Charleston Weddings by Allison

nows many people in the industry and recommended some great vendors in the area. She had great creative ideas. Unfortunately Allison was very disorganized: she often did not respond to emails and needed prompting to follow through on tasks (but she was quick to reach out when payment was due). She was late to every meeting we had, including virtual. Three days before the wedding she still had not made initial contact with several of our vendors (only the ones she knew personally) after we had asked her multiple times to reach out, thus we had to communicate logistics with them. We were hoping she would pull through for the rehearsal and wedding day but unfortunately that was not the case. She was more than 30 minutes late to the rehearsal so someone else had to lead it (which resulted in errors during our actual ceremony). On our wedding day she did not show up to take me to the first look so I had to find another ride (she claims she heard I was running late but never tried to contact me to confirm). Before the ceremony she handed out corsages to family members that were not supposed to have them and then had to take them back. The days leading up to our wedding and parts of our wedding day were incredibly stressful. We really like Allison as person but were really disappointed with her performance (our friends and family members were also shocked). We shared these things with her after the wedding but were again met with excuses.

t myself and my own florals, and she picked everything up and set it up perfectly. Her communication was great, and most importantly, she had amazing energy. She has something about her that just made me feel so calm and happy! My entire family and bridal party kept complimenting how organized she was, and how she helped the wedding flow seamlessly. 10/10 would recommend 😍

ery aspect of wedding planning/coordinating. First off - you need a coordinator, at minimum, to enjoy your wedding. When it was time for my personal wedding - Allison was an easy decision. She brings the proper amount of help/hands to fit your wedding size/venue/and has the experience needed with different venues to ensure the particulars are accounted for. She is thoughtful - and treats you like a King/Queen on your wedding day - ensuring every need you could have is catered for - while also giving you space to enjoy your family/friends/self/spouse. Her energy is paramount - upbeat, fun, while relaxed. Really I can't think of a better option - she deserves every dollar + more. Take it from a wedding vendor professional - Allison is amazing. Thank you so much for making our wedding dream come to life. - Sam and Marissa ~ 05/08/2021 @ The Island House

single detail and we had the wedding of our dreams! From the minute we hired Allison were amazed by her attention to detail, her communications with vendors, her creativity and loving personality. Our wedding guests all commented on how wonderful Allison and her assistant were the day and night of the wedding. We were truly able to be in the moment knowing they were taking care of everything! Allison and Jessica made our dream wedding come to life and we could never have done it without them. We highly recommend you hire Allison as your wedding planner. She is absolutely amazing and treats her clients as family. We were truly blessed to have her and her team.

and I knew it was fate! Our wedding was more than we ever could have dreamed of and everything went so smoothly because of Allison. We couldn't have done it without her and she truly brought our vision to life! Throughout the planning process, she was encouraging, uplifting and brought up things I never even would have thought of. Her and her assistant paid such close attention to every little detail and really made us feel like the number one priority the entire night. Both of them were always nearby with a drink or a few bites of food to make sure we were fed and never thirsty! My entire family after the wedding even commented on how amazing Allison was. We feel like she is part of our family after our wedding!! Seriously, you NEED to work with her!

absolutely incredible! Allison and I stayed in touch the entire 6 months leading up to our June wedding, figuring out every logistic and what plans we wanted to move forward with. Allison has the perfect check-list of everything needed to have a beautiful wedding. I really don't think we would have had such an incredible day if it weren't for her and her team. She helped pull off a mini, 25 person wedding at Wild Dunes Resort in literally 10 DAYS and it was so much more than what we could have asked for. I am SO THANKFUL we chose Allison to help us navigate through the waters of a wedding, let alone in the middle of a pandemic! We HIGHLY recommend Allison and her team for their professionalism, kindness, and overall just great people to be around!!

nd make all the big and small decisions. It was very easy to hand the reins over to Allison, especially because she was so familiar with my vendors (she provided a list of people she works with often and I got the majority of my vendors from her recommendations!) Because of the rapport she had with my vendors, she seamlessly wove together all the last minute details perfectly for my wedding. In my conversations with her, not only was she the sweetest and most encouraging person, but she thought of questions/back up plans that hadn't even crossed my mind! She was great day-of...very organized and always there to help when needed (carrying my dress, re-bobbypinning my hair, handling the marriage licenses, bringing me drinks at the reception haha, etc.) Even if she takes a few days to reply to emails, you can trust completely she is taking care of everything! Allison and her team made my day perfect! I'm so glad for everything Allison did to help my wedding go off without a hitch. I would definitely hire her again and recommend her to brides looking for a wedding planner!

s was so hard. But Allison and her amazing team swooped in and made it a breeze. Dealing with me is not easy when it comes to planning anything (seriously, like even down to dinner plans) and she was so kind and patient and understanding the entire time. I’ll never be able to thank her enough for giving a COVID bride the wedding of her dreams!

making morning of deliveries to my house, she goes above and beyond for her couples. I could not be more grateful for everything she did for me in pulling off a wedding during such a crazy time! She took my vision and completely made it come to life. Our day was absolutely perfect from beginning to end, and it would not have been possible without Allison and Jessica! I had so many compliments on how beautiful everything was & how well things flowed all weekend, from rehearsal to the ride home. If we could do it over again every weekend, I would hire Allison every single time. She is a 10/10 person, wedding planner, and I 10000% recommend you hire her for your special day! She made ours truly that, so incredibly special.

o for all the decisions we had to make for the big day. She helped me with every little thing - the vendors I hired to decor and coordinating the big day. She is simply amazing and I am so incredibly grateful! The wedding was beautiful and we are so happy!!! Could not have done it without her!

ff the bride's plate and handle vendors, suggestions, timeline, and brought up a few questions I hadn't thought of prior that were helpful to plan. Given the craziness of the pandemic, we were very thankful to have her oversee our wedding, and she and Jessica were so sweet and thoughtful. We did a few things non-traditionally, and she was so supportive and helpful in accommodating everything. Highly recommend :)

le skeptical about hiring someone and was worried about having another bad experience. But I am so happy we decided to go with Allison! She was able to flip our space from ceremony to reception without a hitch, after being told by other people it was not possible. My reception was set up exactly how I imagined it! Allison and her entire staff were helpful and checked in on us all night to make sure there wasn't anything we needed. She kept everything in order and on schedule. Allison made sure all of our decorations got packed up and in a car to go back with us; it was so nice not having to worry about cleaning up after the wedding. She even dropped some leftover food at the hotel for us so we had something to snack on when we got back. Our wedding day was everything I wanted it to be and I am so happy we had Allison there to help make sure things were absolutely perfect!

veryone was on the same page about procedures and expectations. Our wedding director was not the best during rehearsal, so Allison stepped in and helped take over with the details! Our wedding day ran so smoothly and I didn’t have to worry about one thing. I showed up and everything was even more beautiful than we imagined!! She was very tentative throughout the reception to make sure my husband and I were where we were supposed to be and when. I can’t say enough great things about her!

ut gets overwhelmed with too many options. Allison was able to help me navigate through all the decisions and keep me on a timeline which is not easy with my demanding job and new family. I was also able to enjoy the day of the wedding, knowing that she had all the vendors and details coordinated from start to finish; I just had to show up! I would recommend her to anyone who is planning a wedding.

and knowledge to help make your dream day come true. . Her vendor contacts were all dynamite and worked together seamlessly. She was there for us with each vendor meeting and knew all of the right questions to ask, including the things I never would have thought of. She had every aspect of the week of wrapped up and under control, even when some last minute changes came up. As the mother of the bride I appreciated all of her work and efforts to make the weekend of the wedding beautiful and worry-free! Allison is a gem!!

g to answer questions in the months that led up to that six month mark. Allison has an amazing handle on everything that needs to be done and we worked continually together through the six months to make sure all of the details were taken care of and taken care of in the way that fit our style and budget. She is communicative, reliable, and beyond helpful! The day of she was amazing. We had food and drinks waiting for us after pictures and she made sure throughout the night that my husband and I were all happy and didn't need anything. We are eternally grateful for her help in planning our wedding. She truly helped put together and run the best day! You want her to be your planner too!

no idea what I wedding in my wedding. From the venue to decor, my dress to the ceremony, I was clueless. Helpless. From our very first conversation, Allison spent SO much time getting an idea of what I loved. She pulled visions from my head that I didn't even know I had. And let me be clear – she was incredibly flexible and detailed about each one. There were a few things I knew what I wanted – and Allison made them happen ASAP. Not only did she put me in touch with the BEST vendors, but she kept me organized, excited, and genuinely made the entire planning process a breeze. When have you ever heard that in your life? My husband and I had a BLAST planning with her; in fact, doing taste testing and a venue walkthrough with her was one of our favorite days. But don't be fooled - yes we had a lot of fun with her, but she is so professional and I could tell her reputation in the wedding/Charleston community is second to none. Every vendor lit up when I mentioned she was my planner. Through working with Allison, I can tell she has worked with a WIDE variety of brides (and budgets). We didn't give her an abundance of room to work with our budget, but oh my god did she deliver. I genuinely could not believe my eyes my entire wedding day, it was all so perfect and ran together so smoothly. She made my wedding look STUNNING at my price point; and I know that she can do the same for anyone. Whether you have your wedding planned down to the petal or are like me and aren't even sure how you ended up engaged (just kidding!), Allison is THE girl for you. Not only was she better than I could have dreamed of, INCREDIBLY affordable (if you factor in all the discounts we got with vendors, whew. Amazing), but she's also just an amazing person. I was kind of bummed I didn't get to drink with her at my own wedding. Oh, and the actual wedding – she was EVERYWHERE without being seen. Everything went off without a hitch; and the second my smile faltered and she could tell something was bothering me, she was suddenly at my side asking what to fix. This. Is. The. Planner. You. Need. Don't look anywhere else!! And be warned, you will want to be her best friend and be SO SAD your wedding is over because you're going to want to work with her forever!!

onth engagement. Allison has such a warm and thoughtful personality mixed with professionalism and top-notch organizational skills. I can't imagine planning our wedding without Allison. I live in Charleston, while my entire family lives up north. Allison was the ONE person who came with me to meet with vendors, talked through budget proposals, quickly responded to my texts / emails, and reassured me that everything was going to be great. She connected me with amazing vendors, but was never pushy. The best part of the whole experience was on my wedding day, I had not one worry in the world, because I knew Allison and her team were there to take care of it. That is how you want to feel on your wedding day!!

ing, as our day went flawlessly. Allison was such a positive, attentive, organized and prepared day-off planner and we are so grateful for her taking such care of our special day. She was even prepared when a bridesmaid had an allergic reaction! Trust us when we say with Allison, you are in good hands.

t we were very happy with. She is a kind and thoughtful person, she seems like she truly cares about the couples she works with. I would highly recommend her services! If I had to give one point of constructive criticism it would be that the budget was a bit off. She had a set budget we were trying to stick to, however her fees were never included in that initial budget. Other than that, no complaints!

done before the 6 month mark &I would only get her vendor discount with full service-I didn’t receive any discounts with her. Weeks after hiring her I had to ask for a budget & timeline, things she had promised in our meeting. She sent me a budget totaling around $11,000 more than I had told her my budget was & had sparklers listed in the budget which my venue didn’t allow. The checklist appeared to be straight off google & not personalized at all-which she admitted later. When I tried to start planning my wedding with her she told me I was moving too quickly & those things needed to wait until closer to the wedding date. Then the 6 month mark hit & all that was planned was what I had made happen. She then blamed me for the lack of progress. She took weeks to reply to emails, the only prompt responses I received from her were on the 2 occasions I tried to fire her, but she told me I wouldn’t receive any money back & promised to be more responsive in the future. She gave me false pricing on cafe lighting which ended up costing me double what she said after I agreed to it at her original cost. She was very pushy for me to use her preferred vendors, one being the bartending service who ended up being our least reliable vendor for the evening. She was basically just a middle person I had to keep reminding to do things and did nothing to benefit my planning process. She told me there would be several in person meetings since I live in Charleston, but the only meetings we had were ones I forced upon her when I realized how far behind we were. I was hoping she would be worth the money at least on my wedding day, but she was even worse then. She agreed to pickup my dress, but then called to tell me she didn’t have time & I had to convince her she was the only one who could at that point. She tried to move my outdoor ceremony inside due to rain behind my back after I told her I would rather get married in the rain, thankfully my mom & husband stopped her. Right before my ceremony I realized the rings were still where the photographer had been taking pictures and Allison hadn’t given them to the best man, so my MOH had to rush the rings down to him before he walked down the aisle. During our 2 in person meetings she told me about her “wedding emergency kit” & told me she always keeps heel savers in there in case it rains so I wouldn’t have to buy those, but when it rained on my day she didn’t have them and acted like she had never told me she keeps them. She was MIA through many important parts of the day & after I had told her to put heaters around the dance floor she had them go around the dinner area. I asked her about moving them and she told me I would just have to find someone to do it if I wanted it done, so my husband and a groomsman had to move them in the middle of the reception. The only time I saw Allison was when she made a point to come to me with issues and trying to discuss costs and payments during my reception-she literally stopped us before walking down the exit line to ask for the $18 I owed her for getting our coffee that morning. She repeatedly talked negatively about my other vendors. She was unprofessional, unorganized, took weeks to respond to emails, forced me to go way over budget & made my wedding planning process a nightmare.

ppear by taking over and helping me tie up all of my loose ends. She is so kind and cheerful, but also has a very calming quality that makes you feel like she has it all taken care of. And she does!! Absolutely nothing went wrong on my wedding day.. that I know about.. and I strongly believe that it was because of her that my wedding dreams came to life. I would recommend her services to anyone who is looking for a top notch day-of coordinator!

o Allison's kind and laid back personality, but was also thoroughly impressed with her ability to be firm and direct when needed. She was a huge help with all of the logistics: providing direction at the rehearsal (especially for our newly-ordained uncle), creating the timeline for the ceremony and reception, communicating with vendors, and even inflating balloons for our send-off . Our wedding truly wouldn't have been as fun or stress-free without her. Not to mention, she truly looked out for us (bride and groom) by ensuring that we had a drink in hand and made time to eat. She really went above and beyond in so many ways and exceeded all of our expectations! If you are a bride (or groom) looking for wedding coordinator who is knowledgeable, efficient, professional and easy-to-work, I highly recommend Allison!

g the relief I felt as soon as she started working with us. She made everything so easy and was so on the ball with everything. As a natural control freak, it was really hard for me to let things go, but I felt so comfortable and trusted her so much that it made it way easier- I am so glad I let her, because it was necessary. If you go with Allison for any aspect of your wedding planning you will have your needs met and exceeded from beginning to end.

, so I am choosing to write this. Allison is very nice, but she is not cut out for this job. She was hired as my full-service wedding planner which ended up being a huge waste of money since we had to do most everything ourselves anyway. I wanted to terminate our contract with her many times - but my mother insisted that she may pull through as our date got closer. Unfortunately, that didn’t happen. She would take weeks to respond to emails. She would finally reply when an installment for her services was due. Even then, she would completely miss questions that were asked in the email or seemingly only read them half way. We decided emails weren’t her strong suit, so we had to schedule phone call meetings which were difficult and inconvenient with our different schedules. She seemed to be better on the phone; however, she would fail to follow up on items discussed during our conversations. Her communication skills need so much work. Her attention to detail is also lacking. There were so many mistakes along the way. I won’t even begin to remember them all but a few stand out to me. We would not have had silverware or napkins at my wedding if my mother or I hadn’t realized. Allison assumed the caterer provided these items, which they did not. They had to be rented. Also, she posted the incorrect hotel and block information on my wedding website, which was used on my letter-pressed invitations. Thankfully, my mom was able to secure that block instead, but the mistake had been made and could have cost hundreds. Allison blew it off - always making excuses for her ineptitude. On the day of my wedding, my mother and one of my bridesmaids pointed out that there weren’t enough chairs for the ceremony, which also meant there weren’t enough chairs for dinner, since we were going to use the same ones. Allison insisted that it was because the wedding party was standing for the ceremony so we didn’t need as many. Even with about 5 people less in attendance than we thought, there in fact weren’t enough chairs, so several of my guests were standing in the back. She couldn’t be bothered to double check and count. My wedding was beautiful because our other vendors were great and my mom and I worked so hard to make sure things were perfect. Thanks to Allison, they weren’t perfect and she was one of the only reasons I was stressed through this process. I hoped having a wedding planner would alleviate stress, but she just couldn’t be trusted.

all along. Allison was always ready to schedule a call with me whenever I needed it, and she came up with a lot of great ideas. Having never planned my wedding before, there are so many things I hadn't considered before, and I really appreciated Allison's insight. She tagged along to all important things like my dress fittings and bridal portraits and provided a ton of support. Allison had her beautiful new baby a little early, which just so happened to be about 9 days before my wedding! It was a little stressful at first, but her amazing assistant, Kara, stepped in and everything was great! Kara was so attentive, and really rose to the challenge. She was helpful in the last few days leading up to our event, and so wonderful on the day of. Thank you to all! We had the best day!

not communicate with me often enough. I also felt like she didn't really bring any new ideas to the table and some of the vendors that she recommended were super off base for us / not even relevant to what we were looking for. Day of, she and her team did a good job. I would consider hiring her for the short-term day of management, but not for the full planning package.

me for my questions or for any changes that I made. She was extremely thoroug, Andy knowledgeable, during our venue walk-through and rehearsal. She took my ideas and made them functional for our day. The whole day went perfectly, and I (and my family) had zero stress or worry about things getting done or it matching my vision for the day.

bride EVER and this is all due to her planning. My vision was executed flawlessly, my guest, my family, my husband and I were very pleased with her work and her attention to detail. Having her was a true blessing and I would recommend to anyone.

ot of assistance with contacting vendors and coordinating rentals months ahead of the wedding date. My fiancé and I traveled to Charleston with a planned appointment to meet Allison about 6 months before the wedding, but she cancelled within a couple hours of our scheduled time. After traveling all the way out of state, this was more than frustrating. Allison was extremely hard to get in touch with, and multiple vendors actually emailed me and said that they had not heard a response from her after 1-2 weeks. She would tell me numerous times that she had a busy schedule, and we probably only talked on the phone about 5 times total, which after talking to other brides I discovered this is not normal. Allison did not perform her duties until about one week out from the wedding, and even on the wedding day there were still gaps in the planning. I felt very stressed in the couple of weeks leading up to the wedding, and did not feel any relief from Allison's services. The partial planning package was not worth the amount she charges. Luckily, our day was absolutely perfect and we were very pleased with our wedding. Gabby was a lot more help to us than Allison, and we were extremely grateful for her.

espond to our emails for up to 7-12 days. It took us 3 weeks to even set up a phone meeting. I told Allison that the lack of communication was giving me anxiety, and she told me that she was "very busy during October." Allison told me not to worry and to go along with the checklist, which she didn't even send me in the first place! We terminated our contract after 2 months. We did not get our deposit back. My new wedding planner had a google drive of proposals, flow and timeline ready for us within 2 weeks. What a difference!

er, I realized I really needed the help of a professional and about 5 months out so we upgraded to partial planner. 100% worth it & wish I had done it sooner. She is the epitome of professional. As soon as she was hired things started to come together. We had several in-person meetings and she even helped out at my bridal portrait session. She communicated very clearly with me, my mom and all vendors to keep everything on track. She knows her stuff!! Our wedding day was perfect and I have Allison to thank for that. Thank you for everything!

ing day, and everything went off without a hitch! We could not have asked for a better wedding day - The company, the weather, the food. It was all perfect and was as stress-free as it could have been with the help of these two!

f my questions early on in the planning stages even though I had only hired her for month-of. She was also full of vendor suggestions. On the day of, Allison and her girls totally took control of everything and executed my vision for the day perfectly! Not only did I not have to worry about anything and was free to get ready with my girls, but it also turned out exactly how I wanted it! Working with Allison was one of the very best decisions I made during the whole course of wedding planning!

ing. I would have been lost without them. All brides should definitely hire them!!!

day thanks to Allison. It was completely stress free for my family and I. Our reception venue was decorated exactly how I imagined. Everything was perfect, and I don't know what I would have done without her! I would HIGHLY recommend! Thank you sooo much again, Allison!

along the way including different vendors. I did not have the opportunity to meet this duo until four days before I got married since I was out of town. This can be a little stressful. Once we did all of our concerns for the big day went right out the window. They understood our vision and our venue could not have been setup any better. It was perfect. Not only did they help with all of that they also helped the day run extremely smooth. The wedding night was perfect and they played a big part of making that happen. Now if only they could make the day slow motion, it really does fly by! Thanks again Allison and Alexandria! -Melissa and Kevin

our wedding day flow absolutely perfectly - from reviewing the ceremony notes with the officiant (she had the unity ceremony incorrect!) to taking any vendor calls the day of the wedding to decorating/breaking down, to making sure we had plates of food to eat after pictures, to creating the perfect photo ops. She is worth her weight in gold and if you or someone you know is getting married in Charleston we highly recommend her! We got married at Alhambra Hall and we could have never gotten married at such a DIY venue without her. If you are looking for a wedding coordinator or planner (we used the 1 month package) you HAVE to book Allison - and book early!

wedding coordinator who barely did anything besides run the kitchen so thank goodness for Allison who kept every part of our day going beautifully!

y well spent. As soon as she stepped in, she created timelines, served as first contact to our vendors, and truly understood the vision I had for our wedding. I met her face to face for the first time at our rehearsal, where she took the lead flawlessly. Her kind but professional demeanor gave me complete peace of mind to know that every detail of our wedding would be attended to -- and it was!! Her assistant Alexandria was similarly so sweet and attentive. She even picked up my dress from the bridal salon to save the best man the trip! Just above and beyond service! Thank you CWbA for executing the wedding of our dreams!! I will always be so grateful.

and organized. She helped with everything from finding a venue (even FaceTimed me from each location since we are not local!) to everything leading up to the big day. I remember feeling very overwhelmed with the small details and room layout and she was all over it - it almost felt like she spoke a different language to all of our vendors to get things done. On our day she became even more important to me - making sure everyone was where they were supposed to be and most importantly making sure I was feeling good :) I can't say enough positive things about Allison and her team - I don't know what we would have done without them!

r as my wedding planner. She radiates with such joy and the passion she has for making your day special is amazing! She was our month-of-coordinator and boy am I happy we had her because that last month can be overwhelming. She far exceeded any expectations I had for a wedding planner. The day of the wedding I didn’t have to lift a finger or worry that the venue wouldn’t get decorated in time. Her and her team were so efficient and made everything look even more beautiful than I could have imagined! Our day went so smoothly, it really was a dream come true and that would not have been possible without their help! Our guests were raving about how sweet and kind Allison and her team is. We are so grateful to have worked with them and would recommend them to anyone looking to have the most stress free, smooth, and lovely wedding! Not to mention the world’s sweetest wedding planner!

tely felt better. They are true professionals but more importantly the nicest ladies ever. My mom and my bridesmaids were able to relax all day while Alexandria and Allison worked their magic in making our wedding absolutely perfect. I cannot say enough good things about these two. Do not hesitate to book them now!

es..... the first venue burned down about five months before the wedding....result was finding a venue in Charleston quickly. Then the week before the wedding.....Hurricane Matthew. Stress was at an all-time high. The result was a PERFECT wedding. The venue, flowers and plants, CWbA's expertise setting up, the food, the service itself, and the emotion of all involved was priceless and we have heard nothing but positive things about it. I can't tell you how many people have said it was the most beautiful and best wedding that they have been to....from the very beginning to the end. We couldn't have done it with out Allison and Alexandria.