Cacky was an absolute LIFESAVER on the day of our wedding. She came to the rescue many times on our wedding day! My fiance could not tie his bow tie so Cackly literally ran to the other side of the hotel to help. My dress had a lot going on and right before the first dance my bustle broke. Cacky came to the rescue and fixed the bustle while my husband & I had a private moment eating dinner before the reception began. I am forever grateful for her presence on our wedding day and highly recommend her services to any brides.

— Melissa Funk

You were a life saver. Your confidence was reassuring and gave me peace after several attempts to find someone to steam my dress at local dry cleaners and seamstress shops. You were there in short notice and worked at a convenient time for me!! You brought my dress up another level by Getting rid of all the wrinkles which allowed the light to hit all the right places instead! The extra touch of steaming my white pants was very thoughtful and kind. Thank you!!!!

— Mary Kathryn Zinman

Cacky came HIGHLY RECOMMENDED by my wedding planner and wedding makeup artist! She can literally DO IT ALL! From attending my dress fittings, to multiple dress steamings, sewing my wedding dress straps on before the reception, to making sure makeup, hair, veil, and everything else was in tact all before walking down the aisle and taking all photos. She was there with me every step of the way, all while being very calm and collected. She even gave us all breath mints, tissues, and lipstick whenever we needed it. I could not have imagined my big day without her! Hire her now and thank me later!

— Ali Wilder

Cacky is a lifesaver! A few days before my wedding (stress was high!) my mom was having trouble getting me into my dress and we were both pretty anxious about how it would go the day of the wedding, not to mention- it was a tropical storm, and my dress had yet to be steamed/pressed. Cacky was recommended to me by a wedding industry professional in Charleston. I called her and explained the situation- she immediately put my mind at ease.

Cacky was cool, calm, and collected the day of the wedding. Any little hiccup that arose, Cacky had a solution! My dress ended up needing a few clear snaps sewed on, and Cacky was able to do it on the spot. My mom even misplaced an earring back, and Cacky had a replacement! She made me feel so calm and relaxed- I knew that she had everything under control. She pressed and steamed my dress beautifully and helped me get into it. Having Cacky there really helped my mom be able to relax and not worry my dress and all the other dressing chaos that occurs the morning of a wedding. She even helped the bridesmaids get dressed! Having Cacky there was such a blessing.

At one point we were running behind, and I was starting to really stress out- Cacky looked at me and so calmly said- “Dont worry Doree, I wont leave you and everything will be ok!” She immediately put me at ease. Words cannot express how thankful I was in that moment. She is so sweet, calm, and helpful! I recommend Cacky to any bride getting married in the Charleston area. Having her there was such an immense help.

— Doree Gardner

I learned about Cacky through a good friend who worked with her in a previous wedding, and said I HAD to hire her for my upcoming wedding. Her services sounded like a dream come true, and I thought there was no way she would be available since this was only 2 weeks before my wedding. She called me back within half an hour of my email to her, and we quickly had it booked. To be honest, I wasn’t completely convinced I needed her services, especially adding an expense in those crazy last two weeks before the big day, but this was a wedding I had planned by myself in 3 months and figured I could use all the help I could get!

To say I was completely blown away is an understatement! Cacky was one of my (and my entire family’s) FAVORITE part of my wedding. From the moment she arrived at the house where I was getting ready, she put me at ease. I have a wonderful mother and matron of honor, but there was a lot going on, and having Cacky by my side freed them up to tackle other last-minute things that came up, thus making the day go much smoother! Cacky knew my videographer (Life in Rewind-PJ) from working together in previous weddings, and their hilarious love/hate relationship kept me laughing the entire day. She also drove me to the wedding so that we didn’t stray too far from our timeline, told me over and over how calm and easygoing I was (even if it wasn’t true, it helped!!), gave me a snack minutes before the ceremony, and of course, I can’t not mention the pre-ceremony FOOT MASSAGE. She also thankfully had fashion tape that we ended up sticking in my dress literally minutes before I walked down the aisle. She cuddled my best friend and matron of honor during picture-taking because we were all freezing, and stayed late to bustle my dress since we were running behind. I also had people ask me where she went once she left—they wanted her to stay and hang out!

Cacky, I said it before, but I know for a fact my wedding wouldn’t have been nearly as easy as it was without you. Thank you with my whole heart for being by my side on one of the most important days of my life! I will remember you always! And future brides reading this, yes, all the other reviews are as good as mine (I’ve read them all), and you won’t regret for a single second hiring this sweet woman as part of your wedding day tribe! <3

— Lauren Smith

The first advice that our wedding planner gave me was, “You must hire Cacky!” She went on to say that anything that could possibly make me nervous on my wedding day would all go away with Cacky by my side. She was right!!

Cacky made everything feel like it was a piece of cake. She has amazing energy and a kind heart. I can’t say enough about Cacky. She fixed all the little things that seemed so “big” at the time (even stitched my dad’s trousers!). It was like having a caring sister in the house that afternoon.

Cacky is part of the perfect wedding day. Lots and lots of love and appreciation to you, Cacky!

— Dillard Salmons Stevens

Cacky, I don’t know how to thank you! You were such a wonderful part of the wedding day. I was incredibly calm since you were there to help with getting into the dress, putting the veil on and off – especially during photos – and even later on with other outfit changes. I felt at ease knowing you were there to fix anything that came up. On top of everything, you were such a pleasure to hang out with on such a special day!! Thank you and I truly cannot imagine you not being there. xo

— Marisa

Cacky was hands down one of the best parts of my wedding day!! My advice to anyone who gets engaged is 1) hire a planner and 2) hire Cacky. From the second she arrived, she put my mother and me at ease. Our dresses were perfectly steamed, every detail was accounted for, and I knew we were in capable hands if anything went wrong.

While I love my bridesmaids, I did not want them to have to ‘fuss’ over me all day. However, it was also important that my veil, dress, makeup, and bouquet were picturesque. Cacky was there with an eye for detail and made the day flow perfectly. When someone’s eye got irritated, she had eye drops – when there were mosquitoes, she had nice-smelling repellent wipes!

Still, the best part of Cacky is that she assists with a peaceful and calming spirit. She was always quietly nearby, eager to help with whatever the day brought our way. I cannot recommend her enough!

— Kylan Smith

I had the pleasure of working with Cacky on a 3-night event that would challenge the best planners in the world. Around the clock, we worked together for 72 hours and assisted some of the most prestigious clients in the world… all with grace, poise, and efficiency! She truly is an elite seamstress, and I feel so lucky to have met her.

— Justin

CACKY! How, oh how, could we have had the weekend without Cacky… She saved the day on more than one occasion and by the end of the weekend, felt like part of the family. She went above and beyond with not only the care to detail of a bride, but my family and every member of the bridal party. As said by many people she helped that day, “Cacky is one of my favorite memories.” WE LOVE YOU, CACKY!

— Katie Lyon

With the massive amount of details needed in planning, fine-tuning, then executing a wedding, my thoughts never pointed towards “who will assist me during those high-intensity moments leading up to my walk down the alter?” I thought to myself: my mom would be there to assist in every step of the way, my MOH/ sister is certainly in tow, and let’s not leave out my handful of bridesmaids. I was so very wrong; they were busy with other tasks and getting themselves ready!

From all of the wedding assumptions I had made, it’s safe to say I underestimated the power – and need – of Cacky and her rockstar talents. To put it simply, Cacky’s Bride + Aid sort of made my day.

Now a good friend, Cacky went above and beyond during our short time together. Always thinking three steps ahead of the game, Cacky ironed out the creases of what I figured would be a well-thought-out day with little to no bumps.

From missing tux studs to recommending a little celebratory bubbly before entering the chapel, there is no one I’d rather spend memorable hours leading up to my wedding with. I’ll forever be a huge fan of Cacky!

— Caroline Stephens

I hired Cacky at the suggestion of my wedding planner, and to be honest, I was initially somewhat skeptical about whether it was a necessary expense, especially since I wasn’t sure there would be enough for Cacky to do – I already had someone coming to do my hair and makeup, had bridesmaids to help with the dress, etc. I could not have been more wrong. Cacky was AMAZING!

She helped me figure out how to modify my hairstyle after I questioned the initial look, fixed the bridesmaids’ dresses after someone’s hem came loose or the sides were puckering, tied all of the bow ties for the groomsmen, hemmed my uncle’s pants, helped place my dress for photos, and was there fixing my dress and veil just as I was about to walk down the aisle. I could not (and would not want to!) imagine not having Cacky there.

On top of all of this, Cacky is a wonderful person. Warm, friendly, and good-humored, she was so much fun to have around. There are many expenses for a wedding, and while I may not remember things like the dessert buffet many years down the road, I will always remember Cacky’s kind and helpful nature. Thank you, Cacky!

— Emily Siedell

Cacky’s Bride+Aid is the best decision I made for our daughter’s wedding. Cacky was there for every need, and she NEVER said she couldn’t or wouldn’t do anything. She pressed dresses, massaged the bride’s feet at the church, fluffed her dress for photos, and bustled a long train with a smile and the greatest of ease. Having Cacky in our home the afternoon of the wedding wiped away any stress that had been harboring there, and her positive attitude and gentle manner were icing on the cake.

I didn’t want to have anyone “between” my daughter and me on the day of her wedding because I thought I could do it all, but I am so thankful Cacky was there, and I would contract with her all over again…as a matter of fact, I would never do it again without her!

— Margaret Lee

Cacky was absolutely wonderful! She is kind, friendly, and happy. Cacky helped me feel at ease from the moment she arrived to the moment she smoothed my train out right before I walked down the aisle. She does everything for you, from steaming your dress to giving you a wonderful foot massage just minutes before you say “I do”! I will recommend her to all of my friends for their weddings. Because of Cacky, my dress remained spotless for the entire ceremony.

— Carter Lee

My mother-in-law gifted Cacky to me for my wedding as a birthday present. I was not completely sure what all she would do, but boy, was I blown away. Cacky came to the church early to steam my dress, my going-away dress, and my bridesmaids’ dresses. She helped with a few spots on my girls’ dresses. She came with me during the first look to ensure that the dress was still in perfect condition. She even took some of the wedding pictures because my photographer is a dear friend, and I wanted her to jump in some of the pictures.

About 30 minutes before the wedding ceremony, Cacky sewed a new button on my dress to make the bussle the perfect length. Not only did Cacky take care of my dress, but she constantly made sure that I was doing alright. She gave me a foot massage to calm any nerves before walking down the aisle. About a week after the wedding, I dropped my dress off for her to spot clean some of the stains on the bottom… in just two days, my dress looks as if I had not even worn it!

Honestly, what didn’t Cacky do? She was absolutely amazing, and I strongly encourage every bride to hire Cacky for the day. The only problem is that I can’t have her every day!

— Maddy Donaldson

Cacky is unbelievable! I cannot describe how much I enjoyed working with her and how glad I was to have her with me on my wedding day.

Cacky did everything from helping me get into my gown to being an emotional savior. My dress had extremely delicate beading that tore early on, and Cacky was right there to fix it like it was no big deal. When my veil was annoying me, she could tell instantly I wanted it off and just seemed to magically appear to assist. Cacky even served as a buffer between me and my in-laws as well as my bridesmaids when I needed a little “me time.” Her calm demeanor kept me calm, and I felt as though I had a dear friend beside me.

I literally could not have imagined my day without Cacky! I cannot recommend Cacky’s Bride + Aid enough. I promise you won’t be disappointed if you have her as part of your special day.

— Maris Emanuel

Cacky is fantastic. I didn’t hire a wedding planner because I had my reception at the Francis Marion Hotel, and their banquet manager took care of all those details. I hired Cacky to help me with my dress, my schedule the day of the wedding, my ceremony rehearsal, and my wedding ceremony. She is a lifesaver!

I’m so glad that I met with her a few days before my wedding because she helped do a few quick things that helped the front of my dress. She can do some quick things with her needle and thread. She helped run my ceremony rehearsal and the ceremony (to get everyone down the aisle). Cacky was also great to help out with all the posed pictures right after the wedding to keep them moving along and getting my dress bustled as well.

Cacky can do anything, and I’m convinced that she’s got everything in the apron she wears. Hire her, and you won’t be disappointed.

— Jessica Eovino Pafford

I can’t say enough wonderful things about Cacky. I was traveling from NYC. She was able to meet me, pick up my dress, and have my very large wedding dress and veil pressed and fluffed in less than 24 hours. She worked completely at my convenience and had my dress delivered right to my hotel room.

Her services didn’t stop there. After my wedding, she picked up my dress from me to have it cleaned. She also went out of her way to find a consignment store for me to sell my dress. At no benefit to her, she stayed in touch with me, worked everything out for the sale of my dress, and had my dress up and ready for sale in like two weeks. She made everything happen easily and always with such kindness.

Working with Cacky was such a privilege, and she just made my wedding that much more special. There is nobody better out there for your wedding dress on your special day.

— Monica

Cacky was truly amazing on our wedding day. She helped in so many different ways – from making sure everything was running smoothly to fixing a groomsman’s pants that were two sizes too big to bustling my dress and so much more. Having Cacky there throughout the day helped relieve myself and my mother of a lot of stress. She is organized, professional, and super sweet. If you’re getting married in the Charleston area, you should definitely call Cacky!

— Lindsay

Cacky was a true godsend to me and my mom on my wedding day. Having planned everything ourselves, we had no idea how stressful the actual wedding day could be with trying to organize the wedding party, steam dresses, wrangle distraught flower girls, keep track of bags for the bridesmaids, etc. Thanks to Cacky, we didn’t have to worry about any of it.

Always the consummate professional, Cacky thought of everything we might need on the big day and helped manage the little details that can exhaust the bride and MOB if we had to do it all ourselves. She even came prepared to fix the wedding dress if/when I had alteration issues or wanted my monogram sewn inside! Thanks, Cacky, for helping to make my wedding day the most beautiful and memorable day of my life!

— Lauren Liles