Customized and Unique Weddings and Events
$1,000 starting price
Mobile and Baldwin County, Alabama
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Kelsey Carpenter
OWNER
AWARD WINNER (2X)
Thanks to recommendations from couples on The Knot
Nestled along the scenic Gulf of Mexico, Coastal Drift Events is a wedding planning company based out of Gulf Shores, AL. This full-service agency specializes in local and all-inclusive ceremony and reception packages. Options range from simple to elaborate and can be fully customized to your tastes and preferences. Serving Mobile County, Baldwin County, and Pensacola, this team will create the nuptials of your dreams along the white sand beaches of the Gulf Coast.
Coastal Drift Events is run by Kelsey Carpenter, an Alabama native who wants lovebirds to experience the magic of Alabama’s coastal region. Kelsey is particularly passionate about planning weddings that are creative, breathtaking, and unforgettable. While her true calling is for event coordination, this professional also holds an M.S. in Civil and Coastal Engineering. For more than four years she has had the privilege of curating luxurious and stylish weddings for couples and their families.
Packages at Coastal Drift Events begin with the simple yet elegant You, Me, & the Sea, which is perfect for intimate elopements. This option comes with a ceremony coordinator, smoothed sand, an arbor or tiki torches, white chiffon drapery, decorations, and unlimited communication. The most comprehensive package adds a professional photographer and officiant, 50 white resin chairs, chair sashes, speakers and music, setup and breakdown, and a rehearsal. Kelsey and her team also provide décor such as a jute rug, lanterns, shepherd hooks, and signage. However, all packages can be customized, and the Coastal Drift Team encourages wants to create a unique experience for their clients. All packages include an initial consultation, vendor recommendations, budget management, timeline creation, and event design.
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Kelsey Carpenter
Owner
I was born and raised in coastal Alabama, so I know this place like the back of my hands. I obtained a B.S. in Marine Science in 2018, and an M.S in Civil and Coastal Engineering in 2021 from the University of South Alabama. However, I found my true passion for planning weddings while I was in school.
I have helped create beautiful memories for families for 4 years now, and I truly take pride in my work. I founded Coastal Drift Events with one goal in mind: to design and produce creative and unforgettable events for every occasion while experiencing the magic of the Gulf Coast.
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5.0
out of 5.019 reviews
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Coastal Drift Events, specifically Kelsey, is highly recommended by multiple reviewers for wedding planning and decor. They mentioned that Kelsey was easy to work with, professional, and attentive to their needs. The reviewers praised Kelsey for her exceptional decorating skills and for bringing their wedding visions to life. They also appreciated the communication and organization provided by Coastal Drift Events throughout the entire planning process. Overall, customers were extremely satisfied with their experience and highly recommend Coastal Drift Events for weddings.- Top reviews
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Brittney V
5.0
1/03/2023
Kelsey did a great job coordinating day of wedding timeline/events for us! She also helped with our decorations. She was very easy to work with and asked all of the right questions so that nothing was missed.
Erika G
5.0
1/03/2023
Kelsey did an outstanding job on my cousins bridal shower! I would recommend hiring her. She came in and set up everything everyone complimented how great it looked! She’s very easy to work with and was to response was very quick! She took the time to listen to what I was wanting and made it come to life! Highly recommend for any occasion I also use her for birthday parties now!
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Steven M
5.0
1/01/2023
Kelsey helped us in ways that we never even knew we needed! We had our wedding at a beach house in Gulf Shores and everything turned out beautifully without a single flaw. We didn’t have to stress about a single thing! Some things we liked about her process is having monthly meetings to keep us on track, but also being there to answer questions if needed. She brought so many great ideas to the table and was very professional, but also very personable and fun to work with. We recommend Coastal Drift Events 100%
Jenny D
5.0
12/31/2022
Kelsey was the best investment I made for my wedding!! She was so helpful and helped me think of things I didn’t think of! She was so professional and easy to work with!! If I could do anything again, I would hire her!
Courtney T
5.0
12/31/2022
She made all my baby shower dreams come to life!
Ariel H
5.0
12/31/2022
Kelsey at Coastal Drift Events made our day possible! She was more than helpful with brainstorming ideas, creating a plan for the day of, communicating every little detail, and a phenomenal execution of all things decor.
Our wedding was held on our personal property at our home- there was no venue (or the guidelines, assistance, decor package, etc that comes with it)
With that being said, Kelsey very quickly stepped up. She did a very good job communicating our wants and needs and translating that into an absolutely stunning scene. Not only did she arrive early to set up, and stayed after to pack not only her items away, but assisted in gathering all of ours as well. (By the way, our wedding was outside & a surprise tornado & thunderstorm decided to hit)
Bottom line: Kelsey is an exceptional decorator, dedicated to creating a fairy tale. She goes above & beyond for her clients and does not miss a beat. Her decor & eye for bohemian theme is top notch.
I would highly recommend her a million times over🤍
K M
5.0
12/31/2022
From start to finish Kelsey was beyond amazing , and reassuring. I had an idea of what I wanted, but hiring Kelsey was the best thing I could have done. My wedding was an destination wedding, and she made sure everything was easy going and perfect for my husband and I. I 10/10 recommend her!!
Alexis L
5.0
12/31/2022
I hired Coastal Drift (Kelsey) for the middle wedding assistance package. She was absolutely awesome! We talked on the phone several times over the course of a few months for about an hour before the big day. She helped me finalize my last few vendors and helped keep me on track for all of the little details and final issues that I didn’t know about or pop up right before the end. The wedding was everything I could’ve dreamed of and I couldn’t have done it without Kelsey. I worried about nothing the entire day and I can’t even imagine everything she took care of I don’t even know about. Thank you guys so much!!
response 12/31/2022
Thank you so much, Alexis! I loved being a part of your special day. Even though it rained...
, it turned out so beautifully! I wish the best of luck to you and Elkin :)
Lauren S
5.0
12/30/2022
Kelsey was AMAZING! We hired her as a week of planner for our beach wedding in Pensacola! She answered questions and helped with small details leading up to the week of! She took care of everything! One of the best parts was getting ready for our wedding and knowing she was taking care of everything else. She met with us about 9 months before the wedding when we were in town to discuss details! She was very professional and had wonderful ideas for how to layout our wedding and reception! I was told many times before our wedding that something will always go wrong so don’t expect it to be perfect, but everything went off without a hitch! I attribute that to Kelsey! She was so kind and patient with all of mine and my mom’s questions (and there were a lot)! You won’t regret hiring Kelsey!
response 12/31/2022
Thank you, Lauren! Your big day turned out so beautiful, and I am so glad I got to be a pa...
rt of it!
Elizabeth Paige G
5.0
12/30/2022
Where do I begin?! Kelsey is an absolute lifesaver!! I knew from our initial phone conversation, that Coastal Drift Events was perfect for us. Being an out of state bride has its challenges, but Kelsey made everything a breeze, every step of the way. At one point, I was certain that she could just read my mind. What I truly appreciate is her professionalism and communication. Coastal Drift Events allowed us to enjoy our day without a SINGLE flaw or stress.
response 12/31/2022
Thank you so much for your sweet words, Paige!
jessica M
5.0
11/11/2021
Kelsey was the best! Everything i wanted and asked for was taken care of! She was very responsive and professional and everything ran so smoothly.
Jessica B
5.0
10/17/2021
I am so happy to have had the chance to work with Leticia and Kelsey for my wedding. I live in Texas now, but got married in Orange Beach. However, planning a wedding from out of state was made easy with these two. Kelsey took my vision of a boho reception and blew it out of the water- The decor was STUNNING! Leticia communicated consistently and was able to answer all of my questions during the planning process. On top of all of that, the weekend of my wedding, there was a tropical storm. These two adjusted the plans, and had to relocate and it turned out beautifully! I would recommend them time and time again. Thank you two for a perfect day!
Cindy W
5.0
9/14/2021
Kelsey was awesome! She saw my wedding vision through the phone ( I put everything in her hands ) Kelsey was spot on with my colors and decorations. If someone asked if I knew of a wedding planner in Gulf shores. I would definitely recommend Bella weddings by the Sea. Thank you again Kelsey!
response 09/14/2021
Cindy, thank you so much for this awesome review! I loved bringing your vision to life 🤩
Jennifer S
5.0
9/13/2021
We planned a beach wedding from out of state (Missouri) and after combing through several venues on google I found Coastal Drift Events. The price is so reasonable and you can choose the package that best fits your needs. Kelsey stayed in close communication with me and answered all my questions. Everything about our day was perfect and there was no stress. Kelsey had taken take of everything and I literally just had to show up! The decorations, officiate, photographer were all included in our package and we couldn't have been happier. Our family/friends raved how beautiful and intimate our ceremony turned out. I am so thankful we had our hearts set on a destination wedding, it truly was a dream come true. Book Coastal Drift Events, you won't be disappointed.
response 09/14/2021
Jenn, thank you so much for the sweet words! I really appreciate it more than you know. I’...
m so happy I could make your day special!
Emily H
5.0
9/13/2021
We worked with both Kelsey and Leticia with Bella’s Weddings By the Sea and we had a wonderful experience!! They worked so well with us and made it possible for us to pretty much have everything we wanted and needed for our big day! Kelsey was awesome to work with on decor, reception, and flowers! I asked her to make my bridesmaids flowers and my bridal bouquet and they were perfect!! She planned and decorated our inside reception venue perfectly and I couldn’t say enough great things about her. 10/10 recommend working with her for your big day!
response 09/14/2021
Emily, thank you for the sweet words! I truly loved working with you and Zack so much.
Kate I
4.0
9/10/2021
Kelsey was great! We only had a few hiccups and I know it would have been so much more than that if we didn't have her. We had a wedding that wasn't on the beach and she adapted really well. I highly recommend Kelsey to anyone who needs a day of coordinator in the Mobile area.
response 09/14/2021
Kate, thank you so much for your review!
Kasondra S
5.0
9/09/2021
Kelsey & Leticia we’re amazing! We worked with Kelsey from the beginning & she was very helpful with getting us everything we wanted! Leticia was our photographer on the day of our wedding & she was great! Our day was so much more than we could’ve imagined & absolutely perfect!
response 09/14/2021
KC, thank you for such a sweet review ☺️. You and Kat were so much fun to work with!
Kateleen G
5.0
5/28/2021
My wedding was absolutely beautiful. I’m still getting comments 1 week later. They made my day super special, I’m so glad I found them. Kelsey definitely deserves an honorable mention, she made sure everything was perfect and we texted pretty much every day. Very organized, very professional.
response 09/14/2021
Kateleen, thank you for such a great review! I loved working with you and Dorian to make y...
our day so special!
Emerson G
5.0
5/28/2021
The Coastal Drift team made our wedding day so amazing. While it did not come off quite how we had planned (can't count on the weatherman :) ), their experience and hard work gave us a wedding day better than we could have imagined or planned. I can honestly say I did not even recognize the balcony where we held the ceremony after they had transformed it into such a beautiful space! We are so grateful to you both for working so hard to make such a memorable day for Stacy and me, along with our families
response 05/28/2021
Emerson, you and Stacy were such a joy to work with! We are so happy that we could make yo...
ur day special. Even though it rained all day, we made the best of it! Thank you for the sweet words.
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