Simply Charming Socials Reviews
Reviews
4.9 out of 5 rating
4.9 out of 5 rating
80 Reviews
99% recommend it
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Lindsay S. Sent on 09/21/2020Detail-Oriented, Flexible Wedding Planning Services
We made the decision to get partial planning services from Simply Charming about a year before our wedding and are both so happy that we did. I knew I wanted some help with the logistics of planning, as well as design advice, but didn't feel like the full packages I saw at other vendors was really necessary. We ended up with a partial planning package with vendor recommendations, which was the perfect balance of helping me come up with a timeline, checking in with me to keep me on track, and sourcing the most perfect vendors.
Kristine is absolutely fabulous to work with. She is incredibly detailed and responsive, and helped me come up with the most perfect color palette and design scheme when I had basically no ideas to help her. We received SO MANY compliments on everything from the flower colors to the invitation suite and day-of signage.
As an added bonus, once COVID hit and we had to make a lot of last-minute reschedules and changes, I upgraded my package and it was 100% worth it. Kristine took over all of the vendor communications and details that I just didn't have the time or the energy to deal with.
On the day-of, having someone to coordinate the timeline and make sure everything was running smoothly behind-the-scenes so that my family, wedding party, and I could all enjoy the day was absolutely priceless. My parents and our wedding party also had rave reviews for how wonderful Kristine and her team were on both of our wedding celebrations. A silver lining to the pandemic was getting to plan two wedding celebrations with her and her team. -
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Anna B. Sent on 01/12/2022
Simply Charming is Simply Amazing
Kristine and team were a recommendation for my sister's wedding in 2020, so when I got engaged a month later, it was a no brainer that I would also use Simply Charming Socials. I spoke with Kristine once a month for year with her sharing vendor recommendation, design ideas, and honestly helping me decide on what my perfect day would look like.
They are so detailed oriented and left no stone unturned. Each month call ended with an emailed list of 'to dos' to accomplish before you spoke next. Any questions I had I felt comfortable asking and they gave honest, thoughtful answers. I am an organized person with a background in events and when I say you need to have a planner, I mean it. There is so much going on when planning a wedding specifically, having Simply Charming Socials there to check you and keep everything in line takes a majority of the stress away. As for the day of, I had several of my bridesmaid tell me how calm I seemed, and it was truly because I knew everything was taken care of by the team. Jennifer handled everything day of and anything I needed she was there already anticipating it. I would recommend Simply Charming Socials to anyone who wants to be present the day of their event and be stress free leading into it.
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Dijana P. Sent on 01/18/2022The best decision I made for my wedding
Throughout the entire process everyone kept telling me that the bride doesn't get to have fun on her wedding, that everyone else has way more fun at the wedding than the couple. Well, I honestly don't think anyone had as good of a time as I did. And that is all thanks to Kristine and Jennifer of Simply Charming Socials. They were with me every step of the way and helped me navigate all the intricacies of family relations, guests, vendors, all of it! They made sure that my husband and I came first. And for 2 people who are super uncomfortable putting themselves first, that is worth SO much. Their recommendations were spot on. The whole team is SO amazing! I would 100% recommend Simply Charming Socials to friends, family, and strangers on the street. Simply amazing work. -
Amanda L. Sent on 12/07/2021
AMAZING! 100% Recommend Simply Charming Socials!
I 100% recommend Simply Charming Socials for all of your wedding planning needs - Kristine, Jennifer, and the whole team were absolutely incredible. They recommended incredible vendors in the Atlanta area, helped me keep to a timeline, coordinated directly with vendors in the lead up to the wedding and on the day of, and supported me in navigating challenges that popped up here and there. Kristine was my main point of contact throughout our wedding planning - and she was ON IT. She was calm, strategic, provided excellent recommendations (to the point where she knew the style of my wedding and recommended save the date and invitation cards on Minted - which were lovely and perfect), was kind and fun, and was truly a pillar of support. Jennifer was our go-to during the rehearsal and reception and she was warm, present, calm, and proactive with everything I or our wedding party asked for. They truly helped my husband and I create the wedding of our dreams and I cannot recommend them enough.
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Kati K. Sent on 11/07/2021Simply the BEST
Kristine and her team are amazing. She helped us develop a budget, and source vendors that stayed within the limits we had set. Her creativity knows no bounds, and her vision for our decor and table arrangements was spot on. The entire team is incredibly professional and ready to help with any question or request. Our wedding day was fun and never stressful because Kristine had taken care of every detail for us. I can't recommend Simply Charming enough! They are the best! -
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Trivette L. Sent on 01/19/2020You NEED Simply Charming Socials for your wedding day!
I cannot say enough about Simply Charming Socials. Kristine and her team are truly one of a kind! I was an organized bride and had most of my vendors and planning complete when I started looking for a day/month of coordinator. I spoke to over seven coordinators to find the right “fit”. Right away from the initial inquiry, I felt at ease with Kristine and her “can do” attitude, organization, and calm manner. I knew she was the one who would help my vision come to life. She really listens and is very transparent throughout the whole process. Kristine was always available for advice and guidance, and she was extremely quick with responses. I know she had multiple events and weddings that were being planned at the same time leading up to ours, but she made me feel like I was her only bride - wow! No one tells you that the month leading up to your wedding is the most hectic, but Kristine was so helpful through the final details and every step of the way from the final walk through to the day before.
Throughout the last month, week before, vendor set up, the rehearsal day, and day of, Kristine was in constant communication. Kristine and her team’s execution of our wedding vision and dreams were flawless on the day of. The venue details were exactly and more than what we had imagined. At the reception she kept us on time and kept the events of the night moving, which is so helpful when you are the bride and groom. My husband and I were always being checked on, and we never had an empty drink in our hands. My mother and father felt the exact same way throughout our night and reception. The day after our wedding, a member of the wedding party texted me and said, “ps the coordinator was the best one I’ve seen at any of the weddings I’ve ever been in!!! She killed it!” and my family members and friends have shared the same review of Kristine and her team.
Simply Charming Socials’ branding is a swan, and it is so fitting. A swan is graceful and calm on top of the water and is paddling like crazy underneath. That is exactly what Kristine is; she is calm, collected and graceful, and she is working like crazy. Kristine and her team do all the hard work in the shadows, and they display excellence and elegance in the open. She is detail-oriented, thoughtful, and kind, and she makes sure that the biggest day of your life is the BEST day of your life and more. Get on Simply Charming Socials’ calendar NOW!! She is AMAZING!! -
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Berly W. Sent on 01/16/2020The Right Wedding Coordinator Sets the Right Tone on Wedding Day!
My daughter started interviewing Day of Coordinators in the spring 2019 for her NYE 2019 wedding.
She did a lot of research, read a lot of reviews, scanned Instagram and came up with some possibilities to interview. She and I met for lunch and she told me about the top 2 and then she stated, “But the next woman is the one who I want.” She said she felt very confident of this woman’s desire to help her achieve her vision, she liked her detail-oriented process and knew that everything would be done right.
That woman, Kristine Cooke, owner of Simply Charming Socials did not disappoint. Personally, I have planned a lot of parties; black tie events for 100 guests, poolside parties for 120 etc. so I know the energy and organization that must be in place. Kristine has it down to an exact science. She managed vendor meetings, promptly answered emails and texts and did everything in between with precise detail and genuine oversight.
Kristine has great listening ears; a MUST for a good coordinator. No detail was overlooked. Her team worked in tantum with other vendors seamlessly. No issues, no drama and everything was handled with perfection. She totally got my daughter’s vision and made it all come together!
Kristine allowed me, the Mother of the Bride, to enjoy every moment of that day only because I knew she would take care of everything beautifully. She personally checked in with me during the 5 ½ hour reception several times to make sure that all was good and that my champagne glass was filled.
I highly recommend Kristine Cooke, owner, event planner and designer of Simply Charming Socials for all your wedding coordination needs!
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Heidi J. Sent on 05/09/2021Simply Charming was Delightful
From the first call with Kristine we knew we wanted to work with her. We were looking for a month-of coordinator that would take charge & give us a sense of ease on our wedding day.
Unfortunately our original April 2020 wedding was postponed due to covid. During a confusing & tough time, especially for those planning such a big & important event, Kristine was there to support us along the way. She quickly adapted to the unprecedented times, was always transparent and honest, and made herself available to help us navigate unforeseen challenges. I constantly found myself saying, "It's ok, we have Kristine."
We decided to pursue a wedding in April 2021. We changed things up and had almost a completely different wedding - different location & different vibe - some different vendors. The Simply Charming team was completely supportive & kept us on track. The fact that the Simply Charming team had experience working with our venue & vendors, new & old, gave us an extra layer of comfort.
Jennifer, from the Simply Charming team, helped coordinate our rehearsal. We loved her immediately. She's sharp, kind & spunky - exactly what you want in a coordinator.
On wedding day the Simply Charming team quickly came in, helped setup decor & created a warm, beautiful environment. As a DIY bride that over analyses almost everything, having the Simply Charming team by my side gave me a great sense of comfort, one of the feelings you get only from your closest friends & family.
After a much longer wedding planning experience than anticipated, I'm happy to say that we got married and had a great event with much thanks to the Simply Charming team. The team exuded professionalism from start to finish & provided a calming voice in stressful situations - everything you want & need when planning a wedding. -
Sloan S. Sent on 01/05/2021
Are you a bride? Then run, don't walk, all the way to Kristine!
I truly mean it when I say that there is NO WAY that anyone is better than Kristine and her team. Kristine guided us through the process with such ease and grace, and we would have been lost without her. In planning a wedding during a global pandemic, I can't believe that she was able to keep me (somewhat) calm throughout the storm. One of the most unique things about her is that she is able to figure out exactly what you like, without knowing much about you. She's a true artist and designer, with a splash of fun! She knew exactly what to do each step of the way during a difficult time, and made sure that we were able to have the happiest and most beautiful day of our lives! I cannot recommend this team enough, and just wish that I could give them ten stars instead of five! -
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Melody A. Sent on 03/07/2020Absolutely the best experience!!
f you’re like me and get 6 months into wedding planning and realize you’re no longer having fun thinking about your day, Kristine and her team are 100% for you. I spent 6 months prior to my wedding day working with Kristine through phone calls and emails and every time I talked with her I felt a little bit of stress just dissipate away. Kristine has an incredible ability of thinking through every detail and making sure you are hitting your timelines through the planning process without ever making you feel stressed. She also has an incredible eye for design (unlike myself) and is there to give her opinion on anything you need. A month before the wedding, Kristine leads a final walk thru with all your vendors and after that it is smooth sailing. The walk thru is done with such professionalism and precision you feel immediately as ease. Kristine is a wedding day timeline master! She works with all your vendors and makes sure everyone is coordinated to perfection. Our timeline gave us the perfect day to have fun, enjoy our family and friends, and spend time with each other. If something went wrong on my wedding day, I have zero idea about it and will probably never know. This is all because of Kristine and her amazing team. I can not recommend Kristine and Simply Charming enough for any party planning needs!! -
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Bailey D. Sent on 02/17/2020Incredible experience with Simply Charming Socials!
My husband I got married recently and I'm not sure we would have survived the planning process without Kristine and Jennifer from Simply Charming Socials. Not only were they both incredibly organized, professional, and accommodating from start to finish, they were such a joy to work with! I had heard from so many brides before me not to expect perfection on my big day, but perfection is what I got! Even when things did go slightly awry (i.e. my bustle breaking near the end of my father-daughter dance, or our Chuppah being too large to move) Jennifer was always there with an immediate (and excellent!) solution. Overall, the women at Simply Charming are simply amazing. My wedding day was more fun and more special than I could have ever imagined, and I have Jennifer, Kristine, and the rest of the Simply Charming team to thank for that. I highly recommend them to anyone needing help with an event! -
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Lauren W. Sent on 08/24/2020Simply Amazing
I could not say enough good things about Kristine and Simply Charming Socials! I was given Kristine's name immediately from a friend when I let her know I was engaged. Kristine was on it from day one. She took time to meet with my mother and me for coffee just to introduce herself before we officially went with her. She had so many incredible connections and recommendations. She was constantly available and extremely organized. She was my wedding planner during covid which was extremely difficult and she was a life saver throughout. She remained calm and always made me feel confident that the wedding of my dreams would come true no matter what. The weekend of the wedding, I realized I could not have a better wedding planner and team. She truly made my wedding come together and it could not have been more perfect. I am so thankful for Kristine and her team! -
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Eve L. Sent on 09/23/2019Hiring Kristine was the best decision we made for our wedding day!
My husband and I got married just yesterday and I couldn’t wait to write a review for Kristine of Simply Charming Socials. From the moment I inquired with her through our monthly phone calls and the meetings leading up to our big day, Kristine was so knowledgeable, professional, kind, and thoughtful. She took the ideas that we had for our dream wedding and executed them all flawlessly, and gave me so many beautiful ideas of her own that perfectly matched the overall style and aesthetic that we wanted. She was so attentive to us throughout the whole process, and makes you feel like you’re her only bride and biggest priority, which is so hard to find in this industry. By the time our wedding day arrived, she felt so much more like a friend than a “vendor”, and we were so excited for her to be a part of our wedding day. They say that no wedding day is 100% perfect and that there will always be something that doesn’t go as planned, but that wasn’t the case for our wedding day. Because of Kristine’s knowledge, preparedness, and detail oriented mind, not only did everything go exactly according to plan, but our expectations for our dream wedding were SO far exceeded. Seeing all of the months of planning come together into a gorgeous and perfectly planned wedding day was so surreal, and it wouldn’t have been possible without Kristine and her passion for what she does. Hiring Kristine was the best decision we made for our wedding experience, and we are so lucky to have found her. From the bottom of our hearts, thank you Kristine! -
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Raynie F. Sent on 09/29/2019Kristine Is Utterly Amazing! Hiring Her Will Be The Best Decision You Make!
After our decision to get married, the best decision we could have possibly made was to hire Kristine. She is the ultimate professional and we simply could not have done this wedding without her!
We had a 200 person wedding at the Swan House/Atlanta History Center and we needed to plan from out of town, which meant that we were concerned about connecting with the right planner. We talked to a lot of people, and Kristine initially stood out through her experience, demeanor and raving reviews.
Throughout the planning process, Kristine made everything effortless and never showed signs of stress, which was invaluable given that we were out of town. She listened to our wants and needs, yet she was always honest if we failed to consider an issue. It always surprised us how many aspects of planning we would have never considered without her experience, and it made us so thankful that we had gone with the partial planning package rather than only going with the day of coordination.
On the day of the wedding, Kristine coordinated with every vendor like a well oiled machine. EVERYONE told us that when you get married, you have to expect that something will go wrong procedurally. For our wedding, with Kristine running the show, we can genuinely tell you that nothing went wrong! From steaming the bride’s dress to truly acting as a friend during times of need, she took care of everything. Every vendor knew exactly where to be and Kristine was always somehow present.
Kristine is a dream of a wedding planner. At the end of this process, she truly felt like family! We will miss our monthly calls with her and if you have not booked her – do it now!
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Tasia H. Sent on 08/29/2019Excellent Service -- Even When Planning Remotely!
June and I were so grateful to have Kristine support us as we planned our wedding.
We live in DC and were planning remotely which added another layer of stress to what can already be a stressful time. However, when we started working with Kristine, much of that stress dissipated. She was flexible with call/meeting times, provided lots of helpful guidance on design, and kept our vendors (many of whom she knew personally) organized. Although we did not have the chance to meet until the day of (!) we were not worried at all because she checked in with us every step of the way.
The day of the wedding was seamless and we were able to enjoy our special moment thanks to her. Thank you, Kristine!
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Selby H. Sent on 08/05/2019Kristine and her team make the magic happen!
Kristine is not your average wedding planner. Throughout our 11-month planning process, she was a planner, creative visionary, crisis-manager, therapist, and friend all in one. My fiancé and I had a vision and plan for our wedding that even our parents didn’t quite understand, but Kristine was able to take what we struggled to verbalize and create something that exceeded our dreams and expectations.
Kristine is already an above-average wedding planner in her ability to coordinate and plan through dozens of logistical obstacles, but where her real gift is, is her design and ability to bring her couples’ dreams to life, and that’s exactly what she did for us. Our wedding was unlike any other we have been to because Kristine took the time to get to know us, enabling her to hone in on what we really wanted as a couple – not just what was trendy or easy at the time. A 300-person, out-of-town wedding was no small feat, and on top of that, Kristine absolutely transformed our reception venue to be exactly what we envisioned. Even two months after our wedding, friends and family are still reaching out to comment on what an incredible weekend it was and that it was the most beautiful wedding they had ever been to – everything down to the small details (Kristine’s specialty) was absolutely perfect. Furthermore, Kristine is only made stronger by the numerous top vendors who adore her and want to work with her. We were able to hire incredible people (even those originally out of our budget) simply because they wanted a chance to work with Kristine again.
Kristine truly is the best at what she does, and there is no one else I would have trusted more to make our day perfect. She made us feel as if ours was the only wedding she was planning all year – every call, email, and text was a priority to her. There are a lot of nerves, stresses, and fears going into your wedding, but your planner shouldn’t be one of them. Hire Kristine and Simply Charming Socials and you won’t regret it!
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Kathleen J. Sent on 05/13/2019Kristine is the most exceptional wedding planner !
Matt and I are extremely grateful to have had the pleasure of working with Kristine and her team from Simply Charming Socials. As a bride that was very intimidated about the whole wedding planning process, she guided me with ease and reassured me with each step. I was most impressed by the team’s ability to work with many critical family and cultural needs, with the utmost of ease and patience. She left no stone unturned and I had no worries about a smooth, fun day!
Looking back, the day was truly all that I hoped! Beyond that, our family is still raving about all of the wedding events. Needless to say, it has all been unforgettable!
We could not have accomplished any of this without Kristine and Simply Charming Socials! We would certainly recommend them to anyone for coordinating and design, but more than that- we would overwhelmingly recommend them to those who feel particularly lost and needing of a helping hand.
Thank you all!
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