I cannot say enough good things about Lizzie. She stepped in only 45 days before our wedding, and from our very first meeting, she completely put me at ease. I told her I wasn’t sure if I needed someone full-time because I had already handled things like invitations and vendor selection, and she confidently told me, “You can plan a wedding in 45 days as long as you have your vendors selected.” She absolutely meant it.

We had a fairly large destination wedding with around 120 guests and so many intricate details, and she handled every single thing with incredible care and attention. She made the entire process feel easy and stress-free. She was always available, even while overseas on vacation, which honestly still amazes me.

She coordinated and set up all of our decorations, kept everything running smoothly, and gave genuinely helpful advice throughout the process. One thing I really appreciated was how honest she was about budgeting she told me what was truly worth spending money on and what wasn’t, and her guidance was spot on every time. She also had amazing vendor recommendations and clearly has strong relationships with the people she works with.

Beyond being incredibly organized and talented, Lizzie was just such a kind, loving, and calming person to work with. She added so many thoughtful touches throughout the experience. One thing that meant so much to us was that she saved sand from the beach where we got married and made us an ornament with it afterward. Those little details made everything feel even more special and personal.

Our wedding truly would not have been the same without her, and I would recommend her to absolutely anyone.

You should definitely hire Lizzie as your wedding planner! You will not regret it.
She just orchestarted my daughter's wedding and every single thing went off without a hitch. It was a perfect day. However, the best part of the experience was in the weeks before the big day. My daughter is anxious by nature and her mom was not around to consult and reassure. In the lead up to the big day, Lizzie was there for my child with sage advice and calming guidance. I cannot thank her enough for all she did. As a bonus, you might get her sister on the day of the event! Katie is a gem as well! You can't go wrong with Hakuna Matata.

Lizzie, from the beginning, gives you that true peace of mind needed during the wedding planning process. She is professional, pays attention to details, is extremely organized and follows through with everything...giving the bride, mother-of-the-bride(myself), father-of-the-bride the wonderful gift of peace and clarity through to the very end of the wedding experience. Thank you so much!!

She helped bring all of my visions to life and made the entire planning process so much easier. She helped me communicate with vendors and was so proactive in getting answers from my venue when I was having a hard time getting responses. She always responded quickly and genuinely cared, which made such a difference during a stressful time.

On the wedding day, she was truly everything. I had a dress malfunction and she immediately became my go-to with her bustle tricks and saved the moment without any stress. She made sure everything ran smoothly from start to finish and kept everything on track, even when time started getting away from us.

She truly ensured everything happened exactly when it was supposed to and handled every detail behind the scenes so I could just enjoy the day. I can’t recommend her enough, she was honestly the magic behind our reception and I’m so grateful for her.

My husband and I are beyond thrilled that we chose Lizzie for our month-of wedding coordination! From our first call to the final moments of our reception, she was the epitome of professionalism and responsiveness. Thanks to Lizzie and her assistant, we were able to fully immerse ourselves in our wedding day without worry about decor or vendors, which was truly such a gift! Lizzie has an incredible ability to seemingly be everywhere at once; whether she was handing us an umbrella during a sudden rain or making sure we stayed hydrated, she anticipated our needs before we even realized them ourselves. If you are looking for a seamless, stress-free experience, Lizzie and her team are the absolute gold standard in wedding coordination!

Lizzie was AMAZING and just what we needed to make sure our wedding ran smoothly. From the initial phone call to my wedding day, I felt totally at ease knowing Lizzie had everything taken care of. Her attention to detail, professionalism, responsiveness, suggestions/recommendations, organization, and dedication truly shined, and we could not have done it without her. Lizzie was always looking out for us and our families to maximize ease and comfort. She also had a way of remembering extremely small details on phone calls and making sure we executed the perfect event. She thought of everything! Our wedding day ended up being pretty windy, and Lizzie thought ahead and switched which side I was on at the altar to be best for the wind with my hair and veil.

In preparation for the wedding, Lizzie helped us before the one month start by providing recommendations for vendors, cake, etc. – all excellent recommendations!! We had a destination wedding in Florida, so having someone with Lizzie’s network and knowledge of the area was extremely helpful. She knew the areas around the venue very well, the vendors, etc., which took a lot of pressure off us leading up to our wedding.

Lizzie truly went above and beyond with helping us and making sure our wedding day went well. I felt like I could be totally present and enjoy my whole wedding weekend knowing that Lizzie had everything taken care of. Her emergency kit was a total help too as she had pins to help my dress. Both sides of our family noted now attentive and on it she was.
I cannot fully describe how essential and professional Lizzie is. She truly cared about our wedding day and made sure there were no worries for us – Hakuna Matata. Thank you, Lizzie!!

Working with Lizzie from Hakuna Matata was hands down one of the best decisions we made for our wedding.

From the very beginning, she was incredibly responsive, organized, and thoughtful. During our initial discovery call, Lizzie clearly explained her services and took the time to truly understand what we were looking for. What stood out most was that she made sure her offerings aligned with our needs before moving forward, which gave us so much confidence in booking her.

Even though Hakuna Matata is a month-of/day-of coordination service, Lizzie went above and beyond by offering monthly check-ins. She consistently made sure we were on track, reminded us of anything we might have overlooked, and was always available if we needed guidance. Whenever we asked for recommendations, she provided tiered options (low, medium, and high cost), which made decision-making so much easier and more comfortable for us.

As we got closer to the wedding, we had a detailed planning meeting where she walked through everything with us. I was amazed at how she remembered all of our preferences, even things we had forgotten ourselves! She truly kept everything organized and running smoothly.

On the wedding day itself, Lizzie was absolutely incredible. I had zero stress, no vendor calls, no questions from family or friends, no setup or breakdown responsibilities. Everything was handled flawlessly. At the end of the night, all of our items were packed up and loaded into our vehicle, and nothing was missing.

I didn’t have a very specific vision for our table décor, so I trusted Lizzie to take the lead, and she completely exceeded expectations. The presentation was beautiful and far beyond what I could have imagined.

Because of Lizzie, I was able to fully relax and enjoy our wedding day, knowing everything was in perfect hands. And that’s exactly how it turned out, perfect!

I cannot recommend her enough!

The perfect day-of coordinator! Lizzie was affordable, incredibly organized, professional, and so friendly throughout the entire process. She answered every question we had and guided me whenever I needed it, which made wedding planning feel so much less stressful.

One of the most incredible things she did was seamlessly modifying our timeline to buy us an extra half hour to wait out the rain so we could keep our outdoor ceremony overlooking the beach. Thanks to her organization, we were able to have the ceremony we dreamed of. It truly would not have been such an incredible day without her there every step of the day.

I’m so grateful for her hard work and dedication — she made our day run perfectly and I can’t recommend her enough!

There are truly no words that feel big enough to describe how grateful we are for for Lizzie. What she gave us wasn’t just a beautifully organized event, she gave us the ability to be fully present on one of the most important days of our lives.
From the very beginning, I knew there was nothing I had to worry about, that the day would be absolutely perfect because I had Lizzie to depend on. Throughout the planning process, whenever I felt overwhelmed or unsure, she was steady, reassuring, and solution-oriented. Her communication was extraordinary, I felt she was right there with me through every hiccup and every last minute change of plan. She anticipated needs before we even realized we had them. Every email was answered with care. Every concern was handled with patience. Every decision felt easier because we knew we were in good hands. On our wedding day, we didn’t worry about a single thing. Not the timeline. Not the vendors. Not the weather. We were able to soak in every moment because Lizzie was working tirelessly behind the scenes to make sure everything unfolded perfectly. After my beach ceremony she even took the time to brush the sand off my feet! She bustled my dress like a pro, and got a plate of food for me from my cocktail hour so I could enjoy it while she got me ready for my big entrance. When I needed something, she immediately ran to the rescue, if something wasn’t going as planned she fixed it immediately.
But beyond her professionalism and talent, what stands out most is her heart. She genuinely cared. We never felt like “just another client.” We felt supported, celebrated, and understood. When my husband and I got back to our hotel room at the end of the night she even straightened up the entire room and made it look like a honeymoon suit for us!
Looking back, hiring Lizzie wasn’t just a good decision, it was one of the best decisions we made. Our wedding was more beautiful than we ever imagined, and that is entirely thanks to her dedication, creativity, and love for what she does. I truly could not have done it without her!! We will forever be grateful.

From start to finish, Lizzie was absolutely phenomenal and the reason our wedding day ran seamlessly.

She made sure everything was on time, kept us perfectly on schedule, and somehow managed to be everywhere at once — calm, confident, and completely in control. Her attention to detail is next-level, and she is incredibly hands-on, always taking initiative and doing exactly what needs to be done without ever having to be asked.

And then there’s her famous Mary Poppins bag! From baby powder and a paintbrush to gently remove sand from my feet before heading into the reception, to pulling out a tag gun when my bustle didn’t work as planned — she was prepared for everything. Every little moment where something could have felt stressful, Lizzie had already solved before we even realized it was an issue.

She pays such close attention to every detail while still making you feel completely supported, calm, and taken care of. I truly cannot sing her praises enough. Lizzie is the person you want in your corner on your wedding day — trustworthy, proactive, kind, and incredibly talented at what she does.

Hiring Lizzie Lumley from Hakuna Matata Weddings was hands-down one of the best decisions we made. If you’re even considering working with her — do it. You will be so grateful you did.