Better Together Planning

nue change for portraits. Cassie's kindness, professionalism, and calm approach made us feel at ease. Best decision ever!!

organized and structured so I knew I was in great hands. She was there for a venue meeting and the wedding rehearsal at the church as well. They had a lot of past experience with many of the vendors I used which made it easier for all of us. I hired them for only the Day of Coordination but if I could go back, I think I would have done the longer packages!  

kept track of contracts and payments. Cassie was great with setting up meetings with venues and asking questions that I hadn’t thought about. There was a brief time were I had a different planner in the middle of my wedding planning who may not have been filled in on some info and it led to inconsistencies and I had to call my vendors personally to straighten invoices out. One particular situation in which a bar was added and I wasn’t given an option to choose and it was way out of our price range, which I then had to correct. When Cassie came back everything was ironed out asap and I had no further issues with invoicing. Cassie did wonderful with last minute changes that were needed to have a successful event. For our rehearsal dinner we were to have the same tent used for our reception and it was supposed to be set up at 5. Our rental company was severely behind and after calling the company it was brought to our attention that our set up could have been prioritized if the planning company had mentioned we needed it by 5pm. That situation did cause some stress but it all worked out. I am glad to have chosen a planner and I would choose Cassie to be there for the whole time throughout planning because she is always quick to adapt, on time, and professional.

O worth it. Macy was quick to respond to my calls and text messages and even set up meetings with me just to check in! On wedding day, I got to hang out and love on my friends and family without worrying about a single detail. 10/10 recommend!! May the Lord bless and increase this team. If you're thinking about booking them, PLEASE do it!

the details that we wouldn't have thought of. And they made sure that our wedding weekend was the easy-going, fun celebration that we were hoping for. We highly recommend them and their team at Better Together Planning!

of the big day away, along with her assistant, Ashley! They created a perfect timeline that fulfilled all of our requests, and they made sure everyone was where they needed to be at the right time. They even went above and beyond and took beautiful photos and created the sweet video/reel of our special day. Cassie was just so amazing and we loved her so so much.

yself, I was nervous about trusting someone else to handle things on our wedding day, but I’m so glad I did! From the very first phone call, Maddie absolutely nailed it in every way. She’s a true girl boss! I chose the day-of coordination package, and the month leading up to the wedding is when the real magic began for me. Maddie asked all the right questions to fully understand my vision and even brought up things I hadn’t thought of, keeping me on track. I used to think I could only dream of a perfect wedding day, but Maddie and her team made it a reality. I cry happy tears just thinking about how grateful I am for her and her amazing team. From start to finish, they ensured everything ran smoothly, allowing us to completely enjoy our day without worrying about a single detail. We are beyond thankful for their help in making our wedding day truly perfect!

ent communication. She specified that she preferred email and scheduled calls. The advantage here is that when she reaches out or you need to, you’re going to get her full attention. Afterwards you will see the recap and action steps. There is no need to circle back because she gets it right the first time. We did the Rose Gold package so I negotiated my own vendors using her suggestions. I live in another state so knowing who I might use for flowers, cake, entertainment, transportation, venue, insurance, everything you can imagine is something I could never have accomplished on my own. I still had the opportunity to determine who I wanted to use, but I wasn’t starting from zero. Side note: Every time I mentioned that Maddie was my planner, the vendor assured me I was working with the best! Now, I’ll talk about the actual wedding experience. My goals were to make sure the couple felt taken care of, and that my husband and I were free to focus on our guests. Better Together delivered both. Maddie was onsite with her team on time and were in complete control coordinating with vendors and troubleshooting the details. If there were issues, I never knew a thing. That said, if the couple needed a change in schedule or needed help with anything, a team member was instantly available. I felt more like a guest at a wonderful celebration than a taskmaster. That’s a home run in my book. We all want to give our daughter a wedding she will always remember as her best day, My advice is hire the best team and trust the process. This team will take good care of you. I’m out of daughters, but I’d hire Better Together again in an instant!

y my wedding day worry free because of her. If you are looking into hiring BTP for your wedding it is totally worth it! Such a great investment for your wedding day! 💖

il and provided me with well thought out options for my husband and I to have fun choosing from! We wished to have a 6 month engagement, but had a very busy schedule during that time. Since I had Maddie’s help, I was able to truly enjoy my engagement season and was able to joyfully prepare to be a wife! They were very professional and well experienced. They kindly answered my many questions and communicated in a very timely manner. I do confidently recommend Better Together Planning!

raved about working with her, and that was very telling to me! On our wedding day, I truly understood why. The morning of my wedding when I was getting ready I never had to worry about set up at the venue or what vendors were doing. I could actually be present getting ready with my bridesmaids and mom. She helped coordinate the first touch with the photographers and that was such an endearing moment I’ll never forget. She was truly like my person that day! She helped me with my dress, encouraged me, made sure that I got to experience my own wedding. Even the simplest things like bringing me a drink from the coffee cart And bar meant so much because that was more time with my husband at our sweetheart table just us! The day of my wedding, I did not feel like the host/manager/coordinator. I felt like a BRIDE and throughly got to experience the wonderful day I had envisioned.

not have to worry about a thing! I would recommended Better Together Planning to anyone!!

b managing a large bridal party for the day of timeline and pictures. She was also a pro at fixing my bustle and readjusting it with pins. Maddie was excellent at helping me find vendors that could recreate my wedding vision. We were so pleased with her dedication to providing the best service to us on our big day. I recommend using this planning service.

my wedding day going as perfect as it did, if it wasn’t for her and her assistant. ❤️

with the stress of the wedding process and having a baby Maddie was on top of everything else for me! She never made me feel bad for being a little behind and she always made me feel heard. She brought my vision to life and made sure I stayed within my budget. She was always just a text, email, or even a facetime call away. The day before and the day of the wedding was absolutely perfect. I would totally recommend Better Together Planning to anyone!

nd everything ran smoothly the whole night. I was so stress free the whole day because of them. We received so many compliments on how well she handled the whole wedding. There were a lot of moving parts to my wedding lol and she stayed on top of it all. With the upmost professionalism and the biggest smile on her face. If you’re looking for a wedding planner there’s no question she is your girl!

aken care of, and worry free the entire day. Thanks to them, I will always remember my wedding day as a beautiful, stress free day, with endless memories. The entire day went so smooth with the help of Kyra and her crew, and I am beyond blessed to had them by my side on wedding day. I will recommend Better Together Planning to everyone and anyone needing a wedding day coordinator. If you are hesitant about spending the money, DO IT, 100% worth it.

professionalism and skills. The wedding day went incredibly smooth thanks to her and her team. Every single question I had was answered with complete ease, every problem I had was taken care of before I needed to worry (or even knew it existed), and every special moment was able to be cherished by my husband and I because they truly handled every single step of the day. Maddie’s knowledge of weddings is truly invaluable, and something that I found to be a true necessity when planning. Her advice and methods for wedding planning simply cannot be topped. We are incredibly glad we chose Better Together Planning to plan our absolutely perfect wedding, so we could start our marriage happy and entirely stress-free. We would do it all over again if we could :)

ommunicate with our vendors & everything with all of them was seamless! She made the day so easy by making every transition smooth from ceremony to reception to send off! I cannot recommend Maddie enough, she is so kind & truly cares for the couples she serves!

ined! She’s a ray of sunshine and talented to say the least. Couldn’t recommend her more 💖

and my family with our special requests without any hesitation and pulled strings for us to make it happen! Maddie even covered the little things that I forgot about and so glad she did!! She made it enjoyable and so much fun!! Would DEFINITELY recommend her over anyone else in the area. Fabulous person, fabulous service.

lped us make sure we had thought of all the little details and helped to keep us on track with the planning process. The wedding planning process can be so stressful and Maddie is the exact person you want to have on your vendor team during those times. She stays calm, kind, and levelheaded- which is exactly what you need as a stressed out bride! She was always there to answer any questions I had or talk through ideas with me. Maddie made it so I could completely let go, relax and enjoy my wedding day! I knew that Maddie had everything under control and knew that we trusted in her to execute our design and wedding flow that we wanted. Everything came together so beautifully and was even better than we had imagined it would- all thanks to Maddie! We would absolutely recommend her to anyone we know!!

day was smooth and no hiccups that I know of that and that was all because of Maddie! Do yourself a favor and have your day be easy & breezy with Maddie as your planner.

was what really stood out to us. We highly recommend anyone on the fence about getting a wedding planner or not, DO IT. I was the same way when we started planning our wedding and I’m glad I listened to my wife and went with Better Together. They made the whole process a breeze

rchestrated my rehearsal, created a time line for the day and gave the most helpful input/advice. I highly recommend hiring her for your big day!

some of the guests commented how she seemed to be taking care of all the expected and unexpected issues in the event. Our wedding was in another state far from where we live, so we had to rely on her to contact all vendors, make arrangements and of course set up on the big day but she delivered. She made it happen and it was also far better than I could every imagine.

ick response to all questions we had, & as a full-time working bride with kids it was enjoyable to know our wedding planner had everything covered and was able to create the vision we had from beginning to end! We worked together as a team & couldn't have been happier💒

! Enter Maddie: we reached out to Maddie a month before we decided to get married. We wanted a planner who was relatable, understanding, and judgement-free. Two other wedding planners already turned us down since the date was so close. Maddie was the only planner who was quick to respond and reassured us she could make it happen in 4 weeks. She was upfront and honest about the costs, and helped us make decisions with our tight budget. Maddie was there for every step. She knows what she’s doing, and she’s so good at what she does. Unsure of your vision? No problem, Maddie will refine it. Want unique touches? Maddie has endless ideas! Feel weird about talking budget? No sweat, no judgements and no stress around Maddie. Have a question? She is a text/call away. Maddie didn’t feel like a stranger—Maddie truly cared about us and felt like a friend. If you are easily stressed about the details, don’t even hesitate to hire Maddie! She will take care of you. On the day of our ceremony, I knew everything was taken care of, and all I had to do was enjoy the day. I was so incredibly relaxed because I knew that all would be well. As someone who is anxious most of the time, that is saying a lot! The feeling of relaxation on the biggest day of my life is something I really wanted, and Maddie made that possible. I cannot thank her enough for giving me such peace knowing the entire day would be perfect. Maddie was such a valuable part of the event, and truly without her, we may not have had this special day. Even when I said something quietly, she made sure I was always heard and advocated for us. I can’t thank her enough for noticing small things like that. Your events will truly be better together with Maddie!!!! These words could never be enough to show our sincere gratitude for Maddie Schmitz. I hope she continues to plan events for years and years to come because I want to work with her for birthdays and other celebrations!

g up our venue. Maddie was with us the whole day of the wedding and I don't think I could've pulled it off (as successfully) without her. Choose Maddie at Better Together for your event planner.

specific details that I never even thought about. If you want your wedding day go smooth she is a must hire! You could spend thousands of dollars on your big day and it could all be a stressful long day if you don't have someone like Maddie on your team! If you think you don't need a wedding planner think again, she is a must have on your wedding team!

her craft. We had four months to plan about 75% of the wedding. 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 :)

ire planning process, had great insight on details I never would 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!

feeling frustrated with the wedding planning process. Enter Maddie! 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!

with us for a planning meeting right away, also she was very flexible 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!

s with and was knowledgeable. Being completely new to the process, she made it easy through her vendor relations and one stop shopping recommendations.

ertise and advise was spot on! The quality of work, setup, and execution 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!!!! :)

aight forward, and professional. Her coordination and decoration during the wedding was perfect. I recommend her help for your future wedding!

long engagement, my fiancé and I had still not selected a date 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.

n top of all the details! Don't hesitate...hire her!

ggestion which I appreciated. She made sure everyone was taken care 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!