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About

Defining Moments Weddings & Events is a full-service planning company that specializes in destination weddings and serves Florida’s Emerald Coast, including scenic highway 30A, Destin and Miramar Beach. Heather Archdeacon-Williams, owner and lead planner, is a certified professional wedding consultant. She has experience as the director of weddings and special events and was the lead wedding planner for the town of Seaside, where she planned numerous weddings and events, which ranged in occupancy from 2 to 250 guests. Defining Moments Weddings & Events knows every couple is unique, which means every wedding is unique, too. They can help plan any style of wedding, and they work with every couple throughout the entire planning process, from initial conception to the big day, to ensure all details are taken care of. Defining Moments Weddings & Events helps couples define their biggest moment.

Services Offered
Defining Moments Weddings & Events knows that defining an important moment is all in the details, so they work with every couple to design their special moment to fit their needs, personality, style and budget. They offer the following services:

  • Budget analysis
  • Day-of coordination
  • Full planning
  • Partial planning
  • Referrals
  • Timelines
  • To-do lists
  • Woman-owned
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Frequently asked questions

What is the starting price for day-of wedding coordination?

$3,000

What is the starting price for partial wedding planning?

$3,000

What is the starting price for full wedding planning?

$5,000

Do you offer an hourly rate?

No

What wedding events do you provide services for?

Ceremony
Reception
Rehearsal Dinner

What wedding planning services do you offer?

Day-of Coordination
Full Planning
Partial Planning

What weddings do you have experience planning?

Civil
Cultural
Destination
Double Weddings
Elopement
Eco-Friendly
Military
Non-Religious
Religious

How many planners are on your team?

2
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90% Recommended by couples
Baileigh
Baileigh J. Sent on 05/10/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Cannot recommend Heather enough: hire her.

We can't say enough good things about Heather and the team at Defining Moments. She took care of everything (including things she certainly didn't need to) to make sure our planning experience was seamless, enjoyable and stress-free. I am a perfectionist, extremely detail oriented, and usually beat people to an email or thought.... Heather is the only person I've ever met that beat me every single time! She was realistic and truthful if she thought someone would be out of budget for us, has so much experience to understand what's really going to matter not only to you but your guests at the end of the day, and provided recommendations for work arounds for things I would have never thought of. In short, HIRE HER. It will be the best decision of your wedding (other than saying I Do) thank you make!
Carson
Carson C. Sent on 10/23/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Hiring Defining Moments will be the best decision you make!

I cannot imagine not working with Heather and Defining Moments during our wedding planning process. She made the entire process smooth and seamless to the "nth" degree! Every detail was thought of and every question was answered (in advance of us asking). She has strong relationships with ALL of our vendors, which made everything that much easier. Our wedding weekend was everything we dreamed of and MORE. I truly cannot express how grateful we are for Heather's hard work to make sure that we were able to enjoy all of our wedding events and not worry about the details or execution. All of the work she did in the background did not go unnoticed -- our wedding weekend was perfect in every way. If you are searching for a wedding coordinator who knows all venues in the area, has relationships with the best vendors, and is on top of things in EVERY way, look no further. Heather at Defining Moments is the one for you! Thank you, Heather, for helping us plan a weekend that we'll remember forever.
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Elena A. Sent on 12/09/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Defining Moments by Heather

I can't say enough good things....
Heather is a true professional, extremely organized, advocates for the bride and groom for what you want on your wedding making sure it's you're special day. I had multiple people from the wedding party come up and say how fantastic she is. Everything from wedding timeline, details etc is run like a tight ship so there is zero stress. If you want to actually enjoy your wedding planning process, hire Heather.
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2020 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2019 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2018 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2017 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2016 Winner
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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2014 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2013 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

9 Endorsements
Destin Mobile Makeup Box Destin Mobile Makeup Box Wedding Hair & Makeup

I have had the opportunity to work with Heather a couple of times over the summer and her brides have been nothing but pleased and overjoyed with her level of service and commitment to them. I would recommend Defining Moments.

GTS Entertainment, Inc. GTS Entertainment, Inc. Wedding DJs

Absolute joy to work with Defining Moments & Events! Heather is organized, knowledgeable and super sweet!

Alena Bakutis Photography Alena Bakutis Photography Wedding Photographers

I always love working with Heather of Defining Moments Weddings & Events! She's so professional, organized and super nice! On the wedding day, Heather and her assistants are always very helpful and are there for clients and other vendors! My top choice for Wedding Planning and Coordinating!

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