The Mission

Our mission is to design elegant, modern weddings while ensuring the planning process is simple and stress-free. We take care of the details, allowing our clients to immerse themselves in the enjoyable aspects—trying on dresses, menu tastings, selecting place settings, and touring venues—without the hassle of contracts, negotiations, or vendor follow-ups.

Our design philosophy is centered on balance: luxurious without being extravagant, sophisticated yet inviting, and refined but never impersonal. While most of our weddings have luxury budgets, we strive to create an atmosphere where guests feel comfortable, as if they’re at a thoughtfully curated dinner party that reflects the unique tastes of the couple.

The Values

Communication: We prioritize open and transparent communication throughout the planning process, ensuring we effectively address our clients' needs, wants, and concerns.

Simplicity: Wedding planning can be complex, but we strive to make it as streamlined as possible without sacrificing quality. Our organized approach includes worksheets, efficient email chains, and software systems to keep all information easily accessible.

Professionalism: While we build strong relationships with our clients and vendors, we understand that planning a wedding is a significant investment. We maintain a high level of professionalism to ensure that every dollar is spent wisely and that our clients feel confident in our expertise.

The LOCATIONS

We love planning weddings in destinations that offer a sense of history and timeless charm. From the stately elegance of Washington, DC, to the cobblestone streets and historic beauty of Charleston, and the coastal allure of Nantucket, each location provides a unique and meaningful backdrop for unforgettable celebrations.

While these places are distinct, they share similar needs when it comes to planning—like navigating local guidelines, providing expertise on vendor selection, and creating unique designs based on the character of each setting. We're experts in managing these details, ensuring every wedding is seamless, thoughtful, and true to its location.

THE DREAM TEAM

THE DREAM TEAM |

MADISON HUMMEL

Owner | Creative Director

Madison studied theatre directing at Virginia Tech, while simultaneously becoming certified as a wedding designer through the Event Leadership Institute. She gained industry experience by assisting various wedding planners in the DC area, and after college, her first job was as a vendor for an event installation company who designed for national brands such as Lyft, L'Oréal, CNN, and Guinness.

Madison began to dream about what it would be like to have her own event planning brand, one that had her special touch of elegance, sophistication, and of course, fun. She discovered that her passion was working with couples to design their dream weddings. Thus, Madison Avenue Events was formed. Since then, her wedding planning company has gotten over 80 people down the aisle, been interviewed by Southern Living, and leads her own team of phenomenal wedding planners.

THE PLANNERS

PAIGE BECKER

WEDDING PLANNER
As a young girl, Paige spent hours on Pinterest curating images of what her dream wedding would look like. In 2022, she planned her own wedding and fell in love with the process. She began working for Madison Avenue Events soon after getting married. Paige started as an assistant willing to help out with anything Madison needed. She excelled so much in that role that she now is a lead wedding planner. She is also a Virginia Tech graduate, with one of her favorite courses being floral design.
CHELSEA WILLIAMSON

ASSOCIATE WEDDING PLANNER
As Paige’s sister, Chelsea has a natural talent for making wedding days stress-free. Before working for Madison Avenue Events, she worked as a professional princess performer, dazzling crowds with her singing and bringing fairy-tale moments to life. Madison and Chelsea met in theatre school, where her ability to stay calm in high-pressure situations made her an invaluable collaborator—just as it does in wedding planning. Whether orchestrating timelines or perfecting décor, she ensures every couple’s vision comes to life flawlessly.
Catherine Ontko

ASSOCIATE WEDDING PLANNER
With a master’s degree in meetings and events, Catherine has experience working on a variety of projects in all different sectors of the events industry. Her first job out of college was managing social events at a private club on the West Coast. Since coming to the East Coast, she has planned and executed multiday conferences, non-profit galas, corporate meetings, and so much more. She is the most recent addition to our team who works on-site with our couples and vendors on their wedding days.