Charmate Events

Welcome to Charmate Events: MKE’s Event Planner!

Milwaukee, WI

Milwaukee and Southeastern Wisconsin

Service area

5.0

Praised by couples for:

Stress-free planning

Understanding the Couple's Vision

Professionalism and Attention to Detail

Booking Hannah was easily the best decision we made in our wedding planning process. From day one, she was genuinely the best wedding coordinator you could ask from. From the perfectly curated and detailed timeline, to all the lovely finishing touches on our decor, to SAVING the day when the dress bustle broke…Hannah really does it all and she does it flawlessly. She was quick and easy to communicate with, super organized, and kept everything running smoothly.

Michael B.

5.0

If you can get Hannah as your planner - either partial or full (which we did) it will be your best decision. Hannah was a literal ANGEL. Every time someone asked us how wedding planning was going, instead of the usual response most people give of being stressed, all we could do is beam with excitement and say we were so excited because we had the best planner of all time. From check ins and to a text group chat, to vendor communication and coordination and everything in between, no doubt our day would not have been what is was without her. She was amazing and I miss her already!

Isabella M.

5.0

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Hannah Pipines Trafton

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Charmate Events is a wedding planning business in Milwaukee, WI, that can help you design the celebration you've always envisioned! Our journey began in 2022 with our founder, Hannah. A friend's wedding inspired her to turn her love for creativity and organization into a thriving business. At Charmate Events, we specialize in transforming your visions into unforgettable celebrations and, of course, have some fun along the way! From the moment you contact us, we are dedicated to crafting a seamless and stress-free experience. As trusted Milwaukee event planners, we collaborate with local vendors to ensure that every aspect, from catering and florals to photography and entertainment, is flawless. We pride ourselves on our event design, which is tailored to reflect your unique style and preferences. Whether you're planning an intimate gathering, a grand wedding, or a shower, our personalized event-planning services guarantee a memorable occasion. Our meticulous approach and commitment to excellence make us the go-to choice for wedding coordination and party planning in Milwaukee. At Charmate Events, we believe in adding a touch of charm and a sprinkle of fun to every event. Contact us today to start planning your dream celebration, and let us turn your ideas into reality!

Woman-owned Business

4+ years in business

Small team (2-10 members)

Details

Planning

A la Carte Wedding Planning

Day-Of Coordination

Full Service Wedding Planning

Wedding Design

Wedding Website

Wedding Activities

Getting Engaged

Engagement Party

Rehearsals & Parties

After Party

Bachelor Party

Bachelorette Party

Bridal Luncheon

Bridal Shower

Couples Shower

Engagement Party

Rehearsal Dinner

Welcome Party

Wedding

After Party

Ceremony

Cocktail Hour

Reception

Rehearsal

Rehearsal Dinner

Awards and Affiliations

2026 'Best of Weddings'

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Meet the team

Hannah Pipines Trafton

Owner

I’m Hannah, a former teacher who found my true passion in bringing events to life. I believe that planning a party isn’t just a task- it’s my idea of a fun time! With my detail-oriented nature, organizational skills, and creative flair. I thrive on turning your vision into a unforgettable experience. From weddings to corporates events, I make sure to handle every aspect with dedication and precision. Let me take the stress out of planning so you can enjoy every moment of your special day. Let’s create something extraordinary together and of course have a little fun along the way!

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Reviewers consistently praise the planner for exceptional organization, responsiveness, and attention to detail. They say she managed vendor coordination, setup and tear-down, and solved problems calmly so couples could relax and enjoy the day. Many call her worth the investment and highly recommend her services.

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Nicole S

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Hannah was amazing to work with. We used her day-of coordination service, but she truly went above and beyond. We reached out about four months in advance to confirm our wedding-da...

y timeline so we could send out our invitations, and she responded while she was out of office in Japan. She always gave me peace of mind, reassuring me that we were on track, had everything covered, and thoughtfully bringing up details that weren't even on my radar. On our wedding day, we know she executed everything flawlessly because we didn't have to deal with a single issue. We couldn't have been more appreciative of that, as it allowed us to fully enjoy the day. Whenever we talk about our wedding, we always mention how smoothly everything went because of Hannah. We would wholeheartedly recommend Hannah to any couple looking for a planner who is organized, responsive, and genuinely invested in making their wedding day stress-free and memorable.

Michael B

Booking Hannah was easily the best decision we made in our wedding planning process. From day one, she was genuinely the best wedding coordinator you could ask from. From the perfe...

ctly curated and detailed timeline, to all the lovely finishing touches on our decor, to SAVING the day when the dress bustle broke…Hannah really does it all and she does it flawlessly. She was quick and easy to communicate with, super organized, and kept everything running smoothly.

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Isabella M

If you can get Hannah as your planner - either partial or full (which we did) it will be your best decision. Hannah was a literal ANGEL. Every time someone asked us how wedding pla...

nning was going, instead of the usual response most people give of being stressed, all we could do is beam with excitement and say we were so excited because we had the best planner of all time. From check ins and to a text group chat, to vendor communication and coordination and everything in between, no doubt our day would not have been what is was without her. She was amazing and I miss her already!

Haleigh R

Hannah was our day of coordinator but she did so much more. She was open to zoom calls throughout our entire wedding planning process and not just a few weeks before. She coordinat...

ed with our vendors and helped relieve our stress when there was some miscommunication with our DJ. The day of our wedding she worked behind the scenes to make it a stress free and enjoyable day. She packed everything up for us so that by the end of the night, we only had to put it in our cars. She did all of the set up and followed my inspiration photos to a tee. We appreciated everything she did for us :)

Christina C

Hannah and her team are amazing. She worked so hard behind the scenes to make sure everything ran smoothly and everything did in fact go well without any hiccups. She is so nice an...

d fun and loved working with her. Would highly recommend!

Alyssa S

Hannah was an absolute joy to work with! She made the planning process so much easier and helped me keep things organized! She was quick to respond to questions. For her day of coo...

rdinating package, she still does so much more that only help you on the day of! She makes sure to stay in contact the entire time and sets up meetings throughout. Our big day would not have gone as smooth as it did if we didn’t hire Hannah! She kept us on track and did our complete setup and tear down! It was such a relief to have someone handle all of that on the morning of, to allow us the time to relax and enjoy ourselves! She has a fun bubbly personality that can get along with anyone while still being professional. We highly recommend using her for your event planning!!

Alex S

Hannah was an absolute asset to the day. Our wedding day was absolutely perfect because I was able to relax and enjoy it knowing everything was under control. She made sure we had ...

a chance to try all of our food even while we were taking pictures during cocktail hour. Hannah made sure that set up and tear down were smooth and managed all the vendors. I would not have wanted to do this without her and would recommend her to anyone who wants a detail oriented wedding professional who will do anything she can to make sure you have a stress free beautiful day.

Ally C

The best money we spent on the wedding! You are in the most capable hands and can actually enjoy your day with loved ones. Hannah offers a number of planning options. She is a grea...

t communicator and problem solved on our behalf. We loved her creative touch and it felt like she really understood us as a couple. Don't hesitate, Charmate Events is a fantastic vendor!

Response from Charmate Events

Thank you so much Ally!! We loved helping you and Robert celebrate your day! 💕

Kristina G

Hannah!! There’s no words to describe how amazing of a wedding day partner she was. From the first communication, to our check ins she was always professional and timely. Aside fro...

m the organizational aspects of creating our timeline and keeping vendors informed she was a bright light on our day! She had little touches that went above and beyond anything we could have dreamed of. It was the content creation, the eye for decoration, and the sweet touches that sets her company apart. Thank you Hannah!!!

Response from Charmate Events

Thank you so much Kristina!! It was so fun bringing your day to life! ✨

Martha K

Charmate Events was amazing leading up and especially on our wedding day. Hannah was thorough in helping us prepare ahead of time, assisting at rehearsal, and keeping everything ru...

nning smoothly on the day. She and her assistant went above and beyond to facilitate our dessert delivery. And the best part? We were not bothered with questions or tasks on the day which was our primary goal with having a day of coordinator. We have already recommended Charmate Events to other friends and would recommend them to anyone considering day of coordinators.

Rachel K

charmate Events (Hannah) was amazing. She was kind, personable and very responsive. Hannah was my day of coordinator and truly made my day so special. I wasn't worried about anythi...

ng. I was able to just enjoy my day. The days leading up to my wedding were also so much easier, because I had hannah there to answer any questions and ease my nerves. I had problems with a photographer, and hannah delt with this for me so I didn't have to stress!

Response from Charmate Events

Thank you so much Rachel! We loved helping you with your day and making it as stress free ...

as possible!

Olivia S

Hiring Hannah as my wedding coordinator was one of the best decisions I made during my wedding planning process. She was incredibly organized, kept in touch with my vendors, and al...

ways calmed me down when I felt overwhelmed. On the wedding day, she and her assistant handled everything from picking up flowers to setting up and taking down the venue, which let me and my family just enjoy the day. She kept the whole event running smoothly and guided me through each part of the night with ease. On top of being amazing at her job, Hannah is bubbly, positive, and feels like an instant friend. I would recommend her a thousand times over to anyone who wants a truly stress free wedding.

May M

Hannah made our wedding day everything we hoped it would be and more! She handled every issue with absolute professionalism & made the vision that I had come to life down to the la...

st detail. As someone who loves to put little details into everything I do, Hannah made sure that they got to shine. Even when I arrived with partially finished projects and had to make last minute changes, I was not judged or rushed, but uplifted and told that everything would be ok! And it was! She helped organize friends and family that came along to set up and if something was needed or missing, the issue was resolved immediately. She even had lash glue when my lashes were trying to make a run for it after all the emotional moments had me in (happy!) tears. Because of her I was able to fully enjoy the whole year of planning, all the family and friends who drove hours and took flights to be with us & most importantly, getting married to the love of my life. She will always have a place in our hearts as the wedding fairy godmother. Out of all the investments made for our wedding, we can easily and enthusiastically say this was the best one. My husband and I will forever be grateful, and in true to ourselves fashion, will mention her every time we get a chance. ✨

Elizabeth S

Hannah was absolutely amazing!! Cannot say enough! I used her for day of wedding, and she was so much more! She handled all of my vendors and asked me questions. I wouldn’t even t...

hink about. I have a large tribe of sisters who are all very helpful and Hannah knew when to step back and let them do their thing and then step up And manage the situation when necessary. The night of reception it instantly started down pouring, and Hannah instructed everyone where to go and where to set up inside. At the end of the evening everyone commented on how well she handled the situation. Hannah kept me so calm and stress free day of . Anyone would be so lucky to have her!! Not to mention she makes an extraordinary charcuterie!!!

Savannah T

Hannah and her team were absolutely amazing to work with for my wedding! They brought my ideas to life and made sure everything went smoothly. I was stress free all day and it al...

l turned out more beautiful than I could have imagined!!

Anna T

Hannah was the absolute BEST! I cannot say enough great things about her. She went above and beyond for our wedding day coordination. From fixing our cake to offering to make the t...

able arrangements and keeping every one on our timeline. If anything went south during our wedding day I had no idea. She took some sweet pictures and videos throughout our day for us to have right away while we wait for our others to come back. Truly great at what she does!! Book with her ASAP!!

Claudia C

Hannah owner of Charmate Events did an amazing job with our wedding. From the planning all the way to the day of. There’s no way I could have not done it without her. She was so at...

tentive to detail and was an amazing person to have around. From her professionalism to her caring about making our day super special. I would hire her a million times over again.

Jennifer D

Would absolutely recommend Hannah! She was wonderful to work with. Very responsive, detail oriented and has such a lovely personality. She helped organize our rehearsal and took ca...

re of all the day-of details so I could relax and enjoy my day (and not burden any of my guests!).

Tabitha S

I wish we could scream praise from the rooftops to Hannah! We like to refer to our wedding planning as BH (before Hannah) and AH (after Hannah.) Our wedding day would not have been...

the most perfect and amazing day that it was without her. She truly held our day together. SHE made it happen. Between countless text messages, phone calls and FaceTimes Hannah was there to aid us every step of the way. If you are on the fence about hiring a DOC, here is your sign. Do it and hire Hannah. You will NOT be disappointed!!! Hannah’s professionalism, organization, attention to detail, kindness and overall enjoyment for what she does sets her out from all the others. Also as a wlw couple we cannot say enough about or appreciate towards Hannah for her love and acceptance. She had made herself a very safe person to work with if you are apart of the LGBTQ+ community.

Alyssa K

Working with Hannah was amazing! She is so friendly and on top of things and helped our wedding day go smoothly. Leading up to the wedding, she helped create a detailed timeline fo...

r everything happening and was a good sounding board for all my ideas and questions. Our day of timeline was tight & a little chaotic and she made sure everything was where it needed to be, even running home to make table numbers for us after our original ones couldn’t be found. It took a lot of the stress and pressure off having her there to manage all the little details, set up and take things down and I’m so glad we hired her as our month of coordinator!

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