The Treasure Coast’s party planning guide

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Caterers, DJs, bartenders, venues and more — for birthdays, weddings, anniversaries and backyard bashes. Tell us about your party and plan the whole night in one place.

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Every vendor your party needs, lined up for you

Ten categories, one coastline. Tell us about your party and we'll connect you with local pros who fit.

Weddings

Planning a Treasure Coast wedding?

Beach ceremonies, ballroom receptions, backyard vows — explore the wedding hub for planning guides, budget breakdowns, timelines, and venue questions.

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Local Service

Vero Beach Private Chef

Throwing a dinner party? Put a chef in your kitchen.

Multi-course dinners cooked in your home or venue — birthdays, anniversaries, holidays. You enjoy the party; the chef handles everything else.

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How It Works

Party planning, simplified

No endless Googling, no sketchy review sites. Three steps and you're underway.

Tell us about your party

Pick your category — venue first is usually smartest — and tell us about your party in one short form.

Use the planning guides

Real timelines, booking advice, and the questions to ask before you sign anything. Written for the Treasure Coast, not generic internet advice.

Book your team

Local vendors reply with quotes. Compare, lock in your date, and enjoy the fun part — the party itself.

From the Publisher

We're a small team here on the Treasure Coast. After years in the local private-event scene, the question we heard most wasn't about the food — it was "know a good florist? a bartender?" This guide is our answer: one place to start, with the local pros worth knowing lined up for you. And if you need someone to cook the party itself — our sister company, Vero Beach Private Chef, does exactly that.

— The Treasure Coast Party Guide team · verobeachprivatechef.com

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Planning Guides

Learn from someone who's done it

Practical, plainspoken advice for planning parties on the Treasure Coast — written by a local chef who's worked hundreds of events.

Party planning notebook and checklist on a desk Checklist

The Party Planning Checklist & Timeline

Everything to do, in order — from six months out to the day of — so nothing slips through the cracks.

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Calendar for planning event booking dates Booking Advice

How Far in Advance to Book Each Vendor

Venues, chefs, photographers, florists — when to book each one, with Treasure Coast season notes.

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Outdoor dinner party under string lights at golden hour Venues

Questions to Ask a Venue Before You Book

The money, logistics, and fine-print questions that separate a great venue from an expensive headache.

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Holiday dinner table under string lights Holiday Parties

Planning a Holiday Party on the Treasure Coast

What to book first, the Florida December weather plan, and the details hosts forget — before the good dates are gone.

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Calculator and cash for working out vendor tips Vendor Tips

Who to Tip and How Much: The Vendor Tipping Guide

Florists, DJs, caterers, delivery crews — who actually expects a tip, who doesn't, and how much to budget.

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Outdoor wedding ceremony in Florida Weddings

Outdoor Wedding in Vero Beach: The Heat, Rain, and Bug Plan

Shade, cold water, smart timing, and a rain backup decided early — how Treasure Coast couples keep an outdoor ceremony comfortable.

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Long reception table set with flowers, glassware and folded napkins Checklist

Wedding Reception Supply Checklist

Tabletop, signage, card box, cake serving, favors, and the send-off — what couples actually need on the day.

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Colorful balloons filling the ceiling at a party Checklist

What You Need for a Backyard Party

Seating, shade, food and drink, lighting, and comfort — the complete backyard checklist, with per-guest quantities.

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Colorful confetti falling against a teal background Checklist

Baby Shower Supply Checklist

Invitations, decor, games and prizes, food holding, and setup — everything you need, nothing you don’t.

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Birthday cake with lit Happy Birthday candles Checklist

Birthday Party Decoration Checklist

Decor for kids’ parties and milestone birthdays alike — quantities, setup order, and what to buy first.

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Banquet table set with plates, glassware, napkins and a floral centerpiece Planning

Table Setting for Large Parties

How many tables, chairs, linens, and place settings for 50, 100, or 200 guests — the capacity math, done for you.

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Party Favor Ideas by Budget

What to send guests home with, organized by budget per guest — from the under-$2 class to the splurge tier.

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Friends toasting with wine glasses in warm evening light Planning

Outdoor Party Lighting Guide

String lights, path lighting, table light, and feature light — the layers, coverage rules, and power plan.

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New · Party Supplies & Planning

Every checklist, every local list — one hub

Venues, rentals, balloons, planners — plus the checklists for backyard parties, receptions, birthdays, showers, table settings, favors, and outdoor lighting. Find local pros and work the lists in one place.

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Planning something special?

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