Megan is a senior associate at Midwestern Bride team. She planned prom and other school sponsored events in high school as the student body president and fell in love with event planning. After Megan planned her own wedding last year, her passion for event planning was reignited!

With a knack for organization and detail, Megan thrives in ever changing environments like weddings. She enjoys planning weddings as unique as her couples and helping to make their wedding day relaxing and enjoyable with memories that last a lifetime.

She and her husband live in Madison, WI with their 2 rescued huskies. Outside of weddings, Megan is finishing up a Masters degree in Entomology (yes, bugs!) at UW-Madison. In her free time, you can find her cuddling with her pups, baking, gardening, crafting, or playing board games with her husband.

Loves: trashy reality TV, all furry animals, IPAs, and great food

Fears: a messy house, grumpy people, and clowns

Lauren joined the Midwestern Bride team in Summer 2021, but has been in and out of the catering and event planning industries since 2008. From balancing trays of nine plated meals, to slinging tables and linens, to being a venue coordinator, Lauren has done it all. Lauren thrives in fast-paced environments like weddings and no detail is too small for her to catch. She enjoys getting to know each couples’ style and building trust so that couples can relax and enjoy their wedding day.

Lauren attended UW-Madison, earning both her bachelor’s and master’s degrees, and when she is not planning, she enjoys working in higher education on the UW-Madison campus.

In her free time, you can find her walking her dog, streaming the latest hit show, or doing Pilates – it’s all about balance!

Loves: pickles, cute dog videos, and a clean house

Fears: heights, finding out your significant other ate the last [insert food] in the house

I’m a UW-Milwaukee grad with a BA in Journalism & Media Studies and a lifelong Wisconsinite. I love intentional design and thoughtful details, I often find myself futzing with things to make sure they’re just right. I want to be my brides’ “bestie” for the day, I want them to feel unconditionally supported and comfortable with me. When I’m not working I enjoy hiking, kayaking, thrifting (so much of my decor at home is antique or secondhand) and I am an avid concertgoer. I can make a playlist for any mood. I used to photograph concerts for my own blog.

Fears: forgetting deadlines, bees, Uber drivers who want to talk to me the entire ride, not being able to DJ at a party, tight spaces

Likes: highland cows, Disney world, hanging at the airport bar before my flight leaves, Brand new notebooks, diy home improvement

Madda (short for Madeline; pronounced: Mad-Duh) is a seasoned event planner and designer with over a decade of experience thoughtfully curating nostalgic and genuine moments for her clients. Since beginning her career in the wedding industry in 2012, she has worked over 150 weddings and has produced a diverse range of events, from intimate ceremonies and elopements to high-production luxury weddings, corporate galas, exclusive brand activations, and music festivals.

Growing up in a family of artists, architects, educators, and designers, Madda developed a natural eye for design and an intuitive understanding of spatial planning. This, combined with her hyper-conscientious attention to detail, ensures that every event she plans is both seamless and beautifully executed.

Madda’s design philosophy is inspired by sensory experiences—colors, textures, and meaningful places—infusing a personal and sentimental touch into her work. She incorporates her love of timeless, curated vintage pieces into both her event designs and personal projects. Rooted in her upbringing, her deep interest in interior design and architecture allows her to blend classic elements with modern aesthetics, creating spaces that feel both nostalgic and fresh, with a perfect balance of character and contemporary style.

LOVES:  Klarbrunn (sparking water), $1 oysters, her tortoiseshell cat Keiko (found in a tree)

HATES: being rushed, dirty fingernails, writing bios

Peggy hit the ground running with Midwestern Bride in 2024.

Peggy graduated from the University of Madison, earning a degree in Chemistry. When she's not planning weddings you can find her planning her own wedding, managing a team of over 30 people in a chemistry lab (I know… different worlds), or playing with her pup. Though her two interests seem so vastly different her eye for detail and precision has made her an exceptional addition to the MB team.

Peggy is always one step ahead and ready to take on anything!

Loves: red wine, trying new restaurants, charcuterie boards

Fears: clutter, laundry, centipedes

Natalie s new to the Midwestern Bride team, but brings a wealth of knowledge. As a prior MB bride herself she worked alongside Ashley to bring her vision to life. She has a passion for design and is a sucker for the little details.

Natalie currently resides in outside of Chicago with her new husband and her adorable golden doodle (with his own insta at @dood_its-finley) When she’s not chasing one of them around she enjoys travel and trying out new restaurants.

Loves: Dior, vacation, and family time

Fears: Fomo, being seated behind someone tall (short lady problems :)

Koryn is brand new to the MB team but not to weddings. As a photographer herself she has an eye for the details and an intimate knowledge of weddings inside and out.

Being behind the camera is a unique perspective and now she’s ready to take what she knows about delivery a gorgeous gallery to the styling and execution of wedding days. She is all about creating moments of pure joy and making sure the experience is full of joy and giddy cheeky smiles

Fears: horror movies, spiders, a dirty house

Loves: coffee, pasta, and film photography

Aleshea became part of Midwestern Bride in 2023. Her exceptional organizational skills, keen eye for design and passion for event planning makes her an absolute joy to work with. In her daily 9-5 she is a speech pathologist and MB allows her one on one time to bring creativity back into her week. She is always on top of new and upcoming trends in the industry and is always dedicated to ensure that the couple is happy throughout each step of the process.

Fears- Being Late, Bears, and Not Being Dressed for the Occasion

Loves- Orange Theory, French Toast, Hmong Culture