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MDP Events

MDP Events coordinates the most divine productions that tell your story, incorporate each desired detail, and are completely customized. Welcome to MDP Events.

We create your dream event, whatever occasion it may be and bring it to life. Specializing in weddings, MDP coordinates a celebration that tells your story and is completely customized. Our team wants to help organize your event from start to finish to ensure that the planning process is entirely stress-free. We bring your special day to life as you blissfully enjoy each moment. MDP Events was ope

ned in honor of the owner, Lauren Gertz's best friend Margaretta Dundon Potter who shared the same obsession and love for weddings that she does. MDP works behind the scenes to make sure every detail is as you desire. Curating the most divine productions for any occasion - from engagement and birthday parties to showers and fundraisers, we create your dream event and bring it to life! If you are interested in a free initial consultation or would like more information, please contact us. We look forward to assisting you with your event!

06/25/2025

Meet Erin — our behind-the-scenes brilliance and the calm to the industry chaos 🤍

As our COO, Erin is the engine that keeps MDP running smoothly. With nearly a decade of experience in systems and strategy (plus a corporate events background), she’s all about efficiency, solutions, and supporting the heart of this business!

She’s the reason we show up prepared, confident, and dialed-in every single time. We’re so lucky to have her leading with strength, clarity, and so much heart!

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06/24/2025

✍️ Tuesday Tips ✍️

Our Wedding Day Details, Part #9:

Color-coded tassels on menu cards? Yes, please! This small but fun detail makes it easy for your catering company to identify pre-decided meal choices quickly while adding a pop of personality to your place settings!

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DJ & Live Musicians:
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Content Creator:
Linens:
Bar & Lounge Rentals:
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Installation Signage & Printed Day of Materials:
Invitation Suite: .co
Wedding Dress:
After Party Dress:
Tuxedos:
Bridesmaids Dresses:
Bridesmaids Pajamas:
Transportation:
Wedding Rings:
Mobile Spray Tan:
Earrings:
Light Up Letters:
Bride Wedding Shoes:
Groom Wedding Shoes:
Newlyweds:

06/23/2025

Caroline and Tommy’s Ceremony was a true coastal dream! Every detail was effortlessly charming, from the delicate mix of blush and blue florals to the thoughtful touch of blue fans for guests!

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06/21/2025

This is me — Lauren! ✨ Owner, Executive Planner, and the heart behind MDP Events.

“For over 12 years, I’ve been dreaming, designing, and obsessing over every little detail that makes a wedding day unforgettable. I believe that planning your wedding should feel like joy, not stress — and that a well-designed celebration is one that feels like you.

I’ll be with you from the very beginning, guiding you through this season with intention, organization, and a whole lot of heart. From vision board to aisle walk, you can count on me to be your biggest cheerleader and your most trusted planner. 🤍”

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06/20/2025

Sydney & Ryan’s wedding perfectly blended modern design and timeless elegance! Their Ceremony featured soft white florals, sleek white chairs, and modern clear floral stands. For the reception, mismatched black chairs, neutral linens, and many candles created a warm, romantic atmosphere! Loved the textured soft white blooms carried throughout!

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Cake:
Gelato:
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Bridesmaid Dresses:
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06/19/2025

✨ It’s all in the details ✨

Our Wedding Day Details, Part #8:

One of my favorite design details from our Reception was how we carried our envelope liner graphic throughout the space! We used it on our bar signage and seating chart, which helped everything feel so cohesive and personal!

Planning & Design:
Day of Coordination:
Venue:
Florist:
Photographer:
Videographer:
DJ & Live Musicians:
Tent:
Hair & Makeup:
Wedding Officiant:
Content Creator:
Linens:
Bar & Lounge Rentals:
Tabletop Rentals:
Installation Signage & Printed Day of Materials:
Invitation Suite: .co
Wedding Dress:
After Party Dress:
Tuxedos:
Bridesmaids Dresses:
Bridesmaids Pajamas:
Transportation:
Wedding Rings:
Mobile Spray Tan:
Earrings:
Light Up Letters:
Bride Wedding Shoes:
Groom Wedding Shoes:
Newlyweds:

06/18/2025

Still floating after the most amazing branding shoot with ✨ She captured the heart of who we are — a team of women who love hard, work harder, and show up fully for our couples every single day. Your timeline ninjas, dress fluffers, calm in the storm, and champagne-pouring hype girls 🍾💃🏼

A huge thank you to for making us feel our absolute best — polished, radiant, and totally ourselves.💄💕

To our beautiful, incredible team — you are everything. We’re not just your planners. We’re your people.

We’re here for your vision, your joy, your real-life love story, and we can’t wait to walk through every second of it with you.
 Let’s make some magic. 💍💖

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06/17/2025

✍️ Tuesday Tips ✍️

Lily and Markus said I do at the elegant Ritz-Carlton Downtown and celebrated with a stunning reception at the Ritz-Carlton Beach Club! Lily changed into an incredible tasseled gown for the reception that brought glamour, fun, and the beach vibes. It was made for the dance floor and a statement piece for the evening!

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Fusion Band & Musicians: .jay.mandoo
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Lighting & Disco Balls:
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Wedding Dress:
Suit:
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06/16/2025

Kelsey & Sam’s Sneak Peeks dropped into our inbox and they are stunning! We can’t wait to share more!

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06/14/2025

Here to add some pops of color to your day with these gorgeous bridesmaids dresses and bouquets! 💐

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Printed Materials: .co
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DJ:
Photobooth & Tropical Walls:
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Wedding Dress:
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06/13/2025

Gabby and Jake’s wedding is featured on today! Head to the link in our stories to see the full feature!

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Lighting, Draping, Chairs, & Dance Floor:
Palm Trees:
Hair & Makeup:
Vintage Vehicle:
Trolleys:
Dress:
Suit:
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Sarasota
Sarasota County, FL
34202

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

Website

http://www.mdpeventsplanning.com/

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