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Katie Cole
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Based in Trenton, SC, Palmetto River Planning is a wedding planner. They help you plan your dream wedding with elegance, ensuring your big day unfolds flawlessly.
With meticulous planning, Palmetto River Planning infuses your special day with your unique love story. Their team is dedicated to taking the burden off your shoulders. They handle all the intricate details, from vendor coordination to timeline creation, so you can focus on the joy of planning and celebrating your love. From the big picture to the smallest details, they ensure everything aligns with your vision.
Palmetto River Planning offers a range of planning packages to meet your budget and needs. Choose from timeline creation, day-of coordination, month-of coordination, or partial planning to ensure your special day runs smoothly. They believe in working hand-in-hand with couples. Listening closely to you, they understand your wishes and translate them into a wedding celebration that reflects your unique love story.
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Destination Weddings
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Full Service Wedding Planning
Honeymoon Planning
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Wedding Design
Wedding Website
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Getting Engaged
Engagement Party
Honeymoon
Rehearsals & Parties
After Party
Bachelor Party
Bachelorette Party
Bridal Luncheon
Bridal Shower
Couples Shower
Engagement Party
Rehearsal Dinner
Welcome Party
Wedding
After Party
Ceremony
Cocktail Hour
Day After Brunch
Reception
Rehearsal
Rehearsal Dinner
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Katie Cole
Owner/Head Planner
My name is Katie Cole, and I am the Founder/Head Planner at Palmetto River Planning. I have been planning weddings and events since 2021, but just decided to establish my own company late last year. I am trustworthy, honest, dedicated, and am known for paying close attention to detail. With a passion for this industry, it is my personal goal to make every couple a member of the Palmetto River family and ensure that all our couple's have a worry-free and magical day.
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5.0
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Katie and her team at Palmetto River Planning received overwhelmingly positive reviews from multiple users for their exceptional wedding planning services. They were praised for their professionalism, attention to detail, seamless coordination, and ability to handle unforeseen challenges like inclement weather flawlessly. Reviewers highlighted their exceptional communication, quick responses, and dedication to making each wedding day stress-free and memorable. The team was described as well-organized, accommodating, and going above and beyond to ensure a smooth and successful event, earning high recommendations from satisfied clients.Review photos
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Grace W
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5.0
2/07/2026
Hiring Katie was the best decision we made while wedding planning! She was so supportive throughout the planning process and really blew us away with her coordination skills! We ha...
d historic snowfall in South Carolina on the day of our wedding, which could have been a disaster. Katie stepped in and handled all of the contingency planning so we didn’t have to worry at all. She made the day so beautiful and well organized even during a serious weather event. Katie made sure we had everything we wanted on our wedding day and even made sure we got to eat dinner at our reception! I have no idea what we would have done without her, and I will tell anyone I know to call Katie first thing when they are planning their wedding or event!
Response from Palmetto River Planning on 02/08/2026
Grace, it was such a pleasure getting to be a part of your special day. I am thrilled that...
you and David had such a wonderful experience, and the snow made it even more beautiful!
Holly Ann D
5.0
2/26/2026
Katie and her team were absolutely INCREDIBLE! From answering all my questions, to giving me ideas, and coordinating the wedding of my dreams! You won’t find a better and more dedi...
cated planner anywhere else. 10/10 recommend! Book her now and you won’t regret it ❤️
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Kaitlyn D
5.0
2/23/2026
Katie & her team helped alleviate the day of pressure for me. Especially when the weather showed possible rain showers, she made sure our wedding day went smoothly. Everything turn...
ed out beautiful. Great communication and execution
Laura-Luisa L
5.0
2/14/2026
Palmetto River Planning was a fantastic choice for our wedding coordinator. From the start, Katie’s communication was straightforward, quick, and to the point - exactly what we nee...
ded to keep our planning on track. The quality of her work and value was outstanding - she was easy to work with, detail-oriented, and ensured our day was well-structured. We were really lucky to find them, as we initially didn't realize how important it is to have a coordinator. Katie and her team were incredibly accommodating to our special requests - given I come from a different culture where we do weddings slightly different - and last-minute changes, always present and facilitated well! We're so grateful for the great value and smooth experience Palmetto River Planning provided for our special day
Response from Palmetto River Planning on 02/15/2026
It was an absolute honor getting to help plan your special day, meeting your families, and...
learning about your heritage. We wish you and Callen all the best! Congratulations!
Mallory W
5.0
2/08/2026
Katie was so helpful through the process of wedding planning. Very professional and reassuring. She was well-prepared for every meeting and worked exceptionally hard on wedding day...
- she wouldn’t let me lift a finger! We appreciated all of her help and guidance and would definitely choose her again!
Response from Palmetto River Planning on 02/08/2026
Thank you so much Mallory! It was such a pleasure to be a part of such a beautiful day!
Hailey A
5.0
2/06/2026
Palmetto River Planning was an amazing vendor to work with! Allyson and Katie were wonderful.
Allyson worked with us directly on our event (basically a wedding) and she was so org...
anized, attentive, and helpful. She exceeded our expectations and helped our big day go off without a hitch. She even made my husband and I a plate for dinner! She planned a very detailed document before the event (also had planning meetings with us, etc.) and literally thought of everything. She knew our vision inside and out. She was so good at handling things behind the scenes while we relaxed and enjoyed our big day. Thank you to Palmetto River Planning for everything! Our special day was an amazing day because of you.
If you’re a bride looking for the best planning company (also priced very reasonably), these are your girls!
Response from Palmetto River Planning on 02/07/2026
Thank you so much for your kind words Hailey! We were so happy to be apart of making you a...
nd Matt’s special day finally a reality ❤️
Angela C
5.0
11/20/2025
Katie was amazing! From the beginning of the planning process- to walking out of our reception as husband and wife, she was by our side. I went into my big day completely confident...
and relaxed. Katie kept everything on track, and we are so happy we hired her!
Response from Palmetto River Planning on 11/20/2025
Angela, it was such a pleasure getting to meet you, Brian and your children. I wish you bo...
th a long and happy life together filled with laughter, ball games, and great memories! Thank you so much!
Brittney D
5.0
11/18/2025
Palmetto River Planning was the absolute BEST. We couldn't have done any of this without their help. In the short amount of time of knowing them they made us feel completely comfor...
table with coming to them about any and everything. We have no complaints from our wedding day. They were extremely professional about everything!
Response from Palmetto River Planning on 11/19/2025
Thank you so much for your kind words Brittney. It was such a pleasure getting to celebrat...
e you and Davon! Congratulations!
Kameron L
5.0
11/17/2025
We are so thankful we chose Palmetto River Planning for our wedding coordinator. Katie was extremely organized, professional, and helped the wedding day run so smoothly. She handle...
d every detail with care and made sure that my husband and I were able to truly enjoy the entire wedding day. She communicated with all of the vendors and made sure everyone had everything they needed. We couldn’t have an asked for a better coordinator and we highly recommend her to any couple!
Response from Palmetto River Planning on 11/17/2025
Thank you so much for your kind words Kameron! It was such a pleasure getting to meet you ...
and Alex. I wish you nothing but the best as newlyweds!
Brittany M
5.0
10/29/2025
Katie and her team were amazing, they truly helped in everyway imaginable and more. They helped fix any issue that came up and made my day so smooth.
Response from Palmetto River Planning on 10/29/2025
Thank you so much Brittany, it was such a pleasure!
Maria M
5.0
10/23/2025
The minute I spoke to Katie on the phone I knew I hired the right person to manage my daughter‘s wedding so I can enjoy her day. Katie is extremely professional. She is a problem s...
olver she can be assertive when needed and compassionate as well. I highly recommend Katie.
Response from Palmetto River Planning on 10/24/2025
Thank you so much Maria, I was honored to be apart of the special day!
Dusty B
5.0
10/13/2025
Katie and her Team were AWESOME! I can not thank her enough for making our day go smoothly. She had everything done and handled and I was able to enjoy the day. She kept everyone o...
n schedule and even my other vendors were in love with her and made a point to tell me how awesome she was with them! If there were any issues during the wedding-I never knew it!
Response from Palmetto River Planning on 10/14/2025
Thank you so much! Kyli was truly beautiful and I am so grateful that we got to be apart o...
f it!
Quinn L
5.0
9/22/2025
Katie is amazing. My husband and I absolutely loved working with her. She thought of everything and organized everything beautifully. Our day was literally perfect.
Response from Palmetto River Planning on 09/22/2025
Thank you Quinn! It was such a pleasure being apart of your big day! You both were so amaz...
ing
Alix G
5.0
9/01/2025
DID AN AMAZING JOB! Katie Cole was fantastic! Extremely organized and very fast! She was able to set up our Venue beautifully BY HERSELF! I recommend her for your wedding if you w...
ant it to be stress free and beautiful <3
Response from Palmetto River Planning on 09/01/2025
Thank you beautiful! Congratulations again!!
Cameron H
5.0
8/04/2025
It was fantastic! She was extremely punctual for the day of the event and was extremely communicative leading up to the day of. You can tell they tailor everything to the goals of ...
the couple and work hard to achieve it! 10/10 and would recommend to everyone I know!
Response from Palmetto River Planning on 08/05/2025
Thank you so much for your kind words Cameron! We enjoyed it!
Kaylee S
5.0
7/14/2025
Katie and her team were absolutely amazing! I was a bride that wanted to be hands off during my big day and Katie not only made that possible, but made it better than I could ever ...
imagine. Any issue or complication that arose me and my husband had no clue about because it was handled so quickly/secretly. Katie and her team went above and beyond. From setting up, cleaning up, to driving me around in her car to keep the heat away she was so helpful in ways that were not even discussed before the big day. Her and her team were so kind and exceeded in every request I had. I could tell that this is so much more than a job for her and the genuine connection she made allowed us to be extremely comfortable on a day that is full of so many nerves. She made sure our day was running smoothly and that me and my husband requests were honored. Katie worked well with our other vendors and worked hand in hand to coordinate every aspect of the day. There were times I would just think of needing her and she would almost magically appear. That goes to show how well she got to know me and my family to ensure that our day was perfect. I will forever be grateful for her and her team for helping our day be the most perfect, memorable day. I will continue to recommend Katie and her company to anyone and everyone in the future!
Response from Palmetto River Planning on 07/18/2025
Thank you so much Kaylee! It was so nice getting to be apart of your special day! You guys...
were incredible and the day was amazing!
Olivia B
5.0
6/27/2025
Katie was such a blessing to have both in the planning process and on my wedding day. We had a backyard farm wedding, so it was very helpful to have someone as the point of contact...
with all the vendors so that myself, the groom, and my family could enjoy the day more and worry less about the logistics if the day. She was flexible, knowledgeable, and always ready to jump uo and help with something.
Response from Palmetto River Planning on 06/27/2025
Thank you so much for your kind words Olivia! You guys were incredible!
Peyton L
5.0
5/31/2025
Katie was a dream to work with! She made my wedding completely stress free and did a lot of planning for me including a timeline of the wedding. From helping me set up to clean up ...
she made the day run smooth. She even noticed my cake stand was wobbly and fixed it!
Highly recommend Katie and her team! She is truly passionate about what she does and felt like a friend throughout the whole process
Response from Palmetto River Planning on 06/02/2025
Thank you so much Peyton! It was such a pleasure getting to know you and Todd, and we are ...
honored to be apart of your special day!
Jessie T
5.0
5/17/2025
Katie and Dlorah were fantastic. Katie was quick to respond to emails and phones, and she was willing to schedule meetings around my work schedule. They were able to change plans o...
n the fly and ensured that my outdoor wedding was able to be moved inside when it rained all weekend. They kept pictures moving and avoided family drama which was a must with a large, blended family. They even made sure that we got to eat which is something a lot of my friends were not able to do on their own wedding days. I would absolutely recommend them to anyone looking for a stress free wedding day.
Response from Palmetto River Planning on 05/17/2025
Thank you so much for your kind words Jessie! & thank you for allowing us to be apart of s...
uch a special day! Congratulations again!
Madelyn R
5.0
5/08/2025
We hired Katie and her team for day of coordinating for our wedding. I cannot begin to put into words how valuable she was to our day. She truly went above and beyond my expectati...
ons from the time we started working together till the end of the wedding. She was so organized and made our day so entirely stress free, kept all of our vendors where they needed to be, had a shot list for our photographer and made sure everything we wanted to happen happened! Katie was so good, I wish she could coordinate my wedding everyday! There was not a thing that was forgotten or misplaced even if it was something I just mentioned in passing, we are truly blown away and will be recommending her to all of our friends as they begin to get married!
Response from Palmetto River Planning on 05/09/2025
Thank you so much Maddy! It was a truly beautiful day and it was our absolute pleasure to ...
be apart of it!
Lacey G
5.0
5/08/2025
Palmetto River Planning was an absolute dream to work with. They were incredibly responsive, communicative, and made the entire process feel seamless. Katie completely made the wed...
ding timeline that helped the day go by so much easier. She did not leave a single stone unturned, and the attention to detail was exceptional. On the day of our wedding, when the rain forced us to move the ceremony indoors, Katie and Dlorah jumped into action to ensure everything still went perfectly. The held off for as long as possible and when the rain still didn't let up, they were right there comforting me and assuring me the day would still be beautiful. Katie calmed our nerves, helped bustle my dress, and even assisted the groomsmen with their boutonnieres. They were there from start to finish, working tirelessly to make our special day perfect. I cannot recommend Palmetto River Planning enough - they truly helped make our wedding dreams a reality. I truly do not think the day would have gone as smoothly as it did without them right there throughout the whole day.
Response from Palmetto River Planning on 05/08/2025
Thank you so much Lacey! We are so thankful you chose us to help plan your special day and...
that we could make it everything you and Jason wanted! Welcome to the PRP family!! ❤️
Madison L
5.0
5/06/2025
Katie with Palmetto River Planning was THE planner of my DREAMS! Her and her team were on top of it and always multiple steps ahead. I am a super type A planner myself but she abso...
lutely exceeded all expectations and made me feel comfortable giving her full control. Whether you need her for the day of or for the full wedding planning process, she will take care of everything with excellence. Her professionalism, communication, and overall understanding of the industry was 10 stars. And on top of that she is so much fun and I enjoyed her company above anything. I want to plan another event just to be able to hang out with her and her team again! They made me day in every way. Trust me, you need to book with Palmetto River Planning.
Response from Palmetto River Planning on 05/06/2025
Madison! You are the absolute sweetest!!! We had such a great time working your event! Tha...
nk you so much!!
Kami B
5.0
4/20/2025
What a great experience we had with Palmetto River Planning and Katie. She was very helpful and attentive. I very much appreciated her attention to every detail and her quick respo...
nse time even on the day of the wedding when she was super busy. Would highly recommend her to any bride and groom. 10 out of 10.
Response from Palmetto River Planning on 04/21/2025
Thank you so much for your kind words Kami!
Anonymous
5.0
1/20/2025
Katie and Dlorah were AMAZING! Without them I would have fallen apart! They took my inspiration for my decor and went above and BEYOND! I had my main backdrop break the night befor...
e our wedding and when I told Katie, she hunted down a replacement and made it even more beautiful than I could have ever imagined! Katie stayed in touch with me through this whole journey and helped me navigate every little detail and hiccup I had with so much positivity and grace! She and Dlorah helped create the most amazing wedding day with the smoothest transition to a BEAUTIFUL reception that blew me away!! I can not recommend her or this company enough!! THEY ARE AMAZING!
Response from Palmetto River Planning on 01/21/2025
Thank you so much Crystal! It was a pleasure!
Rebecca A
5.0
11/21/2024
Katie was amazing. She made sure all the little things were not forgotten and that we ran on time (crazy!!). She was so helpful in the whole process even though she was a day of co...
ordinator. She made sure everyone and everything was where it needed to be when it needed to be there. She relieved a lot of stress and I couldn't recommend her more!
Response from Palmetto River Planning on 11/21/2024
Thank you so much Rebecca. We are so grateful that we got to be apart of your event!
Danielle B
5.0
11/12/2024
Katie is the greatest coordinator we could have asked for! She made herself readily available prior to our wedding, making sure to gather every detail, coordinate with vendors, and...
she even created us a very handy wedding booklet consisting of different schedules and details for various wedding members, like a separate guide for the bride/groom, for the wedding party, and for each vendor. On the day of the wedding, Katie took charge effortlessly and made sure everything was in place, while also actively responding to issues that arose. She really knows her stuff--from needing little guidance to decorate the space (pics include examples!) to being able to fix my makeup after first look-tears were shed, she was constantly on the ball! On top of being extraordinarily thorough and knowledgeable, Katie is also very kind--all of us grew very, very fond of Katie! I would recommend Katie to EVERYONE if I could!!!
Response from Palmetto River Planning on 11/13/2024
Thank you so much for your kind words Dani! It was an absolute pleasure.
River R
5.0
10/09/2024
Katie was a lifesaver for my wedding last month! She was such a huge help and friend from the planning process to the day of my wedding! She was incredibly knowledgeable about all ...
the different aspects of a wedding and was always on top of things! I’m such a worrier, but I didn’t fret a bit on my wedding day, because I knew I was in good hands with her! Thank you so much for all of your help Katie! We so appreciate you!
Response from Palmetto River Planning on 10/10/2024
Thank you so much for trusting us to help with your big day River! It was absolutely beaut...
iful!
Darby B
5.0
10/09/2024
Katie was absolutely amazing! We hired her last minute and she stepped in and helped tremendously. The wedding bible she created was so organized and detailed. She also went above ...
and beyond! She kept us hydrated brought us ice, and even helped me put on my reception shoes. I would 100% recommend Katie to anyone looking to hire a wedding coordinator.
Sarika A
5.0
9/02/2024
We cannot thank Katie enough for her incredible work as our wedding planner! From the very beginning, she was a beacon of organization, creativity, and support, turning our vision ...
into a seamless dream.
Katie's attention to detail is unparalleled. She listened carefully to our ideas and brought them to life in ways that exceeded our expectations. Her suggestions were always spot-on, reflecting her deep understanding of what would work best for our theme and budget.
The planning process was stress-free thanks to Katie's proactive communication and thorough planning. She kept us on track with timelines, checked in regularly, and was always available to answer our questions and calm any anxieties.
On the wedding day, Katie's coordination was flawless.
Katie is not just a wedding planner; she is a true partner in making dreams come true. We highly recommend Katie to any couple looking for a planner who will go above and beyond to ensure their special day is perfect.
Response from Palmetto River Planning on 09/02/2024
Thank you so much for your kind words Sarika. We are so happy that we got to know you and ...
Greg, and learn about your culture! We wish you both a lifetime of success and happiness!
Stephanie R
5.0
6/25/2024
Katie was amazing! She was on time, VERY professional, kept a list of my timeline and all requests and made sure they were all done and taken care of. She could tell when I needed ...
a break from pictures or other things and made sure I got one. If something came up, she moved things around to work it out. She made sure to let me know not to worry about little things. She gave me her honest opinion about my ideas and gave lots of perspective. She worked HARD and made sure we were on time at all times. Highly highly highly recommend for anyone!
Amanda J
5.0
4/26/2024
I was a bridesmaid in a wedding that Katie planned and it was amazing. Everyone knew what they were supposed to be doing and where to be at down to the minute. Katie has created a ...
wedding Bible that is genius and would be helpful to any bride on her special day. Katie pays attention to detail and she GETS THINGS DONE!
Response from Palmetto River Planning on 05/22/2024
Thank you so much! Our wedding books are definitely the key to a stress-free event!
Bonnie S
5.0
4/13/2024
I highly recommend Palmetto River Planning! Katie did a wonderful job planning my gender reveal and baby shower! She took so much time and put so much effort to make the events mem...
orable! I have even taken part in a wedding she coordinated and planned! It also turned out beautiful! I will definitely be using her for more events!
Response from Palmetto River Planning on 04/13/2024
We love planning all your events. Thank you so much for your review ⭐️
Stephanie C
5.0
4/13/2024
I attended a wedding planned by Katie and it was perfectly organized and turned out beautifully. Definitely recommend!
Response from Palmetto River Planning on 04/13/2024
Thank you so much 🥰
Madee P
5.0
4/12/2024
Katie is the sweetest. She's got great attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and was punctual which I truly appreciated. I've told all my friends about her. I promise ...
you'll want to as well!
Response from Palmetto River Planning on 05/22/2024
Thank you so much!
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