About Us
CHATTANOOGA TENNESSEE'S NUMBER ONE CHOICE IN WEDDING PLANNING & FLORAL DESIGN
Our couples hire us to create a cohesive aesthetic and experience that is reflective of their personalities and style paired with flawless execution and coordination .
We offer a very intimate approach to planning your special event. Every celebration is unique so we offer a customized approach to all our events.
We only accept a limited number of planning and design events per year, allowing us to focus our efforts on providing personalized attention, exceptional service and creating memorable experiences that exceed our client's expectations.
All aspects of the wedding from planning and design, to florals and production are handled in-house for our planning and design couples so you can be rest assured that every aspect of your celebration is seamless. You can be rest assured that every detail and aspect of your wedding experience will be beyond your desired expectation.
what people say
There is no one I could recommend more than Shaun and her staff.
"Every question we had was answered, and more! There was never a doubt in our mind that we had chosen a stellar company to help our wedding go off without a single hitch. There isn\'t one thing we regret about our special day, and that\'s all thanks to the hard work and special attention to detail that Shaun provided for us. Thank you so much, for making our day matter."
Bride Hannah, Chattanooga , TN | The Homestead at Cloudland Station
Meet the Team
Shaun M. Teague
founder, curator of happiness
Wedding Planner , Coordinator and Floral Designer to fabulous Cue The Champagne Couples, Mentor to wedding and event planners around the world Co- Author of The Planners Unplugged, Secrets of the Worlds Greatest Event Planners, and Seven Time Wedding Planner Award Winner, are a few of the hats that I wear, but the two most important of all is that of Mom and Wife. I share my chaotic Northshore home with my right hand, best friend, and wife Kenya. She is laid back, funny and down for all my instagram shenanigans. She is the ying to my yang. Our sons John Henry and Koop are my pride and joy. Until becoming a mom I never knew a joy like this. As an entrepreneur I revel in the freedom to show my boys a world without limits and glass ceilings. As you can see we love family, so creating intentional moments and dreaming up ways to make your day even more magical for you and your loved ones is a top priority.
Past clients describe me as no fuss, organized, professional, calm under pressure, responsive, thoughtful and FUN , because who wants to work with someone stuffy and uptight? Planning should be full of laughs and excitement, so don't be surprised if I burst out in a two step or song to get you to crack a laugh!
I am a self proclaimed hugger! If I meet you once you are a friend. I dream in color. I believe that the world is a richer place where diversity is widely accepted and each day brings a new opportunity to get a little closer with a neighbor and get a little bit uncomfortable getting to know someone new, and explore the beautiful differences we each bring to this melting pot.
I wouldn't say that I am the life of the party but a party with me present always begins with a bottle of sweet Moscato paired with a sweet decadent treat that's sure to put a dent in everyone\'s diet. I love laughing so hard that I cry and crying so hard that I can't complete my sentences. Life is always worth living, I love moments with my family and friends and I want nothing more than our clients to experience that same joy and LIVE life on their special day !
SHAUN'S 5 FUN FACTS
- Sugar and cream with a side of coffee, please.
- Chocolate? I thought you'd never ask!
- Family over everything
- Details obsessed
- Bait 'em with honey and kill with good ole' Southern Charm
OUR 5 FUN FACTS
Get to know the rest of the CTC team
Josealyn Pontius
Associate Coordinator/Social Media Manager
- Animals - I cry when a character dies, NOT because of them, but because their pet is left alone.
- Fiction/Fantasy, young adult books, and whimsical looks.
- Respect, Karens wouldn't exist if we all just respected one another.
- Quality Time-the memories you make doing cheesy, tedious things are the memories you'll cherish.
- Mountain Views-they speak for themselves.
Lexxie Ortner
Associate Coordinator
- Pilates, followed by;
- A great book. Red wine. Burning Candles. Need I say more?
- Good conversation with the people I love
- A free Sunday to bake
- Afternoon walks (the way to my heart)
Tina Baker
Associate Coordinator
- Vibe, vibe, vibe obsessed!
- Is there a recipe? No, it's a feeling
- Cruise director at your service!
- Never too late to make things just right
- I love living life on everyone's best day ever!
Kerri Tilley
Associate Coordinator
- Family, they're my rock
- Time, it's very valuable to me
- Authenticity, I don't do fake
- Music, it always speaks to me
- Travel, let's go!
Abigail Lane
Associate Coordinator
- Work driven
- Family first
- Good health over everything
- Baking is therapy
- Optimism is key
Grace Hodnette
Associate Coordinator
- My little family: cat & hubs
- A pipin' hot cappuccino with oat milk
- Traveling & exploring as often as possible!
- Growing my personal library, thanks to our amazing local shop, Book & Cover
- Blasting musical theater jams & putting on a show!
What People Say
"Where do I even begin with Shaun and her fabulous team! From the moment I met her she put my mind at ease and I knew she would make this exciting/nerve-wracking process so much easier and fun! Day of, it's like she could anticipate my needs and knew exactly the right thing to say or do. When a bridesmaid's dress ripped down the back, she was there sewing it up. If you are in the market for a wedding coordinator, your search ends here; there simply isn't better than Cue the Champagne!"
Bride Jessica Ferguson, Chattanooga , TN
Old Lady of Perpetual Help and Stratton Hall
THE CUE THE CHAMPAGNE
heart and soul promise
01. We promise to protect your financial investment.
Weddings are a big investment and we know life has other financial obligations and commitments that still must be kept in the midst of wedding planning, we promise to be your adviser, delivering candid expert knowledge so that you can maximize your wedding plans and be worry-free. We will partner with you to ensure you that your financial obligations stay in order by giving you trusted recommendations that suit your style and budget!
02. We promise to deliver you a smooth- flowing wedding day experience that allows you to be relaxed, in the moment, and 100 % satisfied.
You probably already know you only get one opportunity to have this moment. The more time that you, your parents, and friends are engaged in enjoying these moments, is truly when your dream wedding day comes true. We show up on your wedding day with C.T.C. team members that have been trained to deal with high stress situations, and proper protocol for managing emergency situations -staying cool and tactful under pressure so if anything ever arises, you nor your guests will never know!
03. We promise to always make ourselves available to you to answer your questions and hear out your concerns.
It doesn't matter the level of service C.T.C. couples hire us to deliver, all couples benefit from our responsiveness and personable personalities. Sometimes it is the late hours of the night that you might have a fear or concern that strikes, with C.T.C. you will always have someone available to you to problem solve your toughest fears and worries. From the time you book you have access to us 24/7 for unlimited support and guidance throughout your wedding planning process. We even give you access to your very own wedding planning portal to keep all your wedding details in one safe place to access anywhere - whether you are on vacation in the Keys or abroad studying in France, we have you covered so you don't drop the ball on any of your obligations!
04. We promise to serve you, your family and guests with respect, treating each person as a cherished personal friend without judgment.
You know that family member or friend that everyone loves ? You know the one that greets everyone with a warm smile, a friendly hug, always there with a listening ear, on standby to handle and cater to every little need ? At C.T.C. that describes everyone on our team. We are gracious host's that love to see your friends and family having an amazing good time. Our team is trained in hospitality so that every guest that walks into your event feels the love from the second they arrive. Intentional moments and the feels of the day are our specialty.
05. We promise to be transparent in our recommendations and advice, No lies, no sugar coating, and no wool over the sheep's eyes.
We work with a variety of wedding professional vendors at all price points, to serve all of our clients needs. We have a vendor library in which we are able to assess your needs and match you with your perfect vendor match. We never accept commissions or kickbacks from the vendors we recommend. Vendors cannot pay to be on our preferred list so you can trust that our recommendations are based on our first hand experience working with them and they meet our requirements for being highly rated in those same values we hold ourselves to equality, order, transparency, responsiveness, attention to detail, and overall perfection.
06. We promise from the moment you book us your stress level, doubt and anxiety will fade away.
We can't speak for other wedding planners and coordinators but at C.T.C. we are not a one trick pony. Our resources are long, our knowledge base is extensive, and our values are at the cornerstone of everything we do ! There is not a line in the sand that could drawn thick enough to keep us from delivering 100 % satisfaction to each and every one of our couples. You deserve an amazing and special day and our philosophy is not to stop until we can deliver that type of WOW experience to you.
No other planning firm is going to make these promises to you but we do!
Ready to start planning your dream wedding?
Client Love
The BEST Wedding Planner
"Hiring Cue the Champagne was hands-down the BEST decision I made. I planned my Chattanooga wedding from my home in Atlanta, and I truly could not have done it without the help of Shaun and her team! I was lucky enough to find Cue the Champagne through my venue, The Church on Main. From the first phone call with Shaun, I knew I wanted her help planning my wedding.
Shaun and her team work closely with the absolute best wedding vendors in the Chattanooga area. Everyone we booked (catering, florals, videography, etc.) all came from Shaun's recommendation, and they were all truly amazing. If I was ever stressed about anything, no matter how small, Shaun was always willing to hop on a call with me and talk through everything I was worried about. Every single time she managed to immediately calm my nerves. She's amazing at talking to you like an old friend, but one who has tons of experience in the wedding industry and is a true professional. Another one of my favorite things with CTC was the access to the online planning portal through the Aisle Planner. The portal was key to keeping everything organized, from signed contracts, records of payments, and design ideas. When it came to the actual wedding day, everything was planned down to the minute. I was able to just sit back and enjoy the day knowing that everything had been coordinated with every vendor, and I literally had nothing to worry about. There is not a single thing that I would change about my planning process and wedding day. It was all absolutely perfect, and that is 100% due to Shaun and her team!"
