Coastal Weddings and Events

Last reviewed: September 9, 2026. Business status: Active.

Coastal Weddings and Events is a Sunshine Coast wedding planner offering wedding management, coordination, design and décor for couples planning celebrations in British Columbia’s Sunshine Coast region. The company’s official website also lists intimate weddings, elopements, adventure elopements, floral design, wedding rentals and proposals.

The business describes its approach as wedding management rather than taking every planning decision away from the couple. Its published services include support for couples who have already arranged their main logistics as well as more comprehensive management that begins earlier in the planning process. This profile was last reviewed on September 9, 2026, using the company’s official website.

Services and specialization

Coastal Weddings & Events presents itself as a full-service wedding, event, design and décor company based on the Sunshine Coast of BC. Its wedding services include wedding planning, wedding coordination, wedding design and décor, floral design, rentals, intimate weddings, elopements and adventure elopements.

The wedding-planning page outlines three levels of wedding management. Essential Wedding Coordination is intended for couples who have planned their wedding and want professional help bringing the details together. Wedding Management adds six months of guidance, monthly planning meetings, design consultations and logistical support. Complete Wedding Management begins as soon as the couple books and includes ongoing planning, design, décor installation and wedding-day management.

The separate design page lists a Ceremony Only package and a Design & Decor package. The company also publishes a proposal package for couples planning a marriage proposal on the Sunshine Coast.

• Wedding management and coordination
• Ceremony and reception design and décor
• Floral design and wedding rentals
• Intimate weddings, elopements and adventure elopements
• Marriage proposals and other event planning

Service area and who it may suit

The official website says the company services the Sunshine Coast from Langdale and Gibsons to Egmont and Powell River, BC. It states that the team focuses on weddings on the Sunshine Coast and has experience with local venues and vendors. Couples should confirm whether their chosen location is within the company’s current service area before booking.

The published offer may suit couples who want an intimate wedding, elopement or professionally coordinated celebration while retaining control over important decisions. It may also suit couples who have arranged their venue and vendors but want someone to manage the timeline, communications, décor and wedding-day details. The Ceremony Only package is presented for couples who want a designed ceremony while handling reception arrangements separately.

• Couples planning an intimate Sunshine Coast wedding
• Couples considering an elopement or adventure elopement
• Couples seeking ceremony styling and décor
• Couples who want coordination after completing much of their own planning
• Couples seeking longer-term wedding-management support

Confirmed strengths and practical limitations

A documented feature of Coastal Weddings & Events is the choice of planning involvement. The official site describes support ranging from coordination beginning approximately four to six weeks before the wedding to management beginning six months before the event or immediately after booking. The company also combines management with its own curated décor rentals and floral design services.

The website states that the team has designed and coordinated more than 500 weddings on the BC Sunshine Coast and has been planning weddings there since 2010. These are operator statements published on the official site rather than independent assessments, so couples who place importance on awards, reviews or portfolio credentials should review and verify those details directly.

The supplied official pages do not provide a clean street address or postal address for publication. The older listing address is unverified and has not been used here. Couples should also confirm current availability, travel or location fees, accommodation requirements and the precise scope of any selected package.

• Multiple levels of wedding-management involvement are documented
• Wedding management, décor rentals and floral design can be coordinated through the same business
• The published service area covers communities across the Sunshine Coast
• A current street address was not verified from the supplied official pages
• Availability and any location-specific costs should be confirmed directly

Pricing

The official website publishes starting prices for several services. Essential Wedding Coordination starts at $2,500 plus applicable taxes. Wedding Management starts at $3,000 plus applicable taxes, and Complete Wedding Management starts at $3,500 plus applicable taxes.

The Ceremony Only design package starts at $1,500 plus applicable taxes, while the Design & Decor package starts at $1,000 plus applicable taxes. The proposal package starts at $360 plus applicable taxes. The design page notes that rentals and florals are charged separately for the Design & Decor package, and that accommodation and location fees are the couple’s responsibility.

Additional Ceremony Only options shown on the official page include chairs at $5 per person, sparkling wine with a juice option at $10 per person, cake service at $10 per person, a charcuterie table at $20 per person, an onsite staff person at $250, an officiant at $200–$300 depending on location, and photography from $1,500–$3,000 with a two-hour minimum. Prices are starting amounts and may not represent the full cost of a wedding.

• Essential Wedding Coordination: starting at $2,500 plus applicable taxes
• Wedding Management: starting at $3,000 plus applicable taxes
• Complete Wedding Management: starting at $3,500 plus applicable taxes
• Ceremony Only: starting at $1,500 plus applicable taxes
• Design & Decor: starting at $1,000 plus applicable taxes
• Proposal package: starting at $360 plus applicable taxes

Contact and booking

The official website lists Melissa Tripp as the contact for Coastal Weddings and Events and invites couples to request a free consultation. The listed phone number is 604-720-3698, and the website also provides the email address melissa@coastalweddings.ca.

A consultation is the appropriate next step for confirming the preferred service, wedding date, location, guest plans and the division of responsibilities between the couple and the planning team. The company’s website states that it works across the Sunshine Coast, but couples should confirm travel logistics and any location-related charges before signing an agreement.

• Phone: 604-720-3698
• Email: melissa@coastalweddings.ca
• Free consultation available through the official website
• Official website: coastalweddingsandevents.ca

What couples should confirm

Before booking, ask which package best matches the amount of planning already completed and whether the quoted starting price includes the services, rentals, florals, staffing and setup required for the intended celebration. Confirm whether taxes, accommodation, venue or location fees, travel, permits and outside vendors are additional.

Couples should also confirm the company’s current availability, the exact service boundaries for their venue, the number of onsite staff, the hours of coverage and the responsibilities for setup and teardown. For a ceremony-only booking, clarify which reception tasks remain with the couple. For a design booking, ask which décor and floral elements are included and which are billed separately.

Finally, request current contract terms, payment timing, cancellation or postponement provisions, weather contingencies for outdoor celebrations and the process for communicating with vendors. These details are not fully set out in the supplied evidence and should be confirmed directly with the business.

• Confirm date availability and service-area coverage
• Request a written quote distinguishing included and additional costs
• Clarify décor, floral, rental, staffing and setup responsibilities
• Ask about outdoor-weather plans, permits and location requirements
• Review contract, payment, cancellation and postponement terms

Continue planning

• browse the Canada wedding directory
• wedding and bridal planning guide

Frequently asked questions

Where does Coastal Weddings and Events provide wedding services?

The official website says the company services the Sunshine Coast from Langdale and Gibsons to Egmont and Powell River, BC. Confirm coverage for your specific venue before booking.

What wedding services does Coastal Weddings and Events offer?

The company lists wedding management, coordination, design and décor, floral design, rentals, intimate weddings, elopements and adventure elopements. It also offers ceremony design and marriage-proposal packages.

What does wedding coordination cost?

The published Essential Wedding Coordination package starts at $2,500 plus applicable taxes. Wedding Management starts at $3,000, and Complete Wedding Management starts at $3,500, also plus applicable taxes.

Does Coastal Weddings and Events offer a ceremony-only package?

Yes. The official design page lists a Ceremony Only package starting at $1,500 plus applicable taxes. It includes a custom-designed ceremony, selected décor and florals, with additional options available.

How can couples contact the company?

The official website lists Melissa Tripp at 604-720-3698 and melissa@coastalweddings.ca. Couples can also request a free consultation through the company website.

Sources checked

• Sunshine Coast BC Weddings, Elopements & Full-Service Planning
• Traditional Full Wedding Planning Services, Sunshine Coast BC
• Wedding Ceremony Design Services – Sunshine Coast of BC
• Marriage Proposal packages on the BC Sunshine Coast
• Sunshine Coast Event Planner | Corporate Retreats & Private Events

Phone: 604-720-3698

Website: https://coastalweddingsandevents.ca/