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Castiglione Events is a Point Pleasant based wedding planner specializing in the logistics and design of custom tented events and non-traditional, raw spaces. With a decade of experience, owner and principal planner, Dara Castiglione-Watson is meticulous in honing in on what really matters to you as a couple throughout the entire planning process, while also being transparent and honest with clients the whole way through when it comes to budget, timing, ideas, and decision making.

It's understood how stressful putting together a completely custom wedding from scratch can be, and Castiglione Events lays out the framework for navigating through the process of tent decisions, rentals, floral design, floor and site plans, etc. with utterly organized shared virtual worksheets, folders, and design boards.

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Frequently asked questions

Do you offer an hourly rate?

Yes

What is the hourly rate?

$225

What wedding planning services do you offer?

Full Planning

What weddings do you have experience planning?

Cultural
Destination
Eco-Friendly
Military
Non-Religious
Religious

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Dara and her team at Castiglione Events are hailed as exceptional, thorough, and adept wedding planners who go above and beyond to bring couples' visions to life seamlessly. With a keen eye for design and meticulous organization, Dara and her team alleviate all planning stress, ensuring a flawless and beautiful wedding day. They are commended for their professionalism, connections with top vendors, and the ability to create personalized, magical weddings that surpass expectations, impressing both couples and guests. The team's attention to detail, proactive problem-solving, and calming presence throughout the planning process and on the day of the event contribute to creating unforgettable experiences for couples like Syd and Nick.

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Dara and her team at Castiglione Events are hailed as exceptional, thorough, and adept wedding planners who go above and beyond to bring couples' visions to life seamlessly. With a keen eye for design and meticulous organization, Dara and her team alleviate all planning stress, ensuring a flawless and beautiful wedding day. They are commended for their professionalism, connections with top vendors, and the ability to create personalized, magical weddings that surpass expectations, impressing both couples and guests. The team's attention to detail, proactive problem-solving, and calming presence throughout the planning process and on the day of the event contribute to creating unforgettable experiences for couples like Syd and Nick.

Sydney
Sydney Sent on 03/14/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Best human, and best wedding planner in the WHOLE game

This is very long overdue, but Dara and her team are hands down the most incredible wedding and event planning team and exceeded every single expectation we could’ve ever dreamed of. From the moment we began working together through wedding day and beyond - Dara is organized, meticulous, patient, understanding, warm & so kind. She took ALL the stress away from planning. How many people get to say they actually had fun throughout the entire wedding process?
Her team was a dream on wedding day. The day was perfect in every way. A Pinterest board come to life but so much better and beautiful. She has an impeccable eye for design and brilliant ability to plan + execute and make all your dreams, big and small, come to life. We were in awe. Thank you for making over a year’s worth of planning a breeze and giving us the best day of our lives. Xx Syd and Nick
Ellen
Ellen Sent on 11/10/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Look No further, Castiglione Events is The BEST

I can’t say enough amazing things about Dara and her team. From the moment I met her, I knew she was the perfect planner to bring our wedding day vision to life. With each inspiration picture I shared, she immediately knew the right vendor and reached out to secure them for our day. Her network and connections across the wedding industry allowed us to have the best day of team of vendors - everyone worked together seamlessly and understood our vision! Dara’s organization and communication took away any stress that a bride could have. My husband and I enjoyed every step of wedding planning and can truly say there was no stress, arguments on details, or hiccups along the way because of Dara’s amazing process. Our wedding day was nothing short of perfection and brought everything we hoped for together - beautiful, classic, timeless, whimsical, and fun! I cannot recommend Castiglione Events enough and just know that once you are a bride in Dara’s hands, you are one of the luckiest brides on earth!!
Daryl
Daryl Sent on 11/09/2023
5 out of 5 rating

The Best of the Best!

I truly cannot say how great Dara and her team are; She is a total rockstar, and even showed up at our event setup days after she had her baby. She's wonderful to work with (and super responsive), an expert on local vendors, and makes it all way too easy. I grew up locally in the wedding business, and I can say with confidence that there's no one better.
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2024 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2023 Winner
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