And suddenly, all the stars aligned.

Celebrating Love and Life with Elegance and Class.
Wedding Planner and Officiant available for Ceremonies, Elopements, Weddings and Special Events - anytime, anywhere.

Our Services

WEDDING OFFICIANT

PUT A RING ON IT!

Your Wedding Officiant is a Licensed, Ordained Minister with the Universal Life Church. She is an accomplished public speaker and holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Communications from Cal Poly University, Pomona.

LGBTQIA+ Friendly, she is available for any kind of Ceremony, Elopement or Vow Renewal.

Your Wedding or Elopement Ceremony - $325

Pre-Wedding consultation
(3) versions of customized, editable Wedding Vows for your approval
Attendance at your Rehearsal if needed
Performance of your Ceremony or Elopement at a site of your choice
Officiant correctly signing all copies of your Marriage License
Submission of Marriage License to Charleston Probate Court
Complimentary Keepsake Wedding Gift

To Reserve Your Date:

Signed Contract/Booking Agreement
Retainer Fee of 50% of the total amount (due within (7) days of Contract/Booking Agreement signing)
Installment Plan available for Advance Wedding Planning Packages, balance due (14) days prior to your Wedding Date
Wedding Officiant: Balance due upon Officiant's arrival.
Acceptable forms of payment include Venmo, Zelle, CashApp and Cash.

WEDDING PLANNING & COORDINATION - PERFECTLY PLANNED

Does Your Wedding Venue Require a Professional Wedding Planner/Coordinator?

Your Wedding Planner/Coordinator has a great working relationship with most every Event Venue throughout Charleston and beyond. She is licensed and fully insured, per your Venue's requirements.

PACKAGES AND PRICING

Package #1 - Day-of Wedding Coordination - From $1,200

For the couple who wants an event-savvy expert to coordinate their Wedding Day

Services begin upon booking and include:

Venue site visit/final walkthrough
Vendor confirmation1200
Attendance at your rehearsal
On-site event management and day-of coordination for up to 8 hours - more time may be added for $100 per hour
Light ceremony & reception set up including aisle decor, centerpieces, table settings, favors, gift table, sign in table, cake table
Facilitate vendor arrival and set up
Coordinate guest arrival and seating
Make sure event timeline is followed so you get to do all the fun things you planned for your Special Day!
Assist with cake cutting, if needed
Coordination of your wedding send off
Collaboration with venue staff on event wrap up
Repackage your items
Assist with loading items into your vehicle
Complimentary Keepsake Wedding Gift

Package #2 - Partial Planning & Day-of Wedding Coordination - From $1,800

For the couple who has already booked their vendors and venue

Services begin upon booking and include:

Helpful budget planning
Contract review
A concise event timeline
Venue-approved floor plan creation - including a rain plan diagram
RSVP Tracking
Reserve rentals and linens
Venue site visit/final walkthrough
Vendor confirmation
Attendance at your rehearsal
On-site event management and day-of coordination for up to 8 hours - more time may be added for $100 per hour
Light ceremony & reception set up including aisle decor, centerpieces, table settings, favors, gift table, sign in table, cake table
Facilitate vendor arrival and set up
Coordinate guest arrival and seating
Make sure event timeline is followed so you get to do all the fun things you planned for your Special Day!
Assist with cake cutting, if needed
Coordination of your wedding send off
Collaboration with venue staff on event wrap up
Repackage your items
Assist with loading items into your vehicle
Complimentary Keepsake Wedding Gift

Package #3 - Full-Service Planning & Day-of Wedding Coordination - From $2,800

Bespoke experience for the couple who are recently engaged and are just getting started with planning their wedding

Services begin upon booking and include:

Initial venue site tour(s) with photos and video
Helpful budget planning interactive worksheet
Help choosing the perfect venue
Event styling and design
Interactive event management worksheet with personalized to-do list
Assistance with wedding website and registry creation
Invites & Stationery
Vendor recommendations and selection
Contracts review
Lodging recommendations, reservation assistance
Transportation coordination
Wedding Favors & accessories
RSVP Tracking
Reserve rentals and linens
A concise event timeline
Venue-approved floor plan creation - including a rain plan diagram
Gather required Vendor Insurance Certificates (COIs) as required by Venue
Final Venue Walk Through
Attendance at your Rehearsal
Up to (8) Hours of Day-of Coordination. More time may be added at a rate of $100/hour
Light Ceremony & Reception Set Up including aisle decor, centerpieces, table settings, favors, gift table, sign in table, cake table
Facilitate Vendor Arrival and Set Up
Coordinate Guest Arrival and Seating
Ensure Event Timeline is followed so you get to do all the things you planned for your Special Day!
Assist with Cake Cutting, if needed
Coordination of your Wedding Send Off
Collaboration with Venue Staff on event wrap up
Repackage your items
Assist with loading items into your vehicle
Complimentary Keepsake Wedding Gift

Options You May Add:

Created with Your choice of Fresh or Silk Flowers

Bride's Bouquet
Maid of Honor's Bouquet
Bridesmaids' Bouquets
Corsages or Wrist Bouquets
Groom's Boutonniere
Best Man's/Groomsmens' Boutonnieres
Ceremony Design & Decor
Reception Design & Decor

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About Me

Cheers to you! I am Sean Faustina-Smolak, and I'm passionate about curating unforgettable experiences that inspire. Hearts & Happiness delivers on every project, from initial concept through the event itself. I enjoy working with clients from many different backgrounds, custom-tailoring each Wedding Ceremony, Elopement, Reception and Event to meet their specific needs and desires. I love taking care of people, and I am looking forward to making your dream Wedding a reality!