Mastered Moments by Maliah

03/31/2026

Happy anniversary Cara & Patrick! 🤍
And by extension, happy birthday to me! 🥰

Still the only wedding I have had the honor of working on my actual birthday and one of my most favorite weddings of all time! This wedding was so incredibly special to our team and made for a really unforgettable day. We love all weddings, of course, but there are always just a few each year that really stick out to us because it’s my birthday, I am allowed be a little biased😋

March 31, 2023 was just full of magic for all!
🤍There were fires surrounding the venue, but somehow missed us and cleared up enough smoke so that we could have an outdoor ceremony AND I completed my goal of keeping it from the Bride until right before ceremony to ease her stress!
🤍Working Life-size R2-D2 and C-3PO animatronics attended the wedding, served drinks and even carried the rings down!
🤍Cara & Patrick, high school sweethearts who had been dating forever, finally tied the knot and you can tell that there are people were over the moon about it.
🤍I received thoughtful and personalized gifts during dinner from my vendor friends and the couple
🤍And just when I thought that the day couldn’t get any better, halfway through the reception, my husband walked in with news that we would be moving to Washington state sooner than expected because he had accepted a job offer that very same day!

I’m so incredibly lucky to not only get to experience such wonderful days filled with love, but to be loved by those same clients, their guests and my vendor friends on my own special day as well. 10/10 would work a wedding on my birthday again! 🤍 Whatever you do today do it authentically with kindness and love, as a birthday present to me!

.tasty.treats .callen

03/25/2026

Looks like this wedding could have been in Washington, huh?
Surprise! It was in Goldsby, Oklahoma! 🤯

Trusting your design vendors can really take your wedding look to the next level without taking anything away from the venue itself. Chloe (the bride) told us she wanted Twilight vibes, and we all know what that means! 🐀✨😋 So we brought in a ton of ferns and SO. MUCH. greenery. I actually built makeshift trees on the pillars in the barn myself. I have a time lapse somewhere of me cutting and individually placing each piece of greenery on the tables because the premade garlands the family ordered from Sam’s were too long for the tables. I know for a fact I sliced my hand open during the process 😅 and I would definitely still write this day off as a huge win! It was so beautiful and filled with authentic touches and fun to watch both families celebrate Chloe and Dylan! I think that’s what it’s all about for me, doing some hard work behind the scenes to make sure that my couples get to be fully present with their friends and family! We only get to make ONE day of their lives pretty much perfect, and my team takes that honor very very seriously every single time.

These two also just announced their first little one is on the way, so I’m reminiscing a little bit about their perfect day!
Congratulations on your new adventure, Chloe and Dylan!! 🤍

I’ll always be sad that this venue finally closed it’s doors after so many years of getting to call it home 😭

Beauty Team: Brushed Salon & Makeup Studio

Planner + Reception Florals: Mastered Moments by Maliah

Venue: Hillside Manor Barn Venue

Ceremony + Wedding Party Florals: Rootstock Floral Design

Photography: Amanda Scott Photography

Baker: Madison’s on Main

Dj: DJ Connectionconnection
Bar: The Irish Pour

Dress: Blue Bridal Boutique

Suit: Men’s Warehouse

Bride:
Groom:

03/21/2026

Trust me honey, rain is not the WORST thing to happen on your wedding day. Embrace the weather because you sure can’t control it 🫶🏻
And hire pros to handle the real problems 😋

Styled Shoot 2024
Models: .bryson .bryson
Beauty Team - Bionca
BTS Content .allison
Catering
Desserts
Desserts
Dresses & Accessories
Florals
Linens, Dishware & Draping
Mobile Bar
Photo
Planner & Decor
Venue

11/10/2025

NEW INVENTORY ALERT!

Leeann + Toby had this amazing seating chart made so that they could write letters to their guests telling them exactly how much they loved and appreciated their presence. Then she gave it to US!

A lot of our decor inventory comes from past MM clients who either sell or donate things for our future couples to use. This saves so much time because they aren't having to post and haggle with someone on Facebook Marketplace just to have to load up and drive an hour away to deliver it. This also saves MY clients a ton of money and stress trying to source and customize decor on their own.

So BIG thank you to Mr and Mrs Duncan!!

We're calling these two, Little Duncan ($100) and Big Duncan ($200) and they can be customized to hold letters, pictures or classic seating chart cards. Honestly, you bring me an idea and I'll figure out how to make it work!

Available to MM West Branch only

Duncan Wedding 8/31/25
Venue:
Planner:
Florist:
Beauty Team:
DJ:
Content Creator:
Photography:
Baker: .cakery
Caterer + Bartender:
Putt Putt:
Bride:

11/07/2025

Did it start raining in the middle of Brittany + Emily's wedding ceremony? Yes, it did.

Did that ruin their day or stop them from getting married?
Hell no!

Washington is infamous for being rainy, it's sprinkling even now as I write this in Anacortes and will likely clear up before I'm done with this post.

But rain shouldn't be feared, it should be celebrated and embraced AND PLANNED FOR.

So, how did we plan for this back in August?
1. Guests were given plastic ponchos, I carry a few in my emergency kit for couples, grandmas and photographers especially.

2. Our reception area was covered. Your guests can sit in the rain or sprinkle for a few minutes. Your ceremony is typically 15-30 minutes long (unless you're having a full mass of course)
So being exposed to the elements for the ceremony, really isn't THAT big of a deal; as long as they have somewhere dry and warm to go afterwards.

3. We also have clear umbrellas in our inventory for you to rent! Priced at $15 per, your guests can use them to move from ceremony to reception and stay pretty dry. But if I'm being totally honest, the people of Washington are so good about embracing a light shower that locals often make fun of those who use them! 😂

Moral of the story, don't fear the rain babe. You'll drive yourself crazy trying to control the weather! Just plan for it and you'll be alright.

Bridger Wedding - 8/15/25

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Brides: +

11/06/2025

One of my most colorful and unique weddings this year: The Gonzales Wedding at Maplehurst Farms on June 27th!

When Ella, Mason and I were planning, we used words like "Italian" "Rustic" "Countryside" "Winery" and "Cozy" to describe what they were trying to bring to life. And we absolutely delivered!

Using colored budvases, faux fruit and mismatched plates, this reception felt like Sunday Dinner at your Nonna's house. Just proof that you don't have to do what everyone else is doing and that you really SHOULDN'T.

The majority of tabletop decor is in our inventory which we will be showcasing later on this month and available to rent for ALL your events! (Candlestick holders + LED Tapered Candles, Colored Budvases, Table Number, Faux Fruit)

Gonzales Vendor Team:
- venue + dishes
- bride + groom florals and floral buckets
- photo + photobooth

- linens

- cocktail hour band




- bridal party, guest and ceremony florals, decor, planning + coordination

11/06/2025

There is SO. MUCH. PRESSURE. on couples to have the PERFECT wedding day. and I have to be the one to tell you, your wedding day won't be PERFECT.

Sorry, let me change my tone to make sure you hear me.

Your wedding day won't BE perfect.

I say this with so much love.

Your hair might fall.
Your pants might rip.
Your mom might be late.
Your dad might forget his tie.
Your best friend might spill on you.

The probability of having absolutely NO accidents or incidents on your wedding day is slim to none. and that's not me trying to be mean, it's just me trying to be REAL with you.

PERFECT weddings aren't REAL.
Look at these photos.
The couple laughing as her dad gives his toast.
The bride wiping her tears because she just can't hold them in anymore.

THESE are real moments. THESE are the best moments. THESE are the moments you're going to remember.

So do yourself a favor, get off social media for a minute, sit down with your fiancé and take a few breaths. Talk about what each of you actually wants from your wedding. Really get to the root of those choices.
And LISTEN. COLLABORATE.
STOP TRYING TO BE PERFECT.
STOP TRYING TO COMPETE WITH SOCIAL MEDIA.
Stop trying to make your wedding anything other than what it needs to be: an authentic celebration of love.

And for the love of god, hire professional vendors please! They will make your wedding LOOK and FEEL perfect.

- All my love,
M

VanBrocklin Wedding 9.6.25



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vanbrocklin

11/06/2025

There is nothing quite like being able to get a fully empty ceremony shot AND a fully empty reception shot. 👏

The details, time and quick/hard work that goes into making sure this can happen only comes from a real group of pros.

The venue and catering team has to make sure the tables and chairs are set up. They are also responsible for place settings most of the time.

The planner or coordinator has to work quickly bringing the decor plan to life and check that everything is in place before the media team shows up.

The photographers have to be on time with their timeline as well, ensuring that they get these special photos right before the guests begin to arrive.

I can tell you from experience that once we get these shots, we all collectively let out a sigh of relief.

So this is me, a professional wedding planner, telling (more like begging) you to work with professionals. Your wedding isn't going to BE perfect, no one's is. But is can FEEL and LOOK perfect if you have a fully stocked team of pros who have your back no matter what.

I recommend the following vendor team with my whole heart by the way 🥰

Venue: by
Photography: .photo
Planning/Coordination: (Lead: Maliah)
Florals:
Dj/Emcee:
Desserts:
Dress:
Beauty Team:
Bride:
Groom:

10/31/2025

These two lovebirds were connected at the hip all day long and honestly, it was EVERYTHING! They snuck away for a little rooftop moment during sunset to soak it all in and I couldn't have been more proud. Your wedding day goes SO fast! Even for my team! As soon as we get everything set up and ready to go, it's already time to tear it all back down again! So take all those slower moments you need. We'll save your spot on the dancefloor and call you back when it's time to cut the cake!

Photo Credits:
LEMON WEDDING 7/6/24 Hood River, Oregon
Bride:
Groom:
Venue, Catering, Bar:
Photo:
Dress:
Florist:
DJ: .callen
Planner:

10/31/2025