Mary Bell Events

Choosing to work with Mary Bell Events (MBE) was the best decision my mom, my husband, and I could have made. Although my parents spend half the year in Asheville, none of us are locals. Fortunately, MBE knows everyone in the area. Mary and her team were fantastic to work with throughout the 13 months of planning. They consistently provided honest feedback and recommended exceptional vendors that we loved for our big day. Their attention to detail is truly unparalleled. Thanks to their meticulous planning, our wedding day went off without a hitch. While many brides and grooms experience stress leading up to and on their wedding day, my husband and I felt completely at ease. Thank you, MBE, for making our day so perfect!

The BEST decision that you could make in planning a wedding in Western North Carolina is to hire Mary Bell Events. My daughter was married at Deerpark at the Biltmore Estate in May 2024. Mary and her team are professionals – their planning and execution of my daughter’s wedding was flawless. Mary Bell covered all the details (vendors, photography, timeline, music, décor) so that we did not have to stress over anything. I enjoyed “being a guest” at our event because Mary Bell and her #1 team member Katie Garnett had planned out every detail and made certain it was delivered. And, I mean every single detail. Mary Bell Events was “on it” from the big picture to the smallest items. From the time that we began working with Mary and in the months before my daughter’s wedding, I realized that Mary Bell “knows everyone” (vendors and catering staff at Biltmore) important to a wedding event and that “everyone” enjoys working with her company. ALL the vendors that Mary recommended to us (band, transportation, floral, hike and catering companies for guest activity, hair and makeup artist) were excellent. The catering team at Biltmore knew Mary and Katie and they worked together seamlessly. I cannot stress enough that Mary has a network of superior vendors that are essential to hosting a beautiful wedding and reception and each of the vendors from Mary’s network of contracts that we hired “brought their A game” for my daughter’s wedding. Also, Mary Bell did not push us to hire the most expensive vendors – she was respectful of our budget and recommended a list of vendors with a range of pricing and we made the selections. Mary advised us what it was important to spend money on and what wasn’t. For anyone planning a wedding, this type of advice is invaluable. Also, if you are considering not hiring a wedding planner to save money, I suggest you re-think this idea. Mary Bell’s services and access to her network of vendors were well worth her reasonable contract charges. There are so many details involved in wedding planning – having a professional in charge is key to hosting an event that is beautiful, unique, fun, memorable and stress-free. Both Mary and Katie are very creative and they had wonderful ideas and worked with us on the décor (florals, lighting, linens, table placement) that made the evening beautiful. (For context, the ceremony was in the Lodge Room at Deerpark, the cocktail hour and reception were outside in the Deerpark courtyard under a clear, lighted tent and dinner was inside Deerpark). In addition, Mary and Katie were both fun to work with – they did their job but they also made the planning easy and enjoyable. They were enthusiastic and confident throughout the planning process which allowed us to enjoy the experience. In planning my daughter’s wedding, Mary was super organized and she covered all the details in the months before the wedding – nothing was overlooked or forgotten. The timeline planning document that Mary and her team created was unbelievable, and even more unbelievable is the fact that it was executed perfectly. On the night of the event, Katie was in charge and she did a great job. From the start with the line-up for the walk down the aisle to the last guest leaving the reception, Katie managed all aspects of the evening as planned in an unobtrusive way. The wedding was beautiful and the reception was really fun. Many guests (who traveled from Los Angeles and NYC to attend) have contacted me and the groom’s parents to say how much they enjoyed the wedding and reception. I also would like to add that it was easy to communicate with Mary – she answered emails and calls promptly, and our several meetings at the venue were organized and productive. I did not feel at any time that Mary was “too busy” with other clients to respond to me or my daughter. As soon as we were in contract with Mary Bell Events, Mary started working for us and she continued a high level of commitment until the conclusion of our event. In sum, Mary Bell Events has the experience, creativity, contacts and commitment to assist you in hosting an exceptional wedding event in Western North Carolina. In my opinion, Mary Bell is THE wedding planner to hire. If it were possible to give Mary Bell Events “10 Stars” – I would do it.

We booked Mary Bell full services about a year before the wedding. May Bell truly helped easy the wedding planning process by providing timelines, vendors and being extremely accessible. Mary Bell and her team helped our wedding day run extremely smooth especially on our Wedding day when we had to use our rain day plan. We are very grateful for Mary Bell and we would highly recommend anyone who is about to get married to use her and her team.

We booked full-service planning with Mary Bell and her team about 18 months prior to our wedding. Throughout the process they were proactive, responsive, and provided amazing insights and tips for our wedding along the way. Additionally, all of the vendors they recommended were fantastic. Every touchpoint that we had with them was helpful and the wedding itself went off without any issue. Would highly recommend for anyone considering hiring a planner.

Katie Garnett from Mary Bell Events was my planner and she was incredible. She is resourceful, thoughtful and just a joy to work with. I didn't have to worry or do a thing on my wedding day and she ensured that everything went smoothly - and, it did. I wouldn't change a thing. She is the best. This is the planner that you want for your big day.

My mom and I do not know where to begin with our sentiments and how to put into words how much Mary Bell and her team helped make my wedding day the most perfect day. It all starts and ends with Mary Bell and her team! Hiring her was like saying yes to my husband when he proposed! I just knew I had found the perfect match! Her confidence, vision, energy, experience and professionalism were evident . For me trying to explain our vision over the phone is difficult. You were patient and kind and when needed firm! You just seemed to get us! The vision when it came to life was beyond my expectations! When I walked into the tent before anyone else I cried. Pure joy! I couldn’t believe all the beauty assembled together in such an elegant and unforgettable manner. You do this for a living! I have been to many elaborate events in exquisite places but May 11 at the Diana won the Academy Award for top design and coordination! The joy my husband and I felt to the joy my parents felt words can't describe. My friends couldn't get over the incredible florals but are also repeatedly talking about the finer details like the elegant and well coordinated linens, the inclusive and unique items in the welcome boxes. The way the lighting played off the tent as the evening progressed. The fabulous ice sculpture and Lightning jersey instead of a guest book. How gorgeous the seating chart was and how beautifully it matched the invitation. The flower wall, every single detail. the day of the wedding Mary was there every step of the way to make sure we knew the timeline, all of our bridal party and guests were aware as well. Leading up to my wedding date I remember my friends telling me I would feel stress with last minute planning. While there were some things to do, Mary and her team made sure to handle most things and to make sure I relaxed up until the wedding and that they would handle it all and I knew it was in good hands. If you are looking for a wedding planner I cannot recommend Mary Bell events enough as I know they will help make your day the most perfect and special day and every detail and dream you had will become a reality.

The single best decision I made during my wedding planning adventure was enlisting the help of Mary Bell through Mary Bell Events. I am not a local to Asheville so having someone there to point me in the right direction every time was crucial. Everyone on the team was friendly, prompt, and understood the vision for our wedding even before we knew what we were looking for! I think the biggest testament to this group is that every vendor I worked with could not have more wonderful things to say about Mary Bell. They all told me how much they loved working with her and her group and what a great decision I made. I also want to give a shoutout to Katie, who worked directly with us in the last three months of planning. She ensured everything on our wedding day went smoothly and we were able to enjoy the wedding and not have to worry about anything! I HIGHLY recommend Mary Bell Events!

Mary Bell events is THE wedding planner for Asheville, NC!! As we were researching the options, it was very clear she is who we wanted to work with. We couldn't have made a better decision! Mary Bell and her team made the entire process organized and stress free. From phone calls early on to emails throughout our engagement, she helped provide options and insights to amazing vendors that made our day perfect. Her fees are not tied to what vendors you choose, and it was very clear people love working her weddings so we were very well taken care of. She was respectful of our budget and helped make all the details we wanted become a reality. By the time wedding week came around, all of the details were ironed out. We only had to show up and enjoy our special day. We had Katie as our right hand lady on the day of the wedding, and there aren't enough words of thanks! She treated us and our guests with nothing but respect while making sure every moment of the wedding went off without a hitch. Mary Bell and Katie, THANK YOU SO MUCH for making our day perfect and unforgettable for all of our guests <3

One of the best decisions I made wedding planning was working with Mary Bell Events. We had a wedding April 2024 in Asheville, NC and Mary and her team were so wonderful to work with. We worked with Corey from her team the day of my wedding and she made everything go perfectly. From the start Mary Bell was able to steer me in the right direction and I knew I was in great hands. She is on every detail to make sure your day goes as smoothly as possible. All vendors we worked with talked about Mary Bell in the highest regards. We can not say enough incredible things about Mary Bell and her team. Thank you for making everything so perfect!

Mary Bell Events made my wedding the best night of my life. From the coordination with vendors, to the communication between myself and my family members, to recommendations on wedding details, Mary Bell absolutely exceeded all expectations. Her teammate Katie was with us all day long and oversaw every detail. I loved having peace of mind that my wedding was in the hands of an experienced professional. Thank you, Mary Bell Events!

Mary Bell Events was the most professional team we could have asked for. Mary understood our view and not only helped us achieve it but provided us with a dream team to carry out every detail

Mary was just wonderful in helping us on our big day. And the best part is that we were actually able to enjoy our wedding day. Mary was so professional, responsive and made suggestions that helped us carry out our vision for our wedding! We are forever grateful to Mary and give her our highest recommendation!! Best regards, Tiffany and Jim

I promise you won’t find anyone better than Mary! Mary Bell and her team are the reason my husband and Is wedding was absolutely perfect! We talk about our wedding and both say “we wouldn’t have changed a thing”. Mary takes your dream wedding vision and makes it a reality. As a bride, Mary makes you feel like the most special person in the world❤️ My husband and I had a destination wedding which could have been very stressful. Throughout the wedding process though Mary was extremely organized and was there for us every step of the way. Not once throughout the planning promise did my husband or I have to worry about a thing. On the wedding day everything went seamlessly. My family and I got to enjoy the day that we had all been waiting for stress free! Mary is a beautiful soul inside and out and you will not regret choosing her and her team to plan your wedding!

Working with Mary Bell Events was the best decision we made for our wedding! When my now-husband and I decided to get married in Asheville, though we live in Florida, I knew that we needed to find a great wedding planner who would help us from start to finish. I found Mary Bell on a wedding vendor search site - she was the first one I saw and I sent a request that day and had signed a contract by the end of the week! From the very first call, Mary Bell made me feel like the most special bride in the world and assured me that everything I was hoping to include in our wedding was doable. Her friendliness, professionalism, and expertise are unparalleled. Mary and her team answered every question we had quickly, professionally, and kindly. She was a wealth of information, always quick to offer advice and guidance, and recommended an amazing vendor team that made our wedding day the best day ever. It would not have been the same without them! I can be a bit OCD and pride myself on my organizational skills, and Mary kept me grounded and validated my feelings every time I emailed to make sure I wasn’t behind on anything or forgetting something big. She made the process stress-free 100% of the way. We had Katie come with us to our tasting, and we all immediately clicked and were so happy when our request to have her as our day-of coordinator was granted! Katie helped us see our “vision” in an empty ballroom and helped us make the decisions that were right for us. Mary and Katie created a fantastic day-of timeline for us, and Lindsay made a great timeline of the ceremony, too. Katie did a great job organizing the rehearsal, and together she and Brooke kept the day of smooth, efficient, and FUN. I didn’t stress a single second that day because I knew everything was in great hands! I am so grateful to the entire Mary Bell Events team. Everyone was amazing to work with, and I could not have asked for a better experience. I almost want to have another wedding just to have an excuse to work with the MBE team again! Maybe a vow renewal someday?

Mary Bell and her team were the best! Everything was perfect because of their attention to detail and work ethic. They are truly amazing at what they do. It was a seamless weekend, and planning the wedding couldn’t have been easier. Mary and her team are professional, sweet, and sincere. I highly recommend them!

Everything that Mary Bell Events did and all of the fabulous vendors that were recommended were perfect and made the wedding run smoothly. Mary and her team made the day magical. We got so many compliments on everything. 3 days of fabulous food, beautiful venues and terrific people. I really can’t say enough good things about everyone from vendors to the servers. Everyone was professional and on the top of their game. Mary is truly gifted, her eye for detail is amazing. The flowers!!! I’m speechless, they were gorgeous!! Mary and her team felt like family. They made everything from planning to execution seamless. There was not one hiccup during the three days of events. I would recommend Mary Bell Events for anyone that wants a spectacular event

Mary and her team were amazing and made our special day so much better. She was incredibly organized, set up our timeline to the minute, and helped us arrange everything perfectly with our vendors. Her recommendations were on point and she was very good at helping us stick to our budget. She's no-nonsense and knew what we needed and got it done quickly. She's quick to respond and was very accommodating with our ideas and goals for the day. Highly recommend!!!!!

Mary Bell Events is the best wedding planning team in Asheville! Mary and her team are incredibly professional, organized, and detail-oriented. They went above and beyond to make our wedding at the Biltmore Estate everything we dreamed of and more! Mary took the time to get to know us as a couple and understand our vision for our wedding day. She helped us select the perfect vendors, negotiate contracts, and stay on budget. She also handled all of the logistics of planning a destination wedding, which made the process so much easier for us. We felt 100% comfortable trusting her recommendations! On the day of our wedding, Mary and her team were there to take care of everything! They were calm, collected, and always one step ahead of us. They made sure that every detail was perfect, from our ceremony to our reception. Our wedding day was truly magical, and we couldn't have done it without Mary Bell Events! Here are some specific examples of how Mary Bell Events went above and beyond for us: • Mary has planned several weddings at the Biltmore Estate, so we knew we were in great hands! She worked closely with the Biltmore team to ensure that our wedding day ran smoothly. I couldn’t have imagined another planner being so great at communicating with the venue and working as a team! • Mary helped us select all of our vendors, including our photographer, videographer, florist, hair and makeup artists, ceremony musicians, and band. She negotiated contracts and made sure that we were taken care of. We knew we were working with the best of the best when vendors would respond instantaneously to her emails and requests! • Mary stayed on budget and created the most detailed timeline for our wedding day. She made sure that we were on track and that every detail was planned out to the minute! • Mary and her team were there to set up and break down our wedding ceremony and reception which was a huge to us and our family! They also took care of all the logistics on the day of our wedding, such as ensuring we were on schedule for our first look and photos as well as making sure that our food and drinks were served on time. • Sharee on Mary’s team was incredibly calming and helpful on the day of our wedding! She made sure that we were relaxed and that we could enjoy our special day which was of most importance to us. We are so grateful for Mary Bell Events and everything they did to make our wedding day perfect! We highly recommend them to any couple planning a wedding in Asheville or beyond.

I would highly recommend working with Mary Bell and her team! You won’t regret it. Her assistant Katie was present at our wedding day and made it flawless! Every vendor that was recommended to us was top notch. The planning process with this team was simple, organized more importantly deceased the stress of wedding planning. These ladies are well respected by the venues/vendors and are the nicest wedding planners we have ever met! Thank you for making our wedding so perfect!

We have thoroughly enjoyed and loved working with Mary Bell Events throughout the wedding planning process and couldn’t recommend their services more highly! Mary, Katie and the entire MBE team were truly outstanding to work with! Their expertise is next level, but what we loved most was working with such a good-hearted team of people who have such a passion for what they do. This was everything to us in making the planning process so enjoyable! Mary has an extensive network and helped us to compile an all-star vendor team based on our budget and priorities. Every vendor she recommended that we worked with went above and beyond in making the day so extra special. Katie has such a beautiful eye for design and detail and met with us in person in the Highlands to help us to bring our vision to life. We felt completely at ease on our wedding day knowing that she was the one orchestrating everything behind the scenes. The wedding day itself was pure magic! The day flowed so seamlessly and felt natural and effortless. The best day of our lives would not have been possible with out this amazing wedding planning team! We will actually miss the planning process and that says everything about how positive and memorable that Mary Bell Events has made every step of this experience.

Mary Bell and her assistant Katie were the best decision we made when our daughter decided to get married on Biltmore Estate. Mary and her team connected us to and coordinated with the most professional, top notch vendors, which was invaluable when one is planning a destination wedding. Mary kept us on track and accomplished tasks in a timely manner so we never felt "behind" or stressed. The teamwork between Katie, the venue, and the vendors on the wedding day was absolutely flawless. The customized timeline created by Mary, right down to a packing list before leaving home, assured us we were completely prepared. The day of the wedding was just for relaxing and taking it all in because we knew Mary Bell and her team had it covered. I know there is a saying that "there is always ONE THING that goes wrong in a wedding", but I can honestly say that my daughter's wedding was perfect, and Mary Bell Events was instrumental in making that happen. If you want the best in the business, you want Mary Bell as your wedding planner.

Mary Bell and her team were super professional, yet friendly and personable. She thought through every detail and overlooked nothing.

Mary was terrific! Very detailed oriented and handled a big family!

Mary was terrific - professional and delivered a perfect wedding

Mary Bell combined her previous experience, flexibility, and cheerful demeanor to create an event that will always be remembered. She is the best event planner out there and holds a special place in our hearts.

I cannot believe the quality and comfort of her wedding planning! I don't know how any other wedding planner could come close to measuring up!

She was so personal and accommodating throughout our entire experience! Would definitely recommend!

MBE was amazing! I cannot recommend them enough. I got married at the Grove Park Inn and chose one of the lesser known wedding locations on site and was a little nervous about the flow of the day, but they had timeline worked out perfectly so everything felt natural. As someone that gets stressed easily, Mary & her team made wedding planning actually enjoyable. Mary has so much expertise and really knows her vendors and who to recommend based off your style. Whenever I had a question she was quick to respond and offer me suggestions or different ideas. Katie (part of MBE team) was a great help and very calming presence throughout my wedding weekend. Thank you for everything!!!!

The best decision I made when starting to plan my wedding was hiring Mary. She made wedding planning as stress free as possible and was so on top of everything. I am so thankful for her guidance and companionship, looking back I do not know how I would have done it without her. She makes sure that everything is exactly how you want it to be and knows how to make it all fall in place perfectly. The day of the wedding is really when all of Mary’s work comes full circle and the appreciation you will have for her is overwhelming. She made sure that my wedding day was beyond anything I could have ever wished for and more. Before the wedding started, she walks you through the venue to make sure that the vision you had has come to life and offers to make any changes if you see something that you wanted to be different. She is with you every step of the way and makes sure that the only thing you must focus on is enjoying every second of your wedding with the people you love most. I cannot express my gratitude enough, if you are a bride looking for a full planner look no further because you won’t find better than Mary and her team.

Words don’t properly express my thanks for the way in which Mary Bell Events brought everything to a perfect ceremony. As the father of the bride, the stress could have been overwhelming leading up to the event on the day of. But finding everything perfectly planned and laid out, every vendor marching in step as one team, sure made things look easy. Everything turned out perfect, and Mary Bell Events was the key to making that happen. I could not have been happier.

The wedding was absolutely perfect. Mary Bell Events went above and beyond to exceed our expectations. Our vision of a perfect wedding was captured and Mary Bell helped make the dream come alive! Could not be happier. Everyone from Mary Bell Events was an absolute pleasure to work with.

Mary Bell and her team are excellent!!! Our Biltmore wedding was everything we dreamed of, and more! Mary and her team made sure that everything went smoothly with no hiccups on the day of our wedding. She constantly informed us of what to expect and when to be where. I’m still receiving compliments from our wedding party, and even some guests, on the professionalism that Mary showed. If you’re planning a wedding in the Asheville area, 100% hire Mary and her team!!! They will not disappoint.

We are incredibly grateful for Mary Bell and her team! Thank you for orchestrating the BEST DAY EVER! I will never forget the relief after that first phone call knowing you would help us pull a destination wedding together in 6 weeks for 60 people. After reflecting on our beautiful wedding day, we always come back to the same conclusion….it was all possible because of Mary Bell Events! Mary and team had ever detail covered and made the execution look effortless. Mary Bell gave us a range of vendors to select from and offered her expert insight along the way from food selection to welcome gifts to an outline of events that included every detail of the day. Her intimate knowledge of the inner and outer workings of the location made execution flawless and a stress-free process for us. She is a consummate professional that takes personal accountability and event planning to a new level. Mary Bell is your go to resource for event planning!

Mary Bell Events is the most important and best vendor that you will book- if you even see this review and are considering it, go ahead and book! We first found out about MBE through our venue and she was the first vendor we booked. From our initial intro call to the wedding day, MBE has been nothing less than perfection. She is kind, smart, helpful, and direct which is incredibly helpful in navigating planning a wedding and etiquette as I had never done that before. We were not local, and Mary was instrumental in helping direct us to other vendors who fit our vision and budget. We would not have found the perfect team without her! Mary is also a great communicator, keeps you on track, and anticipates questions and your next move. I am very type A, and needed someone on top of it and that I could trust, and Mary was a wonderful partner. She answered every random email, helped me navigate tricky situations, and was great with coordinating with our other vendors. Mary also pulled together the most helpful document of a timeline that included every single detail for the weekend from leaving our home in DC to concluding our wedding weekend. She shared all the detailed timeline and requests with our vendors and kept everyone on the same page leading up to the wedding. She also led our rehearsal and wedding day coordination, and everything was perfection. She kept everyone on time and on task for the rehearsal, answered parent and bridal party questions, and made everyone feel comfortable for the wedding. On the wedding day, she was leading the charge of the timeline, made Jackson and I feel empowered to make changes as needed, and was instrumental to making the day perfect. Our family and friends can’t stop talking about the weekend and how wonderful it was, which would not have been possible without Mary. Thank you Mary for everything from start to finish! We so appreciate you!!

I got engaged in late August and by the second week in September, we chose Asheville as the location and Mary Bell as the planner. At this time, we were looking at two venues and Mary Bell had a lot of experience at both. We decided on the front lawn at the Biltmore in April 2022 (a short 7 months away) and with Mary's knowledge of the venue and her direction, the execution was flawless. Being an out of town wedding (I live in Texas), we needed all of her support with planning. I also had no idea what I wanted and she helped bring some direction. I made an inspiration board that only included ~12 pictures and from this, she was able to give me the best vendor options to make this vision a reality and was also able to answer any questions I had in my selection process. As we got closer to the wedding, she created a very detailed timeline that all the vendors were aware of. The logistics of having a Biltmore wedding and even more so, on the front lawn, are very intricate and you really need someone with extensive knowledge like Mary to make sure everything runs smoothly. The wedding day went seamlessly and she was very attentive to the needs of my now husband and I making sure we had everything we needed, from support, to food and drinks-- and letting us what was needed of us from time to time to keep things moving along-- so all my husband and I needed to do was enjoy ourselves the entire wedding. Our wedding could not be the same without Mary/her team and it was nothing less than perfect, which I imagine is very hard to accomplish for many.

We are so pleased we selected Mary Bell and Mary Bell Events to assist with planning my daughter's wedding at the Biltmore. Her recommendations on vendors and honest opinions were very valuable for our destination wedding. Mary and her team's attention to detail on the wedding day made everything go smoothly. Her team's design of the website, putting together the welcome bags, and assisting with every aspect of the wedding planning were invaluable. She helped make the wedding perfect in every way. We highly recommend her!!

If you’re ever on the fence about hiring a wedding planner, do it.. and make sure it’s Mary Bell Events. Mary and her team were so incredibly organized from Day 1 and I honestly never worried about anything. She recommended the best vendors who exceeded expectations. Day of, everything was taken care of and we could truly just enjoy our wedding. Forever grateful and would recommend Mary and her team again and again.

I am not one for writing reviews, but MBE is most deserving of one. Mary Bell Events was not only a pleasure to work with but they provided excellent ideas and concepts we implemented into our big day in December of 2021. To make a long story short, after complications and disorganization of the venue, MBE essentially had to scrap months of work to help plan a wedding in 10 days. Working together we were able to sort out all vendors, negotiate removal costs and fees, and still provide the perfect day for my wife. Mary, herself, even changed her plans that day to attend our wedding to ensure all the changes were implemented and went smoothly. I named this review Move-Maker because that's exactly what MBE does. They are flexible and work with you to make sure your dreams are met all while providing expertise and feedback to make sure it is even better than you anticipated. Lastly, they have an amazing network of vendors and we had no issues whatsoever with all vendors we chose through MBE. Thank you very much for making our wedding as spectacular as you promised. - Mike Moraco

I absolutely recommend booking Mary Bell and her team for your next event! She and her team planned my rehearsal dinner and wedding at the Biltmore in October of 2021. The whole wedding weekend went perfectly and was like a dream come true for my husband and I. Mary Bell and her team were simply amazing and so easy to work with! Mary Bell is very responsive, organized, knowledgeable and friendly! She helped me know what decisions to make when and advised me on every last detail. She and her team attended to every last need and anticipated what we might want in advance during the wedding weekend. I am truly thankful to have had her on board for my wedding weekend and really to have had her around all year as she started planning many months in advance. I don't live in Asheville and felt very comfortable with Mary Bell's guidance throughout the entire process. She put me in touch with the absolute best vendors including the venues, entertainment (both bands were incredible!), food, decorations, florals (oh my gosh florals!!), photographer/videographer, etc. I was so happy with all the people involved in making the weekend as beautiful as it was. Everything was just a dream come true for us. I could not have even dreamed this all up. 😊 I am so thankful to have had Mary Bell and her team and the wonderful vendors she put me in touch with. The entire weekend was phenomenal. Thank you Mary Bell for making our wedding night the best one of our lives yet!

We knew we needed help planning a destination wedding in the midst of a pandemic we hoped would be long gone before our December 2021 wedding date, and we’re so glad we found Mary. Mary Bell and her team were the backbone of our wedding from day one. She was the first vendor we hired, and she was instrumental in creating the perfect, stress-free, truly “us” wedding day we had always imagined. I went in with a very clear vision that Mary brought to life by keeping us organized and on-budget, and advising us on tough decisions throughout the process. Even when our estimated guest count shrank by a third a few weeks before the wedding due to COVID concerns, Mary didn’t bat an eye and coordinated with our vendors to reorganize accordingly. But the best part of working with Mary was the network of extraordinary vendors she connected us with who came together to bring our vision to life. Brittany, our wedding weekend coordinator, was kind, calm and organized and kept the day moving without a hitch. If there was ever an issue or a snag in our plans, I never knew about it. It was a perfect day and I’m so grateful to Mary, Brittany and the rest of the team for bringing it to life.

Our wedding was PERFECT and Mary Bell and her team were the reason for that! I honestly don't know what I would have done without Mary. She is so responsive, timely, organized and attentive to details. Not to mention super nice and a blast to work with! We had so much fun at our wedding and it was very stress free, all because of Mary Bell Events. Highly recommend and will definitely be reaching out to them if we are ever planning an event in Asheville in the future!

I spoke with Mary Bell two years in advance and she helped us navigate planning and coordination for a very intimate wedding on the Biltmore estate. Mary Bell was extremely responsive and kind throughout the process. We appreciated how transparent she was about each part of the process and were glad not to be surprised by anything. Mary Bell coordinated all of our consultations for a destination wedding and never made us feel "judged" for some of our non-traditional choices. I would 100% recommend full service wedding planning because we got all the benefits of getting everything we wanted without the effort of organizing it all ourselves. Mary Bell also recommended vendors who also went above and beyond to capture our special day perfectly. Mary Bell also has a reputation for putting the client first and for her professionalism! Thanks so much for helping make our day one that we will never forget!

We so appreciated the expertise and experience of Mary Bell and her staff for our daughter’s recent wedding at Lioncrest on Biltmore Estate. It would not have been possible to plan such an incredibly wonderful event from more than 850 miles away without Mary’s advice, wisdom and guidance. She enabled us to capture the bride and groom’s vision of understated elegance with a modern twist and it was a pleasure to work with Mary and her team throughout the entire process!

Mary Bell was fantastic! She is a true expert! Our wedding day was everything we imagined it would be! She was great to work with and very organized. She took all of my ideas for my elegant Beauty and the Beast/Disney wedding and executed them perfectly. I highly recommend using Mary Bell Events for your wedding!

My husband and I chose Mary to plan our wedding and it was quite honestly the best decision we made. Our original wedding was supposed to be May 2022, however, we found out my husband was getting deployed and got married seven weeks from the day we found out he was leaving. Let me tell you, this woman is a godsend, I called her bawling my eyes out and she told me “don’t worry about a thing, we’ve got you, you will get your day and it will be perfect.” I gave her few date that worked for us and she made it happen. Aside from my husband, I have never felt so special in my entire life. Our wedding was truly more perfect than I could have imagined. This woman and her team moved mountains and I will be forever grateful.

Mary and her team are exceptional at their job and cannot express how much stress was taken off my plate with them. After my first conversation with Mary... I knew she was the one. Mary's attitude is friendly, passionate, detail oriented and charming (I could go on!). From helping with vendors at the very beginning of the process to... rescheduling a wedding due to the pandemic- I could not have done all this without her help. Mary has the upmost passion to help clients have their dream wedding and ease your stress away. Hands down the best decision with selecting MBE as my wedding planner.

Deciding to work with Mary Bell was the best decision that we made throughout our wedding planning process. I knew from the first conversation I had with Mary that she was the person I wanted to make sure everything leading up to our wedding was perfect. Mary is friendly, caring, dedicated, and direct (in all the good ways). From help picking vendors, to decisions around etiquette, to day day of details-- she was there for all of it! Mary always responded to my many, many emails quickly and she was so flexible when I had some last minute additions to make. Mary made our wedding the absolute best day of our lives. Our friends and family have not stopped talking about how beautiful our wedding was and how amazing Mary is to be around (even our guests recognized how wonderful she is!) Everything was perfect and she made sure that we were having the time of our lives on our wedding day. Mary made us feel so special throughout the process and made our wedding day even more perfect than we could ever imagine. I could not have done this without her help. Anyone who picks Mary Bell can expect to have a stunning wedding that is as stress-free as it can get. She is truly amazing! Mary, we love you so much and you will always be in our hearts. Thank you, thank you, thank you!!

Mary Bell was a blessing to us! We had the task of postponing and re-planning our wedding due to COVID and Mary Bell offered an immense amount of support. She is active and available throughout the entire process. Her expertise during the day of the wedding was everything we could've hoped for. She really made our day and entire experience special. Thank you Mary Bell Events!

Mary and her team were a pleasure to work with. As a self proclaimed over-planner, I was pleased and appreciated all of the attention to detail and the advice along the way. Our day went off without a hitch thanks to our day of coordinator, Katie. 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.

Mary Bell was our saving Grace when we had to cancel our wedding out of the country three months before we said “I do”! Once we decided on a location and venue, we didn’t know where to begin with finding vendors and making decisions. Mary Bell 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!

One word and that is SPEECHLESS. Once we were engaged, we were told by friends and family that there were few decisions as important as choosing the right wedding planner if we wanted our dream wedding to become reality. When we began looking 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!

Mary and her team were the absolute best in every way! I would definitely recommend hiring them! They took the stress out of wedding planning and made it the most perfect day!!

As we know, weddings are one of the most important events in one’s lifetime. Accordingly, a wedding planner is the most crucial decision to be made, since this is the person who can make the event the best day of your life. It is for this reason 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!

I could not be more satisfied with how my daughters wedding turned out! It was a destination wedding for both the bride and groom, so we completely trusted Mary Bell to help with all decisions, both big and small. Her expertise is unsurpassed 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!

Mary’s attention to every detail, her warm and attentive personality, and amazing recommendations for vendors will undoubtedly make any wedding absolute perfection!❤️

Mary Bell is so awesome, and we really enjoyed working with her throughout the wedding planning process!! She was extremely responsive, flexible, super helpful and patient with us, as we had to downsize and move our wedding to a private residence 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!!!

Mary Bell Events made my wedding day more spectacular than I ever could have imagined! Mary gave me tips that I never would have thought. She fed me snacks so I wouldn’t be dehydrated during my tiring photo session! She helped me relax. She was 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!

Planning a destination wedding is in and of itself difficult, but add a global pandemic, graduating from a residency program, and moving across country, and its dang near impossible. This is where Mary Bell Events came in. With everything on 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!

If you're looking for a top notch wedding planner, you have found it here. Stop looking now and contact Mary Bell Events. Trust me, I read all the reviews, looked for the negative ones and could find none. Mary Bell Events has a variety of packages 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.

Mary Bell Events is the wedding planning team you've been searching for! I hired Mary 4 months prior to my wedding date. I had secured all of my vendors, but needed help with the final details. This is where Mary and team stepped in. She is incredibly 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!

Mary Bell was absolutely amazing. I was not from the area so from day one it was pretty hard trying to find vendors. Mary Bell helped me every step of the way. When COVID hit we could have had so many issues but Mary laid out all of our options 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!

Hiring a wedding planner was not something that was my idea. My mom insisted on it, since I didn't live in the area at the time, and she wanted to be able to fully enjoy the day without worrying. Little did we know when we hired Mary Bell just 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.

Mary was great from day one! She heard all of our requests and worked with us to find a perfect solution in every area. All of the vendors she recommended delivered as promised which is not easy to do during the Covid era. Mary Bell and her team 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!

Hire Mary Bell. A simple statement with a lot of meaning. As an event planner for my day job, I could not have planned my own wedding without Mary. My boss wants to hire her. She’s THAT good. If you think planning a wedding is stressful, add in 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.

Mary and her staff were great!! She got us in touch with the best vendors and made the whole process stress free! She helped bring our beautiful vision to life and was so easy to work with. Mary loves what she does and it definitely shows through her hard work!

I hired Mary Bell events approximately 9 months out from my wedding. From the very beginning, Mary was professional, enthusiastic and kind. She has fantastic contacts and made the planning process so much easier. I am so grateful I found her! Highly recommend.

Mary Bell Events truly made our wedding absolutely perfect. We are from Atlanta and knew we wanted to get married in Asheville. I was trying to save a couple dollars and do everything myself but ended up being completely overwhelmed. Our photographer 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!

Let me start off by saying my mother is one of the OCD/control freak/ Micromanagers and just the fact that they knew exactly how to handle my mother both to her expectations while still keeping me sane cannot go unmentioned. Anyone who knows how 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 pl