Our wedding was perfect thanks to b Wed Charleston! I reached out to Gena exactly 4 months before our wedding date. We had just decided to elope, and the countdown was on. I was feeling a little stressed and nervous about the whole process, but Gena calmed my nerves and made everything magic! Here are a few of my favorite things about working with Gena: 1) Completely stress free! Her packages take the guess work out of the whole process and really simplify planning. It minimizes the choices you have to make and completely removes stress. This was especially important to me since we had a short timeline and were planning from a distance for a destination elopement. I tell everyone that I only had to pick my dress and my husband. Gena took care of the rest! 2) Access to the very best vendors. It was nice to have someone make arrangements for me, but also a bit of a risk! Turns out, I didn't have anything to worry about. Every single vendor that Gena selected for our day was beyond perfect. Everyone raved about the flowers, the cake, the pictures, hair and makeup, etc. Not being from Charleston, there is NO way I would have done that good picking everything myself. Gena only works with the best! 3) Supporting women-owned businesses. This was important to me on my big day. I wanted to support women entrepreneurs--especially during COVID! Pretty much every dollar we spent went to women-owned businesses thanks to Gena and b Wed. 4) Excellent communication. Gena is SO responsive and stays in close communication throughout the process. I never wondered where anything stood because she was so proactive and detail oriented. 5) Surprisingly affordable! One reason we decided to elope was the cost. Everyone knows that weddings are expensive, but not everyone knows it doesn't have to be that way! Our day was everything we wanted and it was a fraction of the cost we would have spent on a traditional wedding or even compared to some other elopement and "minimonies" vendors. Gena is worth every penny and then some. It's been one month since we got married, and my husband and I keep talking about how stress-free and fun our day was. Saving money and time was nice, but the most important thing that Gena did for us was allow us to focus on each other and our guests for our wedding day rather than worrying about a bunch of details. We are so grateful for her and cannot recommend her and b Wed Charleston enough! read more

I initially had a budget that I was sticking to - since I consider myself a planner and the wedding was very small- I didn't factor in any additional help. Closer to our date, I became overwhelmed and realized that help was something I desperately needed. So I asked my sister to handle a few simple tasks and when she failed to take them seriously, I knew I would need to hire help. We live in Atlanta but we were getting married in Charleston, so that person would need to be Charleston based. I did my due diligence researching Day Of Coordinators and when I came upon bWed Charleston, my first impression was she answered me right away and each time I communicated with her, the response was immediate. That alone is priceless for an out-of-state bride! Her price compared to others was reasonable but her attitude, her take it another step initiative was something I would have paid extra for! Gena became a VERY intricate and important element in event - looking back at things now, the day would have never turned out as perfect as it did with out her assistance. She took the initiative to handle everything I couldn't being out of state. We finally met the day of the wedding because she took the extra step to meet and pick up the toast items. She met with the venue point of contact and sent me pictures of the space, I could go on. She was my surrogate and handled everything instinctively like I would have. Gena, I am so happy that you were a part of our day- there is NO WAY I could have had the wedding of my dreams without your help! The Steeles read more

I could write a novel on how amazing Gena has been to us since we first contacted her about planning our elopement. She was so patient with us figuring out our timeline, and she humored all of my ridiculous anxiety-motivated questions through the whole process. She got so much done in a short period of time, and the quality of all the services/products she got for our wedding completely exceeded expectations. I came into the process with the mindset "we're asking her to plan an elopement in a month, we have no room to be too picky about the details," but Gena involved us in every decision to make sure we got exactly what we wanted, from cake design to bouquet colors, and she provided sound advice anytime we needed it. We had to cancel our original wedding plans and move it up seven months due to military orders, and of course that was saddening at first, but that quickly melted away when I realized I'd get to marry the love of my life sooner, and that an amazing planner like Gena was going to make it as stress-less as possible. If I had a million dollars, all of it would've gone toward her tip. We're so grateful for everything she's done. read more

It's hard to describe what Gena did for us, without getting teary eyed! We had to cancel several different wedding plans throughout 2020, due to COVID, and were finally at the point where we just wanted to plan a day for just the two of us. We had been to Charleston on vacation a few years back and fell in love with it, and felt that Charleston would be a perfect setting for a romantic elopement. Gena definitely helped make this goal into something far more beautiful that we could have imagined! From day one of the planning, she was organized, attentive, detail oriented, and creative. Even though our wedding ceremony would be small and sweet, she was thoughtful in making suggestions that would enhance our big day. She acted as our substitute family/friends since it was just the two of us, which made her services all the more special! This day would not have been near as special or meaningful without Gena's invaluable coordination! We are forever grateful and highly recommend utilizing b Wed for anyone eloping in the Charleston area!!! read more

Gena at b Wed is the absolute BEST! We wanted an intimate elopement ceremony to share with our immediate family and she flawlessly brought this to life. From the very first time we talked, we knew we were in the best hands possible. She spreads out every step of the planning process so that you're not too overwhelmed from the beginning. She is very responsive and always there to answer all your questions. She lets you be as involved as you want, but takes on all the heavy lifting to make the process super easy for you. All of the vendors she booked were incredible - from the florist, officiant, hair and make up artist, and the photographer - we couldn't have handpicked anyone better ourselves. When it came to the day of the ceremony, she had a great line of communication with us throughout the day, and had a schedule in place so we knew exactly when and where we had to be places. Highly recommend working with Gena at b Wed!!! read more

Gena was our wedding planner for our elopement in June 2021. She was absolutely phenomenal. We couldn't have asked for anyone or anything better. She handled absolutely everything. We were able to enjoy our engagement and remove any stress from the dreaded wedding plans. She made sure to get everything we requested and went above and beyond anything we could have done on our own. We chose the venue and our anniversary/date and she made it happen. She spaced out the questions/requests so we weren't overwhelmed and was very responsive whenever we emailed/called. All of the people she chose to help make our day special were an absolute pleasure! My hair and makeup were flawless. The officiant gave us the ceremony we will alway remember. Our flowers were beautiful. Our photographer was able to perfectly capture the love and laughter. You would not go wrong if you choose to work with Gena! read more

We chose to have a small wedding getaway in Charleston, SC and Gena was our savior through the whole process. Because we are from Charlotte, all planning and communication had to be done remotely but thanks to Gena, our sanity did not suffer! She was constantly in touch, communicating and helping us make plans and decisions. She offered so much great local advice as well that made planning the trip down for our family and friends an absolute breeze. On the day of, everything ran so smoothly thanks to Gena. Not a bump in the road! She is so organized and professional, while at the same time being so warm and friendly! She felt like part of the family by the time it was over! We have nothing but the highest praises for Gena. Thank you so much for the important part you played in making our wedding day so special. read more

Gena was absolutely amazing. She helped both my husband, Daniel, and me plan our Charleston wedding while we were living in Denver, and I truly cannot say enough good things about her. She answered every single question we had and was incredibly organized from start to finish. The surveys and questions she sent covered everything-nothing was overlooked. I'm very Type A, and the fact that I felt completely comfortable handing everything over to her says a lot. I had zero concerns leading up to the big day. Gena is professional, kind, and an absolute joy to be around. She made our wedding day feel perfect, relaxed, and even fun especially during the photo session. If I could get married again, I would choose Gena over and over without hesitation. I cannot recommend her enough. You will not be disappointed! read more

Gena was INCREDIBLE and everything I could have asked for and then some! From the very beginning, Gena was extremely responsive and very patient. She continuously exceeded all of my expectations. Gena thought of every single detail and responded with all of the best advice when my wedding turned from an elopement to a whole micro wedding. She never skipped a beat! Gena handled everything from our flowers, our cake, my hair, my makeup to even making sure my son had a boutonniére, and it was the most stress-free experience. The team that Gena has is incredible and the night turned out better than I could have ever imagined. Gena is THE best in the business. & you cannot go wrong planning a wedding with her! THANK YOU FOR EVERYTHING GENA!! read more

Gena is a fantastic wedding planner that I have had the pleasure of working with at dozens of weddings over the last 2 years. I am a wedding photographer and have worked with many wedding planners throughout my career but Gena is by far one of my all time favorites. She goes a step above and beyond at every wedding we work together to make the bride and groom feel special. She is hard working, organized, and a truly kind-hearted individual. Every wedding that I work with her goes smoother because she is there always noticing the details and finding solutions before anyone even notices there was a problem. She delivers on her promises and I feel fortunate to work alongside her! read more

Y'all, I cannot begin to describe what a Godsend Gena Buff was in this entire wedding planning process. My now husband and I planned our wedding in Charleston while I was deployed overseas, he was living in a different state and we tried to nail down our perfect vision of a small intimate ceremony. Gena was incredibly helpful in making our vision a reality in her research, business connections, detailed questions and organization. Gena's attention to detail is rarely found in a person, let alone in a business. I highly recommend this service and support if you're in search of some assistance in your planning and execution process! read more

Gena with b Wed Charleston was absolutely fantastic. As soon as we reached out to her for our elopement she responded within a couple hours and from there the experience was nothing short of perfect. Gena did an amazing job listening to exactly what we wanted for our wedding day, provided input on items we had not considered and coordinated everything perfectly. Gena coordinated everything from flowers, cake, location, hair and makeup, decorating our hotel suite, transportation. You name and she took care of it and was so prompt in response and getting everything arranged. Absolutely a wonderful experience and highly recommend! read more

AMAZING wedding planner! Gena with b Wed Charleston is fantastic. She is a quick communicator, detailed planner, and holds a wealth of knowledge about Charleston area weddings. We were coming in from Upstate SC and Gena gave us recommendations for hotels, restaurants, etc. She planned the perfect day for us!!! Gena's vendors are top notch. The cake, flowers, hair & makeup were perfection. Her wedding photographer was OUTSTANDING! I wouldn't hesitate to recommend b Wed Charleston to anyone looking for an elopement or intimate wedding in the Charleston area! read more

We reached out to b Wed after having to postpone our big ceremony this year. Gena was SUCH a blessing to find amidst the craziness of trying to get married in 2020. From the moment she answered our first email she made us feel at ease. She handled all the details of our day perfectly, which made the entire experience stress-free for us! She was quick to respond and gave great advice about the wedding and our Charleston trip in general. Will and I would highly recommend Gena and b Wed to any couple looking for a great stress-free wedding experience! read more

Gena and BWED Charleston made our small wedding dreams come true. Gena was so attentive and made the planning so enjoyable. I could not recommend her and BWED Charleston more. Her vendors are top notch, she handles everything with such ease and truly makes you feel special every step of the way. Thank you Gena, you are truly the best! read more

Gena was incredible to work with and made planning our wedding so easy and stress free. The value and experience were unbeatable! We got the full wedding experience while still getting to celebrate privately. I'd highly recommend them to anyone looking for a small wedding that still feels like a wedding vs. a courthouse elopement. read more

Gena made the entire process of eloping excited what I would of expected. She made everything extremely stress free. She was always checking in prior to the date. She would even check in to make sure we were doing ok. I could not be happier what how everything turn out. I am grateful for everything she did for us!!! read more

Our experience with b Wed Charleston was wonderful. We are from Indiana and got married in Charleston on October 2022. Gena was our wedding planner and handled every detail perfectly. I would highly recommend working with her. She was absolutely wonderful and made sure our wedding was exactly what we wanted. read more

Gena was all of the things you need in a wedding planner. Quick responses to every email, attention to detail (things I wouldn't think of myself), booked all the fabulous vendors, and fun too! Our elopement was so perfect and I credit that to her. My husband and I just had to show up. 100% recommended! read more