Coastal Wedding Checklist
Planning steps and production tips to keep your celebration on time and on budget.
Coastal weddings are beautiful but require extra coordination for weather, travel, and vendor timing. This checklist helps couples and planners stay aligned before the big day.
90 - 60 days out
- Confirm venue access, permits, and power requirements.
- Lock in vendors: decor, sound, catering, photography, and security.
- Finalize the guest list and build the seating plan.
30 - 14 days out
- Share the timeline with vendors and confirm arrival times.
- Test sound and lighting requirements with the technical crew.
- Plan a weather fallback: tents, indoor backup, or rain plan.
Week of the event
- Reconfirm transport and vendor contact numbers.
- Confirm music playlist and MC cues.
- Finalize the run-of-show with your planner.
Day of
Assign a single point of contact for vendor coordination and let the couple focus on the experience. A calm control room keeps the celebration flowing smoothly from ceremony to reception.