The Southern Planner

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serving the southeast & beyond

wedding Planning, design, & Coordination services

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Meet The Southern Planner

Founded and led by Shelby Knight, The Southern Planner creates refined, design-forward celebrations throughout the Southeast. With a focus on thoughtful guidance, calm leadership, and heartfelt Southern hospitality, we craft events that feel effortless, elevated, and deeply personal from start to finish. We’d love to get to know you and look forward to bringing your vision to life!


Our Event Coordination package is perfect for those who’ve planned the key details but need a pro to manage the final stretch. We handle logistics, coordinate vendors, and ensure a smooth day, so you can stay stress-free and enjoy every moment!

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Our Partial Planning package is for those managing most of the planning themselves but wanting some professional guidance along the way. We step in to review details and help tie everything together in the final months, without the scope of full-service support.

Partial Planning

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Our Full-Service Planning package is for those who want expert support from start to finish. Guiding you through every detail, from selecting vendors and managing your budget to designing your day and handling post-event tasks, ensuring your vision comes to life with ease and care.

Full-Service Planning

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Our Portfolio

See real love stories in The Southern Planner portfolio. We'll save a spot for your special day!

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What truly sets Shelby apart is how much she cares. She treated our wedding as if it were her own and made me feel supported, confident and at ease throughout the entire process. Because of her, I was able to focus on what mattered most — marrying my favorite person and soaking in one of the best days of my life.

Madison & Lake

The Southern Planner is the most positive feedback we have gotten from our friends and family from our special day. We didn’t have to worry about a single thing, they had it all taken care of. We would book them a thousand times over again!

Abby & Jeremy

Shelby's calm presence, professionalism, and ability to anticipate needs were invaluable. I wholeheartedly recommend The Southern Planner without hesitation. They truly made the day unforgettable!

Emma & Emanuel

From start to finish, her team was so detail-oriented, ensuring every little aspect of our wedding was perfectly planned and executed.

Rachel & John

She was professional, reassuring, creative, and the most organized event planner that I have ever worked with. I am very, very pleased with our event and the entire experience all due to Shelby’s talent.

Emily & Tyler