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Mac & B. Events is an award winning, full service wedding planning and special event planning company, most recently named Best of Weddings Winner by The Knot. Our foundation is built on trust, friendship, a passion for life and new beginnings. We want to be there for your next adventure and most importantly, help you create unforgettable memories that will last a lifetime. Founded in 2012, Mac & B. Events has planned and designed exceptional weddings and corporate events across the country for clients such as The American College of Building Arts, The Knot, and The James Beard Foundation. From small intimate gatherings to large formal affairs, the same care and attention to detail is infused into every event.
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- Engagement Party
- Rehearsals & Parties
- Engagement Party
- Rehearsal Dinner
- Welcome Party
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Mac and B Events truly gave us the wedding of our dreams. From day one, Carri and her team went above and beyond to personalize every detail of our wedding and made the entire experience an absolute delight. The whole team at Mac and B is incredibly experienced and knowledgeable - they do a wonderful job laying out all the steps of planning a wedding and assisting every step along the way. We really appreciated Carri's vendor suggestions that were super catered to our vision. She was also always available when we had questions or to simply help us to make a decision - her incredibly friendly and warm personality made even the hectic parts of planning a wedding a true joy. Mac and B Events was the best decision we made when planning our wedding and we couldn't recommend them enough!
I feel incredibly blessed to have had Mac & B and Christine as our wedding planner, and even more blessed to call them a true friend for life and inspiration!
When vetting wedding planners, we were looking for someone who was flawless in their attention to detail with a vision and an artistic gift that I do not have. Enter Mac & B. The first time we met with Christine and Carri I became absolutely infatuated, and over a year later I am still awe-inspired by them. I should share that I am not the type who had their wedding planned out from a young age and had no clue on where to start. Fortunately, none of that mattered with the expertise and hand holding through each and every step by Mac & B.
As someone who has a lot going on, Christine went above and beyond for us, taking away all of the stress that comes with the planning process. Fully trusting and being comfortable with your planner is so invaluable, which you will recognize immediately if you get the opportunity to work with Mac & B.
Guest experience is paramount, and was our number one priority. We can confidently say that the wedding exceeded all of our expectations and that of our guests - and we attribute this fully to Christine, Mac & B and the crème de la crème vendors they assembled. Christine, being as thoughtful as she is and knowing my social anxiety with the guest experience, surprised us with professional break dancers to bring even more hype to the reception and dance floor. Guests and ourselves loved this fun surprise, which is just one example of many personalized details Mac & B will pay attention to and bring to the table!
On a more sentimental note - during one of our first meetings, Christine was aware of our affinity for travelling and shared about her world travels (making Mac & B ideal for any destination wedding). She gifted us a golden oyster shell jewellery dish - symbolic that the world is our oyster. This was deeply meaningful to us, an item that showed us her genuine self and that our relationship would be more than just planner and a bride/groom. She showed me time and time again that she believed in me that I started to believe in myself. I never imagined our wedding planner to have such a profound impact on my life. Christine and Carri were so thoughtful throughout the entire process and genuinely cared about us as a couple and individually.
To conclude, right before I walked down the aisle, I shared a beautiful moment with Christine that I will always cherish. It was the culmination of all her hard work, our friendship formed and the masterpiece of a wedding she created. She will always hold a special place in my heart. We are forever indebted and love love love that we were able to befriend and partner with Mac & B. You will be making the best decision of your life by working with them!
There are almost no words to accurately describe how much of a blessing it was to be able to have had the opportunity to partner with Mac & B for our wedding. Christine and Carri not only produce the most breathtaking work with the utmost attention to perfecting every detail; they are both genuinely great human beings and an absolute pleasure to work with.
Mac & B hold themselves to the highest standards and showcase professionalism in each step of the process. They know all the intricacies of the industry, plus hold relationships and experience with a wide array of vendors which is invaluable in planning a wedding. No detail will be left untouched by the duo.
Christine was a maestro when it came to interlacing all of the vendors and logistics for a flawless and elegant wedding with no hiccups or miscues. A true master of her craft. She took an immense amount of stress off of us and our busy schedules during the planning process, and kept such positivity and kindness throughout each step. She kept our spirits high during stressful times in the process and made us feel comfortable knowing we could fully rely on her. She knew how and when to best communicate with vendors, always putting our interests first while ensuring we did not miss a beat. She also kept finances in mind and put us first in every decision she made or option she presented.
Perhaps what is most impressive is that in less than a year, Christine was able to take three Pinterest pins provided to her, and a very generic description of how we envisioned our perfect wedding, and construct a masterpiece beyond our wildest dreams. Our number one request was that we have a wonderful guest experience and people enjoy themselves, and Mac & B delivered well beyond what we had expected. A few samplings of guest feedback we received included “most beautiful wedding I have seen”, “absolutely stunning”, “the perfect wedding”, “best wedding from top to bottom”, “so beautiful and so much fun”, “Christine is amazing at what she does”, “you all know how to put on an event”, “beyond anything I would have ever expected from a wedding”, “time of our life”.
We will never be able to fully articulate our gratitude and admiration for being able to work with Mac & B. Christine is a true angel and a true friend. She cares deeply for her clients and has a true gift. Carri is wonderful, incredibly sweet and the two together make a best in class team. Without hesitation, we would highly highly recommend Mac & B to anyone considering a planner for their big day.
It was a pleasure working with Mac and B. Events. Our wedding planner, Amy Devito, did an extraordinary job. She was extremely responsive, organized and supportive. Planning a wedding can be a stressful time, especially when the weather doesn't cooperate on the wedding day, but Amy kept us calm and focused. Our friends continue to remark months later how magical the wedding was as the wind whipped outside and the rain poured down. Thank you Mac and B for your monumental effort !
As a venue + catering company, working with Amy at Mac + B is ALWAYS a wonderful experience! Amy is a true professional - knowledgeable, personable + proactive.
Amy has a strong sense of design which translates into breathtaking events full of beauty. Whether classic + traditional or modern + bright, each design is representative of the couple’s personality. We love seeing how she converts our blank slate venue into a masterpiece!
Amy’s energetic drive coupled with her naturally calming demeanor ensures an efficient + stress free planning process. She offers our clients the advice + guidance needed to turn their dreams into a reality.
Day-of, Amy is accommodating, proactive + caring. She works right along side our team to ensure that both clients + guests have an unforgettable experience. We highly recommend her as a wedding planner!
I can confidently say that we would not of had the wedding we did without Amy’s help. Our day was magical, romantic and everything we asked for. And we asked for a vision that was, “if Anthropologie and Restoration Hardware had a baby in a secret garden”. So no easy task.
Mac and B was put on our radar from a friend who used them for her wedding. From the start Amy had it all laid out for us; when to start looking for something, and when to make a decisions by. We were not from the area, which made this a destination wedding for us. What we loved is that she didn’t take over the process, but more so helped us bring our vision to life. We’re the type of couple that enjoys researching an area, and finding the best deals. Amy helped us by guiding us to the right vendors in our budget, and to who she knew would do the best job executing our design requests (aka florals, rentals, photography etc).
The day of Amy was a godsend/boss lady fairy-godmother. She handled all the little, and big things the day of that would of completely taken us away from the moment. I can not stress this enough, that we did not have one thing to do the day of other than show up for our first look. Which we did at precisely 2:15pm thanks to our detailed timeline created by Amy. We were able to be completely in the moment, and that’s priceless.
More than once I was asked why I was such a chill bride, and why wasn’t I freaking out more. It was because we had so much trust in Amy. And here’s a true example as to why. The week of the wedding, we arrived to Charleston and that’s when the Corona Virus news started to escalate. 48 hours prior to the wedding around 30 people canceled. We called Amy and she told us to not worry about a thing, so we didn’t. Alone, we would of spiraled and lost sight of the day. With Amy, she told us not to worry, so we didn’t. That’s how much we trusted her.
If you are looking for a creative, organized, honest, and trustworthy professional to help make your day the most special day ever, give Mac and B a call and ask for Amy.
Amy DeVito with Mac and B Events is a true angel sent from heaven. She was recommended as a wedding coordinator and did an absolute amazing job with our wedding at Montage Palmetto Bluff. The weather made a turn for the worst on our wedding day (Arctic Blast that is soooo rare in the south) and she basically redesigned our entire outdoor wedding into an indoor wedding/reception within 3 hours. We had no idea what anything would look like until we showed up and it was absolutely beautiful. The guests are still commenting on how much fun and how beautiful it was. We let Amy take the lead on the design and she did such a great job adding her creative touch to make it extra special... even customized ketchup packets for the groom - ha! Amy can make just about anything happen (except weather) :-) I highly recommend Mac and B. They are a true joy to work with and really go above and beyond to make weddings extra special.
Amy at Mac & B is the best thing to happen to our wedding! Now that it is over I miss her and her great spirit, organizational skills, and just overall kindness and coolness. We did not worry about ONE thing during our wedding. I'm not even sure what happened behind the scenes, but I finished getting ready and walked into a fairy tale. She guides you through the whole process seamlessly, keeps you on track, and responds IMMEDIATELY to any questions you have. Amy is that spirit you want in your life, and my husband and I consider her a friend now. Can't recommend enough!
Ladies.. if you're on the fence about hiring a wedding planner then just do it! You will thank yourself later! My husband and I live in Charlotte, NC and knew we needed a wedding planner not only because our venue required a day of coordinator, but we wanted planners that knew the Charleston wedding industry inside and out since we're 3 hours away. We also wanted to be able to enjoy our engagement without the stress of wedding planning. We hired Mac & B for full-service wedding planning for our March 2019 wedding and so incredibly happy with our decision. I worked with Carri for the first 6 months finalizing all our vendors and then spent the next 6 months with Amy designing our wedding. Amy and Carri were absolutely amazing and helped make every decision stress free and a lot of fun! Amy is the best in the business and is so passionate about wedding design. I also loved the planning application they used because it kept me so organized with all the vendors, deadlines, and to-do lists. I honestly wish I could turn back time and get married all over again because I loved planning my wedding with Mac & B - I highly recommend them to everyone planning their wedding in the low country!
Mac and B. did an amazing job! Our wedding was about to be canceled due to hurricane Dorian, but Amy worked through the days - keeping vendors up to speed, us in the loop, and everything running smoothly.
The guidance, advice when needed/wanted, and knowledge of the wedding industry was 5 star. THANK YOU.
When I started planning a destination wedding, a lot of venues required a wedding planner. I'm an organized person and thought I could do it myself, but I was very wrong! Amy with Mac & B was the best money I spent on my wedding. I would give her a raise if I could! She is so organized, caring, and kind. She knows what she's doing, and put any concerns I had at ease right away. I knew if I had a question, she had the answer. I can't thank you enough for making my special day so perfect!
Having Mac and B. Events and Amy DeVito as our wedding planner was an absolute blessing! From our first meeting to the wedding day, Amy was super organized and helped make every step along the way stress free and a lot of fun. Her passion for weddings and spectacular events combined with her organization and attention to detail gave us confidence throughout the process that we weren’t missing anything or second guessing decisions. She has an amazing vision for how things will come together and does a fantastic job of knowing when to provide input based on her many experiences. On the day of our wedding, Amy floated between setting up the venue and the groups of girls and guys getting ready to make sure everything went off without a hitch. We are so glad and thankful to have found Amy! There’s no way our day would have come together so perfectly without her! Amy, thank you for helping us make our dream weeding come true!!
Our decision to choose Mac and B, and in particular, Amy, was the best decision we could have made as part of our wedding planning process. After we picked our venue and needed a wedding planner, we were a little nervous about who we chose to help us through the process. My fiance and I lived 2 hours away from Charleston and our parents lived very far away. As soon as I spoke with Amy and Carrie on the phone, I knew that Mac and B was who I wanted to work with. They were personable, knowledgeable, and easy to talk to. They were also sensitive to financial constraints, and remained flexible and receptive to planning adjustments. Throughout the entire process, Amy was always available to help, responsive to questions and extremely knowledgeable about wedding ideas and options. She was quick to respond to my emails and messages and was always on top of things which made it easy for us to relax since we were planning from afar. From our first meeting in person with her, to the rehearsal and the wedding day, Amy did a fantastic job. She listened to every detail of our vision and created the most perfect wedding day. Every single person who saw what she did was thoroughly impressed – especially one of my bridesmaids who had just gotten married and marveled at the job Amy did! Our wedding day would not have been so amazing and perfect without her and the rest of the Mac and B team. It goes without saying that we highly recommend Amy and Mac and B to help plan your wedding! Amy, Carrie and the rest of the Mac and B team, we cannot thank you enough for making our wedding day the most amazing and memorable occasion ever.
Working with Mac and B was easily the best decision we made in our entire wedding planning process. We were planning our wedding from out-of-state and were only able to make it down to Charleston once before our wedding. We spoke to many event planning companies to select our own wedding planner and Amy immediately stood out as the absolute best option.
Amy is super creative, optimistic, kind, and truly hears her clients. From start to finish she was clear in communicating what we could expect throughout the process. She was realistic in giving us options that would fit in our budget and went above and beyond to make sure our vision for our wedding was realized. Amy was also incredibly responsive throughout the year leading up to the wedding. I don't think she ever took longer than an hour to respond to an email or a question. Truly incredible. We felt so at peace going into the wedding weekend because we knew she had everything covered.
As far as décor goes, Amy took every vague idea we had and brought it to life, only ten times better than what we could have imagined. When we walked in the room on our wedding day, before the ceremony, our jaws literally dropped. We knew it would be amazing because Amy had created renderings, but we didn't know just how stunning it was all going to look. Every last detail was perfect. She truly transformed the space into something from a magazine! I can't tell you how incredible it looked!
Beyond just the décor, Amy made sure that everything ran smoothly throughout the day. In fact, a few of our guests even pointed out how "on it" she was and how impressed they were with the team. At one point, we went to the rooftop to take some photos and one clasp on my dress snapped! Someone texted Amy and she was waiting for us at the elevator when we got downstairs with several pin options to fix the clasp before I went back out. I mean COME ON!!!!!!
We could not recommend the Mac and B team and Amy more. She made everything so easy and beautiful but also made the year of planning leading up to the wedding so enjoyable, which is so so so important. We are SO grateful!!!!!!!
Mac & B Events was by far the easiest and best decision we made during the wedding planning process. From start to finish they executed ever single request, as well as adding huge creative value to the entire process.
Amy is the best in the business. She was quick to respond and did a great job listening to what we wanted.
I wish I could rate her a 100 because that is what she was to my family.
The day of the wedding she was the engine behind all the details and kept everything on track. She also had a team of rock stars day of that blew us all away.
If I could survive another wedding I would hire her again and again and again:)
Do yourself a favor and use this team, it will make the process enjoyable and the end product even better than you could imagine.
Amy and Carrie-thank you for creating the best day of my entire life!
Mac and B. Events is truly best in Class!
It was truly a pleasure working with Mac & B. I mainly worked with Amy, who I can't say enough great things about! Amy was incredibly organized and responsive, and was always ready with a helpful suggestion or solution. She has great taste and a wealth of knowledge and experience related to all aspects of wedding planning. It was such a relief to know that every detail would be taken care of; all we had to do was enjoy our wonderful wedding day. In addition to being a fantastic wedding planner, Amy is also a joy to be around! Working with Amy and Mac & B was one of my absolute favorite parts of wedding planning - I highly recommend them!
I wish we could give Mac and B more than 5 stars. Cannot speak more highly of Amy and Carri. From the time we started researching wedding planers in the Charleston area to our first phone call with Carri we knew Mac and B was the perfect choice for us! Throughout the planning process, Mac and B always connected us with the best vendors and used their many years of experience to provide us with several options to choose from. Amy accompanied us to all of our vendor visits and helped us to feel at ease and not become overwhelmed by all of the details and decisions being thrown at us. It was amazing having her there with us to hep guide us through the process. In addition, both Amy and Carri were always available when we had any questions or needed advice leading up to our wedding. There were even times when Amy would reach out to just check-in and make sure we were aware of upcoming milestones, or to just chat with us to ensure we were in a good place. And when the big day finally came, Mac and B did not disappoint! Amy had everything covered that we threw at her and then some. The little details that she helped us with throughout the process and the timing of everything went perfectly. All of our guests commented on how beautiful the design was and how well organized our event was- and it was all because of Amy. I HIGHLY recommend anyone who is contemplating getting a wedding planner to go with Mac and B. Their years of experience and expertise is well worth it and they will help you to plan the perfect wedding!
When my husband and I decided to get married in Charleston, we were confronted with a couple of big obstacles. We don't live in Charleston, and we didn't know what all needed to be done to organize such a big and important event.
Mac and B. Events made our wedding dreams come to life.
They were organized, communicative, and knowledgeable about the city and weddings. They guided us through all the choices leading up to the big day and designed the most beautiful celebration based on our preferences.
On our wedding day, Mac and B. Events executed all the plans we'd made perfectly. My husband and I got to enjoy the day with our favorite people at a gorgeous party.
If you're looking to get married in Charleston, have Mac and B. Events help you!
Do yourself a favor if you are getting married in Charleston (or anywhere!) and hire Mac and B Events . Planning a wedding no matter how organized you are (or for me personally, type a) can be stressful. My husband and I live in NYC but got married in Charleston. Knowing we didn't have the time to plan everything from another state we met with a few planners. Carri and Amy not only made us feel the most at ease but they also came to the meeting the most prepared. Everything they do is done with such care and attention to detail. I am someone who is very particular and had a vision, like so many brides I wanted to see it brought to life. They not only achieved my wedding vision, but exceeded it. The day was stress-free, lovely and we could not have done it without Mac and B events.
We worked with Erica for our wedding and she was wonderful! She really helped keep us organized and on task so we didn't have any loose ends the day of. So professional and kind and really excellent at what she does. Our wedding went off without a hitch (at least that I knew of- and isn't that the whole point of a wedding planner?!). So pleased with our choice and would definitely recommend all the ladies at Mac and B for your event!
Mac & B was the best wedding planner we could have asked for! Our engagement totaled just under 3 months but because of Mac & B, you would have thought we had take a year to plan our wedding! Erica took my vision and made it reality. I am so grateful to have had her through this process! She made the day go by so smoothly and even sewed up my dress when it ripped (3 times...oops!) Mac & B Events, I can never thank you enough!
Carri from Mac & B was my guardian angel and a personal lifesaver during the entire wedding planning process. She was more than just a wedding planner; she felt like a friend to my entire family. Having that kind of connection with someone you will be emailing with DAILY is beyond essential. She supported and encouraged my creative decisions, offered some phenomenal suggestions that absolutely made the wedding picture perfect, and managed to smooth out any wrinkles, whether family or vendor related. All in all, if you want to have the most wonderful time while planning your wedding and be as stress-free as possible, hire Mac&B!!! I promise it will be one of the best decisions you make while wedding planning :)
I could go on and on about how wonderful it was to work with Mac and B. Events. We started working with Carri and when she and her husband found out they were expecting, we started working with Erica. I can't say enough about how professional their transition was as Erica started taking over Carri's weddings. Carri told us right away and we trusted we were in good hands with Erica. I know for sure I could not have planned our destination wedding without Mac and B. Events. Erica did everything possible to make sure the whole day ran smoothly - it was perfect. At some point in the evening, my cousin nervously approached Erica because she had lost our wedding card with money in it. Erica told her no problem - and searched high and low for it, even digging in the trash. If that's not going above and beyond, I'm not sure what is. Not to mention - she made our whole vision COME TO LIFE. The decor was beautiful and I owe that all to her. I highly recommend Mac and B. Event's services - especially if you are planning a destination wedding.
Choosing Mac and B Events to do our design and day-of-coordination for our wedding was quite possibly one of the best decisions we could've made when it came to our big day! Throughout the entire year before our wedding, Erica was consistently checking in and there for me for all of the questions I had. Her timeless taste and class helped me to choose the most beautiful design and décor for our wedding. She was ever so patient with us and helped us stay within our budget as well as found numerous suggestions and ways we could cut costs. For our wedding weekend, Erica made sure everyone in our family and bridal party were aware of our timeline, and she made sure I didn't have to worry about a thing on our big day. She made sure that my husband and I got to eat dinner, always had a drink in our hand, and had the absolute best night we could ever dream of. I couldn't imagine our day without Erica & her team and for that we are forever grateful. Thank you so much, Erica & Mac and B Events.
The smartest decision you'll ever make! (besides choosing your husband). Christine and the Mac&B team are an absolutely charm - they are sweet, creative, organized professionals with spectacular taste - and they hustle!! Christine endured my infinite email chains and text messages with such grace and patience, and she always came back to me with something better than what I had in mind. She was an absolute delight to get to know, and went above and beyond the day of my wedding (I actually shed tears as I walked into the amazing setting she created). I was so lucky to have chosen her and am forever grateful to Christine and her team for making this day, and the whole planning process, an incredibly exciting and lovely experience.
Mac & B Events and my planner, Erica Cain made sure that my wedding went off without one issue all night! The girls set up, stayed organized and had fun with us! I can't count how many compliments I received on how well the ceremony and reception flowed. Outstanding! One of my favorite parts was the detailed timeline that Erica provided for me and everyone involved in the wedding party. The organization was incredible! Thank you for helping my dream day become a reality!
Christine is one of the sweetest people I've met and I am so happy she was a part of our day. She and Carrie coordinated our best friends wedding two years prior to ours, and they made such an impression that there was no question on who we'd book to coordinate our wedding day.
Christine (+ Allison and Renee) were a dream! Our day would not have been what it was, had it not been for Christine! Her attention to every little detail made for flawless execution.
From cutting rosemary sprigs the night before (I love you!) to playing dog-handler with a clipboard + cell phone in her hands during cocktail hour, she gets everything done and runs the day beautifully all with a smile on her face.
Christine and her team treated us + our guests' like no other and I cannot thank them enough. You guys have such big hearts and it shows, THANK YOU for everything!
Carri and Erica make magic happen! We used Mac & B for our day of coordinators and our day went off without a hitch! Our friends, family, and bridal party were able to enjoy the day without having to run around to stress about details, the girls did EVERYTHING! My husband admitted after the wedding that investing in coordinators was worth every penny! Even in the months leading up to the wedding, they were always available to advise me before we made decisions on purchases and vendors. I can't say enough great things about this awesome group!
They are sweet, organized, thoughtful, CALM, and so knowledgeable. We'd love to relive the evening and hire them all over again!!
My husband Bobby and I are from New York and wanted a wedding in beautiful Charleston which would have been a complete headache for the both of us if we didn’t have had Christine Boykin and Carri MacGregor as our planners. They really took the stress out of planning. From the minute we met with Carri and Christine, we both knew they were the girls for the job! They took our vision and made it even more beautiful than I could ever imagine! The attention to detail and passion shows in their work. Christine was my point of contact throughout the process and she was very attentive, organized, and answered every question we had. Since it was a destination wedding, when we went to visit to meet all our vendors etc., Christine personally took us everywhere. She was great and helped us with so much. They worked so closely with the vendors and made sure they all had the right schedule, down to the very second. I did not worry about one thing the entire day and night of our wedding. The process of a wedding is overwhelming at times but they really take a lot of the worry away. The day came and the weather didn’t look great, it was raining during set up but Christine and Carri kept such a positive attitude that really helped me thorough it. Luckily our weather cleared up but I was impressed with how Christine and Carri handled it all with ease. Even my guests complimented how great and sweet they both were! Brides, trust me, look no further….you have found your wedding planners! Our wedding was perfect and Mac and B made our special day one that we and all of our guests will never forget! Thank you Christine and Carri xoxox
As soon as I got engaged, I started researching wedding planners in Charleston, South Carolina. Since I live in Tennessee, I wanted someone that i trusted to take care of things for me. I came across Mac & B. Events in a wedding magazine and, after my first conversation with Carri and Christine, I immediately knew that I had found the planners that understood me and my vision for our wedding. I worked closely with Carri throughout the planning process. She was always extremely easy to get in touch with and made wedding planning enjoyable. I absolutely loved working with Carri, as well as the entire Mac & B. Team! My wedding was better than I could have imagined!
Carri from Mac and B Events
was very warm and helpful from the first meeting! She was wonderful to work with and very accomodating.
Got married in downtown Charleston this past May (2015). After scouring the area for an affordable wedding planner-- so many we called were just ridiculously expensive, and some didn't give us the time of day after we mentioned our budget, which, I should add, wasn't even that small!-- we were recommended Mac & B by a local photographer, and they turned out to be exactly what we were looking for. They were completely understanding of and welcoming to our budget, and came up with a price for day-of coordination, plus "takeover" planning two months our, that perfectly fit our needs, and was even a little bit less than what we had been anticipating (how rarely that happens in the wedding planning process!). Anyway, CHRISTINE WAS AMAZING. We worked primarily with her, and she always made my my mom and I fee so calm and confident about everything. She's incredibly organized and thoughtful, and she always seemed to have all the time in the world to answer our endless questions (which I am sure was not actually the case, which makes that even more impressive). She gave us so many perfect vendor recommendations and also tons of great advice (even on the best length of sparkler!) and pointed out some stuff we needed to consider but hadn't though of. Whatever we wanted to do, she worked to make it happen, and if what we wanted wasn't possible, she found an excellent alternative solution. Plus, she was just so fun to hang out with!
To sum: if you want a sensible (ie not totally drinking the Kool Aid of the overheating Charleston wedding planning industry/scene), organized, budget-friendly wedding planner who will make you feel 100% confident on your wedding day that everything is in excellent hands, hire Mac & B!
Mac and B Events provided excellent planning for our daughter's wedding on August 15, 2015. From the first contact with Carri MacGreggor to the perfect wedding day, Carri was very professional, organized, creative and fun! During the 6 month planning process, Carri was so helpful in leading my daughter and I through many decisions. She was very mindful of our wedding budget and able to design a beautiful wedding within our range. We used many of the vendors Carri suggested and they all gave quality service.
As the Mother of the Bride, I was able to relax and enjoy every minute of our daughter's wedding day thanks to Carri, Christine and Erica!! I would recommend Mac and B Events for any event.
I honestly don't have enough good things I could say about Carri. She was awesome, amazing, sweet, professional and organized.
We were a destination wedding and she was kind enough to let us ship ALL of our decorations we made for the wedding to her home address. We would have been lost without this option as I'm not sure what we would have done otherwise.
She gave us endless recommendations which I truly appreciated. She made my day so seamless and care-free, it was amazing! Her team did great with the floral decorations and centerpieces. Honestly, amazing experience and made my wedding so perfect! She made me not have to think about things I didn't want to think about! Definitely recommend Mac & B.
The ladies at Mac & B are simply incredible. When my husband and I set out to plan our Charleston wedding, we debated whether or not we needed wedding planners to assist us. Second only to choosing each other (!), this was the best decision we made throughout the entire process! Not only did we get the best service in all of Charleston, we also gained new friendships. What impressed us most about working with Mac & B was that every time we communicated they had such incredible awareness and understanding of our vision which allowed us to explore designs & ideas we hadn’t even considered. They are truly great at what they do, knowing exactly when and where to add feedback & guidance and making an otherwise stressful process so much smoother. We never imagined that the actual wedding day could be as stress-free as what we experienced. We both knew that everything was taken care of and everyone was where they needed to be and it allowed us to focus on each other and the incredible moment we were about to share.
Several months later, my husband and I are still amazed at how absolutely perfect our wedding day was. It’s something we’ll never forget and we’re so grateful to the ladies at Mac & B for everything they did to make it possible.
Sincerely,
Kira & Chad
As my future husband and I set out on the journey to plan our dream wedding, we quickly figured out there was a lot more to planning a wedding than we thought! With both of us working full time and our families living out of town, we knew we needed help. After meeting with Carri and Christine from Mac & B, we knew they would help make our dream day perfect!
Throughout the wedding planning process, they were always there to answer questions, offer suggestions, and give support! I remember a weird feeling of feeling stressed the days before the wedding because I wasn't stressed at all thanks to Mac & B! They really allowed myself, my fiancé, and our families to enjoy our time together before the big day.
Our wedding day was beautiful, perfect, and exactly what we wanted, and we owe a big part of it to Carri and Christine and their team! We couldn't have done it without y'all!
One of the very best decisions my daughter and I made was to hire Mac & B as our "Day Of" wedding planner. They were tremendous! We worked with Christine, who is wonderfully responsive, very professional and a complete pleasure to work with at all times. Everything went smoothly and the day was perfect, with no worries and no glitches. One of our other vendors said that they are always happy when Mac & B is involved, as things are done so well.
And that was so true. We give them an A+ recommendation!
Christine with Mac and B Events was outstanding. She was always very quick to respond and a great communicator. She went above and beyond for my wedding and was constantly proving her worth. She was great and I would recommend her to anyone planning a wedding
Mac & B Events did a spectacular job for our wedding! Christine was crucial to every detail that went into planning our wedding. Being from Dallas, Texas I relied on them heavily to locate the right vendors and help us get connected. We could not have been more thrilled with the level of care and attention they provided and the other vendors in the industry they connected us with. If you want to feel taken care of throughout the planning process, choose Mac & B Events and you will not be disappointed.
Carri and Christine are the best in the business. I hired Mac and B because of their professionalism, vision, and enthusiasm. Carri and Christine were hired as my day of coordinators but what they did was so much more. We met a few times prior to my wedding and e-mailed countless times until I felt no stress at all about my day. Mac and B are organized and detail oriented which made me feel completely comfortable letting them handle the set up of the wedding at the church and the venue. It was the little additional touches that really made the wedding, like putting flowers on the rickshaw and champagne and flowers on our boat for departure. Setting up hundreds of votive candles to make the Rice Mill glow. Coordinating the timeline for the day and making me never feel rushed or even notice that I was on a timeline. They even brought leftover food to my hotel room after the wedding. I truly can go on and on about these two amazing women. Please choose them for your wedding or event. I know I will absolutely hire them in the future! Looking forward to seeing Mac and B again at friends wedding in July!!
Carri and Christine of Mac & B are some of our favorite wedding planners to work with here in Charleston! They're not only incredibly knowledgeable, organized and professional, but some of the sweetest women in the industry! What more can a wedding photographer ask for from a wedding planner!? If you want a wedding planner that will answer emails quickly, give you options galore, help you stay on budget, be sweet to your wedding guests, and make sure everything runs perfectly smoothly on your wedding day, these are your girls! Trust us... by the end of your wedding day, you'll feel like Christine and Carri are your new best friends! They're just that awesome!
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We travelled to Charleston from Virginia for a friends wedding and loved the plantation setting at Legare Waring House. Despite being a rainy night with a downpour right before the ceremony everyone had a great time. We were all able to squeeze under the tent and you could tell the staff worked hard to put the backup plan in place. Loved the setting and love Charleston definitely recommend it for destination weddings.
Look no further for professional wedding planners! My husband and I are from NJ, but we really wanted a Southern wedding with his family in Charleston. Christine Boykin and Carri MacGregor of Mac & B were day-of coordinators for our July lowcountry wedding at Boone Hall, and while we had a separate church coordinator, Mac & B went beyond the call of duty for "day of" reception planners. Several months before the big day, Christine and Carri had conference calls with me, and one month before the wedding, we had a walk through of our venue with my husband and me to make sure a floor plan and timeline were set for the destination wedding. In addition to directing vendors on the day of the event, Christine and Carri even trekked to the ceremony’s rehearsal at the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist [in the pouring rain!] to show their support for us. Mac & B also helped arrange decor items and took pictures & short videos throughout the rehearsal and wedding reception. Christine and Carri’s eye for detail and professionalism ensured that the reception ran seamlessly. Christine and Carri treated our wedding event with the same care and attention as they would their own weddings. Mac & B are not just your typical wedding planners; these Southern belles set the standard for the Charleston wedding coordination business. They know the questions to ask, and the appropriate recommendations to make in creating unique wedding events for couples. No task was too small and no detail too involved for Mac & B to accomplish, and they were hands-on from everything to the exact desired fold of the dinner napkins to the set up of wish lanterns for guests to cast off the Cotton Dock. We are so grateful to Mac & B for making our dream destination event possible, and you will be too. Thank you Christine and Carri!
I live in Panama, not the city in Florida but the one in the country of Panama, Central America. When I received the news of my son´s wedding -in Charleston- can´t deny some butterflies started flying in my stomach. Great news! Great venue! But... how was I to organize, coordinate and deliver a rehearsal dinner without missing the party altogether?
On the other hand, it is customary in Panama to set up a "dessert table" for the wedding reception and again... how can the mother of the groom complete this task without having to arrive at the reception wearing an apron?
Well... this is where Christine and Carri came in. And boy did they come in and deliver!
Christine was referred to me by the bride´s family and I met her briefly during a visit a made to Charleston about one month prior to the wedding. Even though it was during the weekend Christine was more than helpful in taking me to the rehearsal dinner venue, going over the plans and just promising to be there for us when "wedding time came".
And sure enough wedding time came and Christine and Carri were there. They were there to help me and my family helpers set up tables and decorations, to supervise that all the rentals arrived and were set up according to plan, to go over "the rehearsal itself", and to pick up at the closing of the event.
Next day was the big event. I arrived at the venue with my husband and son (groom), and oh, of course! with AAALLLL the desserts. At lightning speed I gave Christine and Carri the instructions on how to set them up when it was time (some desserts required refrigeration). Left to get ready and when I came back everything was PERFECT, absolutely perfect. I wish i could show you pictures here.
But this was not all Christine was doing. She was also supervising set up of the ceremony props, signature book, programs; she was rounding up and keeping groomsmen in good order, she was making sure everybody that had to be somewhere was somewhere; she took pictures of the event, lots of pictures; and all this with a smile on her face.
I am sure the bride and her parents have their own magnificent review about Mac and B Events, its impossible not to have it. For anyone who wants to be another guest in their own party this is the people you need.
PS. and to top it all Christine is fully bilingual so Spanish speaking potential clients... go for it!
I cannot say enough good about Mac and B. Christine and Carri were there for us 110 percent all the way from the beginning of our wedding planning. So many details they handled for us that made our day as stress free as possible helped us immensely. It was such a comfort knowing that their
service and expertise was with us from start to finish. I am so
confident that whoever is lucky enough to hire them for their services will be in excellent hands and have a beautiful wedding.
There are no words to describe how grateful I am to Christine and Carri for all they did for me during my wedding weekend. From coordinating the rehearsal dinner to directing the wedding ceremony they left no detail untouched. They both are the perfect mix of timeless creativity and style while having a strong-yet-gentle command of every situation. My wedding party (and several guests) raved about how calm, collected and in control they were at every juncture. In a sea of frenzy at a wedding, you need someone to get stuff done, but also keep everything upbeat and fun. They nailed this.
As an added bonus, Christine is even bilingual and was able to communicate with all of my husband's Panamanian relatives that flew in for the wedding!
There are so many difficult decisions to make as a bride planning a wedding, and I can say with 100% confidence that hiring Mac & B was one of the best choices we made. I want to return to Charleston, just so I can have them plan another event!
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