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The adventure first began in 2011 when I accepted a job with a wonderful wedding coordination company which was originally based out of Atlanta, Georgia. I quickly discovered just how passionate I was for this crazy, whirlwind of an industry and by 2012 I was thrilled to launch Southern Grace Events.


Fast forward to 2016 when I met the Chandler's who were in the process of building Chandler Oaks Barn. Once again, I was offered a dream position. I cheerfully accepted the role as event manager for the venue. We held our first event at Chandler Oaks in March of 2017 and the rest is history.


Planning, designing, organizing details and connecting people brings pure joy into my life and I am so thankful for the gifts, talents and opportunities the Lord has blessed me with.
I truly love what I do.


-Amy Brooks

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Frequently asked questions

What is the starting price for partial wedding planning?

$1,950

What is the starting price for full wedding planning?

$2,650

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
Religious

Reviews of Southern Grace Events

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Southern Grace is consistently praised for professional, detail-driven planning and stunning, custom florals that create magazine-worthy, fairy-tale weddings. The team is highly responsive, supportive, and makes the process stress-free, handling vendor coordination and last-minute issues seamlessly. Couples say the day ran perfectly and guests raved about the decor.

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Southern Grace is consistently praised for professional, detail-driven planning and stunning, custom florals that create magazine-worthy, fairy-tale weddings. The team is highly responsive, supportive, and makes the process stress-free, handling vendor coordination and last-minute issues seamlessly. Couples say the day ran perfectly and guests raved about the decor.

Megan
Megan Sent on 04/10/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Dream Come True

Southern Grace went above and beyond my expectations and made my floral dreams come to life. I showed her what I wanted and she executed it perfectly. Flowers were an important thing for me and I couldn’t be happier with how they turned out!!! I got so many compliments from my guests about the florals! I could not recommend Amy and Southern Grace enough for all your floral needs!!
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Emma Sent on 10/29/2025
5 out of 5 rating

October 25, 2025

Stephanie made my dreams come true. She truly has a gift. I don’t know what I would have done without her. She kept me sane throughout my whole planning experience with her expert advice on everything! As a planner and very type A person she gave me the gift of not having to worry for even a second on my wedding day. It truly was the best day of my life. Her communication and flexibility meant everything to me. I am so so so thankful I had her as part of my experience and would recommend her to anyone who is looking!
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Haley Sent on 10/26/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Hire them! So so worth it!

Working with Stephanie was an absolute pleasure! From day one she was always just a text away, she never hesitated to answer any question I had no matter how silly or common sense coded it may have been. She was kind, reassuring, and always so steady. It was clear attention was given to every last detail from the moment we arrived on our special day all the way until our last dance. Amy prepared the flowers, she brought my vision to life and exceeded my own expectations. I’m truly so grateful for this amazing team and all they did not just on the wedding day but everything they did behind the scenes too. Thank you so much!
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Nikki Sent on 10/06/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Best day ever!!!

This was literally the best day ever, I don’t even know where to start and it was all possible because of Stephanie, Kala, Amy and their whole team that was involved in really making this the most magical day ever. Everything was handled with so much care and attention to detail. From the decor, the flowers, and just all their hard work in making this day what it really was. Perfect perfect perfect! Is all I have left to say, don’t hesitate to book with them, you won’t regret it.
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Christine Sent on 02/04/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Thank you Stephanie!

I cannot say enough wonderful things about Stephanie! From start to finish, she was an absolute lifesaver. She thought of every single detail, many before I even had a chance to, and made the entire planning process completely stress-free. Stephanie went above and beyond my expectations, ensuring that every aspect of the event was perfect. Because of her, I was able to truly enjoy the event instead of worrying about logistics. I can confidently say that hiring Stephanie was the best decision I made!
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Rebecca Sent on 02/01/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Stephanie is the GOAT

I hope I never have to do any event without Stephanie! She not only guided us every step of the way, but she elevated the event from top to bottom, so quickly and efficiently. I’m not sure how she does it all. She was such a pleasure to work with and she did not stop moving the entire night! She worked tirelessly from the moment of hire until the last possible minute of the night with a smile. I absolutely adore her and I’m so grateful she pulled this off for us! Hire them! Stephanie will go beyond every expectation!
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Taylor Sent on 01/21/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Dream Wedding

My original wedding day was unfortunately cancelled due to hurricane Milton. But I couldn’t have asked for a better them of coordinators to have my back and help me get through that. We ended up rescheduling our wedding for January 11, 2025 and it truly was magical. This group is so attentive, personable and go above and beyond to make your vision come to life. I can’t thank you all enough for all you did for us and our big day :))
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Andrea Sent on 11/01/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Wedding 10/19/24

Stephanie at Southern Grace was amazing!! She was so helpful, supportive, encouraging and thoughtful! She had great ideas when it came to decorating. The day of coordinating was seamless and so much fun! she made sure everyone had what they needed! She is exactly who you need attending to all the details!!
I highly recommend Southern Grace and Chandler Oaks Barn!!
Nancy
Nancy Sent on 10/21/2024
5 out of 5 rating

They are the best at what they do

Southern Grace is professional, yet friendly. They ensure that your event is customized to your taste and desires, making your day special.
Stacy
Stacy Sent on 09/30/2024
5 out of 5 rating

I don’t even know where to begin… our wedding was absolutely stunning in every way because of our amazing Wedding Planner, Stephanie! We could not hav

I don’t even know where to begin… our wedding was absolutely stunning in every way because of our amazing Wedding Planner, Stephanie! We could not have pulled this special day off without her! She made our day flawless in every way and made the whole process from start to finish enjoyable. She was always available and answered all our questions even with a newborn. She made our vision come to life and it was absolutely beautiful! My husband even commented on how present she was during the whole event and how helpful she was to everyone! We truly are so thankful and grateful for all of her hard work! Amy was also great! Before Stephanie was assigned to us, Amy answered all our questions and she even got us a better price for our dance floor. I truly recommend these beautiful ladies if you want your wedding to run as smoothly as ours did, there was not one thing that went wrong the day of our wedding….it was a FAIRYTALE . Now the day before, the hurricane knocked out the power at the venue, which was Chandler Oaks Barn and these ladies worked tirelessly to execute the most beautiful wedding for our daughter. Thank you, Stephanie for making it SPECTACULAR!
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