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After re-scheduling FOUR times due to Covid, Christina made our wedding dreams come true! Everything went smoothly and was executed perfectly. She worked tirelessly rescheduling vendors and updating our rentals and design elements based on the changing seasons and availability. She was a lifesaver! She is incredibly experienced and had so many excellent vendor relationships and recommendations. When she felt a vendor was not a good fit or didn’t understand our vision, she was willing to have those difficult decisions with them in order to reduce any stress or awkward situations for us. Her vision, insight, and advice throughout the entire process was priceless! It truly was the perfect day for us and Christina Baxter made it happen!
Photos by Hannah Alyssa
Photos by Hannah Alyssa
Christina Baxter Wedding + Events, the best wedding planner in Charleston. Over the course of a year, Christina and Dana became like family to us. From the very first interview, we fell in love with Christina’s infectious personality and limitless enthusiasm for making our vision Gullah+Jamaica+Cinderella wedding a reality. We’d interviewed other planners, but Christina’s warm spirit and instanteous ideas sealed the deal. Indeed, it felt like we were excitedly planning with an old friend and not our planner.
Christina soon introduced us to her Senior Event Coordinator, Dana, who worked with us every step of the way to make sure the details of our wedding were set and mapped out. They were a full service team, helping us with every detail from the invitations to the centerpieces. And when our 325-person wedding ballooned into a 400-person affair 3 weeks before the big day, these two did not miss a beat. They re-designed the entire reception layout and coordinated with every vendor. This was a particularly massive undertaking because we got married at Middleton Place, with an original plan to use some of the site’s tables and other settings. When the numbers increased, we had to move everything outside and everything, and I mean everything, had to be adjusted to accommodate the new plan.
Despite the abrupt change, the wedding was magical. Every bride I know talks about the meltdown she had on her day or the mishaps that occurred. I had none. Christina and Dana masterfully corralled our nearly 50-person wedding party through wedding prep, pre-wedding pictures, and the wedding precessional. This included hiring a personal assistant to travel with me for most of the day until the reception. Not only was that person amazing and friendly, but as a former pageant consultant, she was able to keep all my girls on schedule, help me get ready, and served as the liaison between myself and Christina and Dana. It worked out perfectly.
Their wedding staff was great, with individuals stationed at various points on the grounds to direct my party and the guests. In the end, everything was on time and consistent with our detailed schedule. 400 people moved seamlessly from one part of the grounds to the next. Musicians (including a trio, steel drum band, and singers) were on time and prepared with their necessary cues. Post-wedding pictures were handled quickly, leaving us time to hangout with our guests at cocktail hour.
Our reception was exactly what we asked for - a massive party. And it was made possible by Dana’s recommended DJ (there’s a reason why DJ Natty Heavy is consistently voted the best DJ in the area - he was fantastic). They kept the party going and made sure we were in position to leave on schedule in our fabulous getaway car.
In short, from the amazing design to masterful execution, they did a phenomenal job. My family, wedding party, and guests couldn’t stop talking about our planners and how they helped us bring “Hollywood” to Charleston. In one instance, a dear friend of mine who is an event planner and once coordinated events for President Barack Obama, took me aside and told me that my planners were top-notch and doing an impeccable job.
You cannot go wrong with these two. This team created a wedding day better than we imagined, they listened to us, and invested 200% in executing this event. Our only regret was not having a bigger budget so they could have handled the entire wedding weekend.
Thanks Christina and Dana!
Christina soon introduced us to her Senior Event Coordinator, Dana, who worked with us every step of the way to make sure the details of our wedding were set and mapped out. They were a full service team, helping us with every detail from the invitations to the centerpieces. And when our 325-person wedding ballooned into a 400-person affair 3 weeks before the big day, these two did not miss a beat. They re-designed the entire reception layout and coordinated with every vendor. This was a particularly massive undertaking because we got married at Middleton Place, with an original plan to use some of the site’s tables and other settings. When the numbers increased, we had to move everything outside and everything, and I mean everything, had to be adjusted to accommodate the new plan.
Despite the abrupt change, the wedding was magical. Every bride I know talks about the meltdown she had on her day or the mishaps that occurred. I had none. Christina and Dana masterfully corralled our nearly 50-person wedding party through wedding prep, pre-wedding pictures, and the wedding precessional. This included hiring a personal assistant to travel with me for most of the day until the reception. Not only was that person amazing and friendly, but as a former pageant consultant, she was able to keep all my girls on schedule, help me get ready, and served as the liaison between myself and Christina and Dana. It worked out perfectly.
Their wedding staff was great, with individuals stationed at various points on the grounds to direct my party and the guests. In the end, everything was on time and consistent with our detailed schedule. 400 people moved seamlessly from one part of the grounds to the next. Musicians (including a trio, steel drum band, and singers) were on time and prepared with their necessary cues. Post-wedding pictures were handled quickly, leaving us time to hangout with our guests at cocktail hour.
Our reception was exactly what we asked for - a massive party. And it was made possible by Dana’s recommended DJ (there’s a reason why DJ Natty Heavy is consistently voted the best DJ in the area - he was fantastic). They kept the party going and made sure we were in position to leave on schedule in our fabulous getaway car.
In short, from the amazing design to masterful execution, they did a phenomenal job. My family, wedding party, and guests couldn’t stop talking about our planners and how they helped us bring “Hollywood” to Charleston. In one instance, a dear friend of mine who is an event planner and once coordinated events for President Barack Obama, took me aside and told me that my planners were top-notch and doing an impeccable job.
You cannot go wrong with these two. This team created a wedding day better than we imagined, they listened to us, and invested 200% in executing this event. Our only regret was not having a bigger budget so they could have handled the entire wedding weekend.
Thanks Christina and Dana!
My late Grandfather always said that there are so few things in this world that you can take with you into the next life as material things come and go, health can rise and fall, but it’s the memories you make, the people you meet and the experiences you enjoy with those you love that will carry with you always. Not only was my Grandfather at my wedding this past April, but Christina Baxter and Dana Vaughn made it the most special day of my wife and I’s life, of which we will be forever grateful as it was one of the last times I was with him. Christina, Dana – the tireless effort, joy, care, love, taste and experience you gave to Lauren and I are things that words, a review, a gift, a hug, a kiss or even money, for that matter, can express our undying gratitude for you both...
A lovely journey from the second we met you both and it’s hard today to not see and speak to you on a regular occurrence. The ideas Lauren and I had you both engulfed yourselves in and it showed in the vendors and creativity you brought to every meeting and of course the final outcome of the big day. You both made the planning feel like a joy and I personally will be forever grateful.
Lauren and I love you both so very much and thank you for doing the work you do as what you created for us will be part of the important memories we will carry with us always.
A lovely journey from the second we met you both and it’s hard today to not see and speak to you on a regular occurrence. The ideas Lauren and I had you both engulfed yourselves in and it showed in the vendors and creativity you brought to every meeting and of course the final outcome of the big day. You both made the planning feel like a joy and I personally will be forever grateful.
Lauren and I love you both so very much and thank you for doing the work you do as what you created for us will be part of the important memories we will carry with us always.
It isn’t often you have a bride and groom who are equal partners in wedding planning. Additionally, we had three sets of parents all with varying opinions and roles they wanted to play. Christina and Dana at CiBi Events grabbed this challenge by the horns and worked tirelessly with us for over 1.5 years to put together our dream wedding.
We aren’t the stereotypical southern couple and we weren’t looking to copy a wedding from Pinterest. Christina and Dana utilized their vast knowledge of the industry to provide us with unique ideas and options to make our special day stand out, while also taking into consideration that our wedding was at a historic art museum. They were honest with us when our ideas were terrible, and were motivated to go above and beyond the call of duty when bringing one of our ‘aha moments’ to life.
The team at Cibi Events posses the skillset that are essential for a spectacular wedding. Their attention to detail, whether it was the smallest cocktail table flower arrangement or a line in the Excel budget, combined with their ability to bring our cloudy vision to life resulted in a magical evening that left all of our guests in awe.
Their professionalism and experience wasn't only what makes them great. They are just an all-around amazing team of genuinely caring individuals. They knew how to comfort us when we were stressed and on the verge of tears (a.k.a crying). They knew how to brighten our day when the "ideal dream" was out of budget . They made us comfortable throughout the entire process, and never used their experience as a reason for our ideas or thoughts to not be talked through as a team.
Christina and Dana did whatever they could do to make everything seamless. Anytime we needed something, they had it done. Anytime someone needed something from us, they stepped in and helped take the stress away.
If you’re looking for partners in the planning process who will listen to your needs and help you bring your vision (and more) to life, look no further than Cibi Events.
We aren’t the stereotypical southern couple and we weren’t looking to copy a wedding from Pinterest. Christina and Dana utilized their vast knowledge of the industry to provide us with unique ideas and options to make our special day stand out, while also taking into consideration that our wedding was at a historic art museum. They were honest with us when our ideas were terrible, and were motivated to go above and beyond the call of duty when bringing one of our ‘aha moments’ to life.
The team at Cibi Events posses the skillset that are essential for a spectacular wedding. Their attention to detail, whether it was the smallest cocktail table flower arrangement or a line in the Excel budget, combined with their ability to bring our cloudy vision to life resulted in a magical evening that left all of our guests in awe.
Their professionalism and experience wasn't only what makes them great. They are just an all-around amazing team of genuinely caring individuals. They knew how to comfort us when we were stressed and on the verge of tears (a.k.a crying). They knew how to brighten our day when the "ideal dream" was out of budget . They made us comfortable throughout the entire process, and never used their experience as a reason for our ideas or thoughts to not be talked through as a team.
Christina and Dana did whatever they could do to make everything seamless. Anytime we needed something, they had it done. Anytime someone needed something from us, they stepped in and helped take the stress away.
If you’re looking for partners in the planning process who will listen to your needs and help you bring your vision (and more) to life, look no further than Cibi Events.
We cannot say enough nice things about working with Christina and her wonderful assistant Dana. They were involved in all aspects of our wedding, making sure we reached out to each vendor at the right time, handling paperwork, and anticipating potential challenges before they became a problem.
We cannot say enough nice things about working with Christina and her wonderful assistant Dana! They were involved in all aspects of our wedding, making sure we reached out to each vendor at the right time, handling paperwork, and anticipating potential challenges before they became a problem.
Wedding planning is stressful. It feels like there are a million things to do AT ALL TIMES. You want someone who is calm, has a ton of experience, and knows just about every vendor in town. Like many couples, we had a vision for our wedding, but we relied heavily on Christina and Dana to navigate the seemingly endless details that needed to be addressed to realize that vision. Both Christina and Dana displayed endless patience helping us realize that vision, always accommodating our last minute waffling and change of heart. When we were freaking out about a particular aspect of the wedding – or more accurately a million important decisions – they would schedule a call immediately and give us two hours of their undivided attention if we needed it!
While they are undoubtedly great at their job, Christina and Dana are also exceptionally nice people. Which is important to consider because you will spend A LOT of time with your wedding planners. When it was all said and done, Christina and Dana helped us pull off an amazing wedding and really stayed true to our wishes and vision for the wedding, which was especially important to us. And while we certainly don’t miss the stress associated with wedding planning, we do miss spending time with both of them!!! Dream team!
We cannot say enough nice things about working with Christina and her wonderful assistant Dana! They were involved in all aspects of our wedding, making sure we reached out to each vendor at the right time, handling paperwork, and anticipating potential challenges before they became a problem.
Wedding planning is stressful. It feels like there are a million things to do AT ALL TIMES. You want someone who is calm, has a ton of experience, and knows just about every vendor in town. Like many couples, we had a vision for our wedding, but we relied heavily on Christina and Dana to navigate the seemingly endless details that needed to be addressed to realize that vision. Both Christina and Dana displayed endless patience helping us realize that vision, always accommodating our last minute waffling and change of heart. When we were freaking out about a particular aspect of the wedding – or more accurately a million important decisions – they would schedule a call immediately and give us two hours of their undivided attention if we needed it!
While they are undoubtedly great at their job, Christina and Dana are also exceptionally nice people. Which is important to consider because you will spend A LOT of time with your wedding planners. When it was all said and done, Christina and Dana helped us pull off an amazing wedding and really stayed true to our wishes and vision for the wedding, which was especially important to us. And while we certainly don’t miss the stress associated with wedding planning, we do miss spending time with both of them!!! Dream team!
I had the immense pleasure of working with Christina Baxter as she helped me plan my two day wedding over the course of a year. I do not have enough great things to say about Christina. She was responsive to my every request, helpful with decision making, more than willing to negotiate with vendors to find the best value and above all, she was so attentive to every detail once the event occurred. She was a pleasure to work with throughout the whole experience. Even the guests at my wedding were commenting on how great a job she had done. There wasn't one thing that went wrong on my wedding day and it is all thanks to the hard work and dedication of Christina. My wedding was absolutely perfect and it was no easy feat to plan a two night event for 170 guests. Christina was fantastic to work with and provided impeccable service to me, my mom and my dad throughout the entire planning process. I cannot thank Christina enough for making the most special day of my life surpass all my expectations.
The best decision that we made on our way to the altar was choosing Christina Baxter of CiBi Events as our wedding coordinator. Our wedding day on 5/31/13 in Charleston, SC was truly the most enjoyable & memorable day of our lives. Christina worked with us to plan an event that was elegant, exquisitely produced and within our budget. With Christina’s expert advice, we were able to create an event that exceeded our highest expectations & that our guests have told us they will remember for a lifetime.
Planning a destination wedding from Chicago had the potential to be chaotic and stressful, especially given our limited availability to discuss wedding plans & the pressure that we felt to make it 'worth the trip' for all of our guests. Having only spoken with Christina over the phone before choosing her as our planner, we admittedly said on numerous occasions that we were putting a lot of faith in someone that we didn’t know. We figured it could all go one of two ways: terribly or very well. What we didn’t consider was the third option: perfectly.
Christina worked with us to create a wedding that truly reflected our unique personalities. From designing the reception layout to negotiating with the all of the vendors, Christina was able to create a custom experience while keeping us within our budget. Most importantly, Christina proactively handled unexpected roadblocks without adding undue stress for the bride & groom.
While Christina can provide you with an all-encompassing list of items that her planning services will include, her most valuable and priceless attributes are those not listed. She will calm your nerves & your parents’ nerves with her organization and professionalism & she will be the last one there at the end of the night making sure that everything is taken care of after the party is over.
Simply put, CiBi Events adds value every step of the way. Since our wedding day we have remarked over & over that we struck gold the day we met Christina.
Planning a destination wedding from Chicago had the potential to be chaotic and stressful, especially given our limited availability to discuss wedding plans & the pressure that we felt to make it 'worth the trip' for all of our guests. Having only spoken with Christina over the phone before choosing her as our planner, we admittedly said on numerous occasions that we were putting a lot of faith in someone that we didn’t know. We figured it could all go one of two ways: terribly or very well. What we didn’t consider was the third option: perfectly.
Christina worked with us to create a wedding that truly reflected our unique personalities. From designing the reception layout to negotiating with the all of the vendors, Christina was able to create a custom experience while keeping us within our budget. Most importantly, Christina proactively handled unexpected roadblocks without adding undue stress for the bride & groom.
While Christina can provide you with an all-encompassing list of items that her planning services will include, her most valuable and priceless attributes are those not listed. She will calm your nerves & your parents’ nerves with her organization and professionalism & she will be the last one there at the end of the night making sure that everything is taken care of after the party is over.
Simply put, CiBi Events adds value every step of the way. Since our wedding day we have remarked over & over that we struck gold the day we met Christina.
