Mary Bell Events

f the wedding was everything we could've hoped for. She really made our day and entire experience special. Thank you Mary Bell Events!

ie. Mary helped us envision and create the wedding of our dreams, and Katie and Kim executed the day perfectly. I would highly recommend choosing Mary and her team as your wedding planner.

Events was highly recommended and thankfully, she and her staff were available for our big day. Mary Bell made the normally eighteen month process easy and stress free even though we only had three short months. She guided us at every step along the way. Mary was very professional, fun, supportive and honest. Everything a bride and groom need to navigate the wedding planning process. She and her team were very sweet and responsive to all our questions. Our event was spectacular! We were both so pleased with how everything turned out and we know that it was due in large part to Mary Bell Events. She and her team made it as easy as could be and the results were exactly, if not better, than we expected. And better yet, our guests were blown away!

for a wedding planner, we not only looked at their accolades in the professional world but also at what they shared about themselves, because having a connection was of the upmost importance to me. Mary Bell genuinely cared about my husband and I and went over and beyond to help create our dream wedding in the middle of a PANDEMIC! I had heard of and seen many brides who had become overwhelmed with the planning process and were not be able to savor every moment of their wedding day. Because we chose to work with such an experienced and attentive wedding planner in Mary Bell, we shared nothing but joy with each other and all of our guests. We were so impressed with the professionalism and sense of security she provided us throughout this entire process. I, just like many ladies, have that secret Pinterest board saved for our happily ever after’s and Mary Bell took that vision and brought it to life for me. Mary Bell Events has the best network of vendors and she really helped us fine tune every aspect of our wedding from photographers, music, florists, invitations, hair/makeup …. basically everything. I was at a loss for words when I saw all of the time and hard work come to fruition. From our very first phone call, all the way to the “I do's”, I not once felt an ounce of stress, all thanks to Mary Bell Events. Our family and friends have had nothing but amazing words for the entire weekend. We along with our guests are still discussing our magical wedding weekend at the Biltmore Estate. Thank you, Mary Bell Events, for taking my dreams and making them a reality for us!

n that I am taking time to describe and recommend the services of Mary Bell Events in general and of the master wedding planner, Mary Bell. Simply put, you can find no better wedding planner than Mary Bell. She is exceptional! The process of my daughter’s wedding was actually an enjoyable process, unlike the nightmares experienced by friends and family members with their weddings. Why should you select Mary Bell as your wedding planner? Mary has all the right qualifications: in-depth experience and knowledge of venues and vendors, creative ideas to make the event memorable and exceptional, the keen understanding and communication skills to match the bride and groom with the perfect vendors, and the ability to respect budgetary limits for the event. What might be even more crucial are Mary Bell’s attributes, which are many. Her kindness and pleasant personality are a calming force during what could be a stressful process. Mary takes vendor selection one step at a time so that you never feel overwhelmed. She is also very flexible and is more than willing to provide as many choices as needed to make the perfect vendor match. Since Mary knows her vendors so well, we were always able to select exceptional vendors from two excellent choices she provided. Other attributes of Mary Bell which made the planning process a dream were her patience, perseverance, and desire for perfection. Her many years of providing premier wedding planning services are discernible with organizational skills that cannot be matched. She is always clear in what she can do and in what she will do, and we always felt that Mary Bell went above and beyond to make the wedding perfect. To Mary, you are not just another client. You are someone who deserves the absolute best – and that is the service she provides. If you are lucky enough to have the opportunity to utilize Mary Bell to make your wedding arrangements, you will never regret your decision. Jump at the chance!

passed and her professionalism is top notched! She helped us choose the absolute best vendors that are truly gifted in their fields. I believe her knowledge in the wedding industry and her relationships with the vendors, truly made my daughters day a dream come true! Mary Bell actually planned two weddings for my daughter, since the original date was moved only 1 month out due to Covid. When we made the decision to change the date, Mary went to work securing the date with our vendors, and only one vendor was already booked, therefore, we only lost one deposit. Talk about relieved! I was so glad i hadn’t tried doing her job myself. There’s truly no telling how much money she saved us just in the days reschedule itself! When it was time for the weekend to finally be here, Mary Bells team was there to make everything run smoothly. The timeline was essential to make things go as planned, get everyone where they need to be when they need to be there, as well as to give me peace of mind! The gift bags with the guest itinerary in it was a fabulous idea, since we had multiple casual functions that guest were invited to attend along with the ceremony, reception and dinner. Mary Bell forgot no details from big to small. Many guest have commented on the details and how everything was just perfect. Again, i couldn’t be happier with how my daughters wedding turned out, and i owe many thanks and much gratitude to Mary Bell and her staff and to the wonderful vendors who made my babies dream wedding a reality!

ce just a few months before our wedding date due to the virus. She answered all of our (many, many) questions and has so much valuable insight to offer. She was extremely professional throughout the wedding weekend, dealt with multiple strong personalities very capably, and kept the whole process entirely stress-free for me. She thinks of every detail and really helped make my vision a reality! Thank you Mary Bell, you are the best!!!

s so comforting! She is truly the best of THE best! She as an absolute expert at what she does and made my day truly magical. Thank you Mary Bell Events!

my plate, I needed someone local to help nail down vendors, make sure planning was staying on track, and help execute the big day flawlessly. Mary Bell Events certainly delivered! I was absolutely THRILLED with every single vendor and in order to comply with guidelines, we changed our 150 person wedding to an intimate family only event with relative ease, all things considered. Mary and her team were knowledgeable, prompt, and always professional. My day didn’t end up exactly as I had originally planned or envisioned, but looking back, I wouldn’t have changed a thing. Wedding planning stressed me out, and hiring Mary Bell Events was absolutely the best decision I made. I would 100% recommend her services to anyone!

ckages to choose from. Since we were planning from FL for our NC wedding, we went with the Magnolia package, which is almost full service. Let me tell you, it was worth EVERY single penny. I would have not made it through planning through planning through a pandemic without Mary. While we started well before the pandemic hit, she was still such a blessing to us. She helped us find our perfect venue (Inn at Tranquility farm, BEAUTIFUL), our PERFECT vendors, and just had everything in a process with deadlines, so that I would not get overwhelmed. From the beginning to the end, she was such a gem to work with. She felt like family by wedding day. One piece of advice I would give any bride, is trust your planner. They are the experts, they do this all day every day, and most for plenty of years. Lean on them, that's what they are there for. I knew that when I needed to worry, Mary would let me know it was time to worry, during this pandemic. She is patient, kind, respectful and just truly a joy to work with. Every time I would get on a call with a vendor or they would reach out "Mary is the best! You're in great hands" There are not enough words to say about how happy I was with this choice.

redibly talented, organized, and kind. I would have missed so many important details if it wasn't for Mary's expertise and guidance. I highly recommend Mary Bell Events. They will bring your wedding vision to life!

s and we ended up having the best wedding. Seriously, I could not find one thing to complain about. Everyone warns you to make sure you dont stress about the little things when it comes to your wedding..I had no idea what they were talking about because I was never stressed. Everything went perfectly planned and my bridesmaids said they have never been in a wedding that ran this smooth. We had multiple people come up to us and tell us how beautiful everything was and this was the most fun and beautiful wedding they had ever been to. Not only is Mary Bell amazing but her staff is just as perfect. Brittany and Kim were with me the day before and day of the wedding and it was like I have been working with them since the beginning. Seriously look no further-Mary Bell needs to be your planner!

how important having her would turn out to be! She helped me plan my wedding from the very beginning, before a venue or date was even chosen. I ended up choosing all my vendors except for one from her list, even though I did lots of research on my own too. I always went back to who she recommended. I trusted her, and I am so glad I did. She listened to all of my ideas, and was nothing but patient with me- the world's most anxious and indecisive bride. Mary Bell walked me through the entire process, including when the pandemic hit and all of my plans felt like they were falling apart in an instant. I don't know what I would have done without her helping me navigate these crazy unforseen times. This summer was a complete nightmare for everyone, especially brides, and yet somehow, my wedding day still far surpassed what I ever dreamt it would be. Having her there the day of the wedding was absolutley essential to the wonderful day my family and I had. We didn't have to worry about a single thing- she had it all under control. I don't know how we would have managed without her detailed timeline! She is organized, professional, kind, and fun to be around. So many people commented on how my small, intimate "COVID wedding" was the most beautiful they'd ever seen, and I owe most of that to having MB in my corner. A planner is an expense many people don't think they need to have, but trust me, you will not regret it.

m were incredibly helpful, efficient and professional. Everything went exactly according to plan thanks to her team. Thank you so much for making our wedding day perfect! Don't look anywhere else for a wedding planning team! This is as good as it gets!

n a global pandemic. Mary was steadfast, encouraging, empathetic, direct and flexible during the entire planning process – which, you can imagine, constantly changed. Even before COVID took over, we flew in to meet our vendors and got caught up in a bad storm. Mary rearranged all of our appointments within a few hours and we knew then, she was invaluable. Yes, she’s organized and detailed – traits I LOVE – and appreciated while tackling my to-do list. More so, Mary is an awesome person who served as the expert, cheerleader, and friend we needed. And our wedding was perfect! I did not worry about one thing all day. I knew Mary was on top of everything – the setup, the vendors, the timing, all of it. We just floated through the day going where Mary told us to be and stayed focused on each other, rather than the details. We are so very grateful and thankful for all of her hard work and that of her team. The best thing you can do for yourself and your wedding? Hire Mary Bell.

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rapher recommended Mary and it was one of the best decisions we made! She made everything seamless and worked with me on everything. I'm a natural procrastinator and she was always on the ball. She kept me in line, gave me very helpful advice and guideance, and was extremely, EXTREMELY efficient. The day of wedding, I had literally zero stress. The day went off with out a hitch. Her timeline was spot on and everything moved so smoothly. I didn't have a single worry! Mary was there through and through! If you want the absolute best and a very detailed oriented/thorough wedding planner, you MUST book Mary. And don't just only just book Mary but book her ENIRE dream team; Derek DiLuzio Wedding Photographer and Blush Asheville Hair and Makeup! Seriously, this trio is a wedding game changer! Words cannot express how much we are appreciative of Mary. We just adore her so much!

w to handle my mother deserves an honorable mention as I know its never easy. Some of the qualities that stood out was her honesty. Obviously, as most of the brides we have no experience planning a wedding hence the purpose of a wedding planner. I knew I did not want one who just said "sure, sure sure" and led me into chaos. Mary was upfront and said it like it was from the beginning. She told me the good, the bad and the ugly of the process as well as what to expect. She didn't sugar coat things which I felt really prepared me for what to expect throughout the process as well as helped me develop a well established vision for my wedding not only based off what I wanted but what would be realistic/functional. Also, she was extremely supportive of ME. Although she was awesome at handling my mother and father, and husband and his family and all their personal requests she ALWAYS prioritized me. She always kept my vision as a priority and ran every single detail through me first to ensure I was comfortable, happy, and not overwhelmed. This made me really feel like I had a sense of control in a world where you will find that you feel at a loss. She was ALWAYS prompt to my bazillion questions via email and was a great resource whenever I had questions even if they were things outside of the wedding like getting my license or rehearsal dinner or extra fun things like that. She even made it possible for me to surprise my husband with a Denver Broncos Mascot at the reception, something I tried to do on my own for months without success (he's a die hard fan). As far as the day of the wedding, she was absolutely my saving grace. I had a full blown anxiety attack before the ceremony (I am absolutely terrified of public attention, walking down the isle was haunting me). I swear she talked me down and off the ledge hahah. She was texting me from the moment I woke up on the day of the wedding up until she arrived to my suite in the morning at which point she was present all the way till she walked me to my exit vehicle. Her team is flawless, professional, assertive, and extremely experienced. I had a massive wedding party and so many fine details to my wedding I was sure there was going to be a mistake somewhere. But I'm happy to say there was not a single flaw in our day. The timeline stuck perfectly without error all because of Mary Bell and her team. I would recommend her a billion times over again. If you are someone who doesn't trust anyone but yourself (much like my mother), this is the team to go with because I promise you all things will be checked hundreds of times over and over to ensure your day is EXACTLY how you want it to be. This is the kind of team you will grow to trust so that you don't feel the need to micromanage or stress. If you want a stress free planning experience (to the best it can be) this is the team to go with and I promise you wont regret it! If you want the kind of wedding people compliment for years to come or where the discussion for publication comes into play after the fact this is the team to make your dreams come true, that’s the kind of work this team provides you!

our budget (and they were all AWESOME!!) and provided direction when we were unsure. She told us to trust her on a band to book, and I am SO glad we did, everyone danced all night long (and even during dinner!), they were truly great. We planned our wedding from out of town, and I really appreciated Mary’s willingness and flexibility to meet with us when we were already planning to be in town. Another thing I loved about working with Mary was that she allowed us to make our wedding day whatever we wanted, but would give us honest, open advice when we were stuck on a decision and/or help us decide. Most of the time, she knew what we needed before we even did! My husband said numerous times throughout the planning process “I am so glad Mary suggested we do that”. On the day of the wedding, Mary made sure everything went smoothly and we did not worry about a thing except having fun on the best day of our lives! I’ve lost count of how many bridal party members, family members, and guests that interacted with Mary on the day of the wedding took time to let us know how wonderful she was! I would choose Mary Bell as my wedding planner again and again if I had to choose again! Our wedding day would not have been the same without her, and I cannot thank Mary and her team enough or give them enough praise!

sh resulting a day that we will treasure forever. Mary was on site and attentive to detail for the rehearsal and ceremony, both of which came together seamlessly and flawlessly. She was instrumental in recommending vendors, from video, photography, florist, transportation, music, etc. She made certain that we stayed within our budget. Every detail was coordinated to perfection which allowed us to be in the moment and savor the day. Mary was always on task and worked diligently to ensure that everyone attending enjoyed a day that exceeded our expectations. We highly recommend Mary Bell and her team for your event or wedding.

d manage all contracts on top of planning the entire wedding! It was overwhelming to say the least. My mom recommended Mary Bell Events to help and I am so glad she did! Mary had the expertise, confidence, and professionalism to get us from point A to point B without having any headaches that I previously had. I am so glad we had Mary to help us plan our wedding, on the Big Day, she had two of her team planners with us and everything went so smoothly, all my Husband and I had to do was show up and enjoy the day. I recommend Mary to anyone who is planning a large, destination style wedding.

very vendor recommendation she made was on point. She is exquisitely organized. She is well connected and adored among the wedding venue and vendor network. She is two steps ahead of any concern one might have when planning such a major event. She seamlessly executed the most perfect wedding without the slightest stress on my part. We received all sorts of compliments and positive feedback from friends and family regarding how beautiful and seamless our wedding was, and I give all credit to Mary Bell. Choosing her is a decision you will not regret.

us make the best decisions for our wedding so that we would get a great value as well as an amazing and unforgettable experience. She provided us with detailed information every step of the way, from the first vendor we booked to the best way to cut our cake on the wedding night. Every time I booked a vendor and told them I was working with Mary, they would without fail mention that I was in VERY good hands, and that proved to be true. In the weeks leading up to my wedding (including on to day-of), my friends and family all remarked about how calm and stress-free I was – with Mary running the show so diligently, I had literally nothing to worry about so I could truly enjoy and make the most of our big day. I would highly recommend Mary Bell Events to everyone who is getting married, as she will make certain that you have an unforgettable wedding day.

or “marrying” (sorry) what her clients want with what she knows will work. She has incredible expertise in all things wedding and my husband and I are so grateful for everything she has done. If you are getting married in Asheville or the surrounding area, you could not find anyone more caring, organized, efficient, or wonderful than Mary.

but also for all of our wedding guests! I would highly recommend Mary Bell!!

y/time and was able to accommodate our crazy work schedules to set up phone calls and venue site visits. Most importantly, she has an amazing list of vendors. Not being from North Carolina, we weren’t sure which vendors within our price could execute our vision. Mary took all of the guess work out of it and has an incredible amount of contacts in Asheville and beyond. Mary is a seasoned professional in the wedding planning community and has thousands of weddings under her belt. Her experience and expertise became even more apparent on the weeks leading up to the wedding. No stone was left unturned and her attention to detail was beyond impressive. This allowed us to have an amazing wedding day that was entirely stress-free. It’s been a few months now since our wedding, and we still have friends and family members commenting on how incredible the day was. Mary Bell is truly one of the best in the biz, and we will miss working with her!

rolina and unfamiliar with the options in Asheville, we made the decision to hire a planner at the beginning stages of the planning process. From there, Mary guided us every step along the way. From venue and vendor selection to the final details and adjustments, Mary and her team were there for us whenever anything was needed or a question popped up. In addition to the basics, every vendor that she connected us with was professional, friendly, and extremely capable. Most people are not able to say that their Wedding Day went by without any hiccups, and we are so thankful that ours went off seamlessly thanks in large part to Mary’s efforts. Mary Bell Events was quite possibly the key factor in making our Wedding Day the most special and memorable day that we have ever shared. I would recommend Mary to anybody looking to have an amazing wedding. SHE IS THE BEST!

re incredibly organized; the amount of minor details she took into account was astounding. She was an excellent communicator and always made me, my mother, and my fiancé (now husband) feel like we were the most important clients in the world. Every single vendor we worked with commented on Mary’s finesse. It was an absolute pleasure to work with Mary’s entire team. I didn’t know that wedding planning could be so stress-free! THANK YOU Mary Bell Events for making our day so beautiful and memorable!

s. I directly worked with Mary from start to finish about a year prior to our big day, She made me feel at ease since my very first phone call with her. One thing I remember from that call was that she didn't pressure me at all like other planners I had reached out to. Throughout the planning stage Mary was very prompt to respond with any questions that we had. She was very honest in what she could and could not recommend. Mary was extremely patient and accommodating to both my then fiance and my requests/questions. On our wedding day, everything that we had worked towards for a whole year came together beautifully. It came out better than we could have ever imagined. Overall, Mary is very detailed and organized, patient, honest and upfront, and will make sure you remember to eat something on your big day! We only have good things to say about Mary and are so glad we chose her for this once in a lifetime experience. Thank you Mary!

would not know where to start with planning, and she was able to give me all of the tools I needed to really bring my vision to life! She is the most organized person ever and will really make sure everything sticks to schedule on your wedding day- super important! I could not recommend her enough .

s! Mary created a stunning dream wedding for the bride and groom and it was just what they had hoped it would be. She is a phenomenal wedding planning and we are so grateful to her for making their wedding into an event we will always remember. We are still receiving notes and phone calls from our families and friends about their gorgeous wedding and we have Mary Bell to thank for that. The wedding was perfect and I would highly recommend anyone planning their dream wedding to contact Mary Bell of Mary Bell events, you will always be grateful that you did!

couples becoming overwhelmed and stressed of the wedding planning, and how they could not wait for it to be over. I did not feel a single on of those feelings while working with Mary. She is highly organized, professional, and absolutely delightful to work with. She covered and said all things I had thought of but didn't want to speak up for, and made sure our bridal party was well informed. Thank you so much Mary, you really really really pulled off an amazing wedding, and I am so lucky that it just happened to be mine. xoxoxoxo, Katie Burr

important for me. I am extremely type A and wanted my day carried out exactly as I had visioned- she did all that and more. She was so punctual and knew what to do for everything before I had a chance to even think about it. She also made sure that my opinions and ideas were always included and put us before everything. I loved being able to hand over control the month of the wedding and not worry about a thing. Seriously, amazing and I hope anyone reading this gets the chance to work with her!!!

ance to the big day, and I have friends who haven't received timelines for their weddings one month away. She always responded to emails/calls quickly. Mary also gave us great recommendations for our photographer, band, cake, flowers, etc. I would highly recommend!

was super prepared and on the ball. From vendor selection to the smallest of details, she guided us through all of the steps we needed to take to make our wedding amazing. She was always available for a call, was very responsive to our emails and kept up on track for meeting critical dates along the way. While planning a destination wedding can be very stressful, working with Mary gave us the peace of mind that everything would be taken care of. More than being organized and detail-oriented, Mary is super sweet and so easy to work with. We highly recommend her to anyone planning their wedding.

que. My husband and I were not stressed out and didn't have to worry about the little details beforehand and day-of the wedding because we knew Mary and team had it taken care of for us. 100% would hire again.

anning process, Mary listened to what WE wanted and did everything to make it possible for our big day. Not only is Mary amazing, but every single vendor she works with is amazing as well. We trusted her implicitly with recommendations and would give every vendor she recommended five stars. Mary and MBE were priceless to us - the weeks leading up to the wedding and actual day were relatively stress free and enjoyable as MBE helped planned the logistics and ran the show. MBE allowed us to enjoy the day and not have a thought in the world other than each other :) Would recommend them a million times over!

beautiful, picturesque wedding with a minimum level of stress.

listened compassionately to my vision, answered my myriad questions, and incorporated my many requests. She was incredibly professional and also so kind. My wedding went flawlessly due to Mary Bell and her team. Many thanks!!

around to a good couple of wedding planners to get help, fast! Mary Bell is the only one who returned my call, and treated me like a bride, and not another paycheck. She was completely upfront and honest about every aspect that is needed to make the idea I had for a wedding worked. She even stated that in order to stay under budget, hiring her would go over budget, which blew my mind for someone to be that honest and not try to make a sale. After speaking almost 2 hours with her, we booked her the very next morning, and will never regret it in a million years. Again, the venue handled almost everything, but getting an actual response from them took days, weeks, a few emails I’ve never gotten an answer to. But I kept Mary up to date on all issues, questions and concerns, and between 15 minutes to 2 hours, she would have an answer from the venue, like magic. That’s truly who is she, a wonderful magical warrior. Mary works 24/7, and I’m not lying about this. There were times when I’d get emails from her at 2 or 5 am. There was even one week where Mary was supposed to be on vacation, an actual vacation...and I still got emails at least once a day updating information. Mary honestly takes dedication to a whole new level. I was not lucky enough to have her booked early enough to have her be there on my wedding day. But, she had these two amazing assistants who knew everything related to my wedding, what I wanted, and didn’t want, they were amazing. On the the wedding day, you knew both ladies were there, because you would see glimpses of them working behind the scenes to make everything to go smoothly, but they were like magic, setting everything up, making sure things happened on time, not a single bad thing happened. My wedding was literally perfect. From the amazing florist Mary suggested who was able to arrange my flowers from pinterest, to the DJ that Mary listed who just knew what music my heart wanted, and even an amazing photographer who made my husband smile all day, and he hates to smile in front of the camera! If it weren’t for Mary, I would not have found these amazing venues, and would not have had such a beautiful wedding as I did. I owe Mary everything in the world, all she has to do is ask. I live out of state, and I’m literally finding any reason to throw another party or celebration, just to get to work with her again. I’ve never had anyone be as amazing, kind, hardworking, and so honest with me. It’s very rare to see nowadays. But that’s Mary! She will fight for whatever wedding you want, even if she is already booked for another wedding, she still takes care of you, and makes your dream wedding a reality. I love this woman. Book her, you will never regret it.

and made our wedding day perfect. Her staff was professional and courteous, and we really can not recommend them enough.

y best vendors in the Asheville area, and they all LOVE her – a very good sign when other businesses enjoy doing business with her. The band that she recommended was by far the best wedding band I’ve ever heard, and played non-stop for three hours and had everyone up on the dance floor. The florist, ceremony musicians and dinner musician were also top-notch. Our daughter’s wedding was in Cashiers, NC where the roads are steep and winding so transportation for our guests was a must. Mary worked with the transportation company to make the pick-up and drop-off schedules, which would have been an absolute nightmare for an amateur. Mary’s experience and knowledge of the wedding industry is unsurpassed, her work ethic is incredible, and her responsiveness to our desires was always all about us. I felt like a guest at my daughter’s wedding because I knew that Mary Bell had everything under control. When you trust someone you do not worry, and that is the biggest gift Mary Bell gave us. Thank you, thank you, Mary, for making our daughter and son-in law’s day even better than we imagined it would be.

ight away, we could tell that we were dealing with someone that known the ins and outs of the wedding industry, that was passionate about the service they provide, and knew the importance of our day. Hands down, she is the sole reason for our trip, our wedding, and our overall experience being so magical. She completely understood what we were looking for, our budget, and our requirements. She made realistic recommendations, provided feedback based on her considerable experience, and ensured that everything, literally everything, was perfect. I think a very important part of choosing a wedding planner is trust. In our first conversation, I made it known that I was going to be shopping wedding planners to find the best fit. Instead of trying to tell us how she would be the best fit for our wedding, she said that that was a great idea and that if we had any questions or concerns to let us know. It wasn't about selling herself as much as it was about making a great connection and proving that time and time again, with little effort, that she was completely qualified. Throughout the entire process, she constantly reassured us and made every effort to make things as simple as possible. Communication was always timely and professional and we never had to worry about where we stood with completing the necessary task. On the day of our wedding, stress levels were absolutely minimal. We have a large loud group which can be a bit overpowering. Mary, being a mildly spoken person, had no issue grabbing everyone's attention and keeping everyone focused, and she did so in the most professional way. Everyone at our wedding loved Mary and how thorough, detailed, professional, fun and energetic she is. If you're getting married and want a truly spectacular wedding planner, Mary would be my only recommendation. She’s on a level all of her own, and consistently proved that time and time again. I could just keep writing for days. She made our special day spectacular. Chase & Mike October 18th, 2018

lent recommendations for every variety of vendor or additional service we could need.

nally recommended by her and we could not have had a better group to pull our wedding together. Mary was the most wonderful no-nonsense person I've met! During the very beginning of our ceremony at the Inn on Biltmore Estates, there was a couple playing corn-hole for an hour before right next to us! We thought they'd get the hint once the music started to stop smacking the board over and over with these loud THUDS, but Mary would not let anything interfere with our perfect day! She marched right over and swiped ALL the bean bags till the end of the ceremony! We cannot thank her enough for everything she did for us!

lead and organize. I had numerous family and friends telling me "your planner was so on top of things, she was awesome, I need her for my wedding....." We were able to relax and enjoy every second of the wedding because we had full trust that everything was take care of.

my head. You were so calming and assuring and HONEST. I had some major concerns because this was a destination wedding for us and you made everything so smooth and simple. I couldn’t ask for anything more. From day ONE, you weaved the wedding of my daughter’s dreams and everything turned out sublime. Your vendor choices were incredible (we loved every one) and had it not been for you I don’t know how things would have turned out. We had a few obstacles come our way and you handled those with ease and your suggestions were always right on point. I don’t know what I would have done without you. You COMPLETELY took the stress out of being not only Mother of the Bride, but also Matron of Honor for my daughter on her big day and for that I will be forever grateful.

ld trust someone to make your day stress free and so beautiful. Mary Bell is very professional and the very BEST decision I made.

thought of so the day of our wedding was completely stress free. If you're thinking about hiring a wedding planner - look NO further than Mary Bell Events!

oint! Mary was hands-on with so many steps that I didn't even realize she'd be available to help with! It was so comforting to know that I could call or email anytime with questions and get honest and thorough feedback. Most notably was Mary's patience, attention, and guidance through a major unexpected month-of change in our wedding party. The change was out of my control and very upsetting, but Mary was there to provide advice on how to move forward, how to make the necessary changes, and was so kind in her support of me during the whole debacle. The day of went seamlessly and that is ENTIRELY due to Mary and her team's attention to detail and tireless preparation. From the emotional support, to the vendor vetting, to her participation in vendor meetings, to the day of attention she paid to myself, my husband, and our families, Mary was a priceless investment for our wedding day. I would highly recommend her and her team's services! Thank you Mary Bell Events for making our day so beautiful, stress-free, and organized! We are so grateful! -Jill and Justin

rything from Wisconsin. For so many reasons, our wedding absolutely would not have happened without Mary. From our first phone call, I knew we would be in good hands. Mary is a seasoned professional who will do as much or as little as you need from her. She gave honest, informed opinions but ultimately stood behind every decision we made. Our vendors made up an absolute DREAM TEAM and Mary made finding and choosing them so easy. When I think of all the work she did to keep us in budget, to find people who matched our style, to stay on top of payments and tips, I get so overwhelmed because she made it SO easy for us. All of the preplanning aside, 36 hours before we were supposed to be married, she had to call me to tell me our venue flooded and was unusable. She was so calm and collected on the phone that I only began to panic after we hung up and I needed to call my fiancé who was hiking for the day! In those 36 hours, Mary informed all our vendors, changed pick up times for transportation, updated our day of itineraries and most importantly, transformed a wedding that was supposed to take place in a room large enough for 30 to one that would fill a space big enough for 180 people. All of this, by the way, while she was working another wedding (ours was Sunday, she found out Friday afternoon and worked someone else’s wedding Saturday). I didn’t have to do a single thing but make sure I showed up. Saturday night I started to panic but Mary stepped away to call me and talk me off the ledge and she was absolutely on top of everything. Somehow our vision for a very intimate, candlelit wedding was transferred perfectly to a new venue in less than two days. Mary, our beautiful day would not have happened without your dedicated and hard work and we are forever grateful to have worked with you. Thank you for making the day a dream-we will never forget the work you put into it! Brides and grooms, if you do not want to have a worry but each other on the day of your wedding, please hire Mary. She paid for herself in dividends, not to mention all the smaller, unplanned things the day of (she actually sewed my dress back together by hand after my corset was ripped!). Mary Bell Events will not only ensure that your day runs as smoothly as possible but she will help you make it the day of your dreams.

nvinced that I was making the right decision. She interviewed us to determine what kind of wedding we wanted and then guided us with all of the decisions we needed to make. Her communication skills were top notch! I don’t know how we could have done it without her. She is the most organized, professional and kind person. I was so relaxed and confident on the day of the wedding because I knew that Mary was in charge. The ceremony and reception flowed flawlessly and our guests complimented us on how smoothly it all went. We can’t thank Mary enough for making our wedding the most wonderful and unforgettable experience. My husband couldn’t stop singing her praises and was so appreciative that we had her. I also would give her more that 5 stars if I could!! She certainly deserves it.

to. Mary was extremely involved upfront and helped us do everything form select the venue to book the vendors (all of which were wonderful). When we came in town for tastings/planning Mary spent the entire Saturday with us going over every detail to make the day perfect. In addition, planning from 9 hours away can be difficult, but Mary made it easy by responding to our questions extremely quickly as well as giving providing us to-do lists to make sure we stayed on task. Mary also made the actual wedding day so effortless for us and allowed us to truly enjoy ourselves and take it all in. Mary is extremely thorough and detail-oriented, which is so important to make the day flow smoothly. Anything my mom or I needed during the reception, Mary made sure it happened in a heart beat! In short, Mary will make sure your wedding day is perfect and exactly how you want it! Thank you again to you and your amazing crew!

d making our unique vision a reality, and also helped guide us through all the important decisions and kept us on track. Your recommendations: the amazing band, the delicious food, our beautiful décor all helped make the wedding perfect and also saved us countless hours of online searching. Above all you were also just such a joy to work with and be around- you made a time that is usually stressful so much more enjoyable! We feel so lucky to have had you as our wedding planner and look forward to recommending you to all of our friends!

ell! she is genuine, hard working and attentive. I really cant say enough wonderful things about her! Thank you so much Mary!

person, truly prepared for anything. Having someone of this caliber enveloped the entire weekend with a protective, warm, welcoming feel that each guest felt and relished. I was particularly impressed with her ability to seemingly be in many places at the same time. Her knowledge of people and personalities served the weekend-long event well. Her careful guidance and caring attitude were welcome additions, allowing the wedding itself and the focus on the bride and groom to take appropriate center stage.

mine got married just before we did, and drunk at her wedding she pulls me aside to say, "Honey - everything is going to go wrong at your wedding, and its okay. It will still be perfect." I relayed that story to Mary, and she looked at me with dead certainty in her eyes as she said, "Nothing goes wrong at my weddings." And we believed her. Rightly so. She had everything under control, always appearing at just the right moment with a glass of water or a small plate of snacks, or just a heads up on what was coming next. She had it covered. All of it. The same friend who had gotten married told me later that during our wedding, her husband looked at her and said, "OH. So that's what a wedding planner is supposed to do." And, yea. Mary is exactly what a wedding planner is supposed to be. She was so wonderful to work with, I honestly miss working with her. If I ever needed another event planned in the area, hands-down I would contract with her again. Hopefully I wont ever need to for a wedding again! But, she was amazing. You will be in good hands if you elect to work with her.

Mary Bell. She took. Are of everything. We had a minute by minute schedule for the day of the rehearsal and the wedding. Everything ran easily and calmly on time. The best thing I did for my daughter's wedding was to hire Mary Bell Events! If I could give Mary ten stars, I would. A big thank you to Mary Bell!

I knew I had a great person on the ground in destination city. Mary took my feedback, told me no when I needed it, and was proactive in every way. I had high expectations being in the hospitality industry but I was never worried or concerned about anything. I loved collaborating with her and the amazing vendors she set me up with - each and every one brought their A-game and played a part in making everything wonderful! The team was in sync day of and if there were any small bumps, they were handled before they happened as the day and the planning was practically flawless. I'm lucky to have been able to work with such a talented professional. Five stars, really.

wedding, we couldn't have pulled this off without Mary's expertise in wedding planning/consulting. A true professional in her field. Every detail was taken care of through timely communications. Perfection - a great word to describe Mary Bell Events! Mary has a great work ethic and an eye for detail while staying on budget. She helped us create a stunning wedding and reception. A stress free event with Mary and her team in charge. A fun, fabulous, and friendly person. We will never forget Mary helping us to make my daughter's wedding day perfect. Debbie and Bill H.

y and put it towards other, more essential wedding expenses. Knowing that it would help put my bride at ease, I agreed to use the planning services of Mary Bell based on the amazing reviews we found on every wedding website. How could someone receive such stellar reviews just for helping to plan a wedding? From the beginning of our communication with her, Mary Bell quickly showed us the value-add she brings to the wedding planning process. Guys, let me go ahead and tell you: She.is.worth.every.penny. She has mastered the wedding planning process from start to finish and has the network and connections to ensure your vendors and selections are top notch. Many of our vendors even gave us a discount on their services knowing that they would be working with Mary throughout the process. Mary keeps a pulse on the latest wedding trends and traditions and can advise on any ideas that you, your significant other, or your parents may have. She knows how to successfully navigate the often treacherous waters of agreement, panic, second-guessing, and doubt that often flood the wedding planning experience. All of her recommended vendors exceeded our expectations, making our wedding day so special. She helped us plan our wedding weekend in great detail to keep our guests and wedding party informed and prepared, something I find lacking in so many other weddings. The day of the wedding she was our coach and quarterback, ensuring that everyone knew the plan and had a central contact for any questions or concerns. She made sure that my bride and I were taken care of and worry-free. As a result, we were able to enjoy our wedding while Mary Bell and her team beautifully orchestrated a day we will always remember. Bottom line: Wedding planners are worth the investment. Mary Bell is one of the best in the business. Let her help make your day an enjoyable, stress-free experience.

endors that fit within my budget. When we came up to Asheville for our only "wedding planning" trip, she spent the entire day with us tasting food, meeting with the florist, and designing the reception/ceremony. I think it takes a unique person to spend every weekend meeting with demanding brides and doing it with a smile on their face. I wouldn't last one day as a wedding planner. But, by the time the wedding weekend arrived, Mary had everything planned perfectly. She handled all of the behind the scenes work flawlessly and made our wedding day so stress free and enjoyable.

to plan a wedding. When Kelsey first mentioned hiring a wedding planner, my first reaction was that we could do this ourselves and save money. One year later I will say that hiring Mary was the best decision they made. Mary quickly responded to all emails, gave excellent recommendations for vendors, calmed our nerves and led us through all events during the weekend. Mary is truly a miracle worker who worked hard to solve any problems, allowing us to enjoy the moment. After Friday night's rehearsal dinner, my husband asked Mary if there was any possibility of hiring a bagpiper to play outside the reception venue as guests arrived. By the time we were back at our hotel, Mary called with the news that she found a piper. Our guests praised the food, band, flowers, venues used....everything. When asked how we found such great vendors, I quickly said "Mary, our wedding planner did all the work," After the night ended I wanted to hire Mary to run my life. I cannot say enough about Mary and would highly recommend hiring her to plan any wedding. I cannot stop thinking about how truly stunning everything looked and how we all enjoyed every second with No Stress! I would give her infinite stars.... 5 is not enough!

ns were perfect. Our day could not have gone any smoother. She totally puts you at ease during the entire process, even our wedding day! If I could give her 10 stars I would!

She answers her emails in a very timely manner and is always available to answer questions and chat. Mary is detail-oriented and accounted/planned for every aspect of our day. Our wedding day was absolutely flawless thanks to her and her team. Things went smoothly throughout the entire day and Mary remained calm, which helped keep me calm. Whenever Mary saw me in my dress with hair and makeup done, she teared up a little. That's more than a wedding planner, that's a friend. Mary has access to amazing vendors that give you the best prices and services. All in all, Mary Bell Events was a lucky find and we could not have picked anyone better. Mary Bell made our wedding dreams come true and I will miss working with her.

IT!! It was never difficult to get in touch with her or get a response to a question. We even booked our venue and almost every vendor before visiting Asheville. Mary listened to what we were looking for and provided options for each vendor within our budget. We were even able to fit every initial appointment and tastings into just 2 days, which took a lot of coordination on her part! We wanted a rustic yet elegant and chic wedding and she took our vision for our wedding day and made it a reality. Everything was even more beautiful than we could’ve ever dreamt of. The wedding day went just as planned and if there were any hiccups, neither of us were aware! She made sure we had everything done as early as possible so that we could enjoy every moment leading up to the wedding. When it came to the planning and logistics, her expertise in this industry is the unmatched. I felt one hundred percent comfortable entrusting her with any decision that I wasn’t able to make because I knew I wouldn’t be disappointed! Thank you Mary for giving me the wedding of my dreams and making me feel like the luckiest bride in the world! Jonathan and I were blown away and it was the best start to our marriage!!