InNOLA Events & Design

Maria and InNOLA Events made my daughter Cecilia’s wedding planning go so smoothly. We never had to worry about any details as Maria had them covered for us. It was a delight working with Maria and her team and I had peace of mind knowing we had the best wedding planner in town! She is truly the best!!

Maria and her team are the best in New Orleans, hands down. From day 1 of her hire, she puts in 110% to ensure your wedding goes smoothly and to take as much weight off of your shoulders as possible. She communicates with all of your vendors, creates a custom detailed schedule for your wedding day, and is a master problem fixer. Maria is one of the most devoted, hardworking, detail-oriented, and lovable people I have ever met. If you don't want to worry about a single thing on your wedding day, hire Maria. Your wedding day will run smoothly and beautifully, and you will even gain a wonderful friend at the end of it all.

I’ll be honest…hiring a wedding coordinator/planner was not on my to do list…but if you’re a bride to be reading this…stop and call Maria, right now. You won’t regret it, and when your day comes and goes so quickly, you’ll look back and think “Wow, I couldn’t have done this without InNola.” Maria can design, plan and execute a flawless wedding day and she’ll keep you & your bridal party on schedule so all you have to do is enjoy the moment. She’s attentive, personable, responsive, knowledgeable, detailed, passionate, and even though you just met, she’s somehow just as excited and as invested in your big day, as you. She’s respected amongst the wedding industry and can put you in touch with all of the A List vendors that’ll make your wildest dreams come true. Trust me when I say, you want Maria with InNola on your team!

Maria and Nina did a wonderful job as our "month of" wedding planners! Even though they were "month of," they still met with us and guided us far in advance of the month of the wedding. They kept us calm throughout the entire process and navigated us through the unexpected on the wedding day. We were so happy to have their help in this process and I highly recommend their services!!!

There are no words to describe how much Maria/InNola meant in the planning and execution of my daughter’s wedding. I literally could not have done it without her. Maria was there every step of the way with our particularly involved event. She did not miss a beat no matter what complication arose, and there were many including a very last minute venue change. Her personality, attitude and ideas were a Godsend helping us navigate the unknown waters of “wedding planning”!! She has a wonderful relationship with all the vendors and a realistic view of all the possibilities available. She immediately grasped our vision and worked tirelessly throughout the many months to help us achieve the event goals. She and her team came in on the days before the wedding working at the venue on the final design with touch and go weather threatening. Maria has a special gift and such a warm and pragmatic demeanor, I feel lucky and blessed to have found her to help with such an important and special time for our family. It was truly a dreamy wedding and a magical night that I can not thank Maria/InNola enough!!

Maria and team really saved our big day! We are so thankful for their attention to detail and compassion on such a big life weekend! Highly recommend working with InNOLA!

We had a destination wedding with a good sized international crowd and since we were restricted to travel during the planning process, we decided it was best to go for a planner. InNOLA was recommended to us from another vendor and we are so happy we went with that decision. From the very beginning Maria was very helpful, always available, and very calm and patient. Maria and her team went above and beyond and we highly recommend InNOLA Events & Design.

Hiring Maria was the smartest decision we made in planning my daughters wedding! Being a Covid bride during the height of the pandemic was such a stressful time. Maria remained so calm and positive as we adjusted and readjusted our plans all the while keeping it fun and upbeat. She has a great working relationship with so many venders that created the most special and beautiful night ! I cannot recommend her enough!!

Maria and her team are the absolute GOATs! To be honest, I couldn't have done it without them! Whether it was "who has the rings?!" when we were already at the church or "I need to change into my emergency backup dress" while at the reception, they were always on top of it and right there with anything big or small that we needed. They took care of me, my husband, my family, they took care of everything and somehow made it all go seamlessly. You'll read rave reviews of other wedding planners I'm sure, but Maria and her team really are the best if you want wedding day to run as smoothly as possible! InNOLA will not only NOT disappoint you, but they will far exceed your expectations! They have a way of turning every single thing you dream about for your wedding in to a reality.

Maria is an amazing wedding planner and we were so fortunate to have her as a part of our wedding team. I truly could not have done it without her. My daughter is a Covid bride and Maria helped us plan the wedding three different times and moved the venue four times. Throughout everything she was always helpful and calm. Her organizational skills are unmatched. I don’t live in New Orleans, and Maria was always available to meet with me at my convenience when I came to town. She is well knowledgeable of the vendors in the city and can coordinate a fabulous event.

I cannot recommend Maria enough!! She is truly wonderful. We had to move our wedding date three times, find a new reception location, and change multiple vendors due to Covid restrictions. Maria was there with us every step of the way, and made the changes go as smoothly as possible. She was alway willing to meet or chat whenever we needed her, and truly became not just a wedding planner but a friend. She had great ideas for decor for our reception and ensuring a good flow of events! Our wedding day went perfectly, and I know a huge part of that was due to Maria and her team.

Maria and her team took all of my ideas for my wedding and made them into the best night ever! Maria is the most organized person and remains calm through the whole planning process. She was there every step of the way when we needed her and her team the most. Also, Maria went above and beyond to take everything off of my mom and my plate, and I’m eternally grateful for that!! My parents and I couldn’t thank her and her team enough for all the work they put in to make the night amazing!!

Maria was everything we needed and more!! Our day simply could not have worked with her!! She was so thorough and helpful. She created the best timeline and kept the day flowing smoothly. We can not thank her and her team enough!!

Maria was absolutely great. She helped with the timeline for the wedding and contacting all the vendors the month leading up to the wedding. Our main person at the venue that did the day of coordination was not very good. We would have been lost without Maria.

Maria and her team were amazing! I actually had a bad experience with another planner and so she came in after I fired him. The difference between Maria and the other planner was night and day. She did my decor and month of planning. She has great taste and is passionate about what she does; she’s definitely committed to the event being the best possible experience in all ways, beyond just getting paid or doing the minimum. She is a very organized planner with an eye for detail. She doesn’t impose her preferences but listens to what you want. She had a flat rate charge, which is nice because some planners try to manipulate costs so they can make more money. Everyone kept saying it was the best wedding they’ve ever been to. Two members of her team, Angelle and Emily, were there to support me day of and were really nice and on top of everything; they even helped me get a stain out of my dress, which would be been a nightmare without them. All my bridesmaids liked them. I can’t recommend Innola highly enough!

I can’t say enough about Maria and her team of professionals. Organized, observant, intuitive, punctual, patient, knowledgeable, dedicated, hard-working, unobtrusive but always on hand. As an out-of-town mother of the groom, Maria went out of her way to provide on-site, skilled, nuanced help to me—even though she was hired by the bride! She is unflappable, and I needed her so much thanks to Covid changes and restrictions. She put out at least 1 fire a day! Instantly “gets” your vision. Answered EVERY text. I’m not sure this woman sleeps! Allowed me to seek her help rather than have to bother the NOLA bride’s family. I’m going to miss my daily interactions with this group. They made our wedding weekend stress-free, luxurious, and seamless.

Maria was recommended to me from a friend, and after meeting with her the first time, I knew we made the right choice in a wedding planner. She was there from beginning to end and gave my family the most perfect and beautiful wedding. She takes care of it all with such poise and grace. Her team was top notch, and made the wedding day go seamlessly. She has so many good ideas, and gave amazing recommendations for vendors. She also has good relationships with all of them making it easy to work with everyone in bringing the wedding together. We received so many compliments in how beautiful the wedding was, and I owe a great deal to Maria and her team for creating this experience. If you are planning a wedding, then go with InNola. She is more than just a wedding planner. She is a friend, confidante, and all around genuinely amazing person.

My third daughter was married in New Orleans at the end of last year. Since it was my third wedding to co-create, I wasn’t 100% sure we needed a Wedding Planner. I was quickly disabused of that logic. You need a Wedding Planner!! Especially if the wedding is “destination.” Even if it’s just for the month of the event - no matter how creative you are. I’m sure a lot of the reviews have covered how calm and professional Maria is. Her attention to detail was unparalleled. But, one thing I especially appreciated was the fluidity of her packages and pricing. By the time I realized I needed her, I had done a lot of the legwork (or so I thought - there is soooo much to do!) I hired her for one month out. In hindsight, I wish I’d had her on board the entire time because I truly believe she would’ve saved me the money I spent paying her. So, no matter where you are in your planning process, it’s not to late to bring her on. She is amazing and by the end of our wedding, we felt like Maria and her staff were family members. Our enormous event was entirely flawless. There was literally not one mistake. We could've never pulled that off without her. Nor would we have wanted to.

If you are looking for a wedding planner, look no further! Maria is everything you want in a planner: thoughtful, caring, organized, professional, and calm. We planned a destination wedding, so having Maria as our month before coordinator was essential to have everything go smoothly on the day of. She allowed us to focus on the celebration and kept us on schedule to make sure we didn’t miss anything! Having Maria’s help was priceless. She went above and beyond in every area. We are so grateful we got to work with her!

Maria is amazing. She is SO good. We had a dramatic last minute change to our wedding, and she smoothly handled it and had everything go perfectly on schedule. I couldn’t imagine having the wedding without her. She is so sweet and nice and only wants for you to have the best wedding. Totally recommend!!

BEST wedding planning experience ever!!! Maria was so amazing from the very beginning to the very end of the whole process. She truly made my dream wedding come to life! I am forever grateful for her making my wedding so unforgettably beautiful, fun & all around perfect! The entire InNOLA team is so sweet & went above and beyond! I feel so blessed to have had such an amazing team plan my special day!❤️

Maria and her team are the absolute cream of the crop. Their attention to detail and concern for every single one of Our needs even the ones we didn’t know we needed was impeccable. The first time you meet Maria you know immediately that you have met an angel! I highly recommend innola for any and all special events you may have. A+++++++

Maria is my Best Friend! And Has CREATED the MOST amazing and beautiful wedding you could ever imagine! She is One Of A Kind! She IS my Heart and Soul!

Maria and her team went above and beyond to make our wedding day a complete dream!! Everything was organized and detailed from day one. It really took the stress out planning a big wedding in New Orleans knowing that everything was handled seamlessly. The vision for our wedding was totally brought to life. So many fabulous ideas and creativity! Hire InNOLA today!! They are the best!

Maria planned the wedding of my best friend the other week and it was flawless! Every detail was perfect and she took care of the Bride to make sure she had nothing short of the best day!

Maria was great. Helped us plan the big day and was there for us every step of the way.

The sweetest and most thoughtful wedding planner! I had so much fun planning my wedding with Maria and my vision came together flawlessly! She is excellent at her job and she has great relationships with every wedding vendor in the city! I highly recommend her and you can't go wrong hiring her! The price is great but the service is even better!!

My daughter was married in NOLA and I live in California. Maria went above and beyond. She made my daughter feel like she was her only client. Her wedding would not have been the success it was without her attention to detail. Perfection.

Maria is THE BEST! I could not say enough great things about Maria & her team...she goes above and beyond in every way! Our wedding would not have been so amazing without her - from the planning, helping me prepare, making sure everything runs smoothly to just being another great friend in the room...she does it all. HIGHLY reccommend her to anyone thinking about getting a planner - and to those who are not sure. Do it! It is well worth it and she takes such good care of you. We love her!

Ms. Maria was everything you could ever ask for in a wedding planner... AND MORE! She went the extra mile with every single detail of our wedding and made sure that every piece was in place come the day of the wedding. Meaghan and I had some truly bizarre requests, but Ms. Maria did not hesitate even once to try and make our dreams a reality. Aside from the beautiful, tangible aspects of our wedding that Ms. Maria elegantly put together, the most impressive thing she did for us was teaching us how to relax throughout the process! It was easy to get overwhelmed during our wedding planning, but Ms. Maria was always there to talk us off the ledge and assure us that everything would go smoothly and as planned; it can not be understated how much that peace of mind meant to Meaghan and I. Maria is not only an amazing, diligent, and thorough wedding planner, but on top of that, she is just an excellent human being. If you want someone who is going to give you everything you want for your wedding, InNOLA and Ms. Maria are the way to go!

Maria was absolutely wonderful to work with from the start. She is professional, organized, and radiates positivity. She listens to her clients and helps turn their wedding vision into reality. Maria is an exceptional wedding coordinator and is able to bring many incredible, local vendors to the table. I would highly recommend InNOLA Events & Design for your next event!

Maria was a pleasure to work with, and she did an amazing job! We had a destination wedding, and that made having the right coordinator very important. From our first phone conversation, I could tell that Maria was someone I could trust to handle all of the big and small details of our wedding. She was professional, reassuring, available when either my mother or I were in town, and she was involved throughout the whole planning process. One of the most important things to me was the flow of our wedding day - from getting ready to the end of the reception. I did not want to have to worry about the timing or schedule, and I wanted my guests to enjoy the food, the dancing, and every aspect of the day. Maria put together a detailed timeline and coordinated with all of the vendors. This allowed me to enjoy getting ready with my bridesmaids and my family and remain stress-free. Everything went more smoothly than I could have anticipated, and my guests had a blast. It was truly the perfect day from start to finish. I would highly recommend Maria to any future bride!!

I read tons of reviews for wedding planners and talked to several. When I read the reviews for InNOLA, I kept seeing what we were wanting in a planner. Everyone kept talking about Maria's sense of calmness, professionalism, attention to detail, etc. When I heard her voice on the phone, I immediately knew I wanted her and we were lucky that she was available for our date. She is one of a kind and she is so good at what she does. Because of Maria, I was able to enjoy my daughters wedding, knowing everything was going to be taken care of. Maria is someone you can trust and have confidence that she knows what she is doing. I cannot even say enough good things about her. Every step of the way, she was there for us, and I can't imagine the wedding without having her by our side. Maria is not just a fantastic wedding planner, she is a wonderful person. It was pure pleasure working with her and I HIGHLY recommend hiring Maria. Pick up the phone and call her now before she gets booked for your date......and if she is booked, then change the wedding date so you can hire her! Yes, she is that good!

Maria was a life saver. After my wedding venue provided wedding planner quit, I hired Maria. And she was with me the rest of the way. (My venue had four more planners before the date of my wedding.) She was always available with answers to any questions. She was such an important resource for me because I had a destination wedding in New Orleans. Also, the day of the wedding she was calm and helped me make important last minute decisions. I appreciated her guidance. Hiring Maria was the best decision I made for my wedding. She was worth every penny.

Maria is absolutely amazing & truly the best there is – working with her was hands down the best decision that we made! There are a few things that are true about our wedding: it was the best day of our lives & we couldn’t have pulled any of it off without Maria and her expertise. We live out of town in New York and knew it would be crucial to find someone who could help us organize everything down in New Orleans. From the moment we first spoke and then met, I knew Maria was the one for this task and she really went above and beyond! For months leading up to the wedding she was there to help in every aspect: no task was too big, small, irritating, silly or challenging for this incredible woman. Everything we asked, Maria executed with professionalism and at the highest standard. From planning our welcome party, to the ceremony & reception, Maria made the entire wedding planning process beyond seamless. She made herself available in every way, was on top of every single thing that needed to get done, and we spoke through everything together – constantly alleviating any planning anxiety I may have felt. Not only is she detail-oriented, organized, patient, sweet, and calming – she also has impeccable taste! As we are not from New Orleans we needed plenty of guidance for our special day and Maria helped us pick the absolute perfect venues and vendors for us. The day of went off without a hitch as Maria was ready with a detailed schedule that helped everything run smoothly and without worry. The entire night felt magical. In fact, many of our friends and family came up to us to say that it was the best wedding they had been to and we said all credit goes to Maria – she truly made the night what it was... My husband and I feel beyond fortunate to have worked with Maria and her InNOLA team and can’t imagine what the planning process would have been like without her thoughtfulness, kindness, and support. She was our shining guide and we are absolutely indebted to her. Not only is she an amazing planner, but she is a beautiful soul through and through who we look forward to seeing next time we are in New Orleans. We cannot say enough wonderful things about Maria & would recommend her many, many times over. Don’t hesitate to contact her if you want the wedding of your dreams!

Maria is wonderful! Hiring her to work with us on our daughter's wedding was the best decision we've ever made. We felt so comfortable with her from the moment we met, and she remained pleasant, positive, competent, and professional yet personal, for the entire year of planning. Maria managed to make my visions of the wedding, my husband's visions and budget, and our daughter and her fiancé's wishes, all come together in a gorgeous and fun-filled wedding and reception. I cannot sing her praises enough--she is the best!

Where do I begin? Maria and her team of InNola Events were the best thing my husband and I could have done in preparation of our daughter's wedding. When our daughter got engaged 18 months ago we wanted to give her the dream wedding. By hiring Maria, her dream wedding was planned and implemented in a royal fashion style. Immediately after her engagement my daughter moved to Atlanta, which I thought would have caused total chaos in planning. However, with Maria on board the entire planning process ran smooth and with much ease. Maria in my opinion was the conductor operating this train and the clue that kept all of us together. It was priceless having her on board. Maria was absolutely amazing and a delight to work with throughout all the planning, decisions and organizing of the perfect wedding. Her ideas, creativity and design were fabulous and brought much more to our joyous occasion than we could have imagined. She was always readily available to answer any questions or concerns. Whenever we emailed or called she responded almost immediately. Throughout the process, Maria was available and punctual for every appointment with our vendors. At each meeting, she arrived prepared, organized and offered fresh wedding ideas of her own from her experience. Maria listened and noted every single concern, idea, our wants and desires. Maria addressed all our concerns and brought all of our wants and desires to life in our picture perfect wedding . The thing I loved about working with Maria was that she came with her ideas and suggestions but she never lost site of the idea that this was Lyndsey's wedding. She continued to work and strive toward getting exactly what the bride wanted for her dream wedding. She helped with every single detail like which liens to choose even bringing me books and samples of liens to review. Every detail was covered, she dotted all the i's and crossed all the t's. Marie was a positive calming influence who gave us support and direction with all the decision making. She contacted all of our vendors to confirm the details for our wedding day and provided everyone with a detailed timeline of events for the day. It was awesome seeing this timeline, brings a smile to my face. After seeing the timeline, I knew that everything was going to be perfect and that we hired the best wedding planner. On the wedding day we had 12 plus bridesmaids at my home getting ready, it was a house full to say the least. However, when Maria and her staff walked into my home I felt a sense of peace and calmness. I cried just seeing her walk in the door. I knew she had everything under control and everything was going to be handled to perfection. She portrays elegance, confidence, grace, poise and calmness but yet in full control of the situation. It was magnificent to watch unfold. Following the reception she and her staff took control gathering everything from the venue and delivering to our home. They did everything. I never had one concern the entire day. All I can say if you are planning a wedding do yourself a favor and hire Maria and InNola Events . They were fantastic to work with throughout the entire process. Maria and her staff allowed my husband and I the chance to sit back and enjoy our daughter's dream wedding. I cannot wait until my next child gets married one day so we can hire Maria McGinnis and her staff again. love you guys. And can never thank you enough. It was a pleasure.

I was the mother of the groom. Although I did not personally meet Maria until the wedding day, my daughter-in-law kept me informed of the wedding planning along the way. She always mentioned something Maria had done. When I met Maria on the day of the wedding I was very impressed with her professionalism. She prepared a schedule for the day and made everyone stick to it. This was not a bad thing. Organization is necessary on wedding day to make everything flow flawlessly. I would highly recommend Maria and her company for wedding planning.

I was the maid of honor in a wedding that Maria coordinated and could not have better things to say about her. She was calm, collected, and organized even when dealing with some difficult personalities. Not only did she do a wonderful job in executing the wedding, but she also made everyone from the flower girl to the bride feel welcome and comfortable.

I truly could not have done my wedding without In Nola Events and Design. Maria and her team are absolutely fabulous! They pay attention to detail and help keep the bride and groom on schedule without rushing them. They are caring and compassionate and have everything from bobby pins to bandaids for anyone and everyone! They were always available throughout all of my planning and meetings with vendors. I would highly recommend this company and truly say that a wedding planner helps the day go smoothly!!!

Choosing Maria with InNOLA Events was hands down THE BEST decision I have made for my wedding, next to choosing my Husband. There is absolutely no way I could have survived without her. She was along for the ride from day 1 of planning, in addition to day of. I first thought, "only celebrities need a planner". That is so untrue. There are many things that you don't think of or realize that need to be covered. My (out of state) wedding was better than the kind of wedding I always dreamed of simply BECAUSE OF InNOLA! They also stayed within my budget (another misconception of planners). Everyone at our wedding is still talking about how it was the best wedding they have ever intended. Maria made me feel like our wedding was her only wedding/priority, because she became so close to us - like a friend - and responds back quickly and all the time. She makes you feel like your decisions are important and matter & makes sure you get exactly what you want, but makes it even better! The Bridal Party also loved their disposition and personality. They are a calming sense of organization. Truly, Truly a dream come true!! Every step of the way, I looked back to make sure Maria was there, and she was always right beside me (literally and figuratively). She helped me overcome my own fears as well on the day of the wedding! HIGHLY RECOMMEND INNOLA EVENTS & DESIGN!!!!!

I was so excited when my daughter became engaged last year and looked forward to helping her plan her New Orleans wedding. My sister and I made our first visit shortly thereafter and realized by mid-afternoon that there was no way for us to be successful since we lived 6 hours away in Auburn, AL. We were going to need help! So, we interviewed wedding planners—one was too young, one was too “veteran”, but one was just right—Maria Maginnis. She is very attractive, impeccably dressed, with a calm and gracious but commanding manner, old enough to demand respect but young enough to relate to my thirty-year old daughter. Maria turned what could have been cause for great tension between my daughter and me into one of the most unforgettable experiences for me, my family, and all of our guests. Her design ability helped my daughter’s vision of her wedding become a reality. She had great patience with my daughter who is an attorney with a large New Orleans firm and who works long hours. She kept me informed of decisions and tasks that needed to be accomplished via email and sometimes telephone. She was able to keep the “planner” in me happy because she responded to my many questions almost immediately. The day of the wedding, I can honestly say, I was calm and could thoroughly enjoy the joyous celebration because Maria was there, orchestrating the event in her calm and gracious manner. I chuckle when I remember her “herding” the two families toward the picture venue. It was like herding cats; but she did it efficiently and gently. I would highly recommend InNOLA Events & Designs (www.innolaeventsanddesign.com) for any occasion that you wish to be extra special.

Maria was truly an asset to have through my entire wedding planning process. I was having a destination wedding and I truly don't think I would have been able to have done any of this without her. She was especially wonderful to work with on the day of the wedding. I was not worried about a single detail even after the forecast showed it was going to pour rain the day of our outdoor wedding.

Maria is absolutely wonderful! She has a calming presence that makes you feel so at ease. She is everything you want in a planner; resourceful, communicative, creative and organized. My wedding day was perfect and a breeze...all thanks to Maria!

We had a great experience with Maria for our wedding this spring. Even though we ended up moving out of state and returning for the wedding, InNOLA made planning from afar that much easier. Maria really let us focus on what was most important to us and made it happen. All of our friends and family enjoyed themselves ...and we had the wedding of our dreams!