Simply Eventful Charleston, LLC

Karen was wonderful to work with while planning my wedding. She is an excellent listener and was able to envision exactly what I was wanting my wedding to look like - the reception was beyond my expectations - and on a budget as well!! At the end of the day she truly wants you to be so happy and all smiles. If you are looking for an event planning service I would highly recommend Simply Eventful.

Karen with Simply Eventful was a pleasure to work with in planning our wedding! Initially, we were oblivious to the amount of planning and detail that was necessary. When we realized we did not have the time or knowledge, we knew Karen was the answer! We were on a strict budget and found out we were having a baby in the midst of planning. This required we change some of the details within a limited amount of time. She was patient and truly did her best at making our wedding and the process as stress free as possible! Karen was calming and truly a blessing to work with.

Karen was a great calm figure at my wedding. She was able to take my vision and run with it. I was very relaxed with her help the day of my wedding. She was helpful and kind with the whole process and I appreciate all that she did for us to make our wedding a success.
Allison Daniell Hinds

Working with Karen was a great experience....she was always there for me to answer any questions and provide her professional opinion. She truly knows what she is doing and I felt so confident having her there on my wedding day-she made sure everything ran smoothly and according to plan. Thank you Karen for all your help and hard work-my wedding wouldn't have been half as beautiful or as organized if I didn't have you.

When I met Karen Poreca with Simply Eventful, I knew immediately that she would be great to work with in planning my daughter's wedding. She has a way about her that put me at ease through the whole process. Her knowledge of the many different vendors in the area and her experience working with them was invaluable. I can't say enough of how much I was impressed by all of them not only for their amazing services but also for how well they worked together as a team. Leading the team was Karen. She went well above and beyond my expectations. She was the first one there Saturday morning and the last to leave that night. I'll never be able to thank her enough for being there with a smile on her face on the hottest day of the year and every step along the way.

On 3-months notice, Karen put together my absolute dream wedding - and it was flawless. And it was a destination wedding - I never even had to visit Charleston during the process! She sent helpful photos and videos of potential locations, and her local knowledge combined with her asking me the right questions allowed her to present 2 or 3 great vendors in each category or to simply recommend the best fit. She was absolutely right in all cases, and I wouldn't have changed a thing.

When it came down to the minimal decorations we needed for the outdoor event, we didn't have to find exactly what I was looking for because Karen simply made them - problem solved.

In some cases, I'm absolutely sure she was taking care of issues I didn't even know about, since the two-day event flowed very smoothly, with my clothing changes appearing when needed in the right place, and my guests many dietary restrictions magically taken care of by restaurant staff.

A great example of the way Karen thinks was when a friend's flight was delayed and she had to arrive at the rehearsal dinner directly from the airport. The moment my friend entered the dining room with her overnight bag, Karen, without ever being asked, simply informed us the bag would be in my guest's hotel room several blocks away so she was free to go out after dinner with us. It's one illustration, but everything about the planning process and the event itself was run with similar efficiency with Karen anticipating needs I didn't know I had!

Simply Eventful is one of the most fun, professional companies I have ever worked with. Our schedule is nutty so it's nice to have a company that is always responsive and flexible. Thank you!

From the first day Karen & I met to discuss my wedding, I knew she was a perfect fit to coordinate my wedding. She seemed almost as excited about the wedding day as I was, & this enthusiasm was evident throughout the planning process. Any time I had a question or concern, she promptly provided an answer or eased my mind.
Our wedding would not have run as smoothly as it did if it wasn't for Karen being so organized, knowing exactly what needed to be done, & when. We were so prepared going into it, knowing exactly what to expect from the vendors that we were working with, so there were no surprises. She helped me with vendor contracts & meetings, looked at locations with us, & even helped print place cards & table numbers for me while I was busy at work. She was willing to help me out in any way that she could to make sure that our wedding day turned out perfectly!

It is said that a second daughter's wedding is much easier for a mother of the bride than the first. Some of this is true, but having had Karen's expertise as our wedding planner for our first wedding, there is no way I would have started the planning without her this time! When Karen tells the bride and mother not to worry, I knew it was going to be fine. (I am convinced that she has connections to the weather forecast..) Karen, of Simply Eventful, has knowledge of all vendors and pricing, visions and talent and ideas, she can be a buffer when needed, and hiring her for planning actually saved me money due to her ideas and know how. She worked endlessly and tirelessly, especially the wedding weekend, late in the night, and kept me laughing and relaxed throughout. We will be friends long after the thank you notes are written! Thank you, Simply Eventful! Janet Sosnowski

Karen solved many tough situations that arose during planning with perseverence and confidence that made the whole process less stressful. Her connections and contacts made our day!

There is one word that comes to mind....... Perfection!
Karen made the entire wedding process easy and if you knew my daughter - thats really saying something!! If I had to do it all over again, I would do it exactly the same. We love you Karen - Thank you for everything!

Words cannot express how wonderful this woman is! She did everything for my wedding in a short time with a very short budget. It was absolutely perfect and looked as if it was expensive and elegant! She was a blast to work with and I trusted her completely with everything. She never once let me down. I would definitely recommend her to any and every person planning anything small or big! What can I say....she was the best! Thank you Karen! I mean it!

Karen is a genius at her job. She exceeded my expectations and made our day beautiful and stress free! I felt so at ease knowing she had everything under control. Could not have asked for a better experience!

Simply eventful is very unresponsive throughout the year. Its hard to work with someone who constantly has an excuse about why it takes them so long to get back with you. Two weeks before the wedding the coordinator decided to change everything we discussed. I felt like she just started planning the coordinating the last minute. My sister snd family members were helping her set up before the wedding started as the groom side was here and the wedding was still not put together. The decorations were sloppy and many things could have been done better prior to the wedding. Throughput the wedding my bridesmates and family were fixing falling decorations during the weedy
And reception. I was coordinating during the reception what the coordinator should have coordinated prior to the event with the other vendors. I was not pleased with simply eventful and do not recommend them. If they can't handle the load they shouldn't retake on the business. I had no response from her after I sent her an email about my concerns after the wedding. No apologies. Very rude and not professional.

Karen was calm and professional throughout. She was also helpful after the event-- in tying up loose ends even AFTER she had already received her pay!!!

Karen was very responsive to all of our needs. She went out of her way and worked extremely hard the day of the wedding to make sure everything went off without a hitch. She was prompt and made sure everything in the wedding was on time, and looked good.

It was a journey for me, but Karen kept me calm and collected. The end results were PERFECT!! She turned my dream into a reality and My family still states it was the best wedding they have ever been to. I loved doing business with Karen! Thanks!

We couldn't have dreamed of a more perfect wedding day - even after some very unfortunate events along the way, every last detail was perfect :)

Karen from Simply Eventful was awesome! She was always willing and able to help. She helped us stay within our budget and helped maximize our budget to the fullest. She had great ideas and everyone kept telling us what a beautiful wedding and reception it was! Karen went above and beyond to make our wedding day amazing! I would definitely recommend her services to anyone in the future!

My husband and I are both thrilled thrilled thrilled with Karen at Simply Eventful. She was amazing in every way and I would have been lost without her the week leading up to the wedding/day of the wedding. Although we booked the week of/day of package, I wish we had hired Simply Eventful to do the entire "nuts to bolts" planning. Can't emphasize enough how organized, skilled, on-top of it this company is. Highly recommend Simply Eventful!"

Karen from simply eventful was the planner for our 100 guest rehersal dinner. We initially started off with another venue and two weeks prior to the event they cancelled on us. Karen took over and had the entire event planned and set up in four days. The evening was perfect,the vendors were excellent and she was very flexible with us bringing in some personal touches. Our guest had a perfect evening and we did not have one thing to worry about or deal with--Karen totally had everything under control and we could not have asked for a more perfect night. I would highly recommend Simply Eventful.

Karen is the best! She has the perfect balance between individualizing what you want for your wedding and steering you in the right direction when you are overwhelmed. She is funny and easy going, which is a must when dealing with the stress of planning. She puts the bride and groom's wishes first. I would definitely reccomend her.

As the mother of the bride, and being that this was my first daughter to be married, I quickly realized that any sized event was more involved and beyond our just having ideas as to what we liked and what we hoped for. Karen Porreca met with us and not only offered suggestions throught the year of planning, she was a wonderful "go between", soothing issues that occur with mothers and daughters that involve taste and finances and long held dreams that needed to be adjusted by a third party! Karen had knowledge and good taste and subtle control all through the wedding planning. She was intimately familiar with all the local vendors...flowers and colors and propriety. I believe she could actually see things that needed to be handled before they happened. Truthfully, I stopped by the venue hours before the wedding to check on things, and Karen had it all so under control, I left feeling sure that it would all be as my daughter wished. The reception for 300 guests, superb food, tables and several "extras" were fabulous. Karen even provided her personal car, fully decorated, and drove the couple a short distance to reach a dock for their getaway by boat. I thank her for all her special attention, making us feel as if we were having the only wedding and reception in town, certainly the most important. From making sure all of the grandparents were greeted and seated to appearing by my side with a glass of wine when I was barely in the door, I have very fond memories of it all, thanks to Karen.

Karen takes a regular Charleston venue and transforms it! Working with Simply Eventful is such a pleasure because there in no detail left undone. Being a catering company we work with a lot of event planners and we love to work with Karen. She makes sure the day of the event is planned to perfection and gives us all the instruction we need to make sure our bride and groom have the time of their life without worrying about anything. I'd recommend Simply Eventful for all your wedding planning needs.

Karen is amazing !!!

We have worked with Karen Porreca and Simply Eventful for many years and always appreciate her attention to detail and her goal of making sure that the bride and groom are completely satisfied. When we work with Karen, we know that the event will run smoothly. At the end of the reception, the wedding couple will leave with a lifetime of great memories because Karen ensured that every facet of the couple's dream day was fulfilled.

Hey Karen!
I hope you are doing well! Can you believe it....wedding madness is starting up again. I look forward to seeing and working with you this year! Keep up your fabulous work ;)

We work with Simply Eventful and we only see happy brides! Simply Eventful is extremely professional, has a wealth of experience, and always has all the details taken care of well in advance, so that you don't have to worry about anything, but showing up and having fun.

It is always a pleasure to work with the Simply Eventful team. Karen is dedicated to her clients, hard-working, creative and thorough. She is a master of turning every possible moment into a lifelong memory. All of my experiences have been so incredibly positive. I look forward to working with Simply Eventful every chance I get. You can not go wrong in hiring Simply Eventful.