Murrells Inlet Wedding Planner

Murrells Inlet Wedding Planner

Murrells Inlet, South Carolina

Murrells Inlet Wedding Planners

Wedding planning & day-of coordination for couples marrying along the marsh, the creeks, and the Waccamaw River.

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We Are Poppies & Peonies

Weddings Made for the Marsh

Murrells Inlet sits between Myrtle Beach and Pawleys Island with a working-waterfront personality all its own: tidal creeks, marsh sunsets, live oaks draped in Spanish moss, and the MarshWalk boardwalk lined with waterfront restaurants.

That mix makes it a natural wedding weekend — a rehearsal dinner on the MarshWalk, a ceremony on a bluff above the river or under the oaks at a garden estate, and an easy drive to the beach. The challenge is coordinating it all around tide, light, and heat.

Poppies and Peonies is based in Anderson, South Carolina, and we travel to the Grand Strand for weddings. We bring the same full-service planning approach we use at home, with waterfront logistics built in from day one. Planning nearby? See our wedding planning in Pawleys Island and North Myrtle Beach.

Why Couples Choose Us

Your Murrells Inlet Wedding Planning Team

Planning a waterfront wedding from a distance takes a planner who treats tides, weather, and vendor access as part of the job. From partial coordination to full-service planning, we manage every vendor, timeline, and detail so your Murrells Inlet wedding day feels effortless.

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Waterfront Logistics

Tides, wind, bugs, and golden hour all matter on the water. We build the timeline and the backup plan around them.

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Whole-Weekend Planning

From the welcome dinner to the farewell brunch, we help shape the entire weekend and keep out-of-town guests moving.

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Deeply Personal Touch

Your story isn’t a template. We tailor every detail — the textures, the timeline, and the tones — to reflect your specific style, wherever you say “I do.”

Our Approach

Murrells Inlet wedding florals and planning by Poppies and Peonies “
The best Murrells Inlet weddings follow the light — a ceremony as the marsh turns gold, and a celebration that lasts well into the evening.

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Local Knowledge

Murrells Inlet Wedding Venues We Love

From a bluff above the Waccamaw River to a castle in a state park, these are some of the settings couples choose in and around Murrells Inlet.

Wachesaw Plantation Club

Set on a bluff above the Waccamaw River beneath live oaks and Spanish moss, with outdoor ceremony settings and indoor reception space close by.

Brookgreen Gardens

A historic garden and sculpture preserve known for its live oaks and landscaped paths. Its events team handles private celebrations; availability and requirements vary, so we plan early.

Atalaya at Huntington Beach State Park

A Moorish-style castle inside the state park — a one-of-a-kind backdrop for smaller, more intimate celebrations. Park rules shape the logistics, and we manage them for you.

Rehearsal Dinners on the MarshWalk

The boardwalk’s waterfront restaurants are a favorite for rehearsal dinners and welcome gatherings. Planning something small? Explore our intimate elopement services.

What We Really Do

More Than Another Wedding Vendor

A coordinator does more than hold a clipboard — we protect your peace of mind. Here is how we transform your experience.

Murrells Inlet wedding planning and coordination

Logistics Mastery. We take over the “nitty-gritty” — from finalizing floor plans to managing the load-in schedules of multiple vendors at your Murrells Inlet venue.

Timeline Execution. We ensure the ceremony starts on time, the toasts stay on track, and the transition from dinner to dancing is seamless, so the energy never dips.

The “Firefighter” Factor. If a centerpiece tips or the wind picks up, we handle it before you even know it happened — the buffer between you and the inevitable hiccups of a live event.

Vendor Liaison. We become the primary point of contact for everyone from the photographer to the DJ, ensuring they have what they need to do their best work for you.

Planning Packages

Three Ways We Can Plan Together

Whether you want a planner by your side from day one or a coordinator to run the show on your wedding day, there’s a Murrells Inlet planning package built for you.

Partial Planning

The Peony Plan

  • Up to 40 hours of pre-wedding consulting
  • Timeline, floor plan, budget & contract review
  • Vendor referrals, discounts & ongoing communication
  • Final walkthrough, rehearsal direction & day-of oversight

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Micro Weddings & Elopements

The Poppy Plan

  • 2-hour planning meeting with timeline assistance
  • 4–8 hours of wedding-day oversight & ceremony coordination
  • Final-week vendor contact
  • Vendor referrals & preferred discounts

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Thoughtfully planned, beautifully Murrells Inlet.

The Experience

How We Work Together

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Inquiry & Consultation

We start with a complimentary call to learn about your vision, your venue, and what level of support will make your Murrells Inlet wedding feel effortless.

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Planning & Design

From timelines and vendor coordination to floral palettes and floor plans, we build your wedding from the ground up — or step in to support a plan already in motion.

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Your Wedding Day

We are on-site from setup to send-off. You enjoy every single moment while we handle every detail, every vendor, and every surprise.

Good to Know

Frequently Asked Questions

A wedding planner works with you from engagement — helping choose vendors, build timelines, and manage every decision. A day-of coordinator steps in closer to your date to execute the plan you have already built. At Poppies and Peonies, we offer both and everything in between.
We love working in settings like Wachesaw Plantation Club, Brookgreen Gardens, and Atalaya at Huntington Beach State Park, plus waterfront restaurants and private homes for rehearsal dinners and smaller celebrations. If you have already booked a venue we will plan around it; if not, we are happy to help you compare options.
Absolutely. Poppies and Peonies is a full-service wedding florist as well as a planning team. Many couples book both — which means one unified vision, one point of contact, and a cohesive look from your bouquet to your centerpieces.
For full planning, we recommend reaching out 12 to 18 months ahead. For day-of coordination, 6 to 9 months is ideal. Popular Murrells Inlet dates — especially spring and fall weekends — book up fast, so earlier is always better.
Yes — our studio is in Anderson, SC, and we travel to the Grand Strand for weddings. We also serve nearby Myrtle Beach, Pawleys Island, North Myrtle Beach, and Surfside Beach. See all the areas we serve.

Let’s Plan Your Murrells Inlet Wedding

As a wedding planner and florist based in Anderson, SC, we travel to Murrells Inlet and the Grand Strand for weddings. Need flowers too? We also offer in-house wedding floral design.

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