Event Planning · Weddings

A wedding planner in Fort Myers for couples who want one team.

Our Fort Myers team can coordinate planning and production from your first conversation through the final send-off.

Waterfront wedding ceremony with white chairs, floral arch and reception tent under palm trees
Event Planning · Weddings

Wedding formats & services

Beach weddings

Tented receptions

Estate weddings

Ballroom receptions

Destination weekends

Rehearsal dinners

What your wedding package covers

Coordination, design and logistics, handled by one team.

From destination weekends and tented receptions to vendor coordination, rehearsal dinners and guest transportation, we tailor support to your event, with one team keeping the moving parts aligned.

Weddings

Destination & beach

Destination weddings and beach weddings planned around the ceremony, reception, rentals, weather and guest experience.

Reception

Tented receptions

Tented receptions on the beach, in a garden, at an estate or in a backyard. Our extensive in-house tent inventory lets us match tent type to surface, guest count and rain plan.

Vendor relations

Coordinate every detail

Establishing vendor relationships and coordinating every detail to assure a flawless wedding — from florist to caterer to photographer to officiant.

Rehearsal

Rehearsal & dinner

Coordinate the wedding rehearsal and rehearsal dinner — the night-before logistics that set the tone for the wedding day itself.

Decorating

Recommendations & décor

Presenting decorating recommendations for ceremony and reception — drawn from our in-house design team and matched to your palette, theme and venue.

Weddings we've produced

Ceremony setups, tablescapes and reveals.

A selection of weddings our studio has designed and produced across Southwest Florida — from shoreline ceremonies and tented estate receptions to polished ballroom installs and destination weekends.

Beachside tented wedding setup by Creative Events

Beach wedding · Tented

Ballroom · Chandeliers event setup

Ballroom · Chandeliers

Formal event table settings with linens and tabletop rentals

Reception · Tabletop

Backyard · Tented event setup

Backyard · Tented

Winter Wedding event setup

Winter wedding

Climate-Controlled Tent event setup

Climate-controlled tent

Brunch Send-Off event setup

Brunch send-off

Estate Wedding event setup

Estate wedding

Grand Ballroom event setup

Grand ballroom

What we design and install

The wedding environment, built around your guests.

Beyond coordination, we shape the physical experience of the day – ceremony layouts, tent interiors, tabletop, lighting, florals and guest flow – so every space feels intentional and fully finished.

Aisle, Altar And Guest Sightlines event setup

Ceremony layout

Aisle, altar and guest sightlines

We plan and install the ceremony setup itself – chairs, aisle lines, focal point, entry sequence and shoreline or lawn placement – so the vows, photos and guest comfort all work together.

Ceremony footprint

Matched to the venue

Aisle and seating

Installed to plan

Guest views

Kept clear

Ceilings, Climate And Lighting event setup

Tent interior

Ceilings, climate and lighting

For tented receptions, we match structure, flooring, liner, lighting, chandeliers and climate-control needs to the site, guest count and weather plan – not just the look.

Tent structure

Sized for the site

Reception lighting

Layered by area

Weather backup

Planned in advance

Formal event table settings with linens and tabletop rentals

Tabletop and decor

Linens, florals and finishing layers

From linens, china and glassware to floral treatments, bars and decorative accents, we build a tabletop program that carries the palette consistently from cocktail hour through dinner.

Place settings

Built to guest count

Linen palette

Coordinated throughout

Floral details

Designed in-house

Climate, Circulation And Support Spaces event setup

Guest comfort

Climate, circulation and support spaces

We plan the practical layers guests feel immediately – covered transitions, climate control, bar access, lounge moments, service paths and the breathing room that keeps the night comfortable.

Climate needs

Reviewed for the season

Lounge seating

Placed for comfort

Service paths

Kept unobstructed

Your wedding timeline

Five steps,engagement to reception.

Every wedding follows a clear, predictable cadence — even short-notice engagements. A dedicated consultant stays with you from planning through the wedding day.

01
Step 1 · Meet

Listen before we design

We meet with you to hear your priorities, your partner’s wishes and what you have in mind for the wedding. That conversation shapes venue choice, tent type, tabletop direction and vendor selection.

Discovery meetingVision & prioritiesNon-negotiables

02
Step 2 · Q&A

Theme & logistics

We answer theme questions, venue recommendations, guest-accommodation options, transportation logistics, rehearsal-dinner ideas and any other question you bring.

Theme directionVenue guidanceGuest logistics

03
Step 3 · Written review

Minutes & outline

We prepare a written review of the meeting, then begin an outline of the wedding — ceremony, reception, design direction, rentals and coordination plan.

Meeting minutesWedding outlineDesign direction

04
Step 4 · Present

Confirm & hone

A second meeting to confirm and hone our recommendations — design, tent selection, tabletop, floral treatments, timeline and budget — with the couple and (if involved) the families.

Design presentationRental specBudget review

05
Step 5 · Coordinate

Vendors & setup

Once plans are locked, we contract all suppliers, coordinate pre-event meetings, supervise setup and do final confirmations on every detail. Your job is the dress fittings.

Supplier contractsVendor coordRehearsal setup

Why couples trust Creative Events

Proof, not promises, for wedding day execution.

The value is not just ideas on paper. It’s experienced coordination, real inventory, and an install team that can build, run and strike the event without handing the hard parts to someone else.

1973
Year founded

Five decades in Southwest Florida

Creative Events & Rentals has coordinated Southwest Florida weddings since 1973 — including beach, estate, ballroom and tented celebrations across the region. Explore our other event planning services.

Tent
Extensive tent inventory

Structures matched to site and weather

We match tent type, liner, flooring and weather plans to each venue instead of using the same setup for every reception.

Crew
Professional install team

On-time setup and strike

Our crew delivers on time and breaks down on time, and we support you from planning through event day.

Wedding FAQ

Before you inquire, know how we work.

These are questions couples usually ask before the first meeting. Have another question? Call 800-421-2393 or use our contact form.

The earlier the better, especially for peak-season dates, tented receptions and multi-location weekends. If your date is closer, reach out anyway — we can quickly tell you what is still realistic based on venue, rentals and crew availability.

Yes. We can coordinate with your venue, florist, caterer, photographer, band or any other vendors you've already chosen, or recommend trusted partners when you still need to build the team.

Weather planning is part of the job. For outdoor weddings, we build backup plans around tenting, surface conditions, layout changes, guest flow and installation timing so the event can still run smoothly if conditions shift.

Yes. We can coordinate as much or as little as you need. Some couples want full planning and production, while others need help with specific pieces like tenting, tabletop, decor, layout or day-of logistics.

Yes. We can coordinate lodging, transportation, guest movement between venues and the additional logistics that come with destination weddings, rehearsal dinners, welcome parties and farewell brunches.

We serve Southwest Florida, with primary coverage in Marco Island north to Sarasota and inland to Clewiston. If your wedding includes multiple venues or destination-style logistics elsewhere in the region, we can discuss the scope during the first conversation.

Wedding planning cost depends on the support you need, your venue, guest count, and event details. Creative Events can help with individual pieces, like tenting, tabletop, décor, layout, or day-of logistics, or coordinate full planning and production. At the first meeting, a consultant learns your priorities. The team then outlines the ceremony, reception, design, rentals, and coordination and reviews the budget. Share your wedding date, venue, guest count, and the support you want when you request a quote.

Start your wedding

Tell us about your wedding.

Call our certified wedding consultants toll-free at 800-421-2393 or request a quote through our contact form. At an initial meeting, we’ll discuss your priorities and the wedding day you’re planning.

Showroom12090 Metro Parkway, Fort Myers

Toll-Free800-421-2393

Fort Myers239-768-6393

Coastal Service Area
Marco Island to Sarasota
Inland Service Area
Islands to Clewiston