East Coast Creative- Weddings and Events

Unique & Personalized

Charleston, SC

Service area

5.0

Praised by couples for:

Stress-free planning

Understanding the Couple's Vision

Professionalism and Attention to Detail

Amanda did an absolutely incredible job planning our wedding, and I truly cannot recommend her enough! I was planning a wedding in Charleston, SC, a city I had only visited once before with no prior knowledge of the area. I also unexpectedly moved to a time zone with a 3 hour difference from her during the middle of my wedding planning. Despite the distance, she made everything seamless and created the wedding of my dreams. Amanda even found our venue, The Grand at 81st Mary, while it was still under construction! My family and I were nervous about choosing a venue we had only seen once and in a hard hat, but Amanda trusted the Duvall Company and knew it would be beautiful. She was absolutely right, and our reception turned out more perfect than I could have imagined! Her attention to detail is unmatched. From the flowers and table layouts to the smallest design details like signage, she listened to exactly what I wanted and made it even better. She always had our best interests in mind and handled every unexpected situation behind the scenes so our wedding day went flawlessly. I am beyond grateful for Amanda and everything she did to make our day so special. If you want a wedding planner who is talented, trustworthy, genuine and truly invested in bringing your vision to life, Amanda is the person you want by your side!

Kristen D.

5.0

Amanda is simply the best!! Planning a wedding can be overwhelming, but she made the entire process feel manageable, organized, and genuinely enjoyable. As we all know weddings are expensive, so we had a budget we wanted to stick to, and somehow she found vendors that were not only within that budget, but perfectly matched the vision and feel we wanted for our wedding. She was always willing to hop on a call, talk through ideas, answer questions, and help us make decisions, even when I knew she had a million other things on her plate. What sets Amanda apart is how much she truly cares. She went above and beyond before, during, and even after our wedding, helping coordinate countless details and logistics behind the scenes. Because of her, we were able to fully enjoy our wedding day without worrying about a thing, before, during, and after. We are so grateful for her guidance, support, and hard work, and could not recommend her more highly!

Allyn A.

5.0

Amanda Smick

OWNER

AWARD WINNER (2X)

Thanks to recommendations from couples on The Knot

East Coast Creative - Weddings and Events is a wedding planning team based in Charleston, South Carolina. Bringing your wedding vision to life is the team's primary goal. With advocating for their couples at the center of their work, you can trust that you are in good hands with East Coast Creative. Founder Amanda Smick has been planning events from a young age, gaining a vast amount of experience over the years. Her love for extravagant birthday parties as a child has since developed into a dream career. She is an ideal choice for couples planning a wedding in Charleston and the surrounding areas. East Coast Creative offers both full and partial planning for weddings. Full-service planning involves the team taking care of every aspect of your wedding day, from initial contact with your vendors down to post-event cleanup. Partial planning is a good choice for couples who are a little more hands-on but would still like to take advantage of a wedding planner's expertise. East Coast Creative is also happy to help you plan your rehearsal dinner, welcome party, farewell brunches, and any other events you will host alongside your wedding.

Woman-owned Business

Details

Destination Weddings

Destination Wedding Packages

Destination Wedding Planning

Planning

Budgeting

Destination Wedding Planning

Full Service Wedding Planning

RSVP Tracking

Wedding Design

Wedding Website

Wedding Activities

Getting Engaged

Engagement Party

Rehearsals & Parties

After Party

Bridal Luncheon

Engagement Party

Rehearsal Dinner

Welcome Party

Wedding

After Party

Ceremony

Cocktail Hour

Day After Brunch

Reception

Rehearsal

Rehearsal Dinner

Awards and Affiliations

2-Time 'Best of Weddings'

2026.2025.

Join couples who chose award-winning vendors for their wedding

Meet the team

Amanda Smick

Owner, Lead Planner

Hello everyone, my name is Amanda Smick! I am the owner and founder of East Coast Creative- Weddings and Events! I am so happy to be sharing a little bit of my passion with you.

5.0

out of 5.0

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Amanda at East Coast Creative is an exceptional, organized, and calm wedding planner who makes planning stress-free. Her creative design eye, meticulous attention to detail, and vendor problem-solving deliver beautiful, seamless events within budget. She’s responsive before, during, and after the wedding and highly recommended.

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Kristen D

Amanda did an absolutely incredible job planning our wedding, and I truly cannot recommend her enough! I was planning a wedding in Charleston, SC, a city I had only visited once be...

fore with no prior knowledge of the area. I also unexpectedly moved to a time zone with a 3 hour difference from her during the middle of my wedding planning. Despite the distance, she made everything seamless and created the wedding of my dreams. Amanda even found our venue, The Grand at 81st Mary, while it was still under construction! My family and I were nervous about choosing a venue we had only seen once and in a hard hat, but Amanda trusted the Duvall Company and knew it would be beautiful. She was absolutely right, and our reception turned out more perfect than I could have imagined! Her attention to detail is unmatched. From the flowers and table layouts to the smallest design details like signage, she listened to exactly what I wanted and made it even better. She always had our best interests in mind and handled every unexpected situation behind the scenes so our wedding day went flawlessly. I am beyond grateful for Amanda and everything she did to make our day so special. If you want a wedding planner who is talented, trustworthy, genuine and truly invested in bringing your vision to life, Amanda is the person you want by your side!

Response from East Coast Creative- Weddings and Events

Absolutely loved planning with you both! I am so glad we found the perfect venue to house ...

your dream day, It was stunning! Thank you so much for trusting us to bring your vision to life!

Allyn A

Amanda is simply the best!! Planning a wedding can be overwhelming, but she made the entire process feel manageable, organized, and genuinely enjoyable. As we all know weddings are...

expensive, so we had a budget we wanted to stick to, and somehow she found vendors that were not only within that budget, but perfectly matched the vision and feel we wanted for our wedding. She was always willing to hop on a call, talk through ideas, answer questions, and help us make decisions, even when I knew she had a million other things on her plate. What sets Amanda apart is how much she truly cares. She went above and beyond before, during, and even after our wedding, helping coordinate countless details and logistics behind the scenes. Because of her, we were able to fully enjoy our wedding day without worrying about a thing, before, during, and after. We are so grateful for her guidance, support, and hard work, and could not recommend her more highly!

Response from East Coast Creative- Weddings and Events

No two couples or weddings are alike, so glad that we were able to showcase what was truly...

important to the two of you! Being present is our top priority for all couples on wedding day! You deserve it!

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Ann F

Amanda Smick’s knowledge, experience and professionalism is top notch. We could have never pulled off our daughter’s beautiful wedding without Amanda’s calm advice and attention to...

detail. Despite weather issues and a local event that caused potential heavy traffic concerns, she guided us through a successful and beautiful lifetime event with poise and confidence!

Response from East Coast Creative- Weddings and Events

Even though weather and city focused events were out of our control, we focussed on what w...

e could control, pivoted where we needed to while not compromising design and created an absolute spectacular evening for everyone! Such an amazing group of family and friends, we loved sharing the true feeling of love with you all!

belle f

Amanda was truly incredible at every point of the wedding planning process. Whether it was her ability to stay organized in the chaos of planning a 250+ person wedding, or reading ...

my mind and making every vision I had come to life, she never failed to amaze us. Our wedding was absolutely perfect, and it was all thanks to Amanda and her team! I could not have asked for a better planner, the entire experience was seamless.

Response from East Coast Creative- Weddings and Events

Absolutely honored to be part of an evening filled with so much love and joy! A Valentine'...

s Day to remember!

Leandra B

My husband and I worked with Amanda to create our dream wedding. She helped us every step of the way. I’m indecisive and Amanda helped me make decisions without any pressure. She a...

nswered every text, call and email without hesitation. When one of our other vendors went bankrupt, Amanda immediately calmed our worries and found one even better quicker than we thought was possible. I would recommend East Coast Creative to any couple that wants an attentive, professional, knowledgeable and overall amazing person to work with. Amanda will ease your stress of wedding planning, allowing you to focus on what really matters, enjoying your special day with your special person.

Abbey P

Amanda was amazing! We had a vision for our perfect wedding and she was able to make it happen. Even with a late in the game bankruptcy from our rental company, she quickly pivoted...

and got everything we wanted - still within our price range. Day of, she was all over it - everything went as planned. We could not have been happier, Amanda did a fantastic job.

Elizabeth A

Hiring Amanda Smick was the single best decision we made for our wedding. From day one and throughout the year and a half of planning, Amanda blew us away with her professionalism,...

vision, and impeccable eye for décor. Planning a wedding for 220 people could have felt overwhelming, but Amanda led the entire process with such organization, clarity, and kindness that we always felt confident and supported. Her ability to lead in a calm, thoughtful, and genuinely kind way sets her apart. She has an incredible talent for listening, translating ideas into a cohesive vision, and elevating every detail beyond what we could have imagined. On the day of the wedding, Amanda’s calm presence was invaluable — everything ran seamlessly, and we were able to fully enjoy the day knowing we were in the best hands. Amanda is not only incredibly talented, but also a true professional who cares deeply about her couples and their experience. We would recommend her without hesitation to any couple planning their wedding — whether in Charleston or anywhere else. She is simply outstanding

Michael C

Amanda at East Coast creative is the best of the best in Charleston - if you are planning a wedding you NEED to have Amanda as apart of your team. She is incredible to work with - ...

organized, communicative, trustworthy, and beyond talented. We got married at Old Wide Awake in October 2025 - she worked with our budget perfectly and genuinely created the wedding of our dreams. In terms of decor/design, it was hard for me to put into words what I wanted, but Amanda just knew. She created the most stunning design board that somehow was exactly what I had in my head but even better, and she brought it to life perfectly. The day of our wedding Amanda and her team, didn’t let us lift a finger and handled everything from set up to break down. We were able to joy our day without ANY stress… if something went wrong we have no idea because Amanda had it handled. It was the most perfect day of our entire lives and all our families and friends were raving about how amazing Amanda/East Coast Creative was!

Anastacia S

Amanda helped me create a beautiful wedding day- and was extremely flexible doing so. I needed lots of help making my dream wedding possible, and she came through.

Nash B

I give my highest recommendation of Amanda and East Coast Creative. Amanda is personable, responsive, organized, and efficient. She made the stressful and laborious process of wedd...

ing planning into a smooth and pleasant exercise that culminated with the wedding of our dreams. Whether it was logistical problems with vendors, obstacles with the venue, or any other unforeseen issue that arose, Amanda handled each roadblock quickly and skillfully, alleviating any potential stress from my wife and I. Whether you are looking for a large and grandiose ceremony, or something more intimate, look no further than Amanda at East Coast Creative for your wedding/event planning needs, you will not be disappointed.

Reese C

I had the absolute honor of working as Amanda’s wedding planner assistant a few years ago, so when it came time to plan my own wedding this past March, there was no question—Amanda...

at East Coast Creative was the only person I trusted with my big day. And she delivered absolute perfection. Not only did she plan the most beautiful, seamless wedding day I could have ever dreamed of, she also planned our rehearsal dinner—which felt like a mini wedding in itself! Every detail of that night was stunning, intentional, and full of joy. It set the perfect tone for the weekend and left our guests in awe before the big day had even begun. I never once felt stressed—not even for a second. Amanda thought of everything before I could, handled every little detail with calm and confidence, and made the entire experience feel effortless. Having worked alongside her in the past, I already knew she was talented and meticulous. But being her bride gave me a whole new level of appreciation. She brings vision, heart, and incredible professionalism to everything she does. If you’re looking for someone who will go above and beyond, make your day beautiful, and keep you feeling calm and cared for every step of the way—Amanda is the one. I can’t thank her enough for giving me the most perfect, unforgettable wedding weekend.

Juliet B

We cannot say enough wonderful things about Amanda! From the moment we started planning, she brought organization, creativity, and calm to what could have been an overwhelming proc...

ess. Amanda took the time to understand our vision for a vintage/ holiday-themed wedding and made it so magical. Every detail was carefully thought out, and she helped with great vendor recommendations. On the wedding day, Amanda went above and beyond—not only ensuring everything ran smoothly but also helping with cleanup after the celebration and holding onto our possessions until we could pick them up the next day. It was such a relief to know we were in such capable hands, even after the festivities had ended.

Ann K

It was a pleasure to work with Amanda from our very first meeting. She helped us find our dream venue right away, after months of searching unsuccessfully on our own. She was a cal...

ming presence throughout the (at times stressful) planning process and was very organized with great attention to detail. Amanda was respectful of our budget which was important to us and helped us get creative to stay within it. With her help, we had a flawless wedding day! We also loved being able to support her as a female entrepreneur building her business and her brand. We would recommend Amanda to anyone for help planning their wedding!

DeAnna T

We used East Coast Creative for their day-of services, but they were amazing even before the big day. From the beginning, they really helped our vision come to life with fantastic ...

recommendations and creative ideas. The team's professionalism, attention to detail, and seamless coordination ensured everything ran smoothly on our wedding day. They handled all the behind-the-scenes logistics, allowing us to enjoy the day stress-free. It was clear they truly cared about making the day perfect. Even though we only hired East Coast Creative for day-of services, they went above and beyond to assist us prior to the wedding, offering advice and support. We couldn't have asked for a better partner to help make our day as special as it was. If you're looking for a wedding planner who will bring your vision to life and make the process enjoyable, we highly recommend East Coast Creative! Thank you for everything!

Gillian R

I cannot say enough great things about Amanda, she was attentive, funny, down to earth, caring, professional, affordable, and made the entire wedding planning process so easy. I ha...

d ZERO doubts that she would get the job done and that she would get things handled for us. I felt like I gained a friend and that this wasn't just a job for her, she TRULY cared about us. I am so grateful for her and would recommend her to everyone!

Diana A

Amanda always amazes me with her outstandingly beautiful and unique design! Amanda has the standard qualities necessary for a successful wedding planner. She's organized, professio...

nal, personable... But where she truly shines is her ability to execute creative and STUNNINGLY designed weddings!! Her attention to detail is unmatched. And on top of that, she's a great person to have on your side through the wedding planning process and on your big day! Let's face it, the planning process and the day of the wedding can be a little stressful. Amanda calms all those nerves and let's you truly enjoy your day! 10 stars!

Terry B

Amanda is great! So thoughtful, works with a budget, knows how to plan and suggest options that will make your day special! She assisted us with caterer, rentals, band, photographe...

r, cake, glam squad, and a wonderful Officiant! Excellent communicator. We highly recommend her! 🥰👰🏻‍♀️💍🤵🏻‍♂️🎩🥂🎂🥰

Brian H

Planning a wedding is absolutely exhausting. It’s so important that you have someone on your team that is kind, patient, detail-oriented. The best thing I can say about Amanda is...

that she doesn’t need to be told a single thing twice. Your tiniest details will be remembered and executed. I cannot begin to imagine how difficult it must be to manage the ego you will have planning your big day My wife and I would be sitting here forever looking for something more we could’ve expected from Amanda, or some way our wedding and everything before and after could’ve been better. We are so grateful to her for giving us the day we always dreamed of. You should be so lucky to have her in charge of the most important day of your life. I will be grateful to you forever, Amanda kindly Brian Houston

Casey A

Amanda is the absolute best!! Creative vision and design, organized in the planning and execution of an event... and all with a big smile on her face! I am a wedding officiant in ...

town, Amanda and I planned a styled shoot and networking event in the Fall of 2023. First, after touring the venue, Amanda created a design and theme for the event that was totally unique... Saratoga X Charleston. The historic space in Charleston was a beautiful backdrop to the event! Amanda carefully curated a beautiful style board. We had 30 vendors that contributed their products and services to the styled shoot and networking event. Everything from dresses, suits, florals, stationary, decore, candles, custom perfumes, photobooth, marquee letters, balloon arches, etc. Amanda was perfectly able to bring her original vision to life, with the contributions and unique styles of each of the participating vendors. The styled shoot was then topped off with a networking event for wedding vendors, to which we had approximately 180 attendees. It was a real feat, none of which would have been remotely possible without Amanda. If you are looking for a wedding planner with truly unique and beautiful design ideas, the ability to execute the ideas and bring them to life, and the experience to manage the planning and day of process, Amanda is your girl. I feel extraordinarily lucky to have worked with Amanda so closely this last year, and I look forward to seeing all the beautiful events she executes in the years to come!

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