MTR Event Design - Novato, California

Savannah C.

I have had the honor of working alongside Marie as a vendor for two years now. Marie is a rockstar planner with the amazing abilities of turning your event into a well oiled machine. She is extremely detail oriented and cares about how each piece fits in to the big picture of your event. She is encouraging to her clients when it comes to meeting deadlines, whether you're booking other vendors or making detail decisions for your rentals. I would 110% recommend Marie and her team for your next corporate event! She is professional, creative and will be your ally through the planning process.

Andy J.

Marie is the best to work with. She takes care from the start to finish with a level of detail and a fun positive approach that what I'm doing is the best part of my day. She has also impressed me wiht her vitual event capabilities that I can do through times when getting together in person isn't a factor, my business has grown because of Marie! Put her to work and get her to help solve your probelms with the frustrations events bring.

Jennifer R.

Marie was amazing to work with prepping for and executing my wedding. Her interactive timeline and to-do list seriously did not miss a single thing. She was incredibly responsive, getting back to any email, ping, or text within minutes despite being in different timezones. And while it wasn't easy for me to relinquish my control freak tendencies, she made me feel at ease. I trusted her and that everything would get done and I could just enjoy being a bride. On the wedding day, she brought everything together flawlessly. I don't think a single thing was missed, but if something was, I certainly didn't notice

Daniel S.

I absolutely love working with Marie. She is extremely talented and both the events I have worked as a vendor with her were incredibly fun and successful. Marie is organized, excellent with her communication and so funny! She helps in every aspect of the way. I highly recommend her for any and all events that you do. I cannot wait to work with Marie again!

Ann E.

If you are looking for an experienced event planner with a proven record for events across the Bay Area, with high attention to detail and the confidence that comes with knowing every piece of your event is attended to – MTR Event Design is your go to!
I so appreciate how Marie seems to think of everything and gets the job done so seamlessly (though I know we don’t see all the bumps). Marie has been wonderful to work with and is super responsive, despite being pulled in different directions. Her professionalism, attention to detail, follow up and her willingness to go the extra mile to always exceed your expectations is second to none.

Brandon

As an event professional I understand and appreciate the amount of time, energy and attention to detail Marie puts into her events! She meticulously plans every event with detailed layouts and timelines ensuring a successful event for all parties involved with an emphasis on providing the greatest guest experience possible. It is a pleasure working with Marie and watching years of experience cumulate into well executed events.

Blamoh T.

Nick and I can’t imagine entrusting our most special day to anyone besides Marie Rios. Marie’s project management expertise, attention to detail, and established relationships with local vendors made our wedding celebration effortless and seamless. As a seasoned event planner, not only did Marie perform all of the usual wedding planner functions with confidence, but she also managed all aspects of our multiple date changes due to the pandemic. She effectively juggled the task of ensuring our vendors remained the same throughout our wedding celebration date changes.

Marie’s organizational and project management skills, attention to detail, vast knowledge of Napa wine country vendors, established relationships with a multitude of event vendors, responsiveness, genuine care about her clients, and consistently joyful and pleasant demeanor all add up to one amazing event planner. Having Marie as our mentor and guide through our wedding journey was a wise decision and a wonderful experience. (An added bonus is that we became good friends as a result of our experience.) She has our highest recommendation for anyone looking for an outstanding, reliable, and fabulous event planner!

Suzi L. S.

If you're planning an event and want everything to go smoothly and professionally, call Marie! Working with Marie adds a level of calm organization to the chaos of both special event and corporate meeting planning. She's experienced, organized, and wonderful to work with. She'll have your back all the way to the successful end of your event!