Jennifer Matteo Event Planning Reviews
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Sushil C. Sent on 01/21/2024Professional & 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!
Jennifer Matteo Event Planning's reply:
Thank you Sushil, and Robert for all the kind words now, and throughout the planning process!! We had such a great time playing with colors, textures and patterns to bring your beautiful day to life!! -
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Brianna K. Sent on 04/11/2024From Across the Atlantic: Wedding dreams come true with JMEP
As a bride living afar in Ireland, the thought of planning a wedding in Florida felt like a daunting task. It seemed like a mission impossible until we crossed paths with the extraordinary team at JMEP. With their unparalleled expertise and unwavering dedication, JMEP transformed what could have been my biggest nightmare into an unforgettable journey that far exceeded our wildest dreams.
From the very first moment I connected with Jennifer, I knew we were embarking on something truly special. Her expertise and dedication radiated through every interaction as she meticulously grasped every detail of our vision, all while conquering the challenge of planning from across the ocean. Jennifer not only understood our vision but our preferences and the unique situation of planning from a different country.
Throughout the entire process, Jennifer's professionalism and warmth enveloped us like a comforting hug. She was not just a planner; she became our trusted confidante and partner in crafting the perfect day. And let me tell you about the sheer magic of JMEP's network of vendors in the Tampa Bay area - it's simply WOW… JUST WOW!
Every single recommendation, from the florists to the photographers to the bands and decor rentals, was absolute perfection. It was as if they plucked the very essence of our dreams from our minds and turned them into a stunning reality. Those floral arrangements? Absolutely breathtaking. The photography team? Incredibly talented and a complete personality match, making our wedding day an absolute blast, capturing every moment with unmatched artistry and chemistry. Each vendor played an essential role in creating the magic of our day, and we owe it all to JMEP.
But what truly sets Jennifer apart is her meticulous attention to detail. Nothing slipped past her eagle eye, ensuring that every aspect of our wedding was flawless. From managing timelines to coordinating with vendors, she flawlessly handled it all, allowing my husband and me to relax and savor every moment of our special day. Despite the distance, Jennifer made sure not a single aspect of the wedding was overlooked.
As a self-proclaimed 'type A' individual who usually likes to have a hand in everything, I can confidently say: trust JMEP with your wedding day! They not only met but exceeded every expectation, turning our day into a flawless 10 out of 10 affair. Whether you're planning from near or far, this remarkable team will not only bring your vision to life but surpass it in ways you never thought possible.
JMEP, thank you from the bottom of our hearts for bringing the wedding of our dreams to life and for being an integral part of it every step of the way. We miss you dearly and cannot wait to see you again soon! xx
Jennifer Matteo Event Planning's reply:
Bri and Mike, first of all I miss you all terribly! We spoke daily, chatted about life and love as well as the wedding we were planning together and you truly became great friends. "Thank you" does not begin to describe the gratitude I have for you both, your family and friends who all came together to make your wedding weekend remarkable, memorable and something to celebrate!
I look forward to many more calls, texts and conversations with you, hopefully a trip to see you this summer and perhaps you'll come see us in sunny Florida soon!
XOXO!!!! -
Elizabeth F. Sent on 03/12/2024
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.Jennifer Matteo Event Planning's reply:
THANK YOU!!!!!
Your colorful vibe and endless love is what everyone should strive for!!! Wishing you all the best - always! -
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Chandler F. Sent on 02/15/2024Amazing 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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Emily Sent on 12/10/2023If I could only keep one vendor and do it all over again I would pick Jen.
I can’t put into words how much I would recommend Jennifer Matteo Wedding Planning services. We are extremely happy with this vendor selection. We engaged Jen & team about 1.5 years before our wedding. We already had a venue and some vendors hired when we got her on board for partial planning services. For vendors we hadn’t hired (and some we hadn’t even thought we would need!) she had a list of vendors for us to choose from, including DJs, Florists, Linen services, and officiants, which was extremely helpful for us in narrowing down who to hire. The vendors we hired from her list were AMAZING. From the officiant, to the dog sitter (I know - I’m one of those dog owners), to the Florist. They were all on point.
We had monthly meetings to discuss all things wedding. I am a pretty anxious type A person so Jen helped keep me calm and let me know when we needed to focus on certain tasks for the wedding. This helped prevent overthinking and unnecessary stress on my end. We had florals done about 1 year out and 90% of the design done 8 months out. Her team helped send out the wedding invitations
The true magic of hiring Jen happened about 2 months out. All of my friends were stressed and doing a million things last minute in the 2 months leading up to their weddings. We were not. I tried to panic a few times but Jen had everything handled. I literally had nothing to stress about where the wedding was concerned.
I took the full week off leading up to my wedding and there were moments I was a little bored. Jen or her team (shout out to Megan!!) would call our text a few times a day to confirm details, look at menu cards, talk about table cards, signage, etc. Truly the process was painless and so easy from my end.
When we first saw the reception room we were blown away. We knew it would be beautiful but we didn’t know it would come together as well as it did. It was absolutely gorgeous – in large part due to Jen & Co’s coordination of linens, silverware/glassware, flower arrangements, and signage. We can’t even imagine how difficult it would have been to put all of those things together on our own.
I would truly recommend this vendor to anyone and everyone.Jennifer Matteo Event Planning's reply:
Thank you so much Emily!! It means the world to me and the girls when clients take the time to share their experience, we love you all so much - and it just makes our job so much fun to know we exceeded your expectations! I have to say, the story you shared with me about your dream of "nothing to worry about" was hysterical and I told the whole team! LOVE THAT!! Wishing your whole family lot's of love and laughter on your first Christmas as Husband and Wife! -
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Natalie D. Sent on 05/15/2023The dream team - couldn't have done this without them!
The entire JMEP team helped us plan and execute an amazing wedding – it was a flawless day and we can’t thank this team or recommend them highly enough. Jennifer was awesome in planning all the details, helping us think through things that we wouldn’t even have thought of. She was organized and decisive, making sure all the details were covered. Megan helped us run the rehearsal and day of execution and she was all over it – she was so much fun to work with and helped us make sure the day went smoothly.
We wanted to give an extra special shoutout to Bailey – who was our lead planner for most of the process. She was exceptional. So much fun to work with, so thoughtful and helped us bring the vision to life, and so thorough and dependable throughout the craziness of the day. Bailey – you absolutely rock and thank you for guiding us through the best day of our lives.
Jennifer Matteo Event Planning's reply:
Thank you so much Natalie!!! You and David were so FUN to work with and from your venue selection to all the little details everything came together so beautifully!
We so appreciate your kind words, and please be sure to keep in touch!
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Meghan D. Sent on 11/11/2022
Exquisite Picture of Perfection
When we got engaged back in January 2019 as a lesbian couple living in Florida we were only certain of a few things. We wanted our toes to be in the sand in Siesta Key where we live and raise our family and we wanted our day to be the perfect blend of both of our personalities. I like all the sparkly things in life and she is rustic and rough around the edges. We are both sarcastic and know what we want, but at the end of the day all we wanted was to have an absolutely magical day that was all about us! It didn’t take long for us to decide on a venue, we knew immediately that Sunset Beach Resort on Siesta Key Beach was absolute perfection for us. But, we also knew that we were going to need some help. The same day we signed our venue contract for November 7, 2020, we met with Jennifer Matteo back in January 2019.
As a lesbian couple, walking into these meetings can be daunting but Jenn was so welcoming and excited to greet us and learn all about our story. We went over a lot of things on that first day, but we decided to do the full planning since the venue that we were using had to be built from scratch. Jenn and her team were familiar with the venue and the vendors that had done events there and they immediately got right to work. She had the wedding planned in what seemed like 2 months, but we still had so much time to wait until November 2020. Then, the inevitable happened. COVID. Like many others, we ended up having to postpone. We were not willing to change our venue, or our time of year so we ended up waiting ANOTHER 2 years to November 5, 2022. Jenn and her team didn’t flinch. They respected our decision, made the appropriate calls, cancellations, reschedules, AND jokes about their longest running clients!
By this time we have had the chance to get to know Jenn and her team fairly well through other events and back and forth conversation. Our one day wedding turned into a whole weekend event that included a private nail party for our wedding party, followed by a tropical themed welcome party complete with Polynesian dancers, coconut drinks, a steel pan band, and the most amazing sunset. But the wedding–exceeded every expectation we ever had. It was literally an exquisite picture of perfection. The attention to detail that Jenn and her team put in was absolutely amazing. Not only did she make sure that if it was important to us, it was important to her but she anticipated and knew things that would make the day just that much more special for us. We gave her the autonomy to not run every single detail by us, and I am so glad that we made that decision. It allowed us to not feel the entire weight of the wedding on our shoulders and feel confident that things were being handled. I know that things didn’t go exactly as planned both nights, but we didn’t know and more importantly, none of our guests would have ever known that. The things that we heard from our guests were “this is the most beautiful wedding I have ever been to”, “I can never go to another wedding again”, “this wedding was absolutely a dream”, “absolutely breathtakingly beautiful”. The night ended with fireworks on the beach which was a big surprise for my wife that Jenn and I had been planning for about a year and the boat got stuck but–Jenn handled it.
To say thank you doesn’t even seem like enough. You gave us perfection. You know our WHOLE story so you know what that really means to us. If you’re on the fence, just know that you will not get this personalized attention from any other planner, anywhere.
From the very bottom of our hearts, thank you!
❤️ Meghan & Angie
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Nicole B. Sent on 06/20/2022Best Day Ever!
Ana, Bailey, and the JMEP team - I wanted to take the time to share the amount of thanks we have for making our day so incredible. Even before planning, I always had a vision of what I thought I wanted my wedding to look like, how the day would go, and hoping it would be like everyone says - the “best day of their lives". After months of planning, I really don't think we have enough words to express how thankful and lucky we were to have both Ana and Bailey throughout the process and on-site for the wedding. Thanks to JMEP, I can honestly say, everything was BEYOND what we ever would have expected. When I walked into the ballroom for the first time, my jaw dropped at how perfectly everything came together. The venue was even more beautiful than I could have imagined thanks to your incredible vendor selection and amazing ability to tie together each element of the day. It still feels like a dream! Ana and Bailey, your coordination and presence throughout the entire day was flawless. Everything, and (more shockingly everyone) the wedding party, family, and guests were where they needed to be while having the best time. Between all the phone calls and meetings, helping with anything from flowers to fonts, everything was made so easy and expertly planned, which definitely showed the day of. We even had family and friends make a point to say how amazing you both were, not only in keeping things going smoothly, but just being great overall to make the day fun - and we couldn’t agree more! We were truly able to enjoy our wedding day to the fullest knowing you both had everything handled. Looking back, that in itself meant the world to spend time with friends and family throughout the wedding and not worry about the details behind the scenes. Thank you so much for making our wedding the best day of our lives. We couldn’t have done it without you!Jennifer Matteo Event Planning's reply:
We love you so much and loved working with you from start to finish!!!! Thank you for trusting our vision as well as your amazing picture perfect wedding day!!!
Here for all your events - and life milestones!!!
xoxo! JMEP -
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Jaya W. Sent on 02/23/2022Phenomenal
I don't even know how to begin this review because JMEP was incredible start to finish. Due to COVID, this was my 3rd time planning and now in a different state. Long distance planning is tough to say the least and the JMEP team was there every step of the way reassuring us that the weekend will be incredible. Our wedding weekend was a Catholic Cuban and South Asian fusion weekend with so many different elements and the team did not miss once. The team was on every call with vendors guiding us on what would be best while keeping in mind our budget. Special shout out to Ana Mendez who is such a sweetheart with a calm and friendly presence and was the main contact throughout the process. Bella was present throughout the weekend and Jennifer was present on the final wedding day, and those ladies too were phenomenal. The team always made sure the immediate families were okay, the bride and groom were fed/hydrated and they had great communication with our many vendors. Best decision was hiring this team!! Best weekend of our lives!Jennifer Matteo Event Planning's reply:
FUN does not begin to describe our experience in planning and celebrating with you and your family!!! I only hope for another wedding or celebration with you guys so we can keep the party going!!!! XOXO -
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Samantha D. Sent on 03/02/2022Beyond amazing.
I cannot recommend Jennifer and her team enough. My husband and I had the pleasure of working with Jennifer over a long period of time (thank you COVID) and I never had any doubt that regardless of what was going on in the world, we did not need to worry about anything for our wedding. Through rescheduling, last minute drop-outs due to people being sick and so much more, Jennifer and her team were on top of making sure everything went smoothly. Her style and design truly transformed the already beautiful Powel Crosley Estate into the venue of our dreams. It was so amazing to see the vision we had spoken of come to life. Jennifer has so many contacts in the industry and I knew anyone she recommended would be the best of the best. This was especially key as we are not local to Sarasota and we wanted to make sure the vendors we chose were ones that we would be happy with. We never wanted the day to end. I highly recommend utilizing Jennifer for any special event you are planning.Jennifer Matteo Event Planning's reply:
It was such a joy to work with you and Joey!! I am still swooning over your amazing vision - thank you so much for letting us "do our thing" and make your vision come to life!!! -
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Natalie C. Sent on 03/28/2023Gold Standard
Definitely recommend JMEP services as step 1 in the wedding planning process. Jennifer and team demonstrated first-class skills, knowledge, network and professional tone throughout the entire process. Jennifer's expert advice was on target every single time. Her personal involvement during the planning, rehearsal and execution ultimately set the conditions for a wedding event that exceeded my daughter's expectations. The addition of Ana and Bailey at the wedding made for an even greater experience as they ensured guests were fully enjoying the experience. From our very first meeting to the farewell upon the venue's closing JMEP's team excelled in every regard. Much gratitude and many blessings to the JMEP crew. -
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Haley R. Sent on 12/21/2021The absolute best
The easiest and best decision we made for our wedding was hiring Jennifer Matteo and her team. Not only is Jen and her team incredibly talented, they’re amazing human beings and so much fun to work with. JMEP made the whole process of planning our wedding fun and stress free. From every vendor they recommended, to the show table(s), to every small detail, everything was so amazing!! I’m sure I wasn’t the easiest client they’ve had - I was the annoying bride that changed everything twice- but they never made me feel short of amazing. I can’t get over of how perfect our wedding day was, all thanks to Jen, Bridgette, and the rest of the team. We love JMEP and will find another reason to hire them again soon. Thank you - we are forever grateful!Jennifer Matteo Event Planning's reply:
HALEY!!! You are the best, truly. I ADORE your family, and we are so, so thankful to call you clients and friends!! So looking forward to the next sister's wedding!!! (no rush!!!). Best wishes for an amazing marriage!! -
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Christine D. Sent on 06/07/2021Dream wedding!
Jenn and her team are amazing! We had an absolutely perfect wedding day and we couldn’t have done it without them. From the first phone call to cleanup after the wedding, they were there to take care of all the small details, answer questions, help guests and our family, and so much more. Special shout out to Jenn, Ana and Haley who were on site for the big day - thank you so much from the bottom of our hearts! You were wonderful and made our day stress free. We received many compliments from family and friends on your professionalism and can’t thank you enough! Blake and I would 100% recommend Jenn and her team to anyone planning a wedding. -
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Iulia B. Sent on 02/18/2022Highly recommend JMEP!
I cannot recommend Jennifer Matteo and her team highly enough. They were able to make our wedding at the Selby Gardens such a dream. From the beginning, Jennifer, Bridgette and Bella worked closely with me. They helped guide the vision and no details were left uncovered. This was such a relief, as we were planning from out of state and my husband and I had very difficult schedules. When it came to deciding on vendors, Jennifer made the process so easy as all her recommendations were amazing. Even when we had to switch florists, Jennifer made sure the process was so streamlined. On our wedding day, Bridgette and Bella made sure everything went smoothly and I was not stressed out. I am so appreciative of everything they did. Thank you so much Jennifer, Bridgette and Bella for making my wedding day perfect!
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