What started as a small, part-time venture in 2007 has grown into a diversified events management business offering catering, décor, conferencing, restaurant and functions venue services in Bulawayo.
Operating under the motto “Making every event a blessing,” M and M Joyous Events has built its reputation around providing personalised services for weddings, corporate functions, parties, meetings, workshops and other social and professional gatherings.
The Christian organisation prides itself on professionalism, reliability and attention to detail, treating each function as a unique occasion requiring a customised approach.
The company’s vision is to become a nationally recognised and diversified events management brand that brings joy and satisfaction to both clients and employees, while its mission is to deliver outstanding quality events management services that set new best-practice standards.
Its core values include professionalism, attention to detail, commitment to customer satisfaction, superior execution and discipline.
M and M Joyous Events has expanded its operations beyond event coordination to provide an extensive range of services designed to give clients convenience by bringing different aspects of event management under one roof.
In wedding planning, the company assists couples from the initial stages through to the big day.
Its services include planning and coordination, provision of checklists to help couples track preparations, assistance with grocery purchases and connecting clients with trusted service providers.
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The company also provides venue decoration tailored to different occasions, catering and serving of food, as well as chairs, tables, tents and other wedding accessories.
Beyond weddings, M and M Joyous Events provides spaces for kitchen teas, anniversaries, birthday celebrations and other functions.
Its restaurant at Haddon and Sly also provides a venue for after-wedding celebrations and group gatherings.
One of the company’s major strengths is its ability to cater for both small and large gatherings.
The organisation says the largest function it has catered for so far was a state function attended by about 6 000 people, demonstrating its capacity to handle large-scale events.
Its catering division provides indoor and outdoor services, including the delivery of ready-made meals to offices, factories and other workplaces.
The company has previously provided daily meals to workers at Schweppes Zimbabwe Limited, catering for about 120 employees, while it also catered for staff at Autoworld, MBCA and students under the National Social Security Authority (NSSA).
The catering division caters for a wide range of occasions, including corporate functions, cocktail events, Christmas parties, workshops, meetings, birthday celebrations and private gatherings.
They also operate a conference centre in the heart of Bulawayo’s central business district at the Haddon and Sly Building.
The company’s conference centre, located in Bulawayo’s central business district, can accommodate between 100 and 150 participants, with an adjoining restaurant offering additional space for a similar number of guests including workshops, seminars, business meetings, study groups, graduations, award ceremonies, product launches and interviews.
It also provides wireless internet connectivity, making it suitable for professional meetings and events.
M and M Joyous Events’ growth has been recognised through several accolades in the business sector, reflecting its contribution to the events and hospitality industry.
The company was named Megafest Entrepreneur of the Year in 2012 and went on to receive the Megafest Businesswoman of the Year Award for the Southern Region in 2013, as well as the Megafest National Businesswoman of the Year second runner-up award the same year.
In 2014, it received the Zimbabwe National Chamber of Commerce (ZNCC) Businesswoman of the Year Award for the Southern Region, before being recognised again as Megafest Businesswoman of the Year for the Southern Region in 2015.
The string of accolades underscores the organisation’s evolution from a small-scale, part-time venture into a diversified events management business serving individuals, corporates, institutions and large-scale functions.
Its continued recognition has also reinforced its reputation for professionalism, quality service and effective execution, as it continues to expand its footprint in Bulawayo’s events and hospitality sector.
