Whatley Wedding Design
Charleston & Surrounding Area, Myrtle Beach
About This Vendor
Personalized Environmentally-Friendly Events
Whatley Wedding Design is a wedding planning firm based in North Charleston, SC, serving the surrounding areas. Owner Charlotte Whatley is an experienced event coordinator who specializes in designing sustainable and eco-friendly celebrations. She and her team provide comprehensive services for a seamless planning process and to eliminate any stress associated with your once-in-a-lifetime event. Hailing from Connecticut, Charlotte made Charleston her home over a decade ago. She fell in love with event planning and after several years of planning corporate gatherings, graduated to wedding coordination. She is passionate about designing beautiful celebrations that have a low impact on the environment. The team at Whatley Wedding Design adopts a personalized approach to event planning. They incorporate their creative skills and attention to detail to ensure everything is executed seamlessly. Whether you are looking for full-service design and coordination or rehearsal dinner planning, this team has got you covered. They make it their goal to ensure you can relax and focus on making memories throughout your wedding day.
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Woman-owned Business
Destination Weddings
Destination Wedding Planning
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Budgeting, Destination Wedding Planning, Full Service Wedding Planning, Wedding Design, Wedding Website
Wedding Activities
Getting Engaged, Engagement Party, Rehearsals & Parties, After Party, Bachelorette Party, Bridal Luncheon, Bridal Shower, Couples Shower, Rehearsal Dinner, Welcome Party, Wedding, Ceremony, Cocktail Hour, Day After Brunch, Reception, Rehearsal
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It’s truly hard to find the words to express how grateful I am to Char for helping to make our wedding day so much more perfect than I could have ever imagined! We picked the partial planning package and I was pleasantly surprised by how commun...
icative, helpful, and on top of everything she was even though she wasn’t fully planning our wedding. As a destination bride, I really appreciated her recommendations for vendors and every single one of them was reasonably priced, so kind, and all of them went so above and beyond. I leaned heavily on Char in the weeks leading up to the wedding and she was constantly asking what more she could do to help. My husband and I didn’t have a care in the world on our wedding weekend and were able to take it all in and really enjoy our wedding day thanks to Char and her team. From start to finish, the whole day went incredibly smoothly. Char was always available when I needed her and personally checked in with us multiple times to make sure we were having fun and had everything we needed. Through it all, Char felt like a friend I was planning my wedding with, but one I knew would stop at nothing to make our day perfect. She delivered and I can’t recommend her enough!
Response from the Vendor on 09/13/2023
Oh my goshhh Meg you are the sweetest!! I absolutely LOVED working with you and Alex to make your wedding dreams come true!! You had so many incredible ideas - it was so fun to bring them to life! (Everyone wants Frose at their wedding now!) I'...
m so glad you had such a great time and congratulations again!!
Char was absolutely amazing! She made planning the wedding so perfectly! I loved that I could focus on the important parts of the day and leave the details to her! She was so helpful and wonderful that everything just seamlessly flowed together...
! Everyone knew where they were supposed to be and was coordinated perfectly!
Response from the Vendor on 09/11/2023
Thank you so much, Abby!!! I had so much fun working with you and Chris and y'all pulled together an amazing vendor team! We couldn't have asked for a more beautiful day (and sunset!) and I hope y'all are enjoying married life!!
Working with Char was the best decision we made when planning our wedding reception. I truly don't know how we would've pulled off such an event without her! She was easy to communicate with and had a lot of great input. I would highly recommen...
d her to anyone hoping to have an amazing wedding experience!
Response from the Vendor on 08/18/2023
Thank you so much, Ann!! I absolutely loved working with you and Jake and LOVED your colors!! Your vegan menu was absolutely delicious! Congratulations again and many thanks!!!
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Char and her team were absolutely amazing. Not a single thing went wrong on our wedding day all thanks to them! She thought of everything that we forgot. I wish we could have another wedding just to work with her again ❤️
Response from the Vendor on 05/25/2023
Thank you so much, Klaudia!! I had so much fun working with you and Joe!! It was such a beautiful day and you were absolutely stunning!! Congratulations again!! :)
Char is fantastic! She truly made the last few months before our wedding stress-free! She's amazing at what she does and asked all of the questions I didn't think about throughout the planning process. She's so sweet and was always quick to res...
pond!
Ally was my day of coordinator and did an amazing job setting up and making sure everything was perfectly in place for our day! Char and her team are incredible and I cannot recommend them enough for all future wedding planning!!
Response from the Vendor on 05/24/2023
Thank you so much, Brianne!! Ally and I LOVED working with you! I'm so glad you were able to get on the beach for some of the photos despite the rain! You looked absolutely stunning! Congratulations again!!
If you're getting married in Charleston, SC - Char is your girl, you need her on your team!!! We had her "bliss" package and couldn't have been more pleased. She over communicated, took things off our plate, gave thoughtful recommendations, and...
executed at the highest level. When I say my husband and I did absolutely nothing on our wedding day except show up where & when Char told us to - I'm not kidding! She & her team handled everything like true professionals! If that wasn't enough, she was also a very sweet and calming presence - something that is underrated but so necessary on your wedding day! We loved working with Char and would recommend her to anyone and everyone!!!
Response from the Vendor on 05/15/2023
Thank you so much, Liz and Nate!! I had so much fun planning with the two of you, and we couldn't have asked for a more beautiful wedding day!! Congratulations to the two of you and hope you have a fantastic honeymoon!!
There is no better choice than Char Whatley of Whatley Wedding Designs ! There are not enough stars to award Char for being the amazing planner that she is. We were two husbands to be, and Char was everything that we were hoping to find in a we...
dding planner. Aside from being thoughtful , caring, and creativity; Char has the professionalism and organizational skills to take care of every single detail of your wedding. Char's connections with other vendors of the same stature as her, really made our wedding day a perfection. Char can handle any type of planning needs you might have, big or small. And if your looking for help with a same sex wedding she is the one to go too. There is no way we could ever thank Char enough for being so fantastic at what she does and well as being a friend while doing it. Hats off to this young woman and her business savvy- Char is the best !! Book her NOW !
Response from the Vendor on 04/17/2023
Oh my goodness, thank you SO much Brian and Nathan!!! I had so much fun getting to know the two of you and planning your amazing wedding with you!! Thank you thank you for your kind words and CONGRATULATIONS!!
I wish I could give Char 500 stars. She was incredible to work with and made my wedding day so seamless and stress free. She even made my family feel more comfortable and confident throughout the entire wedding weekend by bringing positive, enc...
ouraging energy to every event. She is a sweet soul but also extremely professional and organized. Love her so much!!! If you're looking for a planner or a day of coordinator, look no further!
Response from the Vendor on 03/10/2023
Oh my gosh Morgan thank you so much!! I had SO MUCH FUN planning with you!! Your wedding day was so gorgeous and a true party!! I hope you enjoy your honeymoon to Greece and congratulations again!!!
Char is seriously one of the kindest, sweetest people I have ever met! I am so grateful to have found her and had her as my wedding planner! Throughout the whole planning process, she was always so organized, patient, amd creative with solution...
s. For example, I struggled with finding appropriate rentals, but she helped and completed it for me with no problem. As another example, it rained on my wedding day, which I honestly did not plan for, but her and her team made the transitions and schedule so smooth and flawless. I was shocked by how quickly she was able to make my vision come to life! Her positivity and smile are contagious for sure. I couldn't have asked for a better team to help me!
Response from the Vendor on 02/25/2023
Oh my goodness, thank you so much for the kind words, Katerina!! I was SO happy to be part of your beautiful wedding day (despite the rain - the photographer got some awesome shots!) and celebrate your love! Your family and friends were all so ...
kind and a true reflection of you! Congratulations again!!
Honestly the sweetest human! If you’re on the fence about hiring anyone hire Char! She truly is just like having your friend there but one that actually helps!
Response from the Vendor on 12/29/2022
Thank you so much for the kind words, Mel!! Your wedding vision was absolutely stunning and I had so much fun seeing your photos to relive the day!! Wishing you and Tyler a lifetime of happiness!!
Char and her team was the most amazing vendor to work with. She was professional, timely, accommodating, and not to mention incredibly kind. She helped to make my dream wedding come true and my husband and I cannot thank her enough! We are so g...
lad we trusted her with this big day :)
Response from the Vendor on 12/07/2022
Thank you so much Kelcey and Alex!! I LOVED bringing your vision to life - everything was so beautiful! You both have such a kind and supportive group of family and friends - everyone was so honored to be there! It was a pleasure to be a part o...
f! Congratulations again and enjoy your honeymoon!!
Char was great to work with! She was our day of coordinator for our reception - great communication throughout the entire process, always so positive and did an awesome job with the setup and take down of the reception.
Response from the Vendor on 11/02/2022
Thank you so much, Carrie!! I loved working with you and Ryan! Your reception was so gorgeous - you know how to pick an incredible floral design! Thank you for having me help plan your special day - and congratulations again!!
The planning for my daughters October 2022 wedding started in July 2021 when we initial met with Char in Charleston. She is so gracious and professional and put us at ease immediately. We are from out of state so this was a destination wedding....
My daughter chose the partial planner services thinking she could coordinate many things herself but Char went way above and beyond to make sure nothing was missed. She worked via telephone calls and emails, met with the folks at the wedding venue, local suppliers, and coordinated with all the vendors. She made the process seamless and her delivery was flawless. She was the first person on site the day of the wedding and the last to leave. To her credit the wedding was superbly coordinated and beautifully choreographed. She made my daughters wedding a dream come true!
Response from the Vendor on 10/31/2022
Thank you so much, Ron!! I had so much fun planning with you and Kim, and Katelyn and Chris's wedding turned out beautifully! It was always a pleasure when your family visited!! Thank you for these kind words and congratulations!!
Char is the best ever! I booked her for her month-of services and could not be happier I did! She contacted all of my vendors before the day of and made sure that everyone knew exactly when/where to be! On the day of, everything went so smoothl...
y, and if it didn’t, I didn’t know about it because she took care of everything!
Response from the Vendor on 07/22/2022
Thank you so much, Marianne!! I LOVED working with you and Sharbel - your wedding was so gorgeous and you were both so wonderful! The stories shared during the toasts made me laugh and cry - you both are so loved by your family and friends! Con...
gratulations again!!
Char was absolutely a dream to work with! She made everything a thousand times easier and helped every step of the way. She is worth every penny plus some! Highly recommend her full planning package because from start to finish, she was a rocks...
tar and it wouldn't have been as easy. The day of was so much fun and exciting because she took care of literally everything.
Response from the Vendor on 05/31/2022
Thank you so much, Jaimie and Joe!! It was so fun planning with you over the past year - your wedding was SO beautiful! You had so many creative ideas to give your guests a memorable event, and it was my pleasure to help you along the way! Than...
k you again for your kind words and CONGRATULATIONS!!
Char and her team are amazing, and every time I get to work with her and them, the weddings are so beautiful, meticulously well thought out, and cared for! Couldn't recommend Char higher to anyone planning a wedding or event! A+++++
Response from the Vendor on 04/19/2022
Thank you so much, Matt!! It is such a pleasure to work with you too! Can't wait for the next one! :)
My husband is a wedding photographer and not only did he insist on needing a month-of coordinator, but he also said Char was the person for the job (having worked with her at past weddings).
I could not agree more! Her and her team are calm, c...
omforting, kind, and literally think of everything! Char met us for our final venue walk-through, so fun and helpful at the same time! She also helped with recommending vendors and letting us know when certain vendors were offering deals. The month of our wedding was a BREEZE! I don't think I talked to any vendors (except for fine-tuning with the DJ). When we arrived at our ceremony site everything was perfect! After our vows, they even had our beverage of choice ready for us. My bustle ripped during the reception (not a problem, fixed immediately!) My favorite part is they gathered florals in a Tupperware in wet paper towels for us to cherish forever! Whatley Wedding Design was the vendor that made ALL the difference! I cannot recommend her enough. I am a high-stress person but I was entirely calm the entire month of our wedding because I knew Char and her team had everything under control. THANK YOU!
Response from the Vendor on 04/15/2022
Thank you so much, Hannah and James!! It was so much fun planning with you and we LOVED being a part of your special day! Congratulations!!
As a mother of the bride, a bride who loved being her own wedding planning, a wonderful coordinator to handle the day’s events was perfection. Char had met with bride kept updated discussing details and tasks.
Char is not only attentive to de...
tails, but she is emotionally attentive remaining calm, focused, kind, prepared, and proactive throughout a long day. She arrives early and is last to leave omitting no task.
As parents of the bride, we could not be more grateful. Char allowed our bride to just be, just enjoy every second, and she was able to so because Char executed all her best wishes.
Could imagine no one else for this task. Amazing!
Response from the Vendor on 12/10/2021
Thank you so much, Sharon! I loved working with you and Molly! You are all so sweet and such a fun family to work with - my assistant and I really enjoyed our time with you! Thank you again for the kind words!
Char was our wedding coordinator for the day of and she was fabulous! From the initial point of contact as I "shopped around" for the best fit in a coordinator, she spent time talking with me and answering questions before we even officially ag...
reed to work together. We had our first meeting three months out where she listened to our vision and took copious notes. We met again about a month out from the wedding where we did a site visit together to ensure we were on the same page for setup, decor and timeline flow. At the month out point, she took over communication with vendors. We did a final check-in days before the wedding to ensure I felt comfortable with any outstanding details. She was present at our rehearsal to guide us in the procession/recession. If there were ANY issues on our actual wedding day, we did not know about them as she protected us from them and ensured we only saw absolute perfection on our special day. I don't know how individuals execute wedding day without someone like Char. She was a perfect co-pilot on our journey and took over as lead pilot on wedding day. You will not regret partnering with Char!
Response from the Vendor on 12/10/2021
Aww, Molly, thank you so much!! My most organized bride ever!! I had such a great time working with you and figuring out how we'd accomplish your vision - most of which you already had mapped out! Your family is so lovely and I had a great time...
working with you in the months leading up and on the day. Your wedding was absolutely gorgeous and one of my favorite ceremonies! Congratulations!!
I think our favorite thing about Char is that she always seemed to just *know* already what we needed to be done or the next step to take. She was absolutely essential for having our wedding day run as smoothly as it did. She already has good r...
elationships with a lot of Charleston vendors which helps her do a great job communicating with whoever you choose to cater dinner/set up/make the wedding cake.
We absolutely recommend her to anyone looking for either a wedding planner or day-of-coordination! She went above and beyond our expectations and was by far our most important member of the team in planning and executing the wedding! She 100% understood the vision we had for our big day and excelled in the delivery.
10/10
Response from the Vendor on 12/06/2021
Thank you so much, Samantha and Gabe, for the kind comments!! It was an absolute pleasure working with you two! Everyone in your bridal party and family was so kind, my assistant and I had a great time! Thank you again, and wishing you many yea...
rs of happiness to come!
Char was a necessity for the completion of my wedding planning! I thought that I had everything figured out until it came down to the wire. She helped me gather information and resources. When it came down to the day of coordinating, she was a ...
rockstar. The wedding went by with no hiccups! I didn't even have to think about what to do. I just enjoyed myself. I would definitely recommend her to a bride who felt lost like me!
Response from the Vendor on 11/07/2021
Thank you so much, Alyssa! You and your family were a pleasure to work with throughout the process! I had so much fun visiting the decor showroom with your bridal squad! Congratulations again and best wishes!
Charlotte fell nothing short of truly fantastic as our wedding coordinator. She made it her mission to provide us with the upmost professional and supportive planning experience both with the planning and the wedding day itself. Thanks to her a...
ssistance the event coordination felt almost effortless, enabling my wife and I to enjoy every minute of our wedding day to the fullest. She was extremely humble and approachable making it easy to work with her and map out every detail we had envisioned. The day of the wedding she gracefully streamlined everything to the last detail, keeping everyone on track and ensuring everything was presented and set up accordingly. We could not have had a more stress free experience and felt surprisingly comfortable entrusting her to accommodate all of our needs and remove any roadblocks that arose. We strongly urge anyone looking for a similar, stress free, enjoyable, and welcoming experience to reach out and recruit her for your event!
Response from the Vendor on 11/07/2021
Lauren, you are so sweet, thank you for your kind words! Working with you and Ezequiel was a dream! You had such a beautiful wedding and I wish you all the happiness in your marriage!
Char was wonderful to work with. I had messaged her through the knot and was very quick to respond. We met with me on one of my trips to Charleston. We met at the venue- discussed my ideas. We kept an open communication for the next couple of m...
onths. The day of the wedding, my hair and make up ran late, I did not get to really view what everything looked like- but Char and her assistant came through everything was perfect and looked amazing and she only went off of photos I had sent her. We had left 2 decorations at the venue and Char was able to meet us the next day to give them to us. I would highly recommend. She is awesome and her price is even more awesome!
Response from the Vendor on 11/07/2021
Thank you so much for the kind review, Kris! It was wonderful working with you and everything you planned out came together so nicely! Congratulations again and I hope you enjoyed your amazing honeymoon!
Charlotte was amazing! I was so stressed out about how everything was going to come together on the day of the wedding, and she handled everything perfectly! She kept up with my husband and I and our needs throughout the day, and kept everyone ...
on time with transitions throughout the ceremony and reception. I couldn’t have asked for a better wedding planner!
Response from the Vendor on 09/07/2021
Erica, thank you SO much for the kind words! It was a pleasure working with you and Ken - y'all are so much fun! Wishing you both so much happiness!
Hiring Charlotte for our wedding was the easiest and best decision. She was incredible from start to finish, helping me stay organized, on top of things, and most of all EXCITED for the wedding day! She helped the planning process be stress-fre...
e and smooth and I'm so so thankful! She helped execute my ideas so well. She is professional, kind, and creative, and communicative. She helped me brainstorm ways to keep the wedding as COVID safe as possible and helped me reach my goal of making our wedding as eco-friendly and sustainable as we could! We visited our wedding venue (a coffee shop in Georgia) the day after our wedding to say "thank you" to the owners and workers, and they could not stop talking about how helpful, professional, and "on top of the game" Charlotte was the entire night. I would recommend hiring her again and again!
Response from the Vendor on 04/08/2021
Thank you so much, Amy!! It was an absolute PLEASURE working with you! You had such creative ideas for the big day and I loved seeing everything come to life! Congratulations again - wishing you a wonderful marriage!
Charlotte was an absolute joy to have help with our wedding! She was extremely helpful and always so kind. She is a calming presence, especially on the big day. I was able to enjoy the wedding with the full confidence the Charlotte would be abl...
e to handle anything that came up. We were even able to sort out a couple issues with rentals and vendors the-day-of without the bride knowing about them happening in the first place! Thank you so much for making our wedding day go so smoothly!
Response from the Vendor on 04/08/2021
Thank you so much, Gene!! I had so much fun working with you and loved bringing your personal touch to the wedding. Things always go wrong on wedding day - I try my best to make sure they don't affect the big picture! Congratulations again and ...
wishing you both a happy marriage!
My husband and I were very much on the fence about getting a wedding planner because we believed with the amount of time we had we would be able to easily handle planning a wedding. Things started getting a little overwhelming (I’m not the best...
at staying on top of what needs to be done) and Charlotte reached out offering her services. It was easily the best decision I made the entire wedding planning process. She is there when you need her but will let you take care of how ever much you want to handle by yourself. The day of, she is the nicest person but knows how to get people where they need to be when they need to be. We had a sudden cold front come in the weekend of our wedding and she made the panic of sorting out how to keep our guests warm an absolute breeze. I remember walking out and seeing everything set up perfectly because she had done it all. She works tirelessly to make sure your day is perfect and we got so many wonderful comments about her from not just our guest but other vendors. I highly recommend her any wedding!
Response from the Vendor on 04/08/2021
Thank you so much, Marissa! I loved being your planner! You had a special way of making everyone in attendance as well as the vendor team part of the family! Congratulations again and wishing you a long and happy marriage!
Contact Info for Whatley Wedding Design
Charleston & Surrounding Area, Myrtle Beach
Meet the Team
Charlotte (Char) Whatley
Owner
Charlotte (Char) Whatley is a native of Connecticut and relocated to Charleston, SC over ten years ago. A graduate of the College of Charleston, Char pursued a corporate career but always kept time for her event planning passion. She has been planning weddings in South Carolina and Georgia for two years, and producing corporate events for over five years.
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