Frequently Asked Questions

Planning an extraordinary event often begins with the right questions. Explore answers about working with Reagan Events, destination weddings, full-service planning, event design, corporate experiences, and private celebrations.

U.S. Weddings

  • A U.S. destination wedding allows couples to host a celebration outside their hometown in a setting that feels immersive and elevated - whether a Charleston resort, Virginia vineyard, Aspen retreat, or Palm Beach resort. It combines the excitement of travel with the ease of staying stateside. Read more: East Coast Destination Wedding Guide: Charleston, Kiawah and Beyond

  • Absolutely. With our trusted national vendor network, we collaborate with elite florists, photographers, caterers, entertainers, and production teams across the country to ensure the highest quality experience. Read more: The Power of a Preferred Vendor List

  • Charleston offers historic estates, cobblestone streets, world-renowned restaurants, and timeless gardens, making it one of the South's most romantic destinations. Read more: Charleston Wedding Venues

  • No. While we are a preferred planner at select venues, we also produce weddings at private estates, historic Charleston venues, and luxury resorts, tailoring each event to the couple's vision.

Charleston

Kiawah Island

  • Italy offers historic villas, vineyard estates, and breathtaking coastlines, making it one of the most romantic and luxurious wedding destinations in the world. Partnering with an experienced destination wedding planner in Italy ensures every detail is seamlessly orchestrated so your celebration feels both authentic and extraordinary.

  •  We provide guidance on accommodations, transportation, and curated experiences - offering recommendations and systems that make it easy for guests to book and manage their own travel seamlessly.

  • As a U.S.-based luxury destination wedding planner, we bridge the cultural and logistical gap for American couples planning abroad. Our trusted partnerships with Italy’s top vendors and venues allow us to create weddings that are both authentically Italian and seamlessly managed. By blending editorial design with meticulous planning, we ensure your celebration feels luxurious, personal, and unforgettable - without the stress of navigating a different culture alone.

Italy

All Weddings & Events planning

Explore all destination weddings and event planning and management.

  • Reagan Events is a full service wedding planner specializing in multi-day celebrations. Our approach combines bespoke design, seamless logistics, and a curated network of elite vendors. Read more: Why Hiring a Luxury Wedding Planner Is Worth the Investment

  • While we are proudly based in Charleston, our expertise extends across the U.S. and abroad. We plan weddings in Charleston, Kiawah Island, Charlottesville, Savannah, Palm Beach, Napa, and private estates nationwide, as well as international destinations such as Lake Como and Tuscany. Read more: East Coast Destination Wedding Guide: Charleston, Kiawah and Beyond

  • Most weddings are planned 12–18 months in advance, though some of our most extraordinary celebrations have been produced in under a year. The ideal timeline depends on the scope, venue, and destination.

  • Yes. Our weddings are designed as multi-day experiences, with curated itineraries that often include welcome dinners or parties, rehearsal dinners, guest excursions and activity recommendations, the wedding itself, and a farewell brunch - ensuring the entire weekend feels cohesive, seamless, and elevated. Read more: How to Build a Wedding Weekend Around Guest Comfort

  • We put systems in place for accommodations, transportation, and itineraries so guests feel cared for from arrival to farewell. Our approach ensures travel feels effortless while maintaining a luxury standard. Read more: Kiawah Island Wedding Transportation Guide

  • Charleston and Kiawah Island deliver the same sense of luxury, artistry, and multi-day experiences that couples seek abroad - with simplified logistics and the ease of being stateside.

  • Our full-service planning covers nearly every aspect of the celebration: creative direction and design, venue scouting, vendor curation and selection, budget oversight, menu consultation, guest logistics, and full onsite production and event management. Read more: What Happens After You Hire a Luxury Wedding Planner

  • Not at all. While we are known as a luxury wedding planner, we also specialize in private celebrations, corporate events, milestone parties, and brand activations across the U.S. and abroad.

  • We plan corporate and private events in Charleston, Kiawah Island, and Charlottesville, as well as destination celebrations across the U.S. and internationally, including Italy.

  • We recommend booking 12-18 months in advance for large-scale events. However, many of our most memorable celebrations have been planned in 12 months or less.

  • Our planning process is collaborative. You make key decisions while we manage the details behind the scenes. Clients choose how hands-on they'd like to be, knowing our team ensures every element is executed flawlessly.

  • Yes. Our team provides venue scouting and destination site selection for a variety of events. From private estates in Charleston to vineyards in Charlottesville, and from luxury resorts and cultural landmarks to historic villas in Tuscany, we identify and secure the perfect setting.

  • Absolutely. We manage budget creation, cost tracking, and vendor contract negotiation with full transparency. Our goal is to protect your investment while maintaining a seamless, luxury-level experience. Read more: Destination Wedding Budgeting: Where to Invest and Where to Save

  • Absolutely. As a full service planner, we don't just design beautiful events - we also manage vendor partnerships, timelines, budgets, venue sourcing, A/V production, transportation coordination, hospitality staffing, and onsite production.

  • Yes. We advise on guest arrivals, accommodations, and transportation logistics, ensuring the process feels seamless for your attendees.

  • On event day, our production team and event staff oversee the timeline, manage vendors, and coordinate rehearsals and ceremonies. With our onsite presence, you can relax knowing every element will unfold seamlessly. Read more: How to Build a Wedding Day Timeline That Keeps the Energy Right

Event Design

  • Our event design and production covers everything from creative direction and mood board curation to sourcing luxury rentals, lighting, draping, custom scenic builds, and full-scale production.

  • Yes. Our team often produces custom-built scenic design and environmental styling, from one-of-a-kind installations to fully immersive transformations. No vision is too bold for our design team to bring to life.

  • We design and produce events in a wide variety of settings, from private estates and residences to ballrooms, resorts, and corporate venues. Our team has also transformed tented builds, cultural landmarks, and unique outdoor spaces into fully immersive environments. Whatever the setting, we adapt the design to complement the architecture, ambiance, and purpose of your celebration.

Brand Events

  • We plan and execute product launches, influencer activations, editorial showcases, press previews, pop-up experiences, and branded dinners. Each is designed to align with your goals and engage your audience.

  • We begin by learning your brand’s values, aesthetic, and audience. From there, we craft branded concepts, creative design, and curated experiences that ensure every touchpoint reflects your story with authenticity and precision.

  • Yes. Our team delivers creative design services - from scenic builds and lighting to mood boards and installations - along with logistics, vendor management, and staffing. This integration ensures events look elevated and run seamlessly.

  • In Charleston, we work with historic estates, luxury hotels, and modern cultural spaces. Nationally and internationally, we source New York galleries, private estates in Charlottesville, and iconic Tuscan villas, tailoring each venue to your brand’s identity and audience.

  • We design immersive experiences that allow guests to connect emotionally to your brand, from culinary programs and wine pairings to bespoke entertainment and interactive installations. These elements ensure your event feels memorable, share-worthy, and brand-aligned.


  • Absolutely. We can manage press previews, influencer gatherings, and media activations, producing experiences that are polished, meaningful, and designed for both live audiences and digital amplification.


Corporate Events

  • We design and produce executive retreats, conferences, product launches, client appreciation dinners, brand activations, and team-building events.

  • Absolutely. We specialize in branded event design, product launch production, and immersive corporate experiences that communicate your message at every touchpoint.

  • We begin with a deep dive into your company's culture, objectives, and values. From there, we craft a custom event strategy and branded design.

Private Events

  • We produce a wide range of private celebrations, including milestone birthdays, anniversaries, private dinners, cocktail soirées, and family gatherings.

  • Yes. We specialize in everything from intimate dinner parties for a few guests to large-scale multi-day private events.

  • We begin by learning your story and vision. From there, we craft custom design elements, curated experiences, and thoughtful details that reflect your personality.

  • Absolutely. We design multi-day experiences that often include welcome dinners, excursions, parties, and farewell brunches, ensuring your milestone is celebrated across an unforgettable weekend.