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ell as her organizational skills make her the complete package. My husband and I are extremely grateful for her and would recommend her to absolutely anyone looking for a wedding planner!!

ivering a unique wedding experience within a budget, has great relationships with top vendors, and her wedding day organization provided a layer of calm that keep me and my daughter sane. She is truly the absolute best. Her advice is wise and respectfully delivered, she responds quickly, to calls and emails, and is so kind . I wish I could import Rachel to Texas to run my life!

. She brought our vision to life with meticulous attention to detail, creativity, and professionalism. Rachel handled all aspects of the planning process seamlessly, from recommending the perfect vendors to coordinating the wedding day timeline and everything in between. Her organizational skills and calm demeanor ensured everything ran smoothly, allowing us to enjoy our special day without any stress! Rachel was always available to answer our questions and provided invaluable advice and suggestions that made our wedding truly memorable. We highly recommend Rachel to any couple looking for a wedding planner who is dedicated, talented, and truly cares about making your day perfect! Thank you, Rachel, for making our dream wedding a reality!

fore needed to be connected with a wedding planner. My husband and I had 6 months to plan a wedding due to his upcoming fellowship in the ICU that was starting at the beginning of July. Being out of state and only having 6 months to do it all, my anxiety and fear of missing out on a lot of things due to this short engagement was next level. Rachel and her team made wedding planning seem like a breeze and never made me feel like I was getting the short end of things because of the time frame. It was great working with her throughout the whole entire process. Her attention to detail, passion, and professionalism is incredible. She went above and beyond to make sure everything went smoothly both during the planning process and day of the wedding. I am so thankful for Rachel and her team and highly recommend Elevents & Co to anyone who is planning a wedding or event.

r feels overwhelming. She was able to quickly answer all my questions and provide advice due to her extensive experience. Especially helpful was her thought processes on what design elements to prioritize to make the biggest impact within our budget. I'll never get over the beautiful design she created. She came up with the most beautiful color palette that was everything I wanted and more and dreamed up the most beautiful table settings that completely wowed my guests and even the other vendors. We aren't from Charleston and could only visit one time before the wedding. She organized and executed a very efficient and helpful wedding planning couple of days where we were able to finalize everything! We visited the venue, the florist, the tasting, the rental companies, my hair and makeup trial, cake tasting, and engagement photos. Her knowledge and professionalism wowed us and my parents during these meetings. Rachel collected all of our personal items the day before the wedding so that we didn't have to worry about a single thing the day of the wedding! The day was perfect, and her team handled everything so our families could simply just enjoy the day. I highly recommend working with Rachel and Elevents!

questions. The set up process was good and we were put in touch with a selection of great vendors in the area. The wedding turned out to be beautiful, from the decorations, music, photography and the venue and we appreciate Rachel thru the whole process. We recommend their services if you are planing on having your wedding in the Charleston area.

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r to help us with every detail because our wedding was beyond magical and everything, we hoped it would be. Anyone needing a fabulous wedding planner in South Carolina - reach out to Elevents and Co!

During the planning process she kept us organized and was always available to answer questions. On the day of the wedding, she helped setup and her assistant managed the event to breakdown. They did a phenomenal job and I can't thank her enough for helping us plan our wedding!

try. First, I want to talk about the planning process with Rachel. One of my favorite things about Rachel is that she really listens to you on what type of event you want and is able to make it a reality. I love seeing all the different weddings she has done, because they are exactly that, they are all different. Never once did she push a certain style, vendor, or expense on us during the process. She listened to my priorities and where I wanted to spend my money to stay within budget and she made it happen. Secondly, I want to talk about our actual wedding weekend. We had a number of pretty large hiccups: 1) we were down one planner last minute, 2) we had inclement weather that we needed to pivot to our rain plan and change all of our ceremony florals, and 3) we had a brief period of a power outage in the main tent during the reception. Rachel handled all 3 of these situations with grace and took the stress off of our plates, and she did it all by herself. I didn't even know about the power outage until the next day, and none of our guests were able to tell either. She is a total rock star! If you want a planner that can execute, and is well-respected and liked by all vendors in the Charleston wedding industry, Rachel is your planner!

I had come across Rachel’s company and website when we were in search of a wedding planner who had experience with destination and LGBTQ weddings. Not only has Rachel planned weddings in various U.S States, she has also done destination weddings in Europe, and that aesthetic and experience really spoke to us. From the first call we had with Rachel, we immediately connected with her and knew we were making the right decision by hiring her. She was on top of every detail, task and expectation we threw at her. She not only helped us thoroughly plan our wedding at the Ocean Course on Kiawah Island, she helped us negotiate rates with our vendors and be as discerning as possible. Although there was inclement weather on our big day, Rachel and her team rose above and beyond to make sure our backup plan went 100% smoothly so that no one would be able to tell the difference. I would go as far as to say she put the same level of attention to detail and care that you could expect from a close family member on your big day. I felt completely at ease knowing she was there at the reins. Our experience with Rachel has not only left us feeling like we chose the perfect planner, but has created a lifelong friendship and relationship with her team. Rachel - thank you so much for being you, for being so thoughtful and caring, and for doing everything you could to make our day magical!

can-do attitude. Every meeting we had was a happy enjoyable memory. Whenever someone asked me if I was stressed about wedding planning I always mentioned how easy Rachel was making it. As soon as she created a design board for me I knew she understood exactly what I wanted. She also sent me lists of a few venues and then vendors at a time to choose from and helped with all of the contract communication which I appreciated so much. Then the actual wedding was more than I could have ever dreamed of—everything went so smoothly, my friends and family and my husband and I had a great time, and I’m still looking back at the pictures in awe of it and how perfect everything was from the smallest butterfly details on the place settings to the flowers in exactly the style I wanted to the DJ booth to the cake. I could not recommend Rachel and Elevents more!

rom the chaos when plans go awry (*cough* covid *cough*), and you get to know each other on a personal level. Rachel and the other members of the Elevents team were our life rafts over nearly 2 years of wedding planning. We were introduced to Rachel after she spent over 30 minutes on a call with my mom, answering questions about destination wedding planning free of charge. Her kindness and knowledge of the industry left such a positive first impression that my husband and I decided to hire her, and it was the best decision we could have made. From Day 1, we could see the passion she has for her work. She intently listened to our vision for the big day, answered questions, gave advice, managed other vendor partnerships, tracked constantly changing details due to me changing my mind :), oversaw budgeting, and put in time to get to know us so that she could make our wedding special and unique to us. In hindsight, it's mind-blowing to think that she was managing multiple weddings at the same time because it always felt like she was focused on us. When we were one month out from our April 2020 wedding day, we were forced to postpone due to the pandemic. The decision was challenging - emotionally and logistically - but Rachel took care of everything. She sent care packages and checked in on us with calls. She helped us navigate changing government regulations, venue and vendor policies shifts, reworking floorplans, altering guest counts, advising on the rain plan, etc. We couldn't control what was happening around us with covid and dealt with a lot of gut punches along the way, but we felt so much better about the process knowing Rachel was our guide. The care she has for her clients in incredible. The worst part about hiring a wedding planner like Rachel is that you end up making a friend that lives 1,000 miles away. We made so many great memories along the way and me, my husband, and our families are so grateful for the Elevents and Co team. I cannot recommend them enough.

ng the way due to Rachel's expertise and professionalism. We always felt like a priority with various questions and updates even when our wedding was still many months out. On the day of the wedding, she and her team went above and beyond to make sure the day was perfect. And it was! We sometimes felt like we struggled to articulate what we envisioned for decor and design throughout the planning process but Elevents understood us fully. We have received many compliments from our guests on how beautiful and perfectly executed the wedding was. We would definitely recommend Elevents to other couples who are deciding on a planner, and we are so glad to now have Rachel as a friend.

t our year and a half engagement and was there bright and early the day of our wedding with her assistant, Lauren, to ensure all went smoothly and the day turned out better than we had imagined. Rachel is dependable, kind, and definitely knows her stuff! Hire her and her team and you'll be glad you did!

sy going, my wedding changed from an elopement, to a 20 person wedding.. to 35, and then back down to 20 due to tons of last minute Covid cancellations. She was on top of everything; handled all the last minute changes with expertise , grace, and had the best ability to calm me down in all the chaos of everything. On the day of, she and Lauren were such an asset to our day , they were so on top of everything, and helped move the day along smoothly. All my friends complimented how helpful and awesome they were. I would most definitely work with Elevents & Co for any other event I may want to plan. If you’re on the edge of wondering whether or not to hire a planner, even if your event is smaller- I highly recommend hiring Rachel and her team! You won’t regret it!

erfect vendors to managing the many moving parts on the day of. Our wedding day was perfect from beginning to end thanks to Elevents and Co.

sy and stress free. I was almost four hours away and she handled everything. Even in the midst of a pandemic. We had to postpone the wedding and she made sure that every vendor was still on board with my vision. Her ideas were perfect. She truly has a gift for what she does. My day was the most magical day in my life and I have Rachel to thank for that!

us through every step with the sweetest smile on her face. She really understood the over whelming feeling a bride can have and she made it easy. We appreciated her quick responses and all the little touches that brought everything to life.

liam Aiken House and one traditional American wedding at Lowndes Grove), but we had no clue how helpful, supportive and amazing she’d be when my fiancé and I (living in New Jersey) would have to face the challenges of planning two weddings during the COVID-19 crisis. Over the course of two years, we worked with Rachel to help vet different vendors and plan for our unique needs of two weddings of different cultures. She was extremely proactive and thorough in helping to find vendors that accommodated our price range and also offered specific services that met the needs of our Indian wedding. She was very organized, prepared, creative and resourceful all throughout the preparation process. Even with the craziness and uncertainties of COVID-19, Rachel made us feel at ease and was our biggest advocate when dealing with challenges we never thought we’d have to face. During our whole wedding weekend and at each of our two weddings, Rachel and her team were very hands-on and took care of all the details, dealing with the vendors on the day-of and allowing my fiancé and I to get ready and enjoy with no worries about set up or break down. Plus, each wedding’s decor - especially the Indian wedding - looked STUNNING and everything we could’ve hoped for. Her presence on the day of each wedding was an essential part of me and my fiancé being able to truly enjoy every moment of our wedding experience. To top it off, Rachel is hilarious and so much fun to work with and after everything is now said and done, my husband and I consider her a good friend! We highly recommend Rachel as an event planner who can tackle any challenge or new opportunity with a fun and hardworking approach. Thanks for all you’ve done for us, Rachel!

te. I was on the fence about hiring a wedding planner but hiring her was the best decision we could have made. From the beginning she was positive, organized and had awesome connections with event spaces and vendors. In addition her ability to make our vision come to life was like no other. She never shot down our ideas unless she thought there was no way to properly execute, in which case she always had an alternative. Her weddings are beyond beautiful and she pays such close attention to detail (I know because I personally stalk the Elevents Instagram on wedding days.) She was always very communicative and kept us updated every step of the way. We were so excited for our special day, until Covid happened and everything was shut down the week of our wedding. Rachel never missed a beat, she started rescheduling immediately and remained positive even when everything was crashing down. She was managing the cancelations/postponements of multiple brides all while seeing her business take a turn for the worse due to the limitations of events during a global pandemic. Not once did she drop the ball, complain or come across negative, she had a solution for every situation that came up. She paid attention to all the new rules and regulations in place to make sure we kept everyone safe and happy while within the ordinances. We ended up rescheduling our wedding and had a covid friendly event in August, in the 100 degree heat. There was Rachel running around (sweating like crazy) with a smile on her face. We could not have asked for anything more. Even with COVID we would not have changed a thing. She made sure the day was perfect, our vision was executed and we did not have a worry in the world besides having the best and most memorable day ever. All our guest commented on how incredible she was as well (and we have some pretty opinionated folks 😊) Rachel truly exceeded our expectations and now has become a great friend.

our actual wedding day, I can honestly say that was not the case at all and I could not have envisioned a more perfect day thanks to Rachel and team. Rachel was amazing and made sure every detail was pulled off perfectly and beautifully. Throughout the whole process, she was a friend to lean on, a design expert, and everything in between. I could not recommend her more, she made our day absolutely perfect.

hings I especially appreciated about these two lovely ladies: they were willing to provide feedback on potential vendors even though that was officially out of their scope. Second, they were especially thoughtful and understanding of family dynamics. It really helped me and my family stay in the moment and enjoy the day. They were so amazing at executing our vision and recommending a band that our guests could not stop raving about. Do not hesitate to book these ladies to help execute your dream day. THANK YOU Rachel & Melissa!

to make decisions in the face of a thousand conflicting opinions from all kinds of family. They took care of things that I never even thought of. They spent time getting to know us which allowed them to make personalized recommendations. I cannot thank them enough for organizing and planning the best day ever and I would recommend them to everyone!!

since we live in the US- Rachel and her team made our dream possible. Through Rachel’s guidance and connections we were able to find the venue of our dreams and from there, our dream wedding came to life. Rachel was very professional and able to lend a practiced eye and opinion to all our questions. Thank you Elevents & co for planning the happiest weekend of our lives!

f the groom, I saw close hand how Rachel and Melissa dedicated themselves to every last detail. Ensuring all the elderly attending had everything they needed for ease of getting around, to making sure my own bridesmaid dress was steamed and ready in the room without me having to even think about it. I felt each detail was meticulously thought out and triple checked before the day of the event. I couldn’t recommend a better wedding planner to make everyone in your wedding party and guests feel truly cared for and looked after.

was a little hesitant about choosing a wedding planner. There are a lot of wedding planners to choose from in the area and I spoke to a LOT of them during my search. They all seemed ok but there wasn’t really anyone that stood out from the pack until I spoke to Rachel. Rachel was down to earth. I liked that she was originally from New York as I was a NY bride planning a Charleston wedding. My mom and I went to Charleston and had the opportunity to meet with Rachel and Melissa. They were friendly, confident and professional. It was difficult to determine what planning package to choose but I eventually chose the full service package for my wedding. When we decided to plan our welcome party at the McLeod Plantation, I also added a partial planning package for that event. It was great to have Rachel and Melissa to bounce my ideas off of. They know the vendors well and can definitely steer you in the right direction. You will be in capable hands no matter if you are working with Rachel or Melissa. Rachel was in Italy for a wedding she planned(!) a couple weeks before my wedding and Melissa stepped in as the lead and addressed all of my needs. Rachel and Melissa were patient with me when I wanted to weigh my options, and gently pushed me when they knew I needed to finally make a decision. Both the welcome party and wedding turned out perfectly. My husband and I were really happy. Elevents & Co. was money well spent and then some. On the day of our wedding (which was very hot!), Rachel and Melissa were at the venue all day setting up. While I was getting ready, they sent me photos of things to make sure I was happy with how everything was turning out. Rachel and Melissa were able to help bring my vision to life and I will be forever grateful! Elevents & Co. are thorough and creative but they are also able to resolve any hiccups that may come up along the way. Rachel and Melissa went above and beyond and I just want to share a few examples that you may find helpful. On the Thursday before my wedding, Rachel sent me a photo that the florist had sent to her of my bouquet. Even before I saw it, Rachel knew it wasn’t what I had envisioned. She immediately jumped into action (without me even asking) and scheduled an emergency visit to the florist to get things back on the right track. I really appreciated her excellent problem solving skills. When my husband’s dental work fell out of his mouth on the morning of our flight to Charleston for our wedding, Rachel quickly arranged for her dentist to see him when we landed! The few days before your wedding are a very stressful time and I couldn’t imagine having to find a reliable dentist in Charleston at that time. Rachel really knows her vendors. Rachel recommended an excellent baker for my pineapple shaped cookies that we included in our welcome bags! They were delish! When I sent them boxes and boxes of items for the wedding, Melissa carefully went through all of the boxes, cataloguing each item and confirming where everything would go. I had a great experience working with Rachel and Melissa. I’m now happy to count them as my friends. I hope that you will pick Elevents & Co. for your wedding planning needs. I know you will be as happy as I was!

for the first time to pick her brain, I knew that I was in way over my head. Rachel and Melissa took initiative, made things happen, guided me and helped me laugh through the entire process. Their attention to every last detail and hands on service is like no other I’ve seen. The two of them make you feel at ease, which is what I needed more than anything in a wedding planner. Best decision I’ve ever made, besides marrying my husband, was hiring Rachel and Melissa. 5 stars!!!!!

iful wedding. I would recommend them in a heartbeat! Thank you ladies!

ree on our end. I was so impressed with them throughout the whole process but mostly impressed the day of seeing everything come to life. They are the sweetest yet most ambitious people. They want to make your wedding dreams come true! And to top it off you will feel like you made two friends at the end of the process :) so thankful for them!

ction to the wedding day. They are knowledgeable, professional and fun to work with. My wedding day and the months leading up to it were 100% stress-free thanks to Elevents & Co. I highly recommend them to any bride-to-be!

tails that I would overlook. I’m a teacher and knew once the school year started it would be hard for me to keep up with planning, so they helped me get all of the big decisions made in a short time frame before my school year started. Thank you!

ng. Best decision I made. Melissa was absolutely wonderful. When my wedding was over I found myself sad I couldn’t talk to her anymore! She was so prompt in answering any question I had. Additionally, she was very in charge without overly asserting herself. She did the best job and I am so so grateful I was able to work with her.

e she completely understood my vision for the big day and could make it happen no problem, and she absolutely did. She recommended the best vendors and was able to help us stay within our budget which was very important to us. The day itself went as smooth as I could have possibly imagined and we had no problems whatsoever. On top of all that Rachel is also the sweetest person ever. She was so understanding and was always there when I had any questions or issues. If you are looking for a wedding planner you are looking in the right place. Elevents & Co is definitely the way to go!

to work with. Rachel’s passion and enthusiasm was contagious and made the entire process fun and easy! She helped us from beginning to end with photographer selection, vendor referrals, floral selection, floor plan design, timeline, budget management and so much more! She always kept in mind our vision for the wedding by including many memorable and meaningful details that made the day very personal and special. On the day of the wedding Rachel was AMAZING! She was so fun and easy-going yet firm with our timeline and vendor coordination. Rachel and her team seamlessly orchestrated the entire day allowing the wedding party to enjoy a wonderful sense of calm. We couldn’t have been happier with our wedding! We received compliments all night long. Everything was perfect and exceeded all of our expectations...we hated to see the evening end! Rachel is absolutely the best and we highly recommend her!

know if we would have been able to do it without her!! She gave the best advice and ideas that added to making our day so special. Our wedding day went so smoothly because Rachel did such an amazing job creating our timeline and making sure we stuck to it! We are so thankful for everything she did and I recommend her to everyone we speak to.

y recommend her to anyone!

taken care of with zero stress on my part. If you are even considering a day-of coordinator, please consider this company.

ocus on the special moments. I highly recommend her to any bride so you too can enjoy what matters.

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g planner and to-date is one of the best decisions I've ever made. Planning my wedding in Rome, Italy with Rachel my US- based planner while I was living in South America was an absolute blast and what Rachel pulled off was nothing short of perfection, "a fairytale" as my guests described it and for me and my husband, an absolute dream come true. Rachel brings creativity, spunk, resourcefulness and dedication into every aspect of her role - the perfect mix of professionalism and personal touch. She is emaculate, organized and efficient - an attention to every detail that is beyond impressive. Diligent and observant with the ability to stay within budget while fulfilling all your initial and adhoc requests. Rachel is the real deal, the cheerleader you need to champion for you and a savvy negotiator who understands the industry like no other. She owned every task, asked all the right questions to gauge your preferences, and provided alternative options to make sure you can make the best most informed decisions. From flower selections and welcome bags to music vendors and photgrapher recommendations (and not to mention a trilingual priest) - Rachel's and her team has got you covered beginning to end. I could go on and on about Rachel but I'll leave you with this; recall the best team you ever had to work with and what made it so great - it probably wasnt one thing but the common denominator of any best team experience are working with an alongside the best people. So when it comes to planning your wedding, if there s anyone you want in your corner and on your team when you plan the most important day of your life, it's Rachel. Should you want more details about my experience, I an happy to share but please note that I have given Rachel full control and discretion for referral connections.

team for some help with planning and execution for the big weekend. I honestly cannot say enough good things about Melissa, Rachel and the rest of the team! They immediately went to work bringing my weekend wish list to life and helped me put together an incredible itinerary. Attention to detail is an understatement for this team as every detail (down to the candy display featuring all of my sister’s favorites) was accounted for. They are also such a pleasant to work with and helped make this planning undertaking a breeze. The weekend went off without a hitch! My sister (the bride) was so surprised to arrive at our fully decorated and grocery stocked rental, and is still talking about the weekend. Melissa and Rachel made my job as the MOH so easy and catered to our every request down to the finest detail. I would definitely recommend if you are not just planning a wedding, but a Bridal Shower or Bachelor/Bachelorette and in need of some 5 star coordination!

her to make the day run smoothly! As she handed me a freshly shucked oyster at my cocktail hour, it just confirmed I made the best decision hiring her! She's amazing!

and everything went perfectly as planned. I really got to enjoy being a bride without any worry. I don’t know how anyone has a wedding without her. Highly recommend Elevents and Co. They are the best!

rts of the planning but also realized that i needed her expertise in coordinating much of the day-of scheduling and running the show. She made the experience fun and easy, had answers to all my questions - put me in touch with an AMAZING band, got me a discount on linens - and i could keep going. Our wedding day at Lowndes Grove was everything we hoped and i can't recommend Elevents enough.