ABOUT US
A TRUE LOVE OF
HOSPITALITY & DESIGN
LEARN ABOUT OUR HISTORY, WHAT MAKES FOUNDER SHINE,
AND HOW WE’RE INSPIRED TO CREATE THE MOST MEMORABLE EVENTS
OUR STORY
About Us
Simply Charming Socials is a highly regarded, full-service planning and design company specializing in weddings, socials, and curated experiences. Founded in 2012, Simply Charming Socials has made an indelible mark on the event industry and has been featured in notable publications including Vogue, Brides, and Martha Stewart Weddings.
With a hub home base of Atlanta, Georgia, Simply Charming Socials serves clients throughout the Southeast and beyond, with every event just a quick road trip or flight away. Our offerings are completely bespoke to each client and we are known for our strong attention to detail and hospitality-driven experience. With this said, in order to provide the reputable high level of customer service for which we are revered, we limit our bookings to up to four (4) weddings per year along with a handful of social and brand events.
photo: Candace Photography
photo: JB Marie Photography
photo: Katie York
Meet Kristine Cooke, our Founder & Creative Director
Over a decade ago in New York City, Kristine Cooke planned and executed her first wedding. What happened by chance led to a life-changing career path and since then, Kristine has garnered the trust of clients near and far to plan and design momentous celebrations of all kinds. With a background in fashion, a love for hospitality, and a penchant for details, Kristine has honed in on what it takes to orchestrate a perfect event and bring it to the next level. Along with her creative partners, Kristine has proudly grown Simply Charming Socials to a highly respected event planning company, with client relationships as the compass, discretion as the heartbeat, and Kristine’s calm demeanor at the helm. At Simply Charming Socials, no challenge is unattainable and there’s no such thing as too tall an order. We simply can’t wait to bring your dreams to life.
“I will make everything around me beautiful and that will be my life. ”
On a Personal Note
“I married the love of my life Kenneth Cooke in 2015 at a cozy vineyard. We welcomed our first daughter Catherine Eva or "Kiki" in March 2017 and our son Andrew Ardash or “Dash” in March 2022. We have made our home in the suburbs of Atlanta.
We love mini adventures like farmer's markets on the weekend and road trips up the East Coast. We’re happiest returning to NYC to visit loved ones, celebrating holidays and everyday milestones with family and friends, and seeing the world from a whole new perspective through the eyes of our sweet babies.
In my downtime, you can find me daydreaming about going back to Paris, reading back copies of Martha Stewart Living, watching sitcoms, or trying a new recipe.
Read more of my story on VoyageATL. “
WE BELIEVE IN
01
Heirlooms &
Collections
Family treasures and curated mementos are some of the most personal pieces we hold dear to our hearts. Whether it's a stack of vintage magazines, a pile of carefully plucked stamps, or in our case, a bevy of brass swans, we truly value objects of the past and our pulse races when we stumble upon a new addition to our collection. We love incorporating our clients' most prized possessions into their events.
02
Dinner Parties for
Two or Twenty
Hosting a gathering for our nearest and dearest always provides a sense of accomplishment and nurturing. Our love language is entertaining, whether in an intimate setting with our other half or a grand room full of acquaintances. We approach our clients' events with the same enthusiasm and care, ensuring every detail is planned to perfection and their guests feel the love and celebration.
03
Adventures of
All Kinds
The journey of life is full of windy roads, spontaneous road trips, and lovingly-planned visits across the globe. Bouts of wanderlust combined with a true feeling of being most ourselves at home, we adore adventures of all kinds. Anytime and anywhere we can learn something new, stumble upon beauty and art and music, or make memories with loved ones is an adventure most welcomed.