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!