Reviews of Scarlett & Bell. (Event Planner) in Edinburgh (East Lothian).

Scarlett & Bell

18 Reviews

17 Comments

Event Planner

Wedding planner

1 Leadervale Rd, Edinburgh EH16 6PB, United Kingdom

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Information of Scarlett & Bell, Event Planner in Edinburgh (East Lothian)

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This business has received very good reviews from their customers, so probably it’s a place you should try if you are looking for this kind of services.

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L. W.

We started planning for our 2022 wedding in the heart of the pandemic, and had decided to throw caution to the wind and get married in Scotland with some of our closest family and friends. When we looked for a wedding planner we wanted someone who not only knew their stuff, but would help us connect the dots on this adventure. And, most importantly, we wanted someone with the right personality for us. Mercedes of Scarlett and Bell crushed it on all fronts. She was always available whenever we had any questions, and was quick to assure us things were going according to plan whenever we were feeling stressed. On top of that, she was on top of everything all the time. She never missed a deadline with us (and we never missed one with her) and I cannot express enough how stress free she made our experience on the day of our wedding. To add to that, the styling of the day was absolutely on point. We were so impressed I cannot even describe it. Mercedes nailed every one of our ever-changing wishes, even when time seemed short and the situation dire. All of her vendor recommendations were excellent, and she helped set us up for success on every step of our planning journey. She even helped us get everything sorted for our rehearsal dinner, our stay, and many of our friends question and concerns. We couldn’t have asked for a better planner. Thank you Mercedes and Scarlett and Bell, you helped make our dreams come true and we will be forever grateful <3 Much love from Lee and Em

J. R.

Though I was the mother of the groom, I had a wonderful experience working with Mercedes for our recent wedding weekend in Scotland. Because we are from the USA, Mercedes planned both rehearsal dinner, wedding ceremony and wedding reception. She arranged for the caterer, florist, musicians, photographers, transportation service, etc. No detail was too big or small--She exceeded all expectations! As an event planner, I appreciate her attention to detail and follow up. I strongly recommend Mercedes for all your event planning.

L. S.

As a USA-based bride and groom getting married in Edinburgh during a global pandemic, our international wedding planning obstacles seemed insurmountable. Yet with Mercedes we were able to find the venue, caterers and florist that represented our tastes and values, on budget! Her knowledge of the local Edinburgh vendors and methodical approach to planning over two years resulted in the most memorable day of our lives so far- we attribute it all to her. And when we met on the day of the wedding she was the loveliest and most competent person. We would highly recommend Scarlett&Bell!

D. R.

I found Mercedes in 2020 to help my partner and I plan the wedding we had always dreamed of. We are based in the US and she was everything we could have asked for in a wedding planner. Due to the pandemic, we had to postpone and she made the changes without a missing a beat. She was professional, kind, thoughtful and swift with ALL of our needs. I could not have asked for a better wedding planner and feel so grateful out paths crossed for this special day. If you are looking for a someone who can create the most perfect wedding, Mercedes is your girl!

M. S.

We started working with Mercedes and Agnes as our "3 month coordinator" about a year before our wedding. We are based in the US and planned to travel to Scotland only once during the planning process. They kindly offered to help us before the contract officially started, frequently setting up Zoom calls, providing recommendations via email, and even meeting us in person when we were visiting Edinburgh. Mercedes is amazing/lovely/wonderful/SO sweet, but this review is mostly about Agnes and Jenny, who were supporting us on the ground throughout our wedding weekend. First, they are two of the nicest and funniest people in the world. You want people around you on your wedding day that you can trust to allow you to relax, and these two definitely fit the bill. My family still talks about how much they LOVE Agnes, almost a month after my wedding is over! Agnes and Jenny expertly handled supplier issues, helped coordinate a timeline with A LOT of moving parts/locations, and kept us laughing the entire time. Also, the contract ended at the time the wedding was over, and we had some miscommunications of vendors taking things down at the wrong times - Agnes helped me deal with that (while I was on my honeymoon) even though it was outside the scope of our agreement. Our wedding was beautiful and we, along with all our guests, had such a great time. I truly think these ladies have chosen the best career ever for their skill sets - their organization and warmth is unparalleled. I highly recommend the entire team at S&B.

T. B.

Hiring Mercedes was the best decision we made in terms of wedding planning. She is awesome! She made us feel relaxed from day one. She recommended wonderful local suppliers and suggested ideas that made our wedding "ours", while even making the process of planning actually fun. As for the day of the wedding, we basically just showed up and it was perfect. Mercedes took care of everything! We cannot be more thankful, and we have no idea what we would have done without her.

S. M.

We hired Mercedes early in our wedding planning. She was incredibly helpful in the planning process and invaluable on our wedding day making sure everything went smoothly. There were a couple of bumps in the planning road she helped solve and was reassuring when stress started to mount as the big day crept closer. As vendors and their contacts/management were changing, she was a constant we needed to bring it all together. Easily the best money we spent. Our wedding was quite relaxed and non-traditional but everything went like clockwork thanks to Mercedes.

J. v. V.

Mercedes did an amazing job planning our elopement in Edinburgh! She brought together the most wonderful group of people to bring our ideas to life and with that gave us a wedding that was exactly as we hoped it would be. The preparations went very smooth. Via Skype and with the help of Pinterest we showed her what we had in mind and she came back to us with multiple options to look into. It was all very relaxed and a fun process. We were almost sad it was all over. On our wedding day we were so happy to finally meet Mercedes in person and have her as our witness. She had been there all the way leading up to this day and it was so nice to have her with us. A part from being our witness she made sure everything ran smoothly. We had no worries at all. Besides planning our wedding she also provided us with the best suggestions for restaurants and things to do while were in Edinburgh. It all made for a great experience!

L. F.

Booking a good planner is one of the most important pieces of planning a wedding - especially when it is the destination kind involving vendors from other countries. Mercedes of Scarlett & Bell ended up being a superstar for us Americans who have never traveled to Scotland. She put us at ease for the early stages of planning, (even helping us figure out a good wedding date) and then Covid-19 hit and everything in the wedding business was flipped upside down. Mercedes handled our postponement and rescheduled a 2nd version of our wedding with such grace and professionalism despite the circumstances. We really felt like we were well taken care of and she truly cared about our wedding day. As we are now approaching our rescheduled wedding date, Mercedes again exceeded our expectations by being so honest with us regarding her ability to provide us with the best services she can offer for our elopement. Due to her no longer servicing the area in Scotland we are planning to elope in this year, she referred us to another amazing elopement planner to carry out the rest of the details. That effort speaks for itself how much Mercedes cares about the quality and service she is providing. We will certainly miss her personality and professionalism for our wedding day, but will never forget how much she already had a hand in our planning process thus far. I highly recommend booking Scarlett & Bell!

S. M.

Choosing Scarlett & Bell was one of the best decisions we made when it came to our wedding. They were so friendly and professional and really listened to thoughts and ideas, making them come to life.These ladies were professional from start to finish, and were always just an email or call away to answer any questions or concerns. The wedding day itself was perfection and even our guests commented on how attentive and friendly Mercedes and Agnes were throughout the day. I cannot recommend this company enough...they really are wedding fairy godmothers!

D. H.

Our perfect day was so perfect all down to Mercedes. Hands down the fairy godmother that every couple needs for planning their big. Mercedes has a wealth of knowledge in the industry and some spectacular ideas too. I can say confidently that our special day wouldn't have been so successful if it hadn't been for all the professional help Mercedes. Couldn't recommend Scarlett and Bell highly enough to any couple planning a wedding. Thank you so much Mercedes. Dawn and Ollie

A. K.

As a fellow supplier to the wedding industry we love working with Mercedes and her team. They really give 100% and have great creative vision for their weddings, and most importantly care about the service they provide. I always recommend them if you’re looking for a planner for your bug day!

J. P. U.

I'm the kind of guy who never reads the instructions and will spend hours looking for something in the supermarket rather than asking where it is, so I never thought I'd need a wedding planner. I was totally wrong. I can say without a doubt, Mercedes and co were integral to making our wedding perfect. All our friends said, "make sure you take a moment to enjoy the day" and that's impossible if you assume the role of events co-ordinator. Neither my wife nor I lifted a finger on the day and never once did we have to chase anyone because something wasn't where it should be. The planning process was stress free, with Mercedes contacting vendors on our behalf, including the things we never considered. She was always available and our time planning together was always a lovely evening over drinks, rather than board meetings filled with admin. I know most of us look to cut costs where we can when getting married but I'd urge everyone to make the budget stretch for Scarlett & Bell. If you want to avoid memories of nagging caterers and locating photographers, they'll ensure you only look back at the special moments you shared with loved ones. How can you put a price on that?

M. C.

I think booking Scarlett & Bell was the single most important thing I did to save my sanity whilst planning a wedding! We'd booked our venue in Edinburgh which we loved but it was a DIY job and we lived 450 miles away in London. I was confident I could do most things ourselves (spreadsheet geek alert), and I'd researched and booked most of the major elements, but then I found Mercedes from Scarlett & Bell whilst browsing through LoveMyDress, just as it was dawning on me how many things needed to be done behind the scenes both in the run up to and on the actual wedding day. Turns out I didn't want to be fixing last-minute decor problems on the morning of the wedding when I should be getting ready, or cope with turning around the main hall from the ceremony space to dining tables when I wanted to be having a celebratory drink with my pals! We also didn't want to ask our friends to have to do it either, because we wanted them to relax too. From our very first email exchange, I knew Mercedes would be a dream to work with. Amazing communication, immediately understanding our vision, and full of brilliant ideas (not to mention a great sense of humour) - she was our gal. On the day itself, it seemed as if there were five of her: she somehow managed to appear everywhere, always a constant calming presence overseeing the smooth running of events. She was thoughtful, calm, and always with a smile on her face. If you're in any doubt about booking her, don't be. It was the best money we could have spent!

R. H.

I hired Mercedes to plan my wedding in Scotland (as I am located in the United States) and was absolutely blown away by the level of service that she provided. She was warm, professional, super responsive to emails, made me feel genuinely cared for and expressed a personal investment in my wedding. She had a bevy of unique vendors in her arsenal, seemed to instinctively grasp exactly what I was looking for, and then provide a tailored list of providers for my choosing. It was pretty much perfect, and the cost for her services is beyond reasonable. Unfortunately, due to Covid we tried to reschedule the date, and then ultimately scrap our Scotland plan. Mercedes was there every step of this heart wrenching process and I never regretted getting a chance to work with her. She is a truly lovely person who, to me, sets the standard for what all professionals in this industry should strive to be.

T. L.

10/10 would absolutely recommend! We knew that when we wanted a destination wedding in Scotland, we needed a planner. After interviewing a few different options, Mercedes at Scarlett & Bell was our clear, standout favorite. She really connected with us on our vision, made us laugh, gave incredible suggestions, and acted as our most trusted partner throughout the entire planning process. She was always available to meet with us, even to just chat about non-wedding related things, which meant a lot as we were all trying to navigate through the ever-changing COVID restrictions. While we ultimately had to audible to a state-side wedding due to COVID, the impression Mercedes left on us is one we'll never forget. In fact, we've opted to have our 1-year anniversary in Scotland and will be leveraging her expertise once again for the occasion. There's a lot of tough decisions one has to make when planning a wedding. Choosing Scarlett & Bell for your planning needs isn't one of them.

N. M.

My band recently played a wedding at Gilmerton House which was organised by Mercedes. It was a joy to work with her and her team. They were super organised and super friendly in the run up to the event. There was no stress on the day/night and everything ran perfectly smoothly which is the ultimate sign of a well organised event!

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