Events by Mariela

Mariela was beyond amazing. She anticipated our needs, negotiated every single contract, even for small amounts, got multiple bids, and on the day of the event brought everything together flawlessly. I cannot speak highly enough of her. She's the perfect balance of the professionalism you get from a large firm with the high touch, personal approach of an individual wedding planner. If you do one thing - plan your Miami wedding with Mariela!

Mariela was amazing during our wedding. She is super organized and on top of everything. Very helpful with the vendors and the day of the wedding. Her attention to detail was perfect. I am so glad she was there to support us on our day!

Mariela did an amazing job! She helped create my dream wedding and made it feel so easy. She is also very sweet and felt like family the entire time.

I cannot recommend Mariela Jimenez enough as a wedding planner! From the very beginning, she was fabulous, exuding professionalism and expertise that made the entire planning process smooth and enjoyable. Her extensive knowledge of the industry was clear, and she continuously impressed me with her insights and suggestions. Mariela was incredibly easy to work with, always available to chat whenever I felt nervous or faced issues with my wedding party. She had a calming presence that truly helped ease my wedding planning anxiety. It felt like I had a trusted friend by my side throughout the process. One of the standout aspects of Mariela's service was her network of amazing vendors. She has great connections and was phenomenal at negotiating on our behalf, helping us save money without compromising on quality. It was clear that she had our best interests at heart. On the day of the event, Mariela and her team were nothing short of remarkable. They took full control, executing my wishes for the look and feel of the wedding flawlessly. Their calming demeanor and efficiency allowed us to fully enjoy our special day without a worry in the world. My only recommendation would be to spend time talking with her about the kinds of pictures you want. My pictures were not great, I didn't get a picture with my family, my mom etc in my second dress. I think if we talked more a head of time, my pictures would have been much better. Working with Mariela was a delightful experience, and I truly loved having her as my wedding planner. If you're looking for someone who is dedicated, professional, and truly knows her craft, Mariela Jimenez is the person for you!

From the moment my daughter and I started working with Mariela until the last guest left the reception, she demonstrated unparalleled professionalism, attention to detail, and unwavering patience. Planning a wedding is definitely one of life's most stressful events, but Mariela helped my daughter manage this stress incredibly well. Her coordinating of all wedding day logistics including the ceremony and reception was amazing!!! Her services exceeded our highest expectations. No matter the time of day or night, Mariela was there to address our concerns, answer our questions, and offer guidance. In conclusion, if you're in search of a wedding planner who will alleviate your stress, exceed your expectations, and become a cherished part of your wedding journey, look no further than MARIELA!!!

Mariela Mariela Mariela!!!! There’s no way I could have pulled off my dream wedding without her. I came into the whole process of planning my wedding with so much anxiety and stress because I had so much on my plate and had no idea how I was going to accomplish it all. Mariela made me feel at ease immediately assuring me that little by little it would all get done. And it went off without a hitch! She offered me a lot of options for every category but not too many where you feel overwhelmed. She keeps on you track with your timeline and budget without being over bearing. She asks you all the right questions to ensure that you are spending money on things you really find valuable. She communicates with all the vendors to ensure everybody is constantly on the same page. Day of my actual wedding, I feel like I didn’t have to worry about a single thing! I definitely had every opportunity to turn into an absolute bridezilla haha but she handled my stress and worries like a pro. Thank you Mariela for everything!!! I wish my husband and I could get married all over again just to have another wedding haha and of course Mariela would be the first to call!

Mariela is truly a wonderful wedding planner! She made the planning process as smooth and stress-free as possible. Specifically, she made the vendor decision making process super simple. One of the hardest part of planning is the constant decision making and sorting through so many vendors, but I really appreciated how Mariela was able to narrow down my options---I feel that all of the vendors she recommended were trustworthy and of high quality. She did an excellent job with not only booking and communicating with vendors but also coordinating day of. I feel that she protected my peace as much as possible on the day of the wedding, and was just immeasurably helpful. She did so much for us, and I couldn't have imagined not having her there every step of the way!

We cannot express enough gratitude for Mariela's exceptional work as our wedding planner. From the very beginning, she effortlessly turned our dreams into reality. Mariela's attention to detail was impeccable, ensuring that every aspect of our special day was flawless. Our bridal party couldn't stop praising the seamless timeline Mariela orchestrated, making it the most stress-free wedding they've ever experienced, ourselves included! Throughout the entire year of planning, Mariela remained incredibly responsive and supportive, guiding us every step of the way. Our wedding day truly felt like a fairytale, and we owe it all to Mariela's expertise and dedication. If you're looking for someone who will go above and beyond to make your wedding day perfect, look no further than Mariela.

Everyone told us "be careful! on your wedding day a million things are going to go wrong." Mariela was an absolute rockstar on our wedding day and literally not a single thing went wrong. My wife and I were able to 100% focus on just having an amazing time and enjoying ourselves because everything was so well managed by Mariela. She was very helpful along the way finding and dealing with vendors as well.

Mariela from Events by Mariela is simply outstanding. She was an absolute pleasure to work with from day one! She really understood our vision and worked tirelessly to make my daughter’s (and my) dreams come true. She exceeded our expectations in EVERY SINGLE ASPECT. I cannot recommend her enough. Out of 5 stars, she gets 10 from us.

Mariela made our dreams come true. We planned our wedding in Miami from afar since we live in another state and she made the entire process absolutely seamless. People would constantly come up to us and ask us if we were stressed and the answer was always “nope”. That was all Mariela. She is a true advocate for her clients and is so incredibly well connected in the Miami event community. It speaks volumes that when you talk to vendors and they hear you’re working with Mariela, they immediately listen and partner. Our entire weekend was a dream and even on the day of everything exceeded our wildest dreams. She is absolutely wonderful - we didn’t just have a great wedding but we made a lifelong friend. - Chad and Michael

Mariela is a phenomenal wedding planner! She was a big help, and we highly recommend her.

Mariela was our day of coordinator and did an amazing job of making sure everything went smoothly on the day of our wedding! Her and her 2 assistants were on top of every detail and made sure all vendors were on the same page. She kept us on track throughout the night and made me feel comfortable and worry free that her team was going to make sure everything was perfect. Couldn’t have done it without Mariela!!

Mariela is a treasure. She is responsive, professional, knowledgeable, and a create to her craft. As parents of the bride, planning a Miami wedding from Cleveland, Ohio, she was the answer to our prayers. She assisted us from start to finish and her fee was an expectational value. Mariela provided a variety of vendors in each category, all were amazing. No detail was outside her purview, from finding a seamstress to a local baker that created delicious alfajores wedding favors. Mariela is exceptional, a wonderful tool for parents, brides, and grooms alike. She created a seamless process, allowing all to enjoy the wedding day. Mariela is an investment that paid continuous dividends, from day one through the wedding day. Thank you, Mariela!

Mariela was a phenomenal! We had the wedding of our dreams, and we couldn’t have done it without her. She was very knowledgeable, professional, responsive, and always had our best interest in mind. Mariela assisted throughout the entire planning process, starting when we were living 1,500 miles from our wedding location. She was our boots on the ground, and she made our lives so much easier. She attended every meeting we had, hopped on calls with us and vendors, accommodated our schedule, and was dedicated to us getting the wedding we wanted. From a planning perspective, she was very helpful with required vendors, deadlines, and cadence. She kept us on track and relieved a lot of stress. She was also creative; if there was an option that didn’t work for us, Mariela always had other ideas and options available that would fit our budget and align with our desires. On the wedding day, Mariela was incredible – she kept everyone on track and ensured everything ran smoothly. We cannot thank her enough for everything she did. If you are looking for someone to help you achieve the wedding of your dreams, my wife and I highly recommend Mariela.

I can’t say enough of our positive experience in working with Mariela on my daughter’s May 20 23 wedding. From the moment we met her, I realized she was an upfront and transparent person. This was important as we were going to be working together for a long time and I needed somebody that was pleasant and whose suggestions I could trust. She is also well respected and regarded by her peers . Florist . Photographer , venue and rental vendors spoke highly of her as a person and the quality of her work - also an important trait. Throughout the planning process Mariela was always available and offered great suggestions. . On the day of the wedding, it was Mariela, who kept all of us on task and on time. Her expertise helped make the day memorable. Mariela is a very pleasant person and a pleasure to work with. Thank you Mariela.

I recently had the pleasure of working with Mariela for my wedding, and I cannot recommend her highly enough. From start to finish, she was professional, attentive, and truly went above and beyond to make our special day unforgettable. Throughout the planning process, Mariela was always available to answer our questions and provide guidance (even when she was on vacation) She listened carefully to our vision for the wedding and worked tirelessly to make it a reality. She also brought creative ideas to the table that we never would have thought of on our own. On the day of the wedding, Mariela was an absolute rock star. She managed every detail seamlessly, ensuring that everything ran smoothly and on time. She also made sure that we were well taken care of, checking in with us regularly and making sure that we had everything we needed. What really sets Mariela apart, though, is her attention to detail. Every aspect of the wedding was executed flawlessly, from the decor to the catering and so much more. She truly thought of everything, and we were able to relax and enjoy the day knowing that we were in good hands. Overall, I cannot recommend Mariela highly enough. She is a true professional and an absolute pleasure to work with. If you're looking for a wedding planner who will go above and beyond to make your special day unforgettable, look no further. Thank you Mariela!!

I don't even have the words to describe how incredible Mariela was to work with, both on our wedding day and the days leading up to it. She was sweet, responsive, and organized. She truly helped me to feel calm and collected in the days leading up to our wedding! The day of, she made sure everything ran smoothly. Mariela was a blessing to work with and I could not recommend her more!

Mariela was great to work with! We hired her as our day-of coordinator, and she did a fantastic job. Leading up to the wedding, she was clear on planning needs and schedule. She was punctual, organized and gave us good advice. For the day of, she got everything set up for us before we arrived and we didn’t worry about a single thing throughout the wedding. I would recommend working with Mariela!

Mariela is a phenomenal planner and pleasure to work with. She is organized, honest, and has excellent taste. We knew from the beginning that we would be good on wedding day by working with her. She helped make our wedding day was the most special day of our lives. Thank you Mariela, we love you! Cannot recommend her enough!!

Events by Mariela, was recommended to me by two work colleagues who were extremely happy with her work so I decided to meet her. From the moment we had coffee, Mariela made me feel at peace in a whirlwind of emotions and TO DOs. My husband and I have very busy schedules so we hired Mariela to help us from the beginning and it was the best decision EVER! Otherwise, I would have not known where to start. She recommended great vendors, helped us negotiate contracts, attended vendor meetings with me and basically took me by the hand throughout the entire process which made it enjoyable and NOT stressful. Especially, the day of the wedding I was able to relax because I knew she was in charge and... she delivered. When we got to the reception, I was in awe, everything was stunning! Just how I wanted it and more, it's been almost a month since our wedding and I still receive compliments about my wedding. Thank you Mariela and team for giving us the wedding of our dreams. Natalia and Rick

Greetings. I hired Mariela as our event planner for the “month of” the wedding of my daughter. I wanted to make sure I had someone to confirm that we had taken care of all the necessary details prior to the wedding (marriage license, venue, caterer, DJ, photographer, etc.) I also needed someone to be there to put out unexpected fires on the day of the wedding. Mariela took care of it all. She met with us several times and provided us with a detailed timeline for the day of the wedding. We stuck to it, with a few adjustments and all went smoothly. I am so glad she was at my side to remind me of all the details I was unaware of, such as picking songs for all the different moments of the ceremony, the entrance of the wedding party, and all the dances. The day before the big event, she seamlessly walked the wedding party through the rehearsal, made sure everyone knew their roles and positions, when to do what and when to show up. Everyone listened and, as a result, the ceremony the next day happened without a glitch. She and her assistant made sure we stuck to the timeline, ushering us from the hair and makeup, first look and family pictures to the ceremony, dinner and dancing, all within the required timeframe. I can honestly say that I would relive that day again, without changing anything. Well, I would probably wear different shoes. Preparation and attention to details made the event a success. Mariela took care of that and all the little extras, such as setting up the placement cards, the table numbers, helping me secure a limo for some elderly guests, lighting the candles, bustling the wedding dress and many more tasks. This allowed the rest of us to relax and enjoy the day. I highly recommend working with Events by Mariela for a delightful and stress-free experience.

Mariela helped us in planning our absolute dream wedding! She has an excellent vision and is extremely knowledgeable. She guided us through every single step and helped us in making the best decisions for what we needed to accomplish. Mariela also has great communication skills! She is extremely quick to respond and always on top of things. Lastly, she did a great job of managing our timeline and keeping track of our budget, which was important. We highly recommend her!

Best decision we made for our wedding was to hire Mariela! Her expertise, great attitude and knowledge made everything so easy! From coordinating every vendor, coming up with the perfect timeline and bringing to our attention things that I hadn’t even thought of! She is extremely responsive which as a Bride, put me at ease and that is everything! We were able to relax and enjoy our wedding knowing that she was on top of everything. It was perfect!

What can we say - Mariela was perfect! Mariela was recommended by the hotel event coordinator who said. "I wish I could have her for my own wedding." Well, of course we hired, Mariela and she was so perfect! Mariela was communicative, positive, upbeat, organized, patient, understanding, great at problem solving under pressure and always with a smile! There are just too too many wonderful things to stay about Mariela and her assistant that made our wedding, PERFECT! We had so many of our friends and family say, "You had the perfect wedding!" Well, weddings are a lot of moving parts with many people to coordinate and please. Mariela is a master wedding planner. Do not have your wedding without her! Thank you Mariela from the bottom of our heart! Our special day was more special and all owed to you are your attentiveness! THANK YOU!

Best decision we made was to hire Mairela! She took care of every detail and her expertise made the whole day go incredibly smooth. She was taking care of things before we even had a chance to ask. Very professional, friendly and stayed till the very end of the party after every guest was gone!

Mariela and her team are great! They coordinated everything so perfectly without us worrying about a thing. Their attitude, vibe, energy are amazing. I felt so comfortable and trusted them during the entire process. You wont regret to book her as your wedding planner or wedding day coordinator. Thank you so much for making our special day so memorable!

Mariela goes above and beyond for your during your wedding planning process!! She is so helpful and kind! She helped plan my wedding at the Biltmore and the wedding day went by perfectly (even during a tropical storm!) I truly couldn’t recommend her enough!

Where to begin! Mariela was absolutely AMAZING to work with. We worked together for the month of and immediately she reached out to me to sit and meet and review all of the planning I had done before working with her. She asked all the right questions and also helped me organize last minute details that I didn’t even know I needed! She was on call for every email, text and phone call when I needed her and helped every step along the way. On the day of the wedding, we had already created a relationship so quickly that it was almost like she could already read my mind and could anticipate my needs (and the groom, lol) and was always one step ahead of the hotel team. She was an absolute pleasure to work with and I would 1000% recommend Mariela to plan and execute your special day.

Mariela was extremely helpful throughout the entire planning stages. She is reliable, honest, professional and brought great insight at every level and stage of the process from start to finish. On the day of the wedding she out did herself. We couldn't have done it without her! I highly recommend her to anyone planning their wedding. You won't be disappointed.

Mariela was my right hand, my sounding board, my psychiatrist, my guiding light, my industry expert, my cheerleader, really … my everything! I can’t imagine having done my wedding with anyone else. She is kind and fair, and yet will be direct with you when you need it. Mariela has all of the contacts within the industry you would possibly need to make your day perfection. She is always available to you just as your best friend or mother would be to talk through a situation. Out of many planners I spoke to, she was one of the few that I instantly could tell she genuinely cared and it’s not just an event or a transaction for her. She will check in and keep you on track so you are worry free. The day of the wedding, if there were any issues, I had no idea. She managed everything flawlessly. It was magic! If you are on the fence … hire her! And hire her for full service! Having her partnership the entire time leading up to the wedding will allow you to better enjoy the journey of being a bride. A once in a lifetime journey. I’m so lucky and blessed to have found her! She is most definitely the one you can trust with the biggest day of your life.

Hiring Mariela as my wedding planner was the best decision I made for our wedding. Given that our wedding was in Miami but we lived across the country, we felt we needed someone that knew the vendors and could provide recommendations to guide us to the best ones around our budget. I called at least 6 planners and she came off as being extremely well connected, she understood our budget, and immediately had a vision when I described what we wanted, so we chose her. We got her partial plan and she helped us book our venue (which included food + drinks), florist, music, photographer, and room block. She also provided recommendations for the remaining vendors we had to hire such as officiant, hair & makeup, etc. Mariela was also instrumental the day of and made sure that I concentrated on relaxing and enjoying my day because she had everything under control. Her recommendations for vendors were exceptional. She also kept everything very organized and kept all vendor communication smooth. 10/10 would recommend her!!!!

Fantastic from beginning to end.

Mariela made our wedding day stress-free and so much fun, I could not imagine the day without her. We worked with her day-of services for our wedding last month and I would have been a total wreck on the day of the wedding without her knowledge and presence. Everyone remarked I was "bridechilla" instead of "bridezilla", and that is 100% credited to Mariela and her team. I did not have to worry about a single thing the day of the wedding, and she was able to figure out all of our speedbumps on the day of without any stress or worry. We most appreciated that Mariela was our advocate through the wedding process and helped defend our interests to vendors, and created a perfect timeline for our day. She was so kind and wonderful to work with. We would recommend her over and over, and I have told everyone I know that the best decision I made in the whole process was hire Mariela. Thank you so much Mariela, we are so grateful for you!

We worked with Mariela for Brenna's wedding and She was super professional and organized. She took care of every single details. She has a big team. Everything was perfect. I recommended her as a wedding planner . Excellent personal and excellent wedding planner

I cannot say it enough how wonderful Mariela was for our wedding. Although my friends and family who saw her work at the wedding said great things about her that night, they didn't see a FRACTION of the hard work she put in with my husband and I every step of the way leading up to our wedding day. She was always available for a call and she was prompt to reply to every email. She helped me negotiate with all of our vendors with prices and last minute changes and most of all, she found the BEST people for all of our needs (food, photos, flowers and fun!). I truly cannot thank Mariela enough for making our wedding experience an effortless and enjoyable memory for a lifetime. She created all the spreadsheets, timelines and renditions necessary to see the "big" picture ahead of our wedding day and executed it all flawlessly. Mariela was professional, experienced, cheerful, and always a delight to work with. She is also a pro at bustling complicated wedding gowns. I cannot recommend her highly enough -- She KNOWS who to contact in Miami for your fairytale wedding and you will wish you had more parties to plan with her! Thank you SO much Mariela!

Mariela is so incredibly sweet. She did a great job walking me through the planning process and communicating with vendors to make sure the process was as seamless as possible. The day of went to incredibly smooth, I cannot imagine trying to navigate that day without her.

Mariela is the BEST! When we started planning our wedding we knew it would be a big task since we were getting married in a city where my family and I knew next-to-no one, and I didn't want to rely on my husband's family for all the planning. We found Mariela and she made everything so easy. I know she was busy because the 2022 wedding season is insane, but she was so responsive and attentive to our needs throughout the whole process. She helped up find vendors within our budget, set up meetings via zoom, and even did several long phone calls with me and my mom to go over details, timeline, etc. We were so bummed when she was sick the day of the wedding and couldn't be there, but she sent two of her amazing assistants in her place, and they were just as great as she is! I would highly recommend Mariela to anyone who needs a fantastic event planner. Thank you Mariela for making our day so stress-free and special!

We hired Mariela for the month before and during the wedding. She is extremely professional: she is organized, responsive and also very nice! She is a pleasure to work with. I highly recommend her!

Working with Mariela was the best! She took charge and made our wedding day smooth, coordinating every vendor and thinking of little details I hadn’t even considered. Her timeline was perfect, and she coached us all through the rehearsal and preparation and day of took care of everything behind the scenes. A true professional—it is difficult to not feel anxious when planning such an important event, but her calm demeanor, superior responsiveness and expertise put me at ease. It was a beautiful day, and we highly recommend working with Mariela so you can enjoy your day and each other, confident that all the details are covered!

Mariela is everything you can ask for in a wedding planner. She's knowledgeable of venues and vendors, has strong relationships all over Miami and likely beyond, she's extremely friendly, responsive and professional. Best of all, our wedding was such a fantastic day- Mariela worked very hard to ensure we had no problems, and everything went so smoothly. We highly recommend her as a wedding planner!

Everything came out amazing! Wedding day was a dream!

Mariela is the best wedding planner! Everything was perfect. She helped us with every single detail and always with a smile. Very organized. She not only made the big day special but also the whole process. We recommend her 100% Thank you Mariela, Maria and Mark

Easy to work with, very thorough, great energy