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Waterside Social is a wedding and special event planning company operating out of Apalachicola, Florida. Founder and lead planner, Claire, is passionate about her work and aims to provide every couple with a stress-free experience. Her goal is to share your vision for your celebration, and she will endeavor to bring your dreams to life. Claire will ensure that every element of your day is carefully considered and expertly executed.

Services Offered

The team at Waterside Social provides clients with a number of services to choose from. Carefully curated packages include varying levels of planning support, from day-of coordination to full event design. Claire and her team will be on hand throughout every step of the way, providing guidance and assistance at every stage. Other services available include to-do list creation, vendor referrals, and timeline management.

  • Hispanic or Latinx-owned
  • Woman-owned
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Frequently asked questions

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

$1,700

What is the starting price for full wedding planning?

$2,400

Do you offer an hourly rate?

Yes

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?

Cultural
Destination
Elopement
Non-Religious
Religious

How many planners are on your team?

3
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Reviews of Waterside Social

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Melissa S. Sent on 08/22/2021
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Wonderful!!!

The best advice I can give any bride and groom, hire wedding coordinator. I knew the day of my wedding, I was not able to do it all by myself. I needed a second "Me". Claire went above and beyond on what my husband and I wanted and needed. Two weeks before my wedding the chef to my venue was dismissed and she was able schedule another tasting and handle the whole situation. Our wedding had to be postpone because of Hurricane Florence and she helped us to reschedule all our vendors. Then the flooding happened and my venue unfortunately was closed. Five days before our family and friends came, she found us other venue at Kimbels Restaurant At Wachesaw Plantation. Even though our first venue was pretty, our new venue was everything we wanted and more. All our family and friends loved our new venue and had wonderful time. Claire on the day of wedding kept our time line and made my vision come alive. She was professional and organized from the beginning to the end. I am so grateful that she was there through all the ups and down. She kept in touch after our wedding day to make sure we got our pictures and video on time. She also sent us a Beautiful Christmas ornament. She was our conductor to our orchestra. You will not go wrong by hiring Waterside Social for your wedding.
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Kristen Sent on 07/28/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Look no further, Claire is the best there is!

When I first started planning my wedding I thought, “this is easy! I definitely don’t need a wedding planner, I got this.” Ha! About a month into planning the wedding I was so overwhelmed I couldn’t even sleep, eat or think about anything else that was going on in my life…..and that’s when I called Claire with Waterside Social. Claire was an angel from the moment I spoke with her. Every question I had about flowers, cake, design, something as small as the table cloth she answered with ease. Claire made sure to get exactly what I wanted and worked with me with the budget that I had available. She was never pushy and was always upfront about the cost. If making the most beautiful flower arrangements I’ve ever seen, helping with the design of everything and answering my text messages right away wasn’t enough, the day of the wedding she made it crystal clear why she is the perfect person to plan your wedding. She handled EVERYTHING!!! By showing up 3 hours before we even asked her to be there, to sweating in the 96 degree sun, to setting up all the flowers and making sure the venue looked perfect she was incredible! I caught a brief glimpse of her running back and forth right before I went down the aisle making sure all the bridesmaids and groomsmen were ready and all I could think of was what an amazing asset she was to our wedding. Nothing would have gone smoothly if it wasn’t for Claire and Waterside Social. So if you are looking to have a stress-free, perfect day...do yourself a favor and make Claire your first call. You will NOT be dissapointed. I cannot wait to call her for my next event!!!
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Claire Jackson
Claire Jackson
Owner

Hi, I'm Claire.

I am the founder of Waterside Social, and I am looking forward to working with you!

When I am not planning events, I am traveling with my family, hiking, gardening, fishing, or really anything outdoors. My husband and I have been married for almost 12 years, and we have a 7-year-old daughter who loves planning parties and helping out.

I graduated from Coastal Carolina University with a degree in English and a focus in journalism and marketing, but I have worked in the events industry for more than a decade. Everything from catering to photography, videography, and planning. So I have experience in weddings from many angles, and I strive to bring a high level of professionalism to my events and parties.

It is an honor for me to be able to help you bring your vision to life. Please do not hesitate to reach out!

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