Better Together Planning

because I found the idea of planning the event overwhelming and intimidating. I would sit down to browse Pinterest pages or “The One” catalogs and be unable to narrow my likes and interests. I lacked vision and direction, but as established procrastinators, we decided we needed a deadline to get it all done. I gave myself ten weeks (during a pandemic) to pull off my perfect day. I decided to host a small event at my home for only thirty people. Better Together was not the first event planning company I reached out to. I contacted two other local companies, but after talking to them it was VERY clear that we were not well suited for one another. One company tried to tell me what was possible – full of limitations and negativity, the other presented themselves as disorganized and sloppy and actually rolled her eyes at me when I was discussing my rough ideas and dreams. Maddie was the complete opposite. She was immediately receptive to my timeline, carved time out to meet with me, was friendly, positive and supportive of everything I had put together. She lovingly helped me craft my event by narrowing the focus, recommending amazing vendors and helpers, setting up timelines and appointments, doing advance research and legwork, attending consults with me, creating thought boards, and regularly following up and checking in to make sure we got everything done. She used her experience and knowledge to remind me of things that needed to be accomplished and provided invaluable ideas about things I never would have thought up or known about on my own. She was always one text message away, and without her support, I never would have ended up with the dream wedding we managed to pull off. Then there was the event itself. Maddie was there with two associates to make sure everything went flawlessly. She gracefully juggled the vendors, managed the setup and decorating, the timeline, the music, shepherded guests as necessary and even pulled off a venue remodel in the middle of the event, unaided (my plans were a little extravagant). I didn’t have to think about anything except how happy I was, how beautiful everything appeared, and how handsome my groom looked. After the event, while my guests and I enjoyed dancing and refreshments, Better Together Advocates cleared all the décor and prepared all the rental equipment for return. I didn’t have to do ANY clean-up, nor did any of my guests. It just took care of itself, like magic. I read a half dozen wedding planning books and one thing that I learned was that the personalities of the helpers and vendors are crucial. You want to feel comfortable with them, find chemistry with their personalities, so that they add to your big day in a positive and constructive manner. Working with Maddie and Better Together Advocates was a positive experience from beginning to end. She felt like a supportive friend, not a hired helper. It was a pleasure to have her in my home and at my most special day, and I could not offer enough praise or give her a high enough recommendation. If you If you are fortunate enough to have happened across their page, do not hesitate nor look elsewhere, Maddie and her team were flawless. She is worth her weight in gold.

. Maddie gave me a timeline and really made sure that I got what I wanted every step of the way. I'm not a wedding savvy person, so there were a lot of things I didn't know about or didn't have an opinion on. I really loved that she took time to explain everything to me (repeatedly) and if I didn't have an opinion on something, she had suggestions or examples for me to use. Our wedding day was flawless. She checked in often, everyone knew what they were doing, and she was able to make changes at our request on the fly. I would highly recommend Better Together Planning :)

d have thought of without her and really helped bring my vision to life the day of my wedding. I was able to be in the moment with my friends and family without any worry about something not going the way I planned. She really went above and beyond to enforce my plans and make the whole weekend go flawlessly. I can’t give her enough praise. She will make sure that your wedding goes off without a hitch!

ie! I was able to talk with her about what my husband and I wanted the event to look and feel like and from there she crafted a plan to make it happen! She handled all the parts of the wedding planning process that had been frustrating me like vendor outreach and coordination and instead I got to focus on just making the fun decisions! She has worked with so many vendors in the area which really came in handy when the first makeup artist I had found suddenly wasn't available. Through Maddie we were able to quickly find another amazing hair and makeup artist! Overall Maddie is supreme! She makes sure to understand your vision and takes the time to get to know you personally. I didn't worry about a single aspect of my wedding day thanks to Maddie!

exible because we had to travel in from out of town. She definitely cares so much about her couples and making sure their wedding day runs smoothly! She listened to all my requests and tweaked things when they weren't quite to my liking. And of course on the big day she was soo attentive and made sure we were taken care of and having the best day ever! Highly recommend Maddie, she is very organized and professional!

ss, she made it easy through her vendor relations and one stop shopping recommendations.

xecution left me in tears when I saw the ceremony and reception. She delivered all and more of what is expected of a wedding planner. Every detail, every step, every moment of our day was perfect thanks to Maddie and, for that I will forever be grateful!!!! :)

during the wedding was perfect. I recommend her help for your future wedding!

are of. My family and the groom’s family raved about how sweet she was & how she moved quickly when cleaning up at the end of the night. I honestly don’t think I could’ve had such a stress free wedding day without her. She is so sweet and I would most definitely recommend her to anyone else thinking about getting a wedding planner/day of coordinator. And also, she’s affordable!