Our focus is ON creating a meaningful and tailored celebration by using meticulous Planning, flawless
execution and exquisite attention to Detail
We Reflect your specific style
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There are many wonderful planners available to you, so why us? Many planners are known for having their own specific style. We believe that a wedding should reflect the client's style. Take a look through our galleries to see the variety of design options and colors used.
We plan weddings for the modern couple regardless of religion, race or sexual orientation. In a nutshell, we believe in love. Period.
OUR PROCESS
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the experience
In addition to producing a beautiful event, it’s most likely attention to detail and Gina’s personality. She’s a great listener. She’s also compassionate and understanding and has a great sense of humor. The entire La Cosa Bella Staff is the hardest working crew you will ever find. We’re all pretty much obsessed with making sure each detail is perfect and that our clients do no work on the wedding day.
What is La Cosa Bella Events best known for?
In addition to being on the preferred planner lists for several venues, our weddings have been featured locally and nationally in print and in popular wedding blogs. La Cosa Bella has won several Best Wedding Awards through the International Live Event Association. In addition, was an International Esprit Nominee Top Three for Best Wedding under $75K. Although we didn’t win it was fun to fly to Texas and meet planners from all over the world.
What recognition have you received?
Yes, and like many local planners we are shifting the description of this service to Event Management. We typically book Event Management within 4 - 6 months of the actual wedding day. Our rate for this service starts at $2,000.
Do you offer Month of Coordination?
Yes, we do. It’s actually a specialty of ours! Whenever tenting is involved there is more required planning before the tent install and more required on-site time during installation as the tent is typically set up 2 – 4 days in advance of the wedding day. Other tenting elements also often come together prior to the wedding day. Even though it’s more complicated, we love it!
Do you plan tented events?
We love all guest counts! Most of our clients have weddings in the 120-person to 220-person range with budgets in the $40K to $80K range. Our larger weddings tend to have 250-person to 450-person guest counts with budgets in the $80 - $200K+ range. Our Destination weddings out of the country have had 45 – 65-person guest counts with budgets that range from $40 - $80K (this range includes accommodations + 2 – 3 on-property events)
What type of guest counts and budgets do your clients have?
Often with Partial Planning or Full-Service Planning clients prefer to break out the planning fee into three payments. The retainer for these services is 40% - 50% with another payment due half-way through planning and a final payment due 14 – 30 days in advance of the wedding. Event Management is 50% down and 50% 14 – 30 days in advance of the wedding day.
How are payments made? How much do you require as an initial retainer?
Here are snippets from actual reviews, “amazing”, “beyond expectations”, “stress free”, “absolutely beautiful”, “seamless”, “flawless”, “perfect”
If your past clients were asked to describe their wedding day, what would they say?
We love, love to travel (personally Gina has traveled to over 30 countries and is still counting) and therefore love to plan destination events for others. This level of service requires Full-Service Planning. For destination clients, we also provide transportation planning, accommodation bookings, make sure clients understand all legal requirements for marriage and we plan all other on-site events.
Do you offer Destination Planning domestically and internationally?
gina myers
meet gina
"My motto was and always will be quality over quantity."
When I started La Cosa Bella Events in 2011, I put a great deal of forethought into the vision and the goals of the business. From the beginning, it was important that each client was to have the benefit of the La Cosa Bella experience, which would always include absolute attention to detail and the assurance that their event was going to be beautiful and custom tailored to the individual client's personality. My motto was and always will be quality over quantity.
At La Cosa Bella, our winning formula for a magical day includes a beautiful setting, amazing food and a fun reception with the impeccable service and attention to detail that has earned La Cosa Bella multiple industry awards and recognition.
SUZANN JACKSON
MEET SUZANN
We are a team who truly cares about the success of each special occasion or event we get to be a part of
I have had the privilege of being a part of La Cosa Bella Events for nine years now. We are a team who truly cares about the success of each special occasion or event we get to be a part of. From weddings to charity polo events, planning a beautiful event is what we care about. Through the years my role with the company has been tailored to the food and beverage aspect of an event. My background in fine dining, bar-tending, and hospitality make me an integral part of every event. I understand the timing of service and how to relate and communicate with catering professionals. I enjoy the variety of ways food can enhance an event.
I take pride in setting up for events. I am extremely particular about the placement of a fork, the fold of a napkin, or the spacing between water glass and champagne flute. I assure that all elements are set correctly and that everything just looks beautiful. For me, the best part of any event is in the small details.
Meet the Team
stephanie cissel
MEET STEPHANIE
I have a love of all things wedding related
It was while sitting at a local coffee shop one summer when I knew that event planning was my calling. Surrounded by several open planners, journals, and every highlighter I owned, I knew I had found my happy place. This still describes my day-to-day life. I am constantly making to-do lists, scribbling down thoughts in my notebook, or penciling everything into my calendar.
I have a love of all things wedding related, am extremely organized and a planner by nature, so I cherish the daily opportunity to practice my passions with La Cosa Bella Events. Each member of La Cosa Bella brings something different to the team, which makes us all work so well together. My expertise in social media, marketing, and blogging allows La Cosa Bella to reach and connect with more and more people everyday.
Meet the Team
Marina & Daniel
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Gina is everything and more you could ever ask for in a wedding planner. When I say my wedding was a dream come true, I mean it in every cliche way possible.
She goes above and beyond to ensure her brides have the best day of their lives. Her timeline for our wedding is one I’ll always remember cause there’s no way that this wedding would have happened the way that it did without her.
Don’t think twice about hiring Gina. She’ll be the best decision you make for your wedding because she’ll make it the wedding you always dreamed of but never realized could actually exist. She’ll also keep you sane, which is a very important skill to have because wedding planning can definitely drive you crazy at times!
Gina is everything and more you could ever ask for in a wedding planner. When I say my wedding was a dream come true, I mean it in every cliche way possible.
She goes above and beyond to ensure her brides have the best day of their lives. Her timeline for our wedding is one I’ll always remember cause there’s no way that this wedding would have happened the way that it did without her.
Don’t think twice about hiring Gina. She’ll be the best decision you make for your wedding because she’ll make it the wedding you always dreamed of but never realized could actually exist. She’ll also keep you sane, which is a very important skill to have because wedding planning can definitely drive you crazy at times!
"Her experience and expertise and
her overall professionalism
is truly unmatched."
Caroline & Lucas
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There are not enough words to describe how incredible Gina is! She created the most perfect, memorable and special day for us.
Gina is extremely talented, professional and knowledgeable when it comes to ALL things wedding planning. She is a joy to work with and did such a wonderful job of guiding us through the wedding planning process from start to finish. Gina is detailed oriented and thorough in all she does which allows your wedding day to come together perfectly.
The day of was executed so well thanks to Gina and her fabulous team. If you are looking for a fun, patient, organized, experienced wedding planner we highly recommend Gina!!!
There are not enough words to describe how incredible Gina is! She created the most perfect, memorable and special day for us.
Gina is extremely talented, professional and knowledgeable when it comes to ALL things wedding planning. She is a joy to work with and did such a wonderful job of guiding us through the wedding planning process from start to finish. Gina is detailed oriented and thorough in all she does which allows your wedding day to come together perfectly.
The day of was executed so well thanks to Gina and her fabulous team. If you are looking for a fun, patient, organized, experienced wedding planner we highly recommend Gina!!!
"Gina is detailed oriented and thorough in all she does which allows your wedding day to come together perfectly."
Tanya & Charley
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We worked with Gina through the entire planning process and trust me we did not make it easy right from the start. Gina met my mother and I at our venue a year before the wedding at a show and my mother fell and had to go to the emergency room, my father left our rehearsal dinner by ambulance and the night before the wedding due to unfortunate circumstances the hair and makeup artist who did my trails informed Gina she could not come for the wedding! During all of this Gina not only jumped right in to action but she cared so much about my parents well being and making sure the back up plan was nothing short of outstanding!
Even after the wedding when her commitment was fulfilled with us she continued to help out closing out some things that were taking longer than expected.
Gina is truly amazing at what she does. She has years of experience planning all sorts of get-togethers. Whether you are looking for someone to plan a birthday party, anniversary celebration or wedding, Gina is the go to person! She helped us pull together a classy yet country affair. We had 250 guests at our wedding with everything from a horse and carriage, popcorn, candles galore, sparkler exit and Fireworks!
I highly encourage you to choose Gina and her team. You not only get a wedding planner but a family friend. She will dream up ideas and build comprise within a budget. She is your one stop shop for event planning! We could NOT have done it without her!"
"Gina truly knows how to throw a good time, leave a lasting impression and let the bride and groom go out with a BANG!"
Nicole & Seth
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We worked with Gina through the entire planning process and trust me we did not make it easy right from the start. Gina met my mother and I at our venue a year before the wedding at a show and my mother fell and had to go to the emergency room, my father left our rehearsal dinner by ambulance and the night before the wedding due to unfortunate circumstances the hair and makeup artist who did my trails informed Gina she could not come for the wedding! During all of this Gina not only jumped right in to action but she cared so much about my parents well being and making sure the back up plan was nothing short of outstanding!
Even after the wedding when her commitment was fulfilled with us she continued to help out closing out some things that were taking longer than expected.
We worked with Gina through the entire planning process and trust me we did not make it easy right from the start. Gina met my mother and I at our venue a year before the wedding at a show and my mother fell and had to go to the emergency room, my father left our rehearsal dinner by ambulance and the night before the wedding due to unfortunate circumstances the hair and makeup artist who did my trails informed Gina she could not come for the wedding! During all of this Gina not only jumped right in to action but she cared so much about my parents well being and making sure the back up plan was nothing short of outstanding!
Even after the wedding when her commitment was fulfilled with us she continued to help out closing out some things that were taking longer than expected.
"Not only does she have beautiful style, she is professional, organized and
gets things done above and beyond expectations."
Caitlin & Shaun
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My husband and I decided we wanted a destination wedding and Gina spent countless hours finding the perfect location in Puerto Rico. Unfortunately due to damage from Hurricane Maria, the venue was completed destroyed. When I received the news from the property, Gina was already on the phone with our 2nd choice location confirming availability. She worked her magic and got us the same weekend at another beautiful property in the Bahamas!
I had so much fun working with Gina on all the big and small details for the wedding. She tirelessly vetted all vendors, worked through the many unknowns of the island, and produced a truly unforgettable event for our families. Having Gina by my side throughout the wedding planning process was the best investment we made. Gina is first class!
My husband and I decided we wanted a destination wedding and Gina spent countless hours finding the perfect location in Puerto Rico. Unfortunately due to damage from Hurricane Maria, the venue was completed destroyed. When I received the news from the property, Gina was already on the phone with our 2nd choice location confirming availability. She worked her magic and got us the same weekend at another beautiful property in the Bahamas!
I had so much fun working with Gina on all the big and small details for the wedding. She tirelessly vetted all vendors, worked through the many unknowns of the island, and produced a truly unforgettable event for our families. Having Gina by my side throughout the wedding planning process was the best investment we made. Gina is first class!
"Having Gina by my side throughout the wedding planning process was the best investment we made. Gina is first class!"
Carrie & Mike
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Gina did an incredible job and made the entire experience stress free. My wedding day was more beautiful than I could have ever imagined and that was because of Gina’s expertise in wedding planning.
Her vendors that she recommended did an incredible job and our guests were blown away by the food, flowers, cake, DJ, and design. I highly recommend hiring La Cosa Bella Events for planning your wedding day. Gina and her team will make the process stress free and absolutely beautiful
We worked with Gina through the entire planning process and trust me we did not make it easy right from the start. Gina met my mother and I at our venue a year before the wedding at a show and my mother fell and had to go to the emergency room, my father left our rehearsal dinner by ambulance and the night before the wedding due to unfortunate circumstances the hair and makeup artist who did my trails informed Gina she could not come for the wedding! During all of this Gina not only jumped right in to action but she cared so much about my parents well being and making sure the back up plan was nothing short of outstanding!
Even after the wedding when her commitment was fulfilled with us she continued to help out closing out some things that were taking longer than expected.
"Gina and her team will make the process stress free and absolutely beautiful"
Full Service Planning is for the couple that wants La Cosa Bella involved from inception until the final guest has left the reception.
Full Service Planning
Additional Services
INVESTMENT
-Unlimited email, phone and attendance at all
consultations
-Venue recommendations & selection
-Recommendations for all required vendors
-Assistance with catering recommendations & menu
selection
-All elements of Event Design
-Full production planning with detailed timeline
-Ceremony Rehearsal Direction & Event Management
This service includes:
Please inquire for your customized pricing
Partial Planning
Full Service Planning
ADDITIONAL SERVICES
Partial Planning is for the couple that has found their venue and has already selected most or all of their wedding vendors.
This is the perfect option for the couple that is confidently organized and has done their legwork but now needs La Cosa Bella to get involved with the design and details, provide etiquette guidance and assistance with various paper designs and those individual branding elements that create personalization for the wedding day.
Please contact for pricing
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CONTACT
Personal consultations are complimentary. Complete and submit the form below or email us at GMYERS@LACOSABELLAEVENTS.COM. We look forward to hearing from you!
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Gina Myers is a North Carolina and Destination Wedding Planner. Based in the Raleigh Durham Area, La Cosa Bella Events provides full planning services, month of services, event design and partial planning. If you desire a North Carolina Planner who has received multiple local awards and international recognition for planning services, contact us today.