First Coast Weddings And Events

•Ratings include Zola and Google reviews

Service levels: Full-service planning

About First Coast Weddings And Events

First Coast Weddings And Events

Since 2002, First Coast Weddings and Events has been a trusted name in Northeast Florida's wedding planning scene, offering tailored services that range from full-service planning to day-of coordination. Their team of planners expertly guides couples through every step of the planning process, ensuring a seamless and stress-free experience. With a commitment to creating stylish, fun, and memorable weddings, First Coast Weddings and Events transforms each couple's vision into a beautifully orchestrated reality.

We’ve been in business for over 20 years, and have planned and coordinated hundreds of weddings. We realize that every couple is unique, and every wedding should be too. But having this many years of experience means that we have connections to all sorts of wedding professionals - locally, nationally and globally! We are involved with national associations and attend annual conferences to stay up to date on trends, processes and ideas to make your wedding one of a kind!

In three words: Calm, Organized, Positive

Services by planning level

Service included in starting price
Service available for an extra cost
Full-service planningPartial planningDay-of coordination / wedding management
Description

From selecting the venue to choosing the smallest details, we will guide you through the planning process to make your wedding one of a kind. We will oversee all aspects of the wedding, including the selection of wedding professionals, creating a cohesive design, and orchestrating the wedding day.

Wedding management (sometimes called "day of coordination") allows you to plan everything on your own, but we'll take the reins the month of the wedding so you can relax and have fun! Our team will oversee the logistics for the wedding day, including timeline creation, rehearsal coordination, and orchestrating the wedding day.

Planning begins12 Months out12 Months out1 Month out
Vendor Management
Final Venue Walkthrough
Timeline Creation & Management
Onsite Event Management
Vendor Selection
Contract Review
Event Styling & Design
Budget Planning
Venue Recommendations
Rentals & Linens
Invites & Stationery
RSVP Tracking
Wedding Favors & Accessories
Accommodation Coordination
Transportation Coordination
Venue Visits
PricingStarts at $8,750Starts at $5,100Starts at $2,500

Reviews

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Rating: 5.0

5.0 out of 5

16 reviews

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    Elizabeth

    Rating: 5
    •Zola
    •Aug 4, 2025

    Absolutely blown away

    Absolutely blown away by First Coast Weddings and Events! From start to finish, they made the entire planning process feel effortless. They took our scattered ideas and turned them into a beautifully cohesive vision that felt so “us.” On the wedding day, everything flowed perfectly. We didn’t have to worry about a thing. Their team was warm, organized, and incredibly responsive. If you want a wedding that’s stylish, smooth, and full of heart, this is the team to trust.

  • JS

    J.S.

    Rating: 5
    •Zola
    •Aug 1, 2025

    I Was Able To Enjoy My Wedding Day!

    Working with First Coast Weddings and Events was the best decision we made for our wedding! From the very first meeting, they made us feel heard, supported, and completely at ease. Their attention to detail was incredible, and they handled everything with such professionalism and grace. Our planner kept everything running smoothly on the big day so we could truly relax and enjoy every moment. We couldn’t have asked for a more seamless experience or a more caring team. Highly recommend to any couple looking for a stress-free planning process!

  • NT

    Nick & Taylor Poehailos

    Rating: 5
    •Google
    •Jul 22, 2026

    We had the privilege of having Heather be our wedding planner for our recent wedding at TPC Sawgrass. Heather and her team did an outstanding job of taking care of absolutely every detail that went into creating a perfect night for us. From the in-person meetings, phone calls, text messages, to always being able to provide clarity and answers, Heather was as steady as they come. For us, Heather’s expertise with TPC Sawgrass and familiarity with our other vendors brought us even more peace and trust in her leading up to the wedding. She’s a highly touted professional in her industry and we would absolutely choose Heather if we had to do it all over again. If you have the opportunity to have Heather join your special day, please do it. She added tremendous value and was everything and more that we needed and thought she would be for us.

  • CW

    Christie Williams

    Rating: 5
    •Google
    •Jul 10, 2026

    Hiring Heather with First Coast Weddings and Events was truly the best decision we made for our wedding day. Having her there allowed us to relax and truly enjoy every moment of our wedding day, knowing everything was being handled behind the scenes. She kept the timeline running smoothly, coordinated with all of our vendors, and made sure every detail was taken care of with professionalism and care. She was calm, organized, and always one step ahead. We had to move our ceremony inside due to weather at the last minute and Heather made sure it was perfect and exactly what we were looking for, even though it was inside. Thanks to her hard work, our day was completely stress-free, and everything came together perfectly. We are so grateful for all she did and highly recommend her to any couple looking for peace of mind on their wedding day. She was truly an essential part of making our day so special! We are forever grateful for Heather and First Coast Weddings and Events.

    First Coast Weddings And Events•Jul 10, 2026

    Thank you for trusting us with such an important day - we're so grateful to have been part of your story and wish you both a lifetime of love, laughter, and happiness! 💕

  • RD

    Rebecca Dickinson

    Rating: 5
    •Google
    •May 3, 2026

    Laura was fantastic throughout our whole process and was a joy to work with her! On the day of the wedding her team ensured everything went well! Highly recommend her and her team.

We have two levels of service: Wedding Planning and Wedding Management. Wedding management (sometimes called "day of coordination") allows you to plan everything on your own, but we'll take the reins the month of the wedding so you can relax and have fun! Wedding Planning includes everything from selecting the venue to choosing the smallest details. We will oversee all aspects of the wedding, including selection of wedding professionals, creating a cohesive design, and orchestrating the wedding day. We offer both partial and full wedding planning packages, and all of our packages are customizable.
50% of your package fee is due at the time of booking. Once this initial payment and your signed contract are received, your date is officially confirmed on our calendar. Additional payments are typically due 6 months and 2 months prior to the wedding; these due dates will be specified in your proposal.
Most of our weddings take place in the Jacksonville metro area of Duval, Clay, St Johns and Nassau counties. We frequently work in Jacksonville, St Augustine, Palm Coast, Green Cove Springs, and Ponte Vedra Beach. If your wedding is outside these areas, there may be travel fees added to the cost of our services. We can talk about the specifics during a get-acquainted phone call or Zoom meeting.
A venue coordinator works for - you guessed it - the venue. Their primary responsibility is to the venue. Their job is to fulfill the contractual obligations of the venue, but they may also be overseeing multiple events at the same time. A wedding coordinator works for you and will have your best interests at the forefront. They know your vision, your expectations, and what you’ve contracted with other wedding professionals, and are there to make all those things happen.

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