Designing Celebrations Worth the Applause
Charlotte's Premier Hybrid Event decoration and planning studio
Safety-checked · Sustainably designed · Styled with you in mind
FOUR AESTHETICS FOR EVERY CELEBRATION
OUR FEATURED COLLECTIONS
Every collection in our design library works for weddings, milestone birthdays, social evenings, and everything in between. Pick the one that feels most like your event’s vibe.
The Minimalist
Sleek, clean design with deliberate black and white.
The Low-Key Luxe
Deliberate gold accents perfect for a new queen.
The Boho Belle
Soft, flowing tablescapes with rustic, Southern style.
The Velvet Hour
Cinematic satin & velvet in moody, romantic burgundy
YOU'RE THE HOST.
NOT THE SET-UP CREW.
Arches are heavy and linens don’t fold themselves. The people you invited came to celebrate with you, not watch you assemble the venue at 6pm. We handle every piece of the physical build so you can walk into your own event as a guest of honor, not a construction supervisor.
HOW WE WORK TOGETHER
CHOOSE HOW MUCH YOU WANT US TO HANDLE.
From full decoration and setup to complete event planning from scratch, every service is built around your scope, your budget, and your vision.
The Builders
Best For: The host who has the vision but doesn’t want to break a sweat (or a nail) on the evening of.
We bring: The muscle, the magic, and a beautifully curated space that is set up and struck down without you ever breaking a sweat.
- Full decoration setup from our collection library
- Professional delivery, installation, and on-site styling
- Post-event breakdown & retrieval
The Blueprint
Best For: The host who wants to steer the ship but needs a navigator for the final stretch.
We bring: The decorations and an event coordinator who takes over vendor management, rehearsals, and day-of logistics.
- Everything in The Builders
- 2 months of planning support
- 60/45/30/15-day check-ins
- Event timeline creation and management
- Vendor point-of-contact
- Site technical walkthrough
The Dreamscape
Best For: The host who wants a comprehensive partner from concept to celebration.
We bring: Our full decoration library and our professional expertise as event planners, helping you find the right vendors to execute your idea.
- Everything in The Builders
- 6 months of partial planning support
- Virtual or in-person check-ins and to-dos
- Venue and vendor vetting, recommendations, and management
- Contract and budget assistance
- 14-hour full-day presence
We believe intentional is for everyone.
Small is a choice, not a compromise.
We watched our own 36-person wedding nearly cost $20,000. We sat with that invoice and made a decision: we were going to build the studio we wished had existed for us.
Ovation was founded by Zepher and Elisha, a former safety & health inspector and a current Breast Cancer Nurse. We are a wife-and-wife team who came out within the last three years, got married in November 2025, and navigated every part of what it means to plan a celebration when the industry wasn’t always built with you in mind.
We know what it feels like to be quoted an absurd number and wonder if beautiful was only for people with bigger budgets. We know what it feels like to encounter vendors who are unprofessional and unsupportive. We built Ovation so that neither of those things has to be true for the people we serve.
What we bring to every event is not just decoration and planning. It’s the rigor of a health inspector who spent years in commercial kitchens and job sites before becoming an event designer. It’s the care of a nurse who has spent her career advocating for people at their most vulnerable. It’s the perspective of two people who understand, personally, what it means to want a celebration that feels completely and unapologetically yours.
Our commitment is the same across every event we touch whether it’s a wedding for thirty guests, a milestone birthday, a social evening, or a corporate activation. Your event should be safe, sustainable, and designed with the kind of intention that makes people stop and ask who did this.
No inflation. No judgment. No compromise on care.
The Ovation Circle
We believe events should be joyful, not stressful. So we personally interview every vendor in our recommended network — not just for talent, permits, and insurance, but for the kind of professional character that means everyone in the room on your event day is genuinely, unconditionally on your side.
Our Circle of Care
Beyond checking for hidden biases, we verify that your creative team meets the safety standards required for a well-executed event. No awkward encounters. No safety shortcuts. Just a team that is 100% in your corner and fully prepared to protect your peace of mind.
Educated Decision-Making
With an academic foundation in Meeting and Event Planning from UNC Charlotte and a background in Environmental Public Health and Safety, Zepher builds event logistics that go deeper than a standard timeline — navigating operational safety, structural integrity, and risk management so you can celebrate with total confidence.
Let's celebrate your milestone moments.
The same design library, the same safety standard, and the same all-in pricing applies to every milestone moment we celebrate. If it matters to you, it matters to us.
Weddings & Anniversaries
We’ll match your dedication and design a space that highlights you.
The Birthday You Deserve.
We’ll celebrate your growth from age 21 to 100+ with an elevated dinner experience.
Trailblazers Take A Seat.
Four collections and four aesthetics built to recognize four years of hard work.
The Career Well Lived.
You spent decades showing up for others. This is the evening that shows up for you.
THE INNER CIRCLE
Get Expert Insights from the Inspector’s Desk
Your guide to intentional hosting, uncompromising safety, and sustainable style, written from the perspective of a former health inspector who has seen what the event industry doesn’t put in the brochure.