Premiere design and events coordination is provided by our exclusive partnership with Honeysuckle Mountain Design & Events LLC and both a planning and design package are included in all of our events packages.
More than just Event Planners
The HoneySuckle Mountain team has the creative capacity to design and execute an unforgettable event. While we specialize in weddings, we can make all of life’s special events extraordinary.
What makes us different? We are Coordinators, Designers and Planners! This not only saves you the expense of hiring three companies, you have one point of contact for every detail leading up to the main event. In addition, our personal service is rare and unmatched in the industry. One or both of the Owners are dedicated to you from the time you choose the venue and even after your special day.
Unique Environments
Our designs set the stage to make lifelong memories by designing and crafting distinctive events based on your exclusive needs and wishes. Our team transforms environments with a mix of solutions that integrate linens, floral design, lighting and furnishings. And, we work with some of the best local artists, florists, bakers, designers, fabricators and chefs in the business to bring experiences to life. Our partners are more than just collaborators — they’re our family, friends and neighbors!
Our Promise to You
Do we promise to care for you with the hospitality you expect in the South, and provide the elegance you deserve at a luxury mountain retreat?
A note from DonnaHello, and thank you for your interest in Reflections at the Pond and HoneySuckle Mountain Design & Events LLC! I am Donna Clark, a recently retired CFO, now working on my second career as a wedding/event planner and fulfilling a lifelong dream of owning a small business. Rodney and I are celebrating thirty-five (35) years of marriage, have one daughter, and live on the family farm. When not planning your event, I like playing in my garden, but I love just sitting on the deck overlooking the hayfields and barns.
Experience in a detail-oriented, analytically-focused, intensely-demanding and fast-paced career (aka, number cruncher, pencil pusher, bean counter), serves me well as the co-owner of a new small business. And, combine this experience with an adeptness in all genres of design, a genuine emotional connection to people, special opportunities along the way, and ta-da, you have an event planner!
Planning, designing and creating stunning, yet comfy spaces in which to entertain a few family and friends gives me great joy! But, even at work, I never could sit at my desk while the office went unadorned and loved planning those holiday parties – lol! But the greatest proof to my abilities may be while serving on the Boards of Professional Organizations and planning successful events for over four-hundred (400) attendees and hundreds of vendors.
As you might have guessed, my creative talents are best suited to implementing details. I never lose sight of the grand plan, but truly believe the specifics are what turn an ordinary party into a spine-tingling, heart-stirring, extraordinary event.
While you might expect me to be an introvert, I have actually transformed into quiet the socialite (okay, I still can’t dance)! Seriously, my favorite part of this new adventure is interacting with the young brides and grooms and their family and friends. I am often quiet yet very perceptive; focused but flexible; organized but sometimes spontaneous; wise but modest; and, always warm and witty!
The greatest compliment is when I look into the face of that bride, and without saying a word, I know she is telling me “you nailed it!”
I hope to meet you soon. We’ve got a party to plan!
Hi! I’m Nicole, Co-Owner of Honey Suckle Mountain Design and Events – nothing captivates me more than flowers, food, family, friends and a fun party (not particularly in that order- although I do love exquisite flowers)! My love of planning (and all things pretty) traces back to my Mother and Grandmother. From hosting tea parties in my playhouse when I was 5 years old, to planning the company Christmas parties, I was always up front and center to donate my time and efforts to the decorating cause! You know it’s the southern thing to do – make spaces pretty, and make people feel welcome!
The 23 years I spent as software implementation manager more than prepared me to think quickly on my feet, manage large groups of people, and reboot and restart when needed! Even though I enjoyed interaction with my customer base, my dream was to own a design company. I decided my genuine love of people, conversation, planning and design would best serve me as an event planner! So here I am living this amazing life, and this thing I once called a ‘hobby’ I now call a passionate career and business!
If you spend more than 30 seconds with me, you will find I have a flair for chatting and a love of heartfelt stories. I believe these traits along with intense attention to detail, allow me to create a more personal and intimate gathering. At any event you will find me meandering through the crowd with a watchful eye, a warm smile, and my trusty check list making sure you and your guests are enjoying themselves immensely and having FUN! Everything I do, I like to approach with a joyful heart, whether its leading our team through the tiny details and the grand overview, or simply helping a bride and groom make the complex choice of the best cake flavor (this is the hard part of the job – but hey! Someone has to do it)!
When we are not planning the next big event, you will find me at home with my husband Patrick, and my two furbabies, enjoying a good book on my front porch, or relaxing and sharing recipes by our outdoor firepit with friends and family.
I look forward to meeting YOU!
“I really cannot say enough about the wonderful ladies at Reflections and they have the most gorgeous venue . . . They have taken so much stress away from me and my family and made every step of planning fun. I would recommend 10 out of 10!”
“Donna and Nicole . . . are the best! The space itself is beautiful. We were supposed to use the outdoor venue but got rained out. They moved it indoors last minute and make it even more amazing than I hoped. They work well and are in contact with all vendors. Anything we wanted, we got it! The house on site is a lovely, comfortable place for the bridal party to get ready. Flowers, decor timeline, you name it. My whole day was flawless and more perfect than I could’ve dreamed! Truly a stress free time.”
“My wedding day was something I had always dreamed of as a girl. When my family, and my now husband, toured Reflections at the Pond, we knew this is where we wanted to say “i do”! Donna and Nicole were as thrilled with the details of our special day as we were, so I couldn’t imagine choosing any other venue. There were no requests to big or to small, they weren’t willing to tackle and execute perfectly! My wedding day was perfect and it was thanks to these two amazing ladies, they have a heart for each of their brides and their future spouses! I wouldn’t choose anywhere BUT Reflections at the Pond!”
“Nicole and Donna were fantastic! They made my dream wedding a reality and made everything so beautiful! They both went above and beyond and I can never express how grateful I am for them. They were very professional and worked hours on end to ensure everything was perfect! I would highly recommend Honeysuckle Mountain for your special day or any big celebration headed your way!”
“It was an amazing day!!!!! Thank you ladies for all your hard work!!! We are so happy with the weekend events.”
“Best day ever thanks to you all.”
