Elegant Savannah Weddings Reviews
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Stonehaus Sent on 03/25/2025The Best Wedding Planner in Savannah
Mark Royston and his team are very professional, on time, and worked to give us excellent service. We are from another city and only knew a couple of people who had weddings in Savanah. We needed someone who would be with us from beginning to end.
We were lucky to find Mark. He listened to what we wanted in our wedding planner and laid out all of his services. He has several different level of services and we were able to work with one that matched with what we needed. He lead us through the entire process. He knows a lot of the vendors in the Savanah and surrounding area and told us if he had or hadn't worked with them before. If he thought one vendor was better than anther depending on what we wanted in the vendor he told us. During the process he worked with us and all of the vendors very closely. Many times there were multiply emails that went out daily to different vendors. We “cc”ed Mark on almost every email in order to keep him in the loop. A few times he was out of town and he would automatically send an email back that would tell us exactly when he would return the email. We worked with Mark for over a year and we don’t recall a time when he was out of town that we didn’t get a response back to a question within a couple of days. Never was he out of town more than 5 days.
During the process Mark coordinated with us to give us a time line for the wedding day that was 3 pages long with plenty of detail. Not only was it given to the wedding party, but all of the vendors. In fact the vendors got it about a week in advance, so they knew their schedule.
This past weekend was our daughter’s wedding. It was the most beautiful wedding and we attributed it to the fact that our daughter, son-in-law, my wife, and I were usually on the same page, but if not, Mark was a great arbitrator and we settled our differences very quickly. Mark was at the wedding rehearsal and lead us through it efficiently.
The timeline that Mark created was especially helpful throughout the wedding day. All of us, the bride, groom, parents of both. the bridesmaids and groomsmen were given the timeline so they knew when and where to be on the big day. Because he led that rehearsal, everyone knew what their job was and the order to walk down the aisle.
We have to say that everything was on time and perfect. We did have one little glitch, but it was out of Mark’s control. We can’t say enough nice things about Mark and his team. I am a contractor and expect everyone on my team to be on time and provide the work they say they are going to do. Mark went above and beyond what we thought we were going to get from him. He is an 11 out of a 10.
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Ieva Sent on 12/10/2024Our favorite planners!
I can't say enough great things about Mark and Meg! Every step of the planning process was so easy, they new all the important details and made sure we had everything covered!
On the big day, they were there every step of the way, handling every detail, which allowed us to enjoy every moment without a worry.
Mark and Meg are not only incredible planners but also wonderful people who genuinely care about their clients. They made us feel supported and excited throughout the whole process.
Honestly, so thankful for their help throughout this process, our favorite vendor by far!
Elegant Savannah Weddings's reply:
Thank you for the kind words Ieva! It was truly a pleasure to work with you. You made a beautiful Bride & the day was stunning. We miss you already! -
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Lauri Sent on 10/01/20245 stars from start to finish!
Mark and his team are professional, knowledgeable, and proactive. They exceeded all expectations. It's hard to know what to plan for when you're getting married and vendors seem like they're speaking another language. Mark was organized, setting timelines and managing contracts to keep us on track. I highly recommend hiring his team as early as possible for the full wedding planning package. It was worth every penny as he made our special day PERFECT! Even after the wedding he helped tie up loose ends and make sure all miscellaneous items were returned to vendors and our family. -
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Shelley Sent on 09/09/2024Simply the best!
Mark and his team are absolutely incredible.
I have nothing but positive things to say about Mark. He executed our wedding flawlessly. He is personable and so welcoming. Mark took the time to explain every detail, and we learned a lot through the process of planning our wedding! His experience, knowledge, and kindness helped make our wedding day the best day of our lives!
We originally had an outdoor ceremony planned, and when it poured rain the day of our wedding, we didn't even need to worry because the backup plan ended up being even more beautiful than the original plan. Mark made it so that we had nothing at all to worry about, and when we arrived at the venue we were blown away by the beauty of the space. I wouldn't change it for anything. He also was able to secure last minute spaces for photos since we couldn't take them outside. The photos are breathtaking, and we never could have made that happen without Mark. I can tell that the vendors & venues all trust and respect him, as they should.
I am so grateful for Mark and his team - they are absolutely a NEED for your wedding. You will not regret allowing them to help you throughout the process and make your day an incredible one. If there is one thing I know for sure, it's that you shouldn't get married in Savannah without Mark! -
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Calliejustin Sent on 04/14/2024Perfect experience
We absolutely loved our experience with Elegant Savannah Weddings. We chose the partial planning package. Mark's attention to detail helped us so much during the wedding planning and made sure that we did not have to worry about anything the day of. We actually changed our wedding date to make sure that we could book with Elegant Savannah Weddings, as we could tell from the first phone call that our wedding would be perfect. Everyone complimented us afterwards on how smoothly the wedding and reception went and it was truly d/t Mark and Elegant Savannah Weddings. Many of our other vendors knew Mark and also sang his praises. We heard so many times, "O, we love Mark!" from our venue to our DJ to our caterer. Our wedding was everything we hoped for, and we truly couldn't have done it without Mark at Elegant Savannah Weddings. -
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Sloane Sent on 12/27/2023Amazing, kind, patient, and responsive wedding planners!
Meg and Mark (and Emilie!) were a dream to work with. They are extremely responsive, always replying to emails immediately, available to jump on a call at any time, and solving problems before I even knew a problem arose. Planning a wedding in Savannah while living in NYC could have been stressful, but they made it so easy! From recommending vendors to allowing me to ship endless packages to their house, they made everything so easy and smooth. Perhaps more importantly, they're such kind, good people. Just seeing Meg on my wedding day brought me so much joy. I never could have gotten married without them! -
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Harley Sent on 11/20/2023Absolute best wedding planning team ever!!!
The first vendor we hired after booking our venue was Elegant Savannah Weddings and it was the best decision we made! There are no words to describe how absolutely amazing Mark, Meg, and Emilie were. They made our wedding better than we ever could have imagined. Throughout the entire wedding planning process, they were extremely responsive, patient, understanding, and helpful in every situation that arose. Their attention to detail was unmatched, and every call, text, and email was answered with grace and compassion. After attending countless weddings, we are just in awe by everything our wedding planning team did. We had some specific ideas/vision, and they went above and beyond to make sure we were happy and stressfree our whole wedding weekend and took care of anything and everything working from sun up to sun down. We are forever grateful to the ESW team and would recommend them to everyone!
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Pauline Sent on 07/26/2023Do not hesitate to book them!
We hired Mark (and his team) as our full-service wedding planner for our destination wedding on May 13, 2023 at Forsyth Park & Westin Golf Club Pavillon; as I was still living in France while my fiancé was living in Ohio, and we absolutely do not regret it! Even though we are both used to planning projects, dealing with suppliers etc. in our day jobs, having a professional in charge was a no-brainer.
- From the beginning, Mark has been SUPER RESPONSIVE, and makes you feel like you are his VIP couple, even during a busy season.
- One of the main values from hiring him at the beginning of the process, was that he didn’t hesitate to go tour venues for us, film the space with his live comments about your needs/vision. That in itself is a major benefit for everyone not near Savannah.
- He is an AWESOME coordinator with vendors, you can let him know what you want in an informal way, and he will make sure to contact, negotiate and defend your needs, in all British politeness, to your prospected and hired vendors
- He has all the recommendations you need for reliable vendors. Sure, you can make your own search (I picked my own photo & video team), but any time you want to just have someone tell you who you can trust, Mark will provide, and you won’t have to worry if Vendor A is flaky, or if Vendor B is really good, etc. So not only you know you will hire great vendors, but you will most likely hire people used to (and loving) working with Mark, and that is a good bonus.
- A logistical benefit is the willingness of Mark to convert his garage into a logistic center for his couples. We were able to ship a lot of our décor and bridal party’s gifts directly to him during the process, and that was so valuable! He also has some decor elements left by previous brides that you can use! We used a box for our gift cards and a metal tube to store fresh bottles of water for our ceremony, and there were nice lovely additions to our decor.
- The organization and execution of the Day-of was TOP NOTCH!! What a relief to know you have a very reliable team making sure to make your vision come to life, while you can focus on getting ready and enjoying your day with your partner and guests. Mark didn’t hesitate to add an extra member of his team to make sure the organization was flawless. Meg and Emily were thus with us for our rehearsal and for our ceremony, and these ladies know their business too! Then it was Mark and Meg for our reception, staying until the last minute to make sure everything was perfect up to our midnight send off, and taking care of packing up everything for us to pick up the day after. We also had a very detailed timeline (which we reviewed together multiple times until it was perfect for everyone).
Do not hesitate to book them!
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Kate Sent on 06/27/2023Such a great experience
We loved the women who officiated our ceremony. She was so nice and had a lot of tips at the rehearsal that helped us. I really liked how often they check in with you especially when you book so far in advance like we did. We had a general idea of what we wanted and they took that and made a beautiful ceremony. The script was exactly what we wanted and flowed perfectly. Highly recommend. -
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Michael Sent on 05/31/2023The Best Wedding Planners
Mark is the best wedding planner. He was flexible and always acted professionally. My wife and me could ask anything of him and we could count on it getting done. I would highly recommend Mark to anyone getting married in Savannah. The day before the wedding there was an issue with the DJ having access to our spotify playlist. Instead of adding any stress to my wife before the wedding, he pulled me aside so we could figure it out without involving her. This is just one example of how caring he is as a wedding planner. He has a tact with how he speaks and communicates that is out of this world. I have never met someone with so much tact. Anytime I couldn't think of the correct way to say something to a vendor I would just send Mark my thoughts and he would process it into a coherent message for the vendors. Mark is the greatest! -
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Jessie Sent on 02/25/2023Look no further than the team at Elegant Savannah Weddings!
Mark, Meg, Emilie and the entire team at Elegant Savannah Weddings are incredible! From the first call with Mark, I could tell I wouldn't have to worry about a thing! The ESW team is not only top-notch, well-connected, and hard-working, but they are extremely affordable! We had a 300+ guest list (200 attended) at a large outdoor venue with lots of interesting quirks (talking about no kitchen for the caterer, the bars were vintage luggage carts, etc.) and they tackled every challenge that came up. I received constant communication throughout the planning process, had every question and concern answered, and flowed through the wedding day without a care! Because of the ESW team, I thoroughly enjoying my wedding without any stress. I cannot encourage any couple enough to hire this amazing family team! -
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Clene Sent on 12/05/2022Your planner is so important, let your search stop here!
Your wedding planner is such a huge part of your wedding! Like many couples we are from out-of-state and knew we could not coordinate a wedding alone. After my initial interview with Mark, I knew that this would be the team we would work with! Mark was such a dream to have in our corner! We signed on for the full service package and it was worth every penny!
He always knew how to put things so eloquently into words for me! Their experience in the business and rapport with so many vendors around town made scheduling and ordering such a breeze! We loved their attention to detail!
I am so grateful of all the hard work everyone put in to make our wedding such a memorable and fun time for us and our guests! Emilie is one of those behind the curtain for the months leading up to the event, but such a big influence in the overall picture! And she was a tremendous help the day of the wedding! I wouldn't have changed a thing! We are forever appreciative to everyone at Elegant Savannah Weddings!! -
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Daniel Sent on 10/10/2022Can't recommend them enough
As an out-of-town couple from California, we knew from the day we picked Savannah as our wedding location that we'd need a planner. After interviewing a few candidates, we went with Mark's full service package. From the first phone call, Mark's calm demeanor put us at ease, as did his extensive background in the Savannah hospitality industry.
Throughout the planning process, Mark and his team were quick and competent in addressing our numerous concerns. As a case in point, Hurricane Ian came bearing down on Savannah the week before our wedding date, and our rehearsal dinner/welcome reception vendor canceled on us less than 48 hours before the event! However, within just a few hours, Mark had contacted numerous replacement locations, brought us proposals, and secured us a contract for a new venue. Truly exceptional responsiveness.
On the day of our wedding, Mark and his team handled every bit of the logistics. The two of us basically just had to show up and say "I do". It was the best day of our lives, and it couldn't have happened without their hard work, skill, and preparation. We can't thank them enough, nor can we recommend them highly enough to any and all who ask. -
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Kristina Sent on 03/16/2022Amazing wedding planners
I can’t say enough amazing things about this company! Mark is absolutely incredible!!! He is great with communication and works hard to make the bride happy. I’m beyond happy with the service I received. -
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Cindel Sent on 03/05/2022Best Wedding Planners in Savannah!
My now-husband and I wanted to get married in Savannah and as an out-of-town bride, I had no idea where to begin. At first, I was hesitant to get a wedding planner because I thought they were unaffordable, but I'm so glad we decided to choose Elegant Savannah Wedding's services.
I started communicating with Mark back in March 2020, after he was the only one who replied to the many inquiries I sent to different wedding planners in the Savannah area (Mark and Meg are always available if you need them). We hired them for the full wedding planning service, and I'm so happy we did! Mark and Meg are very professional, personable, nice, and all-around great people.
Mark was with me in every step of the wedding planning process. He provided great vendor options, and he was even able to negotiate my venue contract which saved us thousands of dollars! Emilie joined the wedding planning fun last year and I was impressed with her professionalism; I felt I was talking to an old friend.
The day of the wedding was a breeze with the guidance of Mark and Emilie. They were there to keep the ceremony running smoothly and to keep us comfortable and calm. There’s a mixture of emotions, everything is happening so quickly - it can be understandably overwhelming, but they were incredible. Mark kept the ceremony on schedule and seamless. It was the perfect day and an unforgettable experience, thanks to them.
I highly, highly recommend Elegant Savannah Wedding's services. You will not be disappointed. Guaranteed. -
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Savannah Sent on 10/14/2021The best of the best
I genuinely don't even know where to begin! The first time I spoke with Mark, I knew he was the wedding planner for us. He is super organized, punctual, pleasant and just amazing at what he does. We got married at The Ford Plantation and they have a LONG list of items required and rules to follow. Mark made is so easy to get all of those things organized. He was with us every step of the way and we got a lot done in short spurts of time when we were visiting Savannah (from NJ). He made sure we had fun every step of the way from tastings to vendor meetings. I honestly feel if it wasn't for Mark and his amazing team we could not have had the amount of fun we did on our wedding day. In addition to Mark, his amazing wife Meg & coordinator Emilie made our wedding day super stress free and kept everything running on time. I cannot thank them enough. I wish we could relive our wedding day but invite all of them as guests. I feel like we have gained the most amazing friends! Book Elegant Savannah Weddings while you can!!! -
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Susan Sent on 08/13/2021Simply the BEST
We originally planned a wedding for 2020 at the Ritz-Carlton on Amelia Island (where we met). It was my dream wedding. That dream was dashed with illness and covid-19. When we decided to elope, I just didn't have it in me to plan another wedding myself (even a small one). Mark and Meg with Elegant Savannah Weddings made everything super simple and stress free. They took my every "want" and made it happen within our budget. There was no request too odd for them to help make happen. Whether it was something I had my heart set on or some whim I had, they made it happen. Even though we decided to elope, I still wanted ALL THE THINGS! I wanted to wear my ballgown and feel like a princess. I wanted live music and beautiful flowers. I wanted to have a stress free day completely focused on us. Mark and Meg made that happen. It was the BEST DAY EVER! They kept us on schedule with gentle reminders, helped overcome obstacles, and are generally a pleasure to be around. Whether you have an elopement, micro-wedding, or a huge elaborate event, you can't go wrong with Elegant Savannah Weddings. They were responsive, knowledgeable, and the best advocates you could ask for. -
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Kristi Sent on 07/20/2021A Fantastic Team to Make Your Day Memorable
I cannot recommend Mark and Meg enough! I hired them for my wedding on July 10th at 10 Downing and they did an absolutely wonderful job. They made planning and execution of the big day as close to stress free as possible. Any questions or potential issues were met with positive and thoughtful solutions. They make you feel a part of the family as they work to make your dream day come true. If you want a team who truly cares about you and your partner’s wedding experience and will go the extra mile, then hire Elegant Savannah Weddings immediately! -
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Helen Sent on 05/04/2021Absolute best of the best. Stop looking - book Mark & Meg!!!
The absolute core and backbone of our wedding was Mark & Meg. We have been so comforted with them through every step of the planning process - since our original date in May 2020. Due to Covid, we ended up cutting our guest list in half and changing venues from a family friends waterfront home to my parents waterfront home. ALL of the logistics needed to be planned, considering the un-traditional wedding/reception location. Mark helped recommend vendors for us and did a great job communicating with and organizing details with the vendors that we had already chosen. Not only did Mark help to make our date change and THEN location change AND guest list change a breeze, but would answer texts/calls at any hour when random questions or concerns that would come to mind. Upon every response, we were comforted knowing that Mark would stop at nothing to make our vision come to life. On the day of our backyard wedding (the ONLY DAY IN RECORD HISTORY to have almost 3 inches of rain, go figure), Mark and his team had not ONE issue rearranging the downstairs furniture last minute since the weather caused the reception to change from the outside to 100% inside. Looking back, we honestly wouldnt have changed a thing. He came with a fabulous attitude, calm demeanor (which was much needed at the time), and was full of great ideas to seamlessly change the entire floor plan into a dream setting. Our guests said it was the most fun wedding they have ever been - it was magic. We cannot recommend anyone more for any service we have ever booked. Look no further, call Mark and Meg and you will have the most amazing day of your life with ALL the weight and stress lifted though each step. They truly go ALL OUT for you. The most sincere people with the most talent in the industry. True wedding planning professionals. -
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Melissa Sent on 02/25/2021Excellent experience with Elegant Savannah Wedding
In September 2019, my fiancé and I decided that we wanted to get married in Savannah, GA. We are from out of town, so I decided to take a look around on wedding wire and I found Elegant Savannah Weddings. Once I started my initial conversation with Mark about wedding planning, I knew that we were in good hands. Mark has been an amazing asset to me during this entire wedding planning process. He is a very personable, detailed-oriented person and will go out of his way for you. If I were to go through this process again, I would not chose any other wedding planner. He is very knowledgeable about everything (flowers, wedding venues, photographers, etc.) and is always readily available. If there was an option to give Elegant Savannah Weddings more than 5 stars, I would. -
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Sophia Sent on 02/01/2021The best wedding planners ever!!!
I can’t even begin the thank Meg and Mark for planning my wedding! They are the best wedding planners out there and you will not be disappointed!! I only had 3 months plan the entire wedding and they took all of the stress off my back and planned the entire thing! Not only do they have VERY fast communication, but they are very professional and will make what you want happen. I can’t put it in any other way but to say that they were born to do this and you will be so so happy working with them. It was seriously such a pleasure to have them working by my side with them for these past few months!! Please do yourself a favor and BOOK WITH THEM NOW!!! I promise it will be the best choice you will ever make in your life :) -
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Valerie Sent on 12/24/2020Best of the best! Look no further!
THE ABSOLUTE BEST! Seriously, look no further. Your planner search is over.
A note to the brides and grooms perusing wedding sites for planners: you’ve likely stumbled across Elegant Savannah Weddings in your search for a planner and are now reading reviews to see how you feel. You have a good feeling about Mark and Meg. Word of advice - follow that good feeling you have about them and BOOK THEM IMMEDIATELY!!!! They are superheroes, that’s the only way I can describe it.
They helped me plan the most beautiful wedding in a few short months, AND during a pandemic. Truly nothing could have gone any better with the wedding and I know for a fact it is because they were orchestrating everything on the day of and fighting fires all day long behind the scenes.
My friends and family that were involved in the wedding even noted to me how helpful, organized, and just downright awesome Mark and Meg were. They really were a huge part of our wedding day weekend.
I truly just can’t say enough about them. Booking them was the best decision I made for our wedding. I am so happy to have found them. Book them, it will be the smartest decision for your wedding!!!
*will add more photos of the venues that they helped plan and set up once the photos come back from our photographer* -
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Jessica Sent on 11/20/2020Exceeded Expectations
I feel I hit the jackpot when I met Mark and Meg. I was and still am, so blown away by their hard work, dedication, flexibility, kindness, and most importantly sense of humor. I could not have asked for a better team to manage my wedding. There are no words to explain how wonderful they are. -
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Anna Sent on 11/08/2020"Vendors, Assemble!"
Much like Captain America in the Marvel Universe, Captain Mark Royston of Elegant Savannah Weddings helped to bring in Savannah's best vendors to make our wedding absolutely beautiful, memorable, and, of course, elegant.
Despite living in the city for almost 3 years, I had no idea where to start for flowers, catering, photographers, etc, but Mark had a shortlist of his top vendors that made the choice easy and intuitive. His attitude was always upbeat and he genuinely gets excited about weddings, and someone who gets THAT excited about their job is everything we could have asked for in a wedding planner!
Their advice is probably the most valuable thing they have to offer considering the hundreds of weddings they've helped to pull off. My mother often tried to steamroll on my wants and opinions, but Mark made sure to include me in every conversation and helped to find common ground between me and mom.
Their day-of planning went so smoothly, I was kind of disappointed there wasn't anything dRaMaTiC to talk about afterwards!
I don't care that Mark and Meg are the only wedding planning team that I've worked with-- just from this experience alone, I would never want to try anyone else because they are everything we could have asked for and more. Thank you so much!!! :) -
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Sarah Sent on 01/15/2020Dream Team
Meg & Mark make the perfect wedding planning dream team! I got to work with them at a recent wedding and they were so helpful with keeping things on time and moving the day along smoothly with grace and pizzazz! I would highly recommend them for your big day!
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