Coastal Weddings and Events, the longest established and largest events company on the Sunshine Coast, will be ten years old in 2020, and lots of happy clients wish them well. Coastal Weddings offers full-service planning, decor rentals, floral design, tents, and photo booths. But it is their tireless attention to detail and their commitment to keeping happy couples happy and stress-free that has launched many clients on the paths to celebrating their own anniversaries.
Melissa Tripp, owner, brains, and (when necessary) brawn behind Coastal Wedding’s success, makes it all work, drawing from her years of experience in the event industry in Vancouver, where she planned “just about every type of event you can imagine.” But her expert advice regarding Coast locations, logistics, and vendors comes naturally; she grew up right here on the Sunshine Coast.
With teammates Kori and Amanda and the help of her husband, Ben, Tripp is in the business of making dreams come true. She makes it seem easy, with competitively-priced packages that let couples choose the degree of planning and assistance provided.
Customization is available at every turn. A browse through the wedding gallery on the website gives an idea of the scope and possibilities for weddings on the Coast, with spectacular settings and inspiring variations in style, flowers, and degree of formality. It also tells the stories of absolutely delighted couples in their own words.
“Our wedding day was easily the most spectacular, memorable day in either of our lives. Melissa took care of all the details—all we had to do was show up and enjoy it.”
“Kori and the team were outstanding. She was creative without breaking the bank and was wise to point me in a direction of where to spend money and where not to.”
“Where do I begin to describe how grateful I am for Melissa and her team? Wow. From the stunning floral arrangements to her calm, positive attitude, to her expertise and emotional support, to the tiniest details, she MADE my wedding the magical day it was.”
The Coastal Weddings team works exclusively on the Sunshine Coast and has planned more than 250 weddings here, including Powell River. Tripp, her husband, and their two boys are happy to call Sechelt home now.
Words | Nancy Pincombe Images | Paige Lorraine Photography (left page, right page top two) and by With A Wildheart Collective (right page, bottom two)
