Engagement party planning
in Charleston.

A seated dinner suits a small group that wants to talk. A cocktail party suits a larger guest list and a shorter evening. A Sunday lunch at home suits families who would rather not dress up. We begin with who is coming and how you want them to feel, and the format follows.

The search for a private dining room or venue, compared on space, service and cost. The design of the table and the room. Invitations and printed menus or place cards. Florals, rentals and any music. Coordination with every vendor, setup before guests arrive, and someone running the evening so the two of you can stay in it.

Often they are. We agree at the start who makes which decisions and who approves the budget, so the couple is consulted without being handed the project.

Six to ten weeks ahead is comfortable, and more for a Saturday in spring or fall. The fee is set in writing after a first conversation, based on the size of the event and whether Maeve runs it on the night. Venue, food, drink, florals and rentals are paid directly by you.