Christina Baxter Weddings and Events

I cannot say enough about how wonderful Christina and Mia were to work with! Throughout the year, they brought me together with vendors that perfectly suited my taste, were very easy to get in touch with, and kept me at ease at every turn. The wedding weekend itself was SEAMLESS. On the day of, I was able to revel in the moment and enjoy myself because they had absolutely everything covered. In the months leading up, I had a vision for my wedding day, but I tried hard to stay open minded... in case things did not go exactly how I pictured. Well... it was EXACTLY what I saw in my mind and more!! It was an absolute dream! Everything was so beautiful, the day didn't feel rushed or hectic. I felt like I was able to live every single moment. It was incredible. I cannot thank them enough for what they were able to make happen for us. It was perfect!

I interviewed a number of wedding planners, but after Christina and I met (and she proactively and quickly followed up with an estimate) my choice was simple. I was convinced that Christina’s personality would mesh well with both my daughter (bride) and me (MOB), and her budgeting prowess/financial sensitivity would click with my husband (FOB). Working with Mia, CBWE’s senior event coordinator, was an added delight … "icing on the (wedding) cake." If asked to describe the CBWE team, I'd have to lead with incredibly talented, great communicators, highly efficient and organized, detail- and solutions-oriented, flexible, and continually focused on delivering excellence. Equally important, they’re a lot of fun! And, since my daughter is a PharmD, I'll throw in a drug reference: they’re wedding Xanax! Christina and Mia managed to keep the planning process, selections and ongoing execution as simple and stress-free as possible (for us at least) -- even when rain wedding day threatened to derail the bride and vibe. CBWE pivoted seamlessly when a tent was required and managed to "bougie it up" so that it looked intentional. They and their dedicated network of vendors are miracle workers. The CBWE team was amazing day of the wedding -- everything from checking on and hydrating the wedding party, making sure people were where they were supposed to be, keeping the bride dry, double-checking vendors and details, down to moving stray items into and straightening up the newlyweds’ suite before they retired. My daughter and I didn't really have a vision for the day, but the CBWE team managed to subtly (and when needed directly) guide us to an outstanding one. Everyone has told us (and continues to tell us) it was the most beautiful, over-the-top and fun wedding ever. My daughter and our new son had the wedding of their dreams, and I can't thank Christina and Mia enough!

It is two months to the day that we had the most amazing wedding weekend in Charleston. My daughter, Allyson and future husband, Stu decided to use Christina Baxter as their wedding planner and what an awesome experience we had. From the beginning, Christina and Mia were so receptive to ideas, listening to and understanding ally’s vision. She guided us to the most wonderful vendors, all while keeping Ally’s ideas at the forefront. As the mother of the bride, Christina and Mia were so easy to work with. As parents, we had a few things that were very important to us for the weekend festivities, and these were all executed beautifully. Christina and Mia kept us on track throughout the year and half of planning and paid such attention to detail. And it was perfect! When I think back on the entire process, I just smile. I was so relaxed and truly got to enjoy every moment because Christina and Mia had it all under control. I wish I had another daughter so I could do it all over again!!

Christina and Mia are the dream team. They went above and beyond to ensure that me and my husband had the best weekend of our lives and we cannot thank them enough. My mom and I worked closely with Christina and Mia during a 1.5 year planning process (from afar- we live in the Northeast and the wedding was in Charleston). Planning a “destination” wedding can be stressful, but not in this case. Every step was truly enjoyable and fun (and not stressful) thanks to Christina and Mia. From the first meeting, I could tell they were very detail oriented and excellent at their job. Once they saw my vision and style, they helped to recommend and secure the best vendors (ones that matched my taste) and I cannot believe how well everything came together. It’s been 2 months and we’re still on cloud 9… Not only are Christina and Mia wonderful and kind people, but they are creative, professional, and extremely responsive. I am so grateful to have worked with Christina Baxter Weddings.

Where do I even begin...they don't call Christina the "Fairy Godmother of Weddings" for no reason. My husband Gary and I just had our wedding last weekend on 5/27/2023 and it was simply the BEST DAY of our entire lives. Truly, this is all thanks to Christina and Mia. These two women made sure every single detail I dreamed about was incorporated into the wedding weekend. Christina is also extremely responsive but also provides such great advice and input. I deferred to her a lot throughout the process and trusted her to implement my vision, and she delivered impeccably. Another thing you should know is: if you hire Christina and her team, all your guests will be RAVING about your wedding. She will make it the best and smoothest experience for your guests and makes it a day that they will speak about for the rest of their lives. Gary and I are so grateful! We love you Christina and Mia!

Christina and her team were amazing. They took care of everything every step of the way. My daughter and I could not have been more pleased with her services and would HIGHLY recommend her and her team.

You have to make a LOT of decisions when planning your wedding. I promise the very BEST decision you will make is hiring Christina Baxter Weddings and Events as your planner. Everyone says your wedding will be the best day of your life. I was skeptical (didn't want it to be all downhill from here!), but hire Christina Baxter and Mia Riddell, and that will be your reality. They made May 6, 2023 the very best day of my life. If you are looking for a wedding planner in Charleston (or anywhere for that matter), look no further than these two. From my very first conversation with Christina, I felt comfortable. She makes every effort to get to know who you are as a couple first, and then the ideas flow from there. We had our wedding at South Carolina Society Hall and the reception in my parents' backyard, which came with a number of logistical challenges (including finding a bathroom trailer with EXACTLY the right dimensions so that it would not take out a number of my mom's crepe myrtle trees). Christina and Mia were able to navigate every challenge SO easily - and they helped us to feel calm throughout the entire planning process. They are great about working with YOUR vision and your budget ("if you really want the flooring, it'll cost ya, but we don't need this thing or that thing and can instead do something like THIS!"). One of the first things Christina and Mia will do for you once you hire them is assemble an all-star team of vendors - the florist who totally gets your vision, an incredible catering team (our guests are still talking about the meal), a hair and makeup duo that will create your ideal wedding look... Every vendor they recommended and locked down for us hit it out of the park. And it was so clear to us how much each of the vendors respected Christina for the work she does and the reputation she's built throughout the Southeast. On the day of the wedding, Christina and Mia seamlessly orchestrated every last detail - from remembering to get a quite nervous groom a Manhattan immediately after he finished the first dance to figuring out how to get a very hungry bride McDonald's late night... Christina and Mia took what were simply a few of our wants and ideas and turned them into this magical creation and weekend that we will remember for the rest of our lives. They are the very best planners we could've ever imagined working with, and not just because they are both incredibly skilled at what they do, but because they also became our good friends along the way. We already miss just talking with them every day. Christina and Mia, thank you both for EVERYTHING. We will forever be indebted to you for everything you did to make our wedding so wonderful. To anyone who is going back and forth between planners (or even wondering if you should hire one), hire these two. From one bride to another, it will be THE. BEST. decision you make... other than choosing your groom, of course :)

My husband and I had the most unique, stunning, and deeply personal wedding that was even more magical than we ever could have imagined! It all came together seamlessly because of Christina Baxter and her equally amazing assistant, Mia. I truly don’t know what we would have done without Christina throughout the entire planning process. While my family is local to Charleston, my now-husband and I live in Chicago, so first and foremost we needed a planner who could help us navigate the overwhelming vendor options from a distance. It was also extremely important to us that our planner would be able to tap into Charleston’s amazing creative community and culture. We knew we made the right choice with Christina when she almost immediately sent us a carefully curated list of vendors and helped us to secure our selections well in advance (something I would have never gotten around to if left to my own devices). She even reached out to one of Charleston’s most revered artists and obtained permission to use his work as visual inspiration for our decor! Anyone who is reading this on the WeddingWire has likely come across the roster of Charleston’s Instagram-famous planners, all of whom produce objectively beautiful events. However, most of them will tell you point-blank that their weddings have a specific aesthetic that you are committing to and paying for handsomely. What really differentiates Christina from the rest is that YOU are the brand. She goes above and beyond to give you a wedding that is unmistakably your own. She cares more about beautifully bringing your vision to life than what tones will go best with her website’s color scheme. Her ability to work with any style, mentality, or personality demonstrates the true expanse of her talent. Very few people in this world are blessed with both creative and organizational talent; Christina is certainly one of those rare exceptions. She and Mia were absolutely essential in making sure the best day of our lives just that, and we will be eternally grateful for their preparation, patience, inspiration, guidance, and support over the past year. TL;DR: If you want your wedding to truly reflect who you are as a couple, you absolutely need Christina!

BEST DECISION OF MY LIFE. Where do I even begin? I booked with Christina back in 2020 and just got married last weekend. We had almost 2 years of planning together- and it was the absolute best!!! Christina is a true professional. She is everything and more that you could want in a planner. A lot of things separate Christina from other planners- one of her biggest to me being that she only takes a limited number of weddings per year to be able to give you her undivided attention and BOY did I feel that. Every email, text, or call was returned within a few minutes. She makes you feel like you are the ONLY bride she is working with.. she makes you feel like family. Her attention to detail, organizational skills, timeliness, professionalism, relationships with other vendors, kind heart, etc. make her the best of the best in this field. She made the entire wedding planning process fun and stress-free. Mia, her assistant, was incredible to work with too! This esteemed, dynamic duo could not be a better choice for you and your wedding day! I would choose them time and time again. They made all of my wedding dreams come true. If you're like me and have done tons of research trying to find the perfect planner.. look no further because she is RIGHT HERE.

Christina and Mia made our wedding planning process seamless and as stress-free as it could have been. My family and I were able to fully enjoy ourselves the entire time because we knew every detail had been thought out and communicated. If something did go wrong during the wedding weekend, I did not know about it and still don't know about it and that is exactly how I wanted it. Even guests throughout the wedding, including many of my friends who have recently gotten married and had planners, were highly complimentary of how great they were. I highly recommend using Christina as your planner.

After re-scheduling FOUR times due to Covid, Christina made our wedding dreams come true! Everything went smoothly and was executed perfectly. She worked tirelessly rescheduling vendors and updating our rentals and design elements based on the changing seasons and availability. She was a lifesaver! She is incredibly experienced and had so many excellent vendor relationships and recommendations. When she felt a vendor was not a good fit or didn’t understand our vision, she was willing to have those difficult decisions with them in order to reduce any stress or awkward situations for us. Her vision, insight, and advice throughout the entire process was priceless! It truly was the perfect day for us and Christina Baxter made it happen!

I have only the highest regard for Christina and her team. She is extremely organized which was so helpful as we navigated 3 date reschedulings due to Covid. She also has an incredible wealth of knowledge when it comes to vendors, and we felt confident that we were in good hands with not only Christina, but those she recommended. Probably what I appreciated the most, though, was her calm and no-nonsense nature, which helped keep emotions in check during what can be a very stressful time. Thank you Christina and team!

I truly cannot put into words what an amazing experience it was to have Christina as my wedding planner. She helped me turn my vision into a reality. No ask was too big and no idea was ever not thoroughly discussed. Her willingness to always hop on a call, answer an email or text even at the craziest of hours showed how much she cares about her brides. Having a wedding during the peak of the pandemic she planned and replanned my wedding multiple times over the course of 2 years. During this process she always made me feel at ease, it was never a question if she had my best interest in mind. Her ability to understand a brides vision and execute it with grace and such kindness is unmatched. Christina and her team made my entire wedding weekend flawless, I could not recommended her enough!

Christina and her team were so professional from start to finish, with a fun and personalized approach. I felt supported and guided throughout the process and comfortable enough to throw out any and all ideas I had knowing her team would lead me in the right direction! They were extremely calming, even amidst a pandemic when so much was unknown, I always felt like because I had them on my team that everything would work out. And it did!

Christina is hands down the best decision I made surrounding my wedding. I interviewed multiple wedding planners, and knew immediately when I hung up with Christina that she was the one. She has a calming nature about her, and is an absolute joy to spend time with. She treats you with the utmost professionalism, and you know she’s in your corner and going to do everything in her power to make your day perfect. As more of a creative person, I really needed someone who was going to ground me, make sure things worked logistically, while amplifying my strengths and Christina did exactly that. She has the ability to put together an amazing group of vendors for your day. I did not get stressed out one. single. time., because Christina was with me every step of the way, making sure everything worked out. Right before we walked out of our wedding my husband and I both shared a tearful hug with Christina thanking her for giving us our dream wedding. She will always hold a special place in my heart. She has absolutely found her calling in event planning, and blew us away. Our wedding was better than our wildest dreams, and we owe it all to Christina and her team. I would recommend her to absolutely anyone.

Christina was the best decision we made in planning our Charleston wedding from Dallas. She transformed my ideas and visions into the most perfect day and we would not have survived the process without her. She was incredibly flexible in meeting with me in the limited times I was able to get to Charleston in-person and was always available for 3-way phone conversations with me and my mom. She brought such a sense of calmness and professionalism to wedding planning, despite the persistent COVID uncertainties. We also ended up having rain almost the entire day of our wedding, but Christina had prepared us for this (both emotionally and logistically) and the day remained absolutely seamless! We are endlessly grateful to Christina and her incredible team.

Selecting Christina Baxter Events as our wedding planner was THE best investment we made for our wedding! She was the ultimate professional from helping us select our venue to making sure everything ran seamlessly on our wedding day. Her attention to detail is second to none and she helped us design an event that felt so unique to us as a couple. When we decided to postpone our wedding due to the pandemic, she was the calming factor that helped us navigate all of the uncertainty and had everything turned around and so quickly organized for our new date. Her knowledge of the industry and vendors is so extensive, it saved me an immense amount of time having to research as I fully trusted her recommendations. Christina was always so responsive and provided really helpful and creative suggestions. In addition to her fabulous and sophisticated design sense, the logistics and flow of the night were so fluid. Everything turned out even better than we could have imagined and it wouldn't have been possible without Christina and her team. If you are considering hiring an event planner, go with Christina!! From your first conversation with her you will get a sense of her working style and proven experience - it will take the stress out of planning and you will have nothing less than an incredible event!

Christina Baxter Wedding and Events was just phenomenal to work with. My daughter's wedding was perfect even with the rain. Their friends are saying it is the best wedding they ever went to. Christina is very knowledgeable and knows the business. From start to finish she was on top of everything. My daughter is a busy doctor in Dallas, Texas so planning a wedding long distance was tough and Christina made it a very smooth process. I work full time and I had a lot of confidence that Christina was making great choices for us with our input. I loved that she has just one assistant and I knew she was the planner directly involved in all of the details. She knows the Charleston venues and is free with advice and opinions when asked for them. I highly recommend Christina Baxter Weddings to any bride to be. Terry Sommese

There are not enough words for me to describe how thankful I am that Christina was my wedding planner! From the beginning of our planning process Christina went above and beyond to make my dream wedding come true. She listened to all of my ideas and inspirations and gave great suggestions to execute the perfect wedding! Her communication was phenomenal, when we had any questions she was always an email or phone call away. She was on top of everything, and it made the last weeks leading up to my wedding more fun than stressful! On the day of our wedding she did a remarkable job of making the venue look absolutely beautiful. She captured the exact theme and feel that we were going for! She was absolute joy to work with and she went above and beyond my expectations. Choosing Christina to be my wedding planner was the best decision my husband and I ever made. I truly could not have made it through the day without her!

Christina Baxter is simply amazing! There are no words to adequately express how wonderful she and her team are. We loved her from the start and in particular, we loved that she has this incredible way of listening to what you as a couple want/need/desire and boy does she deliver! She has great taste and a seemingly endless drive to create your absolute perfect wedding. Obviously pandemic weddings can create challenges and she made every transition flawless as we had to change locations and design. I can honestly say, we never once worried about the outcome knowing we had Christina on our side. The day was everything and more than we could have ever imagined - thank you Christina!

If you read no further, you should know, Christina Baxter is a phenomenal wedding planner. She was a planner, friend, therapist, accountant, and confidant. Our very first call with Christina she walked us through what we could expect our budget to be. Although over the 22 months of our engagement the budget fluctuated; even with changes we made due to COVID-19 we still ended within range of her original outlined budget for us. She helped negotiate fair pricing with several of our vendors while also making sure we were able to have all the things that we wanted. As an example, she worked with me to revise our wedding menu half a dozen times and she worked with my wife to revise our floral proposal about the same. My wife and I live in CA and Christina was accessible to us via email, phone, text, facetime. We soon found that there were very few times she was unreachable to us. Christina even made time for us on her birthday! Christina worked with us to find our band (which was the highlight of the night), photographer, florist, all our rentals. She walked us through our food selection and tastings. She helped us with our invitations and all sort so miscellaneous items we had to ship to Charleston, SC from CA. Christina specially has a keen eye for design. There is no doubt in my mind all the weddings she produces turn out beautifully. My wife and I both had surprises for each other the night of our wedding (drum line and flash mob), Christina helped orchestrate each of the surprises without any hiccups! Our wedding went off without a hitch! Each vendor executed perfectly, and Christina orchestrated all the moving pieces flawlessly. I would recommend Christina Baxter to anyone who is looking to have a consummate professional help them pull off the wedding of their dreams. 10/10!!

As a wedding band, that plays 100+ events per year, we have worked with countless planners all over the southeast. Christina and Dana stand out as some of our favorites for a number of reasons. They have always done great job with communication and preparation which sets up all the vendors do their best work. They clearly have a ton of experience which really helps to ensure that things progress smoothly, seamlessly and beautifully. We fully recommend Christina Baxter Weddings.

“I couldn’t be happier to recommend Christina Baxter Weddings and Events to a couple and their families. Like so many weddings planned for this past year, our daughter’s wedding was cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic just 4 days before the scheduled March event in Charleston, SC. It was down to the wire and the vendors had been paid in full. There was no question about whether it was the right decision. Christina was nothing but empathetic despite nearly a year’s effort into planning a fantastic wedding weekend. She immediately contacted the vendors and with grace and professionalism, addressed all the contractual issues. Her communication with us during that time did not waiver. We are incredibly grateful to Christina for handling these awkward and unprecedented negotiations. As months passed, our couple decided that they did not want to wait a year or more to marry. I called Christina and she went into action to plan a micro wedding in VA near where the couple and the only living grandparent reside. I still do not know how she did it, but with her contacts in the D.C. - Washington area, Christina found a beautiful historic venue and top-notch florist, baker, string trio, A/V company, and photographer. On the day-of (June 23), Christina coordinated everything and everyone. It was a day and a wedding that the couple and all of us will always remember. We were relaxed and happy in Christina’s capable hands! Thank you, Christina, I cannot wait to start working with you on a party in Charleston!” Mother of the Bride

Christina Baxter and her team were SO lovely to work with! I was instantly drawn to the elegance of pat weddings planned by the CB team and felt very confident choosing them to plan our wedding after talking with Christina over the phone for over an hour. Her professionalism, timeliness, humor, style and extensive knowledge of the wedding world (especially in Charleston) clearly set her a part. Throughout the planning process, many people would give us some "words of wisdom". What we heard most was, "Something will go wrong on your wedding day. Expect it and don't worry about it." I'm ecstatic to say that the morning after our wedding, my husband and I replayed the entire wedding day from start to finish and came to the realization that not a single thing "went wrong" (at least not that we or our guests noticed)!! I 100% attribute that to Christina and her team! Our day was a dream thanks to the wedding planning team we had on our side making sure that every vision came to life.

After a long phone meeting with Christina Baxter and my daughter and I, the wedding bar was set and we simply could not go with another wedding planner. Christina Baxter Weddings kept us on track from the beginning. We enjoyed the confidence of hiring Christina and her team in every aspect. The wedding day was nothing less than extraordinary. Our guests frequently said (enthusiastically!)...it was a perfect wedding and a perfect day. It absolutely was, and truly beautiful. We had an amazing time with our guests, in part because we didn't even look at the details. We enjoyed the day knowing they had everything covered. If you are considering hiring Christina, look no further, your special day is in wonderful hands.

Christina and team were amazing! My husband and I were planning from Atlanta and she was a great resource for us that was local to Charleston. Our wedding was exactly as we dreamed and I was 100 percent relaxed and confident going into my big day. I got to be in the moment the entire time and couldn’t ask for a better day.

Christina and her team were extremely organized creative and easy to work with. Their professionalism and expertise in planning is top notch. They took our vision and worked tirelessly to bring it to life. It was truly magical. Their management of the timeline the day of the wedding made it stress free and allowed us to enjoy our special day. They went above and beyond to accommodate and were also very attentive to our guests. I would highly recommend them. Thank you for creating amazing memories we will always cherish.

Christina and Dana made our wedding day not only memorable but most definitely the best day of our lives! Their keen eye for detail and exquisite taste made all of our events something that all of our guests continue to talk about. We always felt like Dana was reading our minds and her ability to make our vision a reality still amazes us. They were always available to talk and ease our concerns even if it was late at night. Christina and Dana were extremely easy to talk to and by our wedding day we felt as though we were just talking to our friends. Our wedding was nothing short of perfect and we couldn’t imagine anyone else planning our wedding.

I came to Christina after hiring a terrible wedding planner when my wedding was only 6 months away, I was way behind, and over budget. Although it came down to me not being able to hire her since my planner refused to give any refund, she still met with me and provided me with a budget and proposal that were so helpful to my planning process! She was so kind and on top of her game that I still wish I would’ve hired her (my wedding was over a year ago)! I highly recommend her after just 1 meeting and a few email exchanges.

As the mother of the bride, I was initially overwhelmed at the prospect of planning a destination wedding. The best decision we made was to hire Christina Baxter and her dedicated team. Christina has exquisite taste, a warm, friendly demeanor, and knows how to get things done. The wedding and reception were spectacular and Christina went above and beyond our expectations throughout the entire process! Thank you, Christina and team!!

Christina and her team are truly the best of the best. From day one, they helped us navigate the entire planning process from start to finish and did so with such sophistication and a professionalism that is unparalleled. I was really nervous about planning a destination wedding and not being able to be in person for a lot of the planning - Christina and Dana very quickly proved to me that I could breathe easy and they have it all under control. They have impeccable taste and our guests are still talking about how it was the most beautiful wedding they have ever been to. Now that it is over, I miss our planning phone calls :) Book Christina Baxter and team right away - you won't be disappointed!

The fact that Christina has planned parties for my family for over 15 years is a testament to her impeccable taste, attention to detail, and incredible event planning skills. Apart from our long event history (including my Sweet 16!), I want to thank her and her team for their efforts in bringing the vision of my wedding to life in a way I never thought possible. A huge thank you to Christina and Dana for all of their hard work that resulted in a truly unforgettable day for not only our family and friends but also me and my husband! Xx

Working with Christina and Dana was the best experience and the best decision I made when it came to my wedding. They went above and beyond and couldn't have made my day any more magical. They are the best!

Simply put, Christina and Dana are miracle workers. We planned a destination wedding in Charleston, SC from Chicago. Putting every detail of a day you've envisioned for so long into a stranger's hands could potentially be really stressful, but I can genuinely say we were stress free throughout the process. When I met Christina she immediately put me at ease, as I could see she "just got it" - she understood my aesthetic immediately, and with her undeniable elegance and style I knew we'd be in good hands. Then enter Dana, her no-nonsense associate who we knew would make things happen (and fast!). Both Christina and Dana were extremely respectful of our wishes, but also offered raw and genuine opinions when they were called for instead of a "whatever you want!" attitude - which I found so helpful, and thought made decision making even easier. In the end, we had the absolute most PERFECT wedding day - elegant details, incredible food and drink, and a killer dance party. We cannot thank Christina Baxter Weddings for making all of our dreams come true!!!! Love, Abbie and Matt <3

Christina Baxter Wedding + Events, the best wedding planner in Charleston. Over the course of a year, Christina and Dana became like family to us. From the very first interview, we fell in love with Christina’s infectious personality and limitless enthusiasm for making our vision Gullah+Jamaica+Cinderella wedding a reality. We’d interviewed other planners, but Christina’s warm spirit and instanteous ideas sealed the deal. Indeed, it felt like we were excitedly planning with an old friend and not our planner. Christina soon introduced us to her Senior Event Coordinator, Dana, who worked with us every step of the way to make sure the details of our wedding were set and mapped out. They were a full service team, helping us with every detail from the invitations to the centerpieces. And when our 325-person wedding ballooned into a 400-person affair 3 weeks before the big day, these two did not miss a beat. They re-designed the entire reception layout and coordinated with every vendor. This was a particularly massive undertaking because we got married at Middleton Place, with an original plan to use some of the site’s tables and other settings. When the numbers increased, we had to move everything outside and everything, and I mean everything, had to be adjusted to accommodate the new plan. Despite the abrupt change, the wedding was magical. Every bride I know talks about the meltdown she had on her day or the mishaps that occurred. I had none. Christina and Dana masterfully corralled our nearly 50-person wedding party through wedding prep, pre-wedding pictures, and the wedding precessional. This included hiring a personal assistant to travel with me for most of the day until the reception. Not only was that person amazing and friendly, but as a former pageant consultant, she was able to keep all my girls on schedule, help me get ready, and served as the liaison between myself and Christina and Dana. It worked out perfectly. Their wedding staff was great, with individuals stationed at various points on the grounds to direct my party and the guests. In the end, everything was on time and consistent with our detailed schedule. 400 people moved seamlessly from one part of the grounds to the next. Musicians (including a trio, steel drum band, and singers) were on time and prepared with their necessary cues. Post-wedding pictures were handled quickly, leaving us time to hangout with our guests at cocktail hour. Our reception was exactly what we asked for - a massive party. And it was made possible by Dana’s recommended DJ (there’s a reason why DJ Natty Heavy is consistently voted the best DJ in the area - he was fantastic). They kept the party going and made sure we were in position to leave on schedule in our fabulous getaway car. In short, from the amazing design to masterful execution, they did a phenomenal job. My family, wedding party, and guests couldn’t stop talking about our planners and how they helped us bring “Hollywood” to Charleston. In one instance, a dear friend of mine who is an event planner and once coordinated events for President Barack Obama, took me aside and told me that my planners were top-notch and doing an impeccable job. You cannot go wrong with these two. This team created a wedding day better than we imagined, they listened to us, and invested 200% in executing this event. Our only regret was not having a bigger budget so they could have handled the entire wedding weekend. Thanks Christina and Dana!

Christina and Dana were absolutely incredible. Thanks to their work, our wedding day was stress free and perfect. They thought of every detail and planned the day meticulously. Working with them to plan at wedding in Charleston while living in New York could not have been easier. They were always proactive in reaching out and sending follow ups to make sure we stayed on track. I was also amazed how they seemed to rearrange their schedules to make time for me every time I flew down, even when only given a day or twos notice. We were most impressed by how well they picked up on our personalities and how sincere they both were in truly caring for us throughout the process. It was clear from day one that they wanted us to have the best experience possible- for us. They guided us towards (what always ended up being) the right decisions, but also did not push back against any of our choices. We were always confident that the day would be seamless thanks to them, and it was. I highly recommend Cibi for all couples.

Christina and Dana were excellent to work with! They were very responsive and accessible whenever I had questions. Planning a wedding from out of state could have been extremely stressful, but with their help, it was a wonderful experience. Christina truly listened to what I liked and brought my vision to life. Dana tracked every detail and even gave my new husband and I a ride to our after party after our boat exit returned us to our venue. Couldn't have done it without them!

Christina and her team at Cibi made our day stress free and beautiful. We choose Charleston as a destination wedding and were very worried about planning a wedding from Florida. Christina and Cibi made the whole process fun and painless. We could not ask for a better wedding planner, as she made our day beyond beautiful and special. BTW- it poured during our outdoor wedding. Like a hurricane- immediatley after the ceremony. I was in the bathroom changing my hair and dress. Word is that tables, glasses, flowers were flying and I never even knew it! Christina made sure that everything was back were it should be and that I was not stressed out about it. I only knew how bad the storm was, days later after seeing guests videos and thank god that was the case! Christina knows what she is doing!

Christina and Dana are amazing wedding planners and coordinators, no detail is too small or big for them to take care of. They not only listened, but heard everything my daughter and I wanted her wedding to be and made it all Happen!! It was a flawless celebration, one which most guests said was the best and most beautiful wedding they had ever attended. Christina and Dana were a pleasure to work with. No detail was too big or too small and their suggestions were spot on. I am forever grateful to them both for making my daughters' dreams come true!!!!

Perfection! I don't know if I can fully express how amazing CiBi Events was during our entire wedding process and on the day. Christina and Dana are phenomenal. And both have become life long friends to us. From the first meeting, where I was greeted with a warm hug and shown so many amazing venue options to all the little details. CB honored our budget, our vision, and helped us make our dream wedding come true. The wedding day itself was truly flawless. I was so confident in CiBi events that I was relaxed and just really enjoyed the day. And every little detail came true. Beyond that, Dana and Christina helped me with smaller decisions and added creative touches. I was sooo lucky I found them. And honestly could not have imagined our wedding without them. And on top of all that, I don't think I could have asked to meet better people. Starting with Christina to Dana to all the vendors recommended-- everyone was so nice, genuine, and hard working. If you are looking for a wedding planner in DC or Charleston, you really need to find Christina and work with CiBi Events.

Gold stars cannot begin to come close to represent what Christina and CiBi events were able to put together for my wife and I. Every aspect of the planning experience was the most enjoyable because her her charm, creativity, infectious personality and always new how to get it done, for the right price and the right look. Christina always gave us the best options for every vendor and is a celebrity in her own light. Her taste and style are exactly what you want if you are looking for a charming, elegant and beautiful wedding in every sense of the meaning. Not to mention, her right-hand woman, Dana Vaughn, was so incredible to work with that if we could afford to throw another wedding for the pure enjoyment of it, we would, and Cibi would plan it for us. If you are looking for a Wedding planner that will give you the event of your dreams, stop looking any further, pick up the phone, and call Christina Baxter. Lauren and I cannot thank Christina and Dana enough for everything they did for us. A member of the family, per se, and people we will absolutely never forget.

Perfect results. Nothing but praise for Christina and CiBi Events. Our wedding weekend and wedding turned out perfect, no detail overlooked. The year of planning leading up to the wedding was professional, patient, insightful, and captured our vision perfectly. Our schedules were very limited with work obligations. No problem for CiBi Events! As they were able to lead us through the decision making process on our timeline, making every deadline in the process. Their entire process is precise and eliminates any oversights on our part. Planning out our concepts, vendors, and implantation of these ideas were presented to us with concise options that made the decision process easy for us to finalize. Cristina's energy was my favorite. Her calming presence, professional demeanor, and meticulous planning set the tone for our wedding. Problems were resolved before they ever became an issue. There were ZERO issues on our wedding day, everything went flawlessly! I highly recommend Cibi Events, led by Christina for you big event.

As the Father of the Bride I have to admit that the $$ spent on Christina was the best that we spent on the Wedding. She went above and beyond in every aspect. She was creative, innovative, and a great listener. We literally didn't worry about a thing all Wedding Weekend, and for our personalities....that is saying a lot. And she was on budget! She is talented, hard working and should be top of your list in considering a Wedding Planner.

Our Wedding Was PERFECT! I honestly couldn't have imagined a more incredible day! Christina and Dana pulled off an amazing event! It went off with out a hitch and I have them to thank for it! I would 100% Choose them again!!! THANK YOU GUYS!!!!

Christina and Dana were amazing throughout the entire process, and our wedding was perfect. Everything came together exactly the way we wanted it, and Cibi Events made it extra special. Christina was instrumental in helping us secure our venue, and every vendor recommendation from the band to the food to the flowers was absolutely perfect. They held our hand throughout the process and were extremely easy to work with. Thanks to Cibi, everything was seamless and we did not have to stress about anything. Jourdan and I would definitely recommend them.

From our first meeting, I admired the elegance and sophistication of Christina Baxter of CiBi Events. Christina works with every client to understand their personal style and incorporates that within the design. Prior to officially signing a contract, Christina even provided a budget for us at no cost. The other planners we met with would not provide this until after contract signing. Each wedding she coordinates and designs is unique and special. She asks the right questions to vendors so that you have a better understanding of their work and processes. We worked side by side with Christina and Dana (one of the hardest working people I know :) for over a year planning our big day. They always diligently responded to our every question or request. They listened to all our big ideas and offered suggestions to incorporate them appropriately within the overall design of our wedding. We were blown away on the day of our wedding to see all our hard work and vision pulled together so beautifully. Both Christina & Dana ensured that our families were well taken care of the day of the event - had food & drink, knew where to be when, etc. One of my bridesmaids requested Scotch Guard the day of the wedding, and Christina bought some just for her :) You can trust Christina & Dana of CiBi Events to design, coordinate, and plan the wedding you’ve always imagined. It will be better than your dreams.

Christina and Dana with CiBi Events are ONE OF A KIND. When I tell you that they had EVERYTHING covered... AND I MEAN EVERYTHING, I truly believe these women are the best in the game! From day one, before we even booked, Christina was making sure that I found the perfect venue and time of year. You cannot put a price on the experience and knowledge surrounding venues and vendors that these ladies have! The ease my parents felt was priceless, as we all got to enjoy the engagement with these two in charge. Once the date was set and they were officially booked they kept up the unparalleled customer service. I was a destination bride, yet I felt as though I was in Charleston every time we had a planning phone call. CiBi thinks of EVERYTHING and FULL service is an understatement. Every aspect of wedding planning was perfect thanks to these two ladies. There is no way to fully express my gratitude to these ladies for making my day ABSOLUTELY PERFECT. They truly took the time to get to know my style and wishes--in one of our vendor meetings Christina could read my facial expressions and helped me to tactfully offer feedback to the vendor. Now as for the rehearsal and big day, there is no way I could describe with words how phenomenal these two operated. They are a well oiled machine and made me feel like the only bride they were working with. Not once did they make me feel like was second priority. I truly felt like I was their only client! They are very mindful of the budget (even when I was not). They truly did EVERYTHING in their power to make my day perfect and no detail was left unaddressed. If you trust these two with your special day you WILL NOT be disappointed. Christina and Dana are amazing and my day would not have been the same without them in charge! I am only sad that I feel like I could never thank them fully for everything they did, including the things behind the scenes. Booking with CiBi was the best decision I made during this process, hands down!

If you want your dream wedding then look no further than Cibi Events. I literally cried on the day of our wedding when I walked out and saw our dream had come to life in front of me. Christina and Dana are absolutely amazing! They are up front about pricing in regards to what you envision for your wedding and always quick to respond or set up meetings to get together… the number of times I called last minute to see if we could get together was numerous and they always made it happen. They are incredible at what they do and passionate about it as well. They made us feel as if we were the only wedding they were working on. You will get to know them on a professional level but also on a more personal level. My husband and I just moved to Isle of Palms and you better believe we are going to continue to grab drinks with both Christina and Dana. They are just genuinely wonderful people. I don’t know who said the wedding process is stressful but ours was totally stress free. Christina and Dana took care of everything. It was such a fun process. Every minute of our wedding was magical and they are prepared for anything that may go askew the day of your wedding (including the strap on my dress breaking). I could go on forever about how wonderful they are but truly if you want the best team in Charleston pick Cibi Events. They made our dream wedding come to life and we are so grateful for them. We love Cibi Events!!

"Extraordinaire," best describes our experience with CiBi Events! Christina Baxter and Dana Vaughn are amazingly creative, incredibly skilled, and genuinely kind people. Since planning a long distance event can be stressful, they both worked tirelessly to put our anxieties at ease as we worked to plan an incredible wedding for our daughter and son in law. Their guidance beginning with the choice of a venue, to hiring outstanding vendors, mapping out the logistics of the day, and creating the overall event design was absolutely impeccable. No challenge proved to be too large for this team. They handled the day with ease, which included an approaching thunderstorm and nothing was left to chance. The design was astoundingly beautiful which left our guests raving in amazement. Words cannot describe the feeling my husband and I had as we experienced such an elegant and fun celebration!

Christina and Dana of Cibi Events helped create and execute my dream wedding vision to a T! My wedding day flowed seamlessly and CIBI did not miss a beat! They worked quietly behind the scenes all day and like magic everything happend as I had dreamt. From the planning, to the set up, to the actual wedding day, Christina and Dana worked so effectively and professionally and were so beyond caring and friendly to myself as the bride, my entire family, and all of my friends. I had the perfect wedding day, and it would have made all the difference if I had not had Cibi Events behind me and with me every step of the way. I will always love and respect these hardworking professionals, as the two women who delivered my dream wedding as promised and as my friends. If you hire Cibi, your dream wedding will come true! I love love love CIBI!

Wow, Christina Baxter and Dana Vaughn…aka Cibi Events. It isn’t often you have a bride and groom who are equal partners in wedding planning. Additionally, we had three sets of parents all with varying opinions and roles they wanted to play. Christina and Dana grabbed this challenge by the horns and worked tirelessly with us for over 1.5 years to put together our dream wedding. We aren’t the stereotypical southern couple and we weren’t looking to copy a wedding from Pinterest. Christina and Dana utilized their vast knowledge of the industry to provide us with unique ideas and options to make our special day stand out, while also taking into consideration that our wedding was at a historic art museum. They were honest with us when our ideas were terrible, and were motivated to go above and beyond the call of duty when bringing one of our ‘aha moments’ to life. The team at Cibi Events posses the skillset that are essential for a spectacular wedding. Their attention to detail, whether it was the smallest cocktail table flower arrangement or a line in the Excel budget, combined with their ability to bring our cloudy vision to life resulted in a magical evening that left all of our guests in awe. Their professionalism and experience wasn't only what makes them great. They are just an all-around amazing team of genuinely caring individuals. They knew how to comfort us when we were stressed and on the verge of tears (a.k.a crying). They knew how to brighten our day when the "ideal dream" was out of budget . They made us comfortable throughout the entire process, and never used their experience as a reason for our ideas or thoughts to not be talked through as a team. Christina and Dana did whatever they could do to make everything seamless. Anytime we needed something, they had it done. Anytime someone needed something from us, they stepped in and helped take the stress away. If you’re looking for partners in the planning process who will listen to your needs and help you bring your vision (and more) to life, look no further than Cibi Events.

Seriously, the best ever!! As a destination bride, it can sometimes be nerve wrecking planning a wedding in a different country. But, Christina & Dana made the job so easy & effortless. They were so amazing and accommodating every step of the way. They were also amazing when it came to recommending vendors - everyone they recommended to me was the PERFECT fit! Our wedding was a HUGE success, honestly, the most amazing night ever. And it was all because of Christina & Dana, the dream team!! They went above & beyond and helped make our wedding even more perfect that I could have ever imagined. Thank you ladies, you are so amazing!! XOX

CiBi Events- Fabulous Wedding Planner My fiancé and I wanted to do an elegant destination wedding in Jamaica. We definitely did not want to do the Beaches/Sandals thing. Our goals were: authentic, Jamaican, elegant, historic and festive. A friend recommended CiBi Events, as they were her wedding planner in Charleston, SC. From the beginning, CiBi got our vision, and I discovered she had excellent contacts in Jamaica. The venue was fabulous: an 18th century estate house and gardens in the foothills overlooking Montego Bay. A local children’s choir sand “One Love” after our vows. The food, flowers, hair and make-up (for the bride of course) were exquisite. CiBi events created a vintage rum bar in the groomsmen’s room. CiBi also found Chokey Taylor, the best band on the island, and they rocked. I don’t know how CiBi did it, but she made our destination wedding better than we ever envisioned. Thank you, thank you, thank you. Best wedding planner ever. Five star rating.

Our Charleston wedding was truly unforgettable and we have CiBi and Dana to thank for everything! CiBi is the perfect mix of creative designer and event production master. She took the time up front to get to know us, our personalities and our design sensibilities and once worked with us to make sure her ideas and suggestions were going to resonate with us. And of course they did every time! She was also great at keeping us informed on our budget every step of the way. Her team of colleagues and vendors are the absolute best and that all comes from how much they love working on a CiBi event. Five stars all the way!

Cibi Events got it right! The first impression was phenomenal from her warm welcome to her great relationship with vendors. The hardest part of working with her was saying goodbye after the reception! Her creativity and ability to bring your thoughts and dreams together so cohesively is unreal!