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Beachside Occasions

Beachside Occasions

Wilmington, NC
4.9 out of 5 rating, 96 Reviews
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    Nothing short of amazing!

    The team at Beachside Occasions is nothing short of amazing! They were on the beach at 7am to make sure that our spot was saved and there were no issues with the public being in the space where we were having our ceremony. EVERYTHING was gorgeous, and set up perfectly. We had some personal requests for our family, and our wedding was not a typical wedding.. but they took our requests and turned them into reality. We are so unbelievably happy with everything that they provided for us.
    They are the most down to earth, friendly and personable team that I have ever worked with for any event. If you are thinking about hiring Beachside Occasions for your wedding on the beach, they are hands down the best there is! We will always treasure the memories we made that day, and be grateful for how they made our dreams come true!
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    Alyssa S. Sent on 07/12/2023
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    Amazing Experience!

    Beachside Occasions was amazing to work with. They made sure our ceremony went smoothly and everything was so beautiful! I could not believe how perfect everything was.
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    Kristen C. Sent on 07/20/2023
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    Perfect setup for beach wedding

    They were on the beach at 6 am setting up and stayed there all day to make sure no one sat in the chairs or moved anything. I changed the colors of the sashes on the chairs and they were very helpful, they even sent me some songs for my ceremony. Also had water for our guests. Great company! Would recommend 100%!!
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    Alyssa B. Sent on 07/12/2023
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    Gorgeous setup and amazing service!

    Booking Beachside Occasions was one of the best decisions we made for our wedding! They found us the perfect officiant (Paul Biancardi was amazing), and was with us every step of the way. Maggie, Jeff and Paul came to the rehearsal and made sure all of our family and wedding party were on the same page. Their team was up early setting up in the exact spot we wanted on the beach and the setup was GORGEOUS! Maggie even helped put on boutonnieres and guided our wedding party (including the little ones) with where to go on the big day. Truly an amazing company to work with from start to finish and I’m so thankful they made our wedding so special!
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    Brittany H. Sent on 07/20/2022
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    Beautiful ceremony picture perfect

    The ceremony was so beautiful they talked me through everything and I would high recommend them to do any wedding
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    Jared D. Sent on 07/23/2022
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    Handled extremely well and had fun throughout the process.

    Our big day went so smoothly thanks to Paul and Katherine. They walked us through everything from gaining the necessary permits, to who was sitting where. They made sure we were covered every step of the way and are true professionals.
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    Lindsay Sent on 09/25/2020
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    Beyond Perfect During The Pandemic

    Katherine and Paul took care of everything with such professionalism and ease for our big day. A lot of things can go wrong when you plan your wedding with an infant in a wagon, a sassy 6-year-old, a dwindling guest list due to The Pandemic, and 25 mile an hour winds for a “No Plan B” Beach Ceremony. But Katherine made it fun, and took all of my detailed requests to heart. She wrangled our guests, and even found my mother at the bar when the procession was ready to begin, while still managing to lead me and my daughter calmly down the shell-lined aisle. She coaxed everyone to sit and stand, and the music I chose was executed to my high performance standards. Paul did such an amazing job with the pavilion/fabric set-up, even with the high winds which didn’t make it easy. I will never forget how special they made my wedding day. If this wasn’t my third, and LAST (I swear)...I’d do it all over again. Thank you Katherine and Paul for your exceptional services. You guys need a raise.
    xoxo Lindsay, Bikes, Daisy & River Meares
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    Kelly S. Sent on 05/22/2020
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    Extremely kind and helpful.

    I loved working with Paul and Katherine. They were incredibly helpful during the entire planning process. Unfortunately we had to cancel my daughter’s wedding because of Co-Vid. They gave us a full refund even though the first deposit was non-refundable from the contract. Great people and very professional.
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    Julie B. Sent on 09/24/2020
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    Beachside Occasions Saved the Day!

    We knew early on that Beachside Occasions was the vendor we wanted to go with for our 170+ guest wedding ceremony at Carolina Beach, NC. In March when the world stopped spinning and COVID flipped our wedding plans for May 2nd upside down, we were devastated. Paul and Katherine were quick to jump on the phone with me and reassure us that they were committed to doing our wedding no matter what changes we needed to make. They worked with us as we switched dates, decreased our wedding size down to 10 people, and continually reassured me that they were going to make this happen for us!!! And they did not disappoint! They made our wedding day SO special. It seriously brings tears to my eyes. I could not have imagined doing this without Beachside Occasions. The arch and flags were so gorgeous and really made it feel like a destination wedding!! The sound worked great and everything was just perfect. Having our wedding rescheduled due to a pandemic was heartbreaking, but Beachside Occasions went above and beyond to make sure we had the wedding ceremony of our dreams. When I look at pictures from our wedding, with my husband and I standing under that arch, I am so happy it turned out the way it did.
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    Julia I. Sent on 05/24/2019
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    Great beach ceremony vendor!

    We opted for a more simple and intimate design for our wedding. Katherine and Paul worked with us to create the perfect set up for our day. They were on time and flexible. They made sure no detail was overlooked. We really enjoyed having them be part of our wedding day. Would definitely recommend to anyone.
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    Nate N. Sent on 12/02/2018
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    The Beach Wedding Experts

    Beachside Occasions managed our beach ceremony and officiated. THESE GUYS ARE AMAZING FOR BEACH WEDDINGS!!! Paul and Kathy were wonderful to work with. They are a power couple doing weddings on weekends and so they might not have as many flashy pictures up as bigger companies. Our ceremony was smooth and felt natural. They let us modify the ceremony to our liking as well. They were definitely worth the money and will help you make your dream beach wedding come true. Don't worry about the small cost items, they are not that expensive compared to some vendors but still give you that professional look and personal touch.
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    Kristen Sent on 06/23/2018
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    If you’re looking to do an outdoor ceremony I highly recommend you book your ceremony at least through Paul and his wife Katherine. Not only do they provide reasonable pricing, they set up and tear down all their equipment and supplies. They also act as a coordinator and officiant should you need one. They’re also well-versed in the Wilmington area so they have connections to find you what you need. I worked with them while I was deployed and was able to plan a wedding from half a world away without a care. I didn’t even have to worry about weather being a potential issue because they had connections to help get that covered the morning of if need be. They also make sure your photographer has access to the best shots and keep you segregated from guests after to facilitate family photos. Highly recommend them .
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    Lauren Sent on 12/04/2018
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    Great experience!

    Beachside Occasions helped make our wedding day perfect! Paul and Katherine have more knowledge and experience in the business than I ever could've imagined. Planning long distance was stressful in itself, but they were willing to help in any way possible. I highly recommend them and their crew! Thanks for a seamless wedding day (and helping to wrangle our SEVEN flower girls!)
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    Beachside Occasions was wonderful to work with and executed everything we wanted (and more) on our wedding day flawlessly. They provide a variety of rentals for your beachside wedding and allow you to pick and choose what you want to make your day everything you'd dreamed it would be. I chose turquoise chair sashes for my aisle chairs and they even thought to send me a variety of color swatches to make sure the color was what we envisioned (which my florist did not do).

    The day prior to the ceremony, we met with Katharine who ran through everything with us and reminded us to be prepared for things we hadn't even considered. They are obviously experts in their field and can make everyone feel ready to walk down the aisle from the bridesmaids and groomsmen, ring bearers, flower girls, and even the bride and groom! They even help you stay on schedule when you're inevitably running late getting ready for your own wedding.

    The one thing I wish we'd been reminded of is how to do the sand ceremony properly - in the moment my new husband and I just poured away as we were nervous and on display in front of everyone and neglected to carefully layer our colors.

    We were so pleased with everything!
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    Peter Sent on 11/17/2017
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    Katherine and Paul were simply wonderful to work with. They made some really great recommendation that made our 'Day' memorable in so many ways. They thought of everything and attended to EVERY detail from beginning to end! Would not have been the same without their professional touch!
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    Faith Sent on 11/22/2017
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    Our wedding was a very spur of the moment decision. Luckily Beachside Occasions could fit us in. Our wedding was small but we were treated like our wedding was just important as a large wedding. Katherine coordinated everything. She was amazing to work with. She emailed me copies of seating assignments, a timeline of the wedding and even downloaded the songs we picked for the processional and recessional and first dance on the beach to make sure everything went as smooth as silk! She was very helpful in picking a spot for the pavilion and angling it so we had the best light! I highly recommend using them for your beach wedding. Everything went so smoothly. =0)
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    I planned my wedding myself, and I was stressing very much about the wedding ceremony going the way I wanted it to. I got married on Fort Fisher, NC. Facing the ocean, under these amazing 200 year old oak trees. There was no electricity around, chairs, parking, nothing. I am not from the town, so I had no idea who was going to coordinate all these different vendors and ensure that it went the way it was supposed to!! I was stressing about how to bring it all together. Then I found Beachside. From the moment I first emailed Paul and Katherine, I knew they were going to plan and run my ceremony. All of my stresses and concerns were instantly gone. They provided the chairs, all decor, music, speakers, officiant, wedding coordination, etc. You name it, they have thought of it and have a solution for it! I didn't have to do anything else - they took over and executed my exact vision. I have absolutely zero complaints. Everything you see in the photos - Paul and Katherine did. My wedding was absolutely beautiful and I owe it all to beachside.
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    Katherine and Paul were awesome, they did a great job and were always available to answer questions!! The setup was beautiful!! I would recommend them for anyone who wants a beach ceremony!! They were very helpful on the wedding day getting everyone where they needed to be. Loved their work!!
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    Kimberly Sent on 11/29/2017
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    We had a wonderful experience using Beachside Occasions!! Highly recommend!!
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    Tunisia Sent on 12/06/2017
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    Katherine and Paul were an absolute job to work with. They did a great job helping us plan every detail of the ceremony process and made everything seem effortless. I would strongly recommend this team and can attest to the fact that everything was perfect. You will definitely not go wrong if you choose to hire them for their services! Thanks again guys!!
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    The wedding was beautiful and Katherine and Paul were amazing. They did the rehearsal also which helped alot since we had 8 children under 8 years old in the wedding! We ran a little late for the wedding and they were calm and professional. My sister put it in words perfectly. It was magical!
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    Nicole Sent on 06/23/2017
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    Paul and Katherine were amazing to work with! We utilized their services for our beach setup/ decor, officiant service, ceremony music/ AV, and rehearsal coordination. Having Katherine involved in the ceremony planning process and coordination relieved me of so much stress, and she kept everything so organized. Paul was a great officiant with an uplifting personality, and they offered us a lot of help in laying out the ceremony plan and readings. Our wedding fell on the weekend of the incredibly packed music festival, and they helped us find an alternate spot away from the madness, and got out there first thing in the morning and did a partial setup to secure the best spot on the beach. I highly recommend Beachside Occasions and their amazing staff!
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    Patty Sent on 06/07/2017
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    Katherine was amazing to work with and helping plan our special beach wedding, even up until the day before when we realized it was going to be high tide but they made it work and everything was beautiful. we had lots of compliments on the pavilion. The weather turned out perfect, we couldn't have asked for a better day. Will definetly recommend them to anyone.
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    Hannah Sent on 09/20/2016
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    I love the owners. They are both such a pleasure to work with. My wedding is March 2017 but all this time they have been accommodating and answered any of questions.
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    Paul and Katherine were so professional and comforting throughout the planning experience and on the wedding day! We had a 90% chance of rain, but they had 3 rain plans for us. They made the call around 3 pm and we ended up starting the wedding about 15 min early to avoid storms. We only got about 4 drops and there was a rainbow! I was never concerned with the ceremony in their hands. We loved how personal they made the ceremony template and Paul did a great job delivering it. Thank you so much Paul and Katherine!