Madeline Kelly Events

ad to switch to plan B because of the weather and she did it seamlessly. Her vision is outstanding, and I couldn’t have imagined our day going any better, and a huge part of that was thanks to Madeline and her team 😘

st felt like the day was moving in slow motion. And it is absolutely, 100% because Madeline was there. She took care of everything. All I had to do was show up and enjoy my day (which was especially important as an out-of-town bride)! If anything went wrong on the day, I still have absolutely no idea. That's how well she handled everything. My husband even commented to me the next day that he enjoyed our entire wedding experience infinitely more because of her. On top of that, she is a delightful person to work with. She is prompt, thorough, friendly, and will keep you on track during the planning process. She is also extremely respectful of your personal tastes and overall vision. She will in no way push you toward a vendor or idea that does not fit your style. On the contrary, she takes care to internalize your vision and help you achieve it to perfection. Not only that, she has an extremely calming presence. As someone who gets anxious easily, having Madeline around made me instantaneously relax because I knew she had everything under control. If you want to enjoy every step of the planning process, and more importantly, every single second of your wedding day, then work with Madeline. She is the best!

she executed our wedding day flawlessly. She respected my wishes to keep things simple, and always made sure everything was done in our best interest. On our wedding day, she made a last minute change on where we’d get married knowing that it was what I’d ultimately want and had envisioned - and she was 100% right. We had a beautiful day, and we worried about absolutely nothing. She added small touches to everything that I only noticed days after. I cannot say enough about her professionalism, attention to detail, and her willingness to learn your personalities and style and make sure you get the day of your dreams. THANK YOU to her and her assistant for giving us a truly magical day.

say about her. She is professional, a mediator, and a problem solver. She is well connected in the Pittsburgh industry making planning with multiple companies and vendors seamless. Shen she says she will do something she does it, and I knew early on in working with her that she would make sure we had a beautiful wedding. She has vision and even when I provided her with very little of my own personal wedding design inspiration she made our venue classy, beautiful and uniquely ours. She listened to all of my thoughts and brought them to life- she also offered advice and creative ideas when I wasn’t sure what I wanted. Madeline is on top of every detail so when wedding week rolled around all I had to worry about was having fun and enjoying every moment. I was planning this wedding in Pittsburgh from out of town and she made the process easy and enjoyable. We needed advice for other vendors to hire such as caterers, a DJ, etc and every single recommendation she made was outstanding. I think we had the best vendors that Pittsburgh has to offer all because of Madeline. I would hire her again in a heartbeat. Anyone who gets to work with Madeline for their wedding can expect a planner that is kind, punctual, communicative, creative and incredibly good at their job. I will forever be grateful to her and can only say that there is no one better to help you plan your wedding than Madeline Kelly!

he put us in touch with the perfect vendors for our style and managed any/all last minute details and changes with ease. So many of my favorite elements of the day were her vision. Thank you, Thank you, Thank you!!

ULOUS! Everything from catch up calls, reminders, discussing timeline with other vendors, etc! Her designs and styles are impeccable. She brought every vision to life! If I could relive that night over and over I would! 100000/10 would recommend Madeline as a planner!

t my new daughter in law and son’s vision to life. She was kind, professional, attentive and creative. We have received so many compliments on what a 5 star wedding it was and we owe it all to her. Through the whole night, she was unassuming but right there orchestrating everything. We LOVED her and have already recommended her to a number of parents that are also in the season of planning weddings for their children. I couldn’t have done it without her supporting my kids. This was a gift I gave my children and it was truly the best gift I gave them. If you are interviewing planners, stop, no need to go any further. Thank you Madeline!! XX

ue, so we were a bit lost to say the least haha. We talked about what we liked and she came back to us with beautifully stunning designs that exceeded all of our expectations. Her communication throughout the process was so great; she was so on top of things and calmed my nerves throughout the entire planning process. When it came to wedding day, Madeline somehow became even more amazing! Every detail of our day was perfect and beautiful, she came up to us all through the night and asked what she could do for us, and she even took her coat off and gave it to me as we took portraits in the freezing cold. If you want a great planner and a great person involved in planning your wedding, look no further- Madeline is it!!! We love you! -Caroline and Austin

the city. We were shocked how she turned our vision (and pinterest boards) into a reality. Top communication, top quality. I would recommend Madeline to anyone.

yn and didn't know a lot of the local vendors, but Maddy had all the right contacts for planning from afar. She was crucial in helping us find our florist, wedding band, lighting, and tailoring them all to our individual style! It was amazing to have her support with all the small details and pieces we didn't even think to consider. She was really flexible working with us for the months leading up to the event, and was always available for any coordination calls & chats we requested. Our venue wasn't very communicative but she went above and beyond trying to reach them, and when we needed some last-minute lighting the week before the event, she pulled it off! The event itself was gorgeous and she did an amazing job setting up all the signage, coordinating florals, table-setting.. everything! It was so nice to know that we were in good hands and could trust her with all the important stuff. We could relax and enjoy the beautiful setting Maddy created!

ed. Her timeline management & planning portal was an amazing tool to keep all of the wedding details in one place. She is very knowledgeable about weddings and knows the tips and tricks on how to make your wedding day go smoothly. We had a complicated wedding setup and Madeline perfectly executed our day of decor & rentals and coordinating our many hired vendors. Our wedding wouldn't have happened without her!

that process without Madeline Kelly!!! She was extremely accommodating to our hectic schedules, flexible, patient, resourceful, creative, and above all else very kind. She maintains a sense of calm in stressful situations, and helps manage difficult conversations when conflicting opinions arise. She recommended some of our best vendors to us (photog, cake, etc), which was so helpful considering we were planning our wedding from another state for 2 whole years. Her planning tools were very organized and straight forward, which helped us keep track of payments, rsvps, and several other deadlines. When the day of the wedding finally came, she made sure everything was in place and ready to go 5 steps before I even thought of it. As a bride, that's all I could have ever wished for. We love her, and would recommend her to anyone!

d wedding in 18 months and we’re thrilled to have her working with us to make the day memorable for everyone. Both times we were told by guests that the wedding was one of the BEST they ever attended!!!

n my best friend's " large" backyard and it felt like you were in a wedding venue. It was perfect!!

and brought it to life. From communicating with vendors to organizing all of our rentals to setting up the drop dead gorgeous reception room, there was not a single detail that was forgotten. And even during the reception, she was a huge help just making sure things ran smoothly. She’s incredible and I would hire her over and over again. Thank you so so so much Madeline for making our wedding absolute perfection.

anning. Madeline was definitely worth every penny. My first phone call meeting with Madeline took so much weight off of my shoulders. She gave so much advice & helped tremendously with wedding planning even 6 months out. Just our scheduled phone calls always made me feel better afterwards. For our rehearsal, she ran the show. She introduced herself to the wedding party, and everyone felt so comfortable with her. The jokes from my groom's side did not change in any way. She made sure everyone, including my grandparents and violinist, were comfortable with the line-up and timing of walking down aisle/music. Madeline also set a game plan up with my mom & me on rehearsal night. This was such a relief for my "night before" planning/anxiety that I was expecting. Day of wedding I could not have asked for anyone better. Madeline was there before hair & makeup started. She started doing her thing. She kept perfect contact with me while my bridesmaids were getting their hair and makeup done. I didn't hear from her much, only when necessary if one of my visions wasn't going to work out, such as the pillar candles on the (uneven) ceremony aisleway; our new plan was 2 texts away from being "okayed" on my end, and it was just as perfect as my original vision. I 100% trusted her opinion and her creative mind to make my decor work when something wasn't working as I had planned. It was sprinkling during our first look and family pictures. As we were finishing up, Madeline was on it watching the weather and let us know that at our ceremony time, the weather was going to storm. Obviously with an outdoor ceremony, I was upset. Madeline comforted me and made sure I was okay. As I made my way back to my bridesmaids in the bridal suite 20 minutes before ceremony, Madeline was full force into making a ceremony site under our reception tent. I could never have done everything Madeline had done for me while trying to get myself & bridesmaids ready for our big day. I was able to enjoy my wedding day with my bridesmaids, my mom, and mother-in-law while Madeline decorated, and problem solved. I received nothing but compliments from the guests who were at the venue at the time of the rain crisis. They said Madeline was amazing and did not hesitate or stop until what needed moved was moved, and the ceremony site was moved to under the reception tent. Madeline was amazing & did everything I needed her to & more. I am forever grateful for Madeline. She made our wedding day a fairytale and I am so grateful I was able to enjoy the day with minimal worries, knowing Madeline had it handled.

fter getting deep into the planning realized it was too much for myself. Madeline managed all the vendors, so I didn’t have to worry about a thing the day of the wedding, but she also did so much more. We had several calls a few months out from the wedding where she diligently went through all my plans and details and gave me great advice and answered all my questions. She transformed the ideas that we had and made them amazing. On the day, she truly made our venue look gorgeous that all our guests could not stop talking about it. Our day wouldn’t have been the same without Madeline. Thank you so much!

charger??) She was on it. She coordinated all the vendors and kept us all on schedule. Every time she came up to me and said, "Okay, cake is on the schedule next, are you ready...." I kept thinking, "oh thank god I'm not doing this on my own." I really was just able to relax and enjoy the day-- and it all went SO smoothly. In our pre-planning call, she also helped answer some of my questions (how much am I supposed to tip people?) and helped us come up with a timeline for the day. I would highly recommend her as a day-of coordinator!!

anning a wedding in PA and needed help. Maddy was absent in responding to my multiple emails and texts. It usually took her about a week to respond to me. My wedding was on October 16th, and between October 1st - 8th she was unresponsive to my multiple texts and emails. Maddy showed up 15-20 minutes late to the rehearsal. She wasn't really helpful at all during the rehearsal, leaving me to take the lead. After we ran through the rehearsal once, she admitted that she had another wedding to go help with so she “had to jet.” On our wedding day, there were many things I noticed that she didn’t do the way we had originally discussed. The guest book table was completely bare; no greens or candles. I assumed that she must have run out of decor to use. However, this wasn’t the case. I have 72 unopened, unused votives and 22 glass cylinders that hadn’t been used, none of which can be returned or refunded. Maddy didn't decorate the bar or high tops either. She knew that we weren’t going to have flowers, and that the ambiance was going to be focused on candles and greenery. Knowing that we had so many leftover candles, I’m wondering why they weren’t used. The cake was also not decorated. Knowing that my cake was going to be plain, she agreed to decorate it with lose flowers or greens, be she neglected to do this. The table numbers that were used were not the table numbers we had agreed upon. On the Monday prior to the wedding, she confirmed that she would bring the glass/acrylic table numbers she offered me to borrow. I assume she forgot to bring them because the table numbers that were used were a makeshift plastic black and white card with a long metal stand (like the kind you would take to your table at a restaurant). They were hideous. They looked super tacky and threw off the whole look that we were trying to achieve on each table. Again, Maddy did not follow through on her promise. Guests noticed that she was still setting up during the ceremony, and I feel that this should’ve all been completed ahead of time. If she did not have enough time to complete this on the day of the wedding, she had the option to go in earlier in the week to begin set up. Instead, she waited until last minute, and it showed. She knew that guests would be passing by the reception area in order to get to the ceremony, so it would just seem logical and professional to ensure that everything is set for the reception before guests arrive. Clearly this wasn’t the case, and due to this, guests likely didn’t have that “wow” factor that we were hoping for upon their arrival since things weren’t completely set up. Lastly, I noticed that the graphic on the screens was not the same graphic that she originally showed me. This makes me think that she may have dropped the ball on this and either lost the original one that I approved, or just threw this together last minute to send to the AV people. Regardless, this wasn’t the graphic I had agreed on, and once again, I’m wondering why. I wanted to voice my concerns and hopefully save some future brides the hassle of every hiring Maddy. I sent an email to Maddy voicing these same concerns to give her an opportunity to explain herself. I sent the email to her 3 days ago and still have not received a response, which isn't surprising.

eline & Kelly was the best decision. They were a referral from other planners that were unavailable and I am so glad I got the opportunity to work with both of them. Kelly became our main contact for the wedding and she far exceeded my expectations! She was there for me every step of the way as we got closer to our wedding. She made sure we had everything we needed before and during our wedding. When we had a glitch with our silverware not getting delivered, Kelly jumped right in and made sure to get the problem solved. I never felt stressed about the day because she had it covered. I am so sad our wedding is over because I love Kelly and being able to work with her. Thank you for everything Kelly!

ally needed the help because I was planning long distance. Maddy was the first and only wedding planner I spoke with and we are sooo glad we went with her! I had already hired most of my other vendors and booked the venue but really needed someone to bring my vision to life. Maddy totally understood what I was looking for and brought it all to life. She came up with the most unique ideas (like a succulent wall art instillation for our table name cards) or bamboo chandeliers with beautiful floral arrangements for inside the tent. I truly was in awe when I walked out onto the terrace where our wedding took place and saw it all come to life. To be honest I hadn’t even given her too much inspiration to go off of she just got it. Everyone kept commenting how the wedding was “so us” and “so unique and beautiful” and the best part was all of her creative ideas did not break the bank. Maddy was always available for a quick call or text and the day of my wedding I didn’t have to worry about a thing. I can’t recommend her enough!

minute when we first spoke that she was going to be the reason I could get through the wedding planning process! She made every stress of planning go away (and trust me there was a lot of stress on my end)! She was always willing to hop on a call to go over any detail, whether it was big or small. She also knew I was a super visual person and did an amazing job to work with me so that all my visions of my wedding would come true. AND THE WORST/BEST PART IS…The week of our wedding our DJ canceled on us but Madeline kept me calm as she worked her magic behind the scenes to arrange the best DJ in Pitt to DJ our wedding. Without her I have no idea what we would have done!!! What seemed like the worst thing that could happened, turned into one of the best parts of the wedding. We got a total upgrade and it was all thanks to Madeline!! She is truly the best and will make your big day everything you want and more!! HIRE HER. I promise you won’t regret it!

f your visions to life. If you have an idea not only will she try to extract that idea, but she will be able to improve it with her own creativity. She has plenty of vendors, with amazing teams, that are able to create the experience for one of the most important days in your life. Our wedding was like a dream, and Madeleine made sure it was nothing short of perfect. She spent hours on calls not only with us but with our vendors. Madeline created these helpful PDF documents of entire floor plans, decor visions, and seating arrangements. We couldn’t be more thankful for our picture perfect wedding and Madeline was the one who pulled it all together. WE HIGHLY RECOMMEND…THANK YOU !!!

ot I was even at our home, it was so beautiful! Her vision and décor were absolutely perfect! We had a few unexpected things occur that she made seem so irrelevant. We did get what an outdoor wedding never wants, rain. However, she made the entire ceremony and reception feel as though we wanted rain all along and made that feel special, and it did. She worked SO HARD to pull that off. I felt no stress at all my wedding day knowing she was by our side. I trusted her every move, and that completely paid off. It was the perfect day! I would recommend her to any and everyone. We couldn't have been happier with her! Oh, and she loves our dog too! :)

ine! She is detail oriented, creative, affordable and practical. She will choose the right elements to create the WOW factor without breaking the bank. She is passionate, kind, trustworthy and very knowledgeable about every aspect of the wedding industry. Maddy is fun to work with and her calming spirit keeps everything under control. Due to the pandemic, just two months before my son and daughter-law’s April wedding (who live in Texas), we had to change from an elegant indoor Pittsburgh venue where everything was done for us, to a clear tented outdoor venue in a new location that was a blank slate. At this point, we knew we needed professional planning support. Madeline Kelly Events came highly recommended by the vendors we had chosen. After our first hour conversation on the phone, I knew Madeline was the right choice. Madeline told the couple that "their Plan B would turn out better than their plan A". Wow, did Madeline deliver! She immediately dug in, from the rentals, creating the breathtaking black & white color palette, designing the "OMG" greenery and wisteria 3 hooped chandeliers hanging over the dancefloor, to even hiring the serving company (Just to name a few.) Maddy also has a background in food and beverage and planned many black-tie events, therefore she planned the elegant wedding reception of their dreams at a location that had special meaning to the bride and their family. We were very appreciative and satisfied with our choice in hiring Madeline Kelly Events. Anne. D Mother of groom

d has so many great ideas that not only look beautiful but save money as well. We could not have had our special day without Maddy solving problems behind the scenes! She is available at all times for a chat and is genuinely interesting in making sure that your wedding goes smoothly and it is the best day of your lives!

nts home. With planning a wedding in two months, comes a TON of stress and Madeline was able to eliminate so many of our stresses. She transformed my parents home into the ultimate wedding venue. All our guests have told us over and over again that it was the BEST wedding they’d ever been to and we owe so much of that to Madeline. Her vision, creativity, and calming spirit is unmatched. We LOVE Madeline!!!

ne. She is highly skilled and pays attention to every little detail to make sure the day is a success. Her industry knowledge not only helped us find the vendors that we needed but also gave us confidence that each would deliver. Madeline was key to helping us have a wedding that our daughter, son-in-law and guests will always remember. Not because of COVID, because it was the BOMB!!!

ave an intimate gathering at our home. From our very first meeting Madeline had vision, creativity, enthusiasm and was a calming influence on the mother of the bride. She told me we would never look back thinking we should have had the wedding anywhere but our home. Because of Madeline’s expertise and efforts our dream wedding for our daughter came true. If you are looking for a wedding planner, Madeline is the best in the business!

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p us. Through the COVID changes, she still made sure everything was perfect. She reached out to our other vendors, coordinated EVERYTHING, made sure our venue knew exactly what we wanted and MORE! We were so fortunate to have her and she made sure our day was perfect. If you need someone to help you in any way, hire Madeline!!

ith her and the bride at the venue to discuss flowers and spacing. Her vision, professionalism and organization are all top notch. On top of that, she is extremely personable and you can truly see how much she cares about your special day! When I walked into the venue the day of the wedding I was overwhelmed with how amazing everything was! I wished that I could have had her by my side in my wedding years ago! Do yourself a favor and work with her! You will not regret it.

and she helped me organize my vision, communicate with my vendors, and ultimately pulled together my dream day. She was in contact with me multiple times, always had my back and my best interest in mind. She was my day of coordinator, and WENT TO WORK for me. She set up the entire floor plan and table settings, cookie table...the works. She is an undeniable asset for your wedding day. I could not have done it without her.

e in great hands. We did not worry about a single thing on the day of our wedding - knowing and trusting that Madeline would handle everything we discussed on our behalf!

he coordinated the entire wedding day and took all of the stress of our families on the day of. We couldn't have hired a better designer or planner to work with!

table she made swings hanging from the ceiling with cookies on the swings. Lauren's cookie table was named best cookie table for 2018 by Pittsburgh Magazine. For Marissa's wedding she had an amazing talent with decorating the ballroom with the beautiful flower arrangements. We are working with Maddie for my third daughter's wedding. She is truly a pleasure to work with and highly recommend her for event planning needs.

th her creative style and ideas turn our wedding something i never dreamed imaginable. It was such a magical evening that I never wanted to end and I owe that all to Maddy. Just her subtle touches of detail really brought everything together. Shes very hands on and very handy ! She built the swings that hung over the cookie table! She works within your budget, and worked very well with our other vendors, which i feel is a must when going through the wedding planning process. I highly recommend Madeline to help you plan your event.

nal. Both weddings had a completely different vibe and Madeline took the time to research and come up with the perfect finishing touches for their day. I can't tell you how comforting it was to know every issue on their wedding day would be handled, and how wonderful it was to be able to enjoy the days without any stress!

ything come together the day of was stunning and beyond our expectations. Madeline was there to help us every step of the way and can't thank her enough for everything she did to make our special day come true!! She is a true professional that went above and beyond to ensure our wedding day was nothing less than perfect!

with all of our vendors. As a bride who is a perfectionist and had trouble delegating tasks, I completely trusted Maddy with my wedding day vision and she executed it flawlessly! She gave me peace of mind throughout the whole process and I was able to be completely relaxed and enjoy my wedding day because I knew she had everything handled. I highly recommend Maddy for your wedding planning needs!

my wedding day. She has great ideas. She worked well with my vendors and was able to work directly with them to make everything come together smoothly. She was always there and helped take the stress of wedding planning off me. I highly recommend her to be a wedding day to help make your wedding day the best day ever!!!

ome true and looked like something out of a magazine! Words cannot express our gratitude for her and all of the hard work and effort she put into making our day so perfect! Highly recommended, very knowledgeable, professional and a seasoned veteran within the wedding industry!