Creating timeless and personalized art through wedding & event planning.

BASED IN TAMPA BAY & SARASOTA, FLORIDA. SERVING WORLDWIDE.

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Every celebration has a soul.

At Be YOUnique Events, every wedding is treated as a living work of art: layered with emotion, memory, and meaning. With over a decade in luxury hospitality and events, St. Petersburg event planner Melissa brings both artistry and organization to every detail, creating celebrations that feel personal, joyful, and true to you.

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Weddings, Events, & More.

Blank Wedding Planning Canvas

Full Wedding Planning & Design

From the first spark of inspiration to the last dance, we handle every detail: organizing your ideas into your own wedding masterpiece where you can be fully present. Our custom event design & styling process will ensure this soulful celebration is intentional, sustainable, and completely you.

Destination Weddings

Destination Wedding Planning & Design

For couples dreaming beyond borders, we design visionary experiences anywhere in the world, full of culture, connection, and beauty. From the Tampa Bay area of Florida to international destinations like Puerto Rico, Italy, and France, our destination wedding planning services provide personalized, stress-free planning wherever your love story takes you.

MONTH OF MANAGEMENT CANVASES

Wedding Day Coordination

Your thoughtfully planned wedding deserves a flawless finale. Our team refines your details and handle your day with care. Our version of “day-of coordination.”

CORPORATE & SOCIAL EVENTs

Corporate & Social Event Planning & Design

Through creative planning and artistic design, each event experience reflects each client’s unique vision and brand. Available upon request.

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OUR MASTERPIECES

Always designed to reflect the couple’s and company’s unique story.
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Your Planner, Melissa

A Sustainable, Intentional Approach

Inspired by her mother, a true logistician, her father, a copper artist, and the creative, community-oriented environment she grew up in, Melissa developed a passion for bringing artistic vision to life in the world of event planning. She recognized that organizing and designing events requires a similar attention to detail, creativity, and conceptual thinking as traditional artistry. Just as artists create custom pieces tailored to their clients’ desires, Melissa personalizes each event to reflect the unique vision of her clients, turning their ideas into beautifully executed occasions.

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Words from HAPPY Couples & COMPANIES

  • “Fantastic experience with Melissa and we will be eternally grateful to her for our fabulous wedding!

    We could not ask for anything more. Our family and friends were also impressed with the ceremony, the reception and the entire team Melissa brought to execute our big day.

    We were planning our wedding during an already stressful time, having to move out of state. Melissa was very attentive to our needs, and has extensive experience and connections, making the wedding more beautiful than we could have imagined. Her creative vision really brought out what we could not clearly articulate. She also made our wedding unique and classy. She listened to us, and it was just a joy to meet with her with throughout the process.

    Would recommend 100%. Thank you so much!!”

    — Heather & Stephan O., Bride and Groom

  • "We're so happy that Melissa agreed to be our Event Planner for this event! She was professional, responsive, creative, and thorough - all the characteristics that define an amazing planner!

    We recently partnered with Be YOUnique Events on a styled shoot and vendor networking event. We wanted to showcase an event that was exciting and more engaging than your typical wedding/bridal showcase. Melissa helped us bring our vision to life and even thought of many details we weren't considering to improve the experience for everyone. We 100% recommend Melissa and her team and we will gladly share her information with our clients. Thank you Melissa!”

    — Amanda Derby, Florida Ave. Brewing Company

  • “Melissa is amazing! She guided us through the planning and execution of a beautiful wedding ceremony and reception.

    Throughout the planning process Melissa was attentive, responsive, and incredibly kind and supportive. Her experience was evident from the first meeting and made things extremely easy for us throughout. Having Melissa at the ceremony and reception took any burden off of us (bride and groom) and allowed us to fully enjoy the time with our friends and family. I highly recommend Melissa and Be YOUnique Events!”

    — Clay D., Groom

  • "Melissa was truly one of the best decisions we made for our wedding. From the very beginning she made us feel supported, understood, and excited about the entire planning process.

    She is incredibly charismatic and brings such positive energy to everything she does. Melissa is proudly LGBTQ+ friendly and created a space where we felt completely comfortable being ourselves and bringing our vision to life. She genuinely cares about her couples and supports every idea you have, making sure your day feels completely “YOUnique.”


    What started as hiring a wedding planner quickly turned into gaining a new friend who feels like family. One of the most touching moments was when she even prayed over us — it showed just how much love and care she pours into the couples she works with. And as a bonus, we loved sharing that Puerto Rican connection with her — it made the entire experience feel even more special and personal.”

    — Tatiana V., Bride

  • “Melissa was everything we could have asked for in a wedding planner.

    Despite technically having her as a “day of” planner, throughout the entire planning process we never felt alone. She was communicative & responsive every time we needed to ask her a question, or just advice- and tremendously thorough as well! But most of all, she was exceptionally kind & understanding; we looked to her as a friend. Melissa went the extra mile with so many little details, even bringing a few of her own supplies. We are both so very lucky & grateful to have had Melissa as the coordinator of our most special day. Needless to say, we’d recommend Be YOUnique to any couple! Thank you Melissa!!

    — Ricky G., Groom

  • "My husband Frank and I truly cannot imagine our wedding day without Melissa and Be YOUnique Events. After working with her for over a year, we can confidently say she is one of the most genuine, talented, organized, and thoughtful people we have ever met.

    From the very beginning, Melissa made us feel completely taken care of. She is incredibly professional and exceptionally organized, but never in a way that feels cold or overwhelming. She has such a calm, reassuring presence, and throughout the entire planning process, she made everything feel seamless and manageable.

    What amazed us most was her ability to bring together so many unique elements, vendors, and design ideas into one cohesive masterpiece. Every detail flowed together perfectly — from the florals in my hair, to the cake flowers, to the tablescapes, arbor, and décor. Everything felt intentional, elevated, and beautifully connected. It was beyond anything we could have imagined.

    Her timeline execution was flawless. If any issues or hiccups came up behind the scenes, we genuinely had no idea because she handled everything with such professionalism and grace. We were fully able to enjoy our wedding day because we trusted her completely.”

    — Brianna & Frank B., Bride & Groom

Your story is one of a kind: your event should be too. Hand over the details, breathe deeply, and step into a celebration designed with intention.

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