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JohnGandyEvents is a detail-oriented event designer and planner in Tallahassee, Florida. Using a creative eye and personal touch, they execute plans for clients in a stress-free way. JohnGandyEvents ensures that the big event is a reflection of your tastes and ideas, and simply leverages the necessary resources to achieve that outcome. With 30 years of experience, the owner is set on using the best vendors and developing relationships with the couples.

Services Offered

JohnGandyEvents is available for booking in Florida but also for destination weddings; set up a consultation to discuss this further. This team of planners has worked on military and eco-friendly weddings, and they can coordinate lighting options, including accent, string, lanterns, and chandeliers. They’ve also got decorations and other essentials under control, if you’ll need those — everything from aisle markers to trinkets to signage. Services include:

  • Full planning
  • Partial planning
  • Budget analysis
  • Event design
  • Timelines
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Frequently asked questions

Do you offer an hourly rate?

No

What wedding events do you provide services for?

Ceremony
Reception
Rehearsal Dinner

What wedding planning services do you offer?

Full Planning
Partial Planning

What weddings do you have experience planning?

Civil
Cultural
Destination
Double Weddings
Eco-Friendly
Military
Non-Religious
Religious

Reviews of John Gandy Events

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John Gandy Events is highly praised for professional, organized, and detail-oriented planning that makes weddings stress-free and flawlessly executed. Reviewers praised seamless vendor coordination, expansive decor inventory, and creative design options. The team handles logistics well—including rain or remote planning—and gives couples peace of mind to enjoy their day.

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John Gandy Events is highly praised for professional, organized, and detail-oriented planning that makes weddings stress-free and flawlessly executed. Reviewers praised seamless vendor coordination, expansive decor inventory, and creative design options. The team handles logistics well—including rain or remote planning—and gives couples peace of mind to enjoy their day.

Amelia
Amelia Sent on 05/14/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Everything was flawless!

I cannot recommend John Gandy Events enough! From the very beginning, they were incredibly organized, professional, and attentive to every detail. Planning a wedding can be stressful, but they made the entire process feel seamless and manageable.

On the wedding day, their coordination was absolutely flawless. They kept everything running perfectly on schedule, handled every detail behind the scenes, and ensured that vendors, guests, and the wedding party were all exactly where they needed to be. Because of their expertise, we were able to fully relax and enjoy every moment without worrying about logistics.

Their communication, professionalism, and calm presence made such a difference throughout the entire experience. We are so grateful for all of their hard work and would highly recommend them to anyone looking for a wedding planner who truly goes above and beyond!
Linda
Linda Sent on 05/07/2026
5 out of 5 rating

The Perfect Wedding Team

We cannot recommend John Gandy events and their team enough. They brought our daughter’s vision to life beautifully and handled every detail flawlessly. From coordinating vendors to keeping everything organized and stress-free, they went above and beyond throughout the entire process. The wedding was absolutely stunning, and their creativity, professionalism, and attention to detail made the day truly unforgettable.
Mya
Mya Sent on 10/25/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Our Wedding was PERFECT Thanks to the JGE Team!!

We worked with Sophi and the JGE team for our wedding, and they were absolutely incredible! From the very beginning, they completely understood my vision and helped me bring it to life. You can tell how much experience they have in the industry… they were always five steps ahead throughout the entire planning process. Their inventory of beautiful decor and furniture is unmatched and gave us so many options to create the exact look I was going for. Every vendor they recommended was also a great fit, which made the process even smoother!

But honestly, the biggest value of working with JGE was the peace of mind they gave us on the wedding day. The setup, the timeline, the organization… everything ran perfectly! Our wedding turned out even better than I could’ve ever imagined. I can’t recommend John Gandy Events enough! 🩷🩷
A
Amy Sent on 06/30/2025
5 out of 5 rating

A Mother's Review

Are you a parent of bride or groom and are looking to actually ENJOY the wedding of your child?
Do you want to eat the food you so carefully chose?
Do you want sit back and have a few beverages that you paid for?
Do you want hit the dance floor and cut a rug with your family?
Do you actually want to taste the cake that took you months to decide on?
Do you want someone to gently guide you around the wedding day so you don't have to think and just enjoy?
Well then look no further, because John Gandy events is for you!
When my daughter Ashley and her now husband Austin decided on a destination wedding to Pebble Hill Plantation, our first thought was how are we going to do all the planning from Florida? Luckily for us, someone gave us John Gandy's information. And from the first facetime to the moment the newly married couple drove away, John and our coordinator Allyson DuBose took care of everything. The communication was impeccable, their ideas were flawless and the weekend of the wedding was stress free and everything we could of hoped for and more. There are not enough adjectives in a thesaurus to describe our experience with John and his staff. So do yourself a favor and book them now.
Denise
Denise Sent on 06/01/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Best Day Ever!

John Gandy and his entire team are top notch. I was very hesitant to hire a wedding planner but, quickly realized it was money well spent. My daughter wanted a worry-free wedding day and John and his team provided that perfectly. Every detail was taken care of even when it rained and we had to make some changes to the lay out at the reception. I would highly recommend the John Gandy Event Team.
Ashley
Ashley Sent on 05/29/2025
5 out of 5 rating

HIGHLY Recommend!!! You won't regret it!

There is not one thing that JGE didn't help with. My husband and I are located in Orlando, FL, but fell in love with a venue in Thomasville, GA. One of the things we were nervous about was having to plan a wedding in a town that we weren't familiar with. We came across John Gandy and his team through our venues vendor page. Let me tell you. John and his team were perfection. They were so responsive and they just know everything there is to know about the wedding industry. The are 100% real with you and do everything in their power to make your dreams come true. They aren't trying to upsell you on things. When you have a budget they will come up with alternatives so that you are able to stay in your budget. When you book John for your wedding you obviously get the most talented team but you also get access to his entire warehouse of beautiful wedding decor!! John helped the entire process and we had Allyson as our Event Manager. OH MY GOSH she was LITERALLY so amazing. I was stressed about the rain on my wedding day and Allyson (without telling me) carried around an umbrella all day because she said "whenever you are prepared it doesn't rain". I LOVE her. Every single vendor that they recommended were absolutely amazing. I booked my hair and makeup before doing a trial, a florist before seeing the florals, and the caterers before tasting the food because if John Gandy said they are good.... THEY ARE. They made the wedding process so enjoyable and not stressful. I can't recommend them enough. They are a well oiled machine and they had like 7 people setting up our wedding. If I could give 10 stars I would. There aren't enough words to describe how worth it is to invest in JGE! Thank you John Gandy and his team for making my dreams come true :)
Vicky
Vicky Sent on 04/07/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Hames/O’Sullivan - St. Patrick’s & Apalachicola Ice House Wedding

John Gandy, Allyson, and their entire team are exceptional. From every detail of decor to each personal connection needed, for example running the rehearsal service at the church. They are amazing and grateful of the work they put in to make the day special and set a living tone to the marriage. Every guest felt the love! We highly recommend John Gandy for any event you need to be perfect! Thank you!
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Ansley Sent on 03/31/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Everything was PERFECT

The Gandy team was helpful from the very first phone call. Our wedding was brought together perfectly and was more than I could have dreamed of! Everyone on the team was so attentive of every detail, and making sure everything was on time and going smoothly. Could not have asked for a better team to help us out!
Caroline
Caroline Sent on 03/31/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Do yourself a favor and book JGE!

Highly, highly, highly recommend John Gandy Events! If you're getting married, do yourself a favor and work with them. They made wedding planning an absolute breeze, connecting me with the best vendors and bringing all of my visions to life effortlessly. It was truly amazing working with their team, especially Allyson, our coordinator. She completely nailed my vision and somehow always knew exactly what I was thinking—even when I was deep in bridal brain fog!

Another huge perk was having access to their incredible warehouse, where we could use anything we needed to make our day perfect. The entire experience was seamless and stress-free, and I couldn’t be more grateful. If you're looking for a wedding planning team that will make your dream wedding happen, John Gandy Events is it!
Liz
Liz H. Sent on 02/17/2025
5 out of 5 rating

We had the best experience with the Gandy team! So organized, detail oriented & a blast to work with!

Could not say enough good things about this team...We had the best experience with the Gandy team! So organized, detail oriented & a blast to work with!
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2026 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2025 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2024 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2023 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2022 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2021 Winner
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Professional Network & Endorsements

43 Endorsements
Kemari Lyn Films Kemari Lyn Films Wedding Videographers

John's entire team is absolutely amazing! They are the most timely planners I've worked with and they really are so incredibly helpful!

Red Fly Studio Red Fly Studio Wedding Photographers

Oh John Gandy...how I love thee. I feel like John is one of the most important investments that a bride and groom can make. I have seen him turn situations that might make some cringe, into situations where the guests thought that's how the day was supposed to be. His team knows how to roll with the punches and do their jobs without getting in the way of the other vendors. Not to mention, he is always in tune with the bride and grooms' vision for their day.

Pro Limo Tallahassee Pro Limo Tallahassee Wedding Limos

I have worked with JGE for many years, the BEST .

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