Luxury Private Event Planning
in Sarasota and Beyond
At Jennifer Matteo Event Planning, we specialize in designing unforgettable private events that blend beauty, emotion, and intentional detail. From intimate dinner parties to milestone celebrations or corporate events, we bring creativity and seamless execution to every occasion, ensuring your event feels deeply personal and effortlessly luxurious.
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The Details:
Venue Guidance & Selection
Vendor Recommendation & Selection
Planning Concierge
Event Styling and Decor Selection
Dedicated on Site Planners
Budget Management
Timeline & Floor Plan Development
Welcome Bag Design, Assembly & Distribution
Day of Vendor & Event Management
Overall Planning Support and Guidance
Celebrate Life’s Milestones — Beautifully Planned, Perfectly Executed
Whether you’re hosting a milestone birthday, anniversary, engagement party, or holiday soirée, our team ensures your event reflects your story and your style. Every element — from venue selection to tablescape design — is carefully curated to elevate the experience for you and your guests.
Corporate & Social Events That Make a Lasting Impression
Our private event planning services extend beyond personal celebrations to include elegant corporate gatherings, brand launches, and galas. We partner with local venues and trusted vendors to craft polished, meaningful events that embody professionalism and sophistication — while still feeling warm, welcoming, and uniquely yours.
Our Approach to Private Event Planning
Every celebration begins with connection. We take the time to understand your vision, goals, and desired atmosphere before designing a personalized event plan that brings it all to life.
From concept development and styling to logistics and vendor coordination, we handle every detail so you can be fully present. Our planning process is intentional, creative, and rooted in excellence — because the moments that matter most deserve to be celebrated flawlessly.
Featured Private
Event Venues
We’re proud to collaborate with some of Sarasota’s most sought-after venues, each offering a distinct ambiance for your private celebration. Whether you envision a coastal dinner at The Westin Sarasota, a garden soirée at The Jubilee Estate, or a refined evening at The Ritz-Carlton Sarasota, we’ll help you select and style the perfect location.
Luxury Events at The Westin Sarasota
The Westin Sarasota combines modern elegance with coastal charm, making it an ideal location for both intimate and grand celebrations. From rooftop views to beautifully appointed ballrooms, every space can be customized to reflect your unique style. The JMEP team will help guide every step, from vendor coordination to day-of execution, ensuring a seamless experience.
Celebrations at The Ritz-Carlton Sarasota
The Ritz-Carlton Sarasota is synonymous with luxury and impeccable service, providing the perfect setting for sophisticated weddings and events. Whether hosting a beachfront ceremony or an elegant reception, every detail can be tailored to your vision. Our team works closely with the venue to deliver a flawless and memorable celebration.
Private events at EverGrove Estate
Nestled in the heart of Sarasota, Evergrove Estate offers a rustic backdrop for weddings and private events. With private gardens, versatile indoor spaces, it’s perfect for couples or individuals seeking sophistication, charm, privacy, and or romance. Our team ensures every detail is flawlessly executed, so your celebration is stress-free and unforgettable.
Intimate Events at The Jubilee Estate
The Jubilee Estate is a private, picturesque venue that offers intimacy, elegance, and flexibility for weddings and special events. Its charming architecture and manicured gardens provide the perfect backdrop for personalized celebrations. Our team manages every aspect, from décor to logistics, so your day flows effortlessly.
FAQS
Jennifer Matteo Event Planning specializes in a wide range of private events, including milestone birthday celebrations, anniversary parties, intimate dinner parties, corporate events, galas, vow renewals, and family celebrations of all kinds. If it matters to you and you want it done beautifully, we're the team for it. We bring the same creativity, attention to detail, and seamless execution to private events as we do to our weddings.
Yes. JMEP plans corporate events, client appreciation dinners, product launches, and galas in Sarasota and beyond. We work with businesses and organizations who want a polished, sophisticated event that reflects their brand and leaves a lasting impression on guests. Our full planning and partial planning approaches are both available for corporate clients depending on how much support you need.
While the emotional stakes are different, the logistical complexity of a high-end private event is very similar to a wedding. Venue selection, vendor coordination, timeline management, design curation, and day-of execution all apply. What changes is the tone and format — a 50th birthday gala has different priorities than a wedding reception, and we tailor our planning approach accordingly. Every private event we produce gets a fully customized proposal and planning process.
Yes. We plan events of all sizes, from intimate dinner parties for 20 guests to large-scale celebrations for hundreds. Luxury isn't about size — it's about quality, intention, and flawless execution. We love the challenge of creating something extraordinary at any scale.
We have strong relationships with many of Sarasota's finest venues for private events, including The Westin Sarasota, The Ritz-Carlton Sarasota, Evergrove Estate, The Jubilee Estate, and more. We'll help you select the venue that best matches your vision, guest count, and aesthetic — and because of our existing relationships with these venues, we can often help navigate availability and negotiations on your behalf.
Yes — JMEP plans private events nationwide and internationally. We've produced events in Florida, New York, California, and Europe for clients who trust our team to deliver an exceptional experience regardless of location. If you have an event in mind and a vision worth celebrating, we'd love to connect.
