My wedding would not be what it was if it was not for KATY & the coastal coordinating staff…read more Katy was simply made for this role. She is professional, timely and communicative. Additionally, she makes you FEEL like you are the only bride she is working with, which makes you feel at peace, prioritized, and cared for throughout chaotic wedding planning! Katy doesn't miss a step during timeline creation, last minute changes, or day of the event. In fact, during the day of my wedding, I sent most of my family out of the "hiding room" and felt comfortable when she was in the room because she was alongside me during the wedding planning process and made me feel a sense of ease. THAT is the type of wedding planner you want, especially if the whole "planning process" isn't your thing (like me ;)). Lastly, Katy handled vendor communication incredibly well. From reaching out, to follow ups, to ensuring all vendors were on the same page (especially if they did not respond) which took a layer off of my responsibilities. Okay actually lastly - Katy does not see this role or you as a bride as her "job" or just another "client". When I mentioned I was "stressed", she sat with me on the phone to talk things through to see what holes she could fill so I could relax. Coastal Coordinating is without a doubt, the wedding planning service you NEED!! I have already referred her to my friends and will continue to do so!

They pay to remove Google reviews and threaten to sue if you're wondering why they have such a high…read morerating. Coastal Coordinating was the only stressful part of my wedding. I opted in for the Day of Coordinator because I had already selected all of my other vendors. I also paid extra to have Coastal Coordinating put out my florals that I created. Chloe was MIA minutes before the ceremony - the venue had to stick me in a random room to avoid being seen by the groom. Chloe or one of her helpers broke one of my pillars (decor) and proceeded to put it in the ceremony instead of informing me or leaving it out - it looked so awful. Half the florals I had arranged for the reception weren't put out despite paying extra for this service - my bridesmaids and I were the ones having to put them out while guests were lining up to enter the space. The owner is VERY unprofessional and never bothered trying to have a conversation with me about my experience. Instead she made up lies as an excuse for providing such poor service. I did not have a single problem with any of my other vendors. Would not recommend Coastal Coordinating.

The fairgrounds are a great venue for the Florida State Fair and other large scale events, such as…read moreequestrian shows, trade shows, expos, concerts, and festivals. Its location is convenient for almost everyone, regardless of which direction you're coming from. Vendors at the past state fair were well spread out and provided a variety of unique food options. Expo hall is fun to explore if you're new to the Fair.

I've come here for a couple of different events and it's usually relatively busy. I was just here…read morerecently for Spookala and there was also a children's cheerleading competition happening at the same time so it was pretty busy. Parking was about $20 and the parking lot was quite full. The inside where the convention was was a decent size. Bathrooms were fine and overall I had no complaints,

I would highly recommend Studio 131 for all of your wedding and celebration needs!…read more Karen and Bubba were the absolute best! They never hesitated to make different accommodations for changes for our wedding during the hurricanes. It just so happens our wedding fell between the two. We had to change venues twice, but they never acted like it bothered them at all. They are top notch in what they do. They had the storm destroyed beach in IRB picture perfect! Everyone complimented the set up, flowers and silks. They were beautiful blowing in the gulf breeze. Thank you for all that you did to make our special day SPECTACULAR!

I can personally say that I had the lovely experience of working with Karen Aucoin twice now for…read moretwo different styled events and both were just so much fun. She is so attentive to details and I'm telling you, she took my vision in my head and made it come to life, only so much better than I could have imagined! She just did my son's second birthday party all Mickey Mouse themed since he's in love and the look on his face was priceless! He is only 2 but even he can tell how much hard work and dedication that Karen has to offer! I 1,000% recommend Studio 131 for not only to host your events but to decorate it! glad to be a repeat customer and I can assure you that it will not be my last event with them!

this place is awesome. Highly recommend definitely would come again The ambience is amazing. The…read morestaff is very friendly. One of the best places I've been to.

This spot was wonderful! I attended a convention that took place there as a vendor and it went so…read moresmooth! The staff was very nice. They saw that vendors didn't get a chance to leave their tables to go grab water and food and made sure to walk around and offer vendors water bottles and ask them about whether they have eaten. Me and vendors around me had zero issues and setting up went great! The spot had great AC which in the summer is a must. The bathrooms were clean and neat. Great venue!

Dawn is everything you could ever ask for in a planner. Originally, my husband (fiancé at the time)…read moreand I signed up for the full service planing for our wedding. The original wedding date was supposed to be October of 2020 but we all know how that went wrong. Dawn was so amazing. She even took me dress shopping. This woman PICKED MY DRESS. It was hilarious. There I was, trying on what I thought I wanted, and she sends in a dress saying, "to try it on, just for her, even though it wasn't exactly what I was looking for." I looked at the dress on the hanger and though, "OK, I'll try it on for her, but this is definitely not the dress." I put it on and immediately had tears in my eyes. She had found me the perfect dress and I would have never even tried it on without her! That shows you just how amazing her skill is in finding you what you really want, not just what you think you want. Our first date got rescheduled, then it happened again.... And again. Freaking Covid-19! We even decided to just call it off because of the stress of Covid and the wedding. Everything was a mess, like most people during 2020. Dawn was amazing and supportive through it all. I know she was my wedding planner but I saw her as much more of a friend than just a planner. She talked me through soo much and she couldn't have been more understanding about the cancelation after the multiple delays. When my husband and I finally worked through all of the covid stress and were ready to tie the knot Dawn was our first call. She put together our perfect micro-wedding in a matter of weeks. She had back up plans for her back up plans so that, if anything went wrong, we were covered. We had our dream day and to top it all off Dawn was our officiant! She wrote the perfect ceremony for us and kept it the length we wanted. It was everything we could have ever wanted. We are going to be having a big wedding once it is safe to do so and I can't wait! I know it will be a dream come true, thanks to Dawn. If you are here looking for the right planner, look no farther. You found her!

50th Anniversary party. We used the Delilah AI Photo Booth with Jami as our operator. I CANNOT…read morerecommend this enough!!! Our entire party kept Jami busy all evening, lots of amazing pictures, memories, and fun was had by all!! The hall we rented was so hot, but Jami was a trooper through it all!! Thank you, Dawn for suggesting the Delilah, we had an absolute blast!!

I've had the pleasure of interning with Parties A La Carte in the Tampa/St. Pete area for the past…read moremonth, and I can confidently say this team is exceptional! From day one, I've been impressed by their professionalism, creativity, and dedication to making every event truly unforgettable. The staff is incredibly welcoming, knowledgeable, and always willing to go the extra mile to ensure clients' visions become a reality. I've learned so much about event planning, coordination, and client service in just a few weeks, and it's clear that Parties A La Carte prioritizes both employee growth and customer satisfaction. Whether you're planning a birthday, wedding, or corporate event, I would wholeheartedly recommend Parties A La Carte. Their attention to detail, creativity, and friendly service make every celebration seamless and stress-free. I'm excited to continue growing with this amazing team!

We had to change our wedding to a small intimate ceremony due to COVID-19. We hired Jessica who…read moremade everything perfect in a very short period of time. Everything was beautiful and better than I could have ever imagined. Jessica was able to get everything taken care of within two days.

Having come here for concerts, horse shows, and conventions, I am a fan of it all. It is easy to…read moreget to, has plenty of room for all of the events, and so much parking. 28.08.2026

Really clean fairgrounds, pleasant staff and we had a blast at the fair. We would definitely go…read moreagain.

On two separate occasions recently I ordered arrangements for...US! I hadn't used Hamiltons…read morepreviously, but I wish I had. The flowers were arranged very creatively, they were fresh, and they were so aromatic that I was ecstatic. The scent was so noticeable that I thought they must have been sprayed with something before coming to us. I doubt that but, even if they were, the scent and the beauty of the flowers would have made up for it. Thanks, Hamiltons, for sending us flower arrangements that do not look like some run-of-the-mill products that are out there. Hamiltons is my go-to florist now!

I was disappointed with the flowers I received. They looked nice when they arrived, but despite…read moreputting them in clean water, trimming the stems, and following the care instructions, they started wilting almost immediately and were dead within three days. Based on the quality and the price, I expected them to last much longer. Unfortunately, this was not the experience I hoped for. My boyfriend also paid extra to include a candle as a gift, but it ended up being a Walmart store-brand candle with the price sticker removed, which felt disappointing and not what I expected from a florist gift upgrade. Photos below ..