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At Hakuna Matata Weddings and Events, our name says it all—no worries, just joy. Based in South Florida, we specialize in month-of and day-of coordination for couples who have planned their wedding but want a trusted professional to ensure everything flows effortlessly on the big day.
You’ve done the dreaming and decision-making—now it’s time to relax and enjoy every second. That’s where we come in. From final timelines and vendor confirmations to handling last-minute details and keeping the day on track, we’re your behind-the-scenes support team, problem-solvers, and calm in the storm.
Our couples often describe us as “organized, warm, and incredibly reassuring.” One bride shared, “I planned everything myself but didn’t want to be the one checking the timeline on my wedding day. Hakuna Matata made sure I could be fully present and enjoy it all.” Another wrote, “They jumped in during the final month and made it feel like they’d been part of the process from day one.”
We pride ourselves on seamless transitions, clear communication, and a calm, friendly presence that puts everyone at ease—from your bridal party to your family to your vendors. No question is too small, and no detail goes overlooked.
At Hakuna Matata Weddings and Events, we believe your wedding day should be about love, laughter, and making memories—not logistics. Let us take the reins so you can truly soak in every magical moment. You’ve planned your perfect day—now let us help you live it, stress-free.
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Business Attributes
- Woman-owned Business
Planning
- A la Carte Wedding Planning
- Budgeting
- Day-Of Coordination
- Honeymoon Planning
- RSVP Tracking
- Wedding Website
Wedding Activities
- Getting Engaged
- Engagement Party
- Honeymoon
- Rehearsals & Parties
- After Party
- Bachelor Party
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I cannot say enough good things about Lizzie. She stepped in only 45 days before our wedding, and from our very first meeting, she completely put me at ease. I told her I wasn’t su...
re if I needed someone full-time because I had already handled things like invitations and vendor selection, and she confidently told me, “You can plan a wedding in 45 days as long as you have your vendors selected.” She absolutely meant it.
We had a fairly large destination wedding with around 120 guests and so many intricate details, and she handled every single thing with incredible care and attention. She made the entire process feel easy and stress-free. She was always available, even while overseas on vacation, which honestly still amazes me.
She coordinated and set up all of our decorations, kept everything running smoothly, and gave genuinely helpful advice throughout the process. One thing I really appreciated was how honest she was about budgeting — she told me what was truly worth spending money on and what wasn’t, and her guidance was spot on every time. She also had amazing vendor recommendations and clearly has strong relationships with the people she works with.
Beyond being incredibly organized and talented, Lizzie was just such a kind, loving, and calming person to work with. She added so many thoughtful touches throughout the experience. One thing that meant so much to us was that she saved sand from the beach where we got married and made us an ornament with it afterward. Those little details made everything feel even more special and personal.
Our wedding truly would not have been the same without her, and I would recommend her to absolutely anyone.
There are truly no words to describe how incredible Lizzie and Zack are. Lizzie came highly recommended by our venue, and because I knew I didn’t want a full wedding planner, she e...
nded up being exactly what I needed (and way more).
Lizzie (and her partner, Zack) mainly step in about five weeks before the wedding and take over everything: vendors, schedules, logistics, literally all details I hadn’t even thought about. Even before that window, she checked in monthly, made herself totally available, and answered every text and email I sent her along the way.
I had no idea how valuable her support would be until I was in it. She is unbelievably professional, organized, thoughtful, and calming. On the wedding day she ran the entire day flawlessly: she runs a tight ship resulting in our schedule being perfectly on time and everything being so buttoned up with not a single glimmer of stress around, but still so kind and warm, and beyond enjoyable to work with.
The most amazing part is that she noticed every tiny need before I could even think of it. When my dress wouldn’t stay up, she appeared with pins to hold it. When my husband got makeup on his shirt, she had wipes and a fan to dry the wet wipe. At the end of the night she brought every item from the venue back to our Airbnb and surprised us with the most meaningful gift: a Christmas ornament filled with sand from the spot where we said our vows a few hours earlier.
My entire family and my husband’s family were in awe of Lizzie and Zack. They truly made our day seamless and magical. Hiring Lizzie was hands down the best money we spent on the entire wedding, and I would encourage every bride to book her.
Lizzie, thank you for everything and going above and beyond. We’re forever grateful!!
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As I recent bride, I can tell you there are three things you absolutely need to choose correctly on your wedding day:
1. Selecting the right groom (duh)
2. Selecting the...
right photographer to capture memories that will last forever
3. selecting Lizzie at Hakuna Matata Weddings and Events as your day of coordinator.
While that may sound extreme, I am serious. I truly could not give a higher recommendation for my wedding planner, Lizzie. She was my absolute rock on my wedding day—the reason I was able to completely relax and enjoy every moment with ZERO worries.
I can attribute the joy i felt on this day, the best day of my life - to the lack of stress I had because I knew I had the right groom, my family and friends were present, and because I knew Lizzie and team had all of the details handled. (Is the cake here? I don't know but Lizzie does. Did the groom remember to bring his written vows to the alter? No idea but Lizzie has a backup. Is uncle joe around for family pictures, i haven't seen him? Oh there he is, Lizzie found him)
Lizzie handled everything seamlessly. She organized all of the family photos so I could stay posed in my dress, and she made sure I got every single shot on my list—something truly invaluable, since you only get one chance to capture those memories. She coordinated the DJ and the music, kept the entire day running perfectly on time, set out place cards, and even created my seating chart mirror with the most meticulous precision—each card perfectly measured and spaced.
When it was time for the ceremony, she guided everyone—telling them exactly when it was their turn to walk down the aisle, where to go, and where to stand. No one was stressed or confused, and that peace of mind was priceless.
She coordinated delivery, placement and setup of our dessert table, she bustled my super complicated and heavy dress before my first dance with my husband. She even added the flowers to our cake, making it look absolutely picture perfect..I could go on and on!
Even in the little moments, Lizzie was there. When we went to take our couple photos, I turned around to find her right behind us with glasses of water—something I didn’t even realize I desperately needed after all the happy tears and nerves.
Other guests even came up to me during the night asking, “Where did you find Lizzie? She's fantastic!” That says it all. She wasn’t just my planner; she was the reason my day felt effortless, joyful, and truly perfect.
If you’re considering hiring her—do it. You’ll thank yourself a thousand times over.
Lizzie is the best! We truly could not have done it without her. We did the flowers ourselves, so that meant extra work placing all the vases for Lizzie and her team. Lizzie handle...
d all communication with vendors, so that I did not have to worry about anything. WORTH THE MONEY!
I truly can not say enough wonderful things about Lizzie! She was a saint! She helped coordinate everything and the only thing that I had to worry about was enjoying my day. She ma...
naged everything for me and my day was absolutely perfect thanks to her! I will be referring her to anyone that i know is getting married! Thank you so much Lizzie for helping make our day so magical and perfect!!!!!!
HIghly highly recommend Hakuna Matata - Lizzie helped make my wedding day and the weeks leading up to the event as stress free as possible. She was so on top of the details, highly...
responsive, and such a pleasure to work with. Thank you Lizzie!!
We can't say enough great things about hiring Hakuna Matata for our wedding day! Lizzie (owner) and her team were incredibly professional, knowledgeable, kind, helpful, and respons...
ive throughout the entire process. They helped us stay organized and on time even with what felt like a million different moving parts. Plus, they went above and beyond our hopes and expectations by making sure all our belongings made it safely back to our suite, handing out tip envelopes even when I forgot to mention where I had them stored, and keeping our bridal party in line! :) I recommend Hakuna Matata to every engaged couple!!
I thought I could plan my wedding without a planner but after speaking with Lizzie I realized she would be able to help us organize the day better than I ever could. She was so tho...
ughtful, kind, and responsive. I've only had the one wedding but I don't think there's any wedding planner better than her. She took my ideas and made them beautiful. Our day was so special thanks to her and Hakuna Matata, I can't thank them enough.
When we first got engaged I thought we could plan it all on our own (we had time so why not?!) Once we started planning we realized we needed help! There were so many details and...
so much coordinating it became overwhelming. It is supposed to be fun and it wasn't! Then came along Lizzie at Hakuna Matata and she really took all the worry away! She took over all the contracts and the details that go with each one (catering, dj, photography, flowers, etc). Along the way she would send me details lists of progress, things I needed to do and questions I had to answer. It was like a weight was taken off of us. It was fun again! The day of was perfect. Not a detail was forgotten. She was on top of everything! I was amazed. The guests had a wonderful time and Lizzie and her awesome team are behind it all. I didn't think I needed a wedding planner and then I realized that our special day wouldn't have been so perfect and stress free without Hakuna Matata. Thank you!!
P. S.Lizzie is one of the most responsive professionals I have ever met. You won't wait for a call or text.
From the moment I talked to Lizzie on the phone I knew she was going to be great! She was so helpful in helping us execute a plan for a Florida wedding from Ohio! The day of the w...
edding she thought of everything and didn’t miss a beat! She went above and beyond for my daughter to have an absolutely perfect wedding! I wouldn’t have wanted anyone else!
I have to say Hakuna Matata Weddings and Events changed my opinion of hiring a day of coordinator. I had planned my entire wedding, down to the very last detail and I will be hones...
t I am a bit controlling. Lizzie made me feel so confident that my wedding was going to be perfect. She is just as detail oriented as me! Lizzie allowed me to truly enjoy every moment of the day without worrying about the small stuff. I highly recommend Hakuna Matata Wedding and Events!
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South & SW Florida, FL Keys, Tampa
Hakuna Matata Weddings and Events