Rachel and Danny - The Governor Thomas Bennett House

When I think about Rachel and Danny, I just sit back and smile! They were a fun couple right from the beginning! They wanted this wedding to be special and beautiful like every couple but they wanted their guests to have fun too...like "I am too tired to move from dancing last night" fun! Rachel and Danny thought long and hard about all the choices along the way! Even the color palette was fun...butter yellow, platinum gray and ivory in a Spring Garden! Rachel's dad would tell you it is the colors of Georgia Tech which is funny because Danny claims I got the job as the wedding planner because I am a Georgia Bulldogs fan like he is! I am just grateful I got to be a part of the fun from the first day of the rest of their lives...

Here are a few amazing photos from Ash Little who captured the day from every angle! You can check Ash out at http://www.ashlittle.com/

Rachel and Danny were married on site at the Thomas Bennett House! It is a beautiful venue in downtown Charleston that I consider to be a hidden gem! You can check them out at http://www.governorthomasbennetthouse.com/

The newly weds shared their first kiss under a beautiful arbor built by Katie with Timeless Designs. She also handle the rest of the floral for this wedding! You can find her at http://www.timelessdesignsonline.com/

And the dancefloor was always full! This crowd loved to dance and Quiana Parlor gave them something to dance about! You can find Quiana Parler and Friends at http://www.facebook.com/pages/Quiana-Parler-Friends-Band/140447951224

If you would like to see more of this wedding and the photos by Ash Little then please check out this video of the images from the day!

http://www.vimeo.com/12522541

Thank you to Rachel, Danny and their families for being so fun to work with and for letting us be a part of your day!

Introducing Ashley...

I am so excited to introduce Ashley as the newest member of the Peacock Events team! I met Ashley several years ago through her then boyfriend Michael who I have known for years through his band Permanet Vacation. I then had the pleasure of helping the two love birds tie the knot in 2007! After their wedding, Ashley and I have kept up with each other and now she has come to work with me!

So I have asked Ashley to tell the world a few things we should know about her...

I was born and raised in the Low country. Clemson fans for life! I graduated from the College of Charleston in 2006 with a BS in Psychology, which I have already learned can come in handy in this industry! After three years of dating, I married my best friend, Michael Ruthsatz. I fell in love with him while watching him sing with his band at a local bar. His band also plays weddings! (Shameless Plug Here: http://www.pvacation.com/) My sister-in-law Christy, is also in the wedding industry! We make everything a family affair!

I wanted to come on board and be a part of Peacock Events after Emmy coordinated our wedding almost 3 years ago. She made every thing so personal and made my fairy tale come true. We suddenly knew we had chosen the best wedding planner in Charleston! (Sorry Christy!) I’m an Emily Post Etiquette Snob; often at the expense of jokes around the family dinner table; “How many etiquette books do you own?” I have a knack for small details; creating and noticing them. Why? Being thoughtful and adding small little things makes anyone feel extra special. My favorite color is pink! "Yes Mom, I know I’m a big girl now and that means everything I own cannot be pink," but I can and will sure try. Good thing my husband doesn’t mind much. We have two furry children; a 3 year old Chihuahua who is the Queen Bee of the household named Lillian Grace. Our other child is a rescued Border collie. I have a huge heart for strays and he just happened to be around our neighborhood one faithful Friday evening. We took him in on the screen porch overnight and he was ours forever but is more of a Daddy’s boy. We called him John Doe but finally JD just stuck.

So that is a little about me...I look forward to help make your event one to treasure as fondly as I did on my wedding day!

Kate and Grant - Pepper Plantation

I met Kate when she was a wedding coordinator at Middle Place Plantation and we have kept up with each other over the years so it was an honor when she contacted me to help make her most special day run perfectly! The happy couple selected a Sunday in March at Pepper Plantation to exchange their vows surrounded by family and friends; and even though it rained off and on during the day, Kate and Grant were all smiles. Here are a few images from the very talented Patrick Hall of Patrick Hall Photography (www.patrickhallphotography.com)

To view the slideshow of the whole event please visit...

http://www.patrickhallweddings.com/charleston-wedding-photographer/kate-and-grant-wedding-at-the-pepper-plantation/

Thank you to Kate and Grant for letting me be a part of such a wonderful celebration and your lives!

Big Bang for Little Buck!

I love spring! As a wedding planner, it is one of the busiest times of year and there is color everywhere! With weddings almost every weekend, I am constantly hearing brides talk about wanting something different for their wedding but how personalizing and detailing your wedding can be too expensive! Well I am here to tell you that you can personalize and detail your event without breaking the bank! Here are a few examples of how…

Use a Decorative Paper throughout the whole wedding…

You can ask your florist or wedding planner to cover cylinders or centerpiece containers in the paper or line the serving trays with it! Check out http://www.papermojo.com/ and http://www.paper-source.com/ for some great patterned papers. This is a great option to get major bank for buck!

Or you could have a monogram designed for your wedding and use it everywhere…


You could put it on koozies, napkins, stickers, welcome bags and so much more!
Check out http://www.marrymonograms.com/ or http://www.weddinglogodesigns.com/

Put out a basket of color coordinated flip-flops by the dance floor…


Try http://www.oldnavy.com/ for buying flip flops in bulk! Remember to order several different sizes!

Use throw pillows on existing venue benches or in your lounge area!

Check out www.zgalleries.com or www.cb2.com or Target, Marshall's or T.J. Maxx...

Remember it is not about how much you spend,
it is about how much thought and personality you put into it!

Denee and David - The French Huguenot Church and The Wickliffe House

I am a little behind in posting this wedding but I wanted to make sure I could sit down and give it the time it deserved. Sometimes you meet a couple and instantly click…for me…this was the case with Denee and David. From our very first meeting they were so much fun to work with and it was clear that they wanted their wedding day to reflect their personal style and love for each other! The ceremony was held at The French Huguenot Church with the reception immediately following at The Wickliffe House. Denee and David’s wedding was clean and simple with a touch of vintage and a touch of modern. The ladies of Simply Bloom Photography were such a joy to work with and captured the day flawlessly! It was very hard for me to narrow down images for this blog entry! Enjoy…

Thank you to Denee and David for allowing Peacock Events to be a part of your most special day! I would also like to thank the vendors who helped make it all possible!

http://www.simplybloomphotography.com/ – Photography
http://www.frenchchurch.org/ - Church
http://www.wickliffehouse.com/ - Venue
http://www.mediterracatering.com/ – Catering
http://www.elainesevents.com/ - Cake
http://www.otherbrotherentertainment.com/ – DJ Services by Bryan Mahanes
http://www.snydereventrentals.com/ – Tents, Lighting, Tables, Linen, Chairs, ect.

Happy Easter!

I received this cute email from my mom and thought I would share it with you!

All I need to know I learned from the Easter Bunny...

Don't put all your eggs in one basket.
Everyone needs a friend who is all ears.
All work and no play can make you a basket case.
A cute tail attracts a lot of attention.
Everyone is entitled to a bad hare day.
Let happy thoughts multiply like rabbits.
Some body parts should be floppy.
The grass is always greener in someone else's basket.
To show your true colors, you have to come out of the shell.

May the joy of the season fill your heart!
Happy Easter to you and your family!

The Lost Art of the Thank You Note...

There is something so wonderful about opening your mailbox to find a beautiful piece of stationery containing a heartfelt note of gratitude! It is such a simple act that brings such joy to the person receiving it but it seems these handwritten notes are starting to be few and far between! Here are a few tips straight from Peggy Post that will hopefully make this task easier for you!

Ten Do’s and Don’ts of Thank You Notes

1.Do personalize your notes and make reference to the person as well as the gift.

2.Do remember that a gift should be acknowledged with the same courtesy and generous spirit in which it was given.

3.Do be enthusiastic, but don’t gush. Avoid saying a gift is the most beautiful thing you have ever seen unless you really mean it.

4.Don’t send form letters or cards with printed messages and just your signature; don’t use email or post a generic thank you on your wedding web site in lieu of a personal note.

5.Do promptly acknowledge the receipt of shipped gifts by sending a note right away or calling and following up with a written note in a day or two.

6.Don’t mention that you plan to return a gift or that you are dissatisfied in any way.

7.Don’t tailor your note to the perceived value of the gift; no one should receive a perfunctory note.

8.Do refer to the way you will use a gift of money. Mentioning the amount is optional.

9.Don’t include photos or use photo cards if it will delay sending the note.

10.Don’t use being late as an excuse not to write. Even if you are still sending notes a year later, keep writing!

The bottom line is, we have all let Emily Post down at one point or another! Just remember to keep it simple, be sincere, write from the heart and send it out as quickly as possible!

Happy Writing!

*The "Thank You" Note featured above can be found on www.paper-source.com