Charleston photographs like a dream. Planning it from afar is where things get real. This guide breaks down what to look for in Charleston wedding planners, what questions to ask, and why local logistics and vendor relationships decide whether your weekend feels calm or chaotic.

A weekend at The Dunlin feels contained, calm, and intentional. This Dunlin wedding guide covers the key spaces, weekend pacing, and planning details that protect the guest experience on Johns Island near Charleston and Kiawah.

Charleston is gorgeous. That is not the hard part.

What high-end couples need is planning that holds the full weekend - communication that is clear, logistics that stay invisible, and a guest experience that feels effortless. This is what to expect from a luxury wedding planner in Charleston SC, and how to evaluate beyond a pretty portfolio.

Planning a Kiawah Island wedding is less about picking pretty moments and more about managing an island’s pace, access, and weather with quiet precision. When those logistics are handled early, the weekend feels effortless, and the setting gets to do what it does best.

Kiawah Island weddings aren’t chosen for spectacle. They’re chosen for privacy, containment, and a guest experience that feels calm from arrival to farewell. If you want a Kiawah Island wedding weekend that runs clean and intentional, the island does what a city can’t.

Trend forecasting for 2026 is less about predicting what will photograph well and more about understanding how people want to feel when they gather. From a return to bold color and layered design to a deeper focus on experience, flow, and memory, the next chapter of weddings and events is rooted in intention, richness, and presence.

Charleston offers more than a beautiful backdrop. With historic architecture, waterfront settings, and a hospitality-forward culture, the city lends itself naturally to destination weddings that unfold over a full weekend. This guide explores why Charleston continues to stand apart as one of the most compelling wedding destinations in the United States.

Italy has a way of slowing people down. A multi-day celebration here becomes more than a wedding; it becomes a shared experience shaped by landscape, culture, and intentional pacing. From lakeside villas to cliffside towns, thoughtful planning turns an Italy wedding weekend into an unforgettable chapter for you and your guests.

The most sophisticated events are defined not by what guests see, but by what they feel. Here’s how invisible hospitality and quiet design create an atmosphere of effortless ease and lasting memory.

Planning a wedding away from home invites a rare opportunity to shape a weekend that feels personal, intentional, and deeply rooted in place. Whether you’re drawn to Italy, Charleston, or another meaningful setting, thoughtful design and curated experiences ensure the celebration feels unmistakably yours. These five approaches will help you personalize your wedding through story, setting, and atmosphere.

Set against the sweeping tides of the Lowcountry, the Kiawah River Course offers couples a wedding setting that is as refined as it is breathtaking. From riverside vows to evening receptions framed by marshland sunsets, this venue balances coastal tranquility with elevated elegance.

A seamless event is more than beautiful—it’s a quiet act of generosity. From timing and signage to comfort and flow, this blog explores how Reagan Events designs celebrations that feel as easy as they are elevated. For the host and every guest.

Not every wedding trend deserves a seat at the table. From mismatched bridesmaid prints to last dances that disrupt the flow, Reagan Prechter shares her candid perspective on what’s worth keeping—and what’s best left behind—for a celebration that feels timeless, not trendy.

Flawless events don’t happen by chance. Here’s how we layer hospitality, logistics, and pacing to craft multi-day celebrations that feel fluid, intuitive, and unforgettable from start to finish.

Pinterest can inspire, but it should never dictate. The most memorable celebrations come from ideas sparked by interiors, fashion, travel, and personal spaces—translated into a design that feels like your story, not someone else’s.

Hospitality isn’t defined by grandeur alone – it’s the thoughtful gestures that linger in memory. From perfectly timed service to quiet moments of care, discover how intentional hospitality transforms an event into a story guests will never forget.

Kiawah Island weddings capture the rare balance of untamed coastal beauty and refined Southern hospitality. From oceanfront vows at The Ocean Course to intimate celebrations at Cassique or The Dunlin, this private barrier island invites couples to create multi-day experiences where every guest feels cared for and every detail unfolds with intention.

The wedding industry is often painted as extravagant, misunderstood, or even predatory. In my recent conversation on Persephone Says, I shared the truth: experience matters, transparency matters, and boundaries matter. From influencer negotiations to Gen Z expectations, this episode dives into the unseen realities of planning at the highest level—and why trust is the most sophisticated service of all.

From arrival to farewell brunch, a destination wedding is defined by the guest journey. Discover how thoughtful pacing, curated details, and seamless logistics transform a wedding weekend into a legacy celebration remembered for years.

Taylor Swift said yes – and the world is buzzing. But for wedding planners, this engagement is more than celebrity news. It’s a reminder of how a wedding at this scale becomes a cultural moment, where legacy, guest experience, and intentional design take center stage.