About this vendor
In the business of making magic + memories!
Hawthorne Creative Wedding + Event Management is a local to St. Louis, MO wedding and event company. Honing in on their skill set since 2014, they specialize in wedding planning + month of management. Should you choose to hire this team years or months in advance, they have multi-tiered packages to fit your needs, ranging from Partial Planning to Month-of Management.
Partial planning services allow couples to rest easy in the knowledge that every element of their day is being carefully considered. Alternatively, Month-of Management services are available for those who have planned out their day but are looking for someone to take control during the event.
Owner + Event Director, Madison Payne, has a passion for building genuine relationships with her couples and clients. From start to finish, you are in the hands of professionals with this team. Having the opportunity to serve an array of couples over the years, this team has the expertise to bring your dream wedding to life. Hawthorne Creative strives to create a joyful experience for every couple, allowing them to enjoy the celebration they have always envisioned.
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Business Attributes
- Woman-owned Business
Destination Weddings
- Destination Wedding Planning
Planning
- A la Carte Wedding Planning
- Budgeting
- Day-Of Coordination
- Destination Wedding Planning
- Full Service Wedding Planning
- RSVP Tracking
Wedding Activities
- Getting Engaged
- Engagement Party
- Rehearsals & Parties
- Bridal Luncheon
- Bridal Shower
- Couples Shower
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Hawthorne Creative, particularly Madison and her team, received glowing praise for their exceptional coordination services for weddings. Reviewers highlighted the invaluable assistance provided by Madison in easing wedding planning stress, ensuring smooth vendor communication, meticulous timeline organization, and flawless day-of execution. Madison's professionalism, organization, and attention to detail were commended, with mention of her ability to handle unforeseen challenges such as inclement weather. Overall, Hawthorne Creative was highly recommended for their outstanding contributions in crafting stress-free and memorable wedding experiences.Review photos
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A wedding coordinator was not something I initially thought I needed and now I can't imagine getting through my wedding day without them. We booked Madison to help us from 4 weeks out from the wedding through the big day and it was the absolute best decision! She helped me remain stress and worry free throughout those final weeks, and I felt like I actually got to enjoy every single minute of my wedding day because I knew if anything came up Madison would handle it. From coordinating with vendors, making a detailed timeline, setting up reception decor, picking up our late night snack, and coming up with a plan b for pictures the day before the wedding when we knew rain was coming (which we ended up needing to use!) are just a few of the amazing things Madison was able to do for us. She truly went above and beyond and I will recommend her to any future bride!
Response from the Vendor on 12/10/2024
Katie, thank you so so much. We appreciate your kind words! <3 - Mads
I cannot recommend Madison and the team at Hawthorne Creative enough! From start to finish, Madison was incredibly professional, friendly, and detail-oriented. It was truly invaluable to have her input on decisions big and small and as we got closer to the wedding for her to take over all vendor communication so I didn’t have to worry about coordinating the nitty gritty (which was a lot for the World’s Fair Pavilion!!). Thanks to her team’s expertise and calm demeanor, the entire day ran seamlessly, allowing us to fully enjoy the moment without a single worry. They truly went above and beyond to bring our vision to life. If you’re looking for a coordinator who will make your special day stress-free and unforgettable, Madison is the one!
Response from the Vendor on 12/10/2024
Kelly! You are too sweet. THANK YOU for being amazing. - Mads <3
I dont even know where to begin - Madison and her team are incredible. From timeliness, to professionalism, to overtime hours, and more. We booked the month of package and they took care of everything so we could relax and enjoy the final days of our engagement/get excited for our wedding! They took over all our vendor communication so we didn't have to worry about anything. They were worth every penny and made our wedding day go seamlessly.
Danielle was my main coordinator the day of and she was perfect!!!! On the day of, she was always there waiting for me with a fan, water, and asking me what I needed next. She, along with a few other workers, stayed til the wee hours of the morning to get everything organized and cleaned up so we didn't have to lift a hand the day of/day after the wedding! She made sure every detail I requested was completed and got everyone where they needed to be when they needed to be there. I am so appreciate of the whole Hawthorne team!
Response from the Vendor on 12/10/2024
Gabi & Joe, THANK YOU. Your day was beautiful and magical. Dani & the team had the best time with you. - Mads <3
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I can’t recommend Madison and her team enough! They take care of everything, so you can relax and enjoy your special day without any worries. They're super easy to communicate with, work together to create a clear plan, and execute everything perfectly. Honestly, their services are such a great value when you consider the peace of mind you'll have knowing everything is in good hands on your wedding day.
Response from the Vendor on 12/10/2024
Thank you, Brock!! We love you!! <3 - Mads
There are not enough stars in the world to give to Hawthorne Creative. Hawthorne Creative went above and beyond at every turn to ensure my husband and I had the stress-free wedding day of our dreams. We hired Hawthorne Creative for day-of-coordination and added on a session towards the beginning of our wedding planning journey for advice on where to begin. That initial planning session assisted us on getting a clear vision of budget, setting solid goals, and saved us hours of research and frustration because of Madison's vast knowledge and experience in the wedding world. Madison is truly the best of the best.
Madison took over vendor communication a few weeks ahead of our wedding and is a phenomenal communicator. She and the Hawthorne Creative team were on top of details for our wedding day before we even thought about them. We were able to actually relax and enjoy the last stretch of time being engaged while Hawthorne Creative ensured every detail was in place.
Hawthorne Creative handled our wedding weekend with such grace, positivity, kindness, and expertise. Their knowledge of what we wanted in a wedding allowed us (and our family/friends) to truly sit back and enjoy our wedding day/weekend with each other and the most important folks in our lives. Madison and Hawthorne Creative are absolutely essential to having a worry-free wedding day full of love beyond your wildest dreams!
Response from the Vendor on 09/25/2024
Alli & Ross - thank you SO SO much. We loved working with you and your family on your big day. Wishing you ALL THE BEST! - HC Co. Team <3
Madison and her team were amazing to work with. She made sure that we had all of our Is dotted and Ts crossed before and during our big day! Her and her team were also quick to act and creative when it came to an outside wedding that saw a lot of rain. We loved celebrating in the rain with them!
Response from the Vendor on 09/25/2024
Abbie & Gabe - THANK YOU for being so amazing and going with the flow. We loved everything about your big day. - HC Co. Team <3
I cannot begin to express how incredible my experience was working with Madison. From the very start, she made the entire wedding planning process so easy and seamless. She is incredibly thorough, explaining every step of the process, outlining exactly what to expect, and answering every question with patience and clarity. Her attention to detail was unmatched, and she truly went above and beyond in every aspect.
On the day of the wedding, Madison was an absolute joy to be around. Her positive energy was infectious, and everyone—my family, my friends, even the vendors—loved her. She has this amazing ability to make everything feel under control, no matter what might be happening behind the scenes. I can honestly say she saved my mental health on the big day just by existing! I didn’t have to worry about a single thing, and I could enjoy every moment knowing she had everything handled.
If you’re looking for someone who is not only a consummate professional but also a warm, caring presence who will put you at ease, Madison is the person you need. I truly cannot recommend her enough!
Response from the Vendor on 09/25/2024
Lauren & Austin - we appreciate your kind words more than you could ever know. Thank you for being so amazing to work with. Best. Day. Ever! - HC Co. Team <3
Working with Madison and her team was easily the BEST decision we made during our wedding planning process! I can't recommend her highly enough!!
I thought I could plan our wedding by myself, and a few months before, I started to panic, realizing how much work I had taken on, so I started looking for day-of coordinators. Madison was recommended to me as LGBTQ-friendly, and I knew we wanted to work with her as soon as we met with her! She is incredibly professional, organized, and knowledgeable about the wedding industry. We went with her package that gave us day-of coordination, rehearsal coordination, as well as taking over vendor communication for the month before the wedding. It was SO nice to have her take over vendor communication. It allowed me to focus on other tasks without the added stress. In taking over vendor communication, she caught a number of things that I had missed, which could have been a disaster on the day of! She also let me know when payments were due and how much was due. It sounds so small, but receiving a note from her instead of having to track everything myself was HUGE. We had access to all kinds of planning documents and lists, which were so helpful.
Madison was such a joy to work with. She's incredibly sweet, helpful, and so communicative!
Our day was absolutely PERFECT with Madison at the helm. She worked so hard to give us exactly what we asked for, and we appreciate her so much. Our day went seamlessly, and I can't thank her enough for giving us our dream wedding! I seriously don't know what I would have done without her!
Response from the Vendor on 09/25/2024
Amanda & Ashley - y'all are the BEST!! Thank you for your sweet review. We wish you all the happiness in the world! - HC Co. Team <3
What a fantastic wedding planner! As a wedding vendor, I’m always SO happy when a client hired a wedding planner. Hawthorne Creative is worth every penny. You won’t be disappointed!
Response from the Vendor on 09/25/2024
Stacy - you are too sweet!! Thank you for the sweet review! - HC Co. Team <3
Having a coordinator was a completely no regrets decision. We loved Madison and her team so much!! They were so helpful in coordinating our vendors, keeping things organized overall, but also being so hugely helpful the day of the wedding itself.
The whole team was calm, and helped make me feel relaxed and able to enjoy our wedding day. I even forgot my vows and her team sprinted across town to get them for me. (Thank you thank you again!!!)
I’d highly recommend Madison and team to anyone looking for a planner. Thank you ladies again and congratulations to you!! 😊
Response from the Vendor on 12/20/2023
Thank you so much, Michelle, for your sweet review!! <3 We loved working with you both! - Mads
I cannot say enough good things about Madison! I found her organized, insightful, patient, and thorough! Her timelines were so helpful! She was quick to answer any questions we had before the wedding. She took charge at the rehearsal, which helped speed that along. The day of the wedding, she was there every step of the way! As the mother of the bride, I appreciated her calm demeanor. We are so happy we found Hawthorne Creative! This was the best decision we made!
Response from the Vendor on 11/21/2023
Sally, thank you SO much. You are too sweet. We loved working with you & your family on Molly + Bryan's big day. <3 - Mads
Madison and her team were amazing! They created a detailed Run of Show for the entire wedding weekend. They made sure our vendors were time and everything was the way we had envisioned it. Our day of coordinators were outstanding! Jade and Brittnee were true professionals and made sure everything went perfect! Our day was an absolute joy and we got to enjoy every minute of it thanks to this team!
Response from the Vendor on 11/21/2023
Jen, THANK YOU!! We loved working with your family. Meggie, John, and yourself were so great. <3 - Mads
I was so impressed with Madison and how she not only helped organize and plan every detail leading up to the wedding but also even helping after the wedding when we had a conflict with one of our vendors. Jade was fantastic the day of and went beyond what is asked of a planner. From having every tiny detail in her bag of tricks to knowing how the bride felt and how to navigate her day, to "looking" the part and changing from "work" clothes to "wedding" attire, Jade was fantastic. I would 100% recommend this team !!!!
Response from the Vendor on 11/21/2023
Dana, we GREATLY appreciate your sweet review!! We wish all the best to Caroline & John! <3 - Mads
The thought of planning a wedding for an estimated 250 guests seemed so overwhelming, so we knew we would need support during the planning process and especially on our wedding day. From our first meeting with Madison we knew we could put our trust in her and her team. She offers different packages depending on your specific needs and is extremely calm, organized, and professional. During our planning meetings there were so many times I said, “oh I didn’t even think of that!”—Madison thinks of everything, so by the time our wedding came around I knew everything behind the scenes would be taken care of (and it was!). We would recommend her over and over!
Response from the Vendor on 11/21/2023
Molly & Ben, y'all were the BEST!! Thank you for letting us be a part of your big day! <3 - Mads
Madison and her team are A+++ AMAZING! She is incredibly organized, efficient, and truly goes above and beyond for her couples. When my flowers arrived brown and wilted on wedding day, she and her team saved the day by redesigning everything and even driving an hour+ to get a new backdrop to use for the ceremony.
Even without this, her preparation and organization in each of our planning calls was so helpful and I went into my wedding day with no stress or worries. My bridesmaids and family even noticed how prepared she was and commented on it all evening.
I can't recommend Hawthorne Creative enough! Madison and her team are worth every penny and then some. She is definitely the person you want on your team as you prep for your big day!
Response from the Vendor on 11/21/2023
Seriously, Mallory & Austin - y'all are amazing. THANK YOU for allowing us to be a part of your special day. Wishing you all the best! <3 - Mads
Madison and her team were absolutely incredible! They made our day run so smoothly that we were able to just enjoy our love and our day with family and friends. The planning process was so easy and she went above and beyond for us. We couldn’t have asked for a better experience. Hiring Madison and her team is the best thing you can do for your wedding planning experience!
Response from the Vendor on 11/21/2023
Toni & Mike - 100/100!! Loved working with you both over the past year. Thank you for being the best! - Mads <3
Hawthorne Creative made our wedding perfect! We had no hiccups and felt incredibly prepared the day of. The team was so kind and helpful! We can’t recommend them enough!
Response from the Vendor on 11/21/2023
Thank you Alyssa + Tyler!! We loved working with you both - what an amazing day! <3 - Mads
Hiring Madison & her team was by far the best decision we made for our big day! She was there every step of the way and answered any & all questions and always kept my mind at ease! Day of execution was PERFECTION. I did not need to worry about a THING! She is so very detailed for the day of timeline, everything was addressed and accounted for that we needed. If you don’t want to miss out on any single detail for your event book with Madison & her amazing team!!!🤍 20/10 recommend Hawthorne Creative!
Response from the Vendor on 11/21/2023
Haley & Austin - what a special day. We love y'all and we're so happy we could play a small part in your story. <3 - Mads
Madison is an absolute dream to work with! She is extremely professional, prompt, caring, hard working, funny, and generous. Every detail of our wedding day was perfectly curated and organized by Hawthorne Creative. We had most of our wedding planned by the time that Madison took over coordination but she had the best ideas and input to make the day as enjoyable as possible. Her knowledge of weddings is vast! Any wedding day task we thought about delegating to a family member Madison made a plan for her team to take on the work so everyone involved could be focused on the main event and being together. That meant so much to us! The days leading up to our wedding were stress free, as we knew everything was in the best of hands. We highly recommend Hawthorne Creative Wedding + Event Management!!
Response from the Vendor on 11/21/2023
Marta & John - THANK YOU THANK YOU! We greatly appreciate the love & wish you all the happiness in the world! <3 - Mads
I’m not even sure where to start when talking about Madison and Hawthorne Creative. The unmatched industry expertise, the sincere and professional team, and the perfect right hand for any bride. I planned most of my wedding but knew that I wanted help with the final details and the run of show. Madison was always on my radar from the time I booked my venue and I knew I needed her on my team. Not only was Madison organized and knowledgeable but her sweet, bubbly personality kept me in the right headspace from start to finish. Another critical piece of the Hawthorne team is Jasmine. I will never forget sitting with her in the bridal suite before walking down the aisle and just chatting like we were BFFs. My nerves were at an all time high and she probably doesn’t even know how much that meant to me. I seriously love these girls and would recommend them over and over again. I can honestly say they were the cherry on top, and the glue that brought my day together!
Response from the Vendor on 11/21/2023
Ahzia & Jalen - seriously y'all are TOO SWEET!!! Thank you for these kind words. Wishing you all the love in the world. <3 - Mads
Hawthorne Creative Wedding + Event Management is a MUST for all your wedding needs!! Madison is the absolute best and helped us along every step of the wedding way!! She is amazing with communication between vendors while keeping us entirely in the loop! She makes you feel at ease throughout the entire wedding process. On the day of our wedding, Madison was truly a life saver. Not only was she at the venue coordinating the set-up and ensuring that everything was perfect, she came to our hotel to check in on us as well! She is incredibly organized and handles absolutely every detail where you don't have to worry/think about a single thing! We told Madison our dream and vision for our wedding and she made it happen! She always had our back, supported us through any hiccup that arose and always found a resolution. Most importantly, Madison is so genuine and her care for us and our day was felt immediately. I cannot recommend Madison and her team enough! We loved them so much and want everyone to experience all that they bring to a wedding! :)
Response from the Vendor on 08/04/2023
Nann + Wade - thank you SO much for your kind review. We loved working with you & your family! <3 - Mads
Madison was amazing from start to finish. She helped so much when we were lost in the weeds and was so insightful.
She went above and beyond to make sure we had a perfect day
Response from the Vendor on 08/04/2023
THANK YOU for your sweet review, Theresa! <3 <3 - Mads
Madison was truly AMAZING. Best money spent in the entire wedding process by far. She was helpful, available, patient, and so pleasant to work with. She asked all of the questions I would not have thought of, she had every detail noted at all times, and she made sure everything was done smoothly. We were so grateful to have her, especially the day of the wedding. Anything we needed, she was on top of it immediately. I am so impressed with her and Hawthorne Creative, and I am SO thankful we chose to work with them!
Response from the Vendor on 08/04/2023
Kirsten & Alex!! Thank you for these kind words. We loved working with y'all! <3 - Mads
I was not one of those people who doubted the need for a coordinator for a wedding, however I am still blown away at how amazing and helpful Madison and her team was throughout my whole wedding process and the day of. I would go as far to say that she was the most important vendor of my day. There is not a thing I could have ask more of from her and Hawthorne Creative was literal excellence on our wedding day. If you are even remotely considering a wedding planner, coordinator, manager, social media content creator, Hawthorne Creative should be your choice. This company is passionate, hard working, and simply amazing at what they do. Madison created a very detailed timeline for me, attended my rehearsal, decorated my reception space, attended to me the day of the wedding, basically hosted my wedding, and then stayed to break everything down packed away into boxes for us to simply carry out the next day. That peace of mind on my wedding day and leading up to was the difference between a good wedding and the best wedding that I could ever dream of. I cannot recommend a vendor of mine more than Hawthorne Creative and I genuinely mean that. Thank you so much again! It was amazing!
Response from the Vendor on 08/04/2023
THANK YOU so much for these sweet words, Rhiannon + Anoja, We loved working with you & your family. <3 - Mads
Hiring Madison was hands down the best decision we made for our wedding. She made the planning process seamless and took away so much stress on our big day. I keep saying that nothing went wrong on our wedding day, but I’m pretty sure Madison just fixed whatever came up and didn’t tell us! She is smart, incredibly organized, creative, and so easy to work with. We would have been lost without her!
-Anna & Matt
Response from the Vendor on 02/03/2023
Anna & Matt - thank you SO much for your review. We loved working with you & your family. <3 - Mads
Madison and her team were INCREDIBLE. Her relationship with our venue, The Franklin was a match made in heaven. We don’t think I would have had a great wedding experience without her. We planned our wedding from a far, so she was instrumental in every little detail. We loved her checklists and her positivity!
Response from the Vendor on 02/03/2023
Thank you so much Elysia & Ben for your sweet review!! - Mads
Madison is simply amazing- and that’s even an understatement. She was SO incredibly helpful on our big day- and everyday leading up to it.
She was there for us whenever we needed her, gave great advice, she helped set up (and take down) all of our decorations, she took some AMAZING photos that even our photographers didn’t catch, she helped me get ready, helped with the pictures & made the entire event planning/coordinating easy peasy!
We gave her a vision of what we wanted, and she made it happen. I would’ve never thought about hiring someone to help plan our wedding, but it was the BEST decision we made. Madison was there from the beginning, until the end. She helped pass out cake & food (which is something I didn’t plan for- but was SO helpful), she made the whole day stress-free (I mean come on, ALL brides need this in their life), & she was diligent in her work and did everything I asked (she’s a trooper) 😉 We are so thankful for her & all she did. We have wonderful memories to look back on & we can’t thank her enough for all of the hard work she put in to making our big day so special! We strongly recommend Hawthorne Creative Wedding + Event Management!
Madison was our wedding coordinator for our wedding and she did a marvelous job making sure our day went by so smoothly! She did all of the behind the scenes work to make it happen and I couldn't be more grateful for her! It was the happiest day of our life and it could not have been possible without her and my family and all the work they did to make it the best day ever!
If you are needing someone you can trust on the biggest day of your life! Madison is your go to gal that you can count on to be there for you when you need her!
Madison helped to plan, as well as coordinate my entire wedding. I can’t say enough great things about her. She helped remind me of every tiny detail I might have been missing, kept me on track with dates and deadlines and kept me organized. When it came time for the rehearsal and wedding she truly worked her magic. We had a seamless rehearsal dinner (where she managed to corral a bunch of loud, crazy men). The day of the wedding Madison made sure every detail was in place, we were on time, and everything ran just like it should have. We were truly blessed to have Madison in charge. Our day would not have been what it was without her!
Absolutely amazing. Sent from the heavens! Madison saved the day! My wife and I thought we had a plan, realized we did not in fact have a plan, and Madison saved our butts by implementing a plan to have the wedding we thought we had planned for. 5 stars is not enough. If I could give a billion I would!
Response from the Vendor on 02/03/2023
Chris & Hunter - y'all are the best. Thank you so much for this review! - Mads
Madison was absolutely INCREDIBLE!!! From day one, she was involved and cared about every aspect of making sure our day was exactly what we wanted. She communicated with vendors, gave us ideas and help when we needed and helped to make our day run extremely smoothly. With Madison and her team, there is nothing you have to worry about on your day (or leading up to the day!) She went above and beyond to be as helpful and supportive as she could be. Hire Madison and you will never look back!!!
Response from the Vendor on 10/24/2022
OMG Jill + Ian - THANK YOU so much for your sweet sweet review. I appreciate you. <3 <3 - Mads
Madison really went above and beyond for us every step of the way during our wedding planning and for the actual wedding! She was so easy to work with and truly made our experience enjoyable and stress-free! We highly recommend her and Hawthorne Creative to any and all who need help with their wedding or any event!
Response from the Vendor on 09/12/2022
Thank you, Abby + Ben!! It was seriously such a pleasure to work with you & your families. <3 - Mads
Madison is absolutely amazing! She helped make sure our wedding day was everything we wanted and more! She went above and beyond to make sure every detail was exactly the way we wanted it to be. She was great at communicating with us during our wedding planning process and during our wedding weekend. We loved having Madison as a huge part of our best day!
Response from the Vendor on 08/29/2022
Thank you, Sarah + Evan! We LOVED working with you & your family. <3 - Mads
Stope searching for your wedding planner, because you have found her! Madison with Hawthorne Creative in INCREDIBLE! Her attention to detail, organization, creativeness, & genuine love for all things weddings, love, and people are outstanding. This is her passion, and it shows! You will be in great hands with Madison! Do yourself a favor and book her now! She will guide you through your process and make your dream wedding a reality!
Response from the Vendor on 07/03/2022
Thank you, Christina! <3 I appreciate your sweet review so much! :) - Mads
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Richmond Heights, MO | St. Louis, MO based - but love a good road trip!
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Madison Payne
Events Director
Hi! I'm Madison - but you can call me Mads. My husband and I are originally from the Bootheel of Missouri and both went to college in Springfield - Go Bears! I chose my degree in Hospitality because I adored working with people, planning festivities, and managing other peoples' lives. (I'm so serious - ha!) I am excited to meet you and hear more about your big day. I love to watch my clients’ eyes light up as they tell me their vision. It’s one of the best parts of my job - seriously! I am thankful that you are considering my team as your wedding and event planning partner. Let's get to it!
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