About this vendor
A Toast Custom Event Planning is a wedding planning company based in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex. Owner and chief planner Mary works to bring to-be-weds dreams to life. She understands that every couple is unique and offer customized assistance from start to finish. I look forward to working with you throughout your wedding journey and strive to ensure a memorable, stress-free experience.
Services Offered
With A Toast Custom Event Planning, you can look forward to having professional planner by your side throughout the entire process. Mary offers full-service solutions that will take you from the engagement and rehearsal dinner to the ceremony and your first dance as newlyweds. A snapshot of services provided by A Toast Events includes venue design, guest-list curation, day-of coordination, and budgetary guidance.
Note: Professionals (including us!) recommend spending approximately 10-15% of your total budget on your planner - our current prices fit best with budgets that are $60,000+
Details
Business Attributes
- Woman-owned Business
Destination Weddings
- Destination Wedding Packages
- Destination Wedding Planning
Planning
- A la Carte Wedding Planning
- Budgeting
- Day-Of Coordination
- Destination Wedding Planning
- Full Service Wedding Planning
- Honeymoon Planning
Wedding Activities
- Getting Engaged
- Engagement Party
- Honeymoon
- Rehearsals & Parties
- After Party
- Bachelor Party
Awards and Affiliations
4-Time 'Best of Weddings'
2025.2024.2023.2022.
Best of Weddings
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Hall of Fame
Earned by winning 'Best of Weddings' four or more times.
Reviews
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5
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One of the biggest worries I had for the day of my wedding, and frankly planning, was what happens if something "goes wrong". The answer: Mary. Mary was/is the best investment I ma...
de for my wedding and I would hire her to plan my life if she would do it! She asks thoughtful questions leading up to the big day, she gives clear "homework" to ensure that she has everything she needs so she can leave you alone as much as possible, and she handles every bump in the road that came her way. For example, my Photo Booth was 2 hours late to setting up, and I had no idea until walking into the reception area for a sneak peek. Mary had already thought of plan A,B, C and D and didn't give me any reason to worry it wouldn't be handled. That is truly how professional, prepared and wonderful Mary is. If you need help for wedding planning or a day of coordinator, HIRE MARY!
I can’t say enough great things about Mary!! She was accommodating, fun, understanding, friendly and welcoming to everyone in our wedding party and most importantly made my husband...
and I feel like nothing could go wrong and no ask was too big. Mary is a true professional and very communicative. I would recommend Mary to every couple getting married, she was a huge part of our perfect day!!
Where to start? Mary is awesome, and my husband’s and my wedding was absolutely wonderful in very large part thanks to her and her efforts. We hired her upon being overwhelmed by t...
he countless moving parts constant throughout the wedding industry (as well as concerns surrounding being taken advantage of by unscrupulous vendors, as we’d heard horror stories surrounding some vendors understanding that they’re dealing with a couple that has no idea what to expect monetarily and plan-wise and unfortunately taking advantage in the form of price gouging or however else), and Mary was a tremendous help in granting us professional knowledge from what we could expect to encounter and with etiquette, as well as generally being an organized, professional, friendly presence. (:
Not to mention all the helpful guides and informational sheets we were provided with throughout the process - from lists of recommended, tried-and-true vendors, to a list of common wedding day photo ops. and poses for us to pass along to our photographer upon choosing those we wanted from the list, to a toasting guide to pass along to guests who were set to make speeches, etc.
I’d absolutely recommend looking into Mary’s services. Again, with a large motivator for us being to not get screwed on pricing or elsewhere by having an in-field professional sharing industry knowledge with and advocating for you (and when we had an issue arise, Mary Did advocate for us!). Thank you again, Mary; we still have many friends yet to wed, and when the time comes we’ll pass your info. along. (: Until we meet again!
Absolutely amazing service!! Mary is so dedicated to what she does and pays incredible attention to detail. She responded immediately to any questions we had by email and called wh...
enever we needed anything. My mom was the primary point person for planning my wedding, and she was not in Texas. Mary made it so easy for my mom to host the wedding in Texas! On the day of, Mary was so attentive to every detail, had all the vendors in order, had the seating chart perfect, ran the rehearsal flawlessly, and never failed to have a smile on. We cannot recommend her more!
Mary and her team were absolutely amazing! So organized and allowed us to enjoy our day while making sure everything went off without a hitch. Mary was so accessible throughout the...
entire planning process and just a joy to be around! Our wedding day would not have been the same without the ATE team!
Mary was and her company were absolutely amazing! Mary is so organized and definitely helped me keep my head straight when wedding planning brain kicked in. She has wonderful con...
tacts and communicates with vendors excellently. There were even little venue issues she immediately addressed on wedding day and made sure I (the Bride) didn't even know about them at all! She made sure everything rand smoothly and it was a perfect day. 100% recommend!
I wish I could give 6 stars because Mary went above and BEYOND!! As soon as my now husband and I got engaged we mutually decided that a full time planner was needed. As I was searc...
hing different planners and looking at their photos on the knot, I noticed someone I grew up with in one of the photos. After getting a great review we decided pull the trigger and man are we happy that we did! Mary is energetic but also very organized and was so helpful to us. She would help brainstorm different ways to try to stay in budget/help introduce us to vendors within our budget. We had a "big picture" idea of what we envisioned for the wedding that she helped bring to life. She also was very helpful and made sure we didn't forget any small details either! The day of the wedding she took care of everything so that my husband and I could really just enjoy our day. She even had it arranged that our wedding items were already packed up in our room by the end of the night. My husband and I still comment on how flawless the whole evening went and it is all thanks to Mary. We would 100% be lost without her and cannot recommend her enough to anyone else getting married!!
I found A Toast Events on instagram after coming to the conclusion a month of coordinator was needed. My initial call with Mary was wonderful. I knew from the moment I hopped on th...
at Zoom call this company was different. I appreciated them taking the time to actually meet me (virtually) I had spoke over the phone with about 5 other companies at this point. A Toast Events set themselves apart from the rest. The energy on the call was exactly what I needed. Mary took care of all the little details on our wedding day. Things I didn't even think about! Having Mary that month of was a GODSEND. I became so busy with work and Mary made sure all the vendor contracts were to our venue, she handled their timelines and helped us with ours for day of. The day of the wedding Mary went above and beyond. She made sure people were where they were supposed to be. She did it all with a smile on her face! She helped keep us on track and made the wedding such an enjoyable and memorable experience for us! I highly recommend A Toast Events.
We LOVE LOVE LOVED working with these people! They lifted so many weights off of our shoulders and helped make our day so smooth! Liesel came in and worked so well with our kiddo c...
haos (13 IN the wedding!) and they lovedl her! Mary, we aoppreciate all that you did for us and to help us navigate the wedding world -- we can't thank you enough!
It was the biggest blessing to have Mary as our wedding planner! Throughout the six months of planning, Mary helped bring life and a sense of direction to the vision we had for ou...
r big day. Her ability to be detailed-oriented, direct, and compassionate made her the best wedding planner. Her team's flawless execution allowed Josh and I's families to genuinely enjoy the wedding weekend. She made decisions efficiently and calmly problem solved which kept the day going smoothly and stress free. Outside of being a fabulous wedding planner, Mary is also intelligent, kind-hearted, and witty! After working with Mary, you will be want to keep her as a lifelong friend! We are extremely thankful that God had a plan to have Mary and her team be involved in the planning process. She truly made our wedding day an absolute dream come true!
Mary and her team did an absolutely amazing job helping us with our wedding. Not only are they the sweetest people every but they took away all of our stress and made the day go sm...
oothly. Mary had an answer for all of my worries and I can’t recommend them enough!
Mary and Lisa did the absolute best job at our wedding. Throughout the process leading up they were attentive in answering all of our text messages and helped in giving new ideas....
We had multiple zooms leading up to the wedding which was refreshing knowing they were going to be so involved. On the day of they handled so much for us. They were going above and beyond to make sure our day was special. I would absolutely recommend them to anyone who is getting married. They are the best!
Mary and Angela are the best!! Took so much stress of my plate and are very organized and professional. They always seemed genuinely happy for me and caring. I very much enjoyed wo...
rking with them, cannot recommend enough! They definitely know what they are doing 🙌🏼🙌🏼🤍
Mary & Angela were flat awesome to work with from beginning to end! They helped us every step of the way and went the extra mile to accommodate our schedules since we were out of t...
own. They communicated with us on every part of the day and helped planned and execute the day to perfection. They had every little detail perfect throughout the day. We could not have our perfect day without Mary & Angela by our sides. Highly recommend this duo to anyone looking!
I interviewed 10+ wedding planners and Mary & Angela were the ones that I got most excited to work with on my wedding day. Immediately, our personalities matched and I knew I had t...
o hire them to help me plan my dream wedding. They helped me through every step of the way. Hiring my vendors, scheduling rentals, creating the wedding day timeline, coordinating all the vendors, and so much more! They also helped me and my mother-in-law plan the rehearsal dinner by going to look at different venues for us (since we weren't able to ourselves) and helped to book the room blocks for our guests. Seriously, they helped relieve so much of the stress that comes with planning a wedding, and on the day of, I didn't have any stress because I knew that they understood my vision and I trusted them to execute it for me and it turned out so perfect!
These ladies are the best! I didn’t have any family in town to help with my wedding, and Mary and Angela were there for me with great advice, planning help, close communication. Th...
ey were rock stars the day of our wedding, making sure the event ran on time and stayed organized. I talked to so many wedding coordinators and honestly had a hard time finding a good fit for us but with Mary and Angela, it felt effortless! There are WAY too many details that go into a wedding, especially on the big day, to go without professional help and Mary and Angela are those professionals! They work so hard and make a great team. They will make your wedding day dreams come true.
Working with Mary & Angela, I cannot say enough amazing things. It was pouring rain on my wedding day, but they never showed any signs of stress or worry. They both handled everyth...
ing so calmly. Both were on time and were so patient dealing with my crazy mexican family. The planning process went smoothly and they were always quick to respond to any emails and calls. They did an amazing job reaching out to all of the other vendors and making my day one to remember!
I had the pleasure to with Mary & Angela at a wedding a few weeks ago and it was a wonderful experience. It can always be a bit stressful working with new wedding vendors, but they...
were so great from the very start. We had a great work flow relationship. They were very kind and down to earth but extremely professional at the same time. They had great communication with me leading up to the wedding. I hope I get to work with them again in the future!
Mary + Angela were truly the best planners I could’ve hired for my wedding. They were on top of everything and I was able to relax the entire day. HIRE THEM, don’t even think twice...
about it! The attention to detail they both have is so needed for this type of event planning, they made all my visions come true.
If you're looking for the absolute perfect wedding planners, look no further! Angela and Mary became like friends we could rely on for anything during the entire wedding process. T...
hey always responded quickly, always welcomed phone calls and zoom calls. Their energy matched ours as a couple. They know how to calm your nerves and stress, they know how to make you laugh and they always meet you with a smile. Angela and Mary were the best and we were beyond thankful that they made our special day run smoothly!
Angela and Mary were the absolute best! We couldn’t have asked for anyone better to help us plan our wedding. They took the stress off of our shoulders and handled everything for u...
s. I highly recommend anyone planning any type of event to contact them! They are extremely attentive and detail oriented and will represent you very well to vendors and venues! Thank you guys for making our special day so easy!
We LOVE Mary and Angela!
These women went above and beyond on the day of the wedding to make us all feel special, hydrated and loved! We truly felt like we had the best wedding o...
f all time because of them hyping us up constantly.
Their timeline was phenomenal and everything went as planned as far as deliveries, ceremony start, ending...everything!
We can't recommend hiring them enough and you get so much more quality than you pay for. We would truly get married again, just so we could work with them another time!
I cannot say enough good things about Mary and Angela. They were absolutely AMAZING as my coordinators. They made every decision easy, every meeting breezy, and they worked so stin...
king hard to make my wedding everything I could have ever imagined and more. Little details that were important to me they made happen. I will never get over how magical my entire wedding weekend was and it is because of their hard work and dedication and kindness. If you are currently deciding who to hire as your wedding coordinators do not hesitate, hire them right now! You will not regret it. Thank you Mary and thank you Angela for making me THE happiest bride alive.
Mary and Angela could not have been more of a God send. They were more than just wedding planners, they were awesome friends who guided me through the wedding planning process. I w...
as 100% confident in all the vendors, decisions, and opinions they presented to me. Everyone at our wedding talked about how smoothly everything went, and I could not have done it without them. I cannot say enough wonderful things about them both!
These girls were exceptional in making our day come to life! Any stresses I had, they created a plan and executed it perfectly! They were 100% present for the entire event and all ...
of the details leading up to it. They felt like part of the family in how they interacted with each of our guests. I could not have been happier with my experience!!
There simply aren’t enough words to describe how thankful I am for Mary and Angela. These two made our dreams come true on our wedding day!
Wedding planning can be stressful and ...
tiring. There were so many things to check off the list, so many expenses to be mindful of, and yet, it’s a time that should be enjoyed! I can honestly say that because of Mary and Angela, we loved and enjoyed our entire wedding season. From the beginning, they made me feel at ease. They knew what questions to ask, they cared about what we envisioned for our day, and they worked hard throughout the entire process to give us our dream day.
One thing that I was worried about from the beginning was our budget. It can be so easy to overspend or lose track of the money you’ve spent in the planning process. Mary and Angela carefully crafted a budget and because of this, we ended up underspending! They worked so diligently to make this happen.
One thing I am so glad I didn’t compromise on were my wedding planners. Their role is crucial in the planning process and on the wedding day itself. Mary and Angela worked so hard to give us our dream day. On top of planning, they deeply cared about helping us transition into marriage and they became our biggest cheerleaders. I cannot recommend them enough!!
Angela and Mary are truly the power duo you need for your wedding! They make sure to listen and tailor their services to how like you to be treated and how you want your wedding to...
be! They will quite literally drive to pick up new grooms shoes when the rented ones break, pump you up when your tired of all the photos, and handle every little detail along the way!
My dream team for my dream wedding! Couldn’t recommend them more.
Mary and Angela with A Toast Events absolutely made my wedding day a breeze! They thought of everything and were so prepared. I appreciated our meetings prior to the wedding where ...
we discussed what my vision was. When the day came, Mary and Angela helped that vision come to life. I am so thankful for them and I got SO many compliments about them from family members!! Best money spent hiring A Toast Events for my big day!!
Mary and Angela were absolutely incredible helping us manage our wedding day! They were an integral part in making sure everything went smoothly, and allowed us and our families to...
not worry about a single thing or detail on the wedding day. They fielded questions from vendors, ran the rehearsal, created a perfect timeline and kept everything moving smoothly and on time the whole day. Thanks to them, we were able to enjoy our day and didn’t have to worry about the details! HIGHLY recommend hiring Mary and Angela for day-of coordinating! They were just the best!
Wow! I was shopping around for planners and coordinators and wasn’t looking at reviews at all. I found A Toast in the process and just signed up since I felt like I was running ou...
t of time. My brother had a different planner and in the process we were always checking in on how the wedding planning process was going. Mary and Angela made things so easy and stress free. My brother was regretting his decision every time I would ask if his planner was helping alleviate the stress around the wedding and planning (if it wasn’t clear, he had one planner, like singular, unlike A Toast having two for the price of one). Mary and Angela made the day absolutely incredible and like nothing I ever expected. They came prepared, even when we weren’t. They were so professional and communicative throughout the process. The day of was seamless and A Toast is the reason for that.
I hired Mary and Angela as Day of Coordinators for my daughter’s wedding earlier this summer, so I could enjoy the day too. They were both great to work with and complement each o...
ther as a team. They were conscientious about details, offered suggestions when appropriate, and listened to our wishes and reasons for prior decisions. They were the perfect mix of ideas and respect for what we had already planned. Best of all, their presence on the wedding day, made my wish of enjoying the day come true. If I had another daughter, I’d hire them again!
Mary and Angela went above and beyond to make my wedding day perfect! My wedding was everything I wanted and imagined it to be. I am so incredibly thankful for both of these ladies...
. I was able to enjoy every part of the day because I didn’t have to stress about a thing! The day went off without a hitch because of their thoroughness and attention to detail. They literally think about EVERYTHING! Angela is the greatest “hype woman” and will make you feel so special on your day. Mary is so organized and detail oriented, you won’t have a single worry because you know she has a plan for everything. They are a great team!
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