Leave it to Marnie

have thought of without her. Our wedding day was perfect, and Marnie played a huge role in that. 5 stars!!

ulness, and incredible staff, I absolutely would. When we started planning for the wedding, I honestly didn't think I needed a wedding planner. Looking back now, I couldn't have been more wrong and I regret not reaching out to her sooner (like the day I got engaged)!  Hiring Marnie was, without question, the single best decision I made during the entire wedding process. It wasn't just worth every penny—it was worth so much more.  Our wedding was not just a single event, it was 3 nights and 3 separate parties (it included a 50th birthday) and Marnie and her team organized it all!  I was a very laid-back, low-maintenance bride throughout the planning process. Everything was going smoothly, and I felt completely in control...until the day before the wedding, when suddenly everything seemed to happen at once. Questions were flying, vendors and guests were arriving, timelines were shifting, people needed answers, and I started to feel overwhelmed. Marnie and her team saved me. They completely took over. This is not to say they didn’t have it handled before. But they could see I was stressed and without hesitation, they stepped in, handled every detail (beautifully), solved problems before I even knew they existed, coordinated everyone flawlessly, and somehow made the chaos disappear. Instead of worrying, I got to be present with my family and friends and actually enjoy one of the most important weekends of my life. That is an incredible gift, and I will never forget it. From day one, Marnie was unbelievably organized, incredibly knowledgeable, always responsive, endlessly helpful, and so compassionate. Things I didn’t know I wanted or needed, she knew. Things I did want, she made happen. I don’t know another way to express how professional and fantastic she was. She genuinely cared about making our day perfect, and it showed in every interaction. Her staff was equally amazing—professional, kind, calm under pressure, and always one step ahead.  Our guests LOVED them and wanted them to stay and party! Having them there for our “welcome party / rehearsal” then all day for my wedding saved us.  Our wedding weekend was absolutely perfect, and so much of that is because of Marnie and her team. I honestly don't know how anyone plans a wedding without someone like her. If you're debating whether to hire a wedding planner, stop debating. Do it. And hire Marnie! She exceeded every expectation I had, gave me complete peace of mind, and allowed me to simply enjoy getting married. I have zero regrets, only gratitude. Thank you, Marnie, for making our wedding everything we dreamed of and more. You are truly one of a kind.

e thought of things I never would have even considered and made sure every aspect of my special day came together flawlessly. On the wedding day itself, she handled everything behind the scenes and on the front line with such professionalism that any potential issues were solved before we even knew about them. She kept the timeline on track, coordinated all of our vendors, answered questions from guests, bridal party, and family members, and made sure every detail was exactly as we envisioned. She went above and beyond with our decor by bringing in ideas of her own to make it even better.  What stood out most was how calm, kind, and genuinely invested She was in making our day so special. Having someone we could completely trust allowed us to focus on celebrating with our friends and family who all came in from out of state, instead of worrying about logistics. We received countless compliments on how smoothly everything ran, and that is entirely thanks to her hard work and dedication. Hiring her was one of the best decisions we made throughout the wedding planning process. If you’re looking for someone who will go above and beyond to make your wedding day perfect, look no further than Marnie! We cannot recommend her highly enough!

t level of stress and uncertainty. From day one, Marni completely took that stress off our shoulders and made us feel confident every step of the way. She was warm, professional, organized, and truly cared about making my daughter’s wedding everything we dreamed it would be. Throughout the entire process, she stayed on top of every vendor, handled all the details seamlessly, and made sure the venue looked absolutely beautiful. She and her assistant were there all night making sure everything ran perfectly, and even stayed at the end of the evening to break down all the tables. Her dedication and work ethic were incredible. What meant the most was how supported and cared for we felt throughout the entire experience. By the end of it all, we truly felt like we had gained a friend in Marni, not just a wedding coordinator. She was such a blessing to our family, and we cannot recommend her highly enough to anyone planning a wedding — especially a destination wedding!

she was amazing then. So when I got engaged, reaching out to her was an absolute no brainer. From the beginning she was there for everything…answering my million questions, helping with every little detail, and making the whole planning process feel so much less overwhelming. She truly handled so much behind the scenes and kept everything running smoothly. On the day of the wedding, Marnie was incredible. I didn’t have to worry about a single thing because I knew she had it all under control. That allowed us to just enjoy the day and soak in every moment. Marnie is not only amazing at what she does, but she’s also just a genuinely wonderful person. I’m so grateful we got to work with her again and I can’t recommend her enough to anyone planning a wedding.  Marnie, from the bottom of our hearts, thank you. We love you!  Kate and Tommy

passing of my ex-husband and the father of my children. In the midst of grief and overwhelming emotions, Marnie stepped in and essentially took over the entire planning process without hesitation. Her compassion, professionalism, and ability to handle every detail allowed us the space to focus on what truly mattered—being there for our children during such a difficult time. She and her team went above and beyond to ensure our wedding day was not only seamless, but as beautiful and meaningful as it could possibly be given the circumstances. Because of Marnie and her team, our day was filled with love, support, and moments we will forever cherish. We were so grateful for her that she is now planning our daughter’s wedding, and we couldn’t imagine trusting anyone else with such an important day. I truly don’t know what we would have done without her. If you are looking for someone who genuinely cares and will show up for you in every possible way, I would highly recommend Marnie and her team at Leave It to Marnie to plan your next event—they are simply the best.

r, while also introducing things we didn’t even know we needed. She took the reins on the wedding day and made it as seamless and comfortable as possible. We couldn’t have asked for a better experience.

direction for anything really. She took any ounce of stress I had and created a beautiful magical evening we will remember forever. We truly got to enjoy the night with all our loved ones knowing we were in great hands. Everything was perfect: The decorations, the timeline and all the little details. I am so happy I took her advice with everything especially the special exit. Everything was seamless and I simply could not have done it without her.

ving pieces—and Marnie made the entire day feel organized, calm, and easy to execute. She was proactive well before wedding day, communicated clearly, and handled details in a way that supported everyone involved—not just the clients. As a band, we work with a lot of planners, and unfortunately some treat vendors like background noise. That was not the case with Marnie. She was a true team player: respectful, empathetic, and attentive to everyone’s needs. We felt comfortable and set up for success from start to finish. If you’re looking for top-tier professionalism with the kind of cool auntie vibes that keep the room grounded and joyful, Marnie is the one. Highly recommend.

ie as your coordinator! 

the night before so that she’d be available all day for anything I needed. From driving my bridal party to the ceremony due to transportation issues, to bringing my wedding gifts and left overs to my hotel suite so that no one else had to worry, she went above and beyond! I couldn’t recommend anyone more to help plan and coordinate a wedding! 

I made a lifelong friend. She connects with you on a deeper level and provides much needed guidance from beginning to end. I couldn’t have done it without her. 

on with Marnie saved me from filtering through dozens of comments and recommendations. She was a life saver and helped me navigate a contact change at the venue we chose, the details I would have never thought of, took care of recommending wonderful vendors she is well-connected with (and well-respected by!), and made my week of the wedding stress free and fun. I was so glad to meet her for coffee a couple days before the wedding and truly feel that I gained a new friend on top of having a rockstar wedding coordinator. I even cried at the end of my wedding night because our working relationship was over - she was that wonderful! I recommend Leave It Marnie 100 times over. You will absolutely not regret choosing her to help coordinate your wedding!

h us through the whole wedding planning experience. She was a total pro at day of coordination, and we barely had to lift a finger during our wedding because before we even thought of something she was on it. Could not recommend or praise her enough for her amazing work. Thank you Marnie!

ally thought. Her ideas turned out absolutely perfect for our friends and family. She thought of things I hadn’t thought about and had all the resources and BEST ideas to make my wedding go off without a hitch. We had so many compliments throughout and after the wedding how perfect the day was. Megan, our day of Wedding Godess, was there at every meeting so she was in the know for wedding day. She kept us focused and on time without really knowing she was there. I loved only having to tell one person and what ever it was, Megan handled it. At first I thought hiring a wedding coordinator was a luxury I didn’t have the resource's for. I would have been out of my mind wedding day had I not. Best thing I did!! Marnie is the best and Megan made it happen!!

on for where things were arranged from pictures and flowers, to the clear direction she gave us during the wedding rehearsal so everything went perfect on our wedding day. She made our dream wedding come to life and most importantly gave us a stress-free wedding day. Thanks a million Marnie!

e it fun, simple, and quick. They stayed in contact with us for months, checking in from time to time with any questions or concerns we may have had. We had in person meetings to cover all our bases. Sitting down talking to them was like sitting down with old friends. They are so personable, easy to get along with, fun, and they truly care. The day of the wedding came and all we had to do was show up and enjoy our day. They took care of everything. It was an amazing and truly beautiful day. We owe it all to them. Thank you so much for everything! We love you guys!

y mom & I with last minute details and coordination of the big day. She thought of details we had never considered to make the wedding go smoothly. On the day of the wedding she was there promptly and working immediately to make sure everything was set up perfectly. Throughout the day she made sure that we stuck to our timeline and that my husband and I got time together. I did not feel overwhelmed with wedding planning thanks to Lauri!

I was in a bit of a problem needing a day of coordinator and contacted Lauri and Marnie right away. They met with & Asheley and I basically told them my entire wedding in a two hour meeting. They saw my vision, added their input, and even set up a time to see my venue and make our floor plan. My wedding day was SO SMOOTH because of these ladies! Asheley had my full trust in the day of and rehearsal and seriously took my vision and elevated it to make it even more beautiful than I had imagined. Nothing was left for me to wonder or stress about and I truly got to enjoy the entire day with my groom. These ladies came through for me in a pinch and my ONLY regret was not contacting them sooner!!!!

t is everything you want and more. I couldn't have been happier with them. They are wonderful to work with.

nly moving to SC a year prior to getting married, we knew nothing about who to hire, who to trust and these ladies were the best call we made. Not only were their personal services so helpful, they guided us to all the best that we needed as well; flowers, DJ, their own venue with catering, and more. Not to mention their amazing personalities, they don’t make you just feel like you’re hiring professionals but friends as well. I promise you will not be disappointed by working with this team!

that wasn’t their job. They filled in for every one’s slack & with a smile on their face. When I say they are my hero’s & I couldn’t have done this with out them this is one million percent a true statement! They made me feel so special & loved & so well taken care of. My hair/ make up lady I’m oh too cute is her business name didn’t show on wedding day to do make up and hair Lauri brought make up from home and got to work, had me ready in time for when photographer came in to take pics! She had me all glammed up for my special day she will never understand how loved she made me feel & how much she made my wedding the best day ever but let me tell you she made my wedding the best day ever! I was upset that Ariel from im oh too cute didn’t show as promised but when I saw my make up that Lauri did she actually did a way better job than Ariel ever could. I one million percent recommend these ladies for your special day!! They will make you feel special on another level! They took such great care of me through out the past few months & on wedding day! Boy am I thankful for them! They are a blessing from above!!! Please hire them for your special day & recommend to every one else!!! Lauri also did my bridesmaids make up & she too said that made her feel extra loved & she appreciated it so much! Also guests came up to me & told me how friendly these ladies are& how they loved running into them!

Then Hurricane Ian came and upended everything we worked on, but with grace they were able to move my wedding after the venue flooded in less than 24 hours. New Venue, all vendors notified, all I had to do was show up and get married at the new place. They turned my wedding nightmare into an absolute dream and my new husband and I could not be more thankful.

to be around and really help manage the stress of event planning with their can-do attitude. Lauri means business when it comes down to every detail, keeping vendors, guests, etc in check and ensuring your day moves smoothly. So professional and courteous…by the end of your event, they feel like family. 10/10 would recommend!

edding, because I knew they had my back and would handle whatever went awry. From the beginning to the end, they were there to assist every step of the way!

y made our wedding plans not able to happen. Working with Laurie was the BEST decision I could have made. After even my first conversation with her I felt extremely confident that my wedding would be everything I imagined, even though we were unable to go with our original plan. Laurie made the planning process the easiest and funniest thing in the world. I never felt like I had to worry about anything. She was extremely attentive, upbeat, responsive and knowledgeable. Being new to the Myrtle Beach area I had no idea where to start to other venders. Laurie has years worth of connections including photography, music, makeup, hair, officiants, and desserts that made that process easy, and stress free. Any time I had questions or concerns, she was there to ease my mind and assure me things would work out. 4 days before my wedding my photographer ended up testing positive for Covid. When I heard the news my heart SANK! However, Laurie was the BEST person to have by my side because I did not have to worry about a single thing, even though I was worrying because I no longer had a photographer, she assured me she was on it and it would be fine. Within 4 hours she had someone else lined up and ready to go with 4 days notice!! After that moment I knew working with Laurie was the best decision. Fast forward to wedding day: Laurie made the wedding look absolutely amazing! With her and everything she did my wedding was more amazing than I could have ever imagined!

they were attentive to my needs. I live almost 1000 miles away yet their presence and communication helped me to feel like they were physically by my side. The resources and referrals were also valuable and lessened the things in which I had to figure out.This is the best way to publicly thank them for their hard work and dedication is to ask that you enlist Kennedy-Doss for your next memorable event.

Kennedy and Lauri Doss, almost all of my stress disappeared. Marnie and Lauri did a great job during planning with keeping everything in order, getting in contact with vendors, keeping in contact, and being responsive. Even if that meant me texting or calling at all hours of the night and early mornings, to last minute changes and needing an officiant. When the day of the wedding came, I was able to enjoy my day with my bridal party and not worry while Marnie and Lauri made my wedding dreams come true. From decorations, to keeping everyone on a timeline, to running up a flight of stairs seconds before I was supposed to walk down the aisle to make sure I had my bouquet,to making sure I was having the best time possible. These two women made my day stress free and seamless. Every bride/groom should have a wedding day be like no other. For us that was because of our Marnie and Lauri duo. I would recommend anyone to Kennedy and Doss Event Management. Thank you ladies for being my wedding dream team!!!