Reviews of Tara Skinner Weddings and Events (formerly Posh Petals and Pearls) (Event Planner)

Megan Rodgers

Marvee McKensie was the most attentive, reliable, and kindest person we have worked with in any manor. Having a reputable planner, like Marvee, from PP&P made our wedding experience the most enjoyable one! Highly recommend for all weddings in the Charleston, Savannah, Hilton Head region.

Lindsey O'Shaughnessey

I had the BEST wedding experience working with Tara at Posh, Petals & Pearls. I hands down recommend Posh, Petals, & Pearls to any bride and we could not be more pleased. Tara made the whole planning experience wonderful from the start. She is so knowledgeable in all aspects of the wedding planning industry, extremely organized & timely, had the best suggestions, and took my vision for the wedding and made it better than we could have imagined. We could not recommend her and her team more! Thank you, thank you, thank you!

Larkin Summerlin

Hiring Crystal Brooks from PPP was the BEST decision I made during the whole wedding process! She was fantastic, and I can't say enough good things about her. Organized, amazing communication, very knowledgeable, basically everything you want in a wedding planner. I am an extremely happy client with a beautiful wedding to prove it! :)

Megan Knapp

We worked with Ashley in Charleston a year ago and I still tell people how amazing she was! Seriously amazing! She helped us so much because we were out of state and simply couldn't do a lot of boots on the ground stuff. She was so helpful, fun, easy going and so on top of it. My husband and I kept making the joke that if I wasn't marrying him I would sooooo marry her haha. We never felt a moment of that stereotypical wedding planning stress thanks to Posh, Petals & Pearls

Jennifer King Burant

There are not enough words to describe the awesomeness of the ladies at Posh, Petals and Pearls! As an out-of-towner, I knew I needed help planning my Tybee Island wedding and I'm eternally grateful for this company! Beyond helpful, beyond professional and just so charming and delightful to work with. If you're planning a wedding or event in Savannah or an area they cover, you will not go wrong by utilizing their services.

wrenn schmidt

I sought advice from married friends and they all recommended finding a great wedding planner to handle, at a minimum, the day of the wedding. However, I had a hard time finding someone in the Charleston area that was in our budget. Most planners were out of reach financially and looking to provide more services than we needed. We were so, so lucky to stumble upon Ashley Greene and her team at Posh Petals and Pearls. She was able to customize a package for us that fit our budget and our wedding planning needs. She's also TERRIFIC at her job and I can't recommend her highly enough. Ashley is a fabulous listener. Our first meeting was so easy. She answered all of our questions and asked us a lot of great questions to make sure she understood what we were looking for. She was open, honest, personable and professional. She had great suggestions, too, but never felt pushy. I was immediately comfortable. The contract process was just as easy. We hired her for the "month of" and that's when she really knocked our socks off. We had multiple phone meetings to review all of the details coming together and she had great advice and problem solving ideas during that hectic time. She met my mom and I the week of to do a walk through of our space, review the floor plan and decoration set-up, and answer any other questions we had. By the time I officially handed her the reins, I felt confident in letting go of the "nuts and bolts" of our wedding day, which is one of the best feelings you can have as a bride. She was a rock star the weekend of our wedding. Our wedding rehearsal process was so smooth with Ashley at the helm. I'm not sure I can even articulate how amazing Ashely and her team were the day of our wedding. (Tears are coming just thinking about it.) She perfectly executed all the things we'd talked about and came the rescue in a few emergencies. HIRE HER! She's amazing and a really worth the investment.

Kim Lober

We had the pleasure of working with Tara Skinner for our wedding in March. Tara was wonderful to work with for a few reasons: she has a wide net of contacts in Savannah, a vast knowledge of the wedding industry in Savannah, and wonderful taste! Tara was our go-to for any and all questions throughout the wedding process. She is not only talented at piecing together gorgeous weddings, but at staying level-headed when her clients experience stress or conflict during planning. I truly appreciated Tara's calm energy throughout our planning. In addition, Tara was incredible on our actual wedding day. She made sure every detail happened at the exactly right moment while somehow staying in the background. Thank you Tara and team!

Lynnsey E

Posh Petals and Pearls is the most professional event service I have ever worked with. Ashley was there to help from beginning to end and made sure no small detail was overlooked. I have already recommended Posh Petals and Pearls to many friends and family members!

Hannah Perry

The ladies of Posh Petals and Pearls are the absolute experts when it comes to weddings. Starting to plan my own wedding became so overwhelming and the moment we hired PPP all my worries just fell away. They have impeccable style, amazing vendor contacts and know just about everything you need to know about getting married in Savannah. The day of my wedding could not have gone any better and I owe that all to the ladies of PPP. All of our out of town guests were so pleased with how everything ran and commented on how nice and friendly Tara and Ashley were. My mom and I did not have to stress at all because we knew everything was taken care of! Not only were my sweet planners able to execute everything on my behalf but they also ensured that our special day was everything we dreamed it would be. I always tell all my girlfriends who are engaged that hiring my wedding planner was one of the best wedding decisions I ever made and absolutely worth every penny. Save yourself the headache now and hire these amazing ladies, you will NOT regret it!!!

Ann vacarella

Tara Skinner Events and specifically Crystal Brooks were the best investment we made in my daughters Savannah Wedding! Crystal was absolutely a lifesaver when it came to details, running the rehearsal, sources in Savannah (we are from Atlanta) and working with the vendors. I could not have asked nor found anyone better to work with. I highly recommend anyone getting married in Savannah to consider this company - even if you think you don't need a planner. It is the only way to go!!

Cambron Elsey

I worked with Ashley at PPP and could not have been happier. Our families raved of her ability to think ahead during a day of off and on rain and she truly helped our vision come true in making an outdoor ceremony happen amongst rain showers. Ashley and her team left no detail undone and made the entire event seem so effortless and relaxed. From making sure we had umbrellas to creating a "shuttle service" to get guests indoors without getting wet, we did not have to worry about a thing the entire day because PPP had it "handled." Posh Petals and Pearls feels like an old southern neighbor taking care of all the details during one of life's busy seasons and allows you and your family to enjoy every minute of your special occasion. Ashley was fantastic to walk through the planning process with as she helped me when I needed it and allowed for my "type-A" personality to complete as many tasks as my heart desired answering questions along the way. You cannot go wrong by enlisting Posh Petal and Pearls -the team understands that each bride and groom are unique and work alongside you to make sure their execution the day of your wedding is flawless! We were excited and surprised to even receive candid shots the next morning that Ashley an her team had captured throughout our wedding. PPP can work with you and your budget and will be the best money you can spend to make your day a dream come true!

Taylor Hage

Right after I got engaged, my fiance and I started talking details and decided it would be so much fun to do a destination wedding. So, of course, right away, I started telling everyone I knew that we were getting married in Charleston! Then it hit me. I love Charleston, but I know NOTHING about getting married there! I had a minor melt-down but then got myself together and started looking for planners to help me. That's when I stumbled upon PPP and was immediately drawn to their website, portfolio, the staff, everything! Ashley Greene responded to my inquiry and quickly set up a call. Instantly, I knew this was a match. I didn't need to look any further. She was calm, reassuring, positive, thoughtful, and patient with my endless questions. I don't regret my decision to go with PPP and Ashley in the slightest. She helped to make my day and the entire process leading up to it absolutely perfect. Ashley was 100% attentive to my needs, responsive to my calls and texts, helpful with her suggestions and recommendations, and just overall an amazing professional through it all. Without her, I would've truly been lost. The month leading up to the wedding, including the day of, could not have gone smoother! She had everything in place, all the vendors updated and on the same page, and helped to pull the wedding together like it was nothing. For anyone getting married in the Charleston area, PPP and Ashley are exactly what you need. Thank you SO much for your incredible work, your passion, and your talents! I'm so thankful to have found you, Ashley, and hope to see you in the near future!

Stephanie Summerlin

I cannot say enough about working with Ashley from Posh Petals and Pearls. From our first conversation when I had no idea where to start and she answered on a Sunday afternoon, spending an hour and a half on the phone answering all of my questions, I knew that she was going to be amazing to work with. Even though I only contracted her for the month of planning package, Ashley was there every step of the way to recommend vendors, review contracts, meet me at venues, answer a thousand questions no matter how busy she was, and even helped procure last minute corn hole boards when the ones we made didn't go so well. She is so on top of everything and made our dream wedding come together and make sure the day was flawless! It felt like I was working with one of my best friends.

Tess Konter

I could not have been happier with my experience working with PPP. In one phone call, Tara understood the exact look I had in mind for my wedding, made suggestions to enhance our vision, and executed in flawless fashion. She steered us in the direction of vendors she believed we would like best (her instincts were always SPOT ON) and facilitated all conversations to minimize unnecessary back and forth. These killer instincts are the #1 reason why I recommend Tara and PPP. She could understand our style even when we couldn't fully articulate it ourselves. Finally, when small snafus arose, our guests were oblivious because Tara and team swiftly found a solution to every problem. She is quick on her feet and manages a timeline (and a rowdy wedding party) with poise and efficiency. It was an absolute pleasure working with her.

Lauren browning

Crystal with TSWE goes above and beyond and was truly amazing. As an out of town bride, she made planning a destination wedding a breeze. She was there every step of the way. Meeting us on weekends for planning appointments when we were in town to weekly and often daily emails. She gave us her complete dedication. She also LITERALLY saved our plated dinner, when the venue required caterer ordered the incorrect food counts. Crystal showed up with shrimp to feed our guests. If nothing else speaks to the superb quality of service that Crystal provides, actually bringing the food the feed our guest should! She goes above and beyond to make sure that your wedding goes as smoothly as planned without any hiccups. Also Crystal is an absolute joy to work with. We immediately hit it off and she became a dear friend in the process. I cannot say enough wonderful words about Crystal except, BOOK HER!!

Donna Ghazi

I would HIGHLY recommend Posh, Petals, and Pearls to any bride. We had Marvee as our month of planner and I can't begin to say how THANKFUL we were to have her. From the beginning, she was always responsive, helpful and calming. We had a Persian/Christian wedding which required the set up of a large ceremonial spread with many intricate and delicate items on it and she handled setting it up (and breaking it down) perfectly. She even came to my family home to see the spread and take pictures. The week and the day of the wedding tend to be the most hectic but she handled everything that came my way perfectly, including last minute changes as my ceremony was to be outside and had to be moved inside. Not only are my husband and I thankful and raved about her but my family and many guests also spoke highly of her and how on top of everything she was as well as sweet and professional. She was the best decision I made in wedding planning and we truly believe our day would not have been as special without her there. THANK YOU!!

Amanda Brown

Ashley planned our wedding in Savannah in November 2015 and hiring PP&P was the best wedding planning decision I made, hands down. She was able to think about all the details and items I would not have anticipated (and then would have been so stressed out by when/if I finally did) and she has great relationships/knowledge of all the vendors in Savannah. That helped a lot since we were planning a destination wedding. Not only is she great at her job, but I genuinely enjoyed hanging out with her during the planning process. She was so funny and kind. I highly recommend hiring PP&P--it is worth every penny!

Emily Traxler

My wedding was so amazing because of Crystal and the Posh Petals and Pearls team!! I cannot thank y'all enough!!! I mean, it was such an important day for us and we really did not have to worry about anything. Even with a flaky vendor and a downpour on what was supposed to be an outdoor wedding ceremony. They really just handled everything and I had the best day ever! :) I am so happy that Tara introduced me to Crystal and that I spent my wedding weekend with such a great team!

Alex Lober

Very warm and helpful planner to interact with leading up to and on the day of our wedding. We appreciated her ability to handle a lot of (sometimes conflicting) input on how the wedding should go. Thanks again Tara!

Alexis Vacarella

The absolute Best! As a Bride from Atlanta planning a wedding in Savannah - there is no way it could have happened without Crystal and Tara Skinner Wedding & Events! We signed on for the "Month of" package as my Mother had been in the hospitality industry all her life and we figured we could handle everything until then. Crystal still jumped into action sending us documents with vendor recommendations and information for Savannah Weddings. We still talked to her daily and she was always available to help answer questions or concerns! She always provided full honesty in answering my questions which I so appreciated. You could tell how much she cared about our Wedding. I never once felt like this was just another wedding to her. Unfortunately 6 months before the Wedding my Mother was diagnosed with Breast Cancer. With everything approaching we started treatment quickly which meant I lost my right hand. Crystal again jumped right into action. She was there, texting me through my tears reassuring me that everything was going to be perfect. She attended our Tasting (on a Sunday) because my Mom's taste buds weren't the same through Chemo. Crystal was there for me in more ways than any Wedding Planner is paid to be. From start to finish she was on top of everything, organized and asking questions that I never would have thought about. It was Genuine. On the Big day she was there from the very early morning all the way to being the absolute last to leave. My Wedding Party and Family were checked in on all through out the day, there was never a time I couldn't find Crystal or didn't have her right there. She's by your side through out it all. But most importantly - Crystal and TSWE allowed me to enjoy the 5 days of Friends and Family and they allowed me to have my Mom by my side the whole day as everything else was attended to. After talking with my Mom, our only regret was that we didn't hire them from the very beginning. They truly will take away the stress of this process for you. I would absolutely recommend this company again and again. Our Wedding crew became our Family and we can't imagine still not seeing them on our trips back to Savannah. Crystal, I can't thank you and TSWE enough for everything you did for us through out our Wedding Journey. You are the sweetest soul and you all truly made our Dreams come to life!

Bill Dale

Wonderful team! Tara is a saint! Planning a wedding is never easy, but a destination wedding with the bride in NY and her parents in MS and the ceremony in Savannah could have been a nightmare. Tara made all the planning so easy and smooth. We met for 3 planning trips in Savannah and our time there was always filled with vendor visits and meetings. Tara organized everything and kept us on schedule with her timelines. Plus, she's a sweetheart and so fun to work with! Savannah is a lovely place for a wedding. Posh, Petals and Pearls is a must!!!