Golden Coast Event Planning

with - she was kind, funny, and so helpful, especially the on the day of the wedding. We did struggle occasionally with coordinating meeting times ahead of our wedding and there were more than a few calls that were rescheduled day or hour of. This wasn’t a huge deal for us because our wedding was so far out. Ultimately, we were so pleased with how everything came together for our wedding weekend and Golden Coast certainly was part of making the weekend such a fun and low stress occasion. 

ially for a full wedding planning service. On our wedding day, Josh was great in organizing everything and making sure our vision came to life. He also got along great with our guests and was very attentive to us. He kept us on schedule, and was able to think on his feet to make the day even better, like moving our photo guest book to the reception area, so guests could keep signing it. Overall, our wedding day was perfect, and we were very happy.  Though everything came together perfectly, working with Josh to plan our wedding was  frustrating and stressful.  It was clear Josh was struggling to juggle multiple clients, and he would often times not respond to us in a timely manner, making us chase after him for days or weeks before we could get a response. We had hired Josh to manage and book all of our vendors, but in the end we took on the work of communicating with multiple vendors. We also missed out on hiring some vendors we were very excited about because Josh and his team took too long to connect with them and respond to us. There were also several last-minute missteps leading up to our wedding. For example, I continuously had to review and change our rental orders because of certain mistakes, and we had to make additional changes the day before our wedding weekend. In addition, Josh told us we needed more bartenders and needed valet for our brunch, so our bartending quote doubled and we had to pay extra in transportation costs a few days before our wedding. This was something that should’ve been known and included in our original contracts. And instead of feeling only excitement for our wedding, all of these experiences left us with anxiety on our wedding day as to how it all was going to come together.  But beyond the everyday frustrations and lack of communication, we were informed after the wedding by one of our bartenders that the bartending company we had booked, Coastal Crafts, is actually owned by Josh and that Josh had told the bartenders not to be honest with us about that fact. Josh never told us that Coastal Crafts was his own company yet he recommended it. If I had known it was his company, I would not have hired them, particularly because of my poor experience in working with Josh by that point. And sure enough working with Coastal Crafts was also extremely difficult. It took months before we could get any response from someone at the company and we were not able to finalize our drink menu or drink order until the last week before the wedding. With the last minute doubling of the price, his company was not as cost-effective as promised, and we feel cheated and tricked. In addition, we found out that our DJ gave Josh a commission of $1000 for working our wedding. We were never told that Josh would get money from the DJ if we booked him, and it makes us think that we paid the DJ more because of it. Josh also never told us if he would receive a commission from other vendors, but it’s hard for us to trust that prices weren’t increased so he could receive a kickback. Overall, we caution couples hiring Golden Coast Planning for full service planning. 

st year. I noticed that most of the reviews are 1+ years old and I don't want people to make the same mistake we did. The set-up of our client/planner/venue relationship was that the planner would work directly with the venue (to streamline things as Golden Coast had worked at the venue before). Here are some examples of Josh/Golden Coast’s extreme unprofessionalism and poor management: 1) In our last handoff meeting (16 days before the wedding) the coordinator told us everything was on track for the wedding and she was just confused about the valet plan. This was a red flag, as Josh had worked directly with the venue to finalize that plan. Luckily, my husband directly reached out to the venue and learned that there were many missing pieces of information about our wedding (now 14 days away) that Golden Coast had not shared with them. Why were we told by Golden Coast in the finalization meeting just 2 days earlier that everything was set/on track? Fortunately, the venue provided us a comprehensive list of missing items directly (with Josh/Golden Coast included in the email). We were obviously very worried and extremely confused as 90+% of these items were things we had discussed/finalized opinions on with Golden Coast long ago. Josh only responded 4 days later after our 4th follow up email (mind you our wedding was now in 10 days!!!). Luckily, my husband and I had quickly responded to the venue and populated most of the information within 1 day of receiving (having lost complete faith that Golden Coast even knew the plans we had discussed in our meetings). In our eventual call, Josh did not apologize for the lack of response (saying he had been busy), and blamed the venue / tried to pit us against the venue! It turns out he was playing both sides and also bad-mouthing us (his client) to the venue! What the heck? You hire someone to be in your corner and they not only don't do what you hired them to do, don't respond, and bad-mouth you to the venue. 2) We hired staff for set-up/teardown/decorations/table settings/trash removal directly through Golden Coast (in addition to the original coordinator staff who are in charge of coordinating all vendors). Later, we found out from the venue that the staff did not do the table settings and the venue manager had to step in to do it during cocktail hour. Why did we hire staff directly through Golden Coast if they weren't going to even do the jobs they were contracted to do? 3) Golden Coast created our rental order and established themselves as the point of contact with the rental company. The morning we left for our wedding, I checked the rental order and realized it did not have napkins. This is a pretty essential item to miss on a rental order they created. They clearly never would have caught it. I think that in an effort to expand his operation, Josh/Golden Coast have lost their touch. They clearly prioritize being viewed positively by venues vs their clients (as they already have our money and weddings are not recurring business). If Josh had even been apologetic after the fact, I probably would have tried to move past this, but he has been nothing but excuses, bad mouthing us, bad mouthing the venue. Think twice before hiring him and note the date of reviews you choose to trust--things have sadly changed.

ning process, and he and Angelina really went above and beyond on the big day. They were always responsive and easy to work with, and are real sticklers for the details! Once they fully took on the planning the month of the wedding, we didn't have to worry about coordinating our vendors or other logistics, and we could focus on all of our personal touches and details. Josh and his team made sure everyone's I's were dotted and T's were crossed, and that they all had the information they needed. Any changes or corrections we wanted to make were quickly resolved! It was great to have Josh leading our ceremony rehearsal, he herded the cats (our family) so everyone knew how to line up and where to go. On the day of our wedding, Josh and Angelina took care of everything so we could truly just enjoy the day. All of the vendors, family, and guests knew where to be and when to be there, and everything came together like magic just as we designed it! They even took the extra time to set up our home-made light-up name cards. We highly recommend booking Golden Coast Planning, you'll be in great hands!

ut him. Throughout the entire process, Josh made sure to keep us on track - bring up things that we never even thought of. His expertise gave us so much peace of mind during what could have been an overwhelming time. On the day of our wedding, every one was so kind and helpful. They made sure that my husband and I could enjoy our wedding without stress. But of all these things, what meant the most to us, was how much care Josh treated our family with. He helped make sure that our family members with physical disabilities able to get down the aisle. On top of that, he brought food and drinks to them so they wouldn’t have to get up. If you are looking for someone to plan your wedding, you cannot find better than Golden Coast Planning.

perfect match. From creating the timeline, coordinating between all vendors and decorations, they did an amazing job! My wedding day was perfect and smooth! Highly recommend!

osh went above and beyond to ensure every aspect of our wedding was perfect and our day-of coordinator, Kaylee, could not have been more fantastic. Their professionalism, dedication, and calming presence made the day run seamlessly. We couldn't have asked for a better team to bring our vision to life. If you're looking for a flawless, stress-free wedding planning experience, Golden Coast is the way to go!

dible support over the last year. They made our entire wedding planning process so smooth, and we truly wouldn't have been able to do it without them. The Golden Coast team put in an immense amount of time and effort before the actual day. They meticulously handled extensive timeline and location layout design, captured vendor details in-depth, never got tired of our continuous changes to the plan, and ensured that every detail was buttoned up. Their coordination with all our vendors was seamless, allowing us to focus on enjoying our special day without any stress. We chose to have our wedding in Big Sur, a place very special to us. Unfortunately, due to a road collapse of Highway 1, we had to move the date. This could have been a huge disaster considering the amount of vendors we had booked, but Josh and the Golden Coast team were incredible. They swiftly found alternative arrangements and managed to reschedule everything that we had planned, so we were able to keep all of our plans and only moved the date out by 2 months. Their flexibility and resourcefulness turned what could have been a major setback into a smooth transition. On the day of our wedding, everything went off without a hitch. From the beautiful setup to the flawless execution of the event, their dedication and professionalism were evident in every aspect. We hardly had to worry about any details during the setup, and instead were able to focus 100% on enjoying the wedding. Even during the event, whenever there was a small request, Josh immediately worked behind the scenes to make it happen. Josh, Angelica, Ruby, Nicki, and the entire team at Golden Coast Planning went above and beyond to make our wedding day unforgettable. Their incredible dedication really came through and made our wedding so special. We are forever grateful for their hard work and HIGHLY recommend Golden Coast Planning to anyone looking to have a beautifully organized and stress-free wedding. THANK YOU Golden Coast Planning, for making our dream wedding a reality!

onths before our big day, they went above and beyond what you'd expect from a traditional wedding coordinator. What truly set Josh apart was his exceptional attitude and approach. No matter how stressful wedding planning became, Josh always brought a sense of calm and positivity to our discussions. His ability to inject light and reason into even the most mundane details was refreshing and invaluable. Josh's expertise shone through in his suggestions for structuring our wedding day. His recommendations were thoughtful and practical, ensuring a smooth flow of events that allowed us and our guests to fully enjoy every moment. One of Josh's greatest strengths was his familiarity with our venue. His in-depth knowledge allowed for seamless coordination, and he worked exceptionally well with the venue's team. Additionally, Josh's rapport with other vendors was impressive, creating a harmonious and efficient team that worked together flawlessly to bring our vision to life. Throughout the planning process, Josh met with us regularly, ensuring every detail was perfect. His services extended far beyond just day-of coordination - he was there every step of the way, offering invaluable advice, creative ideas, and solutions to any challenges we faced. On the wedding day itself, Josh and his team executed everything flawlessly. They anticipated our needs before we even realized them, allowing us to relax and truly enjoy our special day without worry. Their professionalism, attention to detail, and genuine care for our wedding experience were outstanding. If you're looking for a wedding planner who will go the extra mile, bring a positive attitude to every interaction, work seamlessly with your venue and vendors, and turn your dream wedding into reality, look no further.

vendors and guiding us in the right direction which was invaluable as we are from Southern California and were planning our wedding in Big Sur. Planning went so smoothly with Josh’s support and we were so excited for our April wedding in Big Sur - until over Easter weekend there was the slip out on Highway 1 going into Big Sur.. We had a meeting with Josh intending to “finalize” all our wedding plans and instead were discussing whether or not the highway would be open to allow us to access our venue. Josh immediately had several backup venue options for us that were beautiful and in the area and he was able to have his contacts hold the date for us until we decided what to do. He was in contact with CalTrans to get the most up to date info on when the road would open up and what that would look like. We were hoping the road would open up and it was not confirmed until about one week before our wedding that the road would not open until May. The week before our wedding there were nights Josh was up after midnight with us replanning our wedding at a different venue. Everyone in my life could not believe how calm my fiancé and I were with the situation, and it truly was because Josh immediately sprung into action figuring out how we could accomplish this. He did all of the heavy lifting and presented our options to us so we could figure out how to make everything work. Our wedding was the best day of our lives and the venue was probably even more amazing than our original! All our guests did not stop talking about how it was the most gorgeous wedding they had been to and how it was insane this was our “second choice” venue. Josh brought fun vibes and made the day stress free, bringing us drinks, and made sure everything went smoothly! What could have been a terrible nightmare (which sadly was for other April brides planning for Big Sur weddings that had to be cancelled) was truly the best and most fun weekend and we are so so so so happy and thankful to Josh and his team who made this happen!!

reading reviews, and gathering quotes from planners in the area, we found Josh at Golden Coast Event Planning. From our first conversation, we knew he was the one. Josh and his team not only met our expectations but exceeded them in every possible way, transforming our dream wedding into a fairy tale. They also executed a gorgeous rehearsal dinner and a farewell brunch for our guests. We couldn't be more grateful for their dedication, creativity, and unwavering support. From the very beginning, Josh took the time to get to know us as a couple, helped us develop our vision, and executed every detail flawlessly. He and his team were always available via text, phone call, or Zoom, walking us through every step, providing solutions to every problem, and answering all our questions. Josh’s creativity and incredible ideas made the planning process a delight. No request was too big or too small. We were impressed by his extensive network and his positive reputation in the community. Every vendor we worked with sang his praises, and Josh often called in favors to make something special happen. As someone unfamiliar with wedding details like table settings, timelines, and venues, I found Josh’s guidance invaluable. Not being in town posed a challenge since we couldn’t see anything in person, but Josh made it work. He visited venues, Zoomed with us live, took photos, and created maps. When we had only four days in town two months before the wedding, Josh made himself available to walk us through everything. He took us to choose furniture and linens, arranged food tastings with the chef, and guided us through the various venues and our vision for the day. His reassurance and innovative ideas made the planning process smooth and enjoyable. On the weekend of our wedding, Golden Coast Event Planning delivered beyond our wildest dreams. We were able to be fully present and soak up the day without worrying about a single detail. From the rehearsal dinner to the farewell brunch, every event was flawless, thanks to Josh and his team. Our guests are still raving about how it was one of the best weddings they’ve ever attended. Golden Coast Event Planning is, without a doubt, the best in the business. I will forever be grateful to Josh and his team for delivering the most magical day of my life.

inal moments of the reception, Josh demonstrated unparalleled professionalism, creativity, and attention to detail. Planning a wedding can be incredibly stressful, but Josh’s calm and collected demeanor made the entire process carefree and rather enjoyable. Josh took the time to understand our vision and turned it into a reality, incorporating unique and personal touches that truly reflected our personalities and love story. His expertise and industry connections ensured that we had the best vendors, venues, and services within our budget. On the day of the wedding, Josh and his team were a calming presence, orchestrating every detail with precision. Everything flowed perfectly, and I was able to fully enjoy our special day without any worries. Our guests were also impressed by the beautiful decor, smooth timeline, and overall ambiance of the event. We are incredibly grateful for josh’s hard work and dedication. He went above and beyond to make our wedding day the best day of our lives. I highly recommend Josh to any couple looking for a top-notch wedding planner who will make their dream wedding a reality. Thank you again, Josh, for everything!

He helped us make our very complicated timeline, the floor plan/layout, and helped us stay organized with a checklist and guest list. He asked a lot of questions that we hadn't thought of, and helped recommend vendors. The best part of service was the day of. He showed up the day before to do a walk through of the venue and be present for our rehearsal, so we were off to a great start already. The day of, my hair and makeup team was not the best and ended up putting us behind by about 30 mins. The first time he checked in on me that morning, Josh asked how I was feeling. I said, "I'm feeling behind!". He instantly went into overdrive to get it figured out. We had to wait on the hair and makeup to finish all the bridesmaids so we could get our scheduled "PJ" photos, and I couldn't get into my dress before that. So we got behind, but by the time we reached the ceremony we were back on time! Ceremony started on time and I'm not even sure exactly what Josh and his team did, but they rushed around and got everything back on schedule. My photographer was a bit scattered as far as following our shot list we made. After the ceremony for family photos, Josh ended up stepping in to help call out names for people in the next photos so things could go more quickly. It helped a lot! Throughout the day he made sure to ask questions to the groom or bridesmaids and specifically not me so as not to stress me out as the bride. He brought us drinks and appetizers during our scheduled break as bride and groom, brought me drinks later in the night too, and was overall super helpful! The day ended up running so smoothly and everything turned out absolutely beautiful. We keep saying it was a perfect day, everybody complimented us on the wedding, and we just wish we could do it all again! If you're on the fence about a planner, definitely consider Golden Coast Planning. Josh and his team did an excellent job and the day would have been chaos without them!

h of knowledge of the wedding industry, vendors, and the Big Sur area. Josh and the Golden Coast Team were fabulous partners in bringing our dream wedding to life in Big Sur. We worked very closely with Josh for 16 months leading up to our 25 person wedding at the Wind and Sea Estate in September of 2023, and he was such an amazing partner in crime who made all of our wishes come true! Aside from being an all around amazing human being who is fun to work with, Josh is very well connected with so many local vendors in the Monterey/Carmel/Big Sur area where we had our wedding, and he has an extensive wealth of knowledge and experience in the wedding industry. He was able to curate a stunning group of vendors who were familiar with our venue and who would be able to bring our vision to life exactly the way we had hoped at that specific location. Josh was with us every step of the way, from selecting a venue over a year in advance, managing contracts and timelines, helping pick up rentals, and even being there on the day of the wedding himself to make sure our day went off without a hitch. He was such a great mentor and sound board throughout the entire process with every little decision we had to make, always guiding us in the right direction. Planning a wedding is a once in a lifetime event, so we definitely needed Josh’s guidance! In addition, having the Golden Coast Team provide day of coordination services to run our welcome party and wedding day was the best decision we ever made. We did not have to think about anything and were truly able to enjoy the moment and watch all of our planning come to life flawlessly. The team was very organized, timely, thoughtful and creative. We felt like celebrities as they were running the show and always making sure we had everything we needed and were in the right places at the right times. Thank you again for the most perfect wedding week and a new found friendship!

nd his team were consistently excellent - he in particular was kind, patient, and highly responsive, doing everything he could to reassure us through the ups and downs of the wedding planning process. His experience and guidance made what at first looked like a daunting process feel very manageable. Even herniating a disk in his back 2 weeks before our special day couldn't keep him down - he was at our wedding calmly coordinating everything and made sure to even bring in extra hands to make sure our wedding day went without a hitch. We had an absolutely magical wedding day and will always appreciate how professional, kind, and accommodating Josh and his team (Ernesto, Jessica, Angelina) were. Thank you Golden Coast Planning! You guys rock!

y of the wedding because Josh assured us he had everything taken care of. We ended up having a terrible sandstorm for our ceremony, but the team made it work without a hiccup. We also had someone bail on picking up our wedding cake (which was an hour away) and Josh’s team picked it up for us! As soon as we got home that night, we both agreed there was no way we could thank Josh enough for how amazing he made our day. We were so thankful to have them there and would hire them again in a heartbeat.

a thing! Truly grateful for them!

dance and support along the way. He is also backed by the most helpful, gracious team who made my vision come to life day of. I didn't have to worry about a thing but enjoying my day! That alone meant so much. You NEED this team and their expertise if you're getting married in the Carmel/Monterey area!

lements come together after months of dreaming. Golden Coast Planning knows the area well, understands the venue, and has connections to some of the very best vendors! My wedding day surpassed my vision, and my guests said it was the best wedding they've ever attended. Thanks so much for making it an event to remember, we are extremely gratful.

get to the finish line. They were our partners every step along the way - from calls to discuss logistics and make sure we were thinking about everything, to setting up our layout, and even spending hours at our venue measuring to make sure we could fit everything in the way we envisioned. We went into our wedding day feeling totally confident leaving the day in their trusted hands, and it was beyond anything we could imagine because of them. They truly did it all - getting last minute space heaters when it was colder than expected, picking up my dress train so it didn't get dirty, pivoting on-the-spot wherever needed to ensure everything went off without a hitch, all while staying true to our vision for the day. While most of their work happened behind-the-scenes, our families (who got to meet Josh at our rehearsal and saw him and his team at work on our wedding day) commented on how great the team was - communicative, calm, and on top of it. We can't say enough great things about the Golden Coast team!

above and beyond to make our day special. Their wedding planning platform made it easy to coordinate with them and stay on track with vendors, budget, and scheduling. On the day, they were great about keeping everything running smoothly while also creating a fun and welcoming atmosphere. I didn't have to think about a thing on my wedding day! Josh really knows the area and gave us great recommendations of local vendors to hire -- helping us find high quality service that fit our budget. Whenever people ask our #1 takeaway from wedding planning, I tell them that hiring Golden Coast Event Planning was the best decision we ever made!

tly closed due to COVID, and this was no small feat considering how difficult it was to get in touch with that particular venue. We live in North Carolina and Golden Coast Planning made it possible for us to have the perfect wedding! It felt like we had our own feet on the ground in California ourselves doing the planning. The day of the wedding everything went smoothly, and Josh and his staff helped tremendously to coordinate the day. Josh and his team are all great people and have a special place in our hearts! We are so thankful we hired them as our wedding planner!

vast amounts of expertise in all things wedding event related and is incredibly creative, helping us make something truly genuine and unique for our day. She has thorough insights and amazing vendor recommendations (to fit all sorts of budgets). She's also highly organized, super supportive with consistent communication and a sweet personality to boot! I feel like I'm getting to plan our special day with my best friend. Simply can't thank her enough for all the incredible support she's given us to create an unforgettable experience for our wedding.

easy to work with, and helped organize everything so that we had a clear idea of all the necessary steps and timeline. He also greatly helped us pivot through two postponements. Due to the postponement and new date, we ended up working with Adilene(Addy) during the last month. She was efficient, thorough, patient, and a truly nice person. She helped us so much in bringing everything together in the last few days before the wedding. She handled the last minute details with perfection to help create a truly magical day for my daughter and son-in-law. On the day of the wedding, she was amazing and attended to our every need with grace and calm. You will have a seamless wedding with Addy by your side. We are so very grateful.

te what was happening in the world around us, Josh managed to keep us on track and guide us through this chaotic time. Set aside the pandemic, wedding planning is very hard, and what I appreciated most about Josh was he was not only good at managing all of the different vendors, contracts, and timelines of all the various tasks we needed to complete, but he also knew how to manage us and set expectations with regular check-ins to see how we were pacing. One thing you want in a wedding planner is someone who knows the industry really well, which Josh does. Any contract we received Josh knew how what to look for and what to ask about. For any vendors we were researching he told us why we should consider one over the other. These are the types of things I wouldn't know how to approach, but Josh was just a great partner throughout all of it. Finally, and probably most importantly, Josh is just a positive, calm guy. When things weren't going our way or we were stressed about certain things, Josh just kept a cool head and would reassure us that everything was going to be fine. And it was. In the end, our wedding was incredible. Everything went super smoothly and all of our vendors were top-notch (many of whom Josh recommended to us). If you're looking for a wedding planner that will keep you on track, tell you all the non-obvious insider info you need to know when making decisions, and otherwise just keeping you calm during a very stressful time in your life, go with Josh and Golden Coast Planning.

ruly had no idea. He kept us laughing, smiling and well fed the entire night while running the show. He brings such a great vibe and chill attitude while getting it done!

t, responsive, and so hard working. I am a professional event planner and absolutely reccomend them without hesitation! Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!

020. When the COVID-19 pandemic hit, Josh and his team quickly mobilized to help us postpone the wedding to 2021. They worked closely with our vendors and were able to keep all our original vendor list for our 1 year postponed wedding. During the chaos and uncertainty of 2020-21, Josh personally took over the planning of our wedding with continued support from his team. Together, we were able to have the wedding we had dreamed of with 100% vaccination rate. We had a multicultural wedding including a Chinese tea ceremony, Persian sofreh ceremony, and a western ceremony. On the day of the wedding, Josh and Ambrosia worked tirelessly to help make everything go seamlessly. Ambrosia was a STAR as her positive and fun energy radiate and got everyone into party mode! We can't thank Josh and his team at Golden Coast Planning enough for making our special day an awe-some (in the true sense of the word) day!

w much I needed their help. Especially amidst a pandemic, last minute venue change, etc. what was turning into a nightmare ended up being a dream come true thanks to Josh and Sam for the most amazing support to get us through THE most special day :))) I could not recommend them more!!

ur dream come true in a safe and fun way. Every step of the way they were there to hold our hands! And on our wedding day, we felt so reassured and supported. Even when out of sight, they were working behind the scenes to make the day run smoothly. They made our dream a reality and constantly reassured us when nerves were high by being flexible, realistic, and easy to get ahold of at any time. Our plan started months ahead of time with phone calls, video chats, and they even made it all the way out to our venue for a tour with us months ahead of time. These guys will make you wedding day the BEST DAY EVER! Thank you so much Samantha and Josh!

bout how great my experience was working with his company to plan my big day. We have been planning our destination wedding since last June and then of course covid hit before my original wedding date. Josh helped me to stay calm and weather the storm. He is a kind soul with an eagerness to please. You should definitely hire golden coast planning for your big day!

fectly! Josh and his team (shout outs to Adilene and Ambrosia!) were incredibly friendly and chill. We simultaneously felt that nothing was forgotten and that nothing was rushed. They were so thorough and took so much work off our hands. For example, after we discussed some themes/inspiration photos early in the planning process, we didn't even have to remember/think about what our decor looked like until we arrived at the wedding (to find that it was exactly what we wanted)!

arrived in the area Josh and his team helped us choose a venue that matched our vision and was within our budget. As we weighed the options of cancelling or postponing due to COVID, Josh and his team provided us with sound guidance and support. We ultimately decided to downsize our wedding a month out, in the short time Josh rearranged current and new contracts for the event. His staff the day of (Ambrosia & Addy) was exceptional, they were extremely personable and accommodating towards us and all our family/friends. Thanks to Golden Coast our wedding day exceeded all my expectations, they significantly reduced the stress associated with wedding planning and allowed us to focus on the truly important things!

lan but Josh and his team took everything and ran with it, making sure we were not stressed in the process. Come wedding day, Josh and Kim took care of EVERYTHING! Bringing them to Costa Rica with us was the best decision and would recommend them to any and everyone. We are so thankful to have gained friends through this!

" of wedding planning already - all vendors were hired, budget was set, colors and vision were decided - but I realized I needed someone who could execute all of it for me on the wedding day when I would be otherwise occupied primping and marrying my man! (Specifically, my then-fiance and I had a conversation where I literally said, "BUT WAIT WHO WILL SET UP THE GUEST BOOK TABLE??? I HAVE TO GET MY HAIR DONE AT THAT TIME! I CAN'T BE TWO PLACES AT ONCE!!!" - and it was settled, we had to have a coordinator!!!) I feel so lucky that I was able to find Golden Coast and specifically, that I got to work with Hannah. After our first consultation call, she made a Google folder for us where we could store all important docs and info to share with her. Even though she was a "day-of / month-of" coordinator, Hannah was in contact with us for the 4-5 months leading up to our big day! We checked in about once a month (but she was always available for more if I needed her, and she was SUPER quick to reply to emails with quick questions) and she was so awesome to make sure we were sticking to our schedule and on track for the perfect day. She even gave me creative ideas along the way (like having a wand for my flower girl instead of petals, since venue didn't allow tossing anything). She confirmed all our vendors for us the month before the wedding, helped set up a detailed timeline (with sooo many revisions, I'm sorry Hannah haha) and was just all around a rockstar. Once the actual weekend rolled around, Hannah was incredible. She took care of EVERYTHING for me. I mean everything. No one knew how to put in my veil - Hannah did it. She set up all my decor and executed my vision even better than I'd imagined. She took all the gifts and cards up to our hotel room while we were dancing the night away so we wouldn't have to worry about it. She set up our glow stick exit and made sure guests didn't dive into our dessert table before it was time ;) And so much more. Most importantly, she kept me and my groom calm - we were able to relax and truly enjoy our wedding weekend knowing that Hannah would take care of us. I consider Hannah a friend now - and to say that about a wedding vendor is a pretty amazing thing! I can honestly not imagine my wedding without her. For any brides out there considering hiring Golden Coast, JUST DO IT. I didn't have a coordinator in my original budget because I thought I could "do it all myself" but Hannah was hands down the best investment I made for my peace of mind throughout the planning process and especially on the wedding weekend. Ok, I'm done now - sorry that was so long but if any brides out there are like me and you really want to work with sweet, patient vendors who truly care about YOU as a person, then Hannah is your girl. I love her forever now and I think everyone deserves to work with her for their Central Coast wedding!

antha (sammy) was my coordinator. Working with Samantha was such an amazing experience. Our wedding had a lot of moving parts and was placed in three different locations at the Ranch. Samantha was so so helpful, responsible, warm and reassuring. She was accessible all throughout the day, multi functioning a few things at a time. Full of energy with great attitude. I was so lucky to have her at my wedding day. I can’t recommend her enough. One more thing...she is trustworthy with whatever you need her and she has her whole attention to both details and the big picture. She managed your wedding day flow Flawlessly. I had lots of fun on my wedding day and thinking about it makes me smile big and Samantha has a big role in it.

and beyond to make all my dreams come true. The location was a dream, they were able to find me vegan food, and made the entire process absolutely stress-free. When I say I couldn’t have done it without them, I 100% mean it. I can’t thank them enough and couldn’t recommend them any higher.

condense and organize all our documents, and was particularly wonderful on our actual wedding day. She was on top of everything and was very reliable! On the actual day there's so many moving parts that sometimes you don't have time to explain where certain things need to be placed etc. so we basically only had time to hand Hannah a couple boxes of items, and she took care of everything beautifully! Everything was in its place, where it was supposed to be. She was responsive and checked in on everyone frequently and was the point of contact for our vendors, which took a lot of pressure off of myself as the bride and my parents. Overall she gave me a lot of confidence, support, and was trustworthy on the most important day of my life! My husband and I were so happy to work with her and the Golden Coast team and would highly recommend them!!

ndled our vendors and event flow with such experience and finesse. Our family and guests were so appreciative for his help, as are we! Because of him we were able to enjoy the weekend without worrying about a single detail. He is truly a pro! Thank you so much, Josh!

whether a planner is important, trust me it is. Trust GC with your day and you will not be disappointed! He even helped us score the getaway car of our dreams!

wonderful from day one. They’re presence was constant but never intrusive. They directed things beautifully and everything went off without a hitch. Thank you Vanessa and Clarissa for helping our special day be so special. We are incredibly grateful.

re everything was running smoothly and kept us all running lol on time. She is a team player since that night she worked extremely well with all the other vendors on site. I'm so glad you brought her on board she is PERFECT! for your business. I can't THANK YOU BOTH Enough. I'm so glad I ended up working with Kim she went above and beyond to make sure everything was perfect and I was satisfied! She is EXTREMELY polite, and the sweetest person ever! I look forward on working with you guys again in the near future. Blessings Thank you

on my wedding day. She is super organized and listens to you. She also gives you suggestion and feedback. She takes care of bride and groom like royalty and would also help the guests in every way possible. She did not mind me changing a few things here and there and accomodated us to the best of her power. I totally recommend her for your wedding planning and coordinating. She is one the best vendors that you will not regert having on your big day. Thanks again Sammy for all you did :)