we believe that . . . 

  • The more that we get to know your story, the better that we can help tell your story on your wedding day
  • Coffee is a food group
  • Not every client has the same "preferred vendors" 
  • A planner who wears heels to your wedding is not working hard enough
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Photos: Elizabeth Haas Photography
  • Experience in this industry is the most valuable attribute of a planner
  • Grandparents at weddings are always VIPs
  • A smile and calm demeanor is the most important thing that we can bring on the day of the wedding

About Megan

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Photo: Elizabeth Haase
After launching Dare to Dream in 2011, Megan has kept her focus on weddings in the Milwaukee and surrounding areas. As the lead planner and designer she takes the time to review the details of each wedding that her team has the privilege of being a part of and values the relationships that she is able to form with her clients.  Since Dare to Dream produces a select amount of weddings each year, she is able to take extra time with each client to develop their ideas in a thoughtful way with significant attention to detail.
Since the start, Megan has built a strong partnership with a wide variety of vendors and prides her company on taking the time to find vendors that are truly the best fit for each of her couples. With many years of experience, Megan is known for her careful attention to wedding day logistics and details to assure that your day runs smoothly from start to finish. 
Megan graduated from Marquette University with degrees in marketing and finance. She is also a Distinguished Graduate of the ABC Professional Development Program and is the honored recipient for the 2012 second quarter Cele Lalli Award and the 2011-2012 "Rising Star" Award through the ABC wedding program.  

Sara

Sara is an associate planner at Dare to Dream who focuses on month out and day of coordinating services. She grew up in northern Wisconsin and attended college at the University of Wisconsin- La Crosse with a degree in Early Childhood-Elementary Education.   During the school year, she spends her days immersed with counting, reading and playing with the best kindergartners around.  During the summer, she spends her time immersed in a whole different type of energy - weddings!  Sara has been working with Dare to Dream since the summer of 2015 and continues to fall more in love with coordinating after each wedding day.
 
Favorite Restaurant in Milwaukee:  Odd Duck

Hobbies:  Spending time "Up North" and visiting her family in Montana
Favorite part of a wedding:  The recessional because of the energy, excitement and love of everyone involved!

Favorite Movie: National Lampoon's Christmas Family Vacation

Jen

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Jen is an associate planner with Dare to Dream. After graduating from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, she settled down with her husband Matt who she married in 2016 . Jen is a true Milwaukeean and loves learning all about her city's history. She also enjoys trying out new restaurants with her husband Matt when they’re not on the golf course. 

Jen is always looking forward to the next wedding, and loves how unique each wedding experience can be. Her favorite part of the wedding day is that unforgettable moment when the couple sees each other for the first time before taking their vows and is something that each wedding shares, but each with its own special touch. It is the wedding moment that will always be remembered by their friends and family.

Favorite Restaurant: Transfer Pizza and their salami bruschetta

Favorite Place to Visit: Door County

Fun Fact About Jen's Wedding: Instead of a flower girl, her grandma Nancy threw petals!