Marli Maloney Couch Events

Marli Maloney Couch is an event planner and former caterer who has planned hundreds of weddings (and been a bridesmaid 10 times!) She started her career at Design Cuisine, the premier catering company in Washington, DC and then served as the Director of Catering at the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. Since that time she has owned her own company planning events and weddings in various locations. She grew up in Dallas and has lived in Houston for the past six years.

Coordination Packages
Marli has created packages for special event and wedding coordination knowing that each client is unique and each client’s needs are different. We are happy to customize packages for you for anything that falls "in between" packages.

"Day Of" Coordination
Marli will begin working with you one month prior to your event

Complimentary initial consultation

Month out "walk through" meeting to finalize details

Prepare detailed schedule of events for your function

Vendor contract review and confirmation

Collect outstanding RSVP’s

Week out meeting to confirm all arrangements and collect personal items to be used at event

Ceremony rehearsal coordination

Complete coordination on the day of the event

Day of Plus Coordination
Everything listed above in Day of coordination plus two additional sessions much earlier in the planning. This is a great option for those brides who want to do alot of the planning themselves but are looking for the little extra professional touch. We can help you with coordinating a total look and feel, share with you some of our favorite vendors, and give you great ideas for unique touches for your wedding.

Complete Coordination
Marli will help you plan and coordinate all the details of your event. Complete packages include all of the services above plus complete budget planning, research, attend meetings, negotiate contracts, and confirm details for the following: event site, photography, tent, videography, floral and other decor design, transportation, caterer, invitations, reception entertainment, hotels, bakery, and rental.

Hourly Advice
Not sure you need a traditional consultant, but still need help with a few things? Set up time to speak with Marli by the hour. She can help you find vendors, review contracts, come up with creative ideas, proof your timeline, or help address any other question you may have.

Please email marlicouch@earthlink.net