Charleston Wedding Planner

tiple wedding planners but ultimately chose Mike for his tell you how it is attitude and flexibility with communication / meeting times (outside the traditional M-F, 9-5). Coming from NJ --> NC --> SC, we had no idea how anything worked, who reputable vendors were or frankly anything about the wedding scene in Charleston. Mike made the entire process so easy and fun. I was honestly never stressed out about wedding planning and that's huge. Day of, Mike and his assistants were fantastic. The attention to detail, coordination and communication were top notch. Even on the wedding day, I wasn't worried about any detail because I knew they had it covered. I would highly, highly, highly recommend CWP!!!

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s him he’s the one. It really was love at first sight for me in the wedding-planner world. His energy, his style, his whole vibe… I just knew. And truly, I never regretted that choice for even a second. From day one, he was there — on our screens, in our texts, behind the scenes, somehow always calm and two steps ahead. And the part that still feels like pure luck is that he didn’t just plan our wedding… he also became our officiant. Having HIM marry us , someone we already knew, trusted, and felt completely comfortable with,  was priceless. It made the ceremony feel intimate, warm, and safe. Not a stranger reading a script, but someone who had walked through every detail with us. It added a depth and familiarity to the moment that I will never forget. Throughout planning, he showed up for us at every level. He was there for big decisions, small details, emotional meltdowns, practical questions ….everything. He even came with us to pick rentals and shared his taste with me in such an open, fun way. I know some people don’t want their planner’s aesthetic mixed in, but I absolutely loved his. His taste genuinely elevated the day. I also appreciated how honest and open he was with budgeting. No pressure, no surprises- just clarity, reality, and helping us make choices that felt right for us. His vendor list is huge and incredible, but he was just as open and supportive with the vendors we found ourselves. And honestly? Every single vendor we had ended up being amazing. It felt like every piece just clicked into place and created this world that was cinematic and so genuinely us. Our wedding — to me — was the best in the world. And I truly hope every couple gets to feel that way about their own day. That feeling is priceless. And Mike was a huge part of making that happen for us. I really hope we stay connected with him, because when someone shows up for you the way he did, they become more than a vendor. They become part of your story. If you want a planner who is warm, dependable, talented, funny, honest, calm, and genuinely invested in your joy ,someone who will guide you, support you, and even stand beside you as your officiant Mike is the one 

ner. I did a destination wedding in Charleston, and was nervous about finding the right vendors to make my vision come to life. Michael was one of the best decisions we made. On our very first call, he immediately stood out from other planners. It was clear that he genuinely cares about his couples—not just as clients, but as people. He made sure I knew that my vision truly mattered to him and that he would do everything possible to bring it to life. Michael helped the whole planning process go smoothly and helped make sure it was stress-free and enjoyable for me. Michael went above and beyond, especially the week/weekend of the wedding to make sure my husband and I had the most amazing weekend. I cannot recommend Michael enough. He is not only an amazing wedding planner, but an amazing person as well! We loved him and had the best wedding because of him!

passed away during our engagement period, Mike held my hand through the months leading up to the wedding...truly one of the only reasons I was able to move forward with everything as planned. He gave us the day we'd envisioned and so much more. Best decision we made throughout this experience was having Mike as our planner!

wedding had a ton of moving parts — multiple shuttles, welcome party offsite, tons of vendors, three music performances — and somehow Mike made it all feel smooth and easy. He has great taste, gives solid advice, and knows how to keep things moving without ever making it feel stressful. On the day of, we didn’t have to think about anything — we were able to actually enjoy it, which was huge. Our friends and family kept commenting on how seamless everything felt, and that’s 100% because of Mike. If you’re getting married in Charleston, you want Mike in your corner. Can’t recommend him enough. We look forward to reconnecting with you when back in Charleston, Mike!

ened to us and was adamant about making my vision come true. I lost both of my parents 6 months before the wedding and Michael did not miss a beat, both personally and with the wedding. Even going beyond to make things easier for me at points. He brought a whole team to make sure the day was executed perfectly, and was truly phenomenal. I would recommend to anyone!

termind who brought it all together with absolute care, beauty, and brilliance. From day one, he made the process feel not just manageable, but genuinely exciting. He listened to what mattered to us and helped us create our dream wedding weekend. Every detail was handled with intention, creativity, and calm—whether it was juggling complex timelines, blending cultures across two events, or navigating logistical puzzles like a pro. And when it came to vendors, Mike referred us to the best of the best. Every single vendor he brought to us—from florals to photography to catering—was kind, talented, and completely aligned with our vision. It was clear they loved working with him, and that trust made all the difference. When our wedding weekend finally arrived, we were able to be fully present—no stress, no chaos—just joy. That kind of peace is priceless, and it’s entirely thanks to Mike. Our guests were blown away by how seamless, thoughtful, and beautiful both celebrations were, and so were we. We have received endless compliments about everything, all thanks to Mike. He didn’t just plan our weddings—he created two days that felt entirely, authentically us. We will never stop being grateful for his incredible heart, talent, and dedication. If you’re lucky enough to work with Mike, do it. He is a once-in-a-lifetime kind of planner—and person. With love and gratitude, Megan and Ujjawal

ow to go about planning a wedding in general. All of our doubts about making our dream wedding happen disappeared after our first chat with Mike. He was beyond thorough, attentive, and extremely easy to work with. He has great relationships with numerous vendors in the Charleston area which made it so easy to select the best options tailored to our vision. The planning process can be stressful, but Mike took loads off of our shoulders by providing us with organized information about everything we needed to know. I've gotten questioned by many people asking if anything "didn't go as planned" on my wedding day and I can honestly say that it went flawlessly and better than how I imagined. Mike was five steps ahead of everything and was the best person a bride and groom could have to keep any worries away on our big day. Our guests even raved about how much they loved him. His humor and his guidance was exactly what we needed (especially when our rowdy crowd was like herding cats). So, if you are looking for a planner, congratulations on your engagement! If you are looking for an amazing planner, I'd go with Mike Winship.

photos we liked on Pinterest and he literally made them come to life. He suggests the most wonderful vendors to make your day even more special. Every single suggestion, recommendation, and comment was so helpful and we could not have had this perfect wedding weekend without him. I recommend him to every person looking for a planner! He will not let you down!

ugh every detail of our wedding. It was clear that Mike is very well experienced in the Charleston wedding industry- he knew exactly who to talk to and lead us in the right direction regarding vendors, hair & makeup, food, etc. We are very grateful for Mike and his fun energy that helped make our wedding day as special as it was! If you are looking for a wedding planner who is truly passionate for what he does & will be with you every step of the way, we can't recommend Mike enough! - Hanna & Eric

lanning process MUCH less stressful and way more fun, Mike is most definitely your guy. He's extremely experienced, knowing all the ins and outs of every detail about a wedding that you can possibly think of. His communication is outstanding, and any question I ever had was always answered promptly. He has a great personality and sense of humor, and keeps things relaxed and light-hearted. I trusted him fully to help make our special day the way we'd imagined, and he 100% delivered. When it came to our wedding day, he and his assistant made everything fall into place perfectly. We couldn't recommend Mike enough!

with not only the execution of our dream wedding, but the planning process itself. I knew planning a destination wedding was going to present its unique challenges, so it was important to me to find someone who could be boots-on-the-ground in Charleston, already familiarized with the best vendors in the area, etc. Mike was there every step of the way, helping us check everything off our list, sending me extensive lists of vendor options, giving honest feedback and insight that was desperately needed, sending photos of our rental selections that I couldn't see myself in person, and making us laugh along the way (important!!!!). As an anxious person, I loved having someone that made me feel calm throughout the process, frequently checking in and ensuring that we were "progressing nicely" (his signature phrase). He truly nailed it from start to finish, and I feel genuinely lucky that I get to call him a friend when all the planning was said and done. I would recommend him to ANYONE getting married in Charleston 100000 times over.

ngaged for two years and we had Mike for most of that time. Mike made everything super easy and stress-free during our entire engagement. Not once did we have to stress about our wedding even on the wedding day because we just knew Mike had everything handled. We had a great trust in him and he made everything absolutely perfect! He recommended wonderful vendors that did an amazing job. I highly recommend Mike if you want someone super organized, easy to get along with, and make the planning stress-free for you!

s availability. As I came to learn, Mikes quick response was not surprising because he was always incredibly responsive to me and my daughter throughout our wedding planning. More importantly, Mike showed the patience necessary to get things done as we changed our minds dozens of times. Notably, Mike had a solution or a vendor who could address every idea we came up with. Mike knows the BEST vendors in Charleston, and they love working with him. As they say, the proof is in the pudding, and everyone who attended the wedding said it was absolutley wonderful and all the guests had a great time. We owe Mike a debt of gratitude! While we have not worked with any other wedding planner before, it is hard to believe there is anyone better in Charleston!

n target. When changes need to be made for the weather, he was proactive. The day of the wedding I had no worries as he had everything under control. My only concern was trying to hold it together as I walked my daughter down the aisle. I highly recommend Mike and his staff without reservation. Kudos to Mike Winship and as THE Charleston Wedding Planner. Father of the Bride

azing sense of humor that keeps even the most stressful moments fun. We planned our wedding without ever visiting Charleston or our venue. We spent one day with Mike where he showed us around, helped create the vision for our ceremony and reception, took us us food tastings, cake tasting, and helped us pick rentals for our big day. Mike will forever be apart of our story, and we will always consider him a dear friend. We are already planning our next trip to Charleston, where a meal with Mike will undoubtedly be on our agenda. Trust him to help your marriage beginnings flawless, memorable, and personal.

s but even tiny details he handled with grace & professionalism. I couldn’t have had a more amazing wedding without him. He truly is a one-of- a kind individual & we now consider him family. We got married in a state across the country from our home & knowing we had him to help made the experience that much better!

a live saver! I told him my vision and he made it happen stress and worry free. Mike is the best in the business and knows all the connections in the Charleston area. If you’re going to have a wedding in Charleston Mike is a must! While working with Mike he became much more than a wedding planner. He became a friend as well! ❤️

nt, Mike kept us on beat and introduced us to a team of vendors that were incredibly kind, professional, and full of integrity in their work. We brought in the band, and Mike seamlessly integrated communication with them to make sure that no detail or itinerary piece was overlooked. When our day arrived, there was not one issue or moment that went array, and truly was above and beyond what I even expected. Mike orchestrated all of our vendors and guests throughout the night for a seamless event from nuts to bolts. Mike is so incredibly genuine and thoughtful and has a great sense of humor throughout the process. I am so grateful for his care and amazing character and how truly easeful the planning, organizing, and evening was thanks to him. Love ya Mike!

e ever making any moves. He made sure that he completely understood what we wanted to accomplish and fully embraced it throughout the entire process. Our introduction to Mike was by complete happenstance. We were visiting the venue and he was setting up a wedding for that evening. He didn't push himself on us or try to sell himself. He just said, "let's have a conversation on Sunday and see if we're a match." We had a phone conference with him where he revealed a number of vendors and sources that would save us thousands of dollars before we had even signed a contract with him. His willingness to share this information immediately showed us how genuine he was and why we should work with him. Our yearlong planning journey was not without challenges but Mike made every one of them easier to bear. He regularly stayed on top of the vendors that weren't as responsive as we'd expect and he continued to prod us and keep us on task so as not to be rushing around at the last minute. He was able to put out and prevent any fires started during the planning stages. During the final weeks and the day-of, Mike was extremely accessible, professional, upbeat and willing to go to war with any obstacle that stood in our way. He does not rest until the job is done and done beautifully. His assistant on wedding day, Sarah, was amazing. Professional, to the point and laser focused. Just like Mike. There are a thousand more great things we could say about Mike and his dedication to his craft. All of which are impeccable. I can't speak for other planners other than the fact that the ones we spoke with before Mike were very nonchalant about gaining our business as if they knew someone would hire them and they didn't care if it was us or not. Not to mention they were ALL considerably more expensive. Dealing with mike never felt like a business transaction. It felt like a friend who shared our vision and was determined to make it happen. Long story short, this is your guy. If you want to someone genuinely invested in your love, future your big day, look no further. Mike is no longer our planner which makes me sad. I will miss our weekly conversations. But what makes me happy is that Mike is now our friend and I can't wait to see what cool ideas he's going to cook up for you in the future!!

budgeting, organization, making it fun, and helping us through every step is unmatched. His connections and the vendors he works with here in Charleston are the very BEST! Mike, how do we put into words how amazing you are? Our wedding would not have been the same without you. We are forever thankful for you!

super comforting. You always hear how it's inevitable for something to go wrong on your wedding day, but that wasn't the case for ours. Everything went so perfectly and we can't thank him and his team enough!

out of the ceremony, kept my husband and I fed, and kept everything on schedule! I couldn’t recommend him more. Thank you Michael for everything!

work with! He listens to the couples vision, has amazing contacts for vendors, stays within budget, advises on ideas to add that extra sparkle to their day! Mike pulls it all together making you family! The day just comes together effortlessly! Thank you for giving my kids the perfect wedding day!

him not only seamless, but fun. We got our first choice in every vendor we wanted due to his relationships. He fought for us and our vision and made sure we always remembered why we were planning a wedding in the first place. We consider Mike a lifetime friend and can't wait to see him again one day!

a few vendors, Mike was the first one to respond. From our first phone call a few minutes later, I knew he would be perfect for helping us plan our big day. He truly listened to what I wanted, and he made my vision come to life. As a full-service wedding planner, Mike took care of every last detail. From helping us find the perfect local vendors (he’s SO well-connected) to keeping us on track with our timeline and our budget, he made our wedding planning process seamless. Instead of dealing with any stress, I was able to focus on my engagement and enjoy all of the fun aspects of planning a wedding. When I started getting concerns about our budget, he helped me make lots of tweaks to ensure everything looked incredible but didn’t break our budget. On our big day, Mike and his team executed everything flawlessly, ensuring I didn’t have to lift a finger or worry about a single thing. Mike is extremely detail-oriented, very prompt with his communication, and, most importantly, a genuinely wonderful person and a true JOY to work with! He has my highest recommendation!

iple venues that checked all our boxes, and really did a great job of keeping us around our budget in the end while giving us exactly what we imagined. The vendors he recommended were all exceptional, and he made sure that everything went smoothly at every step along the way and most importantly on the day of. He's so well organized that we knew exactly what we needed to do and when, and never felt much stress for any part of the process. The actual wedding day itself was perfect, down to the smallest of details. Mike was also unbelievable with our families, and especially our mothers who got to know him throughout the process as well. Having Mike was beyond worth it and truly made our experience as perfect as it should be!

e so attentive to our every need. It was a joy to work with him and have our wedding day vision come to life!

nd not somebody else’s vision. Then I found Mike… he very much worked with our budget, made sure that we stayed on track, and made sure we were happy every step of the way. He made sure to keep the planning process virtually stress-free. At no point in the planning process did I feel overwhelmed. We had a lower budget going into it, but looking at how everything came out, you would never be able to tell. He pulled out all the stops and made our day the most perfect day. I can’t thank Mike enough and I can’t imagine working with anyone else!

ttention to detail is unmatched. He pulled off a seamlessly perfect wedding without any flaws.. He know the best of the best vendors and gives you the leadership that’s needed in planning a wedding ! I Give Micheal 5 Stars plus infinity !

Charleston area but were not familiar with many of the venues and vendors there. From the very beginning of the planning process to the day we walked down the aisle and Tropical Storm Nicole blew through, forcing us to pivot to Plan B quickly, Mike was a calming presence who made our desires and needs a top priority. He helped us have a gorgeous wedding while getting the most bang for our buck. Our wedding day was absolute perfection. I only wish we could hire Mike and do it all again because we had so much fun! 😂 Thank you, Mike, for bringing our dream wedding to life.

NE, Charleston Wedding Planner, led by Michael Winship had replied. We had already talked on the phone for an initial consultation as I was still waiting to hear back from other planners. That was the decision maker for me!! His immediate attention was carried out throughout the entire process. We planned a wedding in 7 months. I knew if he was this prompt with me, he would be prompt with every vendor and detail. My assumption was beyond accurate. All of the vendors had so much respect and praise for Michael and his team. We even brought in a few of our own vendors. They said the same. The common comment, "He gets things done and communicates the plan" As the mother of the bride, my goal was to be a "guest" at my daughters wedding, to be present, and enjoy the largest dinner party I had ever hosted. The day of the the wedding was the most relaxing and peaceful experience. And it rained close to ceremony time for our outdoor wedding!! I was with my daughters tucked away in the bridal suite as Michael and his team were making it all happen. My father is still talking about the special treatment, " That guy was good!!" Everyone of his vendor recommendations could not have been any better!!! Our guest are still talking about the evening. His experience and track record are beyond 5 star. If not for this full service planner, I would have been the mother of the bride running crazy with details and stresses. But, thanks to Michael and his team I was the guest filled with the most joy!!

ons and recommendations, and thought of details that didn't cross our minds. The day of went very smoothly. We didn't feel like we needed to worry about anything. We would definitely recommend Mike as a wedding planner!

/20 … but due to Covid, we had to postpone our wedding. So this is actually the second wedding Mike has helped us plan and he has been an absolute GEM through the whole process!! We planned our big day from out of the country and Mike made it so easy. He knows his stuff and is very well known around the Charleston, SC area. Everyone speaks SO highly of him and I see why! He helped to bring our ideas to life and made our day absolutely what we’ve dreamt of for so long … he even officiated our wedding! His response time and communication skills are like no other. Do yourself a favor and book this man right after you get engaged! You won’t regret it!!<3

ed us to the best of the best in Charleston and played the most pivotal role in making our weekend as remarkable and special as we could have imagined. The communication was genuine and effortless. We were advised properly and Mike made sure we had what we wanted. He is the kind of guy that people answer their phones for, and that was huge for us. We never expected the wedding planning process would be as fun and effortless as ours turned out to be and we accredit that to Mike and the entire Charleston Wedding Planner team. We thank you all a thousand times over and would absolutely, positively give them our most sincere and genuine recommendation to anyone seeking an unbelievable planner.

He was on top of everything, he offered advice when asked, he made sure he was following up as needed, and he was honestly just such a blast to be around. We would chose Mike every time! Thank you for everything!

was, our budget, etc., and Mike would present us with either his top recommendation of vendors or a few different options to choose from, and would help facilitate initial contact with those vendors. He kept us on track and ahead of schedule and had so many materials that just made the planning process so much easier. Mike's team was also fantastic on the day of the wedding, they maintained an excellent balance of being polite but firm with my family and anyone else who had way too many questions or opinions. I highly recommend Mike to anyone wanting a hands-on planner that will keep them on track but still be a chill and relatable person.