Bella Weddings by the Sea

You Provide the Dress and We’ll Do the Rest

Gulf Shores, Orange Beach, Fort Morgan

Service area

SaVanna and Tecia McLaughlin

WEDDING PLANNER

AWARD WINNER (2X)

Thanks to recommendations from couples on The Knot

Bella Weddings provides you with a unique wedding "experience" and not just a wedding. It is our goal to make your wedding and reception somehow different from all the other weddings. Our services include initial consultation and subsequent meetings as needed, unlimited phone calls and emails, wedding planning, budget analysis and timeline scheduling, and recommendations for all service providers such as florists, cake bakers, caterers, and DJs. We will help you ensure everyone is ready for your wedding ceremony. We provide rehearsal, set up, and day-of coordination for your wedding and reception, as well as photography for both, if needed. Bella Weddings is a member of The Association of Bridal Consultants. Whether you are planning on saying "I do" in an intimate beach ceremony, have dreams of an extravagant celebration, or simply want to escape to paradise with your nearest and dearest, Bella Weddings can make it come to life. Bella Weddings is based in Orange Beach, AL.

Veteran-owned and Woman-owned Business

10+ years in business

Speaks English, German

Small team (2-10 members)

Details

Destination Weddings

Destination Wedding Packages

Destination Wedding Planning

Planning

A la Carte Wedding Planning

Budgeting

Day-Of Coordination

Destination Wedding Planning

Full Service Wedding Planning

Wedding Website

Wedding Activities

Getting Engaged

Engagement Party

Honeymoon

Rehearsals & Parties

After Party

Bachelor Party

Bachelorette Party

Bridal Luncheon

Bridal Shower

Engagement Party

Rehearsal Dinner

Wedding

After Party

Ceremony

Cocktail Hour

Reception

Rehearsal

Rehearsal Dinner

Awards and Affiliations

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Meet the team

SaVanna and Tecia McLaughlin

Wedding Planner

Tecia and SaVanna McLaughlin are the dynamic mother-daughter duo behind Bella Weddings, where seaside romance meets timeless elegance. For over ten years, they’ve been turning coastal dreams into stunning realities, specializing in beautifully curated beach weddings that reflect each couple’s unique love story. With Tecia’s seasoned eye for detail and SaVanna’s fresh, creative touch, the pair brings both experience and modern flair to every celebration. Their shared passion for ocean views, soft sands, and unforgettable “I do’s” shines through in every event they design. From intimate barefoot ceremonies to grand seaside receptions, Tecia and SaVanna make every moment feel effortless, personal, and breathtakingly beautiful. Whether it’s the whisper of waves or the golden glow of sunset, Bella Weddings ensures that every couple’s special day captures the magic of the coast—and the joy of forever!

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69 reviews

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Bella Weddings by the Sea receives high praise from multiple reviewers for their exceptional service, attention to detail, and ability to bring wedding visions to life seamlessly. Staff members like Savanna and Tecia are commended for their professionalism, warmth, and dedication to ensuring stress-free and memorable experiences for couples. Reviewers highlight the beauty of the beach setups, the ease of communication, and the overall personalized and well-coordinated execution of weddings. Bella Weddings by the Sea is highly recommended for couples seeking a beautiful and effortless destination wedding experience.

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Kimberly W

12/19/2025

Our ceremony was beautiful, and every detail was handled with care and intention. I was able to relax and enjoy my special day knowing that everything was taken care of. Their ...

calm presence, attention to detail, and genuine care really stood out. If you are planning a beach wedding and want a coordinator who truly knows what they’re doing and treats your day like it matters, I highly recommend Bella Weddings by the Sea. I’m so thankful we chose them to be a part of our wedding day.

Madina K

12/14/2025

Savanna went above and beyond in every possible way. She is incredibly kind, truly nice to work with, and has amazing taste. What impressed me most is her ability to understand...

exactly what you want—even when you can’t fully put it into words. She has a natural sense of style and vision and knows how to bring it all together beautifully. She made the entire process smooth, stress-free, and enjoyable. I couldn’t have asked for a better wedding event planner. Highly recommend Savanna to anyone looking for someone who genuinely cares and delivers perfection.

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Yo’Sheka S

11/19/2025

Savanna was AMAZING!! From start to finish she made everything so easy. Anytime I needed her, she responded right away and handled everything for me before I even had to ask. The d...

écor was absolutely stunning she brought my vision to life perfectly!! She made sure I could actually enjoy my day without worrying about a thing. I’m so thankful for her and the love she put into every detail!! I would choose her as my planner again and again.

Sarahnicole M

11/12/2025

SaVanna and Tecia are AMAZING! They were there for us every step of the way during the five months of planning and made my fairytale beach wedding come to life. Everything turned o...

ut even better than I imagined. They’re so organized, fun to work with, and truly care about making your day perfect. By the end of it all, I felt like I’d gained two friends. Can’t recommend them enough — they’re the best! 💕🫶

Vicky B

11/10/2025

Working with Bella Weddings by the Sea was an absolute dream from beginning to end! They completely understood my vision and brought it to life in the most beautiful way. The boho ...

decor was everything I had imagined - natural, elegant and effortlessly stunning. They made wedding planning feel completely stress-free - all I had to do was show up. On the day of the wedding, everything flowed seamlessly and we didn't have to worry about a thing, allowing us to be fully present and enjoy every moment. Our guests couldn't stop raving about how beautiful and well-coordinated everything was. I can't thank them enough for turning our dream day into reality!

Mike A

11/10/2025

Savanna was excellent. She went above and beyond to make sure that my daughter's wedding was memorable. As we and our guests were coming from out of town, there were many unknowns ...

for us, and Savanna shared her vision for the wedding and answered all our questions and set our minds at ease. It comforted us to know we were in capable hands. She is very knowledgeable of the area and is clearly an experienced wedding planner. We felt she truly cared that we had a memorable wedding. She even took some photos and video of the reception and sent them to us. It was an easy and memorable experience.

Kaile B

11/04/2025

Wonderful company!! Pictures were fantastic, amazing to work with, such wonderful people to help with my special day. Made it so very easy!

Barrie N

10/27/2025

This was the best money we spent on our wedding! The video was amazing, the pictures and all the attention to detail was exactly perfect! Highly recommend!

Christy W

10/26/2025

Bella Weddings By the Sea is the best decision we made for my daughter's wedding. Living out of state we had no idea where we needed to start. From day one, Leticia was top not...

ch. Not only was she the nicest to deal with, but her work was 100% quality. Highly recommended Bella Weddings By the Sea.

Lauren B

10/26/2025

Leticia was the most helpful wedding planner! She really cares about you and your special day! She communicates about each detail with care, as well any questions you may have she ...

replies within minutes! The venue was an absolute dream. Multiple people said my wedding photos looked unreal due to the beauty of the venue. I would 10/10 recommend using Bella’s Weddings by the sea 🤍🌊🌅

Jill B

10/25/2025

The event coordinator went above and beyond to make sure every detail ran smoothly — we didn’t have to worry about a thing on our big day. Our guests are still talking about how go...

rgeous the arch was and how seamless everything felt.

Alison B

10/25/2025

I highly recommend Bella Weddings by the Sea! If you want a beautiful destination wedding, this is your provider. SaVanna is excellent! She is professional, kind, and put our weddi...

ng vision to life. She was always an email, phone call or text away. With any event there is a lot of emotion and knowing I could count on her meant so much to me! Thank you Bella Weddings by the Sea for making our wedding perfect!

Cody J

10/25/2025

Words will never be able to express the gratitude we have for SaVanna and Tecia for planning the most beautiful wedding! Our beach wedding was everything we could have imagined it ...

to be and more! We chose a package that included most things to help our day be a smooth and seamless as possible! We would highly recommend to any one planning a wedding in the Fort Morgan/ Gulf Shores area!

Ricki Jill M

10/25/2025

Our wedding day was everything we dreamed of and more. The team at Bella Beach Weddings made the entire process so easy and stress-free from start to finish. The setup on the beach...

was stunning — every detail was beautiful, from the arch and flowers to the way they arranged the chairs. They took care of everything so we could just relax and enjoy the moment. Communication was excellent, the staff was friendly and professional, and the ceremony felt so personal and special. We couldn’t have asked for a more perfect day or a better team to make it happen. Highly recommend Bella Beach Weddings to any couple looking for a beautiful, effortless beach wedding!

Laura G

10/25/2025

Tecia did whatever it took to make sure our wedding worked for us! We had a lot of unexpected situations happen on our wedding day ( weather, unexpected pet care, etc.) but Tecia s...

till made sure it was a day my husband and I would never forget! She was also available with the post wedding questions (wedding license, etc) Thank You for taking care of us and our families to the best of your abilities ❤️

Krysten P

10/23/2025

10/172025 will forever be a beautiful memory etched in the hearts and minds of many ppl. I couldn’t be happier with the professionalism and attention to detail by the whole team. T...

HANK YOU

Kristilyn P

10/22/2025

I just had my wedding on 10.17.25 in orange beach and they delivered!! It was breathtaking! I also love them for their mix of professionalism but warmth and kindness before, during...

, and after the ceremony and throughout planning. You won’t regret it if you use them!

Bralynn T

10/21/2025

Savannah made sure everything was exactly how we envisioned it. She went over and beyond to make sure we didn’t worry about a thing. As an out of state bride, I was so nervous sinc...

e I’d never toured our ceremony location. She did a virtual tour and answered all questions thoroughly. If I had to do it over, I’d choose bella weddings again and again. It was the best day of my life

Bel Y

10/21/2025

Everything about planning a wedding with the lovely SaVanna was professional and seamless. She made the entire experience beautiful and I would absolutely refer her and work with h...

er again and again for any milestone occasion.

Shelby J

10/21/2025

So detailed oriented, goes above and beyond to make sure your day goes off without a hitch, and so easy to communicate with!

Ali C

10/21/2025

10/10! Couldn’t recommend this company more!

Mary L

10/21/2025

My daughter got married back in March and it was truly the most breathtaking wedding. We didn’t have to worry about a thing. Bella Weddings is top notch. Savannah was so amazing to...

work with. She is so kind and attentive to detail.

Molly K

10/21/2025

They were so professional. I was so happy with the playlist they created for my reception. And the set up on the beach was just perfect. I highly recommend them for your wedding!

Preston S

10/21/2025

It was an incredible experience! Very artistic and could tell the time spent in making sure everything was perfect! Very reliable and great to work with! 10/10 recommend!

Amy G

10/21/2025

Bella Weddings by the Sea could not be anymore AMAZING.

Erica T

12/09/2024

Leticia and Savannah were instrumental in capturing the best moments from our wedding reception! We truly felt they did an awesome job illustrating the essence of our love, as well...

as our surrounding family’s love for us, through their photography and arrangements. Leticia was incredibly organized and attentive to our expectations, from the vendor coordination to the timeline of the reception. Working with Bella’s Weddings By The Sea, in general, was an absolute pleasure. We are forever grateful for their contributions to our special night!

Roslyn M

12/02/2024

Tecia and Savanna were awesome! They made the wedding experience fun and stress free! Tecia took my ideas and brought our wedding vision to life! What an incredible experience ❤...

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Aspen M

11/14/2024

When looking for a coordinator for our destination wedding a million things went through my mind with not being in Alabama. I found Bella Wedding by the Sea and from the first conv...

ersation to our last has been so professional. Leticia and SaVanna took so much stress off of me even being hundreds of miles away. When it came time for the wedding day they made sure everything was set up, made sure the bridal party, family and guests were where they needed to be. Checked on me to make sure I was ok and had everything I needed for our big day. I even received 20+ sneak peak photos the day of. They are two of the most genuine people and I truly couldn’t have survived the wedding planning or wedding day without them. I would hire them over and over again if I could. 10000/10 recommend them.

Mackenzie S

11/13/2024

Leticia and SaVanna are the dynamic duo when it comes to all things weddings! Leticia was my day of coordinator and she was phenomenal. The timeline was spot on and everything went...

perfectly! I had no worries or stress on my day knowing she was taking care of it. She pours her heart and soul into every detail! SaVanna was the videographer and oh my gosh!! She captured every single detail and it was absolutely stunning. When we watched it for the first time back with our families, there was not a dry eye in the room! With these two, your day will not only be perfect but you will cherish the ones who helped make it so great! Now I’m not being biased when I say that they are my family because they will treat you like family regardless! Our day was so special and one we will remember forever! We could never thank you guys enough and love you so much!❤️

Sarah C

7/31/2024

These ladies helped me plan a rush wedding from out of state and made my day so easy! They are so kind and ran with the inspiration I gave them and knocked it out of the park!

Jalen J

6/30/2024

Bella Weddings did such an amazing job from the biggest to tiniest detail and we could not have asked for anything better! They created a dream wedding come true and captured it al...

l in fantastic photos! We appreciate you so much and thank you from the bottom of our hearts 🥰

Taylor D

6/20/2024

I am from Louisiana and decided to get married in Gulf Shores, so I did not know much about wedding services in Alabama. I am so glad I chose this company because could not have as...

ked for a better team to help organize and prepare my wedding day! The professionalism and service from they provided was amazing! The mother & daughter photography duo helped make my day perfect! They took the best pictures for my husband and I to look back on for a lifetime!

Madison H

6/07/2024

Tecia & Savanna are the most helpful and beautiful mother/daughter wedding planner duo! They made my destination wedding perfect in every way. They answered every question and deli...

vered every promise! They were so knowledgeable about every detail and that helped ease my stressed bride self! 10000% recommend these two wonderful ladies!

Madison M

6/05/2024

Communication was wonderful between myself, Tecia, and Savanna. They were always very responsive to any questions I had. The day of the wedding we had to make some last minute chan...

ges but they came through without any issues! They offered multiple suggestions since we weren’t from the area and honestly just made the day as simple and easy going as I hoped it would be. The decorations were beautiful and made for an amazing beach wedding!

Jennifer H

6/05/2024

I'm still beaming with joy after my stepdaughter's wedding, expertly coordinated by Tisha at Bella Weddings by the Sea. From concept to reality, Tisha's attention to detail and cal...

ming presence ensured a stress-free, unforgettable experience. Her connections with vendors in Orange Beach, Alabama, made our dream wedding come true!

Robert P

4/03/2024

Leticia and Savannah do a great job. It is a privilege to officiate their weddings.

Martin H

4/02/2024

For an intimate, stress-free, all-inclusive beach wedding ceremony along the Emerald Coast of Gulf Shores and Orange Beach, Alabama, look no further than Leticia McLaughlin at Bell...

a Weddings by the Sea. Leticia, alongside her daughter SaVanna, forms an exceptional team, providing knowledgeable, responsible, and proficient wedding planning services. With a passion for detail and a dedication to impeccable customer service, Leticia ensures that every aspect of your special day is flawlessly executed. Drawing from years of experience and expertise, Leticia is committed to making your beach wedding dreams a reality. Contact Leticia today for more information and experience firsthand why she is the go-to choice for your beach wedding ceremony or any other event you may be hosting.

Kayla L

4/01/2024

Bella weddings was incredible! They way out did my expectations! Letica is wonderful and the whole process was easy and amszing! The wedding and set up were beautiful. Letica re...

ally works with you and helps every step of the way. It was truly a magical wedding! I would highly recommend Bella and Letica, I would use her again and recommend her in a heart beat!!!

Mickey L

4/01/2024

Leticia made our day absolutely the best. I can’t say enough about her attention to details, timeliness, professionalism, and all she did to make our wedding come together to be ...

a great experience ! Her response to any inquiries I had was rapid and thorough!!! She was the key to all the successes of the wedding and reception !!! We could not have dreamed of a better day—— and Leticia was the key to all of it!!! I would highly recommend her for planning a wedding and reception! She was so easy and gracious to work with !!!! Absolutely perfect!!!!

Patricia R

3/30/2024

Bella Weddings by the Sea offers a delightful blend of elegance and coastal charm for couples seeking a beachside celebration. With meticulous attention to detail and a personalize...

d approach, Leticia and Savanna craft unforgettable experiences against the backdrop of the beautiful Alabama Gulf Coast. From intimate ceremonies to grand affairs, they excel in creating magical moments that reflect each couple's unique love story.

Jamie L

3/28/2024

They were amazing! Went above and beyond to make our day perfect! Communication was great from beginning to well after our day!

Ally B

3/12/2024

The professionalism is unmatched with this wedding planner. We traveled for a destination event using all of this team’s recommendation on vendors, which was perfect! They took ou...

r stress away and gave us peace of mind plus the most beautiful experience. This team knows what they are doing! We highly recommend using this duo for your local or destination wedding. We were lucky to find them for ours.

Kasey G

2/17/2024

My husband and I came from Missouri to get married in Gulf Shores. I was nervous about getting married in a place we didn't know but Bella weddings (Tecia) made the experience perf...

ect. Our day turned out beautiful and I couldn't have dreamed of anything better. I 100% recommend her to everyone! She also took our wedding photos and they were perfection. We will cherish them forever.

Hannah B

2/16/2024

Easy to get in touch with and communicate with regularly!! They can personalize your vision and make your wedding unique to just you!! Very helpful in giving local recommendations ...

for venues, hair/makeup, catering, cake, etc. My wedding came together seamlessly and was even better than I envisioned, with absolutely no stress!

Kelli D

2/15/2024

Everything was perfect! I couldn't be more happy with my daughters wedding and reception. Great response time, beautiful set up, and we had so much fun with Tecia and SaVanna.

Alex W

1/29/2024

They were great. Her communication was excellent, and she made the day so incredibly easy for us so we could just enjoy getting married. The pictures were amazing and she made us f...

eel so relaxed and good when taking them. I would recommend Bella Weddings by the Sea to anyone!

Ally P

1/29/2024

Wow! Leticia with Bella Weddings was the perfect pick for making my dream beach wedding come true. She was more than open in her communication, so easy to work with, and overall wo...

nderful at what she does. There were absolutely no “hiccups” in our big day and I give all the credit to her. She made all of my wishes come true. I never knew planning a wedding could be so simple and easy. Leticia is the best of the best.

Keely N

1/29/2024

Highly recommend!

Makenzie T

10/11/2023

Truly could not have picked a better wedding planner/decorator/photographer than Leticia at Bella Weddings by the Sea! She was so very helpful with any question I had even when it ...

wasn't pertaining to what she was offering and I am so thankful for that! Our setup on the beach was gorgeous and the pictures turned out fabulous! I really do not know how to put into words how grateful I am for her and her team and how everything went to smoothly! I would recommend her to anyone I know! All my guests had great things to say !

Dorothy M

4/30/2023

Ticia made our wedding magical and exactly how we wanted. I sent her what I wanted and just showed up. She was amazing! She even managed my not so easy to handle family members ...

(let's face it we all have them) with grace and charm. We are hoping to use her again someday for a vow renewal.

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