PLANNING a WEDDING is hard
IF YOU ARE HERE BECAUSE
Planning a wedding can feel overwhelming. Between coordinating vendors, managing timelines, and making countless decisions, it’s easy to feel like you’re carrying the entire day on your shoulders.
But your wedding day shouldn’t feel stressful or rushed. With thoughtful coordination and careful attention to every detail, you can relax, celebrate, and remain fully present with the people you love most.
it doesn’t have to be!
I REMEMBER THE MOMENT I DELEGATED EVERYTHING FOR MY OWN WEDDING
I knew I had to help other COUPLES FEEL THE SAME RELIEF.
Now, I support couples in the Greater St. Louis area as they prepare for their wedding day, providing an invaluable service that is UNMATCHED and exclusive to our couples.
Our Services
Our Wedding Coordination service is designed for couples who have thoughtfully planned their celebration and want a trusted professional to step in during the final stages with care, organization, and thoughtful stewardship.
At Events by Madeleine, our role is to ensure every detail unfolds seamlessly so you can remain fully present on your wedding day — celebrating with the people you love most.
Each wedding we coordinate receives our full attention and thoughtful preparation so the day can unfold with ease, care, and intention.
This service includes comprehensive preparation leading up to the wedding, along with full coordination of the day itself.
Investment begins at $3,500.
THE EXPERIENCE
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As your wedding day approaches, we work closely with you to ensure every detail is organized, intentional, and prepared for the celebration ahead.
Your coordination experience includes dedicated planning consultations where we review your vendor plans, discuss key details, and guide you through the final stages of preparation. Most importantly, we provide support with the development of a personalized wedding day timeline tailored to your vision and vendor team.
To support this process, couples also receive access to our custom digital planning suite, designed to keep every detail organized and accessible throughout the planning journey.
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Thoughtful preparation is at the heart of a seamless wedding day. To complement our coordination services, each couple receives exclusive access to the Events by Madeleine digital planning suite, a collection of carefully developed resources designed to bring organization, clarity, and confidence to the planning experience.
Our signature planning resources include:
Wedding Planning Workbook — A comprehensive guide to organizing the details and decisions that shape your celebration.
Budget Management — A collaborative resource for thoughtfully managing your wedding investment, tracking expenses, and monitoring payments.
Guest List & Seating Arrangements — Dedicated tools for managing guest information and reception seating.
Planning Questionnaires & Checklists — Detailed resources designed to capture important information, guide preparations, and keep planning priorities on track.
Shared Planning Hub — A centralized location for sharing vendor contracts, essential documents, and planning materials.
These resources provide a thoughtful foundation for Events by Madeleine, allowing us to approach the final stages of planning with a clear understanding of your vision and every detail that brings it to life.
With the preparations thoughtfully managed, you can focus on what matters most — enjoying your engagement and looking forward to the celebration ahead.
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As the wedding approaches, we begin connecting directly with your vendor team to confirm logistics, finalize timelines, and ensure every detail is aligned.
This allows your vendor team to move confidently into the wedding day with a clear understanding of the plan.
This stage includes:
Vendor communication and logistical coordination
Timeline distribution and final confirmations
Coordination of your ceremony rehearsal
Our goal is to ensure every professional involved is prepared so the day can unfold smoothly and as beautifully as you imagined.
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On your wedding day, our team thoughtfully manages the many moving pieces behind the scenes so you and your families can focus fully on the celebration.
Your coordination experience includes:
Wedding day coverage custom to your day
A team of three on-site coordinators, including a Lead Wedding Manager
Vendor coordination and timeline management throughout the day
Ceremony and reception logistics oversight
Placement of personal décor and meaningful details
A fully stocked wedding day emergency kit
From the earliest moments of preparation through the final celebrations of the evening, we provide attentive oversight to ensure every detail unfolds seamlessly.
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Every wedding is unique, and additional services are available to further tailor your coordination experience.
Enhancements may include:
Additional coordination hours
Additional on-site coordinators
Venue or vendor meetings
Vendor contract review support
Rental sourcing and research
Stationery design assistance
Wedding design and aesthetic direction
Design services and expanded planning support are available upon request, based on availability, and quoted individually based on the scope of the celebration.
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For couples who may not require full coordination but would benefit from professional guidance, we offer private planning consultations.
These one-hour sessions provide the opportunity to ask questions, gain expert insight, and receive support with specific aspects of the planning process.
Common consultation topics include:
Wedding day timeline development
Budget planning guidance
Guest list etiquette
Wedding website and registry planning
Vendor selection and communication
YOU ASKED. WE ANSWERED.
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Most couples reserve their date with Events by Madeleine 12 months before their wedding to ensure availability.
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Yes. Events by Madeleine specializes in coordinating Catholic weddings and celebrations rooted in tradition.
We are familiar with the unique flow and logistics of Catholic wedding ceremonies and frequently coordinate weddings at parishes throughout the St. Louis area. Our experience allows us to thoughtfully guide the ceremony timeline while ensuring a seamless transition into the reception celebration.
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No. While many of the weddings we coordinate include Catholic ceremonies or celebrations rooted in tradition, we work with couples from a variety of backgrounds who value a timeless and thoughtfully organized wedding day.
Our approach centers on honoring the traditions and meaningful moments that make each celebration unique while ensuring every detail unfolds seamlessly.
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Events by Madeleine arrives based on the custom timeline created for you, and the number of hours that were contracted.
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Yes. As the wedding approaches, Events by Madeleine connects with your vendor team to confirm logistics, review timelines, and ensure everyone is aligned for the day.
This preparation allows the wedding day to run smoothly and ensures vendors know exactly where they need to be and when.
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Yes. Rehearsal coordination is included and allows Events by Madeleine to guide the wedding party through the ceremony processional and important logistics before the wedding day. Please note: Rehearsal attendance is always subject to availability.
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Yes. Our team assists with placing personal décor elements such as signage, programs, guest books, favors, and other meaningful details.
We review all décor plans in advance to ensure they can be completed during the scheduled setup window.
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Events by Madeleine’s primary focus is wedding coordination and wedding management. However, many couples reach out with specific planning questions and additional support needs during the process. We offer private consultation sessions for couples who would like additional guidance during wedding planning.
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Events by Madeleine requires a 30% deposit on our packages booked more than 90-days prior to the event date. Within 90-days, a higher deposit is required.
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Yes! Please check out our blog post for some thoughts on this topic or you can reach out to Events by Madeleine directly for a guide.
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Events by Madeleine is based in St. Louis, Missouri, and we coordinate weddings throughout the greater St. Louis area. Travel may be available for weddings outside this region.
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