Coastside Weddings & Events

Service levels: Full-service planning

Team size: 1 – 2

About Coastside Weddings & Events

Coastside Weddings & Events

Owner, Lead Planner

I’ve been a Half Moon Bay Wedding and Event Planner for the past 12 years. And have extensive and diverse experience in the events industry in California and beyond. I got my start at The Ritz Carlton in the events department, worked as a venue manager then branched off to start my own business in 2019. I love details and meeting all the amazing couples and being a part of their journey!

By cutting through the chaos and noise, I'll make planning your wedding or event feel relaxed and effortless (read: fun!). As your planner, I'll effortlessly guide and advise you on what works and what doesn't. I'll act as your sounding board and trusted advisor before and during your celebration. And I'll consistently encourage you to enjoy this journey!

In three words: Flexible, Honest, Organized

Services by planning level

Full-service planning

Pricing starts at $15,000

Partial planning

Pricing starts at $9,500

Day-of coordination / wedding management

Pricing starts at $4,500

Elopement / microwedding

Pricing starts at $2,500

A la carte

Pricing starts at $100

Reviews

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  • Perfect planner for your big day

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    •Noah D.•Jan 14

    My wife and I came to Kelsey with a big challenge: Help us turn our family's private property into the perfect wedding venue - and use as many hyper-local vendors as possible. Kelsey jumped right in, making herself available for crucial site visits, identifying vendors as local as possible to the location (also our home tome) to fulfill the long list of things we needed to pull this off, and left us with little to worry about throughout. Kelsey was proactive in communicating, anticipating things we needed before we did (like a true pro), and provided multiple options for us to choose from. When we needed to go back to the drawing board, Kelsey took the feedback really well and quickly got us moving forward again. One example of how awesome Kelsey is as a planner and day-of coordinator is how she planned and handled our complex transport logistics. The venue was a remote farm-like property up a steep, winding, single lane road with no lighting and minimal parking. As such, we needed to shuttle guests to the venue. Furthermore, the ceremony site was up a steep hill in nearby pasture, with only a dirt road for access. Kelsey quickly identified a shuttle vendor that could handle the task and worked with them to ensure it could happen. She worked on the shuttle schedule and timing so much, we had things timed to the minute. This was personally the single most anxiety inducing aspect of our day, and Kelsey made me feel confident and helped me focus on enjoying the day itself. Of course, all shuttling went off without a hitch, and the guests were really impressed with the organization. Finally, when we made a last minute (literally week before) decision to look for a videographer, Kelsey not only found us a fantastic videographer team, but got us a great deal, with extra coverage time and drone footage. I highly recommend Kelsey as both a planner and day-of organizer. You couldn't be in better hands.

    Response from vendor•Jan 15, 2025
    Noah and Emma, wow, what a lovely review, thank you. I absolutely loved helping make your October Farm dreams a reality. Best wishes for the New Year! -Kelsey

  • Fabulous planner, impecable wedding

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    •Guinevere J.•Dec 16, 2024

    Kelsey helped plan my wedding in October 2024, and it turned out perfectly. She quickly understood what was important to us and helped steer us accordingly. She managed the budget and dealt with all vendors, saving me tons of time and worry. On the day of, I felt absolutely confident that everything would go smoothly, and it did! She was also a wonderful and calm but fun presence on the day of, she integrated seamlessly with the bridal party as we got ready and throughout the day and evening. Thank you, Kelsey, for the memorable day!

    Response from vendor•Jan 15, 2025
    Thank you Guinevere for the kind words. I am so happy I got to know you and Bret and help with your wedding journey! Wishing you all the best in the new year! -Kelsey

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