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We’ve been creating stylish and memorable weddings since 2013, specializing in full-service planning and bespoke design. As event professionals, we blend together the specific or unique details of your special event to ensure that everyone involved has an unforgettable experience! We prioritize attention to detail and the importance of joy surrounding your celebration! Whether you’re having an intimate gathering with your closest family and friends or you’ve invited 500 well-known names, we promise to provide you with a personalized planning experience that creates something fun and unique specific to you!

Our creative design is ever-changing and inspired from various forms of media, including architecture and artwork to fashion trends and the culinary world! Our foundation is rooted in both honesty and transparency surrounding budget, design, and logistics. Our mission is to revel in the joyous occasions surrounding love and marriage, but also those prior to and afterwards — anniversaries to engagements and growing families to vow renewals. Our promise that with our Design Team: No two special events or weddings are constructed the same — from creative collaborations to design elements to organized logistics. Bespoke curation personalizes and tailors each Client’s planning experience, while also safeguarding their purposeful intentions with a dash of our Southern hospitality.

  • LGBTQ+-owned
  • Woman-owned
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Frequently asked questions

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

$3,425

What is the starting price for partial wedding planning?

$7,875

What is the starting price for full wedding planning?

$10,225

Do you offer an hourly rate?

Yes

What is the hourly rate?

$225

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
Destination
Elopement
Eco-Friendly
Military
Non-Religious
Religious

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Invitation Only is highly praised by multiple users for their exceptional wedding planning services, with Loraine and her team being described as organized, creative, and attentive. Reviewers highlight the stress-free experience, problem-solving skills, and expertise that Loraine brings to the table. The team's ability to anticipate needs, handle issues behind the scenes seamlessly, and create a flawless day, allowing couples to be guests at their own weddings, receives high acclaim. Additionally, their professionalism, connections in the industry, and attention to detail are commended, making them a top choice for wedding planning.

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Invitation Only is highly praised by multiple users for their exceptional wedding planning services, with Loraine and her team being described as organized, creative, and attentive. Reviewers highlight the stress-free experience, problem-solving skills, and expertise that Loraine brings to the table. The team's ability to anticipate needs, handle issues behind the scenes seamlessly, and create a flawless day, allowing couples to be guests at their own weddings, receives high acclaim. Additionally, their professionalism, connections in the industry, and attention to detail are commended, making them a top choice for wedding planning.

Sylvia
Sylvia Sent on 11/28/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Covid Crisis!

I can not recommend Loraine and Invitation Only highly enough! She not only assisted with all design aspects, rentals, vendor contracts, floor plan, etc. she became a HERO when we had to cancel my daughter’s wedding two weeks before the planned date due to Covid. Loraine immediately contacted all vendors, assisted in determining a new wedding date, and rescheduled vendors. She did her job twice!!! She was also amazing on the day of the wedding! As the mother of the bride I had to do nothing! When the wedding guitarist’s car broke down and was unable to make the ceremony Loraine immediately enlisted the help of the DJ who moved/set up equipment and downloaded all of the songs my daughter had chosen for the ceremony. Loraine provided a much more stress-free event than I could’ve ever imagined! If the occasion arises I will certainly use Invitation Only and Loraine again...this was absolutely the best money I spent!
Tinsley
Sent on 03/17/2025
5 out of 5 rating

The Best Decision We Made: Hiring Invitation Only

From the very first call with Loraine and her team at Invitation Only, I knew we were in the best hands. Wedding planning can be overwhelming, but Loraine made the entire process smooth, organized, and—most importantly—enjoyable.
Of course, she checks all the boxes you’d expect from a top-tier wedding planner: creative, organized, well-connected, and an excellent communicator. But what truly sets her apart is her ability to bring a vision to life in ways beyond your imagination. Like many little girls, I had dreamed of my wedding day since childhood, and somehow, Loraine made it even better than what I had envisioned.
A Stress-Free Experience
I tend to be scatterbrained, trying to do a hundred things at once, and planning a wedding from out of town only added to the complexity. But Loraine had every detail covered, from my trips to Charleston to the smallest aspects of the wedding day itself. I truly just had to show up. She anticipated my needs before I even realized them, always ten steps ahead. I am sure there were countless issues that arose behind the scenes, but I never knew about them—because Loraine and her team handled everything seamlessly.
The Ultimate Problem Solver
Flexibility is crucial in a wedding planner, and Loraine excels in this area. Things will change—it’s inevitable. But she always had a Plan B, C, and even D ready to go. Her ability to pivot without stress or hesitation made the entire experience so much easier. She solved problems before they became problems, ensuring that our wedding day was nothing short of perfect.
Expertise & Connections That Make a Difference
Loraine is not only well-connected in the industry, but she’s also deeply respected. This goes a long way when working with vendors, coordinating logistics, and bringing a vision to life. She is also incredible with budgeting—like, truly incredible. She understands where to allocate funds for the best guest experience and knows how to make strategic trade-offs without sacrificing quality. She helped us maximize our budget while ensuring that every detail reflected the experience we wanted.
A Team That Feels Like Family
Loraine has built an amazing team, and their attention to detail extends beyond just the bride and groom. My flower girls still talk about Mr. Jeremy and how special he made them feel—even a year later! That speaks volumes. The entire Invitation Only team worked tirelessly behind the scenes so that we could simply be present and enjoy our day.
A Bride Who Got to Be a Guest
Plain and simple: I was a guest at my own wedding, and that is the highest compliment I can give. From the first planning meeting to the moment Loraine handed us our cell phones and IDs before our grand exit, she took care of absolutely everything.
My wedding was truly the best day of my life, and it was because Loraine, Jeremy, Levi, and the rest of the Invitation Only team made it happen. If you’re looking for a wedding planner, stop searching and book them now. I don’t know how they do it—but I am forever grateful that they do.
Jamil
Jamil Sent on 06/19/2024
5 out of 5 rating

We're so glad we said Yes to Invitation Only!

We can't recommend Invitation Only, LLC enough! Loraine was so immensely helpful in the months leading up to our wedding. And then on the big day, she and her teammate Levi completely went above and beyond. I can't imagine what we would have done without them! Every detail was thoughtfully considered and taken care of. The trust that Loraine built with us really allowed us to relax and enjoy every moment of the day.

From the moment we signed the contract, it was clear that she approached planning in both a positive and transparent manner, exploring every option to help make our vision come to life. She provided fantastic recommendations for vendor partners and leveraged her extensive connections in the industry to make the planning process as painless as possible. If you are considering booking Invitation Only for your event (and why wouldn't you be?!), this is your sign to do it!
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2023 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2020 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2019 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

3 Endorsements
Cory Lee Photography Cory Lee Photography Wedding Photographers

Invitation Only, LLC is absolutely amazing. Their attention to detail is like no other! We absolutely adore working with Loraine and her team!

Marley Photography Marley Photography Wedding Photographers

I had the pleasure of photographing a wedding with Loraine as the wedding coordinator and I can confidently say that you're in good hands if you are on the fence about hiring her your wedding or event. I figured that I'd take the time to explain some of the things that she did behind the scenes for me as a photographer. A few weeks before the wedding, she called me. We had never worked together before and she wanted to verbally introduce herself to me and see if there was anything she could do for me leading up to the wedding day... Who does that!? haha! The most I get from wedding coordinators is an email 3-5 days before a wedding with the official timeline that I am expected to follow. 9 days before the wedding I received the official timeline. Loved it! Her timeline was clearly laid out and she took me as the photographer into consideration. The reception timeline was designed to give me time to take the bride and groom outside for photos during the golden hour... 9 times out of 10, I have to request a wedding planner for a timeline adjustment so that I can do this. The fact that the first timeline she sent me had the sunset time on the timeline and space for me to take them outside was extremely impressive. On the wedding day, the professionalism continued. Every wedding has curveballs thrown their way as the day unfolds. Her team handled them very well and she kept me posted throughout the day of any last minute changes. I actually judge wedding planners by what they do at the end of the night. I hold true to the words: "It's not how you start, it's how you finish". The average wedding planner will disappear when the dancing portion of the night begins and you don't see them again until the last dance/exit is about to happen when they are officially needed... The ones that go above and beyond are the coordinators that stay visible the entire event just in case the bride needs help with something. Loraine constantly kept herself visible the entire night even though I knew she was exhausted. And there you have it. She's the real deal! Invitation Only has my endorsement.

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After working closely with a lot of Wedding Planners Loraine and Chris are my absolute favorite people to work with. Invitation Only is the premier “Hands free” Event Company and I would recommend them to everyone.

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