Simply Charming Socials

04/15/2024

We're mixing up the standard wedding budget breakdown and allowing space and funds for some incredible, service-driven line items that we frankly cannot live without. Here are our Top Five Categories to Spend Your Wedding Budget On... and it's not what you think.

As a hospitality-driven event planning and design company, we are allocating our clients' funds to certain areas that most definitely take their wedding experience to the next level. Here are five categories and services to spend your wedding budget on that you may have never considered.

03/13/2024

We won big at the Allie Awards on Monday! Our Flying High First Birthday took home the award for Best Non-Floral Design. As Kristine Cholakian Cooke said in her acceptance speech: "to create an incredible design, it takes time, budget, incredible partners, and most of all, the TRUST of our clients." Thank you Daniela and Paul for allowing us to bring this vision to life for sweet Sebastian.

Forever grateful to this incredible team who made it happen:
MomsKloset, Party Bound, Bold Catering & Design, The Carlyle Venue, MixPro Events and Entertainment, Craig Obrist Photography, Cake Envy, BBJ La Tavola, Indaglow Productions, The Sweet Tooth, Iris Films, Big Idea Atlanta, Lindsay Coletta Floral Artistry, & more!

01/23/2024

Manifesting travel in 2024! We’ll be in New York, Denver, and Charleston, with our sights on a few other cities stateside & abroad. Who knows, maybe another trip to ?

Kelsey & Evan’s Mexican wedding team:

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01/19/2024

Diving into the paper process with two clients today. I love talking fonts and paper stocks, building the foundation of a great suite. But then… the fun stuff! Like diecuts and scrolls we did with in this set for C & J!

01/16/2024

The cozy colors of the season. | photo: cake: floral:

01/11/2024

Going all in on pretty chairs and lush aisle blooms this year.

01/05/2024

Soaring into 2024 with a throwback to the first time we flew into the clouds for a client. This aeroplane themed celebration is one of our most DMed-about parties. From the Americana color palette to the vintage planes, it’s a lasting favorite.

12/24/2023

Happiest holidays with love from the Cookes. ❤️

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11/07/2023

Sharing alll the holiday goods this year, from shopping guides and tablescapes, to party inspo, and hosting tips.

Let's start with some Hosting at Home expert advice.

The most wonderful time of year is around the corner and you’re itching to host but not sure where to begin. From choosing a theme to menu planning, here’s a step-by-step guide on how to plan a holiday party at your home.

05/11/2023

It’s graduation season! We’re pulling out all the stops for not one, but two poolside fetes this month. From colorful balloons to pretty photo ops, there are cheery details at every turn. Congrats to Devin & the class of 2023!
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01/19/2023

Celebrating milestones with our clients never gets old. We went west for this backyard, cowboy-themed fete, welcoming baby Wyatt Oak into the world. It was all about texture, masculine details, and Colorado cool for the Blackmons. Can you spot WB’s brand on the steak?

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01/04/2023

Going into 2023 with a full heart, grand ambitions, lots of grace, and folders of pretty that we cannot wait to share.

New galleries will be popping up here and there, starting with Clement & Carter’s winter wedding. From their original mood board: “inspired by European gardens and intimate art galleries…a touch of tassels, a spot of heraldry, and a slew of variegated blooms like hellebores.”

For me though - it was the epic headband and killer custom gown.

11/07/2022

Shouting from the rooftops that my favorite wedding I never attended is on the cover of . Let me explain.

Kelsey from and I go way, way back. She has been an integral part of the growth of Simply Charming Socials on and off for the better part of a decade and has become family to me and my littles. So when it came time to design the destination wedding of her dreams in Mexico, it was bittersweet to realize I would not get to see her say "I do" as I would be just a couple weeks postpartum with baby Dash. The wedding came and went, as did the birth of my sweet boy, so I peeped the photos from afar, waiting until TODAY when they were published so I can finally share. Loved playing a part in creating this day for you, my friend. And thankful for a team of professionals that did their very best to bring it all to life for Kelsey and Evan.

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09/26/2022

Over the moon to see Sarah & Donovan’s wedding on today. This incredibly kind and cool couple was such a joy to work with and it was an honor to design their day inspired by their love of modern furnishings, espresso martinis, their sweet pup, and most of all, their new moniker: The Greens. Thankful as always to work with some of the best in Atlanta, including who captured this day so beautifully. The team behind the magic: & more!

09/20/2022

Cannot resist a good milestone birthday, especially at a gorgeous home with wonderful clients. We planned two big 4-0 celebrations that took place in the past two weeks and here’s a peek at Sanjay’s birthday celebration.

We focused on the ambience, transforming the residence into a Hamptons-esque, late summer poolside fete. The color palette was cool and clean. The bar was stocked. And the beats were bumpin.

Thanks to a fab team who helped execute this social: & special thanks to my clients Amisha and Sanjay for letting me run with the design. What a party to remember!

08/19/2022

Just a little love this Friday for my Legacy Clients. It’s quite literally an HONOR to be invited into your homes and lives and milestones. And watch you grow and celebrate life’s most memorable moments. To get to know you for years and produce events 3, 4, 7(!) for you… I’m so very thankful.

Currently so grateful to be planning this next celebration for you and your family, . Ahhh it’s going to be so good. I adore you! It all started with thirty. 🤍

04/15/2022

A look back at Gwen & John’s backyard elopement from last year as we kick off their wedding celebration weekend. All the festivities as they finally party with their loved ones.

03/29/2022

It’s with unbelievable joy that I announce the newest member of our family, Andrew Ardash Cooke. We welcomed this little Dash of sweetness on 3/11/22 and we couldn’t be more complete. We waited so long for you, baby boy, and love you the very most. We’re all settling in well and I am thankful to have this special time of quiet and recovery as we adjust to life with a new little one and as a family of four. My heart is most full watching my Kiki become the most incredible big sister. Thank you for all of the well wishes. 🤍

01/04/2022

Starting the year off with a beautiful feature on Magnolia Rouge. This French-Inspired Al Fresco Elopement was a dreamy collaboration, filled with crafted cocktails, a farm-to-table feast, an ethereal gown, and a stunner of a cake. See and read more here: https://www.magnoliarouge.com/inspiration/effortless-al-fresco-elopement-ideas-in-a-muted-colour-palette/

Vendors:
Creative Direction & Styling: Simply Charming Socials
Photography Candace Photography
Venue West Milford Farm
Bar & Cocktails Fizzy Beverage Cart - Atlanta
Floral Design Rhapsody in Blooms
Rentals Mayker Events
Catering Sun in my Belly
Bridal Gown The Sentimentalist
Dress Designer Odylyne Theceremony
Accessories HushedCommotion
Beauty: Jade Jamrozy
Cake Cake Envy
Paper Minted Weddings
Jewelry D. Geller & Son
Groom Attire The Modern Gent
Talent

Inspired by an effortless al fresco dinner party, in celebration of a wedding elopement designer Kristine Cooke of SIMPLY CHARMING SOCIALS and Atlanta wedding photographer CANDACE PHOTOGRAPHY wanted to create an event that felt intimate and inspired.

11/30/2021

Sharing our Last-Minute Holiday Tips on Martha Stewart: https://www.marthastewart.com/8174327/last-minute-holiday-party-checks

Learn what last-minute items you should add to your holiday checklist. From perfecting the lighting to queuing the music, these expert tips will ensure your event is a success.

08/16/2021

We're Hiring Event Assistants! Looking to add to our Event Management team this Fall/Winter Wedding Season.

We're seeking responsible, detailed, and COVID-conscious event staff to assist on our season of weddings and events. You will support our day-of team on a variety of in-person tasks at weddings. There is also an opportunity to assist with event prep during the week. Reliability and safety are top priorities.

Please email [email protected] for additional details. DMs and Facebook applications will not be accepted.

Some event experience required. Must have reliable transportation, Friday-Sunday availability (depending on dates), and commit to COVID safety measures.

06/27/2021

Yesterday’s baby shower was a garden fete that dreams are made of. We leaned into the summer greens of the Atlanta Botanical Garden to design a celebration for Mahika & Nitesh. They were showered with love at a luncheon as all eagerly await the arrival of baby boy. Here is a peek behind the scenes.

Thank you to a fab partners: Candace Photography, Rhapsody in Blooms, MomsKloset, Confection Perfection

06/01/2021

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06/01/2021

Creative Interview | Lairsey Paper Co.
When it comes to local stationers, it's no secret that Kelsey of tops the list for us. From her signature breezy hand-lettering style to her semi-custom collections, LPC is a go-to for calligraphy and event paper needs. A member of our own team on and off for years, we know very intimately how much care and love Kelsey puts into her work. She makes the process easy for her clients, has a pulse on the trends, and is always game to add personalized touches to all she does. We asked her to delve into the secrets behind customization, color trends, and how to be eco-friendly, and she delivered. Read more: https://www.simplycharmingsocials.com/journal/creative-interview/lairseypaperco

05/27/2021

Whisk me away to Europe, please... or somewhere that looks a whole lot like it.

05/24/2021

Don't skimp on the cocktail hour arrangements. Just make sure there's enough room to set down a glass or two. | Photo:

05/20/2021

When you're surrounded by 100-foot trees, you have to go big on the welcome sign.

05/17/2021

Modern meets classic.

05/13/2021

Let's face it: Thank You Notes are an on-going task from the moment you get engaged. Receiving gifts from your wedding registry is thrilling, but it doesn't take much to get behind on giving thanks. Today we have some tips and tricks to help make writing your notes much more manageable. Read more: http://simplycharmingsocials.com/journal/thank-you-notes-tips-and-tricks

05/10/2021

We've got a few socials coming up this year that I absolutely cannot wait for. As the weather warms up, we start to feel safer, and there's a greater sense of appreciation in the air, celebrations are more exciting than ever!