UNIQUE Weddings + Events is a bold, award-winning Tampa Bay wedding planner and designer, serving couples in Tampa, St. Petersburg, Clearwater, Sarasota, and beyond. We're known for jaw-dropping designs, immersive experiences, and an obsessive eye for detail (in the best way).
Led by creative director (and caffeine-fueled superhuman) Staci Mandikas, we’ve been featured in national and local publications for transforming Tampa Bay spaces into celebrations that look incredible and feel authentic.
As a woman-owned business proudly serving Tampa, St. Petersburg, Clearwater and beyond, we embrace inclusivity, celebrate individuality, and proudly wave the rainbow flag for our LGBTQ+ community.
Because let’s be real—everyone deserves a wedding that’s bold, badass, and totally them. And we’re here to design that… with flair, intention, and just the right amount of sass.
"Throughout the entire planning process, she made us feel like we were her only clients in the world. I seriously could not recommend her more."
"Staci’s creativity is out of this world, her attention to detail is unmatched and her fun energy is the cherry on top! I loved every second of working with her"
"Staci was amazing. We worked with her for over a year. She lives for the details and is so meticulous."
"She is the most amazing wedding planner! She is a joy to work with! We cannot sing her praises enough."
"You could not hire a more talented artist. Staci is a joy to work with. She gives 100%. She takes the vision you have for your wedding, improves it beyond imagination and makes it come true."
"Our wedding surpassed our expectations. Staci hit it out of the park. Every detail was well thought out and executed. It was truly our perfect day."
"We could not be happier and are so grateful we hired Staci. Our wedding was everything we wanted and more and we forever owe Staci for being there every step of the way."
"Staci was amazing from start to finish. She made our vision come to life. Every detail was overseen to perfection."
"Throughout the planning process, Staci handled everything like the boss she is. If you want someone who will get things done, she is your gal! She truly took my visions and dreams and made them into the BEST.WEDDING.EVER!"
"Staci was able to take our design ideas and elevate them to a whole new level to create a wedding that was truly unique to us."
"Hiring Unique was the best decision we made. Staci not only understood our vision, but elevated it far better than I could dream up. She’s an honorary member of the family and I will recommend her to everyone I know."
recent weddings in tampa, st. petersburg, and clearwater - check out how we design weddings that are bold, unexpected, and uniquely our clients.
Planning a wedding can feel overwhelming—especially when you want it to look like you, not your second cousin’s crusty Pinterest leftovers.
That’s why we design bold, badass weddings for fun, non-traditional couples in Tampa Bay who want a celebration that looks and feels like them.
Every wedding we produce is intentional, immersive, and dripping with personality—because we don’t do vanilla. And we make sure it all looks incredible.
From Tampa to St. Pete, Clearwater and beyond, we help couples throughout Tampa Bay plan bold, badass weddings that are anything but ordinary.
Here’s what we do — and we do it well:
✦ Wedding Planning without the Panic
✦ Wedding Design that Actually Slaps
✦ Event Management Magic for the Big Day
✦ Consulting for the Chaos-Curious Couples
✦ Floorplan Finessing like a Virgo on a Mission
✦ Design that Makes Your Guests Say “Damn”
✦ Timeline Sorcery for a Stress-Free Wedding Day
Planning a wedding is a wild ride, and we’re totally pumped to go on this adventure with you —
whether you’re getting married in Tampa Bay or beyond.
We’ll bring the snacks!
phone: 813.426.5280
email: info@designedbyunique.com
Yep, we've been around the block...
here's where our Tampa Bay weddings have been featured.