ABOUT
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ABOUT |
MEET MADISON
Owner & Wedding Director
Madison studied theatre directing at Virginia Tech, while simultaneously becoming certified as a wedding designer through the Event Leadership Institute. She gained industry experience by assisting various wedding planners in the DC area, and after college, her first job was as a vendor for an event installation & rental company who designed for national brands such as Lyft, L'Oréal, CNN, and Guinness.
Madison began to dream about what it would be like to have her own event planning brand, one that had her special touch of elegance, sophistication, and of course, fun. Thus, Madison Avenue Events was formed. Along the way, she discovered that her passion was working with couples to design their dream weddings. Since then, she has been interviewed for her expertise by Southern Living, The Knot, Washingtonian, and more. She was also invited to be a guest speaker at her alma mater, Virginia Tech, inspiring students in the fields of hospitality and business.
While she has an ample amount of creativity, her clients have often described her as being “down to business” as she is great managing her clients’ investments and contracts. If you work with her, you will quickly learn that one of her main passions about being a wedding director is ensuring that every couple gets to enjoy their day—that they get to have time to eat, dance, and savor their once-in-a-lifetime wedding experience.
The Mission
Our mission is to design elegant, modern weddings while ensuring the planning process is simple and stress-free. We take care of the details, allowing our clients to immerse themselves in the enjoyable aspects—trying on dresses, menu tastings, selecting place settings, and touring venues—without the hassle of contracts, negotiations, or vendor follow-ups. Our expertise allows our clients to be at ease knowing that the details are being handled by a seasoned professional.
The Values
Communication: We prioritize open and transparent communication throughout the planning process, ensuring we effectively address our clients' needs, wants, and concerns.
Simplicity: Wedding planning can be complex, but we strive to make it as streamlined as possible without sacrificing quality. Our organized approach includes worksheets, efficient email chains, and software systems to keep all information easily accessible.
Professionalism: While we build strong relationships with our clients and vendors, we understand that planning a wedding is a significant investment. We maintain a high level of professionalism to ensure that every dollar is spent wisely.
The LOCATIONS
With the stately elegance of Washington, DC, to the wine country of Virginia, and the coastal allure of Eastern Shore of Maryland, we can design nearly any vision that a couple brings our way.
Our team has experience navigating a variety of different spaces, including museums, historic homes, tents, wineries, waterfront properties, hotel ballrooms, and barns. We have connections with an ample amount of venues in the DMV including Perry Belmont House, Daughters of the American Revolution, Meridian House, The Willard Hotel, Larz Anderson House, Museum of Women in the Arts, The Riggs Hotel, Goodstone Inn, Fleetwood Farm Winery, Shadow Creek, Still Meadow Farm, Rust Manor House, Early Mountain Vineyards, Stone Tower Winery, Kent Island Resort, The Pendry Baltimore, and many more!
A few Facts about MADISON
Her soulmate is her 10 pound bichon frisé dog, Lexi, who ensures the team stays pawsitive during peak season and supervises zoom calls from Madison’s lap.
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She takes design inspiration from brands like J.Crew, Crate & Barrel, Anthropologie, and West Elm, but will never pass up a quality Target dupe.
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Her favorite trip she has ever been on is a Disney Cruise, as she felt the impeccable attention to detail was unparalleled with any other brand (except her own).
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Her favorite wedding trend right now is using colored and patterned taper candles down the center of long, rectangular guest tables.
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What CLIENTS Are Saying
"Hiring Madison at the very beginning of our wedding planning process was the best decision.”
— Isobel & Josh
“exceeded our expectations in every way and made our wedding day everything we dreamed it would be.”
— Ashley & Alex
“Madison is by far the best investment we made for our wedding: beautiful, smooth, and stress-free.”
— Caroline & Charlie
“Madison was the first planner who understood what we were looking for.”
— Nicole & Patrick
“Madison worked wonders curating stunning design recommendations better than what I could’ve imagined.”
— Amy & Ben
“Enlisting Madison was my now-husband’s pre-wedding gift to me, And she truly was a gift.”
— Lana & Slava
Get in touch
Reach out to schedule a time to chat with us! We’d love to hear from you.