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About Making It Matthews
Based in Ocala, Making It Matthews works with couples planning weddings throughout Ocala, Florida. The studio sits within easy reach of popular venues including The Crown Hall Venue LLC and Country Club of Ocala Weddings & Events. Verified reviews from real couples appear below as they are earned — rankings on Lazo are never sold.
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Frequently asked questions
Planning a wedding planner in Ocala
How much does a wedding planner cost in Ocala?
Day-of coordination in Ocala commonly runs $800–$2,000; partial planning $2,000–$4,500; full-service planning often starts around $4,500 and scales with the wedding. Many planners saved couples more than their fee through vendor knowledge and mistake-avoidance.
Planner vs. venue coordinator — what's the difference?
A venue coordinator works for the venue and manages the venue's responsibilities. A planner works for you — across every vendor, the timeline, and the day itself. Most couples need at least a day-of coordinator even at venues with great staff.
How does Lazo rank wedding planners in Ocala?
Rankings come from the Lazo Score — verified reviews weighted for recency — and are never sold. Vendors without verified reviews yet start at the community baseline of 65 and earn their score as verified reviews arrive.
Wedding venues near Making It Matthews
| Venue | Distance |
|---|---|
| The Crown Hall Venue LLC | 2.4 mi |
| Country Club of Ocala Weddings & Events | 4.1 mi |
| 1890 Tea House | 6.6 mi |
Straight-line distance from Making It Matthews to each venue listed on Lazo.
Venues that recommend Making It Matthews
Each venue links to Making It Matthews on its own preferred-vendor page.
Ocala weddings, month by month
Days typically top out between 65° and 85° in January, February, March, April, October, November, December. The driest months are April, November, December.
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 71° | 46° | 16% | 5:18 PM | 5:52 PM |
| Feb | 74° | 48° | 16% | 5:45 PM | 6:18 PM |
| Mar | 79° | 52° | 16% | 7:05 PM | 7:37 PM |
| Apr | 84° | 57° | 14% | 7:23 PM | 7:55 PM |
| May | 89° | 64° | 15% | 7:40 PM | 8:13 PM |
| Jun | 91° | 70° | 37% | 7:54 PM | 8:29 PM |
| Jul | 92° | 72° | 37% | 7:55 PM | 8:29 PM |
| Aug | 92° | 72° | 40% | 7:36 PM | 8:08 PM |
| Sep | 90° | 70° | 29% | 7:02 PM | 7:33 PM |
| Oct | 84° | 63° | 16% | 6:26 PM | 6:58 PM |
| Nov | 77° | 54° | 11% | 4:59 PM | 5:33 PM |
| Dec | 72° | 48° | 13% | 4:56 PM | 5:32 PM |
Average highs, lows and the share of days with 0.1″ of rain or more, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 climate normals at Ocala (4.5 mi from Ocala). Golden hour begins when the sun is 6° above the horizon; both times are for the 15th of each month in Ocala.
Getting to Ocala
| Airport | Distance | Est. drive |
|---|---|---|
| GNV Gainesville Regional Airport | 36 mi | 55 min |
| SFB Orlando Sanford International Airport | 62 mi | 1 hr 30 min |
| DAB Daytona Beach International Airport | 66 mi | 1 hr 40 min |
| City | Distance | Est. drive |
|---|---|---|
| Orlando | 64 mi | 1 hr 20 min |
| Jacksonville | 85 mi | 1 hr 50 min |
| Tampa | 87 mi | 1 hr 50 min |
| Miami | 265 mi | 5 hr 30 min |
Straight-line distance from central Ocala; drive times are estimates, not routes. Airports with scheduled passenger service, from OurAirports.
Details
- Based in
- 53 Laurel Pass, Ocala, FL 34480, USA
- Where
- Ocala · 7 miles southeast of central Ocala
- Listed under
- Wedding Planners · Wedding Venues · Wedding Planners
- In Ocala
- One of 11 wedding planners we list · 1 within 3 miles
- Phone
- (352) 693-5806
- Website
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Around Ocala
- Nearest venue
- The Crown Hall Venue LLC, 2.4 mi
- Venues within 10 mi
- 11 wedding venues
- Wedding Rentals nearby
- 1 within 3 mi, 11 within 10
- Communities served
- Belleview
Distances are straight-line from Making It Matthews; counts come from the businesses and venues Lazo lists around Ocala.
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