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ARE YOU READY FOR A HOT TAKE?
I don’t want your wedding to be the best day ever.
Okay, hear me out: your wedding shouldn’t be your “best day ever”—because truth is, your best days are yet to come.
Real talk? Your love story probably isn’t a fairytale. And that means that your wedding doesn’t have to look or feel like one either—so let’s ditch all of that pressure here and now.
It’s totally normal to feel like you have to follow traditions or meet the expectations of guests or family—but that doesn’t mean you have to do things their way.
Consider this your permission slip to forget the rules.
When we work together, I’ll be by your side every step of the way, guiding you in creating an unforgettable day to mark the beginning of the rest of your life together—a lifetime filled with opportunities to continue making memories.
I’m giving you one incredible day in a lifetime of many best days ever.
I’m not giving you your best day ever;
The Madden Made Mission
break the rules
At Madden Made, we’re committed to
offering a fun, BS-free planning
experience for couples who aren't afraid to
We’re also fierce advocates for LGBTQ+
rights, social justice, and human rights. We
avidly work on putting our money where our
mouth is by not only welcoming all couples,
but also donating a portion of our profits
directly to non-profit organizations and
creating educational content about diversity
and inclusion in the wedding industry.
to design an epic, one-of-a kind
celebration.
We're All about
Inclusivity, love of all kinds, exceeding expectations, making new traditions, being true to yourself, and having a damn good time
we're NOT ABOUT
Following the crowd, performative allyship, discrimination, following trends just because they’re trends, people pleasing
what Madden Made
stands for
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meet kayla
Designing and planning a wedding that matches your vision—without resorting to or relying on played-out trends or having it become your full-time job—can be overwhelming, frustrating, and way more stressful than you may have realized, but it doesn't have to be.
My job is to create a safe space for you to be your most authentic self so you can feel confident planning a wedding that’s true to who you and your partner really are.
As your wedding planner, I’m committed to being your fiercest advocate throughout every stage of the wedding planning and design process.
You are my only priority—not anyone else.
Lead Wedding Planner and Founder of Madden Made Events
Wedding planning isn't just what I do, it's who I am—and with every couple I work with, I only become more sure that this role is *exactly* where I'm supposed to be.
IF WE’RE MEANT TO BE
HERE’S WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW
I’m a little obsessed with sardines (I even have them tattooed on me!)
I COULD NEVER DECIDE BETWEEN A PUB BEER OR A FANCY COCKTAIL
You can usually find me planning my next Northeastern getaway.
I’M A BUFFALO WING ADDICT
(FLATS ONLY, OR ELSE.)
get to know our planning assistants
meet the team
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Meet Greg
Greg is the quick-thinking, problem-solving, hands-on team player everyone wants to be around. With his comforting energy, he always goes above and beyond so couples can truly kick back and enjoy their day with zero stress.
Fun Facts:
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Meet Katherine
Katherine’s super power is kicking ass in high-stress situations—which is only matched by her ability to make you feel calm and collected,knowing she cares deeply about every aspect of your big day.
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Meet Kate
Kate is a super detailed-oriented stylist who’s always down to bust her ass to get shit done. Oh, and she’s a BLAST to be around.
Fun Facts:
Officiated his first wedding for a Madden Made couple, studied cinematography in school, favorite film is No Country for Old Men, is a WWII history buff and memorabilia collector.
Was once told she's a combo of all members of Queer Eye's Fab 5, life motto is "keep it fun & funky", has never eaten a fast food burger.
Considers herself a "true city girl" despite now living in a rural town with less than 5K people, is a mom of 2 beautiful babies, drives in complete silence.
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Meet Grace
For Grace, no task is too small or too big to tackle. She’s extremely organized, and because her past work experience is in advocacy, she brings an unmatched level of care to all our couples.
Fun Facts:
Used to barrel ride in rodeos, has sung twice at Carnegie Hall, and is obsessed with escape rooms, mysteries, and anything "whoodunnit".
Screw the fairytale wedding...
YOU’RE ABOUT TO HAVE A LEGENDARY CELEBRATION
Together, we’ll create an experience that reflects everything you are and nothing you aren’t, so you can feel completely confident that your wedding is actually yours.
