Mary Hollis Huddleston

Mary Hollis Huddleston is a Nashville-based author and entertaining expert with deep roots in Southern hospitality. She draws on years of experience as a wedding and event planner, as well as her background as the former owner of a party rental business, to inform her writing and her approach to hosting. Huddleston co-authored the novel Without a Hitch, a humorous and heartfelt story set in the world of high-end Southern weddings, which reflects her insider knowledge of the industry. Her work celebrates themes of self-discovery, community, and the charm of Southern life, contributing fresh, relatable voices to the clean fiction genre. Raised in the South, Huddleston was inspired by her mother and grandmother’s effortless hosting, which shaped her own love for bringing people together. She believes in the power of tradition blended with a modern, practical touch, and she enjoys sharing her entertaining tips and stories with readers. Huddleston lives in Nashville, where she continues to write, host, and inspire others to create meaningful gatherings.