Maureen Renée Events

h and was extremely organized throughout the process. We went through the timeline together with a fine tooth comb and she worked with us to ensure we were able to carry out our vision for the evening. My wedding day was an absolute breeze and Maureen and her team made sure I didn't have to lift a finger. Everything ran so smoothly thanks to her and Joyce! She came prepared with a kit in case we needed anything at all and helped all of the groomsmen tie their bow ties which was a huge bonus and stress reliever. I would highly recommend Maureen whether you need someone to plan your entire wedding or just someone to help you coordinate everything the month of!

importantly the flawless execution of the event! We had a logistics heavy wedding as we had our ceremony early in the day at a church with a hard cut off time and our reception was at a different venue than our hotel block. We were also battling winter daylight which left limited time for photos. What could have been a very stressful day of logistics was so easy and stress-free not just for me as the bride but also for our bridal party, parents, and all our guests. Maureen had a full itinerary of the day sent out to the bridal party and family so everyone know where they needed to be when, and she created a comprehensive website so that all our guests would have their questions answered. I'm sure there were some fires she handled in the background, but she did them all gracefully and discretely so that as the bride I was able to completely enjoy our big day without worrying about anything! Like every bride, I had an idea of the timeless, elegant, classic event that I wanted with bits and pieces of it in my head, but I didn't know how to bring it all together. Maureen took my creative vision to 11 - she instantly understood my ideas and made slight tweaks to them to make them even better than I could have imagined. She also made sure to bring in personal touches wherever she could - like suggesting beer pairings with our appetizers because my husband and I are into craft breweries. She helped to make our wedding really feel like us and all our guests noticed. I cried when I saw our event space because it was truly beyond our expectations! She also brought her network of amazing vendors and partners that I could have never found on my own. Based on her years of experience and her savvy know-how, she helped us decide when it was worth it to spend a bit more and also found us many opportunities to save some money so that we were exactly on our budget by the end of the event. She always had alternatives to every decision so that I could feel like we made the best choice based on both our budget, logistical needs, guest experience, and creative vision. Most importantly, Maureen is such a kind, understanding, and thoughtful person and I now consider her a friend. She was very understanding of family dynamics and was especially thoughtful with my husband's 88 year-old grandmother with limited mobility. Working with Maureen felt like working with a friend and that made everything so fun, easy, and low stress! Thank you Maureen!! xx

ways punctional and well organized, every detail perfect. We recommend Maureen for the best wedding experience.

in April (three months out from our wedding day) and the only thing that we would’ve changed is hiring her sooner! We had already hired our big vendors (photo, video, caterer, band, florist, etc…) and truly thought we only needed someone for day-of coordination and to tie up some last minute loose-ends, but we couldn’t have been more wrong. Maureen brought up logistics that we hadn’t even thought of and had so many amazing recommendations that were cost-effective for our budget. She took the reins on communicating with all of our vendors and making sure everyone was in the loop so that this was off of my plate - she also made a timeline for our families to answer any questions they might have had about the wedding weekend. Our wedding band was actually not a wedding band at all (they typically play gigs at bars in downtown STL), and she made sure that everything went smoothly with their setup, arrival, etc… She placed orders for our bridal suite breakfast and late night pizza, designed and printed all of our wedding signage and just made sure the day went as smoothly as possible while keeping us on time (anyone who knows my husband and I know this is a struggle). Being a bride and planning your dream wedding can be incredibly stressful, for us this was magnified as our venue was still being built - we were going to be the second wedding EVER at our venue. The what-ifs honestly could have consumed me, however, I had a strange sense of calmness knowing that Maureen was an absolute pro and would not let this wedding fail. Even on the wedding day, my friends and family were shocked by just how calm I was - I had no stress! I’ll never forget walking down to the reception area the morning of the wedding and Maureen and her team were assembling photos in frames, placing linens on tables, decorating shelving behind the bar, etc… I asked Maureen “Who would be doing this right now if you weren’t here?” and she said “Your family.” That’s when it hit me - our wedding would have been an absolute mess without her. Our wedding day could not have been more perfect - everything went smoothly with no “hiccups” and our only job was to enjoy it. The amount of comments we received that it was “The most beautiful, perfect and fun wedding” our guests had ever attended was overwhelming to say the least. And while I would love to take all of the credit for this, a big part of it is because of MRE. If you’re considering hiring Maureen Renee Events, this is your sign to do it! She and her team are incredibly knowledgeable, kind, professional and will be your biggest cheerleaders on your big day! Hoping to attend many weddings and other events with MRE in their corner in the future!

. She 100% took the stress and hassle of coordinating everything off our plates, and made it easy from start to finish. The number of "best wedding ever" and "incredible/gorgeous/awesome/fantastic wedding" comments we received are all thanks to Maureen and her incredible work. Maureen knows what quality vendors work best not just for your budget, but for your vision, and coordinates them seamlessly. She is an extremely talented creative, and knows how to tie everything together. She has the ability to "get in your brain" as I describe it and make every detail you've ever thought of come to life even better than you thought. We never felt pressured or obligated with any decision we had to make; there were always options that she had thoroughly vetted, which made it incredibly easy on our end, and saved us time. It really came down to our preference and what we ultimately wanted, which she respects. Her professional opinions and guidance are invaluable! Everything was so well coordinated on our wedding day... there was zero stress because we knew Maureen and her team had it all taken care of. We literally had the best. day. ever. because our only task was to enjoy the moment with each other and our friends and family. I could go on and on about how Maureen and her services are worth every penny, and how fabulous our experience was working with her. Couldn't have done it without her!

ests really special and it was. We both have demanding jobs. Maureen and her staff were detail oriented, making suggestions and organizing option planning sessions that maximized our time together and allowed my husband and I to minimize time spent following up on emails. We had our wedding at home, and each facet of the wedding preparation including communications were was organized and customized to accommodate our busy work schedules. Something for everyone; The composition of the event had an amazing flow. Maureen really did a great job with the day of events, and making everyone feel included. Games and special treats for the children were a big hit. Relationships; Maureen has an impeccable reputation in her industry for a reason. She works with quality vendors and knows how to customize to the event. Vendors commented how they appreciated her organizing and going above and beyond communicating the details of the wedding. Professional through and through; The day of any event is challenging and changes can pop up along the way, this team's ability to seamlessly manage little bumps was outstanding. Would hire her again for a party or event. Best in Class; It was clear to us that Maureen Renee is the best at what she does. Her passion, commitment, integrity, and creativity are evident and making our event shine was important. We received so many positive comments about our special day. Totally exceeded our expectations! Jim & Lisa

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nfident referring her to clients because of her unmatched level of service.

them to spread out during these “covid times”. Once Maureen did a thorough consultation, she confirmed it was possible. She then emailed me her ideas along with images for the decor, design, catering options and overall how to distribute my budget for the party, I was absolutely blown away and impressed. That party was beautiful and carefree for me. She made sure of that. I couldn’t have had a party of that magnitude in my home, let alone without stress, if not for Maureen and her knowledge and eye for detail. She is a hands on person and had taken care of everything about this party before, during and after. My only job was to socialize and have fun! I will hire Maureen for the next event my family has. Worth every penny Thank you so much, Maureen for helping me. Just a pleasure.

selected a beautiful venue. The event was gorgeous and everyone couldn’t stop talking about how perfect it was- from the food, to the candles and flowers. Definitely recommend using her for all your events!

inish, every hurdle and detail was handled with white gloves by this team. She made me feel so confident in my decisions and made sure the entire process was stress free for me, my husband and our entire wedding party. Our wedding ended up being truly flawless because of Maureen’s dedication to detail, ability to problem solve, and her immense creativity to deliver our dream. I can not recommend her enough for your special event or wedding. Thank you so much!!

ny better. The amount of prepping, attention to detail, and the passion the team had for this event were all evident in how flawlessly the event went. I've never received more positive feedback for any Jopwell event! It truly was a major moment for Jopwell and we have you to thank for that. Yesterday's event allowed both our community and clients to view us in a different light - one that leaves no doubt of our influence, expertise, and creativity in taking a fresh approach to diversity and inclusion.

HITCH (I still have the original timeline sketched on a piece of notebook paper), she also played a huge role in planning my bachelorette party in Big Cedar. Maureen is exceptional at event planning! She is efficient, organized, confident, prepared for everything, extremely personable, has great leadership and instructional skills (our guys needed that!), and super flexible. Maureen is a visionary and truly cares about her clients. We received SO MANY compliments from our parents, guests, family, and wedding party. Furthermore, Maureen was so helpful with "behind the scenes" tasks that brides may overlook, such as designing and mailing save the dates/invitations, handling RSVPs (and guests who miss the deadline), working with venues, creating seating charts, accommodating guests' dietary needs, and anything else you may experience. I couldn't have done it without her! We recommend Maureen for any and every event, whether it's an engagement party, bridal/baby shower, wedding, or any other reason to party!

able vision and excitement for the wedding. She was with us every step of the way as we chose a venue with incredible advice and insight. Then we were amazed with her ideas and creative esthetic throughout. She immediately clued on on my daughters taste and style and every detail reflected this. Then covid hit. I can honestly say that we made it through the stress and craziness only because of Maureen. She absolutely created the very best scenario given an unbelievable amount of restrictions. For example, she reworked the room using tables for 2, 3, 4 etc so we could maximize the space, social distance everyone and as a result invite the maximum amount of guests possible with the current restrictions. This table setup also allowed guests to sit only with their household, making them all more comfortable attending. On top of it all...she created the most beautiful, romantic, stunning setting for our reception. I can go on forever, but just please know, Maureen will nurture you through the entire process and leave you so proud that you hosted the most beautiful wedding down to every single detail.

we could tell we could trust her with our wedding right away. I came in with very few ideas, but Maureen took the time to get to know us as a couple and used that to create a vision for our day-and when her vision came to life on our actual wedding, I was literally speechless! I cried when I saw our reception space! It was exactly what I wanted & more, and I have received more compliments than I can count from our guests. Not only was every detail & design element perfect, but she spent the day making sure my husband & I were having the best day ever, and it’s her nurturing & caring soul that makes her stand out as a planner. She effortlessly guided us through changes to our day due to COVID, and made it feel exactly like the normal reception that we envisioned all while keeping everyone safe. Maureen is truly so creative, organized, professional, & kind. She will become your friend through it all & make planning the amazingly fun experience it should be! I would recommend her to anyone, and anyone who attended my wedding would too!

d even outside the area. My daughter‘s wedding was in Columbia Missouri. She’s very organized and prepared the bride and our family of the preparations needed and the dates when they were needed. I felt very prepared for each step of the wedding and reception process. Maureen made me feel very comfortable and at ease when working with her.

e been a stressful day into a day that every moment was enjoyed by my husband and I. Maureen is so knowledgeable in her field and knows the ins and outs of how to carry out a successful event. Our wedding wouldn’t have been a hit without her. I got many guest comments on how it was the best wedding they have ever been too thanks to Maureen Renée Events!