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Irene Acosta
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Ohh Darling Events is a wedding planning service based in Saint Petersburg, FL. Providing a focused, personalized service, our goal is to help you host a day to remember! From helping you select the best of the best vendors to fixing your boutonniere at the final moment, we are ready to take care of it all!
Owner Irene Acosta is a passionate wedding planner who loves helping couples celebrate their love together. With an adaptable approach, she focuses on presenting a tailored service to each client, catering to their personal needs and requests. From intimate elopements to elegant occasions with all your loved ones, she is here to cater to you.
Couples interested in Ohh Darling Events are welcome to speak with Irene to learn more about how she can best cater to your planning needs. Full and partial planning services are available, along with day-of coordination for couples who just need a helping hand on the big day. Irene can also offer an exclusive connection to a long list of local, sought-after vendors for your special day!
Hispanic or Latinx-owned and Woman-owned Business
5+ years in business
Speaks English, Spanish
Details
Destination Weddings
Destination Wedding Planning
Planning
A la Carte Wedding Planning
Day-Of Coordination
Destination Wedding Planning
Full Service Wedding Planning
Se Habla Español
Wedding Activities
Getting Engaged
Engagement Party
Rehearsals & Parties
After Party
Bachelor Party
Bachelorette Party
Bridal Luncheon
Bridal Shower
Couples Shower
Engagement Party
Rehearsal Dinner
Welcome Party
Wedding
After Party
Ceremony
Cocktail Hour
Day After Brunch
Reception
Rehearsal
Rehearsal Dinner
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Meet the team
Irene Acosta
Owner
Hello!
Irene here, your go-to gal for all things events! As the founder of Ohh Darling Events, I've orchestrated everything from cozy gatherings to grand affairs. My approach to event planning is stress-free and fun! Whether it's your wedding day, a birthday bash, a corporate event, or a chill hangout with friends, count on me! When I'm not busy bringing people together, you'll find me at festivals, soaking up the sun, throwing clay, enjoying a bowl of pasta, hosting dinners, or binge-watching Netflix with my fur babies and hubby.
Thanks for stopping by! Ready to start planning? Let's chat!
Reviews
5.0
out of 5.012 reviews
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Irene from Ohh Darling Events received glowing reviews for her exceptional wedding planning services. Clients were impressed with her calming presence, attention to detail, and ability to bring their visions to life seamlessly. Irene's professionalism, organizational skills, and warm personality were highlighted as key factors in creating unforgettable and stress-free weddings. Many praised her for going above and beyond on the wedding day, ensuring smooth execution, handling unexpected issues, and truly making the day magical. Overall, Irene was highly recommended for her outstanding event coordination and dedication.Krystal S
5.0
6/03/2025
Absolutely incredible — there’s truly no better way to describe Irene at Ohh Darling Events.
After being engaged for two years, my husband and I decided we couldn’t wait another ye...
ar to get married. So, we planned our wedding in just three months — cue the anxiety. With such a short timeline and so many details still undecided, we started to question if we could pull it off at all. Then we found Irene, and everything changed.
From our very first call, Irene brought a sense of calm and confidence that we didn’t even realize we needed. She took the time to truly get to know us as a couple and understand our vision — even when I wasn’t sure that vision was realistic. She assured us it was, and more importantly, that she could help us bring it to life.
Our wedding was on the smaller side, with about 70 guests, and we opted for a non-traditional, DIY-inspired aesthetic. Since we didn’t have a lot of time, we aimed for simplicity and hired Irene as a day-of coordinator to help things run smoothly. But what we got was so much more.
Irene went above and beyond in every way — she stayed in constant contact, offered thoughtful advice without ever being pushy, and handled vendor communications seamlessly while always keeping us in the loop. She was unbelievably organized, offered to take on more than we ever expected, and brought a calm, grounded presence to what is usually a chaotic process.
On the day of, Irene and her assistant created an absolutely beautiful wedding space. We had asked for something simple — just bud vases, flowers, and candles to stay within budget. But what she delivered blew us away. Every flower was carefully chosen, every detail perfectly placed, and the entire presentation exceeded anything we had imagined. She executed our vision tenfold, all while being incredibly kind, attentive, and genuinely invested in our happiness.
Throughout the day, she anticipated our needs before we even knew we had them. She was never in the way, yet somehow always right there when we needed her. It’s been a week since the wedding, and our friends and family are still raving about how amazing and sweet Irene was — and we couldn’t agree more.
Weddings are full of big decisions, and it’s easy to second-guess yourself. But from our very first conversation with Irene, we knew we had made the right choice. We’re so grateful for everything she did — from the beginning of the planning process, through the big day, and even after.
Irene, we’ve said it a million times already, but thank you. You made our special day even more magical than we imagined, and we’ll never forget it.
Response from Ohh Darling Events on 06/04/2025
Wow — I’m honestly so touched by your words Krystal. Thank you from the bottom of my heart...
for taking the time to share such a thoughtful and detailed review. It truly means the world to me. <3 From the moment I met you and Johnny, I knew your wedding was going to be so fun and unique. You guys are honestly one of the most relaxed couples I've worked with, and so you really made my job SO easy. Thank you for trusting me to bring your vision to life! I feel so lucky to have been a part of such a meaningful, joy-filled day and to have worked with two people so grounded, gracious, and genuinely in love. Thank you again for allowing me into your world during such a significant moment. It was an honor to support you both, and I’ll be holding your day close for a long time. Wishing you a lifetime of the same warmth, ease, and happiness that you brought to your wedding day. Love you guys!
Kara M
5.0
2/24/2025
We cannot recommend Irene and Ohh Darling Events enough! From start to finish, working with Irene was an absolute pleasure. She was incredibly responsive, always available to answe...
r our questions and offer helpful suggestions. She truly brought our vision to life, and every detail of our wedding was executed flawlessly. Irene's professionalism, attention to detail, and warm personality made our big day unforgettable. If you’re looking for someone to help create a memorable event, look no further—Irene is the best!
Response from Ohh Darling Events on 02/24/2025
Thank you so much for your incredibly kind words, Kara! It was an absolute pleasure workin...
g with you and Chris and being part of your special day. I'm thrilled to hear that every detail came together just as you envisioned. Your trust and support mean the world to me, and I'm honored to have helped make your wedding unforgettable. Wishing you guys a lifetime of love and happiness, and please don't hesitate to reach out if you ever need anything in the future!
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Katherine B
5.0
2/11/2025
Irene is AMAZING! We truly could not have had our wedding without her. She helped everything run smoothly and quietly fixed any issues that came up. Irene is such a kind person she...
managed our very large families and put on a wonderful wedding for us.
Response from Ohh Darling Events on 02/13/2025
Katie! You are so sweet, thanks for the kind words. Your family and friends were so great,...
it was nice to see how loved you and Anthony are, everyone was thrilled to be there and support your love, which makes my job so worth it! Thank you for allowing me to be a part of your big day! Wishing you a lifetime of blissful moments with your hubby!
Joeli M
5.0
12/03/2024
I cannot recommend Irene enough! From day one, she was by our side, helping us select our vendors and guiding us through every step of the planning process. What really impressed u...
s was that she had never planned a Jewish wedding before but she embraced the challenged and executed flawlessly. She is extremely organized and has a large network of contacts. Besides her professionalism, she is very easygoing which really helped with the stresses of wedding planning. On the big day, she brought our vision to life and we were actually able to relax and enjoy our time with family and friends!
Response from Ohh Darling Events on 12/04/2024
Joeli!
Wow, this is so kind of you. Thank you for the sweet words. I LOVED working with ...
you and Oren. You guys are honestly so sweet, and laidback which always makes my job- the dream couple to work with! It was an absolute pleasure making your big day come to light, thank you for choosing me to help on such a special occasion.
Tracy C
5.0
11/18/2024
Irene, and Ohh Darling Event were amazing! She kept us on track throughout the planning process. She handled getting our blocks of hotel rooms. She reviewed contacts before I signe...
d them. She politely pushed back on vendors to get what we needed and made sure they had their insurance submitted to our venue without delay and provided recommendations of vendors when we needed them. The biggest help came on the day of the wedding. Her and her assistant, along with a friend of mine assembled all our centerpieces while we got ready for wedding. She also made sure that things ran smoothly and on time. We had a misunderstanding with our caterer who didn’t know they were supposed to cut and serve our wedding cake, which she handled quickly, so that we didn’t have to worry. At the end of the wedding, she gathered everything with us to pack up into our cars so that we were out of the venue quickly. I can’t say enough good things about Irene or her company. I wouldn’t host another event without her. She will make your day stress free.
Response from Ohh Darling Events on 11/19/2024
Tracy! You guys rock, thank you for the kind words- it was my pleasure assisting you and t...
he family and such an important day. Randi and Tom are the best and all of there friends are a hoot! I had so much fun working with you all- love you guys!
Angela O
5.0
4/23/2023
Irene was so amazing and made our day stress free! She made everything just the way we wanted it and was extremely responsive the day of and leading up to the wedding. Irene helped...
us to find vendors and coordinated with them the day of so we could enjoy our time together :D
Response from Ohh Darling Events on 04/25/2023
Thank you, Angela! Such a pleasure working with you and Manos! It was so lovely to see all...
the love and good energy your family and friends have for you- your relationship is truly loved! Best wishes on this new wonderful journey, may the years ahead be filled with lasting joy. <3
Sean M
5.0
4/05/2023
Irene was absolutely fantastic, and she saved our wedding. We had our table and chair vendor cancel the day of our wedding(all event rentals Sarasota, do not use). Irene was all ov...
er it and contacted every other rental company within a few hundred miles to make sure everything was there on time and she made it happen. She made sure everything before, during, and after our wedding was taken care of. She had fantastic communication and organizational skills to make sure we knew what was going on every step of the way. She is very experienced, easy to get a hold of, and did an awesome job following up with us and vendors. 10/10 we will recommend her to anyone that we know of that is getting married. Thanks Irene!
Response from Ohh Darling Events on 04/05/2023
Michelle and Sean! Thank you so much for the kind words! Working with you both was an abso...
lute pleasure to help make your big day special. Thank you for trusting me during the hiccups, it shows what great characters you both are. Im so excited for what your beautiful family has in store- you guys rock! And deserve the absolute best!
Shelby G
5.0
1/09/2023
Irene was a dream to work with. She took my "all over the place" vision, reined it in without compromising the aesthetic and exceeded every expectation I had. She singlehandedly sa...
ved my sanity on my wedding day and I know we HONESTLY could not have done it without her. She worked with our incredibly modest budget, was always prompt and efficient with communication and was willing to go above and beyond.
I would absolutely love to work with her again!
Response from Ohh Darling Events on 01/09/2023
I love you! That was so sweet, thank you for the kind words. It was an absolute pleasure w...
orking with you and Dennis. So excited for you both to be on this new journey together!
Stephanie A
5.0
11/22/2022
Irene is amazing! From the very beginning of the process to the big day she was very communicative, easy to work with, understood every need, gave her own inputs (which were super ...
helpful) and overall very sweet. She was our day of coordinator but additionally we added an extra service to help find vendors in the St.Pete area since we were living out of state prior to the wedding. We used most of the vendors she recommended and all of them were great! She even went out of her way to communicate directly with the vendors for us. We didn’t have any decor for our cocktail hour just to keep It simple and she suggested bringing her own decor to give It some color and they were beautiful. I would highly recommend using her services as a planner because she knows what she is doing!
Response from Ohh Darling Events on 11/23/2022
Loved! Working with you two! The definition of an awesome couple. Im so glad you guys enjo...
yed your big day, it was my absolute pressure to help make the day special.
Tia J
5.0
10/31/2022
Irene was amazing! I knew what I envisioned for our engagement party and she executed beyond our expectations. My fiancé, family and friends were in awe of the turnout. It’s an eve...
nt to remember for sure and I really appreciate her help through the entire process!
Response from Ohh Darling Events on 11/01/2022
Thank you Tia!
It was an absolute pleasure working with you and Bryan. Your family is so...
beautiful and seeing them celebrate your engagement was so special!
Andrea K
5.0
6/03/2022
Irene is the sweetest girl in the world. It is important to her for the bride to get exactly what she wants and will even give you ideas about the decor and what would work well on...
your wedding day. She was super organized and very prompt as well!
I didn't have to speak with one vendor or make any decisions the day of my wedding. I highly would recommend her to help with your wedding.
My guest kept telling me how smooth my wedding was and how it didn't miss a beat.
THANK YOU IRENE! WE LOVED YOU!
Andrea and Cole
Response from Ohh Darling Events on 06/03/2022
AW! Thank you, guys! You are honestly the sweetest couple and made working with you so sea...
mless. Your family and friends are so lucky to have you both! It was so awesome seeing how happy they all are for you two :). Thank you for allowing me to be a part of your special day! I wish you a lifetime of joy and happiness.
Nicole A
5.0
6/02/2022
Irene has been extremely professional, organized and detailed oriented during the planning of my wedding. It was absolutely perfect! She truly cares about her clients and is helpfu...
l every step of the way. I highly recommend her!
Response from Ohh Darling Events on 06/02/2022
Nicole! It was so wonderful working with you and Brian. I am so excited for the wonderful ...
things life has in store for you two :)
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