mallery van der horst
NAME
mallery
NAME
mallery
'S PERFECT DAY
My alarm clock goes off at
TIME YOU WAKE UP
8:00 a.m.
and I
ADVERB
gracefully
jump out of bed. The first thing I need to do is
ACTIVITY
turn on the today show
followed by a large cup
of
FAVORITE MORNING DRINK
fresh green juice
.
Once I am awake, I get to work on planning
FAVORITE FEMALE CELEBRITY
audrey hepburn
and
FAVORITE MALE CELEBRITY
tom hanks
's wedding in
FAVORITE TRAVEL DESTINATION
lake como
.
This wedding is going to be
ADJECTIVE
timeless
! The bride is wearing
FAVORITE DRESS DESIGNER
oscar de la renta
, carrying a
beautiful bouquet of
FAVORITE FLOWER
lily of the valley
and will walk down the aisle to
harvest moon
FAVORITE SONG
by
FAVORITE SONG'S ARTIST
neil young
.
Hi, my name is Mallery. I joined Events by Sarah as the Lead Wedding Planner in 2019 and was absolutely thrilled when we merged with Belle Events in 2020. I am very detail oriented and I take being professional, kind, compassionate and polished seriously in all of the business that I do. I am a natural born organizer, researcher, and planner. My family was not at all surprised when I entered the wonderful world of wedding planning as I have been planning our family vacations since I was a small child- once planning our family’s Disney World trip at age 10, complete with our family’s hotel & dining reservations, park tickets and Fast Passes galore.
As a wedding planner, I understand I may be considered a reflection of my couples and their families throughout the planning process, so I always aim to make my clients proud by representing them with integrity and kindness, as I work together alongside the industry’s top vendors with my couple’s best interests in mind. One of my favorite aspects of my job is the peace of mind that I am able to provide to my clients and their families. Most of my past clients still keep in touch to this day, long after the events have ended, and I wouldn’t have it any other way.
My personal style may be described as timeless, elegant & polished, but it is my highest priority to make sure each event is a reflection of my client’s style & personality. While some couples may already arrive to Belle with a clear vision in mind, perhaps planning & dreaming of their big day for years, others need more guidance to figure out what their vision may look like. I enjoy working with both types of clients and bringing to life an event that surpasses all expectations.
I began my wedding planning career as an intern for an event planning company in 2013 while I was in college. After graduating from Texas A&M, I spent 4 years living in the Netherlands where my husband, Menno, is from. I loved my time living abroad and treasure all the little memories, such as visiting the Dutch flower markets & tulip fields. Living in the Netherlands will make anyone a passionate fan of flowers! I love how flowers can transform an event space. Floral & decor is one of my favorite aspects of the event planning process. I also enjoy helping couples find their perfect wedding cake as I love all things sweet! You can imagine in my career that I’ve tasted a lot of cake, but no, I never tire of tastings and helping my couples find the right cake for them. I feel truly grateful to do what I do for such wonderful clients, alongside such a fantastic & supportive team of ladies at Belle Events. I look forward to meeting you and, together, creating unforgettable and meaningful events that are as unique as you are!
At the reception, they will serve
truffle pasta
FAVORITE MAIN COURSE
and
FAVORITE DESSERT
tiramisu
.
Their signature drink will be a
FAVORITE HAPPY HOUR BEVERAGE
elderflower spritz
This is going to be a fairy tale wedding, just like in
FAVORITE MOVIE
father of the bride
! After finishing some final
.
details on the wedding, I'm off to lunch with my
MY IDOL
grandparents
FAVORITE RESTAURANT
caracol
. I spend the rest of my afternoon either reading
at
FAVORITE BOOK
eat pray love
, browsing
FAVORITE INSTAGRAM PAGE
theimpeccablefind
's
instagram account, shopping online at
FAVORITE STORE
shopbop
or binge watching
FAVORITE SHOW
mad men
.
