The Eventful Gals Event & Wedding Planning

he way with vendor recommendations, budget, invitations, and random questions! Ourselves and our families did not have a single stress the day of which is how it should be. Even with the very few things that didn’t go accordingly, we felt at ease or the problem was fixed and were not made aware of so it didn’t effect our night. Francesca was SO amazing!

l out of place on the wedding day and I truly credit that to her.

eds as a couple and makes it very clear that we are priority, second to our budget of course. ;) I had spoke with a few other planning companies that made me feel like a drop in the bucket and just another dollar coming in for them. The difference with Frankie is that she VALUES her couples. She is not only a wedding planner, but your advocate, a shoulder to cry on, part of your support system - all while working so hard for you. A lot of which we as brides don't even see or hear about - BECAUSE SHE JUST HANDLES IT. Often times I would think "OMG she is helping me with my wedding, and doing the same for so many other brides simultaneously AND balancing her own life as a mom and wife!" Seriously in awe. BUT I always felt like I was important and prioritized. There is no amount of money that can pay for that feeling. It's how wedding planning should be! From the moment my mom and husband met Frankie, they said "Wow she has this under control!!" And THAT is merely it. She knows what she's doing and is SO SO good at it. There was never a worry or wonder. She is organized, punctual, and over all just a great human being that is kick ass in all that she does. She suggested my vendor dream team to me when I didn't know where to start. She was a text or phone call away when I started feeling overwhelmed. And lastly, she is an inspiration. She is real. She will shoot you straight, even if it can be hard to hear. All because she just wants the best for you. She is there every step of the way. I will never be able to thank her and her TEG team enough for giving us our DREAM DAY. Their talent is unmatched and I will recommend TEG forever. THANK YOU FRANKIE & TEG!!!!!!!

had to hire her as my wedding planner immediately! We started planning during COVID, and had many changes along the way and she was so helpful with decisions that I had to make. At the last minute, our venue had to move our reception outdoors, and she made sure everything still looked beautiful and exactly how I pictured it! She gave me great vendor recommendations and every vendor I hired was absolutely amazing. The actual day of my wedding went so smoothly, and even with some bad weather, everything was perfect. Our wedding was the best day of our lives and it would not have happened without Francesca!

am was experts in the wedding industry. Hiring her and her team was hands down the best decision I made in my wedding planning season. Throughout the COVID pandemic, Frankie was there for me every step of the way. She is always available for her brides, is an industry expert, and has years of experiences to help you navigate even the most ~unprecedented~ challenges. She listened to all my crazy ideas, talked me through dozens of back up plans and changes and was my biggest advocate. My wedding would NOT have happened had Frankie not been on my team. On the day of the wedding you can expect that The Eventful Gals will go above and beyond in every single aspect. From the big things like decorating and designing to the small things like bringing my husband and new corsage when his got flattened during photos and ensure our champagne flutes were never empty. Frankie and her team did not leave a detail up to chance. They had a plan and were prepared for everything! This is key --- they left nothing up to chance!!! Frankie has a plan for everything and has years of experience to back up why her plans work. Even if you are a planner you need a PLAN and Frankie and her team at The Eventful Gals are the best planners in the business. I could not possibly recommend someone more!

d for 24 hours to Frankie wanting to know how do I book you? I remember her saying “well if you choose to be a TEG bride” and I remember thinking in my head there’s no thinking I know I want to be a TEG bride! All of 2019 was great I booked my dream vendors started to get excited for 2020 our wedding year, then COVID hit. Frankie is way more than a wedding planner. She’s your rock. She was literally and shoulder to cry on. I called her up many times and cried she was always there and ready to take action to help in anyway possible. What people don’t understand in this industry and spectators from the outside. It’s you, your future husband/ wife and Frankie. As a unit we are putting in so much time, money, blood sweat and even tears in this dream vision you can try to explain it to friends and family but truly you only really have Frankie in your corner making shit happen. And when times get hard like a Global pandemic and 16 weeks before your wedding day you find out your venue isn’t reopening. You try to explain things to your friends and family and then give you the “I’m so sorry to hear that” but when you call Frankie she is the only true person who understands your pain, because she’s been there since day one planning this with you. So when Frankie tells you I’m sorry that this is happening to you it hits differently, it feels more comforting because she knows all the hard work we’ve all put into this because she’s hurting too. Frankie is the shit, hands down. She’s bold and blunt. A straight shooter, calls it how she sees it. And if she isn’t saying it with words her facial expressions will tell you otherwise. Frankie gets things done. With a lot of hard work our dream wedding happen and it’s better than my dream. She brought everything to life. I joked with my makeup artist (Sarina) on my wedding day saying “all you need in life is Frankie & Jesus” but seriously everyone needs a Frankie. I love her and her beautiful powerful soul. Christina Solis

e right place. Upon viewing her website and reading a portion of her blog, something in me told me that she was the perfect choice for us. My husband I got married December 6th, 2019 with an outdoor ceremony at the Oldest House Gardens and an indoor reception at The White Room. This choice could not have been made without Francesca’s help, as I was considering another venue but very concerned about utility, price and making it work with our vision. Without a monetary commitment or knowing me at all, Francesca hopped on a call with me and took me patiently through every scenario that we may encounter with each venue choice. After that phone call, the rest is history. Francesca assisted with our planning process through every avenue you can imagine, from laying out our budget, to invites, reviewing important documents, design input, calls with vendors, and even meeting with vendors on our behalf (as we live about 5 hours from our wedding destination. ) We trusted her implicitly and she was always available night and day for texts, emails or calls. She even caught an error on one of the horrendously long contracts and saved us many headaches knowing that she was reviewing everything before we signed! We had some custom items made for our reception, and she went above and beyond and told us to have them delivered to her house and she would bring them with her on the day of. She kept us in the loop with everything that our vendors were working on, which made me so confident that our big day would be absolutely perfect, and it was! The day of our wedding, Francesca came in to check on me, and kept everything organized, timelines in check and rude family members under control LOL. Her passion and work ethic is enviable, and it honestly makes me cry thinking back to how much effort she put into not only our day, but ensuring that every detail was perfect from tablecloth color schemes to our last dance song. It makes me so happy to know that I consider Francesca not only my wedding planner for the best day ever, but also a lifelong friend. I LOVE YOU FRENCHIE 😉

have been the same without her. She made not only the day of my wedding perfect, but she also made the planning process an absolute breeze. Everything about our wedding was perfectly designed and coordinate and most importantly stress free thanks to Francesca and we areeternally grateful for her!

design consulting, industry trends, venue options, vendor knowledge, timeline creator, client advocate, and so much more! She's responsive, hard-working, knowledgable, reliable, supportive, honest, caring, open, personable, amazing, and I could go on and on! This woman has it all! Francesca wholeheartedly believes in the client experience and education and gives you all the information you will ever need to know. She believes in this so much that she's constantly posting education sessions on her Instagram stories for anyone who's navigating the wedding planning process - you owe it to yourself to go check her out . We approached Frankie with little knowledge about weddings beyond knowing what we didn't want and after only 10min of talking with her, we knew we had to book her. We handed over the reigns and over the next 2.5 years, she proved time and time and time again that she was worth every single cent! It didn't matter how full her schedule was, if it was 8am or 8pm, or what was going on, she ALWAYS made time for us and made us feel valued. When others tell you it can't be done, she will find a way and deliver. She helped us see the possibilities and brought our vision to life. Our entire day went smoothly with Frankie and her team constantly 6 steps ahead of everything - which is no small feat since we had ceremony AND reception in the same space after a room flip. This woman is an absolute BOSS and dream to work with! She is 100% the BEST DECISION we made in the entire 2.5 year process and one I would make again and again every time. You OWE IT TO YOURSELF to hire the BEST in the industry! You need someone who's always got your best interests in mind, someone who knows all the ins and outs, someone who has plans A to Z ready at a moment's notice, someone who's got every "what-if" scenario conceivable covered, someone who will be there for you every step of the way. You NEED The Eventful Gals' Francesca Cooper!!!! Frankie - Thank you, thank you, a thousand times thank you for giving us a day we will cherish for years to come - Crystal & Keith

shows how INCREDIBLE she is! In the beginning of my planning process, I was working with another planner. I would see Francesca giving the BEST advice on social media and everything she said was heart felt. I knew I wanted her as my planner so I made a decision to switch and it was the best decision I’ve ever made! Even with her busy schedule, she ALWAYS made me feel important! She never made me feel like client but always like a friend. I never had any doubt that she would make our day perfect. The day of the wedding, I was never worried! Not a single stress! I knew The Evenful Gals were going to take care of everything. Francesca handled and catered to our bridesmaids, groomsmen, our families, and guests with such grace. The entire day went smoothly and there weren’t any hiccups (and if there were, I knew nothing about them) Francesca brought our vision to life and it was more beautiful than I ever expected. She knew what I wanted without giving her much direction. SHE’S JUST THAT GOOD!! I HIGHLY recommend The Eventful Gals to any couples looking for a planner. You will don’t be disappointed. I was sad when the wedding was over because I knew I wouldn’t be working with Francesca anymore but she continues to reach out and I truly feel a great friendship came out of this.

was on the fence about booking a planner, it was not an expense I had originally budgeted for. I booked all of my vendors myself and knew what I wanted for my day but when I thought about all of the money I was spending on my dream vendors, I knew it would be an absolute waste if there was not someone there actually executing the vision of our day. That is where the amazing, wonderful Francesca comes in! I booked Francesca for event management and as soon as I did, a weight was lifted off of my shoulders. From talking with Francesca on the phone and following her wisdom on Instagram, I knew immediately my wedding was in good hands. Francesca is an absolute professional, who has an incredible amount of knowledge of the wedding industry. I was able to go to Francesca throughout the wedding planning process with any questions that I had and she was always able to answer and offer recommendations. She coordinated with all of my vendors to create a flawless wedding day timeline and made sure it was perfectly executed. My day was perfect. In my eyes there were zero hiccups because even if there were (as I'm sure there were) I have no knowledge of them because Francesca took care of everything. She made my day stress free for me, my bridal party, my mom and everyone else involved in creating our day. Not only was she there to make every detail perfect, she was also there to stand with my grandma while my mom pulled around the car. She is there for every small moment, where you did not even realize you needed her. My mom and family still talk about how sweet and helpful Francesca was. I have been in weddings where no planner was involved and it is an incredibly different and more stressful experience. You must book The Eventful Gals for your day, you will be so grateful that you did!! Thank you Francesca for making my day so perfect.

ase when I would email her stupid questions randomly at odd hours of the night like “do napkins need to match the rest of the linens?” Who asks that?! (Me...). I wish I would have booked her for the entire experience from the get-go. She was beyond knowledgeable about all aspects of planning, dealing with vendors and delivers, food setup (those plates salads girl:), table placement, flow and timing of everything (from when the ceremony started to who was walking, when to start cocktail hour and dinner buffet, to speeches and dancing). When I didn’t have hair scheduled for my girls, I ask Francesca for last minute suggestions. That afternoon she had them ALL scheduled AND she was coming to the venue! (Thanks Kristin from Total Hair Experience!). If you don’t think you need a wedding planner bc for your big day, you’re dead wrong! Stop thinking you can do it bc you can’t! Francesca transformed my venue into something out of a magazine and exactly what I envisioned. I will forever and always praise her for making my wedding dreams come true! Thank you Frankie for being you and being awesome!! 😘

thing on her mind and it did not need to be. But she was just amazing and come the wedding day, I could not have asked for it to go any better!! It was my fairytale dream wedding just like I had envisioned!! I remember walking out to go down the isle and seeing the reception room for the first time and teared up cause it was everything I had been dreaming for a year. I owe so much thanks to Francesca and her team!! Everything went so perfect and I have received so many, "your wedding was just so amazing and perfect!," from so many people!! If you need a planner to help make everything go smooth, look no further! Put your trust in The Eventful Gals!!

up TEG in a few words in case you don’t bother reading this entire post – Here’s what you really need to know: She’s organized, responsive, supportive, personable, responsible, hard-working, honest, reliable, knowledgeable, down-to-earth, the best in the business, and overall AMAZING! Francesca far exceeded all of my expectations and she never failed to go above and beyond for me. She is truly a gem, you guys. My very first phone call with Francesca was so easy, it was fun, and most of all, it wasn’t stressful at all. I didn’t feel pressured to sign a contract and I didn’t feel that I had smoke blown up my behind, as some vendors like to do. I honestly felt that I was just talking with a friend about my wedding and that’s when I knew that I had to hire her. Looking back, I wish that I had booked her from the very beginning because her incredible knowledge and expertise in every step of the planning process is unmatched, but I’m thankful that we snagged her when we did. Francesca was on the other end of the phone one day, listening to me cry and slightly panic after something didn’t go quite as planned, and reassured me that it would be okay and that we would find a solution. Not even an hour after our call ended, she texted me with several alternatives on how we could move forward. It was in that moment that I knew hiring her was the best decision that I had made. Not that I ever doubted it before, but the reassurance of knowing that I had someone ON MY TEAM who would have my back NO MATTER WHAT was a feeling that couldn’t be matched. THIS IS WHY TEG IS ABSOLUTELY PRICELESS YOU GUYS!!! Let me back up to my statement about wishing I had booked her sooner. Three words: preferred vendors list! Francesca has the experience that most brides lack (unless you’re in the wedding business yourself) and she is there to help you find the best team of vendors that fits you, your style, and your needs. SHE KNOWS HER STUFF PEOPLE! And then the wedding day came. It was a cloudy and rainy day in Jacksonville, but I was ready, I was excited, I was calm, cool, and collected. There was not a moment of worry or stress and I have TEG to thank for this. Every detail, every minute, every move was planned out perfectly and TEG was behind all of it. Sure, the rain definitely caused some of our plans to change, but Francesca was right there, ready to go, and adjusted accordingly to ensure the changes went smoothly. I could honestly go on for days about how incredible she is, but I’ll leave you all with this: TEG helped make all of my wedding dreams a reality and if I had it all to do over again, I would choose her 10 times out of 10. My husband wanted to add a few words to this as well: “Francesca always had answers when we had questions or when an issue came up. Most importantly, she was reliable and helped us in ways that went beyond what was necessary. She made the whole process one we will never forget.” Francesca became an incredible forever friend throughout this process, and I am so blessed to be a part of the TEG family. She is one of the most incredible human beings I’ve ever met, and she will always have the most special place in my heart. WE LOVE YOU TO THE ENDS OF THE EARTH!!!

y family. Not only did I love working with her, but several of my family members and friends have made a point to sing her praises also. Francesca is very professional and an expert! Trust me, it is worth every penny to have her on your side and enjoy your day. I cannot say enough good things!!

en the Wedding Planner right? Classic. Now, everyone who has been married and who has had mishaps rightly knows that the woman from that movie does not exist, right? Well, let me be the first to negate the claim that “The Wedding Planner” is not based on a real woman. Francesca Cooper is the optimus prime of wedding planners. She literally transforms on the wedding day to the knight in planning armor. If there was one thing that could have gone wrong at our wedding, Francesca thwarted it before we had the opportunity to even idealize an issue. Our wedding was smooth, perfect, and all of the vendors were nudged in the right directions at exactly the right times. I would like to further mention that our dining room setup, solely her doing, was something from a Disney movie. If I heard the words “this is perfect” one more time during the evening, I may have started believing that life could run as smoothly as one of her weddings. Please, if there is one thing to add to your wedding let it be Francesca with TEG. Francesca, from Lyndsey and myself: You made our day the best that it could be, and the memories of our wedding will be some of the warmest and happiest that we share together for the rest of our lives. Thank you so much for being there for us, and for making our wedding perfect and amazing in every facet of the word.

ds and read the entire thing! Let's begin with a year or so before our set wedding date when Frankie insisted on meeting my Fiance and I for the first time... at 9pm... on a work night... because I got a flat tire, and missed our 7pm appointment; THANK GOODNESS we managed to meet, even though I inconvenienced her.. because I knew within moments that she was the planner for us- committed, accommodating, and professional. My priority at the start of wedding planning was to find a planner who understood us, wasn't intimidated by my attention to detail yet accepted when I didn't want to make decisions, and believed in the union of love she'd be working for! To put it simply, my expectations were blown out of the water. Not only did Frankie check all of these boxes, she quickly became one of my favorite women I've had the honor of knowing! Over the course of planning, we moved to a new city and relied heavily on Frankie's recommendations for vendors and design. She eased my mind regarding every single aspect of our day and managed to deal with my freak outs.. day or night, while she was busy being a wife and mom of two! I realized as our day approached how lucky we were to have Frankie during our planning process, but it all came full circle the day of the wedding. To have bridesmaids, guests, and even groomsmen and other vendors notice and comment on what a rockstar our planner was made my heart so full, and so proud to be not only her client, but also her friend. Frankie made it clear from the start of our meeting that the decisions, the day, every single detail was up to us, and never pushed us in a certain direction because it was the easiest option for her. She took our style, vision, and budget into consideration, guided us to the best vendor team that she knew wouldn't let us down, and served as the glue that held said team together from start to finish. Frankie was invested in the success of our wedding like it was her own, and my only regret is not booking her sooner.. prior to booking our venue. Having the insight and support of your planner when hiring a vendor is something you can't put a price on, which is why hiring The Eventful Gals was the absolute best decision we made in our wedding planning process. Thank you again to Frankie and her team! Love you!

ls, my wedding day would have been beautiful but not perfect. My only regret is that I did not hire the Eventful Gals sooner in my wedding planning process.

m. I know that is hard to believe because something always goes wrong on the day of. Bonus- we got to eat dinner! Responsiveness: 5/5. Francesca was always available via email, text or call and her replies were usually instant. She even contacted me the morning after the hurricane just to let me know that our venue was not damaged and everything was ok. She was evacuated, caring for her children/personal responsibilities and still made her clients a priority! Professionalism: 5/5. We had an issue with our venue that sadly put her in the middle with her hands tied. It would have been easy to “side with the bride” but she gave us an honest explanation to seeing both sides and I respect that. Instead of dramatizing the situation, she assured me that no matter to outcome she would be onsite to handle everything and that our wedding day would not be negatively impacted. Value: 5/5. If I could give Francesca 10 stars in this category I would. The amount of time and effort put into a wedding day is indescribable. From dealing with all of the vendors, to organizing every little detail and answering 1,000 questions… Francesca more than delivered. Flexibility: 5/5. I feel like this is one of the most important categories when it comes to wedding coordination. Being able to successfully adjust plans on a whim is not easy. Towards the end of our reception we noticed that guests were starting to leave and we still had 30 minutes of dancing time left. My husband and I decided that we wanted to cut that time out and do our sparkler exit as soon as possible in hopes that as many guests as possible would be able to participate. We voiced this to Francesca and within 10 minutes our last dance was complete and the guests were lined up outside with sparklers in hand!

booked all my vendors by the time I started looking into it. But I am SO HAPPY I decided to work with Francesca because I know my day would not have been as perfect without her! From our first meeting at our 30-day walk through to the day after our wedding, she was always on top of everything. She knew all my vendors, which made coordinating with them super simple & stress-free, she understood my style and the look I wanted for our wedding day, and she knew how to pull everything together flawlessly! Francesca made sure Scott & I had everything we needed on our special day and I can't thank her & her team enough for everything they did! Everyone loved how smooth the wedding went, and we owe it all to The Eventful Gals! I would 100% recommend them!! THANK YOU!!

how incredible Francesca is. If you want to truly enjoy your wedding day THEN HIRE THE EVENTFUL GALS. They go above and beyond. Thank you SO MUCH for making our day so perfect.

w I feel in this moment, just one short week out from my wedding – there are no words to describe just what Francesca and The Eventful Gals mean to me. I started my search for a planner almost 2 years before my desired wedding date, and after meeting with a few, I knew that I wanted to spend the next almost 2 years planning my November 4th wedding with her and they were literally the most fun years ever!! Francesca was with me every step of the way, she introduced me to the best vendors, that she knew not only would be able to make my vision come to life, but also stay within my budget. She literally made every single one of my crazy ideas happen perfectly and within budget!! She was the calm when I started to freak out, she was my resolution for every single problem that crept up, she was my breath of fresh air, a shoulder to cry on, and the best at making me laugh!! On the day of our wedding she was a miracle worker, who transformed an empty space into the most beautiful space a bride could hope for, she executed the day with such precision and perfection, not a single guest wanted for anything, my husband (ah! Husband!!) and I were attentively taken care of, shielded from the craziness I’m sure the day brought and were left to just have fun and enjoy!! My new mother-in-law said after the wedding, “It’s like she was always exactly where you needed her!” and that is incredibly true, and was true of our whole planning process!! She was always one step ahead of me, always right there with an answer (including the hours after giving birth to her son! I still can’t believe that!!) and on the day of, always right there with champagne!! I can promise you one thing – if you think you don’t need a wedding planner – you are wrong, and if you’re looking for one that you will be eternally grateful for, who will take your ideas, your budget, and your wildest dreams and make them a reality – you have found her. Francesca – Al and I will never have enough thankyous to give you, you truly gave us the best day ever. We will love you forever!! Xo’s

n well, but I didn't even notice how well it ran until after the wedding. In other words, everything ran so smoothly that I never had to wonder who needed to do what or what was going to be happening next and that's unusual for me. Not only was the day of great, but leading up to it Francesca was always available to help with any random question I had! Another added bonus were her vendors she recommended; none of whom disappointed!

nner is supposed to be. She became a friend. Without knowing a thing about each other Frankie spent countless hours emailing back and forth with me about all my countless stressors, budget concerns, and all out mess that had become my wedding planning process. She astounded me with how kind and caring she was about our wedding concerns and how much she reached out and helped me long before a discussion of payment was ever even brought up. She sees her clients as people and friends not a dollar sign and won't stop until your day is a complete reflection of you. She is available literally day and night, anytime a concern popped up i had an immediate response. You feel as a bride that this woman is planning for you and you only!!! Having an out of town wedding in her hometown of St. Augustine made things harder for my groom and I as we had no idea what vendors to use. Frankie immediately pointed us in the exact direction of the most absolute perfect vendors to use start to finish. It may seem hard to place full confidence in someone you barely know but she knows exactly what we needed and right in our budget. Everytime we met with her recommended vendors we were blown away at how on the money she was. She took what was a rough time for our family and literally made our wedding this dream come true, so much better than we ever imagined. My husband can be picky and tough to please and he was speechless at how perfect she made our wedding. We will look back at our wedding day and always cherish it as one of the best days of our lives ..... because of her. When i say run and book her AS FAST AS YOU CAN... i mean it... do yourself a favor and get the full planning package.... you won't regret it... she's an expert worth every penny... and i feel I've not only walked away with a stunning wedding day but a friend for life.

a beat. Everything was taken care, I didn't have to worry about anything and they coordinated with all of my vendors. They were prepared for any misstep. We were so lucky to be able to snag these two Gals.

efinitely my girl. Throughout the wedding planning phase, I could contact her and she would write me back almost instantly. She picked my DJ and my videographer for me and I’m so thankful for that. They were both perfect. My wedding day was absolutely perfect. She did everything perfect. Nothing went wrong at all and if it did, I didn’t know nor care because she was on top of it. I can’t thank her enough and you should hire her! You won’t regret it!

ut all the details were extremely overwhelming. I couldn’t figure out how everything would come together and I was in way over my head. That’s when I decided to hire Francesca with The Eventful Gals. I hired her as my day of coordinator, but she went above and beyond her call of duty. She helped me from the day I hired her, keeping me organized, on time, and giving vendor recommendations when needed. I constantly bounced ideas off of her and she was always quick to respond with her thoughts and honest opinions. We met in person and my husband and I felt like she just “got it”. She understood what we wanted and our personal situation, and because of this rapport we created she was able to ensure everything ran smoothly on our big day. She was there for US and what WE wanted, not the venue or our parents or anyone else. On our wedding day she was a ROCK STAR. She was everywhere! Putting out fires I didn’t even know existed, making sure everything was as it should be, and there to help with anything that was needed. She was a friend, and I really don’t think my wedding would have been the same without her. Francesca’s hard work ensured everything was as I wanted it, and that I could relax and enjoy myself the whole day. Even after the wedding she continued to follow up with us, and surprised me with a beautiful wedding hangar after I lost mine (even though she had nothing to do with me losing it!). I can’t say enough great things about The Eventful Gals, you won’t be disappointed with them!

hich I definitely didn't expect. The day of Stephine was amazing making sure everything was set up and on schedule. I did not have to worry about ANYTHING, which was the best feeling after being so stressed leading up. I can't express how valuable they were to my overall wedding experience, and I recommend them 100%. Probably the best decision I made wedding wise for my peace of mind, and worth every penny (and more honestly). Thank you again Stephine and Francesca!