The couple is the center of a wedding. We endeavor to make your story shine in every element of your day. Whether it's in your culture's traditions, or touches throughout the day to your fandom, we love bringing your imagination to life.

Our team has over a decade of professional experience in creating unforgettable events. We have produced events for Fortune 500 companies, New York Fashion Week, and London Fashion Week.

We can't wait to help you with your day! Call us today for a complimentary consultation!

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How I cater to offbeat weddings

I listen to my clients. What makes them unique. What traditions in their culture that they want to break, and which ones they’d like to keep. What shapes their personality and makes them who they are.

I take all of that and blend it with my clients’ requests to create a party of their lifetimes. I also like to have fun along the way!

I am a proud member of the LGBTQIA+ community, a book lover, and a fan of all things sci-fi, fantasy, and odd.

"Working with Merida was amazing! I used to be an event planner and designer and thought I could do it all -- but I quickly realized I needed help. Especially for the day of! Luckily Merida and her team of skilled experts understood and carried out our vision (and then some!) with little direction. Anyone who is a planner, meticulous, Virgo, etc. will appreciate it when I say Events by Merida knows how to listen to, coordinate, execute, and transform your ideas and plans into the day of your dreams. The best part about it? The wedding was three days ago and we are still getting calls from our 80 guests to rave about "the best wedding they've ever been to." Another plus: besides her having amazing recommendations for vendors within our budget (and an endless emergency kit that would put Hermione's charmed bag to shame), we had a multicultural, interfaith wedding so needed someone who not only had experience working with diverse clientele, but also is a true advocate for diversity and inclusion in real life. That was very important to us and our loved ones, and Merida fit the bill.”
-Olivia, 6/24/2019

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I listen to my clients. What makes them unique. What traditions in their culture that they want to break, and which ones they'd like to keep. What shapes their personality and makes them who they are. I take all of that and blend it with my clients' requests to create a party of their lifetimes. I also like to have fun along the way! I am a proud member of the LGBTQIA+ community, a book lover, and a fan of all things sci-fi, fantasy, and odd.

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"Working with Merida was amazing! I used to be an event planner and designer and thought I could do it all -- but I quickly realized I needed help. Especially for the day of! Luckily Merida and her team of skilled experts understood and carried out our vision (and then some!) with little direction. Anyone who is a planner, meticulous, Virgo, etc. will appreciate it when I say Events by Merida knows how to listen to, coordinate, execute, and transform your ideas and plans into the day of your dreams. The best part about it? The wedding was three days ago and we are still getting calls from our 80 guests to rave about "the best wedding they've ever been to." Another plus: besides her having amazing recommendations for vendors within our budget (and an endless emergency kit that would put Hermione's charmed bag to shame), we had a multicultural, interfaith wedding so needed someone who not only had experience working with diverse clientele, but also is a true advocate for diversity and inclusion in real life. That was very important to us and our loved ones, and Merida fit the bill.” -Olivia, 6/24/2019 <a href="http://www.eventsbymerida.com" rel="nofollow">More reviews from effing awesome folks</a>

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Mention Offbeat Bride for 11% off, in honor of my favorite Doctor.

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