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About Marli Maloney Couch Events
 
Marli is an event planner and former caterer who has planned hundreds of weddings (and been a bridesmaid 10 times!)  She started her career at Design Cuisine, the premier catering company in Washington, DC and then served as the Director of Catering at the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts.  Since that time she has owned her own company planning events in various locations.  She grew up in Dallas and has lived in Houston for the past six years.  Marli's unique ideas and attention to detail create elegant and stylish weddings.

  

Coordination Packages
Marli has created packages for special event and wedding coordination knowing that each client is unique and each client’s needs are different.  We are happy to customize packages for you for anything that falls "in between" packages.

"Day Of" Coordination
Marli will begin working with you one month prior to your event

• Complimentary initial consultation
• Month out "walk through" meeting to finalize details
• Prepare detailed schedule of events for your function
• Vendor contract review and confirmation
• Collect outstanding RSVP’s
• Week out meeting to confirm all arrangements and collect personal items to be used at event
• Ceremony rehearsal coordination
• Complete coordination on the day of the event

Day of Plus Coordination
Everything listed above in Day of coordination plus two additional sessions much earlier in the planning.  This is a great option for those brides who want to do alot of the planning themselves but are looking for the little extra professional touch.  We can help you with coordinating a total look and feel, share with you some of our favorite vendors, and give you great ideas for unique touches for your wedding. 
 
Complete Coordination
Marli will help you plan and coordinate all the details of your event.  Complete packages include all of the services above plus complete budget planning, research, attend meetings, negotiate contracts, and confirm details for the following:  event site, photography, tent, videography, floral and other decor design, transportation, caterer, invitations, reception entertainment, hotels, bakery, and rental.

Hourly Advice
Not sure you need a traditional consultant, but still need help with a few things?  Set up time to speak with Marli by the hour.  She can help you find vendors, review contracts, come up with creative ideas, proof your timeline, or help address any other question you may have. 

 

Please email marlicouch@earthlink.net

 

Can you work on an hourly basis in other geographic areas?
Yes!  Especially in the US or for destination weddings.

Have you ever worked with same sex couples?
Yes, in fact the first wedding I ever catered was for two men.

Some relatively inexpensive ways to make your day special:

- Buy flip flops (Target or Walmart usually have a good selection) and put them on a tray or in a basket with a big sign on them that says "Keep Dancing!"  Have the waiters pass them around about half way through the reception.

- Have a favorite friend or relative bake a big batch of cookies or other goodies.   Place the sweets on a table at the door leading out of the party or at the valet stand.  Put out a sign that says "Sweet Dreams"  and people can take them as they leave (could be instead of traditional favors.)  If its winter get your caterer to add hot chocolate or coffee.

- Rethink the traditional ceremony.  Your attendants can stand near, but would you prefer for your parents to stand next to you?  Can you use someone special as your officiant? 

- Make your wedding "green."  There are many ways to accomplish this through food, decor, and activities.