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Your Dream Day Starts Here.

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Welcome to JGE

Where A Genuine Love for Hospitality and Event Design Fuels our Team!

We're all about turning your vision into a reality while creating an unforgettable guest experience.

When it comes to your Special Day, we take pride in treating you and yours like family and making every moment truly magical.

With our focus on clear communication and a comprehensive plan, we'll guide you through each step, ensuring a stress-free journey to your Dream Celebration.

Our years of experience and strong relationships with local vendors guarantee our events are filled with unique memories that last a lifetime!

Get ready to embark on a joyful adventure with us, where passion meets professionalism and every detail is handled with care.


Let's plan your Dream Day today!

- Jackie Gibson, founder

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Our Services

Are you seeking a trusted partner to bring your Wedding vision to life?

At JGE, we understand the importance of organization, clarity, and flawless execution!

Let us be your guiding light, so you and your guests can relax and enjoy all of the special moments!

Our Dedicated Team is here to ensure that every detail is perfectly executed, so you can fully immerse yourself in the happiness of your Special Day!

See each of our Package Options below, and Schedule a Consultation to discuss further how we can best support you and your planning needs!

Full- Service Wedding Planning & Design

For couples who want a truly tailored, guided, and stress-free Wedding Planning experience!

From the moment you book, we are by your side, expertly managing every detail to bring your vision to life.
 

Highlights Include:

This service initiates upon booking and includes ongoing communication and comprehensive planning support.

  • Initial Consultation

  • Venue Selection

  • Vendor Recommendations & Booking

  • Budget Management

  • Design Conceptualization

  • Wedding Website Creation w/RSVP tracking

  • Room Block Coordination & Transportation Schedules

  • Timelines and Schedules

  • Logistics Coordination

  • Vendor Management

  • Rehearsal Coordination

  • Ceremony and Reception Setup

  • Ceremony & Reception Coordination

  • Wedding Day Supply Kit

  • Personal decor may be shipped within 90 days of your Wedding Dat

  • Post-event gathering and organization of your personal decor and items, ensuring they are transferred to your lodging.

This Service Starts At: $7,250

Following our Initial Consultation, a Final Rate of Service will be determined based on your Number of Events, Specific Event Details, and Overall Logistics. Ensuring tailored support for your Celebration.

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 Partial - Service Wedding Planning & Coordination

Ideal for Couples who are excited to secure their Venue and “Key” Vendors, but would love a professional partner to help advise and step in to ensure everything comes together beautifully.

Ideal for larger groups and custom planning packages.

This Service includes everything outlined in our Wedding Management & Coordination Package, with the added benefit of beginning communication 90 days before your Wedding Day, plus more!

Highlights Include:

All services included in the Management & Coordination Package Initial Consultation with follow-up onboard call, and a "half way" check in appointment

  • Site Visits & Vendor Meetings

  • Design Studio to further assist your decor direction

  • 1/2 way Check In Call

  • 90-day lead time for communication and support

  • Final vendor confirmations, detailed timeline, and layout creation

  • Personal Items may be shipped after 90 days begins

  • Transportation of your Personal Items back to your lodging. (Within 5 miles)

This Service Starts At: $4,250

Following our Initial Consultation, a Final Rate of Service will be determined based on your Number of Events, Specific Event Details, and Overall Logistics. Ensuring tailored support for your Celebration.

Wedding - Event Management & Coordination

Perfect for couples excited to plan their Wedding who will appreciate having a trusted professional to oversee the final details and execution. At the time of booking, we create your Wedding Planning Portal to set you up for an organized and successful planning process. A follow-up onboard call will be scheduled to better align you with all of the wonderful features and address any additional questions. The Management Service begins 60 days before your Wedding date. We step in to finalize the details, organize your vendor team, and oversee the event flow! Ensuring a joyful, seamless celebration so you can truly savor every moment!
 

Highlights Include:

  • Initial Consultation & Onboard Call

  • Wedding Planning Portal Access:

    • Comprehensive Checklist

    • Timeline

    • Calendar tools

    • Vendor Contact Manager

    • Guest List tracker that converts into a Custom Venue Floorplan.

  • Wedding Timelines and Schedules: Creation of a detailed, customized timeline upon booking to set you up for success.

  • Vendor Management

  • Day-of Vendor Coordination: Using real-time communication (phone and text) to ensure a connected, smooth experience before, during, and after the event.

  • 1-Hour Rehearsal Coordination

  • Ceremony & Reception Coordination - Full oversight of Ceremony, Cocktail Hour, and Reception flow. Direction of the processional, recessional, speeches, and special events.

  • Discreet management of any last-minute adjustments to keep your day stress-free.

  • Ceremony and Reception Setup & Breakdown

  • Additional Team Member On Site - One professional assistant included to support your Special Event.

  • Wedding Day Supply Kit: Access to our fully stocked Wedding Day Emergency Kit for any last-minute needs.

This Service Starts At: $2,850

Following our Initial Consultation, a Final Rate of Service will be determined based on your Number of Events, Specific Event Details, and Overall Logistics. Ensuring tailored support for your Celebration.

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Depending on your planning process, the size of your wedding/event, the duration, and the overall level of support needed, a custom rate will be determined for each service.

Preferred Vendor in the Florida Keys

Testimonials

  • Close-up of a woman with closed eyes holding a bouquet of white orchids and greenery, partially covered by a sheer white veil.

    “She is a ton of fun to have on your team and would be my top pick as Planner Of The Year from Key West - for sure!! ”

    As an event planner, let me just tell ya a thing about working alongside Ms Jackie Gibson.. she's amazing! I met Jackie while working weddings in Key West and she was a treat each time. Jackie's been in the wedding biz for something like 12 years; that means she knows EXACTLY how to run a timeline seamlessly, she's super well connected with vendors from Key West to Key Largo, and has countless weddings and events under her belt. She is a ton of fun to have on your team and would be my top pick as Planner Of The Year from Key West - for sure!! Jackie - I'm so glad you've finally stepped out on your own, you've worked hard to get where you are in our community and I couldn't be more proud of your accomplishments!!!! Heres to you and all the lucky couples who will have you by their sides!! 🥂

    Lyndsey P.
    Google Review

  • Back view of a bride in a lace wedding dress with a lace-up back, holding back curtains in front of a window.

    “I was never stressed or worried and I knew everything would come together perfectly with Jackie’s expertise!! 10/10 event planner and person.”

    Jackie is an amazing event planner!! Every conversation and experience I had with her was effortless. She made planning our destination wedding so flawless! We got married in June of 2022. We had a beach wedding planned with our reception being organized with Jackie. Unfortunately (or more so.. fortunately,) there was a tropical storm the day of our wedding and everything had to change. Jackie helped us SO much, she helped us move the entire wedding and made sure everything was in order for the venue change on the day of the wedding!! It was better than I could’ve ever imagined and I truly think the tropical storm was for the better! I was never stressed or worried and I knew everything would come together perfectly with Jackie’s expertise!! 10/10 event planner and person.

    Alexandria P.
    Google Review

  • A woman dressed in a wedding gown holding a bouquet standing on a beach facing the ocean.

    “It brings tears to my eyes to think about how I was so blessed to have her in my life when we were planning our wedding. ”

    I don’t even know where to start when I think about describing Jackie. It brings tears to my eyes to think about how I was so blessed to have her in my life when we were planning our wedding. In 2020, we were told “No” time after time, but then we met Jackie, and even from afar (like across the entire country) we knew she was going to be the shining light to help us fulfill our dream wedding. Once we started working with her, things fell into place for the first time in months after we had to cancel and postpone our wedding month after month. As soon as we had our first phone call I knew we were in great hands!She was the easiest part of our wedding, hands down. We hadn’t seen the venue, tasted the food, had the drinks, but we walked us through every detail we could possibly think of and when the week came and we showed up, she handled every single thing. I didn’t have a single worry on my wedding day because Jackie had made us so comfortable and handled all of the things I never would’ve even thought of.Jackie is someone who will go above and beyond and think beyond the box of what you’re envisioning. We owe her a lot, and I’m so glad to know her and have a friend for life in her. <3

    The Hamiltons
    Google Review

  • Close-up of a groom in a formal suit with a white cravat, as someone places a floral boutonniere on his lapel. The background shows a wooden shelf with books.

    "Jackie is the best!!"

    Jackie is the best!! Not only does she have an amazing attention to detail, but she also takes care of everything with a kind, helpful, and professional way. I do Videography and simply love the events Jackie is part of because I KNOW everything is taken care of.

    Brandon R.
    Google Review

  • Group of men and a young boy dressed in tuxedos taking a selfie outdoors near a large palm tree during a wedding celebration.

    "Looking back, doing a destination wedding, a planner is essential. "

    Highly, highly recommend working with Jackie Gibson. Our wedding day was amazing. Plus, Jackie, with ease, guided us through our Covid cancelled wedding (April 2020), a rebook, another cancellation, and then finally the big day. She didn’t skip a beat and everything went super smooth. If a coordinator can guide you thru all that, they’re stellar in my opinion.

    She has access to numerous sites and venues. Our reception was at First Flight Brewery and we loved it. Service was excellent. Food was delicious. The setting was pure Key West.

    Also, I was a person who didn’t really think I needed a wedding planner. Looking back, doing a destination wedding, a planner is essential. You are going to be thinking and worrying about other details - flights, hotels, did so and so arrive on time, etc. leave the wedding details to someone else so you can relax on your day and not have to think about what comes next.

    Eric J.
    Facebook Review

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About me

I’m a proud Pensacola native with a lifelong love for all things Hospitality.

After earning my degree in Hospitality & Tourism Management in 2004, life took me on a beautiful adventure from Florida to Texas and California, where I continued to work for Brinker International for 12 years. In 2012, my husband and I found our forever home in Key West, where my passion for creating meaningful experiences truly came to life.

This island stole our hearts the moment we arrived. It’s where we’ve built our life, raised our two kids, and spend weekends on the water with our family and pup, Blaze. We love fishing, snorkeling, and soaking up the magic that makes this place so special.

As part of the VFC-111 Sun Downer Navy family, Key West isn’t just where we live; it’s where we’ve found our rhythm, our community, and our daily reminder of why I love what I do, creating celebrations that honor the beauty, history, and spirit of this island we call home.

After more than a decade working in the Key West Restaurant and Wedding industry, I felt inspired to take everything I’d learned and create something more personal, an experience built around genuine connection, creativity, and care. With twenty years of Marriage and a lifelong background in Hospitality, I’ve learned that the magic lies in the details; staying organized, calm, and always a few steps ahead, so my couples can truly be present and enjoy their Special Day.

I believe Wedding Planning should feel effortless and joyful. Together, we’ll bring your vision to life and craft a celebration that feels like you — authentic, beautiful, and unforgettable!

Photos on this website by:

Iris Moore, Nick Doll, Rodeo&Co., Micheal Freas, Mariela Care, Arjay Hasty, Presography, Criss.s.photography, Meandering Media

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