Reviews of Jennifer Matteo Event Planning (Event Planner)

Marysse Ico

I had called many other wedding planners local to Sarasota and had about 3-4 months to plan a 30 person wedding. It was the height of wedding season and I could tell a lot of people were uninterested in helping me plan my special day. They told me what I wanted wouldn’t be possible with my budget, or that we simply did not have enough time. Other planners just forgot to call me back ( I guess they were too busy to deal with such a small wedding). When I called Jennifer I immediately felt relieved to speak with a genuine human being. She was honest with me about budget with out making me feel embarrassed and I appreciated that she was straight to the point on what I NEEDED to accomplish to get this wedding together a wedding in just a couple of months. I was an extremely indecisive bride with lots of anxiety but she was there to help calm me down every step of the way. She even helped bustle my dress on wedding day. I remember I lost my husbands wedding ring at one point and Jennifer had an answer and solution to EVERY SINGLE PROBLEM. I had sooo many questions and she answered them in a more than timely matter. We ended up with 50 guests and she was quick to make changes every time I told her I invited more people. I am rambling at this point but there are so many things that she did to help make my wedding day a dream come true, i am so thankful for her and her team. Do yourself a favor And hire her immediately. Thank you Jennifer, Brittany, and Ryann!!! You ladies are amazing

Katelyn Prisco

I've had the complete pleasure of working with Jennifer Matteo on multiple occasions. She is detail oriented, organized, and extremely knowledgeable. She has literally encountered every type of wedding and knows how to execute each situation with the highest amount of professionalism. I recommend her services to every couple I encounter and will continue to do so. She's truly an asset to our industry!!

Meghan Pierce

So happy we went with JMEP! I knew what I wanted as far as design, but I have never planned a wedding before so I was overwhelmed when it came to the planning and logistics of the big day! I am a perfectionist to say the least, and probably would have been a BIG mess on the day of the wedding if it wasn't for Jennifer and her team. We went with "Day-Of Planning" but it was much more than that. I consulted Jennifer for random questions all throughout the process to make sure I was on the right track. The girls had multiple meetings with me leading up to the big day. Looking back I am sure everything would have gone just as smoothly, but for my sanity they were willing to walk through each and every detail with me and make all the edits I needed for the timeline until I felt 100% comfortable. On the day of the wedding everything went perfect and I was SO relaxed and in the moment (who would've guessed). So thankful to this team that did so much behind the scenes to make our wedding the most perfect day ever!!

David Last

Jennifer was a SAVIOR. She did a Wonderful Job with Detail on a Surprise 50th Birthday Party. Couldn't of done without the Expert Guidance. Under promise Over Deliver!!!!!!!!! "Perfection"

Jen Swartout

Jennifer was fantastic and assisted with every detail. We would recommend her to any couple. We gave suggestions and she designed the wedding of our dreams!

Caitlyn Shield

From day one-Jennifer was all in. She met me for coffee for a quick consult and her down to Earth personality and professional demeanor sealed the deal for me. Jennifer was fantastic to work with and helped bring my dream Pinterest wedding come to life. Rest assured, working with Jennifer for your wedding means tons of personal touches added to your big day and an incredible network of florists, bakers, and decor companies that love working with her. I can't recommend her enough.

Julia Siska

I had the extreme privilege of working with Jennifer to plan my destination wedding. She was nothing short of amazing! She took care of every detail and even added in some extras as a surprise to me and my groom. I could not have had the wedding of my dreams without her. Thanks Jenn!

Marisa Hendrickson

Jennifer's team went above and beyond to make every detail of my wedding day perfect. When my out of town bridesmaids and family couldn't make it to my final dress fitting, she sent her assistant to be with me to learn how to bustle my dress. When the pre-arranged babysitter for kids at the wedding fell through, she helped find a solution. Her team was so responsive and kind! I'm so grateful that I found JMEP, because they allowed me to stop worrying about the details and watch everything fall into place on my special day!

Joy G

Jennifer was so amazing! She really went above and beyond to make our day special! If you are planning a wedding you must call Jennifer as she will take all the stress off of you and create the wedding of your dreams!

Joe Smith

She is extremely rude, only worries about herself and her kickbacks. She teams up with the vendors so they both can make money off of you. She is not happy until she receives her final payment which is near wedding day. So basically shes only in a good mood on wedding day, which you barely interact with her. Not worth the money. We Would do it all over again and not choose her if that was possible. STAY AWAY!!

Casey OGuinn

Where to begin!!! We hired JMEP for full wedding planning right when we got engaged – apx. 1.5 years before our wedding day. Jennifer and her team were in the weeds for us planning every detail of our dream wedding for 18 months. My (now husband!) and I moved through 3 different states throughout the process of planning our Florida destination wedding (which included 125 guests from 17 different states). Jennifer and her team were incredible. Each time I made a trip to Florida, Jennifer worked with my schedule to setup as many vendor meetings as possible to utilize the face-to-face time when possible, and we supplemented that with phone calls when necessary… and I’m not even going to begin to count how many emails that were exchanged. I think it’s important to say that I don’t have a design eye – nor did I have a big vision for what I wanted on my wedding day. I was not the little girl who had been dreaming about the color schemes for her wedding, and I didn’t get very excited by the prospect of wedding planning. I told Jennifer that I wanted a beach wedding, that wasn’t “beach wedding themed” and showed her one picture on Pinterest that I liked that had oranges and a vintage “old Florida” vibe – and Jennifer took everything from there. She somehow created and saw my vision before I even did, with a focus on the importance of small details. Our wedding looked like it was right out of a magazine, and every vendor Jennifer recommended was top notch – we got so many compliments (Mortons, Kelly Anne, Rina Kay, US Tent, Copper Acorn, Oh Darling, Cakes by Ron, Nye’s Cream, Grace). Our day was perfect and went off without any issues, I was able to relax and enjoy the day with my husband, while JMEP were my fairies flying around taking care of everything - Ryann and Brittney were great. I can’t recommend Jennifer and her team enough – especially for any destination brides or any brides who don’t have the design/wedding planning gene! I’m only 2 weeks out so I don’t have any professional pictures back yet, but here are a few of Jennifer’s work captured by friends and family.

Meredith Michaels

Jennifer was the best decision I made besides saying "YES" to marry my husband. Jennifer (and the lovely Ryann) are efficient, direct and thorough. Not only does she have an army of resources, but she is to-the-point and a fantastic advocate for her clients!! When our venue CLOSED (about 2 months out from the wedding!!!) she immediately had options and solutions ready-to-go. She is worth every penny and then some. If you want someone you can trust, someone to make decisions and take the worry out of your day..... hire JMEP.

Kim Sanders

I recently worked with Jennifer at a wedding that she was coordinating. She used my services to obtain a late night snack food truck for the bride/groom. Jennifer was always professional and very easy to work with. I would recommend her highly.

Jennifer Luli

Jennifer was absolutely amazing to work with and helped my vision come to life for my wedding day. Along with her planning, the florals from Bee Ridge Florist and the rentals from All Event Rental were exactly what we were seeking. Jennifer was extremely professional and answered all texts and emails promptly. My husband and I were so happy with how organized she was, and kept the bridal party in line for the rehearsal and wedding so everything flowed perfectly! Her attention to detail is impeccable, and greatly helped me to ensure every part of my day was planned out and accounted for. She coordinated amazingly with my other vendors and made sure everyone was on the same page. It was definitely our dream wedding, and we could not have done it without her! Jennifer always goes above and beyond, and we are so thankful for her. I hired her for day-of coordination, and there is absolutely no way everything would have flowed as smoothly as it did if I didn’t have Jennifer. If I could go back, I would have hired her for full planning. I highly recommend hiring her for your wedding or any other event!

Jim Benson

A heartfelt “Thank You” to Jennifer Metteo and her staff for taking the reins and elevating our wedding experience to a level we never imagined. We initially thought we could do it ourselves and soon realized that we were in over our heads. One of our vendors strongly recommended Jennifer Matteo Event Planning and we’re so glad they did. As our date was approaching quickly, Jennifer met with us right away. She listened attentively to our vision and the experience we wanted to give our guests and ourselves. After that initial meeting, we knew we had the right person. Jennifer immediately took the pressure off of us! Our intent was to only hire her as a “Day Of” planner but we soon saw the value she provided and quickly upgraded her to “Full Service” at minimal extra cost, it was as if a second load of bricks was taken off our shoulders. We wanted unique elements for our special day and Jennifer came thru time and time again finding top notch performers! This was also a German/American wedding and she took the time to research German wedding traditions and found a way to seamlessly integrate both German and American cultures! The day of the event was amazing; Jennifer and her staff arrived early and stayed late! We were able to completely absorb the day, RELAX and focus on each other and our experience. If you’re looking for the perfect Quarterback for your event, we would highly recommend Jennifer Matteo Event Planning, Jennifer and her team created the perfect experience for us and we couldn’t be more grateful! -Jim & Nicole Benson

Kelly Mills

We enjoyed working with Jennifer and Ryann on the planning and execution of our wedding. We initially met with Jennifer after countless venues in Sarasota mentioned her name. We needed to figure out who this woman was! Once meeting with her, it was clear why they enjoyed partnering with the JMEP team. Professionalism, creativity, and common sense were the three reasons we had to partner with Jennifer. While I had planned a number of events in the past, I had never done anything in Sarasota. Having local experts to point us in the right direction in terms of vendor recommendations, timing for sunsets, etc was invaluable. The timelines and vendor coordination for the day of our event made sure everything moved according to plan. This is exactly what every bride needs! On the day of the event, the JMEP team made sure the ceremony and reception sites were decorated. It honestly felt like magic fairies had appeared and made our vision of a casual beach wedding come to life. We would recommend Jennifer Matteo Event Planning to couples looking for everything from day-of-coordination to turn-key event planning. They're not only good at what they do--they're also just really fun to work with!

Lauren Mauro

Jennifer was very helpful throughout our year of wedding planning with her! She referred many great companies to us for use of vendors, and always replied very fast when we had any questions for her. She was outstanding during our wedding! And everything turned out as perfect as planned! Thank you Jennifer :)

Kaytlin Testa

If you are looking for a wedding coordinator, Look no more. You have found her! I instantly felt overwhelmed with the planning process and when i first found Jennifer Matteo and her team the load really lifted off. I really swamped her with questions and recommendations when we first starting talking and boy was she FAST & RELIABLE with every response. With so many good reviews and happy couples i couldn't not choose her to help me with my big day and i'm so glad i did. I had the pleasure of Donna Marie with me the day of my wedding and we did not have to worry about one thing. My husband and I were so pleased with the outcome of EVERYTHING from morning to evening. My wedding day was Spectacular and i wouldn't change a thing. THANK YOU JMEP!

Nathaly Marin

When we approached Jennifer, we were three weeks away from our Indian wedding. Our initial wedding planner had bailed on us and left us high and dry. We found out about Jennifer and went to meet her. We explained to her about our situation and although she was not obligated to plan our wedding, she did so gladly. Our wedding planner before Jennifer had done absolutely nothing to help in the planning of our wedding. Jennifer took the bull by the horns and started organizing the daunting task ahead of her. We met Jennifer regularly three times during those three weeks and every time, it seemed that we were closer to pulling the wedding off without a hitch. We had two wedding ceremonies on two different days. The first day was our Indian Ceremony at the Tampa Gurdwara with a lunch afterwards. The second day was the church wedding along with the reception and other traditions we wanted to incorporate. Jennifer handled everything from the wedding procession, timeline, church rehearsal and the arranging of clean up for the events. Before the reception, she reached out to all the vendors and had everything arranged with them so that no detail was left out. All we had to do was show up to our venues and enjoy our festivities. Jennifer was an angel and a lifesaver in our situation and took care of everything. Our only regret in this entire wedding planning process was not using Jennifer from the beginning! Thank you! Jennifer from the bottom of our hearts.

Susan Borain

Thank you to Jennifer and her assistants - Sarah, Ryan and Alanna for all you did to make Erin and Jacob's wedding magical. Now that it is over - it is not the anticlimax I was expecting - because everything went so perfectly - which makes for wonderful memories and no regrets! And that perfection has so much to do with Jennifer and her team. To Jennifer for picking the perfect vendors for us, for keeping us on track and for all her unique and personalized suggestions. Never once did I hear her say "well at this wedding we did...." - rather she listened to us and recommended what she thought would be best for OUR wedding. To Sarah, Ryan and Alanna for working so hard the day of the wedding - you would of thought they were family - they cared so much about every little detail. I was not there to witness the venue transformation - thanks to Jennifer and her team I got to spend the day with Erin and her bridesmaids - without a care in the world

Denisse Springer

I worked with Jennifer during an editorial shoot and was amazed at the Drop dead gorgeous decor that she put together as a planner along with her amazing team. The entire team was impressed not only with her professionalism but how hard she worked at creating beautiful table settings and wedding decor at the Versace mansion, which tailors to a really high end market and picky clients. She really has connections to the most talented creatives. Excellent planner and would highly recommend her to anyone.

Amanda Mastrella

Look no further.... seriously!! I was hesitant about hiring a wedding planner because I am very detail oriented and knew what I wanted, but I'm so glad I hired Jennifer and team. I interviewed about 18 different planners before deciding that I felt comfortable Jennifer understood what I wanted and would make sure to put any fears at ease. I emailed Jennifer with tons of questions and she answered all of them, and quickly. We had multiple meetings and she seemed to be able to help communicate with vendors exactly what my crazy vision was. One of the most common pieces of advise that I heard throughout the process was "something will go wrong, just know that your wedding will still be perfect." I seriously don't know what anyone was talking about because of Jennifer and team the day was PERFECT! I can't thank the team at JMEP enough for making our day exactly what I wanted. Do yourself a favor, and hire her. Don't just do day of either... you will find that you need her a lot more than you think... and this is coming from someone who has been planning her wedding her entire life. Jennifer and Ryann - you are the absolute best in the business.... thank you times infinity!!

Michelle Coffey

GRATEFUL! We are so grateful to have had Jennifer Matteo and her team leading up to and on our wedding day. I am the furthest thing from a type A personality so having Jennifer with her years of experience in the industry and strong voice to help guide me through the peaks and valleys of wedding planning was critical. I knew the moment I met her she was going to make sure my wedding day was perfect. AND SHE DELIVERED! Jennifer and her team took care of everything on the day of my wedding so I could relax, get ready, and enjoy my family and friends throughout the day. She kept the day running smoothly and did whatever was necessary to make sure my wedding was perfect. Thank you thank you thank you for everything.

Kristina Johnson

As a “do-it-ALL-myself” type of woman, I thanked the heavens I had Ryann for my special day. She handled literally everything. I vaguely briefed with her the night of rehearsal and she took it from there. I am rather laid back and have few parameters (everything vintage, no burlap etc) and Ryann took it to the next level. The level of professionalism Ryan exuded along with her personality, took my wedding to another place and I am truly thankful.

Kate Consul

Where do I even start!? Jennifer is SOOO AMAZING! My husband is finishing up his last year of medical school and I myself am in graduate nursing school, so trying to plan our dream wedding from Chicago, IL (we got married in Sarasota, FL) was overwhelming. Jennifer was referred to me through a family friend and she was hands down the best phone call I made! Even from the beginning, I felt like I was talking to one of my friends on the phone that I had known for a long time. Jennifer is one of the most hard working, professional, and detail oriented individuals I have ever met! She consistently goes above and beyond for her clients and her preferred vendors are just as amazing! I cannot thank Jennifer enough for delivering our dream wedding : ) It was EXACTLY what we envisioned. My husband I still pinch ourselves with how amazing/perfect our wedding was! I would hire her a million times over again. She seriously is the best! Thank you soo much Jennifer! We love you!!

Andrea Evers

Working with JMEP was so incredible. We knew we were in great hands from the first meeting with her! She helped find the best vendors, decor, setup, everything for our big day! I honestly believe our wedding day wouldn't have gone nearly as well as it did if it would have been for Jennifer and her team. We weren't concerned about last minute changes or hiccups that arose, because we knew we were in great hands and having Jennifer on our team everything would be perfect. And it was and we knew that JMEP worked so hard to make sure that every tiny detail our of big day would come together. We are eternally grateful for all of their hard work and would easily recommend her and her team to anyone needing help planning a special event! We can't thank her and her team enough for all the time and effort they put into our wedding!

Kiki E

Jennifer Matteo Event Planning exceeded my expectations beyond belief! I hired Jennifer and her team with their partial planning package a year and a half before my wedding, after following her beautiful, one-of-a-kind work on instagram. Since that day, although my wedding was so far away, Jennifer was so attentive and responsive to my every question - and I sure did have a lot of them! I had so many thoughts of what I wanted my wedding to look like, but couldn't quite solidify them in words or on paper...and that's where Jennifer came in. It's almost as if she could truly read my mind and create exactly what I was thinking, but better! She meticulously helped create a more beautiful wedding than my husband and I even imagined. She was truly there for us every step of the way, even if it was just for a moment to calm me down when I had a "panic" moment about something. I did want to be a part of planning my wedding, so her partial package was perfect for me! Jennifer helped so much with the design process with the florist, our invitations, rentals, and just the overall look of everything! She facilitated meetings with mentioned vendors, got me quotes, forwarded me proofs, etc. She was extremely organized! She always gave me the best vendor recommendations. She gave me her honest opinion on things when I asked for them, but also respected my opinions as well. She was extremely responsive in email, usually responding that day if not within a few hours. If she didn't respond to me quickly, I knew it's because she was busy and would get back to me as soon as she could! There was not one email in that year and a half that she did not respond to. Above all, Jennifer always made me feel like she was there for me, and that everything would be perfect. On the day of the wedding, Jennifer and Ryann meant business! They were extremely professional, and also kind to all of our guests. They were so efficient and everything went so smoothly. I knew that my husband and I and our families would truly be able to enjoy our day with JMEP there. It was a time and a day that I will always remember and cherish! I hope we will be able to throw a huge party in our future so that I can hire JMEP again!

Linda Mills

We celebrated our wedding in February in Sarasota and I couldn’t have imagined having to plan this day without Jennifer’s help! She did an extraordinary job not only planning and communicating, but especially with the little details. We received COUNTLESS compliments from our guests and everything worked out flawlessly!! The wedding planning process was not always an easy task as we live in Europe, which made some things a little more tricky. Jennifer did everything she could to help out with every single issue we ran into. Needless to say, she is extremely organized and efficient, which is exactly what you should be looking for in the person planning your wedding!!

Hannah Herrig

You can stop your search because you have found the fairy godmother of weddings! Jennifer Matteo and her team were able to turn our dreams into realities for the perfect wedding day! She made the entire process so enjoyable by being efficient, timely, and most importantly: trustworthy. Any issue that came up, I knew I could trust Jen to take care of it and make it be exactly what we wanted. She captured our style and personalities all the way down to the smallest details! We were able to truly enjoy our wedding day because we knew all of the coordinating, scheduling, and details were being taken care of- all we had to do was smile and have fun! All of our guests said it was the best wedding they’ve ever been to, and we had a blast! We had a perfect wedding day and we can’t thank JMEP enough!!

stacey jantzen

What a fantastic busines to work with! From hello to it was a pleasure working with you, Jennifer Matteo Event Planning is a top notch, attention to the smallest detail company that plans your perfect event.

Sara Mathien

Jennifer and her colleagues are AMAZING! My husband and I had the most perfect wedding day and it was because we had Jennifer to help plan every detail and execute a flawless day! Even from our initial phone consultation, I could tell that she was someone I could trust with all the logistics and aesthetics of our wedding. She is detailed oriented and did not miss one single element! She is strong and confident, and helped me negotiate with tough vendors. She went the extra mile to make sure that everything was accounted for and that our day would be more than what we had imagined. She is also extremely personable and down-to-earth, I felt like we were best friends! Her professionalism is admirable, too! Her responsiveness to our email correspondence was so quick, and always accurate, I never felt alone! Her and her team were the ones behind the scene on our wedding day that made everything possible. We gave them SO much decor to set up, and they made it all look so beautiful, just like a fairy tale! And then packed it all up for us at the end of the event. Throughout the night, they kept track of us and made sure we had whatever we needed. (Also - Jennifer is well into her pregnancy and she had contractions the whole day (she did not tell me until she left because she did not want for me to stress), and ran around the entire time making sure that my day was perfect...all I can say is what a selfless, inspiring, boss lady!!) Jennifer will exceed all of your expectations, she will fight for you to make sure you're getting great deals, and she will coach you through every step of the way. With her, you are in great hands and literally have nothing to worry about. I could not have picked a better coordinator; she made all of our dreams come true! We love you, Jennifer!!!!