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Jennifer Matteo
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Jennifer Matteo Event Planning is a wedding event-planning service based out of Sarasota, Florida. Jennifer and her team take pride in producing and styling custom weddings and events that are tailored to every couple, budget, and vision. They like to think outside of the box and aim to be creative when realizing all ideas. While based out of Sarasota, they have crafted one-of-a-kind events across the globe and will go above and beyond to bring your vision to life.
Jennifer Matteo Event Planning offers a comprehensive suite of services that would suit a whole host of couples’ needs. Full planning and partial planning services are provided, meaning that couples can select the options which best suits them. Conveniently, custom packages are also available, making it easier for to-be-weds to choose the features that best suit their personal preferences. In addition to planning for weddings, Jennifer can also offer her expertise for rehearsals, wedding showers, destination weddings, honeymoons, and more.
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Jennifer Matteo
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With over a decade of experience in the industry, allow me to use my knowledge and connections with area professionals who are the best in the business to make your wedding day stand apart from the rest. It is my pleasure to take the stress out of your wedding so you can enjoy the fun stuff - cake tasting, dress/tux shopping, and obsessing over all the little details that we can work on together to make your wedding perfectly personalized!
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5.0
out of 5.0106 reviews
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Reviewers consistently praise Jennifer Matteo Event Planning for creative, detail-oriented, and stress-free weddings. Clients highlight exceptional communication, responsiveness, flawless execution—even amid rain or last‑minute venue changes—and strong vendor relationships. Many say the team turned visions into reality, saved money, and made the day seamless and joyful.Review photos
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Gianna I
5.0
4/17/2026
JMEP has a real talent for pulling all the moving pieces into a cohesive, stunning event. Everything came together beautifully, and so much of that credit goes to Jennifer. We cou...
ld not have been happier with how our wedding turned out. Her attention to detail is really impressive.
Jennifer gravitates toward higher-end vendors; that said, the quality of her/their work is undeniable.
A huge shoutout to our day-of coordinator, Megan, who was absolutely incredible. She was calm, on top of everything, and made the day feel effortless. Highly recommend!
Malcolm W
5.0
4/09/2026
Jennifer and her team were beyond words! The level of attentiveness they exhibited towards my fiance and I was astounding, and their creativity was matched only by their ability to...
execute. They were able to help us distill our creative vision and perfectly curate our wedding, while making sure we never felt overwhelmed or fell behind schedule. And when it came to the big day, our planner Debbie ensured everything happened without a hitch and that the day felt seamless, like something out of a fantasy. As someone who works in the wedding industry, I could not be more impressed with Jennifer Mateo Event Planning and would venture to say that they are one of, if not THE premier wedding planner in the state of Florida.
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Peyton B
5.0
1/08/2026
Jennifer and her team were absolutely top-notch. They were detail-oriented, thoughtful, fully committed to my vision, and an absolute joy to work with. My wedding day ran flawlessl...
y thanks to JMEP, and I truly cannot say enough wonderful things about them. If you’re a bride, working with JMEP is an absolute MUST!
Response from Jennifer Matteo Event Planning on 01/08/2026
Thank you so much for these incredibly kind words — they truly mean more than you know. It...
was an absolute honor to bring your vision to life, and working with you was such a joy from start to finish.
I also want to give special recognition to Debbie, who served as your lead planner on-site. Her care, organization, and calm presence are such a gift to our team, and I know she was deeply committed to making sure every detail of your day unfolded seamlessly.
Knowing that your wedding day felt flawless and exactly as you hoped is everything to us. Our goal is always to make the experience just as beautiful and thoughtful as the celebration itself, and feedback like this reminds us why we love what we do.
Thank you again for trusting JMEP with such a meaningful moment in your life. We are so grateful to have been part of your day and will always be cheering you on in this next chapter.
Julianne T
5.0
12/15/2025
Jennifer Matteo Event Planning is truly unmatched. Jennifer is a total powerhouse and the definition of a badass wedding planner. From the very beginning, she brought clarity, conf...
idence, and an extraordinary level of organization that made the entire planning process feel grounded and seamless.
She understood our vision immediately and elevated it at every turn, managing countless moving pieces with grace, precision, and calm authority. On the wedding day, everything flowed effortlessly because Jennifer and her team were ten steps ahead at all times. We never had to worry about a single detail.
Beyond her expertise, Jennifer is deeply invested, honest, and fiercely dedicated to her couples. Having her in our corner was one of the best decisions we made. If you want a planner who will advocate for you, execute flawlessly, and make the entire experience genuinely enjoyable, Jennifer Matteo Event Planning is exceptional.
Sarah U
5.0
11/19/2025
We were blown away by Jenn and her team. Hiring anyone else to do your wedding would be a mistake! She took a few ideas of mine and turned our wedding day into a dream. It was moo...
dy, tropical, elegant and romantic. Her attention to detail, and follow-up was extraordinary. She saved me thousands with vendors and the venue itself. The day of the wedding went perfectly. Every detail was handled so well. I cannot recommend her enough.
Response from Jennifer Matteo Event Planning on 11/25/2025
Oh my gosh — thank you!! This absolutely made our day! ✨
From the moment you sent over tho...
se first few inspo ideas, we knew this wedding was going to be good, but the way your moody–tropical–romantic vision came together? PURE MAGIC. Getting to bring that vibe to life with you was such a blast.
I’m so happy the planning felt smooth, the savings helped, and that wedding day itself unfolded exactly the way it should — effortless for you, and obsessively handled behind the scenes by us. That’s the goal every single time!
Thank you for being such a dream to work with and for trusting us with your day. We loved every minute of it. 💛🌴✨
talia s
5.0
11/07/2025
Had the most wonderful, romantic, flowery wedding from my wildest dreams. I gave Jennifer the vibes and she totally ran with it and made my dreams come true. She knew who the good ...
vendors to have in the industry and even helped make sure I had a stunning dance floor just days before the wedding. I keep looking back on my wedding day with nostalgia and giddiness, so happy with how it turned out! Thank you, Jennifer 🥰💖🌸💍
Response from Jennifer Matteo Event Planning on 11/08/2025
Talia, your wedding was straight out of a floral fairytale! 🌸💫 You had such a beautiful ...
vision, and bringing it to life was pure joy. Thank you for letting us be part of your story — you and your day will always be one of our favorites! 💕
Haley F
5.0
11/04/2025
Jen will make your wedding fantasies a reality, no matter how big or small they may be! I worked with Jen for my wedding in Asheville for over a year. From the very start, Jen and ...
her team brought such a spark of creativity and genuine joy to our wedding planning. You could tell she LOVES what she does. Every meeting felt fun and full of laughter, even when we were making big decisions or working through the inevitable stress. She somehow made the whole process feel exciting instead of overwhelming, always coming up with ideas that felt fresh, thoughtful, and perfectly us.
And when our ceremony got rained out, she absolutely shined. While the rest of us were worrying about the weather, she was having the time of her life making magic happen. She reworked the plan on the fly, turning our indoor space into something cozy and beautiful, and keeping everyone calm and smiling through it all. Watching her in her element that day was incredible.
Thanks to Jen and her team, our wedding day was filled with warmth, laughter, and love, even in the midst of an afternoon downpour. She handled everything with so much heart and enthusiasm that it was impossible not to have fun right along with her. We’re endlessly grateful for the care, creativity, and pure joy she poured into every moment. I absolutely could not have done it without her!
Ryann
5.0
9/15/2025
Jennifer Matteo Event Planning exceeded every expectation! Jennifer planned my 10-year vow renewal in just three months and executed my vision of simple elegance flawlessly. Every ...
detail was handled with such care and professionalism, and the entire celebration felt seamless from start to finish.
Our family and friends are still talking about how beautiful and effortless the evening was. Jennifer’s ability to truly listen, understand, and bring a vision to life is unmatched. She created an experience that allowed us to be fully present and enjoy one of the most meaningful milestones in our lives.
I’m beyond grateful for her talent and dedication, and I would wholeheartedly recommend Jennifer Matteo Event Planning to anyone looking for an extraordinary event planner!
Response from Jennifer Matteo Event Planning on 09/19/2025
WOW! Thank you so much, you were a JOY to work with and you looked like an ANGEL on your ...
big day!!!!
Nick R
5.0
6/10/2025
Jen was absolutely phenomenal helping us plan and execute our wedding this past weekend. This was truly the most spectacular weekend of our lives, and we are so grateful for all of...
the hard work that herself and her team put in. We highly recommend Jen!
Response from Jennifer Matteo Event Planning on 06/10/2025
Thank you so much for your kind words — it means the world, especially coming from the gro...
om! It was truly an honor to be a part of such a meaningful weekend for you both. From the very beginning, your thoughtfulness and trust made the planning process such a joy, and seeing it all come together so beautifully was incredibly rewarding.
We’re so grateful we could play a role in creating a weekend that felt so special and true to your story. Wishing you both endless love, laughter, and unforgettable memories in this next chapter together!
With heartfelt thanks,
Jen
Ashly M
5.0
5/05/2025
The Dream Team Every Bride Deserves
Hiring JMEP was the best decision we made for my daughter’s wedding! Jennifer (owner, lead planner) and Megan (creative director, lead planner)...
exceeded every expectation with their artistic vision, attention to detail, and calming presence.
As the mother of the bride, I wanted my daughter to fully enjoy this experience without stress. Jennifer delivered that and more. Every call with her was a joy and instantly put us at ease. She and Megan truly listened, bringing my daughter’s vision to life while assembling an incredible group of vendors we lovingly call “the dream team.”
On the day of the wedding, we didn’t worry about a thing. Everything was handled with grace and care, allowing us to be fully present and simply enjoy the day. My daughter glowed with happiness the entire time.
By the end of the planning process, Jennifer and Megan were like family. Their passion for what they do and their heart for serving their clients is unmatched. If you want a team that not only creates stunning events but also keeps everyone calm and joyful, look no further than JMEP. We can’t wait to work with them on another event.
Response from Jennifer Matteo Event Planning on 05/13/2025
Oh my heart… thank you so much for these kind, generous words. Reading this brought tears ...
to my eyes, because this is exactly why we do what we do. From our very first call, we felt the love and intention your family poured into this celebration, and it was such an honor to be trusted with something so meaningful.
Your daughter is truly one of a kind—gracious, radiant, and full of heart—and we were beyond lucky to walk beside her throughout the planning journey. To hear that she felt free to be present and joyful on her wedding day, and that you as her mother could simply soak it all in… that is the greatest compliment we could ever receive.
We’re so grateful to have been a part of this story, to have witnessed the beauty of your family and your love for one another. Thank you for allowing us to be more than just planners—thank you for welcoming us in like family. We’ll never forget this wedding or the special bond that came with it.
With all our love and deepest gratitude,
Jennifer, Megan & the entire JMEP team 💛
Kristen M
5.0
2/21/2025
We cannot say enough wonderful things about Jennifer Matteo and her amazing team! From start to finish, they were absolutely incredible. Jenn took our vision and made it a reality ...
beyond our expectations. Not to mention, she took the reins when Milton came and cancelled our original date. Week of, she called all vendors and made our new date possible. Her attention to detail, creativity, and organizational skills were unmatched, ensuring that every aspect of the day ran smoothly. Her team was equally outstanding — professional, supportive, and incredibly efficient. They were all so responsive, always available to answer questions, and so patient with all our requests. On the big day, we didn’t have to worry about a single thing. We could fully enjoy the moment knowing they had everything under control. We are so grateful for all their hard work and dedication, and we truly loved working with them. Jenn is one of a kind and a true master at her craft. Would recommend 100 times over. If you want your day to be beyond your wildest dreams, choose JMEP.
Response from Jennifer Matteo Event Planning on 02/22/2025
Oh my goodness, this just made our day! 🥹✨ We are beyond thrilled that you had the weddin...
g of your dreams (even after Mother Nature tried to crash the party!). Milton may have thrown us a curveball, but nothing was going to stop us from making your big day absolutely magical!
From the first chat to the last dance, working with you was such a joy. Your vision was stunning, and we loved every second of bringing it to life! And let’s be real—our team thrives on making sure you don’t have to lift a finger on your wedding day (except maybe to grab a champagne flute 🍾).
Thank you for trusting us, for your kindness, and for this incredible review! If we could plan your wedding 100 times over, we totally would! Wishing you both a lifetime of love, laughter, and epic celebrations! 🎉💍❤️
Big hugs,
Jennifer & The JMEP Dream Team
Cassandra M
5.0
11/26/2024
I had a wonderful experience working with Jen and her team for my November wedding! From start to finish, she helped me stay organized and I always felt one step ahead! Her creativ...
e vision and attention to detail is unmatched! She perfectly executed our vision day of. Jen, Meg and Debbie helped my wedding day run smoothly and on time. I cannot thank JMEP enough! It was truly a dream come true!!
Caroline T
5.0
11/15/2024
Once we had a wedding venue, we knew we needed a full wedding planner. Ours was a destination wedding and our work schedules meant we wouldn’t be able to devote much time to weddin...
g details. We chose Jenn and JEMP because she listened to our vision and had creative ideas for bringing it to life. She also radiated great energy! We felt confident that Jenn would take charge of all the details so that we would feel like guests at a fabulous party on our wedding day!
What we did not anticipate was that there would be some pre-wedding crashers in the form of hurricanes Helene and Milton that would lead to our original venue (Marie Selby Gardens) cancelling us less than a month before the event! Jenn worked a miracle. Literally within hours of learning about the cancelation, she secured a fabulous new venue at the College Hall on the New College campus. Jenn’s quick action and impressive network quite literally saved the day!
After securing the new venue, Jenn and her team (shout out to Megan and Debbie!), then adjusted everything to fit a very different layout and aesthetic. They added furnishings and flowers, replaced a vendor who was unable to follow us to the new location, and found additional vendors to cover services that had not been needed at the original venue. The transition was managed seamlessly. As a result, our wedding day was everything we hoped for and more! It was truly magical! We can’t thank you enough Jenn!
A successful wedding (or any event, really), requires three things: 1) good communication between the planner and client to arrive at a shared vision, 2) a top-notch team both in-house and with outside vendors, and 3) an obsessive attention to detail in the execution. Jenn and her team deliver on all counts! Plus, they are lovely people and fun to hang out with! 5 Stars, highly recommend!
Response from Jennifer Matteo Event Planning on 11/15/2024
Thank you so much for your incredible review! We are beyond grateful that you chose Jennif...
er Matteo Event Planning to bring your wedding vision to life, and it means the world to us that we could help make your special day magical despite the unexpected challenges.
Hurricanes Helene and Milton were certainly uninvited guests, but we’re thrilled that we could pivot quickly and secure College Hall as your new venue. It’s always our goal to ensure our couples feel stress-free and celebrated, and we’re so glad you felt like a guest at your own fabulous party!
Your kind words about our team—Megan, Debbie, and all the amazing vendors who stepped in—truly warm our hearts. Collaboration, creativity, and attention to detail are the core of what we do, and it’s an honor to know those qualities shone through for you.
Thank you again for trusting us to be a part of such a monumental moment in your lives. It was a joy to work with you and your family, and we wish you all the love and happiness in the years ahead! Cheers to your forever! 💕
Kathy N
5.0
11/06/2024
Jennifer Matteo and her team planned our beautiful wedding at the Ringling Museum in Sarasota. We had interviewed with a few other planners but ultimately decided on her after our ...
first Zoom meeting. She has been immensely helpful as my husband and I both currently live out of state in the northeast. Our wedding was absolutely breathtaking and our guests had nothing but amazing things to say. The event went by so smoothly and she was there every step of the way. The bridal concierge was so helpful the day of and we cannot thank Kat enough for her help in steaming dresses, making sure everyone was fed, and just attending to me the entire day. Jennifer even went out of her way to help me when i had a huge mishap with my wedding dress one week out from our wedding date. She was thoughtful to both my and my husband, giving us a special memento of personally engraved fortune cookies to remember our special day. She gave great vendor recommendations, but also worked with us when there was something that was really important to us (it was a necessity to have a Chinese family style dinner). Jennifer, thank you so much to you and your team for making our wedding one to remember for years to come.
elyse h
5.0
10/28/2024
HIRE JMEP IMMEDIATELY!! Don’t make the mistake I did and wait to hire Jenn until the month of your wedding!! We stumbled upon her services through her husband’s business, UpStaged,...
and I’m so grateful we did. Oh and definitely check out his work out too 😉.
I can’t even describe the amount of stress lifted off my shoulders after we hired Jenn. She is the definition of boss babe. She gets sh*t done. Effectively and efficiently. There was ~ 3 weeks left until the wedding when we hired her and Jenn immediately took all our unfinished plans, completed them, and tied them all up with a pretty bow 🎁. Her eye for detail is unmatched.
Something that stood out to me was Jenn’s extremely prompt responses to emails, phone calls, and texts. I know she must have a lot going on, but she was never too busy to respond. No matter what time of day!
On the day of the wedding, there was not an ounce of stress or confusion on my part. I was 100% sure Jenn would handle every situation that came up and make sure my husband and I enjoyed our day entirely. Even now, after the wedding is over, she has still been helping us with things!! True gem.
Thank you JMEP for all your hard work and helping me bring my wedding dreams to life!!🫶🏽
Response from Jennifer Matteo Event Planning on 10/28/2024
THANK YOU!!!
My only regret is we didn't get to work with you more! I am so happy our pat...
hs crossed and I got to meet and know you and your family!!!!!
Marla C
5.0
10/10/2024
Jennifer orchestrated a magnificent, user-friendly, hands-free wedding! She promised - and she delivered - a spectacular, stress-free, meticulously organized, extraordinarily beaut...
iful, cohesive affair.
Of particular note was the careful, brilliant, impeccable timing of the evening. Additionally, she embraced the challenge of the weather, and miraculously somehow painted a ‘blue sky’ in a rainy reality.
Once we connected early in the process [I didn’t think I needed a wedding, planner!], Jennifer took over the reins; and I was able enjoy every moment of the planning and execution. She was the coach and cheerleader — and even the referee. She was able to advise, direct, and redirect the bride and groom, who quickly came to trust her judgment every step of the way. And so did every vendor; they all loved working with Jenn and admired her talents.
John V
5.0
9/23/2024
Jennifer and her team are the best, bar none. The level of detail, care and professionalism I’ve experienced working alongside or her the last 6 years has been a constant driving f...
orce in raising the bar in the industry and never cease to amaze. Jennifer and her team approach the smallest and grandest ventures with a one of a kind energy you will absolutely not find anywhere else. If you want to see your vision realized and beyond without having to worry about any detail missed hire JMEP. In my line of work (videography/film) we strive to work on projects that feel like family and have meaning beyond just the day of..the true visions of our clients materialize and immortalized forever Jenn and I share this mantra and always have. JMEP will continue to push the creative bounds of anything she touches and we are proud to be apart of the team that builds legacy clients. - john VibechaosProductions
Response from Jennifer Matteo Event Planning on 09/27/2024
Thank you so much John! We always love working with you, your level of care and creativit...
y is unmatched! Can't wait for our next event together!
Kristi M
5.0
9/23/2024
Jennifer was super cool and matched the vibe, top 👏🏼 Tier 👏🏼 quality 👏🏼
Her work speaks for itself
Uriel R
5.0
9/23/2024
As a seasoned wedding photographer, I have worked along side many many vendors and wedding planners! But It only took that one wedding where I met Jen and her team, to see that the...
bar couldn’t be set any higher!
The amount of detail, professionalism, and caring her team were with the couple, extended family, and staff, is amazing to experience!
The team would check up on us to see if we need anything, even run and grab us a paper towel as we were sweating behind the cameras!
As a vendor to be treated and to feel comfortable as a guest while working on an important event, speaks volumes on how thoughtful and warm this company is!
This is just the tip of the iceberg of what they bring to your special day!
JMEP will move mountains for you and make your day happen as you have envisioned it!!
Plus the quality and materials Jen selects are always stunning and will leave your guests in awe!
Capturing her work will always compliment the photos and videos your media team will have! It’s almost impossible to not have amazing content by a wedding done by Jen!
Again coming from a photo and video team, you’ll want the JMEP’s Touch!
You won’t regret it!!
Response from Jennifer Matteo Event Planning on 09/23/2024
Thank you, Thank you for taking the time to review your experience with JMEP!
We totally ...
feel the same and can't wait for another wedding to celebrate with you and your talented team!
Colleen B
5.0
9/23/2024
I am a wedding vendor in the area and have worked with JMEP multiple times over many seasons. This team puts their clients’ experience as their priority. I work closely with brides...
on wedding day and JMEP brides are not stressed. They have complete trust in their planning team to execute a beautiful experience for them and their guests.
For me as a vendor, i absolutely love showing up to JMEP events because they are always beautiful, there is a carefully curated team of professionals to pull off an epic day, and the JMEP team effortlessly keeps it all afloat. I’ve seen stages set up crooked by an experienced “new delivery guy” with hours to go that the lead planner, Jennifer calmly but strongly addressed with the delivery vendor and then promptly gathered a team to correct the issue, herself included, until the heavy stage was safely moved to the correct location.
I’ve seen a stuck zipper minutes before the ceremony starts…on the bride…Jennifer calmly sewed that bride into her dress with her sewing kit and sent her down the aisle.
I’ve seen issues arise that were out of the JMEP teams control having to do with timing and they seamlessly pivot to be sure the guest experience is top tier throughout the night.
Their designs are unique and beautiful. She’s honest and will flat out say “we aren’t doing that” or “we can get that look for a better price let’s save those dollars so you can use them over here for a bigger impact.”
This is a high end vendor that is worth every penny. You get what you pay for and then some with this team.
JMEP brides are often friends of past JMEP brides. I think that alone speaks volumes.
Response from Jennifer Matteo Event Planning on 09/23/2024
Thank you so much Colleen!! We just love working with you, and your team to ensure the mo...
ments are captured and celebrated!!!!
Natalia C
5.0
7/16/2024
The BEST in the business - JMEP equals dream wedding!
There’s a reason why JMEP is one of the top 30 wedding planners in the US! ✨From day one, Jennifer came across as a friendly...
and supportive planner. We appreciated so much that she has been so accommodating to us. Even though personal circumstances for our family arose meaning a wedding couldn’t take place, she was very understanding about our struggles and I could not have asked for a kinder and empathetic person like Jennifer. As a military family living overseas, we reached out to Jennifer and knew that if we were to have the wedding, she would have planned an amazing pinterest-like wedding for us. And although we will not be having the dream wedding anytime soon, we enjoyed our time meeting with Jennifer. Anyone who goes to JMEP with no idea about what to do for a wedding or how to plan it, then you’re in safe hands with JMEP! She will understand straightaway what your likes and dislikes are and will help make your visions turn into reality! You don’t have to worry about communication issues because Jennifer is very prompt with replying to emails and organising video chats so this made us feel at ease about communicating anytime. I love keeping up with JMEP Instagram which really is a pitch sale in itself- all the dreamy weddings that they have successfully done is something worth looking at! She tags all the vendors that were used so it definitely can give you inspiration! We definitely did look at JMEP’s socials and were amazed. Another thing that we found impressive when talking to Jennifer is her connections and extensive knowledge of all sorts of vendors, which was very reassuring to us as we do not live in FL - she is a professional and will not let you down with her support! If you aren’t sure about hiring a planner, please give them a call! You will absolutely love the team and what they can do for you!!
Thank you JMEP for your cooperation and I’m sure you will keep flawlessly fulfilling couples dream weddings! ✨
Response from Jennifer Matteo Event Planning on 07/16/2024
THANK YOU! We love you guys so much, and we are so thankful for your kindness and really ...
look forward to hearing where the future takes you! Please keep in touch, as we can't wait to see what you are up to next!
Sandy L
5.0
5/06/2024
Jennifer and her team excel in event design. They were able to bring my vision to life, and were a great sounding board for decisions and guided me to timeless selections. Meetings...
with Jennifer and Megan were always fun! Megan knocked it out of the park day of - she easily managed a pop up rain shower during dinner, and got the event back on track as quickly as possible.
Alissa R
5.0
4/14/2024
Jen and her team were great! You can tell the strength of a company when you don't necessarily work with the owner and things still go off swimmingly. I want to especially recogniz...
e Meg, Rosie, and Lindsay for all they did for us. I did not worry about one single thing on my wedding day. I was able to just relax and they took care of the rest. I don't think I can ever thank them enough for that.
Elizabeth F
5.0
3/12/2024
Jen and her team were fantastic! I know almost nothing about getting married or being a bride- and lucky for me, I found Jen! Jen and her team were hands on with everything. They e...
ven helped us find some amazing vendors! We couldn’t have asked for a more perfect wedding. Everything turned out truly amazing, every detail was carefully thought out and things I would have never even considered, she made sure were perfect. I would absolutely recommend Jen and her team.
Response from Jennifer Matteo Event Planning on 03/13/2024
THANK YOU!!!!!
Your colorful vibe and endless love is what everyone should strive for!!! ...
Wishing you all the best - always!
Chandler F
5.0
2/15/2024
We hied Jennifer and her team to help plan our wedding and they did an amazing job from start to finish!! They helped in every aspect of the wedding and made our wedding day perfec...
t. They have much experience and expertise which helped us a lot in making tough decisions. I highly recommend them to anyone looking for a wedding planner/team in the future!
Robert E
5.0
1/21/2024
Marrying my wife is by far the best thing I’ve ever done in my life, and Jennifer made my wedding day perfect. She wasn’t just a wedding planner. She was family. Whenever I remembe...
r my wedding day, I will always remember Jennifer. I am forever grateful for the day she made happen. In my honest opinion, if you choose any other planner, you made the wrong choice.
Sushil C
5.0
1/21/2024
I knew from the start that I would want a professional’s help executing the vision my now husband and I had in mind for our wedding. I interviewed several wedding planners, and fro...
m our initial call, Jennifer was the most professional, patient, and playful – and it helped that she had extensive experience not only with Indian weddings (my family hails from Punjab) but also intercultural ones (my husband’s roots are in England and Scotland).
Over the 11 months working together, Jennifer proved herself to be reliable and creative. She proposed ideas that we would never have thought of ourselves, including a custom bar with magnificent details, drapery that turned a boring hotel meeting space into a sacred one fit for a marriage ceremony, and color combinations for linens that enhanced our floral arrangements perfectly (but would not clash with my red wedding dress). The best part was that she was never pushy and did not take it personally if we decided not to pursue an idea. The network of vendors she introduced us to — including florists, photographers, videographers, live musicians, and DJs — was also outstanding.
By the week of the wedding, I was able to focus on getting ready, as I knew that Jennifer and her team had everything covered. Jennifer remained calm even when severe weather threatened the wedding day, taking the initiative to advocate for our baraat (groom’s arrival) to be held inside the hotel lobby rather than outside, a detail that made for a more intimate, meaningful moment than we had originally planned.
The entire wedding was better than we could have imagined, and I applaud Jennifer for that. If you are looking for a wedding planner who excels in every way, look no further than JMEP!
Emily D
5.0
12/11/2023
If I could only keep one vendor and do it all over again I would pick Jen.
I can’t put into words how much I would recommend Jennifer Matteo Wedding Planning services. We are ext...
remely happy with this vendor selection. We engaged Jen & team about 1.5 years before our wedding. We already had a venue and some vendors hired when we got her on board for partial planning services. For vendors we hadn’t hired (and some we hadn’t even thought we would need!) she had a list of vendors for us to choose from, including DJs, Florists, Linen services, and officiants, which was extremely helpful for us in narrowing down who to hire. The vendors we hired from her list were AMAZING. From the officiant, to the dog sitter (I know - I’m one of those dog owners), to the Florist. They were all on point.
We had monthly meetings to discuss all things wedding. I am a pretty anxious type A person so Jen helped keep me calm and let me know when we needed to focus on certain tasks for the wedding. This helped prevent overthinking and unnecessary stress on my end. We had florals done about 1 year out and 90% of the design done 8 months out. Her team helped send out the wedding invitations
The true magic of hiring Jen happened about 2 months out. All of my friends were stressed and doing a million things last minute in the 2 months leading up to their weddings. We were not. I tried to panic a few times but Jen had everything handled. I literally had nothing to stress about where the wedding was concerned.
I took the full week off leading up to my wedding and there were moments I was a little bored. Jen or her team (shout out to Megan!!) would call our text a few times a day to confirm details, look at menu cards, talk about table cards, signage, etc. Truly the process was painless and so easy from my end.
When we first saw the reception room we were blown away. We knew it would be beautiful but we didn’t know it would come together as well as it did. It was absolutely gorgeous – in large part due to Jen & Co’s coordination of linens, silverware/glassware, flower arrangements, and signage. We can’t even imagine how difficult it would have been to put all of those things together on our own.
I would truly recommend this vendor to anyone and everyone.
Response from Jennifer Matteo Event Planning on 12/11/2023
Thank you so much Emily!! It means the world to me and the girls when clients take the ti...
me to share their experience, we love you all so much - and it just makes our job so much fun to know we exceeded your expectations! I have to say, the story you shared with me about your dream of "nothing to worry about" was hysterical and I told the whole team! LOVE THAT!! Wishing your whole family lot's of love and laughter on your first Christmas as Husband and Wife!
Hovig M
5.0
11/24/2023
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 w...
as 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!
Response from Jennifer Matteo Event Planning on 11/25/2023
Wow! Thank you so much for the insight from a GROOM's perspective! I know a lot of the tim...
e you are a BTS part of the planning, and knowing the value you saw is just wonderful! I so appreciate you sharing your experience with JMEP! Wishing you and Carson a lifetime of happiness together, don't be strangers!
Tracy C
5.0
11/21/2023
We hired Jennifer over a year prior to our daughter’s wedding day and it was by far the best decision we made! Jennifer and her team are phenomenal! Her knowledge, suggestions, gui...
dance was so professional. She had every detail covered. We shared with her our vision and expectations and when the wedding day arrived, seeing it all come together was amazing and exactly what we had planned for. She became more than just our wedding planner but a friend. Our daughter’s wedding day ran so smoothly with Jennifer and team! Thank you for helping us create such an extraordinary wedding!
Mother of the Bride-Tracy ❤️
Response from Jennifer Matteo Event Planning on 11/22/2023
Thank you Tracy!! I miss you guys already, come visit soon so we can grab lunch and reliv...
e the wedding weekend!
Grace B
5.0
8/01/2023
Simply outstanding! There a million incredible things we could say about our experience working with Jen as our wedding planner thus far. Jen is not only an amazing talent with i...
ncredible vision and drive, she is also warm, accommodating and fun, on top of being incredibly effective. She has a vast network of relationships with the top vendors in the area, and her ability to build and maintain these relationships really speaks to the level of excellence she brings to the table. She's been a friendly face and stress-reducer for me and my fiancé throughout the entire process. Truly never imagined such a seamless of stress-free experience in planning our wedding. Her entire team is amazing and has made us feel at ease and cared for in every interaction.
Parnia R
5.0
5/24/2023
We were so lucky to have Jennifer as our weeding planner! She was always there to answer all of my questions, she gave me reassurance and made sure our day was flawless! She truly ...
went above and beyond and we cannot thank her enough. I will always look back at my wedding day and smile all thanks to Jennifer and her hard work.
Response from Jennifer Matteo Event Planning on 05/25/2023
Parnia - you were the MOST BEAUTIFUL bride, and such a fun client during planning and on y...
our wedding day! You rolled with the rain chances like a champ - and in the end the weather was perfect! Thank you for your trust, and overall kindness - MUCH appreciated!
Natalie F
5.0
5/15/2023
The entire JMEP team helped us plan and execute an amazing wedding – it was a flawless day and we can’t thank this team or recommend them highly enough. Jennifer was awesome in pl...
anning all the details, helping us think through things that we wouldn’t even have thought of. She was organized and decisive, making sure all the details were covered. Megan helped us run the rehearsal and day of execution and she was all over it – she was so much fun to work with and helped us make sure the day went smoothly.
We wanted to give an extra special shoutout to Bailey – who was our lead planner for most of the process. She was exceptional. So much fun to work with, so thoughtful and helped us bring the vision to life, and so thorough and dependable throughout the craziness of the day. Bailey – you absolutely rock and thank you for guiding us through the best day of our lives.
Response from Jennifer Matteo Event Planning on 05/16/2023
Thank you so much Natalie!!! You and David were so FUN to work with and from your venue s...
election to all the little details everything came together so beautifully!
We so appreciate your kind words, and please be sure to keep in touch!
-Jennifer
Shaelyn O
5.0
5/05/2023
Jen and her team were excellent to work with and without them, our perfect wedding day would not have happened. Jen worked with us during the planning process to make sure that eve...
ry detail was covered and matched what we had envisioned for our wedding. You often hear about how difficult it is to plan a wedding, but Jen made this part of things a breeze for us. She was able to easily adjust our plans when issues came up or if we wanted to change something. She also used her experience planning weddings to help steer our decision in a certain direction when we were indecisive. On the day of the rehearsal, she provided directions to the wedding party so that it was quick and easy. For the wedding day, she and her team made sure that absolutely everything ran smoothly. We followed our schedule exactly as she had planned it out and even got ahead of schedule at certain points, which provided nice breaks in-between events. The ceremony was beautiful and the reception was even more amazing. We can't say enough about how our reception turned out. It was everything that we had hoped for and more. We were absolutely thrilled with the outcome and we owe all this to her and her team. What really made Jen stand out though was that she made sure she did everything she could to provide the best day possible. We needed an emergency target run for some things during the middle of everything and she made sure this happened and we got what we needed (shout out to her husband too). We really can't say enough good things about Jen and her team though and are so thankful that we were able to work with them. If we had to do it all over again we would without a doubt pick Jen and would highly recommend her to anyone looking for help planning their wedding.
ricardo c
5.0
3/28/2023
Definitely recommend JMEP services as step 1 in the wedding planning process. Jennifer and team demonstrated first-class skills, knowledge, network and professional tone throughout...
the entire process. Jennifer's expert advice was on target every single time. Her personal involvement during the planning, rehearsal and execution ultimately set the conditions for a wedding event that exceeded my daughter's expectations. The addition of Ana and Bailey at the wedding made for an even greater experience as they ensured guests were fully enjoying the experience. From our very first meeting to the farewell upon the venue's closing JMEP's team excelled in every regard. Much gratitude and many blessings to the JMEP crew.
Geniene M
5.0
1/13/2023
I hired JMEP as a wedding gift to myself so I wouldn’t stress out about the wedding planning process and could just sit back and enjoy! Unbeknownst to my fiancé and I we were in fo...
r a year of family heartache and stress which in turn put our wedding on the backseat for quite some time. We changed our wedding date three times with all our vendors with the help of JMEP. Throughout this process I worked with Bridgette directly and she was a true angel and never made us feel like complete lunatics (which we were) with all of our rescheduling. We decided in December 2022 to move our wedding to January 6th, 2023, and it all fell together so seamlessly thanks to Bridgette. Bridgette has a way about her that keeps you calm and relaxed which we appreciated so much. Every vendor JMEP recommended to us was a pleasure to work with. I took it upon myself to find one vendor outside of their recommendation list which ended up being a complete nightmare. The JMEP team helped me through the process of handling this vendor, discontinuing our contract, and helped me find a new vendor who was amazing. All of our planning with JMEP was done online, which was my choosing as that was most convenient for my fiancé and I. Although it was done online we were provided with so many options and received such personal service. The day of our wedding was a true dream come true, thanks to Bridgette and Bailey. We were able to have the time of our lives and not stress about setting up, bringing anything back to our bridal suites, or our gifts. From helping me change my shoes, to making sure I ate enough during the dinner service, these girls were phenomenal. We would highly recommend the JMEP team for any occasion, wedding especially. They made our dreams come true!
Nicole C
5.0
11/29/2022
We hired Jen and her team 2 years before our wedding (long engagement due to Covid and logistics around venue availability). Being from NY we knew we needed to hire a wedding plann...
er as this would be a destination wedding for most of our guests. Even with booking so far out Jen and team never made us feel like we were too early to discuss any little detail of our upcoming wedding. In fact, we got right to booking most of our vendors so that we had our choice in vendors since we were booking so early. They had the most amazing suggestions for all vendors and EACH one of the team of professionals we hired surpassed our wildest dreams.
Bridgette was our main planner (with Jen still heavily involved) and knowing that I can be a type A bride, they put me at ease and were incredibly helpful, I would have not been able to execute this without them.
The week of our wedding there was a potential hurricane/tropical storm Nicole (ironically my first name). That week in and of itself was enough for us to suggest booking JMEP. They got ahead of everything and completely jumped into action contacting all of our vendors and making sure there was a plan in place (and backup B and C plans just in case..). They secured tents and also a completely back up wedding venue in case we were unable to have our wedding at Powel Crosley like originally planned. That was the hardest week, but Bridgette, Jen and team completely helped us every step of the way and we could not be more thankful!!
Thankfully our wedding day ended up being beautiful weather and we had our original wedding vision (that actually SURPASSED all of our visions due to JMEP). The day of the wedding they made me feel so calm and at ease knowing that they had everything under control. Everywhere I turned Bridgette and Amanda were right there making sure I was okay/had everything I needed etc while also taking care of all of our vendors/guests/and our parents - I truly do not know how they did it all. My dad has a bad leg and staying on his feet for hours on end or walking a distance is very hard for him, Bridgette and Amanda even made sure he was okay the entire night - having a seat when he needed, and even offering/helping him with his shoes during the night.
We cannot thank JMEP enough for turning our dreams into a reality and executing the absolute BEST wedding we have ever been to (we may be biased) or could have dreamed of having. THANK YOU!!
Response from Jennifer Matteo Event Planning on 11/29/2022
We adore you guys, and miss you already!!!
You were truly THE BEST - I cannot express to ...
you how much we appreciate your kindness!!!
XOXO
Caroline W
5.0
11/15/2022
JMEP made my wedding an absolute breeze. I am a bit of a control freak by nature, and they took all my worries away with how on top of everything they were. The team is phenomenal,...
and I can tell Jennifer really cares about her brides. Definitely recommend them for your big day!
Response from Jennifer Matteo Event Planning on 11/15/2022
Thank you so much Caroline!! We love you guys so much and wish you ALL THE BEST!!!
Meghan D
5.0
11/11/2022
When we got engaged back in January 2019 as a lesbian couple living in Florida we were only certain of a few things. We wanted our toes to be in the sand in Siesta Key where we liv...
e and raise our family and we wanted our day to be the perfect blend of both of our personalities. I like all the sparkly things in life and she is rustic and rough around the edges. We are both sarcastic and know what we want, but at the end of the day all we wanted was to have an absolutely magical day that was all about us! It didn’t take long for us to decide on a venue, we knew immediately that Sunset Beach Resort on Siesta Key Beach was absolute perfection for us. But, we also knew that we were going to need some help. The same day we signed our venue contract for November 7, 2020, we met with Jennifer Matteo back in January 2019.
As a lesbian couple, walking into these meetings can be daunting but Jenn was so welcoming and excited to greet us and learn all about our story. We went over a lot of things on that first day, but we decided to do the full planning since the venue that we were using had to be built from scratch. Jenn and her team were familiar with the venue and the vendors that had done events there and they immediately got right to work. She had the wedding planned in what seemed like 2 months, but we still had so much time to wait until November 2020. Then, the inevitable happened. COVID. Like many others, we ended up having to postpone. We were not willing to change our venue, or our time of year so we ended up waiting ANOTHER 2 years to November 5, 2022. Jenn didn’t flinch. She respected our decision, made the appropriate calls, cancellations, reschedules, AND jokes about their longest running clients!
Our one day wedding turned into a whole weekend event that included a private nail party for our wedding party, followed by a tropical themed welcome party complete with Polynesian dancers, coconut drinks, a steel pan band, and the most amazing sunset. But the wedding–exceeded every expectation we ever had. It was literally an exquisite picture of perfection. The attention to detail that Jenn and her team put in was absolutely amazing. Not only did she make sure that if it was important to us, it was important to her but she anticipated and knew things that would make the day just that much more special for us. We gave her the autonomy to not run every single detail by us, and I am so glad that we made that decision. It allowed us to not feel the entire weight of the wedding on our shoulders and feel confident that things were being handled. I know that things didn’t go exactly as planned both nights, but we didn’t know and more importantly, none of our guests would have ever known that. The things that we heard from our guests were “this is the most beautiful wedding I have ever been to”, “I can never go to another wedding again”, “this wedding was absolutely a dream”, “absolutely breathtakingly beautiful”. The night ended with fireworks on the beach which was a big surprise for my wife that Jenn and I had been planning for about a year and the boat got stuck but–Jenn handled it.
To say thank you doesn’t even seem like enough. You gave us perfection. You know our WHOLE story so you know what that really means to us. If you’re on the fence, just know that you will not get this personalized attention from any other planner, anywhere.
From the very bottom of our hearts, thank you!
Meghan & Angie
Response from Jennifer Matteo Event Planning on 11/15/2022
I don't even know where to begin - or how to respond to such a THOUGHTFUL message. COVID ...
was a change for us all - but the amount of kindness, and care that you allotted the JMEP team through all the changes was just so heartwarming. To know you both, is to love you - and I am so thankful to have you in my life!!
Now, what are we going to plan next? :-)
Taylor R
5.0
6/16/2022
From the first call with Jennifer, she just got me! She understood me and my now husband and what would make the greatest day of our lives so perfect. Her and her team have always ...
been open and honest and truly helped make our wedding day the best day of our lives. They handled everything so we didn't have to worry or stress, and we knew we were in great hands. We are forever grateful to Jennifer and her amazing team and would recommend them to anyone!
Response from Jennifer Matteo Event Planning on 06/16/2022
You guys are the GREATEST!!!! Thanks for letting me hang out with you while you and your ...
ladies relaxed and enjoyed chocolate martini's!!!!!! You all looked amazing, and the love you all share is so incredible!!!! I can't wait to deliver your special surprise - stay tuned!!!
Kelly C
5.0
6/15/2022
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.
Response from Jennifer Matteo Event Planning on 06/16/2022
Thank you so muck Kelly!!!
I loved every minute of your planning process and getting to k...
now you! Your beach wedding vision was so pretty and your guests had aa great time! Brides (and grooms) like you both are really what makes our job so special - THANK YOU!!!!!
Nicole H
5.0
6/15/2022
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!
Response from Jennifer Matteo Event Planning on 06/16/2022
WOW! Thank you for taking the time to share your experience, it really means the world - ...
especially coming from you! I know you have a broad events background and have been a part of countless celebrations professionally - so it means even more knowing your expertise!!
I am just now reviewing all your GORGEOUS photos, and I cannot wait to get you published!!
Wishing you a lifetime of happiness!
Leah J
5.0
5/05/2022
Jennifer and her team are true professionals. My mother and I went into the wedding planning process pretty clueless, but once we made the decision to hire JMEP, things quickly sta...
rted to fall into place.
We worked primarily with Bridgette, who I cannot say enough good things about. Her kindness, professionalism, and poise are unmatched. She made the planning process and the wedding day itself as stress-free as possible. Even with curveballs like last minute RSVPs and a shady florist, Bridgette fielded it all with grace. Many of our guests commented on how wonderful she was, and we could not agree more.
I would definitely recommend JMEP to anyone planning an event!
Madeline S
1.0
4/08/2022
When I had to postpone my wedding due to covid, she was the ONLY vendor out of my contracted 7 that charged me more money ($1500) and made me sign a new contract because she knew s...
he was not contractually allowed to charge me more money.
I have at least 5 examples of when she emailed the wrong date of *our wedding* or wrong dates for meetings to vendors or potential vendors.
Our entire wedding party was uncomfortable with her “attitude” towards us the hours leading up to the ceremony. I won’t get into this too much as it takes 5 minutes on the phone with her to see how abrasive and flat out rude she is.
For presenting herself as a “professional wedding planner”, our evening was chaotic. My bridal party was organizing family photos (yes she had assistants at our wedding) -She was completely clueless and unorganized. She needed reminded WHEN WE WERE LINED UP FOR OUR ENTRANCE that we were even doing our first dance after our entrance.. that our entrance was down the stairs of the venue.. and that we wanted people around the dance floor because we were starting with a dance set after our first dance.
My groom and bridal party had to *politely* remind Jennifer she was not following the timeline and to get the next part of the evening going — for salads, for speeches, for mother/son dance, for all of it. She told these people and me to “relax”.
Jennifer was eating the guests’ appetizers during cocktail hour - highly inappropriate considering she is a vendor and she is to be eating the vendor meal.
We also never saw her again after 8pm, even though we paid for “a full planner”.
You think a wedding planner is going to support you and speak up for you when you need it with vendors, but three times (with the caterer, our rehearsal dinner restaurant, and hotel block) she did not when we asked her to. As a client, it’s important to realize we go away after our wedding date but she continues to work with these vendors...
She pushed vendors on me that she has relationships with and when I said I didn’t like their work or rentals: she didn’t raise a finger to help me find vendors I liked. I honestly struggle to see where she added value at all and she only stressed and upset me from start to finish of the wedding planning process. Our biggest regret of our wedding was hiring JMEP.
Response from Jennifer Matteo Event Planning on 04/09/2022
I am honestly very shocked to see this review, there was never any issues during the proce...
ss and all payments and fees were agreed upon by mutual parties as listed in the contract. The only time there was a problem was when payment was due. I was more than happy to allow the client to send payment days after the wedding - even-though contractually final payments are due two weeks prior to the event.
We pride ourselves on customer service, honesty and integrity and I hope that all our other 5 star reviews out-shine this.
I have done all I can to disprove the statements above, by spending countless hours sifting through emails, contracts and text messages showing there was never a single issue during the planning process - and even provided a voice mail from the mother of the groom left the day after the wedding with raving reviews - but still, with no proof this review is still up..... It is truly sad for small business owners, who work day in and day out to provide an exceptional service, that someone can just write whatever they want, when it never happened in the way it was reported by a client.
Samantha D
5.0
3/03/2022
I cannot recommend Jennifer and her team enough. My husband and I had the pleasure of working with Jennifer over a long period of time (thank you COVID) and I never had any doubt t...
hat regardless of what was going on in the world, we did not need to worry about anything for our wedding. Through rescheduling, last minute drop-outs due to people being sick and so much more, Jennifer and her team were on top of making sure everything went smoothly. Her style and design truly transformed the already beautiful Powel Crosley Estate into the venue of our dreams. It was so amazing to see the vision we had spoken of come to life. Jennifer has so many contacts in the industry and I knew anyone she recommended would be the best of the best. This was especially key as we are not local to Sarasota and we wanted to make sure the vendors we chose were ones that we would be happy with. We never wanted the day to end. I highly recommend utilizing Jennifer for any special event you are planning.
Jaya W
5.0
2/23/2022
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 plan...
ning 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!
Response from Jennifer Matteo Event Planning on 02/24/2022
FUN does not begin to describe our experience in planning and celebrating with you and you...
r family!!! I only hope for another wedding or celebration with you guys so we can keep the party going!!!! XOXO
Haley T
5.0
12/21/2021
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!
Response from Jennifer Matteo Event Planning on 12/22/2021
HALEY!!! You are the best, truly. I ADORE your family, and we are so, so thankful to cal...
l you clients and friends!! So looking forward to the next sister's wedding!!! (no rush!!!). Best wishes for an amazing marriage!!
Megan K
5.0
6/08/2021
Jennifer did a fantastic job making sure everything was beautiful. She worked hard from day one to ensure everything was planned on time and that the event was perfect. She has ama...
zing connections and a wonderful team. It was such a fun day and I am thankful to her for that! Cheers to you Jennifer on running such a great business!
Rebecca W
5.0
6/08/2021
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!
Response from Jennifer Matteo Event Planning on 06/08/2021
I cannot thank you enough for being so amazing to work with!! Your wedding vision was lov...
ely, and getting to know you was such a gift!
Ally F
5.0
6/08/2021
I cannot recommend Jennifer and her team enough!! They exceeded all expectations and made me and my husband feel relaxed and comfortable on our special day. The attention to detail...
was remarkable and we are forever grateful for their guidance! The day went flawlessly all thanks to Jennifer’s team!
Response from Jennifer Matteo Event Planning on 06/08/2021
First wedding or second wedding - it should be special!!! Thank you for trusting my team...
to bring your vision to reality!!
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Messaging our verified vendors on The Knot is free, safe and secure. Conveniently track vendor messages and planning details all in one place. Our mobile apps make it easy to stay in touch with vendors while you're on‑the‑go. For personalized pricing and package details, sending the vendor a message is the fastest way to get info.