Southern Wedding Professional's Podcast Jacob Deaton

-A few words from Hannah
Hey! I'm Hannah Guest, Owner | Lead Designer of Your Best Guest, LLC. We've been doing weddings + events since June of 2018.  Before launching the business, I managed a wedding and event venue right outside of Athens, GA. In the years of managing the venue, I saw weddings and events through a unique lens, which has helped me cultivate the wonderful service we provide our clients.
​The reason why I love this business (and my job) is simple - I truly care about our clients from start to finish. I care about every detail that is going to make your event flawless. 
I also love being behind the scenes with my staff.  During your event, you should get the credit, so we try to be in the "shadow" to make your event easy + stress-free. 
​I look forward to meeting you and helping you with your unique wedding or event!

The backstory on Felix and Fingers!
15 years ago, F&F started as a two-man outfit in the suburbs of Chicago. They shifted the focus of their dueling pianos act from clubs and bars, to high end private events, wedding and corporate. They saw an opportunity in the market to provide the energetic interactive experience of dueling pianos with an emphasis on organization, details and logistics, with the ability to customize the experience for the client. This resulted in us being the top reviewed Dueling Pianos company for weddings 8 straight years and counting. Now, we have expanded to 10 different cities, have hundreds of performers, and provide services nationwide.
 
Some high points on the wonderful Jake Ashley!
Started playing piano at age 5 at the insistence of my classical pianist grandmother. Did theater & musicals throughout high school and college. Moved to Chicago and pursued improv and stand up comedy. Worked a sequence of odd jobs as I pursued my craft- barista, segway tour guide, trivia host, private lessons, lyft driver, etc. Auditioned while in Chicago for Dueling Pianos. Got a 4 month contract to play aboard Holland America Line cruise ships. 3 shows a night, 6 nights a week in every conceivable genre honed my skills. When back on land I connected with F&F to learn how to be a sales rep/performer in the private events world. Once I proved myself, I was relocated to Nashville, TN to be in charge of our expanding business in Tennessee & Kentucky I married my wife in December 2019 and we moved to Nashville in January 2020 In spite of the pandemic, we have made countless connections within the Nashville events scene, and have a promising calendar of bookings for 2021 and 2022.

Its not often you get to meet a Venue Manager AND a stand alone lead wedding planner that does both AT THE SAME TIME.
But, this is why we love Sarah Rickman.
About Wingate Place:
Wingate Place (formerly known as Wingate Plantation) is an outdoor event venue located on Johns Island. We are located just minutes from the lovely Kiawah and Seabrook Islands and a short drive to the Charleston peninsula. Our venue is family owned and operated; and sits on 180 acres of stunning ponds and gorgeous ancient oak trees. Located on the property is a small farmhouse built in the 1930’s. Currently, this house now serves as our meeting space for brides and planners, but more importantly the bridal dressing suite. The house provides a place for our brides and her maids to spend their morning getting their hair and makeup done before the ceremony! In addition, we also have grooms quarters located on the side of our back pavilion. A place for them to hang out, dress, and patiently wait until they are needed for pictures or ceremony time. 
About Anderson Events:
Samantha Anderson Events is a full-service wedding and event planning studio based in historic Charleston, South Carolina. Our events are characterized by timeless design, seamlessly orchestrated flow, and an exquisite attention to detail. Our mission, besides executing a flawless event, is to ensure that your wedding planning experience is just as celebratory as the big day itself.

In her own words!
Welcome to Peachy Keen!
I'm Courtney Guthrie, the Peachy Keen Lady, and I have been doing weddings for 15 years.. Planning weddings and events in Georgia is a way of life for me. Everything I know about planning events, I learned from my mother, Lisa West. She was the owner and founder of a wedding venue in Buford GA called, Simple Gatherings at Four Oaks Manor. I started Simple Gatherings at Four Oaks Manor with my mother, sister and brother, and worked with my family at Four Oaks for 6 years in total. My last year at Simple Gatherings I started Peachy Keen, as a way to branch out on my own and to have the ability to plan and design weddings outside of Four Oaks. Flash forward 9 years later and I couldn't be happier with all that I have achieved and continue to achieve. I love what I do and it is always a new experience every time. I specialize in turning clients dreams into reality. I'm a hands on wedding planner and I can customize creative options to accommodate your budget and make your day truly shine with a unique flair. My goal is to provide my clients with fun, stress free, and customized wedding planning. I love creating new visions with clients, watching ideas grow and eventually come to life. I love a challenge and I'm ready to roll up my sleeves and bring any idea to life. Every couple is different and I make sure your wedding reflects your personal style. My passion for weddings will ensure that you have the perfect day to start a lifetime of memories. I'm looking forward to working with you and making memorable moments for you and your guests on your most special day!

The Story behind Charleston Wedding Studio
Simply put, Our Story is Your Story. The love between our clients is the force that drives us to go above & beyond. We pride ourselves on creating a unique wedding experience for you and your fiance. Our professional team of planners, support staff, decor specialists, and master floral designer will be by your side to execute a gorgeous memorable wedding. Our mission is to honor the trust you have placed in us with your wedding vision and bring it to life better than imagined. We thrive on the energy of happy grateful clients.
Our History..
Started by Beth LeonGuerrero in 2007, Charleston Wedding Studio was formerly known as WildFlowers Inc. We started as a small home-based business that was fueled by word of mouth referrals by happy clients. The continued demand led to expansion of WildFlowers Inc. to incorporate wedding planning, wedding design and many decor services in addition to flowers. This evolved into Charleston Wedding Studio where our staff is like family and they truly care about you and your wedding. Everyone is close, works extraordinarily hard but has a good time in the process to execute your special day.

 
About Harts and Petals! 
We are an Atlanta, GA, based group of Designers (Florals, Events and otherwise). We are each obsessed with beautiful design, music, dogs, family, wine, IPAs, high fives and excitement from our craft! (Whew! That was a mouthful) We love making our clients as happy as they can handle. Your day, whether it is your gorgeous wedding or a simple celebration of life, is our main focus!

We consider ourselves a boutique design company since we personally handle each and every event, which means we can only book a limited number of events each year. We want to make sure your day is given our absolute most attention. So, please get in contact with us below. Can't wait to meet you!