Unique and Documentary style Photography
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Carrie-Anne & Christi
COORDINATOR
AWARD WINNER (9X)
Thanks to recommendations from couples on The Knot
Photography
Let our photographers be the one to make sure no moment is left unseen.
We have 2 wonderful and different photographers to choose from to capture your look,
CarrieAnne and Meena are our 2 photographers to help you choose your style be it casual or formal, Traditional or Whimsical or anything in between. Carrie offers Film photography as well as Digital.
They are both passionate about their work and are keen to make your day memorable and beautiful. They are experienced at making you comfortable in front of the camera.
Your wedding is one of a kind, with us, your photo memories will be too.
We look forward to hearing from you
CarrieAnne & Meena
Woman-owned Business
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Destination Weddings
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Second Shooter Available
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Artistic
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Documentary
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Modern
Vintage
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Getting Engaged
Rehearsals & Parties
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Meet the team
Carrie-Anne & Christi
Coordinator
Christi & Carrie-Anne are both enthusiastic and love capturing anything and everything with their Photography.
Christi is a Charleston local, studied and lived here and now capturing her beloved city with Wedding photos. She is a Disney fanatic and has recently got engaged!
Carrie-Anne was born and raised in South Africa and continued her studies in America with film and photography. She is passionate about capturing all styles of photography and film and has recently finished a season in production with 'Family Feud". Happily she moved back to Charleston to join our wedding world.
Reviews
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Reviewers had overwhelmingly positive experiences with the photography team, specifically mentioning Carrie, Meena, Christi, and James. They were praised for their professionalism, creativity, and ability to capture both candid and posed moments beautifully. Many appreciated the quick turnaround time for receiving sneak peek photos and the photographers' attention to detail. The photographers were described as personable and accommodating, helping to make the wedding day stress-free and ensuring a seamless process from pre-wedding communication to post-wedding delivery of photos.Review photos
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McKenzie R
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5.0
5/13/2024
CARRIE WAS A DREAM!!!! She was so kind and made us feel so comfortable. My family is still talking about how great the photographer was!! Thank you so much for capturing our day and making me feel so amazing!!!!
Vendor response 05/14/2024
AAh Thank you so much McKenzie, Carrie is thrilled and we know your pictures will be stunn...
ing. Carrie loved working with you and your family xxx Carrie & The Pinnacle Team xxx
Jennifer E
5.0
12/26/2024
Carrie was absolutely excellent as our daughter’s wedding photographer! She captured every moment of the day with incredible skill and artistry, all while keeping up with the fast pace of a traditional Mexican wedding. From lively cultural traditions to heartfelt family moments, she never missed a beat. Her professionalism, attention to detail, and warm personality made her an absolute joy to work with. She truly went above and beyond to ensure that every important moment was documented beautifully. We couldn’t be happier with the results and will treasure these photos forever. If you’re looking for a talented photographer who can handle any challenge with grace and enthusiasm, we wholeheartedly recommend Carrie!
Vendor response 01/02/2025
Carrie loved working with you all and the photos are stunning, she had a lot of fun and ca...
nnot wait to see the full portfolio. Thank you so much for being an amazing family xxx Linda & Carrie xxxx The Pinnacle Team
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Eden C
5.0
10/11/2024
Meena and her husband Travis were our photographers. Meena was very professional and very understanding. She went above and beyond her photography skills to help us out. Travis did our drone photography. He was very professional.
Vendor response 10/19/2024
Thanks so much Eden and Tim, Meena was thrilled and we loved the photos xxxxLinda and Meen...
a and travis xxx
Sylvain C
5.0
8/11/2024
I chose Meena for my engagement shoot and couldn't be happier with the results. The collection we received has dozens of winners, fun photos, and nice candids. Her film photos also turned out great and were well worth it. Meena coordinated a visit to the site ahead of time to ensure the execution would be flawless on the day. I was really happy with how fast we had access to sneak peak photos (within a few days) which was crucial to share with the family. Overall, I am very happy with the experience.
Vendor response 10/19/2024
Thanks so much Sylvain and we are really happy to hear that they are beautiful
xxxx. Meen...
a & The Pinnacle Team
Victoria K
5.0
8/02/2024
Meena is extremely professional but fun at the same time. She takes the most beautiful photos and adds her artistic spin. I would highly recommend her for your wedding especially if you want to gave a great time taking pictures.
Vendor response 08/02/2024
Thank you so much Victoria and we appreciate your recommendation. All the very best xxxx ...
Linda, Meena & The Pinnacle Team xx
Cham W
5.0
7/21/2024
Carrie was great and captured some amazing photos for our wedding. We definitely recommend! Thanks again Carrie
Vendor response 10/19/2024
Yay!!! we thought the photos were gorgeous and so happy that you were happy with them
xxx...
. Carrie and The Pinnacle Team xx
Mary M
5.0
7/10/2024
I cannot rave enough about Carrie and Meena of the Pinnacle Weddings Charleston photography team! They not only took incredible pictures but also helped with my veil and bustle, brought us our first drinks after the ceremony, and even sewed back on a button that had fallen off my wedding dress not long before the ceremony began. The candid and posed photos from the ceremony came out so beautiful and elegant and the photos from the reception are so fun. They truly captured our day and I cannot thank them enough!
Vendor response 07/10/2024
Carrie and Meena are so happy that they made your photography day so wonderful. Your phot...
os are gorgeous and we are loving that you love them
Thank you for booking us xxxx Linda, Carrie, Meena and The Pinnacle Team xxxx
Katie M
5.0
6/09/2024
Christi with Pinnacle Weddings Photography did an amazing job capturing our wedding. We loved working with her for engagement photos and our big day. She knew how to put us at easy and yet keep us on schedule. We had a medium sized bridal party but were able to move through photos at a good pace. She worked well with us on any specific photos/groups we wanted. We love our sneak peek photos that came just a couple days after our wedding. We love Christi's work and would recommend her for any photography events.
Vendor response 06/24/2024
We are so happy to hear that your experience was so good and that you loved your photos, t...
hat is the most important thing for us to hear xxxx Christi & The Pinnacle Team xxx
Kristen G
5.0
6/07/2024
From engagement photos to wedding day photos and everything in between, we could not be happier working with Christi!! She made the entire experience fun and comfortable, has amazing insider knowledge of beautiful locations downtown and does beautiful work. Highly recommend
Vendor response 06/24/2024
Thank you so much and we are so happy that you were comfortable with the experience and yo...
ur photos :). They are gorgeous xxxx Christi & The Pinnacle Team xxx
Emma J
5.0
5/17/2024
We worked with Carrie for our photography for our wedding. I loved how she listened to our requests and but also made sure that we also still got to be a part of our wedding cocktail hour and reception (not just taking pictures the entire time). She also got our sneak peaks back to us so quickly. We can’t wait to see more!
Vendor response 06/24/2024
We are so happy to hear this Emma and Thank you so much, your photos were stunning, we hav...
e had many compliments from them and Carrie love working with you xxx Carrie & The Pinnacle Team xxx
Marissa G
5.0
5/07/2024
Christi was nothing short of spectacular! From our first planning call, we knew we were in great hands. She captured each moment of our wedding day perfectly, while keeping the timeline moving effectively with our many family members. I can't recommend her enough! Thank you Christi!!!
Vendor response 05/07/2024
Thanks so much Marissa and your photos are beautiful and we are so happy that you loved y...
our day. XXX Christi and the Pinnacle Team xxx
Ahnise G
5.0
2/03/2024
Christi Porter is the best photographer we have ever worked with! She's such a vibe - full of energy and amazing! We only asked for our photos to be focused on memories, and she did exactly that! Don't look anything further; Christi is the goat!
Vendor response 02/29/2024
Thanks so much Ahnise, glad she captured your memories so beautifully and kept the vibe go...
ing, xxx Christi and The Pinnacle Team xxx
Hillary D
5.0
1/12/2024
The entire pinnacle team is wonderful!! They go above and beyond with each and every detail. We had to pleasure of having Carrie shoot our wedding and she saw our vision and completely brought it to live! I can’t thank her enough because we will cherish these photos forever. She was always there to answer any questions and direct Austin and I in what position would turn out best for each shot.
Vendor response 01/16/2024
We are so happy to hear this and we thought your photos were beautiful and your whole day,...
we are glad you asked Carrie to capture it and to allow you to cherish the day, xxxx Carrie & The Pinnacle Team
Krista D
5.0
11/03/2023
I had an incredible experience with my wedding photographer Christi. She not only made me feel completely at ease but also provided excellent direction throughout the day. The results were simply amazing, capturing our special moments beautifully. I highly recommend her for any special occasion!
Vendor response 11/08/2023
We are so happy that you enjoyed Christi and that she made you comfortable as well as taki...
ng amazing photos, enjoy the memories, xxx Linda & Christi xxx
C F
5.0
6/13/2023
Christie was amazing. Her patience is amazing and the sneak peek pics are out of this world!
Vendor response 06/16/2023
Thanks so much for letting us know and we can't wait for the full album
Linda, Christi and...
the Pinnacle Team
Harper W
5.0
5/22/2023
I have hired Carrie for a few photography sessions over the years and I cannot speak highly enough of her! She always knows how to make her subjects feel comfortable and confident and she truly has an eye for beautiful and unique photos. I highly recommend her services!!
Vendor response 05/23/2023
Thank you so much for the kind words and we are happy that Carrie made you so comfortable ...
and that your photos were beautiful xxx Carrie & The Pinnacle Team xx
Emma D
5.0
5/17/2023
Carrie is one of the best photographers in Charleston. She listens to the needs and wants of the clients and brings your vision to life. I would highly recommend her to anyone looking for couples or wedding photos!
Vendor response 05/23/2023
Thank you so much and we loved your photos, beautiful couple inside and out xxx Carrie & T...
he Pinnacle Team xx
Brianne D
5.0
4/26/2023
We chose Christi as our photographer for our wedding day and she did not disappoint! She was so sweet and personable - she really made my husband and I feel comfortable behind the camera. She was always there to capture every beautiful moment! We received our sneak peeks two days after the wedding!! They were all stunning! We are so excited to see the rest of the gallery!! Thank you so much Christi!!!
Vendor response 04/29/2023
We loved your photos and we are so happy that the sneak peaks are gorgeous and we are look...
ing forward to the whole gallery, you were all lovely. xxx Christi & The Pinnacle Team xxx
Mark M
5.0
4/25/2023
Christi from the beginning was incredible. She listened to what we wanted. She understood our vision from the first moment we started talking about what kind of moments we wanted to capture. And she did not disappoint. Throughout her entire day she was with us giving us great direction, snapping the candid photos, and ensuring that each element of the entire wedding was capture through the lens. She was able to ensure that our perfect day can be seen and experienced for a lifetime.
Vendor response 04/25/2023
We have loved seeing the sneak peaks, they capture both you and Mark's essence and joy of ...
life, Thank you for letting us be a part of your special day xxx Christi & The Pinnacle Team xxx
Elizabeth M
5.0
4/19/2023
Christi Porter, our photographer was amazing! We haven't done many photo shoots before, and she was SO patient and made us feel so comfortable. She's super efficient and easy to work with. She really listened when we told her what we wanted and were looking for and was extremely kind, respectful, and fun! Our pictures turned out AMAZING! I literally love every single one. I highly recommend booking Christi with the Pinnacle team!
Vendor response 04/22/2023
Thank you so much and Christi's photos are beautiful. We are posting them constantly and ...
she is so happy you love her work. Thanks for being a wonderful Bride xxx Christi and The Pinnacle Team xx
Charlie H
5.0
3/14/2023
Linda, Anna, Davis, and Christi were a pleasure to work with and they absolutely nailed every aspect of our wedding from the planning to the music, lighting, and photography. They were super accommodating of all our requests. They provided expert suggestions to ensure our day flowed perfectly and we could enjoy every minute and feel present with each other and our guests. I can't thank this team enough for making our day SO special.
Vendor response 03/14/2023
Thanks so much Charlie, we loved your wedding and the set up was amazing and Christi's pho...
tos are going to capture exactly what you were looking for. All the very best for your future and we know it will be a good one :). xxxxx Linda, Anna, Davis & Christi xxxx The Pinnacle Team
Megan W
5.0
1/11/2023
So thankful for the Pinnacle team. Our big day went off without a hitch!
Vendor response 01/12/2023
Yay!!! we are so happy to hear this, all the very best for your future xxx The Pinnacle Te...
am xxx
Erin B
5.0
1/06/2023
Linda and her entire team really made our big day extremely special! I trusted their guidance throughout the whole planning process and in the end, our day could not have been better! I wish that I could relive our wedding day over and over again. Every detail from the tableware to DJ & Photography were exactly what we were looking for. Linda was a joy to work with and poured a lot of love and dedication into helping us. There is no way that we could have planned our wedding without her by our side. Our photographer was Christi and the photos that we have received back were absolutely gorgeous. She was so kind to work with and was a really sweet & genuine person. Anna, our day of planner was the same. She was so detail oriented and easy to work with. They definitely made our day stress-free. Our DJ, Davis, had the dance floor crowded and energetic the entire night. His ability to read the room and give the crowd what they’re looking for is unmatched! Plus, he really knows how to balance fun and professionalism!
Overall, I 12/10 recommend Pinnacle Weddings.
Vendor response 01/10/2023
Thanks so much Erin, we loved your day and so glad we made it as special as you wanted it ...
to be. It was beautiful xxx Linda, Christi, Davis & The Pinnacle Team xx
Deb S
5.0
11/23/2022
We had a September wedding in Charleston and
Pinnacle weddings did a fantastic job on our
wedding photography. We had a two hour portrait session around Charleston before our ceremony. Christi, our photographer, was very organized, thorough and was easy to communicate with. We held calls before the day of the wedding to ensure Christi was a good fit and to create a perfect and logistically reasonable itinerary. Christi coordinated effectively with my other vendors to
ensure we were on time.
Her execution was fantastic. We were able to get
great shots around Charleston and remained
within our time restraints. She thoughtfully helped me manage my wedding dress through downtown Charleston. Christi beautifully captured all of the special moments of our wedding. 2 days after our wedding, Christi provided more Sneak Peak pictures than I expected. She provided our portfolio in accordance with the expectations she set.
The photography prices were reasonable compared to other vendors in the area. I would recommend Christi to anyone who is going to have a wedding in Charleston. Thanks Christi and Linda for your services!
Vendor response 12/07/2022
Thank you so much and Christi was so happy that you loved her work (we love it to) and we ...
are glad that she captured your special moments beautifully, all the very best for your future xxx Christi & The Pinnacle Team xxx
Morgan F
5.0
11/21/2022
Christi, our photographer, was AMAZING! 10/10 recommend!
Vendor response 12/07/2022
Yay!!! That is what we like to hear, Christi was thrilled, all the very best for your futu...
re xxx Christi & The Pinnacle team xxx
Brittany C
5.0
11/13/2022
Linda introduced us to her wonderful team and we were beyond happy on our wedding day. We used Pinnacle's "Month of" planning package and worked with Sabrina. Sabrina was great to work with and followed up on all of our requests. We were also paired with Pinnacle's DJ, Taylor and photographer, Christi. DJ Taylor was SO much fun! He kept our party going and even jumped in the pool with our guests at the end of the night!! Christi was amazing. She nailed our photo inspo and was so funny, getting us to laugh, and be comfortable in our more intimate photos. Not to mention this was all perfect after a hurricane scare that canceled our rehearsal dinner. Power was restored 45 minutes before our ceremony started and Pinnacle came through 110%
Vendor response 12/07/2022
Thanks so much Brittany for the wonderful words for our whole Pinnacle Team, we love worki...
ng together and it does make the day seamless to have the whole team there, all the very best for your future xxx Linda, Sabrina, Taylor & Christi xxxx
Emily A
5.0
10/10/2022
I cannot recommend Pinnacle Weddings Team enough for your wedding. We used all three services, DJ, Month-Of Coordinating, and Photography from Pinnacle and it was IDEAL. Everyone part of Pinnacle Weddings is fantastic and using the whole team was so seamless as everyone has worked together countless times and know how each other operate. I'd also like to add that we got married the day after Hurricane Ian passed through Charleston and they 100% had it all under control which gave me so much peace as a bride gearing up for a hurricane.
Carrie was our Coordinator and she is absolutely fantastic. Every meeting with Carrie, I felt instantly more relieved and excited for our big day. She had everything under control throughout the entire process and she thought of all the details I would have completely missed. Carrie made sure our timeline maximized the things we valued most on our day, while also making sure the day didn't feel to rushed or chaotic. On our wedding day, Carrie was the perfect person to have running the show as she was so attentive to all the details we had discussed. Carrie met with us when I was afraid things might have to change a lot during the hurricane, but she made sure that our wedding could go perfectly as planned despite having to pivot just a little bit due to the weather changes. Our wedding day was a total DREAM and was truly the best day of our lives.
James was our photographer and he is EXCELLENT. James is the perfect person to have as your photographer as he has an eye for cool shots/scenery/lighting, and he is extremely professional and organized which is needed to get family members and bridal party arranged for the numerous photos that happen throughout the day. James takes all the photos you need without it feeling stressful or rushed. He is so good at capturing authentic moments. We weren't sure what would happen with our photos after the hurricane due to all the brush/debris on the ground but James found the perfect spot near our venue to take group photos and they are stunning. He even sent us sneak peek photos the morning after our wedding which was SUCH a treat to see!! We can't wait to see the rest of the photos!
We absolutely loved having Davis DJ our wedding reception! He did a fantastic job throughout the whole evening. He was so organized, professional, easy and fun to to work with! He did a great job of making the vibe progress flawlessly from jazzy cocktail hour to fun oldies during dinner to the most fun dance party later in the night! I loved how he mixed songs and kept it super fun and engaging the entire night. Our dance floor was PACKED in the best way and everyone was having a great time. Davis also did a great job with all the announcements and introductions throughout the evening!
All of this to say, you must use Pinnacle for your wedding!!! They are simply the best! :)
Vendor response 10/29/2022
Emily you words are so kind and I am so happy that James kept you calm and I have no doubt...
that your photos will be simply amazing, we love when our clients book our whole team, it means we can really look after you and you receive fantastic service from all of us. All the very best for your future xxx Carrie, James, Davis & The Pinnacle Team xxxx
Robert M
5.0
10/04/2022
Carrie at Pinnacle Weddings did our photography and was amazing to work with. Carrie took the time to listen and work with us on how and who we wanted pictures of. We set on our timeline when to take the photos and Carrie was great with our guests. She was their though out the event taking photos and you would of not of known she was even doing it. She did an amazing job. Providing us with a sneak peek almost right away. Carrie did an amazing job!
Vendor response 10/06/2022
Carrie is thrilled to have worked your wedding and she is super excited about the photos, ...
they are looking great so far. Thank you for sharing and all the very best from all of us the Pinnacle Team xxxxx
Emily P
5.0
6/22/2022
Christi is AMAZING! We love her and cannot recommend her enough!
She was the perfect presence that I needed help n my day! She made things perfect. Not only was she so sweet, but she was so helpful in so many different aspects!
She talked with me before the wedding in detail to be sure that she could capture everything that I wanted (and did not want). She spent time getting to know me, and learning what I liked/ what was important to me. It truly made all the difference to my ease and stress level as a bride!
She deserves an award for braving the extreme summer heat of my wedding to capture the most beautiful pictures! We’ve seen the sneak peaks, and can’t wait to see more! She even shared a dance with me when I pulled her onto the dance floor! She felt more like enjoying the day with a friend, rather than having a photographer taking my picture. She is such a sweet soul! I absolutely loved spending time with her, and I’m blown away by her beautiful work! The photos are stunning!
We cannot recommend Christi and the Pinnacle Team enough! They are great!
Vendor response 06/24/2022
We are thrilled to hear this and thrilled that Christi was so personable and danced with y...
ou, as any good photographer should :). Thanks for the very kind words and we are happy it all came together, all the very best from Christi and the Pinnacle Team xxx
Megan H
5.0
5/17/2022
Christi from the Pinnacle team was an amazing photographer to work with! Being from Illinois, we weren’t able to meet her prior to our wedding day, but that was no issue. My husband and I felt completely comfortable with her all day! I had a couple unique requests for photo ideas, and she made those happen and they turned out amazing! I’m absolutely obsessed with the “sneak peak” photos and can’t wait to see the rest!
Vendor response 05/18/2022
Thanks so much Megan, Christi loved working with you both and she is super excited about t...
he photos, we will let you know as soon as they are ready. Thank you for sharing your day with us xxxx Christi & The Pinnacle Team xxx
Abbey F
5.0
3/27/2022
I absolutely loved working with Christi from Pinnacle Weddings! We hired her for both our engagement photos and wedding photos and she did such an amazing job, especially given the fact that my husband absolutely HATES getting his picture taken! She was so much fun to work with, such a good sport, and was amazingly able to get us both to loosen up and get some great, natural looking shots. We certainly didn't make it easy for her but everything about our pictures has turned out perfectly - the locations she took us, the lighting, the angles and poses, the shots, etc. She perfectly captured our special day and engagement and I cannot recommend her enough! Another huge bonus was her getting us sneak peak photos and engagement photos so quickly!!
Vendor response 04/05/2022
Thank you so much Abbey, Christi LOVED working with you and we are glad she made it fun ye...
t beautiful at the same time, that is her aim, all the very best for your future and to have those memories xx Christi, Linda & The Pinnacle Team
Genevieve F
5.0
3/05/2022
Thank goodness for Todd and Angela!! They were such a great photography team. They captured beautiful moments and directed us in a very relatable, helpful way! My husband and I are not super comfortable in front of the camera, but thanks to this photography team you cannot tell in the photos! They captured us beautifully and I’m so grateful to have these to remember such a beautiful day.
Vendor response 03/07/2022
Todd & Angela absolutely loved working with you both and Thank you for your very kind word...
s and from the few sneak peaks we have seen we cannot wait for all of the photos. xxx The Pinnacle Team xx
Danielle L
5.0
11/02/2021
I don't know where to start. Linda and her daughter Amy were the best wedding planners I could ask for. The made sure everything was set up correctly and everything went smoothly. Any request I had they made sure it was fixed in a prompt manner they're the best. Now my photographer Christi, she's awesome. Not only did she take phenomenal pictures, but she's a great person when even gave some of my bridesmaids a ride to the venue. I'm not photogenic at all but she told me exactly what to do, where to look, and how to positions myself. The few photos I did see took my breath away. Trust me when I say, these are the people you want to help plan your wedding. Also DJ Cam, BEST DJ IN CHARLESTON. He kept us moving all night and played all the songs I wanted to hear. Amazing team, and great people
Vendor response 11/02/2021
Thank you so much Danielle, you both were amazing and your halloween themed wedding was be...
yond, from your guests to your decor, it was outstanding. All the very best and thank you for including us. xx The Pinnacle Team xx
Kit N
5.0
10/25/2021
Christi from Pinnacle was PHENOMENAL! She is the real deal! A true professional. She listened to our needs and desires, but most importantly captured some moments that I didn't even realize I would want and adore! I wouldn't do another event without her!!
Vendor response 11/29/2021
Thank you so much Kit, Christi so appreciates your comments and very happy that you are ha...
ppy with her work, we love them too xxx Christi and The Pinnacle Team xxx
Allison C
5.0
10/15/2021
I had a great experience with Pinnacle for my wedding at Wild Dunes in September 2021. I used month-of planning with Tomi, photography with Christi, and DJ services with Taylor.
Tomi was so detail-oriented and made my day worry-free. She put her all into our event and made it seamless.
Christi captured our happiness and we are incredibly happy with our photos. I feel I am not photogenic and not comfortable in front of a camera, but she made me feel so comfortable and I love how I look!
Taylor was amazing and really created a fun atmosphere from the start. He involved my step-son so well and was really interactive with everyone. He went above and beyond and everyone was complimentary of our DJ choice.
In addition, Linda from Pinnacle was extremely responsive and so helpful through the whole process.
We could not have asked for a better wedding, and Pinnacle made it happen!
Vendor response 10/15/2021
Allison, thank you so much for allowing the whole Pinnacle Team to be a part of your weddi...
ng, this is the what we love doing together as a team and we are so happy that it fulfilled all your dreams, all the very best for your future. Christi is really good at making our clients feel relaxed in front of the camera xx The Pinnacle Team xx
Garrett D
5.0
9/07/2021
We hired Pinnacle Weddings for wedding planning, photography and DJ services and were blown away with their entire team! Christi was our photographer and was great to work with. She is very easy to get along with and makes taking pictures easy. As someone who does not love to get my picture taken I never felt uncomfortable with Christi and her second shooter who was awesome. The quality of the pictures is amazing and we are very happy with how everything has come out! When we met with Christi we discussed what pictures were most important to us and also setup a timeline throughout the day so we got all of the detail shots, first look, bridal party photos, family photos and more. Christi was very accommodating and made sure we got all of the pictures we wanted. Thank you Christi and the Pinnacle team for a great wedding!
Vendor response 09/07/2021
We are so happy that you loved Christi and how she handled the taking of the Photos, that ...
is as important to us as the actual photo :) she really enjoyed the two of you and loved the venue and what it had to offer in allowing beautiful photos in the garden and on the dock. Thank you!!
xx Christi and the team xx
Becca R
5.0
9/02/2021
Christi Porter was our wedding photographer and she was so great! We were nervous about getting the professional shots done because we had never done anything like that before, and felt like we were going to be awkward. Christi gave us the confidence we needed and took some amazing shots! We were laughing the whole time working with her and she is great at making you feel comfortable and beautiful! Would highly recommend to anyone.
Vendor response 09/03/2021
Thanks so much Becca and we always tell our clients that Christi can make you so comfortab...
le which is so important. Your wedding was beautiful and your photos captured your day perfectly. xx The Pinnacle Team xx
Frankie B
4.0
11/12/2020
Helped make my big day much less stressful! Appreciate everything she did the day of the wedding and for some of the plans/details leading to the wedding.
Vendor response 04/09/2021
Frankie thank you so much for this wonderful review and we were happy that we took away al...
l the stress xxx The Pinnacle Team
Meredith N
5.0
10/28/2019
For me as a bride, one of the most important details for me was the photography from our wedding. We decided not to capture video, so all I can rely on for memories are our photographs! I can't thank Todd and Angela from Pinnacle Photography enough for all they both did to capture our wedding in October! They both were so lovely to work with, and made photos an absolute breeze - and a joy! (How often is that the case?)! Their chemistry as a duo brought levity, humor and ease to our wedding photography. It truly was a breeze of an experience, and the photos have turned out even better than I had dreamed, as a bride. I can't give them enough stars - I would recommend them to my nearest and dearest for any photography needs. I am so grateful to all they did to support our wedding, and to contributing even to making our special day as happy and memorable as it was.
Vendor response 06/15/2021
Thank you so much for such a lovely review and actually depicting exactly who they are and...
how they work with our clients, we are so happy that it went better than expected. xx The Pinnacle Team
Lauren B
5.0
3/20/2019
Linda is the head wedding planner at Pinnacle & she did an outstanding job!! She was the day corrdinator for my wedding. Pinnacle has any easy timeline system they use to help you schedule your wedding day. She was professional, hardworking and effective!! Highly recommended!!
Vendor response 06/15/2021
Lauren thank you so much for the kind works and we are so happy that it worked out so well...
for all of us but especially for you both. Congratulations again and all the best for the future xx Linda and The Pinnacle Team xx
Leslie J
5.0
3/13/2019
ALERT to BRIDES & Their Mothers :
Look no further because you have found the absolute BEST wedding one stop shop in Pinnacle Celebrations and Pinnacle’s extraordinary wedding planner LINDA WARNER.
I began my internet search one warm May morning close to 10 months before my daughter’s wedding date.I started with The Knot, as thats where my google search sent me and I was suddenly faced with lots of choices and so it began ! Pinnacle came highly rated with choices for music, decor, lighting and THE PLANNER !!!! I read reviews and over and over bride’s and MOB’s ( you’ll get the lingo 😉) raved about Linda and her fabulous organization and support -just what I was searching for ! I emailed the owner of Pinnacle ( Stuart ) and he emailed me back immediately and he was eager to help me get the proverbial wedding planning ball rolling .He welcomed me to Pinnacle and assured me that I had come to the right place to ease my wedding planning fears.I explained how his Planner Linda Warner had been so highly touted on his site and on The Knot.He explained the packages I could get with her and how happy he knew I would be with her by my side.I was planning my daughter’s wedding from almost 500 miles away.He She was available for Day Of wedding or Enhanced Day Of .I was a little confused about what I would need but I knew I needed help ! I ended up purchasing the Enhanced package as the scope of the wedding details certainly called for that.That also buys me an asst for Linda which was a MUST in the preparation of the wedding day.
Linda called me and introduced herself and comforted me by saying we have plenty of time for prep and discussions and that she’d be with me every step of the way -and if this is your first wedding -these words soothed my jitters.Linda stayed in touch and talked with me about the Planning website which helps her to keep up to date on decisions that we made concerning wedding bookings ,etc and financials !
We finally met Linda face to face at our venue and she was as charming in person as she seemed on our numerous telephone conversations.She was quick to advise us of things to remember to do but BEST of all she LISTENS !!!! She encouraged us to tell her OUR vision and how she would be there to see it through.She carefully organized our wedding weekend timeline and coordinated all the vendors we hired.The photographer,the videographer,florist,the DJ , the Trolley drivers,the lighting specialists,the Club and catering and on and on ! And by the way ,her reputation preceded her because most of them have worked with her before and they all LOVE HER ! She’s professional,kind,knowledgeable and fun.The wedding weekend has come and gone and it was beyond what we ever imagined.The evening was beautiful and I could enjoy my bride,her groom and my guests because Linda was behind the scene making it all flow like clockwork.Im thankful for Pinnacle and mostly for Linda Warner who is now someone whom I consider a good friend ❤️
Vendor response 06/15/2021
Leslie you were our dream couple and thank you so much for such a wonderful review and you...
r words are heartwarming, we are so so happy that we fulfilled your dream wedding and of course we are friends, chat soon and stay in touch, xxx Linda and the Pinnacle Team ❤️❤️
Heather R
5.0
3/09/2019
If you are looking for a DJ then look no further! Mikey was the best! He was outgoing and friendly to all of our guests. He put a wonderful assortment of music together to keep our guests out on the dance floor!
Vendor response 03/09/2019
Thank you Heather!! So glad you let us be a small part of your day! We enjoyed every momen...
t of it :)
- Stuart and Mikey
courtenay g
5.0
1/31/2019
Linda was wonderful with filling in as our planner, rather last minute! We Facetimed with her, as we were planning our wedding remotely, to fill her in on our wedding vision, and she followed through with everything. The timeline for the day of the wedding flowed beautifully, and we had time to squeeze first look photos in as a special location before heading to the venue. We loved her leadership, sense of humor, and support!
Vendor response 01/31/2019
We loved your wedding Day and working with the both of you was such fun!!!!
- Linda
Jenna H
5.0
1/13/2019
We used Pinnacle for our wedding planner and DJ. Our DJ Mikey Lee was ABSOLUTELY amazing! We were so happy with the outcome. He spoke with us a couple of weeks before our wedding to clarify all the details and did not disappoint. He was engaging, accommodating, fun, communicative, and very responsive to the crowd. He even put together a short video that captured our wedding perfectly. We highly recommend him!!!
Vendor response 01/14/2019
Thank you so much for your kind words Jenna & Matt, you guys were truly amazing to work wi...
th from start to finish, glad you liked the video I did for you ( just a little keepsake I knew you would both love)
Oh! and Matt's speech to you still lingers in my mind...
I'm so happy your friends & family had such a great time! I wish you all the happiness in the world for your future together.
Thanks again for having us!
- Mikey Lee
A. G
5.0
1/09/2019
Mikey is amazing! He was spunky and had all the music our guest requested. I told him I was wearing my sneakers to dance all night at my wedding. He made sure the music matched the atmosphere. At the ceremony he had everything perfect, I told him I was not doing traditional music. He helped me make sure the ceremony was the way I wanted. Thank you!
Vendor response 01/11/2019
You are so welcome Aileen! Thank you for letting me be apart of you special day.
It hones...
tly It makes me so happy knowing you and all your guests had such a great time! I think you made the right choice by changing into your dancing sneakers haha !!
I wish you, Brian and little Lauren all the happiness the world. YOU ROCK!
- Mikey Lee
Ross B
2.0
12/19/2018
We booked Pinnacle for DJ services for our wedding December 8th, 2018. Nothing personal against the guy we were assigned at all. (I'm not going to give specific names because that is irrelevant.) He was very nice & polite the entire night. He showed up on time and had a great quality wireless mic for speeches and had an audio output for recording as well (this is very important if you have a videographer).
One of the issues we had was when it came to transitions - it is always the DJ's job to fill in the transitions between entrances to the reception, first dances, dinner, speeches and dancing and never allow for there to be awkward silence between the moments. There were a lot of moments of awkward silence. He was provided a very detailed timeline from our wedding planner and knew when every moment was to happen.
Aside from the awkward silence a DJ is not a DJ unless he can mix music. Mixing music is a way to go from one song to the next without an abrupt ending or hard transition from one song to the next. We might as well have had a friend on the AUX because there were nothing but hard transitions between every song. NO MIXING WHATSOEVER HAPPENED THAT NIGHT. Mixing of music is one of the only things that separate a DJ from an average Spotify user these days and having someone who could mix was the entire reason we hired a DJ in the first place.
There were several times throughout the night when the older ladies would all be on the dance floor dancing to an older song and immediately it would switch to a modern day pop song. Tending to the crowd on the dance floor for song choice was something that did not happen.
And lastly, there were several break up songs played throughout the night. (ex.) bruno mars - When I Was Your Man was playing during dinner and a groomsmen had to go tell the DJ to change the song.
All in all, Pinnacle did NOT ruin our wedding day. Our wedding was still perfect and we appreciated each and every moment that happened throughout the entire night. I understand that this company uses several different DJ's who are all individually talented, however, we would never recommend Pinnacle DJ services because of the "DJ" we received.
Positives:
Good Attitude
On time
Clear audio
Audio Out for Videography
Negatives:
No music was mixed
Break up songs
Lots of awkward silence
Vendor response 01/24/2019
Thank you so very much for leaving your comments here on The Knot. I did try to contact t...
he two couples we helped on your wedding date to find out who this was, but did not receive a reply so I am not quite sure who I am reply to - sorry! Even so, I'm so happy to read how the team was polite and professional and that the quality of our gear was excellent. (we really try to be the best!) I was also told by both of my employees that the dance floors were super busy and they both received hugs and compliments at the end of the night, so apologies if we are not quite sure what this all means. For example, I am not sure what you mean by transitions between the intros and first dances? We do not talk all night on the mic, so between first dances we typically do not say much, if anything at all, as it is really an intimate moment. (unless we are told to do so) With regard to music, I can assure you we do mix music! We sometimes do club style mashups and remixing, but at a wedding typically, mixes are a lot simpler than that due to the wide range of music types, styles and age range. Finally, with the choice of songs, we usually follow your guidance and adhere strictly to a "do not play" list if provided. And, we do not play explicit music or music of a less than appropriate nature. I do apologize if the content of one of our songs was not acceptable to you all as we really do try to make it perfect for everyone.
Thanks again for taking the time of offer your comments and we wish you both an amazing life together.
- Stuart
Courtney H
5.0
11/21/2018
We used Pinnacle for our Wedding planning, photography and DJ and they were AMAZING!! Our engagement photos and wedding photos were exactly what we wanted. The photographer (Peter) listened to all of our requests and took tons of details shots and photos of the reception which turned out amazing! We had Nicki as our planner and i literally could not have done it without her! From the very beginning of the planning process she answered my countless emails and kept me on schedule every step of the way booking vendors and finalizing details. I did not have to worry about ANYTHING the day of the wedding except having a good time getting ready with my bridesmaids. She had everything on the day of handled and set up perfectly even down to the very minor details i asked for. If you are going back and forth about getting a planner I promise it is worth it to have someone like Nicki!!
Vendor response 01/24/2019
Aw thanks Courtney!! So happy for you both and that having our three teams together worke...
d so well for you!!
We all wish you love and joy and a lifetime of happiness!
-Stuart
Nicole S
5.0
11/21/2018
In all honesty, we are surprised with how involved our "partial" planner was for our wedding. They shared their excitement, attention to detail, and advice making it seem like this wedding was the only one on their minds. The planners are truly passionate in bringing you the day that you tried all these months and years to imagine. We cannot thank Pinnacle enough for being our guiding light throughout this entire journey into a beautiful marriage!
Vendor response 01/24/2019
Thanks Nicole! That's why we call it the UN-partial package :) and we are thrilled to rea...
d how happy your were. We were happy too having such an amazing couple to work with.
Best of life and love!!
-Stuart
Mary C
5.0
11/13/2018
We used Pinnacle for our wedding at Magnolia Plantation. Linda was our planner. She was incredibly helpful, prompt with her replies and made sure the day went perfectly (despite the pouring rain!). She took great care of us into the days leading up to the wedding and on the wedding day itself. I can't recommend her enough!
Vendor response 01/24/2019
Thank you Mary for your very kinds words! Linda and I loved your day!! And, what rain :)...
!!!
-Stuart
Chelsey R
5.0
10/29/2018
We used Pinnacle Planning for our Isle Of Palms wedding and were very happy with their help! Our wedding was initially supposed to be in September, but due to Hurricane Florence was pushed back to October just a few days before the wedding. Linda handled all the changes like a champ! She has tons of energy, and a great sense of humor. She was able to be bluntly honest with us when needed, and also sensitive when we were down due to the changes. I knew I could go to her with any question and I would get a truthful answer, which was especially helpful when searching for vendors and understanding what could legitimately be expected from them with the hurricane changes. She was also the perfect amount of fun and directive during the rehearsal, so that I didn't have to have conversations that would have been difficult with family members/wedding party. We feel like we made a great friend in her and were so glad she was with us on our day!
Vendor response 01/24/2019
Thank you SO much!! You both were awesome during all of the changes and made things so eas...
y for us too. We wish you both years of joy and happiness!
- Stuart
Kimberly A
1.0
10/14/2018
I booked Pinnacle for DJ, Photography, and Planning on 1-7-18 for my October 6, 2018 wedding. Nicki was my wedding planner and she was AMAZING. Our assigned DJ was Austin he did a really great job! On June 25th I reached out to Stuart asking for Peter’s contact information because we wanted to schedule a meeting with him. I received an email back with the name of a different photographer/contact info telling me he was my lead photographer. My contract stated Peter Miller was to be my lead photographer, website stated they had only one lead photographer, and I had conversations with Stuart on The Knot confirming Peter would be my lead. I got on the phone with this newly assigned photographer and Peter letting them know I was upset and none of this was personal as I didn’t know this other photographer at all. I requested examples of his work if I was going to move forward and feel comfortable. They sent 10 photos. In the second email with example photos they accidentally forwarded me an email thread where they were discussing me. In the thread they stated “So this is between us and can no way be shared with the couple. I am shooting another wedding that day. Stuart booked another one on that date hoping you would be able to handle it.” I immediately requested a phone call with Stuart. I asked Stuart whose contract came first, mine or the wedding Peter is actually shooting. Stuart completely denied this and stated Peter had something else going on that day that could not be shared with me. I told Stuart someone was obviously lying to me and I wanted the truth. Stuart then got angry on the phone raising his voice stating “are you calling me a liar?” and went on to tell me his religion/about his family. I made him aware I had written proof and sent it over to him while we were on the phone he asked me what I wanted and how we can resolve this. I asked Stuart how many weddings this other photographer has done as a lead and was told that was confidential HR information that could not be shared with me. I asked for a portfolio, there was none available. After 20 plus minutes of going back and forth and Stuart actually suggesting he cancels my entire contract (3 months before my wedding) because “clearly we can’t work together” he ultimately gave me 3 options: cancel photography, use the new photographer, and my suggestion that they find a sub of equal or greater talent than Peter. He sent 1 alternate photographer the following week which was not up to par to my expectations. I ended up getting a refund and found an AMAZING photographer. Immediately after this all came to light in June Stuart changed the wording on his website regarding photography. While this second shooter might have done a good job, I wasn’t willing to risk it on the most important day of my life. I knew signing up with a company that I couldn’t hand select my DJ and wedding planner and I was ok with that, but photography is a completely different story and it was extremely disappointing to be treated the way I was and to be left scrambling 3 months before my wedding looking for a photographer. Stuart will respond to this and say he didn’t lie which means his employees did?? (Which i doubt) and he doesn’t agree with my memory of events...which aren’t memories they are direct quotes of our conversation and him yelling at me that I still have saved. Either way, I hope he learned from this situation and never treats another bride like he treated me.
Vendor response 01/24/2019
Hi Kimberly, thanks for editing this review to alter some detailed personal information as...
I requested. I appreciate that. I also want to thank you for your very kinds words about my planning and DJ teams. I was at your wedding, and it was beautiful! I thought your ceremony was particularly touching :) We all work very hard to help make those things happen, and I am thrilled your day was so wonderful. Unfortunately, you and I will forever disagree about the circumstances surrounding your photography booking with us, and about some of the things you are quoting me as saying, etc.... Even so, I want to state yet again, that I, personally, never lied to you in any way. Not while you were working with us, not after your wedding day when I emailed you. I have been very honest about that with you on many occasions. You note references to my faith and my family as some sort of negative. I was simply trying to reassure you that they both guide and inspire me to be ethical, honest and positive in life, and in how I deal with our couples. That is simply who I am. And that is what I was trying to do with you at the time. Regardless, I want to personally apologize for how you feel about me, and about your experience on the photography side. Even though we disagree on the details, I am deeply saddened that I somehow failed to meet your expectations in any way. As always, I wish you both an amazing and joy filled life together and hope you will keep in touch!
- Stuart
Jessica M
5.0
10/13/2018
Had an great experience with the pinnacle team we used wedding planning and DJ, and both were absolutely great! Nicki did an excellent job executing my vision with all my DIY projects and Paul was an amazing DJ. He honored all our guests requests and everyone had a blast on the dance floor.
Vendor response 10/15/2018
Jessica - you are awesome!! Thanks SO much for sharing this review. We LOVED working with...
you and wish you both an amazing life together. Please keep in touch!!
- Stuart
Jillian C
5.0
10/11/2018
We used pinnacle for our wedding DJ and planner and were SO happy we did! Our DJ was Jim and he was fantastic. We were very flexible with what music was played and didn’t request many songs before hand so that probably made his job a little harder but he was great! He kept the guests entertained and chose great music. He was fun and approachable. Our wedding planner was Linda and she was a life saver. I can’t imagine getting married without a planner. I felt 100% confident in her. She touched base numerous times leading up to the wedding and had everything worked out going into the week of our wedding. My entire family loved her and everything she did for us! We are so happy we decided to use pinnacle and couldn’t be more pleased with the results!
Vendor response 10/11/2018
Jim, Linda and I REALLY appreciate you taking the time to share these very kind words. We ...
all LOVED being a part of you planning and big day!!
- Stuart
Kathryn Y
5.0
10/09/2018
Jim was a great DJ. He was supportive, knowledgeable, and easy to work with. He contacted us a couple of times the week before the wedding to make sure we were all on the same page. I would highly recommend him for any wedding.
Vendor response 10/11/2018
Jim and I say "Thank you"!!
- Stuart
Natalie A
5.0
10/09/2018
Austin was an absolute dream. He did the best job at what was so important to us- the music.
He listened to exactly what we wanted, added his very valuable thoughts and opinions when consulted and pulled off the best wedding DJ set we have ever heard! He looked professional on the day, made a great job making the set fit in with our theme and colours and overall was a pleasure to work with. If we were to do it all over again, we would certainly request Austin for our evening every time!
Vendor response 10/11/2018
Austin and I will be here waiting when you plan your anniversary party! :)
- Stuart
Lillian L
5.0
9/26/2018
Austin was our DJ, and he was AMAZING! Planning a destination wedding can be a little tricky but the whole team at Pinnacle always had our backs. Their customer service was exceptional, and Austin did everything exactly as we asked and without missing a beat. You can't go wrong trusting your day to Pinnacle!
Vendor response 01/24/2019
Thank you so much for leaving this review of Austin. We love him too! And we REALLY apprec...
iate your comments about our service - as we really try hard to be the best at that.
Thanks again!!!
- Stuart
Connie P
5.0
9/25/2018
I am so grateful to have worked with Linda Warner from Pinnacle Planners of Perfection. I was living overseas in Europe when I started planning a wedding in South Carolina and found it nearly impossible to manage everything. My Husband and I found Linda and let me tell you, this was a match made in heaven. Immediately, from the first facetime meeting we had, the stress rolled away because I felt so comfortable putting everything in Linda's hands. I communicated our vision for our wedding day and she effortlessly assembled the perfect team to execute a flawless ceremony and reception. She was truly a God send and worth every penny. From the DJ to the cake vendor and photographers she recommended...everything was perfect. Our day turned out better than we had ever imagined. It was such a stress free day that I was truly able to enjoy thanks to the professionalism of Linda. I have found a friend for life, she is the best!!!
Vendor response 10/11/2018
Linda, Peter and I are THRILLED to read this! Your day was a highlight of our summer and w...
e are honored to have been a part of it. The images are amazing too!!
- Stuart
Tayler A
4.0
9/10/2018
We had Jim as our DJ and he was wonderful! He called us and emailed us to make sure he had every detail correct. He made sure our ceremony music was beautiful and seamless which I was worried about being on a beach, but it turned out so lovely! He made sure to play our song requests and didn’t play any songs we said we didn’t want played. He is very sweet and helpful and made our day so much less stressful!
Vendor response 10/11/2018
Thank you SO much!!!
- Stuart and Jim