A woman with long dark hair wearing a bright pink blouse and light blue jeans stands smiling in a room with a white dresser behind her. There is a record player on the dresser, and framed picture of a marina with boats and colorful buildings on the wall behind her. Potted plants are on each side of the dresser, and a small bookshelf with colorful books is visible on the right.

Marian Frances Events is a boutique

wedding and event planning Studio.

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 split time between New York City and Charleston, SC! 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 boutique studio; therefore, 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. 6-10 is our sweet spot!

Do you work solo or with a team?

Hi! I'm Marian, Owner and Lead Planner at Marian Frances Events. I work closely with each couple as their main point of contact throughout the planning process, but it takes a village to pull off a seamless wedding! We collaborate with incredible vendor partners and creatives to offer extra event-day support and make sure our clients are supported in the best way possible. Looking for a different investment level, or support at a different stage of planning? We also offer MFE, With Whitney, our associate planner program.

Why do you do what you do?

First of all, I absolutely love this job! As a fairly recent bride myself, I was reinvigorated, re-inspired, and reminded of my love for events in a whole new way. My husband and I wanted to be proud of every decision we made about our own wedding — and more than anything, we wanted it to feel uniquely 'us.' Marian Frances Events was born from that feeling, and today, we love celebrating love and making memories, right alongside every couple we work with. ‍

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! We are currently accepting new clients for 2027 and 2028 depending on our availability and scope. Don’t hesitate to reach out!