5 out of 5 stars and 22 reviews
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(22)Best of Weddings (2x).Based in the Midwest | Serving Clients Worldwide
About this vendor
Maureen Renée Events was founded after award-winning wedding designer and planner, Maureen Renée, was approached by one of her past clients. Impressed with the design and flawless planning of their own luxury wedding weekend, they offered to invest as she started her own business in late 2018.
With her background in psychology and master's degree in public relations, Maureen Renée discovered a passion for events and connecting with couples to create exceptionally authentic and luxurious weddings.
With nearly ten years of experience designing and planning exclusive celebrations throughout the country, Maureen Renée combines luxury event knowledge with a fresh and tailored design approach. She is continuously looking for ways to incorporate new experiences, technologies, and styles to elevate clients' weddings and events. Maureen travels as often as possible to gain inspiration from various cultures and world regions - helping to spark inspiration and fuel creativity.
Luxury wedding and event design requires an enormous depth of logistics, communication, and services to bring a client's vision to life. With Maureen Renée's knowledge and experience, the team is skilled at anticipating needs before they arise and is able to provide invaluable peace of mind to couples during their celebrations.
We look forward to making lifelong connections with our clients and becoming their go-to resource for all of their most cherished moments. Please visit our website to inquire about your upcoming event!
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- Woman-owned Business
Destination Weddings
- Destination Wedding Packages
- Destination Wedding Planning
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- Destination Wedding Planning
- Full Service Wedding Planning
- RSVP Tracking
- Wedding Design
- Wedding Website
Wedding Activities
- Getting Engaged
- Engagement Party
- Rehearsals & Parties
- After Party
- Bachelor Party
- Bachelorette Party
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Maureen was a spectacular planner and a wonderful person to work with during my 14 month planning cycle.
I initially found her through Google and reached out after I saw the positive reviews on the Knot - and I'm so glad that I did.
I was completely overwhelmed and told Maureen that thinking of planning a wedding gave me anxiety.
Although I did not enjoy the wedding planning process, Maureen was the best decision I made in hiring a wedding planner. There were so many details that I was happy to delegate to her or rely upon her extensive network or expertise.
And when we got to the actual event, Maureen knocked it out of the park (and I dare say that I actually enjoyed the entire weekend?).
Maureen played 3 events and all three were perfect. Huge kudos to Maureen, her creativity and executional ability.
I’ve just spent 6 months planning every detail of an extraordinary wedding with Maureen Renee Events and simply cannot say enough about the incredible team she put together to transform the Ritz Carlton St. Louis in an unprecedented 19 hour installation. Her luxurious vision demanded only the most professional of teams to execute and she delivered an experience that was truly exceptional from every single angle. I just can’t say enough nice things about this experience from start to finish. She simply knows how to get the job done and she will not let a single detail go until it’s perfect! Highly recommend this very seasoned, luxury event visionary! A total pro.
We cannot recommend Maureen enough. She was the primary reason that our wedding weekend was so incredible. Maureen was responsive and engaged in the process from day one. She helped make what seemed like an overwhelming process for planning and executing a wedding all so simple and fun. We literally could not have pulled it all off without her. If you are looking for an experienced, luxury wedding planner that provides top-notch service, Maureen is your woman!
Highly recommend! At first I decided to plan my own wedding but then I found out I was pregnant and had to move our wedding date. I was recommended to hire Maureen as a full planner and it was the best decision I ever made! I went from being extremely stressed about the planning process to feeling confident knowing this would be a fun and enjoyable experience with Maureen guiding us! She took all my ideas into consideration and did an amazing job bringing them to life. I felt like a weight had been lifted as a new mom trying to navigate motherhood but also wanting the wedding of my dreams. I highly recommend hiring Maureen as your wedding planner!
Maureen and her team were amazing . We had no doubt they would pull off a amazing wedding for my daughter so we could enjoy the day and they did not disappoint . Everything was perfect and we all had the best time and really enjoyed the day . Still smiling thinking about it all. Thank you again Maureen for all your hard work . It was perfect !❤️🍾🥂
Maureen was a joy to work with! She went above and beyond ensuring that we felt comfortable and prepared for any curveballs on our wedding day. She was very easy to communicate with and was extremely organized throughout the process. We went through the timeline together with a fine tooth comb and she worked with us to ensure we were able to carry out our vision for the evening. My wedding day was an absolute breeze and Maureen and her team made sure I didn't have to lift a finger. Everything ran so smoothly thanks to her and Joyce! She came prepared with a kit in case we needed anything at all and helped all of the groomsmen tie their bow ties which was a huge bonus and stress reliever. I would highly recommend Maureen whether you need someone to plan your entire wedding or just someone to help you coordinate everything the month of!
Maureen is just the best and there is no other way to say it!! There is absolutely no one else I would have trusted with helping to pull off my creative vision for the day but more importantly the flawless execution of the event!
We had a logistics heavy wedding as we had our ceremony early in the day at a church with a hard cut off time and our reception was at a different venue than our hotel block. We were also battling winter daylight which left limited time for photos. What could have been a very stressful day of logistics was so easy and stress-free not just for me as the bride but also for our bridal party, parents, and all our guests. Maureen had a full itinerary of the day sent out to the bridal party and family so everyone know where they needed to be when, and she created a comprehensive website so that all our guests would have their questions answered. I'm sure there were some fires she handled in the background, but she did them all gracefully and discretely so that as the bride I was able to completely enjoy our big day without worrying about anything!
Like every bride, I had an idea of the timeless, elegant, classic event that I wanted with bits and pieces of it in my head, but I didn't know how to bring it all together. Maureen took my creative vision to 11 - she instantly understood my ideas and made slight tweaks to them to make them even better than I could have imagined. She also made sure to bring in personal touches wherever she could - like suggesting beer pairings with our appetizers because my husband and I are into craft breweries. She helped to make our wedding really feel like us and all our guests noticed. I cried when I saw our event space because it was truly beyond our expectations! She also brought her network of amazing vendors and partners that I could have never found on my own.
Based on her years of experience and her savvy know-how, she helped us decide when it was worth it to spend a bit more and also found us many opportunities to save some money so that we were exactly on our budget by the end of the event. She always had alternatives to every decision so that I could feel like we made the best choice based on both our budget, logistical needs, guest experience, and creative vision.
Most importantly, Maureen is such a kind, understanding, and thoughtful person and I now consider her a friend. She was very understanding of family dynamics and was especially thoughtful with my husband's 88 year-old grandmother with limited mobility. Working with Maureen felt like working with a friend and that made everything so fun, easy, and low stress!
Thank you Maureen!! xx
Maureen has the perfect personality for planner.
Professional in every way. All bases were covered and everything went smoothly. Beautiful wedding and reception dinner/dance. Always punctional and well organized, every detail perfect.
We recommend Maureen for the best wedding experience.
We hired Maureen Renee Events for our wedding on 7/16/22 and it was honestly one of the absolute best decisions we made in the planning process. Maureen and her team came on board in April (three months out from our wedding day) and the only thing that we would’ve changed is hiring her sooner! We had already hired our big vendors (photo, video, caterer, band, florist, etc…) and truly thought we only needed someone for day-of coordination and to tie up some last minute loose-ends, but we couldn’t have been more wrong. Maureen brought up logistics that we hadn’t even thought of and had so many amazing recommendations that were cost-effective for our budget. She took the reins on communicating with all of our vendors and making sure everyone was in the loop so that this was off of my plate - she also made a timeline for our families to answer any questions they might have had about the wedding weekend. Our wedding band was actually not a wedding band at all (they typically play gigs at bars in downtown STL), and she made sure that everything went smoothly with their setup, arrival, etc… She placed orders for our bridal suite breakfast and late night pizza, designed and printed all of our wedding signage and just made sure the day went as smoothly as possible while keeping us on time (anyone who knows my husband and I know this is a struggle).
Being a bride and planning your dream wedding can be incredibly stressful, for us this was magnified as our venue was still being built - we were going to be the second wedding EVER at our venue. The what-ifs honestly could have consumed me, however, I had a strange sense of calmness knowing that Maureen was an absolute pro and would not let this wedding fail. Even on the wedding day, my friends and family were shocked by just how calm I was - I had no stress! I’ll never forget walking down to the reception area the morning of the wedding and Maureen and her team were assembling photos in frames, placing linens on tables, decorating shelving behind the bar, etc… I asked Maureen “Who would be doing this right now if you weren’t here?” and she said “Your family.” That’s when it hit me - our wedding would have been an absolute mess without her.
Our wedding day could not have been more perfect - everything went smoothly with no “hiccups” and our only job was to enjoy it. The amount of comments we received that it was “The most beautiful, perfect and fun wedding” our guests had ever attended was overwhelming to say the least. And while I would love to take all of the credit for this, a big part of it is because of MRE. If you’re considering hiring Maureen Renee Events, this is your sign to do it! She and her team are incredibly knowledgeable, kind, professional and will be your biggest cheerleaders on your big day! Hoping to attend many weddings and other events with MRE in their corner in the future!
If you're even remotely considering a wedding or event planner, do it, and call Maureen! Our wedding was everything we wanted and more thanks to her planning and creative expertise. She 100% took the stress and hassle of coordinating everything off our plates, and made it easy from start to finish. The number of "best wedding ever" and "incredible/gorgeous/awesome/fantastic wedding" comments we received are all thanks to Maureen and her incredible work.
Maureen knows what quality vendors work best not just for your budget, but for your vision, and coordinates them seamlessly. She is an extremely talented creative, and knows how to tie everything together. She has the ability to "get in your brain" as I describe it and make every detail you've ever thought of come to life even better than you thought.
We never felt pressured or obligated with any decision we had to make; there were always options that she had thoroughly vetted, which made it incredibly easy on our end, and saved us time. It really came down to our preference and what we ultimately wanted, which she respects. Her professional opinions and guidance are invaluable!
Everything was so well coordinated on our wedding day... there was zero stress because we knew Maureen and her team had it all taken care of. We literally had the best. day. ever. because our only task was to enjoy the moment with each other and our friends and family.
I could go on and on about how Maureen and her services are worth every penny, and how fabulous our experience was working with her. Couldn't have done it without her!
STELLAR experience with Maureen Renee!
Exactly what we were looking for to make our day spectacular. We wanted our day to be unique, amazing, intimate, and treat our family and guests really special and it was.
We both have demanding jobs. Maureen and her staff were detail oriented, making suggestions and organizing option planning sessions that maximized our time together and allowed my husband and I to minimize time spent following up on emails.
We had our wedding at home, and each facet of the wedding preparation including communications were was organized and customized to accommodate our busy work schedules.
Something for everyone; The composition of the event had an amazing flow.
Maureen really did a great job with the day of events, and making everyone feel included. Games and special treats for the children were a big hit.
Relationships; Maureen has an impeccable reputation in her industry for a reason. She works with quality vendors and knows how to customize to the event. Vendors commented how they appreciated her organizing and going above and beyond communicating the details of the wedding.
Professional through and through; The day of any event is challenging and changes can pop up along the way, this team's ability to seamlessly manage little bumps was outstanding. Would hire her again for a party or event.
Best in Class; It was clear to us that Maureen Renee is the best at what she does. Her passion, commitment, integrity, and creativity are evident and making our event shine was important. We received so many positive comments about our special day.
Totally exceeded our expectations!
Jim & Lisa
Maureen is amazing, she takes time to understand her clients vision + makes it a beautiful reality. Working with Maureen is a dream, if you want a stress free Gorgeous wedding day contact her :)
Working with Maureen is delightful. Aside from being a remarkably creative designer, she's highly organized and professional. My job is made that much easier as a result. I feel confident referring her to clients because of her unmatched level of service.
I hired Maureen Renée Events to help me with my husbands 50th Birthday party over the summer. We wanted it in our home and were concerned about fitting so many people, and allowing them to spread out during these “covid times”.
Once Maureen did a thorough consultation, she confirmed it was possible. She then emailed me her ideas along with images for the decor, design, catering options and overall how to distribute my budget for the party, I was absolutely blown away and impressed.
That party was beautiful and carefree for me. She made sure of that.
I couldn’t have had a party of that magnitude in my home, let alone without stress, if not for Maureen and her knowledge and eye for detail. She is a hands on person and had taken care of everything about this party before, during and after.
My only job was to socialize and have fun!
I will hire Maureen for the next event my family has.
Worth every penny
Thank you so much, Maureen for helping me. Just a pleasure.
Maureen was AMAZING at making my vision come to life for my best friends bridal brunch. She was so professional, listened and picked up on all of the details I wanted included and selected a beautiful venue. The event was gorgeous and everyone couldn’t stop talking about how perfect it was- from the food, to the candles and flowers. Definitely recommend using her for all your events!
Maureen is without a doubt the best. Being an event planner myself, I was hesitant to bring on someone and I can’t even imagine having not hired her and her team. From start to finish, every hurdle and detail was handled with white gloves by this team. She made me feel so confident in my decisions and made sure the entire process was stress free for me, my husband and our entire wedding party. Our wedding ended up being truly flawless because of Maureen’s dedication to detail, ability to problem solve, and her immense creativity to deliver our dream. I can not recommend her enough for your special event or wedding. Thank you so much!!
Thank you thank you thank you! We worked with Maureen Renée Events for our first annual summit-style conference - Jopwell Talks - in New York City. The summit couldn't have gone any better. The amount of prepping, attention to detail, and the passion the team had for this event were all evident in how flawlessly the event went. I've never received more positive feedback for any Jopwell event! It truly was a major moment for Jopwell and we have you to thank for that. Yesterday's event allowed both our community and clients to view us in a different light - one that leaves no doubt of our influence, expertise, and creativity in taking a fresh approach to diversity and inclusion.
Maureen is THE BEST EVER. James and I got married April 2019 in St. Louis, MO. Not only did Maureen plan our rehearsal dinner, ceremony, and reception down to the minute without A HITCH (I still have the original timeline sketched on a piece of notebook paper), she also played a huge role in planning my bachelorette party in Big Cedar. Maureen is exceptional at event planning! She is efficient, organized, confident, prepared for everything, extremely personable, has great leadership and instructional skills (our guys needed that!), and super flexible. Maureen is a visionary and truly cares about her clients. We received SO MANY compliments from our parents, guests, family, and wedding party. Furthermore, Maureen was so helpful with "behind the scenes" tasks that brides may overlook, such as designing and mailing save the dates/invitations, handling RSVPs (and guests who miss the deadline), working with venues, creating seating charts, accommodating guests' dietary needs, and anything else you may experience. I couldn't have done it without her! We recommend Maureen for any and every event, whether it's an engagement party, bridal/baby shower, wedding, or any other reason to party!
Brides and Grooms...I highly recommend Maureen Renee Events if you are planning a wedding. We hired Maureen as soon as my daughter got engaged. From day 1 she created an unbelievable vision and excitement for the wedding. She was with us every step of the way as we chose a venue with incredible advice and insight. Then we were amazed with her ideas and creative esthetic throughout. She immediately clued on on my daughters taste and style and every detail reflected this. Then covid hit. I can honestly say that we made it through the stress and craziness only because of Maureen. She absolutely created the very best scenario given an unbelievable amount of restrictions. For example, she reworked the room using tables for 2, 3, 4 etc so we could maximize the space, social distance everyone and as a result invite the maximum amount of guests possible with the current restrictions. This table setup also allowed guests to sit only with their household, making them all more comfortable attending. On top of it all...she created the most beautiful, romantic, stunning setting for our reception. I can go on forever, but just please know, Maureen will nurture you through the entire process and leave you so proud that you hosted the most beautiful wedding down to every single detail.
I can not recommend Maureen Renée Events enough. The first time we met with Maureen, we knew immediately we needed to hire her for our big day. She is such a warm & bright person & we could tell we could trust her with our wedding right away. I came in with very few ideas, but Maureen took the time to get to know us as a couple and used that to create a vision for our day-and when her vision came to life on our actual wedding, I was literally speechless! I cried when I saw our reception space! It was exactly what I wanted & more, and I have received more compliments than I can count from our guests. Not only was every detail & design element perfect, but she spent the day making sure my husband & I were having the best day ever, and it’s her nurturing & caring soul that makes her stand out as a planner. She effortlessly guided us through changes to our day due to COVID, and made it feel exactly like the normal reception that we envisioned all while keeping everyone safe. Maureen is truly so creative, organized, professional, & kind. She will become your friend through it all & make planning the amazingly fun experience it should be! I would recommend her to anyone, and anyone who attended my wedding would too!
Maureen was very professional in the planning preparation and execution of my daughter‘s wedding. She’s very resourceful and knowledgeable of the resources available in the area and even outside the area. My daughter‘s wedding was in Columbia Missouri. She’s very organized and prepared the bride and our family of the preparations needed and the dates when they were needed. I felt very prepared for each step of the wedding and reception process. Maureen made me feel very comfortable and at ease when working with her.
Maureen Renée Events is needed for every wedding! The service we received for our wedding was so helpful and made the planning and day of go very smoothly. It turned what could have been a stressful day into a day that every moment was enjoyed by my husband and I. Maureen is so knowledgeable in her field and knows the ins and outs of how to carry out a successful event. Our wedding wouldn’t have been a hit without her. I got many guest comments on how it was the best wedding they have ever been too thanks to Maureen Renée Events!
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