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A Micro Wedding with Macro Personality

From the start Courtney and Ben knew they wanted to share their new home state of Vermont with their closest loved ones (14 of them to be exact.) After looking at a few local inns they realized their perfect venue was right in their backyard, literally. Having a micro wedding does not mean you have […]

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I’M KAYLA,
LEAD WEDDING PLANNER

After several years of event planning courses, mentorships, getting my master’s degree, and planning tons of weddings in venues ranging from remote tents, to restaurants, to local distilleries, I know that wedding planning isn't just something I do—it's who I AM. 

If you want to plan a truly authentic, one-of-a-kind celebration that will blow you and your guests away, I’m your girl!

Lover of the outdoors, spicy cocktails, and black coffee on repeat.

Owner of Madden Made Events, your ultimate hype girl, and fiercest advocate.

intentional. UNCONVENTIONAL. AUTHENTIC.

Dana & Dylan

A bright and colorful non-traditional Boston wedding at Garage B. Dana and Dylan's wedding was anything but ordinary - from the flow of events to the converted garage venue, from the colorful reception details to their all vinyl spinnin' DJs. Every detail had guests saying "this is so them!" 

What if I told you...

wedding planning doesn't have to suck!?

Wedding planning shouldn’t feel stressful, overwhelming, or like another whole ass career. When trying to plan the epic wedding of your wildest dreams, you don’t have to figure it out all on your own! I’m here to guide you from start to finish with trusted, kick-ass resources to make this day stress-free, fun, and everything you hoped for (and then some).