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Marilane Palacios
WEDDING PLANNER
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At Exclusive Personal Events, our goal is to make your wedding planning journey as enjoyable as the big day itself. From the moment we connect, it feels like working with your favorite people—collaborating, getting creative, and ensuring each step is as exciting as the celebration. Serving South Florida and the Florida Keys, we’re here to help you discover the perfect venue, connect with trusted vendors, and add those unique touches that make your day unforgettable.
Couples rave about how easy and enjoyable the process feels, and I’m excited to bring that same energy to your wedding. With tools like HoneyBook and Aisle Planner, we keep everything organized and stress-free, so you can focus on what truly matters.
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Marilane Palacios
Wedding Planner
The best wedding moments aren’t always the ones on the timeline. They’re the laughter during dinner, the hugs between family members, and the packed dance floor at the end of the night.
Seeing families come together to celebrate love, share incredible food, and dance the night away is what makes weddings so special to me. Over the years, I’ve had the privilege of planning celebrations filled with meaningful moments, laughter, and personal touches that truly reflect each couple.
My approach is simple—I listen, I guide, and together we create a celebration that feels authentic to you. Your style, your story, and the details that matter most are always at the center of everything we plan.
Reviews
5.0
out of 5.08 reviews
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Marilane received consistently glowing reviews for her wedding planning services at Key West weddings. Clients praised her attention to detail, impeccable communication, and ability to keep weddings running smoothly, making her an invaluable asset. Known for her professionalism, creativity, and dedication, Marilane was commended for understanding and executing her clients' visions flawlessly, ensuring stress-free and memorable experiences. Clients highlighted her expertise in vendor communication, organization, and seamless event coordination, making Marilane highly recommended for dream weddings.Review photos
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Madi L
5.0
3/09/2026
Marilane was the best planner we could have ever asked for at our Key West wedding! Her attention to detail was impeccable and she didn’t miss a single thing. She was amazing and c...
ommunication and kept the wedding on track throughout the entire process. Not only was she an awesome planner but you can tell from her personality that she is truly an amazing person! We are so grateful to have worked with her over the past 6 months and our wedding turned out to be the most perfect day thanks to her. I would recommend her to anyone looking to get married in the Keys. She is truly the best! ☺️
Response from Exclusive Personal Events on 03/18/2026
This one made me smile 🤍
Working with you over these past few months was such a joy and y...
our wedding in Key West was truly so special to be part of! Thank you for trusting me with it all. So happy everything felt smooth and came together exactly as it should. Wishing you both so much love (and hopefully more trips back to the Keys 😉)
Megan G
5.0
2/21/2026
Hands down the best investment we made for our wedding! We truly give full credit to Mari for how smooth the day of our wedding went! She handled everything whether big or small! W...
e started working with her a few months out from the day and having a knowledgeable professional take over vendor communication was so helpful, create timelines(super important because the day goes fast) and allowed us to really relax and enjoy the time leading up to the wedding! The day of she truly was the Captain who ran the ship! She worked incredibly hard that day but even was always around the corner with my lipstick in her pocket for me to reapply! We are so thankful for her and her attention to details! It’s not often you get to work with someone who pours their heart and soul into what they do but that’s what Mari does! If you want your wedding to be stress free and truly be the day it should be invest in Mari you won’t regret it! We are so thankful we found her and her team!
Response from Exclusive Personal Events on 03/18/2026
"Captain of the ship” might be my new favorite title 🥹🤍
Thank you so much for your kind ...
words and for trusting me with your wedding day—it truly means the world! So happy you were able to relax and enjoy every moment… that’s exactly why I love what I do. Wishing you both so much love and happiness always!
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Torre H
5.0
2/04/2026
Mari is truly the best in the business!
From the moment I started looking for a wedding planner, I felt completely overwhelmed—until I spoke with Mari. On our very first call, we i...
nstantly clicked. She asked all the right questions about our budget, aesthetic, and the overall feel I wanted for our wedding. Before we even officially booked her, she suggested Coconut Palm Inn as a potential venue. That alone showed how much she genuinely cares about her clients and their vision.
The next week, I toured Coconut Palm Inn and immediately fell in love—it was exactly what I had imagined. In just one conversation, Mari understood my vision perfectly. My fiancé and I wanted an “Old Florida” feel throughout our wedding, and Mari nailed it, from the venue down to the vendor recommendations.
She kept me on budget (which I so appreciated!) and found creative alternatives to make my Pinterest dream wedding come to life. Her communication and professionalism are unmatched—she’s detail-oriented, organized, and always follows up. She even sends recap notes after phone calls so you can review everything later, which was a total game changer during the planning process.
Working with Mari over the past year has been such an honor. Yes, she was our wedding planner, but I also gained an incredible friend in the process. It’s rare to meet someone who can make one of the most stressful experiences feel effortless and fun.
Mari is an absolute rockstar in the wedding industry. Her team, her perspective, her attention to detail—everything is top-notch. If you’re looking for someone to bring your dream wedding to life while keeping you calm, supported, and excited every step of the way, Mari is the planner you want in your corner
Hannah H
5.0
6/20/2025
From the moment we booked Exclusive Personal Events as our wedding planners, we knew we were in great hands. Their communication style was always professional, and they were incred...
ibly on top of every detail, making sure our day went off without a hitch. The quality of their work was truly top of the line - my day wouldn't have been possible without them! They handled everything from vendor coordination to decor setup with such care and expertise. We are forever grateful to the Exclusive Personal Events team for making our wedding dreams a reality.
Response from Exclusive Personal Events on 06/20/2025
Hannah, thank you so much for your kind words! It was an absolute joy to be part of your w...
edding day, and we’re thrilled everything turned out just as you imagined. Wishing you both all the happiness in the world!
Luis M
5.0
5/14/2025
The best decision we made!
Marilane was our event coordinator and we loved the results for our wedding ceremony.. She was highly proactive always looking for updates to complete al...
l the details prior to our event. I would like to recognize her patience and kindness in all our communications. She was on time the day of the event as agreed and the quality of the set up was as we envisioned it. I would highly recommend her.
Laura L
5.0
5/04/2025
We hired Marilane to be our wedding decorator and coordinator, and it was one of the best decisions we could have made and money best spent. We hired her just a couple of weeks bef...
ore our big day and she took all my stress off, literally. The moment I met her, I knew I could blindly trust her and at last relax. Mari truly cares about making all your wedding dreams a reality. She went above and beyond by making a very descriptive timeline we both had access to, and share it with all of my vendors to make sure we were all in the same page, while contacting them independently to address any obstacles ahead of time. Additionally, she kept a very organized and descriptive note file with all the details concerning decor to ensure nothing was missed the day of. Mari is always willing to do anything you envision and will never say no, she even finished putting together the final layers of the cake I had made, which is not her expertise, but yet did an excellent work with it. Mari is available to answer any questions at any time and always responds quickly. The day of, she was there first thing in the morning, ensuring everything and every one was ready to go and on time. If anything was not going according to plan, she made sure to get in contact to help decide. Mari went as far as to bring my husband and I water while we were taking pictures during the cocktail hour. The ceremony and reception progressed flawlessly thanks to her, and when the party was over, she had already picked up what we needed and put it in the designated car, including all numbered family cards. Mari even went around our guest tables ensuring everyone had signed our “sign-book alternative.” This is not just my review, this is all the guests that approached me after the wedding and told me how perfect and organized everything was, and specifically mentioned Mari’s great work. She was hustling and perfection through it all. My husband, then fiance, was one who was initially skeptical of us hiring a coordinator, thinking it was unnecessary, to later recognizing what an essential piece Mari played on our wedding, even thinking we did not pay her enough for her work. She was excellent, and I will always remember her dearly. She was better than what I could have expected.
Response from Exclusive Personal Events on 05/04/2025
Thank you so much for your kind words! It was an absolute pleasure to be part of your spec...
ial day and help make your wedding dreams come true. Your trust and collaboration made everything run smoothly, and I'm thrilled to hear that both you and your guests were so pleased with the outcome. Your feedback truly means the world to me, and it's moments like these that make my job so rewarding. Wishing you both a lifetime of happiness and unforgettable memories! 🌟💍
Elizabeth W
5.0
1/26/2025
We are a couple from the DMV area who were looking to pull off a destination wedding in South Florida with a number of personalized DIY touches. While we had a wedding planner alre...
ady, we were looking to leverage DIY decor and florals but ran into challenges with storage, set up, and tear down. Our planner recommended talking to Marilane, who ended up being an amazing resource and vendor to work with. I (the bride) have worked with a luxury wedding planner for ten years and my husband is a detailed project manager. We know the difference between someone who checks boxes and someone who is mentally thoughtful and proactive, making impactful suggestions to the underlying vision. She was able to flawlessly understand and scope that we were looking to do and everything was executed well by her team on the day of. I went from wondering how we were doing to pull this off to looking forward to seeing the dream come together in real life! Many of the planners we consulted with do not do design work, but Mari has a good eye for logistical flow and design. She is responsive, organized, and will work with your venue on all aspects of decor. Several times she helped suggest what to order and gave me peace that I wasn't blindly putting pieces together. Everything looked beautiful on the day of and as requested. When something came in and wasn't quite right, she messaged me and researched solutions right away. And when there was a slight emergency with the venue during our reception, she jumped into action and solved it quickly. Cannot recommend her enough. You will be in top tier hands.
Response from Exclusive Personal Events on 01/27/2025
Elizabeth, wow—thank you so much for such a sweet and thoughtful review! It truly means th...
e world to me. Working with you was a joy, and I’m so happy I could help bring your vision to life.
I could tell from the start how much thought and love you put into every detail, and it was amazing to be part of making it all happen. I’m especially touched that you felt supported and at ease—I always want my couples to enjoy their day without worry, and seeing everything come together for you both was the best feeling!
Thank you again for letting me be part of such a special day, and I wish you both happiness in this next chapter!
Big hugs,
Marilane
Amanda S
5.0
9/17/2024
Marilane is amazing to work with. She keeps everything on track and has such a calm vibe that makes the day go smoothly. I’d recommend her to anyone looking for a stress-free weddi...
ng day.
Response from Exclusive Personal Events on 09/17/2024
Thanks, Amanda! I’m so happy to hear things felt calm and smooth throughout the process. Y...
our kind words truly mean a lot to me.
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