Mary Bell Events Reviews
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Calli Sent on 07/02/2025We love Mary Bell Events!!!
Where do I even begin? Mary Bell is AMAZING. My husband and I truly could not have imagined a more perfect wedding day. Everything went SO smoothly and perfectly because of Mary and her team. If something went wrong, I truly had NO idea. Sharee, our day-of coordinator, handled everything like a true professional and I knew we were in good hands as soon as I met her.
From the initial meeting with Mary all the way to the wedding day, I had full trust in this team. No stone was left unturned - Mary thought of EVERYTHING. Her timeline was so detailed and thorough. She made the process of creating this timeline super easy and we never felt overwhelmed. The whole planning process was so seamless and effortless!
My husband and I truly didn’t stop smiling all day. It was SUCH a fun party and the venue setup was stunningly beautiful!! We have Mary and her team to thank for so much of that. Could not recommend Mary Bell Events enough!!! -
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Steve Sent on 04/03/2025Review of Mary Bell Events
Mary Bell and her staff did a great job tracking the thousand details required for my daughters wedding. They made everyone feel at ease and there was no worries on the day of the ceremony. We would recommend them to anyone -
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Andrea Sent on 01/06/2025MBE gave me my dream wedding!
Mary Bell Events made our dream wedding possible. Mary and her team were with us every step of the way with amazing vendor recommendations, advice, and implementation. Their response time to my e-mails were super-fast and always professional. Katie served as our day of coordinator and she was amazing with keeping everyone in place and having the day run smoothly. If there were any problems that popped up, I definitely was not made aware of them, which I greatly appreciated. I would highly recommend Mary Bell Events for any bride who needs someone who is knowledgeable, professional, courteous, and kind to the core. Thank you MBE! -
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Jody Sent on 12/05/2024Fall Wedding Perfection
Mary Bell and her team (special shout out to Katie) were the perfect choice for our fall wedding in the NC mountains. They were communicative throughout the entire process and went above and beyond to make our wedding day absolutely perfect. Mary has wonderful recommendations for every sort of vendor you could possibly imagine to make your day unique (ie. Alpacas and poets). Our wedding was impacted by Hurricane Helene 2 weeks before and I am so so grateful to Mary Bell and Katie for staying in contact and making sure everything went off without a hitch when they were going through so much personally. I cannot recommend using Mary Bell as your wedding planner ENOUGH. An absolute professional who will make your dreams come true. -
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Barry Sent on 11/22/2024Smooth sailing
We hired Mary Bell for our Asheville wedding. Katie was a delight to work with on the day of, and her whole team was there for us every step of the way. It was such a weight off our shoulders to get curated lists of vendor suggestions already in our price range. Cannot recommend enough. -
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Jennifer Sent on 09/23/2024THE Must-Use Planner in Asheville!
We got married at the Inn on Biltmore Estate and after booking our venue 1.5 years in advance the next vendor we booked was Mary Bell. The Biltmore requires a day-of coordinator but after reading about the different service levels (day-of, partial planning, and full planning) we decided to get a full wedding planner since we don't live in Asheville. Also we've never planned a wedding before so I wanted someone who knew what they were doing, what would look best, and handle all the details for us. Mary Bell was the only planner we talked to since it was clear she and her team are very experienced and knowledgeable, especially with weddings at the Biltmore. She is the nicest person and was very prompt in responding to any questions we had throughout the process. She provided vendor recommendations and we only selected from those she recommended, and every vendor we talked to said how amazing Mary Bell was so we knew we were lucky to have her as our planner. Throughout the planning process she sent us multiple questionnaires for us to fill out with all our wedding details and preferences, and it included many things we wouldn't have even thought about. She came up with our wedding timeline which was very detailed so we were very prepared for what to expect over the wedding weekend, and provided it to all of the vendors. Kim from Mary Bell's team was our actual day-of coordinator (and Katie her assistant). She ran the rehearsal very efficiently and effectively so it went very smoothly at the actual ceremony. On the day of, the wedding went just perfectly with no major issues or drama, and I didn't actually feel that nervous since there was nothing to worry about with everything planned and knowing that Kim and Katie were there to help. Without Mary Bell our wedding would not have turned out so perfectly and we're so glad to have had her as our planner! -
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Annmarie Sent on 09/18/2024Short Engagement Managing
Mary and her team were incredible! I had a short engagement and from the get go she was all hands on deck! In about 7 weeks, she managed to help make my wedding a reality between finding catering (which was delicious) and designing the layout and rentals for the reception, she was spectacular. Katie helped with the reception design and layout and was so receptive to my desire to save money but also balance simplicity and elegance! They were an absolutely incredible team! From the beginning to the very end, they were kind and encouraging and so receptive to my thoughts and desires! -
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Courtney Sent on 09/15/2024Could not have asked for a better experience!
Mary Bell Events made planning our special day a breeze! Her organization and communication are second to none. She ensured every detail went off perfectly. Working with Mary made the planning process fun! I only became more impressed with her after meeting her face-to-face for the first time on our wedding day. She came in and handled all of the setup and take down to ensure we had nothing to worry about. The personal touches she provided made us feel like she was planning something for her own family. Mary went far above the role of a coordinator when she diligently searched for and found a FIVE leaf clover to commemorate our day (my special sentimental piece on my bouquet was a clover from my grandparents that are no longer with us). Mary did not just plan our wedding (which she did a fantastic job at doing), but she genuinely cared for us along every step of the way and that shined through in the final product of our day. I truly could not ask for more! -
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Harlyn Sent on 08/23/2024The Absolute Best Planning Team in North Carolina!
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! -
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Rachel Sent on 05/30/2024Unforgettable and amazing experience
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. -
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Morgan Sent on 05/27/2024Dream Come True Wedding Planner!
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 -
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Tiffany Sent on 01/06/2024Mary is simply outstanding!
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, Jim & Tiffany -
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Rachel Sent on 11/29/2023Perfection
Katie Garnett from Mary Bell Events executed the perfect wedding for my daughter at The Farm at Old Edwards Inn in Highlands North Carolina! She was completely in charge and in control of the wedding weekend and executed everything flawlessly and with absolute calmness and control. Our goal was to completely enjoy ourselves like we were guests at the wedding and that is exactly what happened. Our guests were from all over the world and had all been to many weddings and they all said that this was the best wedding they had ever been to! Everything was flawless thanks to Katie and we thoroughly enjoyed ourselves the entire weekend. When I researched wedding planners Mary Bell Events had 253 5-star reviews and I thought, "that's not possible", but we book them because they only had 5-star reviews. We hope for the best and I needed someone soon because we had just over a year to plan a destination wedding in the Asheville area. Mary Bell called me right away, had great questions about what we desired from the weeding, she gave us a timeline which was hugely helpful, gave us the absolute best vendors. Every vender that we hired was perfect! They gave us the best advice at every turn. Listen to them they really know what they are doing. We took their advice on everything that we debated on and it turned out better than we hoped. And in the end my daughter, her now husband, me and my husband and my son-in-law's family all got the wedding we had hoped for but so much more. Words will never be able to express our gratitude for Katie Garnett and Mary Bell, they truly are the best! -
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Madeline Sent on 11/20/2023Best team ever!
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? -
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K Southern Sent on 11/16/2023Spectacular!
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. -
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Melissa Sent on 10/30/2023The best of the best!
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. -
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Caitlin Sent on 10/12/2023Mary Bell has our HIGHEST Recommendation!
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 our 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. -
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Sarah Sent on 09/04/2023The best vendor we hired!
We love Mary Bell Events and her team! Leading up to the event, they helped us select THE BEST vendors, and on the day of our wedding so many of my family and friends commented about how we had the best team. That was all due to Mary's suggestions! Mary and Katie were also super familiar with our venue, Old Edwards Inn, which made us feel one step ahead right from the start. On the day of the event, Katie from MBE was calm, supportive, and truly everywhere I looked - could not have been a better day-of planner. Overall I highly recommend Mary Bell if you want a smooth and organized planning process! -
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Amanda Sent on 07/15/2023A Wedding Planner Extraordinaire: Kind, Efficient, Amazing, and Professional
We recently had the pleasure of working with Mary Bell Events and her amazing team who went above and beyond to make our special day unforgettable. From the very beginning, Mary's kindness and genuine care for our vision shone through, making the entire planning process an absolute delight (Magnolia Package).
One of Mary's standout qualities is her efficiency. She effortlessly guided us through each step, ensuring that every detail was meticulously taken care of. Her exceptional organizational skills left us feeling confident and stress-free, knowing that everything was in capable hands. No detail was too small for Mary and her team to address, and they consistently demonstrated a keen eye for perfection.
But what truly sets Mary apart is her ability to create amazing and memorable experiences. She understood our unique preferences and effortlessly translated them into a wedding that was a true reflection of our style and personality. From the stunning floral arrangements to the exquisite venue selection and impeccable timing, every aspect of the event was flawlessly executed. Her creativity and attention to detail truly brought our wedding dreams to life.
Throughout the entire planning process, the MBE team's professionalism was unwavering. They were always prompt in responding to my queries, and their communication was clear and transparent. Their expertise and knowledge of the industry were evident, as they seamlessly coordinated with vendors and handled any unexpected challenges with grace and efficiency. Their ability to maintain a calm and composed demeanor, even under pressure, was truly commendable.
I cannot recommend Mary Bell Events enough. Their kindness, efficiency, amazing talent, and professional approach make them an absolute gem in the industry. If you're looking for a planner who will go above and beyond to make your wedding day extraordinary, look no further. With Mary by your side, you can rest assured that your special day will be nothing short of perfection. -
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Tod C. Sent on 06/06/2023First Class
Mary Bell and her team were superb.
As a professional wedding minister for the past 12 years, I've presided over 1000 weddings throughout the Carolinas. This was one of the most beautiful and seemingly flawless weddings I've witnessed. There was no detail overlooked, but also there wasn't pressure or stress on anyone most importantly the bride and groom. There is one simple reason for this calm, and that is Mary Bell. -
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Emily Sent on 11/12/2022Stress free
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!!!! -
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Annie Sent on 12/27/2021Mary Bell and her team were instrumental in pulling off our perfect day!
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, and we’re so glad we found Mary. Mary Bell and her team was 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, I never knew about it. It was truly a perfect day and I’m so grateful to Mary, Brittany and the rest of the team for bringing it to life. -
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Olivia Sent on 12/17/2021Mary Bell Events is a necessity at your wedding!
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! -
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Jessica Sent on 12/10/2021Friendly and professional!
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! -
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Lindsay Sent on 12/03/2021Absolutely amazing
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! -
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