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About

A Charleston Event is a planning service in Charleston, South Carolina. Owner and lead planner Holly Simpson works closely with you to make all your wedding dreams come true. A Charleston Event tries to relieve the balance of work, life, play and planning by assisting with as little or as such as you desire.

Services Offered
A Charleston Event offers full-service planning, partial planning, and day-of coordination. Holly and her team work with professionals in the area that provide exceptional services and products for your event. They maintain positive relationships with many vendors so they can find the right fit your your special day. They can arrange and manage vendors, equipment, entertainment, transportation, accommodations, decor, guest lists and more. They can plan your rehearsal dinner, ceremony, reception, and other wedding events. Their planning services include:

  • Budget analysis
  • Event design
  • Timelines
  • To-do lists
  • Vendor referrals
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Frequently asked questions

What is the starting price for full wedding planning?

$500

Do you offer an hourly rate?

Yes

What wedding events do you provide services for?

Ceremony
Reception
Rehearsal Dinner

What wedding planning services do you offer?

Day-of Coordination
Full Planning
Partial Planning

What weddings do you have experience planning?

Civil
Cultural
Destination
Double Weddings
Eco-Friendly
Military
Non-Religious
Religious

Reviews of A Charleston Event

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Elizabeth Sent on 06/07/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Daughter's Wedding

Holly was the wedding planner for my daughter's wedding. Hiring Holly was the best decision my daughter and her fiance could have made! They gave Holly their budget, ideas, likes & dislikes, what was important to them, and not so important. She recommended vendors, venues, and all that goes into planning a wedding. She provided a rehearsal & wedding day timeline for the bridal party, which was incredibly helpful! Holly respected their wishes, worked within the parameters given, and the final result was a beautiful wedding and reception exactly the way our daughter and fiance wanted, and without unwanted surprises! Even at the end of the reception, I thought I was going to have to pack up and load all the personal items, but I did not have to. Holly had already done it all and loaded it all into our car! We cannot thank her enough for all she did for each of us! I highly recommend A Charleston Event! Holly is professional, personable, and affordable! A must have for any event!
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Corine Sent on 06/03/2018
5 out of 5 rating
Holly was our officiant and truly made our day special. She is a pleasure to work with and made the ceremony one of a kind and personal. I highly recommend her!!
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Chelsea Sent on 11/22/2017
5 out of 5 rating
Our wedding would not have been the same without Holly and A Charleston Event. Holly took what I was dreaming in my head and made it a reality. Not only does she listen to what you really want she made that happen with even a budget and from hundred of miles away. Although I lived in ohio planning a Charleston wedding I trusted her opinion every step of the way. At the end, she wasn’t just my wedding planner she was and still is a dear friend. Anyone who’s getting married in the Charleston area, I would HIGHLY recommend Holly and A Charleston Event!
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Anaise Sent on 11/18/2017
5 out of 5 rating
Holly was lovely throughout my planning process. She was understanding and flexible when things didn't go as planned on our wedding day, but everything turned out great and we couldn't have asked for a better officiant.
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Ryan Sent on 11/16/2017
5 out of 5 rating
Holly was absolutely amazing through our entire process! As a groom marrying a bride who pays attention to small details Holly was able to help my wife find all the vendors and work with them to enable a beautiful wedding day. Holly made sure that the day of, the focus remained on both me and the bride. She was a huge component of it being the best day of my life. I honestly don't know how we would have been able to pull it off without her!
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Laurel Sent on 11/16/2017
5 out of 5 rating
Holly is an absolutely amazing resource! Her quick thinking, resourcefulness, and flexibility helped us work through dozens of small complications. Her focus on the details helped to make our wedding day the best day of my life. We are truly fortunate to have been able to work with her, she kept the focus on us and advocated for us at every possible turn. I would recommend anybody I have a conversation with to utilize here. She is an amazing woman!
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Lauren Sent on 11/16/2017
5 out of 5 rating
Holly made our wedding day (and everything leading up to it) go super smoothly! It was great to not have to worry about anything on my wedding day except getting my dress on - Holly took care of everything else! Additionally her design ideas were great! Our wedding would not have looked half as nice as it did without Holly's ideas and input.
Holly is also very friendly and personable and immediately puts you at ease from the moment you meet her. We interviewed a lot of wedding planners but when we met Holly my husband, parents and I all knew she was the one to work with! The most valuable thing she did was calm my nerves throughout the entire planning process and on the day!
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Jacqueline Sent on 11/15/2017
5 out of 5 rating
We loved Holly! Lots of our guests said that our vows were so unique and heartfelt! I would recommend her to anyone!
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Marilyn Sent on 08/05/2017
5 out of 5 rating
Holly was our officiant and she was amazing... she provided a really sweet ceremony for our wedding at the beach, included everything we wanted like catholic arras and unity sand and our own vows. everything was really nice :D Thank you!
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Katharine Sent on 05/06/2017
5 out of 5 rating
I really cannot tell y'all how amazing Holly is enough to really do her justice. She put together such an amazing wedding with exactly the right aesthetic, while I lived 4 hours away. My husband and I still say, 3 years later, that it was one of the best days of our lives and that is entirely to her credit. Also, she sewed one of my bridesmaids gowns up on the fly, basically saving the day without blinking an eye. Holly is incredible at her job, absolutely flawless.
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2018 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2017 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2016 Winner
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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2014 Winner
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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2010 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2009 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

21 Endorsements
Two Guys and a Wedding Two Guys and a Wedding Wedding Officiants

We have worked with A Charleston Event for several years now and have found them to be professional, easy going, and a pleasure to work with.

Art of Roxy Photography Art of Roxy Photography Wedding Photographers

A Charleston Event is THE best option for planning a wedding in Charleston, especially if it's a destination event. Holly is very professional, always prepared, and knows all of the best places to get married, have beautiful florals, hold receptions, etc! Hire her - you won't regret it!!

Charleston Uplighting, LLC Charleston Uplighting, LLC Wedding Decor & Lighting

Working with Holly Simpson of A Charleston Event is truly a pleasure. Holly brings her distinctive southern style to each of her clients with an added touch of whimsy. Holly listens closely and works hard to bring your vision to life. You can rest assured that your wedding planning is in excellent hands with A Charleston Event. Tonia Drachler Charleston Uplighting LLC

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