And suddenly, all the stars aligned.

Celebrating Love and Life with Elegance and Class.

Romantic Charleston-styled
Wedding Planning, Coordination and Officiant Services available throughout the Lowcountry and beyond.

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 am an accomplished speaker with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Communications. I enjoy working with clients like you who are from many different backgrounds, custom-tailoring each Wedding Ceremony, Elopement, Reception and Event to meet your specific needs and desires. You will find me to be a calm and caring professional with a very positive vibe. I love taking care of people, and I am looking forward to making your dream Wedding a reality!

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Services & Pricing

At Hearts & Happiness, we create calm, beautifully organized wedding days so you can focus on what matters most — celebrating your love. Whether you need full planning support or professional guidance on the wedding day itself, our services are designed to meet you exactly where you are.

Hearts & Happiness is fully licensed and insured, meeting the requirements of venues that require on-site professional wedding planners and coordinators.

Partial Wedding Planning - Starts at $2,250

Expert Guidance. Elevated Design. Seamless Execution.

Our Partial Wedding Planning package is ideal for couples who have secured their venue and begun the planning process but want professional guidance to refine the details, protect their investment, and ensure everything flows beautifully.

At Hearts & Happiness, we step in to organize what’s been started, fill in the gaps, and bring your full vision to life — all while ensuring your wedding day unfolds effortlessly.

As a licensed and insured preferred vendor throughout the Lowcountry, we satisfy venue requirements and provide experienced oversight from planning through execution.

What’s Included

Planning Review & Strategy Session

We evaluate your existing plans, vendor bookings, and design ideas to ensure everything is cohesive, realistic, and aligned with your priorities.

Vendor Coordination & Communication

We become the central point of contact for your vendor team in the months leading up to the wedding, confirming logistics and reviewing final details.

Timeline Development

Creation of a comprehensive wedding day timeline distributed to all vendors, wedding party members, and key family participants.

Floor Plan & Layout Design

Custom ceremony and reception layouts designed for flow, comfort, and visual impact.

Design & Décor Refinement

We refine your aesthetic vision — color palettes, floral direction, rentals, linens, lighting, and specialty décor — ensuring a cohesive, elevated guest experience.

Final Detail Management

We oversee seating chart flow, vendor confirmations, ceremony order, and reception logistics so nothing is overlooked.

Wedding Rehearsal Direction

On-site leadership for your rehearsal to ensure everyone knows where to stand, when to walk, and what to expect.

Full Wedding Day Coordination

From vendor arrivals to your grand exit, we manage the timeline, oversee setup, troubleshoot quietly behind the scenes, and ensure your reception is executed exactly as envisioned.

The Experience

Partial Planning allows you to stay involved and creative while having a seasoned professional protecting the structure, logistics, and flow of your celebration.

You make the vision decisions.
We make sure they happen beautifully.

Your family and friends remain guests — not event staff — and you remain present for every meaningful moment.

Full-Service Advance Wedding Planning

Starts at $4,500

From “Yes!” to “I Do” — Every Detail, Beautifully Managed

At Hearts & Happiness, our Full-Service Advance Wedding Planning experience is designed for couples who want expert guidance, creative vision, and flawless execution from the very beginning.

We step in at the start of your engagement and walk beside you every step of the way — designing, planning, coordinating, and managing every detail so you can stay present, joyful, and stress-free.

As a licensed and insured preferred vendor throughout the Lowcountry, we satisfy venue requirements and provide professional oversight that protects your investment and your peace of mind.

This Package Includes:

Initial Vision & Design Consultation

We dive deep into your love story, priorities, aesthetic inspiration, and guest experience goals to build a cohesive design and planning strategy.

Budget Development & Management

Strategic budget planning, vendor payment tracking, and guidance to ensure your priorities stay front and center.

Venue Selection Assistance

Personalized venue research, site visit coordination, contract review guidance, and recommendation of venues that align with your vision and guest count.

Vendor Sourcing & Contract Guidance

Curated recommendations from our trusted Lowcountry vendor network. We assist with reviewing proposals and coordinating communication so you feel confident in every booking decision.

Comprehensive Event Timeline

Detailed ceremony and reception timelines for vendors, wedding party, and family to ensure seamless flow.

Floor Plans & Layout Design

Custom layout diagrams for ceremony and reception spaces including seating charts, dance floor placement, décor zones, and specialty installations.

Full Design & Décor Coordination

Color palettes, floral concepts, linen selection, rental sourcing, lighting concepts, and overall aesthetic styling. We ensure every visual detail works together cohesively.

Wedding Rehearsal Management

On-site direction and organization of your rehearsal to ensure everyone feels confident and prepared.

Wedding Day Management & Coordination

Full oversight of vendors, timeline execution, décor installation supervision, problem-solving, guest flow management, and behind-the-scenes logistics.

Décor Installation & Strike Coordination

We oversee setup to match your approved design plan and coordinate post-event breakdown so you don’t lift a finger.

Exit & After-Party Coordination (if applicable)

We manage your grand exit and transition into any after-party celebrations.

The Experience

This is not just coordination — this is partnership.
We anticipate needs before they arise, solve challenges quietly and professionally, and protect the joyful moments that matter most.

Your family and friends get to be guests.
You get to be fully present.
And your wedding unfolds beautifully, exactly as envisioned.

Day-of Wedding Coordination - Starts at $1,200

Because Your Only Job on Your Wedding Day Should Be to Get Married

Our Day-of Wedding Coordination package is designed for couples who have thoughtfully planned their wedding but want a trusted professional to execute the details flawlessly.

You’ve done the planning.
Now it’s time to hand it over.

At Hearts & Happiness, we step in prior to your wedding day to organize logistics, confirm vendor details, finalize timelines, and ensure every moving piece works together seamlessly.

As a licensed and insured preferred vendor throughout the Lowcountry, we meet venue requirements and provide professional oversight that protects your investment and your peace of mind.

What’s Included

Pre-Wedding Planning Consultation

A detailed meeting to review your contracts, vendor bookings, décor plans, and overall vision.

Vendor Confirmation & Communication

We contact all contracted vendors to confirm arrival times, setup needs, final payments, and day-of logistics.

Comprehensive Wedding Day Timeline

A professionally structured timeline distributed to your vendors and wedding party to ensure seamless flow from setup to send-off.

Floor Plan Review

We confirm ceremony and reception layouts to ensure accurate setup and guest flow.

Final Details Checklist

Seating chart confirmation, décor placement instructions, special family photo requests, ceremony order, and reception cues.

Wedding Rehearsal Direction

On-site guidance to ensure everyone feels confident and prepared.

Full Wedding Day Management

We oversee vendor arrivals, ceremony setup, reception styling, timeline execution, problem-solving, and guest flow — quietly handling the details so you never see the stress.

Décor Oversight

Ensuring table runners, centerpieces, signage, specialty tables, and personal items are placed exactly as envisioned.

Grand Exit Coordination

We line up your send-off and ensure your final moment is picture-perfect.

The Difference

Brides often ask a family member or friend to “help coordinate.”
But your loved ones should be celebrating — not directing vendors or troubleshooting logistics.

With Hearts & Happiness managing your wedding day, your mother doesn’t miss the quiet moments.
Your best friend isn’t answering vendor questions.
And you are fully present for every meaningful second.

Put a Ring On It!

Officiant Services - $325

Your love story deserves to be told with care, intention, and joy—and we would be honored to tell it.

Our wedding and elopement officiant services are thoughtfully crafted to reflect who you truly are, not just what tradition expects. Each ceremony includes custom-written vows and wording tailored to your unique love story. We take the time to get to know you—how you met, what binds you together, and the moments that matter most—then weave those details into a ceremony that feels personal, heartfelt, and unmistakably yours.

Handfasting Ceremonies
Intimate Elopements
Full Celebrations
Unity Blending

handfasting ceremony with bride and groo

Hearts & Happiness is a member in good standing with the International Association of Professional Wedding Officiants

https://iapwo.org

Elope on a Boat!

A sweet, intimate elopement package for just the two of you for (2.5) hours.

Includes your Ceremony, Chocolate truffles and (1) bottle of Bubbly to toast your good luck. Additional guests: $100/each.

Hearts Ahoy! Ceremony - $500

Experience the ultimate wedding or elopement with our private boat ceremonies on the breathtaking Ashley River.

Your Captain, an Ordained Minister, is ready to perform your marriage ceremony right on the water, ensuring a memorable and unique occasion. Imagine saying "I do" surrounded by stunning views and the beauty of nature.

Don’t hesitate—book your dream ceremony today and create lasting memories!

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