Intrigue Design & Events

sign to the timeline and coordination between vendors was perfect. We did not have to worry about anything in the weeks leading up to the wedding. The attention to detail was spectacular and they did an especially great job of managing communication with our families throughout the process. We are so thankful to Intrigue for making us feel that our day was as special for them as it was for us. We highly recommend them to anyone in need of a wedding planner.

we were given the name of Chelsye Harp (and eventually Mia Heard) through a friend of a friend who was also getting married in Charleston. At the end of our very first meeting (July 2016) Mia informed us that “we do hugs not handshakes” and at this point we knew that we had found our wedding planners. From that day forward we have never regretted our decision to use Intrigue Design & Events. Chelsye and Mia not only met but exceeded our expectations for our wedding, They were the consummate professionals throughout the process as they listened to the vison we had for our wedding day and worked tirelessly to a create a design aesthetic that ensured every detail was perfect. The stress of planning a wedding and choosing vendors (hair, make-up, flowers, D.J.) from eight hours away was greatly reduced as Chelsye and Mia introduced us to many of their preferred/like-minded vendors during a December 2016 visit to Charleston. Our stress was further reduced as emailed questions were always answered in a timely manner throughout the process. A detailed timeline of wedding day events was presented to us two days prior to our big day during a meeting at the Intrigue Office and it was at this point that Chelsye and Mia informed us BREATHE ,RELAX and ENJOY. Based on their attention to detail we were able to do all three and our wedding day went off without a hitch. If you are in need of a wedding planner please, please, please begin and end your search with Intrigue Design and Events as you will not be disappointed. We ONLY gave five stars because ten stars was not an option.

my wedding after getting engaged, and because of my slight OCD, I wanted to do lots of planning right up front. They were so helpful and directed me in terms of what I could do that far in advance and the timeline of other planning I needed to do along the way! As we approached our special day, they contacted every single vendor we had booked, set up a VERY detailed timeline and helped everyone stick to the plans. There wasn't a single detail they didn't think of! On the day of our wedding, they checked in on me a million times to make sure I was happy and doing well in addition to coordinating all the vendors and making sure everything was absolutely perfect! Chelsye and Mia were both so amazing and such comforting people to have around on our big day! I'm an anxious person by nature and knowing they were there and in charge allowed me to relax and really enjoy every minute of my day! They both made us feel so special and loved, and we could not be more thrilled with our choice of planner! I would have paid double what we did for them with all they did! I didn't hear about a single issue on my wedding day if there were any, and everything ran so smoothly. I had a million comments from guests on how amazing our planner was, and I don't think that happens very often that guests notice the planner and how great of a job they were doing! My groom and I had drinks in our hands all night and they fulfilled every single request we had! I can't possibly say enough amazing things about them or thank them enough! Chelsye clearly has a ton of experience in the industry and knows what she's doing, knows all the best vendors, was able to score some great discounts because of her reputation with vendors, and is the perfect combination of laid back and type A so everything runs perfectly but she never once appeared stressed or overwhelmed in the slightest! I absolutely LOVE Mia and Chelsye and feel like I have great friends from this experience beyond just wonderful wedding planners. I would recommend them 100 times to anyone getting married in Charleston or elsewhere!

a warmness, almost like I had known Chelsye and Mia my whole life. They truly won me over and I was so excited to have found "the one." Chelsye will also customize whatever package you need, as I learned in my ventures many others won't so this is a mega bonus! With so many choices out there from vendors, to table settings, colors, etc. Chelsye is extremely knowledgeable and her taste is impeccable. Also, from working in the Charleston area she really knows the vendors who are the best of the best. The team really knows their stuff and it made the whole process that much easier. Chelsye took the time to get to know my fiancé and I to really learn who we were, what we wanted, and at the end we truly feel we have gained a lifelong friend. As we all know communication is key and with Intrigue you always feel important and their promptness is fantastic. You never feel like a burden or annoying because at the end of the day they really care about you, your fiancé, and the wedding planning process. FAST FORWARD to the BIG day .... having Chelsye and her team is a truly a gift from above. They make sure that everything runs smoothly and honestly I just sat back and enjoyed my special day because that's what its all about. When I showed up to my venue everything was absolutely perfect and it was above and beyond anything I could have ever imagined. So without a doubt choose Intrigue Design & Events to plan your special day!!!!

to customize a package for me based on what I needed. I had already chosen my venue, caterer, photographer, and rehearsal dinner location but she provided assistance for all the other vendors (and didn't charge me for the leg work I had already done!). All of her recommendations were excellent and she helped coordinate details with each of the vendors - which was a lifesaver since I could not be on site to handle them. I can't say enough about Chelsye and her team - they are simply amazing. They worked tirelessly to make my wedding vision come to life. Chelsye was always accommodating when it came to working around my schedule. We chatted and emailed frequently throughout the year leading up to my wedding - she always made time for me and provided reassurance when I was starting to worry. I showed her design elements I liked and her team turned all the individual components into a gorgeous design that blew me away! Not to mention they coordinated all the details and timing of the rehearsal and wedding. They even went out and bought things we forgot to get - from bug spray, to sparklers, to mirrors to write out our seating arrangements (which had to be done the day-of the wedding!) They kept us on track with payments to all the vendors too (which honestly would have been overwhelming without them), and were willing to coordinate things between my divorced parents to ensure everything was taken care of. Chelsye was so attentive to my needs all along the way - she kept me calm and personally kept my champagne glass full the night of my wedding too. I honestly have no idea what I would have done without them. HIGHLY recommend these ladies - they are worth every penny!! (That was a direct quote from my mom!)

of our wedding went so smooth. Chelsye and her team were at our venue site (The Cotton Dock at Boone Hall Plantation) early to set up and coordinate everything with our vendors. When we arrived the space was decorated beautifully! Chelsye was on top of it all making sure the evening went as planned. I couldn't be happier with how it all turned out. It was truly a magical day and it wouldn't have happened without the help of Intrigue Design & Events!

me I spoke with Chelsye, that I would be beyond lucky if I got to have her help plan my wedding. What I didn't know at the time, was that using the word 'plan', hardly gave justice to everything Intrigue Design and Events did. I can't say I was a bride that had planned this day since I was five, Chelsye had such a knack for asking questions, figuring out different aspects that I liked, and then actually putting it to life. She made visions come true that I didn't know even existed. Chelsye and Mia worked tirelessly and always had an amazing attitude. They took care of every detail, contract, meeting etc which took an extreme amount of stress off of my shoulders. I know I am not the only bride that had other people sharing their opinions, woes, etc; Chelsye and Mia addressed every concern and within a matter of minutes, not only told but SHOWED, me how it was all going to work out. They will haggle prices and give you the best recommendations in the area (I went with every single recommendation and their fantastic reviews are next). I wish I could write more eloquently and give Intrigue the justice they deserve. These ladies will not disappoint, if you are in the market for a wedding expert, choose Intrigue Design and Events.

busy project manager who travels a lot for work, I was able to relax knowing that Chelsye was overseeing my destination wedding. She really understood my vision and has wonderful relationships vendors who all came together to create a magazine worthy wedding. Our friends and family were blown away. Thanks for making me and my groom look and feel like rockstars Intrigue Design & Events!

contacted 3-4 wedding planners and Intrigue was the last one I called. I spoke to Chelsye and we instantly connected. I knew I wanted to work with someone that I related to and felt comfortable with but also could carry out my vision. I was never the girl that envisioned my wedding day since I was little but I did know esthetically what I wanted (I have crazy OCD). Chelsye made it happen. She was always available...even if she didn't respond within a couple days...she got back to me promptly with answers I needed. My fiance and I made several trips down to Charleston and she always carved out time for us. She has amazing relationships with the best local vendors and is very knowledgeable in all corners of the wedding world. Fast forward to the day of our wedding. I had an amazing sense of calm the whole day as she took care of every concern with a smile. It was absolutely the most amazing day/week of my life and everything was more beautiful than I ever imagined. Her team is the best of the best and Mia is a rockstar. I hope to continue calling her a friend because in all honesty Intrigue is so much more than just your typical wedding planning vendor.

e decision and communication Chelsye and the team made. We couldn't of asked for a more perfect wedding. We highly recommend the Intrigue Design Team for you future event.

lable via phone or email for questions along the way. The day went very smoothly and relaxing knowing that Intrigue set everything up and took everything down. They made my day wonderful and it was comforting having a professional there to help with anything.

w and excel sheets but still needed Chelsye and her team at Intrigue for our big day. Chelsye knows who's who in Charleston! Without her, I would not have had the wonderful vendors that she recommended for our wedding. Chelsye and Mia, her assistant, were invaluable the day our wedding. All you have to do is show up! Details such as collecting the gifts, cake serving set, bouquet, etc were all handled by Chelsye and Mia after the wedding. They collected everything and delivered it straight to our hotel room within 10 minutes following the wedding. Chelsye and Mia are also both extremely calm, friendly and a joy to be around especially during times of stress. I highly recommend Intrigue for your big day or event!

stress-free, from the planning 6+ months out to the wedding day. She contacted all of our vendors and worked well within our budget. I was so excited to go to her office to talk planning because I would always leave feeling so much better about everything. I always knew she had everything under control and I trusted her completely. Boy did she deliver! Chelsye will listen to every idea and vision you have. My only task was to create a pinterest board with some inspiration... what a dream! Upon walking into the venue everything was absolutely beautiful! Flowers, lighting, candles, and drapery... Chelsye made my dream wedding vision come true! She also helped every part of our day flow perfectly. It was truly effortless, though I know it would have been impossible without her. Choosing to work with Chelsye and the Intrigue team was one of the best decisions I could have made. She will help you in every single way so that you can enjoy every part of the planning process and spend some of those most important moments with your family and friends. I could never thank her enough!

a fabulous time & loved seeing all the old gang. Amazingly, for the most part, everyone looks exactly the same! Thank you so much. See you at the wedding!! Wahoo!! Thank you for including us in the celebration. What a beautiful event from the venue to the ceremony to the after events, which were spectacular. Still reeling from the FABULOUS wedding. What a great event. Thanks for including the us!!! Keeping my key and name tags... All festivities were Fun, Gorgeous, Well Orchestrated, and Ultimate Perfection!! Many thanks! Still love thinking of the glorious wedding! Such a beautiful and amazing and lovely evening! It was such a privilege for us to be included! The bride was so beautiful. We had a fabulous time. All details were exquisite! Many, many thanks! The whole production was just superb. Party could not have gone any better. Wow Thank you for including us. We felt like we were in a dream looking at your beautiful back yard with the lights glistening down on all the smiling faces with the band setting such a festive mood. What a night! Fabulous..thanks for having us

detail and passion shows through in their work, and I can actually say that I did not have to stress for one minute on my wedding day which was priceless! :) I feel so fortunate that I was able to have Intrigue be a part of my incredible day!

anuary 4, 2014. I scheduled my consultation visit with Intrigue in late December 2012. I knew immediately that I HAD to work with Chelsye. She showed me some work from weddings she had done in the past, but mainly she focused on my fiance and I to learn as much as she could about us so that our wedding was true reflection of us. Intrigue was totally aware that we had a budget to stick to and they worked well within the budget. Chelsye gave us list of venues that would be within budget and set us up with vendors who would fit within it as well. It was so easy to communicate with Intrigue. Every email was answered in a timely manner and I felt totally at ease after every frantic phone call I made to Chelsye. They really know what they are doing. If anything I highly recommend having a wedding planner for month of, week of and day of. You are going to be so busy with friends and family that you are not going to want to call all of your vendors to make sure everything in the contracts with them is covered. And there are so many things that have to happen the day of your wedding. You and your family will not be able to handle these little items. Intrigue Design & Events had a huge part in our wedding being absolutely perfect. They made our wedding something to look forward to and memorable instead of stressful.

y daughter had just moved to Charleston to start a medical residency and everyone else was out of state so we absolutely needed one anyway. The bride and groom wanted all their friends and family to celebrate their new home. Chelsye helped us from beginning to end…she reserved room blocks, arranged transportation, flowers, wedding musicians, hair and makeup stylists, nail salons as well as all reception details. She helped plan our food tasting and helped us choose alternates to things we didn't like. She insisted that we should have shrimp and grits which we Chicagoans didn't know, and they were the favorite of the wedding! She took us through the painful process of renting just about every thing with ease and incorporated my daughter design ideas into the most beautiful event I have ever seen. She suggested things we never would have thought of even after looking through so many wedding magazines and websites. She was never offended if we didn't like one of her ideas. We ran into some issues at the last minute with the venue due to new Charleston sound and location restrictions and Chelsye didn't miss a beat. She had a new design the next day! I could go on and on with only positive things to say, but Chelsye and her employees at Get Intrigued made 10/12/13 a magnificent day for a lot of people.

nd she immediately was giving outstanding ideas and designs. She had the touches of South Carolina that we loved but incorporated the city of Toronto. She organized and designed our dinner reception, ceremony flowers, my breathtaking bouquet, and among other details I would have never thought of. She went above and beyond helping my fiancé select his suit and my something blue. She didn’t miss a touch. Chelsye handled everything for us and allowed our special day become one magical day we will never forget. I owe her everything. I didn’t know our small wedding could turn into a spectacular moment in our lives. Thank you Thank you Thank you Chelsye and Intrigue for everything you did for us! Love, Mr. & Mrs. Barreto

de would highly recommend Intrigue Designs from bridal luncheon to rehearsal dinner to the wedding itself.

dding was in Charleston. Chelsye took away any stresses that I possibly could have had about the wedding. I can honestly say that I felt like she was a member of our wedding party by the end of the year we worked with her! Because we are not from Charleston it was WONDERFUL to have someone who knew vendors, etc. and could help us make decisions that fit the wedding we dreamed of! We met with her numerous times over the year, and she was always accommodating and willing to devote as much time as necessary to work with us (not to mention the thousands of emails, texts, and phone calls). The Intrigue team was so dedicated to our wedding that it was easy to forget they have dozens of other clients! We had a large wedding and a large wedding party, and coordinating that many people can be very stressful. The entire wedding weekend went off without a hitch and I totally owe that to Chelsye and her team. Intrigue created a wedding that was beyond my wildest dreams! It was so, so beautiful and just perfect. Three months later our guests are STILL talking about it. Chelsye and Intrigue's worth to our wedding is absolutely invaluable! LOVE them! :)

Designs & Events handled the details spectacularly: -Quality Vendor recommendations -Effective communication -Attention to our needs, our changes up 'til last minutereat -Great planning -Execution on the day of...just smooth!! -I had only to focus on my husband and chatting and dancing with our guests. During the wedding, we were gently reminded of positions , schedule and ushered wherever we needed to be or whatever we needed to do Everything was beautiful - the table floral designs, tent lighting, table layout, and again execution - ran like a swiss clock... and very professional with a nice soft touch. ( not to mention our location, the perfect weather and the sunset...truly awe inspiring - this thanks to GOD :-)) I highly recommend Intrigue Designs and Events -Chelsye Harp. Suggestions for improvement- Ensure all vendors are aware of any changes that impact them and flow of program Malvery Pilgrim-Williams & Sean Williams

lorist one month before my big day! If you are planning a wedding in Charleston your first call should be to Chelsye and her team at Intrigue Design & Events. They made my day special, beautiful, and most importantly stress free.

inds. Just meeting with them made us feel better throughout the process. Who needs a maid of honor when you have Intrigue!!?? Our families continue to talk about how absolutely everything went perfectly. I agree, and this simply could not have been possible without the Intrigue team! You can trust them with anything and it is totally worth hiring Intrigue for your special day!

helsye of Intrigue Events, I knew from her easygoing nature and receptivity to wacky ideas (we originally considered a mariachi band provide the ceremony music) that she was the right planner for us. She was always listening and looking for ways to make our wedding more personalized. Chelsye knew that travel had played an important role in our story since Matt and I had lived in different cities during the first 18 months we dated and decided to pursue the relationship despite the distance during a trip we took to Berlin together early on. When Matt and I mentioned that we were thinking of buying leather luggage tags to give to our guests as favors, she suggested that they serve as both escort cards and favors and that we purchase acrylic ones so that the vintage map of Charleston, which was used as the liner of invitation envelopes, could be incorporated to make the tags more of a trip memento for our guests. I noticed on another review that the writer mentions that communication was not quite as consistent as she would have liked. I will admit that for "type A" brides and MoBs, Chelsye's email response time may not be perfect (it may take her three days to send a vendor proposal instead of the promised two), but I truly believe this is because Chelsye focuses so much on her face-to-face interactions with clients and is so generous with her time. We probably met with Chelsye on at least 8 occasions, even spending 5+ hours with her in a single day for event rentals and florist meetings, and I never once felt like she was rushing us or that our time with her was being tallied against what was agreed to in the contract. The bottom line of our experience with Chelsye was this: she has wonderfully creative ideas, introduced us to great vendors, listened to us during the entire process, and always seemed to be working hard to make our wedding everything we wanted it to be. Most importantly, she was amazingly serene when we had to reconfigure our entire ceremony décor plan because the threat of thunderstorms forced us to tent the site. Her calm attitude in dealing with the slew of changes this entailed was incredibly reassuring and allowed me to enjoy the pre-wedding festivities without fretting about how everything was going to turn out. Chelsye and her team made sure that everything went smoothly the day of the wedding, and we didn’t have to worry about a single thing!

ding (and the wedding day) went smoothly. At Intrigue, Chelsye Harp started us off with a great list of potential vendors that helped to make our wedding day great. As we continued on in our planning process, Chelsye provided her expertise and quietly made sure we hit our deadlines. Once the wedding day rolled around, she kicked into an even higher mode. She took charge and saved us from ourselves. On a day that could have been rainy or sunny, warm or cold, she made sure all vendor contingencies were covered. She kept us on schedule (actually, ahead of schedule) and ensured we could leisurely eat and get some alone time amid the chaos. Chelsye truly lived up to Intrigue's promise to "take care of the details so you can relax and enjoy your special day!"

oughout the 7 months leading up to the wedding we often struggled with consistent communication, meeting deadlines, and some confusion about proposals from vendors, wedding day details etc. I would recommend her team for day of/week of planning. However, when looking at all that was guaranteed in the contract & the level of service expected, I was disappointed several times during the wedding planning process.

the Intrigue team-my nerves were instantly put to easy. They responded to my every question, concern, phone calls, and SO many emails, promptly and with never-ending enthusiasm. The week of the wedding I decided that I wasn't quite happy with the ceremony setup and I started to stress..."not to worry- we will make what you want happen" they said, and they did. It was perfect! I actually arrived at the reception to find extra little touches added by the Intrigue team that I had mentioned wanting in our first conversations nearly 9 months earlier! I couldn't believe they remembered, when I didn't myself! Chelsye kept us on track during the whole evening, but was never intrusive, just a helpful friend! :) Speaking of a helpful friend, she even removed a bit of make-up on the FRONT of my dress right before the ceremony, and helped one of my bridesmaids bustle it after! Our wedding was everything we could of ever hoped for and more, made possible by the hard work of the Intrigue team. Seriously, we had the time of our lives, and we are forever grateful. All our love and thanks, Mr. & Mrs. Ellery EST. DEC 2012 :)

er dealings with the various vendors. She is so well organized! Her logo asks the bride and family to relax on the big day because she will take care of all the details. The entire wedding party was able to enjoy the wedding because Chelsye had taken care of everything down to the last concern. My daughter's wedding was breathtaking! This planner will make you feel like you are the star in your most important day! The results were amazing. Run, do not walk to employ the services of Intrigue Design and Events. She will exceed your expectations.

at I could have dreamed. And they set up an unbelivable escort card table and made such beautiful centerpieces that everybody raved about the look of the wedding.

ng a wedding, you want someone that you feel comfortable being open and honest with. Chelsye is definitely that person! Thank you for planning my perfect wedding!

ays on top of everything and knew what to expect next- it was amazing. If you are looking for the best wedding planner- pick Intrigue Design and Events and you will be happy you did!

ushed or being bossed around. Chelsye was always present for anything we might need but at the same time, in the background so that the day was at the forefront of our minds. She was so sweet and totally prepared for anything. (Even had hairspray in her car for me when my hair started falling down) She did everything from coordinate vendors coming in and out, to helping me bustle my dress. She was absolutely wonderful. She has a very calming presence and you could tell she truly cared. All of the other parts of the wedding were exactly as discussed as well. All of the (many) personal items I gave ahead of time were exactly how I requested them and all accounted for. Everything was beautiful!! Thank you Chelsye for all you did to make our day absolutely perfect!

arah with Intrigue Design & Events :) They made the process almost stress free (What can I say... I can't let go of the control, right Chelsye?). They suggested things that I never knew mattered, such as lighting and drapery. Everyone said the ceremony & reception was beautiful!! Thank you again for everything! I honestly can say, you are more than just my coordinator - you are a friend! You have gone far beyond the call of duty and I definitely appreciate it!! Thank you!! Thank you!!

nd memorable celebration, and it wouldn't have been possible without Chelsye and the Intrigue team. They took care of hundreds of details. They were there late setting up the night before, and early the day of to change EVERYTHING around because it was raining. While all of this was going on, I was taking my time getting ready, having mimosas, and spending time with family and friends who had flown in. Without Intrigue, I know my wedding would not have been the beautiful, emotional, best day of my life that it was! I can never say thank you enough to my dear friends!

derful! Chelsye worked closely with suppliers and recommended the best people for our special day. I loved her professional solutions to problems we had not even anticipated. She was always one step ahead. Intrigue Design & Event was a great investment. We felt comfortable and confident with the services provided! It was so special to share our wedding excitement with Chelsye!

ed and approachable and inspired confidence so that I felt I could ask her any questions and she'd have the perfect answer. She made sure the reception flowed and went according to our plan, and best of all, she tracked down our limo to make sure I had a change of shoes for the party so my feet wouldn't hurt! I didn't have to worry about anything because she took care of everything. Thank you to you and your entire staff, Chelsye - it really was the best experience and happiest day of my life!