What is Marian Frances Events?

Marian Frances Events is a boutique wedding and event planning company. We specialize in curating custom experiences for couples and clients that are meaningful and personable. Our goal is to bring your personality to life in whatever form of event we are cooking up together! Love to think outside the box? So do we! Love to have fun while doing it? Us too ;)

Where are you located?

We are now headquartered in the beautiful city of Charleston, SC! Although, we have roots in NYC and continue to work on a number of amazing weddings and events in (and around) the city each year. We have also hosted, or are currently working on, a number of events in other cities around the country such as Charlotte, Los Angeles, Chapel Hill, Saratoga Springs, and more.

How many weddings do you take on per year?

We are a small company, and we like it that way! This means we only take on a select number of weddings and events per year so that we can be sure to give our clients the time and attention they each deserve. 10-14 is our sweet spot!

Do you work solo or with a team?

Hi! This is Marian, Owner and Lead Planner at Marian Frances Events. I love working super closely with my couples and clients throughout the planning process. I am the main point of contact and the main planner across events. BUT, it takes a village to put together a seamless wedding or event, so there will always be extra sets of hands present on event day with Marian Frances Events. I also collaborate throughout the year with other amazing planners to make sure all clients are supported in the best way possible.

Why do you do what you do?

First of all, I absolutely love my job! As a fairly recent bride myself, I was reinvigorated, re-inspired, and reminded of my love for events in a totally new way. I constantly found myself wanting to do things differently than I had seen them done before. My husband and I wanted to be proud of each and every decision we made surrounding our own wedding, and in particular, we wanted it to feel uniquely “us”. Thus, Marian Frances Events was born. We love celebrating love and making memories.

Do you offer planning services for events other than weddings?

YES! After years of producing events in the media industry in NYC — everything from music festivals to award shows, cocktail parties to tasting events — I now marry my professional experience with my personal passions. I take this excitement for and expertise in events and help other couples or individuals create their perfect celebration. We love to work on birthday parties, holiday parties, dinner parties, rehearsal dinners, welcome receptions, farewell brunches, and more!

Are you taking on new clients?

Yes! But we are currently fully booked for 2023 and 2024. We are taking on new clients for 2025.