Rochelle expertly organized a three day off site corporate meeting that brought together our global sales and customer service employees.  Rochelle professionally and efficiently worked with the hotel staff to coordinate every meeting,  break and dinner to perfection.  Outside speakers were prepared and kept to a tight schedule.  Rochelle left no detail undone - beautiful welcome gifts to elegant decorations and even food service that included culturally specific food choices.  Rochelle’s professionalism and welcoming nature made everyone so comfortable.  She took care of every last detail so the employees could focus on a productive meeting.  Spectacular job, we couldn’t have do it without her. 

Christine M. Murphy CFO , Fisher International 

From beginning to end of the planning my 50th birthday event, you made me feel comfortable and confident. Working with you not only brought us the experience we were looking for; but enriched our faith in professionalism. All the kindness and flexibility necessary throughout this process was exhibited the days leading up to my event [show] that you and your staff not only know the intricacies of planning such events, but your people skills and genuine good spirit was felt by me and many of my family and friends. You are clearly working in a field that’s quite challenging and it’s obvious it’s also your passion. Thank you for your contribution to a major milestone in my life. God bless you and your business.

Zee Sanders

Rochelle Stewart with STEP is the go to event planner for Wingate University Ballantyne. Our most recent events, a 4,000+ person "Great American Eclipse Viewing Party" at Ballantyne Corporate Park and our onsite Open House for 50 guests, highlighted Rochelle's tremendous range of skills.  She made both events feel effortless for us, her clients, and she went the extra mile to wildly exceed our expectations.  Rochelle not only handles the planning, set up, and breakdown.  She also helps with promotion, vendor contracts, and coordination of duties. Wingate University Ballantyne will continue to depend on Rochelle for all our event planning needs.

Valerie McMullen Secker, Wingate University Ballantyne

Rochelle Stewart at STEP took on the role of planning our very first holiday-themed Ladies Night.  Her care and dedication were far beyond my expectations, as she transformed a fun event into a memorable night.  From start to finish, working with Rochelle to execute this event was like bringing on a business partner who cared as much as I did about the success of the event.  She presented ideas that I would never have considered and made very clear what she was going to do and how she was going to handle each step of the process.  Her help during the event was remarkable!  I greatly appreciated her professionalism and astute attention to detail. From the placement of a single lightbulb to the layout of the event and look of the marketing material, Rochelle made sure everything was perfect! She took all of the stress away from planning and allowed me to put my best foot forward.  I could NOT have done it without her!  

Micah W. Swalley, D.C., Gonstead Chiropractic Center

STEP Event Planning went above and beyond to meet our short turnaround and budget for holiday décor at our corporate headquarters. The result was worthy of a Southern Living magazine cover!  We could not have been more pleased and their personalized service cannot be beat.  It was hard to take down the beautiful decorations after the holidays.  We will definitely be using STEP again!

Valerie Secker, Red Ventures

Rochelle and her amazing team did all of the decorating for a fundraiser we had at our church.  She went above and beyond and completely exceeded our expectations.  From start to finish she was always professional, honest, and very helpful.  Because this was a fundraising event she stayed on our budget and even let us use items she already had at no additional cost.  The day of the event she was there bright and early to set up and everything looked gorgeous.  She stayed for the event as well and helped wherever she was needed which was so thoughtful.  She and her team arrived the morning after the event and cleaned up to the point where you wouldn’t have even known they were there!  I would recommend Rochelle again and again and we look forward to using her for our event next year!

Julie Jenkins, St. Margaret’s Fundraising Committee Chair

Rochelle Stewart with STEP is simply brilliant at what she does. She can transform a space into the most beautiful setting and does so with ease.  She can see a venue, create a vision and execute the transformation to a level of perfection. She is a delight to work with...kind, knowledgeable, fun, creative and trustworthy.  I have used Rochelle for 2 separate events...1 personal and 1 business. She worked tirelessly to make sure both occasions exceeded all my expectations. In both instances all of the guests were blown away by the decor, presentation and beautiful settings she created. I cannot express how thankful I am to have found Rochelle and STEP and can't wait until my next opportunity to work with her!

Shannon Young, Mary Kay Cosmetics

In December of 2016 I met Rochelle Stewart, I had learned about her company through a family member, and I am extremely thankful.  Rochelle transformed our home for the Christmas holidays in a way that has never been done before. The very first contact with her by phone gave me a sense that she is passionate about her work and is most interested in keeping her clients happy. Her first visit to our home included a quick tour and inventory of our Christmas decorations.  She immediately began to incorporate wonderful ideas that correlated with our wishes and style of décor. As soon as she left our house, she began communicating more ideas and gathering supplies for her return trip.  Rochelle exudes confidence and positivity. It was a pleasure to have her in our home. She worked quickly and efficiently. She asked for honest feedback to be sure we were happy. She accomplished more in one day than we could have in one week! We have received many compliments on the beautiful decorations and many inquiries about her services. We highly recommend her and look forward to working with her again. Thank you, Rochelle, for making our holiday season magical and beautiful!

Paul and Weegie Taylor, Mt. Pleasant SC

Rochelle,  I want to convey my most sincere appreciation for the work you and your team did for the Diocese of Charlotte Catholic Schools Conference this year. This year’s conference plans were spectacular!  Your efforts in designing the environment left absolutely no detail overlooked. Our attendees remarked that the “extra touches were really appreciated” and “made us feel extremely welcomed, and very appreciated.” The hospitality and décor – especially the amazing transformation of the school spaces were truly beautiful.  Your team’s plans for the conference atmosphere and hospitality culminated in an event that celebrated our teachers, uplifted and inspired them.  This was an amazing success – we could not have accomplished without your talented vision, organizational skills, and professional expertise.   As one of our teachers said, “Thank you for organizing an unforgettable day!” Your partnership with us on behalf of our nearly 600 teachers made all the difference.

Jacqui Durrett, Director of Educational Technology and Special Projects, Diocese of Charlotte Catholic Schools

Thanks to Rochelle, Charlotte Catholic was able to have exciting events for faculty and students alike! Teacher Appreciation week was a principal`s dream because the ENTIRE staff was honored. Rochelle was so easy to work with because she listened to our needs and executed our plan from start to finish. Student dances had struggled to attract students before Rochelle`s arrival as PTO president. Rochelle and her team took over all the details of our dances from decorating, hiring the DJ, to clean up. Dance attendance jumped from 100 students to more than 700 students. Her energy and can do attitude were infectious. Anything Rochelle did for Charlotte Catholic turned to gold! Her can do attitude and attention to detail are second to none.  I knew Rochelle would go the extra distance to stretch our dollars and make the event spectacular.

Kurt Telford, Principal, Charlotte Catholic High School

It’s no secret that planning a wedding can be stressful. When our Son proposed to our now Daughter-in-Law we knew we would have some work ahead of us. He is our first child to get married and needless to say we were stepping into unfamiliar territory. Thank God for Rochelle at STEP! Her professionalism, attention to detail, and creative mind were simply magnificent! Rochelle and her team were absolutely indispensable! She was the biggest reason our Son’s wedding turned out to be a spectacular success! In addition to her help with planning the wedding, she was there for all “day-of coordination”: organizing the shuttle buses of people to and from the hotel, church, and venue; making sure the wedding party was taken care of; syncing with the DJ and photographer; anything that needed to be done she and her staff had it covered. At times it was like Rochelle was reading our thoughts because she was right there with a solution before we could ask the question. Rochelle and her team were there for setup the day before and the breakdown of the venue, which went until the wee hours of the next morning. I cannot express enough how much we loved having Rochelle be a part of our family’s first wedding, and it won’t be her last! This was the first of 4! We will absolutely be using Rochelle again!

Margaret and John Kennedy

My company hosts an employee Christmas party at my home for about 100 employees and spouses.  Our employees work very hard all year and we want to treat them to a spectacular event that reflects our core values – family, fun and camaraderie.   We have hired Rochelle for the past 10 years to coordinate this extravaganza.   She knows – because she listens, internalizes and understands - that we demand perfection and fresh ideas every year – and that is exactly what she delivers.  We want our employees to have an experience that they would otherwise not have.  Rochelle always brings fun and classy ideas to the party.  It may be wine tasting mixed with karaoke with a live band one year to beer tasking with a real British bartender the next – to live music and dancing from a well-known artist the following year.  Whatever may be the theme of the year, it always hits the mark by delivering an elegant evening filled with fun and surprises.  How do I know Rochelle does a great job?  The employees rave about the party and start asking in June or July about next year’s theme.  Of course, I don’t tell them.  Not because I am holding a secret, but because we don’t start engaging Rochelle until October and of course, I don’t know what she has up her sleeve.
 
The STEP method that Rochelle employs provides a sound guide to a healthy client relationship and successful event.  The process starts with listening to the client’s needs and vision.  Rochelle then recommends changes and additions based on her experience.  She will then develop a roadmap and detailed plan for the day’s events.  Behind the scene, she coordinates caterers, musicians, wait staff and other necessary vendors.  Of course, she is on site the day of the event to make sure everything goes seamlessly and according to plan.

Peter J. Stewart, President/CEO, FOREST2MARKET