Category Archives: Charlotte


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 Carnival at Embassy Suites Concord {Charlotte Event Rentals}

You want a Ferris wheel, a big top and complete fairground concessions? Sure. We’re on it. No big deal. Just another day in the life of an event planner, right? Just as the annual fair season came to an end … Continue reading

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Winter Wonderland for Hendrick Motorsports {Charlotte Event Decor and Props}

You know the old adage. First impressions are everything. In event planning, you better believe that’s true. We were recently tapped by our friends over at Hendrick Motorsports for their Winter Wonderland extravaganza. Our direction was to create a pre-function … Continue reading

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Stay Connected! Digital Event Designs {Charlotte NC Event Decor}

Linked-In. YouTube. facebook. Twitter. Foursquare.  Everywhere you look, social media and all things digital are taking over.  iPads, iPhones, Droids, tablets… all designed to meet the needs of today’s on the go professional.  No matter where you go, it’s imperative that … Continue reading

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Purple, Pewter and Shimmering Crystals at Mint Museum Uptown – Charlotte Wedding Design

Two of the hottest trends we’ve seen this wedding season in Charlotte: the color, purple, and the Mint Museum – Uptown. These two trends collided (and sparkled!) on our recent wedding design project for Charlotte based wedding planners, The Charmed Event.  For this one, we helped our creative friends, Katie and Jill, … Continue reading

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Custom Candle Altar Backdrop – Charlotte Wedding Design

For their bride and groom’s big day, the lovely ladies at Weddings and the City called upon our event design team to help them create a ceremony set that would leave a lasting impression. What did they have in mind?  A three-panel candle set to serve … Continue reading

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Lucky in Love; Vegas Themed Wedding Design in Charlotte NC

What happens in Vegas . . . just so happened to inspire our latest NC wedding design! We recently helped our good friends at Weddings and the City dress up the Ritz Carlton – Charlotte with custom elegant Vegas themed decor (with a … Continue reading

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