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About

Events on the Half Shell is a wedding planning company based in Murrells Inlet, South Carolina. The owner, Debbie, is an award-winning wedding event designer and planner who has been in the industry for more than six years. Debbie will assist you in planning the wedding day you have always dreamed of from beginning to end with her exceptional attention to detail and impeccable customer service.

Service Offered
Events on the Half Shell is available for planning wedding ceremonies and receptions for a variety of wedding types, which include civil unions, destination weddings, cultural ceremonies, religious and non-religious ceremonies. The company also offers the following wedding planning services:

  • Budget analysis
  • Day-of coordination
  • Event design
  • Full planning
  • Partial planning
  • Referrals
  • Timelines
  • To-do lists
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Frequently asked questions

What is the starting price for day-of wedding coordination?

$1,600

What is the starting price for partial wedding planning?

$2,000

What is the starting price for full wedding planning?

$3,500

Do you offer an hourly rate?

No

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
Non-Religious
Religious

Reviews of Events on the Half Shell

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Kelli Sent on 05/08/2017
5 out of 5 rating
Debbie was great! She really helped me put all my ideas and vendors together into one cohesive vision.
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Courtney Sent on 03/12/2015
5 out of 5 rating
Debbie was wonderful! Always prepared and went above and beyond to make my wedding day everything I had dreamed for and hoped for!
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User2060812 Sent on 03/07/2015
5 out of 5 rating
We couldn't have done it without Events on the Half Shell. Thanks for such a special experience!
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Miranda Sent on 03/07/2015
5 out of 5 rating
Debbie was wonderful! So cheerful and supportive-everything a bride needs in a planner! She calmed my nerves and made my day more than I could've wished for!
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Margaret Sent on 03/06/2015
5 out of 5 rating
Debbie did a wonderful job with our destination wedding. She organized and found everything since we could not be down there to organize and find what we needs ourselves. She made our wedding exactly how we wanted it and did so with professionalism and eloquence. I would recommend Debbie to anyone!
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Trish Sent on 03/01/2015
5 out of 5 rating
We interviewed 2 previous planners and were very dissappointed until we met Debbie. She was excited about our ideas and willing to work with us and we felt very comfortable working with her from the very first meeting. Debbie was absolutely amazing. She answered questions we didn't even know to ask and worked with us every step of the way. She provided suggestions of her own that proved to be very valuable ideas, showing us that she knew what she was doing and yet made us feel like we were all working together for the best possible wedding day. The wedding day itself was amazing in that she handled every detail no matter how insignicant, and we were left to just enjoy the day with our daughter, totally stress free. I don't care how much you try, weddings are stressful , but this was one most enjoyable day, thanks to Debbie.
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Liz Sent on 02/28/2015
5 out of 5 rating
Debbie Idol is amazing! A friend told me about her and I am so glad we connected. She was knowledgeable, professional, affordable, and genuine! She kept me on track and helped me with many decisions based on her experience. I would be happy to talk with anyone that is considering using Debbie as an event planner.
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Teresa Sent on 02/28/2015
5 out of 5 rating
After having several months to reflect on our only daughter's wedding day, we can honestly say that the best money we spent was with our Wedding Coordinator, Debbie Idol with Events on the Half Shell. My daughter, her fiancé, my husband and I were in agreement that on the day of the wedding, the last thing we wanted to do was worry about the details of the day. From our first meeting until the last guest left the reception, Debbie was there to provide us with whatever it took to make the day as seamless and worry free as possible. We were not disappointed, we celebrated the evening away without the first thought of the details. That can only happen when you have the right people in place to do the job. If we had to use one word to describe the way Debbie handled our event, it would have to be "integrity". That word encompasses all of the other superlatives that I would add to our experience. If we had to do it all over again or had another event to plan, I wouldn't hesitate for one second to call Debbie with Events on the Half Shell.
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Denise Sent on 02/27/2015
5 out of 5 rating
Debbie Idol was a great help in planning our daughter's destination wedding. She was experienced and knowledgeable about making this day special for our family.
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Carol Sent on 01/31/2015
5 out of 5 rating
Events on a Half Shell helped my daughter's wedding proceed like clockwork. Hiring them was the best decision I've ever made! We only had to worry about ourselves on the wedding day!
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Awards

24
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2016 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

6 Endorsements
Gillian Claire Gillian Claire Wedding Photographers

Debbie is one of the most amazing people you will ever meet. She is always a professional and easy and fun to work with. I highly recommend her to anyone looking for a great wedding planner!

Scott Shaw Productions - DJ Entertainment Scott Shaw Productions - DJ Entertainment Wedding DJs

I love working with Debbie and Events on the Half Shell. The extra touches that she provides her clients really elevates the wedding to something extra special. As a DJ and MC, I know that any event will be all the more elegant with her there! Scott Shaw - DJ - MC - Entertainer

DJ Productions DJ Productions Wedding DJs

It's always great to work with A true professional and Debbie is that and much more so I highly recommend you use her services for all your special event needs.

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