Coronado Beach Weddings

Jeff SmoyerLocal Guide · 62 reviews

Wonderful wedding

• Price assessment: Great price

Jurni ChaseLocal Guide · 8 reviews

I had a very enjoyable experience working with Helen and her team! The wedding package that best suited my needs for a 25 person wedding was not only a great price point, but really covered all the necessities. I live in Idaho, but Helen made it really easy to plan a destination wedding via phone and email. Our first time meeting was literally at the ceremony (which I was nervous about) but she made me feel like we had known each other for ages, and executed my ceremony perfectly.

• Price assessment: Reasonable price
• Services: Wedding packages, Wedding officiant services, Destination wedding planning

CJ SiebergLocal Guide · 12 reviews

Helen and her crew are unbelievable at what they do. Everything was perfect for our dream wedding. After frustration in trying to find what we wanted for our beach wedding, Helen came to the rescue. My wife found her and we never looked back. From day 1 until the end, every aspect of our experience was memorable and made our dream come true! Helen and her crew are exactly who you want if you are planning a beach wedding. Thank you so much to you all!

• Price assessment: Great price
• Services: Outdoor wedding planning

Bryan Glass12 reviews

We had the most incredible experience working with Helen for our wedding ceremony! Every detail was beautifully executed — from the stunning setup to the thoughtful personal touches, it was everything we dreamed of and more. Helen’s calm presence, professionalism, and genuine care made the entire process seamless and stress-free. Her assistant was also wonderful — attentive, kind, and incredibly helpful. Pastor Bill delivered such a heartfelt ceremony, and the live guitarist brought an extra layer of magic to the day. We are beyond grateful to Helen and her team for creating such a meaningful, unforgettable experience. Highly recommend to any couple looking for a truly special wedding ceremony! — Maria & Bryan

Nicole Kerr8 reviews

We had the most incredible experience with Coronado Beach Weddings, and working with Helen was truly amazing! Our wedding was beyond perfect—everything we could have imagined and more. We chose to have our ceremony at sunset, and it was absolutely picturesque. The support we received throughout the entire process was outstanding; they made everything so easy and stress-free, the teams support and attention to detail was flawless. We felt completely taken care of every step of the way. From start to finish, it was the best experience we could have asked for. We are so grateful for Helen and the entire team for making our day unforgettable! If you want a dreamy, picture-perfect beach wedding, this is the team you want in your corner!

Heather Kochanski9 reviews

So thankful for Helen! She made our dream of a Coronado wedding a reality. It was like planning a wedding with the help of a very knowledgeable friend! Because of my experience with her, my good friend also chose to have Coronado Beach Weddings plan her wedding in September. A million thanks for this wonderful day!

Robert Kreps (Hopness)3 reviews

Planning a wedding should be a joyful and exciting experience — unfortunately, working with this coordinator brought unnecessary stress, confusion, and disappointment to what should have been one of the happiest days of our lives. From the start, communication was unclear and frustrating. We struggled to get a concise explanation of what services were included and what we were actually paying for. It wasn’t until we explicitly referenced California's SB 478 transparency laws that we finally received a proper breakdown of costs — which then led to a pricing adjustment. But even after that, just two weeks before the wedding, we were shocked to receive a final payment notice that was more than double our last agreed-upon price. When we questioned it, the coordinator backtracked on previous conversations and insisted on her standard pricing, completely disregarding the confusion we had already worked to clarify. For someone claiming 34 years of experience, I expected significantly better communication, transparency, and flexibility. Customizing a wedding package should not be this difficult or disorganized. The wedding day itself only compounded our frustrations. One of our most anticipated moments — the “first look” as I walked down the aisle with my dad — was completely mishandled. Due to poor schedule management, my husband saw me before the ceremony even began. From there, things didn’t improve. Directions were unclear, organization was lacking, and important details were overlooked — like the designated place for bridesmaids’ belongings, which was only provided after the ceremony, despite us asking about it beforehand. Our contract also stated that she would have an assistant to help on the day of the wedding — she did not. This absence absolutely impacted the flow and coordination of events throughout the day. To give credit where it’s due, the flowers were beautiful — especially my bridal bouquet, which turned out exactly as I had hoped. It was one of the few things that went right and added a special touch to the day. The only other silver lining was the photographer she worked with. He was kind, professional, and captured some beautiful photos. Unfortunately, several of our special moments include Helen in the background — an unfortunate reminder of the overall disappointment. If you plan to use her as your wedding coordinator, I highly suggest reading through your contract with a fine-tooth comb and making sure you have an exact outline of pricing and services. Don’t assume anything will be taken care of unless it’s clearly written and confirmed — multiple times.

Maxx HowardLocal Guide · 16 reviews

My wife and I hired Helen with Coronado Beach Weddings to help orchestrate our destination wedding. Helen and her staff were absolutely amazing!! Everyone was very professional and very polite. We highly recommend using Coronado Beach Weddings, you won't be disappointed!!

Brittany SilversteinLocal Guide · 13 reviews

Helen Walker is a master wedding planner! She deserves all the stars! She helped us bring our dream beach wedding to life…and better than expected. I called Helen about a year before the big day and immediately knew I would be taken care of. We wanted a family- only small beach wedding and it honestly turned out perfect. I liked that she offered a lot of customizable options. She communicated every step of the way and as a bride, I felt confident heading into the wedding day. Our package came with beach setup, an officiant, a musician, a photographer, and Helen’s guidance. All of her vendors were perfect. We got our photos in just days and the photographer got a lot of great photos (attaching some of my favorites). The price for the wedding package was also very reasonable. If you’re looking to get married on the beach- I definitely recommend Coronado Beach Weddings!

Mary Cdebaca3 reviews

Helen Walker is the best wedding planner ever. She and her Team made the whole planning process so easy as we are from the state of New Mexico. The day of the wedding went so beautifully and everyone that attended our wedding were very impressed. Thanks Helen! We love you, Kathy and Anthony