- 2026
- 2025
The Wedding Planner MD
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"There are not enough words for this review . Melissa has been planning our wedding for two years and..."
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About this vendor
The Wedding Planner MD is an upscale wedding planning firm specializing in wedding destinations in Naples, Marco Island and SW Florida, and beyond to destination weddings abroad. Led by owner and principal event planner Melissa, this team creates breathtaking weddings that are fully customized to your vision after a complimentary consultation and conversation. The Wedding Planner MD experts will get to know you and your partner’s vision in order to orchestrate a once-in-a-lifetime experience that fits your style and vibe. This professional team takes care of all the behind-the-scenes details so that on your big day, everything flows seamlessly, and you and your guests can relax and enjoy your magical day.
Services Offered
A variety of services is offered by the Wedding Planner MD. The wedding planning firm provides all-inclusive wedding packages that include everything from venue selection and walk-through to timeline and budget creation, setup assistance, and finding the best musicians, DJs, florists, photographers, and more to fit your personal taste and budget. The Wedding Planner MD professionals are up-to-date on all the latest trends and can give you thoughtful and personalized service. With over 15 years in the event planning industry, this firm has developed excellent relationships with industry insiders and will save you money by negotiating vendor pricing and contracts. As a licensed travel agency, The Wedding Planner MD also arranges transportation and hotel room blocks when needed (negotiated at a discount) for your out-of-town guests. Other event and travel planning services in their menu of offerings include cruises, land vacations, honeymoons, and more to exotic destinations.
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16 years in business
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We speak English and Spanish
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Melissa is repeatedly praised as organized, professional, and highly responsive, making planning stress-free and delivering beautiful, seamless weddings. Reviewers laud her vendor recommendations, calm problem-solving, and thorough day-of coordination (with capable assistants). She handles last-minute issues and remote planning with care and excellence.
Beautiful Wedding!
Wedding was possible because of Melissa!!!
Melissa is the Best!
My Dream Beach Wedding with Melissa MD!
back in 5 minutes. She was by my side from start to finish, and she made my day magical. I truly recommend her the wedding of your dreams!
Best wedding ever!
Melissa is the best!
An Absolutely Incredible Wedding Planner!
She handled every detail, from coordinating with vendors to managing timelines with such calm and confidence that we were able to relax and actually enjoy our day. Her communication was always clear and timely, and she went above and beyond to make sure everything ran perfectly.
On our wedding day, everything flowed seamlessly thanks to her hard work and amazing experience. The decor, the timing, and the overall atmosphere were even better than we could’ve ever imagined. We received so many compliments from guests about how smooth and beautiful everything was, and that’s all thanks to Melissa!
If you’re planning a wedding in Marco Island or anywhere in South Florida, we can’t recommend Melissa enough. She’s the best in the business, thoughtful, detail-oriented, and an absolute joy to work with.
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