MEET
Founder & CEO, MK Your Dream Day
Call her MK or call her Mary Kate! (just not Mary or Kate on their own...) Her passion for event planning stems from her deep love for gathering people together, a passion she's held for longer than she can remember. Growing up, MK jumped at any opportunity to plan a family trip, holiday party, or weekend getaway with friends.
After graduating from Providence College in 2018, Mary Kate poured her passion into the non-profit space, putting together fundraising events, specifically golf tournaments. She made the big leap to leave her full-time job in 2022 so she could focus on growing MK Your Dream Day full-time! A scary decision at first but one that has absolutely helped her determine she is right where she is meant to be. MK thrives when blending her organization, expertise & project management skills to make your dream day a reality.
Outside of wedding planning, MK is a 200-hour certified yoga instructor in Boston - she's created the perfect balance for the somewhat stressful job of wedding planning. You can also find her spending time in Falmouth, MA in the summer. No matter where she is you will ALWAYS find her with dunks in hand!
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Favorite wedding moment: The moment after the couple exits their ceremony! They are usually relieved the hardest part of the day is over and our team typically has the privilege to be the first to congratulate them!
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Must-hear wedding song: "Unwritten" by Natasha Bedingfield
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Guilty pleasure snack when working a wedding: Diet Coke and fruit snacks
She can’t wait to hear from you to see if she and her team will be a good fit for your upcoming wedding!
Meet Samantha!
Operations Director & Senior Lead Planner
Samantha, our Operations Director, has a background in event catering and corporate event management and brings those skills to the team with day-to-day event operations such as communicating with brides and vendors, organizing back end systems as well as attending weddings as a Senior Lead Planner.
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Favorite wedding moment: The first look, either before or during the ceremony. The anticipation has been building all morning, and you can see the relief and excitement on the couples face when they see each other for the first time before the big "I do!"
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Must-hear wedding song: "Shout" by the Isley Brothers
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Guilty pleasure snack when working a wedding: Salted caramel protein bar
Meet Kelly!
Design Specialist / Lead Planner
Kelly, a Raleigh, NC native and a graduate of North Carolina State with a degree in apparel & textile design, brings a wealth of wedding industry experience. Since 2019, Kelly has honed her craft, first working with a wedding dress designer and later as a wedding florist in Charleston, SC. Now, as our Design Specialist, Kelly works closely with couples to turn their dream wedding vision into reality. With her expert guidance on color palettes, mood boards, and every detail in between, Kelly ensures each couple’s style and theme shine through beautifully on their big day.
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Favorite wedding moment: As the bride gets into her dress, it makes everything start to feel real!
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Must-hear wedding song: "September" by Earth Wind and Fire or "I Gotta Feeling" by the Black Eyed Peas
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Guilty pleasure snack when working a wedding: Diet Coke
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Meet Rachel!
Marketing Specialist / Assistant Planner
Rachel, originally from Syracuse, NY, and Providence College grad, works as a Bridal Stylist at Grace Loves Lace, where she helps brides find their dream gowns. With five years of marketing experience, she also serves as the Marketing Specialist for MK Your Dream Day, handling everything from social media and website analytics to blog content and publication features. Combining her expertise in both bridal fashion and wedding planning, she works closely with couples to bring their wedding vision to life.
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Favorite wedding moment: When the bride and groom are introduced for the first time and have all their friends and family surrounding them as they start their first dance.
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Must-hear wedding song: "Can't Help Falling in Love" by Elvis Presley
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Guilty pleasure snack when working a wedding: An ice cold diet coke​
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Meet Nicole!
Senior Lead Planner
Nicole, a Canton, MA native and Fairfield University graduate, began her journey with MK Your Dream Day as the Administrative and Operations Coordinator Intern. Now, she channels her passion for exceptional experiences into her role as a Member Experience Executive for the Boston Celtics, all while continuing to make wedding dreams a reality.
Favorite wedding moment: The first time a couple sees one another, whether it is the intimate private first look or a traditional first look down the aisle at the ceremony! Cue the waterworks
Must-hear wedding song: "Love Story" by Taylor Swift
Guilty pleasure snack when working a wedding: Post wedding McDonald's McFlurry​
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Meet Elaina!
Lead Planner
Elaina, originally from Westchester, NY, and Providence grad, spends her days shaping young minds as an elementary school teacher in Boston. Beyond the classroom, she brings passion for organization and celebration to the MK Your Dream Day team as a Lead Planner, ensuring every wedding runs seamlessly. ​
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Favorite wedding moment: Seeing the bride and groom let loose on the dance floor to their favorite songs!
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Must-hear wedding song: "I Wanna Dance With Somebody" by Whitney Houston
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Guilty pleasure snack when working a wedding: A diet coke and M&Ms
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