Pinnacle Affairs
Service levels: Full-service planning
Team size: 3 – 5
About Pinnacle Affairs
Pinnacle Affairs
At Pinnacle Affairs, we specialize in thoughtful, well executed events rooted in strong planning and seamless operations. We partner with couples who value organization, clarity, and a steady hand behind the scenes so they can stay present and enjoy their day. From timelines to vendor management, we focus on the logistics that keep your celebration running smoothly, with design support that enhances the experience without overshadowing it.
Pinnacle Affairs is led by Carice Coleman, an experienced event planner with over eight years in weddings, events, and client-focused service. Known for her calm approach and attention to detail, Carice serves as both a guide and an advocate throughout the planning process. She brings structure and clarity to every event, managing logistics, timelines, and vendor communication so couples feel supported well before the wedding day.
In three words: Calm, Confident, Organized
Services by planning level
| Full-service planning | Destination wedding | Partial planning | Day-of coordination / wedding management | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Description | A comprehensive planning experience from engagement through wedding day. We handle vendor sourcing, budget guidance, design development, logistics, and timelines while serving as your primary planning partner throughout the process. | Planning a celebration outside your home city or across multiple days? We offer tailored planning and coordination for destination weddings and wedding weekend events. Services are customized based on location, guest count, and scope, with travel quoted separately. | Ideal for couples who’ve booked key vendors but want guidance, design support, and seamless execution. This service includes ongoing planning support, design direction, vendor coordination, detailed timelines, and full wedding day coordination. | For couples who’ve planned their wedding and want professional support to run the day smoothly. Beginning 45 days out, we finalize timelines, confirm vendors, coordinate the rehearsal, and manage the full wedding day so you can stay present and enjoy the experience. |
| Planning begins | 12 Months out | 12 Months out | 9 Months out | 1 Month out |
| Vendor Management | ||||
| Contract Review | ||||
| Final Venue Walkthrough | ||||
| Timeline Creation & Management | ||||
| Onsite Event Management | ||||
| Event Styling & Design | ||||
| Budget Planning | ||||
| Venue Recommendations | ||||
| Vendor Selection | ||||
| Rentals & Linens | ||||
| RSVP Tracking | ||||
| Accommodation Coordination | ||||
| Transportation Coordination | ||||
| Venue Visits | ||||
| Invites & Stationery | ||||
| Wedding Website | ||||
| Wedding Favors & Accessories | ||||
| Pricing | Starts at $8,500 | Starts at $12,000 | Starts at $4,500 | Starts at $2,200 |
Reviews
Write a review5.0 out of 5
13 reviews
THE BEST EVER!!!
Working with Carice for Month-Of-Coordination was truly heaven-sent!! From our very first conversation, she was warm, welcoming, and incredibly grounded -- like reconnecting with an old friend who just happens to be amazing at planning weddings. :) Throughout the process, especially when life threw its inevitable curveballs, Carice was a steady source of support and calm. She brought a sense of peace, clarity, and reason exactly when I needed it most. Her presence felt like both a professional coordinator and a trusted confidante (a rare and beautiful combination). Thanks to Carice, our wedding day was the best day of our lives...seamless, joyful, and full of love! I will forever be grateful to her for the care, dedication, and heart she poured into making our dream day a reality!
Day of Coordinator
Working with Carice at Pinnacle Affairs was one of the best decisions we made for our wedding. As our day-of coordinator, she brought a calm, reassuring presence that made the entire day feel smooth and stress-free. From managing vendors to keeping us on schedule and handling any behind-the-scenes issues, she was always one step ahead—allowing us to truly be present and enjoy every moment. Our guests and family kept commenting on how flawlessly everything flowed, and that’s a direct reflection of Carice’s professionalism, attention to detail, and care. She treated our day like it was her own, and by the end of it all, she felt like part of the family. We’re so grateful to have had her by our side—our wedding wouldn’t have been the same without her!
Incredible Experience!
I wish I could get married again just to spend more time with Carice and Pinnacle Affairs! As a wedding planner myself, I definitely am pickier than most when it comes to my vendors, but Carice exceeded my wildest dream. She went above and beyond her role as officiant and stepped in silently and seamlessly to fill any gap she saw throughout the day. She coordinated my rehearsal, sewed my dad's bow tie minutes before the ceremony, delivered a stunning ceremony and vow exchange, and effortlessly conducted the chaos around us, all the time with a beaming smile on her face. I will always be indebted to Carice for making my wedding the absolute dream that it was!
Grateful Doesn't Cover it!
Listen, if you're on the fence, don't be. Call Pinnacle Affairs. We were going to plan everything ourselves and now it's the biggest running joke we almost didn't hire Carice and her A team. From the moment we first met Carice from Pinnacle Affairs, we knew we were in good hands. Her communication style is calm, efficient, and kind, putting us at ease throughout the entire wedding planning process. The quality of her work and the value she provided was truly outstanding - she was thoughtful, organized, and incredibly creative in helping us curate the perfect wedding weekend to kickstart this next chapter of our lives. Carice brought a wonderful sense of calm and humor to every interaction, making us feel instantly comfortable. There was no scenario she hadn't seen before or wasn't able to find a perfect and creative solution for, whether it was solving transportation snafus or tweaking our timeline. We are so grateful to Carice and the entire Pinnacle Affairs team for helping make our wedding day truly special and unforgettable. I cannot imagine planning any other event without her, I mean who else is going to keep my makeup intact?!
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