Jennifer Matteo Event Planning

Jennifer Matteo Event Planning We plan the pretty and the practical 🤍
Timeless weddings, intentional details & stress-free celebrations. Led with heart by Jennifer Matteo.

I have been planning events, weddings and private parties since 2003, and I look forward to working with you to make your next event a huge success!

THANK YOU .tampa for giving JMEP the 2026 COVER PHOTO! What a huge honor, we have tons of mags coming to the studio lem...
06/13/2026

THANK YOU .tampa for giving JMEP the 2026 COVER PHOTO! What a huge honor, we have tons of mags coming to the studio lemme know if you wanna get a lil’ something in the mail!

Here’s the thing:We’re not trying to win a prize for planning the most weddings.We’re trying to create the weddings peop...
05/30/2026

Here’s the thing:
We’re not trying to win a prize for planning the most weddings.
We’re trying to create the weddings people talk about for years.
The ones that feel effortless, personal, wildly fun, and completely reflective of the people getting married.
The ones where the design is beautiful, but the experience is even better.
The ones where guests leave saying, “That was SO them.”
We’ll take fewer weddings if it means giving our couples more attention, more honesty, more creativity, and a team that actually gives a damn.
Because we’re not interested in being the biggest.
We’re interested in being the best fit.
That’s the JMEP difference. ✨

The contract says wedding planner.But somewhere along the way we become a therapist, a logistics manager, a family refer...
05/30/2026

The contract says wedding planner.
But somewhere along the way we become a therapist, a logistics manager, a family referee, a weather expert, a dress bustler, and a professional fixer of things nobody else even notices.
We wear a lot of hats around here.
Good thing they look good on us. ✨

Hot take: The prettiest wedding isn’t always the best wedding. 👀The best weddings are the ones where:✨ Nobody knows ther...
05/30/2026

Hot take: The prettiest wedding isn’t always the best wedding. 👀
The best weddings are the ones where:
✨ Nobody knows there’s a timeline
✨ The drinks are flowing
✨ The dance floor is packed
✨ Grandma is having the time of her life
✨ And the couple isn’t answering questions all night
Yes, we love a gorgeous tablescape.
Yes, we love the flowers.
Yes, we love a viral-worthy photo moment.
But what we really care about is creating a wedding that feels good.
The kind where you’re fully present.
The kind where your guests leave saying, “That was SO them.”
The kind where you wake up the next morning and realize you actually got to enjoy it.
Pretty is easy.
Creating an unforgettable experience? That’s the magic. ✨

Peyton & Dakota’s day was truly meant to be from start to finish.🤍 This day felt equal parts coastal, classic, and compl...
05/20/2026

Peyton & Dakota’s day was truly meant to be from start to finish.🤍 This day felt equal parts coastal, classic, and completely unforgettable. From the seamlessly planned day by paired with décor and rentals from and that completely transformed the space into a coastal dream.

“For us, it all began thanks to our amazing friends, Matt and Rebecca. They were the ones who first introduced us, when I stopped for breakfast in my PJs and Dakota was already sitting at the table. Little did we know that this simple introduction would set the stage for everything that followed.

Fast forward to the following summer, when I took an internship with the U.S. Senate based in Cincinnati, Ohio—just miles away from Dakota.

That summer, we spent countless hours together - cooking, working out, and getting to know each other’s families. We discovered shared passions, common dreams, and a bond that only grew stronger with each passing day. By the end of the summer, Dakota packed his bags and headed down to Florida with me. The rest, as they say, is history!” ~ Peyton✨
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Sometimes the most important part of design is knowing when to pause and take it all in.The way the room feels. The flow...
05/16/2026

Sometimes the most important part of design is knowing when to pause and take it all in.

The way the room feels. The flow of the moments. The details guests experience without even realizing it. At JMEP, we’re always looking at the full picture — because the magic happens when every piece works together.

The smallest details often create the biggest guest moments.A perfectly placed sign, a thoughtful message, a moment of d...
05/16/2026

The smallest details often create the biggest guest moments.
A perfectly placed sign, a thoughtful message, a moment of direction that feels effortless — it all shapes the experience.

At JMEP, signage is never just functional. It’s part of the story.

Nothing at JMEP is random.Every candle, texture, placement, and pause is considered with intention.Because the differenc...
05/16/2026

Nothing at JMEP is random.
Every candle, texture, placement, and pause is considered with intention.

Because the difference between a pretty event and an unforgettable one will always be in the details.

At JMEP, details matter.The extra five minutes. The second look. The intentional pause before calling it complete.Becaus...
05/16/2026

At JMEP, details matter.
The extra five minutes. The second look. The intentional pause before calling it complete.

Because beautiful events don’t happen by accident — they’re layered with thought, refinement, and intention at every turn. The details may seem quiet, but they’re always what guests remember most.

The quiet before the vows.The deep breath before forever.We always say the wedding day isn’t made in the big moments alo...
05/11/2026

The quiet before the vows.
The deep breath before forever.

We always say the wedding day isn’t made in the big moments alone — it’s built in the in-between. The buttoning, the reflection in the mirror, the steady anticipation, the look that says “this is really happening.”

There’s something timeless about getting ready moments captured this way. Intentional. Calm. Personal.
Not overly staged, not rushed… just fully present.

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1735 Fruitville Road Suite B
Sarasota, FL
34236

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Monday 9am - 6pm
Tuesday 9am - 6pm
Wednesday 9am - 6pm
Thursday 9am - 6pm
Friday 9am - 6pm
Saturday 9am - 1pm

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