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Arden Sanders Events (It’s a Shore Thing) is a team of Full Service event planners specializing in destination weddings in the Santa Rosa Beach, 30A and Destin, Florida area.

Our customized approach begins with determining your budget, style and needs through a series of specific questions and informational discussions with your planner. Once your vision has been established, you will work with your planner in determining the best team of wedding professionals to fit your needs. From there, you will be guided through the planning process, which includes meetings with your team, fine-tuning the comprehensive proposals, and honing in on the intricate details that will bring your concept to reality.

The ultimate goal is to give you the wedding of your dreams without the stress that typically comes with planning a destination event. This collaborative approach, initiated by your planner, ensures that every detail has been addressed and each member of your team has a clear understanding of expectations.

Arden Sanders Events (It's a Shore Thing) has earned a reputation for creating beautiful events and executing them as flawlessly as possible.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the starting price for full wedding planning?

$6,500

Do you offer an hourly rate?

No

What wedding events do you provide services for?

Ceremony
Reception
Rehearsal Dinner

What wedding planning services do you offer?

Full Planning

What weddings do you have experience planning?

Cultural
Destination
Religious

Reviews of Arden Sanders Events

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Chandler Sent on 06/13/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Absolutely amazing!!

Natalie was the best wedding planner we could have ever imagined working with! She provided us with so much information and insight given that we were not from the area. Having her as our wedding planner put us at ease since we live 3 states away. Every last detail was planned out and we could have never done it ourselves! My mother and I were able to enjoy my wedding to the fullest because Natalie and her team handled all of the little details and making sure everything went according to plan. We can't thank them enough for everything they did for us! My wedding was a dream because of them!
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Victoria Sent on 03/26/2017
5 out of 5 rating
There are not even words to describe how fabulous Arden is! She was assigned as our wedding planner and i can not speak highly enough of her. She was amazing! She is so organized and our wedding day could not have gone any better. Several of our guests commented on how organized and great the wedding was. I could not have imagined the wedding without her. She spent so much time making sure the day was perfect for us. I am from Louisiana and did not know much about the area, just knew i wanted my wedding there. I can honestly say she made wedding planning so easy on me. She had every detail perfect. I am so grateful for her!
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Katherine Sent on 03/15/2016
5 out of 5 rating
It's a Shore Things provided us with the utmost quality service in planning our wedding! They understood my vision and assisted in executing our wedding exactly how we wanted it! Their relationship with the vendors in the surrounding area is great, which helped in planning meetings and communicating. Overall, we were extremely pleased with all of the staff members of It's a Shore Thing!
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Chandler Sent on 03/09/2016
5 out of 5 rating
Jen and Christie were incredibly organized, and allowed my family, my groom's family, and all of our friends to spend the wedding day solely focused on enjoying the day! They have an unbelievably strong relationship with the best vendors in the area, and secured a dream team that truly allowed our day and my vision to come true! They were also incredibly available throughout our year-long planning - any questions, issues, etc were addressed immediately. So truly thrilled that It's A Shore Thing made our wedding something so special!!
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Carol Sent on 03/09/2016
5 out of 5 rating
Working with Jennifer over the past year planning my daughters dream beach wedding has been such a pleasure. I was hesitant doing a destination
Wedding but Jennifer made the planning so easy. She has amazing vendors with great relationships and they work very well together. We were never overwhelmed with decisions because Jennifer has everything so organized. I cannot imagine doing a destination wedding without a local planner. Any requests big or small were handled efficiently and with a smile. We were able to enjoy all the festivities knowing Jennifer, Natalie and Kelly had everything under control. I hope my other daughter wants to do her wedding on 30a because this one was flawless with the help of It's A Shore Thing!
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Alex Sent on 03/09/2016
5 out of 5 rating
Jen and Christie made the wedding planning process so easy and stress-free. It is hard to plan a destination wedding from another state, but I knew right away that I could trust them to help me make the best decisions. Their vendor recommendations and coordination with vendors (especially day-of) allowed me to have the best time planning and experiencing my wedding day without having to think or worry. Not only were they knowledgeable, but they were responsive and made the wedding so beautiful and fun. Our guests told us it was the best destination wedding / wedding they had ever been to! (And I am a little biased, but I think it was too!) Anyone getting married in the 30A area should without a doubt use It's a Shore Thing. These ladies are AMAZING!
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Caroline Sent on 10/26/2015
5 out of 5 rating
The best on 30A! Jen and Arden were amazing and handled everything from vendors, to negotiations and made the process so easy and stress free for me.
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Blakeney Sent on 07/15/2015
5 out of 5 rating
Arden absolutely made our wedding weekend the best weekend of our lives! We could not have accomplished it without her. She was there through the entire planning process. I can honestly say that as the bride, I never felt stressed or overwhelmed because I had Arden! She is so creative (with invitations, gift bag ideas, etc.), organized (timelines, the most helpful detailed spreadsheets ever!), always one step ahead (when to mail invitations, guest lists, booking vendors...), and that's not even the best part! She has a heart of gold, and makes you feel like you are the most important bride in the world. I now consider her a dear friend, and I am SO thankful that we chose It's a Shore Thing to plan our wedding weekend! The best there is!!!
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Morgan Sent on 06/30/2015
5 out of 5 rating
I can't say enough about the fabulous ladies at It's a Shore Thing! I got engaged in March of 2014 and began searching for the perfect wedding location in the Destin/30A area. After much searching and hitting many dead-ends we found IST! From day one Arden was there to answer all of our questions and guide us to our amazing vendors. On the day of the wedding Arden assured us that everything was taken care of and we were able to relax and enjoy every moment of our big day! I can't say enough about IST and Arden as a person/planner! Money well spent!!

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Suzanne Sent on 06/29/2015
5 out of 5 rating
Arden Sanders is truly the BEST!!! From our first meeting to the day of the wedding, everything was ready, perfect, and beautiful. If you want to enjoy the wedding process stress free, hire this team! AMAZING!!!
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2016 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2015 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2014 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2013 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2012 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2011 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2010 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2009 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

6 Endorsements
Judy Ginsburgh Judy Ginsburgh Wedding Officiants

Natalie was the absolute best wedding planner I have ever worked with and as an officiant (and former wedding planner myself), I have done lots of varied weddings. She was extremely organized, caring and professional. I would give her the highest recommendation and would love to work with her again. Brides...you can definitely have the wedding of your dreams with Natalie's help. She is the best!!

Alena Bakutis Photography Alena Bakutis Photography Wedding Photographers

Natalie and Arden are amazing to work with! Very professional, friendly and delightful! Communication is always on point! Can't wait for more weddings together!

Candice k Photography Candice k Photography Wedding Photographers

Working with "The Jen's" at It's a Shore Thing is always a treat! They truly take care of their brides and put together a wonderful experience for the guests. Each event has been flawlessly executed... although things do and will go wrong at every wedding, It's a Shore Thing bride's never have to worry with Jen and Jen steering the ship. A+ timelines and vendor coordination, allowing me to be an artist and not a pseudo-coordinator!

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