Meet The Team

Denise Palaci

Role: Wedding Planner + Director of Planning (that's a cute way of saying she's the planner behind the planners - keeping our team organized, supported, and one step ahead).

Favorite Part Of A Wedding Day: Watching the celebration at the end of the night. Seeing everyone on the dance floor, celebrating and soaking in the joy of the day fills her heart. Knowing her couple had the best day is the most rewarding feeling and reminds Denise why she loves what she does.

Pre-Wedding Rituals:
Denise's wedding morning starts with a warm cup of coffee in bed, a walk around the block with her Goldendoodle, and a hearty breakfast to fuel her for the exciting day ahead. It's the perfect way to recharge before helping create an unforgettable day for her couples.

Denise Loves:
Trying new restaurants & enjoying a great cocktail (a true foodie at heart), spending quality time with her husband, cheering on her son at his soccer games, and cuddling up with her Goldendoodle, Naly doodle.

Pathway to Marryment: Hospitality has always been a part of Denise's life. Growing up, she helped her parents manage their restaurants, which gave her a love for creating memorable experiences and taking care of people. That passion naturally led her into the wedding industry, where she found the perfect way to combine her hospitality background with her love for helping couples celebrate one of the most important days of their lives.

What Others Have To Say About Denise: Time and time again, couples say Denise gave them the greatest wedding gift of all: the ability to be fully present. Her steady support, meticulous planning, and genuine care allow everyone to simply enjoy the day.

Claire Redner

Role: Wedding Planner + Director of Relationships (that's a cute way of saying she handles the custom pricing with vendors, our vendor and venue relationships, & exclusive discounts for our couples).

Favorite Part Of A Wedding Day: Personalized elements of the ceremony involving family or cultural traditions. A close second is hearing the couple gush about their day and quickly catch up, usually while Claire bustles a dress or right after their ceremony.

Pre-Wedding Rituals:
Peppermint coffee, her wedding morning playlist (louder than her husband would appreciate), & organizing her emergency kit.

Claire Loves:
Hosting cookbook club, daytrips to the beach, crafting, hot yoga classes, and spending time with her nephews.

Pathway to Marryment: From pastry chef to dining room manager, and teaching kids cooking classes - Claire has always found herself in some facet of hospitality.

What Others Have To Say About Claire: Her couples say she’s always ten steps ahead - anticipating needs, solving problems before they arise, and creating space for couples to truly enjoy the moment.

Kasia Hibbard

Role: Wedding Planner + Manager of Marketing and Digital Products (that's a cute way of saying she wears a lot of hats - from graphic design and social media to keeping our website up to date!)

Favorite Part Of A Wedding Day: Room reveals! Kasia loves seeing months of planning come to life and watching the couple's reaction when they first walk into their reception. A close second is a fun surprise outfit change - she's always here for a dramatic second look.

Pre-Wedding Rituals:
Reading a few chapters of her current book, packing way too many snacks, and giving her dog a million kisses before heading out the door!

Kasia Loves:
Romance books (so cliché), surprising her husband with a new home renovation project every chance she gets (much to his dismay), and spooky season! 

Pathway to Marryment: Kasia was actually a Marryment bride, with Denise as her planner! After seeing her incredibly detailed wedding timeline, Denise joked that Laura needed to hire her - and thankfully, she did! Before joining Marryment, Kasia was in corporate events, marketing, and graphic design.

What Others Have To Say About Kasia: The words couples use most often to describe her? Calm, reassuring, and steady. She has a gift for making couples feel confident in every decision.

Savannah Jonkman

Role: Wedding Planner

Favorite Part Of A Wedding Day: Reception speeches. It's such a special and intimate moment to hear from the bride and groom's loved ones as they share stories about their love story, wedding day, and favorite memories after working so closely with the couple leading up to the big day. Savannah also loves a good late-night snack for all the guests to enjoy!

Pre-Wedding Rituals:
Diet coke and a large french fry, 80s rock playlist to hype herself up, and her lucky wedding day socks!

Savannah Loves:
College basketball (Boiler Up!), movie nights with the girls, swimming in the lake on a hot day, and a very dirty martini.

Pathway to Marryment: Savannah has worked in weddings for over ten years, doing everything from venue management, catering sales, photographer assistant - you name it!

What Others Have To Say About Savannah: Couples consistently praise Savannah for her kindness, clear communication, and unwavering support throughout the planning process.

Shannon Dudzik

Role: Wedding Planner (aka Wedding BFF)

Favorite Part Of A Wedding Day: When her couples get to see each other for the first time. Whether it's a first look or walking down the aisle, that's the moment when you can physically feel the unique love shared between them. Nothing tops the look of true love! (Though Shannon is also a sucker for dancing, so you’ll catch her on the corner of every dance floor - either tearing up during the first dance or busting a move when the dance floor opens.)

Pre-Wedding Rituals: Morning prayer for her couple, dance party with her daughter (you know, to get the vibes up!), and the most unhealthy drive thru meal to fuel her for the day.

Shannon Loves: Escaping into the fantasy world of a good book, taking bike rides with her daughter, perfecting her amateur cake decorating skills, and trying to convince her husband that they need another trip to Disney World.

Pathway to Marryment: From fashion to dental, no matter the world she’s in, Shannon has always delivered remarkable customer service and the wedding world is no different!

What Others Have To Say About Shannon: Couples know Shannon doesn’t just coordinate weddings - she takes care of the people at the heart of them.

Alyssa Kidder

Role: Wedding Planner

Favorite Part Of A Wedding Day: Alyssa’s favorite part of the wedding day is the first looks between the couple and with their loved ones. Those moments are so genuine and emotional, and she loves witnessing the overwhelming love and support surrounding the couple. Another favorite moment is when the couple gets to see their reception space for the very first time. After months of planning every detail together, watching them see their vision come to life is incredibly rewarding!

Pre-Wedding Rituals: A walk to her neighborhood coffee shop for an iced vanilla latte, blasting some pump-up music while getting ready and making one final stop to stock up on snacks and energy drinks for some essential wedding planning fuel that keeps her going through the night!

Alyssa Loves: Traveling to different countries, going for runs, playing beach volleyball, hanging out with her sister and her niece and trying new restaurants in Chicago with her friends!

Pathway to Marryment: Starting her hospitality journey as a waitress then becoming an event server, event producer, and now a lead wedding planner. Ever since she was a little girl, she knew she wanted to help make couples' dream wedding days come true and now she gets to do exactly that with Marryment!

What Others Have To Say About Alyssa: Couples love how approachable and attentive Alyssa is, making even the most detail-filled planning process feel effortless and enjoyable.

Isabel Baker

Role: Wedding Planner

Favorite Part Of A Wedding Day: Watching the bride walk down the aisle and seeing the first looks. Those moments are full of emotion, excitement, and happy tears, and they never get old.

Pre-Wedding Rituals: Eye patches, a final run-through of the timeline, and a fun show playing in the background while getting ready for the day.

Isabel Loves: Traveling, making crafts, family Sundays, and spending Saturday mornings at the farmers market.

Pathway to Marryment: Through studying Hospitality and Meeting & Event Management, Isabel found her passion for weddings and helping create unforgettable moments for couples and their families.

Angie Weisbart

Role: Wedding Planner + Memory Maker (because the best weddings aren’t just perfectly planned—they’re the ones you’ll remember forever).

Favorite Part Of A Wedding Day: The moment the couple sees each other for the first time—whether it’s walking down the aisle or during a private first look. Everything else fades away, and for a few seconds, it’s just the two of them. Those are the moments that remind Angie why she loves what she does. A close second is sneaking a quiet moment with the couple after they say “I do” and seeing the joy, relief, and excitement that only they get to share.

Pre-Wedding Rituals: An iced coffee or matcha tea lemonade in hand, one final timeline walkthrough, a fully stocked emergency kit, and a hype playlist that keeps the energy high all morning long.

Angie Loves: Traveling with her husband, discovering new restaurants, live music, spending time with family, cuddling her cat, and finding any excuse to celebrate life’s biggest moments.

Pathway to Marryment: With over 20 years of experience in hospitality, conference and event planning, Angie has built a career around creating unforgettable experiences. After planning countless events and navigating her own life-changing journey through breast cancer, she brings a calm presence, genuine empathy, and an appreciation for celebrating every milestone. She believes the best weddings aren’t just beautifully planned—they’re deeply personal and filled with moments that couples will treasure forever.

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