Everlasting Moments

Service levels: Full-service planning

Team size: 1 – 3

About Everlasting Moments

Jackie Gilson

Owner/Head Planner

I've always had a deep passion for organizing and planning which is why I chose to start my own Event Planning business. I knew at a young age being a Special Events/Wedding Planner is a dream I wanted to pursue.

I am an experienced, detailed, creative, easy to work with, and reasonable event planner. I am also a 2024 "Best of Weddings" award winner and a 2024 "Couple's Choice" award winner. For just opening my business officially a few years ago, I have already won these two awards

In three words: Creative, Organized, Resourceful

Services by planning level

Service included in starting price
Service available for an extra cost
Full-service planningPartial planningDay-of coordination / wedding management
Description

Full planning is for the couple that would like help from the beginning, with us guiding you every step of the way

This is for couples that need someone to manage their day which includes any last-minute assistance

Planning begins12 Months out6 Months out1 Month out
Event Styling & Design
Venue Recommendations
Vendor Selection
Vendor Management
Contract Review
Wedding Favors & Accessories
Accommodation Coordination
Transportation Coordination
Venue Visits
Final Venue Walkthrough
Timeline Creation & Management
Onsite Event Management
Budget Planning
Invites & Stationery
RSVP Tracking
PricingStarts at $3,700Starts at $2,700Starts at $1,400

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  • November 2025 Wedding

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    •Erin H.•Jan 8

    We absolutely adored Jackie and her daughter Madison while working together for our November 2025 wedding. Jackie came in and was willing to roll with the punches, including communication delays on our end, last minute planning shifts, and a vision that all came together in the final days leading up to the event. We got her on board maybe two months before the big day, and she was ready to jump right in with us! Jackie is a bubbly personality who is readily available when you need her. She centers the bride and groom throughout the entire process, making stressful moments feel easy, because as you get inundated with 100 opinions, she's simply there to hear and honor YOURS. She dealt with vendor snaffus like a champion, I have every confidence there were things that occurred day of that we still have no clue about because she handled it behind the scenes and we never had to hear about it! Her daughter being her partner for the events was a huge asset, as they work as a seamless team with a dynamic and inherent understanding of what the other one needs in that moment. The decision to go with Jackie was easy, her enthusiasm was immediate and genuine. Unlike other potential planners we spoke with, one thing we most enjoyed was her "behind the scenes" attitude. While friendly, excited, and truly a huge fan of love and life partnership, she also maintained very clear professional boundary lines and put the professional relationship first. We feel a genuine kinship and respect blossomed (she's the best!!), but very much appreciated that she was there to do the job first and be friendly with us second. The team has an inventory you can pull from, which we did, and that helped us cut down on some one-time item costs as well (for example, we borrowed one of their letter boxes for guests to leave their envelopes)! Our vendors were already secured prior to connecting with Everlasting Moments, but if you're in the earlier stages of planning I would highly suggest bringing the team in to assist you. Based on our experience with their vendor relationships from our event, they would be a huge asset as you're navigating those handful of "big items" in your planning journey and making those first initial decisions. Everlasting Moments was a gigantic asset to our wedding weekend, worth every penny and then some. Their calm (and often time hilarious) demeanor really added to the entire weekend. Our hope is that every couple getting married has as much of a positive experience with their coordinator/planner as we did! If you're reading this to look for options for your own wedding, many congratulations! Give Jackie and the team a call!

  • Wonderful!

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    •Marisa K.•Mar 23, 2025

    I just had my wedding last weekend, March 2025, and could not be happier with the experience I had with Jackie and Madison. I began the planning process with Jackie last summer and always felt taken care of after our conversations. She helped manage anything we asked of her including finding venues, speaking with vendors, offering design ideas and allowing use of her personal inventory. She completely captured our vision for our wedding day and executed the day of beautifully. I was able to fully relax the morning of and enjoy our day with friends and family with no worries about any logistics or day of prep that needed to be done. I could not recommend a better team to place your trust into!

  • More Than Just a Wedding Coordinator

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    •Angela M.•Mar 10, 2025

    We met Jackie and Madison at the NC Bridal and Wedding Expo in Raleigh in 2023. My daughter's wedding day was November of this year, 2024. From the very moment we met them, it was 100% authenticity, practicality, a smart approach, kindness, and just enough edge required to pull off an event of such importance. As we selected them and continued our journey together, the level of communication, organization, attention to detail, and their ability to advocate with professionalism were ever-present as their creative ideas just flowed with each circumstance we encountered. Jackie and Madison were made for planning with families/individuals in preparing and experiencing the activities associated with one of the most important decisions ever made in life...marriage. Jackie was resourceful, stayed connected, guided along the way, and on the days of the rehearsal and of the wedding, both she and Madison worked tirelessly to create beautiful, "everlasting moments" for my daughter and her new husband to remember. They filtered the obstacles, and stood in the gap to ensure the wishes and dreams of the bride and groom for that day were met. That was the most important. There is so much more we could say to endorse Everlasting Moments, but you can clearly read that hiring Jackie and Madison to plan and see through to the success of your wedding or any event is an investment worth making, as they invest in you! They are now family!

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