When it comes to experience and knowledge about event planning and catering, there can be no more qualified pair of experts than the mother-and-daughter combination of Edie Thompson and Celeste Barefield. Together, the two run an unusual and innovative new Destin store called “Celestine’s Special Occasions.” For anyone planning a wedding, cocktail party or any kind of special occasion, Celestine’s is a great place to begin the planning process. With Celeste and Edie on your side, you can arrange a special event in an easy, low-stress way. The duo can help you set the mood you seek by assisting you in choosing everything from flowers to table settings to superb catered foods. Edie has more than 25 years experience in the floral and restaurant business and can expertly create new menus and dishes perfectly tailored to each event. Celeste, who has an interior design degree, is also an experienced event planner, designer and caterer who has expertise in a great number of special event-related fields. They both truly love their work and that emotion will show in the results they create for customers. Together, Celeste and Edie have boundless energy for their work, and customers are the ones who benefit from their creativity and excitement. “We’re in our prime when we’re able to be creative,” Celeste said. “We have a really good time, and that rubs off on our customers.” At Celestine’s, there is no distance too far to travel to meet the specialized needs of their customers. Celeste and Edie travel the Southeast, spreading their infectious energy and excitement to every event. At their Destin store, they have a wide variety of gifts and other items that help make a party special. At Celestine’s, everything is done to please the customer. “When we work with someone, we want them to feel that everything was absolutely perfect, “Celeste said. ‘There is not a detail we won’t handle.” The store opened in November, but the concept these two women have created has been in their minds for years, Celeste said. Now, let this amazing mother-and-daughter team help you realize your own dreams. Stop by and see just what Celeste and Edie can do for you to make your special occasion as event to remember.