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Anderson Event Design is a full-service event planning and design studio based in historic Charleston, South Carolina. Our events are characterized by timeless design, seamlessly orchestrated flow, and an exquisite attention to detail. Our mission, besides executing a flawless event, is to ensure that your planning experience is just as celebratory as the big day itself.
*Anderson Event Design was formerly known as Samantha Anderson Events
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Destination Weddings
- Destination Wedding Planning
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- Destination Wedding Planning
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- Rehearsals & Parties
- After Party
- Rehearsal Dinner
- Welcome Party
- Wedding
- After Party
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I have had the privilege of working with the Anderson Event Design team for both my sister’s wedding and now my own. I cannot emphasize enough the quality of this team. Every single detail will be thought of and you will go into your wedding day with so much peace knowing that this team has you covered. What sets this team apart from others is that they will find you vendors that align with your style and budget. They will never push a vendor on you if it doesn’t make sense for your wedding. This team truly has your back and wants your day to be what YOU want as the bride. If you are lucky enough to work with the Anderson team, you will leave your wedding knowing that the investment was so worth it.
Samantha and her team were recommended to us by The Sanctuary at Kiawah Island for our May 2024 wedding. As a business owner and extremely organized person, I didn't think I needed a full service planner, but I couldn't have been more wrong. Samantha knows every detail of creating the most magical and stress free day. She took my vision and brought it to life! I knew what I wanted but had no idea how to get there. She designed it all, down to the most intricate details of the perfect pattern combinations and glassware.
She set a schedule of tasks to make sure everything was done on time in the months leading up to the big day as well as the day itself. I had no idea what all went into the detail planning. She has so many connections in the industry that she was able to work with our budget to bring our dream to life. Every recommendation was perfect! She was our advocate to the vendors and the venue to ensure that we weren't overpaying or being taken advantage of.
Her execution on the day of was brilliant! She told us where to be and when and made sure that we had nothing to worry about except getting ready with our closest friends and family. She took care of everything else.
I would choose her and her team every time to handle the biggest event of my life!
Where to begin?! We put our full trust in Sarah and the AED team and were blown away by the professionalism, attention to detail, organization, thoughtfulness, and kindness that not only created an incredible wedding weekend design, but allowed us to fully enjoy our engagement and the planning process.
AED's unique planning process kept us on track and organized with all of the large and small tasks over the course of our engagement, but didn't overwhelm us with all of the to-dos! I never felt like I was rushed or pressured with any decision, but their approach to planning kept us moving along towards wedding day!
We are grateful to have worked with Sarah, specifically, as our main contact and designer as she is the personification of grace and was a calming presence to us over the past 1.5 years. Her knowledge of the Charleston wedding industry and vendors is unmatched, and helped us to organize the best team of vendors possible - who my mom referred to as "the A team"! Sarah helped us to navigate personal situations during our engagement, including unforeseen renovations at our church that caused us to have to move our ceremony location pretty last minute! We were at peace with every decision Sarah helped us to make & could focus on being excited and joyful and ready for wedding day!
And the wedding day! What a blessing to have both incredible design and organization on your side for the biggest weekend of your life! We worked with Sarah + AED for both rehearsal dinner and wedding day and the designs were so flawless and reflected on us as a couple so well. The timeline and logistics were seamless and so well structured so that we felt calm on the wedding day knowing that Sarah would help us be where we needed to be, and when. Multiple of my mom's friends noted how calm she was on wedding day - in large part due to Sarah having the best handle on everything!
We feel lucky to be local to Charleston so that we can continue to stay in touch with Sarah and the team! They are the most joyful, loving group of girls that truly truly care about each and everyone of their couples + wedding designs. We could not recommend them more!
AED is everything. We wouldn’t have survived the wedding planning process without Sarah, our lead planner. She is the definition of calm, cool and collected - and she also happens to be the kindest, sweetest human who is a wedding planning GENIUS. Her eye for design, her ability to just know immediately what I would love was unreal. She honestly could have planned the entire wedding without my input and it would have been perfect. And the day of, her and her whole team, including the other Sarah! And Kayla - were exceptional. I never needed to ask for a single thing because we knew they were on it. And they even made sure my husband and I ate! I want to hire AED for every event we ever throw. Those women at AED are absolutely everything and our wedding wouldn’t have been the best night of our lives without them. We are eternally grateful for AED - and Sarah, we absolutely adore you. THANK YOU!!!!!
Hands down, the ABSOLUTE BEST! As we reflect on all the decisions that were made for our wedding, choosing Anderson Event Design was undoubtedly the most pivotal one, and we couldn’t be more delighted with the outcome. From the very first interaction, we knew they were the one for us. AED wasn’t just planners; they were friends.
We had the pleasure of working primarily with Kayla, who truly exceeded all expectations. She is an absolute GEM! It was evident that she invested her heart and soul into understanding our vision and making it a reality. Kayla's remarkable talent for design and her unwavering attention to detail ensured that every aspect of our dream wedding was brought to life seamlessly. She is not only kind, knowledgeable, and patient but a true visionary who made our day as perfect as possible. She was always in our corner throughout the entire process and exuded the most positive energy at all times.
AED took the time to listen to our "must-haves" and "wants," helping us prioritize decisions and choose the perfect venue and vendors. Throughout the entire process, they kept us on track, ensuring every decision aligned with our budget and timeline. Their preferred vendors were exceptional, and together, we truly assembled an all-star team. In Charleston's competitive wedding market, many of our top choices would have been unavailable had it not been for AED keeping us on track to make decisions in advance. Their organization and foresight were unparalleled, making the planning process feel like a breeze.
Most importantly, AED designs the most beautiful weddings. We follow them on social media and literally EVERY single wedding that they do is unique and leaves us in awe. Their ability to transform our venue into a breathtaking space, that captured the essence of our vision, was truly magical. From the beautiful lighting, to the smallest details that often go overlooked, they left no stone unturned. We could endlessly praise the beauty of their designs, but their portfolio says more than any review could.
On the day of the wedding, AED's execution was flawless. The logistics were meticulously planned, and many guests commented on how smoothly everything flowed. If any issues arose on the day of the wedding, we were certainly unaware, which is exactly what you hope for when entrusting your special day to a wedding planner. We received countless compliments from guests, saying it was the most eloquent, well-run wedding they'd ever attended. Thanks to AED's expertise and dedication, our special day was nothing short of unforgettable. Having such an amazing team alleviated all our wedding day "jitters" and enabled us to fully savor the day without any worries. …………..…....Also, a special shoutout to the team for going above and beyond, even digging up our buried bourbon (see pictures) when a shovel was out of reach. That's true dedication!
If you're in search of a wedding planner who can turn your dreams into reality and surpass your wildest expectations, look no further than Anderson Event Design. We highly recommend utilizing their services throughout the ENTIRE process, as there are numerous decisions before the month of the wedding that are crucial to entrust to them.
Thank you Kayla and Samantha for making our wedding day a magical and unforgettable experience! We would choose Anderson Event Design a thousand times over, and to this day, are still in awe at the incredible wedding they planned for us. We will forever be thankful.
Samantha Anderson is the best planner in Charleston. She managed my daughter's wedding with so much love, patience and met every expectation we had. She got to know us and truly gave my daughter the wedding of her dreams.
We recently had the pleasure of working with Samantha and her exceptional team at Anderson Events for our wedding weekend and we couldn't be more thrilled. From start to finish, Samantha's expertise and dedication truly made our special day unforgettable.
Samantha has a remarkable talent for understanding and interpreting your vision. She took the time to carefully review our mood boards, and her attention to detail ensured that every element of our dream wedding was brought to life seamlessly. It was evident that she genuinely cared about making our day as perfect as possible.
The execution of the entire event exceeded our expectations. The venue was transformed into a breathtaking space that captured the essence of our vision. Samantha's creativity, coupled with her professionalism, ensured that every aspect of the wedding reflected our personalities and love story.
What impressed us the most was Samantha's ability to navigate and manage every detail effortlessly. From coordinating vendors to managing the timeline, she handled everything with grace and poise, allowing us to fully enjoy our day without any stress or worry.
We are truly grateful for Samantha and the Anderson Events team for their dedication and hard work. Our wedding day was a true reflection of our love, and it wouldn't have been possible without their expertise. If you're looking for a wedding planner who can turn your vision into reality and exceed your expectations, look no further than Samantha and Anderson Events.
Thank you, Samantha, for making both our wedding day and rehearsal dinner a magical and unforgettable experience!
Samantha and team are the BEST! Every detail was handled professionally and with such grace. We had the most wonderful wedding with them leading the charge. Very reasonable, always available, and the attention to detail was spot on. Their recommended vendors were perfect for us. HIGHLY recommend them!
My absolute dream team right here. Samantha was our wedding planner for our February 2023 wedding. We brought Samantha on in the very beginning following our August 2021 engagement and we feel so grateful that she was by our side throughout those 18 months. Samantha is kind, knowledgeable, personable, creative, a visionary, a go-getter, a rockstar and a friend <3. With her extensive experience in the Charleston area, Samantha provided recommendations for a lot of local vendors - all of which we went with - and it was so helpful for us to know going into it that we could trust our vendors. Not to mention they blew us away! We didn't have one thing go wrong on our wedding day and we truly appreciated her support in getting us across the finish line. I didn't have much of a "vision" as to how I wanted my wedding to look, but all Samantha needed to turn my vision to life was just a few photos of inspiration I saw online. She truly made our dreams come true! Everything down to the details, was planned and executed without a blip. Things like making sure my veil didn't rip across the cobblestone - her team held my dress and veil as I walked to the aisle but to avoid being in the pictures, Sarah crouched the whole way! It's little details like that, that matter. The wedding planning process can be stressful and draining but Samantha's bubbly personality always made us feel at ease and often times, she served as our therapist when we needed it most and had to make hard decisions. I will NEVER be able to put into words just how much Samantha and her team's work, talent and vision were appreciated but I can say the only part I miss about wedding planning is talking to Samantha every day. She's truly a blessing. I highly recommend this AED team!
Samantha and her team are hands down the best! Always on top of it, they kept the whole process so organized and in order. She has such an amazing eye for design that I ended up leaning on her for a lot of decisions, meanwhile she still brought my dream vision to life. She is so personable, hardworking, professional and one of the most kind people you will ever meet. I cant image going through the wedding planning process without her. Highly recommend!!
Samantha and her team planned and executed a beautiful, large Rehearsal Dinner and Welcome Party in January, They attended to every detail, had great ideas and were put to the test when there was an explosion of the virus leading up to and during the event. They had a solution for every problem before us and remained calm and gracious throughout. Samantha's delightful personality and strong work ethic, together with her creativity and experience added tremendously to the pleasure of hosting a memorable event. We would certainly hire Anderson Event Design again!
I have worked with the AED both professionally and now personally, most recently while planning my own wedding that took place on 04/23/22 here in Charleston. I've had a unique perspective into their operations and relations as I myself am a vendor in the Charleston wedding industry, which is really how my relationship with them began.
My initial professional relationship with Sarah, Sam, and Kate really made a big impression on me and set the standard high not only for those with whom I choose to work as a vendor, but also how I operate as a business owner myself. I saw from "behind the scenes" how organized, efficient, professional, and kind they all genuinely are. Based on my experiences with them as a vendor, I knew that when I got engaged, there was no other team I'd rather work with than AED.
Throughout our entire 16 month engagement, our experience with AED (specifically Sarah Rickman) was exceptional. Sarah and the rest of AED were always responsive, patient, understanding, and extremely efficient. They have great relationships with both vendors and venues in town and have a lot of insight and experience to provide in terms of recommendations. Additionally, their classic and timeless style is so beautiful and perfect for any Charleston wedding. They all go out of their way to make every detail perfect for their brides and their families. We unfortunately had an incident in which an out-of-state invitation company sent us an incorrect order. However, Sarah and Sam really stepped up to help us fix the problem and find an alternative very quickly-- I now couldn't be happier with their recommendation and absolutely love how the invitations turned out. The invitations are one of my favorite memories of the planning process!
All this to say, I recommend Anderson Event Design to any couple without reservation. It is so obvious that they truly love their work and if I were to do the whole process over, I'd choose Sarah and AED every time!
Sarah and the team at Anderson Event Design are truly talented and incredible people. We were an out-of-state couple so having the right planner to work with for our big day was a high priority for us. The team checked every box for us - highly professional, well connected in the industry, a creative eye, organized, and a caring personality. Sarah coordinated the absolute best vendor team we could ask for and brought our wedding vision to life with her expert design ideas. If we faced any challenges, which are inevitable for planning any wedding, she would either quietly handle on our behalf behind the scenes or come to us with a few solutions already in mind to discuss. We trusted her wholeheartedly during the entire planning process. On the day-of, Sarah & team were on site from early morning to late at night making sure everything was handled so that we could focus on enjoying our day. We even had a last-minute chance of rain that required reworking some of the layout, and Sarah handled it effortlessly. We’ve had so many guests comment on how beautiful and fun our wedding was, which means the world to us since guest experience was important to us. We sincerely could not have pulled together the wedding of our dreams without Anderson Event Design. We would recommend any couple looking to plan a wedding in Charleston to work with this incredible planning team!!
Choosing a wedding planner was the most difficult decision I had making for my wedding, but after my first phone call with Sarah Rickman I knew that Samantha Anderson Event Design was the right choice! I truly was not worried about my wedding day and that is completely thanks to Sarah and team and knowing they had everything under control. They have great connections in the Charleston wedding scene and were able to guide me through all the decisions I had to make. My wedding was absolutely beautiful and went off flawlessly. Thank you Sarah and Samantha!
Our lead planner Sarah and Anderson Event Design team were absolute all-stars throughout the entire wedding planning process! They brought a level of expertise and a keen design eye to help execute and elevate the vision my husband and I had created for our fine-art wedding in Charleston. At the beginning of our wedding planning process, Sarah took the time to understand our priorities so that she could then help us maximize every little detail for our special day. She knew exactly which vendors to suggest to help create the best wedding team imaginable (truly, I am convinced we had the best florist, DJ, and photographers because of her recommendations). No matter the craziness going on around us, she made me feel like her highest priority. She was extremely accessible and responded to my endless emails immediately. With COVID, we had a nearly 16 month long engagement, and Sarah made every step of the planning process fun and memorable. At one stressful point in the process, Sarah being a consummate professional did a phenomenal job diffusing the situation and helping find a solution that would keep all invested stakeholders (bride, groom, and family) happy. She recognized when and how to create "high-impact" moments, including our escort display of customized bookmarks complete with a personalized crest that the AED themselves designed. Leading up to our wedding day, she offloaded any last minute logistical issues so that my fiancé and I could head into our wedding day stress-free. On the day of our wedding, she and the rest of the AED team were extraordinary. I did not have to worry about a single thing because of their impeccable planning skills. They took care of everything - legitimately every little thing - coordinating effortlessly with our other vendors so that my husband and I could focus on savoring the magic of the day.
AED's portfolio showcases their stunning and timeless designs, but what you cannot see from their website is the character of the women behind these designs. Sarah is exceedingly kind (arguably one of the nicest people I have ever met) and cares endlessly for her brides. I know people often wonder if hiring a wedding planner is worth it (I was one of them prior to my own wedding), but after my experience with Sarah and Anderson Event Design, I would respond with a resounding yes. We feel so lucky to have been able to work with them, and if you are looking for a timeless wedding full of personal details and intimate moments, then hiring Anderson Event Design is a no brainer.
There are really not words to describe the LOVE we have for Samantha and her team. Having an out of state wedding can be stressful but not with Anderson Event Design. Samantha is the most professional, kind, and creative individual. Any time we had a question, she and her team were there with an answer. Their design ideas absolutely made our wedding the dream it was! Anderson Event Design truly makes you feel like you are family and their passion for weddings and making their couples happy shines through in every detail. Every guest was so impressed with Samantha and her team and we are so lucky to have had them be a part of our big day. Our wedding would not have been what it was without them!
Sarah and Samantha are the best!! Sarah was our lead planner for our wedding and she was amazing. She was always prompt at responding and had answers for every question! We got engaged January 2020 and our wedding date was in May of 2021. So throughout the engagement they were always encouraging and ensured we could get through any curve balls - and we did! I have a "planning/organizing" personality, but it was such a blessing to have Sarah as my wedding planner so I could truly enjoy my engagement and wedding day! Everything ended up being perfect. Every decoration, placement, flower, table, centerpiece, and layout was better than my expectations. They really took my vision and brought it to life. They were prompt to every meeting, the rehearsal, and the wedding day. They had the best suggestions when I was stumped on what vendor to get. Samantha Anderson Event & Design is the best wedding planner company in Charleston hands down!
When our daughter got engaged in April of 2019—-we knew we would have nearly 2 years to plan the wedding. One of the first people I turned to for wedding advice was the adorable couple in my neighborhood who happen to be well known wedding photographers in Charleston. She explained the necessity of hiring a wedding planner due to the inability to rent some venues without one and I asked for her personal recommendations. She shared several names with us, but there was one in particular that she said she would want for herself. That conversation led us to Samantha Anderson of Samantha Anderson Events.
Hiring a wedding planner felt like an extravagance at first, but I
quickly learned that her role prevents family (Mother of the Bride or Groom) from overstepping their boundaries. Samantha insured that tasks were done in an orderly fashion ahead of necessary timelines, which requires those that need to be in control to let go and trust. As parents of the bride, we wanted to be involved and a part of some decisions, but wanted to avoid conflict and stress with our daughter and her fiancé as much as possible.
Samantha’s knowledge of the wedding cake bakers who simply made the most delicious moist cakes, the florists she trusted, the photographers she was familiar with their disposition and work, the issues to consider at various venues, the caterers that families raved about and the hundreds of other details made this a great investment. There were a few challenges including a venue “50 person capacity” imposed 5 months before the wedding that we sailed through and resolved with the help of Samantha and her incredible assistants, Sarah and Kate.
There were more than a few discerning friends with impeccable taste, a former wedding florist and a retired wedding planner among our guest list. The compliments we received that night about the food, the flowers, the band, the ceremony, the plantation venue on the Ashley River, the photographer and our wedding planner were genuine and sincere. In fact, our friend who was a former wedding planner in Charleston said to me as she left that night “by the way, your wedding planner did an excellent job!” We will always look back on that night with pride, satisfaction and joy and give much of the credit to Samantha Anderson Events!!
After we got engaged and chose our wedding venue (Lowndes Grove), I knew I needed the right wedding planner to help us plan our wedding in Charleston since we live in Orlando. Being that I am an engineer and extremely type A, I interviewed ten wedding planners. The moment I spoke to Samantha, I knew that she and I would not only work well together, but that I could trust her entirely with our event and that she would become a great friend in the process! Hiring Samantha was hands down the best decision we made for our wedding. I had been saving inspiration photos with notes and when I reviewed them with Samantha she knew exactly which vendors we needed to create the look we wanted! Samantha assembled the best vendor team for our wedding, and most importantly created our vision while keeping our budget a priority. One of the most important reasons you should hire Samantha is for her work ethic and passion for her job. Due to COVID-19, our original wedding date was postponed from April 2, 2020 to June 29, 2020. Samantha was with us on the phone and via email, every step of the original decision to postpone our wedding, and supported us every day in the days leading up to our original wedding date while we were deciding whether or not to postpone. When our new wedding date approached, navigating how to host a wedding in a post-COVID world was extremely challenging and like trying to hit a moving target. Samantha re-planned a good portion of our wedding, and handled every challenge calmly and with grace. As we were going to be one of the first weddings at our venue since reopening, Samantha put in hours of work with the venue, asking and answering our questions to help direct the best possible way to host our event safely. In the end, our wedding day look very different than the original plan, but it was flawless. The safety precautions were blended so seamlessly with our event that they did not stand out, and our wedding did not feel like a “COVID wedding”. Samantha and Sarah are two of the best people you want with you on your wedding day, and they will make sure that everything is perfect. They are ten stars.
Where do I even begin. Samantha Anderson events is hands down the best decision we ever made for our wedding. This has been a very busy year for us, and I was especially concerned because I knew I would be studying for the bar while knees deep in wedding planning. I was NOT EVEN STRESSED about the wedding, because Sarah was completely amazing and took care of everything. She is always so prepared, and is such a joy to work with.
And to top it all off, Samantha and Sarah have been lifesavers with the covid crisis. We are truly so lucky to have them help with our special day, because not only have they been such a big help with planning, but it’s so nice to have planners that we can also call our friends. Samantha and Sarah are the sweetest and want to make your day everything you want and more!
If I give any bride any advice, it would be to hire Samantha, Sarah and their team. You will not regret this decision.
We love working with Samantha + Sarah at our venues! Their designs perfectly complement our spaces while also representing their couples’ individual personalities + styles. Their sweet nature + superb organization allow an enjoyable + easy planning process for clients, as well as our team. Day-of, they are proactive + attentive, ensuring their well laid plans to go smoothly. We are thankful for the opportunity to work with such wonderful event partners!
Samantha was absolutely fantastic! She made our ideas and dreams a magical reality. She made the wedding planning process so fun and seamless. Our wedding day was everything and more we dreamed of!
If there was such thing as 10 stars I would without question, give Samantha this rating. If you are looking for an amazing wedding planner in Charleston look no further. I interviewed many planners for my wedding and the minute I talked to Samantha on the phone I immediately knew she was the one. Her "think outside the box mentality" is one of my favorite qualities about her. You can put her up to any challenge and she will exceed your expectations. Her creativity is beyond! I sent her so many pins from Pinterest and ideas of my vision and she literally made my dream wedding come true. She also sticks to your budget which is so important to keep in mind. She makes DYI look straight out of a wedding magazine. My favorite thing she came up with was for our escort card display which was an oversized map of Charleston with famous landmarks! She really takes the time to get to know her clients and that was also key for me as Charleston was a destination wedding for me. I was able to trust any decision or recommendation she made with full confidence. I have to say I miss talking to her everyday! Please don't walk, RUN and hire Samantha, you won't regret it!!
Working with Samantha Anderson Events was the best decision we could have ever made! Samantha, Sarah, and the rest of the SAE team were truly there every step of the way. The planning process was well organized, well executed, and left me feeling confident and excited about our big day. We had an unusual obstacle and had our wedding postponed due to Hurricane Dorian. Not only were Samantha and Sarah sympathetic; they were professional, hard working, and somehow worked with all of our vendors to reschedule an incredible day for us in November! I still don’t know how they pulled it off, and it was better than we could have imagined! Every detail was carefully executed and so perfect. We LOVE Samantha and Sarah and so happy we were able to work with them!!!
Words cannot describe the magic that Samantha and Sarah were able to accomplish in planning and executing our wedding. From the beginning stages of not having vendors picked out, to the final details on our wedding day, Samantha helped to make the planning process effortless and FUN! She puts so much heart into every little detail and truly listens to you (and your parents & husband), and is totally adaptable to your changing vision. I could not have asked for a better Wedding Planner and best friend. Samantha is not only caring and sweet, but she's so talented and passionate (and it's shown in her design)! Our wedding day was truly the best day of our lives and it would not have happened if it weren't for SAE. HIGHLY recommend Samantha and Sarah to every bride-to-be; trust me, you'll want that weight of perfection off your shoulders, and Samantha is there to take it (and execute it!).
Samantha and her team are MAGICAL! Originally, she was our month-of planner, but as the wedding got closer and closer I realized I would need her expertise since I was struggling to make everything cohesive. I should've worked with her from the beginning! I would recommend Samantha and her full service package to everyone!
Samantha was so supportive and there for me whenever I had a question or concern! She was so easy to reach and extremely responsive, which is something that is so important to me. With a short amount of time, she was able to TOTALLY reconstruct my wedding and it turned out to be the most beautiful, magical day ever!
Samantha has amazing connections to make sure the wedding goes off so smoothly. Not to mention she is a true artist! The way she can design a wedding from over the phone conversations (I was out of state) is just one example of how she truly has a gift for design. If you are getting married in South Carolina, I highly recommend Samantha and her team. You will be working with the most friendly, supportive, talented and organized people I have ever had the pleasure of knowing!
I can't thank Samantha enough for our beautiful wedding at the Gadsden House!
Stop searching and go with SAE! I love planning so decided to go with the Coordinator Option as I'm not from SC, Sarah Rickman was my go to for everything and she was AMAZING. Always available, she helped me with suggestions and working with vendors. The evening of the wedding couldn't have looked more perfect. It was amazing, she had a team there to help decorate and get everything set up. She worked her butt off, and even my guests noticed how amazing she was. Not to mention Samantha and Sarah in general are just sweet people that will go the next level for you!
Whenever I envisioned my wedding, I dreamed of a bright and airy lowcountry fairy tale and that is exactly what Samantha Anderson Events built for me! I could not be more grateful for the outstanding work that she and her team did to make my wedding dreams come true! She took my vision and my budget and made it a reality!
Working with Samantha was such a joy! She is so sweet and patient and is somehow able to solve any problem at hand! Having her by my side throughout the entire wedding planning process was such a blessing! She guided me through the whole process and was so incredibly knowledgeable and organized! She introduced me to the most wonderful vendors, and everything just seemed to easily fall into place! When the big day finally came, I was confident that Samantha had everything under control and didn’t have a care in the world! Our wedding was the most perfect day, and I have Samantha to thank for that! She is my wedding planning hero!! I absolutely adore her and could not recommend her enough!
A dream wedding planner for OUT OF TOWN brides! I grew up vacationing in Charleston and knew that when the day came, I wanted to get married there. However, living in Seattle posed significant challenges with planning. Samantha was the right person to get the job done. She helped us select a venue – sight unseen- and gave us the ins and outs to make us comfortable in making that decision. She was there for every step, giving me options based on the design inspiration that we put together, but no too many options to make it overwhelming (although I imagine she could give you a million choices if you asked, I was just not that picky!). She was also great via email, keeping me updated at every turn, but always available for a call when I needed to talk things though. The day of organization was flawless and I was able to get ready and have fun with my bridesmaids without dealing with any questions whatsoever about last minute details – Samantha just handled everything!
One important aspect of this process if to truly get along with your planner, and Samantha is one of the most energetic, detailed, and personable people that I know! She was a true pleasure to work with and I would undoubtedly recommend her to any bride that would like to have a stress free and fun wedding planning process.
I knew from the first conversation with Samantha she was the planner we HAD to for our daughters wedding! She made the ten month planning process a dream. Her vivacious personality and organizational skills were invaluable. Alexis and David were married on our property- the set up process extended over three days. Samantha was here each day for eight hours making sure every detail was perfect. We were so impressed the way she and her team worked together. They made the event seem effortless. Even with a major thunderstorm blowing thru 30 minutes before the ceremony, Samantha and her team stayed calm and on point. These girls are rock stars!! My husband and I can't imagine what the planning process and wedding weekend would have been like without SAE!!!
I cannot say enough good things about Samantha and her team!! I did the full planning service and I’m so glad I did because it allowed me to actually enjoy being engaged! I have been planning my wedding since I can remember, so I wanted to be really involved in the planning. I was definitely able to! SAE involved me every step of the way. Day of was executed flawlessly and my husband and I enjoyed every second of our big day and didn’t worry about a THING. I felt so calm and relaxed in the morning because I knew Samantha and her team would handle everything. My best advice for brides is to prioritize what means the most to you in your budget, consider vendors you may have never heard about before, and enjoy every moment of this time because it goes by so fast! I look back on how incredible our day was and I know it wouldn’t have been anything like that if it weren’t for Samantha and her team! I HIGHLY recommend them!!!
Samantha was the most amazing person to work with. She took care of everything from the florist, photographer, videographer, caterer, band, cake and the rental companies we used. She was by my side the entire engagement. She made our wedding day not only less stressful, but the most special, beautiful day of our lives!
Samantha Anderson Events made our dream day a reality. She cared not only about my wedding day dreams, but also my husbands which was such a deciding factor in choosing her. She is so much more than a planner, she is a true wedding designer! She was meticulous with every detail, nothing went unnoticed or unplanned. She learned my likes and dislikes and was so helpful in streamlining choices or even being able to make them for me. Not only did she deliver the wedding of your dreams, but she become a life-long friend during the process. She is one of the kindest and sweetest souls you will meet and you will be in the most wonderful hands during your whole planning process. That I can guarantee!
Samantha was such a joy to work with. Her ability to adapt to her clients was my favorite part of working with her! I’m guessing I’m not her typical bride (I *gasp* didn’t have a theme) and I really just wanted to get married. The overly personalized details just aren’t me... but in our walk thru Sam had a list of “details” and she went thru each of them and was ready to execute it as personalized as I wanted or as practical as I wanted! For example, one of the things she asked me was if I had cake cutting utensils I wanted to use... something I would literally have never thought of until I went to cut the cake! Of course my answer was something like “we can just use our hands?” but being who she is, she brought some beautiful utensils that made our cake cutting picture perfect! On the personalized side, Sam executed each detail of the layout and timeline I wanted with 100% accuracy. For example, I had glow sticks but I didn’t want them to appear until we were done with all the formalities (first dances, toasts, cake cutting) and in the moment I had completely forgotten about them... but sure enough the DJ cranked it up (as planned) and magically my guests all had glow sticks! I also really appreciate her help in finding the right vendors. She has vendors of every price point and style out there, and it was so reassuring with each intro call to say “I’m working with Samantha Anderson” and to get to hear them all gush about how great she was to work with! I also went rouge and found a few of my own vendors, which she also happily worked with! The choice of her preferred vendors vs all the others out there was 100% up to me and I appreciated she didn’t limit us. We did the month of package and the online tools worked seamlessly for me to get her my vendor contracts and contact info. Once she took over 30 days out, I would keep thinking of things I thought I still had to do and sure enough she had already taken care of it!! For example, I made my chair order for my full invite list with plans to lower the count once we got RSVPs. I told Sam I was about to do that and of course she said “I took care of it last week!”. All I can say is.... future brides, look no further, you’ve found the best! And please invite me, I’d love to be at another Samantha Anderson Event!
Samantha was beyond amazing to work with. She took the time to figure out every detail that would make our wedding and dream day come alive! Highly recommend Samantha Anderson Events. This day would not have been possible without her.
Samantha is a true professional and amazing at what she does! She is incredibly easy to to work with, responsive and provides value for her clients and team of professionals at every step from design through execution. I honestly cannot say enough about how great it is to work with her. If you are fortunate to work with her and her team, trust that you are in great hands!
David Fox
Bunn DJ Company
Samantha did an incredible job planning our dream wedding! She was a joy to work with and always brought encouragement, ideas, and excitement to the planning. Our wedding ended up being during Hurricane Matthew and had to be rescheduled. Amidst all the change she was a calming and helpful presence. I would definitely recommend her if you are looking for a wedding planner.
We've worked alongside Samantha for weddings here in Charleston (my husband and I are wedding photographers) and are ALWAYS SO impressed with her professionalism, attention to detail, organization, calmness, and all around cheerful demeanor on (and leading up to) the wedding days!! If you're looking for a wedding planner who you can trust to get things done and lead you in the right direction when it comes to planning your wedding day and choosing your vendors... and best of all, someone who you would ultimately want to be friends with afterwards, hire Samantha!!! You 100% won't regret it!! She's worth every penny!!
Samantha is absolutely wonderful. She is so quick to respond, extremely detailed and attentive, and she is a joy to speak with. If you're getting married in Charleston, you need to book her!!!
After Samantha responded to my inquiry in less than 2 minutes, I knew that she was the wedding planner for me. My fiancé and I decided that rather than wait 8 months and have a summer wedding in our hometown, we wanted to sneak off somewhere magical at Christmas with only our immediate family and closest friends in tow. We settled on beautiful Charleston and had only 2 and a half months to plan our dream wedding. Because the wedding was so close and are schedules so busy, we didn't have time to make a visit which was especially difficult because neither of us had ever spent a great deal of time there. We knew we would need a wedding planner to act as a trusted source throughout the wedding process and after frantically searching the internet, I stumbled upon a rave review on the amazing Samantha Anderson and I'm so thankful that I did! From the first time we spoke on the phone, I knew she was exactly what we were looking for to pull off what felt like the impossible. She was so friendly and warm and her kindness and passion for what she does drew me in immediately. She was always so quick to respond to all my questions (and freakout moments) and effortlessly helped bring to life everything I was envisioning. She helped me stay on budget (which is huge) and kept me on schedule for the thousands of things that needed to be done prior to the wedding. Honestly, by the time the wedding came, I was so at ease and not in panic mode at all because she seriously had taken care of everything! She kept me organized and calm and by the time we finally got to meet in person I felt like we had become true friends and my husband felt the same way! From our beautiful venue (the William Aiken House) all the way down to the musicians, everything that I had ever hoped for and wanted exceeded all of my expectations. Our wedding was like a fairytale and I couldn't have pulled it off without Samantha!
Samantha Anderson, simply put, was an incredible planner for our wedding. I can’t tell you how much stress and lost sleep I would have endured had it not been for her confidence and aptitude. As someone who normally enjoys planning, I would like to assure you that making the choice to hire her was hands-down the best wedding decision we made- because the number of choices and research required to plan a wedding are absolutely overwhelming. My husband and I both have full time jobs, live in Pennsylvania, needed to plan our Jewish/Christian wedding in less than 8 months, and were operating under a pretty tight budget. None of this was an issue for Samantha. She tactfully and gracefully guided us from one decision to the next, and was fantastic at finding options that made our wedding beautiful, fun, and economical. She was patient, responsive, energetic, thoughtful, and organized. She fosters great relationships with a variety of vendors, was a champ at wrangling our families (herding cats anyone?!), and was receptive to making our crazy new ideas happen (i.e. our chuppah/unity lantern combo was a huge hit!). I can’t thank you enough, Samantha, for making the best day of my life a stress-free, gorgeous blast!
I absolutely LOVED planning my wedding with Samantha. She is one of the sweetest people I have met. At first, I started planning my wedding on my own with the help of my husband and my mother. About 6 months out from the big day I realized I was a bit too overwhelmed with it all. At this time I had also made the decision to CHANGE VENUES... with 6 months until the big day, it can be very difficult to find a venue that you absolutely LOVE in Charleston since it's such a popular wedding destination. This is when I was introduced to Samantha through a family member. We chatted a bit and she gave me a few tips on some good vendors. Just from that little bit of advice I felt a huge load come off from my shoulders! I decided that I HAD to hire her as my wedding planner. The next 6 months were the smoothest and least stressful months of the entire year and a half of planning. Mine and my husbands big day was the most beautiful and fun day we've ever had! Not to mention stress free! I'm absolutely so thankful for Samantha. She was an absolute godsend.
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