Kiss the Bride Weddings is an award-winning wedding planning company specializing in destination weddings in the 30A area. Kristi Purvis, owner of Kiss the Bride is a Destin/30A local and has lived along the world's most beautiful beaches for over 20 years. Kristi graduated from Florida State University and has been in the wedding planning industry for over 10 years. She is a Certified Wedding Planner through the National Association of Bridal Consultants and has over 350 weddings to her credit. Kristi previously held the title of Director of Special Events for Florida State University Athletics. This is where she truly developed her skills of honing in on the smallest detail, exceeding expectations, and handling chaos with a calming demeanor and a huge smile. She is considered a “go-to” planner for the 30A area and prides herself on building lasting relationships with her clients. Her ultimate goal is to make the planning process stress free for her clients while designing a memorable wedding that is one of a kind and truly reflective of her couples. She ensures that on your wedding day you are kicked back enjoying the day with champagne in hand while she and her team are overseeing every last detail of your wedding celebration. Kristi is proud to have had weddings featured in numerous publications and has been named multiple times Best Wedding Planner on the Emerald Coast, Best Wedding Planner in Destin, Finest on the Emerald Coast, Wedding Wire’s Couple Choice Awards Winner, and is honored to be in The Knot Weddings Hall of Fame.
