Sha Sha Harnik - President
A graduate of Emory University, Sha Sha Harnik began her career in 1995 on Hilton Head Island, working for a major event design company as a Special Events Manager on hundreds of successful events. During the past twelve years, she has produced important events for many Fortune 500 corporations, non-profit organizations, and top-level social clients. After relocating to Charleston, South Carolina in 1998, Sha Sha launched a successful special event company, in the capacity of general manager and lead designer, focusing on developing corporate and social event clients in the Charleston market.  During this time, Sha Sha worked on numerous corporate and social events in the Charleston and surrounding cities, traveling as far as Scottsdale Arizona for a Destination Wedding.  Highlighted events during this time included publication in Carolina Bride magazine for a destination wedding, and Décor co-Chairperson of the NACE 2002 National Meeting. Sha Sha also designed the décor for the 2005 Arthur Ravenel Bridge Opening Gala.

In 2007, Sha Sha took over the reins at Distinctive Events, already a well established event design and planning company, specializing in Destination Weddings, Corporate, Charitable and Social events. Infusing new life into a well respected and established company with clear vision and focus, Ms. Harnik also directs all business operations and is the lead contact and designer for all major events contracted by the company. Sha Sha’s experience and expertise are in designing and producing the most exquisite events that require attention to detail for discerning clients who value quality, creativity, and commitment to the highest standards and values of corporate, social and destination events.