DIY & Local Vendors
Planning your own wedding along the Forgotten Coast? You don’t have to figure it out alone. We’ve built relationships with trusted local vendors across Mexico Beach, Port St. Joe, Cape San Blas, Apalachicola, St. George Island, and every community in between — and we’re happy to share the ones we know and love.
Whether you’re going fully DIY or just need a few reliable recommendations, start here. These are established local businesses serving wedding couples on our coast.
Venues & Accommodations
The Lodge at Rivercrest
Apalachicola · Historic creek-side venue
Secluded Old Florida lodge on Scipio Creek with wrap-around porches, open interior, and room for up to 220 guests. Accessible by boat or a short drive from downtown Apalachicola.
Bayside Weddings & Events
Apalachicola & St. George Island · Destination weddings
Serving the Forgotten Coast since 2004 — beach ceremonies on St. George Island, riverside receptions in Apalachicola, florals, rentals, and full event coordination.
Collins Vacation Rentals
St. George Island · Wedding party lodging
200+ Gulf-front and bay-view homes on St. George Island — ideal for housing your wedding party, rehearsal dinners, and multi-day celebrations.
Sandcastles Vacation Rentals
St. George Island, Apalachicola & Eastpoint
Locally owned property management with homes from 1 to 8+ bedrooms across the island and surrounding communities — great for guest accommodations.
Photography & Video
Stephen & Marlene Teekell Photography
Port St. Joe · Our preferred photographer
Stephen and Marlene Teekell are our go-to husband-and-wife photography team — award-winning, candid, and documentary in style. They capture weddings across the Forgotten Coast, from Mexico Beach and Cape San Blas to Port St. Joe and St. George Island.
Joe A. Witt Photography
Apalachicola area · Beach & event photography
Experienced local photographer for beach sessions, weddings, reunions, and special events along the coast. A longtime Forgotten Coast favorite.
Florists, Catering & Cakes
Gina’s Flowers and Such
Carrabelle · Serves Apalachicola & St. George Island
Hometown florist creating custom wedding arrangements, bouquets, and event florals. Delivers throughout the Forgotten Coast — no wire services, just personal design.
Catering Connections
Port St. Joe · Full-service coastal catering
The premier full-service caterer for Gulf and Franklin Counties — weddings, rehearsal dinners, and beachside celebrations from Port St. Joe to St. George Island and Apalachicola.
Ashley’s Cakes On The Bay
Apalachicola area · Custom wedding cakes
From elegant tiered wedding cakes to specialty cookie boxes and custom treats — a local baker couples love for Forgotten Coast celebrations.
The View at St Joe Bay
Port St. Joe · Restaurant & wedding catering
Local restaurant and catering team serving Port St. Joe weddings with customizable menus for intimate gatherings and larger receptions.
Planning & Coordination
Dulce Events Planning & Design
Tallahassee · Serves Forgotten Coast beaches
5-star wedding planners with strong reviews on The Knot and WeddingWire. Full planning, design, and day-of coordination for busy first-time brides — including destination celebrations along the beaches of North Florida. A calm, detail-obsessed team when you want a pro running the timeline.
Forgotten Coast Wedding Company
Mexico Beach to St. George Island · Day-of to full planning
Prefer a planner who lives this coast every week? We offer day-of coordination, partial planning, and full planning across Mexico Beach, Port St. Joe, WindMark, Apalachicola, St. George Island, and Indian Pass — and we work with the vendors on this page.
Rentals, Video & Officiant
Panache Tent + Event
Port St. Joe · Tents, linens & event rentals
Upscale wedding rentals across the Forgotten Coast — high-peak tents, fine linens, crystal stemware, china, lighting, and full event furnishings for beach and outdoor weddings.
St. George Island Wedding Videos
St. George Island · Wedding videography
Local videographer capturing beach ceremonies and island celebrations — the perfect complement to your wedding photography.
Bayside Weddings & Events
Apalachicola · Florals, rentals & coordination
Also your go-to for wedding florals, party rentals, chairs, tables, tents, and linens — a one-stop resource for DIY couples who still want professional support.
You Had Me At I Do
Forgotten Coast · Our preferred officiant
Our first recommendation for wedding ceremonies across the coast. Professional officiants with 25+ years of experience serving Mexico Beach, Port St. Joe, Cape San Blas, Apalachicola, St. George Island, and beyond — weddings, elopements, and vow renewals.
Wedding DJs
Abernathy Entertainment
Tallahassee · Big Bend & Port St. Joe
Woman-owned DJ and MC company with a 5-star WeddingWire rating (100+ reviews) and Couples’ Choice Awards since 2018. Personalized playlists, ceremony sound, and reception energy for Forgotten Coast and Big Bend weddings.
Smiley Jay Entertainment
Panama City · Serves the Forgotten Coast
DJ and MC with 30+ years and 1,000+ weddings — and strong WeddingWire reviews from couples across Northwest Florida. Ceremony audio, reception playlists, and a seasoned emcee who keeps the night on timeline and the dance floor full.
Want Professional Help Instead?
DIY is wonderful — but if you’d rather hand off the details, we’re here. From partial planning to full coordination, we work with these same vendors every week.
Are You a Local Vendor?
We feature businesses we trust and recommend to couples planning weddings on the Forgotten Coast. If you’d like to be considered for this page, reach out — we’d love to connect.