Ellis Event Design

I was planning with a close friend rather than just another vendor. She is not only incredibly professional but also one of the kindest, most thoughtful people I’ve ever had the pleasure of working with. Eden immediately understood my vision and helped me curate a dream team of vendors who brought it to life flawlessly. Every single vendor she recommended was exceptional at what they do, and together they created a day that far exceeded anything I could have imagined. In what’s often a stressful time, Eden made everything feel easy and effortless. She took so much off our plates, guided us through decisions seamlessly, and brought such a calming, positive energy to every step. She was always responsive — even to our late-night and weekend questions — and constantly went above and beyond for us. Every guest who interacted with Eden and her team at our wedding was blown away by what they created. We are endlessly grateful to her for making our day (and the entire journey leading up to it) so joyful and unforgettable.

whelming time. She made the whole process feel easy and manageable, always coming through with thoughtful ideas and solutions. Eden totally understood my vision and brought it to life even better than I imagined. If you’re looking for someone who’s calm, creative, and just really fun to work with, she’s the one!

From the very beginning, she felt less like a vendor and more like a trusted friend, guiding me with compassion, patience, and genuine care every step of the way. Eden is the definition of detail-oriented—she was on top of every little thing before I even had to think about it. Her communication was impeccable, her timelines were precise, and I always felt like I was in the most capable hands. She wore so many hats throughout the process—planner, designer, coordinator, therapist, and cheerleader—and somehow managed to handle each role with grace and excellence. What makes Eden truly special is that she brings visions to life. Her creative vision is exceptional, and she worked tirelessly to make sure every element reflected our personality. She never missed a beat and made even the most complex details feel effortless. Throughout the entire wedding weekend, our guests were in awe of Eden and her team. So many people commented on how professional, calm, and polished they were—from the moment guests arrived to the very last event. Their presence elevated the entire experience for everyone involved. But above all, Eden brought peace of mind to what could have been an overwhelming time. She helped ease my anxiety with her calming presence and thoughtful reassurance. I always knew she had everything under control, and that was truly priceless. If you're lucky enough to have Eden as your wedding planner, know that you are in the best hands possible. She is a rare gem and will make your day—and the entire journey leading up to it—special and unforgettable!!

rything seamless, stress-free, and even fun! Her attention to detail, organization, and ability to bring our vision to life was nothing short of incredible. Not only did Eden coordinate every aspect of our wedding flawlessly, but she did it all with such a positive, calming, and professional attitude. No matter what came up, she handled it effortlessly, making sure we could simply enjoy our big day without a worry in the world. Her vendor recommendations were top-notch, timelines were perfectly executed, and every little detail was thoughtfully considered. Beyond being an exceptional planner, Eden was an absolute joy to work with—kind, patient, and genuinely invested in making our wedding the best day of our lives. If you’re looking for someone who is not just talented but also a pleasure to work with, look no further. We truly couldn’t have done it without her, and we are forever grateful! Thank you, Eden, for making our dream wedding a reality!

was the right choice from the very beginning, through the planning process, and on our wedding day itself. She and her team are so good at what they do—they have this quiet confidence, never boastful but absolutely the best at what they do. They are incredibly capable, often anticipating what we needed before we even realized it ourselves. Eden is not just a planner; she is personable, empathetic, and such a professional. It’s rare to find someone who balances all of these qualities so perfectly, but she does. Her pricing was completely reasonable, and her vendor recommendations were one of our favorite things about working with her. She took the time to understand our taste, budget, and preferences so well that we trusted her completely. She built a team that was not only professional and efficient but felt like true friends throughout the experience. When it came to executing our vision, Eden didn’t just make it happen—she exceeded our expectations. Seeing our wedding come to life, even more beautiful than we had imagined, was truly surreal. I was over the moon with how everything turned out! Our family and friends couldn’t stop raving about Eden and her team, and honestly, we wish we could do it all over again just to work with her again! If you’re looking for a wedding planner, there is no decision to make—Ellis Event Design is the choice. Eden has the perfect recipe of kindness, creativity, professionalism, and fun, and we can’t thank her enough for giving us the wedding of our dreams.

s are unmatched, and her calm, kind demeanor made her such a welcome presence during a (usually) stressful time. Her vendor connections are top-tier and she has impeccable taste; the resources, professionalism, and experience she brings to wedding planning are worth every penny--choosing to work with Ellis Event Design was by far the best decision we made the entire planning process. We could not recommend Eden enough and are honestly jealous of whoever gets to spend time with her next!

phone with her, I knew she was the right choice! I felt like I was just talking to one of my friends and I felt so at ease and comfortable. She continued to make me feel that way throughout the entire planning process and took so much stress off of me (especially because she always knows what to do and is so calm!). Eden was always on top of everything and extremely responsive. She was even responding to emails days after she had her baby (which was absolutely not necessary!!). She completely understood the vision I had for our wedding and she executed it absolutely perfectly. I was so in awe of how gorgeous everything was the day of the wedding and it was everything I had ever dreamed of. I absolutely would not have had my dream day without Eden. Her relationships with vendors is extremely valuable and we would not have been able to get some of the things we wanted without her. For example, the person we wanted to do our wedding cake was no longer in the business of doing big weddings, but Eden worked her magic and we were able to get them to do both our rehearsal and wedding cake!! She truly goes above and beyond for her clients. Eden had come highly recommended from a friend, and she thoroughly exceeded expectations! I cannot recommend her enough.

sal dinner and welcome party the night before. Throughout the planning process, Eden was super easy to work with. She is well-connected with all the major vendors, quickly grasped our style and preferences, and presented us with several top-notch options for every decision at varying price points. Her ability to narrow down choices to only great options made decision-making easy. Eden also provided great advice on budget management, highlighting what was worth the investment and what could be deprioritized. She was very organized and worked diligently behind the scenes to ensure everything was perfect, even accommodating unique requests that venues had not previously encountered. On the wedding weekend, Eden was amazing! Her demeanor is calm, cool, and collected – she is never stressed (or at least doesn’t show it), but still makes sure everything gets done. As a bride, she kept me calm and at ease all weekend, allowing me to just enjoy the festivities! Her day-of team was equally impressive. Our friends and family continuously praised her, saying that she was the most calm and composed wedding planner they had ever seen. In summary, we could not recommend Eden more highly! She is wonderful - kind, helpful, understanding, efficient, and really just a joy to be around on the most important day of your life. We cannot imagine our wedding without EED. Thank you Eden and team!

ly passionate about making our day exactly what we envisioned. EED the time to understand our personal style and preferences, and expertly brought them to life in a way that exceeded our expectations. We are not from South Carolina, so having Eden to walk us through all the vendors and decisions was crucial to pulling off the event. She has such great knowledge and relationships with the best vendors in Charleston and was so beyond helpful in weeding through to find the best for our vision. The level of detail and care she and her team put into every aspect of the planning was amazing. They coordinated with all of our vendors seamlessly, ensuring everything ran on time and without a hitch. On the day of the wedding, despite record rainfall in the morning, we were able to relax and enjoy the moment because we knew Eden had everything under control. Her calm, professional demeanor made all the difference in reducing our stress. She was everything we could have ever asked for to bring our wedding day to life. The only thing we had to worry about the morning of the wedding was spending time getting ready with family & friends. Our guests were blown away by how smooth and beautifully executed everything was, and that's all thanks to Ellis Event Design. If you're looking for a wedding planner who is not only talented, but also dedicated, organized, and truly cares about your vision, look no further. She was incredible and not to mention one of the most down to earth, kindhearted people we’ve ever met. We couldn’t be more grateful for everything they did to make our day so special. Hands down, best wedding planner out there!

the planning process was truly remarkable. She provided a calming presence during what can often be a chaotic and stressful time. As a bride with a mother deeply involved in the details, the best part of my experience with Eden and her team was the entire wedding weekend. She was there every step of the way, and as the last face I saw before walking down the aisle, her presence alone was extremely calming and her support was indescribable. Not only is Eden an exceptional planner, but she is also incredibly kind, caring, and patient. I couldn’t recommend her more highly—book Eden today! Xoxo

he listened, offered ideas, and helped create the most personal, beautiful, and seamless wedding my husband and I could have ever hoped for. We absolutely loved working with Eden as she brought a calming, relaxed presence to what can normally be a stressful, crazy process, especially for an often times quite indecisive bride. Even though Eden is based in Charleston, we greatly appreciated that she made the effort to come to Charlotte throughout the process so we could all get to know each other better and have fun as we planned our special day. Thank you for everything Eden - we cannot thank you enough!!!

y. The attention to detail was remarkable, ensuring that every aspect, from the ceremony to the reception, was executed flawlessly. Eden brought a level of creativity that elevated our celebration to new heights, and her ability to infuse unique and personalized touches made our wedding truly unforgettable. The floral arrangements, decor, and details were breathtaking and reflected our vision beautifully. Communication with Eden was seamless, providing us with peace of mind throughout the planning process. Her responsiveness and ability to address any concerns promptly made the entire experience stress-free. On the big day, her team's coordination and professionalism allowed us to fully immerse ourselves in our most special day! Our wedding day was perfect, thanks to Eden's dedication and skill. We highly recommend Ellis Event Design to anyone looking to make their special day truly perfect!

does and leaves no detail to chance. She made the planning process enjoyable, is so patient, and feels like a friend through the entire process. Her taste is impeccable and timeless, and she works with incredible vendors. She truly cares for her clients and wants you and your family to have the best day with zero worries. We had a destination wedding which can be so tricky to plan, especially when you can't see some of your selections in person. She offered to personally go to Sas-E Ink for color selections in person if we needed, and she even mailed our invites for us to make sure they got out on time ( and went on a wild goose chase for stamps since multiple post offices were out!). I never once worried about booking a vendor as long as they were on her list! All of our guests made it a point to say how smoothly the day went and how beautiful it was - I can say that was 100% Eden! She's simply the best! We are beyond grateful for her.

our wedding day, and she was able to replicate that perfectly - taking care of the small minuscule things so I could relax and enjoy the wedding planning process. At no point during our engagement was I stressed because she was able to take care of everything that needed to be done in a timely manner, and was amazing with communication and answered all of my 1000 questions along the way. Would definitely recommend her to anyone needing not just a planner but a friend along the way.

m the minute we first met, I knew that we wanted to work with you and were so thankful that you were able to fit us in your busy schedule. Along the way, you made us feel like your only client (even though I know that’s not the case), as you put so much effort and time into our meetings, requests, emails, etc. We truly are so grateful and would not have been able to do it without your help! We will be singing your praises to anyone we meet looking for a planner in the Charleston area. Thank you again for everything!

and so much more. This was a huge help when planning and trying to keep track of budget and what is left to do. Eden contacted every vendor for me and made sure that everything was crafted to perfection for my wedding day. Eden understood my vision from day 1 and was able to find vendors that were cohesive with this concept. Throughout this process Eden has given me everything I envisioned and has been incredibly helpful in finding things within my budget. My entire wedding was planned with Eden within 4 months of working with her, aside from small ticket items such as day of items (koozies, wedding programs). 72 hours before our wedding we noticed that the weather was going to thunderstorm. Eden was able to find us a tent two days before, have it draped with lighting and a chandelier, and make it incredibly beautiful and special. This tent was not something I wanted for my wedding day because I dreaded rain, and to be honest Eden made it look so pretty that I truly think my wedding venue would not have looked the same without it! I am very thankful that we found and worked with Eden and highly encourage that you do the same! She has very good relationships with vendors and an incredibly good reputation. Working with someone who has a good reputation in CHS is everything! She is smart and calm and has incredible experience in this industry. Her connections and recommendations helped curate my wedding to perfection. I was able to trust her throughout this entire process and my wedding day vision was able to come to life! I would highly recommend Eden to all my friends and family and can assure you that you will feel the exact same way.

ow we would have possibly done it without her. She immediately contacted all the vendors and handled every contract. Throughout the entire planning process she was never once phased by any curveballs/restrictions or changes we had to make, she was so chill and handled everything like it was a breeze! It's so rare to find someone so organized and on top of things but who is so relaxed and pleasant to be around at the same time. :) Every suggestion she made were the most beautiful elements of the entire design. We LOVE Eden and couldn't recommend her more!

and guiding us when we clearly didn't know what we were doing. The service for the price is excellent value. Eden hooked us up with great vendors, and everything went very smoothly on the big day in large thanks to Eden. We most highly recommend her!

cumstances weddings are stressful to plan with all the $ and expectations that go into it, but covid added even more to the pile with moving vendors, added fees, and all the uncertainty. Eden stayed calm, kind, and helpful with every single interaction. When it came time for our wedding day the weather was completely unexpected - cold and pouring rain. Day of, Eden managed to pull off a backup plan that had guests saying the arrangement was even more beautiful for our plan A. I am very thankful that we found and worked with Eden and highly encourage that you do the same! She knows the industry, the vendors, and many of the popular venues in CHS and will always have your best interest in mind. Outside of that, Eden is a very calming presence. If you have any nerves/anxiety about the big day she really does radiate positivity and peace. When my bridesmaids started getting worked up she kindly spoke to them as well to make sure it wouldn’t get to me. She is also younger and more in touch with a minimal understated taste that is popular today. She will provide her opinion but never overstep if you disagree. Her suggestions were always helpful and she was willing to think and talk through each and every step. Long story long, hire Eden and find out for yourself how wonderful she is.

ner that I would even consider working with. I am also in the honored position that Eden Ellis was a dear friend before she was my wedding planner. Having known her since we were freshman in college made the experience even more wonderful, but Eden makes all her clients feel like they have known her for years. She was always available to answer any questions we had and sometimes I would have to even tell her to go enjoy an evening out instead of being chained to her email. Eden and I’s relationship blossomed even more through the wedding planning process. If there is one word that I could use to describe her it would be selfless. She knows that I am more of a type B person, so she would come to me with a couple of options, talk each of them through and then I would easily be able to make the decision. Unlike, some girls that dream of exactly the way their wedding is going to look, I just knew I wanted to have a good time and party with all the people I love after marrying the man of my dreams. Eden was able to interpret this and truly give me the wedding I had not even realized I was dreaming of. For example, I had no idea what kind of linens or table setups I wanted. I am a big lover of tie dye and Eden was able to find the most awesome, and tasteful, tie dye table linens for our reception. I have had so many people approach me after the fact saying how cool they looked and that they never would have thought to do a pattern and deviate from the normal ivory table clothes. Eden can add the most personal touches in ways that only elevates the design. Budget was the least fun part of the process, but with Eden’s expertise we were able to stretch my dollar as far as it could possibly go and came in right at my budget. The money that was paid for Ellis Event Design’s services was absolutely the best money spent from our wedding budget. I obviously have insisted and raved about working with Ellis Event Design to every bride I know and the way I always describe working with her is she will always make you feel like this is truly going to be the best day of your life. I know that might sound cliché, but as anyone that has gone through the process of planning a wedding and the stress that inevitably stems from that, the excitement of what is to come can sometimes get lost. I never felt throughout the 17 months of my engagement that it had lost its allure. Anytime there was planning to be done or decisions to be made, it only added anticipation and elation I knew I would have during wedding weekend and that is all thanks to Eden Ellis. If you are a bride and you are looking for the best possible wedding planner on the market, look no further than Ellis Event Design. You will not only have the absolute best experience, but you will also gain a new friend along the way.

was easygoing, super friendly, and very honest and upfront about costs and what to expect when planning a wedding in the Charleston area (we live in NYC and we couldn’t come to Charleston much for planning so we wanted someone on the ground who knew the ropes of wedding planning in CHS). She helped us stay within our budget (we actually came in under which we were so impressed by) and Eden was on top of every single thing every step of the way. We had some issues with our wedding programs not being delivered the week of our wedding and before I even knew they didn’t arrive, she had called the company and had them refund us, she had the company send her the original proof, and she had them printed locally. This is one of the many many things Eden did throughout the planning process that made us so happy we went with her. Not to mention, she planned this with us during covid and with all the new rules and guidelines in place, she still made the process easy and straightforward for us. I am so grateful we went with her and couldn’t have asked for a more perfect day.

re wedding planning experience. I truly could not have done it without her. I would highly recommend her to anyone looking for a planner!

or us to determine the best venue/vendors and ultimately land on a wedding date. We worked with a lot of vendors, but Eden was the one constant that kept everything and everyone in check. She was always quick to respond to my many emails/texts and able to provide advice on all questions regarding wedding etiquette. In addition to keeping us organized and on track throughout our 8 month engagement, she was able to create the perfect wedding day – everything from the ceremony to the reception décor was absolutely beautiful. I never had to worry about contacting any of the vendors prior to the wedding day as she created a detailed timeline for everyone. This gave me and my family such a peace of mind and allowed us to soak in every minute of our special day. My experience working with Eden was truly great and I would recommend her to anyone! She can do as much or as little as you need and will treat you more as a friend than a client. Thank you for making my wedding dreams come true!

tle uneasy about the fact that we lived far away from the wedding location and were going to have to rely heavily on whoever we hired. We heard about Eden and Ellis Event Design through family friends and after our interview phone call our (aka the bride’s) nerves were completely put at ease. Not only was the pricing completely reasonable especially for all the amenities that she includes (multiple lengthy phone calls, vendor research and pricing, the use of Aisle Planner which helped us organize and track everything, her physically picking and dropping wedding items up and off prior to wedding day, setting up the entire reception, etc.), but the investment surpassed our expectations. Eden is responsible, receptive, patient, and responsive and made working with her a pleasure. There were many panicky phone calls, texts and emails from us (once again the bride), which she quickly responded to and addressed and completely gave us peace of mind at the end of the day. Additionally she was fantastic with both of our families, helping out in any additional way she could and constantly was a listening ear. Having worked for a Charleston vendor prior to wedding planning, Eden brings a lot of knowledge to the table and has worked with many vendors (especially in the Carolina's, but I’m sure all over the country as Charleston is such a popular place for weddings). The weekend of our wedding went off without a hitch and everything was seamless. From the rehearsal ceremony to our sparkler farewell, Eden and her team were there making sure everything was perfect. We highly recommend Ellis Event Design and can confidently say that your experience with Eden and her team will be as enjoyable as ours!