Your Wedding Day

Welcome to the all new Bridal Library.   We are so pleased to re-launch services that have been offered and helped plan over 1,000 weddings since the journey began in 2002 in beautiful Charleston, South Carolina. Whether you are planning your wedding or another special event, The Bridal Library will be a useful tool to educate, assist and even hire professionals that you can trust, giving you peace of mind in the entire planning process.  We started out in Charleston being the original 'ONE-STOP-SHOP FOR ALL YOUR BRIDAL NEEDS' and nothing has changed.    We can help with as little or as much as you need.   Reach out to us via email to discuss the next step.  We look forward to being a part of your special day!

Wedding Planning Consultation

Starting your wedding plans can be a daunting process.  
But it doesn't need to be.   With a simple one-step planning consultation, you can get more done in 2 hours than most brides accomplish in weeks.  Our consultation is thorough, thoughtful, creative and helps bring your visions to life.  You will walk away realizing that there IS a lot to do, but you will have an organized step-by-step plan on how to achieve this. We even provide a list of verifiable recommendations, budget breakdowns, and venue options. We do charge a planning fee for our consultations.   We spend time discussing your ideas, requirements, logistics, catering needs and likes/dislikes. You will also walk away with a wealth of information to be able to move forward with confidence that ensures you have the right questions for vendors when booking on your own.   If you decide you'd like to book full-service planning services, your consultation fee will be transferred to your planning fee.
Prices start at $250


​Full Service Wedding Planning

Full Service Wedding Design and Planning includes everything you need from inception to the last guest departing the reception.   It also includes 'assistance' with external events such as Rehearsal Dinner, Wedding Welcome Event, Wedding Brunch and Farewell Brunch/Breakfast (although some planners may charge an additional staffing fee), should you decide to host these events.  This service is charged at a percentage of the full wedding budget with a minimum or, in some cases a flat fee (to renegotiated  between the planner and client).   The Bridal Library has a large portfolio of creme-de-la-creme of wedding planners, who obtain discounts from many vendors.  These discounts are passed directly on to clients to help offset  planning fees.  NO upcharge. Our goal is to ensure our couples have the very best within their allocated budget and we pull out all the stops to ensure this happens.  
Prices start at $2,000
​CEREMONY DIRECTION
If you are planning your wedding festivities at a venue that provides an on-site/in-house planner, but are holding your ceremony elsewhere, then our seasoned ceremony directors are just the answer.  Many churches require that a planner orchestrate the ceremony because they book more than one wedding per day on weekends.  An experienced director knows exactly how to plan an itinerary that will incorporate everything from guest arrivals, to the photo session after the vows.   They also know what is and what is not allowed in certain churches.   They will be there at the rehearsal and on the wedding day to ensure everything has a flawless flow.  
​Prices start at $500

Wedding Design Only

We have been designing beautiful weddings for over 25 years.  Working with the crème de la crème of floral designers, rental & prop companies, venues and service providers, your wedding designer can bring your vision to life and help you host the wedding of a lifetime.  We are realistic in our approach.   Not every bride holds a Platinum Wedding Budget.   However, we believe that every bride deserves to have HER dream wedding.   Designing fee includes: Consultation (X3 sessions), Vision Board, Creative Art & Design Ideas, Floor Plan ideas, Site Visit, Floral Design ideas, Vision Flow Chart and Suggested Itinerary of Day's Events.  ​All designers and planners have busy schedules and appointments are on a first come, first serve basis.  We will have a wedding designer/planner in your area reach out to you directly. 
Prices start at $500

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​On-The-Day Direction 

You've already done all the major planning and now it's time to review your check list and delegate someone to orchestrate the day itself.  Your wedding director comes in approximately 2-4 weeks prior to your wedding date (although, sometimes up to 4-6 months is recommended) and will go over your entire itinerary with you.  It is important to note that an ODD (On the Day Director) is not responsible for the planning of your wedding or any vendor choices.   They are there to provide you with 'peace of mind' in the orchestration of the planning, overseeing the setup and flow of events for your day.  Again, they OVERSEE and ensure your wishes are carried out according to your itineraries (which will be discussed at length prior to the day).  The director will also go over your check lists and vendor contacts and review contracts to ensure everything is completed, with no last minute items that need completing.  At this time, the director will need a copy of all contracts, vendor contacts, and we will start corresponding with your vendors to let them know your director will be the main point of contact on the day of the wedding.  (Your vendors will LOVE you for this BTW).  One week out, we will check to make sure all vendors are completely paid in full, any last minute changes are implemented, approved itinerary is sent to every vendor, and the only thing you'll need to do is show up for rehearsal and your wedding.   Your director will conduct your rehearsal and your wedding day flow of events, allowing you to be the guest of honor at your special day.  PLEASE NOTE* Depending on the size and type of wedding you are holding (and location), you should consider setup and strike crew.  The director will orchestrate the logistics and oversee.  He/She will ensure your wedding is just as you visualized.  Fees for this service are discretionary and based on the size of the wedding and how many people will be required.  
Prices start at $1,200