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.

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.

I had the opportunity to work with Melissa for my daughters wedding and baby shower. Her work is…read morebeautiful! She is very, very talented and extremely easy to work with. She was so helpful with suggestions that were perfect. She was very quick to respond when I reached out and delivered everything as promised. I will definitely use her again for future events and highly recommend Melissa at memorable moments .

We booked the soft play for my baby's first birthday party and it was the hit of the party!…read moreEveryone loved it and Jordyn set it up perfectly for the party! Thank you so much!

Jordyn and her husband were absolutely amazing! They made my baby's first birthday party absolutely…read moreperfect. The soft play set up and bounce house was the center of attention for all of the kids! Even the older kids wanted to play on it when they had a separate bounce house. They were on time and patient with us even though the party started a little late. She had everything we needed and more. Thanks Littles soft play for the amazing service provided! We will certainly be using you guys again in the near future for our next event!

TNT catered our Fourth of July baby gender reveal cookout for 30 people. DELICIOUS food!! The…read morepulled pork and Tony's famous beans were so yummy! We had the pork, chicken, all beef hot dogs, macaroni & cheese, garlic toast, watermelon salad, spinach artichoke dip and a veggie & dip tray. There was plenty of food and everyone loved it! Tammy & Tony are so sweet-they even cut the watermelon into star shapes to go with our theme! Very professional, very accommodating, very gracious people who make absolutely delicious food at a very reasonable price. Tammy & Tony were very helpful with all planning and worked very hard to ensure everything went very smoothly and it did! I highly recommend TNT catering and will hire them again for our next event!

I recently was a bridesmaid in a wedding where Nikki was the wedding planner. Having gotten married…read morein the Tampa Bay area in the past 2 years (with wonderful wedding planner that was not Nikki), I am familiar with a smooth running weddings. Unfortunately Nikki did not provide the same experience for my friend. She did not have a timeline for the wedding day, she had no solutions for fixing problems that came up throughout the day, she was "not available to be contacted" before 2pm the day of a 5pm wedding leaving the bride to field calls from vendors. She spend a majority of the after ceremony picture time complaining to groomsmen about her personal problems and was completely unprofessional. Definitely would not recommend her from this experience and looking through other reviews this does not seem to be an isolated issue.

I had to work with representatives of this company. I found them disorganized and unprofessional…read more There was little information to the service staff as to timelines,cake cutting instruction,toasting preference,etc. one coordinator was at the head table no fewer than seven times during meal service. She and her staff were in the generally in the way and disruptive to fine dining service. The escort table cards were still wet with spray paint. Many guests were looking to clean paint from their hands and of course they assumed the venue, not the planner was responsible. I hope they will consider to execute their plan with more discretion in the future. Hopefully their clients enjoy a much better expirience than I did

I can't say enough how amazing and helpful they were! From setting up the day to the break down…read moreNick and Rachel had all the answers to my questions! They are both so sweet and DEFINITELY know how to set up the beach set up!! If you are looking for a beach rental service i highly recommen!!

Getting married is definitely a process. One of the hardest parts was finding someone who I trusted…read moreto execute my vision. I know Kimberly is going to do just that. She offers a wide range of services, but I chose her for the "day of" coordination. Upon my initial meeting with her, she came prepared and fully listened to my needs. She "got it" and was right inline for what I was wanting. Her follow up is spot on, and she is quick to respond to my emails, which was a necessity for me. I want to know that she is available when I need her, and that gives me a ton of security with her services. Kimberly is professional, on time and came with glowing reviews. I can't wait to work with her on my big day. She has definitely lifted a huge weight off my shoulders. If you're in the need for event planning, give Kimberly a call, you won't be disappointed.

I needed to plan a St. Pete wedding from Boston and I wanted it done with New England demands of…read morebeing on time, quick, and to the point as well as using personalized character without being concerned with wedding tradition. I interviewed 6 coordinators. I love the people and they showed me some nice things but they were very Florida style in personality and aesthetic. Kim was fresh and could hear my individual preferences and design peculiarities. I did my per-planning right down to spread sheets of timing but when I needed an opinion or feedback, she was right there, easily accessible and real in feedback. I have since recommended her to everyone I can and they have loved her, too. She can pick up and run with ideas in all style senses, doing DIY, casual chic, classy chic, and ballroom formal, from beach weddings to museum. In this, I feel she is truly classy herself, spanning all styles and needs, standing apart from any expectations to pull together a coordinated and unique event each time.