Business Details
Your Trusted Wedding Planning Experts in St. Augustine
Founded over 30 years ago, The Wedding Authority has established itself as a premier full-service special events company in St. Augustine. Our expertise in wedding coordination, planning, and design is rooted in decades of hands-on experience and a deep understanding of the industry. Carla and Bill Young, our founders, bring specialized knowledge from floral design and officiating, respectively, ensuring every event reflects the couple's unique vision.With a dedicated team of professionals, including lead planners and tuxedo specialists, we combine organizational excellence with creative flair to deliver flawless weddings. Our historic venues, the Lightner Museum Courtyard and Amore Chapel, provide breathtaking backdrops that enhance the beauty of each celebration. Through personalized service and attention to detail, we transform wedding dreams into unforgettable realities.
Services
Wedding Planning
Coordination
Lightner Courtyard
Amore Chapel
Tuxedo Rentals
Highlights and features
- We offer 30+ years of combined wedding planning experience.
- Our team includes certified planners with event management degrees.
- We provide two historic, picturesque ceremony venues.
- Our personalized approach ensures every detail reflects your vision.
- We coordinate tuxedo rentals and officiant services for convenience.
What people say
Everything turned out beautifully
Details came together perfectly
Raving about the wedding
Flawless flow to the event
Breathtaking historic venues
Services
Wedding Planning
Our comprehensive wedding planning services cover every detail from initial concept to final execution. With decades of experience, we create customized timelines, manage vendors, and ensure seamless coordination. Clients benefit from our industry expertise and relationships to deliver stress-free, memorable ceremonies tailored to their unique preferences.
Lightner Courtyard
The Lightner Museum Courtyard offers a historic, romantic setting for weddings in downtown St. Augustine. This picturesque venue features elegant architecture and lush landscaping, providing a timeless backdrop. Our team ensures optimal setup and coordination to maximize the venue's natural beauty for your special day.
Amore Chapel
Amore Chapel provides an intimate, beautifully designed space within the Lightner Museum Building. Perfect for smaller weddings, it combines historic charm with modern elegance. Our coordinators handle all logistics to ensure a flawless experience in this exclusive, romantic setting.
Tuxedo Rentals
Our tuxedo rental service offers current fashion trends with personalized fittings. We provide private fitting rooms, concierge services, and destination fitting options for out-of-town guests. Attention to detail ensures groomsmen look sharp and coordinated while matching the wedding's aesthetic.
Officiant Services
Professional officiant services include personalized ceremony creation and delivery. With 20+ years of experience, our reverend connects with couples to craft meaningful, joyful ceremonies that reflect their unique relationship and wedding vision.
People
Carla Young
Founder
With over 30 years in the wedding industry, Carla transitioned from floral design to event planning. Her organizational skills ensure seamless event execution while accommodating each bride's unique vision.
Bill Young
Officiant
Reverend Bill Young has officiated thousands of weddings over 20 years. His personal approach and passion for new beginnings create meaningful, joyful ceremonies that couples cherish.
Karli Ecker
Lead Coordinator
Lead planner with event management degree from University of Central Florida. Specializes in transforming wedding visions into reality through creative execution and attention to detail since 2018.
Coogan Lethco
Tuxedo Specialist
Third-generation wedding professional with expertise in men's fashion. Provides personalized tuxedo fittings and destination services while ensuring groomsmen look sharp and coordinated.
Michelle Little
Coordinator
Bilingual coordinator with 10+ years in event planning from Royal Caribbean Cruises. Brings international experience and meticulous attention to detail to every wedding she coordinates.
Questions
What wedding services do you offer?
We provide full-service wedding planning, coordination, venue selection, tuxedo rentals, and officiant services with personalized attention to every detail.
Do you have ceremony venues available?
Yes, we offer two historic venues: the Lightner Museum Courtyard and Amore Chapel, both providing beautiful backdrops for weddings.
How experienced is your team?
Our founders have over 30 years combined experience, with planners holding event management degrees and coordinators bringing extensive industry expertise.
What areas do you serve?
Primarily serving St. Augustine, we also coordinate weddings in surrounding areas and offer destination fitting services for out-of-town clients.
Do you offer tuxedo rental services?
Yes, our tuxedo specialist provides current fashion trends, private fittings, and concierge services to ensure groomsmen look sharp and coordinated.
Reviews (5)
Ashley Graham
Jun 01, 2022
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I can't say enough great things about The Wedding Authority! Our wedding was a smashing success and we were able to fully enjoy ourselves knowing that Karli and her team were handling everything flawlessly! If you need a Wedding Coordinator, you've found the best around with the Wedding Authority!
Vianca Bowens
Aug 20, 2021
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It's was so beautiful to have my wedding at this elegant chapel! Ms. Carla was amazing and so helpful. So was my photographer and officiant. I'm glad I have chosen the perfect place for my happily forever after
Alexandra Gonzalez
May 12, 2021
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Overall, Mike and I were so happy that we decided to get a day of coordinator. Ashley was responsive and awesome. I am pretty organized and had a particular vision for Mike and I's 10.9.20 wedding. We were blown away at the fact they were so calming and responsive throughout the entire process. Especially, with all the COVID-19 business. It was extremely helpful and worth every penny. Thank you Wedding Authority for making sure our wedding went on without a problem! My vision was executed well!
Scott Pizzo
May 04, 2021
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The wedding authority provided a level of service that was next to none! Ashely and her team never missed a beat, were excellent communicators and provided a level of comfort and ease through the entire planning process! The day of was stress free with the wedding authority and I could not recommend them enough!
Amanda H.
Mar 24, 2021
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In the wedding industry it's hard to find a coordinator who is on top of every detail when it comes to planning a dream wedding and also one who sincerely cares. I knew from the first introductory call with Ashley that she had both amazing qualities, so without reservation I hired her as my coordinator. She has gone above and beyond in every imaginable way. I 100% recommend hiring her and her team at the Wedding Authority.
