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Led by founder Madelyn Tenney, our team combines a love for detail, faith, and creativity to craft personalized celebrations that reflect each couple’s unique story. With thoughtful design and trusted partners, we’re dedicated to making every event seamless, meaningful, and unforgettable.
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Madelyn Tenney Hooper is the founder and creative director of Madelyn Tenney Events, a luxury wedding planning and design firm known for timeless aesthetics, thoughtful hospitality, and a faith-rooted approach to celebration. With a signature style that blends Southern charm, English influence, and graceful tradition, Madelyn is trusted by discerning couples to create meaningful, beautifully executed events. Her weddings are filled with layered textures and intentional details, and she’s known for making the planning process feel calm, clear, and genuinely enjoyable from start to finish.
Madelyn
founder & creative director
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Meredith serves as the administrative assistant at Madelyn Tenney Events, bringing a sharp eye for detail, a calm presence, and a deep love for organization to every part of the planning process. A Georgia Tech honors graduate, she transitioned from a corporate background at The Home Depot headquarters to pursue a more personal and creative calling in the world of weddings. Meredith’s intelligence and efficiency are matched by her thoughtfulness; she’s often the first to anticipate a need, spot a missing detail, or ensure nothing falls through the cracks.
Meredith
adminstrative assistant
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Tarah Amos is the Design Manager at Madelyn Tenney Events, where she brings a fashion forward eye and a passion for originality to every celebration. With a background in fashion and an instinct for aesthetics, Tarah believes no two weddings should ever look the same, and she’s known for crafting design concepts that feel fresh, layered, and unforgettable. You can often find her knee deep in linen samples, obsessing over color palettes, or dreaming up creative details that make each event stand apart. She’s also undeniably the best dressed in the office, effortlessly blending style, creativity, and intention in all that she does.
Tarah
design manager
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Dori Johnson is the Operations Manager at Madelyn Tenney Events and the sunshine of the team. Known for her radiant energy and joyful spirit, she brings calm, encouragement, and a contagious sense of optimism to every celebration. Dori connects deeply with families, offering support and a smile exactly when it’s needed most. On wedding days, she brings the energy you need and the heart you didn’t know you were missing—making everyone feel seen, cared for, and genuinely celebrated.
Dori
Operations manager
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Gracie Hill is an Associate Planner at Madelyn Tenney Events, admired for her incredible eye for detail and calm, steady presence on wedding days. With a background in nursing, Gracie brings both precision and care to every moment—whether she’s steaming linens to perfection or adjusting flatware by the centimeter to get the tablescape just right. She thrives behind the scenes, ensuring nothing is overlooked and every element feels polished and intentional. Gracie’s quiet diligence and dedication make her an essential part of the MTE team and a true gift to every celebration she touches!
Gracie
associate planner
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Abby Horne is an Associate Planner at Madelyn Tenney Events, known for her warm heart, thoughtful presence, and ability to form lasting connections with clients and their families. With a background in photography, Abby sees beauty in the in-between moments and approaches planning with both creativity and care. She is the emotional anchor of the team—equal parts grounding and grace—and often the voice of reason when wedding day energy runs high. Abby brings a spirit of kindness, calm, and genuine connection to every celebration she helps bring to life.
Abby
associate planner
Madelyn Tenney Hooper - Founder and Creative director
Meredith Murfin – Administrative Assistant
Tarah Amos – Design Manager
Dori Johnson – Operations Manager
Gracie Hill – Associate Planner
Abby Horne – Associate Planner
We believe that everything we do is for the Glory of the Lord. On wedding days, we are able to truly see a glimpse of the love that Christ has for us through the union of two precious people. We integrate our faith into every part of the planning process. From the consultation call to the exit after wedding day, you will be showered in prayer and supported in every way.
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