About
This may be a lil’ bit spicy, but...
I don’t want your wedding to be beautiful.
Because there are so many more interesting things to be than just beautiful.
Provocative. Fresh. Witty. Memorable. Smart-assey. Unexpected. Now those are weddings worth talking about.
And that’s what we all want, isn’t it? For your wedding to be so incredibly over-the-top, I’ve-never-seen-anything-like-that-before, and immersive that your guests won’t be able to shut up about it for the next decade?
Me, too. So I’m going to throw out the rulebook. Let’s bring in more lighting! More draping! More unique installations! More live performers! More puppies! (Yes, puppies.) If something is a significant part of your love story, I want it at your wedding, even if especially if it’s never been done at a wedding before.
Here’s your permission to ditch all of the pressure to have a “typical” wedding. Instead, relax into a little bit of rebellion. Out with the stuffy, in with the surprising, wow-worthy moments that I promise will leave your grandma just as breathless as the traditional nuptials she was expecting.
When we work together, I’ll support you in creating an unforgettable wedding weekend that will be as iconic as the rest of your marriage.
Now, let's throw you an epic party.
—Cheers, Kayla
The Madden Made Mission
We pledge allegiance to
event design, and to the rule-breaking couples for which we plan.
One kickass wedding planning team, indivisible,
on our values of liberty and social justice for all.
We pledge allegiance to
event design, and to the rule-breaking couples for which we plan.
One kickass wedding planning team, indivisible,
on our values of liberty and social justice for all.
Experiential, Immersive,
One-of-a-Kind
Refusing to Compromise
Madden Made Is All About
Inclusivity in the wedding industry
Allyship for our queer, BIPOC, disabled, and otherwise marginalized couples, employees, and vendors
Donating to social justice nonprofits annually
Creating epic experiences
Badass design
Never making assumptions
Breaking the wedding rules
Exceeding expectations
Being a safe space
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meet kayla
Kayla is refreshingly honest, thoughtful, and über creative — a dynamite combo when it comes to owning a business, producing kickass weddings, and building relationships with our couples. That’s probably why she’s so good at this job. Not like she wasn’t good at her jobs before:
Kayla excelled in fashion school, studying in Rhode Island and Paris where she volunteered at Men’s Fashion Week before becoming a national retail buyer;
She worked her ass off to get the first MBA in her family; And she rocked a franchise marketing role for a global toy brand.
But designing bespoke, unexpected, experiential weddings for our couples? It’s what Kayla was meant to do. That, and be a doting dog mom.
Lead Wedding Planner and Designer, Founder of Madden Made Events
I find my design inspiration from fabrics, fashion, traveling, interiors, art museums, film, and most importantly, you.
Get to know me better
I’m Low-Key Obsessed With
Sardines. Peep my sardine tin tattoo!
My pup AND HUSBAND. I mean, come on… look at THOSE FACES!
Traveling the Northeast (especially my special camping spot in coastal Maine)
Diet Coke. Need I say more?
Get To Know Team MADDEN MADE
team, assemble
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Meet Katherine
Katherine has been on our team the longest and is our assistant planner, AKA Kayla’s right-hand woman. She’s dedicated, empathetic, and selfless, and spends each day trying to live up to her personal motto: “keep it fun & funky.”
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Meet
Jackie
Our couple-side coordinator, Jackie, is warm, loyal, and reflective. She’s always been sentimental (ask her about her collection of family heirlooms), and is definitely the person you want taking care of you as you get ready for your wedding.
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Meet
Brit
Brit’s chill, confident, and a lil’ bit competitive — everything you need for a kickass production assistant. Plus, if you ever have a karaoke emergency, she’s always ready and probably too willing to sing “Ice Ice Baby.”
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Meet
Rachel
Production assistant Rachel is the easy-going, open-hearted, playful one on the production team. Everyone loves her, but especially when she shows up with treats to share from her home micro-bakery business.
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Meet
Tom
Production assistant Tom is authentic, loyal, and driven. When he's not ensuring every wedding detail is flawless, he's lighting up the stage as a dancer with the Boston Gay Men's Chorus. Catch him setting up, and you might just spot a subtle step-ball-change in action.
Good Girl
Meet
Helly
Motivational assistant Helly is a sweet, loyal, sometimes rambunctious girl. Kayla rescued her as a baby and is low-key obsessed. Helly is obsessed right back.
Screw the fairytale wedding...
Throwing An Iconic Wedding Is Our One & Only Goal
Together, we’ll create an experience that reflects the two of you down to your core and then some. It will be immersive. It will be legendary. And it will be completely one-of-a-kind.
