The Southern Planner

Service levels: Full-service planning

Team size: 1

About The Southern Planner

The Southern Planner

Owner & Executive Planner

The Southern Planner is proud to have over a decade of experience in event planning and hospitality management as well as an exemplary track record of ensuring our brides’ wedding dreams come true. We are grateful to be able to serve brides all over the Southeast, and we look forward to the opportunity to serve you!

With extensive experience in event coordination and Catering Sales Management at both Marriott and Hilton Hotels & Resorts, we understand the intricacies of seamless event planning. Our diverse background also includes independently organizing and planning various weddings and events, showcasing our dedication and skills.

In three words: Confident, Organized, Supportive

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	Full-service planning	Partial planning	Day-of coordination / wedding management
Description	On-Site Coordination Day-of Event, manage vendor setup and timeline adherence, serve as main contact for vendors and wedding party, create and execute detailed wedding day schedule, lead one-hour wedding rehearsal to clarify roles,  12-months of communication to provide support and guidance during final preparations, vendor recommendations, wedding design and styling, budget & contract management, post-wedding wrap-up.	On-Site Coordination Day-of Event, manage vendor setup and timeline adherence, serve as main contact for vendors and wedding party, create and execute detailed wedding day schedule, lead one-hour wedding rehearsal to clarify roles, 6-months of communication to provide support and guidance during final preparations.	On-Site Coordination Day-of Event, manage vendor setup and timeline adherence, serve as main contact for vendors and wedding party, create and execute detailed wedding day schedule, lead one-hour wedding rehearsal to clarify roles,  month-of communication to provide support and guidance during final preparations.
Planning begins	12 Months out		1 Month out
Event Styling & Design
Vendor Management
Timeline Creation & Management
Onsite Event Management
Contract Review
Wedding Website
Budget Planning
Venue Recommendations
Vendor Selection
Invites & Stationery
Wedding Favors & Accessories
Accommodation Coordination
Venue Visits
Final Venue Walkthrough
Rentals & Linens
RSVP Tracking
Transportation Coordination
Pricing	Starts at $8,000	Starts at $5,000	Starts at $2,000

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•Natalie W.•Jun 5
We recently worked with Shelby on a wedding and would highly recommend! Shelby was well-organized, great communicator and quick to respond. From a vendor perspective, it’s so nice to find other vendors that love what they do and it truly shows with how Shelby works for her clients. We look forward to working with her again!!
Just spectacular
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•Ryan J.•Jun 3
Shelby and her team are amazing! We love working with her. She made the whole day smooth. No details are missed. Hire her right now!
Kaz/Thompson Wedding
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•Brent H.•Jun 3
Shelby and The Southern Planner was so amazing to work with. She was very well organized and communicated all the details of the day to me. She was also very accessible when I needdd something. I would recommend her anytime and look forward to working with her again.
5 Star Wedding Planner!
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•Ricky R.•May 12, 2025
I had the opportunity to work with Shelby and her Southern Planner team at a recent wedding. She checks ALL the boxes to make sure your wedding is as fantastic as you planned - professional, very organized and responsive! I’d recommend Shelby to anyone looking for a team to manage their big day!

Yes! We pride ourselves on our customizable pricing of our packages to make sure that you get exactly what you need and none of the things you can do without.

Yes! Here at The Southern Planner we host every kind of event from Weddings to Showers, to Birthdays, Anniversaries, and more! We have over 10 years of experience in events and hospitality management with Marriott and Hilton Hotels & Resorts. We would love to help you host your next event!

Classic Package- 3 to 4 meetings, depending on needs. Elite Package- 6 to 7 meetings, depending on needs. Premier Package- 12 to 18 meetings, depending on needs. Each meeting lasts 1-3 hours in length, depending on client needs and questions.

We pride ourselves on providing exceptional, personalized service, which is why we do not book multiple weddings in a single day. However, if time permits, we are happy to accommodate multiple events over a weekend. Our commitment is to fully dedicate ourselves to each client, ensuring we never overextend our capabilities and always deliver the attention and care you deserve.

Our team offers 1 Day-of Coordinator and (depending on size of event) 1-3 Day-of Coordinator Assistants on-site. You will work directly with your coordinator during the process of your planning.

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The Southern Planner

About The Southern Planner

The Southern Planner

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Just spectacular

Kaz/Thompson Wedding

5 Star Wedding Planner!

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