Mother of the Bride Wedding Planner

Mother of the Bride Wedding Planner is a wedding planning service based in Glastonbury, Connecticut, led by owner and founder Mary Karnes. Mary provides support and guidance throughout the planning process, from initial budget creation to day-of coordination. She established her company to offer high-quality planning services at affordable prices for couples in need of professional assistance. Mary brings years of industry experience to her work and is known for being highly organized and professional. Before founding Mother of the Bride, she was an accomplished novelist who wrote stories about weddings, which led her to discover a passion for helping couples bring their wedding day visions to life. She enjoys working behind the scenes to create beautiful celebrations and sharing in couples' special moments. Mother of the Bride Wedding Planner works with a variety of wedding types, including civil unions, cultural weddings, destination weddings, elopements, eco-friendly weddings, and both religious and non-religious ceremonies. Mary's services include budget analysis, guest list creation, timeline development, to-do lists, vendor referrals, and full or partial planning. On the wedding day, she provides coordination to ensure everything runs smoothly. The company has received Best of Weddings awards from 2019 through 2026 and has been inducted into the Best of Weddings Hall of Fame.