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Charleston wedding planners since 2014

Plan less, feel everything, celebrate more.

Romantic, modern weddings across Charleston and the Lowcountry, designed down to the last candle so the two of you can simply be there.

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Bride and groom holding hands as they walk together on their wedding day
Close-up of hands holding a soft pastel wedding bouquet
Elegant wedding reception table with white flowers, candles and glassware
Portrait of founder and lead planner Juliette Ashford Long candlelit wedding dinner table at dusk
Our story

Hello, we are Ever After

Ever After began in 2014 at a friend's backyard wedding, when Juliette Ashford quietly fixed a collapsing arch, a missing cake knife and a nervous best man, all before the first dance.

Today we are a small team of five planners and designers who take on only 24 weddings a year. That limit is on purpose: it means your planner answers the phone, knows your grandmother's name and is standing at the end of the aisle on the day.

Our style is romantic but never fussy. Soft florals, honest food, good music and a timeline that flows so naturally your guests never notice it exists.

Juliette AshfordFounder and lead planner
24 weddingsa year, never more
1 plannerwith you from start to finish
300+ vendorswe know and trust
Packages

Choose your kind of help

Every package includes a dedicated planner, our private vendor guide and an online planning portal. Prices are for weddings up to 150 guests in the Charleston area.

Day-of Coordination

For couples who planned it all

$2,400starting price
  • Takeover 8 weeks before the wedding
  • Two planning meetings and venue walkthrough
  • Vendor confirmations and detailed run sheet
  • Rehearsal direction
  • 10 hours on the day with an assistant
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Most loved

Full Planning and Design

For couples who want to enjoy it

$12,500starting price
  • Unlimited meetings from engagement to I do
  • Venue search and budget management
  • Full design concept, mood boards and styling
  • All vendor sourcing, contracts and payments
  • Guest travel, welcome bags and RSVP tracking
  • Rehearsal, wedding day and farewell brunch
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Partial Planning

For couples who started strong

$5,800starting price
  • Begins 6 months before the wedding
  • Up to 6 planning meetings
  • Vendor recommendations for open gaps
  • Design refinement and floor plan
  • 12 hours on the day with two assistants
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ElopementCeremony for up to 12 guests, photographer and officiant bookedfrom $1,600
Rehearsal dinnerPlanning and coordination of the night beforefrom $950
Destination add-onWeddings outside the Lowcountry, travel includedfrom $2,200
Proposals and partiesEngagements, showers and anniversariesfrom $750
Real weddings

Love stories we have told

Full planningBride and groom embracing in soft natural light outdoors

Grace & Owen

Magnolia Oaks Estate, Johns Island. 140 guests, May 2026.

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Partial planningNewlywed couple sharing a quiet moment outdoors on their wedding day

Amara & Leo

The Harbor Loft, downtown Charleston. 96 guests, October 2025.

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Design onlyFestive wedding reception with decorated tables and warm string lights

Hannah & Cole

Willow Creek Barn, Wadmalaw. 180 guests, April 2026.

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Full planningOutdoor wedding ceremony with guests seated facing a floral arch

Priya & Daniel

Seabrook Point, Kiawah. 210 guests, September 2025.

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ElopementBride in a white gown with a veil holding a bouquet

Nora & James

Folly Beach at sunrise. 8 guests, March 2026.

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The planning journey

From yes to I do

A calm, month-by-month rhythm, so nothing is left to the final week.

  1. 12 months

    Discovery call

    Coffee at our King Street studio or a video call. We listen to your story, your guest list and your budget, and say honestly what is possible.

  2. 11 months

    Venue and vision

    Curated venue tours, a budget plan line by line and your first mood board.

  3. 9 months

    Dream team

    We match you with photographers, florists, caterers and bands who fit your style and price, and handle every contract.

  4. 6 months

    Design the day

    Florals, tablescapes, stationery and lighting come together in a full design presentation and tasting.

  5. 2 months

    Final details

    Floor plan, minute-by-minute timeline, seating chart and vendor confirmations. You approve, we take over.

  6. The day

    Simply be there

    Your planner and two assistants run everything from the first hair appointment to the last sparkler.

  7. After

    Happily ever after

    Returns, vendor reviews and a keepsake box with your invitation, menu and a dried bloom from the bouquet.

The team

The people behind the calm

Portrait of senior planner Camille Reyes

Camille Reyes

Senior planner

Calm voice, sharp timeline.
Portrait of design director Margot Ellis

Margot Ellis

Design director

Never met a peony she did not love.
Portrait of logistics lead Theo Grant

Theo Grant

Logistics and vendors

Has a spare everything.
Kind words

From our couples

A thunderstorm rolled in an hour before the ceremony. Camille had the tent up and candles lit before we even heard about it.
Grace and OwenMagnolia Oaks, May 2026
We live in Chicago and planned everything over video calls. Margot's design was better than anything on our Pinterest board.
Amara and LeoThe Harbor Loft, October 2025
They kept us on budget without ever making us feel like we were cutting corners. Our parents still talk about the oyster bar.
Priya and DanielSeabrook Point, September 2025
5.0average from 126 verified couple reviews
Questions

Good to know

Cannot find your answer? Call Juliette on (843) 555-0148 or send a message below. We reply within one business day.

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How far in advance should we book?

For full planning, 12 to 18 months is ideal. Spring and autumn Saturdays fill first. For day-of coordination, booking 4 to 6 months ahead is usually fine.

Do you only plan weddings in Charleston?

Most of our weddings are in Charleston, Kiawah, Johns Island and Beaufort, but we also travel across the Southeast and to destination weddings with our destination add-on.

How do payments work?

A 30 percent retainer secures your date, with the balance split into three payments. Your vendors are paid directly by you, and we never take commissions from them.

What if our budget is smaller?

We love intimate weddings. Our elopement and partial planning packages are designed for smaller budgets, and our vendor guide includes wonderful teams at every price point.

Can we keep vendors we already booked?

Of course. We happily work with any professional vendor you have already chosen and will fill only the gaps.

Do you plan other events?

Yes, including engagements, proposals, showers, rehearsal dinners, anniversaries and milestone birthdays, from $750.

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Is your date free?

Tell us a little about your celebration. We will check our calendar and reply within one business day with availability and a tailored quote.

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No obligation. We never share your details.