In 1996, a planner took Stephanie Mazzeo’s money and never showed up to her wedding. She spent 30 years building the opposite — meet Florida’s calm in the center of the planning storm. Ask any couple who has planned a wedding what scared them most, and you'll hear the same fear again and again: What if the person we hired doesn't show up when it counts? For one Florida planner, that fear isn't hypothetical. It's exactly what happened to her — and it changed the course of her life. Meet Stephanie Mazzeo , founder of Weddings by Stephanie — a Certified Bridal Consultant, Certified Wedding Planner, and the calm at the center of more than 30 years of Florida weddings. Her credentials are impressive on paper. But it's her story that sets her apart. "We aim to be the calm in the center of your planning storm — from the first consultation until the final dance." Born From a Wedding Disaster — Built to Prevent Yours In 1996, Stephanie moved from Pennsylvania to Florida to plan her own wedding. What she found was a lack of local knowledge, unprofessional vendors, and a planner who took her money, handed her a list of names — and then never showed up on the wedding day. That experience didn't just frustrate her. It lit a fire. She spent the next three decades building the business she desperately wished had existed: one that shows up, stays present, and treats every couple the way she wanted to be treated. Weddings by Stephanie doesn't hand you a vendor list and disappear. They stay. A perfectly planned chapel moment — exactly the kind of calm Stephanie protects for every couple "Unlike other planners who hand you a vendor list and disappear, we offer hands-on partnership — a committed advocate by your side from the very first call." — Stephanie Mazzeo Your Level of Support, Your Way Not every couple needs the same thing, so Weddings by Stephanie offers three clear service levels: Full-Service Planning — complete hands-on partnership from start to finish Partial Planning — expert guidance for couples who want to stay involved Day-of Coordination — professional execution on your big day, and the most popular package by far Day-of Coordination is the clear favorite — because it lets couples do the planning they enjoy, then hand the reins to a pro when it matters most. Stephanie also offers specialized bridal consulting and concierge services, an on-site emergency kit, and unlimited direct access throughout the entire planning journey. Pro Tip: Even if you love planning your own wedding, a day-of coordinator is worth every penny. Someone has to run…
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