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THE MEMORIES
Hi y'all! It's Madison
(aka.. Mads)
Founder + Executive Director
Okay, I am feeling tickled pink that you are considering me and my team as your St. Louis wedding planning team. Truthfully. Thank you for taking the time to get to know us, our purpose, and the value we can bring to this special time in your life. Here's a little about me, my lore, and why I'm hoping we could be your perfect match!
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Originally, I'm from The Bootheel of Missouri. Growing up in a smaller town I learned the true meaning of hospitality and knowing your neighbor. I moved off to Springfield, MO for college at Missouri State - Go Bears! I earned my degree in Hospitality Management and began coordinating weddings in 2014 as an intern for a top wedding planning and design firm — the rest is history.
Over the last decade I have managed venues and catering companies across both Southwest Missouri and St. Louis - learning so much along the way. But deep down, I always knew I wanted more. Starting my own company was the dream, because for me, it’s always been about the people. I love forming genuine connections with my couples, getting to know their stories, and bringing their vision to life. Helping create one of the best days of their lives? Honestly, there’s just nothing like it.
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I hope that this gives you some insight into not only our brand, but also our "why?".
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My husband and I are high school sweethearts. We tied the knot in 2017 and moved to St. Louis a year later. Since then, we've absolutely fallen in love with this city. Our weekends are often spent eating our way through The Hill, taking our pack of pups to Forest Park, or re-watching New Girl more times than I'd like to admit. We welcomed our first child to the world in 2023 and we are loving sharing all of our favorite STL traditions with him as we continue building our life here. current obsession: my Kindle (and all the books on dragons, magic, and thrillers!) drink order: strawberry matcha latte last meal request: Mama's on the Hill Spaghetti planning style: utilizing all the spreadsheets & checklists! wedding day panic pack must-have: moleskin for those pesky heel blisters favorite part of the wedding day: right before the first look or ceremony, when the butterflies are at an all-time high!
follow along!
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from greater st. louis to wherever your love takes us!