Specializing in personalized Southern Weddings
$2,700 starting price
Charleston and The Entire South East
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Chauncey Finch Boykin
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AWARD WINNER (8X)
Thanks to recommendations from couples on The Knot
Bouquets and Bowties Charleston is a full-service wedding planning business headquartered in Charleston, SC. Chauncey is the lead planner of this team with a passion for weddings. These event experts will help to bring your wedding dreams into reality - a celebration that is authentically yours.
Chauncey grew up in Charleston and has an abiding love for her hometown. Her ethos is to create events that truly reflect the personalities of her clients. Riley joined Bouquets and Bowties Charleston from Greenville, SC, getting her start as an intern. Both Chauncey and Riley understand the importance of the many details that go into a wedding. This attentiveness shows in the events these ladies help bring to life.
Bouquets and Bowties Charleston offers service in a range of packages, all customizable with a la carte additions. This team can provide partial planning and full-service planning for your wedding, engagement party, rehearsal dinner, and more. Furthermore, they also offer assistance for destination weddings. Their goal is to provide you with an enjoyable planning experience and a fantastic wedding.
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Chauncey Finch Boykin
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Chauncey is a Charleston, South Carolina native. She loves to embrace the challenges that wedding planning can sometimes present. She has an extensive event catering background that has led to her love of weddings. Her background gives her the knowledge and experience to help plan your dream wedding! When not busy in the wedding world Chauncey can be found spending time with her husband and Boykin Spaniel!
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Bouquets and Bowties, led by Chauncey and Riley, received overwhelmingly positive reviews for their exceptional wedding planning services in Charleston, SC. Clients praised their professionalism, knowledge of vendors, attention to detail, and ability to execute flawless weddings. The team's communication, organization, and support throughout the planning process were highlighted, with several reviewers expressing gratitude for making their wedding day stress-free and magical. The staff's dedication, expertise, and personalized touch were commended, making them highly recommended for couples seeking a seamless and unforgettable wedding experience.Review photos
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5.0
4/02/2025
We hired Chauncey, owner of Bouquets and Bowties for our wedding in Charleston, SC. It was the best decision we made, we were planning a wedding from a distance and wanted somebody with lots of experience and worked with preferred vendors. Chauncey was the calmest, most knowledgeable & professional planner. We were planning a church/ tent reception and she added value in every decision respecting our budget throughout the process. She helped with every possible vendor and recommended the most incredible band.
We had a large wedding party and she managed the entire weekend, Rehearsal dinner & Welcome party. BM’s hair, make up the day of, church buses to reception. We had a 2- day vendor visit 4 months before the wedding date and she even drove us to the meetings. Her conference calls were always extremely helpful keeping us on track. She would send timelines frequently, all helpful.
We had many items sent to her house for the wedding, she transferred everything. We felt completely taken care of with Chauncey & her assistant Riley.
We were confident that Chauncey was the wedding planner for us from our first call.
We are thrilled with the wedding, we give all the credit to Chauncey!
Caitlin D
5.0
4/01/2025
Chauncey and Riley are an incredible team! They made the entire wedding planning experience seem almost too easy! They made sure every detail was accounted for and had an answer for everything. They helped to recommend the most incredible vendors to help make sure our weekend went perfectly. On wedding day, they were by our side every step of the way, so we didn't have to worry about a thing. We are so thankful for all of their hard work to help us be able to truly enjoy the past two years of planning and our wedding day! We loved working with them both and would highly recommend to all couples in Charleston!
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Kendall P
5.0
1/14/2025
I can’t even begin to express how grateful my husband and I are for everything Chauncey and Riley both did to make our wedding day truly magical. From the very first moment we connected, their attention to detail, creativity, and unwavering dedication were evident, and the day itself exceeded every single expectation.
Chauncey, your guidance and expertise were the backbone of everything running so smoothly. You turned our vision into reality with such grace and poise, and your calm presence made all the difference. We never once had to worry, because we knew we were in the best hands.
Riley, your hard work and support behind the scenes were just as essential. Your energy, positivity, and willingness to go above and beyond did not go unnoticed, and we felt so lucky to have you on our team.
Together, you created an atmosphere that felt both incredibly personal and effortlessly stunning. Every detail was perfect, and the entire day was a dream come true, thanks to you both. You made our wedding not just a celebration, but a true experience that we will cherish forever.
Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for helping us create memories that will last a lifetime.
Maddie C
5.0
12/06/2024
Chauncey and Riley are the best people to help you plan your wedding! Their team kept us on track throughout the entire planning process, and went above and beyond to make planning as easy as possible. They are communicative, proactive, extremely knowledgeable and just overall wonderful humans. From the day we began working together through our wedding night I felt supported and cared for by their team and we will miss working with them now that the wedding has passed. You need to work with Chauncey and Riley!!!
Katie B
5.0
11/22/2024
If you are debating on booking Chauncey and the bouquets and bowties team — this is your sign to pull the trigger. Without a doubt our perfect wedding day was achieved and it would not have been possible without this team, namely Chauncey. She operates with the highest ability and truly is an expert in the field. We had roughly one year (from engagement to wedding) to build out our dream day and Chauncey’s organization, recommendations, and execution style played a huge role in making the day (and wedding planning!) flow seamlessly. I cannot imagine going through this process without her. Her gift is her passion and lucky for us her occupation. Seriously I cannot give higher praise for her and her planning abilities. She thought of everything and I felt so comfortable and relaxed going into our big day. Then when it finally arrived talk about seeing your vision come to life. Oh and not to mention her amazing and attentive staff who were ON IT from pre ceremony to the last dance. 11/10 recommend bouquet and bowties wedding planning services. You will not be disappointed!
Haley K
5.0
11/14/2024
I don't think there are enough words in the english dictionary to describe what an absolute pleasure it was to work with the B&B team. From our first call with Chauncey, my (now) husband and I KNEW this was the right team for us. We started our planning process from out of state and never felt like we missed a beat working with Chauncey and her team. I was looking for experts in the area that understood what our vision and priorities were, and would just run the show so we and our families could enjoy the day worry-free and that is exactly what happened!
The planning process honestly wasn't super fun for me until we hired Chauncey. She provided incredible vendors that exceeded every single one of our expectations, and my goodness does she know how to direct a room and wrangle the inevitable rogue members of our families and wedding party. She kept everything extremely organized helped us stay on top of timelines and decisions, provided insanely beautiful design advice and expertise, and truly just made the whole process an absolute dream.
Chauncey, Riley & the team really made us feel like we had true partners in the process that were just as invested and dedicated to making our day perfect as we were. No detail went overlooked and even my VERY type A mother was blown away by Chauncey and the B&B team. If you are looking for a great team to work with that you can trust will just GET IT DONE and get it done to PERFECTION! This is the team! Thank you thank you THANK YOU, Chauncey, Riley & team!
Jessie A
5.0
10/21/2024
Chauncey and Riley are the sweetest humans ever! They made the entire wedding planning process so easy and stress free for us! They are the best communicators, made the best suggestions, and made my pinterest board come to life and we are so eternally grateful for them! I could write on for paragraphs how amazing of a team they are! We loved every second of working with them!
anonymous u
5.0
5/20/2024
Chauncey, Riley, and the Bouquets & Bowties are AMAZING!!! My husband and I had a 2 year engagement and Chauncey and Riley helped us throughout our planning process every step of the way during that time. They have a ton of experience and knowledge in the industry and were extremely helpful. On the day of our actual wedding, we literally didn’t have to worry about a thing! Their team was so attentive and helpful - constantly checking on not only us but our families, bringing us drinks & water, helping bustle my dress, answering all of our questions, etc. By the end of the night when our reception was coming to an end, they had already packed up everything we needed and packed up our parents cars. You name it and they were on it! It made our special day so much more enjoyable. We would highly recommend them!
Kendall C
5.0
5/15/2024
Chauncey and Riley turned all of my visions for my wedding day into a reality! They were so helpful and communicative throughout the whole wedding planning process and truly made the planning process stress free. Side note: they are willing to go above and beyond for their couples - On the day of my wedding (MID WEDDING) they had someone from their team go to my Airbnb to get a comfier pair of heels to wear for the remainder of the wedding! You can tell they are pros at this and were a pivotable part to our day going flawlessly!
Kendall And Luke
Emily B
5.0
3/26/2024
Chauncey, Riley and the Bouquets and Bowties team are incredible! From day one, it was evident that Chauncey is very experienced and her attention to detail and knowledge of vendors made the wedding planning process so smooth. She is very organized and prompt with ensuring that tasks are completed. On the day of the wedding, Riley ensured everything ran smoothly and allowed us to feel at ease and enjoy our day. We truly could not have asked for a better day, everything was exactly how I envisioned and so much more! I cannot say enough wonderful things about this team!
April B
5.0
3/19/2024
Chauncey and Riley are nothing short of AMAZING! They are extremely knowledgeable about vendors and which ones are a good fit for the bride and groom. Every other vendor (venue, photographer, caterer, etc) absolutely raved about Chauncey and her team and after going through the wedding planning process with Bouquets and Bowties, I totally understand! Chauncey and Riley are professional, creative, patient, thoughtful and so much fun! They will do whatever it takes to make it the wedding day you’ve dreamed of. I wouldn’t change a thing about our wedding weekend and I owe so much of it to Chauncey and Riley’s thoughtful planning. Our family is so appreciative of them and even our guests have commented on how spectacular they are. Definitely the team you want!
Emily S
5.0
3/18/2024
Bouquets and Bowties was the perfect choice to plan and coordinate our wedding day. We hired Chauncey to be our full service planner, since we were planning a Charleston wedding from out of town, and she made every step of the process a breeze.
Chauncey has such a wealth of knowledge and advice that was utterly invaluable and took so much weight off of our shoulders. She went above and beyond in handling our every question, recommending vendors, and making our odd / niche concepts into beautiful realities. Our wedding day was a dream come true (the florals!! the aesthetics!!! the FOOD!!!!), even on a stormy day that required a lot of pivoting. Chauncey, Riley, Dwight, and the rest of the staff took care of our every need, solved problems before they became crises (oftentimes before we even knew about them), and truly gave us one of the best days of our lives. A+, 5 stars, highly recommend.
Dara H
5.0
3/14/2024
Chauncey, Riley, and the entire Bouquets and Bowties team were incredible to work with! I could not recommend them enough! From the beginning of the process to our final sparkler exit, Chauncey and her team were knowledgeable, attentive to detail, kind, and genuine. They made us feel at ease and like guests of honor on our big day while handling all the detail work swiftly and with a giant smile on their faces. From the beginning, it was clear that Chauncey has a ton of experience in the Charleston wedding industry. Her vendor expertise and relationships with local vendors made such a difference. She gracefully guided us through the planning process while letting our vision as a couple shine through. Chauncey and her team were proactive throughout the entire process, often completing tasks before I even asked. They truly made our day more special and seamless than we could have ever imagined and we cannot thank them enough!
Kelly C
5.0
3/13/2024
Chauncey and Riley are hands down an absolute DREAM TEAM! They transformed our wedding from a potential disaster to the best day of our lives. Starting with the planning process, Chauncey was extremely knowledgeable about local vendors and helped us navigate the difficult decisions around food, photography, venue, etc. She was also quickly responsive and kept us on track with a timeline. We learned the day before our March wedding that there would be winds gusting upwards of 50 mph, a 20 degree temperature drop throughout the day and rain. When we arrived to our primarily outdoor venue the day of our wedding, we learned that our sail top tent collapsed and would be unusable. Chauncey and Riley were immediately on top of the situation; they had another local venue on standby in case we couldn’t use our original venue. They were able to work with the staff at our venue to convert our wedding into an indoor/outdoor event. We ended up having an unbelievable wedding, which ended with our incredible band playing on the porch of our venue with our closest friends and family dancing around us. I truly believe that with different planners, our day could’ve been a disaster. We would hire them again in a heart beat. Thank you Chauncey and Riley!!!
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5.0
1/13/2024
Truly cannot say enough great things about Chauncey and the team. They were a dream to work with. Very professional, and detail-oriented, and they care a lot about their brides/grooms. I felt so 'spoiled' throughout the process, especially on our wedding day. 100000/10 recommend them.
Claire R
5.0
12/19/2023
After the first meeting with Chauncey, my husband and I immediately looked at each other and said, "Ok, she definitely knows what she's doing." You can tell immediately that she is beyond experienced in the wedding world and can handle whatever craziness this industry throws at her. What we wanted the most out of hiring a wedding planner was simplicity, efficiency, and just to make our lives easier. Chauncey absolutely delivered that, but also really understood my vision and had the perfect recommendations all around. I said a few times after our wedding that it seemed like nothing went wrong and everything just went perfectly! After a few times of saying that, I realized I probably just didn't know anything that went wrong because Chauncey and Riley would have swiftly handled it before I even knew about it! My family and I to this day still talk about how great of a choice it was to hire them. Thanks Bouquets and Bowties, for the wedding of our dreams!!
Mary S
5.0
11/28/2023
Chauncey and Riley were so helpful during the months and days prior to our daughter's wedding. They were always willing to answer any questions and accommodate us at every turn. On the day of, Chauncey, Riley and Dwight were extremely attentive and led us through all of the stages of our celebration. We knew we we were in good hands and could relax and enjoy the experience! and we did!
Kara B
5.0
11/11/2023
I would give ten stars if I could, truly could go on forever about what an amazing team this is. They put together my dream wedding, I barely had to lift a finger. And the day of was amazing. Not only are they complete professionals and stellar at their job, but they are amazing people that made me feel completely at ease the entire day. Do yourself a favor and hire them, you will not regret it.
Stephanie C
5.0
10/30/2023
I got married on 9.9.2023 at the Rice Mill. Chauncey and Riley are truly the best team! I couldn't have asked for a better team to help with my wedding. Throughout the entire process, Chauncey and Riley were always quick to reply if I had questions or concerns, and because of their relationships with so many vendors, it made the day so smooth. The planning process could have been difficult because I was stationed overseas and across the country at times, so having a point of contact locally was great. We had a church member who passed away in Columbia, so we had a lot of last minute changes due to guests not being able to attend both the funeral in Columbia and wedding that evening in Charleston, but they were so accommodating and able to get things together even when I was stressing from afar. From wrangling bridal party members and also keeping any family drama to a minimum, they are truly the best! Even as I was panicking because of the rain in the morning of the wedding, they were calm and didn't let me know if anything was going wrong and comforted me. From making sure we had food set aside to be able to actually eat our food(!!!) to making sure we always had a drink in our hands and had a great time, they were there whenever we needed them. If you're looking for a planner, look no further. They were able to execute everything that I wanted and make the day so special for us!
Jackie G
5.0
10/27/2023
Chauncey was the wedding planner for my sister's wedding, my wedding, and my best friend's wedding. She is professional, well connected with many vendors, reassuring, and a great project manager. Her and Riley made the planning process very easy, and they were extremely on their game day of the event.
I wish I could give this team more than 5 stars - we are extremely thankful for them. You can't go wrong with hiring Bouquets and Bowties.
Reny M
5.0
10/25/2023
Chauncey and Riley were everything my daughter and I could have ever hoped for. My daughter lives in NYC and I live in Atlanta and the wedding was held in Charleston. We needed a wedding planner who had extensive experience and great connections in the Charleston wedding market. Chauncey and her team were champs at coordinating all the details of our wedding at the Dewberry hotel, and steered us in the right direction for selecting florist, photographers, tenting, hotel blocking and so much more. When you are planning a destination wedding, you really need to put your trust in your wedding planner because they have the knowledge you are not privy to not being from the area. Chauncey made sure every detail was covered and provided so much guidance for a beautiful wedding. More importantly, she was a joy to work with, always cool, calm, friendly and professional. We showed up for the wedding with our dancing shoes on and had the time of our lives knowing we were in the best hands. Thank you so much for everything. We loved working with you. - R McGraw
Anna M
5.0
10/24/2023
Chauncey and her team were an incredible resource for us from start to finish….I never once had to engage with my florist or other decor vendors, as they covered everything for me! On the day of my wedding, we faced plenty of weather related issues and Chauncey made sure everything went on without a hitch and ensured that my family and I could enjoy the day without any stress. I cannot recommend her team highly enough!
Sam E
5.0
10/24/2023
Chauncey and Riley are the dream team! For over 2 years they worked with me on every question I had and made sure our weekend was perfect.
From coordinating flowers and welcome bags for our welcome party to making our wedding day run as smooth as possible, I got to enjoy our wedding welcome to the fullest. I have been in a dozen weddings and have never seen a wedding weekend run so smoothly.
Chauncey and Riley went above and beyond to make sure every little detail was perfect. We cannot thank you both enough!!
Chrysa W
5.0
10/19/2023
Chauncey and Riley made my dreams into a reality this past weekend!! They are the absolute best of the best and you MUST use them if you are planning a wedding in Charleston. They were great with keeping us on track and no detail or request went unnoticed. Over the 18 months of planning, both were always prompt with responses to any and all questions we had (and trust me there were a lot). This past Sunday I had my wedding ceremony at Holy Ascension Orthodox Church in Mount Pleasant followed by my reception at the cotton dock at Boone Hall Plantation. There was a moment in the evening where I stood outside the cotton dock looking in and realized I was literally living inside of my Pinterest. I am filled with so much gratitude for all that the Bouquets and Bowties team did to make the day so special. I will always cherish the memories with Chauncey and Riley as we came together to plan this special day and weekend. I am so incredibly grateful. They are not only professional and great at what they do but they make you feel like true friends. My dad once said in this process "there are few people I trust as much as I trust Chauncey." Thank again for everything, it was truly magical.
Erica S
5.0
7/20/2023
BEST WEDDING PLANNER IN CHARLESTON!!!
We couldn't have asked for a more magical wedding day, all thanks to Chauncey! From the very first meeting, we knew we were in capable hands, but she truly surpassed all our expectations and brought our dream wedding to life in the most remarkable way possible.
Her professionalism, attention to detail, and passion for what she does were evident throughout the entire planning process. Her expertise and knowledge about wedding logistics in Charleston were invaluable, and she handled every challenge with grace and ease, leaving us feeling assured and stress-free.
Chauncey went above and beyond to ensure that every aspect of our wedding was flawless. From the stunning venue selection to the exquisite décor, the seamless coordination of vendors, and the perfect timing of each event, she orchestrated everything with utmost precision and care. Our guests are still raving about how smoothly everything flowed, and we owe it all to her exceptional planning.
Beyond the logistics and the details, what truly sets Chauncey apart is her warm personality and genuine care for her clients' special day. She took the time to understand our vision and personal preferences, and it was evident that she put her heart into every decision she made on our behalf.
Thanks to Chauncey, we were able to fully immerse ourselves in the joy of the moment, knowing that every little detail was taken care of. Our wedding was more than we ever dreamed it could be, and it is all thanks to her dedication and hard work.
We are so grateful for her presence in our lives during this milestone occasion. Chauncey is not only an incredibly talented wedding planner but also a truly wonderful person. We will cherish the memories of our wedding day forever, and she will always hold a special place in our hearts for making it all possible.
If you're looking for the best wedding planner in Charleston who will go above and beyond to make your dream wedding a reality, look no further than Chauncey. We cannot thank you enough from the bottom of our hearts for creating such an unforgettable experience! We love the Bouquets and Bowties Team!!
Michelle P
5.0
7/14/2023
We absolutely loved working with Chauncey and Riley. Our wedding day went way smoother than I ever could have imagined. We would recommend them to anyone.
Katie F
5.0
7/11/2023
I can’t say enough amazing things about Chauncey, Riley and the rest of Bouquets and Bowties. From the very beginning of planning, they were there every step of the way answering all my questions and willing to take a call. She has wonderful insight on different vendors throughout Charleston and was able to make great recommendations to us. B&B made sure our day went without a hitch, and we truly could not have done it without them. Our bridal party and families were able to truly enjoy the day without having to worry about a thing! If you are looking for a planner in the Charleston area, you cannot go wrong with Bouquets and Bowties!
Liz H
5.0
5/27/2023
I cannot thank Bouquets and Bowties enough for everything that Chauncey, Riley, and Dwight did for us for our wedding. When I tell you it surpassed all of our expectations for anything we expected, dreamt of, or imagined, I still feel like I'm not doing it justice.
For someone that considers themselves organized, I would have been totally lost without your guidance leading up to and on the day of. Thank you all so much for making our day low stress (Riley, thank you for staying with me before I walked down the aisle), run smoothly (Chauncey, you were the only one those groomsmen were listening to- wrangling a bridal party of 20 is no easy feat), and anticipating our needs before we even knew we needed something (Dwight, you wizard, I'm talking about you).
Ladies and gents- I was one of those people that felt like a wedding planner was an unnecessary expense. Chauncey made sure to check in with me however often I needed and made sure the lines of communication were clear and open.
I cannot recommend Bouquets and Bowties enough. Our Charleston wedding was a night I'll never forget, and B&B had everything to do with that.
Sydne O
5.0
5/11/2023
Chauncey and her team were absolutely incredible to work with. We booked with B&B about 18 months before our actual wedding and that whole time Chauncey was making sure we were on track, available to answer our many questions, and helped tremendously with the design process. The day of the wedding was seamless and we felt at ease knowing Chauncey and Riley were handling literally anything and everything. At the wedding Riley was available for our every need - including bustling my dress (multiple times after it was stepped on), re-gluing my eyelashes on, and always making sure we had drinks in hand. Whenever we mentioned to other vendors that we were working with Chauncey and her team, they were all excited for the opportunity to work with her again and had amazing things to say. We would recommend Boutiques and Bowties to anyone planning a wedding in Charleston.
Victoria P
5.0
4/28/2023
I can write a book. A whole book about this team. Chauncey was built to be a wedding planner. It’s in her blood and it’s in her bones. She knows what she’s doing, she’s perfection at what she does. I would hire her and her team again and again and again.
I paid for the full package and man, that’s exactly what I got. I hardly had to lift a finger. Everyone kept asking me the days coming up to the wedding and the day of the wedding - how are you not stressed? It was truly because of her. The process was a breeze and she walked me through everything.
The team Chauncey has are all amazing. They’re fun and they’re all so good at their job. It’s clear they all know what they’re doing.
The day of the wedding everyone really showed out. We planned an outdoor ceremony and it thunderstormed literally 10 minutes before I was supposed to walk down the aisle. Chauncey already had back up plans set up. Her team and the vendors she had all worked together to make sure the wedding was still a go.
One of my favorite parts was having Bethany be a personal helper. She followed my husband and I with food and drinks - what an amazing addition. Dwight handed us drinks right when we walked the aisle. Riley bustled my complicated dress and brought me and my husband a drink right before we walked the aisle.
Everyone catered to us and it made everything a breeze. I will forever recommend them. They’re the dream team. They all have such a special place in my heart for everything they did for me and my husband. I’m truly forever thankful.
Nathalie M
5.0
4/21/2023
There are not enough words to describe how incredible Chauncey, Riley, Dwight, and the Bouquets & Bowties planning team are! They are truly heroes and I don’t know what I would have done without them. From the very beginning, Chauncey and her team were so personable and professional and we knew we were in good hands. They answered all of my countless questions and I never felt like I was a bother. Genuinely, I didn’t know how people plan weddings without a planner but now I don’t know how anyone does it without the B&B team specifically. My outdoor 4/8/23 wedding should have been the perfect spring day until a horrible cold front rolled in and produced literally the coldest high temperature we have ever seen on this day. It was forecasted to dump rain all day and I was a WRECK. Thankfully I had Chauncey to handle everything that week and I knew that even though the weather wasn’t what I was envisioning, I had full confidence that her team would make it the best day possible. They had a Plan B, C, and D for the weather and they reacted so quickly to the rapidly changing weather. We were able to have the gorgeous outdoor ceremony that we wanted and then a beautiful tented reception that the team set up impeccably. It started dumping rain right at the last song of the night and the planning team were such troopers running around outside making sure our families’ cars were packed up and the venue was cleaned up. In addition to everything above, I want to make sure that I add that every member of the team felt like a real friend. There were several moments during the day where I just needed to crack jokes with someone and Chauncey and Riley were there laughing along with me. Just do yourself and your wedding a favor and book Bouquets & Bowties! Love you guys!
Katie T
5.0
4/05/2023
This review is long over due but, nonetheless, we are so incredibly grateful to Chauncey for all of her hard work planning our wedding. To say it would not have turned out the way it did without her would be an understatement. We got married at a unique venue (private property) that required quite a few strategic plans (e.g., generators, bathrooms, etc.). Even though Chauncey had never been to the site, from our very first meeting, she knew exactly what we would need. We are very familiar with Charleston but were planning the wedding from out of state, and Chauncey managed it like a total pro. She always made time for us when we were in town and had venue meetings scheduled when we showed up. There are so many decisions that have to be made planning a wedding, and Chauncey was a great source of information and advice when we felt stuck. While she was ever patient with us whenever we were making decisions, her talent for multitasking and managing other people is incredible. She knew everyone in the wedding party and both our families and knew exactly what everyone was supposed to do (and not supposed to do) and when and where. My parents were so impressed with her they want her to plan every family event. It's been six months since our wedding, and our friends still talk about how amazing she was. Our wedding was truly the most perfect day, and that would not have happened without Chauncey. Thank you so very much!
Kristen P
5.0
3/07/2023
Chauncey and her team are absolutely incredible! She made the planning process so simple and completely handled all the communication with vendors. The day of was absolutely amazing and the team ran the show flawlessly without any stress. Even down to the smallest detail, nothing went wrong. I cannot believe how easy she made this experience for us. I had no stress and was able to completely enjoy the experience. Do not look any further, you have to have Chauncey and B&B!
Lura A
5.0
12/21/2022
Wedding planning has so many components, details, and expenses that we never really realized until we began the process of planning our own. Lucky for us, we found Chauncey pretty quickly, and being the seasoned wedding pro that she is, we sailed through the planning process and had the most beautiful and memorable wedding day that we will truly cherish forever.
Not only is Chauncey everything you want in a wedding planner (professional, honest, detailed, organized) but she’s also a local native to Charleston and has great standing relationships with so many incredible vendors in and around the city! We live in Ohio but planned a destination wedding in Charleston, so we relied on Chauncey’s input on many details and she never let us down. She offered suggestions that were aligned with our vision and made it a priority to incorporate aspects that meant a lot to us.
The day off, we felt completely at ease (aside from normal wedding day nerves of course!) and that’s all you can really ask for. The day flew by, just as people tell you it will, but it was above and beyond our expectations! If you’re thinking about hiring a planner, the Bouquets & Bowties ladies can’t come anymore highly recommended! Cheers!
Lauren P
5.0
12/10/2022
Chauncey and the entire Bouquets and Bowties staff were everything we were hoping for in a wedding planner and so much more! We were truly blown away with the high level quality of service, professionalism, and organization shown by the group. I would 10/10 recommend them, they will make your special day so much easier and more relaxed! If you are on the fence about a wedding planner, I cannot encourage you enough to reach out to Chauncey and the team and speak openly with them about your vision, budget, etc. They are so transparent and knowledgeable and are with you from the 1st conversation to the last. We absolutely loved our entire experience with Bouquets and Bowties!
Jen J
5.0
11/21/2022
Chauncey and Riley are INCREDIBLE and ensure that your wedding day is exactly as you have envisioned it. Personally, they put me at ease and genuinely made the whole wedding planning experience enjoyable and stress-free. I was anxious about everything that needed to be done, but Chauncey’s constant communication, email check-ins, and meetings made everything manageable. She will take everything off of your plate and will be there for you every step of the way. She handles everything in stride and with a sense of professionalism- even if your mom decides to take a FaceTime conference call in the middle of a design meeting (ha!). No detail goes unnoticed with them; I made a request to have time to eat all of the hors d’oeuvres during our cocktail hour. They made sure that happened and even got me my own platter to enjoy with my husband out in the courtyard before we went inside for the reception.
Not only were Chauncey and Riley there for me in terms of our wedding, but when my grandmother passed away two days before the wedding, they made sure that they were there for me and my family personally, too. They were simultaneously a shoulder to cry on and they lifted my spirits so that I could enjoy our big day. To our surprise, a few days later at my grandmother’s funeral, the most beautiful floral arrangement was delivered from Chauncey and Riley. That gesture meant so much to me and my family. They go above and beyond and genuinely care about all of their clients. I can not say enough wonderful things about Bouquet and Bowties and highly recommend them to everyone planning a wedding in the Charleston area!
Olivia U
5.0
11/21/2022
There are just no words to describe how amazing the Bouquet and Bowties team is. Chauncey and Riley are truly the dynamic duo and made our day truly everything we had envisioned and more. From my first phone call with Chauncey something just clicked and I knew I had to have her along the planning journey and boy was I correct! From her planning guides, vendors recommendations to her budgeting guide our wedding would not have been what it was without this team. They delivered in every single aspect and would not have been as calm and relaxed (especially during my wedding week) without them. My dress strap broke during my first look and Riley had all the tools sew it back together before the ceremony. I’m sure plenty of other things had hiccups along the way but I couldn’t tell you what they were because they handled everything. Any question/concern we had Chauncey was able to answer it or solve it for us. We wish we could get married every year just to continue working with them. to this day our bridal party continues to rave about this team and asked if they could travel to the Northeast to plan their weddings. If you are in the Charleston area - truly look no further!
Morgan S
5.0
11/18/2022
Chauncey and her team were AMAZING in planning and executing our wedding. I am super type-A and am from out of state so I thought planning from afar would be challenging. With Chauncey it couldn’t have been easier! She and her team kept me informed every step of the way and completely saw my vision. They were so organized. Our wedding day was better than I could have ever imagined. Riley was amazing and helped with our rehearsal and rehearsal dinner set up! Highly recommend this incredible team!!!
Brittany L
5.0
11/16/2022
The Bouquets & Bowties Team was amazing for our wedding day! Chauncey, Riley, and the entire Bouquet & Bowties team went above and beyond to make our day special. For me, what made Chauncey stand out amongst planners is her friendliness, professionalism, attention to detail, and constant communication. She did such a great job answering all of my questions but then also reminding me when deadlines were due and where I should be in the wedding process. I would 100% recommend Chauncey and her team if you are looking in the Charleston area!
Courtney M
5.0
10/04/2022
cannot stress to you enough how much you need Chauncey, Riley and their team. I knew I was going to need a wedding planner because I live in California and was planning a destination wedding in Charleston. From Chauncey and I’s VERY first conversation I knew I wanted to work with her, but I never imagined how integral she would be to our wedding experience. From start to finish Chauncey was incredibly responsive, helpful, kind, creative, thoughtful, and professional. She planned our venue tours, tastings, save the dates, invitations, florals, rentals, photographer, bridal hair and makeup and trials, rehearsal, complete wedding setup/ tear down and a million other tiny details that I don’t even know that she took care of because she just did it. Chauncey and her team completely understood my wedding vibe and esthetic throughout the entire planning process. Her right hand coordinator and fellow wedding planning queen, Riley even made the most EPIC mirror sign for our wedding day. I knew I would have some post wedding blues, but one of the worst parts was not getting to communicate daily/ weekly with Chauncey anymore. When I tell you that you NEED Bouquets and Bowties I truly mean it.
Catherine L
5.0
8/08/2022
Chauncey, Riley, and the whole Bouquets and Bowties team were the perfect choice as wedding planners and wedding coordinators. All of our communication during the wedding planning time was prompt, clear, and thorough, and they made sure everything from the vendors to the floor plan to the minute-by-minute timeline were planned exactly. On the wedding day, Chauncey and Riley made sure everything ran so smoothly that neither my mom nor I had anything to worry about!! When we had to make a decision about whether or not to have our outdoor wedding outside or inside due to an incoming rain storm, Chauncey and Riley knew exactly what to do -- they gave us complete freedom to still have the outdoor ceremony and were ready with umbrellas for all guests in case it sprinkled a little bit. Chauncey and Riley made the whole wedding planning process as easy as it can possibly be and made the whole wedding day run smoothly so my husband, family, and I could just enjoy. I can't recommend them enough!
Gray G
5.0
7/30/2022
It was a joy to work with Chauncey throughout our engagement. By the time my wedding day arrived, I felt stress-free and knew every detail had been addressed.
Riley truly felt like a friend on my wedding day! She answered every request with a smile and made sure I had the perfect day. I can truly say I wouldn’t have changed a thing about my wedding day - thanks to this wonderful team!
Monica S
5.0
7/17/2022
Chauncey and her team did a wonderful job of creating the wedding of our dreams! They are quick to respond to emails, worked with us to make our vision a reality, and made the wedding day run smoothly. You can’t go wrong with this team. Definitely would chose again!
Katie K
5.0
7/14/2022
Chauncey and Riley are indispensable. They walked us through the planning process smoothly. Listened to our needs and then suggested a smaller list of vendors they knew would accomplish our goals. They advocated for us and negotiated where needed. I was absolutely care free on my wedding day and so was my mom because these two ladies were absolutely everywhere handling every detail and situation that arose. I cannot say enough good things about them.
Kayla R
5.0
6/07/2022
Chauncey and her team were amazing!!! They helped us plan, execute, and celebrate the wedding weekend of our dreams!! Chauncey is incredibly experienced and has so many excellent vendor relationships and recommendations in the Charleston area. We felt like we were in great hands not only with Chauncey, but with all of the vendors she recommended. Her willingness to always hop on a call, zoom meeting, or answer an email showed how much she cares about her brides. It is hard for us to put into words our appreciation. We had a vision for our reception venue and her team completely blew us away with how breathtakingly beautiful the space looked. One moment we will never forget, Chauncey pulled us aside during our bands set break and had a pizza and waters for my husband and I to sit down for a minute, reset, and have a few minutes alone together during the craziness of the night. Riley on her team was also awesome and helped calm my nerves at the rehearsal and morning of the wedding! They have a great team of people and we are endlessly grateful for them!!
Nicole C
5.0
5/21/2022
Chauncey and her team are fabulous! My daughter had a vision for her wedding here in Charleston and Chauncey helped her execute that vision. They are very calming and helpful throughout the planning and day of process. Always available to answer questions and bounce ideas off of. My daughter's wedding was amazing and Bouquets and Bowties deserve the credit!
Jacinda S
5.0
5/02/2022
Wow were we lucky to be able to book these ladies! It was a little over a year out from our date that we started interviewing wedding planners (and thank God we did, because things book up in Charleston SO fast), and as soon as we started talking with Chauncey and Riley we knew before we even got off the phone with them that they were the ones we wanted.
Riley ended up being the lead planner for us, and I have to admit that when they told us that I was concerned because she is so young looking, and I figured she couldn’t possibly be very experienced. I’m here to tell you: DO NOT LET LOOKS DECEIVE YOU!! She is absolutely on top of her game! For being as young as she is, you would think she’s been doing this her whole life. I promise you, you are in the best hands you could possibly be in if Riley Johnson is planning your wedding.
I can’t even tell you how many times she was there to reassure me that everything would be perfect and to ease my anxieties about everything coming together, and she was right: Everything did turn out perfectly, because of HER. It literally rained all day on our wedding day right up until our ceremony. Our reception area was completely flooded out, and on the fly she came up with the perfect back-up plan and saved everything. I don’t know how she pulled it off, other than she is just AMAZING at what she does. And probably a genius lol.
From beginning to end, she saw to it that my vision for my dream wedding came true. I am literally about to cry happy tears just writing this and thinking of how grateful I am that we had her. She really took the best care of us, and she will take the best care of you too if you are lucky enough to to get to have her as your planner.
So have I raved about Riley enough?? The answer is no, because it’s not possible. We love you Riley. Thank you for giving us the best day ever. <3
Lizzy E
5.0
3/28/2022
I can't say enough great things about Chauncey and Riley, who helped me plan my dream wedding. They managed every step of the wedding planning process -- including flawless execution day-of despite a few unforeseeable challenges -- with dedication, compassion, creativity and positivity. They poured their hearts into the most important day of my life. Our family and friends, and especially my husband and I, have beautiful memories of this day thanks to them. If I could give them 10 stars I would!
Elsbeth S
5.0
12/29/2021
Our venue only required a day of coordinator but since we’re new to Charleston we figured we’d go with a full time wedding planner to help guide us in all the right directions…and Chauncey delivered! With me being gone for work most of the time, Chauncey was on it when it came to providing us with “what’s next” and recommendations for vendors. I had my bridezilla moments and Chauncey was prepared for every situation! So many people told us that their wedding day was so busy and they barely got the chance to truly enjoy their big day. That was not the case for us since Chauncey had a schedule that coordinated with each of our vendors that allowed our day to run so smoothly and we enjoyed every second of it! Chauncey and her team played a major role in our wedding day being as amazing as it was. From the bottom of our hearts, we’re so blessed to have had Bouquets and Bowties for our planning!
Taylor M
5.0
10/22/2021
There are not enough good things to say about Chauncey and her ENTIRE team. Having bouquets and bow ties plan our wedding was hands down the best decision of the entire process. Everything was handled down to the tiniest detail and Chauncey made sure day of everything fell in line. If anything went wrong I had no idea (still don’t)! We were even able to eat during our wedding thanks to the careful planning of chauncey! We are so grateful for the guidance and support they provided throughout the entire wedding planning process (we were also a Covid reschedule so we are 2x as grateful for all of the hard work). We didn’t have to stress at all because we knew Chauncey had things taken care of, she even helped us with something after the wedding was over. If you are on the fence about hiring a planner DO IT- if you choose bouquets and bow ties you will not regret it!!
Holly A
5.0
8/20/2021
Chauncey is wonderful and truly a dream to work with! She is incredibly organized, knowledgeable, sweet and so so helpful! (which is especially great for someone who feels like they agonize over every decision). Our wedding day was perfect and flowed so well due to her great planning and direction. I would absolutely recommend B&B to other brides looking for a stress free planning process and wedding day!
Michael Z
5.0
8/10/2021
Anyone that’s been married can agree that there are plenty of crazy things to worry about during your big day, especially a destination wedding. “Bouquets and Bowties” were extremely informative and provided exceptional guidance from our initial phone conversation. Chauncey and Riley made our special day a flawless transition, from the ceremony to the dinner and dance, the entire night was a success! Chauncey and her entire team have, "clearly been there done that," being extremely organized, flexible, and confident! I cannot recommend “Bouquets and Bowties” enough, especially if you are unfamiliar with the Charleston looking to move forward with a destination wedding!! Thank you again Chauncey and Riley, you’re the best!!
Emily T
5.0
8/09/2021
I cannot say enough good things about Chauncey!! We were originally going to be married in Charleston in August of 2020, but understandably had to postpone. Chauncey was a miracle worker getting all of our vendors moved over to our new 2021 date and made the process painless. Once we were back to planning in 2021, Chauncey was incredibly responsive and made this Type-A bride feel at ease, especially since we were planning from across the country. The Bouquets and Bowties team did an incredible job the day of the wedding - I actually had tears in my eyes seeing the venue for the first time! They were all so attentive and made sure the day ran smoothly. Everyone had an amazing time, mostly due to the behind the scenes planning work. Highly recommend Chauncey and her team!
Kiersten V
5.0
7/18/2021
Bouquets and Bowties (especially Chauncey) did a phenomenal job with our wedding planning process and making our wedding day dreams come to fruition. Stepping into our venue on the big day literally felt magical and exceeded all of our expectations (and our guests)! Guests could not stop raving about the beauty and details of our wedding, and we could not have done it without Chauncey! She helped us keep track of all the moving parts throughout the process, and made us feel extremely comfortable having a destination wedding and planning everything from out of state. She is a true miracle worker that will go above and beyond for you to have everything you want and more for your big day. We would choose her over and over again!
Kelly D
5.0
6/28/2021
It’s hard to put into words how amazing Chauncey and Riley are! Hiring Bouquets & Bowties was one of the best decisions that we made in the planning process. From the first phone call with Chauncey I felt like I was talking to one of my friends. We are from Massachusetts so planning a destination wedding was a little intimidating at first but the Bouquets & Bowties team ensured the process was (seriously) stress free, they are extremely knowledgeable, creative, and just fun people to work with. Chauncey had the best vendor recommendations and really helped me pull together my vision for the day. Riley was the kindest and most calm presence at the rehearsal, she made it a point to sit with me and make sure all my questions were answered, she spent extra time with our five-year-old daughter who wanted to practice her walk down the aisle, and reminded us all to take a deep breath and enjoy this time. When I walked into the venue the morning of the wedding I was greeted with a hug from Chauncey and then told to go relax, have fun, and enjoy the day. Chauncey’s team blew us away – they completely brought my wedding dreams to life, everything was absolutely stunning. Chauncey kept us on time the whole day, and the level of service they provided to not only us, but our daughter and our family is unmatched. I was truly touched to see the level of attention they gave to our daughter, having a five-year-old follow you around when you’re trying to get a wedding set up is not an easy task but there was not one minute that whole day where the B&B team made it feel like a burden. Our daughter’s one request was a chocolate fountain – Chauncey not only made that happen no problem but also made sure to find Gabby when it was brought out so that she would be the first person to try it. Chauncey and Riley truly care about each couple they work with and they pour their hearts into each wedding and it really shows as you work with them. Chauncey and Riley, we cannot thank you enough! We had the best day of our lives and you are to thank for that!!
Kaitlin I
5.0
6/03/2021
I don’t know what I could say that hasn’t already been said about Chauncey and her team. I hit the jackpot when I hired her. She made wedding planning easy. From last minute hiccups to working to make sure our beach wedding wasn’t disturbed, Chauncey was on top of everything. I didn’t have to worry about anything g and was able to just sit back and enjoy my day. Looking to have a wedding Charleston look no further than Chauncey and her team!
Laura M
5.0
6/02/2021
Chauncey and her entire team worked tirelessly to make all of my daughter's dreams come true on her wedding day! Her experience as a wedding planner, her recommendations, and knowledge of Charleston made the wedding weekend flawless. Spectacular wedding day!!
Lauren S
5.0
6/01/2021
Chauncey and Riley with Bouquets and Bowties are the best wedding planners in Charleston! I am the third person in my family to plan a wedding with them. My sisters and I all had very different sizes/venues and each wedding turned out amazing. Bouquets and Bowties can really do it all! They are responsive, organized, knowledgable, and creative. From start to finish, I felt so taken care of. They helped with planning, logistics, day of, you name it. Incredible value and unparalleled attention to detail. 10/10 highly recommend. You cannot find a better wedding planner in Charleston. Bouquets and Bowties made my day so special and more importantly a day that everyone enjoyed :) Book them now!
Ryan Elizabeth E
5.0
5/17/2021
One of my vendors described Chauncey as the "Mary Poppins" of wedding planners, and I truly don't think there is a better way to sum up how amazingly fabulous she is--she is the best of the best. If there were 100 stars to give , I would give her a 100/100. She made our wedding day better than my wildest dreams and her and her team worked with us for almost 3 years (thanks to COVID) to plan our wedding. She handles every detail flawlessly, every vendor is excited to work with her, she is ALWAYS responsive to questions (even when you send her 9 million a day she answers them all with a smile on her face), and goes above and beyond to make your day magical. When we had to postpone our wedding a year due to COVID I was devastated but Chauncey made sure reassure my fiancé and I we would get our dream day and handled alllll the contracts/date changes/etc with our vendors so that we didn't have to. Within a day my entire celebration was rescheduled. She was in constant communication with us always and helped us stay within our budget but get everything we wanted. Every vendor she recommended was amazing and on the wedding day she handled everything and anything so we could focus on having a good time. There are no words to convey how AMAZING she is at her job and how working with her was not only a pleasure, but a blessing. If you are engaged and wanting a Charleston wedding, you need Chauncey. She will be the best decision you make (besides saying yes to your fiancé!)
Grace O
5.0
4/29/2021
Chauncey and her crew are AMAZING! They know weddings and they know Charleston! I was shocked to have not one, not two, but FIVE people from her team with me on my wedding day! Every detail was absolutely perfect and every need was met! She truly is the best at what she does!
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