OUR PHILOSOPHY

There’s a recipe for an unforgettable event, not a rule book. It’s your event; let’s get creative.

 

why we do it

For the love of people, experiences + great design! For us, nothing is more fulfilling than creating unforgettable events that evoke an emotional response through personal connections + intentional details.

where we work

With our home base in Southeastern WI, we split our time between here + the Northwoods. Over the years, your events have taken us to Oregon, Washington, Colorado, Illinois, Louisiana, Massachusetts…we love to travel!

What we do

Comprehensive wedding + social event planning, design + management is our business! We combine your unique stories with our creative brains to create one-of-a-kind weddings + social affairs.

how we do it

With intention, inspired by you + our experiences. We plan + design events with personalized concepts, design boards + thoughtfully selected details. To keep focus on our clients, we limit the number of events we take each year.

 
I knew about 3 minutes into our first conversation that I wanted Melissa to be my friend. That’s just the type of warm enthusiasm she brings to everything she does.
-Hannah, Bride

Portraits by GE Creative

Melissa Shaw

OWNER, WEDDING PLANNER

As a kid, I watched my mom host beautiful dinner parties, complete with themed decor, exquisite food and ample hospitality for her guests (something she still does today!). Feeling the warmth of inviting people into our home, bringing them together over food & good times, I became enchanted with creating experiences for people. I truly believe the details are what make an event beautiful, the people are what make it memorable and connecting the two is where the magick happens!

For 15+ years, I’ve worked in events + hospitality, studied design and pursued personal connections with artists, designers and other creatives around the country! I’ve developed my own brand of service and expertise, one that includes a laid-back approach, a “yes, let’s find a way” mentality and a desire to collaborate with like-minded people to execute your vision and make memories for a lifetime.

Want to know more?

There is no way I would’ve been able to plan the same amazing wedding without her! Wedding planning can be stressful, especially if done remotely, but Melissa made it so easy!!
-Cheryl, Bride

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Join the Crew

Social Media + Marketing Intern

Help us build our social media presence through curated content on Instagram, Facebook and Pinterest, while learning about the event industry! Our ideal candidate will have a proven record of creating a social media following for personal and/or professional accounts, understand marketing strategies + analytics and collaborate with the team in building advertising + marketing campaigns.

This position is unpaid + available for college-credit only. A minimum of 10hrs (flexible on actual schedule) + 1 virtual meeting per week is required. The length of the internship will span 1 college semester. Interested applicants should send a cover letter + resume to mksocialco@gmail.com!

styling assistant

On-going