Business Details
14 Years
experience
Your Trusted Wedding Planning Experts in New Smyrna Beach
Ceremonies by the Sea, founded in 2012, is a premier wedding planning and officiating service based in New Smyrna Beach, Florida. Our team, led by Master Certified Wedding Planner Jillian Shaw, specializes in creating personalized, stress-free wedding experiences tailored to each couple's unique vision. With over a decade of industry expertise, we offer comprehensive services including full-scale planning, day-of coordination, officiating, event design, and rental solutions. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in our meticulous attention to detail, extensive network of trusted vendors, and innovative tools like Timeline Genius for seamless event management.Recognized by WeddingWire Couples Choice Awards for 11 consecutive years, we prioritize integrity, professionalism, and client satisfaction. Our approach combines creative design with logistical precision to ensure weddings are not only beautiful but flawlessly executed. From intimate beach ceremonies to elaborate destination weddings, we bring expertise in managing complex logistics while maintaining a client-centric focus that emphasizes transparency and reliability.
Services
Wedding Planning
Day-of Coordination
Wedding Officiating
Event Decor
Marriage Proposals
Event Rentals
Destination Weddings
Vow Renewals
Commitment Ceremonies
Beach Weddings
Details
- Year established: 2012
Highlights and features
- We are Master Certified Wedding Planners with over a decade of local industry expertise
- Our Timeline Genius software ensures precise event coordination and vendor synchronization
- 11 consecutive WeddingWire Couples Choice Awards for client satisfaction
- Comprehensive service portfolio covering all wedding planning aspects
- Extensive network of trusted local vendors for seamless execution
Associations and certifications
- The Certified Wedding Planner Society
Services
Wedding Planning
Our certified wedding planners provide comprehensive coordination from initial concept to final execution. We specialize in creating personalized timelines, managing vendor relationships, and ensuring budget adherence while maintaining creative vision. With expertise in both intimate ceremonies and large-scale events, our planners offer three package tiers to accommodate different needs, including full-service planning, month-of coordination, and specialized consulting services for budget and timeline development.
Event Decor
We create custom wedding aesthetics through curated decor packages featuring premium linens, centerpieces, and specialty furniture. Our offerings include Sweetheart Tables with Chiavari chairs, table overlays, and themed centerpieces ranging from tropical to modern designs. Decor packages scale from 50 to 200 guests with options for upgrading materials and adding specialty items like sequin backdrops or draped arbors to enhance visual impact.
Wedding Officiating
Our experienced officiants specialize in personalized vow ceremonies for weddings, renewals, and commitment events. The service includes collaborative script development, rehearsal facilitation, and provision of necessary legal documentation. Packages combine officiating with optional photography, PA systems, and decorative certificates, with pricing structured to accommodate different event sizes and requirements including elopements and beach ceremonies.
Event Rentals
We offer comprehensive rental solutions for weddings and special events up to 200 guests. Our inventory includes banquet tables, Chiavari chairs, table linens in various fabrics, and decorative elements like charger plates and centerpieces. Packages can be customized with specialty items such as cake stands, welcome signs, and decorative props. Delivery, setup, and breakdown services included with major rental packages.
Marriage Proposals
Our proposal packages create memorable romantic settings featuring decorated tables, floral arrangements, and optional photography. Services include location setup with table linens, gourmet refreshments, and customizable romantic elements like flower hearts in sand or canopy tents. Optional add-ons like professional photography and floral upgrades allow personalization while ensuring every detail contributes to creating a perfect proposal moment.
People
Jillian Shaw
Owner & Lead Planner
Master Certified Wedding Planner with 14 years in the industry, holding Timeline Genius certification and recipient of 11 WeddingWire Couples Choice Awards. Specializes in beach weddings and event logistics, offering personalized planning services with a focus on client experience and vendor coordination.
Questions
What wedding services do you specifically offer?
We provide full-service wedding planning, day-of coordination, officiating, event design, rental equipment, marriage proposals, vow renewals, and commitment ceremonies with customizable packages for different needs.
Do you service areas beyond New Smyrna Beach?
Yes, we serve all of Volusia County and Central Florida, including Daytona Beach, Ponce Inlet, Port Orange, and Ormond Beach with additional travel fees for locations outside our primary service area.
How are your wedding planning packages structured?
Our packages range from basic day-of coordination to premium full-service planning, with options for budget consulting and vendor selection assistance, all tailored to different levels of client involvement and event complexity.
What payment methods do you accept?
While specific payment methods aren't detailed in our materials, we recommend contacting us directly to discuss current payment options and any available financing arrangements for our services.
Can you accommodate same-sex weddings?
Absolutely, we proudly officiate all types of ceremonies without discrimination, offering inclusive services that respect each couple's unique relationship and celebration preferences.
