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Established:	1998
Employees:	2
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Owner Jennifer Fitzsimmons has been a part of the wedding industry for over 12 years.  Her attention to detail, calming personality and ability to creatively make just about anything happen has put her at the top of the area’s leading Wedding and Event planners.  A Friend of the Bride was chosen as the Best Event Planner of Florida’s West Coast by the Knot magazine in 2007 and recently received a National Award for her work on an industry party for Conde Nast/Brides Florida magazine.  Jennifer specializes in destination weddings and as the sole planner working events with an assistant, she is able to give each client the individual attention they deserve and the assurance that she will be with them every step of the way.  Jennifer is one of six planners in Florida to be Certified by the Association for Certified Professional Wedding Consultants and one only a few planners in the Tampa Bay area to have any formal training with years of hands-on experience.  Call today to schedule your initial consultation!

Apple Blossoms Floral Designs & Gifts	I finally got my first chance to work with Jennifer. She is quite delightful and a treat to work with.
Grant Hemond and Associates, Inc.	Jennifer is very friendly, personable and well-organized. She keeps things moving and running smoothly without being overbearing on the vendors. A true Friend of the Bride.
Darla Stafford/on-site hair and makeup	I highly recommend Jennifer of 'A Friend of the Bride'. She is a very professional, organized and personable wedding planner and would be a great asset to any bride. I love working with Jennifer and have only heard great comments from her brides.
Rev. Georgeann Butler	Jennifer fulfills her promise to be A Friend of the Bride. She will make sure you have a stress-free wedding experience. I have worked with Jennifer, and I know she is creative, organized and focused on YOU. She will be there to help you with the big plans and the small details. Enjoy every moment of your wedding from the planning to your Big Day with Jennifer at your side.
Alafia String Quartet	Jennifer is a fabulous planner, everything goes very smoothly and she is very organized! I recommend her services! <3
Catering By Design, Inc	Jennifer is such a pleasure to work with. Her brides absolutely adore her because she is such a great person and does a wonderful job for them. She's definitely a seasoned and passionate professional.
Pezz Photo	Jennifer is a calm and organized presence at your wedding. I've seen her put together beautiful weddings. She handles the most unusual requests with ease.
Colours by Linny	What can I say, Jennifer is so fun to be around. She's easy going, and professional at the same time. She will get the job done, no matter what it is.
VHVIDEO.COM, Inc.	A Friend of the Bride is a pleasure to work with. Jennifer takes care of every detail of your day big or small. I don't think there is anything she can't handle. Every event is smooth and effortless for the bride and all the vendors under Jennifer's control.
Hardy & Co DJ & Wedding Service	I have know Jennifer for over 15 years. I would highly recommend her service. She very professional, and has great personality for this business. She is very knowledgable of the wedding industry and can help you plan anything from an intimate wedding to a large formal gathering. If I was getting married she would be the first place I would start.