A Friend of the Bride

Thank you so much for all assistance as my wedding planner. You are truly gifted at your job. Your help was invaluable from day one. I loved how you responded quickly to emails and calls. You had great vendor recommendations along with pointed suggestions and ideas. The best part is you allowed me to make all the final decisions with no pressure. I couldn’t imagine planning a wedding without you. While your help in the planning process was invaluable, the big day couldn’t have happened without you there. Coordinating the vendors and making a timeline allowed me to enjoy my wedding weekend which was very important since we had so many out of town guests. The wedding happened exactly as we had planned and this was due to all your hard work behind the scenes. During that stressful day your calm and collected demeanor relaxed everyone. Our guests are still talking about our wedding due and this is in a direct result of your work. I would have no reservation recommending you to anyone.

Jennifer is great!!! I dont know how much more I can say to describe her... She is quick to reply to an email and if she doesnt have an answer right away she will let you know... She has tons of ideas and she even thinks of the stuff you will probably forget... That was my biggest fear and she took care of it for me... She is awesome and fun and she will definitely keep everything in check on your wedding day...

Jennifer was the most amazing wedding planner. From the beginning, she was calm, easygoing and allowed me the space to make my own decisions while at the same time offering helpful suggestions. She recommended vendors who I can now say made the wedding perfect. Throughout the planning process she was helpful and always on top of the details, taking care of any problems along the way.

The day of the wedding, she took care of any problems and was a calming and helpful presence. She worked very hard throughout the whole process. My wedding was everything I had dreamed of because of Jennifer!

Jennifer, A Friend of the Bride, was one of the best decisions my daughter made in planning for her wedding. Jennifer was calm in the face of chaos, pleasant, organized, efficient, pleasant, easy to work with. I would highly recommend her to anyone who is getting married or planning any sort of event. We started out on strictly a professional, business level, but I would consider her a friend after the wedding!

Working with Jennifer was one of the best decisions we made. Even though I grew up in the St. Petersburg area and my mom still lives there, it's not easy to plan a wedding while living out-of-state. Working with Jennifer streamlined the process and saved us tons of legwork. (i.e. We searched all over the internet for bands, went to preview two that we didn't like once we saw them in person, finally asked Jennifer for ideas, and within 2 days previewed and booked THE most amazing band ever!) She helped us work within our budget to get the most for our money. We only regret not purchasing her most comprehensive plan - it would have made the year leading up to the wedding SO much simpler. Having her and her team onsite during the entire wedding weekend was indispensable. Even though I work in event planning, having an expert there to manage the process of the rehearsal, setups, breakdowns, and troubleshooting throughout the event is a priceless gift and the best money you'll spend in this whole process!

A Friend of the Bride in Tampa, Fl was a wonderful experience. Jennifer married our daughter and son in law on May 2, 2009. The ceremony was beautiful. The readings were just what the bride and groom wanted. She was just wonderful there are not enough words to write how great she was. I would recommend her to any bride and groom getting married. She knows her stuff. We loved her.

As a bride who did not have any clue what she wanted or what she was doing planning a wedding, Jennifer was my go-to person for everything. She gave me ideas and advice, and took care of anything I needed! She arrived early and stayed until the very end on my big day. I did not have to worry about anything with Jennifer around!

This vendor was well worth all of the money we spent on her. She was wonderful!

Jennifer at A Friend of the Bride made my wedding a dream come true. I showed her a picture of a reception in a magazine and she made I happen! She planned everything from the center pieces to the dinner menu's! Jennifer was professional and courtious and I would recommend her to everybody!

Jennifer was terrific! She made the wedding day run smoothly - we didn't have to concern ourselves with anything but having a great time. Thanks, Jennifer

Jennifer was great to work with. She made the day of the wedding perfect. It was so nice to know that everything was being taken care of for us. She is the best and very easy to work with. I am so happy that we used her, without her my day would have been very stressful.

Jennifer was a fantastic contribution to my wedding. she took care of everything so I wouldn't have to worry about. She even made sure the wedding crashers were escorted out of the reception! A Friend of the Bride is a great resource for all your wedding day needs!

Jennifer was awesome! My day was perfect. She coordinated all my vendors and I didn't have to worry about a thing.

Jennifer did a marvelous job esp. since we had to do a lot long distance. I would recommend her any day of the week.

I couldn't have asked for a better person to help me with my wedding.
Planning from out of state was very difficult until Jennifer came on
board. She kept me on schedule with emails and conference calls, sent me
links and photos to help with ideas to make our wedding a unique
experience for our guests. They are all still talking about the weekend!
When my sisters friend who was suppose to be making the programs bailed at
the last minute Jennifer pulled through and took care of them for us.
They were more beautiful than I could have imagined. She calmed my nerves
and assured me everything would be perfect and it was. You won't reqret
hiring Jennifer!!

Jennifer was absolutely WONDERFUL! She made our wedding perfect!! We would not have known what to do without her!

Jennifer, from A Friend of The Bride, was a godsend. My daughter's wedding was to be on the beach with a backup plan to go into a ballroom at the resort in case of rain. And rain it did! Though this was an unfortunate turn of events, it gave my daughter time to see the reception room all set up. What she found was flower arrangements that had to be completely redone! Guess who saved the day?...you guessed it - Jennifer! She quickly jumped in and got the right sized vases from the hotel and rearranged the flowers to make them look so much better - more like what C. wanted in the first place!

Jennifer made the whole planning process and event day go so smoothly. I don't know what we would have done without her! There are so many details to keep track of and things I did not even think of that Jennifer took care of. She did all of this with grace and ease which had a calming effect - much needed when you are anxious about getting everything right. I am grateful and completely pleased to recommend her to anyone!

Jennifer was wonderful to work with; She answered all my questions in a VERY timely manner (even when she was on her anniversary vacation!). On our wedding day she went above and beyond- when my flowers were all wrong she personally re-did the arrangements during our cocktail hour. She made being a bride extremely easy! I would use her again in a heart beat and will definitely recommend her to every person I know getting married!

Jennifer was wonderful! She made the day stress free and was on top of everything. I did not have to worry about a thing. She was there through the entire wedding and made sure our wedding day was perfect. I could not have done it without her and would highly receommend her to anyone getting married.

Jennifer was able to calm my nerves by handling everything that was required.

Jennifer Fitzsimmons from Friend of the bride comes with the highest of recommendations from not just previous brides,(including myself) also from vendors that I worked with.I got married at the Don CeSar in St. Pete and the staff there respected her and admired her work and advice. From a hotel of their status this was comfort of my decision to work with Jennifer alone! Definately would recommend, if you are after a relatively stress free lead up to your special day!!!:-)

Jennifer is the absolute best! You will be amazed at how efficient she is and her knowledge within the wedding idustry is amazing!
She helped me with everything! She had so many great creative ideas and cost efficient ways to get them accomplished. I had what many call the most beautiful wedding they had ever attended and I owe 90% of that to Jennifer!
Book her now! Look no further and you will be so happy you did! She takes the stress away from wedding planning and you can rest assured you will have a most beautiful and memorable day. After all it IS your WEDDING DAY! And YOU deserve the BEST! I highly recommend Jennifer, a true "Friend of the Bride"!

Jennifer assisted with vendor selection, designed my programs and place cards, and was with us all day for the wedding. I can not say enough good things about her. Her "day of" assistance reduced my stress level tremendously! Having her manage everything behind the scenes allowed my husband and I to focus on the joy of the day. We didn't have to worry about managing vendors or our wedding timeline. Jennifer took care of it all. She even still until the very end of the night and ensured that everything got packaged up for us to take home (cake, gifts, leftovers, etc.) Many of our guests commented on how wonderful she was. If she is available for your wedding date-do no hesitate to book her. When all is said and done you will be so glad you did!

Jennifer was FABULOUS. I live in Minnesota and got married down in St Petes Beach, FL. She was fabulous with helping with giving me ideas and the day of the wedding I couldn't of asked for a better wedding coordinator. She was truly worth every cent.

Love Jennifer!

As a vendor in the industry, I meet with many Event Planners and Wedding Coordinators. Simply put, I have chosen Jennifer for my daughter's wedding.

Over the years , we have had several occasions where we find ourselves partnering with Jennifer . Her service is invaluable and we are grateful that she is a part of the wedding day. She meets with the bride ahead of time and by the time the wedding day rolls around, she knows exactly what decisions need to be made and how to handle all the behind the scenes questions that come up the day of the wedding. A good coordinator keeps the day running smoothly, the stress away from the bride, and is in charge of every detail. Jennifer is all of those things and will make your wedding day yours to enjoy!

I've had the honor to work with Jennifer on many weddings and she truly is a joy to work with. Her personality is calming yet very organized and efficient. She keeps the day moving along so you don't have to worry about anything but having fun. Every wedding I have photographed with her has been absolutely beautiful.

Jennifer is such a pleasure to work with. Her brides absolutely adore her because she is such a great person and does a wonderful job for them. She's definitely a seasoned and passionate professional.

What can I say, Jennifer is so fun to be around. She's easy going, and professional at the same time. She will get the job done, no matter what it is.

I finally got my first chance to work with Jennifer. She is quite delightful and a treat to work with.

I have know Jennifer for over 15 years. I would highly recommend her service. She very professional, and has great personality for this business. She is very knowledgable of the wedding industry and can help you plan anything from an intimate wedding to a large formal gathering. If I was getting married she would be the first place I would start.

Jennifer is very friendly, personable and well-organized. She keeps things moving and running smoothly without being overbearing on the vendors. A true Friend of the Bride.

A Friend of the Bride is a pleasure to work with. Jennifer takes care of every detail of your day big or small. I don't think there is anything she can't handle. Every event is smooth and effortless for the bride and all the vendors under Jennifer's control.

Jennifer is a fabulous planner, everything goes very smoothly and she is very organized! I recommend her services! <3

Jennifer fulfills her promise to be A Friend of the Bride. She will make sure you have a stress-free wedding experience. I have worked with Jennifer, and I know she is creative, organized and focused on YOU. She will be there to help you with the big plans and the small details. Enjoy every moment of your wedding from the planning to your Big Day with Jennifer at your side.

Jennifer is a calm and organized presence at your wedding. I've seen her put together beautiful weddings. She handles the most unusual requests with ease.

I highly recommend Jennifer of 'A Friend of the Bride'. She is a very professional, organized and personable wedding planner and would be a great asset to any bride. I love working with Jennifer and have only heard great comments from her brides.