Charleston Wedding Planner

Mike Winship - THE Charleston Wedding Planner. Mike and his girls are more than any bride could quite literally ask for. If something went wrong during our wedding process, I wouldn’t even know because Mike and his team made our wedding absolutely flawless and took care of quite literally everything from behind the scenes. The amount of guests I had RAVE about how Mike ran our wedding day is immeasurable. I truly could not have asked for a better wedding planner to hold my hand through this process, calm all my nerves, put me in touch with individuals, vendors, artists, etc. who quite literally made our day so magical. Mike’s connections and knowledge of the Charleston wedding industry truly make him a no brainer when choosing the one individual who you are trusting wholeheartedly with the most important day of your life thus far. I would choose Mike 10x over again, and I truly miss wedding planning with him (oh - yeah, and my husband of course). CHOOSE MIKE - your day deserves the absolute best Charleston has to offer; make wedding planning easy on yourself!

We love you Mike! Coffee on us so soon! 🤍

We cannot begin to express how amazing Mike was to work with! He made the entire wedding planning process feel seamless, organized, and genuinely enjoyable. I truly credit so much of our lack of stress throughout planning to Mike’s organization, communication, and calming presence.
We unfortunately ran into some weather issues on our wedding day, but Mike handled everything like an absolute pro. He kept everything running smoothly, reassured us every step of the way. Because of him, we were able to enjoy every moment, and never once feel overwhelmed.
Every vendor Mike recommended was outstanding and such a pleasure to work with. It was clear how much thought and care he puts into building a team that truly delivers. From start to finish, we felt completely taken care of.

Where to even begin! We moved to Charleston shortly after getting engaged and after deciding to have the wedding in Charleston, the hunt for a wedding planner began. I met with multiple wedding planners but ultimately chose Mike for his tell you how it is attitude and flexibility with communication / meeting times (outside the traditional M-F, 9-5). Coming from NJ --> NC --> SC, we had no idea how anything worked, who reputable vendors were or frankly anything about the wedding scene in Charleston. Mike made the entire process so easy and fun. I was honestly never stressed out about wedding planning and that's huge. Day of, Mike and his assistants were fantastic. The attention to detail, coordination and communication were top notch. Even on the wedding day, I wasn't worried about any detail because I knew they had it covered. I would highly, highly, highly recommend CWP!!!

Planning a wedding from out of state could have been incredibly stressful, but Mike made the entire process feel seamless and genuinely enjoyable and exciting. From day one, he went above and beyond; always organized, responsive, and completely in control of every detail, no matter how big or small. Mike’s network of VIP vendors is truly outstanding. Every recommendation he made was professional, talented, and perfectly aligned with our vision. It felt like we had access to the absolute best of the best, and it showed in every aspect of our wedding. His team of assistants also deserves so much credit. They were attentive, kind, and incredibly efficient, making sure everything ran smoothly behind the scenes so we could stay present and enjoy every moment on wedding day. Even from miles away, I always felt confident and at ease knowing Mike was handling everything. If you're looking for someone who will treat your wedding like a top priority and deliver an unforgettable experience, Mike is simply the best!

I had a destination wedding in Charleston and Mike made sure it was a dream come true. Both Mike and his team are wonderful! Trust the process!! You are in good hands and your day will turn out to be beautiful!

Working with Mike was honestly one of the best decisions we made for our wedding. When we first started looking for planners, I remember seeing Mike and immediately thinking, that’s him he’s the one. It really was love at first sight for me in the wedding-planner world. His energy, his style, his whole vibe… I just knew. And truly, I never regretted that choice for even a second.

From day one, he was there — on our screens, in our texts, behind the scenes, somehow always calm and two steps ahead. And the part that still feels like pure luck is that he didn’t just plan our wedding… he also became our officiant.

Having HIM marry us , someone we already knew, trusted, and felt completely comfortable with, was priceless. It made the ceremony feel intimate, warm, and safe. Not a stranger reading a script, but someone who had walked through every detail with us. It added a depth and familiarity to the moment that I will never forget.

Throughout planning, he showed up for us at every level. He was there for big decisions, small details, emotional meltdowns, practical questions ….everything. He even came with us to pick rentals and shared his taste with me in such an open, fun way. I know some people don’t want their planner’s aesthetic mixed in, but I absolutely loved his. His taste genuinely elevated the day.

I also appreciated how honest and open he was with budgeting. No pressure, no surprises- just clarity, reality, and helping us make choices that felt right for us.

His vendor list is huge and incredible, but he was just as open and supportive with the vendors we found ourselves. And honestly? Every single vendor we had ended up being amazing. It felt like every piece just clicked into place and created this world that was cinematic and so genuinely us.

Our wedding — to me — was the best in the world. And I truly hope every couple gets to feel that way about their own day. That feeling is priceless. And Mike was a huge part of making that happen for us.

I really hope we stay connected with him, because when someone shows up for you the way he did, they become more than a vendor. They become part of your story.

If you want a planner who is warm, dependable, talented, funny, honest, calm, and genuinely invested in your joy ,someone who will guide you, support you, and even stand beside you as your officiant Mike is the one

Mike is the best! He genuinely cares about his clients and truly knows everyone in the wedding business down in here Charleston. He kept us on track with booking all the vendors we needed, gets great deals, and has the BEST STAFF. I loved his direct, no nonsense, candid approach. Wedding day went perfectly thanks to Mike and I can’t recommend CWP enough!!

After going through the wedding planning process and the actual big day, I can wholeheartedly say that one of the most important decisions you'll make is choosing your wedding planner. I did a destination wedding in Charleston, and was nervous about finding the right vendors to make my vision come to life. Michael was one of the best decisions we made. On our very first call, he immediately stood out from other planners. It was clear that he genuinely cares about his couples—not just as clients, but as people. He made sure I knew that my vision truly mattered to him and that he would do everything possible to bring it to life. Michael helped the whole planning process go smoothly and helped make sure it was stress-free and enjoyable for me. Michael went above and beyond, especially the week/weekend of the wedding to make sure my husband and I had the most amazing weekend. I cannot recommend Michael enough. He is not only an amazing wedding planner, but an amazing person as well! We loved him and had the best wedding because of him!

I can't say enough positive things about Mike and his team. He made our wedding planning experience smooth, seamless, and manageable even with our busy work schedules. When my dad passed away during our engagement period, Mike held my hand through the months leading up to the wedding...truly one of the only reasons I was able to move forward with everything as planned. He gave us the day we'd envisioned and so much more. Best decision we made throughout this experience was having Mike as our planner!

We had the best experience working with Mike as our wedding planner! We worked with him for over a year, and from the very beginning he made the whole process so much less overwhelming. We really had no idea where to start with planning a wedding, but Mike walked us through everything step by step and helped our wedding vision come to life.

What stood out most was how fun, friendly, and personable he is. He’s the kind of person you actually look forward to meeting with, whether it was a quick coffee, an email, or a text. He’s been in the Charleston wedding industry for years, and you can tell—he has amazing connections with vendors, which made planning so much smoother. Our families also absolutely loved him!

The wedding day itself was more beautiful than we ever could have imagined. Mike and his team made sure everything ran perfectly and that we were always taken care of, which let us relax and just enjoy the day. We are so grateful for everything he did to make our wedding such a wonderful experience. If you’re looking for a planner who is not only professional and organized but also fun and genuinely cares about you, Mike is the one!!!