Popped Event Planning

Best of Weddings (4x)

Tampa | St. Pete | Sarasota | Florida

About this vendor

Plan a wedding as unique as your love story

Based in Tampa, FL, Popped Event Planning is an event planning company that specializes in weddings. This company is owned and operated by Sydney Goldberg. Popped Event Planning strives to create uniquely nontraditional celebrations that are a true reflection of you and your unique love story. Popped Event Planning offers a range of packages to suit the needs of any newlyweds-to-be.

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Woman-owned Business

Destination Weddings

Destination Wedding Planning

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A la Carte Wedding Planning
Day-Of Coordination
Destination Wedding Planning
Full Service Wedding Planning

Wedding Activities

Honeymoon
Rehearsals & Parties
Wedding

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5

out of 5.0

34 reviews

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Popped Event Planning received glowing reviews from satisfied customers who praised the professionalism and dedication of the team. Sydney, Crystal, and Leah were commended for their attention to detail, organization, and ability to make the wedding day stress-free and seamless. Clients appreciated the knowledgeable vendor suggestions, timely communication, and exceptional coordination provided by the team. The team's efforts were highlighted in ensuring a smooth event execution, from setting up the venue to handling last-minute changes with ease, leaving couples feeling supported and able to enjoy their special day to the fullest.

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12/09/2024 • Kristine S

Popped Event Planning was the perfect coordinating team for our wedding! Our planner, Crystal, was kind, professional and an essential piece of the puzzle that made our wedding day go off without a hitch. She and her assistant were so kind, even leaving a box of beautiful custom cookies at our gift table from the team. Their planning tools were so helpful in keeping everything organized. Crystal took time to get to know my fiance and I, our families and how gauging the time of assistance we were needing. Our ceremony and reception were at two different venues, so I was anxious thinking of how we would coordinate set-up in both places. Crystal took it on without a blink and both set-up and take down were extremely seamless. Genuinely cannot thank Popped Events for their part in making our wedding day a dream.

5/22/2024 • Sierra C

From start to finish, Popped Planning was truly incredible; especially navigating some last minute venue mishaps. My fiancé and I spent an enormous amount of time looking for a day-of coordinator that suited our needs and personality. When we found Popped Planning and had our first meeting with Sydney, we knew it was the perfect fit. She made us feel so comfortable, even having not yet met our assigned day-of coordinator. As I booked each of our vendors, Sydney was happy to share her experiences and answer any questions, providing some much needed confidence in the vendor hunting process. Fast forward to two months before our wedding- Zarna steps in. From day one, Zarna was a rockstar- organized, professional and relatable. She addressed every concern, gave her honest opinions, and made plans to tie up any loose ends. With each meeting, I felt more and more relaxed knowing Zarna understood our vision and was working diligently to bring it to life. Unfortunately, three days before our wedding we learned of a local event that changed guest arrival time, parking, nearly all vendor services, cocktail hour location... the list goes on; truly a bride and grooms worst nightmare. Without hesitation, Zarna jumped in. She spent hours, day and night, on the phone consoling, planning, searching for solutions, sending emails, and contacting every single vendor. She truly did everything in her power to ensure our day was all that we planned it to be, despite the chaos. And did she ever. Bright and early, who is at my dressing door to assure me everything was under control? Zarna. At every turn, Zarna was there to keep us on tract, extinguish any fires (literally), and bring us anything and everything we needed (late night dancing slippers included). There’s genuinely no words to thank Zarna, and Popped Planning for everything they did to make our wedding the most wonderful, memorable day. As a type-A bride who thought she could do it all, trust me when I say you need Popped Planning on your team. I could have never pulled it off without them!

4/29/2024 • Ive A

Crystal with Popped Event assisted a couple of my friends with their weddings so I already knew she is the right choice since those events went so great. We felt a lot more attention than we expected to receive prior to our wedding. So that made us feel a lot more comfortable thus we could focus on other things. On the day of the event Crystal was on site so early that nothing could go wrong and there was plenty of time to set everything up. She did a great job coordinating everything ahead of time with all vendors and the venue. I was observing the whole process while my bride was getting ready and I knew it was all going well. I am glad we used Popped services, as there is no way we would take care of everything ourselves. We could concentrate on our special day and enjoy it completely. I would totally recommend Popped Event planning as we definitely received an amazing service!! Couldnt be any happier with all the attention and support and just great individuals working with us on our special day!! Thank you Crystal and your team!!!

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4/01/2024 • Tavares K

Professional, timely, detail oriented. Easy to work with. The team was very flexible in planning, but didnt hesitate to give their professional opinions based on their experiences. On the day of, the Popped team was almost invisible while being very effective. Our wedding day went off without ANY noticeable issues. Popped made the wedding planning a breeze and our wedding day even breezier!

2/20/2024 • morgan h

Before my planner was assigned, Sydney was very responsive and provided helpful suggestions. Crystal, my planner, knocked it out of the park. She helped make our day 100% stress-free from the get go. And shout out to Nicole for the additional support! With their help, the day was incredibly smooth and perfect.

12/13/2023 • Justice Y

Working with Popped Event Planning was such a good choice! There are a million different coordinators out there and frankly we did not know how to choose the right fit for us. Hopefully, reading our review will make your choice a little easier! We met with Sydney first and explained our wedding vision and our needs. She was so easy to work with and we immediately knew we were talking to the right coordinator. At our 60-day mark, we were introduced to Crystal who was taking over our account. We were only skeptical about this change in staffing until our first phone call. Crystal was as sharp as Sydney and we absolutely loved working with her! She worked around our weird schedules to get the 3 of us on a phone call together. She recommended some great vendors to fill in the gaps on our entertainment. The website they use (Aisle Planner) was such a gem in keeping all of our information in one spot + Crystal helped get some information in there to our benefit. On the wedding day, Crystal checked in with us early in the morning just to say hey. By the time we saw her at the venue, she had already done so much setting up. She made sure the timeline ran smoothly. When a family member was delayed for the ceremony she made sure to communicate with us if we should wait or move along (bless her, gramps is 99 years old he cant miss this!). She had a drink waiting for us at the end of our ceremony exit. She made a plate of food for us. She really just nailed the assignment. We truly felt like royalty on our special day. If you are weighing your options on the right coordinator, look no further, you will not regret it. Tell Sydney you want to work with Crystal! 😉

11/17/2023 • Samantha M

Choosing to work with Popped was probably one of the best decisions I made when it came to planning our wedding! Initially, I thought I could handle everything myself until I realized that for the day of our wedding, we would definitely need some help! We worked with Crystal and she was amazing from day one! I trusted her fully and it was so nice knowing that all of the little details, and everything on our big day would be handled. She quickly alleviated my panic on a few occasions, and the morning of our wedding I was completely stress free and I could just enjoy the moment (for that alone, I am very thankful!) Crystal and Jesmen were an incredible duo, and I would highly recommend any future brides to consider working with the Popped Team!

Response from the Vendor on 11/21/2023

Thanks so much for your feedback. We loved being a part of your big day. Wishing you guys so much happiness in your marriage. <3

11/17/2023 • Sarah M

Sydney and her team were nothing short of phenomenal during our entire wedding planning process! Sydney is kind, warm, and has a way of taking your thoughts & ideas and turning them into the perfect reality. She took time to understand what was really important us — her suggestions always seemed to be exactly what we were trying to describe! We tell all of our friends that are planning weddings that the best money we spent throughout our wedding process was on Popped Event Planning services, and nothing would have been possible without their help and creative expertise. I can’t recommend Popped enough!

Response from the Vendor on 11/21/2023

Thanks, Sarah. It was a pleasure to be a part of your wedding planning journey.

11/11/2023 • Tara M

I only have the most positive things to say regarding Popped. Sydney was honest and straight forward, which I needed with all the decisions in front of me. She is very knowledgeable about the options of vendors and local venues. She has creative ideas and is able to make it all happen with ease. She filled in so many parts I would’ve never thought about tending to. I really appreciated that she was always responsive and had clear communication. Nothing fell through the cracks. Our wedding day was full of ease, with Popped handling everything. I had no stress on our wedding day. I highly recommend you choose Sydney to work with. You will be in an experts hands, who can make anything you dream of for your wedding a possibility.

Response from the Vendor on 11/21/2023

Thank you, Tara. We are so glad that your big day was everything you hoped it would be. It was a pleasure to be along for the ride.

11/10/2023 • Kristina G

Worth every penny! Trust me, if you’re planning a wedding- or any event for that matter- get the coordinator! I can’t say enough how perfect Sydney and Sadie were for my wedding. They handled everything so beautifully and I couldn’t be happier! 10/10 would recommend!

Response from the Vendor on 11/21/2023

Kristina, thank you for your feedback. Your wedding was a blast and we loved being a part of it.

10/13/2023 • Fabiola C

We had the absolute pleasure of working with Sydney on our wedding for over a year! Throughout that time she was nothing short of incredible. She is so kind, knowledgeable, and supportive. She helped us make hard decisions and even worked with my insanely type-a personality to make sure everything we imagined came to light. During our event, the Popped team executed our vision with top notch professionalism. Sydney and her team moved around flowers, corralled family, and reminded us to eat! We could not have had the same quality of an event without the Popped Event Planning team and we’re so grateful for all their help!

Response from the Vendor on 11/21/2023

Fabi, thanks for the kind words. Wishing you and Noah all the happiness in the world.

5/04/2023 • Dana B

Crystal at Popped Events was an angel in heels. She was an absolute pleasure to work with. She was always there to answer a text, call, or email. Whenever I had vendor concerns she was already on the phone with them. I had a few concerns with the venue and she had them fixed and handled before I could blink. The day of the wedding I started getting dehydrated and Crystal was there consistently checking on me making sure I was ok. Sydney the owner of Popped Events was also AMAZING to work with and always very easy to get a hold of throughout the process. If you are getting married in the Tampa area get on the phone and book Popped Events and request Crystal!

3/13/2023 • Kennedi B

Leah was absolutely amazing and was the key to our beautiful wedding day! The communication, timeliness, & execution of her work took so much weight off of our shoulders. We knew we could count on her for absolutely anything & everything! If we could do it all over again, we would choose Leah again!

3/02/2023 • Gina M

The first time I met Sydney was the rehearsal before my daughter and daughter-in-law's wedding. She was efficient and on target with keeping things moving. On the day of the wedding, she was amazing. Everything ran smoothly with her coordination, and we had a spectacular day. Thank you for all your help and organization with the brides!

2/20/2023 • Gabrielle A

Our wedding was absolutely perfect thanks to Sydney! My wife and I used her full service for over a year and we cannot say enough good things about her & her work. From design planning, to coordinating with vendors, managing everything on the day of, she was an absolute delight to work with. We're so sad that we won't have our schedule chats & check ins, but know she'll be in our hearts for years to come. Thank you so much, Sydney! We cannot recommend her enough!

2/01/2023 • Peta Gaye B

We cannot say enough about what Sydney has done for us. She went above and beyond our expectations. Sydney is extremely gifted and talented, and her attention to detail is impeccable.From the planning stages to the big day, Sydney and her team was on point. Sydney took the stress out of wedding planning, we were the most relax couple. We didn’t have to worry about the anything. Our wedding day was a big success. I am forever grateful to Sydney and her team at Popped Event Planning for their hard work and dedication. If you are looking for an event planner, look no further, I promise you will not be disappointed.

1/09/2023 • Erin C

Sydney was awesome to work with! Especially when the wedding had to be rescheduled due to Hurricane Ian - she was great at communication and venue setup timelines and I look forward to working with her again in the future!

11/29/2022 • Sara S

From the moment I spoke to Sydney during my interest call, I knew Popped Event Planning is who I wanted to work with. Sydney provided solutions to my planning needs where other planners I spoke to could not. I knew at that moment, I needed this team to help execute my wedding day. I choose the month of coordination because I had my vendors and most of the details locked in. With month of coordination, you actually get your coordinator 3 months out! That is when we met Leah. I cannot say enough great things about Leah. She helped with my final details, coordinated changes with vendors, adjusted my floor plan/rentals to accommodate a larger wedding for the space that we had, put together timeline and offered suggestions when needed. Leah was quick to respond, detailed, professional, and ALWAYS had solutions like Sydney did in my initial call with her. I would think of random things that other people worried about on their wedding day (card boxes/emptying cards in the box, handoffs at the end of the night, etc.) and Leah was always one step ahead of me and already had it taken care of/plan in place. Seriously, she is good at what she does! I ended up renting my flowers and decor from an online distributor and there was a lot of setup needed from the planning team. Leah and her assistant worked through all of the details and everything was absolutely perfect day of. I am so happy I went with Popped Event Planning and cannot recommend them more. They are thoughtful in everything that they do thought out the planning process and after. In one of our take home boxes, we had a letter from Leah and personalized cookies. The perfect touch we received after our wedding. My wedding day was perfect because of Leah. I did not stress about one thing and was able to enjoy it. Thank you Leah and Popped Event Planning!

11/29/2022 • Aidan N

If you are planning a wedding, you should run - don’t walk – to Popped Event Planning. Hiring Sydney was truly the best decision we could have made. We got married this past October and she helped us plan the wedding of our dreams in less than FIVE MONTHS for over 200 guests. We are so grateful she took us on as a client. We were very stressed about planning a wedding in such a short amount of time for so many guests, but after our very first meeting with Sydney, she immediately took away every ounce of stress. Regardless of the questions, or multiple emails, she always made us feel as if we were her one and only client. Sydney worked tirelessly to ensure not a single detail was missed – she is incredibly organized and thorough. Every single vendor recommendation by Sydney exceeded our expectations. We were able create an amazing team of people who helped make our day absolutely perfect. When we spoke to different vendors and told them we were working with Sydney, the response was ALWAYS “We LOVE Sydney!” Sydney made the wedding planning process seamless and we could not have asked for a better experience. She ensured that our only focus was to take in and enjoy every moment of the process and our wedding day. Sydney is truly the Vincent Van Gogh of wedding planning - she seemingly effortlessly creates beautiful masterpieces that will never be forgotten. We cannot imagine a more professional, creative, warm, and brilliant wedding planner. We strongly recommend hiring Popped Event Planning for any of your wedding planning needs. Her expertise is invaluable and she will ensure your wedding exceeds all expectations. You won’t regret it!!

11/15/2022 • Anneliese D

They helped my fiancé pull off such an amazing luxury picnic proposal. He told me the ladies of Popped helped him with every aspect, from picking a location and finding a photographer to taking care of the setup and takedown of the gorgeous picnic. They also focused on the small details like arranging for cookies with our initials and printing out a small paper that listed the day of the proposal and day we met. I can’t recommend Popped enough and we will definitely be using them to plan our wedding!

11/07/2022 • Madyson S

I got married at the Ritz Sarasota and Leah was absolutely wonderful to work with! I could not imagine my wedding without her. The entire team was so organized, and everything went completely perfect due to their help. The day was seamless.

2/15/2022 • Marina T

I always knew I wanted to hire a DoC to ensure that our day would be free from calls and last minute questions, and to leave the logistics and detail placements to someone else so that we could take in every second of our special day. Zarna and Sydney made that such a reality!!! From contracting onward Sydney was super personable. Zarna was like our fairy godmother, working in the background to make sure all of our little details were perfectly executed and appearing to make certain we were having a good time and ready for all of the nights special moments. She took such a good care of me and my husband. I don’t know what would I have done without both of these incredible women. Highly recommended.

12/24/2021 • Laura D

Sydney was amazing from beginning to end. My only regret is that I didn’t hire her sooner in the process! We worked together on my wedding for about a year and did full planning together. My fiancé and I were out of state and we were so busy this year with work but Sydney was able to help us be organized with everything. If you’re on the fence about using Popped Event Planning just do it! You won’t regret it!