Greater Joy Events

considering having a coordinator, please do it. Having her working behind the scenes on our day eliminated so much stress. It made our day so easy and enjoyable. I couldn’t recommend her more.

hen we were unsure about decisions or had questions. Our wedding was 2 days comprised of a cultural Pakistani ceremony followed by a Christian ceremony/traditional reception. Madeline was on top of everything both days! I truly never worried once during our wedding weekend - I got to be fully engaged and enjoy the day because I knew Madeline was there and taking care of everything. Thank you Madeline for making our weekend so smooth and beautiful!

out them! Truly the best investment for your wedding!

esent as a bride. We had several family members and friends compliment Madeline’s expertise as well. We truly did not have to worry about a thing throughout the wedding planning process, as well as the day of our wedding, and it because of Madeline that we can say that. Without hesitation, I strongly recommend hiring Greater Joy Events to ensure your wedding planning and wedding is a joyful event for all!

pt telling me how calm I was, and asked how that was possible, and I literally said "I know Madeline will handle it", and she did! She thought of everything to make our day perfect, and was so thoughtful and intentional on everything that was important to us. She is one of the best decisions for our wedding day, and I am so grateful to her!

nning process fun and much less stressful than it would have been doing it on our own. She took care of everything the day of the wedding and made it the least stressful day ever. Madeline is such a joy to work with and we cannot recommend her enough! -Jenna & Kent

oing. I highly recommend using Greater Joy Events!

. My husband, family, and I were able to relax on the day of knowing everything was taken care of. Highly recommend Greater Joy Events for your wedding planner!

Madeline made the entire process as seamless and stress-free as one could, considering the circumstances. Working with Madeline was incredibly easy. Throughout the entire process, she was always available to answer our questions and listen to our concerns. Especially as we neared the wedding day, we felt extremely supported and felt as though she was truly going through those last-minute decisions with us one-by-one. Her attention to detail and organizational skills were unparalleled. We were blown away by her ability to take our vision and turn it into a reality. On our wedding day, Madeline was present, helpful, and ensured that everything went smoothly. We did not have to worry about a single thing, as Madeline took care of everything from vendor coordination to making sure that all of the details were perfect. We cannot overstate how important that was for us. Her professionalism, expertise, and kindness allowed us to truly enjoy our special day without any worries. Ultimately, we would highly recommend Madeline to anyone looking for a wedding planner. She is the perfect choice for anyone looking to allow someone else to help them fulfill their vision for their wedding day. Madeline is truly exceptional, and we cannot thank her enough for making our wedding day exceed even our highest expectations.

nk you, Madeline!!!

anted to have our wedding at the same traditional church his parents and grandparents were married, but we wanted the modern reception celebration as well. Planning from out of state was so stressful for me that I didn't even know where to start. Madeline was my saving grace during both the planning leading up to the wedding and the entire day of. There were so many tiny details that I would have lost track of without her. (who has a key to the church, transportation to and from church, when toasts start, when dinner starts, when to send out save the dates, etc etc) She kept the entire event running smoothly, she planned and scheduled my meetings with vendors, spoke with vendors on my behalf (so all I had to worry about were the fun things), and had amazing recommendations for catering/photography/stationary/ videography/ DJ/ etc.. And she was so patient with me changing my mind a million times or when I felt like a bridezilla! You can tell she has years of experience coordinating and planning. She answered all the tough questions from vendors I wouldn't know how to answer for myself! She is so organized and keeps an amazing shared google drive with her clients that have everything from to- do lists, timelines, meetings, budgets, payment due dates, and etc. It's perfect with anyone who has a little OCD or Anxiety like me!! She lays it all out there and it was such a relief not to have to keep track of it all myself. She was so prompt with deadlines and reminders and was SO professional yet also felt like I was planning with a bestie and not someone I hired to help! She truly made it a priority that my husband and family enjoyed the week without any disturbances from vendors, clean up, you name it. She took on EVERYTHING and knew exactly our taste, and made SURE our vision was respected by florists/ other rentals. As a person, she is truly such a treasure and we loved every second of planning with her and having her a part of our most memorable day. She is such a joy to work with and anyone would be lucky to have an event planned by her. It will be everything you have ever dreamed of and more!!

Madeline was incredible and helped us pick vendors , decorations, organize our wedding day and much much more. There is no way our wedding would’ve been nearly as good without Madeline there to organize everything and help out even when our ceremony had to be pushed back because of rain. Madeline is just the best. She is she is super sweet, loves her job, and I would recommend her to anyone getting married in the Peoria area.

knew, the day was absolutely flawless. I cannot imagine anyone having a wedding without Madeline by their side!

es. Her knowledge about weddings and the planning process is needed by every couple no matter who you are! We are forever grateful for Madeline! Thanks again for all your help, time, and effort put towards this special time in our lives!

n their hometown, even though we knew it meant that much of the planning would shift to those of us who were local. It was then that we knew we were going to need some help, given that I work full-time and they lived more than 7 hours away. Therefore, it was important that we find someone who could provide experienced and detailed guidance, connect us with all the right vendors, and help us stay in budget. Madeline was all of those things, and more. She is knowledgeable, well-connected, attentive & so incredibly kind…and even went above & beyond to help me pull off a special wedding day surprise for the couple. Having an expert to bounce ideas off of, one who was willing to give the bride & groom room to be creative, but also provide alternative suggestions based on her experience, proved invaluable to us and helped ensure the day was exactly what the newlyweds envisioned. And for me, since my daughter is my only child, it was also of utmost importance that I did not have to worry about any of the day-of details, so I could just be in the moment and enjoy the day as mother of the bride. And I did. Ultimately, the day was everything we dreamed it would be – even more, actually - and none of it could have been accomplished without Madeline. She is truly the BEST!

ganized! The wedding planning folder she makes is amazing, anything and everything you need is right there. From your budget, contracts, guest list, and month by month check list to keep you on track, to a list of things you need the day of, she’s got it all. It’s impossible to remember and think of everything but Madeline takes great notes and makes sure even the smallest things you mentioned get done! As for me I’m a people pleaser and go with the flow but Madeline could always tell if I wasn’t into an idea during vendor meetings and was sure to steer the conversation in a different direction for me! My husband on the other hand he says how he wants things flat out, Madeline truly can work with every personality!! The day of Madeline brought Carly on to work with us and she was just as amazing! The two of them worked tirelessly to finish decorating the morning of and made every last detail come together, and I had some silly toothpick place settings I was really adamant about! They both made sure to check in with all of us as we were getting ready and keep us on scheduled. I didn’t have one worry, one hiccup, or one upset guest. They truly made our day perfect! Overall if you are looking for a day of planner or a full wedding planner Madeline and Carly are your girls! I got to enjoy my entire day and take in everything because I knew Madeline and Carly had me covered, for that I cannot thank them enough!!

idered. She has great relationships with most of the caterers and venues in the Peoria area and we felt we got special treatment since we worked with her. My wife and I would highly recommend anyone getting married in the Peoria area to use her!

ease knowing that I had someone to handle the logistics and to make sure my vision was executed! I specifically loved Madeline's calm demeanor during the times where things were a little crazy! It was so nice to have someone there who could look at the big picture and to make sure everything went well! They were always available for questions leading up to the wedding day and the organization and timeline was so spot on. Overall- I could not recommend Greater Joy Events, Madeline and Carly more for a day of wedding coordination service. They were so spot on and it truly was a huge part of why the day ran so smoothly.

h behind the scenes the day of that I didn’t even realize as the bride. We met multiple times before the wedding and they made a timeline, were in contact with all the vendors, and made some of my crazy ideas a reality. Madeline was also a huge help in the planning process and even showed up the day of just because she’s sweet and loves her job. No detail was overlooked by Greater Joy Events, they even saved my husband and me a plate of appetizers that were waiting for us after our entrance to the reception.

e of the pandemic, and Madeline was with them every step of the way. I can't imagine what it would have been like to plan the wedding without her guidance and assistance. I would recommend her to anyone planning their special day!

te any stress leading up to the day of the wedding and was extremely diligent in finding a replacement vendor when one of ours became ill the day before the wedding. Madeline made sure every single detail was perfect during our big day, and I cannot recommend her enough to help make your dream wedding a reality! She was the best wedding decision we made!!

needed! Having her coordinate our wedding day gave us the peace of mind we wanted and needed to be able to thoroughly enjoy every moment of our wedding! She is so kind and patient and you can tell she puts her heart and soul into helping you bring your wedding vision to life and she loves what she does! We would recommend Madeline over and over again!

rganized, ensuring we were accomplishing the right tasks and making decisions when we needed to, and providing guidance on local vendors to use since we were so far away. They seriously made the process so much less stressful than it otherwise would have been had we tried to do it on our own, which gave us the opportunity to slow down and enjoy our engagement as well! On the day-of, they were great about keeping track of vendors, decorations, and making sure everyone was where they needed to be. I can't express how enjoyable that made the day, and honestly, I don't even know what they were dealing with from a logistics standpoint because they were that good at keeping us out of it :). At the end of the night, they took on the clean up as well, which took that worry off our plates too. The day could not have been more perfect! For our Fall 2021 wedding, Carly joined the team about halfway through planning and jumped right on board. She was great at diving into the details and supporting us, and I know she'll continue to be a wonderful planner at Greater Joy Events! I highly recommend Carly and Madeline to plan everyone's wedding; it was one of the best investments we made in the whole experience!

yed on track, vendors were on time, etc. Additionally, and perhaps most importantly, Madeline was a fantastic coordinator the day of, making sure everything was moving along and that neither us, nor any of our guests had to worry or stress about anything. Madeline was a perfect presence on our day, ensuring that everything went smoothly, but without being over-bearing or stepping on anyone's toes. Again, so, so happy we decided to use Greater Joy Events and Madeline and would absolutely recommend her to anyone looking for wedding planning or coordinating.