About Us

Meet the team

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    Keely
    Thorne
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    Keely Thorne

    BIO:

    Keely began her event planning career in 2006 and by 2008 had opened the doors to KTE, a full service event planning firm, and today has expanded to manage a talented team of planners who have executed events from New Mexico to Florida and everywhere in between.

    Chic personal style, exquisite taste, and flair for fun are just a few of the qualities that make each of Keely’s events an occasion to remember. Being a native Louisianan, Keely’s southern hospitality is the perfect complement to her vast knowledge of the industry and ability to plan unforgettable parties. Her work has been seen in Style Me Pretty, Weddings in Houston, The Knot, Paper City, In Register, Destination Weddings and Honeymoons, and Modern Luxury Bride’s Houston just to name a few.

    Keely works alongside each of her consultants to ensure that every client receives her attention to detail, years of experience and creativity to ensure a one-of-a-kind event. Being behind the scenes gives Keely as much joy as executing a flawless event as she invests much of her time in mentoring the KTE girls to ensure they are always on top of trends and current happenings for their clients. In addition to mentoring her team, Keely takes the time to really get to know each and every one of her clients to ensure that their events are true reflections of themselves. It is always her goal that a perfect party is only reflective of her in the flawless execution and unique touches that keep people talking about “that amazing night” for months to come!

    FAVORITES:

    Designer: Robert Rodriguez
    Dessert: Fruit Tart
    Fragrance: Miss Dior Cherie
    Restaurant: Dallas Fish Market
    Retailer: SOHO Couture

    BUZZ:

    • "Thank you for what you do and how you do it. It is done with reverence, respect and with firm grace! It is a privilege to share with you and your team the joy of these special moments with such grand families."
      - Dr. Laurens A. Hall, St. John the Divine
    • "Where to begin! Words aren't adequate to express how Bob and I feel about you. We could never have organized Whitney's wedding without you...and Bill! Because of you, everything was magical - just what every mom and dad want for their daughter's wedding. Your professionalism, courteousness and warmth will no doubt serve you well in all your future endeavors. Keely - you exceeded all expectations."
      - Annie Graham
    • "It has taken me a while to put together my thoughts, because I can just not thank you enough for everything you did for our wedding! From being the perfect advisor and companion during the planning process, to orchestrating the most perfect wedding weekend, we are forever grateful! My mom and I were able to enjoy the entire planning process and wedding weekend because we knew you had everything covered! We looked forward to and love our meetings with you and had a blast doing it! I knew that when John and I met you last March at The Corinthian that you were the girl we needed! Now, even more, as I look back at our pictures, I can see you went above and beyond and it was all just perfect. I cannot imagine going through the last year without you! John and I felt like guests at our own wedding because we were able to enjoy the night and take everything in. I will never forget walking into The Corinthian and how beautiful everything was! The night only got better from there and it is certainly something John and I will never forget! So, thank you for giving us the perfect start to our marriage, we couldn't be more grateful!"
      - Katie Bartlett Osborne
    • "Ali and I cannot thank you enough for being such an incredible wedding coordinator. From the first consultation we had at your office, Ali and I knew that you would be a vital part in planning our dream wedding. We could not have done it without you! You have been such a pleasure to work with. Your patience made the process seamless and your creative ideas made our ranch, destination wedding perfect. Thank you for all you did the week of the wedding in preparation for the rainy days that laid ahead. Please also thank your husband for us! I know without your hard work and effort my bride wouldn't have been as happy as she was! You're a fantastic wedding planner and a pleasure to know!"
      - Ali and Pearson Montgomery
    • "It seems only yesterday that Ashley started planning her wedding and now she is Mrs. Seth Moseley. Thank you for your expert advice and invaluable help. You did an incredible job of making the process lots of fun - and Allison took the reins so capably to the finish line! Thank you again for your brilliant work - I don't think I would do a wedding without you!"
      - Alice Burguieres
    • "Craig and I want to thank you for all you did to make our celebration such a special evening. The wedding was so beautiful, intimate and personal and we truly appreciate all your creative efforts. You are so talented and organized which enabled all of us to relax and enjoy a fabulous wedding. Every detail was perfect and we continue to get many notes and calls about the wedding. Thank you again for sharing in our happiness during these last months! Mary Kristen and David are very happy newlyweds!"
      - Mary Leslie and Craig Plumhoff
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    Emily
    Moise
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    Emily Moise

    BIO:

    Emily prides herself on being unique and having her own quirky style yet even the most traditionally striving clients truely enjoy the experience of her wit, intelligence and truely fantastic events. Emily is an unbeknownst trendsetter who sees her ideas and style melt across the industry long after initial thought.

    Emily has a way of perceiving what each specific client wants and ways to translate those ideas into reality properly. And with that, she proves time and time again that any issue has a million acceptable solutions and also that with the right tools, any challenge can be accomplished.

    So whether she’s planning for completely hands off clients who know minimal about their event and are speechless with excitement at the reveal; to those clients a part of every detail, Emily’s brilliant contributions are proclaimed as the seen and unforeseen key elements that made the event a success and would have never been if she had not been involved. Creating “favorite moments” since 2009.

    FAVORITES:

    Designer: French Connection
    Dessert: Frozen Yogurt
    Fragrance: Bright Crystal by Versace
    Retailer: Zara
    Restaurant: Beauty & Essex in NYC

    BUZZ:

    • "My husband and I hired Keely Thorne Events to plan our daughter’s wedding at Hotel Zaza. Our wedding planner was Emily Moise... The best of the best! She was a tremendous help to us through the entire wedding planning process. She is an expert at her job! She was there step by step every month for the last 12 months. Her creativity and imagination was out of this world. We are still hearing compliment after compliment on how unique and beautiful the entire wedding/reception was. It's such a good feeling inside to hear your guest tell you such heartfelt compliments. Here are some examples of what are guests are saying about our daughter's wedding......"memorable wedding" ...."excellent entertainment"...."this wedding set the bar high"...."breathtaking decor and flowers"...."fairytale wedding"...."never had this much fun at a wedding before"...."stunningly beautiful"...."off the chart wedding"...."best wedding I've ever been to"...."gorgeous flowers so fresh and vibrant"...."amazing up lighting"...."very unique wedding branding stationary"..."love the still shot photos put onto a slide show during the reception" Emily Moise at Keely Thorne Events gets credit for all these touching compliments. If it were not for Emily our daughter's wedding would not have been the fabulous wedding that it was!!! The wedding was flawless! We could not have been any happier with how our daughter's wedding turned out! Our decision to go with Keely Thorne Events was proven to be the BEST!! I cannot begin to say enough wonderful things about Emily. She is a top notch wedding planner. She was beyond helpful to us through every step of the way. She always had everything under control at all times. She has incredible relationships with so many different vendors. Emily is so gifted and talented! She is very attentive and detail oriented!  Which is amazing! We are very blessed to have Emily come into our lives! She is just so helpful in every aspect. We never had a single worry with Emily! We just love our Emily! Many many thanks to Keely Thone Events!"
      - Sherry Hardoin
    • "When I think of us I remember all the fun and crazy times we have had since high school.  Wow, look at us now! You have been my closest and dearest friend for almost 10 years and you know me better than anyone.  We have so many wonderful memories together but I will always cherish most the memory of you helping me plan my wedding.  What can I say, every detail was absolutely amazing!  From the moment I walked down the aisle and saw the beautiful flowers on the altar to every detail in the reception screamed perfection!  I never could have done this without you.  Because of you, Michael and I had the most beautiful wedding I could have ever imagined!  As they say, “truly good friends are hard to find, difficult to leave, and impossible to forget”.  I am so lucky to have you in my life…Thank you from the bottom of my heart for making this day special but most of all thank you for being my best friend."
      - Lindsay Campbell Sambrooks
    • "Thank you so much for all of your help on Saturday night! It just couldn't have gone better. We loved everything about the evening. You were wonderful!! I appreciate that you and your darling assistant were so well organized and professional. Also, that you did everything with a smile and made it seem so effortless (which I'm sure there were many behind the scenes challenges.) I would highly recommend you! Thank you again for helping to make the wedding so special and amazing!!"
      - Krista Borgen
    • "We’re not sure where to begin…when we started planning our wedding 14 months ago, we didn’t really know what to expect.  We had a crude vision of what we wanted our wedding day to look like and just hoped we could find someone capable enough to take over the everyday tasks of coordinating vendors and herding our family and wedding party around on the day of the wedding.  In a way we felt like we were paying for our own sanity throughout the process and only hoped to come out the other side a little less stressed than had we chosen to plan the wedding on our own.  What we got was a dream.  You bought into our vision from the first day we met and it wasn’t long before you began bringing us creative ideas and suggestions for the tiniest details that we never would have thought of on our own.  It was the combination of all these tiny little details and your tireless work ethic that created what was, in the words of countless guests in attendance, the most stunning wedding they have ever been a part of. From the outside, it looked effortless.  And this sense of calm that you brought to the both of us was incredibly important and allowed us to relax and enjoy the day with our family and friends without a single worry in the world.  But if you looked closely enough, the signs of the incredible work ethic and passion for the job that you and each of your team members had were always present.  I’ll never forget Allison literally running up and down the hills at Barton Creek in her heels all afternoon trying to keep us on schedule and in line.  And if you would have told us at the wedding that the table vendor showed up 6 hours late we would have laughed in your face.  But you somehow managed to set up the most meticulously planned wedding in a little over 2 hours and never once let either of us stress out about any detail. We found ourselves multiple times at the wedding stepping away from the dance floor and the crowds to walk around and soak it all in.  Each time we stepped away, we noticed another little detail that made us smile and reiterated just how much thought and hard work you put into planning and executing the wedding.  It is these little moments that stand out in our minds and that we will have with us whenever we think back to that day, and for that we have only you to thank. As we said previously, when we started planning the wedding we weren’t sure what to expect from a wedding planner.  We probably would have settled for someone who would have executed on the simple plans that we originally brought to the table.  What we got in you was someone who was incredibly passionate with a tireless work ethic that took a great deal of pride in delivering not only what we asked for but the countless little details we never could have dreamed were possible.  There really aren’t words to express how thankful we are to have had you play such a big part in our wedding.  We now have a lifetime of memories that only exist because of your passion and hard work in helping to plan and execute what was, hands down, the best day of our lives."
      - Janna Oswald and Brian Niemczak
    • "Thank you for everything you did to make our wedding go off without a hitch! Your keen attention to every detail of our event coupled with your remarkable organization skills allowed us to really let go and enjoy the month leading up to our wedding day and the actual day itself! We do not know (or want to know!) what we would have done without you there - you were heaven sent! Thank you for helping to make all of my wedding dreams become a reality. I hope to be able to refer you in the future!"
      - Ali and Ryan Dupnick
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    Jennie
    Chase
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    Jennie Chase

    BIO:

    A graduate of the University of Houston, Jennie began her career in the beauty and publishing industries.  Since coming to Keely Thorne Events, she has drawn on these experiences to create exquisite events for a range of clientele.  Armed with an inherent love for all things design, as well as a drive for perfection and consummate organization skills, she is an invaluable asset to any client.  Her clients have described her as being extremely detail-oriented and always two steps ahead of the game.  Jennie’s special interests include incorporating heirloom details into the contemporary client’s reception as well as branding an event from start to finish.

    FAVORITES:

    Designer: Diane von Furstenberg
    Dessert: Crème Brulee
    Fragrance: Fresh Gardenia
    Restaurant: Brennan’s of Houston
    Retailer: ABC Carpet and Home

    BUZZ:

    • "Again many thanks to Jennie for a superb job!  We loved working with her – she was terrific.  We’d never get through the week without her.  She is a true gem.
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      - Janine Pulman
    • "I just wanted to thank you for all your hard work and effort. You made everything so easy. You were so organized and on top of every little detail! You never made me even feel like you were working on anyone BUT Blake and Matt’s special day. A true expert at what you do. Keely Thorne Events is very fortunate to have someone as special and wonderful as you! I wish you the best in planning your own wedding. I know it will be absolutely perfect! I feel like I had a 3rd daughter and am now missing you very much. I do hope our paths cross again. You are priceless!"
      - Shelly Vester
    • "I don’t think I could ever find the words to express my gratitude to you.  Our wedding was everything I ever dreamed it would be and so much more.  Every detail was perfection.  Thanks to you I was able to relax and enjoy.  I will be forever grateful to have had the most lovely event planner in town."
      - Sarah Gainer DeSnyder
    • "Wow! You did a stellar job organizing our wedding! We truly appreciate your experienced perspective as you shepherded us through the last months leading up to Kate and Bryan’s wedding. You patiently revised, revised and revised as our plans evolved! We also appreciate your incredible tact and diplomacy working with all of us to guide us through the process. Your calm demeanor and exceptional service made our wedding weekend so very delightful! Everyone in the wedding party knew where to be, and when, and it all went so smoothly. We even had what could have been a small crisis with a bridesmaid’s dress being too long, but you and your assistant were there on the wedding day, with tape and pins in hand, to do last minute alterations! We will highly recommend you and Keely Thorne Events to our friends.    "
      - Kim Wilson
    • "Thank you, thank you, thank you for creating the most amazing wedding I could have EVER asked for! I truly believe I am lucky for meeting and being able to work with you. No one else could have made my wedding weekend more amazing. I had the BEST TIME throughout the whole process with you. I’m so sad, and already having withdraws, that I no longer have an excuse to talk to you every day. I cannot tell you how much I appreciate all of your hard work and effort you put in for the wedding and the rehearsal dinner. It was truly perfect in my eyes. Thank you for being there to listen, and for all of the BEST advice for EVERYTHING from paper to shoes. You were a best friend through the whole process! Love you and cannot wait to see you soon!"
      - Raine Neal Falik
    • "We are forever in debt to you for the tremendous work you did on our wedding. Your attention to detail, eye for design and unyielding patience made the event a success. Not only did the execution exceed my expectations, it affirmed to me that dreams can come true..with a great team. Each step of the past year was made under your thoughtful watch. And what a great person to watch over us. You held us accountable, kept us on track and lifted our spirits with your enthusiasm for even the smallest details. When January 28 came, I knew that I only need soak up the beautiful memories because the rest of the day was in your capable hands. That day was remarkable. You had executed my vision and in fact, grown my visions into a fairytale. I won’t forget and the details: the candles suspended over the dance floor, the mad libs, the credenza lined with family photos, the food, the ice bar with our monogram, the program and the music. None of these details would have been possible without your particular talent and guidance. Thank you for all your help, and may we ever look to you for how to plan the ultimate event."
      - Kelly Hunsaker Leonard
    • "Yea! We are on the home stretch and I am so glad you are on our team. I have relaxed ever since we had our first meeting. Thank you for working so tirelessly to make Rachel’s day the best that it can be. You are a lovely person that I have enjoyed getting to know."
      - Melissa Jones
    • "I’m not sure where to begin to thank you. When we found out Courtney wanted to get married at West Ranch, I knew to call my mom to help me find a wedding planner. The first and only one she told me about was Keely Thorne Events. I filled out the on line form and within a day you called to make an appointment. I knew you had a challenge on your hands us living in Lafayette, LA, you in Houston, and the wedding in Round Mountain, TX. Wow, what an undertaking! Of course, the first thing I did was read your bio on Keely’s website. After reading that, I knew we were in good hands. Then after the first meeting, I was very comfortable with Keely’s faith in your ability to take on this adventure. There were a lot of decisions to be made, but you did a ton of the research before presenting anything to us, which was greatly appreciated. I felt as though you treated this wedding as if it were your own. Meaning you would want it to turn out as beautiful as we want. And it did! From the beginning of this journey you have made us feel comfortable and that we were your only client (we know we weren’t). you are great at your job and very professional. But you are also great to be around and have as a guest (working at the ranch. I will defiantly recommend Keely Thorne Events to my friends, but most of all I will tell them to ask for you. Thank you for all of your patience, time, and expertise. The adventure did come to a beautiful end"
      - Lynn Meagher
    • "Thank you for helping bring our wedding to life and making everything smooth and easy. Planning from Chicago would have been nearly impossible if it were not for your guidance. I just knew after getting the first “general itinerary” that it had been the best idea to have Keely Thorne Events make my day special – what a nice surprise that I was able to gain a friend. You are amazing to work with and I hope my sister decides to go a similar direction with her wedding so we can work with you all again. Jennie – you are the best and I am so lucky to have met you and had you help me make my wedding perfect"
      - Virginia Baird Thomas
    • "As I near the wedding day you have helped me prepare for nearly ten months, I am faced with an agonizing feeling I would have never guessed - I am sad to be losing a great organizer, a great talent of incredible class - but most of all, a great friend! You have been an incredible resource to perfectly orchestrate this day to be the best possible combination of our personal style combined with your elegant instinct that I so truly needed! However, beyond the needed guidance for literally every detail of the wedding, you have been there at all the unexpected times that have truly proven to be the extra mile of help I needed. Whether it was borrowing your pearls at the last second for my bridal portraits or depending on you for therapy sessions, you have been the rock that has held this year-long planning sessions together. I am truly sad to be ending what has been a truly fun and hilarious journey with a class-act lady - thank you for everything you have done to help me! Zac and I will truly be indebted to you forever! Thank you again for EVERYTHING you have done!"
      - Sarah Sherman Taylor
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    Jennifer
    Hobson
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    Jennifer Hobson

    BIO:

    Jennifer combines habitually chic style with eccentric flare! With positive energy and expert organizational skills, Jennifer makes the wedding planning process effortless and fun. Her enthusiasm and gracious personality makes her clients feel like they have known her for years.

    As a life long Houstonian, Jennifer enjoys exploring the latest in local food, art, and entertainment. Through her passion for discovering new trends and her ability to combine them with a classic sense of traditionalism, she is able to create a unique style for clients’ individual personalities. Prior to her experience in wedding planning, Jennifer worked as a personal shopper in a chic European inspired boutique where she customized colors and textures according to each client’s personal preference.

    Jennifer’s sophisticated taste and exquisite attention to detail paired with a Bachelor of Science degree in Fashion Merchandising from Texas Christian University makes a fabulous match for any bride to be.

     

    FAVORITES:

    Designer: Tibi
    Dessert: Choco-hoto Pots
    Fragrance: Flower Bomb by Viktor and Rolf
    Restaurant: Ouisie’s Table
    Retailer: Nordstrom

    BUZZ:

    • "I wanted to take a moment to congratulate you on the outstanding services you provide and in particular, Jennifer Hobson. We hired Jennifer (referred by current client, Mary Neal) for services and consultation for the two weeks prior to my daughter’s wedding on October 13th. She was always professional, gracious, and had a great attitude.  She was always a step ahead of me and took care of all the details before and during the wedding/reception.  My daughter did not want to draw attention to herself at the end of reception.  Jennifer came up with an idea which was acceptable to Nicole, gave closure to the evening and resulting in an awesome photograph, one of my favorite.  Most important was my confidence in Jennifer allowed me to relax and enjoy the evening.  Subsequently, my daughter was calm and relaxed also.  It was a wonderful evening."
      - Pam Dyer
    • "I am finally wrapping up all things wedding related which brings happiness, relief, and sadness. But before finishing my to do list, I wanted to reach out to you on behalf of Charles, our families and myself and say thank you for everything you did for us.  We could not have been happier with how everything turned out.  Your professionalism and expertise resulted in an absolutely beautiful wedding day and weekend.  Thank you so much for everything and all future brides will be lucky to have you help them. Thanks again and we wish you all the best."
      - Lauren Schell Chapman
    • "THANK YOU! Thank you for turning my dream wedding into a reality. Thank you for making sure everything went off without a hitch… in my eyes.  Thank you for your creativity, calm nature that provided so much peace and your friendship! You are such an amazing blessing in my life, my family’s life, and my new husband’s life. Your professionalism provided all of us consistent confidence and resulted in the most beautiful wedding we could have imagined. Thank you for being you! “I thank my God every time I think of you” Philippians 1:3"
      - Leanne Reeves Gotcher
    • "Steve and I wanted to thank you so much for planning our big day! This is such an important time in our lives and you helped make our wedding so special. Everything was perfect and we could not have done it without you! We truly appreciate all that you did to make our wedding weekend so memorable. Thank you again and we hope to see you soon!  "
      - Ashley and Steve Gautier
    • "I just wanted to thank Keely Thorne Events for providing unparalleled wedding coordination for our daughter, Ashley’s, Big Day on March 10th!  Jennifer, from the start, took control and handled the organization and planning of the wedding in a personal but always very professional manner.  Jennifer listened to what our vision and expectations were for the wedding and was then able to place us with vendor that were absolutely perfect for us and that were able to provide the wedding of Ashley’s dreams. I live in Pittsburgh, PA. and was not always able to be in Houston to attend appointments with Ashley.  Jennifer was always there to support Ashley and help her, as needed, which meant so much to us. One of the most important things that we wanted was to have a coordinator that we could depend on to communicate with us.  Jennifer always responded promptly to our emails and calls. She never, not once, failed to respond to us! I hate that we never had the pleasure to meet you, but, as I’m sure you already know, you can be assured that with a coordinator like Jennifer Hobson, your company is in very capable hands. Jennifer is a jewel and was so special to us.  She is a true asset!  "
      - Dana and Marc Tate
    • "  I want to express my extreme gratitude for everything you did leading up to the party and on Saturday.  The party was a smash.  Everyone had a great time both young and old alike.  The decorations really set the theme and the dessert table was AMAZING!!!  I think that people were afraid to eat anything at first but eventually dove in and the City Kitchen folks were great about constantly replenishing.  I LOVED the food.  The wait staff was solicitous without getting in the way.  I loved that they stationed one person at the door to greet people allowing me to circulate to the guests.  They are now my first choice for events in the future. You are the best.  My husband remarked that he liked you very much.  That is a compliment because he usually only notices when things do not go right instead of how well it was all orchestrated.   If this was any small indication, the wedding should be fabulous."
      - Mary Neal
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    Allison
    Butcher
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    Allison Butcher

    BIO:

    Having fun is such an important part of married life to Allison and her husband Chris. When schedules get busy or days do not go as planned, there is always time for a lot of laughter in the Butcher house. If that means having a “dance off” at 5am in the living room to Paula Abdoul’s “Straight Up” then may the best man/woman win! Little secret… she always lets him win!

    Allison joined the KTE team in 2011 after working for many years in the hospitality industry. Her vast knowledge of food & beverage and operational experience are great assets to the team. Her ability to think on her feet and make quick decisions, help all of her clients when it comes to executing any event. Allison has been known to say that she “lives her life in a back-up plan” always knowing the next move.

    With a bachelor’s degree in Hotel and Restaurant Management from The University of Houston, you could say she has a degree in food, wine, people and fun

    FAVORITES:

    Designer: Tory Burch
    Dessert: Berripop
    Fragrance: Coco Mademoiselle
    Restaurant: Plonk Beer & Wine Bistro
    Retailer: J. Crew

    BUZZ:

    • "  The party was amazing! I'm finally finished recovering! I hadn't realized how exhausted I was! But it was a great turnout it looked beautiful and everyone had a great time! Thanks so much Allison you were heaven sent throughout this whole process, couldn't have pulled it off without you!  "
      - Nina Heisser & Earl Thomas
    • "Katelin and I wanted to thank you for your hard work and dedication that went into the planning and celebration of our wedding a few weeks ago. While leaving town for our honeymoon, Katelin and I agreed without a moment's hesitation that, in fact, our wedding day had been the best day of each of our lives.  You made a profound contribution to a day filled with memories we will cherish for a lifetime. Thank you all so much for your professionalism, artistry, advice, and patience.  We know that it wasn't always easy or pleasant to field some of my (ahem) "thorough" emails.  Nonetheless, the weekend exceeded even our wildest expectations.  That is a gift you helped to give us and for which we could never repay you. We wish you the best in your personal and professional lives.  Please don't be a stranger.  Hopefully our paths will cross again.  After all, the McRaes do have three more daughters!  "
      - Katelin & Adam Pollock
    • "Thanks to you, the wedding went like "clockwork" and I think everyone had a wonderful time, especially Ashley and Seth!"
      - Alice Burguieres
    • "O.K. It's official. YOU'RE PERFECT!!"
      - Annette McRae
    • "You're a lifesaver! This wedding has been completely chaotic, and I could not have done it without you! Thank you for you hard work and patience!"
      - Michael LaMendola Shaver
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      You were amazing and without your help the panic level would have been through the roof on Saturday.  I can't tell you how many people told me Saturday night and into Sunday, how everything seemed to go off without a hitch and that we all seemed so calm; all of which is entirely due to you and for that I can not even begin to say thank you enough.
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      - Lynn Graves
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    Sydney
    Mafrige
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    Sydney Mafrige

    BIO:

    If you are looking for an individual that brings her whole heart to your event, Sydney is your consultant.  Her great sense of style coupled with her imaginative ideas will set your event above the rest.  Upon meeting her, you will immediately notice she is hard working, organized and passionate about her work.  Her number one goal is ensuring that all her client’s needs are met while producing an event beyond their expectations.

    With a Corporate Communications degree from the University of Texas and over three years of experience in the catering, event planning industry, Sydney uses her communication skills and attention to detail to create an unforgettable event.

    FAVORITES:

    Designer: Joie
    Dessert: Bread Pudding with Cinnamon Ice Cream
    Fragrance: Black Orchid by Tom Ford
    Restaurant: Escalante’s
    Retailer: Nordstrom

    BUZZ:

    • "Thank you so much for all you did you did to make Katie’s wedding day so wonderful! I especially loved how you were always smiling even though I was in a panic. I will recommend you to everyone, most definitely. You received so many compliments from our family and friends. “She was fabulous” is what I heard from them. Thank you so much!
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      - Konne Bawden
    • "I can’t express how much we appreciate all your help…You were professional and your information was invaluable. The wedding weekend was spectacular! We could not have asked for more...
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      - Dale Joyce
    • "I really want to thank you for all your hard work, attention to detail, and overall effort you put forth to ensure my ceremony went smoothly! So many people in our wedding party an family/friends (especially my mom and dad) commented on how wonderful you were! Everything was beautiful and you were amazing, so a BIG THANK YOU from me and Philip!"
      - Jessica Phillips Barzilla
    • "My husband and I cannot tell you how pleased we were with the service provided by Sydney Mafrige for our daughter Jessica's wedding. From the moment I met with Sydney, she put Jessica at ease, answered all her questions, and made some excellent suggestions for things to do that we hadn't even thought about. Sydney simply served as an excellent guide in making things go smoothly at the rehearsal and ceremony, implementing choices Jessica had already made. From the moment I signed the contract, Sydney encouraged me to call on her for anything I needed. I did and she always followed through with confidence and good humor. You can be assured that I will recommend your company to my friends who have daughters marrying or are in need of an event coordinator."
      - Jean Phillips
    • "The wedding went off so well and we are all giving you the credit. I keep hearing little things that you did that kept things from going wrong. Or I hear how there was near panic about something and how cool you remained. You were amazing and we are all so grateful. You were so fun and easy to work with. We have all decided that you will have to do the last three of the Pace girl weddings, if you can stand to. Thank you so much for stepping in at the last minute, for handling last minute arrangements, and just overall being our go to calming force. We love you for it all!! We are recommending you to all we know! Thanks again for everything."
      - Dee Pace
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    Mary Anna Hill

    BIO:

    Known for her outgoing personality and enthusiastic approach, Mary Anna enjoys making the planning process fun! By artistically blending the individuality of each client with traditional elegance, she creates a uniquely personal, one of a kind experience. Mary Anna believes that perfection is truly in the details and each of her events reflects her vision, sophisticated taste and uniquely creative touches.

    At an early age, Mary Anna learned the graceful art and importance of entertaining and hospitality. Growing up in a military family, she enjoyed the unique benefits of living  all over the world. To this day, she channels these experiences, as well as her passion for planning and organizing, to produce unforgettable events. A graduate of Texas A&M University, she loves traveling, spending time with family and exploring everything Houston has to offer!

    FAVORITES:

    Designer: Theory
    Dessert: Crème Brulee
    Fragrance: Burberry The Beat
    Restaurant: Christopher’s World Grille
    Retailer: Neiman Marcus

    BUZZ:

    • "Thank  you so much for all of your help over the last couple months!!! Planning a wedding is at times extremely stressful but your help made this last chaotic month so much easier to bear. Amy, myself, and Marylee don’t know how we could have facilitated the finalizing of all the details and loose ends. Thank you so much for all of your help! Thank you for pulling off such a great party!! We could not have done it without YOU.  "
      - Amy & Sam Leake