The photographs we received were perfect. They had a wonderful vintage feel and Angie did an…read moreexcellent job capturing the charm and personality of my two year old granddaughter. I can't wait until her next photo shoot. Definitely recommend Bella Marie

I chose Angie for our newborn shoot because of the amazing photos on her Instagram. I didn't really…read moreknow what to expect with a newborn shoot but Angie was honestly the most kind hearted/gentle human. My baby did not stop crying and was extremely fussy the entire session. She was so patient and calm the many hours we were there. I didn't get to get the shots in the cute baby clothes bc we had to bundle him into a ball to keep him calm but it all came out just as beautiful. They're beautiful memories and I highly, HIGHLY recommend her. I'm very sad to know she'll be moving out of SI but know she'll be so very successful anywhere she goes. Thank you Angie for such beautiful memories we will cherish for the rest of our lives.

Leigh is amazing. She did a photoshoot for my family. It felt like we were old friends. She made us…read morelaugh and captured some beautiful moments. I have already recommended her to a few people. We wanted beach photos and she chose the perfect spot and time. She also got the pictures back to us faster than she originally said. I will definitely choose her again

I should have written this forever ago, but I mean... wedding planning... Anyhow, I was taking my…read morefiancé on a trip to Charleston Sept 2017, where I used to live. I knew my fiancé would love it as much as me, so it was important for me to get engagement photos there to document all of Charleston's beauty and charm. I researched A LOT of photographers, and many of them were just way too far out of my budget. I was skeptical of Leigh's prices, but figured even if I had an amateur taking pictures of me in Charleston's cobblestoned streets of love, they still couldn't be that bad. She does not have an instagram, but does have a Facebook, but only showed little bits of her work. I took a chance and I emailed back and forth with her and she was always very responsive. We arrived in Charleston a couple of days before Hurricane Irma. We discussed options if the hurricane were to hit directly, obviously plans would have to change. Luckily for us and the rest of the east coast, it turned inward, however did cause major flooding in downtown Charleston, which was where we were set to have our photos done. Leigh was able to do us a day later, to give an extra day of cleanup to downtown area. We met Leigh and she had a friendly face and smile. It was a little awkward for Chris and I as we had never had professional photos done (other than by my sister) so we felt a bit silly but trusted Leigh in her posing. Leigh walked us around the battery and Rainbow Row and asked for our input on what photos we wanted as well as just taking some of her own. We booked her for two hours and she was able to get so many shots! Even with a wardrobe change (which she knew of a great spot that was clean to change in) we had leftover time and she asked if there was anything else I wanted. I told her I love love love the US Customs House, so we got in our car and drove a couple miles up the road. I am SOOO happy we went there. She walked us around the block to take some pictures in front of the Charleston Market. I can't believe I'm giving up all these secrets. Throughout the photo taking time she was pleasant and helpful. She thought of things I never would have. I figured I would have to wait WEEKS to see the final result. Well I did not at all. It was like 72 hours, she had sent me a z drive (is that what it is??) in the mail to my home address (we had come home at that point - not sure how delivery is to local people) with all my photos on them, plus each photo in black and white. The pictures are JUST BEAUTIFUL!! I have uploaded quite a few of them, our absolute favorites but you can see for yourself if you like her style. We absolutely did. We are so so happy with how they turned out, look at them all the time! Already had a shutterfly book made with the images. There were really only a handful that I did not like, and that is because how my face looked, not how the picture looked!! And also my fiancé was sweating like a pig (no pun intended) cause he had never been in that wonderful southern humidity, and I wish it came through better through the lens because it was noticeable in the pictures where he had taken his jacket off. None of these things had to do with her, just the only "bad" thing I can think of, cause there has to be something right. OHHH I know. I really wish she would blog your photos, or have a link to them so you can add them to your own website, instead of having to upload each one individually to your Facebook page or such. I would love to have a link to brag about them and say go check out my photos by Leigh! I have to instead upload each individually, and who really looks at the +86 photos on Facebook..... I can't say how much I love my Charleston engagement photos. She Captured some really sweet moments with my fiancé and I and did a fantastic job capturing Charleston's beauty. I hope to travel again to Charleston and will very much hire Leigh in a heartbeat for some more stunning and fun photos :)

Monifa Basdeo, owner of Picture Perfect Photography, is the absolute best. I needed updated…read morepictures as part of a rebranding of business. A friend referred me to Monifa and said I wouldn't be disappointed. That's an understatement. I was blown away by her total package services -- apparel selection, makeup artist recommendations, and choosing the photo shoot locations, branded color coordinations, and poses that gave me exactly what I needed. Aside from her photography expertise, Monifa has exceptional interpersonal skills and her passion for photography shows through. She cares about the quality of her products and services and she cares about her clients. The result shows!! There was not a bad shot in the entire portfolio. I want them all. A good problem to have. I recommend Monifa without any hesitation, and I will use her for all my future photography needs.

Thank you Monifa and Picture Perfect Photography for capturing our wedding on February 25, 2022 in…read moreCharleston, SC at the Creek Club at Ion. The level of professionalism and care for details was just outstanding and now we have beautiful photos to cherish for a lifetime. You really can't put into words what that means to us. I highly recommend Picture Perfect for your next wedding or special occasion! -Adam and Ryanne Boyce :)

Tristan is the absolute best! I was visiting my family from California and found him online in a…read morelast minute desperate attempt to get family photos. It was a Friday & Tristan got us on the books on a Sunday! 10/10 experience his energy is amazing and we all just felt at ease even with 3 crazy toddlers running around. Would recommend him and his company over and over again! Highly recommend 10/10!

I used Gillian for my husbands 50th bday celebration with 5 other couples. She was prompt and so…read moreeasy to work with. She has great ideas for poses for both individual Couples and our group shots. The timing with the sunset on the beach she gave us was perfect. As a bonus she was as kind as could be trying to wrangle 12 crazy individuals. Highly recommend!

We thought that hiring a wedding planner would alleviate some of the stresses of planning a…read moredestination wedding. Unfortunately, that was not the case in this situation. We're getting married in December on Kiawah Island. I grew up going there, sometimes spending entire summers there, so I know the area like the back of my hand. However, considering that neither one of us had any wedding planning experience, I thought that we would greatly benefit from the help of a professional. We hired Katherine Miller events because I liked her portfolio, the proposal sounded great, and she seemed very detail-oriented. Boy, was I wrong. She presented us with a wedding checklist, which was something similar to what you would find on The Knot, but it was never really discussed. I let her know that I'm used to deadlines, yet I rarely knew what she was working on, if anything at all. As the client, I didn't feel that I should micromanage the process, but I can't just blindly trust that things are getting done. This led to me doing most everything on my own and occasionally providing her with updates. When you're spending 20% of your budget on a full service wedding planner, it makes sense to be disappointed about this. Communication was sparse and haphazard-- an example of this was when she let me know that she would check on a tasting date with the caterer the next day (6/29), and I didn't hear back from her until 7/13. When we addressed these issues, she acted defensive and inflexible. She never even picked up the phone to call us. I really do believe that she thought she was working hard, and maybe our definitions of working hard are just different. At the end of the day, I never felt that she took the time to get to know us. I'm not sure if it was the fact that we were "out of sight, out of mind," or if our budget was too small for her to concern herself with. (She said that she discounted the cost of her services to fit in our budget. That's not something that I would tell a client.) To recap: When the wedding planner is the most stressful part of wedding planning, it's time to cut ties. Even if that means only getting a refund of $500 and being out the remaining retainer of $1,500.

If there was the option to give more than five stars to Katherine Miller events, I absolutely…read morewould. My husband and I were planning a destination wedding and were having trouble keeping our hands around everything. We had a hard time conceptualizing everything we wanted to do and really needed help -- LOTS of help. When we found Katherine, everything changed. Our loose ideas about what we wanted on our wedding day were transformed into cohesive, beautiful concepts. She helped us with everything, from proofreading our invitations to keeping us on track with to-do lists. Whether it was flowers, linens or which table to remove from our floor plan, Katherine had a recommendation. She was flexible to be a part of our planning meetings anytime we came to Charleston and was more than happy to talk by phone at any hour of the day when we needed her. One of the most valuable things to me was that our wedding coordinator get to know both me and my husband so that our day was a reflection of us, specifically, and our relationship. Katherine made sure that everything (right down to our wine-cork-handle cheese knife favor!) perfectly reflected us as a couple. I found Katherine to be really helpful with making sure things kept moving. She kept us on task about when we needed to make final decisions on things, when our next payments were due to vendors, when we needed to confirm headcounts -- anything. If ever I felt stressed out, I called her and we'd talk about whatever was concerning me. When my husband wasn't sure what he needed to do and when, she made sure he picked out his tuxes, vests and ties before they needed to be rushed. She was there no matter the emergency (like when our rehearsal dinner venue told us they'd double booked our date) or the need (like navigating through the floral requests of my mom and aunt). She's quick to respond on email or by phone. I never had any issues communicating with her about anything, even minor stuff like "Where can I get maps of the area for my guests?" (In fact, when I asked that, she shipped us 100 guide books on Charleston to include in our welcome bags!) During our wedding weekend, Katherine was at her best. No matter the challenge (like when rain caused a reception tent gutter to collapse during our cocktail hour or set-up being delayed a day because of high winds), she handled it flawlessly. When a bridesmaid called the morning of the wedding because her dress was the wrong shade of green, Katherine calmed her down and helped her find one in her size in the right shad. I was clueless about any hiccups during our wedding day -- I didn't even know rain was predicted! -- because Katherine made sure that I enjoyed and soaked up every second of the day. Looking back on our wedding, there is absolutely nothing we would change. We had a flawless wedding day that reflected us perfectly (and an enjoyable, fun time planning!) because of Katherine. I would recommend her without hesitation to anyone planning a wedding in the Charleston area.

Working with Meghan at J Lily Designs is a dream!! As a local wedding planner here in Charleston, I…read morehave the pleasure of working with some very talented vendors. Meghan is one of my favorites! She has so many unique ideas for each client - and always delivers a product even more amazing than what I imagined. When it came time to hire someone to do invitations and day-of items for my own wedding, it was a no brainer that Meghan was our girl. I am somewhat of a "paper snob", but was worried that the aesthetic I wanted was too traditional or simple -- Megan helped me bring my ideas to life and executed my "simple" look into something beyond elevated. She incorporated gorgeous papers, fun textures and so much more. The overall product was SO reflective of us and we couldn't have been happier with the outcome. We still get compliments about our Save The Dates to this day! Safe to say, it made a great first impression for the wedding (: This is just one instance of where her work has had me smiling from ear-to-ear. I am so grateful to have her on my vendor team for my clients weddings, and can't wait for many more to come!! Book her for your wedding, you wont regret it!!!

We loved having Palmetto Wedding Films be a part of our micro wedding at The River House at Lowndes…read moreGrove in May 2019. Jessie was a true pleasure to work before, during, and after our big day. We selected Palmetto Wedding Films because of the drone footage & two cameras throughout; videos that include vows, speeches, toasts, and music; that you receive both a short-film (~3 minutes) and a full-length film (~1 hour) - both in high and standard resolution formats; and last but not least, the reasonable price point. Jessie also went above and beyond by returning all of our videos within our short eight-week window. We loved Palmetto Wedding Films and would highly recommend!