is easily one of the most diligent, gracious, passionate, and most genuine human beings. Caroline was my saving grace and I will tell you why… We planned a December wedding, fully aware of the risk of having a wedding in December. The week of finally came and nothing can quite describe the feeling of being one week away from marrying the man of your dreams. At this point during the wedding planning process Caroline and myself were in constant communication. The weather was calling for snow, so we were all trying not to panic. Caroline, at the beginning of the week kept me very calm (still do not know how she did that - she is magical). We were three days away and the snow forecast was still questionable, but nothing worth panicking over. The very next day the forecast changed drastically, so we had to make some changes. Caroline called me and gave me lots of options, but it came down to moving our wedding day. The day that we had spent months planning - Caroline moved up an entire day in a few short hours. If you know what goes into wedding planning (especially the week of), then you know that moving a wedding day up in a few hours is nearly impossible. I can now say with so much confidence that Caroline can handle anything that is thrown her way because this was just crazy! We arrived at our wedding venue and I felt so calm - and it wasn’t even supposed to be our wedding day. I took one look at Caroline and knew that she was making this day flawless and she more than met our expectations. The move meant we had no rehearsal and I was really counting on rehearsal to calm my nerves and to make sure everything was where it needed to be. I did not notice - no one noticed that we did not rehearse because Caroline made sure everyone knew and understood what was going on (and we had a big wedding party). My wedding experience was very unique, but I wouldn’t trade it for the world. I highly recommend Caroline McCrory to any bride - plus she has an awesome cupcake wall :)

Shelley Ploch

Ashley was my wedding planner and she did a great job! Asheville was a destination wedding for us, so Ashley had to help me make decisions and she executed my vision beautifully! She was professional and responsive as well as supportive, positive, and organized! She was a pleasure to work with from beginning to end! I would recommend her to anyone planning a wedding (or any event they need help with)!

Eleonore Schwarz

Candace Hightower is an excellent planner. She is well connected, attentive to detail, reliable, professional and easy to work with. I have worked with her on various weddings over the past few years in booking ECE bands and she always takes great care of everyone - both clients and vendors alike. Five Stars for this first class Asheville, NC based planner!

Julia Trantham Heckert

If I could give Candace and Mingle Events 10 stars I would! Mingle's services were included with my venue's package and I began working with Candace as my Day Of Coordinator 60 days prior to my wedding. Her communication and organizational skills are truly unmatched - she brought all of my planning and vendors together, coordinating a seamless timeline that made our wedding absolutely perfect. Because of Candace our day was so care-free and easy - my husband and I actually got to savor every moment of our wedding! And I haven't even talked about her styling! My husband and I wanted to incorporate many personal elements in our decor and Candace put everything together beautifully. We are beyond grateful for Candace and all she did to make our day the best ever! Look nowhere else for your wedding planning!

Maggie Bardauskas

Leslie was amazing with our Brevard, NC wedding. She was the greatest coordinator and we were able to get vintage chinaware and a beautiful blue couch from their rentals. Leslie was so kind, organized, and we were able to have a perfect wedding ceremony without even having a rehearsal because of her direction the day of the wedding! 10/10 Recommend!

Davon Embler

Mingle Events is truly a one-of-a-kind wedding planning service. Candace Hightower pays attention to every detail and delivers flawlessly. I highly recommend Mingle for your next event.

Tiffany James

In true WCU Catamount fashion, Emily did an amazing job helping me plan my 10/20/18 wedding. Emily was my '60 day coordinator' and looking back I do not know what I would have done without her! Even before 60 days she would touch base and keep me on track with booking vendors, etc. She made the timeline and every detail of my wedding day flow perfectly. I highly recommend Mingle Events and Emily Dover as your wedding coordinator!

Jill Fram

Leslie with mingle is amazing! She promptly answered every phone call and text throughout the planning process. She was encouraging and supportive and took care of every detail. During my daughter's wedding, both her and Candace were there to help all along the way. I could not have done it without them! If you want answers to all your questions, guidance, suggestions, stress free planning and want to be able to enjoy your special day without worrying about a thing, hire Mingle. Worth EVERY penny!

Katie Davis

Candace was professional, thorough, and a pleasure to work with! I chose a venue that did not think I needed a event planner/day of coordinator and I am SO glad I decided to work with her. The day went without a hitch! I also appreciate that she took credit cards as payment, the rest of the industry seems to have avoided the 21st century.

Joanne Baker

Candace with Mingle was the Coordinator for my daughter's wedding at the Inn at Tranquility Farm. She did an awesome job and made sure everything happened when it was suppose to. We did not have to be overly concerned with the details which is a very difficult job when you do not live in the area of the venue. She made sure all details were as we wanted them!

Bret Hansley

Fantastic people to work with; everything was seamless and they took care of every detail, when the day of the wedding arrived my wife and I were guests at our daughters wedding and truly enjoyed the day thanks to Mingle; Carolina was great to work with and took care of us.

Melanie Cohen

Thank you mingle events (especially Emily) for the most amazing wedding experience. Mingle truly has such a high standard that they hold themselves to when planning a wedding and it truly shows. The wedding planning process was so easy, even being an out of town bride. Emily was always available to answer questions and give us suggestions throughout the planning process. Everything on our wedding day ran so smoothly and I can truly attribute that to Emily and our vendors for working so well together. Emily made sure that we were taken care of the entire wedding weekend starting at the rehearsal. I didn’t stress or worry about anything on our wedding day because Emily was already 10 steps ahead of me. She didn’t let any detail go untouched. All of our guests couldn’t stop commenting on how this was the best and prettiest wedding they had ever been to. Thank you so much Emily and Mingle for the best and most perfect day of our lives!

Katie Dight

My venue had an all inclusive option, which is the direction I chose in the hopes that it would simplify everything. Through this, I was connected with Mingle and their coordinator, Caroline. They/she was amazing. Extremely responsive, reassuring, knowledgeable, and so friendly! I absolutely loved working with her. We got to be close and continue to talk post-wedding. She answered emails/texts/calls patiently and walked through any decisions we were making. It was so nice to focus on the fun of getting married while she put together a seamless timeline and handled the logistics. I loved seeing her throughout the wedding day - it was very reassuring having her there. I can't recommend Mingle enough!

Kylie Anderson

Our planner was Candace Hightower and her team at Mingle Events and OMG these ladies now how to get the job done. I couldn’t have asked for a better group of women to help execute and make our day everything I ever wanted. Having a planner who will truly listen to you, making your needs and desires a priority over everything else, is one of the most important aspects of your wedding planning process. Taylor and I did not ever feel like when we expressed our thoughts or concerns that they were unheard or were not taken care of immediately. And the BEST part of it all is that we did not have one thing go wrong on our wedding day. We had the opportunity to sit back and enjoy the day as if we were guests to our own celebration. It was beautiful and we owe it to Candace and her team at Mingle for smoothly getting the job done! I highly recommend Mingle Events for any planning service you need!

Janci Keys

I highly recommend Mingle for any event that you have coming up. Candace Hightower did an excellent job putting together my hot air balloon themed baby shower yesterday. I was overwhelmed with the creativity and beauty of every detail. I will definitely use her and her company again in the future!

Kathy Beaver

I have had the pleasure of working with Candace Hightower of Mingle Events as both a fellow vendor and client. Her attention to detail and creative eye are stellar. Candace goes above and beyond not only meeting expectations but exceeding them by far. Her personality and southern charm will make your wedding day worry free. I highly recommend Candace for you wedding planning and event needs. You will not be disappointed!

Jane Coe

Candace is absolutely AMAZING! Words cannot express my gratitude for her, Caroline and the entire Mingle crew! From the moment we first met Candace, she put us completely at ease and made us feel certain we were in good hands. She is extremely organized, prompt, creative, calm & collected, the list goes on - - - and all this on top of being one of the most genuine and down-to-earth people I've ever met! For the past year, I honestly felt like I was planning our wedding with my new best friend. I live in Atlanta which could have made planning a wedding in Asheville a little tricky but Candace was always SO on top of everything, maximizing my time in Asheville so I could knock out all the necessary steps as well as planning phone calls for me when I couldn't be physically there. I came to Candace and her team with a few ideas for our wedding and they worked their magic to bring those ideas and so much more to life. Candace got to know my style so well that I fell in love with every one of her ideas and suggestions. Her presence instantly makes you feel taken care of and our wedding day was absolutely perfect and completely stress-free because of her and the whole Mingle team!

Hayley Baer

Candice and her Mingle team are pure magic! From start to finish she was a professional and ensured all of my wedding wishes came true. When my original venue burned down, Candice had like 5 new choices by the next day that would work with my vendors and date! I could not have done any of this without her. I would give her infinite stars if I could.

Erin Caldwell

Leslie was simply a treasure! She handled every detail with grace, calm, and professionalism. I would hire her again and again!

Sarah MacNaughton

I am 100% sure my wedding would not have been the most perfect day i could've imagined if it weren't for Caroline at mingle!! She answered all of my many many questions leading up to the wedding and flawlessly executed my vision to beyond my wildest expectations!! I don't think I can say thank you enough for everything caroline did for us! Definitely a must have for anyones wedding.

Morgan Zink

My husband and I got married at Chestnut Ridge a month ago and Caroline with Mingle Events was seriously a lifesaver! Throughout the wedding planning process I was finishing up my last year of grad school and I changed jobs.. needless to say I was doing a lot! From day one Caroline made everything wedding related a breeze! She gave so many great recommendations and shared advice on all things wedding. Caroline is so sweet and easy to work with and took all the stress out of the wedding day! Everything I needed.. she had it.. she even offered up her own personal lipstick haha! Caroline cares about all her clients and truly wanted us to have the most perfect day! I can’t say enough good things about Mingle Events and more specifically, Caroline.. She was above and beyond anything we could have hoped for and we feel so lucky to have had her throughout every step of our wedding planning process!

Connie Greenwood

I want to personally thank Candace and staff at Mingle for their professionalism, kindness, and patience. They are the reason that the wedding day of my daughter, Jessica, to Steven was smooth and comfortable for our family and guests. Cheers to Mingle Events!

Cynthia Mediate

Working with Candace was such a pleasure. It was so wonderful being able to completely enjoy our daughters wedding day knowing Candace would take care of every detail to perfection. She has a low key but very professional manner which helped keep everyone relaxed and joyful. I would highly recommend Mingle to anyone wanting a flawless wedding!

Emily Simpson

I worked with Caroline at Mingle and could not have asked for a better coordinator. She was very well organized and would have responses to questions for me before I even had a chance to ask them! Highly recommend!

Amanda Marlowe

Planning an event can be so overwhelming you do not know where to start, start here! I cannot brag enough on Ashley with Mingle, the entire Mingle team has so much experience and knowledge so many connections and resources to help make your event all that you can imagine and more! Our daughter’s wedding was weeks ago and our friends and family are still raving on and on about how beautiful and magical it all was! I have worked with large event planning in the past and with the potential chaos of a guest count near 300 and Ashley never once batted an eye it all went off without a single hesitation she was by our side from start to finish never missing a beat. If anything did not go as planned the Bride and I were certainly unaware as it all was seamless flawless and well organized from the first look to the last dance. What better way to enjoy an event than to actually be able to enjoy the event you have planned rather than having to manage it all yourself. That is what Mingle is here for and they will not let you down! She was quick to recommend an amazing vendor team and guide us all along the way, if you are planning an event or a wedding and do not know where to start give Mingle a call!

Adam & Lisa Neubauer

Hiring Candace and the team at Mingle was one of the best choices we made while prepping for our wedding. Since our wedding was a destination wedding, Candace was our go-to person to ensure that all local vendors were on schedule with one another for a smooth wedding day. Plus, Caroline made our rehearsal dinner completely stress-free. From helping coordinate the caterer and drinks at the venue, to setting up some decor we gave to her - literally all we had to do was show up. Then, Candace helped make the vision for our wedding a reality and went above and beyond what we expected. We had told Candace from the beginning that our ideal wedding day was one in which we could be stress-free and be guests at our own wedding. That is exactly how the wedding day went for us, and was pretty stress-free the entire time leading into the wedding because of Mingle's help. We truly can't imagine how our wedding would have been without Candace's help to keep everyone on schedule, set up our decor, and even break down the room at the end of the night. Our wedding day was even better than we expected, and we know that is in very large part to Candace. You can't go wrong hiring her and the ladies of Mingle! We would make that decision again in a heartbeat.

Justin Sheaffer

Candace and her staff are incredible. It was like having our own fairy godmother. Every time I was wishing I had something (food, hair clip, drink, etc.) she would appear with it in hand, as if she could read my mind. Everyone kept telling me that planning a wedding is a nightmare, I am not able to say I share in that experience...Book the folks at Mingle today!

Judy Adams

When my daughter decided to have her wedding out of state, we were a little concerned about how we were going to make that happen. My daughter lives in Texas, I'm in Ohio and the wedding is in North Carolina!! Yikes! Candace of Mingle Events took over and her wedding was beyond our wildest expectations. My daughter and Candace communicated over the preceding months through phone calls, text and emails. Candace has a vast knowledge of everything weddings and was able to set my daughter's mind at ease. On the day of the wedding, Candace arrived and truly is an amazing professional! I lost count of the compliments that our guests had for Candace, but everyone noticed how perfect the tables were set, the decorations and every detail of my daughter's wedding. As the Mother of the Bride, if you would like to enjoy your daughter's wedding and not have to be concerned that everything is in its place, you really need Candace! Thank you so much Candace, for making my daughter's dream wedding come true!

Kimberly Bullock

Where do I even begin!? My husband and I got married May 24, 2019 at Chestnut Ridge with the help of the FABULOUS Caroline with Mingle Events! The first time we met I knew she was the one for the job - our personalities meshed perfectly! She was there with us every step of the way… Thank God!! She was so sweet and attentive to all of my ideas, questions, and concerns. Her organizational skills were impeccable. It is difficult for me to envision an idea without visuals so she went above and beyond sending me photos of different ideas. On the wedding day my family and friends were worried that I would be so stressed I wouldn’t have fun and actually enjoy the celebration. They were SHOCKED on how stress-free and relaxed I was throughout the day - it was ALL because of Caroline and her timeline!! The wedding was gorgeous, full of love/laughter and SO. MUCH. FUN. Everything was just PERFECT!!! The best part of this process (besides getting married, of course!) is the friendship that we’ve formed.

Ashley Hill

Where do I begin? Let me start my saying the moment we hired Mingle and decided upon the year long full coverage package, everything fell into place. It was like a weight lifted. The fabulous Caroline McCrory took care of every single detail from that moment until weeks after the wedding making sure every detail was perfect. She was warm and kind and we know she truly cared about us and our vision and dream. I have now found a friend for life and immediately clicked with her and her beautiful soul and personality. I can’t imagine our wedding day or events without her and Mingle. Do yourself a favor and make this necessary investment in your big day by having this lovely lady and Mingle take care of you like part of their family.

Jackson Martin

From assembling the incredible team of vendors we had, to dealing with us at our most stressed out and indecisive, to just being a warm and smiling face that got us through everything we seriously could not have asked for a better friend to guide us through everything over the last year and a half. We owe Candace the world for making our day more amazing than we could had hoped it would be. She is seriously the most incredible person, and even better at her job. Mingle and the team are the absolute best money we spent on our wedding, and you should absolutely trust them with your big day.

Katie Katsikos

Candace was wonderful to work with. Initially I had no clue as to what I wanted for my wedding day. She was patient, kind, creative, and extremely efficient at planning the most perfect wedding I could've asked for. It was so wonderful knowing that I didn't have to worry about anything going wrong or being missed -- she was on top of it! This was the best money I spent on my wedding, by far!

Jaclyn Johnson

My wedding planning experience with Mingle Events, specifically, Caroline Mccrory, was absolutely flawless! My husband and I picked to get married in Asheville, NC as some what of a destination wedding. We live at the coast of NC and I was worried about planning from afar but Caroline made everything a breeze. She was more than willing to accommodate any of my indecisions and helped me make the best decision. Saying Mingle went above & beyond is an understatement. Caroline even went as far as getting on her hands and knees to blow-dry my dress after it rained during my first look. We had absolutely no hiccups at our wedding that took place at Chestnut Ridge in June all thanks to Mingle Events with the partnership of Chestnut Ridge made our day so perfect.

Hanna Nall

Ashley from Mingle was our Day-Of wedding coordinator. Her work was beyond amazing, being on top of every detail! I received many compliments from family members about how valuable her presence was on our big day. Additionally, Ashley's relaxed vibe really muted the stressful nature of wedding planning. My husband and I were skeptical of hiring a planner at first - of course wedding season can be financially demanding. From our experience with Mingle, this service is truly priceless. To have someone handle the details, be in contact with your many vendors - it completely enhanced our day in every way. Please do yourself a favor and treat this service as a necessity, so you can fully enjoy one of the biggest days of your life!

Ann Katsikos

This was my second time using Candace to plan for a wedding event. First for my youngest daughter’s wedding, and then again for my fortieth wedding anniversary. As always, she was very thorough and efficient in her planning efforts, and made the whole process very easy for me. I would recommend using her again - she is the best!

Kendall Boyd

There aren’t enough stars to even begin to rate my experience with Mingle. From the day I contacted them I was assigned a day of wedding planner, Caroline and I could not have been matched and blessed with anyone better. Caroline went above and beyond for our not only our wedding, but the weeks and months leading up to it. Being a destination wedding, she was always there to answer questions about vendors, location, meetings, and tips on how to make the most of our wedding. She always reached out to make sure I was okay and always spoke encouraging words. It was hard to have cold feet when I knew every detail I had been dreaming about as a little girl would come to life through her work. Caroline took my suggestions, pictures and vision and made it into my perfect wedding reality. I could not have asked for a better company to help plan our day and would not have trusted it with anyone else. On our way back from the wedding (riding in one of Mingle’s sweet vintage exit vehicles) my husband and I talked about how we would have cut a price somewhere else to make sure we had this company a part of our day. The expense is beyond worth it. Not only did myself, my husband and family get to relax and know everything was taken care of, but we got to enjoy every detail that had been in the making for so long. Caroline and Mingles experience in the wedding area, knowledge of Asheville and it’s aamzing vendors as well as willingness to help, encourage, and organize is what makes them stand out most. Not only do I consider Caroline to be THE BEST wedding planner there is, I also consider her now a friend that I get to share life and experiences with. If you are looking for an above and beyond planner in the Asheville area, look no further.

Max Sikes

Ashley and Candace of Mingle Events did an outstanding job with our September 2018 wedding event! About 5 months out I realized there was no way I could do all of this myself and truly enjoy my daughter's wedding day. I decided to interview a few planners-these ladies really already had their plate full but they were my first choice. As an interior designer, I loved the take charge attitude and willingness to execute my ideas. They were always responsive, reassuring and innovative all in one. Ashley was our talented lead coordinator but I felt they both were always involved. Our mountaintop home, barn and surrounding acreage in Cashiers,NC was logistically challenging at best--these ladies did a first class job in every respect. Many, many thanks to you both...I highly recommend Mingle Events!

Laura Brown

Candace at Mingle Event is the BEST!! She made my vision come to life! I cannot thank her enough! From the beginning, Candace was very attentive... answering all my countless emails and calls. She REALLY is the person that put me at ease, especially the day of!! The hours leading up to your ceremony can be very stressful... but when you have someone like Candace at your side, you get to relax and enjoy your wedding day! She has years of experience which is great because she knows the best vendors to help pull off an amazing event! My guests were raving about how organized and beautiful everything was and that was only possible because of Candace.

Rich Brownstein

If you are trying to decide what company/event planner to hire for your wedding, just book Candace and her team at Mingle Events. It literally will be the last thing you worry about regarding anything pertaining to your special day. I manage and perform in the band the Royal Suits, and we've played literally hundreds of weddings. We've worked with Mingle Events on numerous occasions, and everything always runs so smoothly. Candace is on top of every detail, but isn't afraid to ask her staff, the band, photographers, etc. the best way to approach anything that arises over the course of the evening. It takes a team to make sure everything goes off without a hitch, and she knows how to work with everyone involved to make it happen. We'd work with Candace and Mingle events every event if we could!

Caroline Furman

Caroline was WONDERFUL. I was the bride that would wait last minute, and then some to get things in and contact people. I also gave her the daunting task of getting everything together in 6 months. The wedding ran so smoothly! Thank you!

Hallie Zolides

PRICELESS!! We were late to the game getting a planner only 2 month away from our wedding, but Caroline jumped in right away. She contacted all my vendors for me and took all that stress off me. She communicated everything perfectly with me and my husband which was a huge relief considering we lived in a different state. On the wedding day Caroline handled everything exactly the way I had pictured it and knew what I needed without me even asking! She’s a pro! I highly recommend working with Mingle, they made our special day flow seemlessly. Especially if you are getting married at Chestnut Ridge, they know that venue so well. Thank you Caroline & Mingle Events!!

Joy Unscripted

Candace of Mingle is an extraordinary planner for any event type that you may be hosting! I've had the pleasure of working with her on everything from weddings to baby showers, and her close attention to detail and creative style is stunning! Candace always leaves her clients overjoyed with the event of their dreams, and there is no one I would recommend more to anyone looking for an event planner in the Asheville area!

Anna Swicegood

Caroline with Mingle Events was absolutely amazing! She put me at ease, answered every question (and I had a LOT), helped keep me sane and guided my husband and I smoothly throughout our wedding day. I couldn't have done it without her! My mom even commented the day after the wedding how Caroline was always one step ahead the entire day! I would highly recommend Caroline (and the entire Mingle Events team) if you are looking for a planner/day-of coordinator. At the end of the day, she made me feel like I was her only bride and I will forever cherish all that she did to help Kyle and I say "I do"!

Michelle Citrin

Working with Mingle was absolutely amazing and they helped us create a flawless high end event. The best part of it all was the day of our wedding. Candace and her team were so calm, well organized, and laid back. We felt no pressure or stress during our wedding. Candice’s calm presence was perfect and added to the whole day.

Ashley Thompson

Caroline with Mingle was better than I could’ve hoped for. From the very first time we spoke to the day of, she went above and beyond to ensure my wedding day was absolutely perfect. I was planning a wedding out of state and she made it SO easy. She became a friend and truly took the time to get to know my husband and I. I couldn’t ask for a better person to have planed the wedding of my dreams. I am so thankful for someone who loves their job and truly cares for the people she works for.

Kendall Arneson

Candace is a true professional and amazing at what she does! A real talent. As a bride who had a very specific vision for her wedding Candace pulled every trick to help me with wedding planning including being extremely flexible with this bride and her family. I couldn't have imagined my wedding day turning out as perfect as it did with anyone else working the event!

Alexandra Schwob

TLDR: Mingle is the BEST!!!! Candace and the Mingle Team were absolutely amazing! If I could give them 10 stars, I would! We could never have pulled off such a spectacular, perfect wedding without them. 150% recommend. They have weddings down to a science, from their vendor relations to the rentals to the timeline--everything. Seriously. Wow. Worth EVERY penny. I almost felt like a guest at my own wedding--they are THAT good! You will not be disappointed because they are truly the BEST EVER!

Meghan Dittrich

Hands down, Ashley with Mingle is the absolute best planner out there. She brought every single detail to life on our big day, and there truly wasn’t one glitch (that we know of, anyway!!) Our venue package included Mingle Events services - where we were blessed with be partnered with Ashley for the sixty days leading up to our wedding, and then we of course had her on the wedding day. She was so quick to reach out and introduce herself, and was openly available to answer any questions and provide any advice and recommendations, even before our sixty days began. We truly felt that we could reach out to her at anytime since meeting her, and she would be there to help us. When we met on site for the sixty day walk through, Ashley essentially already had the day planned out and in the bag. She is so flexible, easy going, and truly wants to make your day as perfect as possible, and will absolutely find a way to do it. As we were chatting, she listened to all of our requests, and gave great suggestions on how to flow the day so it was seamless...and of course, it was. During the morning of, ceremony and reception - Ashley navigated the day so perfectly, and was so calm, which made it much easier to enjoy the day. Anytime we worked with Ashley, she truly made us feel like we were the only couple she was working with, and her focus was on us and getting our day set up perfectly. Ashley's organization, communication, and genuine soul are few of the countless reasons she is the best planner out there. We love you!! Thank you for making our day so perfect!

Leah Wisneski

I had the privilege of working with Caroline McCrory as my weekend coordinator for my wedding. She was absolutely incredible and went above and beyond to make sure everything was exactly how I pictured it. I paid for a weekend coordinator but i feel as though I had a full blown wedding planner because of all the time and effort Caroline devoted to my wedding. I would 100% recommend Mingle to anyone getting married in the Asheville, NC area and if you can, ask for Caroline. Thanks again Caroline for making our day so perfect! We were so lucky to have you!

Stephanie Sisco

Caroline was stellar to work with! She was very responsive via e-mail (particularly helpful as we planned our event from another state) and so helpful, even post-wedding. I so appreciate all of her help in making our day go so smoothly.

Faye Sevel

You NEED Candace at Mingle Events. Because of her, my sister's wedding was a perfect dream come true. One relative said, "everything was perfect. I mean I know we probably didn't see the things that went wrong. It just seemed perfect." We had to correct them. Nothing went wrong, not a single thing! Every detail and moment was perfect. We didn't have to worry about a thing. I honestly would give Mingle a million stars if I could.

Nicole Floersch

Candace at Mingle Events and Rentals deserves every one of these 5 stars. She is extremely organized and very well connected amongst the vendors in Asheville. Being from out of town I was in need of some suggestions and she not only had a recommendation but a contact for everyone! On top of that, every vendor I spoke with actually worked with Candace before so I was left feeling confident that everything would come together with ease.