A Charleston Bride has the experience and influence to create one-of-a-kind events that are executed flawlessly with their extensive vendor alliances throughout the southeast

**A Charleston bride**
Award winning Charleston
wedding planner

Since 2001, A Charleston Bride has been one of the leading wedding planning firms in the Southeast. Following our founder, Melissa Williams’ philosophy and approach to planning, we leave no stone unturned when it comes to details and organization. From complex logistics to award-winning event design, we work as a team to create the ultimate destination weddings for our clients.

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Our Event Professionals

wedding Planning & Design

AMANDA SMITH

owner, wedding planner + designer

Amanda grew up in Edisto Beach, South Carolina. After graduating from College of Charleston in 2011 with degrees in Business Administration and Arts Management she dove into the hospitality industry working in restaurant and hotel management which led her to find her passion for event planning. She has over 12 years of luxury planning and design experience and is dedicated to finding the perfect balance between logistics and creativity within each event. Amanda is devoted to creating one of a kind events that create lifelong memories for her clients and their loved ones!

CHLOE EWING

WEDDING PLANNER + designer

Chloe was born and raised in Greenville, South Carolina. After graduating with a business degree from Clemson University in 2015, she moved to Charleston and immediately began working in the event and wedding industry. She brings over 10 years of planning and design experience to the ACB team and is committed to steadily guiding her clients through the planning process while making the experience both relaxing and enjoyable.

Abby Frye

WEDDING PLANNER + designer

A native of Columbus, Ohio, Abby has called the Lowcountry of South Carolina home for more than a decade. She received her Bachelor of Arts degree from the College of Charleston in 2013. Since then, she has pursued her passion for hospitality and events while working alongside several well-known, luxury wedding planning firms in the Southeast. Abby’s attention to details, thoughtful approach, and overall, calm and friendly demeanor allows her to create truly unique and timeless event experiences for her clients to remember for a lifetime.

PAIGE GUNTHER

OFFICE MANAGER + PLANNING ASSISTANT

Originally from Long Island, New York, Paige moved south in 2015 where she attended the University of South Carolina and concentrated in Hospitality Management. Falling in love with events in 2019 during her internship with A Charleston Bride, she remained involved in the industry throughout college and after graduation. Her five years of event experience has led her to be passionate about anticipating client and guest needs, creating unique and memorable guest experiences, and helping to bring our clients’ visions to fruition.

As Seen On

Celebrating the legacy of our founder

Melissa Williams

Melissa graduated from the College of Charleston with a degree in Business Administration and quickly found her love of event planning. She founded A Charleston Bride in 2001 and was one of the first full service planners in the area, a true trailblazer in the industry. Over her 21 year career she helped hundreds of brides plan their perfect day. Her streamlined techniques and systematic approach to planning carved the path for countless other event professionals and are the fundamentals that our team follows today. We are honored to carry on the legacy that she built. Her impact will be carried on forever in all events that we produce.