Alexis Rose & Tracy Trimmer

November 2026 Issue
Forks, Corks & Confetti 2026

Photography by Lindsay Gifford

Alexis Rose & Tracy Trimmer

Current Residences: Alexis lives in Furman, SC (between Ridgeland & Estill); Tracy lives in Bluffton
Hometowns: Alexis grew up in Surprise, AZ; Tracy is from Morganton, NC
Career: The two are business partners at Southern Charm Elopements
Alexis' Family: Husband, Chance; Son, Wyatt (4); Daughter, Dolly Ann (2)
Tracy's Family: Daughter, Hayley

Superpowers:
Creating memorable experiences. It’s in the way all the little pieces come together to create something that feels effortless, meaningful, and entirely personal.

What does great hospitality mean to you two?
To us, great hospitality is making people feel genuinely welcomed, cared for, and understood. It’s about the little things that make someone feel special. The thoughtfulness, the attention to detail, and the ability to anticipate a need before it’s even expressed. More than anything, it’s creating an experience where people can relax, feel comfortable being themselves, and know they matter. We think the best hospitality is often found in the simplest gestures, and it’s the feeling people carry with them long after the moment has passed.

What’s one moment in your careers that made you think, “This is exactly why we do this”?
One of the most rewarding parts of our elopement business is that we get to be surrounded by so much happiness. Our couples are celebrating their love, feeling their best, and making memories on one of the most meaningful days of their lives. We love helping to bring their vision to life and seeing all the little details come together. Being able to share in their joy and knowing we’ve played a part in making their day special is why we love what we do and think, “this is exactly why we do this”. Those are the moments that remind us exactly why we started this business.

If guests could spend one event in your shoes, what do you think would surprise them the most?
How much work truly goes into coordinating a wedding, and how many hours it takes to edit photos. The coordinating is phone calls, permit pulling, building timelines, talking with vendors, and most of that is behind the scenes, so couples do not know how much time and work goes into every little detail. When it comes to the photography portion, people don’t realize how many late nights it takes to cull through all their photos and edit each one, making them as beautiful as they felt in that very moment.

If the tables turned, and you both became the guests, what’s the way to your hearts?
We’ve orchestrated so many events, we know without doubt if the tables were turned and it was one of our weddings, we would want an event everyone would talk about for years. A reception with delicious food, a packed dance floor, where guests are having fun, dancing the night away, and wishing the evening would never end.

What are you most proud of when you look back at your journeys in hospitality?
What we’re most proud of is the relationships we’ve built and the memories we’ve been able to help create along the way. Starting a business together has taught us so much about ourselves, each other, and what it truly means to serve people well. We’ve had the privilege of being part of some of the most meaningful moments in people’s lives, and that’s something we never take for granted. Looking back, we’re proud not only of how far we’ve come, but of the care, passion, and heart we’ve put into every experience.

Being involved in so many events, are you two homebodies after work or more known as the life of the party?
We would say we’re a little bit of both! Our business is seasonal, so some weeks we’re coordinating and photographing seven elopements on the beach, and other weeks we may only have one or none at all. During the busy weeks, especially in the peak of summer heat, we’re more than happy to crash at home with our families after long days in the sun. But when things slow down, and we’re spending our days building timelines, chatting with couples about their upcoming big day, or editing hundreds of photos, we start itching to get back out into the world! Sometimes all it takes is a dinner out of the house to feel refreshed and ready for the next round of the hustle and bustle.

In all the events you’ve planned, what makes a party really memorable?
The experience! We think when you walk into a party it should stand out, the details, the food, the atmosphere. It’s about being able to soak in emotions, appreciate the little details, and let the moment unfold naturally without feeling rushed or distracted by the outside world. We think there’s something so special about creating a party that feels entirely your own, where every little moment feels meaningful.