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Whatley Wedding Design

Whatley Wedding Design

North Charleston, SC
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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2023 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2022 Winner
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    Dea L. Sent on 11/14/2023
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    Highly recommend!

    We had a great experience working with Char. She was communicative, experienced in the local wedding industry, and always optimistic with a great disposition. Our venue required at least a partial planner and we’re happy to have elevated to the partial planning package. Our planning process would not have been anywhere near as easy or enjoyable without Char as a planner.

    Whatley Wedding Design's reply:

    Thank you so much, Dea!! It was so much fun working with you and Piotr, and your wedding day was so beautiful!! Congratulations again!!
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    Isabella C. Sent on 10/11/2023
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    Char and the wwd team are exceptional

    Over our 18 month planning process, Char was with us every step of the way from planning the most minute details to flawless day of execution. Char helped us realize our dream wedding by taking the time to listen and understand what our vision was and provide extremely helpful advice in order to make our day more special than we could ever imagine possible. Char is full of knowledge, recommendations, and advice for the wedding day and Charleston vendors. Char listened to us, eased any concerns, and thoughtfully crafted solutions and ideas. Her understanding of what we wanted allowed her to proactively provide solutions to problems we were not even aware of. The day of the wedding, Char seamlessly executed all tasks and saved the day numerous times with her quick wit and resourcefulness. She handled bumps along the road so our journey was as smooth as possible. Char is incredibly organized, pays close to attention to detail, and transparent. We had a fantastic relationship with Char and wholeheartedly recommend her services to anyone and everyone in the Charleston area.

    Whatley Wedding Design's reply:

    Thank you so much, Isabella!!! I LOVED working with you - your vision for the day was absolutely incredible and it all came together so wonderfully!! I'm so glad I was able to be part of your journey! Congratulations again to you and Jake!
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    Liz T. Sent on 05/15/2023
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    If you're getting married in Charleston, you NEED Char!!!

    We had the best experience working with Char Whatley & her team for our April 2023 wedding in Charleston. She exceeded all of our expectations and made our wedding day perfect (and totally stress free). She over communicated, took tasks off our plate, provided thoughtful recommendations, and executed at the highest level. My husband & I didn't do a single thing except enjoy on our wedding day - Char handled everything from decor to timeline to our late night pizza! We are SO grateful that we had her help and would highly recommend her services to everyone in the Charleston area!!!

    Whatley Wedding Design's reply:

    Thank you so much, Liz and Nate!! I had so much fun planning with the two of you, and we couldn't have asked for a more beautiful wedding day!! Congratulations to the two of you and hope you have a fantastic honeymoon!!
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    Brian L. Sent on 04/09/2023
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    Char Whatley Owner of Whatley Wedding Design - AMAZING!

    I will be honest here, finding a wedding planner was one of the hardest parts for us on the wedding journey. We were two grooms that were becoming husbands, and we could not find wedding planners that advertised any same sex couple wedding experience. We wanted to be sure that the person we picked would be able to work with us and understand our needs and ideas as we would not be a traditional wedding per say. Well, we found Char and did a consult and discussed how our consult went on the ride home. Needless to say by the time we arrived home it was decided, Char was our planner. Char's ability to advise and brainstorm with us on all parts of our wedding were above par in every aspect. Char had excellent vendor suggestions and tasteful ideas that we realized early on that we were in the best of hands. We knew that Char understood us and would help us to create our perfect wedding. Charleston SC is a huge wedding destination hosting all types of weddings, and Char is the planner that can give your ideas and dreams the life you want for your wedding day. We truly appreciated the zeal that Char had in wanting to deliver the perfect day for us. And these two husbands could not have been happier with Char and her team. Professional, creative, well connected, and above all super sincere. Whatley Wedding Design is top notch and I could not come up with enough accolades to cover how great of an experience it was.
    You will love working with Char as much as we did, of that I am beyond confident !

    Whatley Wedding Design's reply:

    Thank you SO much Brian and Nathan!!! I am so happy that you had an amazing day - and I know your guests did too! I loved incorporating all of your ideas and making them happen! Wedding kazoos were a first for me! Thank you for having me as part of your special day!!
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    Ron W. Sent on 10/29/2022
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    Char Whatley and her team are the best!

    The planning for my daughters October 2022 wedding started in July 2021 when we initial met with Char in Charleston. She is so gracious and professional and put us at ease immediately. We are from out of state so this was a destination wedding. My daughter chose the partial planner services thinking she could coordinate many things herself but Char went way above and beyond to make sure nothing was missed. She worked via telephone calls and emails, met with the folks at the wedding venue, local suppliers, and coordinated with all the vendors. She made the process seamless and her delivery was flawless. She was the first person on site the day of the wedding and the last to leave. To her credit the wedding was superbly coordinated and beautifully choreographed. She made my daughters wedding a dream come true!

    Whatley Wedding Design's reply:

    Thank you so much, Ron!! I had so much fun planning with you and Kim, and Katelyn and Chris's wedding turned out beautifully! It was always a pleasure when your family visited!! Thank you for these kind words and congratulations!!
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    Rebekah W. Sent on 11/14/2022
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    Char made my dream day happen

    Char and her team are absolutely amazing. They handled everything perfectly. There were so many small details that I stressed about not getting done the "right way" and they had everything taken care of. I was blown away by the whole day.

    Whatley Wedding Design's reply:

    Thank you so much, Rebekah!! I loved working with you and Tyler!! Your vision for the day was so elegant and we loved putting it together! Congratulations again and best wishes!!
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    Matthew E. Sent on 04/15/2022
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    Most amazing wedding team ever!

    Char and her team are amazing, and every time I get to work with her and them, the weddings are so beautiful, meticulously well thought out, and cared for! Couldn't recommend Char higher to anyone planning a wedding or event! A+++++

    Whatley Wedding Design's reply:

    Thank you thank you Matt!! It's such an honor to receive a wonderful review from such a talented photographer! Always a pleasure working with you!!
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    Gregory R. Sent on 05/02/2022
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    Fun, easy to work with, professional!

    Char was phenomenal to work with! She was with us every step of the way. She had great suggestions when we were lost in the planning, but she also helped us make the day completely ours. On the day of our wedding, Char and her team setup and made the venue beautiful. Everything was perfect. Char is professional, responsive, and super easy to work with. 100% recommend. Thank you Char!

    Whatley Wedding Design's reply:

    Thank you so much, Greg and Jess!! I had so much fun planning with the two of you (and the pups!) and your wedding was so beautiful!! We couldn't have asked for better weather. Congratulations again!!
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    Hannah B. Sent on 04/13/2022
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    Charlotte Whatley made our wedding a DREAM!

    My husband is a wedding photographer and not only did he insist on needing a month-of coordinator, but he also said Char was the person for the job (having worked with her at past weddings).

    I could not agree more! Her and her team are calm, comforting, kind, and literally think of everything! Char met us for our final venue walk-through, so fun and helpful at the same time! She also helped with recommending vendors and letting us know when certain vendors were offering deals. The month of our wedding was a BREEZE! I don't think I talked to any vendors (except for fine-tuning with the DJ). When we arrived at our ceremony site everything was perfect! After our vows, they even had our beverage of choice ready for us. My bustle ripped during the reception (not a problem, fixed immediately!) My favorite part is they gathered florals in a Tupperware in wet paper towels for us to cherish forever! Whatley Wedding Design was the vendor that made ALL the difference! I cannot recommend her enough. I am a high-stress person but I was entirely calm the entire month of our wedding because I knew Char and her team had everything under control. THANK YOU!

    Whatley Wedding Design's reply:

    Hannah!!! Thank you so so much for these kind words!! It was so much fun planning with you and James and your wedding was so beautiful!! It was an absolute blast and I loved all of your personal touches! Congratulations!!!
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    Lauren Sent on 11/01/2021
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    We strongly urge anyone looking for a similar, stress free, enjoyable, and welcoming experience to reach out and recruit her for your event!

    Charlotte fell nothing short of truly fantastic as our wedding coordinator. She made it her mission to provide us with the upmost professional and supportive planning experience both with the planning and the wedding day itself. Thanks to her assistance the event coordination felt almost effortless, enabling my wife and I to enjoy every minute of our wedding day to the fullest. She was extremely humble and approachable making it easy to work with her and map out every detail we had envisioned. The day of the wedding she gracefully streamlined everything to the last detail, keeping everyone on track and ensuring everything was presented and set up accordingly. We could not have had a more stress free experience and felt surprisingly comfortable entrusting her to accommodate all of our needs and remove any roadblocks that arose. We strongly urge anyone looking for a similar, stress free, enjoyable, and welcoming experience to reach out and recruit her for your event!

    Whatley Wedding Design's reply:

    Thank you so, so much Lauren!! Y'all were a wonderful group to work with and your wedding was so beautiful! I'm glad you had such a great time! Cheers to years of happiness!!
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    Marissa H. Sent on 03/20/2021
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    Best wedding decision I made by far!

    My husband and I were very much on the fence about getting a wedding planner because we believed with the amount of time we had we would be able to easily handle planning a wedding. Things started getting a little overwhelming (I’m not the best at staying on top of what needs to be done) and Charlotte reached out offering her services. It was easily the best decision I made the entire wedding planning process. She is there when you need her but will let you take care of how ever much you want to handle by yourself. The day of, she is the nicest person but knows how to get people where they need to be when they need to be. We had a sudden cold front come in the weekend of our wedding and she made the panic of sorting out how to keep our guests warm an absolute breeze. I remember walking out and seeing everything set up perfectly because she had done it all. She works tirelessly to make sure your day is perfect and we got so many wonderful comments about her from not just our guest but other vendors. I highly recommend her any wedding!

    Whatley Wedding Design's reply:

    Thank you so much, Marissa! I loved being your planner! You had a special way of making everyone in attendance as well as the vendor team part of the family! Congratulations again and wishing you a long and happy marriage!
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    Gene H. Sent on 03/20/2021
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    The perfect day-of co-ordinator!

    Charlotte was an absolute joy to have help with our wedding! She was extremely helpful and always so kind. She is a calming presence, especially on the big day. I was able to enjoy the wedding with the full confidence the Charlotte would be able to handle anything that came up. We were even able to sort out a couple issues with rentals and vendors the-day-of without the bride knowing about them happening in the first place! Thank you so much for making our wedding day go so smoothly!

    Whatley Wedding Design's reply:

    Thank you so much, Gene!! I had so much fun working with you and loved bringing your personal touch to the wedding. Things always go wrong on wedding day - I try my best to make sure they don't affect the big picture! Congratulations again and wishing you both a happy marriage!
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    Audrey Sent on 11/14/2022
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    Char and her team are beyond amazing!

    Whatley Wedding Designs was recommended to me by another vendor that I hired - and I can not speak highly enough about Char and her team! We had Olivia help us on the day of our wedding and she was SO organized. I totally forgot to drop off the cake flowers the night prior, so she was there to help the morning of the wedding. Everything the team did was to ensure our nerves stayed calm. Our wedding day was beyond perfect and we couldn't ask for more!

    Whatley Wedding Design's reply:

    Thank you so much, Audrey and Antoni!! We LOVED planning with the two of you and everything came together so beautifully!! Olivia is a rockstar and thank you for having us as part of your day! We can't wait to see the photos. Congratulations again!!!
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    Alyssa Sent on 12/03/2021
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    Calm, Cool, and Collected

    Char was awesome to work with and she was able to help me gather my thoughts to create the wedding of our dreams. She said very calm which was super important to ease my troubled bride mind. I highly recommend her!

    Whatley Wedding Design's reply:

    Thank you so much, Alyssa! I had such a fun time with you, your mom, and bridesmaids selecting decor and talking through all of the options! You all were so wonderful to work with. Wishing you many years of happiness to come!
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    Amy Sent on 03/26/2021
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    Can I have another wedding so I can hire Charlotte again??

    Hiring Charlotte to be the coordinator/planner for our wedding was the easiest and best decision. She was incredible from start to finish, helping me stay organized, on top of things, and most of all EXCITED for the wedding day! She helped the planning process be stress-free and smooth and I'm so so thankful, especially in the middle of a pandemic and in an unconventional venue (we got married at a coffee shop)! She helped execute my ideas so well. She is professional, kind, and creative, and communicative. She helped me brainstorm ways to keep the wedding as COVID safe as possible and helped me reach my goal of making our wedding as eco-friendly and sustainable as we could! We visited our wedding venue the day after our wedding to say "thank you" to the owners and workers, and they could not stop talking about how helpful, professional, and "on top of the game" Charlotte was the entire night. Everything she did was beautifully and carefully executed, she was super attentive and kind (she brought me a latte during the reception and made sure I had time to drink it - a MIRACLE worker, for real). I would recommend hiring her again and again!

    Whatley Wedding Design's reply:

    Thank you so much, Amy!! It was an absolute PLEASURE working with you! You had such creative ideas for the big day and I loved seeing everything come to life! Congratulations again - wishing you a wonderful marriage!