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one in a state we don't live in) was daunting. We had no idea where to begin, we just knew that we had our hearts set on getting married at Brookgreen Gardens. From the very beginning, Gigi was supportive and understanding - never getting upset when we forgot a call, or had a screaming toddler in the background. She stayed on top of every detail and helped guide us to a beautiful vision for our day. The day of our wedding, it poured non-stop but Gigi was a bright light every step of the way, never letting me get too in my head. She managed every change in the schedule with grace and confidence. We cannot recommend her enough, we will have a friend for life.

me was so helpful. She was always quick to respond with ideas and the steps to make things happen. I tell all my friends that having a wedding planner is the best money they can spend, and if they are in the area to choose SLP. I can't say enough great things about Gigi and SLP! You won't regret working with her!

xpectations. She thinks of absolutely everything and schedules multiple calls, video chats, walk-throughs, tastings, and vendor meetings. She takes all of the stress out of planning. My fiance and I both have full time jobs and she took over all responsibilities leading up to our big day. Not only is she a true expert and professional but she makes a point to get to know you as a person and a couple. You can tell she pours her heart into every wedding and event she is a part of and it shows. I can't say enough good things about her and her team. Our Charleston Garden Party inspired wedding was absolutely stunning and we got so many compliments from family and friends and we gave all credit to her! Gigi is the absolute BEST out there and we cannot recommend her enough.

husband and I as we tried to plan our biggest event yet. As a very type A/ need to be involved bride, I loved the spreadsheets, monthly check ins and communication style that Gigi maintained in order to keep things on track the vision clear and everything was neat and organized in one place that I could access from my phone, laptop, ipad, during my lunch break and on vacation. To me the biggest asset Gigi provides is her knowledge and experience. We had never attended a wedding prior to planing our own and we were absolutely lost on how to make our dreams a reality. While my husband was a great help, there is nothing like having an experienced professional to guide you through the process! When family and bridal party members dropped the ball, Gigi picked it up and added more support. When the wind ruined our grand bubble alter exit, Gigi waded through the bushes with our bubble machine to make it happen. When I had a misunderstanding with my stationer, Gigi drafted emails with clear and concise communication in order to resolve the miscommunication. When I felt like my husband and I were the only ones excited for our big day Gigi's positivity and support was unmatched! Through all the ups, downs, emotions, and joy, Gigi has got your best interests in mind and will exhaust all options to ensure that your big day is as effortless as possible! Gigi has become a dear friend and we cannot recommend her enough!

ommunication! I’ve heard some other experiences people have had with wedding planners falling short on good/consistent communication and it has validated just how great Gigi is and how much she prioritizes her couples - I am so thankful for her routine zoom calls over our months of planning!! There was a chance of rain the day of our wedding and Gigi was prepared to handle any changes - while keeping the vision I had alive. Her team was willing to go above and beyond to make our wedding everything we could have dreamed of! Everything was wonderful and Gigi played a HUGE role in our special day running smoothly and being the best day. I could not recommend her enough!

ything was perfect thanks to her!

igi and her assistants made sure every detail was attended too. We loved working with Gigi and would definitely recommend using her services!

ation and consideration, she was a dream to work with. She helped us get to our wedding day and beyond and I felt like she had become a part of the family by the time we got there. I was planning my event remotely and she helped me feel secure in my choices and also helped me maximize time when I was able to be in town to check out vendors. I will miss our calls greatly, and was so glad to have her by my side throughout the process.

s, plans, contracts, etc. She had a ton of recommendations for rental companies, floor plan websites, good Amazon buys, etc. She knew so many little secrets and helpful tips that made the day so special that we never would have thought of on our own. It was very evident that she'd done this before and KNEW what she was doing. She kept us on track with planning, gave us her honest opinion on things, and kept everything running smoothly the day of our wedding. In the end, I felt that she was more of a friend than a planner--she really invested herself in our lives! I can't say enough good things about Gigi, and I definitely could not have done our wedding without her.

so they fit into one complete vision. Gigi is exactly what you need for your wedding planning and day of. She handled everything with grace and professionalism. Our wedding was a dream- sad it is over because I won't have my weekly talks with Gigi!

ht we had most of everything done but she showed us things I would have never considered needing and it made our day all the more special. Thank you gigi.

day. Her incredible knowledge, wide range of contacts, and simply her motivational spirit made the process much less stressful. She truly cares about the couples she works with, and does everything she can to make your day everything you hoped it would be. She takes her time, is extremely attentive to detail, and guides you as you plan your event. Then when it came to the day of, I could not have been more grateful for her. She and her team worked like a well oiled machine. They did everything we needed and more! She made it so neither us, nor our wedding party or guests had anything to worry about. I would recommend Gigi to anyone as she is confident, patient, and truly has a passion for what she does!

endors that didn’t break our budget. I researched several different vendors for MONTHS before I made a decision, and I’m so glad I chose Gigi. She not only planned an epic wedding, but also an amazing welcome party too. Our wedding was supposed to be May 2020 at Middleton Place, but got cancelled because of COVID. Gigi worked hard to reschedule to a perfect date that worked for all of our vendors. Gigi was incredibly helpful and patient during the rescheduling of our wedding, and worked so hard to make our wedding everything we imagined. It wasn’t an easy task rescheduling our wedding (and I’m sure many more of her clients) but she always was in a great mood when we had our zoom call meetings even when I wasn’t! I have a tough work schedule and she was always flexible with our zoom meeting times. She worked so hard iron out every last detail of our wedding so that it was absolutely perfect. She executed our vision flawlessly and had so many great ideas and suggestions that ended up making our weekend of events memorable to all of our guests. So many guests at our wedding kept saying how beautiful everything was and that it was THE BEST wedding they’ve been to! We couldn’t be happier with Gigi and her team!

nning to every aspect on the day of, she covered every little detail and stuff we would have never thought about. We are so thankful for Gigi and would absolutely recommend her to anyone planning a wedding.

day because every detail was handled and taken care of. Gigi kept me on track in the months leading up by making herself available with several video chats and emails. Any question or concern I had she responded promptly. Her ideas and input matched perfectly with the vision I had for my wedding. Do yourself a big favor and make Gigi a part of your special day!!

7/19 in Murrells Inlet. On 9/1/19 there was a mandatory evacuation order due to Hurricane Dorian. I was devastated. Gigi literally had my entire wedding rescheduled for 11/2/19 in less than 3 hours. I am serious! It was Labor Day weekend and a Sunday and she was able to contact each vendor, have a conversation with them and secure our new date in November. She made this extremely stressful and disappointing time into the best situation it could be. I barely lifted a finger for his massive change. On our big day in November everything was perfect. Really! I know little things will always go wrong or not as planned but as the bride, I had no idea and that was what I wanted. It was all thanks to Gigi and her staff. She becomes a part of your family and friends. Someone that you want in your life long after your wedding. Gigi is extremely organized, easy to get in touch with, always on time. She will keep your day running smoothly and keep all your vendors in check. She is no nonsense when it comes to your day. She is nothing short of amazing. You will love her.

el extremely confident that we had everything checked off when the big day arrived! She is so organized and great at communicating and responds so quickly to emails/phone calls. On our big day , GiGi and her team had everything covered! They kept everyone in our wedding party and our vendors on track. I truly cant imagine not having her and her team there! She made it so stress free and was incredibly helpful!. Cannot recommend her and her team enough!

and beyond to ensure my wedding dream was achieved. When I say “above and beyond”, I mean she treated my wedding day, like it was her sister's wedding day. She was in contact with me all through-out the day, taking care of the things that I had no idea would need to be accomplished, items that you just can't task to your maid-of-honor the day of. But before, I dive into that let me tell you how she helped sculpt my vision. All girls have been dreaming of their wedding day, since they were a child. We all have Pinterest Boards of what we hope to have on our special day. Often our childhood dream and Pinterest Board have clashing ideas, yet we think a chandelier at the altar on a deserted island will work because it’s OUR day. Or at least I did! Gigi genuinely took the time to listen to all of my ideas, the dream I’ve envisioned and created since I was sixteen. She didn't once impose her ideas or the current trend in wedding magazines, she helped sculpt my vision honoring my culture, family, and religion while accounting our timeline. She was by my side to help plan for my wedding down to every detail; in less than three months. She was in constant communication with me throughout the entire planning process. And, when I forgot, she remembered! I never once had to follow up with her concerning a task. The day of the wedding, she handled every “last minute”, every “oops”, and everything in between. For example, the morning of, she went to Stella Nova, the salon for the bridal party, and prepped all of our refreshments and bridal gifts. The salon didn’t have ice for the champagne to chill with, so she ran to the grocery store and still created a beautiful presentations before the bridal party and I arrived. But that is not all, at the reception venue, R Kitchen, the air conditioning system failed. Did I mention our wedding was in July? In Charleston? Gigi, the wedding planner, quickly found a solution to accommodate all of our guests on the hot, humid summer night. She is literally, Wonderwoman!! She has followed up with me after the wedding many times, to ensure I’ve received the services from vendors such as my photographer and just to see how married life is treating us. I promise you, Gigi at Smells Like Peonies Events, will make your wedding personal and treat you, the bride, as if you were her sister. Gigi at Smells Like Peonies Events is truly passionate about seeing your day through and making it unforgettable!

t her attentiveness and organization. She really knows the area and vendors love her so it makes everything go so much more smoothly. She rolled with any last minute hiccups and helped ease our nerves. We really felt we were in good hands with her. My only regret is that I didn't get her full planning package. She is 110% worth it and her knowledge is invaluable!

g and professional as well as one of the most friendliest people I have had the pleasure of meeting. She helped make my daughter's wedding one of the most memorable experiences ever. I would highly recommend her as your wedding planner!

ularly "event ready". However, I knew I needed someone that was familiar with the area, local vendors, and with planning a wedding in general (!) that could guide me through final details and be there to help us get through the actual wedding day. Gigi went above and beyond. My fiancé and I spoke with Gigi every week, sometimes twice a week a little over a month leading up to the wedding. She had spreadsheets that listed out checklists to ensure all of our bases were covered and no detail was forgotten. She also created manageable task lists to help us prioritize what still needed to be done on a week-to-week basis. She kept us on track and focused in a non-stressful way that allowed us to enjoy the process and keep us excited for the end goal...to be married! The day of our wedding, it rained...something we hadn't planned for. But Gigi and her team didn't miss a beat and stepped right in to set-up the ceremony inside instead (along with revising a whole lot of other logistics). Not only did she pull it off, she pulled off an inside ceremony that still managed to have the same vibe and aesthetic as what I had originally wanted in the outdoor ceremony. Gigi understood my vision completely. She always supported me in the decisions I made but also gave her expert advice and suggestions when needed (which was often)! Gigi communicated with each of our vendors prior to the wedding, double checked contracts, instructed them in setting up the day of, kept the bridal party on schedule, guided guests as they arrived…the list goes on and on… all while checking in on my fiancé and I regularly. Yet, she remained calm and composed at every step. Lastly, Gigi was an invaluable support system. She knew when I was feeling worried or overwhelmed or emotional and she was there for me to talk through those things when I needed to. Gigi truly cares about the couples that she works with; there is no other way of putting it. We will miss working with her but hope to keep in touch! Thank you for everything Gigi!!

weeks before my wedding less stressful. On my wedding day, I knew she had everything was under control which let me enjoy my wedding day without being stressed. I honestly don't know how anyone plans a wedding without a coordinator! I highly recommend Gigi and her team!

with the best vendors that Gigi recommended and her attention to detail, organization, and professionalism made me and my family feel at ease. Thanks to Gigi and the rest of her team I had the wedding of my dreams!

a stress free day. Gigi and her team are so professional and helpful! Anytime we had questions, she got back to us right away. She went above and beyond for us and truly cares about her couples. I would highly recommend her for anyone!

is super on top of everything, and made it easy for me to relax and enjoy the day knowing she had it all covered. She even accommodated me after I moved to Germany, planning the wedding from overseas on Skype. She is so reliable and kind. I cannot imagine a better planner. Thank you so much, Gigi!

. Even when it came down to the final moments of the week, she was working to make the whole theme look uniform and classy. She completely created the wedding of my dreams! Because she and her team were in charge of helping me choose flowers from breaking down at the end of the night, she made the day a fairytale! She was a pleasure to work with and eased all my worries about he day going smoothly. She also was fairly priced, and went above and beyond to make me happy! She was professional and has fantastic taste. I wish I could do more to tell her how grateful I am for how special my day turned out due to her hard work and personal dedication to me as her client!