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First Coast Weddings and Events is a wedding planning firm located in Jacksonville, Florida, that offers event planning and management services throughout Northeast Florida and Southeast Georgia.

Founded in 2002, First Coast Weddings offers planning services that include venue selection, vendor recommendations, design assistance, and guidance throughout the planning process.

First Coast Weddings also offers event management services, sometimes referred to as "day-of coordination," for couples that would like to handle the planning on their own but have an expert oversee the wedding day.

  • Woman-owned

Frequently asked questions

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

$2,500

What is the starting price for partial wedding planning?

$5,100

What is the starting price for full wedding planning?

$8,750

Do you offer an hourly rate?

No

What wedding events do you provide services for?

Ceremony
Reception

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
Eco-Friendly
Military
Non-Religious
Religious

How many planners are on your team?

5
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4.9 out of 5 rating
40 Reviews
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  • Value
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95% Recommended by couples
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First Coast Weddings and Events is highly recommended by multiple reviewers for their exceptional service and expertise. The wedding coordinator, Laura Salmon, is praised for her organization, communication, and professionalism. Reviewers appreciate how she goes above and beyond to ensure that every detail of the wedding is flawlessly executed. The team at First Coast Weddings and Events is commended for their ability to handle unexpected situations and provide a calm and supportive presence. Overall, reviewers highly recommend First Coast Weddings and Events for a stress-free and enjoyable wedding planning experience.

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First Coast Weddings and Events is highly recommended by multiple reviewers for their exceptional service and expertise. The wedding coordinator, Laura Salmon, is praised for her organization, communication, and professionalism. Reviewers appreciate how she goes above and beyond to ensure that every detail of the wedding is flawlessly executed. The team at First Coast Weddings and Events is commended for their ability to handle unexpected situations and provide a calm and supportive presence. Overall, reviewers highly recommend First Coast Weddings and Events for a stress-free and enjoyable wedding planning experience.

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Amy S. Sent on 03/11/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Exceptional Wedding Planning Services in Jacksonville, FL

Heather Randall and the First Coast Weddings team did an exceptional job planning our Wedding! From the beginning planning phases to our Wedding Day, Heather’s attention to every detail was outstanding. As an out-of-state Bride, Heather’s vendor recommendations were top-notch; she put my mind at ease, knowing that she and her team were my local “boots on the grounds”, interacting with all our Jacksonville-area vendors. Our Wedding Day was everything we could have ever imagined, and so much more; simply put, it was MAGICAL! Thank you, Heather and First Coast Weddings!
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Helen J. Sent on 02/13/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Thank you FCWE!!!!

We cannot recommend First Coast enough!! We had the pleasure of working with Laura, and she was incredible. From the moment we decided to work together, she made sure I had everything I needed including details that hadn't even crossed my mind. During the wedding, I knew I could count on her excited smiles and "Do you need anything"s. She gave me my peace on one of the best, most chaotic days of my life and that is more than I could have asked for. Thank you so so much!
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Christina Sent on 06/07/2023
5 out of 5 rating

First Coast Weddings

What was in our hearts was love. What we wanted to share with our closets friends was the love we had for one another a for them to celebrate in that joy with us. We didn’t have a vision or story board or Pinterest to fully articulate what that would look like, but what we felt on our wedding day was exactly our hearts desire. What was felt that day could not be engineered or curated perfectly just for “the gram”
Laura is just that good at what she does- and this is the why- she cared so deeply about understanding who we were as a couple. She is communicative, capable, organized, professional and has a great network of vendors. Her expertise allowed us to just be and enjoy every moment of the day! Not to mention, she is the kindest sweetest person and I know she also cares about our happily ever after- after we say “I do.” I’m happy she was there to celebrate with us on our wedding as our planner and also consider her a friend.
Thank you and your team for all you do!
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Professional Network & Endorsements

17 Endorsements
Dan Harris PhotoArt, LLC Dan Harris PhotoArt, LLC Wedding Photographers

Heather is a true professional and has the connections, experience and know-how to make your dreams come true, be sure to give her a call!

Jax Mustang Jax Mustang Wedding Photographers

Very professional company, great to work with. Highly recommend!

Kathryn Brown Photography Kathryn Brown Photography Wedding Photographers

OMG, Heather is one of the happiest people I know. I really can not remember a time I have seen or worked with her that she does not have a smile on her face.... and she's got amazing skills at organization and creating a jaw dropping unique setting in a way that simply has become second nature to her. A great person to work with for sure :)

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