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In the heart of historic Charleston, SC, Lauren and Armon celebrated their love story with a wedding that seamlessly blended tradition, elegance, and a touch of modern sophistication. This beautiful couple, high school sweethearts with a shared history as rich as the city itself, chose Charleston as the destination for their special day. It was […]

A Charleston, SC Wedding: Timeless Wedding at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church and Harbour Club at WestEdge

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It was an absolute delight to work with Seojin and Andy Hong, a couple whose love story radiates warmth and authenticity. Their intimate wedding in Charleston, SC, was a celebration of love, elegance, and cherished moments shared with 40 of their closest family and friends, who traveled from near and far. At Sophisticated Affairs, we […]

An Intimate Celebration: A Chic Charleston, South Carolina Wedding

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There’s something magical about a destination wedding, and LaQueena and Andres’ celebration at the Crystal Ballroom in Charlotte, NC, was nothing short of enchanting. This remarkable couple, hailing from Connecticut, discovered Sophisticated Affairs through Instagram and entrusted us with the full planning of their special day. From the moment I connected with LaQueena, it was […]

A Love to Remember: A Destination Wedding at Crystal Ballroom, Charlotte, NC

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Candace and Jeremiah’s wedding was a beautiful celebration of love, resilience, and the unique bond they share. The couple, who met on the BLK dating app during the pandemic, chose Columbia, SC, as the perfect setting for their special day, despite residing in Charlotte, NC. With Sophisticated Affairs providing full-service planning, their wedding at 1208 […]

A Love Story Blossoms: Elegant Wedding at 1208 Washington Place, Columbia, SC

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Kacie and Colby’s elegant Catawba Falls Events Center wedding in Lancaster, South Carolina, was so beautiful. The dusty blue and blush color story brought a touch of sophistication to the rustic setting. As always, our Sophisticated Affairs goal is to make a couple’s dream happen, so they can relax and enjoy planning! And this sweet […]

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An Elegant Wedding in Dusty Blue and Blush

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Our Sophisticated Affairs team is surprised when people we thought knew us were very confused about what we do as wedding planners.   Wedding Planning Is Like Building A House   Think of Sophisticated Affairs as a wedding General Contractor. If you were building a house, you wouldn’t want to go out and hire a […]

What Does A Wedding Planner Do?

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  Our Sophisticated Affairs team absolutely adored working with Javetta and Troy in their spectacular wedding at Doko Manor in the Columbia suburb of Blythewood. Their energy is contagious! We loved working with them. They are fun and very passionate people who knew what they wanted. They kept us laughing. It was such a plus […]

A Sophisticated Doko Manor Wedding in Blush, Navy and Silver

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The B Word our Sophisticated Affairs team is talking about is not ‘Bridezilla,’ it’s BUDGET! Everyone planning a wedding has one, and some are bigger than others. What is moderate to some people might be huge to others, and that’s okay! In our recent Sophisticated Affairs blog post, we touched on Common Questions For your […]

The B Word – Wedding Budget

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Congratulations! Getting engaged is such an exciting time. What comes after the big question? With your family and friends gathered and celebrating the news, the bigger questions will start pouring in! You already said “Yes!” now time to start deciding on the details!   Wait to Post on Social Media Even if you have a […]

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You’re Engaged! Now What?

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The last thing you want to happen when planning your wedding is to disagree with your spouse-to-be! We hate to break it to you, but it’s bound to happen eventually. With so many decisions in creating your dream wedding, finding compromise is key. Make separate lists! Our biggest tip to start off planning right is […]

How to Compromise Planning Your Wedding

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