Alright – so today we’ve got the honor of introducing you to Mary Wilson . We think you’ll enjoy our conversation, we’ve shared it below.
Alright, so we’re so thrilled to have Mary with us today – welcome and maybe we can jump right into it with a question about one of your qualities that we most admire. How did you develop your work ethic? Where do you think you get it from?
My work ethic comes directly from my parents. Both of them worked incredibly hard and set the standard for what responsibility and integrity look like. My mom was a homemaker who also worked part-time outside the home until I was born, and my dad served in the Navy before becoming an officer with the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources.
They taught me that your word is your bond. If you told someone you were going to do something, you did it—no contract needed. They always reminded me that your reputation will carry you further than anything else, and it will follow you for the rest of your life.
I’ve lived my entire life and built my business on those lessons.
Appreciate the insights and wisdom. Before we dig deeper and ask you about the skills that matter and more, maybe you can tell our readers about yourself?
I’m the owner of A-Team Events, where my team and I specialize in wedding planning, month-of coordination, floral design, and officiating services across South Carolina. I started my journey as a caterer, which grew into full-service event planning and eventually the creation of a wedding venue I owned for 10 years. Today, A-Team Events is a full-service wedding company built on strong relationships with top local vendors — from photographers and DJs to caterers and more. We’re dedicated to bringing each couple’s vision to life with expertise, passion, and seamless execution.
What I find most exciting and special about what we do is simple:
We turn a couple’s vision into a moment they’ll remember for a lifetime.
There is nothing like watching the stress melt off a bride’s face when she realizes, “We’ve got this.” We step in, take over the details, troubleshoot anything that comes up, and allow our couples and their families to truly be present and enjoy their day.
A-Team Events is built on trust, integrity, and relationships. We don’t just show up—we advocate for our couples, guide them, protect their investment, and create experiences that feel personal and joyful. Every wedding is unique, and we approach each one with the same heart, excitement, and commitment.
As for what’s new:
We’ve recently rebranded to A-Team Events, expanded our month-of coordination packages, to help couples choose exactly the support they need.
We are already preparing for 2026 and 2027 which will bring exciting new collaborations with local vendors, expanded floral design options, and enhanced planning tools for our clients. We’re growing so quickly that we’ve even added new team members to better serve our couples.
And who knows what we’ll add next — the best is still ahead!
At the end of the day, our goal is simple:
To bring your wedding vision to life—beautifully, professionally, and with the joy it deserves.
If I’ve learned anything in this industry, it’s that no couple should ever walk their wedding journey alone. With the A-Team by your side, you won’t have to.
Looking back, what do you think were the three qualities, skills, or areas of knowledge that were most impactful in your journey? What advice do you have for folks who are early in their journey in terms of how they can best develop or improve on these?
Looking back, three qualities have carried me through every stage of my journey and shaped the success of A-Team Events:
1. Integrity & Reliability
My parents taught me that your word is your bond—and that lesson never left me. In the wedding industry, trust is everything. Couples hand you one of the biggest days of their lives. If you say you’re going to do something, you deliver. Period.
Advice: Build your reputation brick by brick. Show up when you say you will. Follow through. Do the small things right even when no one’s watching. A solid reputation will open doors you didn’t even know were there.
2. Problem-Solving Under Pressure
Weddings are beautiful, but they’re also unpredictable. Rain comes. Vendors run late. Something breaks. The magic happens when you can stay calm, think clearly, and fix it before anyone even realizes there was an issue.
Advice: Don’t shy away from challenges. Practice staying composed—whether it’s by shadowing another planner, volunteering at events, or simply learning to organize and prioritize quickly. Solutions come easier when your mind isn’t in panic mode. You can panic after the event is over!
3. Relationship Building
The heart of this business is people. Couples, families, vendors, my incredible A-Team, and the venues we serve—your network truly becomes your backbone.
The heart of this business is people. Couples, families, vendors, my incredible A-Team, and the venues we serve—your network truly becomes your backbone.
I’ve been blessed to build strong relationships with trusted professionals, and I’m even more grateful for a team that shows up with passion, professionalism, and heart every single time. Their dedication is a huge part of why every event runs smoother and feels more joyful. We have been a team for over eight years!
Advice: Be kind. Be respectful. Treat vendors like partners, not transactions. Support others in your industry and they will support you in return. Your network can become one of your greatest superpowers.
For anyone early in their journey:
Build your foundation with authenticity, integrity, strong problem-solving skills, and meaningful relationships. You won’t have all the answers in the beginning—and you don’t need to. Stay open, stay humble, and stay consistent. Stay unique, do you, and don’t let others change who you are. Passion paired with persistence will take you far. And above all, remember: you will never please everyone, and that’s perfectly okay.
Every great business starts with one step, one client, one lesson. Keep going, and your future self will thank you for the work you’re putting in today
Alright, so before we go we want to ask you to take a moment to reflect and share what you think you would do if you somehow knew you only had a decade of life left?
If I only had ten years left, I would live them with far more intention and far less pressure. I’d spend more time with my family and friends—really being with them, not rushing through moments because of work or responsibilities. I’d work less, worry less, and stop giving so much weight to what strangers think.
I’d relax more. I’d let go of the need for things to be perfect or “just so.” The material things wouldn’t matter anymore—not the way memories and laughter would. I’d take more vacations, explore more, breathe deeper, and allow myself to enjoy life without guilt or second-guessing.
Most importantly, I’d spend time getting to know me better. I’d give myself permission to simply be who I am without worrying about meeting everyone else’s expectations. For once, I’d put myself first—my peace, my joy, and my happiness.
Because at the end of the day, that’s what truly matters. But sadly most all of us realize this too late.
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