Wonderstruck Wedding Planning

•Ratings include Zola and Google reviews

Service levels: Full-service planning

Team size: 1 – 6


About Wonderstruck Wedding Planning

Samantha Polito

Owner, Certified Wedding Planner

Hi! I'm Samantha, founder of Wonderstruck Wedding & Event Planning. For over 12 years, I’ve poured my heart into hospitality, planning events for 8 years, running our family restaurant, managing catering sales in hotels, and operating a premier catering company across Central and South Florida. As a planner, caterer, and officiant, I bring a unique range of expertise to your big day. Beyond connecting you with my network of trusted local vendors, my goal is to make you feel completely supported. I treat every client like family, bringing warmth and care so you can focus on creating memories that last a lifetime.

I don't just plan events, I’ve lived every side of them. With over 12 years in hospitality, from running our family restaurant and managing catering sales in hotels to operating a full-scale catering business, I understand event flow, kitchen ops, and venue logistics from the inside out. As your planner and licensed officiant, I bring deep industry roots, trusted vendor connections, and a family-first touch to make your day completely seamless.

In three words: Calm, Organized, Supportive


Services by planning level

Service included in starting price
Service available for an extra cost
Full-service planningPartial planningDay-of coordination / wedding management
Description

From developing your wedding vision and establishing a realistic budget to curating the perfect vendor team, managing contracts, overseeing design details, building timelines, and coordinating every aspect of your celebration, we'll guide you through each step with care, creativity, and expertise. Throughout the process, we'll serve as your advocate, your sounding board, your trusted advisor, and your biggest supporter.

Think of us as your planning partner. We'll help you navigate the process with confidence while giving you the freedom to make your wedding feel like you. As your day gets closer, we'll transition into wedding management, making sure every detail you've worked so hard on comes together seamlessly.

Month of we will step in to learn every detail of your plans, connect with your vendor team, create a customized timeline, and make sure everyone is on the same page. On your wedding day, we'll be there to manage the logistics, solve problems before you even know they exist, and keep everything running smoothly. Our goal is simple: we want you to be fully present with the people you love while we take care of the rest.

Planning begins12 Months out3 Months out1 Month out
Event Styling & Design
Budget Planning
Venue Recommendations
Vendor Selection
Vendor Management
RSVP Tracking
Wedding Website
Accommodation Coordination
Transportation Coordination
Venue Visits
Final Venue Walkthrough
Timeline Creation & Management
Onsite Event Management
Contract Review
Rentals & Linens
Invites & Stationery
Wedding Favors & Accessories
PricingStarts at $7,000Starts at $3,600Starts at $2,200

Reviews

Write a review
Rating: 4.9

4.9 out of 5

22 reviews

  • MC

    Mary C.

    Rating: 5
    •Zola
    •Sep 22, 2026

    A Wonderful Planning Team to Work With

    We’ve had the pleasure of working with Sam and the Wonderstruck team, and they are truly wonderful! Sam is professional, organized, responsive, and a pleasure to collaborate with. Her team keeps everything running smoothly and always makes both the couple and vendors feel supported. We always look forward to working together and highly recommend Wonderstruck Wedding & Event Planning! — Mary & the Two Gardenias by Mary Team

  • JS

    Jennifer S.

    Rating: 5
    •Zola
    •Sep 18, 2026

    No detail missed/experienced/so supportive/fun!

    Samantha and her team are exceptional. She planned my daughter’s wedding after we have worked in the industry together for well over a decade! ! She’s not only a problem solver, but incredibly forward-thinking, anticipating potential issues and addressing them before they ever become problems. Her couples feel supported and their families and guests always say how seamlessly the day unfolds. She also has a wonderful network of trusted vendors and fab venues she’s worked with for years. I couldn’t recommend Samantha more highly.

  • AO

    Ashley Owens

    Rating: 5
    •Google
    •Oct 13

    I was the maid of honor at a wedding at Promenade on the River in October 2026, and I wanted to share what Wonderstruck was like from the wedding party's side. I first met Sam and Maci at the final venue walk-through a few weeks before the wedding, and I immediately felt at peace knowing the bride & groom had such a strong team behind them. Wonderstruck understood the couple's vision so well that I trusted them to make the right judgment calls in the moment, even when the bride and groom weren't there to weigh in. I felt like they wanted the wedding to be perfect, just as much as the rest of us did. The couple hired them for month-of coordination, and they were organized from the start. With a full wedding party sharing opinions, they listened to everyone but never lost sight of the fact that the bride and groom came first. They also made a point of getting to know everyone involved in the planning, which made us all feel like part of the team. The event itself was flawless, and it ran seamlessly because of the work they did behind the scenes, even with last minute changes. They kept every vendor on track for the major moments in the timeline and represented the couple's wishes at every turn. They were busy nonstop, but anytime one of us flagged something, they handled it in the right order of priority without a hint of stress. Warm, professional, great communicators, and their vendor recommendations were spot on. If you're considering a wedding planner, I can't recommend Wonderstruck enough. They are worth their weight in gold, several times over.

    Wonderstruck Wedding Planning•Oct 15, 2026

    Ashley, This means so much to us! 🤍 Getting to hear the maid of honor’s perspective is so special, especially because we know how much the wedding party carries, too! And you were truly one of the most attentive, thoughtful maids of honor! It was so clear how much you cared about making sure everything was perfect for the bride and groom, and having you as part of the team made such a difference. Maci and I loved being part of their day, and we’re so grateful for your trust, your kindness, and these incredibly thoughtful words.

  • LC

    Liz Colodny

    Rating: 5
    •Google
    •Oct 13

    I cannot say enough wonderful things about Samm! We hired her for her 90-Day Partial Planning Service, and it was hands down one of the best decisions we made for our special day! From the moment she stepped in, Samm was absolutely phenomenal. She was organized, professional, attentive, and always one step ahead. She took so much stress off my shoulders and made sure every detail was handled beautifully. What truly sets Samm apart is how much she genuinely cares. She went above and beyond to make sure everything came together exactly as we envisioned. Thanks to her, I was able to relax, enjoy the celebration, and truly be present for every special moment. And I have to give Samm extra credit for how she handled the unexpected! We had rain the morning of our celebration, which delayed the setup and threw a little wrench into our plans. But the moment the rain stopped, Samm (and her wonderful team) kicked into high gear! She hustled, pulled everything together, and made sure everything was ready and beautiful. She handled the pressure like an absolute pro, and you would never have known there had been a delay. That's dedication! If you're considering hiring a wedding coordinator, DO IT — and hire Samm! I would recommend her a thousand times over. She was an absolute dream to work with, and I am so grateful she was part of our day! ❤️

    Wonderstruck Wedding Planning•Oct 15, 2026

    This makes my heart so happy! 🥹Thank you! Florida weather definitely tried to keep us on our toes, but we made it happen! I would do it all over again in a heartbeat for you. This is exactly why I love what I do. Knowing you were able to relax, enjoy your day, and feel taken care of means everything to me. Thank you for trusting me and my team with such a special day. Sending you both so much love. The photos turned out amazing, Thank you so much for sharing. xoxo

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    Veronica Prisco

    Rating: 5
    •Google
    •Oct 13

    We hired Wonderstruck for the month-of coordination and they truly helped make the entire wedding planning process so much easier. Sam was amazing and handled all of my questions and needs with kindness. She was so fast to reach out to vendors for quotes/booking and was incredibly detail oriented. Both Sam and Maci made the day run so smoothly and worked hard behind the scenes to make sure the wedding was everything we hoped it would be. They created the whole timeline, reviewed everything with us, ensured that the venue was set up the way that we envisioned it, and made sure the car was packed at the end of the night without us having to worry about a thing. There are not enough words to express how wonderful these ladies are and how much stress they will take off of you. If you truly want to feel like the guests of honor at your own wedding and not worry about anything on the big day, I highly recommend hiring Wonderstruck.

    Wonderstruck Wedding Planning•Oct 15, 2026

    First of all, can we give you an award for the quickest review EVER?! 😂🏆 Seriously, you are the sweetest, and I cannot thank you enough for taking the time to write this! It was such a pleasure working with you and being part of your wedding day! My favorite thing is watching my couples go from feeling like they have a million things on their plate to finally being able to take a deep breath and just ENJOY it all. You deserve to be the guests of honor at your own wedding, and knowing that you were able to do that means everything to me. Maci and I loved being part of your day, and we are so grateful you trusted us with all the little details, the big details, and everything in between. Thank you for being so wonderful to work with and for letting Wonderstruck be a little part of your love story! Sending you both so much love as you start this next chapter together!


Not at all. While we have a deep network of trusted local vendors, we are always happy to collaborate with new creative professionals.
Yes, we review all vendor contracts to ensure coverage, timing, and logistical alignment with your venue’s rules.
Yes! Venue coordinators focus on the venue’s property, rules, and staff. As your private planner, we manage your entire vendor team, personal timeline, decor setup, and individual needs. *Trust me, I was a venue coordinator.
Yes, Wonderstruck carries full liability insurance, which most venues require for outside coordinators and vendors.
No, our fees cover our professional planning, management, and coordination services. All third-party vendor expenses are paid directly to those businesses.
We serve as the point of contact for all vendors on-site, directing setup, checking timelines, and managing end-of-night teardown.
Yes, we set up personal elements like place cards, guest books, signage, menus, and favor tables.
es! We bring full-service planning and logistics to gala fundraisers, corporate retreats, milestone birthdays, and holiday celebrations.
es, we research, pitch, and contract appropriate venues based on guest capacity, tech needs, and aesthetic requirements.
We build a detailed "Plan B" weather policy in advance, coordinating secondary spaces or tenting as needed.
Yes, we help negotiate room block agreements and compile local hotel details for your guests.