Featured Planner: Coastal Coordinating

Coastal Coordinating offers day-of wedding planning to full-service planning. Coastal Coordinating offers wedding planning services from Jacksonville to the Tampa Bay area, but they do offer destination weddings as well.

Woman-Owned
LGBTQIA-Friendly
Pet-Friendly


What We Offer:

Wedding & Event Planning

Event Design

Destination Event Planning

Party Planning

Elopement Packages

Corporate & Holiday Events

Photo Booth Rentals


Our Wedding Style Is:

We cater to all styles and love to expand on visions! We have an extensive background of various styles and themes based on the personality of couples’ and how they want to showcase their love story. From huge colorful Indian weddings, black and white, multicultural, modern classic and even a 70s bohemian disco! All that matters is striving to make their wedding day stress-free, lovely, and unforgettable for everyone.

Our Personality Is:

Outgoing, fun, charismatic, attentive, and open-minded with a bit of flair. We all offer our own unique experiences and styles to best help bring your vision to life.


What Inspired Us to Start Our Business is:

I was planning multiple friends’ weddings and eventually just kept getting more and more requests from their friends and family until it grew into its own thing! I also used to work in the hotel industry which pushed me further into hospitality. However, once I started my business, I grew to love being creative and designing new trends/inspirations with my couples and working alongside a team of amazing coordinators who are always down to push the envelope.


We Love Being a Part of the Wedding Industry Because:

We love to plan weddings because of how special the day is to not only the couple, but the whole family when it’s finally wedding day and everything has all come together. We love getting to know and be a part of such a momentous day in a couple’s love story.  We all have our personal favorite moments of a wedding that allow us to have a strong appreciation for every aspect that a couple wants to highlight on their wedding day.


What Makes Our Business Stand Out From Other Vendors Is:

We are a close-knit team of wedding planners with experience in the event and hospitality industry for over 13 years now. Each member of our team comes from various backgrounds of the wedding and event industry including venue management, wedding dress sales, photography, hospitality management, and catering. This strength allows us to give a reasonable framework to couples on what to expect during the wedding planning process. Plus, we are all super close so being able to work with your friends adds another level of excitement to this career!


One Thing Most Couples Would Be Surprised to Know About Us Is:

I used to dream of being an interior designer and then when I stumbled into wedding planning, it became apparent that this was my true passion. It ended up being the perfect blend of both worlds!

One of Our Non-Wedding Passions Is:

Taking time to lay by the pool and travel with my family and friends whenever I get the chance. I love to explore and see new places and meet new people from different backgrounds. I also have an obsession with pool floats and mermaids!


Our Pricing:

Our packages start at $1,800 – $2,200 for day-of coordinating.

Then our second tier – Advisory from $3,200 – $4,000 and our full-planning packages that range from $4,200 to $5,000 plus.

We can also customize special packages for clients based on the day of the week, time of the year, and number of guests for weddings and events. Feel free to ask about our Marry Me Tampa Bay specials!


Our Associations/Awards:

The Knot Best of, The Knot Hall of Fame, Best of Jacksonville awards – (years), Wedding Wire Best of, WeddingWire Hall of Fame, Indian Wedding Magazine, Brides, Wedding Chicks Best of, Premier Bridal Best of.


Special Offer for Marry Me Tampa Bay Readers:

New couples who book their wedding now through July 2024 will save $100 OFF any package! Use the code “MMTB” when you inquire.

Coastal Summer Discount: Mention “CoastalSummerMMTB” to receive $200 off any package for couples getting married in June through September of 2024.


Meet Katy

My name is Katy and I am the owner of Coastal Coordinating, going on 13 proud years now.  Anyone who meets me will tell you how much I love event and wedding planning – It is truly my calling and passion.

Here are some personal, fun facts about me:

My favorite part of a wedding day is bustling the dress!

My husband and I celebrated our wedding reception dinner unexpectedly at Waffle House due to COVID – But honestly, it was truly the best and I wouldn’t change one thing about it!

I am obsessed with pool floats, (you should see my patio), I just love them all. I think if I could take all my calls in the pool on my float, life would be complete.

I have two pups that I love more than anything, Hank and Lucy.

I am a bonus mom to the best girl ever named Marlee.

I really love to take chances and go out on a whim. Life is short and I plan to make the best of it! I always try to live life with the glass half-full.

Can’t wait to plan your wedding or event with you!

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Featured Planner: Coastal Coordinating Reviews from Marry Me Tampa Bay Couples:

Marry Me Tampa Bay curates the below reviews from real couples whom we've personally interviewed. As Tampa Bay's most trusted wedding planning resource, these reviews are 100% accurate and aren't created by fake accounts.

Modern White Spaghetti Strap Satin Mermaid Wedding Dress Ideas | White Rose and Ranunculus Bridal Bouquet Inspiration | Tampa Bay Photographer and Videographer J & S Media | Planner Coastal Coordinating | Venue Le Meridien

Chic Modern Minimalist South Tampa Wedding | Hyde House Public Studio

We looked for a wedding planner who had a lot of experience in the Tampa market. We also wanted someone who was easygoing and made the process enjoyable.

We chose Coastal Coordinating because of their reach in the Tampa market. We saw they had done a lot of weddings in Tampa that fit what we were looking for. Our first call with Katy was very warm and inviting, and she made us feel at ease about the whole process, not overwhelmed. Cayla was our wedding planner, and she went above and beyond for us. She was very easy to reach and had great ideas, but also helped us create our own vision and worked very well with our vendors. We had a lot of moving parts with our wedding, but she made it feel effortless and stress-free and was super accommodating!

-Emily and Austin
Bride and Groom Just Married Wedding Portrait | Tropical Pink and White Roses, Monstera, Palm Leaf Spring Wedding Reception Gazebo Decor Ideas | Classic White Satin Fit and Flare Justin Alexander Wedding Dress with Tulle Cape Veil Inspiration | Tampa Bay Florist Monarch Events and Design | St Petersburg Event Venue Isla Del Sol Yacht and Country Club

Tropical Pastel Waterfront St Pete Wedding | Isla Del Sol Yacht & Country Club

I wanted someone who was friendly, well-networked in the community, and made us feel special.

Katy Martin with Coastal Coordinating is outstanding and really goes above and beyond for her clients. She had a very warm and kind energy and truly wanted the best for her clients and business. She even sent me flowers when I lost a loved one before the wedding. She is a great person all around.

-Elizabeth and Carson
Bride and Groom Walking Under Clearwater Beach Palm Trees | Venue Hyatt Regency Clearwater Beach

Coastal Blue Destination Wedding | Hyatt Regency Clearwater Beach

Coastal Coordinating was a preferred vendor at Hyatt Clearwater Beach. When I looked at their Instagram, I noticed one of my friends from back home used Coastal Coordinating for their destination wedding. My friend raved about Katy and also how she was from Pittsburgh too! Long story short, we always say that no matter where you go or who you talk to, there is always a connection to Pittsburgh. During our consultation call with Katy, we found out that Katy’s family was from the same hometown as my dad! Even crazier, one of her family members and my dad were friends back in grade school, and our grandparents lived a couple blocks from one another. It was meant to be!

I can’t explain the amount of love and gratitude we have for Katy and her team. She spent countless hours with us, from preparing our timeline, answering our questions and concerns, and being our lifeline the last 60 days to the day of the wedding. Katy and her team went above and beyond to make our wedding day one of the best days of our lives.

-Stephanie and Austin
Romantic Moment Between Bride and Groom Wedding Portrait | Tampa Bay Planner Coastal Coordinating

Modern Champagne and Black Wedding | Tampa River Center

I wanted someone who I would feel comfortable emailing, calling, and texting after any random thought I had, and that was Katy! I can be very indecisive, so I wanted someone who would give me their true opinion.

I specifically chose Coastal Coordinating because they did such an amazing job with my sister’s wedding, but I had an amazing experience with them myself. Katy called regularly to check in, updated my mood board with any changes I made, helped me through tough choices, and was outstanding on the day of my wedding. One of my bridesmaids had a water stain from the steamer, and Katy called the dress shop immediately to figure out the best way to get it out. She even offered me her spare pair of socks when I couldn’t find mine to change into my wedding sneakers. Katy and her team made sure I had food, drinks, and anything my husband and I needed during the ceremony and reception. They truly went above and beyond!

-Zoe and Matthew
Tampa Bay Bride and Groom Waterfront Photo

Pink and Orange Citrus Florida Inspired Wedding | Tampa River Center

We wanted someone who was kind and easy to work with, who understood our vision, who was organized and knew the industry, and someone who would be fine with our 10,000 questions! When we started the wedding planning process I was very overwhelmed. I called a local planner and had a terrible experience. She basically told me that my vision was impossible unless I was willing to spend 5x my budget. I was in tears!

The next day I had a call with Coastal Coordinating, and it was a completely different and wonderful experience. The team there assured me that we could work together to bring my vision to life and do it within budget! They had great connections in the industry and were able to introduce me to new vendors that hadn't even crossed my radar yet. Jess, our coordinator, was available 24/7 for questions/ideas/calls and helped us every single step of the way. She truly made wedding planning and our wedding day(s) as stress-free as possible! Rob and I couldn't get over how wonderful the team was and how thankful we were to have found them! Whatever you have to do, hire a wedding planner! It will truly allow you to relax and enjoy the process and your wedding day!

-Gentry and Rob
Bride and Groom First Dance Wedding Portrait

Modern Spring Ybor City Wedding | Hotel Haya

We were looking for someone who would help us with every part of wedding planning. We spoke to some who put restrictions on what they would and wouldn’t help us with from the first meeting. We really wanted someone who was excited to be a part of the planning process with us.

We hired Coastal Coordinating because that was the exact vibe and experience we got from Katy, the owner, and Cayla, our coordinator. Cayla was amazing, especially the day of. I can’t imagine the wedding day without her. She was resourceful and kept every ounce of stress that otherwise would have landed on me to herself so Josh and I could fully enjoy our day.

-Stephanie and Josh


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