A Thorough Fare, LLC

ave imagined, and it was so helpful to take her advice. Every last minute idea / change I brought up along the way she granted and handled with ease! Marcie calmed my nerves on the big day and made sure that I slowed down and enjoyed the moment, which I am so thankful for! I was able to relax and enjoy the day knowing it was in her hands, and it was more perfect than I ever could have imagined!

that we made in the wedding planning process because she was like the ultimate conductor leading the day and all of our incredible vendors in the most beautiful symphony ever! Marcie guided us every single step of the way and helped us plan the most magical day that we will never forget. There are not enough words or room here to describe Marcie, but here are a few: smart, organized, trustworthy, kind, funny, caring, leader, professional, patient, generous, wise, loving and talented. Marcie took our ideas and made them into a reality, but even better than we could have dreamed. She’s also a magnificent problem solver which is an important quality in a wedding planner. Marcie is also part magician and part fairy godmother because she worked behind the scenes to make our daughter’s dream wedding feel like an actual fairytale. She is very detailed and thinks of everything somehow. Having Marcie’s expertise during the wedding planning gave me so much peace and calmed my nerves ( which is not easy because I’m typically very stressed ;) Someone may not feel that hiring the best coordinator in town is a necessity, but trust me it is. Having peace of mind and being able to enjoy my daughter’s wedding day was honestly priceless. You know you’ve got an amazing wedding coordinator when the groom says that all of the groomsmen and the officiant are crazy about her:) We will never be able to thank Marcie enough. She is part of our family now and we love her dearly! ❤️

taken away and we were able to enjoy the entire weekend with family and friends. My husband, daughter and I felt very at ease with Marcie. Communicating with her was great. She responds quickly to texts and emails and no question is too small or silly. Marcie has great relationships with so many vendors, and she was able to guide us to professionals handle details we hadn't thought of, didn't know we needed or couldn't figure out how to do ourselves (uplighting, chargers, a gorgeous seating chart, an amazing post wedding brunch for family). She was also respectful of our budget and saved us money by negotiating with vendors. We literally did not have to worry about or deal with anything on the actual wedding weekend. Marcie worked all weekend with a smile on her face and made it all seem effortless. She is a true professional who has become a friend and we highly recommend her.

or anybody planning a wedding or event. She is a great contact point for all vendors, and fun and easy to work with. Thanks, Marcie!

planner. Well, the joke's on me. Marcie became one of our best friends and confidants over the nearly 2 1/2 years it took for us to plan a "post" Covid wedding. She stood by us every step of the way. Since my husband and I were working full-time and living far from our venue, Marcie was a saving grace with the breadth of her relationships in the industry and 30+ years of experience. She saved us precious time and gave us peace of mind with every recommendation she made and knew exactly how to troubleshoot any issue we were having. On our long-awaited wedding day, there came a torrential downpour the hour before the ceremony. I can't explain the peace I felt knowing that Marcie was in charge, and that everything would be beautiful no matter what. Meanwhile, Marcie was outside, trudging through the mud keeping everything under control. The best choice you'll make in planning your wedding -- just book her!!!

She was a wealth of knowledge and brought together the best team of people. You know you're in good hands when every vendor you meet says "Oh, you're working with Marcy? You have nothing to worry about." We were able to relax along with our families the whole weekend, knowing she was taking care of everything. Every event has some hiccups, but we had no clue about any of them because Marcy handled everything and made sure that our only responsibility was to celebrate with our guests. I can't say enough good things about her and her team. If you are looking for a wedding planner, "ask Marcy!"

could not wait to get married and this amazing woman helped us pull off our dream wedding in half the time one would usually need. We had the "A" team and could not be more thrilled with our magical day. From dress fittings to tastings and making sure the whole day had our vision in mind. We could not have asked for a better experience! It was all about what we wanted, and she made sure it all got brought to life. Thank you Marcie you are one of a kind and we could not have enjoyed our day without knowing you had it all covered.

rcie Hancock who came in from the very beginning and made my wedding planning experience fun and easy! She took care of every detail and recommended an amazing team of vendors that made my day beyond perfect. It was actually insane how easy it was to plan my wedding. Everyone kept remarking how I was a very zen and relaxed bride- I give all the credit to Marcie and her team. I worried about nothing because I knew they would get it done and get it done right, I just had to say the words and Marcie would take care of everything. Also- I researched tons of vendors in the area before going with Marcie. I couldn’t believe how reasonable her prices were compared to everyone else. Ladies and Gents look no further you have found THE expert and whatever you envision she will bring to life. I couldn’t recommend her more. I had the most fun on my wedding day and the events leading up to it which is how it’s supposed to be. Hire her and you won’t regret it best decision my family and I made by far!

that I did. Marcie had a wonderful way of helping to guide the planning process while still allowing me to make every decision. She took all the guess work out of vendors- if you want the best florist - guess what- she knows them! It was that way with every vendor. I searched for nothing. Marcie made every vendor appt and personally attended each meeting. My mother was very ill during the planning and I can tell you Marcie’s presence made all the difference! She single handily made a difficult situation not only endurable but pleasureable. The wedding was spectacular! Nothing was cookie cutter- everything was personal to us. She understood we wanted a very elegant event but also wanted guests to relax and enjoy all the reception had to offer! Guests are still talking about how much they had. Our thanks to her will never speak loud enough to express what our hearts feel. Five stars is not enough!

n! Marcie is incredible at making sure every detail was accounted for and taken care of. She has been in the wedding industry for a long time, so she knows who the best people to work with are. She even came to my appointments with me so she could coordinate the details with the vendors- including my many dress fittings!!! The day of the wedding all I had to worry about was enjoying ourselves and everything else was taken care of. Thank you Marcie and your team for everything! ❤️❤️❤️

t vendors. Our band was unbelievable , florist, photographer, reception venue, etc. My fiancé and I were treated like gold. Every vendor meeting, food tasting, dress fitting, etc. were perfectly planned. I couldn’t find the perfect dress until Marcie set me up with a boutique who worked me in late, and fitted me into the dress of my dreams. I’m a type A person who stresses out over perfection. I was not even the least bit stressed on my wedding day. Marcie truly handled everything! Even the tuxedo rentals! My wedding day in July, 2019 was the most amazing and memorable experience of my life. I’m 58 so that’s tough to accomplish. I wish I could live that day all over again!!!! Thank you Marcie!

in the wedding business in the area and had planned so many different types of weddings with different themes, sizes, seasons etc , that she was prepared for everything. She worked so hard and was in constant communication with us. She made everything easier - any thing I could think of, I would just text her, and she would get it done. She was incredibly organized and thorough. We had a relatively large wedding in downtown Louisville, and she pulled it off without a hitch. If there was a hitch, I did not know! The only potential issue I was witness to was that about 60 sec before the ceremony, we realized one of the bridesmaids had forgotten her flowers. By the time I learned of the problem, Marcie had already sent an assistant to locate the flowers, and we were back on schedule within seconds. I highly recommend her for any type of wedding you are planning. She is truly the best.

ee, affair. She is so creative, organized, and on top of everything. All of the vendors she suggested were absolutely amazing and all agreed Marcie is the BEST to work with in Louisville. Our wedding was effortlessly beautiful and exceeded all expectations. There are not enough words to show how much we appreciated having Marcie plan our special day! Love Emily and Jake REID

that she was the one to make Allie's dream wedding a reality! Marcie has a wealth of wedding knowledge from knowing the best vendors for every aspect of a wedding to thinking about all the little details and making sure they are perfect! Plus, she is just a wonderful person!

right direction when I was unsure of anything wedding related and so much more. Everything I envisioned on my wedding day Marcie helped bring to life. I have the best memories from my wedding day thanks to Marcie and the ATF team, I highly recommend them to any bride and groom!

everything down to putting the gift in my car to checking on me to make sure I was good. And I can’t thank you enough for making my daughters day amazing.

rfect. Everything was right on time, even with some flexibility. I would definitely recommend her for anyone wanting a stress free wedding.

as great resources that made things go flawlessly. I can honestly say that my daughter and her new husband had the "Perfect wedding" ....thanks to Marcie!!!

into words how thankful I am for her. She went completely out of her way to make sure every detail of our wedding was perfect for us. Marcie made our dream wedding a reality. I was in such good hands during the entire wedding process. I couldn't have asked for a better planner, and am so grateful that we picked Marcie to help us throughout our wedding. She is the absolute best.

ff without a single hitch. In the year of planning and preparation leading up to the wedding, Marcie always made herself available for every question we had and vendor we met with, while offering countless pearls of wisdom and experience to make our decisions easy ones. Marcie is extremely knowledgeable about protocols, local vendors and suppliers, the "right" way to handle any situation and years of experience to back all of that up. She worked behind the scenes during the planning and especially on the "day of", arranging and ensuring all details, reservations, products, services, rentals, etc., were in place and correct for our daughter's big day. We didn't have to raise a finger on the wedding day and were able to totally enjoy the event, knowing that every detail had been addressed and any problems would be immediately solved. She is personable, easy to talk to, puts everyone around her at ease, and ALWAYS focuses on the bride and groom, what THEY want, and how to make their vision a reality. We highly recommend her to anyone looking for a wedding planner.

! From the moment I spoke with Marcie, she knew exactly what I wanted and if I had a question about anything, she was always so quick to respond. My husband and I live in Atlanta so it wasn’t always easy to head back to Louisville for planning, but Marcie took care of everything. We still have friends and family telling us how amazing our wedding weekend was and it’s been over 6 months! Thank you so much Marcie!

ons and additions. She had great ideas and was enthusiastic about making our ceremony and celebration uniquely ours. Every time we wanted to change something she had a smile on her face. Her venders were first class and she was also willing to work with our venders. We had a complicated ceremony, reception and dinner with lots of details and she managed them all extremely well. By the end she felt like family. We wholeheartedly recommend Marcie with reservation! A & J

mouth. After a few of our failed attempts, we met with Marcie, A Thorough Fare's director, and immediately knew we needed her! She picked up her phone, made contacts, gave us brochures she had on hand, and basically got things going faster than we could ever have done. Her experience and talent were just what we needed. Not to mention she caught on right away to the vision that we had in our mind, and made it all come together!

ing or the day of because we always knew Marcie and the ATF team had everything under control. We were really able to enjoy all of it! They are the best!!

She knows wonderful vendors to recommend and knows every answer to all your wedding questions! Our day wouldn’t have been as perfect with Marcie and her team being there to make sure it went off perfectly! We cannot thank Marcie enough and would recommend her to everyone we know!

e heard about Marcie through a friend of mine at work. The moment I met with her, I knew I couldn't go through the wedding planning process without her. She is able to see your vision and make it happen. Because of Marcie, we were able to enjoy every moment leading up to our special day, the rehearsal dinner, and the entire wedding day. Marcie and her A Team are every wonderful word I can think of, and I can't thank them enough for making everything so perfect for us. I will recommend Marcie to everyone I know.

ication is paramount for the success of the day. Marcie went above and beyond to to communicate different aspects of the day with me. We worked as a team to make sure the wedding party was at ease and shared thoughts and ideas throughout the day. The amount of detail Marcie put into her weddings visually was amazing. One thing you will find with Marcie that I love, she is all about the experience. People will forget things at the wedding but what they won't forget is the experience. The experience just doesn't stop with the couples, it also extends out to the team behind the scenes at the wedding. I can personally share my experience with Marcie was just fantastic. I have more weddings I am working with Marcie on and looking forward in the partnership she offers. Marcie understands the simple phrase of "What Success Looks Like" because she understands experience, partnership and joy in what she does so well! Marcie I love working with you!! - Adam Brennan www.picturesbyab.com Photographer | Cinematographer | Kentucky

ch with and was quick to respond to any questions or concerns I had. She was in touch with the vendors and saved me a lot of time by communicating with everyone for me and keeping me up to date with each vendor. The day of they were amazing! We didn't worry about anything as we knew they had everything organized and under control. We felt that everything ran smoothly and the timing of everything the day of the wedding was perfect. Marcie's knowledge of wedding planning and vendors was abundant and very helpful. I would recommend Marcie and her team to anyone!! :)

aughter and the day ahead. I will always be grateful to Marcie for removing the worry of details surrounding the event and how I was able to truly be inside the experience of seeing my daughter married, with joy and happiness, and none of the worry.

e brings the A team and is so very pleasurable to work with. She went above and beyond-- it's seriously magic how detailed and organized this woman is. I am an extremely organized person-- as a physician-- and she out-organized me-- I didn't think it was possible! ha In all seriousness, she was the best investment we could have made and we will never forget all she did for us in making our celebration of love memorable for everyone!! She comes with experience and knowledge and THAT IS WHAT EVERY BRIDE NEEDS AND DESERVES! She is the reason the day was flawless! From our first meeting and initial planning, to each dress fitting, each tasting, and even checking in to make sure I was "alright" the week of. She is not only great at what she does, she is an awesome confidant and supporter. We are beyond happy that we chose her to work with and as it says in her work we had a very very THOROUGH [ly planned] FARE!!!!!

ond to none. I won't hesitate to use her again for my other daughters' weddings.

of wedding planning away! Marcie made everything so simple and easy! Our day could not have been as perfect as it was without her!

ot only a ton of fun, but a pro in all things weddings. I can honestly say that there was no moment of stress during our big day, and that is because Marcie is prepared for everything! I can't imagine our wedding day without ATF on our side. Everything was absolute perfection. My only wish is that we could do it all again!

Robert Burge the photographer was equally as outstanding! Heather Cent the hair DESIGNER was remarkable. She and Laura at Hotlocks did a beautiful job on a large number while staying calm as did Beauty by Bethany and we had fun with each of them. Shout out to Kay Roundtree the video person, she was superb. The Brown Hotel was AMAZING from beginning to end as was Julie Diamond who designed our invitations and more. Then there is the artist Wayne Esterle who created the incredible floral arrangements - I was amazed. We had fun during the whole process and thank each of you so very much! IF I have left anyone out, it is not intentional because everyone who played a role did an excellent job.

ut of town. We used one of our weeks of vacation to come into town and do all of the planning sessions with Marcie, and it ran so smooth. She set everything up and had everything ready to go. Marcie also took care of all of the small details in a wedding that we didn't know needed to be done. She also has deals with many of the local vendors that help to mitigate the price of having a planner. The day itself went off without a hitch. We were both nervous about the wedding, but we didn't have any reason to be. Everything was wonderful and the day and night went as well as we could have hoped. Marcie brings a wealth of experience and is so nice to work with. Our wedding was a little unconventional, definitely not a typical Southern wedding, but she was very accommodating and made everything fit how we wanted it. I could not recommend Marcie highly enough to anyone looking for a wedding planned. Easily worth the price.

day of coordinating. And it was the best decisions I could have made, among many others that Marcie helped with along the way! Marcie is priceless. You will have no regrets booking Marcie!!!

rs. She made the planning process stress-free and easy. I knew I could trust all of her suggestions because her taste is impeccable.

edibly organized, enthusiastic and was available to attend every vendor meeting with me, which allowed me to have fun and enjoy the meetings, rather than stressing over details. Her vendor recommendations were always the best, thus helping to cut out time researching on my own. Not only was she an excellent wedding planner, she's a wonderful person and I have enjoyed staying connected. I highly recommend Marcie and A Thorough Fare.

to work with, someone I would want assisting in the planning & execution of one of our most important family events, the wedding of our only daughter. Marcie's extensive vendor connections are top-notch professionals & they delivered on everything we wanted. Marcie kept us on schedule and on budget and recommended options that made our day truly unique and so very special for our family. My daughter & I were able to enjoy the wedding week and not worry about a single detail as Marcie had all under control. The day of the wedding went beautifully and at the end of the night I was filled with sheer delight as I had been able to partake in the festivities without worry and soak in every last detail of the affair. I thank her for the ease during the year-long planning process. I cannot say enough positive comments about Marcie and her services. I didn't know her before I made the initial call, however, after the hours spent with her over the year I now consider Marcie a special friend. Hiring Marcie was THE BEST decision we made!!! I recommend A Thorough Fare without hesitation. Cathy P.

a thing. She made all the contacts with vendors and had every detail arranged. I told her what I wanted, and she executed it. The week of my wedding and the wedding day were so relaxing for me. I knew everything would be perfect. So many wedding guests commented on how our wedding was one of their favorites. They loved the venue, flower arrangements, food, and band. I know Marcie is responsible for this. Marcie is so easy to get along with, and we connected right away. The wedding planning process can be stressful, but Marcie is able to eliminate all the stress. Best decision hands down!

arcie guided me through the decision making process and helped me every step of the way! And that's all I had to do- make decisions about what my fiance and I wanted! I didn't plan anything! I was presented with options(already narrowed down to the best of the best) and I could choose! There is sooo incredibly much involved with planning a wedding that I simply could not have managed without her! Because I trusted Marcie, I trusted her recommendations and I was not disappointed! Marcie helped me with everything and gave me consistently good advice. Because I had Marcie by my side I ended up with a beautiful wedding and I got to enjoy the experience rather than be consumed by stress! Marcie is so sweet that planning with her was like having a family member by my side guiding me! I wholeheartedly recommend Marcie to anyone planning a wedding (or any other event)! Thank you Marcie! Courtney B. (bride)

zed, fun, informative, and nothing can stand in her way for making her couples dream come true for their Big Day. Interaction after interaction with her, we can say without a doubt you can COUNT ON HER! We have had several very happy brides that can look back at their day and say having her coordinate the wedding was one of the best decisions. We hear it all the time!!! She has a wealth of knowledge in this wedding industry and let her be the person that pulls together your ideas by putting together an A+ team and creating a stress-free planning experience & day of! You will not be disappointed. Tera & Lauren, owners Couture Closet Bridal Boutique

rs that were able to bring our vision to life. I'm not sure what we have done without her, and know that the wedding of our dreams wouldn't have been possible without her and her team. Marcie made sure that all of the details were what we wanted, and within our budget. She brought our dream wedding to life and truly gave us the most memorable year of planning and the most incredible wedding weekend anyone could ever ask for. Marcie not only helped us plan our wedding, but also helped us with our rehearsal dinner and with arrangements for guests coming from out of town. She thought of every detail, and we never once felt like we were falling behind on our planning. Throughout our wedding weekend, Marcie worked hard to make sure that my husband and I were having fun and enjoying ourselves while she took care of odds and ends behind the scenes. Marcie is incredible at what she does, and is so charming and wonderful to be around...we are genuinely going to miss talking with her all the time and getting to see her lovely smile! We highly recommend her for wedding planning, and any event planning for that matter! She will make your dreams come true. Thank you Marcie for all that you did to make the most special occasion absolutely perfect.

edding. She and her team attended to every detail, allowing the bride and groom along with their families the freedom to thoroughly enjoy this event. As MOB, I can't thank Marcie enough. There was an added bonus. She became our friend along the way!