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On WeddingWire since 2015

Coastal Events, LLC is a full-service wedding design, planning and coordination company located in Chesapeake, Virginia. Owned by expert wedding planners Kari Braca and Marci Bowen, this firm strives to reflect their clients’ personalities through exceptional services and beautifully orchestrated wedding details. Organized, responsive and gracious, the team at Coastal Events will organize an event as bespoke and beautiful as you.

Services Offered

Coastal Events, LLC offers a range of planning packages to fit your needs. These packages are subject to change depending on budget and needs. Book a consultation at the earliest to let them in on what you are looking for and they will even tailor an a la carte package just for you. Event services offered include the following:

  • Day-of coordination
  • Consultation
  • Partial wedding planning
  • Event supervision
  • Full wedding coordination
  • Woman-owned

Frequently asked questions

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

$1,500

What is the starting price for partial wedding planning?

$2,400

What is the starting price for full wedding planning?

$3,600

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
Military
Non-Religious
Religious

How many planners are on your team?

2 for the price of 1!
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Reviews of Coastal Events

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Kari and Marci are highly praised and recommended by multiple reviewers as exceptional wedding coordinators. They are described as organized, attentive, and detail-oriented professionals who go above and beyond to ensure a smooth and stress-free wedding day. Reviewers appreciate their helpfulness, communication, and ability to handle any issues that arise behind the scenes. The overall consensus is that they made the wedding day truly magical and exceeded expectations.

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Kari and Marci are highly praised and recommended by multiple reviewers as exceptional wedding coordinators. They are described as organized, attentive, and detail-oriented professionals who go above and beyond to ensure a smooth and stress-free wedding day. Reviewers appreciate their helpfulness, communication, and ability to handle any issues that arise behind the scenes. The overall consensus is that they made the wedding day truly magical and exceeded expectations.

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Stacy W. Sent on 05/29/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Easiest Way to a Stress-Free Day!

Having done a little event planning of my own, I did not think much about getting a wedding planner for my son’s wedding but my own mother insisted that I should do so in order to be able to enjoy the day as Mother of the Groom. Not only am I glad I took her advice but I am so incredibly thankful to have chosen Coastal Events. Kari and Marci helped the couple think through every aspect of the wedding so there would be no surprises, listened to their thoughts to make the celebration a truly personal one, offered constructive feedback when the situation merited it and figured out how to make less traditional ideas work. They handled all the details from the initial planning session to the packing up of the last centerpiece after the newlyweds had made their getaway, allowing us to be present for this special day instead of juggling vendors and stressing about minutiae. Our guests had an amazing time and we will forever be grateful to Kari and Marci for making the start of our children’s lives as husband and wife everything they dreamed it could be! I can’t recommend Coastal Events enough!
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Cindy D. Sent on 05/16/2024
5 out of 5 rating

From soup to nuts

Marci and Kari were invaluable, organized, intuitive, supportive, and professional. The wedding planning atarted and ended with their guidance. They provided us with a worksheet on Day 1 of planning that guided us through every detail, some of which we had not thought of ourselves. Our venue provided a beautiful backdrop, but their vision and attention to detail were invaluable. Our one "almost crisis" transportation issue 4 days before the wedding was handled and solved. They know how to solve crises and have solutions when unforseen situations occur. They were the ultimate professionals but also friends. They were so kind and supportive and took away the worries and stress, allowing us to savor every moment. Marci and Kari are incredible women and I am so thrilled they were there to make the day so perfect!
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Jessica E. Sent on 12/11/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Wedding Coordinator

Marci and Kari both were amazing! They paid attention to all of the fine details that I wanted to include in my day. They made sure everything was decorated and perfectly placed. They made sure I was completely taken care of and made all of the things happen behind the scenes that wouldn’t have been possible without them.
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2019 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

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You are in good hands with Kari and Marci as your planners!

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