Category Archives: Carolinas


Once Upon a Time, in a College Dining Hall

We all remember the classic fairy tales from childhood, right? The Princess finds her Prince Charming. They ride off into the sunset. Everyone lives happily ever after. But not all fairy tales have a happy ending… With a modern take on … Continue reading

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Laid Back in the Low Country: A Charleston Event Experience

The sight of a majestic oak-lined drive draped in spanish moss… The smell of saltwater in the warm air… The taste of spiked sweet tea and freshly shucked oysters and crabs… The sounds of toe-tapping bluegrass being played… The feeling … Continue reading

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Corporate Carnival at WinMock

It was all hands on deck at WinMock at Kinderton on a sunny Saturday in mid-April, as we rolled in an assortment of props and decor, set up food & beverage stations, placed signage and organized seating in the Loft for a … Continue reading

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Event Recap: Wedding & Reception at Foundation for the Carolinas

Here at Sterling By Design, we love a unique and beautiful wedding! That’s why we were thrilled when Lindsay and Phillip Broome asked us to create some unforgettable wedding designs and custom decor elements for their wedding celebration last month … Continue reading

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Sterling Events Group Promotes Sarah Sapp to Director of Guest Services

Official Announcement – For Immediate Release March 20th, 2013 (Winston-Salem, NC) – Sterling Events Group is pleased to announce that Sarah Sapp, Senior Hotel and Registration Coordinator, has been promoted to Director of Guest Services for Sterling Events Group. Sapp began with … Continue reading

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Christa Hovis Joins Forces with Sterling Events Group in Charlotte

Official Announcement – For Immediate Release February 4th, 2013 (Charlotte, NC) – Sterling Events Group is pleased to announce that Christa Hovis, the award winning event designer and proprietor behind Christa Hovis Special Events, LLC is joining forces with Sterling’s … Continue reading

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From Good to Great Events: Making an Impact with Your Entrance

You’ve heard it a million times – First impressions are everything – and here at Sterling, you better believe that’s true! An exceptional first impression comes standard. In fact, it’s in our motto! First Impressions to Lasting Impressions: Experience the … Continue reading

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Corporate Dinner Celebration at the Horace Williams House {Chapel Hill Events}

The Sterling team recently pulled off a lovely off-site dinner for a small Pharma company leadership group. Sounds like a breeze, you say? …Hardly. With Hurricane Sandy arriving with a vengeance that night, the only breeze was the one roaring through the Triangle – … Continue reading

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Sterling Assists the Durham CVB {NC Event Decor}

It’s been a busy week for the Sterling team! After a corporate décor setup in Charlotte and a wedding setup at WinMock at Kinderton in Bermuda Run, our team is off to Raleigh to work their magic! This setup has us helping … Continue reading

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Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition Coming to NC {Raleigh NC Destination Management}

Everyone’s heard the legendary tale (and most likely seen the movie) of Titanic, the largest ship of it’s time, tragically colliding with an iceberg on its maiden voyage and sinking to the bottom of the North Atlantic with more than … Continue reading

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