TESTIMONIALS
Hovig Melkonian
Guys – make sure your bride to be has a wedding planner. And for those of you lucky enough to work with Jennifer at Jennifer Matteo Event Planning, you will be all set!
Jennifer was incredibly detailed, thorough and exceptional to work with. As many guys believe, once we pop the question, we’re practically done right? Being engaged was really the end of anything I needed to think about. When people would ask me, “how’s the wedding planning going?”, I would respond, “my wedding will be my surprise party.”
But okay – let me tell you, it was not only the best party of my life but the best weekend of my life and JMEP is to thank. We live in New York City and Jennifer and her team from the very beginning understood my bride’s vision and helped execute it without us feeling like we needed to even be in Florida. I was most impressed with the attention to detail and creativity in every aspect of the celebration. With every wedding there could be hiccups but Jennifer was there the entire time and addressed anything that came up in real time without us even knowing it was going on. For us, the day flowed seamlessly, and we were able to enjoy every moment without a worry in the world, thanks to the meticulous planning, execution and being there for us.
We have received countless compliments from our guests about the beauty of the venue, the smoothness of the event, and the overall magical atmosphere. All credit goes to Jennifer and her amazing team.
From the bottom of our hearts, Jennifer was able to turn our idea of a dream wedding into a reality that we’re still living. The passion for what you do shines through, and we feel incredibly fortunate to have had you by our side on this special journey. Thank you!
Jennifer was incredibly detailed, thorough and exceptional to work with. As many guys believe, once we pop the question, we’re practically done right? Being engaged was really the end of anything I needed to think about. When people would ask me, “how’s the wedding planning going?”, I would respond, “my wedding will be my surprise party.”
But okay – let me tell you, it was not only the best party of my life but the best weekend of my life and JMEP is to thank. We live in New York City and Jennifer and her team from the very beginning understood my bride’s vision and helped execute it without us feeling like we needed to even be in Florida. I was most impressed with the attention to detail and creativity in every aspect of the celebration. With every wedding there could be hiccups but Jennifer was there the entire time and addressed anything that came up in real time without us even knowing it was going on. For us, the day flowed seamlessly, and we were able to enjoy every moment without a worry in the world, thanks to the meticulous planning, execution and being there for us.
We have received countless compliments from our guests about the beauty of the venue, the smoothness of the event, and the overall magical atmosphere. All credit goes to Jennifer and her amazing team.
From the bottom of our hearts, Jennifer was able to turn our idea of a dream wedding into a reality that we’re still living. The passion for what you do shines through, and we feel incredibly fortunate to have had you by our side on this special journey. Thank you!
YAEL ALPERT
Jennifer and her team are miracle workers. I could not have even dreamt up what the ballroom would look like for my son’s bar mitzvah. It was unbelievable. They made the process easy and stress free for me. I wish I could give her 100 stars. I’ll be using her for all future events. The absolute best!
Kelly Crawford
Jennifer and Bridgette helped to make our wedding incredible!
From the vendor and planning recommendations to Bridgette's calm, cool nature, everything was handled with grace and ensured that we enjoyed every minute of the day. We never even saw the final preparations before the ceremony started and we weren’t worried! I don’t think either one of us had a stressful moment the entire day, and we owe that to Jennifer and Bridgette.
We couldn’t have imagined a better celebration.
From the vendor and planning recommendations to Bridgette's calm, cool nature, everything was handled with grace and ensured that we enjoyed every minute of the day. We never even saw the final preparations before the ceremony started and we weren’t worried! I don’t think either one of us had a stressful moment the entire day, and we owe that to Jennifer and Bridgette.
We couldn’t have imagined a better celebration.
Nicole Barnard
Ana, Bailey, and the JMEP team - I wanted to take the time to share the amount of thanks we have for making our day so incredible.
Even before planning, I always had a vision of what I thought I wanted my wedding to look like, how the day would go, and hoping it would be like everyone says - the “best day of their lives". After months of planning, I really don't think we have enough words to express how thankful and lucky we were to have both Ana and Bailey throughout the process and on-site for the wedding.
Thanks to JMEP, I can honestly say, everything was BEYOND what we ever would have expected. When I walked into the ballroom for the first time, my jaw dropped at how perfectly everything came together. The venue was even more beautiful than I could have imagined thanks to your incredible vendor selection and amazing ability to tie together each element of the day. It still feels like a dream!
Ana and Bailey, your coordination and presence throughout the entire day was flawless. Everything, and (more shockingly everyone) the wedding party, family, and guests were where they needed to be while having the best time. Between all the phone calls and meetings, helping with anything from flowers to fonts, everything was made so easy and expertly planned, which definitely showed the day of. We even had family and friends make a point to say how amazing you both were, not only in keeping things going smoothly, but just being great overall to make the day fun - and we couldn’t agree more!
We were truly able to enjoy our wedding day to the fullest knowing you both had everything handled. Looking back, that in itself meant the world to spend time with friends and family throughout the wedding and not worry about the details behind the scenes.
Thank you so much for making our wedding the best day of our lives. We couldn’t have done it without you!
Even before planning, I always had a vision of what I thought I wanted my wedding to look like, how the day would go, and hoping it would be like everyone says - the “best day of their lives". After months of planning, I really don't think we have enough words to express how thankful and lucky we were to have both Ana and Bailey throughout the process and on-site for the wedding.
Thanks to JMEP, I can honestly say, everything was BEYOND what we ever would have expected. When I walked into the ballroom for the first time, my jaw dropped at how perfectly everything came together. The venue was even more beautiful than I could have imagined thanks to your incredible vendor selection and amazing ability to tie together each element of the day. It still feels like a dream!
Ana and Bailey, your coordination and presence throughout the entire day was flawless. Everything, and (more shockingly everyone) the wedding party, family, and guests were where they needed to be while having the best time. Between all the phone calls and meetings, helping with anything from flowers to fonts, everything was made so easy and expertly planned, which definitely showed the day of. We even had family and friends make a point to say how amazing you both were, not only in keeping things going smoothly, but just being great overall to make the day fun - and we couldn’t agree more!
We were truly able to enjoy our wedding day to the fullest knowing you both had everything handled. Looking back, that in itself meant the world to spend time with friends and family throughout the wedding and not worry about the details behind the scenes.
Thank you so much for making our wedding the best day of our lives. We couldn’t have done it without you!
SALLY
Stop what you’re doing: and hire Jennifer!
Jennifer, Bella, and her entire team are worth every single penny!! If you’re a bride/groom wondering where you should start with cuts- JMEP is 100% NOT one! From the very first consult call I had with Jennifer she took away my wedding planning anxiety with her consistent reassurance. We ran into a venue scam right before we hired her. We didn’t know at the time when we did a venue tour with Jennifer. Jennifer took immediate action into canceling, getting a full refund, and was sharing alternative venues within an hour!
Jennifer takes on a large number events and weddings. Please keep that in mind when booking with her as she thrives to give each of her clients her full attention with her excellent customer service. She is there to HELP you and she really puts her entire heart into her business. Having a wedding planner is a luxury, but having JMEP is a necessity at your day. Please consider booking her you will be in secure hands.
We LOVE JMEP, thank you Jennifer for everything.
Jennifer, Bella, and her entire team are worth every single penny!! If you’re a bride/groom wondering where you should start with cuts- JMEP is 100% NOT one! From the very first consult call I had with Jennifer she took away my wedding planning anxiety with her consistent reassurance. We ran into a venue scam right before we hired her. We didn’t know at the time when we did a venue tour with Jennifer. Jennifer took immediate action into canceling, getting a full refund, and was sharing alternative venues within an hour!
Jennifer takes on a large number events and weddings. Please keep that in mind when booking with her as she thrives to give each of her clients her full attention with her excellent customer service. She is there to HELP you and she really puts her entire heart into her business. Having a wedding planner is a luxury, but having JMEP is a necessity at your day. Please consider booking her you will be in secure hands.
We LOVE JMEP, thank you Jennifer for everything.
Jaya and Alex
I don't even know how to begin this review because JMEP was incredible start to finish. Due to COVID, this was my 3rd time planning and now in a different state. Long distance planning is tough to say the least and the JMEP team was there every step of the way reassuring us that the weekend will be incredible.
Our wedding weekend was a Catholic Cuban and South Asian fusion weekend with so many different elements and the team did not miss once. The team was on every call with vendors guiding us on what would be best while keeping in mind our budget. Special shout out to Ana Mendez who is such a sweetheart with a calm and friendly presence and was the main contact throughout the process. Bella was present throughout the weekend and Jennifer was present on the final wedding day, and those ladies too were phenomenal.
The team always made sure the immediate families were okay, the bride and groom were fed/hydrated and they had great communication with our many vendors. Best decision was hiring this team!! Best weekend of our lives!
Our wedding weekend was a Catholic Cuban and South Asian fusion weekend with so many different elements and the team did not miss once. The team was on every call with vendors guiding us on what would be best while keeping in mind our budget. Special shout out to Ana Mendez who is such a sweetheart with a calm and friendly presence and was the main contact throughout the process. Bella was present throughout the weekend and Jennifer was present on the final wedding day, and those ladies too were phenomenal.
The team always made sure the immediate families were okay, the bride and groom were fed/hydrated and they had great communication with our many vendors. Best decision was hiring this team!! Best weekend of our lives!
Iulia Basaraba
Highly recommend JMEP!
I cannot recommend Jennifer Matteo and her team highly enough. They were able to make our wedding at the Selby Gardens such a dream. From the beginning, Jennifer, Bridgette and Bella worked closely with me. They helped guide the vision and no details were left uncovered.
This was such a relief, as we were planning from out of state and my husband and I had very difficult schedules. When it came to deciding on vendors, Jennifer made the process so easy as all her recommendations were amazing. Even when we had to switch florists, Jennifer made sure the process was so streamlined. On our wedding day, Bridgette and Bella made sure everything went smoothly and I was not stressed out. I am so appreciative of everything they did.
Thank you so much Jennifer, Bridgette and Bella for making my wedding day perfect!
I cannot recommend Jennifer Matteo and her team highly enough. They were able to make our wedding at the Selby Gardens such a dream. From the beginning, Jennifer, Bridgette and Bella worked closely with me. They helped guide the vision and no details were left uncovered.
This was such a relief, as we were planning from out of state and my husband and I had very difficult schedules. When it came to deciding on vendors, Jennifer made the process so easy as all her recommendations were amazing. Even when we had to switch florists, Jennifer made sure the process was so streamlined. On our wedding day, Bridgette and Bella made sure everything went smoothly and I was not stressed out. I am so appreciative of everything they did.
Thank you so much Jennifer, Bridgette and Bella for making my wedding day perfect!
Elizabeth Engrassia
JMEP was exactly what we were looking for when we started to plan our destination wedding in Florida. My now husband & I are both from New York and knew immediately that we were going to need the guidance and support from a professional down in Florida to help us make all of our wedding decisions.
Jennifer & her entire team were super patient with all our questions during the process. She has so many connections in the industry and I completely trusted her with each of her recommended vendor selections for us and our vision. I couldn't have been happier with the incredible team of professionals that made my wedding day so seamless & special. A special shout-out to Ana out of her Tampa office - she was so sweet and down to earth. I had a lot of changes all the way up until the day before the wedding due to covid, and she handled everything so gracefully and took all of the stress off of me!
Thank you JMEP for a dream wedding, we are forever grateful.
Jennifer & her entire team were super patient with all our questions during the process. She has so many connections in the industry and I completely trusted her with each of her recommended vendor selections for us and our vision. I couldn't have been happier with the incredible team of professionals that made my wedding day so seamless & special. A special shout-out to Ana out of her Tampa office - she was so sweet and down to earth. I had a lot of changes all the way up until the day before the wedding due to covid, and she handled everything so gracefully and took all of the stress off of me!
Thank you JMEP for a dream wedding, we are forever grateful.
Haley Taylor
The easiest and best decision we made for our wedding was hiring Jennifer Matteo and her team. Not only is Jen and her team incredibly talented, they’re amazing human beings and so much fun to work with.
JMEP made the whole process of planning our wedding fun and stress free. From every vendor they recommended, to the show table(s), to every small detail, everything was so amazing!! I’m sure I wasn’t the easiest client they’ve had - I was the annoying bride that changed everything twice- but they never made me feel short of amazing. I can’t get over of how perfect our wedding day was, all thanks to Jen, Bridgette, and the rest of the team.
We love JMEP and will find another reason to hire them again soon. Thank you - we are forever grateful!
JMEP made the whole process of planning our wedding fun and stress free. From every vendor they recommended, to the show table(s), to every small detail, everything was so amazing!! I’m sure I wasn’t the easiest client they’ve had - I was the annoying bride that changed everything twice- but they never made me feel short of amazing. I can’t get over of how perfect our wedding day was, all thanks to Jen, Bridgette, and the rest of the team.
We love JMEP and will find another reason to hire them again soon. Thank you - we are forever grateful!
Cristina & Steven
Jennifer and her team were amazing and in my humble opinion, they are the trendiest wedding planners out there! Not only are they all absolutely beautiful but they will make sure your wedding day is as well! I knew alot of what I wanted but they were the perfect team to reel everything in and keep everything cohesive for me.
From emails, to show tables, to meetings, to having an in office glass of wine, Jennifer, Bella and Bridgette truly were my bride tribe during the process. The reception area was more than I could have ever dreamed of. They are creative and stylish and just know exactly what they are doing. Worth the money in all aspects whether you think you need them or not, YOU DO. I also had Caeli as my day of bridal concierge and she was so sweet and helpful.
She brought me chocolate covered Strawberries, my favorite Rosé, steamed my dress and veil and so much more. Literally, these ladies are everything. If you need anymore convincing just look at my damn photos!
Xoxo Cristina
From emails, to show tables, to meetings, to having an in office glass of wine, Jennifer, Bella and Bridgette truly were my bride tribe during the process. The reception area was more than I could have ever dreamed of. They are creative and stylish and just know exactly what they are doing. Worth the money in all aspects whether you think you need them or not, YOU DO. I also had Caeli as my day of bridal concierge and she was so sweet and helpful.
She brought me chocolate covered Strawberries, my favorite Rosé, steamed my dress and veil and so much more. Literally, these ladies are everything. If you need anymore convincing just look at my damn photos!
Xoxo Cristina
Ashley Gabbert
Jennifer and her team ( we mainly worked with Bella!! & Bridgette prior to the big day and Anna on the day of) were amazing. We decided on a small wedding and her team helped us execute it flawlessly with only 3 months of planning. They all had a 100% “can-do” attitude and “no” was never an answer. Very positive, friendly, and always fun :-)
I always said if I ever got married I would hire a wedding planner, and I’m so glad I stuck to my guns and spent the extra $$ because it was worth it plus some.
Always available, always smiling whether thru the email, in Person, or on the wedding day; I most definitely highly recommend JMEP for any event <3
I always said if I ever got married I would hire a wedding planner, and I’m so glad I stuck to my guns and spent the extra $$ because it was worth it plus some.
Always available, always smiling whether thru the email, in Person, or on the wedding day; I most definitely highly recommend JMEP for any event <3
Rebecca W
Jennifer and her team were an absolute dream to work with for our destination wedding. Ours was a 2nd wedding, and Jen totally got the vibe of the intimate experience we wanted to create with our family and friends. She recommended great vendors to be part of the supporting cast, and executed the vision flawlessly.
We were able to fully enjoy every aspect of the day without worrying about a single detail. Sincerest thanks, JMEP! Everyone who attended the wedding enjoyed the beautiful magic you and your team created for us!
We were able to fully enjoy every aspect of the day without worrying about a single detail. Sincerest thanks, JMEP! Everyone who attended the wedding enjoyed the beautiful magic you and your team created for us!
Vicki Fitzgerald
The best wedding decision we made was hiring Jennifer Matteo Event Planning. Jennifer and her team made a wedding celebration a night that will forever be remembered by my family and every guest that attended. This wedding was magical with attention to detail that exceeded perfection. Jennifer and her team captured the mood, the setting and every detail that my daughter and her husband hoped for.
The comment shared by bride, groom and guests alike can be summed up in a resounding word that permeated through the evening, “magical”.
Jennifer’s knowledge of the industry and her expertise with finding perfect vendors delivers an extraordinary and memorable experience that will have you floating on the clouds for weeks to follow. Her team is a dynamic group of individuals that are kind, collaborative and devoted to delivering a celebration that delivers a lifetime of memories for one of the most important days of your life!
We are forever grateful to have met Jennifer, her energy contagious and her expertise invaluable!
Thank You Jennifer and team!
The comment shared by bride, groom and guests alike can be summed up in a resounding word that permeated through the evening, “magical”.
Jennifer’s knowledge of the industry and her expertise with finding perfect vendors delivers an extraordinary and memorable experience that will have you floating on the clouds for weeks to follow. Her team is a dynamic group of individuals that are kind, collaborative and devoted to delivering a celebration that delivers a lifetime of memories for one of the most important days of your life!
We are forever grateful to have met Jennifer, her energy contagious and her expertise invaluable!
Thank You Jennifer and team!
Christine & Blake
Jenn and her team are amazing! We had an absolutely perfect wedding day and we couldn’t have done it without them. From the first phone call to cleanup after the wedding, they were there to take care of all the small details, answer questions, help guests and our family, and so much more.
Special shout out to Jenn, Ana and Haley who were on site for the big day - thank you so much from the bottom of our hearts! You were wonderful and made our day stress free. We received many compliments from family and friends on your professionalism and can’t thank you enough!
Blake and I would 100% recommend Jenn and her team to anyone planning a wedding.
Special shout out to Jenn, Ana and Haley who were on site for the big day - thank you so much from the bottom of our hearts! You were wonderful and made our day stress free. We received many compliments from family and friends on your professionalism and can’t thank you enough!
Blake and I would 100% recommend Jenn and her team to anyone planning a wedding.
Christy & Brad
I don’t even know where to begin because Jennifer and her team are truly beyond words. We decided we wanted to do a destination wedding and had no idea where to start. I found JMEP on Instagram and reached out to see how it works.
From that day forward Jennifer was there for me 24/7! She knows EVERYTHING there is to know about planning a perfect wedding. The most important and impressive part to me is her constant communication and responsiveness. She literally made it impossible for me to feel stressed! I would text or call her and immediately she was on it. When it comes to her design skills, they’re unmatched! I would give as much creative freedom to her because she puts together a stunning wedding! She puts in endless hours of communicating, planning, meeting us last minute when we were in town and listening to our every concern.
I couldn’t have asked for anyone more perfect to help us during this special year. (Also it was 2020 so the whole covid thing .. won’t even get into it but she helped us navigate it all!) To top it off, the day of she’s there and she is WORKING IT!!! Kept me confident, on schedule, and had every detail of the event running perfectly.
There truly is nobody better than JMEP! Shoutout to Bridgette too, we love you guys!
From that day forward Jennifer was there for me 24/7! She knows EVERYTHING there is to know about planning a perfect wedding. The most important and impressive part to me is her constant communication and responsiveness. She literally made it impossible for me to feel stressed! I would text or call her and immediately she was on it. When it comes to her design skills, they’re unmatched! I would give as much creative freedom to her because she puts together a stunning wedding! She puts in endless hours of communicating, planning, meeting us last minute when we were in town and listening to our every concern.
I couldn’t have asked for anyone more perfect to help us during this special year. (Also it was 2020 so the whole covid thing .. won’t even get into it but she helped us navigate it all!) To top it off, the day of she’s there and she is WORKING IT!!! Kept me confident, on schedule, and had every detail of the event running perfectly.
There truly is nobody better than JMEP! Shoutout to Bridgette too, we love you guys!
Ashley and Ty
All I can say is: you NEED to work with Jen and her team on your wedding! Throughout two reschedules and lots of back and forth around our destination wedding, they were mindful of every detail, coordinated perfectly with every vendor, and truly brought our dream wedding to life. Along the way, I felt like all I had to do was snap my fingers and Jen and her team made it happen.
We were absolutely blown away at how the day came together and how simply gorgeous everything looked - and the best part is, it was 100% stress-free due to their meticulous planning and support. People kept commenting at how relaxed I was for a bride, and this was because of the true magic that is JMEP! You won't regret working with this amazing planning team. They helped us create the best day of our lives and form memories that will last forever.
Many of our guests told me it was the best wedding they'd ever been to. EVER. And I couldn't agree more. :) Truly, the best. Thank you, thank you, thank you to Jen, Bridgette, and team.
We were absolutely blown away at how the day came together and how simply gorgeous everything looked - and the best part is, it was 100% stress-free due to their meticulous planning and support. People kept commenting at how relaxed I was for a bride, and this was because of the true magic that is JMEP! You won't regret working with this amazing planning team. They helped us create the best day of our lives and form memories that will last forever.
Many of our guests told me it was the best wedding they'd ever been to. EVER. And I couldn't agree more. :) Truly, the best. Thank you, thank you, thank you to Jen, Bridgette, and team.
Jessica & Colby
Amazing doesn’t even come close to describing how wonderful Jennifer and her team are! When our international destination wedding had to be moved thanks to COVID I luckily found Jennifer’s page on the Knot and from our first phone call I knew we would be in excellent hands.
She listened to the type of wedding we wanted and had great ideas. She found us the perfect beach location and with her expertise and guidance we also landed an amazing florist, DJ and videographer for our wedding. Hiring her was the best decision and money I spent. She is worth every penny and so much more. I feel like she became a friend and on the day of the wedding I was so calm and relaxed and I know it was not only because I had zero doubts in my choice of husband but also because I knew everything would be done just right because Jennifer and her team were there.
I also added the Bridal Concierge program to my package and it was also amazing! Bailey and Claire were a dream and took care of getting both the bridesmaids and groomsmen food, drinks, ice and they took care of steaming the wrinkles out of the clothes. They were so nice and so helpful. I loved working with Jennifer and my only regret is that I don’t live closer so she can plan more parties for me in the future.
She is truly a gem to work with and I could not have been luckier to have her and her team plan our dream wedding day!
She listened to the type of wedding we wanted and had great ideas. She found us the perfect beach location and with her expertise and guidance we also landed an amazing florist, DJ and videographer for our wedding. Hiring her was the best decision and money I spent. She is worth every penny and so much more. I feel like she became a friend and on the day of the wedding I was so calm and relaxed and I know it was not only because I had zero doubts in my choice of husband but also because I knew everything would be done just right because Jennifer and her team were there.
I also added the Bridal Concierge program to my package and it was also amazing! Bailey and Claire were a dream and took care of getting both the bridesmaids and groomsmen food, drinks, ice and they took care of steaming the wrinkles out of the clothes. They were so nice and so helpful. I loved working with Jennifer and my only regret is that I don’t live closer so she can plan more parties for me in the future.
She is truly a gem to work with and I could not have been luckier to have her and her team plan our dream wedding day!
Caprice and Jon
Where do I begin? 5 stars does not begin to cover what I think JMEP deserves. Jennifer and I hit it off from the day we met almost 2 years ago. From the minute we met, I knew I would be in the best hands. I knew that Jennifer and her team would help my husband and I pull of the wedding of our dreams and allow us to be guests at our very special day.
What I did not expect was to be a Covid Bride. What does this mean? Well 11 months into planning our perfect wedding, we were notified we had to postpone due to Covid.. April 2020. Jennifer not only helped us navigate moving our wedding with all 12 vendors in tow to March 2021, but with 4 weeks notice helped us plan a small social distancing wedding at my family home. We started over completely from additional wedding gown, catorer new decor, flowers photography and live music. Most of the original vendors were not able to participate due to Covid, so we were forced to start from scratch.
There was no detail left unaccounted for and we were able to have the formal wedding of our dreams for 16 people instead of 140 people. There is no one I would trust more with planning a special day then Jennifer and her team. We have since had our wedding celebration as well on March 5th. This even was also splendid in everyway. Jennifer and her team pulled off an amazing black tie event that my guests are still raving about. There was no detail left unattended and what I loved most is that my groom and I were truly guests at both events. We never worried about one detail either day.
Funny enough, but everyone around us kept saying how calm we both were on both days... no small feat for a two people of Italian and Cuban descent. Our answer was Jennifer and her team have this. None of our family and friends truly understood what this meant until they attended each wedding.
My groom and I will soon be planning Welcome dinners and weddings of his children and there is only one place I will go JMEP.
They are spectacular in every way.
Sincerely, Caprice De Falco
What I did not expect was to be a Covid Bride. What does this mean? Well 11 months into planning our perfect wedding, we were notified we had to postpone due to Covid.. April 2020. Jennifer not only helped us navigate moving our wedding with all 12 vendors in tow to March 2021, but with 4 weeks notice helped us plan a small social distancing wedding at my family home. We started over completely from additional wedding gown, catorer new decor, flowers photography and live music. Most of the original vendors were not able to participate due to Covid, so we were forced to start from scratch.
There was no detail left unaccounted for and we were able to have the formal wedding of our dreams for 16 people instead of 140 people. There is no one I would trust more with planning a special day then Jennifer and her team. We have since had our wedding celebration as well on March 5th. This even was also splendid in everyway. Jennifer and her team pulled off an amazing black tie event that my guests are still raving about. There was no detail left unattended and what I loved most is that my groom and I were truly guests at both events. We never worried about one detail either day.
Funny enough, but everyone around us kept saying how calm we both were on both days... no small feat for a two people of Italian and Cuban descent. Our answer was Jennifer and her team have this. None of our family and friends truly understood what this meant until they attended each wedding.
My groom and I will soon be planning Welcome dinners and weddings of his children and there is only one place I will go JMEP.
They are spectacular in every way.
Sincerely, Caprice De Falco
Natalie Engelman
Jennifer and her team were amazing at every step of planning our wedding.
She is gifted at ensuring that every detail is attended too. Our wedding day was incredible and flawless. If you want a wedding coordinator and you don’t want to worry about anything your wedding day, hire Jennifer.
She is well worth the cost!!
She is gifted at ensuring that every detail is attended too. Our wedding day was incredible and flawless. If you want a wedding coordinator and you don’t want to worry about anything your wedding day, hire Jennifer.
She is well worth the cost!!
Michelle Johnes
Trust me, it's worth it!
Everyone feels the same when looking at planning a wedding. The result of using Jen was....
It's all getting done, no need to get stressed to remember things, she will.
Appointments quick and easy, you won't even realize you're planning a wedding.
COMPLETE TRUST IN HOW IT TURNS OUT. Jen will NOT put her name to anything that is less than fantastic. She understood what I was looking for with a few pictures and one conversation. We were getting worried we weren't going to be able to get our dream wedding planned. I stressed out more before I found Jen and started planning then I ever did actually planning it.
Best choice in our planning was calling her. I now have a memory of a magical day, and the never ending compliments from friends and family.
Everyone feels the same when looking at planning a wedding. The result of using Jen was....
It's all getting done, no need to get stressed to remember things, she will.
Appointments quick and easy, you won't even realize you're planning a wedding.
COMPLETE TRUST IN HOW IT TURNS OUT. Jen will NOT put her name to anything that is less than fantastic. She understood what I was looking for with a few pictures and one conversation. We were getting worried we weren't going to be able to get our dream wedding planned. I stressed out more before I found Jen and started planning then I ever did actually planning it.
Best choice in our planning was calling her. I now have a memory of a magical day, and the never ending compliments from friends and family.
Amanda and Justin Knight
I could not recommend this team of coordinators enough. Going into the wedding planning process I knew I wanted to do most things myself but I really knew nothing about weddings and knew it wasn't possible.
Jennifer, Bridgette, and Bella were there for me literally at any time to get all of my questions either answered or sent to the right person, right then and there. When my thoughts and ideas were jumbled and I couldn't figure out what I wanted they were able to help me make decisions that fit our vision and our original mood board that made everything come together SO perfectly in the end.
They were able to handle every detail and made everything go so smoothly. I was shocked at how relaxed I felt the day and week of the wedding! On the morning of the wedding I remember getting a picture from one of the guests that was already at the venue and I remember being in awe of how beautiful our ceremony set up looked. Straight out of Pinterest. And when we got to the reception tent, my jaw was on the floor.
I knew it was going to be beautiful, but holy smokes. These girls truly have a gift. And on top of everything they did for us, they're honestly just the best people. If you're still looking for your coordinator, these are your people. Trust me, you need them.
They will make the greatest day of your life into more of a dream than you could have imagined, promise!
Jennifer, Bridgette, and Bella were there for me literally at any time to get all of my questions either answered or sent to the right person, right then and there. When my thoughts and ideas were jumbled and I couldn't figure out what I wanted they were able to help me make decisions that fit our vision and our original mood board that made everything come together SO perfectly in the end.
They were able to handle every detail and made everything go so smoothly. I was shocked at how relaxed I felt the day and week of the wedding! On the morning of the wedding I remember getting a picture from one of the guests that was already at the venue and I remember being in awe of how beautiful our ceremony set up looked. Straight out of Pinterest. And when we got to the reception tent, my jaw was on the floor.
I knew it was going to be beautiful, but holy smokes. These girls truly have a gift. And on top of everything they did for us, they're honestly just the best people. If you're still looking for your coordinator, these are your people. Trust me, you need them.
They will make the greatest day of your life into more of a dream than you could have imagined, promise!
Jason Marier
Where do I begin about our experience with Jennifer and her team.
When my wife and I met with Jennifer for the first time and were talking about hiring her, I was very skeptical. Back in Kansas, where I’m from, we do everything for the wedding. We find all the vendors, set everything up, work with all the vendors and then tear everything down at the end of the night. I was convinced that we did not need any help and we could do it all ourselves. At first there were many emails back and forth which showed me great communication from her team.
During this whole pandemic we were faced with many challenges but perhaps the biggest was when our venue canceled all events within 2 months of our wedding day. Not only was Jennifer able to find us a new, stunning location for the reception but also able to help us make sure everything was moved to this new location. She was able to handle all the communication with our vendors and ensure that everyone knew where to go. When we arrived at the reception we were both absolutely blown away at how everything came together.
Needless to say there was no way that we could have done what Jennifer was able to accomplish. The level of detail and amount of work they put into our day was outstanding.
I cannot thank JMEP enough for making our day so special!!
When my wife and I met with Jennifer for the first time and were talking about hiring her, I was very skeptical. Back in Kansas, where I’m from, we do everything for the wedding. We find all the vendors, set everything up, work with all the vendors and then tear everything down at the end of the night. I was convinced that we did not need any help and we could do it all ourselves. At first there were many emails back and forth which showed me great communication from her team.
During this whole pandemic we were faced with many challenges but perhaps the biggest was when our venue canceled all events within 2 months of our wedding day. Not only was Jennifer able to find us a new, stunning location for the reception but also able to help us make sure everything was moved to this new location. She was able to handle all the communication with our vendors and ensure that everyone knew where to go. When we arrived at the reception we were both absolutely blown away at how everything came together.
Needless to say there was no way that we could have done what Jennifer was able to accomplish. The level of detail and amount of work they put into our day was outstanding.
I cannot thank JMEP enough for making our day so special!!
Billy Dietrich
Jennifer and her staff were fantastic from the start.
Every detail for my wife’s 50th surprise birthday party was meticulously taken care of and my wife was overwhelmed with emotion. The room, lounge areas, flowers, cake, ice sculpture, every detail of the event was beautiful and perfect.
Our guests complemented about the event the whole evening and asked for Jennifer’s contact information for their future events personally and professionally. I would highly recommend Jennifer and her team, they were fantastic to deal with from start to finish.
They truly care about the overall experience and give you the personal/professional customer service that is lacking in today’s world. I was blown away and it exceeded all my expectations.
AWESOME!!!! I would highly recommend Jennifer for any/all special events.
Every detail for my wife’s 50th surprise birthday party was meticulously taken care of and my wife was overwhelmed with emotion. The room, lounge areas, flowers, cake, ice sculpture, every detail of the event was beautiful and perfect.
Our guests complemented about the event the whole evening and asked for Jennifer’s contact information for their future events personally and professionally. I would highly recommend Jennifer and her team, they were fantastic to deal with from start to finish.
They truly care about the overall experience and give you the personal/professional customer service that is lacking in today’s world. I was blown away and it exceeded all my expectations.
AWESOME!!!! I would highly recommend Jennifer for any/all special events.
Ashley Thompson
The Knot Review 5 Stars ★★★★★
Jennifer and her team were beyond wonderful!
Not only did they assist with the planning process but amidst the unknown of COVID-19 they helped us to postpone and replan as necessary helping to ensure all our vendors were available and that all our T’s were crossed and i’s were dotted. Jennifer and her team pulled everything together to provide us with a fun filled beautiful stress free day.
I would hire them again for any event from birthday parties to anniversaries they were absolutely phenomenal!
We can not thank Jennifer and her team enough for all they did for us during the planning process and day of!
Not only did they assist with the planning process but amidst the unknown of COVID-19 they helped us to postpone and replan as necessary helping to ensure all our vendors were available and that all our T’s were crossed and i’s were dotted. Jennifer and her team pulled everything together to provide us with a fun filled beautiful stress free day.
I would hire them again for any event from birthday parties to anniversaries they were absolutely phenomenal!
We can not thank Jennifer and her team enough for all they did for us during the planning process and day of!
Tracy Miller
Jennifer and her team in my opinion are amongst the best in this business!!!
I had a concept and vision I wanted very specific, I gave Jenn colors and an idea of what I saw as our perfect wedding day, things that spoke to the personality and heart of myself and my husband. Let me tell you, She NAILED it!!!! Everything I had envisioned was present and done so beautifully!!!!
I never once worried if things would get accomplished and was and am so grateful for the professional and outstanding execution of our most special day!!!!
Thank you Jennifer and Bridgette, I am forever grateful. 10 out of 10 for sure!!!!!!
I had a concept and vision I wanted very specific, I gave Jenn colors and an idea of what I saw as our perfect wedding day, things that spoke to the personality and heart of myself and my husband. Let me tell you, She NAILED it!!!! Everything I had envisioned was present and done so beautifully!!!!
I never once worried if things would get accomplished and was and am so grateful for the professional and outstanding execution of our most special day!!!!
Thank you Jennifer and Bridgette, I am forever grateful. 10 out of 10 for sure!!!!!!
KARIN
The Knot Review 5 Stars ★★★★★
Much like the rest of you posting , my wedding venue was cancelled on me at the last minute . I had planned my own wedding in CA and when it cancelled 8 weeks prior I picked up the phone and called Jennifer !! Not only did she move the wedding to a new venue in Tennessee she assisted in getting back all my money from the prior location . I have great things to say about the JMEP team! They exceeded all my expectations and were always available and willing to answer questions .
Jennifer saved us thousands of dollars in contract negotiations with several vendors . She brought with her The Tailored Twig and they are just as amazing .
It was a dream wedding in the mist of Covid !!!
The attendees are raving about the event .
Thank you JMEP
Jennifer saved us thousands of dollars in contract negotiations with several vendors . She brought with her The Tailored Twig and they are just as amazing .
It was a dream wedding in the mist of Covid !!!
The attendees are raving about the event .
Thank you JMEP
Jeri (Mother of the Bride)
Jennifer and her team are awesome.
Our daughter and her now husband were engaged and were looking to get married over the summer (and we were in the midst of a partial COVID shut down which made it difficult to say the least). We needed someone who could orchestrate all the planning.
Jennifer had it all under control working with the vendors and guiding us to a venue. On the day of the wedding we did not have to be concerned over any details. Jennifer and her team took care of everything.
A big thank you Jennifer and her whole team from beginning of planning to the end of the reception everything was perfect!
Our daughter and her now husband were engaged and were looking to get married over the summer (and we were in the midst of a partial COVID shut down which made it difficult to say the least). We needed someone who could orchestrate all the planning.
Jennifer had it all under control working with the vendors and guiding us to a venue. On the day of the wedding we did not have to be concerned over any details. Jennifer and her team took care of everything.
A big thank you Jennifer and her whole team from beginning of planning to the end of the reception everything was perfect!
KATE
A very happy Covid Bride
My fiancé and I were supposed to get married in April, but due to covid had to postpone until next year. Jennifer has made the process super easy, since we actually live out of state as well, honestly would have probably just canceled if it wasn’t for her!
I couldn’t recommend Jennifer enough, she managed to understand my very difficult vision so far and planned what what I know would have been an amazing wedding. She’s been great to work with, very detail oriented and an absolutely beautiful designer.
Trust when I say she’s a need! I can’t wait until my big day next year!
My fiancé and I were supposed to get married in April, but due to covid had to postpone until next year. Jennifer has made the process super easy, since we actually live out of state as well, honestly would have probably just canceled if it wasn’t for her!
I couldn’t recommend Jennifer enough, she managed to understand my very difficult vision so far and planned what what I know would have been an amazing wedding. She’s been great to work with, very detail oriented and an absolutely beautiful designer.
Trust when I say she’s a need! I can’t wait until my big day next year!
Meghan and Bert
Where to start. Bert and I were meant to be married May, 16, 2020.
Unfortunately due to recent current events, we made the difficult decision to postpone our wedding until September 2020. Fellow brides, if there is one thing I can recommend is hiring Jennifer Matteo and her team as your wedding planner. A wedding postponement as you could imagine could be stressful and emotional but Jennifer and her team made it anything but that.
They were able to reschedule everything for us in a stress free and seamless fashion. Jennifer and her team are very communicative and responsive to all questions and concerns we have had in our process of planning the original wedding and the postponed wedding!
Unfortunately due to recent current events, we made the difficult decision to postpone our wedding until September 2020. Fellow brides, if there is one thing I can recommend is hiring Jennifer Matteo and her team as your wedding planner. A wedding postponement as you could imagine could be stressful and emotional but Jennifer and her team made it anything but that.
They were able to reschedule everything for us in a stress free and seamless fashion. Jennifer and her team are very communicative and responsive to all questions and concerns we have had in our process of planning the original wedding and the postponed wedding!
AMANDA CEPERO
Best Wedding Decision
Jennifer and her team went above and beyond to help make my wedding day amazing. I could not have done it with out them! I would highly suggest hiring them because it was one of the best decisions I made.
Jennifer and her team went above and beyond to help make my wedding day amazing. I could not have done it with out them! I would highly suggest hiring them because it was one of the best decisions I made.
Aarial Ferguson
Jennifer and her team are wonderful!
My husband and I had a destination wedding in early January 2020. I really appreciated Jennifer's approach to working with clients: direct while supporting us throughout the planning process. We started working with her 18 months prior to our wedding and were going for a vibe rather than specific theme. My fella and I both spent our 20's as restaurant professionals and are extremely particular on food and service.
Jennifer rose to the occasion and kept things simple, detailed, and relaxing for us. Here's a couple things we wanted: - Vibe: Dinner party, relaxed and focused on our guests (think Alice in Wonderland mad-hatter tea-party table) - Food & dining service: Family style meal, servers seamlessly ensuring everyone was taken care of, whole fish and whole ribeye - Style: colorful, quality, simple, purposeful - Venue: We wanted a house where we could host the wedding.
We wanted our parents, siblings, and us could all stay together I'd like to recognize that Jennifer's style (as you will see in these other reviews and on her Instagram account) is much more polished and pumped up than ours, we were so happy with our time with Jennifer and how much she respected us and our vision. I greatly respect her ability to hear what her client wants and guide them through the process while not adding in her personal style unless requested.
Jennifer did a wonderful job making sure we had the right venders, right vibe, and when issues arose (as they inevitably do) she pushed to make things right. She made decisions when I didn't want to (for example, flowers stress me out so she took our vision and budget and took charge of the flowers) and anticipated our needs. I felt very supported through the process. Something else delightful that Jennifer does is she matches your day-of planner with you based on personality.
I love this! She paired us with Ryann and Bridgett - which couldn't have been a better match. Ryann is calm, collected and dedicated. The whole team did an incredible job under really unfavorable circumstances - it DUMPED rain the day of our wedding (which was entirely outside). Because of this we weren't able to get many detail-photos (nor were we able to include the full vision as planned), but I have shared what I could find :-).
Highly recommend, I would work with Jennifer and her team again in a flash and hope to someday to have the excuse to!
My husband and I had a destination wedding in early January 2020. I really appreciated Jennifer's approach to working with clients: direct while supporting us throughout the planning process. We started working with her 18 months prior to our wedding and were going for a vibe rather than specific theme. My fella and I both spent our 20's as restaurant professionals and are extremely particular on food and service.
Jennifer rose to the occasion and kept things simple, detailed, and relaxing for us. Here's a couple things we wanted: - Vibe: Dinner party, relaxed and focused on our guests (think Alice in Wonderland mad-hatter tea-party table) - Food & dining service: Family style meal, servers seamlessly ensuring everyone was taken care of, whole fish and whole ribeye - Style: colorful, quality, simple, purposeful - Venue: We wanted a house where we could host the wedding.
We wanted our parents, siblings, and us could all stay together I'd like to recognize that Jennifer's style (as you will see in these other reviews and on her Instagram account) is much more polished and pumped up than ours, we were so happy with our time with Jennifer and how much she respected us and our vision. I greatly respect her ability to hear what her client wants and guide them through the process while not adding in her personal style unless requested.
Jennifer did a wonderful job making sure we had the right venders, right vibe, and when issues arose (as they inevitably do) she pushed to make things right. She made decisions when I didn't want to (for example, flowers stress me out so she took our vision and budget and took charge of the flowers) and anticipated our needs. I felt very supported through the process. Something else delightful that Jennifer does is she matches your day-of planner with you based on personality.
I love this! She paired us with Ryann and Bridgett - which couldn't have been a better match. Ryann is calm, collected and dedicated. The whole team did an incredible job under really unfavorable circumstances - it DUMPED rain the day of our wedding (which was entirely outside). Because of this we weren't able to get many detail-photos (nor were we able to include the full vision as planned), but I have shared what I could find :-).
Highly recommend, I would work with Jennifer and her team again in a flash and hope to someday to have the excuse to!
Caroline Hall
Put me at ease!
Planning a Florida wedding from with , I knew I wanted to work with a day-of planner from the start! My venue highly recommended Jennifer Matteo Event Planning - and after working with their team, I know why! The entire team was super helpful with all of my little questions leading up to the day-of and I couldn't have had such a perfect day without their help!
We primarily worked with Ryann the day-of, and she took all of my notes and executed everything perfectly - I was seriously so happy and grateful to have her help! She took all of the stress right out of the day and was super professional. All of our bridal party and family noticed how great she and Brittany were the entire day (and rehearsal)!
All brides (whether planning from afar or not) should most definitely work with Jennifer Matteo and her team to make their dreams come to life!
Planning a Florida wedding from with , I knew I wanted to work with a day-of planner from the start! My venue highly recommended Jennifer Matteo Event Planning - and after working with their team, I know why! The entire team was super helpful with all of my little questions leading up to the day-of and I couldn't have had such a perfect day without their help!
We primarily worked with Ryann the day-of, and she took all of my notes and executed everything perfectly - I was seriously so happy and grateful to have her help! She took all of the stress right out of the day and was super professional. All of our bridal party and family noticed how great she and Brittany were the entire day (and rehearsal)!
All brides (whether planning from afar or not) should most definitely work with Jennifer Matteo and her team to make their dreams come to life!
Amy Valenti
Fantastic Wedding planner!
I have nothing but amazing things to say about the JMEP team! They exceeded all of my expectations. I used Jennifer and her team as a month of coordinator but she was always available and willing to answer any and all questions I had along the way.
All of the vendors she recommended were amazing and easy to work with. I am an extremely detail oriented person and she made sure I had all the information I needed and responded to all of my emails almost immediately. As far as the day of, every single detail was perfect. Donnamarie and Bridgette handled everything and did it flawlessly. My guests have not stopped raving about all the details and how beautiful everything looked.
The best part is I didn’t have to think about anything the day of, I had zero stress and that says a lot coming from a micromanager! Everything got delivered and done on time and executed perfectly.
I cannot thank JMEP enough for such a beautiful day!
I have nothing but amazing things to say about the JMEP team! They exceeded all of my expectations. I used Jennifer and her team as a month of coordinator but she was always available and willing to answer any and all questions I had along the way.
All of the vendors she recommended were amazing and easy to work with. I am an extremely detail oriented person and she made sure I had all the information I needed and responded to all of my emails almost immediately. As far as the day of, every single detail was perfect. Donnamarie and Bridgette handled everything and did it flawlessly. My guests have not stopped raving about all the details and how beautiful everything looked.
The best part is I didn’t have to think about anything the day of, I had zero stress and that says a lot coming from a micromanager! Everything got delivered and done on time and executed perfectly.
I cannot thank JMEP enough for such a beautiful day!
Jaina and Amol
Jennifer and her team were amazing to work with! Jennifer is extremely knowledgeable and worked hard to understand what was important for us for our big day. Her and her team are very organized and made sure everything went perfectly for our multiple events. Highly recommend working with Jennifer and her team!
David Cook
Jennifer and her team ‘nailed it’ on our special day. My wife and I are control freaks, so we probably made it unnecessarily harder on Jenn!
She helped us with EVERY aspect from start to finish - venue selection, vendor choice, sourcing and booking entertainment, coordinating a surprise guest, our transportation, the welcome party the night before, the officiant, et al. She is an amazing visionary that will help you develop your dream event, and then marshal her troops to implement it with detailed precision.
Oh, and by the way, she and he team are a ton of fun! If you need an event planned and managed, don’t waste your time looking around, just call Jenn and her team at JMEP. Trust me, you can trust her!
She helped us with EVERY aspect from start to finish - venue selection, vendor choice, sourcing and booking entertainment, coordinating a surprise guest, our transportation, the welcome party the night before, the officiant, et al. She is an amazing visionary that will help you develop your dream event, and then marshal her troops to implement it with detailed precision.
Oh, and by the way, she and he team are a ton of fun! If you need an event planned and managed, don’t waste your time looking around, just call Jenn and her team at JMEP. Trust me, you can trust her!
Christina Majeed
Best Wedding Ever!
Amazing! My friends and family could not stop talking about how beautiful my wedding was. Jennifer Matteo is incredibly detailed and has FANTASTIC style. She can take your vision, execute it perfectly and even take it up a notch. I'm very detail oriented, can be demanding, and have a bend towards the nicer things.
Jennifer will not disappoint. Go with her if you want a wedding your guests won't stop raving about.
Amazing! My friends and family could not stop talking about how beautiful my wedding was. Jennifer Matteo is incredibly detailed and has FANTASTIC style. She can take your vision, execute it perfectly and even take it up a notch. I'm very detail oriented, can be demanding, and have a bend towards the nicer things.
Jennifer will not disappoint. Go with her if you want a wedding your guests won't stop raving about.
Miya Aitchison
Fairytale Wedding
I do not even know how to begin thanking JMEP! Once we started working with Jennifer on our wedding, we were immediately impressed and asked for a second contract to have her plan our big Welcome Party for all of our guests the night before.
Jennifer has literally the BEST vendors that she works with, and our wedding looked like a fairytale. I could not have envisioned a more beautiful wedding. Jennifer and her whole team are the most professional, sophisticated, trustworthy, talented, and FUN!! We asked a lot of JMEP, and they delivered each time and always exceeded our expectations.
There is no review that could possibly do Jennifer justice, she is absolutely amazing at what she does, and her team is unbelievable. Thank you!!!!
I do not even know how to begin thanking JMEP! Once we started working with Jennifer on our wedding, we were immediately impressed and asked for a second contract to have her plan our big Welcome Party for all of our guests the night before.
Jennifer has literally the BEST vendors that she works with, and our wedding looked like a fairytale. I could not have envisioned a more beautiful wedding. Jennifer and her whole team are the most professional, sophisticated, trustworthy, talented, and FUN!! We asked a lot of JMEP, and they delivered each time and always exceeded our expectations.
There is no review that could possibly do Jennifer justice, she is absolutely amazing at what she does, and her team is unbelievable. Thank you!!!!
Lynn Covert
Exceptional in every way!
We can't say enough about Jennifer Matteo, Ryann, Jillian and the rest of her team. From the start Jennifer was accommodating, flexible, generous with her time, and oozed expertise. When you're planning a wedding, having someone who always answers an email almost immediately is a treasure. During the planning, Jennifer put up with all my OCD and neurotic worrying with a patience I wouldn't have shown. She had everything under control--it's just difficult for me to relinquish control, but she was completely understanding.
From the beginning her sense of style guided our decisions and helped my daughter's vague vision become a reality. It was also wonderful when you told other vendors who your planner was and they smiled and sighed in relief--"
She and her team are the best. They will take care of everything" was what we heard. On the day of the wedding, I turned (just a few times ) into Momzilla with more obsessing and worrying--but Ryann never faltered. She was the epitome of calm and calmed me down every time. And --boy did she and Jillian work! They were going like 90 all the time. Bottom line--it was all perfect.
My daughter hugged me and told me it was beyond anything she had dreamed of--what more could I ask for. We had a lot of wonderful vendors, but it was Jennifer and her team who brought it all together from the beginning. --one more thing many, many people came up and said it was the very best wedding they had ever attended.
We can't say enough about Jennifer Matteo, Ryann, Jillian and the rest of her team. From the start Jennifer was accommodating, flexible, generous with her time, and oozed expertise. When you're planning a wedding, having someone who always answers an email almost immediately is a treasure. During the planning, Jennifer put up with all my OCD and neurotic worrying with a patience I wouldn't have shown. She had everything under control--it's just difficult for me to relinquish control, but she was completely understanding.
From the beginning her sense of style guided our decisions and helped my daughter's vague vision become a reality. It was also wonderful when you told other vendors who your planner was and they smiled and sighed in relief--"
She and her team are the best. They will take care of everything" was what we heard. On the day of the wedding, I turned (just a few times ) into Momzilla with more obsessing and worrying--but Ryann never faltered. She was the epitome of calm and calmed me down every time. And --boy did she and Jillian work! They were going like 90 all the time. Bottom line--it was all perfect.
My daughter hugged me and told me it was beyond anything she had dreamed of--what more could I ask for. We had a lot of wonderful vendors, but it was Jennifer and her team who brought it all together from the beginning. --one more thing many, many people came up and said it was the very best wedding they had ever attended.
Megan Schoch
We hired JMEP to help us coordinate our destination wedding in Sarasota and we could not be more grateful that we did! I was worried about how everything would come together since I’m from out of state but Jennifer and her team put me at ease throughout the entire process.
We used her full planning service and it was worth every penny. She connected us with the best and right vendors, designed our stationery, handled our room blocks, organized vendor details, directed the design, and helped us with any issues that we ran into along the way. Jennifer was always so friendly and patient all while dealing with my constant emails, OCD tendencies, and neurotic worrying.
Jen and her team were always extremely responsive to emails and always willing to jump on a phone call or meet in person when we were in town. Their attention to detail and amazing sense of style are the reason that our day was so perfect! We have received countless compliments on how amazing our wedding was, specifically on how beautiful the venue and decorations were. We can't thank the team at JMEP enough for making our day exactly what I wanted!
They are truly the best at what they do and completely exceeded our expectations for our big day. We can not recommend Jennifer enough to make the wedding of your dreams come true!
We used her full planning service and it was worth every penny. She connected us with the best and right vendors, designed our stationery, handled our room blocks, organized vendor details, directed the design, and helped us with any issues that we ran into along the way. Jennifer was always so friendly and patient all while dealing with my constant emails, OCD tendencies, and neurotic worrying.
Jen and her team were always extremely responsive to emails and always willing to jump on a phone call or meet in person when we were in town. Their attention to detail and amazing sense of style are the reason that our day was so perfect! We have received countless compliments on how amazing our wedding was, specifically on how beautiful the venue and decorations were. We can't thank the team at JMEP enough for making our day exactly what I wanted!
They are truly the best at what they do and completely exceeded our expectations for our big day. We can not recommend Jennifer enough to make the wedding of your dreams come true!
Rachel Yonker
You cannot go wrong with Jennifer and her team!
Thank you to Jennifer and her team for the most beautiful wedding at Selby Gardens! She was readily available during every single step of the planning process and made the wedding of our dreams a reality.
I cannot thank Brittany and Kristen enough for making sure everything ran smoothly on our wedding day! You all are amazing at what you do!
Thank you to Jennifer and her team for the most beautiful wedding at Selby Gardens! She was readily available during every single step of the planning process and made the wedding of our dreams a reality.
I cannot thank Brittany and Kristen enough for making sure everything ran smoothly on our wedding day! You all are amazing at what you do!
Michelle Coffey
GRATEFUL! We are so grateful to have had Jennifer Matteo and her team leading up to and on our wedding day. I am the furthest thing from a type A personality so having Jennifer with her years of experience in the industry and strong voice to help guide me through the peaks and valleys of wedding planning was critical.
I knew the moment I met her she was going to make sure my wedding day was perfect. AND SHE DELIVERED! Jennifer and her team took care of everything on the day of my wedding so I could relax, get ready, and enjoy my family and friends throughout the day.
She kept the day running smoothly and did whatever was necessary to make sure my wedding was perfect. Thank you thank you thank you for everything.
I knew the moment I met her she was going to make sure my wedding day was perfect. AND SHE DELIVERED! Jennifer and her team took care of everything on the day of my wedding so I could relax, get ready, and enjoy my family and friends throughout the day.
She kept the day running smoothly and did whatever was necessary to make sure my wedding was perfect. Thank you thank you thank you for everything.
TAYLOR & ETHAN
Worth every penny! Jennifer and her team are the best of the best!
We can’t thank Jennifer and her incredible team enough for all of their help throughout our wedding planning process! My husband and I knew from the beginning that we wanted want to do a destination wedding down in Florida on the beach. But with us living in Iowa, and not knowing reputable vendors, it was adding unneeded stress to the planning process.
I started to do some research on wedding planners in the area, and came across JMEP. From the initial consultation to the final days leading up to our wedding, Jennifer and her team were nothing short of amazing! They were beyond attentive, efficient in every way, and truly allowed us to soak in every moment of our special day. Ryann and Jillian were our planners on the day of our wedding, and they were the best!
There are honestly not enough words to describe how appreciative we are for all of their hard work and for helping us create the best day of our lives!
We can’t thank Jennifer and her incredible team enough for all of their help throughout our wedding planning process! My husband and I knew from the beginning that we wanted want to do a destination wedding down in Florida on the beach. But with us living in Iowa, and not knowing reputable vendors, it was adding unneeded stress to the planning process.
I started to do some research on wedding planners in the area, and came across JMEP. From the initial consultation to the final days leading up to our wedding, Jennifer and her team were nothing short of amazing! They were beyond attentive, efficient in every way, and truly allowed us to soak in every moment of our special day. Ryann and Jillian were our planners on the day of our wedding, and they were the best!
There are honestly not enough words to describe how appreciative we are for all of their hard work and for helping us create the best day of our lives!
Andrea & Kristopher
Working with JMEP was so incredible. We knew we were in great hands from the first meeting with her! She helped find the best vendors, decor, setup, everything for our big day! I honestly believe our wedding day wouldn't have gone nearly as well as it did if it would have been for Jennifer and her team. We weren't concerned about last minute changes or hiccups that arose, because we knew we were in great hands and having Jennifer on our team everything would be perfect. And it was and we knew that JMEP worked so hard to make sure that every tiny detail our of big day would come together. We are eternally grateful for all of their hard work and would easily recommend her and her team to anyone needing help planning a special event! We can't thank her and her team enough for all the time and effort they put into our wedding!
Marysse and Brad
Sage SRQ, Wedding Wire Review 5 Stars ★★★★★
I had called many other wedding planners local to Sarasota and had about 3-4 months to plan a 30 person wedding. It was the height of wedding season and I could tell a lot of people were uninterested in helping me plan my special day. They told me what I wanted wouldn’t be possible with my budget, or that we simply did not have enough time. Other planners just forgot to call me back ( I guess they were too busy to deal with such a small wedding).
When I called Jennifer I immediately felt relieved to speak with a genuine human being. She was honest with me about budget with out making me feel embarrassed and I appreciated that she was straight to the point on what I NEEDED to accomplish to get this wedding together a wedding in just a couple of months. I was an extremely indecisive bride with lots of anxiety but she was there to help calm me down every step of the way. She even helped bustle my dress on wedding day. I remember I lost my husbands wedding ring at one point and Jennifer had an answer and solution to EVERY SINGLE PROBLEM. I had sooo many questions and she answered them in a more than timely matter.
We ended up with 50 guests and she was quick to make changes every time I told her I invited more people. I am rambling at this point but there are so many things that she did to help make my wedding day a dream come true, i am so thankful for her and her team. Do yourself a favor And hire her immediately.
Thank you Jennifer, Brittany, and Ryann!!! You ladies are amazing 😘😘😘
When I called Jennifer I immediately felt relieved to speak with a genuine human being. She was honest with me about budget with out making me feel embarrassed and I appreciated that she was straight to the point on what I NEEDED to accomplish to get this wedding together a wedding in just a couple of months. I was an extremely indecisive bride with lots of anxiety but she was there to help calm me down every step of the way. She even helped bustle my dress on wedding day. I remember I lost my husbands wedding ring at one point and Jennifer had an answer and solution to EVERY SINGLE PROBLEM. I had sooo many questions and she answered them in a more than timely matter.
We ended up with 50 guests and she was quick to make changes every time I told her I invited more people. I am rambling at this point but there are so many things that she did to help make my wedding day a dream come true, i am so thankful for her and her team. Do yourself a favor And hire her immediately.
Thank you Jennifer, Brittany, and Ryann!!! You ladies are amazing 😘😘😘
Kiki & Alex MeyeR
Longboat Key Club, Wedding Wire Review 5 Stars ★★★★★
Jennifer Matteo Event Planning exceeded my expectations beyond belief! I hired Jennifer and her team with their partial planning package a year and a half before my wedding, after following her beautiful, one-of-a-kind work on instagram. Since that day, although my wedding was so far away, Jennifer was so attentive and responsive to my every question - and I sure did have a lot of them! I had so many thoughts of what I wanted my wedding to look like, but couldn't quite solidify them in words or on paper...and that's where Jennifer came in. It's almost as if she could truly read my mind and create exactly what I was thinking, but better!
She meticulously helped create a more beautiful wedding than my husband and I even imagined. She was truly there for us every step of the way, even if it was just for a moment to calm me down when I had a "panic" moment about something. I did want to be a part of planning my wedding, so her partial package was perfect for me! Jennifer helped so much with the design process with the florist, our invitations, rentals, and just the overall look of everything! She facilitated meetings with mentioned vendors, got me quotes, forwarded me proofs, etc. She was extremely organized! She always gave me the best vendor recommendations. She gave me her honest opinion on things when I asked for them, but also respected my opinions as well.
She was extremely responsive in email, usually responding that day if not within a few hours. If she didn't respond to me quickly, I knew it's because she was busy and would get back to me as soon as she could! There was not one email in that year and a half that she did not respond to. Above all, Jennifer always made me feel like she was there for me, and that everything would be perfect. On the day of the wedding, Jennifer and Ryann meant business! They were extremely professional, and also kind to all of our guests. They were so efficient and everything went so smoothly. I knew that my husband and I and our families would truly be able to enjoy our day with JMEP there. It was a time and a day that I will always remember and cherish!
I hope we will be able to throw a huge party in our future so that I can hire JMEP again!
She meticulously helped create a more beautiful wedding than my husband and I even imagined. She was truly there for us every step of the way, even if it was just for a moment to calm me down when I had a "panic" moment about something. I did want to be a part of planning my wedding, so her partial package was perfect for me! Jennifer helped so much with the design process with the florist, our invitations, rentals, and just the overall look of everything! She facilitated meetings with mentioned vendors, got me quotes, forwarded me proofs, etc. She was extremely organized! She always gave me the best vendor recommendations. She gave me her honest opinion on things when I asked for them, but also respected my opinions as well.
She was extremely responsive in email, usually responding that day if not within a few hours. If she didn't respond to me quickly, I knew it's because she was busy and would get back to me as soon as she could! There was not one email in that year and a half that she did not respond to. Above all, Jennifer always made me feel like she was there for me, and that everything would be perfect. On the day of the wedding, Jennifer and Ryann meant business! They were extremely professional, and also kind to all of our guests. They were so efficient and everything went so smoothly. I knew that my husband and I and our families would truly be able to enjoy our day with JMEP there. It was a time and a day that I will always remember and cherish!
I hope we will be able to throw a huge party in our future so that I can hire JMEP again!
Cait & Ben
Michaels on East Ballroom, Wedding Wire Review 5 Stars ★★★★★
JMEP Is incredible!!
From day one-Jennifer was all in. She met me for coffee for a quick consult and her down to Earth personality and professional demeanor sealed the deal for me. Jennifer was fantastic to work with and helped bring my dream Pinterest wedding come to life. Rest assured, working with Jennifer for your wedding means tons of personal touches added to your big day and an incredible network of florists, bakers, and decor companies that love working with her. I can't recommend her enough.
From day one-Jennifer was all in. She met me for coffee for a quick consult and her down to Earth personality and professional demeanor sealed the deal for me. Jennifer was fantastic to work with and helped bring my dream Pinterest wedding come to life. Rest assured, working with Jennifer for your wedding means tons of personal touches added to your big day and an incredible network of florists, bakers, and decor companies that love working with her. I can't recommend her enough.
Allison Fox
Hire Jennifer Matteo Event Planning!
Hire Jennifer Matteo Event Planning, you won’t regret it! Jennifer called me right away after my first email to get some info on her services. As soon as we started speaking, I could tell she already cared about my wedding and my vision. Jen is the perfect mix of traditional, modern and she wants every wedding to different, which is exactly what I wanted! We used her full planning service and it was worth every penny. She connected us with the best and right vendors, handled our room blocks, directed the design, and kept us in budget! If you need her she’s there.
She went with us to all of our appointments and even went with me to pick out bridesmaid dresses. We had a pretty large hiccup with our reception band a couple months before the big day and she handled the situation with ease and grace. And to top it off, she went above and beyond the week and day of! She checked on me multiple times the week of the wedding to make sure I was feeling ok. Jen and her team were on site the entire day making sure everything was going to plan. If we had an issue, I still have no idea 2 weeks later because she takes care of everything. She was even there holding out my train and veil when I walked down the aisle and capturing amazing candids during the reception.
Not only is she an amazing wedding planner but she was there our entire year of planning as emotional support. She will listen to all your frustrations and help solve any problem, she truly becomes your friend. Our day could have not been more PERFECT and STRESS FREE and it is all thanks to JMEP!
Hire Jennifer Matteo Event Planning, you won’t regret it! Jennifer called me right away after my first email to get some info on her services. As soon as we started speaking, I could tell she already cared about my wedding and my vision. Jen is the perfect mix of traditional, modern and she wants every wedding to different, which is exactly what I wanted! We used her full planning service and it was worth every penny. She connected us with the best and right vendors, handled our room blocks, directed the design, and kept us in budget! If you need her she’s there.
She went with us to all of our appointments and even went with me to pick out bridesmaid dresses. We had a pretty large hiccup with our reception band a couple months before the big day and she handled the situation with ease and grace. And to top it off, she went above and beyond the week and day of! She checked on me multiple times the week of the wedding to make sure I was feeling ok. Jen and her team were on site the entire day making sure everything was going to plan. If we had an issue, I still have no idea 2 weeks later because she takes care of everything. She was even there holding out my train and veil when I walked down the aisle and capturing amazing candids during the reception.
Not only is she an amazing wedding planner but she was there our entire year of planning as emotional support. She will listen to all your frustrations and help solve any problem, she truly becomes your friend. Our day could have not been more PERFECT and STRESS FREE and it is all thanks to JMEP!
Laura & Chris
Dream Destination Wedding Planning and Execution
I was so excited to plan my dream wedding in Siesta Key, but worried about how everything would come together since I’m from out of town. Jennifer Matteo and her team immediately put me at ease. They are extremely responsive, detail oriented and had fantastic ideas to make everything I wanted happen.
Even though I only had one long weekend in FL for vendor and planning meetings, the day of our wedding went more smoothly and looked more amazing than I could have imagined. Somehow Jennifer completely understood my style and every detail she and her team added looked perfect. She even turned a last minute decision to add ceremony and reception tents to our outdoor venue into something magical with incredible lighting and drapery that she thought of on the fly.
Couldn’t recommend Jennifer and her team more highly!
I was so excited to plan my dream wedding in Siesta Key, but worried about how everything would come together since I’m from out of town. Jennifer Matteo and her team immediately put me at ease. They are extremely responsive, detail oriented and had fantastic ideas to make everything I wanted happen.
Even though I only had one long weekend in FL for vendor and planning meetings, the day of our wedding went more smoothly and looked more amazing than I could have imagined. Somehow Jennifer completely understood my style and every detail she and her team added looked perfect. She even turned a last minute decision to add ceremony and reception tents to our outdoor venue into something magical with incredible lighting and drapery that she thought of on the fly.
Couldn’t recommend Jennifer and her team more highly!
Karina & Kyle
Palmetto Riverside Bed & Breakfast, Wedding Wire Review 5 Stars ★★★★★
Where to even begin and put in words how incredibly talented Jennifer and her entire team are, we could not have pulled off our wedding without their guidance, vision and flawless execution! HIRE HER, she's worth every penny and then some. It's hard to believe I'm sitting here writing this, as I was the one scouring at reviews a few weeks after getting engaged back in October of 2017 and so glad I was able to find Jennifer! Being a working professional, who travels a lot for work and my entire family is in New Jersey/New York (I currently live in Tampa, FL) I knew I needed some help planning my "destination" wedding in Palmetto, FL.
From the second I reached out; Jennifer called me within the hour and being from the NE herself I instantly clicked. I knew she meant business but also felt like I was talking to one of my friends. I wasn't sure if I should book full planning, as I had a budget I was trying to stay within, and let me tell you...if you can afford it there's no other way to go then full planning with Jennifer. She is there for you for literally everything! Stressful situations arise, Jennifer was always there texting/emailing/calling to set my nerves at ease. She works with you to really bring your vision to life and she has the BEST vendor connections. Every one of my vendors I found through her and I truly feel blessed to have had a small village of extremely talented vendors that truly made my husbands and my day PERFECT.
Jennifer attended our vendor visits, cake tasting and even helped pick out our groomsmen attire and my husbands suit! She truly went above and beyond throughout the entire year and leading up to our big day. Day of, Jennifer and her team brought our vision to reality, every single detail was there and our guests can not stop talking about it! I had many "little" details that I wanted included and Jennifer accommodated every single one. Her and her team went as far as to pick up our surprise "late night food" for our guest...McDonalds & Taco Bell and made those $1 menus look insanely classy :)...that's what you will get when you hire Jennifer and her team. Her communication is impeccable, her follow through is an A++ . I miss talking to her as much as I did leading up to our big day, she truly becomes a major support system for you.
Hire her if you can and best of luck in planning your upcoming wedding, soak it all in and trust your vendors, especially Jennifer :)
From the second I reached out; Jennifer called me within the hour and being from the NE herself I instantly clicked. I knew she meant business but also felt like I was talking to one of my friends. I wasn't sure if I should book full planning, as I had a budget I was trying to stay within, and let me tell you...if you can afford it there's no other way to go then full planning with Jennifer. She is there for you for literally everything! Stressful situations arise, Jennifer was always there texting/emailing/calling to set my nerves at ease. She works with you to really bring your vision to life and she has the BEST vendor connections. Every one of my vendors I found through her and I truly feel blessed to have had a small village of extremely talented vendors that truly made my husbands and my day PERFECT.
Jennifer attended our vendor visits, cake tasting and even helped pick out our groomsmen attire and my husbands suit! She truly went above and beyond throughout the entire year and leading up to our big day. Day of, Jennifer and her team brought our vision to reality, every single detail was there and our guests can not stop talking about it! I had many "little" details that I wanted included and Jennifer accommodated every single one. Her and her team went as far as to pick up our surprise "late night food" for our guest...McDonalds & Taco Bell and made those $1 menus look insanely classy :)...that's what you will get when you hire Jennifer and her team. Her communication is impeccable, her follow through is an A++ . I miss talking to her as much as I did leading up to our big day, she truly becomes a major support system for you.
Hire her if you can and best of luck in planning your upcoming wedding, soak it all in and trust your vendors, especially Jennifer :)
Kaitlyn & Kyle,
Sunset Beach Resort, Wedding Wire Review 5 Stars ★★★★★
Detailed, Efficient and Friendly = All you could want in a wedding coordinator!
We hired Jennifer Matteo and her team to help us coordinate our wedding day, and we could not be more grateful that we did! The team was extremely detail-oriented, friendly, proactive and efficient, and made our wedding day stress-free. We were lucky to have Brittany from the JEMP team as our lead coordinator on our wedding day, and we truly adored her - she was so kind yet firm and executed our wedding day vision to perfection.
Donna from JEMP also assisted Brittany, and she was so lovely, even helping fix the dress of a guest that ripped open! We would highly recommend hiring Jennifer Matteo and her team for all of your wedding needs.
We hired Jennifer Matteo and her team to help us coordinate our wedding day, and we could not be more grateful that we did! The team was extremely detail-oriented, friendly, proactive and efficient, and made our wedding day stress-free. We were lucky to have Brittany from the JEMP team as our lead coordinator on our wedding day, and we truly adored her - she was so kind yet firm and executed our wedding day vision to perfection.
Donna from JEMP also assisted Brittany, and she was so lovely, even helping fix the dress of a guest that ripped open! We would highly recommend hiring Jennifer Matteo and her team for all of your wedding needs.
Kimberly
Facebook Review 5 Stars★★★★★
"Wow! Thank you Jen for planning the best surprise 50th Birthday for me. It was a fantastic evening. You nailed it! My friends and family had a wonderful time. Everything was perfect and David said he did not have to worry about anything. Every last detail was well planned and executed.
The food, the venue, the entertainment, the before and after was exceptional! Seriously, well done! My friends and I are still looking back at the photos and smiling and laughing.
Such fond memories. You’re THE BEST!"
The food, the venue, the entertainment, the before and after was exceptional! Seriously, well done! My friends and I are still looking back at the photos and smiling and laughing.
Such fond memories. You’re THE BEST!"
Meredith & Jorge
Art Ovation Hotel, Facebook Review 5 Stars★★★★★
Jennifer was the best decision I made besides saying "YES" to marry my husband. Jennifer (and the lovely Ryann) are efficient, direct and thorough. Not only does she have an army of resources, but she is to-the-point and a fantastic advocate for her clients!!
When our venue CLOSED (about 2 months out from the wedding!!!) she immediately had options and solutions ready-to-go. She is worth every penny and then some.
If you want someone you can trust, someone to make decisions and take the worry out of your day..... hire JMEP.
When our venue CLOSED (about 2 months out from the wedding!!!) she immediately had options and solutions ready-to-go. She is worth every penny and then some.
If you want someone you can trust, someone to make decisions and take the worry out of your day..... hire JMEP.
Marisa & Casey
Powel Crosley Estate, Wedding Wire Review 5 Stars ★★★★★
Look no further for your wedding planner!
Jennifer's team went above and beyond to make every detail of my wedding day perfect. When my out of town bridesmaids and family couldn't make it to my final dress fitting, she sent her assistant to be with me to learn how to bustle my dress. When the pre-arranged babysitter for kids at the wedding fell through, she helped find a solution.
Her team was so responsive and kind! I'm so grateful that I found JMEP, because they allowed me to stop worrying about the details and watch everything fall into place on my special day!
Jennifer's team went above and beyond to make every detail of my wedding day perfect. When my out of town bridesmaids and family couldn't make it to my final dress fitting, she sent her assistant to be with me to learn how to bustle my dress. When the pre-arranged babysitter for kids at the wedding fell through, she helped find a solution.
Her team was so responsive and kind! I'm so grateful that I found JMEP, because they allowed me to stop worrying about the details and watch everything fall into place on my special day!
Casey O'guinn
Sunset Beach Resort, Wedding Wire Review 5 Stars ★★★★★
Stop looking and hire jmep!
Where to begin!!! We hired JMEP for full wedding planning right when we got engaged – apx. 1.5 years before our wedding day. Jennifer and her team were in the weeds for us planning every detail of our dream wedding for 18 months. My (now husband!) and I moved through 3 different states throughout the process of planning our Florida destination wedding (which included 125 guests from 17 different states). Jennifer and her team were incredible. Each time I made a trip to Florida, Jennifer worked with my schedule to setup as many vendor meetings as possible to utilize the face-to-face time when possible, and we supplemented that with phone calls when necessary… and I’m not even going to begin to count how many emails that were exchanged. I think it’s important to say that I don’t have a design eye – nor did I have a big vision for what I wanted on my wedding day.
I was not the little girl who had been dreaming about the color schemes for her wedding, and I didn’t get very excited by the prospect of wedding planning. I told Jennifer that I wanted a beach wedding, that wasn’t “beach wedding themed” and showed her one picture on Pinterest that I liked that had oranges and a vintage “old Florida” vibe – and Jennifer took everything from there. She somehow created and saw my vision before I even did, with a focus on the importance of small details. Our wedding looked like it was right out of a magazine, and every vendor Jennifer recommended was top notch – we got so many compliments (Mortons, Kelly Anne, Rina Kay, US Tent, Copper Acorn, Oh Darling, Cakes by Ron, Nye’s Cream).
Our day was perfect and went off without any issues, I was able to relax and enjoy the day with my husband, while JMEP were my fairies flying around taking care of everything - Ryann and Brittney were great. I Can’t recommend Jennifer and her team enough – especially for any destination brides or any brides who don’t have the design/wedding planning gene! I’m only 2 weeks out so I don’t have any professional pictures back yet, but here are a few of Jennifer’s captured by friends and family.
Where to begin!!! We hired JMEP for full wedding planning right when we got engaged – apx. 1.5 years before our wedding day. Jennifer and her team were in the weeds for us planning every detail of our dream wedding for 18 months. My (now husband!) and I moved through 3 different states throughout the process of planning our Florida destination wedding (which included 125 guests from 17 different states). Jennifer and her team were incredible. Each time I made a trip to Florida, Jennifer worked with my schedule to setup as many vendor meetings as possible to utilize the face-to-face time when possible, and we supplemented that with phone calls when necessary… and I’m not even going to begin to count how many emails that were exchanged. I think it’s important to say that I don’t have a design eye – nor did I have a big vision for what I wanted on my wedding day.
I was not the little girl who had been dreaming about the color schemes for her wedding, and I didn’t get very excited by the prospect of wedding planning. I told Jennifer that I wanted a beach wedding, that wasn’t “beach wedding themed” and showed her one picture on Pinterest that I liked that had oranges and a vintage “old Florida” vibe – and Jennifer took everything from there. She somehow created and saw my vision before I even did, with a focus on the importance of small details. Our wedding looked like it was right out of a magazine, and every vendor Jennifer recommended was top notch – we got so many compliments (Mortons, Kelly Anne, Rina Kay, US Tent, Copper Acorn, Oh Darling, Cakes by Ron, Nye’s Cream).
Our day was perfect and went off without any issues, I was able to relax and enjoy the day with my husband, while JMEP were my fairies flying around taking care of everything - Ryann and Brittney were great. I Can’t recommend Jennifer and her team enough – especially for any destination brides or any brides who don’t have the design/wedding planning gene! I’m only 2 weeks out so I don’t have any professional pictures back yet, but here are a few of Jennifer’s captured by friends and family.
Amanda & Gus
Armature Works, Facebook Review 5 Stars★★★★★
Look no further.... seriously!!
I was hesitant about hiring a wedding planner because I am very detail oriented and knew what I wanted, but I'm so glad I hired Jennifer and team. I interviewed about 18 different planners before deciding that I felt comfortable Jennifer understood what I wanted and would make sure to put any fears at ease.
I emailed Jennifer with tons of questions and she answered all of them, and quickly. We had multiple meetings and she seemed to be able to help communicate with vendors exactly what my crazy vision was.
One of the most common pieces of advise that I heard throughout the process was "something will go wrong, just know that your wedding will still be perfect." I seriously don't know what anyone was talking about because of Jennifer and team the day was PERFECT!
I can't thank the team at JMEP enough for making our day exactly what I wanted. Do yourself a favor, and hire her. Don't just do day of either... you will find that you need her a lot more than you think... and this is coming from someone who has been planning her wedding her entire life.
Jennifer and Ryann - you are the absolute best in the business.... thank you times infinity!!
I was hesitant about hiring a wedding planner because I am very detail oriented and knew what I wanted, but I'm so glad I hired Jennifer and team. I interviewed about 18 different planners before deciding that I felt comfortable Jennifer understood what I wanted and would make sure to put any fears at ease.
I emailed Jennifer with tons of questions and she answered all of them, and quickly. We had multiple meetings and she seemed to be able to help communicate with vendors exactly what my crazy vision was.
One of the most common pieces of advise that I heard throughout the process was "something will go wrong, just know that your wedding will still be perfect." I seriously don't know what anyone was talking about because of Jennifer and team the day was PERFECT!
I can't thank the team at JMEP enough for making our day exactly what I wanted. Do yourself a favor, and hire her. Don't just do day of either... you will find that you need her a lot more than you think... and this is coming from someone who has been planning her wedding her entire life.
Jennifer and Ryann - you are the absolute best in the business.... thank you times infinity!!
Meghan Pierce
So happy we went with JMEP! I knew what I wanted as far as design, but I have never planned a wedding before so I was overwhelmed when it came to the planning and logistics of the big day! I am a perfectionist to say the least, and probably would have been a BIG mess on the day of the wedding if it wasn't for Jennifer and her team.
We went with "Day-Of Planning" but it was much more than that. I consulted Jennifer for random questions all throughout the process to make sure I was on the right track. The girls had multiple meetings with me leading up to the big day. Looking back I am sure everything would have gone just as smoothly, but for my sanity they were willing to walk through each and every detail with me and make all the edits I needed for the timeline until I felt 100% comfortable. On the day of the wedding everything went perfect and I was SO relaxed and in the moment (who would've guessed).
So thankful to this team that did so much behind the scenes to make our wedding the most perfect day ever!!
We went with "Day-Of Planning" but it was much more than that. I consulted Jennifer for random questions all throughout the process to make sure I was on the right track. The girls had multiple meetings with me leading up to the big day. Looking back I am sure everything would have gone just as smoothly, but for my sanity they were willing to walk through each and every detail with me and make all the edits I needed for the timeline until I felt 100% comfortable. On the day of the wedding everything went perfect and I was SO relaxed and in the moment (who would've guessed).
So thankful to this team that did so much behind the scenes to make our wedding the most perfect day ever!!
Nathaly & Angad
When we approached Jennifer, we were three weeks away from our Indian wedding. Our initial wedding planner had bailed on us and left us high and dry. We found out about Jennifer and went to meet her. We explained to her about our situation and although she was not obligated to plan our wedding, she did so gladly.
Our wedding planner before Jennifer had done absolutely nothing to help in the planning of our wedding. Jennifer took the bull by the horns and started organizing the daunting task ahead of her. We met Jennifer regularly three times during those three weeks and every time, it seemed that we were closer to pulling the wedding off without a hitch. We had two wedding ceremonies on two different days. The first day was our Indian Ceremony at the Tampa Gurdwara with a lunch afterwards. The second day was the church wedding along with the reception and other traditions we wanted to incorporate. Jennifer handled everything from the wedding procession, timeline, church rehearsal and the arranging of clean up for the events. Before the reception, she reached out to all the vendors and had everything arranged with them so that no detail was left out.
All we had to do was show up to our venues and enjoy our festivities. Jennifer was an angel and a lifesaver in our situation and took care of everything. Our only regret in this entire wedding planning process was not using Jennifer from the beginning!
Thank you! Jennifer from the bottom of our hearts.
Our wedding planner before Jennifer had done absolutely nothing to help in the planning of our wedding. Jennifer took the bull by the horns and started organizing the daunting task ahead of her. We met Jennifer regularly three times during those three weeks and every time, it seemed that we were closer to pulling the wedding off without a hitch. We had two wedding ceremonies on two different days. The first day was our Indian Ceremony at the Tampa Gurdwara with a lunch afterwards. The second day was the church wedding along with the reception and other traditions we wanted to incorporate. Jennifer handled everything from the wedding procession, timeline, church rehearsal and the arranging of clean up for the events. Before the reception, she reached out to all the vendors and had everything arranged with them so that no detail was left out.
All we had to do was show up to our venues and enjoy our festivities. Jennifer was an angel and a lifesaver in our situation and took care of everything. Our only regret in this entire wedding planning process was not using Jennifer from the beginning!
Thank you! Jennifer from the bottom of our hearts.
Preston K. Wainwright
The Knot Review 5 Stars★★★★★
My experience with Jennifer was just that, an experience. From our first meeting I knew Jennifer was the planner for me. From the beautiful company branding, well thought out proposals, AMAZING welcome gifts, and stylish personalities - Jennifer Matteo Event Planning is a breath of fresh air in the wedding industry. Jennifer’s team brought my dreams and visions to life with perfect execution.
Their taste and style are original and innovative. Full planning was the best decision me and my fiancé could have made in our entire planning process. We are thrilled with our experience and owe our flawless day to the JMEP team! Ryann her assistant did an amazing job making our rehearsal beautiful and organized.
Forever living in wedding bliss because of JMEP and we are so thankful!!!
Their taste and style are original and innovative. Full planning was the best decision me and my fiancé could have made in our entire planning process. We are thrilled with our experience and owe our flawless day to the JMEP team! Ryann her assistant did an amazing job making our rehearsal beautiful and organized.
Forever living in wedding bliss because of JMEP and we are so thankful!!!
Ashley & Von
The Westin, Sarasota, FL. Wedding Wire Review 5 Stars ★★★★★
Have you thought about engaging a wedding planner? Do you know what they do? What you can expect? I certainly did not. Hi. We just had a beautiful wedding for my son and our new daughter-in-law this past Saturday, August 11th. We planned and executed within 2 months! I am super organized (I think) having excel sheets for different category, folder for each vendor, etc. You get the picture.
So, when I was recommended a wedding planner, I considered it thinking I do not need it. I engaged Jennifer Matteo @ Jennifer Matteo Event Planning in Sarasota FL for a 30-day plan package.
Best investment I made for my sanity, mental health, and outcome. I calculated my time and I realized it was a huge saving having Jennifer. Jennifer and her team orchestrated all vendors for the wedding day, including minute by minute agenda for the wedding. You can be free, just worry about getting ready on the wedding day! Jennifer facilitated communication between a lead for the venue so sitting, table arrangement, other details are taken care of. She also provided props & other materials for table settings, which made a difference. Her follow-up was impeccable! Literally, I selected & paid for services, then turned it over to Jennifer to coordinate details to be executed for the wedding.
Bottom-line, leverage help like Jennifer Matteo and her team to make your life easy, more importantly, have a beautiful event. Happy Mom!
So, when I was recommended a wedding planner, I considered it thinking I do not need it. I engaged Jennifer Matteo @ Jennifer Matteo Event Planning in Sarasota FL for a 30-day plan package.
Best investment I made for my sanity, mental health, and outcome. I calculated my time and I realized it was a huge saving having Jennifer. Jennifer and her team orchestrated all vendors for the wedding day, including minute by minute agenda for the wedding. You can be free, just worry about getting ready on the wedding day! Jennifer facilitated communication between a lead for the venue so sitting, table arrangement, other details are taken care of. She also provided props & other materials for table settings, which made a difference. Her follow-up was impeccable! Literally, I selected & paid for services, then turned it over to Jennifer to coordinate details to be executed for the wedding.
Bottom-line, leverage help like Jennifer Matteo and her team to make your life easy, more importantly, have a beautiful event. Happy Mom!
Jodi & Peter
Edson Keith Mansion, Wedding Wire Review 5 Stars ★★★★★
All we can say is WOW !! We were so impressed with Jennifer Matteo and her team. From the first moment we chatted I knew she would be a great fit . When our wedding venue had to be changed due to unforeseen circumstances she literally just said not to worry And that she would find us somewhere equally as perfect and she did all within 48 hours of our wedding day !!
She is not only professional and super sweet , She is the true definition of what all wedding planners should be. She is talented beyond words with with an eye for all things beautiful . She asked me to trust her in the beginning and our wedding would be everything we dreamed and more. I am so glad I did because she was right !!
From helping us with choosing the best vendors to giving us ideas about favors and invitations and always being available when I needed to ask a quick question via email or text . She cares deeply for her job and her clients and it shows through her work .
Thanks Jennifer, Sheena and Ryann For making our wedding day so incredible and memorable.
She is not only professional and super sweet , She is the true definition of what all wedding planners should be. She is talented beyond words with with an eye for all things beautiful . She asked me to trust her in the beginning and our wedding would be everything we dreamed and more. I am so glad I did because she was right !!
From helping us with choosing the best vendors to giving us ideas about favors and invitations and always being available when I needed to ask a quick question via email or text . She cares deeply for her job and her clients and it shows through her work .
Thanks Jennifer, Sheena and Ryann For making our wedding day so incredible and memorable.
Brittany & Cameron
Jennifer and her team were so very helpful throughout the wedding planning process. We are creative on our own, so I had originally hired her as a day of only, but decided to upgrade to partial planning.
Jennifer helped put all of our ideas into real life. She has great relationships with local vendors, making it easy to get things done and get them done right! Thanks so much for all of your help!
Jennifer helped put all of our ideas into real life. She has great relationships with local vendors, making it easy to get things done and get them done right! Thanks so much for all of your help!
Deanna Mixon
Jennifer and her team were a true pleasure and so easy to work with! I have a very busy work schedule and she was very accommodating to set up meetings around my work.
The team made my vision in my head of my dream wedding become reality and the day went off without a flaw! I highly recommend Jennifer if you’re looking to get married with no stress.
The team made my vision in my head of my dream wedding become reality and the day went off without a flaw! I highly recommend Jennifer if you’re looking to get married with no stress.
Amanda & Chris
Jennifer and her team were wonderful from the start and through the finish! After inquiring about her business, she immediately called me for a personal conversation to explain how her different packages work.
This quick contact meant a lot to me and showed me how much she cares about her clients. She was very professional, helpful and easy to talk to. I quickly contracted with her and signed up for her Day-Of package. Most Day-Of's only work with you 30 days out from your wedding.
Jennifer personally went above and beyond to help me with any questions I had regarding vendors, places to get little odds and ends and even attended my menu tasting selection at Michael's on East to help my husband and I select popular choices. As the wedding got closer, Jennifer helped with attending meetings and even running errands for me! This was so helpful because I do not live in town so she saved me a lot of time.
Her Day-Of on site team member, Donna, was very helpful and effective. She helped our wedding day stay on track with our timeline and made sure my husband and I were taken care of throughout the night. Overall, I highly recommend Jennifer Matteo Event Planning. She has a team of highly professional and organized members who truly want to help you have the best day of your life.
Thank you so much, Jennifer and team, for all your hard work and wonderful efforts throughout our wedding process.
You are awesome and anyone who hires you is great hands!
This quick contact meant a lot to me and showed me how much she cares about her clients. She was very professional, helpful and easy to talk to. I quickly contracted with her and signed up for her Day-Of package. Most Day-Of's only work with you 30 days out from your wedding.
Jennifer personally went above and beyond to help me with any questions I had regarding vendors, places to get little odds and ends and even attended my menu tasting selection at Michael's on East to help my husband and I select popular choices. As the wedding got closer, Jennifer helped with attending meetings and even running errands for me! This was so helpful because I do not live in town so she saved me a lot of time.
Her Day-Of on site team member, Donna, was very helpful and effective. She helped our wedding day stay on track with our timeline and made sure my husband and I were taken care of throughout the night. Overall, I highly recommend Jennifer Matteo Event Planning. She has a team of highly professional and organized members who truly want to help you have the best day of your life.
Thank you so much, Jennifer and team, for all your hard work and wonderful efforts throughout our wedding process.
You are awesome and anyone who hires you is great hands!
Hannah Ketleboeter
You can stop your search because you have found the fairy godmother of weddings!
Jennifer Matteo and her team were able to turn our dreams into realities for the perfect wedding day! She made the entire process so enjoyable by being efficient, timely, and most importantly: trustworthy. Any issue that came up, I knew I could trust Jen to take care of it and make it be exactly what we wanted. She captured our style and personalities all the way down to the smallest details!
We were able to truly enjoy our wedding day because we knew all of the coordinating, scheduling, and details were being taken care of- all we had to do was smile and have fun! All of our guests said it was the best wedding they’ve ever been to, and we had a blast!
We had a perfect wedding day and we can’t thank JMEP enough!!
Jennifer Matteo and her team were able to turn our dreams into realities for the perfect wedding day! She made the entire process so enjoyable by being efficient, timely, and most importantly: trustworthy. Any issue that came up, I knew I could trust Jen to take care of it and make it be exactly what we wanted. She captured our style and personalities all the way down to the smallest details!
We were able to truly enjoy our wedding day because we knew all of the coordinating, scheduling, and details were being taken care of- all we had to do was smile and have fun! All of our guests said it was the best wedding they’ve ever been to, and we had a blast!
We had a perfect wedding day and we can’t thank JMEP enough!!
Cortney Bishop
Jennifer and her team are attentive, professional and have incredible taste! From the moment we signed, Jennifer and her team spoiled us with their time, ideas, and guidance to make this OCD bride calm down and enjoy the experience.
he had every vendor set and knocking at the door, in and out, knowing exactly who we needed after she accessed our dream day and was there for all the drama with grace and solutions.
Couldn't be more grateful to JMEP for making my dream wedding an actual reality and so so much more.
-Cortney Bishop
he had every vendor set and knocking at the door, in and out, knowing exactly who we needed after she accessed our dream day and was there for all the drama with grace and solutions.
Couldn't be more grateful to JMEP for making my dream wedding an actual reality and so so much more.
-Cortney Bishop
Rachel & Andrew
Jennifer and her team were amazing, as in I could have never ever pulled this off or dreamt it up in my dreams! From day one she was there, helping me pick out amazing vendors, and really letting them know my vision and listening to exactly what I wanted.
She in incredibly organized, creative, and professional. I was so happy she was there the day of too, she kept everyone else on a timeline without being pushy at all, the day of the wedding ran smoothly, and I and all of the guests could tell. Her set up of my backyard (I was married at my parents house) was beautiful, she had the best ideas for the furniture, my flower arrangements and my sweetheart table.
Basically, what I am saying is even if you don't think you need a wedding planner, you do, and you need Jennifer Matteo and her team. I wouldn't change a thing about my wedding thanks to her. She is the best wedding planner in Florida, and from what I've heard, the southeast.
It was an amazing experience, thank you again ladies!
She in incredibly organized, creative, and professional. I was so happy she was there the day of too, she kept everyone else on a timeline without being pushy at all, the day of the wedding ran smoothly, and I and all of the guests could tell. Her set up of my backyard (I was married at my parents house) was beautiful, she had the best ideas for the furniture, my flower arrangements and my sweetheart table.
Basically, what I am saying is even if you don't think you need a wedding planner, you do, and you need Jennifer Matteo and her team. I wouldn't change a thing about my wedding thanks to her. She is the best wedding planner in Florida, and from what I've heard, the southeast.
It was an amazing experience, thank you again ladies!
Clare Hector
Jennifer was my wedding's guardian angel!! I live in Washington, DC so planning our Sarasota wedding from afar was initially a stressful endeavor.
Until we got Jen on board! She was responsive and in contact with us from day 1. She met with me every time I was in town just to run through our plans and calm my nerves. She went to vendors and sent me pictures when I wasn't able to see things for myself. She worked with our florist, rentals and bakery to help make our romantic wedding vision come to life! And everything was more beautiful than we could have dreamed of.
On the day of, she and her team ran our timeline like clockwork. From getting me down the aisle to herding our 200 guests into our reception, she did not miss a beat. Seeing her and her team throughout the day was instantly calming, like seeing an old friend.
They had everything taken care of, so we could just have the best day of our lives! She even gave me the great idea to surprise my husband from Philly with cheesesteaks and pretzels as a late night snack- it was a hit! Anytime we have an event back in Sarasota, Jennifer will be my first phone call!
We are forever grateful to her and the team!
-Clare Hector
Until we got Jen on board! She was responsive and in contact with us from day 1. She met with me every time I was in town just to run through our plans and calm my nerves. She went to vendors and sent me pictures when I wasn't able to see things for myself. She worked with our florist, rentals and bakery to help make our romantic wedding vision come to life! And everything was more beautiful than we could have dreamed of.
On the day of, she and her team ran our timeline like clockwork. From getting me down the aisle to herding our 200 guests into our reception, she did not miss a beat. Seeing her and her team throughout the day was instantly calming, like seeing an old friend.
They had everything taken care of, so we could just have the best day of our lives! She even gave me the great idea to surprise my husband from Philly with cheesesteaks and pretzels as a late night snack- it was a hit! Anytime we have an event back in Sarasota, Jennifer will be my first phone call!
We are forever grateful to her and the team!
-Clare Hector
Derek & Herman
Jennifer Matteo and her wonderful team went above and beyond planning our special day! I was so lost when I started planning our wedding, Jennifer stepped in and made everything so perfect.
The guests at the wedding was stunned at how beautiful the wedding was. The venue and the guest all agreed this was the most beautiful wedding it was right out of a magazine! Jennifer made us feel like family, she valued every aspect of our dream and made it come to life.
Thank you JMEP!
The guests at the wedding was stunned at how beautiful the wedding was. The venue and the guest all agreed this was the most beautiful wedding it was right out of a magazine! Jennifer made us feel like family, she valued every aspect of our dream and made it come to life.
Thank you JMEP!
Kimberly & Nicholas
When going into this whole wedding planning process I didn’t know what to expect. All I knew is that I needed help and I needed a wedding planner. The moment I met Jennifer I knew she and I would mesh very well together. She is creative and very passionate about what she does.
All I can say is she truly made our wedding dreams come true. It was like she was able to read my mind and turn my ideas into real life. Our wedding was Pinterest goals! We were so grateful to have Jennifer and her entire crew! The day of the wedding when she says “you don’t have to worry about anything” just know that she telling the truth.
We were able to fully enjoy our wedding and be in the moment. It was so nice to be able to feel comfortable with people and create lasting relationships.
Thank you thank you thank you! Next up... baby shower?
All I can say is she truly made our wedding dreams come true. It was like she was able to read my mind and turn my ideas into real life. Our wedding was Pinterest goals! We were so grateful to have Jennifer and her entire crew! The day of the wedding when she says “you don’t have to worry about anything” just know that she telling the truth.
We were able to fully enjoy our wedding and be in the moment. It was so nice to be able to feel comfortable with people and create lasting relationships.
Thank you thank you thank you! Next up... baby shower?
Elia Sorice
Marie Selby Botanical Gardens, Sarasota, FL, Wedding Wire Review 5 Stars ★★★★★
We hired Jennifer Matteo Event Planning to coordinate our Marie Selby Botanical Gardens wedding. Jennifer's extensive experience in the Sarasota area made working with her and her team easy, even from a distance.
When we got hung up on a detail or hit a road block in the planning process, they were always available and quick to respond to questions or make recommendations that kept us on track. Although JMEP handled our day off coordination, the value she provided was so much more.
Jennifer's attention to detail and eye for design helped ensure that my vision was brought to life. A detailed timeline was prepared and coordinated with our vendors so all we had to do was show up and enjoy!
When we got hung up on a detail or hit a road block in the planning process, they were always available and quick to respond to questions or make recommendations that kept us on track. Although JMEP handled our day off coordination, the value she provided was so much more.
Jennifer's attention to detail and eye for design helped ensure that my vision was brought to life. A detailed timeline was prepared and coordinated with our vendors so all we had to do was show up and enjoy!
Angelica and Jon
The Westin, Sarasota, Florida. Facebook review 5 Stars ★★★★★
Jennifer and her team made our dream wedding come to life! The moment we contacted her she was on it..in fact that very same night we were at her house planning for the wedding.
She took care of everything and made the process very easy and fun! We wish we could do it all over again and enjoy every detail of that night. We would hire her again in an instant.
-Angelica & Jon
She took care of everything and made the process very easy and fun! We wish we could do it all over again and enjoy every detail of that night. We would hire her again in an instant.
-Angelica & Jon
Christina DiGiovanni
The Francis Ballroom
The best in the business! I used Jennifer and her team to organize my boyfriends 40th birthday party from out of state and I wouldn’t have been able to pull it off with out her!
Every detail from beginning to end was perfect! She was able to arrange every vendor and and had my venue looking absolutely fabulous for the party.
Her taste and recommendations were exquisite and was also so easy to work with and the absolute sweetest!
Looking forward to using her again in the future.
Every detail from beginning to end was perfect! She was able to arrange every vendor and and had my venue looking absolutely fabulous for the party.
Her taste and recommendations were exquisite and was also so easy to work with and the absolute sweetest!
Looking forward to using her again in the future.
Nikolee & Greg
Mote Marine, Sarasota, Florida, Wedding Wire Review 5 Stars ★★★★★
Jennifer and her team did a wonderful job. They truly helped make our day magical. Jennifer handled every detail-she even thought of things we didn't! Her ability to take our ideas and execute them in away that was classy and elegant was priceless. Our friends and family loved every aspect of our wedding and are still talking about how much fun the had! I am so happy we went with Jennifer for our wedding planning and could not recommend her enough!
Kelly Mills
Siesta Key, Sarasota, Florida, Google Reviews 5 Stars ★★★★★
We enjoyed working with Jennifer and Ryann on the planning and execution of our wedding. We initially met with Jennifer after countless venues in Sarasota mentioned her name. We needed to figure out who this woman was! Once meeting with her, it was clear why they enjoyed partnering with the JMEP team. Professionalism, creativity, and common sense were the three reasons we had to partner with Jennifer.
While I had planned a number of events in the past, I had never done anything in Sarasota. Having local experts to point us in the right direction in terms of vendor recommendations, timing for sunsets, etc was invaluable. The timelines and vendor coordination for the day of our event made sure everything moved according to plan. This is exactly what every bride needs!
On the day of the event, the JMEP team made sure the ceremony and reception sites were decorated. It honestly felt like magic fairies had appeared and made our vision of a casual beach wedding come to life. We would recommend Jennifer Matteo Event Planning to couples looking for everything from day-of-coordination to turn-key event planning. They're not only good at what they do--they're also just really fun to work with!
While I had planned a number of events in the past, I had never done anything in Sarasota. Having local experts to point us in the right direction in terms of vendor recommendations, timing for sunsets, etc was invaluable. The timelines and vendor coordination for the day of our event made sure everything moved according to plan. This is exactly what every bride needs!
On the day of the event, the JMEP team made sure the ceremony and reception sites were decorated. It honestly felt like magic fairies had appeared and made our vision of a casual beach wedding come to life. We would recommend Jennifer Matteo Event Planning to couples looking for everything from day-of-coordination to turn-key event planning. They're not only good at what they do--they're also just really fun to work with!
Maria & Chuck
The Ringling, Sarasota FL, Wedding Wire Review 5 Stars ★★★★★
We got Married in December 9th 2017, and Jennifer Matteo was our Wedding Planner!! She is just an amazing person and profesional lady. Our wedding was spectacular - Elegant and the best! She and her team are amazing, we are very happy!!! Our wedding had each detail planned perfectly, and beautifully!!
Thank you Jeniffer Matteo and Team!!! -With love Maria & Chuck Gordon
Thank you Jeniffer Matteo and Team!!! -With love Maria & Chuck Gordon
Valerie Calvert Terry
"Our daughter just got married on December 2, 2017, at Historic Spanish Point. Jennifer and her team made her wedding a dream come true. Her ability to truly see the vision our daughter had was amazing.
The night was like a scene from a movie with the way she pulled together the decorating and finishing touches.
She helped keep the stress of planning this over the past 11 months to a minimum and helped us stay focused on what we needed to do and at what time.
This is the best money that we spent. Thank you, Jennifer and your team.”
The night was like a scene from a movie with the way she pulled together the decorating and finishing touches.
She helped keep the stress of planning this over the past 11 months to a minimum and helped us stay focused on what we needed to do and at what time.
This is the best money that we spent. Thank you, Jennifer and your team.”
Valerie and Brendan
Palmetto Riverside Bed & Breakfast, Wedding Wire Review 5 Stars ★★★★★
Jennifer and her team were amazing to work with for the year leading up to and throughout our wedding. From the day I first called her, I felt that we connected on a professional, but also personal level. She understood that neither my husband or I were located in Sarasota, so long distance communication would be a necessity, and the military ultimately had control of both of our schedules.
I appreciated her personality, style, and how she understood that we were going for a feeling and a family experience more than just what the pictures might reflect. The wedding weekend was absolutely amazing for my husband and I. Part of that was attributed to the fact that I left all the details up to Jennifer and her team.
My family and all of our friends were so impressed with the location, the food, the music, and the seamlessness of the entire day. The choices she helped us make for each and every vendor and business who was part of creating that day were perfection. I'm so glad we chose Jennifer and her team.
Her amazing attitude and girlboss style inspires me :) I'm definitely a spoiled and very satisfied bride.
I appreciated her personality, style, and how she understood that we were going for a feeling and a family experience more than just what the pictures might reflect. The wedding weekend was absolutely amazing for my husband and I. Part of that was attributed to the fact that I left all the details up to Jennifer and her team.
My family and all of our friends were so impressed with the location, the food, the music, and the seamlessness of the entire day. The choices she helped us make for each and every vendor and business who was part of creating that day were perfection. I'm so glad we chose Jennifer and her team.
Her amazing attitude and girlboss style inspires me :) I'm definitely a spoiled and very satisfied bride.
Melissa & Austin
The Founders Club, Sarasota FL, Facebook review 5 Stars ★★★★★
Jennifer did an absolutely beautiful job with my wedding! It was perfectly planned and the venders associated with Jennifer were absolutely wonderful. We had such an amazing wedding day and Jenn made it incredibly beautiful.
Mike & Kellie
Jennifer is hands down the best event planner in town!! She made my wedding venue the most beautiful place ever!! She has a God given talent and it shows in her work!! She was so helpful along the way and I can’t thank her enough for easing all my stress along the process!! Thank you Jennifer and Ryann! You guys made our night one to remember!!
Beth Bradburn
Selby Gardens, Wedding Wire Review 5 Stars ★★★★★
Jennifer and her team were awesome to work with planning my daughter's wedding. Her attention to detail was spot on and her vendor recommendations were amazing. The day was absolutely perfect! Donna Marie was our onsite rep the day at the rehearsal and the day of the wedding and she was simply AMAZING!!!
Meghan and Alicia
Sarasota Yacht Club, Wedding Wire Review 5 Stars ★★★★★
From the minute I talked to Jenn on the phone, I knew she was the one that I wanted to help me execute my vision for our wedding. I choose to use JMEP for our day of coordination and it was the best decision I made. If you are debating this...do it!! You want to relax on your day, and have someone else handling everything !
I instantly felt relieved that I had someone to bounce ideas off of, ask for recommendations and assist me with planning. Jenn was always extremely prompt in answering emails and all of many (sometimes silly) questions! She worked with us from day 1, not just the month before our wedding!! Not only is she a genuinely nice person but she had a great design sense and gives awesome recommendations!
We planned the wedding from out of state and having Jenn’s help in Florida was quintessential to the success of our day! Thank you so much Jenn and team, we adore you!!
I instantly felt relieved that I had someone to bounce ideas off of, ask for recommendations and assist me with planning. Jenn was always extremely prompt in answering emails and all of many (sometimes silly) questions! She worked with us from day 1, not just the month before our wedding!! Not only is she a genuinely nice person but she had a great design sense and gives awesome recommendations!
We planned the wedding from out of state and having Jenn’s help in Florida was quintessential to the success of our day! Thank you so much Jenn and team, we adore you!!
Andrea & Jeff
Bakers Ranch, Wedding Wire Review 5 Stars ★★★★★
Jennifer Matteo Event Planning made our wedding simply unforgettable! From the beginning of the planning process until the end Jennifer and her team were their! Jennifer always actively listened to any concerns that we had and adjusted anything accordingly. Jennifer and her team will creatively make your dream wedding come true!
Kim Annunziata
As Mother of the Bride, I live here in FL. Our Bride lived in Idaho and the Groom lived in Okinawa, Japan! "Challenge" was the first word we thought of as we began planning for their destination wedding for a large family and many friends. Jennifer became our best solution to pulling off this beautifully picture perfect, fun, and delicious wedding! Jennifer's relationship with all of the vendors is her secret to making things happen and WOW! - did she ever make things happen. The Bride is clever, creative, knows what she likes, and had great inputs for their special day. Jennifer, working with our daughter, me, and her talented vendors, added her expertise and translated those ideas into a magical night! I can't say enough to reflect my true appreciation for all that Jennifer did for us!!! Bravo!!!
Jordan and Trever
Jennifer and her team were amazing. They were available to answer any questions for months leading up, even though we did the day of coordination. For a small, 20 person, wedding we were unsure at first if it was worth it to hire a coordinator, but it absolutely was. They made the day so stress free, dealt with an unexpected chair delay, and made it so my husband and I could really just enjoy ourselves and celebrate.
Lauren and Nick
Selby Gardens, Wedding Wire Review 5 Stars ★★★★★
Choosing Jennifer and her team was the best decision we made through the whole wedding process. Jennifer is so organized and has such a great eye for design. She is so on top of everything and always responds quickly. Donna and Britney who helped us the day of the event were amazing at making sure everything was taken care of. We were originally going to get married outside but it had rained. It was such a relief to have the team there to make sure that our plan b looked like a plan a. Thank you so much to everyone at JMEP for taking the stress out of our day and the planning process!
Linda Hadad
Ophelia’s on the Bay, Wedding Wire Review 5 Stars ★★★★★
"Such a wonderful experience, Jennifer and her team were so easy to work with, and helped guide me through every step along the way. They listened and helped me stick to my budget. I would highly recommend!"
Nicole & Steve
Selby Gardens, Wedding Wire Review 5 stars ★★★★★
"Jennifer was amazing! My wedding at Selby Gardens was so beautiful and so much more than I could have hoped for. Jennifer and her staff were friendly, attentive and extremely professional and helpful at all times.
I highly recommend. Thanks you Jennifer Matteo!!!"
I highly recommend. Thanks you Jennifer Matteo!!!"
Sujatha & Sanjiv
Mote Marine Aquarium, Wedding Wire review 5 Stars ★★★★★
"Not only was our wedding a destination wedding but it was a very traditional Indian wedding! Jennifer and her team were able to see our vision and execute all elements of our wedding flawlessly. Jennifer kept me on point with keeping up with invitations, payments and decor, this was very much needed since I was so far away and in another country!
We were so overwhelmed with emotion when we finally saw our ceremony venue and reception site. It was more than we could have ever imagined, with just the right amount of detail ,style and elegance. My husband can't stop talking about how perfect everything was. We truly would recommend Jennifer to plan your wedding or event she and her team are AMAZING! We loved working with her and we miss her already!"
We were so overwhelmed with emotion when we finally saw our ceremony venue and reception site. It was more than we could have ever imagined, with just the right amount of detail ,style and elegance. My husband can't stop talking about how perfect everything was. We truly would recommend Jennifer to plan your wedding or event she and her team are AMAZING! We loved working with her and we miss her already!"
Linda Slawson
You won't regret using this talented wedding planner. All details were planned and executed to perfection. Every question answered immediately. Jennifer and her staff are without peer. Bravo!
Erin Lockard
Sunset Beach Resort, Wedding Wire Review 5 stars ★★★★★
If you want complete peace of mind during your planning process and an absolutely gorgeous event, then you must book Jennifer Matteo and her team!! They were organized, creative, proactive, friendly, reassuring, and everything in between that a wedding planner could/should be! Jennifer thought of all the little details that we completely missed, and helped us take our ideas to the next level, all within our budget! She knows the industry inside and out and helped us find the best vendors and place the ideal orders. Jennifer and her team made the day go smoothly and efficiently with an enthusiastic attitude that made me feel they were genuinely excited for me on my big day. I cannot recommend Jennifer Matteo Event Planning highly enough! Thank you so much for the perfect wedding day!!!
Erin Ramsdell
Bakers Ranch, Facebook Review 5 Stars ★★★★★
I cannot express how wonderful working with Jen was for my wedding April, 9, 2017. From the first meeting in August 2016, I knew that my big day was in good hands. I came to her having only picked a venue, and she helped me to develop a vision for my wedding, directing me to a wonderful group of vendors who brought it all to fruition; the entire day ran seamlessly. Throughout the planning process she was always available to answer questions, and I always felt like a priority.
I am a busy professional and she made sure to utilize my time efficiently while still making sure no detail went ignored. I can honestly say that my wedding would not have happened without her. I have gotten nothing but wonderful feedback from my guests, many stating is was one of the best weddings they have ever been to. Most importantly, my husband and I were able to enjoy every moment and not worry about a single thing. With utmost sincerity do I highly, highly recommend Jen Matteo for anyone planning a wedding - you will not be disappointed.
-Erin R
I am a busy professional and she made sure to utilize my time efficiently while still making sure no detail went ignored. I can honestly say that my wedding would not have happened without her. I have gotten nothing but wonderful feedback from my guests, many stating is was one of the best weddings they have ever been to. Most importantly, my husband and I were able to enjoy every moment and not worry about a single thing. With utmost sincerity do I highly, highly recommend Jen Matteo for anyone planning a wedding - you will not be disappointed.
-Erin R
Erin & Chris
Marie Selby Botanical Gardens, Wedding Wire Review 5 Stars ★★★★★
I hired Jennifer for a Day of Coordinator, but it was more of than just day of. She was there to assist me with any recommendations I had for planning my wedding, being there for tastings, walkthroughs of the venue and of course making sure I stayed on top of items she needed leading up to the wedding in order for it to go off without a hitch. She is incredibly detail-oriented, worked with all of my vendors to figure out time of arrivals and especially helped with the venue and caterer making sure they knew all of my updates and items I requested.
Day of she had her team of girls making sure everything was done, organized and It was all incredibly helpful. It was great working with Jen and an immense help when finding hair and makeup in south Florida and an entertainment company for the band.
-Erin
Day of she had her team of girls making sure everything was done, organized and It was all incredibly helpful. It was great working with Jen and an immense help when finding hair and makeup in south Florida and an entertainment company for the band.
-Erin
Sara & Sean
Powel Crosley Estate, Wedding Wire Review, 5 stars ★★★★★
Jennifer and her colleagues are AMAZING! My husband and I had the most perfect wedding day and it was because we had Jennifer to help plan every detail and execute a flawless day! Even from our initial phone consultation, I could tell that she was someone I could trust with all the logistics and aesthetics of our wedding.
She is detailed oriented and did not miss one single element! She is strong and confident, and helped me negotiate with tough vendors. She went the extra mile to make sure that everything was accounted for and that our day would be more than what we had imagined. She is also extremely personable and down-to-earth, I felt like we were best friends! Her professionalism is admirable, too! Her responsiveness to our email correspondence was so quick, and always accurate, I never felt alone! Her and her team were the ones behind the scene on our wedding day that made everything possible. We gave them SO much decor to set up, and they made it all look so beautiful, just like a fairy tale! And then packed it all up for us at the end of the event.
Throughout the night, they kept track of us and made sure we had whatever we needed. (Also - Jennifer is well into her pregnancy and she had contractions the whole day (she did not tell me until she left because she did not want for me to stress), and ran around the entire time making sure that my day was perfect...all I can say is what a selfless, inspiring, boss lady!!) Jennifer will exceed all of your expectations, she will fight for you to make sure you're getting great deals, and she will coach you through every step of the way. With her, you are in great hands and literally have nothing to worry about. I could not have picked a better coordinator; she made all of our dreams come true!
We love you, Jennifer!!!!
She is detailed oriented and did not miss one single element! She is strong and confident, and helped me negotiate with tough vendors. She went the extra mile to make sure that everything was accounted for and that our day would be more than what we had imagined. She is also extremely personable and down-to-earth, I felt like we were best friends! Her professionalism is admirable, too! Her responsiveness to our email correspondence was so quick, and always accurate, I never felt alone! Her and her team were the ones behind the scene on our wedding day that made everything possible. We gave them SO much decor to set up, and they made it all look so beautiful, just like a fairy tale! And then packed it all up for us at the end of the event.
Throughout the night, they kept track of us and made sure we had whatever we needed. (Also - Jennifer is well into her pregnancy and she had contractions the whole day (she did not tell me until she left because she did not want for me to stress), and ran around the entire time making sure that my day was perfect...all I can say is what a selfless, inspiring, boss lady!!) Jennifer will exceed all of your expectations, she will fight for you to make sure you're getting great deals, and she will coach you through every step of the way. With her, you are in great hands and literally have nothing to worry about. I could not have picked a better coordinator; she made all of our dreams come true!
We love you, Jennifer!!!!
Ashley and Eric Frisch
The Cottage at Point of Rocks, Facebook Review, 5 Stars ★★★★★
Jennifer was the first and only wedding planner I interviewed. I never felt like I needed to look any further. I was incredibly impressed with her responsiveness from the very beginning and her passion for her job was evident immediately. Being semi-destination (we're from Orlando), and having a relatively short engagement (6 months) I was nervous that I couldn't get everything done in time. Jennifer immediately put my mind at ease with her high attention to detail and level of organization. We accomplished all of our planning in 2 visits to the west coast as Jennifer made extremely efficient use of our time there. Despite changing my color palette what felt like a dozen times, Jennifer kept up with the "evolution" of my vision and managed to understand what I wanted even when I couldn't put it into words (or was just so overwhelmed that I didn't know what I wanted) and made suggestions that complemented perfectly. She was always patient when I changed my mind and gently offered her opinion when I couldn't come to a decision.
Our guests said things like "this was the best wedding I've ever been to" "this is the most organized wedding I've ever been to" and quite possibly the biggest compliment of all came from a young guest who told her mom she wants "everything Ashley had at her wedding" when she gets married one day! I hope you're still planning weddings 15 years from now, Jennifer, because she has her little heart set on it!
Thank you, Jennifer, for an efficiently planned, perfectly styled, fairy tale of a wedding day!
Our guests said things like "this was the best wedding I've ever been to" "this is the most organized wedding I've ever been to" and quite possibly the biggest compliment of all came from a young guest who told her mom she wants "everything Ashley had at her wedding" when she gets married one day! I hope you're still planning weddings 15 years from now, Jennifer, because she has her little heart set on it!
Thank you, Jennifer, for an efficiently planned, perfectly styled, fairy tale of a wedding day!
Audrey & Anthony
Powel Crosley Estate, Wedding Wire Review, 5 Stars ★★★★★
Both Jennifer and Sarah were a dream! I had heard about Jennifer through a family member who used her and she just raved about her. After our first meeting together I understood why! They were so communicative and helpful to anything I needed, whether it was help deciding on an item, or helping avert a crisis. Sarah met my mom and I 2 days before the weeding at the venue so we could walk through and show her where I wanted everything, and she was so helpful and patient while my mom and I went back and forth and back and forth. On the day of, I had 0 worries as Sarah and Jennifer sprung into action and completed killed it. My wedding (in my eyes) was flawless. All the details and they way I wanted them were so perfect and my vision just came to life. I was a pretty calm and collected bride, but there is 0 way I would have made it through the day without them. If you are in the market for a day of coordinator or a full blown planner, Jennifer is your gal. I could write a book. She was just simply amazing!!!! xoxoxo
Karrie & Nate
Rafter J Ranch Barn, Wedding Wire Review, 5 stars ★★★★★
You won't be sorry having Jennifer as your wedding planner. She is awesome at what she does and you won't be disappointed with anything she has planned. She is on top of things 24/7 and even if there is a glitch, she is right there to make sure everything goes smoothly, to where the bride has nothing to worry about. My daughter was so blessed to have had Jennifer plan her dream wedding.
Jennifer & Kimberly
The Francis, Wedding Wire Review, 5 stars ★★★★★
Jennifer was fantastic and assisted with every detail. We would recommend her to any couple. We gave suggestions and she designed the wedding of our dreams!
Katie Bobish
Mote Marine, Wedding Wire Review, 5 stars ★★★★★
Where do I even start!? Jennifer is SOOO AMAZING! My husband is finishing up his last year of medical school and I myself am in graduate nursing school, so trying to plan our dream wedding from Chicago, IL (we got married in Sarasota, FL) was overwhelming. Jennifer was referred to me through a family friend and she was hands down the best phone call I made! Even from the beginning, I felt like I was talking to one of my friends on the phone that I had known for a long time.
Jennifer is one of the most hard working, professional, and detail oriented individuals I have ever met! She consistently goes above and beyond for her clients and her preferred vendors are just as amazing! I cannot thank Jennifer enough for delivering our dream wedding : ) It was EXACTLY what we envisioned. My husband I still pinch ourselves with how amazing/perfect our wedding was! I would hire her a million times over again. She seriously is the best! Thank you soo much Jennifer! We love you!!
Jennifer is one of the most hard working, professional, and detail oriented individuals I have ever met! She consistently goes above and beyond for her clients and her preferred vendors are just as amazing! I cannot thank Jennifer enough for delivering our dream wedding : ) It was EXACTLY what we envisioned. My husband I still pinch ourselves with how amazing/perfect our wedding was! I would hire her a million times over again. She seriously is the best! Thank you soo much Jennifer! We love you!!
Julia & Eric
Savannah Georgia, Wedding Wire Review, 5 stars ★★★★★
Jennifer was ABSOLUTELY amazing! Everything went smoothy from day 1 of planning, all the way through the wedding day. Selecting vendors from afar for our destination Savannah wedding was easier then I could have imagined. Everyone Jennifer researched and recommended was 100% professional and talented! We had a short 4 month engagement to work with but you would have never known thanks to the creativity of Jennifer. She didn't miss a single detail from the ceremony to the reception yet still was able to keep us in budget. She is always quick with replies and recommendations. Every one of our guests commented on how beautiful and seamless our wedding reception was and that was all due to Jennifer! She had every base covered, and then some, which allowed us to enjoying every moment of our special day!
Lauren Mauro
November 26, 2016 - The Devyn - Wedding Wire - 5 stars ★★★★★
Jennifer was very helpful and amazing throughout our year of wedding planning with her! She referred many great companies to us for use of vendors, and always replied very fast when we had any questions for her. Every detail of our wedding was perfect! And she gave us a day by day timeline of how our wedding will perform. I highly recommend her! She was outstanding during our wedding! And everything turned out as perfect as planned! Could not of done it without you! Thank you Jennifer :)
Jim Benson
October 1, 2016, Private Residence - Personal review - 5 stars ★★★★★
A heartfelt “Thank You” to Jennifer Matteo and her staff for taking the reins and elevating our wedding experience to a level we never imagined. We initially thought we could do it ourselves and soon realized that we were in over our heads. One of our vendors strongly recommended Jennifer Matteo Event Planning and we’re so glad they did. As our date was approaching quickly, Jennifer met with us right away. She listened attentively to our vision and the experience we wanted to give our guests and ourselves. After that initial meeting, we knew we had the right person. Jennifer immediately took the pressure off of us! Our intent was to only hire her as a “Day Of” planner but we soon saw the value she provided and quickly upgraded her to “Full Service” at minimal extra cost, it was as if a second load of bricks was taken off our shoulders. We wanted unique elements for our special day and Jennifer came thru time and time again finding top notch performers! This was also a German/American wedding and she took the time to research German wedding traditions and found a way to seamlessly integrate both German and American cultures! The day of the event was amazing; Jennifer and her staff arrived early and stayed late! We were able to completely absorb the day, RELAX and focus on each other and our experience. If you’re looking for the perfect Quarterback for your event, we would highly recommend Jennifer Matteo Event Planning, Jennifer and her team created the perfect experience for us and we couldn’t be more grateful!
-Jim & Nicole Benson
-Jim & Nicole Benson
Morgan Davis
September 3rd, 2016, The Devyn Event Venue - Wedding Wire Review - 5 stars ★★★★★
Sheryl said...
Our daughter got married on September 3, 2016 at The Devyn in Sarasota, Florida. We decided to hire a wedding planner to alleviate the stress that can go along with planning a wedding and also because it was an out of town wedding for us. Jennifer Matteo carried out each and every one of our daughters requests and made her day exactly what she had dreamed of. Jennifer was professional, while also establishing a friendship that made us feel comfortable trusting her to carry out each and every little detail of our daughter's wedding day. Because we lived out of town, most of our planning was done via phone or email and Jennifer was always prompt in responding to every question and idea that we threw at her. Because of the great communication that we had, Jennifer truly brought our daughters vision to life! Thanks to Jennifer, our daughter's wedding day was stress free and we were able to relax and enjoy each and every little moment and for that we are forever grateful!
Our daughter got married on September 3, 2016 at The Devyn in Sarasota, Florida. We decided to hire a wedding planner to alleviate the stress that can go along with planning a wedding and also because it was an out of town wedding for us. Jennifer Matteo carried out each and every one of our daughters requests and made her day exactly what she had dreamed of. Jennifer was professional, while also establishing a friendship that made us feel comfortable trusting her to carry out each and every little detail of our daughter's wedding day. Because we lived out of town, most of our planning was done via phone or email and Jennifer was always prompt in responding to every question and idea that we threw at her. Because of the great communication that we had, Jennifer truly brought our daughters vision to life! Thanks to Jennifer, our daughter's wedding day was stress free and we were able to relax and enjoy each and every little moment and for that we are forever grateful!
Morgan Clark
Jennifer Matteo was OUTSTANDING. She made our wedding day dream a beautiful reality! Every idea that I had in my head, she brought to life. There was never a doubt or a worry in all 9 months working with her. Jennifer always responded right away, put my mind at ease in the stressful moments, and any "instructions" I gave her for the day of my wedding, she never hesitated with the answer , " You're the Bride! You got it!" My wedding day was perfection. She FAR EXCEEDED my expectation! I was able to sit back, relax, and enjoy every moment! It was the most beautiful day I could have asked for. Jennifer never disappointed, or made me question whether or not I made the right decision making her my coordinator. She is top of my list for my next life event! Thank you Jennifer, for all that you did for me and Nick on our incredible day! You truly are talented and creative! THANK YOU!!!!!
Lacey Nielsen
Jennifers love and passion for your big day truly shows in her work. Jennifer made our big day perfect in every way. We started working with her 5 months before the wedding and hired her for full wedding planning. I was hesitant to spend the money at first, but it ended up being the BEST decision. She completely saw our vision for the simple yet classy beach wedding we wanted. Jennifer has a wonderful repore with all the vendors you could possibly want to use in Sarasota and set up all my vendors for me. Anytime I sent her an email or text she responded right away. Jennifer is excellent at listening and addressing any concerns you or your family might have. When the big day arrived she spent 16 hours making sure everything was in place from setup down to the timing of our exit. Jennifers thoughtful gestures (for example hand written thank you notes) lets you know your more than just a client to her. No detail was over looked or forgotten. With out question had we not hired her the big day out not have gone as smoothly and flawlessly as it did!
Anne Gaines
May 21st, 2016, The Ringling - Wedding Wire - Review - 5 Stars ★★★★★
I was a destination bride who had never been to Sarasota, but dreamed of getting married at the Ca d'Zan at The Ringling. From the get go, first as my contact for rentals and then as my day of coordinator, Jennifer was my greatest resource. I could bounce ideas off of her, get suggestions, and on the day of I literally did not worry about anything. Everyone kept saying how I looked way too relaxed and I always replied "It's because I have Jennifer!" My wedding went off without a hitch (well maybe 1 lol) and throughout my honeymoon we kept commenting on how perfect it was. Again, I think 99% of that was all Jennifer. Thank you so much!!!!!!!!!!
Erica Benson
May 7th, 2016, Siesta Key Beach - Wedding Wire - Review - 5 Stars ★★★★★
Jennifer Matteo Event Planning helped us plan our Siesta Key wedding from the very beginning! While meeting with vendors, we were referred to Jennifer multiple times for advice on having a beach, destination-style wedding. From choosing a date, to figuring out how to get married on the beach, to choosing vendors, all down to transforming our reception banquet room into a beautiful place - Jennifer was hands-on throughout and responsive to our many questions. On our actual wedding date, we were worry-free thanks to Jennifer coordinating our timeline and making sure things happened. Thank you!!
Michelle Lynn
April 16th, 2016, The Devyn Event Venue - Wedding Wire - Review - 5 Stars ★★★★★
Best. Planner. Ever. In fact, I had a custom champagne flute made with those exact words on them! My schedule is all over the place and I work about an hour and half away from siesta key..... So in my mind there was absolutely no way that I could be fully available to plan my own wedding. That's why I desperately needed Jennifer! She was unbelievably flexible, whether it was the show room, the venue, a Starbucks.... She made herself available to meet with us and go over every detail! I will admit ..... I am a very bad procrastinator and my husband is a little better than I am with things, but Jennifer was there every step of the way with friendly reminders and follow ups..... a true lifesaver!! Mark and I are truly grateful for everything from the flowers, the DJ, the caterers, our amazing Officiant, Grace Felice, to the crowd control, the discipline, and drill sargent that kept us in line and on time .... Did I happen to mention I have a slight problem being on time too?! Lol .... She has a heart of gold and the patience of a saint! She did an amazing job getting to know our families and our closest friends! Can't say enough and would highly recommend her services!!!
Hannah Reid
April 3rd, 2016, The Devyn Event Venue - Review - 5 stars ★★★★★
I am so thankful that I chose Jennifer to be my wedding coordinator!!! From the moment I met Jennifer I felt completely confident that she was going to make the wedding of dreams a reality. I am not the most talented person when it comes to planning any sort of party, so I had quite a bit of anxiety about planning my wedding. On my first meeting with Jennifer I showed her some pictures I found on Pinterest that inspired me and she completely saw my vision for the wedding, and made it even more amazing! She would even send me reminder texts and emails about things I needed to do because she knows I have tendency to forget everything. I got married at The Deyn in the Alexandra Ballroom, and my jaw dropped when I saw how stunning it was the day of my wedding! Jennifer never even went out of the budget we gave her, and it was still was more beautiful then I could have imagined! It was very important to me that on the day of my wedding I wouldn't have to worry about anything, or give anyone direction. I just wanted to relax and enjoy it. Thanks to Jennifer my wish came true. She handled EVERYTHING the day of the my wedding perfectly. I still can't believe how easy and smoothly everything went. When I say it was stunning I mean stunning! Everyone all night kept saying it was the most beautiful wedding they had been too. Thank you so much Jennifer for giving me and Beau the most perfect wedding we could have hoped for , it would not have been possible without you!! If you are considering having Jennifer plan your wedding it will be the best decision will ever make!
Sam Davidson
January 30th, 2016, Marie Selby Botanical Gardens - Wedding Wire - Review - 5 Stars ★★★★★
It gives me great pleasure to recommend Jennifer Matteo for event planning services. Jennifer worked with my wife, Maya, and I for a full-year to plan our wedding day. From the first meeting, Jennifer understood our vision and we felt confident that she was the right choice to make that vision come to life.
We continually tasked Jennifer with more responsibilities as the year went on, and we were always trying to find new ways to make our wedding as personal as possible. She handled these responsibilities like a true professional and used her planning expertise, network of industry colleagues, and elegant creativity to turn January 30, 2016 into the best day of our lives!
On January 31, Maya turned to me with a smile. She simply said, “I had no idea a day that perfect was even possible.” I couldn’t agree with her more.
It’s been nearly two months since our wedding and I can’t imagine planning another event of that scale without Jennifer. She has a special skill set and unique ability to multi-task in an organized manner that keeps everyone relaxed and having fun. For the planning of our wedding, she coordinated multiple tastings with a variety of caterers, nearly a dozen site visits around Sarasota to select our venue, an extensive décor and floral design, communication with bridal boutiques, and diligent efforts to select the ideal invitations, photographer, make-up artist, hair stylist, and entertainment.
When it came time to take our ideas and turn them into our wedding day, Jennifer was flawless. Maya and I wanted “our day” to be elegant, personal, and fun for everyone who attended. Just as important, we wanted to enjoy and remember every second of the day. Because of Jennifer, our dream wedding was turned into a reality.
If you are seeking an event planner with extraordinary skills in organization, creativity, communication, and customer service, I highly recommend using Jennifer. From the first day of planning to the day of our event, she was always available to everyone involved to share ideas and provide guidance. She planned the perfect day for us that we’ll remember for the rest of our lives, and I’m confident she will do the same for anyone else.
My email and phone number are below. If you have any questions regarding my experience working with Jennifer, I encourage you to contact me.
Sam Davidson
samuelsdavidson@gmail.com
816-668-8353
We continually tasked Jennifer with more responsibilities as the year went on, and we were always trying to find new ways to make our wedding as personal as possible. She handled these responsibilities like a true professional and used her planning expertise, network of industry colleagues, and elegant creativity to turn January 30, 2016 into the best day of our lives!
On January 31, Maya turned to me with a smile. She simply said, “I had no idea a day that perfect was even possible.” I couldn’t agree with her more.
It’s been nearly two months since our wedding and I can’t imagine planning another event of that scale without Jennifer. She has a special skill set and unique ability to multi-task in an organized manner that keeps everyone relaxed and having fun. For the planning of our wedding, she coordinated multiple tastings with a variety of caterers, nearly a dozen site visits around Sarasota to select our venue, an extensive décor and floral design, communication with bridal boutiques, and diligent efforts to select the ideal invitations, photographer, make-up artist, hair stylist, and entertainment.
When it came time to take our ideas and turn them into our wedding day, Jennifer was flawless. Maya and I wanted “our day” to be elegant, personal, and fun for everyone who attended. Just as important, we wanted to enjoy and remember every second of the day. Because of Jennifer, our dream wedding was turned into a reality.
If you are seeking an event planner with extraordinary skills in organization, creativity, communication, and customer service, I highly recommend using Jennifer. From the first day of planning to the day of our event, she was always available to everyone involved to share ideas and provide guidance. She planned the perfect day for us that we’ll remember for the rest of our lives, and I’m confident she will do the same for anyone else.
My email and phone number are below. If you have any questions regarding my experience working with Jennifer, I encourage you to contact me.
Sam Davidson
samuelsdavidson@gmail.com
816-668-8353
Bradley Gustafson
November 7th, 2015, The Founders Club - Review - 5 stars ★★★★★
Thanks to Jen my wife and I were married and had our dream wedding on November 7th 2015. Jen was amazing, everything came together perfectly with very little stress. Hiring Jen will guarantee you to have an incredible wedding at a top notch venue with amazing vendors. You don't have to worry about anything, she sets up all of your meetings/ fittings / etc for you literally all you have to do is show up. The only criticism that we have is going slightly over budget, we had a few unforeseen expenses that were not included in the original budget which took us about 25% higher than what we were originally looking to spend; but when everything came together the way it did it was well worth every penny. Jen thank you so much for the wonderful wedding we sincerely appreciate it.
Jennifer Kelly
April 25th, 2015, The Ca d’Zan - Wedding Wire - Review - 5 Stars ★★★★★
Jennifer was absolutely amazing to work with and helped my vision come to life for my wedding day. Along with her planning, the florals from Bee Ridge Florist and the rentals from All Event Rental were exactly what we were seeking. Jennifer was extremely professional and answered all texts and emails promptly. My husband and I were so happy with how organized she was, and kept the bridal party in line for the rehearsal and wedding so everything flowed perfectly! Her attention to detail is impeccable, and greatly helped me to ensure every part of my day was planned out and accounted for. She coordinated amazingly with my other vendors and made sure everyone was on the same page. It was definitely our dream wedding, and we could not have done it without her! Jennifer always goes above and beyond, and we are so thankful for her. I hired her for day-of coordination, and there is absolutely no way everything would have flowed as smoothly as it did if I
didn’t have Jennifer. If I could go back, I would have hired her for full planning. I highly recommend hiring her for your wedding or any other event!
didn’t have Jennifer. If I could go back, I would have hired her for full planning. I highly recommend hiring her for your wedding or any other event!
Ashley Siler
March 28th, 2015, The Sand Bar - Wedding Wire - Review - 5 Stars ★★★★★
I recently had a destination wedding on Anna Maria Island and I used Jennifer as my wedding planner and I cannot compliment her enough! She was nothing short of AMAZING!! I'm quite picky and knew exactly what I wanted and Jennifer not only saw my vision, but made it come to fruition for a completely reasonable cost. She went way above and beyond, answering my texts and emails very quickly, even on evenings and weekends and she made sure I didn't have to worry about anything on my wedding day. My husband and I absolutely loved her and were so impressed at how well she kept everyone in line (the groomsmen mainly) and kept the wedding drama and stress free. It was a perfect wedding, we got a ton of compliments and I'm so thankful I used her! I highly recommend Jennifer to anyone planning a wedding in the Sarasota area - she is worth every penny and then some!!
Kristen Antonopoulos
I really can't say enough great thinks about Jennifer! After helping both my sister and I plan our back to back weddings in December 2013 and June 2014, she is practically part of the family now!! I was an out of state bride and admittedly have a hard time letting go of control but Jennifer made me feel totally at ease. She brought my vision for a bright, tropical wedding to reality and made sure every last detail was perfect the day of our wedding. She commits herself to her clients and kept me completely up to date during the planning while I was still in Connecticut, whether it was going and meeting with our venue on my behalf or texting me pictures of our flowers when they arrived at the shop. Our day went off without a hitch and if there were any hiccups along the way, I never knew about them which speaks to how well Jennifer managed all our various vendors and kept us all on time! I highly recommend Jennifer to anyone planning an event - she will make your dreams a reality and eliminate all the stress along the way!!
Michelle Strauser
2014, Private Property - Review - 5 Stars ★★★★★
I was recommended to Jennifer by a friend of mine. We were so lucky that she was available, as our wedding was only a few short months away. She jumped right in, got our theme, the details and ideas. She was so great and understood what we wanted and came up with some great ideas of her own that truly made our wedding better than I, myself, could have imagined. She was organized and on point throughout the whole process, making sure we had what we wanted, seeing if things changed or needed to be changed, recommended vendors when we didn't know where to turn. She headed up our rehearsal and made sure that on wedding day the bridal party and guests were where they needed to be. She kept the photographer and other venders on point so that the whole evening went smoothly. My guests all noticed her right away and the great job she was doing. I got many compliments from everyone about her. Jennifer is very professional and personable. I recommend her to everyone I know no matter what type of event they are planning. Thank you so much Jennifer for your great work. Chad and I love you and know where we will go if ever we need an event planner again.
Sean Corrigan
2015, Bird Key Yacht Club - Review - 5 Stars ★★★★★
In September 2014, my wife and I contracted the services of Jennifer Matteo and Bee Ridge Florists for our upcoming wedding. This was the best decision we made with the exception of us getting married. There are not enough good things I can say about Jennifer and the quality of service she and her team provided. The flowers and decorations were absolutely amazing. Jennifer and her team made every effort to ensure that the decorations and flowers at the ceremony and the reception were the best of quality and were exactly as we had envisioned. We contracted Jennifer to be the “Day of Coordinator” for our wedding, and we would suggest that all brides and grooms to be, seriously consider the option. From the moment we met with Jennifer, all of our stress and worries about the planning and coordinating of the wedding disappeared. Jennifer worked with us every step of the way and was willing to go that extra mile to make sure our special day was magical and that each and every one of our needs and requests were met. Her professionalism and attention to detail was exceptional and here positive attitude, even in trying times, is infectious. Since our wedding was in a remote city from our home, we struggled finding quality and trustworthy vendors. Again, Jennifer was our angel. With some suggestions made by Jennifer, we were able to fulfill all our vendor needs and the process couldn’t have been easier. From equipment rental to the wedding cake, Jennifer had the answers and the contacts to help us achieve our vision. We truly can’t say enough times, that Jennifer made our wedding a stress free magical event that would not have been possible without her.
Michelle McClain
2015, The Devyn Event Venue - Review - 5 Stars ★★★★★
Jennifer was the absolute best. My wedding day would have not been amazing if it wasn't for her. She made everything so easy for us and everything was beautiful. She turned my vision into more than I ever dreamed. Thank you so much!!!!
Lindsay Kaufman
April 29th, 2016, The Sand Bar - Wedding Wire - Review - 5 Stars ★★★★★
Jennifer is the the main reason my wedding day was the best day of my life! We began working together just a few weeks before the big day and she made my vision come to life! She asked me if I wanted to be surprised or check-in while she was setting up on my wedding day and I had enough trust and confidence in her to let her run with it and it was more beautiful than i could've ever imagined. Jennifer kept things running smoothly from the ceremony throughout the reception so I didn't have to worry about anything besides enjoying my day!
Mary Kate Cerven
December 21st, 2014, Cafe Gabbiano - Wedding Wire - Review - 5 Stars
Jennifer is an amazing wedding planner and person ! During our planning process she remained, excited, patient, organized and loving! I highly recommend Jennifer to anyone getting married!
Erin Hicks
November 22nd, 2014, Founders Golf & Country Club - Wedding Wire - Review - 5 Stars ★★★★★
Words can not describe how invaluable Jennifer Matteo was for our wedding!! We had her for a full planning, and she was the first thing we did when we started planning our wedding. Jennifer found our venues, photographers, dj's, caterers, cake, flowers, dresses, decor, and everything in between. She set up every meeting for us and attended them. She even went with me to try on dresses (after she set up the appointments for me, of course). Jennifer also kept us within our budget, which was not large in wedding standards. She was in charge of keeping the finances and was very honest with us with what we could afford and what we couldn't. I appreciated that she told me no when I needed and didn't "yes me to death". I know that we saved money in the long run by hiring her, she has connections in the business and knows the exact right people to get involved in your wedding. She really matched our personalities with our vendors and we were able to have a wonderful time with everyone throughout the entire process. When friends of mine asked me, "aren't you stressed out?" my answer was always, "absolutely not, I have Jen!" On the actual wedding day, all my fiancé and I had to do was show up, get pretty and have a couple of mimosas, Jen took care of the rest. Jen made our wedding day the most beautiful day we could have imagined and we had most of our guests say that it was the best wedding they have ever been to. We highly recommend Jennifer Matteo for all of your planning needs!!!
Kristin Bohanan
November 1st, 2014, Private Property - Wedding Wire - Review - 5 Stars ★★★★★
I highly recommend Jennifer Matteo's Wedding Planning services. She made the whole process easy to digest and gave me a list of great vendors that she already hand picked and let me know which ones would be able to achieve my dream wedding. She also worked very well with a few vendors that I had already chosen and worked them into the event seamlessly. I was very overwhelmed with planning my wedding before I met her. We sat down and had the flowers, colors, and the overall theme all figured out in one day. When we threw her a curve ball the week before the wedding (My Husband changed his mind on having a guitarist during the ceremony), She said, "No problem." Later that same afternoon I had an email with a contract with a local musician (who was fantastic by the way). She gave me all the tools and the support (emotional and technical) I needed. She was always on time to every meeting and ran my wedding like a clock. We were on time, on budget, AND she kept all the rowdy boys (young and old) on task. Jennifer was a huge bonus to me and my Mother. She allowed us to sit back and enjoy the whole day. I would use Jennifer Matteo's Services and relive that day again in a heart beat. She allowed me and my family to be guests at our own party. Truly thankful!
Matthew and Erica Fresh
March 14th, 2016, Powell Crosley Estate - Wedding Wire - Review - 5 Stars ★★★★★
I hired Jennifer last minute (a month before my wedding) when I suddenly realized I couldn't do it all. She paid for herself in our very first meeting together. I am forever grateful for Jennifer. She was beyond professional, quick, always on top of her game, kept a glass of wine in my hand at all times and so much fun! She made sure my wedding day was perfect and there is no way it would've been a success without her. The entire day of my wedding I wasn't worried about a single thing, before I could even think of something to worry about Jenn had already taken care of it. My only regret is not hiring her sooner.
Scott & Elizabeth
March 26th, 2016. The Devyn Event Venue - Wedding Wire - Review - 5 Stars ★★★★★
Jennifer is an absolute blessing to work with. She made sure everything was perfect for our big day, and even in the face of the hired bartender calling in sick, she quickly stepped in and personally bartended our wedding for us! Without any obligation to, she also helped orchestrate my rehearsal, and even passed me my bouquet and fluffed my dress and veil as I got ready to walk down the aisle. From start to finish, I had nothing but a positive experience!
Laurel Selver
July 18th, 2015, Lakewood Ranch Country Club - Wedding Wire - Review - 5 Stars ★★★★★
It was a pleasure working with Jennifer. She was lovely inside and out. She was truly on point. With her skillfulness, vendors were booked with more than enough time to spare. We weren't panicked or rushed towards the end because everything was handled. We showed her the looked we wanted for our ceremony and reception and she delivered. All of our guests were impressed at how beautiful and well put together the event was. She was definitely a Godsend. We could not have pulled of such a beautiful wedding without her. Hands down, we would recommend her services to anyone.