Charleston Wedding Planner

I can't fully put into words how grateful I am for Mike and his team. From our first meeting, Mike was enthusiastic, extremely organized, and on task. Through our 10 month engagement, 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!

f you're looking for the best wedding planner in the Charleston area, look no further than Mike Winship and his team. Mike took the time to get to know us and know our vision before 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!!

If you are considering hiring a wedding planner or wondering who to hire, hand down, no questions... it's Mike Winship. His warm personality, attention to detail, professionalism, 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!

Having Mike as our planner was a no-brainer! I told him my vision and he facilitated the entire thing flawlessly. He is well known within the Charleston wedding industry which was 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!

Michael is seriously THE BEST. He makes the entire process seem so easy and helps alleviate the stress of planning your perfect day. On our wedding day, he helped keep late comers 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!

There are no words to describe what a beautiful and memorable day Mike Winship and his team coordinated for my son and my daughter-in-law! First off he is so fun and energetic to 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!

Mike was absolutely amazing! I couldn’t have asked for a better wedding! We had been planning our wedding for a little over a year and he was %100 on top of everything! Such a sweet man and has an amazing team who will work their butt off to get you what you want. We choose a venue that had a much higher average budget than what we were willing to spend. Mike made sure that we stayed right at our budget while still getting everything I wanted. He talked us through ways that we could elevate our wedding while saving money and they made all the difference ❤️❤️ Once again could not recommend him enough if you are planning your wedding!

We couldn't recommend Mike more! He was a rockstar and made sure our day was nothing less than perfect. His connections, loyalty, fiery-spirit, and love for love made working with 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!

Words cannot describe how absolutely AMAZING Mike is. When starting the wedding planning process, I was completely overwhelmed and lost, until I came across Mike. I reached out on a limb one evening and heard back from him the very next morning. After one phone call I felt instantly calmer. Mike was there every step of the way and introduced us to the most perfect vendors. I had 100% trust in Mike, and he made the wedding planning process and the wedding day stress free. Every time someone asked me if I was stressed or nervous for the wedding I could honestly say “no” thanks to Mike. Mike makes the wedding process enjoyable. As someone who is very type A, all his worksheets and forms were heavenly. We loved our coffee “dates” with his dog Dash. Even my dad (who has very high expectations) could not stop raving about Mike. All my guests were even commenting on how great Mike was. I came into this looking for a wedding planner, but I am leaving with a friendship. I can honestly say there is nothing I would change about my wedding, and I could not have done it without Mike. If you are looking for a planner who gives you 200%, Mike is it!

Mike is honestly the BEST wedding planner EVER! Since we were planning a wedding from out-of-state, we knew we needed a full-service wedding planner. When I first reached out to 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!

Mike was unbelievable from start to finish! He listened to what we were looking for in terms of a venue, wedding and total budget on our first call and he took us on a tour of multiple 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!

Mike is so knowledgeable of the wedding industry. He was able to work with my budget and recommend top notch venues, vendors and inspiration ideas. His assistants on the day of were so attentive to our every need. It was a joy to work with him and have our wedding day vision come to life!

Is 10 stars an option?? I was originally hesitant on working with a full-time planner. In my mind, not only are they not cost friendly, but I wanted to have the wedding I wanted and 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!

There are not enough words that I could use to express the magnitude of how wonderful Michael Winship is. If you want the best, he is the one. He is lovely to work with, and his attention 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 !

Amazing support and ideas. He has become part of our family. Event run smoothly with no hiccups!

FIVE STARS!! If you want to hire a wedding planner who will work for you and your partner, then do not hesitate to reach out to Mike! My husband and I wanted to get married in the 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.

I was hesitant to hire a full service wedding planner. I know some planners have different packages. I reached out to over 12 different planners. Before I heard back from ANYONE, 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!!

Mike was with us from day one for nearly two years in planning our wedding. He is always very timely in communicating, answered whatever questions we had, had great vendor connections 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!

We’ve been working with Mike over the last 2 years and he is absolutely THE BEST at what he does!! We just got married on 5/28/22 ... We’d originally planned to get married on 8/18/20 … 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

Working with Mike was truly a pleasure. We live in NC & hosted our wedding in Charleston. From the moment we began communicating with Mike, he was on top of EVERYTHING. He introduced 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.

Please please listen to us and choose Mike as your planner! From our first conversation, we knew he was the planner we wanted, but he went so far above and beyond our expectations. 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!

Mike was an absolute joy to work with. He made this whole process so much easier, especially with us being an out-of-state couple. We gave him a general idea of what our aesthetic 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.

From the moment I spoke with Mike, I knew he had to be our wedding planner! He was so enthusiastic, willing to jump in right away, and instantly brought us peace about the wedding planning process. Every step of the way, Mike was on top of things! He connected us with the best vendors while saving us financially. Not only did he keep us on task, but he offered support and was very responsive. My husband and I knew that if we needed him, he would be there on both a professional and personal level. When I would feel stressed out or overwhelmed, Mike would always bring comfort. He knows what he’s doing! Not to mention, Mike is hilarious and so fun to be around! The day of the wedding, he handled absolutely every detail. He was the first one there and last one to leave. My husband and I can’t thank Mike and his team enough for everything they did for us to make our wedding day an absolute dream!

Mike is hands down the best of the best! We had a destination wedding so we hadn’t seen the venue, didn’t have any food/cake tasting’s or met Mike in person until the day before! From our first call with him, he passed the vibe check 😉 and we felt so secure that he’d be able to get this done in the short amount of time. He is so easy to talk to and he really listens to what you want! He put us in touch with the BEST vendors (Lashes and Lace, Loluma, Cru Catering, DJ Darby, Marley Photography) who did not disappoint! Everything was literally perfect! Loluma and Mike nailed my vision for decor and went above and beyond anything I expected. Mike kept everything running smoothly and ON TIME for the rehearsal and day of. What Bride can say everything went smooth and on time the day of the wedding! That’s all thanks to Mike! Everyone keeps talking about how beautiful and amazing our wedding was. I would recommend Mike and the above vendors 10x over. You will not be disappointed!!!

We hired Michael as our destination wedding planner because we recognized the difficulty of planning an event this large using multiple vendors from a distant location. Turns out this was a great move!! Not only did Michael provide excellent recommendations based on his depth of knowledge of the Charleston wedding scene, but also contributed to significant savings of our time and finances. His excellent communications kept us all on track and was always helpful and responsive. Wedding day arrived and was a bit wet, but Michael coordinated critical work-arounds so that the weather was a minor annoyance rather than a major issue. We highly recommend Michael for your Charleston wedding.

We live in Philly and decided to get married in Charleston & really needed someone who could be our “Homebase” so to speak since we were so far. From the first call with Mike, he absolutely understood what we were looking for from style, feelings, location, you name it he guided us in the right direction! Mike gave us a few options for each category of vendors to look at so we didn’t get overwhelmed with options & words can’t even begin to express how spot on he was with everything! Originally we were a 2020 wedding but postponed to 2021…when I say there was NO STRESS in making the changes, I mean it…he made some calls, sent some emails & we literally just moved everything a year out! Again, not being from Charleston, we were a little lost in regards to picking someone to preform our ceremony, and again Mike pulled through…he stood before our family & friends and lead us through a perfect ceremony!! If you’re looking for a stress free way to plan your wedding or event, attention to detail, no pressure, work within your budget - MIKE IS YOUR GUY! You truly get a friend when you work with Mike!

Mike is the best and I could not imagine planning our wedding without him! He is so great to work with and has been in the business for so many years, he was able to connect me with amazing yet affordable vendors, which I would have had no idea about on my own. We decided to plan our wedding in less than 5 months and Mike was there every single step of the way from the moment I first called him. He is extremely punctual and responsive in his emails, phone calls and texts. I could call him at any time knowing he would be there to guide me through the wedding planning process and answer any questions I had. He kept me very organized and on track with my budget (I really struggle with organization) so he was a lifesaver especially when it came to this. On my actual wedding day, he kept our bridal party and guests organized and made the night flow so smoothly. He always made sure my husband and I had everything we needed the entire night. Thank you Mike for helping us create our dream wedding day!

Mike Winship was the most amazing wedding planner I could have ever hoped to work with planning our beautiful wedding. He helped us navigate rescheduling our wedding due to Covid and was our biggest advocate. Not only did he point us to our truly amazing vendors, he was available every step of the way and helped us throw an amazing party all within our budget. As a bride, Mike helped me remember what was truly important throughout the entire process and was always there to calm nerves and offer support. He is an absolute professional but felt like a friend from start to finish. I will be recommending him to everyone I know looking to have a wedding in Charleston!

From the very first time I spoke with Michael I knew I had to hire him to plan our wedding! I have always dreamed of getting married at Boone Hall Plantation and Michael made all of my dreams come true! From the vendors he recommended to the advice given throughout the planning process, Michael has got it covered! I am not always the easiest to work with being a control freak, but Michael made each decision fun and easy. On the day of the wedding I felt so calm because I trusted him 100% and he delivered!! We had the most amazing wedding and the best memories thanks to Michael. If you are going back and fourth on who to book, DO NOT HESTITATE on Charleston Wedding Planner, you won't regret it! Oh and it doesn't hurt to have a wedding planner who loves dogs just as much as you. Love you Michael + Dash!

Like so many others these days, our daughter's wedding involved several reschedules. And then, just two weeks out from our long-awaited New Orleans celebration, hurricane Ida hit. In a moment of insanity, instead of yet another "Change the Date," we decided to try a "Change the State." We found Michael on a Tuesday evening, and he didn't laugh - he jumped right in! By Friday he had pulled together all the moving parts - the venue, caterer, florist, DJ, photographer, hotels, transportation, everything! In three days Michael had us ready to go with a new plan! He had the connections, organization, and sheer energy and enthusiasm to make it all happen. His insights, ideas, and attention to detail made the dream a reality. One week later, our daughter had a Charleston wedding more beautiful than we could have ever imagined! It was nothing short of spectacular. And Michael was on top of it all, every step of the way. If you want it done right, Michael's your guy!

This man is a miracle worker! When our wedding venue was destroyed by a hurricane 2 weeks before the wedding date, he was able to get us a new (better) venue, vendors and equipment all arranged and perfect in time for our date! Everything was magical and he made the whole situation significantly less stressful than it already was. Day of he was there to handle every detail! We were so lucky to have found him and definitely recommend if you are looking for a high quality wedding planner in Charleston!

Mike was great for us. We live all the way in Nashville and thought it would be super stressful planning a wedding in another city, but he made it easy. He was available 24/7 and has so many connections with venders he had options on deck for us. Wedding day he guided everything so smoothly and made sure to let both myself and my wife know if we needed anything to come to him and handle it. Amazing dude, I don’t think this wedding would have happened without him.

Michael Winship is truly the best wedding planner there is. He made everything so easy ALL THE TIME! He was always available and is genuinely just a fun person to be around. This is the wedding planner for you, our wedding wouldn’t be the way it was if it weren’t for him! 🤍He was a constant source of comfort and whenever my husband or I had questions he always had answers and solutions to any issues that arose. He made planning a wedding in Charleston when we were located in Nashville easy, which is a hard thing to do! So thankful for him!

I remember when we talked to Mike for the very first time. As soon as we got off the phone my now wife and I knew he was going to give us our dream wedding. He did just that. It is no secret that wedding planning is a stressful process. Mike was there for us on a professional and personal level. This is what separates Mike and his team from the rest. Mike was thorough, stuck to the budget, and was prompt and punctual with our many many requests and questions. When we started getting closer to the big day everything could not have gone any smoother. The rehearsal was organized and quick, and the morning of was stress free. When my wife walked into our reception space she cried at how Mike and his team quite literally made all our dreams come true. Mike made sure everything was beyond anything we could have imagined. From start to finish the day was nothing short of perfect. From making sure we had something to eat to keeping everything running on time. My parents and in laws still talk about how amazing he was to us and both of our families. We should choose Mike and his team 100 times over and over again!

Mike is true professionals who has the experience and passion to help you plan and execute the wedding your dreams. I could not have been happier with his service and attentiveness. I have worked with Mike and his team on personal and professional events and they bring their A-game consistently.

Where to even start?! Mike Winship is the absolute BEST decision I made in the entire wedding process. He understood from day one that I already had a lot on my plate. Mike presented me with the best options out there and made choosing a breeze. When COVID hit he seamlessly moved the entire wedding to a new date with no stress or hassle. Most of all he was a joy to work with and I’m so grateful to call him a friend.

Look no further, Mike Winship at Charleston Wedding Planner is absolutely amazing! From the initial conversation to helping us select vendors and most importantly, on our wedding day, Mike made sure every detail was taken care of. Our wedding was exactly what I had envisioned, and he was available any time I had a question (which we had a lot!) during the planning. We told Mike that having enough time to dance with party with our family and friends was very important to us, and he made sure we stayed right on time throughout the evening, giving us ample time to enjoy this part of the reception. His team truly gave us our dream wedding!!

Mike was amazing to work with. He is responsive, professional and attentive. Mike took all the pressure off of me and my bride and made our wedding everything we hoped for.

From the minute we met Mike my now husband and I knew he was going to take care of us. He did just that and more. From the day we started working with Mike he was already drawing up timelines, workbooks, and emailing vendors. Throughout the entire process Mike stayed on top of EVERYTHING. He thought of things my husband and I never would have thought of needing. When wedding planning it is so easy to get caught up in the Pinterest pictures and adding on as you go. Mike helped us to stay on our budget while still helping us to get everything we wanted and more. When I walked into my reception space I was blown away and brought to tears at how Mike and his team put together everything we could have hoped for. Their hard work, attention to detail, and knowledge of wedding planning makes Mike and his team the absolute best out there. If I could go back and do it again I would choose Charleston Wedding Planner as the team to help my husband and I over and over again. I feel so blessed that we had Mike as our wedding planner and now have him as a lifelong friend.

Mike was a pleasure to work with in many ways, but most of all the day of our wedding at Old Wide Awake as all of our guests described it he was on top of anything and everything! He handled issues if and when they arose, with little of it even making its way to me which was more than I could ask for to be able to enjoy the day to the fullest. Mike was very knowledgeable about all things Charleston weddings and we could not thank him enough for making our day as smooth and as amazing as it turned out to be. Our guests are still talking about how beautiful everything was and what an amazing time they had and we could not have done it without Mike's help so thank you!

Mike was great from the first moment we reached out! I was given a list of different planners from a venue we looked at and reached out to all by email, Mike was the first (and one of the only) to call us immediately and start a conversation. We had a long 2 year planning process (before and through Covid) and Mike was there every step of the way keeping us in line so that there was never really any rush or worries leading up to our big day. Everything was taken care of little by little. He did all the leg work for our rentals and when I wasn’t sure of something he offered great advice. Everything came together so beautifully and perfect. We’re beyond grateful to Mike for not only making the planning process “easy” but fun too! If you’re debating on getting a planner, do it and go with Mike!! He introduced us to some awesome vendors and was the glue that brought it all together!

I can't imagine our wedding day without Mike..and I'm honestly terrified to even imagine it without him. My husband and I are both very busy engineers who were going through so many life changes during our wedding planning process. We were moving cross country, both starting new jobs and selling/buying homes in the middle of Covid. There couldn't have been a worse time to plan a destination wedding but Mike made it seamless. Mike held our hands and guided us through the whole process. Mike shared his best practices after many years in the industry and tight knit local contacts to connect us to the best vendors. His communication was consistent and on point through the whole process and he was excellent with managing all of our vendors. He kept everyone including us accountable during wedding planning and execution. When it came to the wedding day, Mike delivered like no other. He was everywhere and made sure everything was running smoothly. I'm not sure he had a chance to sit and catch a breath. With my type A personality, it was absolutely refreshing to be able to trust Mike with everything. He took a tremendous burden off of our shoulders. He made our wedding day a day we can fondly look back at and remember all of the wonderful moments and memories, not memories of stress and anxiety. He even thought of many things we didn't. Our wedding location was right on the Ashley river and not being from the region, we weren't anticipating bugs, but sure enough, they came and Mike was prepared with bug spray for us and our guests...which is something we didn't even consider. Mike was worth every penny we paid and more. He gave us peace of mind during our wedding planning process and wedding day and you really can't put a price tag on that. Thank you Mike for being so damn good at what you do.

Mike did a great job of leading my husband and I and our families through the planning process. He kept things organized and did a great job of leading us to great vendors!

Not enough good things could be said about Mike Winship and his team at Charleston Wedding Planner. Our wedding was fantastic and well detailed throughout the entire process. We connected with Mike early in our process and he made life so much easier the moment we introduced ourselves. He has one of the best personalities in the business and made a potentially stressful planning process a breeze. Mike comes equipped with VIP vendor lists, planning/task worksheets, and a wealth of knowledge/connections in the Charleston market that is unmatched, all by adding humor and quips to never let us forget the happiest moment of our lives. We highly recommend any couple out there to get a wedding planner and put Mike Winship as their first contact. Love you Mike and thanks for all of your support. Best day ever! - Kacey and Michael

We cannot recommend Mike Winship more! He is truly amazing, the best wedding planner around! He helped us navigate three wedding dates through Covid-19 and gave us the wedding of our dreams. He truly cares about his couples and goes the extra mile! He knows who to hire and always can point you in the right direction. He is also always willing to go to bat for you to make sure you get what you are paying for. He is a wedding planning God and any bride would be a fool to not hire him for their special day. He gave us a fairytale wedding that was more perfect than we ever could have dreamed! Our special day would not have been nearly what is was without him. He is THE best!!! I could go on and on raving about him! 10/10 would recommend!!

I originally thought I could handle everything on my wedding day, it wasn’t until half way through I realized I needed help. That’s when I was recommended Charleston Wedding Planner as a day of coordinator. Michael truly saw my vision and with the help of his lovely assistants they executed the day perfectly. Michael was responsive, helpful when I had questions about vendors and just there to talk things through when needed. I HIGHLY recommend Charleston Wedding Planner. We want to thank you all for making our dream wedding come true!

I can safely say that I could not have made this wedding happen without Mike. We gave him our ideas and budget and he created a wedding that surpassed my wildest dreams! He arranged meetings with vendors and walked us through everything step-by-step. Mike also graciously offered to officiate our wedding, and we could not have been happier with the results. Many of our guests commented on the beautiful and touching vows and how spectacular the ceremony was. The reception was breathtaking and we owe it all to Mike! He took all of the pressure off of us and handled every curveball with finesse. I'm also proud to say that Mike has become a very dear friend of ours!

I cannot say enough great things about Michael. From the very first conversation I had with Michael it felt as if we were long lost friends. Michael definitely makes it feel like personal relationship rather than a business one. Which I found as fresh of breath air because you do want that with your wedding planner. Someone that really takes the time to get to know you. On my wedding day I did not have to worry about anything. He took care of everything. From making sure the vendors were set up to packing up some snack bags for us to take to the hotel with us after the reception. Hiring Michael was one of the best decisions that I made when wedding planning. Thank you again Michael! Frankie and I truly appreciate everything that you did!

Simply The Best We live in New Jersey and our daughter, who lives in Charleston SC, got married on January 2, 2021. Given the distance from NJ, we interviewed several wedding planners in Charleston and quickly knew Mike was the one. His professionalism, creativity, and incredible knowledge of the world of weddings was invaluable. Mike was detail oriented, responsive, and very driven to make the wedding perfect in every way! He worked with us on everything from the selection of venues, caterers, and entertainment down to the smallest of details. We could not have asked for a more hands-on personal approach to one of the most special days in our family's life. We highly recommend Mike to anyone planning a wedding. Mike treated this special day as if it were his daughter getting married and we could not have asked for more. The wedding day, ceremony and reception were handled seamlessly and beautifully. We were able to enjoy and take in the day without one worry. Mike Winship is incredible and simply the best!

Michael Winship is a dream wedding planner. He answered all of our questions and concerns with a smile on his face. We had many obstacles due to covid and he was so incredibly helpful and kept our stress levels at an all time low throughout the entire process. On the wedding day we had some more hurdles due to the weather and he again handled all of it like a CHAMP! He is so fun, loving, helpful, and has a really cute dog!! We actually miss all of the checklist and emails from him during the planning process, that is how fun he makes it! Highly recommend Charleston Wedding Planner for your big day!

Words will really not express how incredible Mike made my daughters wedding. I was one of those moms, that thinks she can do it. Ha, I met with him and seriously cried at the reassurance he provided. From that moment on, he helped with vendors, times, places, every single detail. He organized a financial spreadsheet for our budget, he emailed us with a "to do" time line, and followed up regularly to keep us on tract. From the first day, to the end of the wedding, I never had one concern.He runs a wedding like a performance and keeps everyone on their toes. He is by far, the absolute best! I can not imagine having a wedding without Mike Winship!!!!

I simply can't begin to say enough WONDERFUL things about Michael. After meeting him for only a few moments, it's as if I've known him all of my life. He managed the details of my daughter's destination wedding as if it were his own daughter. The smallest of details were handled incredibly, his professionalism is outstanding, and his passion and ability to make things happen in the most magical sense, is simply what makes him who he is. If you're looking for someone to take care of everything, my daughter literally just showed up, Michael is your man. Thank you, Michael, for making my daughter's dream come true and for the new found friendship. I am forever grateful for your sweet spirit and help during what could have been a very stressful time.

Mike was such a blessing to us as we planned our wedding. He is extremely friendly and has so much knowledge of the wedding industry in Charleston. He is a pleasure to work with and our wedding was able to go off without a problem because of him and his assistant! I am forever grateful to him and would recommend him to anyone!

We would highly recommend any couple looking for a wedding planner to reach out to Mike. When we got engaged, neither one of us had any experience in planning a large event. From the very first phone call with Mike, we knew we found someone who was knowledgeable, experienced, and down to earth. He listened to our ideas about our dream wedding, talked us through different venues and options, and got quotes from vendors based on our budget. We had estimates on what our event would cost before Mike ever asked us to sign a contract with him. His no pressure approach was refreshing. Although we were ultimately unable to move forward with planning our wedding in the Charleston area, I know that if we had a wedding there, Mike would definitely be our planner!

Mike is a wonderful person and wedding planner! Although we decided to go a separate route with our wedding, he took a tremendous amount of time to walk us through the process, take us to different venues, and formulate our vision. To him, the wedding was totally about us, our desires, and making us feel comfortable. We have no doubt that he would plan spectacular weddings!

I can not sing the praises of this man enough. He made every single one of our dreams come true. We hired him two months before our wedding with about 25% of our wedding completed, and Mike was a miracle worker. He coordinated our vendors, timeline, floor plan, and wedding party. My wedding was so stress free, I kept waiting for something to go wrong but everything was SO PERFECT. My husband and I lived in Japan during the entire planning process and Mike made all of our dreams come true from thousands of miles away. He was a Godsend and I am so grateful for him. Hiring him was the best decision we made in the wedding planning process. We Love this guy!!

Michael was extremely personable and fun to work with. Most importantly he knows how to ensure a perfect wedding. He is detail oriented and keeps things moving. Highly recommend.

Mike made our dream wedding come true! From the planning process through day-of, Mike kept us organized and stress-free. We'd highly suggest using THE Charleston Wedding Planner to make your day extra special! Mike kept the stress levels down by always being open for conversation, keeping us organized with timelines and checklists, suggesting vendors, and leading us to decisions when we weren't be decisive. For the day of, Mike had the itinerary and playbook prepared and was onsite from the earliest possible moment to ensure everything was set up the way we wanted. He was great with handling the nerves and myriad of questions coming from the mothers. He also officiated our wedding and did an amazing job. All in all, our wedding was an unbelievable experience and Mike was the reason it all came together.

From the moment we arrived to the wedding venue to the last guest leaving this mother of the groom enjoyed the most beautiful, coordinated wedding day. As a detailed person myself, I was keenly aware that Mike missed no detail. He thoughtfully planned and coordinated the day so that we could enjoy each moment. All of the guests commented that this was the best wedding ever!! Thank you Mike

I cannot say enough wonderful things about Mike! He was the perfect person to plan our wedding. From our first meeting, he made us feel totally at ease and understood the vision that I had for our wedding. He was so kind and genuine and truly cared about making our day perfect. He was constantly in contact with the vendors, ensuring every detail was perfect for our day. As a night shift nurse, I have very little day time to spare. Mike was always understanding and my made the planning process easy and effortless. Our day was more beautiful that I could have imagined, and mike kept the night running so smoothly. I don’t know what I would have done without him! Every vendor that I chose was incredible- and all his recommendations. He always responded to my millions of questions within minutes hours. He will definitely be a lifelong friend and I am so happy we chose him to plan our wedding. 5 stars for Mike, you won’t regret it!!

We live in NY but got married in CHS and I was very nervous about how things would turn out. 200 people! Yikes! It turned out to be the most incredible weekend I could ever imagine, thanks to Mike Winship. I was definitely not an easy bride; wanted a lot of weird things and was very indecisive and picky, and Mike rolled with every punch. When it came to the day of, I didn’t have to think about anything. Mike took care of it all, even going the extra mile to bring all my bridespeople’s stuff back to our beach house at the end of the night. He is a total doll, a total blast, a force to be reckoned with. He knows everybody and gets stuff done. We love ya, Mike!

Michael Winship, Owner of Charleston Wedding Planner is an ABSOLUTE pleasure to work with. We had a destination wedding in Charleston (over a year ago now in April 2018) and I had never even visited there when I decided to book my venue! We live in Texas so it was a daunting thought to plan our wedding so far away. Michael listened intently to what we were looking for in our Earth Day wedding and made my dream a reality! I am not much of a designer or "girly girl" but I knew what I was looking for and every single vendor recommendation that Michael made was spot on! He kept us on track with our budget/timeline AND made sure to remind us of all the little details in-between. The day of, he handled every single detail with precision - I didn't have to handle a single thing, there was no stress and no worry! Michael Winship is the picture of class and from the first phone call to the goodbye while getting in our getaway car, Michael kept us laughing, relaxed and focused on our marriage and not just the wedding! To say I love this guy is an understatement - his passion for his brides and couples shines through in every action and he will make your wedding planning process and day a breeze! Highly recommend and very economical!

The entire "engagement" journey was a pleasure with Mike as our lead. Being that this was a destination wedding, we relied on his expertise to help create the perfect wedding day for my son and daughter-in-law. It worked! Thank you, Mike Winship! And to all that worked with you to create everlasting memories for our family.

Mike was fantastic! Kept us on track for our destination wedding in Charleston! It was extremely stressful to worry about planning a wedding from so far away. But not with Mike- he kept us on track and helped pick great vendors. He kept me laughing and kept the process fun. And let me tell you- there are no words to explain how much you NEED Mike on your wedding day- I didn’t have to lift a finger or worry about a thing. If anything went wrong- I have NO clue. It really was my dream wedding. I basically got to show up and enjoy the day- there wasn’t a moment I didn’t have a drink in my hand or food in front of me when I wanted it. Anything I needed and Mike and his amazing assistant, Laura were right there. Highly, highly recommend!!!

It will be hard to explain in a review just how much finding Michael meant to us. The moment I first spoke to Michael I knew we had hit the jackpot. He made the entire process from beginning to end and everything in-between absolutely perfect. On our wedding day a microburst full of high winds and rain decided to show up 30 minutes before the ceremony. Tents were flipped upside-down, chairs were all over the lawn...it was close to being a complete disaster. But let me tell you, even though mother nature had different plans for our day, it had no match for Michael and his team. They fixed something that looked to be unfixable and our day was even more magical ,intimate and beautiful than I could have ever imagined. I will forever be grateful for finding Michael , getting to work with him and having amazing memories to enjoy for a lifetime.

Mike Winship is a true professional, a talented planner with fantastic vision, and overall amazing person. My husband and I hired Mike for our destination wedding at Boone Hall in May of 2017 and he was an incredible partner every step of the way. Boone Hall is a blank slate venue, so we had to bring in each and every vendor individually, which can be daunting and time consuming. Mike made it easy and fun! He has strong relationships with Charleston's top caterers, photographers, DJ's, florists, etc. We even got discounts with some vendors for working through Mike. In addition to keeping planning on track in the months leading up to our wedding, Mike was irreplaceable the day of. He was on site at 9am to make sure all vendors were on track and he made sure the entire day went smoothly. We had a TON of decorations and photos and Mike's team was clutch with placing them all beautifully and then packing them all up at the end of the night. My husband and our families were able to focus on enjoying the big day and not worrying about any details. Mike had it all covered from start to finish! I highly recommend him to any couple who wants to a planner with strong connections and amazing advice.

I think working with Mike was the best decision we made for our wedding. From a personal perspective, he is kind and easy to get along with. He truly cares about all of his clients. We enjoyed working with him because he made the process more fun (and a lot less stressful). Professionally, he's one of the best in the business. He knows Charleston well and has a relationship with every good vendor in the area. He knows who to recommend based on exactly what you are asking for, but will always make sure that you are the priority. He's got a great creative eye when you need help with design details. Regardless of your budget, he is straightforward and honest about what's feasible for you. He is always available and quick to respond. The day of was impeccable and if something went wrong, I never even knew about it. Our vendors were phenomenal and all recommended by Mike. We could not have asked for a better friend to help us on such an important day and are so thankful to have had the opportunity to work with him for the last year! We will be forever grateful for him and all his support!

Mike was a very high energy planner and whatever vision I had he was ready to tackle. His main form of communication was email in the main months of wedding planning and phone calls and texts the couple weeks before. He is very quick to respond to emails. The vendors he recommended were very reliable and high quality. His priced was a fixed number and very much worth every penny. He will communicate with you as much as you like or as little as you like, which is nice as a working bride. Communication is important to have with him if you are having trouble with something. Where Mike truly shines is on the day of your wedding. He brought two assistants and the day went flawlessly. I told him exactly what I wanted and he made it happen. I chose my own photographer instead of the one he recommended, and when we were unsure if they were going to make it, Mike had another photographer on standby within minutes. We didn’t end up having to go that route, but just knowing that he is well known and liked in the community and knows many vendors is comforting. I would recommend Mike as a planner.