Private Events
Floral Design
DREAM WEDDINGS
We pair timeless charm and intentional elegance to create custom spaces for the biggest moments of your life.
WEDDINGS
LUXURY EVENTS
Architects of your next core memory
Ivory Image Films
owner & Lead designER
LET'S CHAT
I’m so excited you’re here! If you found me, you must have amazing taste, an eye for intentional style, and a desire to have a darn good time—and you’re in the right place.
I’m Sara Russell, founder and creative director of Tight Knot Events—a design-focused, luxury event planning agency based in the heart of the Lowcountry. I’m a dreamer, designer, and logistics navigator who lives for creating layered, meaningful celebrations that feel just as good as they look.
With years of experience and deep-rooted vendor partnerships across Charleston and beyond, I specialize in crafting events that are elegant without being stuffy, personal without being overdone, and always beautifully executed. Whether you're planning a wedding or a private event, I'm here to bring your vision to life—seamlessly, stylishly, and with plenty of laughs along the way.
the magic of stress-free event planning.
Experience
Sara Russell
(Of Hours and DOllars)
saved for clients
Thousands
Hours spent planning & designing
5,000+
years of industry experience
7
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Sara ALWAYS has a smile on her face. She's upbeat, cheery and your personal cheerleader through the planning process and on the big day. She takes charge, and executes the event with what looks like ease, but trust me, it takes a special person to be able to do this well.
Whether you are hosting a wedding or celebration, you spend an enormous time with your planner during the process and on the day of the event. Choose someone who lifts you up, is there to support you, creates beautiful designs, is organized and there to take the burden off of you. This is Sara 100%.
As a wedding officiant in Charleston, I work with a lot of wedding planners, and Sara is top of the class in terms of a wedding planner. I would recommend her to any of my personal friends and family members for their events!
Kaitlyn
2025 Bride
From the moment we started working together, her meticulous attention to detail and organizational skills were apparent. She took the time to truly understand my vision and is dedicated to bringing it to life in ways I couldn't have imagined.
I can't recommend Sara enough!
Alex
2024 Wedding Guest
Rather than merely keeping up with trends, Sara curates elegant events that are somehow simultaneously timeless and of-the-moment. She’ll ensure your event will never look generic, but rather curated to fit the space, theme, and vibe
Sara’s attention to detail and creative eye are unmatched.
Bianca
2024 Bride
Sara is absolutely incredible at what she does. She has a true gift—every detail is thoughtfully curated, beautifully executed, and tailored to your vision. Her eye for design is unmatched, and she genuinely strives for perfection in everything she touches.
Tight Knot Events is second to none!
