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Blue Water Weddings is a luxury wedding planning and design company based in Islamorada, Florida, specializing in destination weddings throughout the Florida Keys and the Lowcountry. From Key Largo to Marathon, as well as Bluffton, Hilton Head, and Savannah, we create elevated, seamless celebrations that are as beautiful as they are thoughtfully executed.

With a deep understanding of destination wedding logistics, our team expertly guides couples through every step of the planning process, whether planning in the Florida Keys or along the South Carolina coast. We combine refined design with precise coordination to ensure each wedding feels effortless, intentional, and truly unforgettable.

As a team-based company, we bring a collaborative approach to every event, allowing us to provide a high level of service across multiple locations while maintaining a personalized experience for each couple.

Known for our calm, detail-driven approach, we manage every aspect behind the scenes so our clients can be fully present and enjoy the experience alongside their family and guests.

Our Lowcountry weddings are led by Becky, who specializes in Bluffton, Hilton Head, Savannah, and the surrounding coastal areas.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the starting price for day-of wedding coordination?

$4,500

What is the starting price for partial wedding planning?

$6,500

What is the starting price for full wedding planning?

$10,500

Do you offer an hourly rate?

Yes

What is the hourly rate?

$150

What wedding events do you provide services for?

Ceremony
Reception
Rehearsal Dinner

What wedding planning services do you offer?

Day-of Coordination
Full Planning
Partial Planning

What weddings do you have experience planning?

Civil
Cultural
Destination
Double Weddings
Elopement
Eco-Friendly
Military
Non-Religious
Religious

Reviews of Blue Water Weddings

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Blue Water Weddings' planners are praised as professional, organized, and deeply attentive, guiding couples through planning, vendor selection, and budget-friendly options. They communicate well, adapt to changes (venue shifts, weather, and family needs), and add thoughtful personal touches to make the day run smoothly. Reviewers credit them with turning stressful planning into a dream wedding.

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Blue Water Weddings' planners are praised as professional, organized, and deeply attentive, guiding couples through planning, vendor selection, and budget-friendly options. They communicate well, adapt to changes (venue shifts, weather, and family needs), and add thoughtful personal touches to make the day run smoothly. Reviewers credit them with turning stressful planning into a dream wedding.

Billie
Billie Sent on 02/04/2020
5 out of 5 rating

The absolute BEST. Hire now and you can relax.

We hired Blue Water Weddings for our wedding planning and WOW, it was the best decision we could have ever made. Julia Timmins is absolutely outstanding at her job and she and her team helped us create and host the wedding of our dreams. Every step of the way, Julia has made herself available and was incredibly accommodating, truly listening to the vision I was hoping to have and helping make that happen. She kept us organized and focused through the planning, turning what I was expecting to be a stressful time to a memorable experience, sparking excitement and joy as we planned around our location and budget. She is well connected in the region, had great suggestions for vendors, and worked closely with everyone we chose. On the day of, she was the epitome of calm, collected, professional, and efficient like the conductor of an orchestra. The day of the wedding was timed and executed so perfectly, I actually got to ENJOY my own wedding, it was the best! Our family and guests even commented on how amazing and professional she was, as well as how beautifully and meticulously our wedding was planned and played out. The number one word I got described to me was "relaxed." Well, that was because Julia was right on top of everything. Our vendors even commented on how efficient and seamless the wedding was both during and after the big day. We simply can't sing her praises enough! Hiring her for our wedding planner was the single best decision we made for this wedding. Big shout out to Jacque and Dene as well, from Blue Water, who designed a number of amazing pieces for us. Jaqcue helped us set up our welcome party the night before and it was absolutely lovely. She also helped us create an incredible archway with her fantastic floral skills. Dene did all of our day-of-printing and it turned out just fabulous. Blue Water Weddings is a gem! Stop looking a call them to book.
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Lauren Sent on 03/23/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Latrice is the best!

Not really sure where to start. We worked with Latrice and she was amazing! She helped us transform our beach wedding into the most beautiful day. She was on time, professional, and helped provide us with direction and recommendations. Our day turned out to be perfect. 10/10 would recommend.
Taylor
Taylor Sent on 04/09/2025
5 out of 5 rating

I owe it all to Latrice!

After reflecting on my wedding weekend, I can’t believe I’ve been working with Latrice for a year! & sadly that it all had to come to an end. Latrice knew my vision before I could even fully explain it! She was kind and flexible throughout the year and very detailed oriented. Everything went so smoothly and I can’t thank her enough for contributing to the beauty and organization of my special day/weekend. She is the real MVP! She has a long and fruitful career ahead of her, that’s for sure!
Kim
Kim Sent on 03/31/2025
5 out of 5 rating

An absolute dream to work with!

I cannot say enough great things about Blue Water weddings and Latrice! Wedding planning was a highly stressful experience for me. Latrice helped me navigate it with ease. She understood my vision for our wedding immediately. She asked the correct questions and constantly communicated to know what was most important for our big day. She offered budget friendly options and recommended the best vendors that I could have never found on my own. I had met with other planners and none of them showed the care, passion, or level of personalization Latrice did. She even added some extra touches to truly bring our reception to life. Blue water is so lucky to have someone so passionate and professional on their team. I truly miss getting to talk to Latrice all the time already! 😢 Thank you Latrice for giving Joe and I the wedding of our dreams. We both wish we could relive it and we would choose you as our planner every single time!
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Will Sent on 03/03/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Becky is the absolute best!

I'm not sure if words will do justice to what an incredible job Blue Water Weddings, and especially Becky, did for my wife and I for our wedding. But I will give it a try. From the first time we met Becky, it was clear that she had a passion for her work and an impressive attention to detail. Our wedding was in the Keys and my wife had mapped her vision in extensive detail. And Becky went above and beyond to make sure every little part of her vision was brought life. We booked her for month of services, but she was always available to help. Whether it was to discuss vendors or give ideas, it never seemed to be a bother. She maintained such a positive attitude during the months leading up to the wedding and encouraged us to bring any new ideas to her.
On the day of wedding, she was the embodiment of professionalism and calm. While at the same time, balancing so many vendors and family that were all part of the getting ready process. It was the most nerve-wracking day of my wife's life, and Becky proved to be the voice of reason and the cheerleader that she needed. When my wife got anxious, Becky always had the perfect words to say. She was also always when and where we needed her, whether it was to direct or to offer a warm smile. Throughout the ceremony and reception, she executed the plan flawlessly and ensured that everything was absolutely perfect. She even managed to gather all of our guests, fresh off of 4 hours of open bar, to do a bubble exit for amazing photo opportunities.
I would highly recommend Blue Water Weddings and Becky in particular to be your wedding planner. She is an excellent person and an expert at ensuring that your big day is a storybook wedding.
Mary
Mary Sent on 01/17/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Premier Wedding Planner in the Florida Key’s

Thank you Becky Atherton at Blue Water Weddings. I could not draw up a more suited wedding planner to plan my wedding in the Florida Keys. Becky Atherton is an elite wedding planner. She is helpful, has impeccable taste and is responsive. My dream wedding was brought to life because I hired Blue Water Weddings. Unlike many Florida based wedding planners who claim to know the keys, the planners at Blue Water actually live there and have relationships with all of the vendors and venues that are located down there. I never felt forced to go in any particular direction, which was so important to me. Although I had a lot of help in developing and orchestrating my wedding, it still felt like my creation. If your dream wedding is an elegant gathering in the Florida keys, I highly recommend you hire Blue Water Weddings.
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Dominique Sent on 06/16/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Wedding in key largo

Blue water wedding planners are the absolute best! I hired them for my wedding that was originally in islamorada and then half way through had to be switched to Key largo, I also was a few months into postpartum and Latrice made my wedding planning so easy! She also always got back to me when it came down to the end! She was amazing the day of the wedding I would have been lost without her. She was so helpful even with my five month old baby ♥️ I couldn’t recommend blue water weddings more they went above and beyond for us ♥️
Bobbie
Bobbie Sent on 01/14/2024
5 out of 5 rating

You have to get Grace Gustinis from Blue Water Weddings at your Planner!

Grace Gustinis at Blue Water Weddings made our wedding so fun and easy to plan over the course of the year she worked with us to make our dream wedding come true. Grace was sweet, knowledgable and organized throughout the entire planning experience. On the day of our wedding Grace was a true SUPER HERO because a tropical storm hit and everything was planned to be outside. The storm was so bad even our tent couldn't keep out the rain. She quickly got us walls for the tent to allow us to still keep our ceremony outside and came up with a game plan in coordination with all the vendors to move the rest of the events inside while still giving the wedding a multi-location feel within the resort property. We could not have done our wedding without her. We HIGHLY recommend selecting Blue Water Weddings and particularly Grace Gustinis for your wedding planner. Love you Grace!
Taylor
Taylor Sent on 02/23/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Blessed With the Best Coordinator/Planner

I would give 100 stars if possible! When I decided to have a destination wedding in the Keys, I knew I would need a wedding coordinator/planner to help me bring my wedding vision together and knew the area, as I was 1,200 miles away. Latrice and I chatted on the phone and I knew just from that short phone call that I needed to hire and work with Blue Water Weddings. The amount of information I initially received to get started with the planning process exceeded my expectations. This included vendor lists and an personal planning program to keep all of my wedding planning info and progress in one place as the planning process continued. Latrice went above and beyond - helping me create ideas, keep my vendors in the loop, and she was always there to answer my crazy questions and random messages when something would come up. I felt so reassured about my day because of the support Latrice showed me. By the time my wedding day rolled around, I felt like we knew each other for way longer than 6 months. On wedding weekend, Latrice and her team were awesome behind the scenes - excecuted the ceremony and reception details, worked hand in hand with the venue to set the areas appropriately, they repurposed and moved decor, and made my day flow so flawlessly. I am beyond grateful that Latrice and Blue Water Weddings were by my side on my wedding day!
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Rachel Sent on 01/25/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Look no further ! Mary at BWW is exceptional.

I am from out of state and recently had a destination wedding in Key Largo, FL. I knew I needed the help from a planner as I was out of state and out of my wheelhouse. I was so incredibly fortunate to have found BWW and was paired with Mary as our planner. Mary is a gem. She is funny, kind, understanding and patient. Every detail and then 100 more were thought of and addressed. The platform the company uses for planning was so helpful and organized. Mary had so many ideas, recommendations and priceless advice. Leading up to the wedding I always felt secure things would go off without a hitch and on the day of the wedding Mary was AMAZING. She was in the ball every second helping everyone and keeping things on point. I cannot recommend her and this company more. I never understood fully why people say your wedding is the best day of your life but now I can truly say that it is beyond a doubt and I really feel without Mary it wouldn’t have been possible.
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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2021 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2019 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2018 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2017 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2016 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2015 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2014 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

9 Endorsements
Mary Veal Photography Mary Veal Photography Wedding Photographers

Julia is a true professional possessing vast experience and an unparalleled artistic vision along with the resources and determination to flawlessly design and carry out your dream wedding. Whether working with celebrity clientele or destination brides, she will be one of your best resources for planning your luxury wedding in the Florida Keys!

Florida Keys Photo Florida Keys Photo Wedding Photographers

Blue Water Weddings is a top notch wedding and event planning service in the upper keys. They capture their client's vision, and create an unforgettable environment for any occasion. Their attention to detail is undeniable, and they are always a pleasure to work with. You can't go wrong with Blue Water Weddings!

Lisa and Greg Poland Photography Lisa and Greg Poland Photography Wedding Photographers

Julia & Blue Water Weddings are second to none! Every time we are photographing an event or wedding she is coordinating I know it is going to look perfect. Her attention to detail and table set ups are outstanding, I photographed one of her brides just a few days ago at a beautiful sunset wedding on the beach.

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