Carmen's Wedding Consulting

Wedding Planning in Saint Augustine, FL

Florida

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5.0

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Carmen was absolutely amazing! Despite all of Mother Nature’s unexpected surprises, she handled everything with such grace and professionalism. She made my fairytale wedding come true by making it possible for me to get married on the bridge at the Lightner Museum(it was raining most of the day), and I will forever be grateful for that. She was on top of every detail throughout the entire day, making everything feel seamless and stress-free. Most importantly, she made both my family and me feel completely relaxed and at ease, allowing us to truly enjoy every moment. Looking back, I wouldn’t change a single thing about my wedding day. It was everything I dreamed of and more, and Carmen played such a huge role in making that happen. I highly recommend her to anyone looking for someone who genuinely cares and goes above and beyond! ❤️✨

Paige C.

5.0

Carmen handled our wedding with an incredible amount of love, flexibility (Carmen rolled with last minute changes to the schedule in a way that I didn’t even have to think about them), care, efficiency, and grace. I highly recommend Carmen!

Parker C.

5.0

Carmen Fleischmann

OWNER/LEAD COORDINATOR

Typically responds within 24h

AWARD WINNER

Thanks to recommendations from couples on The Knot

Why Choose Carmen’s Wedding Consulting? Weddings that feel like you — stress-free, stylish, and budget-smart. At Carmen’s Wedding Consulting, we believe every couple deserves a beautiful, seamless celebration — no matter the budget. Based in historic Saint Augustine, FL, we’re a family-owned and operated business led by Carmen Fleischmann, a FL native, Florida State University grad, and 20-year FL National Guard veteran. Carmen brings military precision, creative flair, and heartfelt dedication to every wedding she plans. Together with her two sisters, our all-women team delivers personal, hands-on service that blends professionalism with the warmth of a close-knit family. We specialize in tailoring weddings to reflect each couple’s unique story — whether it’s an intimate elopement, a grand celebration, or anything in between. From ceremony coordination to rehearsal dinners, pre-wedding parties, and milestone events, we’re here to simplify the planning process while elevating the experience. Let us bring your vision to life — with elegance, organization, and plenty of joy. Your day. Your way. With Carmen’s Wedding Consulting.

Veteran-owned and Woman-owned Business

3+ years in business

Speaks American Sign Language (ASL), English

Small team (2-10 members)

Details

Destination Weddings

Destination Wedding Planning

Planning

A la Carte Wedding Planning

Day-Of Coordination

Destination Wedding Planning

Full Service Wedding Planning

Wedding Activities

Getting Engaged

Engagement Party

Rehearsals & Parties

Bachelorette Party

Bridal Luncheon

Engagement Party

Rehearsal Dinner

Wedding

Ceremony

Cocktail Hour

Reception

Rehearsal

Rehearsal Dinner

Awards and Affiliations

2026 'Best of Weddings'

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Meet the team

Carmen Fleischmann
Owner/Lead Coordinator
I’m a born and raised Floridian, a mother of three, and a 20-year Army veteran with a background in event planning, photography, videography, and audio/visual production. I founded Carmen’s Wedding Consulting to bring that same level of structure, organization, and calm to weddings and special events. My goal is simple: to take what can feel overwhelming and turn it into a seamless, well-executed experience. From our first conversation, I focus on understanding your vision and helping bring it to life with clarity and confidence. I also take pride in building a team that reflects those same values—matching each client with the right coordinator so they feel supported, comfortable, and fully taken care of throughout the process.
Arnela Steinbach
Senior Coordinator
Originally born in Germany, my family is from Bosnia, but I spent most of my life growing up in sunny Jacksonville, Florida. My experience covers various types of customer service, with a lot of time spent working in the makeup industry. Helping brides out for their big day was always so special to me, whether it was helping them pick out their makeup looks at the store or physically going to their venue to do everyone's hair and makeup. It's a special time of life for you, and I'm here to help make your big day as stress-free and effortless as I can!
Vianca Santana
Day-Of Coordinator
Born in New York City to proud Dominican parents, I was raised in a culture where celebration is more than an event; it’s a feeling, a legacy, and a way to bring people together. Family is at the heart of everything I do, and I carry that same warmth and care into every wedding I coordinate. With a background in health administration and over 15 years of military service, I bring a calm, solutions-driven approach to even the most complex situations. I’m trained to think quickly, handle challenges, and execute with precision so your day feels seamless and stress-free. To me, it’s not just about timelines, it’s about creating an experience that reflects your love story. My mission is simple: bring your vision to life exactly as you’ve imagined so you can be fully present and celebrate with the people you love most. I pour intention into every detail and treat each wedding like my own, because I know how much this day matters.
Elena Steinbach
Lead Planner/Creative Director
I am born and raised in Florida, and have called Tallahassee home since 2018! I graduated from Florida State University with a B.S. in marketing in 2021 and have continued working in the state's capitol city ever since! I work full-time as a Marketing Coordinator for a non-profit, I play bass in a rock band, and I go to lots of concerts and events. I am so excited to use my skills in communication and organization to make a bride's day extra special.
Danielle Scharfenstine
Day-Of Coordinator
Originally from North Carolina and having lived in Florida for most of my life, I am a dedicated professional with over 10 years of experience in event and wedding coordinating. As a wife and mother of two, I understand the importance of these milestones and am passionate about helping couples bring their vision to life while eliminating the stress. I believe no two events are alike because every couple has their own unique story. My goal is to orchestrate your special day so that it feels effortless, magical, and entirely yours. With a keen eye for details, I am committed to managing every aspect of your celebration so that you can focus on the journey and the start of your happily ever after.
Cassidy May
Day-Of Coordinator
I am a fifth-generation native Floridian, I am a mother of three and the wife of a Florida National Guardsman. I am a detail-oriented professional with a passion for creating memorable celebrations. With a background as a paralegal, I bring exceptional organization, communication and problem-solving skills to every event I coordinate. I understand that your wedding day is one of life's most important moments, and I am dedicated to ensuring every detail is thoughtfully planned and seamlessly executed. My goal is to help couples feel relaxed, confident, and fully present as they celebrate their love with family and friends.

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17 reviews

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Carmen’s Weddings and team are praised as professional, organized, calm, and detail-oriented, making wedding days stress-free. They handle last-minute changes, weather problems, vendor coordination, setup/teardown, and even DIY florals, often going above and beyond. Affordable, reliable, and highly recommended.

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Parker C

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4/27/2026

Carmen handled our wedding with an incredible amount of love, flexibility (Carmen rolled with last minute changes to the schedule in a way that I didn’t even have to think about th...

em), care, efficiency, and grace. I highly recommend Carmen!

Response from Carmen's Wedding Consulting on 04/28/2026

Thank you for the review Parker! I had an amazing time working with you and spending time ...

with your family and friends. Best wishes!

Paige C

6/02/2026

Carmen was absolutely amazing! Despite all of Mother Nature’s unexpected surprises, she handled everything with such grace and professionalism. She made my fairytale wedding come t...

rue by making it possible for me to get married on the bridge at the Lightner Museum(it was raining most of the day), and I will forever be grateful for that. She was on top of every detail throughout the entire day, making everything feel seamless and stress-free. Most importantly, she made both my family and me feel completely relaxed and at ease, allowing us to truly enjoy every moment. Looking back, I wouldn’t change a single thing about my wedding day. It was everything I dreamed of and more, and Carmen played such a huge role in making that happen. I highly recommend her to anyone looking for someone who genuinely cares and goes above and beyond! ❤️✨

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Grace W

4/22/2026

Carmen was AMAZING! From start to finish she was professional and so amazing to work with. She took the vision I had and made it happen for us. She was always available to answer a...

ny questions I had, with a quick and amazing response which calmed so many nerves of mine. The day of she made sure everyone was where they were supposed to be and helped me stay calm as well when things started getting hectic. At the end of the night she helped picked things up and has been there through all of my questions of things we couldn’t find. I would 110% recommend her to anyone who is in need of a wedding planner/ coordinator!!

Response from Carmen's Wedding Consulting on 06/19/2026

Thank you for the glowing review, Grace! It was truly a pleasure making your wedding day s...

pecial. Best wishes!

myra M

2/17/2026

Of course this day was important to us. It’s my only daughter’s wedding. And Carmen Treated this day as a very important event. We are so blessed with her as our day of coordinator...

. Her professionalism was evident through the details, the time, her suggestions and Her experiences that she applied to our big day.We Employed 20 strangers and Hiring Carmen was more like having a valued friend lead the way. We learned that the wedding planner is the most important person on your team, And Carmen did not disappoint. As the mother of the bride, I 100% recommend Carmen‘s weddings

Cassandra C

2/16/2026

Carmen is IT! I cannot speak more highly of her if I was paid to. I just had my wedding this weekend on Valentine’s day, one of the most busiest and most sought after days to get m...

arried on. Carmen was available, thankfully because I planned my wedding in 4 short months. Everything about my wedding was chaotic- sloppy planning, limited timing, past due deadlines, missing items and uncooperative wedding guests but she dealt with everything with such great professionalism and patience. We couldn’t find a florist so my husband ordered 800 roses from a local vendor in Miami and we drove them to our venue where Carmen and one of her assistants hand clipped each one and made 9 beautiful table arrangements, decorated a banquet hall (IN LIKE AN HOUR!), managed a group of bossy and drunk bridesmaids, and coordinated and successfully pulled off 3 bridal dress changes, all while professionally handling rude and air-headed venue staff. Carmen is strong, very professional and reliable which is huge, just don’t get her twisted, she’s assertive in all the right ways and that’s needed on a wedding day. My day would have been completely ruined without her. I highly recommend her services, she’s A1! Just don’t stress her out like we did or she may eventually quit this business because this shit is hard! Thanks again Carmen

Lea F

2/04/2026

Carmen was our day of coordinator at the Fountain of Youth for our wedding in January of 2026. Carmen went above and beyond with helping us, we hit a some roadblocks and Carmen wen...

t ahead and took control had everything handeled, which is amazing as a bride. You always hear of horror stories of brides being pulled in a 1000 directions on your wedding day, but Carmen made sure that I could focus on myself and be relaxed. My husband and I are so thankful that we hired Carmen for our wedding day. Carmen was simply amazing and coordinated a beautiful day for us!

Response from Carmen's Wedding Consulting on 02/05/2026

Thank you Lea for sharing your photos and these kinds words with us. Being a part of your ...

wedding day and making it enjoyable for you was such a pleasure! Best wishes! - Carmen

Maggie M

12/30/2025

Carmen absolutely went above and beyond as our day-of coordinator! Very knowledgeable, detail-oriented, and organized. She has the best day-of rate we found in the greater Jax area...

, which even included some consultation and lots of planning resources. She was a massive help setting up and tearing down and even has misc. decor to lend us. I 100% recommend her for any event!

Adam I

11/11/2025

I had the most wonderful experience with Arnela as my wedding day-of coordinator. From the very beginning, her meticulous attention to detail and exceptional organizational skills ...

stood out. She flawlessly executed every aspect of my plan, ensuring that my wedding day ran smoothly and perfectly aligned with my vision. Arnela's ability to anticipate needs and solve problems before they arose was truly impressive. She kept the vendors organized, managed the timeline seamlessly, and made sure everyone involved knew exactly what to do and when. Her calm demeanor and positive attitude alleviated any stress, allowing me to fully enjoy each moment of my special day. Arnela executed the logistics flawlessly. Her thoughtfulness and dedication were evident in every detail, from the beautifully coordinated decorations to the smooth transitions between each part of the celebration. I highly recommend Arnela for anyone looking for a wedding day-of coordinator who can turn an event into a flawlessly executed and unforgettable experience. Thank you, Arnela, for making my wedding day truly magical!

Suzy W

11/10/2025

Hiring Carmen was the best decision! Her experience made the planning process go smoothly and gave us a great deal of confidence in knowing the wedding day would be a wonderful da...

y! Her attention to detail and "can-do" attitude made all the difference in the world. Highly Recommend Carmen!

Hannah B

10/29/2025

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Absolutely Exceptional! Hiring Carmen’s Weddings was one of the best decisions we made for our big day. Carmen went above and beyond in every possible way—from her flaw...

less communication to her calm professionalism under pressure. What really stood out was how effortlessly she helped us transition from hiring her as just a day-of coordinator to bringing her on full-time. That shift made all the difference—her organization, attention to detail, and ability to anticipate what we needed before we even said it turned the entire process into something stress-free and enjoyable. Carmen was our steady hand through every change, every question, and every moment of excitement. She kept everyone on track while making us feel completely taken care of. Our wedding day ran perfectly, and we know that’s because of her dedication and hard work behind the scenes. We couldn’t recommend Carmen enough—if you’re considering her services, do yourself a favor and book her. She’s the kind of coordinator who doesn’t just meet expectations—she quietly exceeds them in every way. — Cameron & Hannah Cobb

Olivia H

10/21/2025

Carmen was phenomenal! Very organized and professional. With Carmen we actually ran ahead of schedule and got to have more time enjoying ourselves at our wedding. She went above an...

d beyond to save my wedding cake topper for us. She went back to our venue the morning after the wedding and packed up all of our decor and delivered it to us. She was amazing during the planning process and had many helpful recommendations and potential vendor replacements if needed. She worked great on our contingency plans for weather related issues. Carmen made it so I didn’t have to stress or worry at all on our wedding day. We couldn’t have done any of this without her! She worked closely with my cousin/ wedding planner and took everything with great stride! Carmen is worth every penny and more!! My husband was absolutely wowed with how everything turned out! We had such an amazing wedding day thanks to Carmen! I would recommend her to anyone! I’ve been telling all my friends and engaged coworkers about her. Thank you Carmen for everything!!!

Kristia H

9/20/2025

We had Elena there as our day of coordinator! We loved having her as a part of our big day and working with her and Carmen throughout the whole process was amazing! We really appre...

ciated how much Carmen was willing to work with us to figure out how we could stay in our budget and get the specific kind of help that we really needed! Elena was so much fun to have with us, she took so much off my plate and handled everything, including keeping me calm in a moment of panic. We were lucky to find someone who was affordable, exactly what we needed, and brought great energy to the party ❤️ thank you!

Response from Carmen's Wedding Consulting on 09/30/2025

Thank you for your review! We're so grateful for the opportunity to make your day special....

Katie B

5/21/2025

We used Arnela for our day of wedding coordinator. This is no exaggeration when I say without her there we wouldn’t have gotten married. Although we booked services for only one da...

y, I felt she was involved in the entire planning process. She reached out to all vendors to coordinate leading up to the rehearsal. At the rehearsal she worked well with our officiant to run the show. The day of was complete chaos on the venues part, and without her there I would have been in tears. She busted her ass running everywhere to fix the venues mistakes and we couldn’t say enough great things about her. She was so kind, courteous and helpful. She ended up having to arrange all the florals, set up the cigars beautifully and all the decor. I’ll include some pictures.

Response from Carmen's Wedding Consulting on 09/30/2025

Thanks for the review! We're so grateful to be a part of your wedding day!

Jordan H

5/05/2025

Booked Carmen for a day of wedding coordinator and she was absolutely wonderful! Months and weeks leading up to the wedding she would keep in touch and make sure I was on track and...

offered help along the way. When it came to the wedding she had her timeline and rocked it! Kept the bridal party in line, kept the guest where they needed to be and made sure the wedding flowed nicely. She was available when I needed her and flexible with events of the day. Her professional demeanor was wonderful to have and to help for our big day!

Response from Carmen's Wedding Consulting on 09/30/2025

Thank you, Jordan! It was my absolute pleasure to be your day-of coordinator.

Amilyn K

4/14/2025

Working with Carmen made our wedding day so stress free. I sent her all of the wedding day information she needed, and she made the vision come to life. She helped us run through o...

ur dress rehearsal the day before, and made sure to be at our venue the morning of to help our vendors with setup. Carmen truly went above and beyond to make our day as perfect as possible. I highly recommend working with Carmen’s Weddings!

Jill C

4/08/2025

We were SO impressed and just over the top thrilled how well everything turned out for us working with Arnela. From the pre wedding discussions we had all the way through till th...

e end of the night when we said goodbye to our guests. Arnela was so professional and attentive to every little detail. She kept us all on schedule with her gentle, calm nature. We were so pleased with all she did for us. We highly recommend Carmen's Wedding Consulting for your wedding too!

Hannah S

7/01/2024

Great experience!

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