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Wondering how it works?  Here’s some info on how to book your wedding with us.

 

We love small, simple, Central Coast weddings!   That means we take care of the ceremony planning so you can worry about the fun stuff.

Here are some things to think about to make sure we are a perfect match for you.  

 

What package do you like?

All of our packages are all inclusive, that means they provide pretty much everything you need to get married. Some packages have more extras and some have chairs as an option.   We’ve created a variety of packages for our couples – ones for just the 2 of you, some that are more casual for a beach wedding, and others that are more fancy with chairs and a little more private.  

All locations have a beautiful backdrop of the ocean or vineyards.  

Some extras can be added to your package and extras include things like an arch, flower decorations, more photo time and wedding party flowers.  

We provide everything that is included in ALL of our wedding ceremony packages. That means you get a wedding coordinator and planner, officiant, photographer, florist, and even a few more people helping with your wedding.  Our team has an amazing energy and have worked together on many weddings.  Having our team at your wedding makes sure you have the best experience possible! For this reason, we don’t work with couples who want to bring their own officiant or photographer – they are more than welcome to be part of the ceremony and take pictures as a guest.

 

How about a location?

Most of our location are in Pismo Beach and Shell Beach.   Some package have a location with them and for some packages, you can choose your location.  

Some packages are for certain locations. For example, our Winery Elopement package is for a winery in Los Olivos, our Gazebo Love package for the gazebo in Pismo Beach, and the All Your Need is Love package for the Ocean View location in Shell Beach.

For other packages, you can choose your location.

If you liked another Central Coast location, there is Avila Beach, Morro Bay, Cayucous, Cambria and Santa Barbara available for an additional fee.

 

Do you have a wedding date?  

Let us know if there is a date that you want to get married on.  

If you are having a hard time finding the date, some ideas might be to decide what month you want to get married, or a special date, or number that you like, or a time between your 2 birthdays.  

Some weeks are busier than others, so it’s best to have a few dates in mind. Also, make sure to check with the important guests to make sure they are free for your wedding.

Couples ask me the best times of the year to get married and my answer is April, May, September and October.  

 

How many guests?

Our package are for 0 guests all the way up to 50 guests.   We specialize in small weddings and elopements.  

 

Do you want to keep your wedding simple?  

Having a simple wedding means you want the wedding planning to be easy.   You and your fiancé just want to get married and have a beautiful and memorable wedding ceremony.  

You want someone else to take care of most of the planning details and trust Coastal California Weddings and our team of experts.   If you want someone to help with a stress free wedding, then we are the place for you!  

 

Let Coastal California Wedding plan your wedding! Contact us today.  

By Natalie Jones February 27, 2025
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