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Marnie Kennedy
Marnie Kennedy
Owner / Coordinator

Woman-owned

9 years in business

Small team (2-10 members)

Leave it to Marnie, formerly Kennedy-Doss Event Management, based out of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, is a wedding planning company. We love to travel and regularly plan weddings from Charleston to Wilmington. The team here strives to provide unbeatable coordination services at a price that is accessible for every couple. They want to make the process as stress-free as possible, so the to-be-weds can focus on enjoying their milestone day.

Services Offered

Leave it to Marnie specializes in making clients' dreams come to life. The planners here are inspired by each couple's unique vision for their day and go the extra mile to make it a reality. They offer month-of coordination, partial planning, and full-service event management, so you can choose the level of assistance that best suits you. Some of the services they offer include budget analysis, scheduling, vendor selection and to-do list creation, venue selection, assistance with decor, rentals, and creation of your wedding day timeline.

FAQ

What is the starting price for day-of wedding coordination?

$1,700

What is the starting price for partial wedding planning?

$2,000

What is the starting price for full wedding planning?

$2,500

Do you offer an hourly rate?

No

What wedding events do you provide services for?

Ceremony
Reception
Rehearsal Dinner

What wedding planning services do you offer?

Day-of Coordination
Full Planning
Partial Planning

What weddings do you have experience planning?

Civil
Cultural
Destination
Double Weddings
Elopement
Eco-Friendly
Military
Non-Religious
Religious

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Marnie Kennedy and her team at Leave It Marnie received overwhelmingly positive feedback for their exceptional wedding planning and coordination services. Reviewers highlighted Marnie's attention to detail, excellent communication skills, and ability to anticipate and meet their needs. They praised her for going above and beyond, from seamless day-of coordination to recommending reliable vendors, making the wedding planning process stress-free and enjoyable. Guests were impressed with flawlessly executed weddings and felt pampered and well taken care of, making Marnie and her team highly recommended for a smooth and memorable wedding experience.

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Marnie Kennedy and her team at Leave It Marnie received overwhelmingly positive feedback for their exceptional wedding planning and coordination services. Reviewers highlighted Marnie's attention to detail, excellent communication skills, and ability to anticipate and meet their needs. They praised her for going above and beyond, from seamless day-of coordination to recommending reliable vendors, making the wedding planning process stress-free and enjoyable. Guests were impressed with flawlessly executed weddings and felt pampered and well taken care of, making Marnie and her team highly recommended for a smooth and memorable wedding experience.

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Samantha Sent on 11/09/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Marnie is the BEST

Marnie was the BEST coordinator we could have ever asked for. Whatever we needed, Marnie made it happen. She is so kind and gave us expert advice. I would 100% recommend using Marnie as your coordinator!
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Megan Sent on 10/14/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Leave it to Marnie is the BEST!

During my wedding weekend she was by my side. She made sure the rehearsal ran smoothly and that my bridal party would be prepared. She decorated my reception area with a colleague the night before so that she’d be available all day for anything I needed. From driving my bridal party to the ceremony due to transportation issues, to bringing my wedding gifts and left overs to my hotel suite so that no one else had to worry, she went above and beyond! I couldn’t recommend anyone more to help plan and coordinate a wedding!
Chelsea
Chelsea Sent on 10/13/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Sharkey Wedding

Absolutely phenomenal! We had the privilege of working with Marnie Kennedy as our wedding planner for our celebration on 10/11/25, and I truly cannot imagine a more perfect experience. From our very first meeting, Marnie’s attention to detail was evident in every aspect of the planning process. She anticipated needs we didn’t even know we had, and her organizational skills ensured that everything ran seamlessly.

On the big day, I felt completely pampered—something I haven’t experienced in ages! Marnie made sure I could simply enjoy every moment, knowing that she had everything under control. Every detail, from the décor to the timeline, was executed flawlessly. Our guests are still raving about how beautiful and well-coordinated everything was.

If you want a wedding planner who truly cares, listens, and delivers above and beyond, Marnie Kennedy is the absolute best. She made our dream wedding a reality, and I can’t recommend her highly enough!

- Chelsea & Patrick Sharkey
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Micah Sent on 09/23/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Beat coordinator ever

Hello! I am a wedding DJ for Joyful Entertainment. I have worked with many planners and coordinators over the years. Marnie was by far my favorite! She had a great plan, she took great care of the bride and groom, and she even danced with us a little. The best part? Her communication. She kept us in the loop throughout the whole night! You really can leave it to Marnie because she’s going to make your wedding the best day ever!
Tama
Tama Sent on 09/18/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Best Planner Ever

My wedding was perfect! Marnie overcame several challenges and did whatever it took to ensure my wedding was everything I ever dreamed of. Not only did I have the best planner, but I made a lifelong friend. She connects with you on a deeper level and provides much needed guidance from beginning to end. I couldn’t have done it without her.
Laurie
Laurie Sent on 09/04/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Marnie is a rockstar!

I am SO thankful that Marnie responded to my broad reach out in a Myrtle Beach wedding Facebook group. I was planning a wedding from out of state, sight unseen, and my one connection with Marnie saved me from filtering through dozens of comments and recommendations. She was a life saver and helped me navigate a contact change at the venue we chose, the details I would have never thought of, took care of recommending wonderful vendors she is well-connected with (and well-respected by!), and made my week of the wedding stress free and fun. I was so glad to meet her for coffee a couple days before the wedding and truly feel that I gained a new friend on top of having a rockstar wedding coordinator. I even cried at the end of my wedding night because our working relationship was over - she was that wonderful! I recommend Leave It Marnie 100 times over. You will absolutely not regret choosing her to help coordinate your wedding!
Gabrielle
Gabrielle Sent on 07/28/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Marnie is amazing!!

Marnie went above and beyond to make sure our wedding was nothing short of amazing. We came from out of state and she helped secure our venue, book all our vendors, and helped coach us through the whole wedding planning experience. She was a total pro at day of coordination, and we barely had to lift a finger during our wedding because before we even thought of something she was on it.

Could not recommend or praise her enough for her amazing work.
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Braves Sent on 07/15/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Marnie - Wedding Planner

Marnie is amazing and helped my Wife and I have a smooth and well planned wedding! We highly recommend her for your wedding planning needs. She provides a well thought out plan and guidance during your big day!
Cindi
Cindi Sent on 11/11/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Best Planners Ever!!

Best ever!! When my daughter got married, Lauri and Marnie made the whole process so easy. I couldn’t have done it without them. They were incredible and I loved having them taking care of everything for me. I wish I had another daughter because I want to have them at my next wedding!! Definitely recommend them without a doubt! Love you, Lauri and Marnie!!
Mary
Mary Sent on 11/08/2023
5 out of 5 rating

lauri and marnie are AMAZING!

I had the best process leading up to my wedding thanks to Lauri and Marnie! Not only did they know extremely helpful tips and tricks for everything to flow smoothly but they also made sure they handled everything on my wedding day and made sure it was up to par! I didn’t even know until the next day that they had to send my cake back because it wasn’t up to par! I am so grateful for their expertise, compassion, and fun throughout the day! they truly were the best and you can’t go wrong with these two! 🩷
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2022 Winner
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David & Laura
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