Marjorie MillerPlanning an event sounds exciting at first, but it can quickly be overwhelming when you’re juggling venues, vendors, and budgets all at once. I’ve seen friends start excited about their celebration, only to end up stressed trying to organize everything.
That’s where a good party planner makes a huge difference. Instead of handling every detail yourself, you get someone who knows how to coordinate vendors and ensure everything runs smoothly behind the scenes.
So I took a closer look at some of the most trusted event planners in Jacksonville. If you want your event to feel memorable instead of stressful, these planners are worth considering.
How much do event planners in Jacksonville charge?
Event planners in Jacksonville typically charge $300 to $1,500 per event, depending on the size and whether full-service planning or day-of coordination is included. Some planners offer discount packages, while others include freebies for multiple bookings.
1. Mugwump Productions: Event Décor & Design
Address: 3636 Beachwood Ct, FL 32224
Contact: +1 904 398 9971
Operating Hours:
- Monday to Friday: 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM
- Saturday to Sunday: Closed
One company that really stands out for event planners is Mugwump Productions.
They’ve been in the industry for more than three decades, so it’s safe to say they know how to pull off memorable events. In fact, Jacksonville is their original home, and their warehouse still houses custom props dating back to 1995.
What makes them unique is the scale of their offerings. Their 43,000-square-foot office and warehouse is shared with their sister company, Sight & Sound Productions. The latter specializes in audio, video, and lighting for events.
Because of this partnership, clients can handle planning and technical production in one place, making it much easier to organize large events.
Mugwump also has a team of professional craftsmen who help create custom pieces and bring creative ideas to life. On top of that, their extensive in-house decor and rental collection allow planners to design events that are polished and well-thought-out.
The only drawback is that they don’t offer in-house catering, which many clients look for when planning an event.
All of my decorations were absolutely wonderful
“I couldn’t be more thankful for the wonderful staff of Mugwump for making my wedding decorations everything I had hoped for and more. Emily and Madi went above and beyond for me- between meeting in person, countless decor & flower changes and emails exchanged- They were always so enthusiastic and helpful. Even if they couldn’t help me right away they would touch base with me and follow up without me needing to ask. Their communication was very impressive and their kind, helpful, and sincere personalities definitely made it a top notch customer experience. Oh, and all of my decorations were absolutely wonderful! Madi is such a talented floral designer! I highly recommend!”
- Jane Curley, Google Review
They completely brought our vision to life
“Mugwump Productions was the key to our fantastically customized, tropical harbor wedding. They completely brought our vision to life, with unique custom props that we were not able to find anywhere else. Throughout the 1.5+ years we worked with them for our wedding planning process, they were communicative, responsive to changes and just great, friendly people all around. The life-sized cafe backdrop and rum barrels brought such a unique look to our tropical harbor wedding. They were truly the star of the show!”
- Heather West, Google Review
2. Lovelee Events
Address: 5501 Wesconnett Blvd, Unit 14108, FL 32238
Contact: +1 904 575 1242
Operating Hours:
- Tuesday to Saturday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Sunday to Monday: Closed
If you’re looking for an event planner who can handle everything from intimate gatherings to large-scale productions, Lovelee Events is definitely worth checking out.
Owner Tara brings over 15 years of experience. She has planned everything from non-profit galas and sporting events to anniversary celebrations. This gives her a versatile edge over others in the field.
Lovelee Events offers flexible services, including full planning and design, partial planning, and corporate events. Additionally, they provide expert guidance for social celebrations and consulting.
Their partial planning option is perfect if you want to stay in control of decisions but still benefit from professional advice.
Tara and her team provide insider tips to ensure your event stays on track, seamless, and stress-free. I love how this takes the pressure off you while keeping your vision intact.
Consultations are available on an hourly basis and can be done in person, by phone, or by email. This makes it easy to get guidance, even if your planning is already underway.
The only limitation? They don’t provide on-site AV or technical production.
She truly loves what she does and is an amazing planner
“Tara at Lovelee Events is a terrific wedding planner. She keeps you organized and on track throughout the entire process of planning a wedding. I loved that she was always responsive to us and set up periodic meetings. She had a very professional relationship with all the vendors and kept all of them in the loop through the entire process. As wonderful as she is prior to the wedding she is absolutely amazing day of the wedding. She has your entire day and evening planned out and if there are changes that need to be made she is on it making it happen. She was also prepared for any little mishap on the day of the wedding and made sure everything from the flowers, the cake and all gifts and anything else we wanted to keep from the wedding were taken to the bridal suite so nothing was lost. Tara took care of everything allowing the bride and groom and the parents to truly enjoy our time. She truly loves what she does and is an amazing planner. I would highly recommend her.”
- Nancy Rosenberg, Google Review
I felt completely relaxed the whole day
“Tara was an incredible guide throughout my entire wedding process, keeping me focused and on track every step of the way. On the day of the wedding, we had to make a rain call due to a tropical depression, and Tara handled everything seamlessly. She quickly moved the event under the covered patio, had the florists adjust the arrangements for the new table setup, coordinated with the photographer to ensure we got our couple’s portraits, and managed the entire flow from the church to the reception. I felt completely relaxed the whole day, and when I walked out, everything was perfect! Thank you so much, Tara! You truly can’t go wrong with her.”
- Marlena Holman, Google Review
3. DreamWorld Prime Events
Address: 7004 Pellias Rd, FL 32211
Contact: +1 904 414 9015
Operating Hours:
- Monday to Saturday: 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM
- Sunday: Closed
My cousin recently worked with DreamWorld Prime Events for her daughter’s Sweet 16, and she couldn’t stop raving about them.
They’re a full decorator and event design company, specializing in weddings, Sweet 16s, and Quinceañeros. On top of that, they also handle birthdays, gender reveals, and baby showers.
DreamWorld has earned recognition as a Top Pro and Professional on Thumbtack. They’ve also been featured on Zola, which gave my cousin extra confidence in their skills.
Wedding decor services start at $300, which she said felt worth it, given the level of customization and detail. Balloon decor starts at $150, and rentals are available from just $3.
They also offer a day-of coordinator service starting at $800 per hour, which we found helpful. The coordinator managed logistics and ensured that the event ran smoothly.
That said, we noticed their prices were a bit higher than those of other planners in Jacksonville.
Nonetheless, with their awards, experience, and extensive decor options, the company made the celebration feel effortless. It truly was a beautiful and memorable event for everyone.
From start to finish, the team ensured our wedding day was organized
“We had the absolute pleasure of working with Yo-Annie as our day-of coordinator, and we couldn’t be happier with the experience. From start to finish, she ensured our wedding day was organized and ran smoothly, allowing us to fully enjoy every moment without any stress. She and her team also did an amazing job decorating our venue at The River House in St. Augustine and brought our vision to life beautifully. These are just some examples of the amazing work she and her team did! Yo-Annie was professional, attentive, very detail oriented, and a joy to work with. We highly recommend her to anyone looking for a seamless and memorable wedding day!”
- Elizabeth Rivas, Google Review
I’ll forever be obsessed with my gorgeous winter wonderland wedding
“If you’re looking for a party or wedding planner/coordinator/designer, I highly recommend using this company. You won’t regret it. Yo-Anni and her team brought all my wedding dreams to life! I’ll forever be obsessed with my Gorgeous Winter Wonderland Wedding. I gave her all my ideas and she made it happen.
I can’t say enough great things about Dream World prime events!
I also used Yo-Anni as my coordinator and she made the entire wedding process run so smoothly for Me. I didn’t stress a thing.
It made planning a wedding truly enjoyable.
We seriously got married Saturday and were on a plane the next day to Europe! We wouldn’t have been able to do that if we didn’t have her to handle it all.
Thanks again Girl. ❤”
- Crystal LaMot, Google Review
4. J.R. Events Inc.
Address: 7862 Springtime Ln, 32221
Contact: +1 904 479 5445
Operating Hours:
- Monday to Thursday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Friday to Sunday: Closed
J.R Events Inc. has been bringing events to life since 2015, handling everything from corporate gatherings and weddings to private celebrations.
The team here is impressive. First is Amber Harrison, who has formal hospitality training from The Amelia Island Club and The Ritz-Carlton. She also trains the team to ensure every client receives the same high-quality service.
Then, there’s Whitley Countryman, with over 10 years of hospitality experience. She keeps everything running smoothly, making sure events go off without hassle.
J.R. Events goes beyond just planning. They’re socially conscious too. Through Volunteer Jax, they connect nonprofits across Northeast Florida with volunteers.
Founder Jade Robinson discovered her love for event management after years of volunteering with the American Cancer Society and United Way.
They also work with partners like Clara White Mission, Mycro School, and Mentoring Families and Kids Inc. This adds a meaningful touch to their work.
One thing to keep in mind is that they don’t offer in-house decor rentals. This could be important for clients wanting a full turnkey setup.
The team brought such a calming, professional, and passionate presence
“JR Events coordinated and helped plan my cousin’s wedding, and I had the absolute honor of being a bridesmaid and witnessing their incredible work firsthand. From the smallest details to the overall flow of the day, everything was seamless and thoughtfully executed. The team brought such a calming, professional, and passionate presence to the entire experience.
As someone from South Carolina, I would love to see Jade’s company grow and expand even further into our area. JR Events isn’t just a planning service—it’s a team that truly cares. Everyone deserves to have this level of care, creativity, and excellence involved in their most special moments.
Highly recommend!”
- Raighan Weatherford, Google Review
Thanks to them, my wedding was literally perfection
“We loved having JR events for day of coordination. Shaun, Nicole, and Sandy were ON TOP of everything!! They were absolutely incredible!! Thanks to them, my wedding was literally perfection! They kept everything running smooth from start to finish. I even had guests from my wedding talk about how amazing these ladies were!”
- Kendall Keyes, Google Review
5. Southern Charm Events
Address: 2720 Park St, Ste 216, FL 32205
Contact: +1 904 731 5978
Operating Hours:
- Tuesday to Friday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Saturday to Monday: Closed
Southern Charm Events has been creating memorable, classic Southern-Style weddings since 2006.
The company was founded with a focus on family, elegance, and quality customer service. They’ve stayed true to that mission ever since. They offer free consultations, making it easy to connect and start planning your big day.
CEO Tanya, also known as the wedding mama, has a background in Interior Design and Legal Administration. She combines creativity and organization in all weddings she handles.
Tanya is a certified wedding planner through the Certified Wedding Planner Society and a professional wedding consultant through the Association of Bridal Consultants. For the latter, she also serves on the local Board of Directors.
Couples love her calming presence and no-nonsense approach, which keeps weddings running smoothly and stress-free.
Southern Charm Events offers top-notch wedding day management and full-service planning packages. They handle everything from decor to timeline coordination. The team ensures that each celebration is tailored to the couple’s vision while keeping everything polished and elegant.
My only gripe is that they only cater to weddings. They don’t cater to other big events.
Jess made me feel so relaxed and took care of every detail
“We can’t say enough about Southern Charm Events! We had the best experience working with Tanya and her team. It was interesting to plan a Wedding in the middle of a pandemic, but our vendors made everything so easy and fun! Thank you for putting our minds at ease during the planning process and for true southern hospitality from start to finish.
Jess Kress was our day of coordinator and she was phenomenal onsite. I’m in the event industry as well and was worried that I would be in “work mode” on the big day. Jess made me feel so relaxed and took care of every detail. It was an honor to have you be a part of our special day that we will cherish forever. 10 out of 10 would recommend Southern Charm Events for all of your event planning needs!
Positive: Responsiveness, Quality, Professionalism, Value”
- Claudia Argenti, Google Review
The coordination between vendors on the wedding day was flawless
“We are extremely thankful for all of the hard work and coordination of Southern Charm events. It can be a bit overwhelming when going through the motions of planning for your wedding day. From our first consultation until the big day, Tanya helped us along the way through each phase of the process making it a fun experience. The coordination between vendors on wedding day was flawless and truly made it to where we could enjoy ourselves.
The one bit of advise we will pass on to our future friends who decide to tie the knot is this…Don’t just get a wedding planner, go with SouthernCharm events because you truly want a “wedding mom” and Tanya was just that. Part of the family.”
- Marcie Mullins, Google Review
