It's difficult to put our appreciation for Sarah and the Anderson Event Design team into words! From our initial consult I knew that the team would care for and support us in the wedding planning process, while honoring our choices and priorities as a couple. Sarah felt like an old friend pretty immediately and helped us to navigate every vendor interaction, timeline and logistics, and even a last-minute ceremony location change. We were able to actually enjoy this season of life and our engagement because we weren't bogged down with the intricate details of wedding planning. She made every decision and step seamless and easy with her thoughtfulness and intention. My mom and I were so relaxed leading up to wedding day because we knew Sarah & team had everything handled! We were included in every design decision, but it was so incredible to fully trust that whatever we left to Sarah would turn out better than we could have imagined! Everyone talks about grooms being surprised by the wedding day design, but I was surprised and blown away as the bride too because I trusted Sarah so much with final details! I'm so thankful to have these girls in my life now, and feel lucky to be a local Charleston bride so that I can continue our relationships! For the most beautiful, thoughtful and seamless wedding design and planning process, we strongly recommend working with AED!

AED is everything. We wouldn’t have survived the wedding planning process without Sarah, our lead planner. She is the definition of calm, cool and collected - and she also happens to be the kindest, sweetest human who is a wedding planning GENIUS. She doesn’t miss a single detail, she is the most professional and responsive, and the definition of top-tier. Sarah’s eye for design, her ability to just know immediately what we would love was unreal. She honestly could have planned the entire wedding without my input and it would have been perfect. And the day of, her and her whole team, including the other Sarah! And Kayla - were exceptional. We never needed to ask for a single thing because we knew they were on it. And they even made sure my husband and I ate! We want to hire AED for every event we ever throw. Those women at AED are absolutely everything and our wedding wouldn’t have been the best night of our lives without them. We are eternally grateful for AED - and Sarah, we absolutely adore you. THANK YOU!!!!!

Hands down, the ABSOLUTE BEST! As we reflect on all the decisions that were made for our wedding, choosing Anderson Event Design was undoubtedly the most pivotal one, and we couldn’t be more delighted with the outcome. From the very first interaction, we knew they were the one for us. AED wasn’t just planners; they were friends.

We had the pleasure of working primarily with Kayla, who truly exceeded all expectations. She is an absolute GEM! It was evident that she invested her heart and soul into understanding our vision and making it a reality. Kayla's remarkable talent for design and her unwavering attention to detail ensured that every aspect of our dream wedding was brought to life seamlessly. She is not only kind, knowledgeable, and patient but a true visionary who made our day as perfect as possible. She was always in our corner throughout the entire process and exuded the most positive energy at all times.

AED took the time to listen to our "must-haves" and "wants," helping us prioritize decisions and choose the perfect venue and vendors. Throughout the entire process, they kept us on track, ensuring every decision aligned with our budget and timeline. Their preferred vendors were exceptional, and together, we truly assembled an all-star team. In Charleston's competitive wedding market, many of our top choices would have been unavailable had it not been for AED keeping us on track to make decisions in advance. Their organization and foresight were unparalleled, making the planning process feel like a breeze.

Most importantly, AED designs the most beautiful weddings. We follow them on social media and literally EVERY single wedding that they do is unique and leaves us in awe. Their ability to transform our venue into a breathtaking space, that captured the essence of our vision, was truly magical. From the beautiful lighting, to the smallest details that often go overlooked, they left no stone unturned. We could endlessly praise the beauty of their designs, but their portfolio says more than any review could.

On the day of the wedding, AED's execution was flawless. The logistics were meticulously planned, and many guests commented on how smoothly everything flowed. If any issues arose on the day of the wedding, we were certainly unaware, which is exactly what you hope for when entrusting your special day to a wedding planner. We received countless compliments from guests, saying it was the most eloquent, well-run wedding they'd ever attended. Thanks to AED's expertise and dedication, our special day was nothing short of unforgettable. Having such an amazing team alleviated all our wedding day "jitters" and enabled us to fully savor the day without any worries. …………..…....Also, a special shoutout to the team for going above and beyond, even digging up our buried bourbon (see pictures) when a shovel was out of reach. That's true dedication!

If you're in search of a wedding planner who can turn your dreams into reality and surpass your wildest expectations, look no further than Anderson Event Design. We highly recommend utilizing their services throughout the ENTIRE process, as there are numerous decisions before the month of the wedding that are crucial to entrust to them.

Thank you Kayla and Samantha for making our wedding day a magical and unforgettable experience! We would choose Anderson Event Design a thousand times over, and to this day, are still in awe at the incredible wedding they planned for us. We will forever be thankful.

I have worked with the AED both professionally and now personally, most recently while planning my own wedding that took place on 04/23/22 here in Charleston. I've had a unique perspective into their operations and relations as I myself am a vendor in the Charleston wedding industry, which is really how my relationship with them began.

My initial professional relationship with Sarah, Sam, and Kate really made a big impression on me and set the standard high not only for those with whom I choose to work as a vendor, but also how I operate as a business owner myself. I saw from "behind the scenes" how organized, efficient, professional, and kind they all genuinely are. Based on my experiences with them as a vendor, I knew that when I got engaged, there was no other team I'd rather work with than AED.

Throughout our entire 16 month engagement, our experience with AED (specifically Sarah Rickman) was exceptional. Sarah and the rest of AED were always responsive, patient, understanding, and extremely efficient. They have great relationships with both vendors and venues in town and have a lot of insight and experience to provide in terms of recommendations. Additionally, their classic and timeless style is so beautiful and perfect for any Charleston wedding. They all go out of their way to make every detail perfect for their brides and their families. We unfortunately had an incident in which an out-of-state invitation company sent us an incorrect order. However, Sarah and Sam really stepped up to help us fix the problem and find an alternative very quickly-- I now couldn't be happier with their recommendation and absolutely love how the invitations turned out. The invitations are one of my favorite memories of the planning process!

All this to say, I recommend Anderson Event Design to any couple without reservation. It is so obvious that they truly love their work and if I were to do the whole process over, I'd choose Sarah and AED every time!

Sarah and the team at Anderson Event Design are truly talented and incredible people. We were an out-of-state couple so having the right planner to work with for our big day was a high priority for us. The team checked every box for us - highly professional, well connected in the industry, a creative eye, organized, and a caring personality. Sarah coordinated the absolute best vendor team we could ask for and brought our wedding vision to life with her expert design ideas. If we faced any challenges, which are inevitable for planning any wedding, she would either quietly handle on our behalf behind the scenes or come to us with a few solutions already in mind to discuss. We trusted her wholeheartedly during the entire planning process. On the day-of, Sarah & team were on site from early morning to late at night making sure everything was handled so that we could focus on enjoying our day. We even had a last-minute chance of rain that required reworking some of the layout, and Sarah handled it effortlessly. We’ve had so many guests comment on how beautiful and fun our wedding was, which means the world to us since guest experience was important to us. We sincerely could not have pulled together the wedding of our dreams without Anderson Event Design. We would recommend any couple looking to plan a wedding in Charleston to work with this incredible planning team!!

These girls were a Godsend! The Anderson Event Design team went above and beyond to make our wedding day absolutely perfect. It was seriously a dream come true thanks to these amazing ladies. While planning a wedding can be overwhelming, the Anderson Event Design team made the whole process fun and enjoyable. With their knowledge, skills, and impeccable taste, they helped turn our vision into a stunning reality.

We are looking forward to seeing Samantha, Kate, and Sarah again soon at my sister's upcoming wedding. I know she is in good hands with these wedding angels!

There are really not words to describe the LOVE we have for Samantha and her team. Having an out of state wedding could be stressful but not at all with Anderson Event Design. Samantha is the most professional, kind, and creative individual. Any time we had a question, she and her team were there with an answer. Their design ideas absolutely made our wedding the dream it was! Anderson Event Design truly makes you feel like you are family and their passion for weddings and making their couples happy shines through in every detail. Our wedding was absolutely seamless and better than we could have ever hoped for. Every guest was so impressed with Samantha and her team and we are so lucky to have had them be a part of our big day. Our wedding would not have been what it was without them!

Sarah and Samantha are the best!! Sarah was our lead planner for our wedding and she was amazing. She was always prompt at responding and had answers for every question! We got engaged January 2020 and our wedding date was in May of 2021. So throughout the engagement they were always encouraging and ensured we could get through any curve balls - and we did! I have a "planning/organizing" personality, but it was such a blessing to have Sarah as my wedding planner so I could truly enjoy my engagement and wedding day! Everything ended up being perfect. Every decoration, placement, flower, table, centerpiece, and layout was better than my expectations. They really took my vision and brought it to life. They were prompt to every meeting, the rehearsal, and the wedding day. They had the best suggestions when I was stumped on what vendor to get. Samantha Anderson Event & Design is the best wedding planner company in Charleston hands down!

Where do I even begin. Samantha Anderson events is hands down the best decision we ever made for our wedding. This has been a very busy year for us, and I was especially concerned because I knew I would be studying for the bar while knees deep in wedding planning. I was NOT EVEN STRESSED about the wedding, because Sarah was completely amazing and took care of everything. She is always so prepared, and is such a joy to work with.

And to top it all off, Samantha and Sarah have been lifesavers with the covid crisis. We are truly so lucky to have them help with our special day, because not only have they been such a big help with planning, but it’s so nice to have planners that we can also call our friends. Samantha and Sarah are the sweetest and want to make your day everything you want and more!

If I give any bride any advice, it would be to hire Samantha, Sarah and their team. You will not regret this decision.

We love working with Samantha + Sarah at our venues! Their designs perfectly complement our spaces while also representing their couples’ individual personalities + styles. Their sweet nature + superb organization allow an enjoyable + easy planning process for clients, as well as our team. Day-of, they are proactive + attentive, ensuring their well laid plans to go smoothly. We are thankful for the opportunity to work with such wonderful event partners!