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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 fairytale 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.


Services Offered
Jennifer Matteo Event Planning can offer planning assistance for a whole host of events. These include civil unions, destination weddings, double weddings, eco-friendly weddings, military weddings, and both religious and non-religious weddings. Some of the professional event planning services that they offer include:

  • Budget analysis
  • Day-of coordination
  • Event design
  • Guestlist creation
  • Full or partial planning
  • Timelines
  • To-do lists
  • Vendor referrals
  • Woman-owned

Frequently asked questions

What is the starting price for day-of wedding coordination?

$2,550

What is the starting price for partial wedding planning?

$4,550

What is the starting price for full wedding planning?

$7,500

Do you offer an hourly rate?

Yes

What is the hourly rate?

$500

What wedding events do you provide services for?

Ceremony
Reception
Rehearsal Dinner

What wedding planning services do you offer?

Day-of Coordination
Full Planning
Partial Planning

What weddings do you have experience planning?

Civil
Cultural
Destination
Double Weddings
Elopement
Eco-Friendly
Military
Non-Religious
Religious
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4.9 out of 5 rating
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2024 Winner
134 Reviews
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94% Recommended by couples
Sushil
Sushil C. Sent on 01/21/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Professional & Playful, Creative & Kind

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 from 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!
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Elizabeth F. Sent on 03/12/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Would pick Jen and her team again!

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 even 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.
Chandler
Chandler F. Sent on 02/15/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing Experience!

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 perfect. 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!
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2024 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2022 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2021 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2020 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2019 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2018 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2017 Winner

Real Weddings

Rashmi & Wien
94 photos · 02/01/2020
Victoria & Justin
53 photos · 12/14/2019
Andrea & Jeff
21 photos · 11/03/2017

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Professional Network & Endorsements

5 Endorsements
DeLair Entertainment DeLair Entertainment Wedding DJs

Jennifer's event planning skills are truly top notch! From the organizational aspect, to the creativity, professionalism, and her prompt responses in communication, we believe each client would enjoy in a most comprehensive package. We highly recommend her services without reservation. Alice & Wayne DeLair, DeLair Entertainment

SRQ Violinist SRQ Violinist Wedding Musicians

Jennifer is extremely professional and talented in wedding planning. I highly recommend her services!

Ivy & Vine Floral Design Ivy & Vine Floral Design Wedding Florists

Jennifer Matteo is BEYOND talented at what she does. I have thoroughly enjoyed working with her this passed year and I am happy to call her a friend. She has an unbelievable skill set for organization, communication, style & decor and it shows in the way she does business. Her brides are always happy with her work because she literally takes care of every last detail AND THEN SOME! If you are looking for an incredibly well rounded event planner with fresh and fun ideas, contact Jennifer. I can't say enough about her!

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