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We are ecstatic to announce the incredible women behind Alexandra Madison Weddings this fall! This team is built off of a talented group that includes our Lead Team, Lead Associates, Marketing Coordinators, and Planning Assistants. Find out more about each of these individuals that shape AMW below!
Lead Team
Alexandra Woodlief- Owner & Lead Planner/ Designer
Alexandra is the owner and lead designer behind Alexandra Madison Weddings!
Alexandra founded AMW in 2013 and has training & wedding experience all across the country. She has widespread experience across event management from catering, rentals, venue management, and of course, wedding planning! Her favorite part of the wedding day is the cake cutting, as she loves how special that first moment is between the new couple!
Kendra Nedell- Lead Planner
Kendra joined our team in 2022 and is one of our Lead Planners. Originally from Virginia, Kendra graduated from Washington & Lee University with a major in Business Administration and a minor in Studio Art. Kendra is a Charleston-based planner and she enjoys Charleston weddings, as the city has such a variety of beautiful venues! Her favorite parts of the wedding day are the unique elements the couples choose to include that have special meanings to them!
Parker Coggins- Lead Planner
Originally from Raleigh, North Carolina, Parker is one of our Charlotte-based Lead Planners. After graduating from USC, Parker helped expand AMW further into North Carolina starting in 2019. Parker has experience in events, private clubs, catering, banquets, and golf tournaments. Her wedding cake of choice is sweet potato with Amaretto icing! Parker's favorite wedding trend is anything specialty monogrammed, as she feels it adds a personal touch to wedding day details!
Abby Fox- Lead Planner
Abby joined the AMW team 3 years ago and is now one of our Lead Planners! Originally from Utah, Abby graduated from the University of Utah in 2022 with a degree in Business Management and Marketing. Abby loves working with AMW as she enjoys providing guidance to brides, planning all of the little details, and working with the other team members. Abby's first dance song at her wedding would be, "If I Ain't Got You" by Alicia Keys!
Helen Enghauser- Lead Planner
Helen joined our AMW team last year. She is originally from Chicago, Illinois, and graduated from the University of Charleston, where she has now lived for 9 years. Helen's first dance song at her wedding would be, “Forever Like That” by Ben Rector. She’s most excited to experience weddings outside of Charleston!
Sarah-Elizabeth Rhyne- Lead Planner
Sarah-Elizabeth is our lead planner from Columbia, South Carolina! She is going on 4 years with AMW as a lead planner and rental logistics manager. Her favorite part of the wedding day is a first look between the bride and groom. She explains, "I love when the couple has a moment to themselves before they get whisked away with the events of the day. Her first dance song at her wedding would be, “Joy Of My Life” by Chris Stapleton!
Lead Associates
Katherine Rentz- Production Manager & Manager
As the AMW production manager, Katherine works closely with our marketing team and coordinates all of our styled shoots. She graduated from USC with a degree in Marketing & Business Economics, and her favorite part about working for AMW is creating new and meaningful connections with team members, vendors, and clients.
Lizi Lengel- Associate Lead Planner
Lizi joined AMW this year as one of our Associate Lead Planners. She graduated from the University of Mississippi in May where she studied Hospitality Management. Her favorite thing about a wedding is seeing all the details that have been planned out for so long come together in one room!
Sidney Gary- Associate Lead Planner
Sidney is one of our Associate Lead Planners from Atlanta, Georgia. She graduated from Georgia Southern University in 2021 with a degree in Fashion Merchandising. Her first dance song at her wedding would be, “Biblical” by Calum Scott. She’s most excited this fall to attend football games and see her family during the holidays!
Morgan Terrell- Associate Lead Planner
Morgan is one of our Associate Lead Planners from Hartwell, Georgia. She graduated from Young Harris College in May of 2024 with a bachelor’s in Communication Studies. Her first dance song at her wedding would be, “Better Together” by Luke Combs. She’s most excited about the outfits and cozy weather this fall!
Planning Assistants
Allie Caras- Planning Assistant
Allie is one of our Planning Assistants from Long Island, New York. She is currently a Sophomore majoring in Management. Her first dance song at her wedding would be, “Lover” by Taylor Swift. She’s most looking forward to learning about what all goes into making someone’s special day unforgettable!
Izzy Brinskelle- Planning Assistant
Izzy is one of our Planning Assistants from Burlington, North Carolina. She is currently a Sophomore majoring in Public Relations and minoring in Event Management. Her first dance song at her wedding would be, “Forever and Ever Amen” by Randy Travis. She’s most looking forward to working closely with our brides!
Catherine Johnson- Planning Assistant
Catherine is one of our Planning Assistants from Boston, Massachusetts. She is currently a Junior at the University of South Carolina. Her first dance song at her wedding would be by the artist Elton John. She’s most looking forward to seeing the weddings come to life!
Vail Thomas- Planning Assistant
Vail is one of our Planning Assistants from Richmond, Virginia. She is currently a Sophomore majoring in Business Finance. Her first dance song at her wedding would be, “Ends Of The Earth” by Lord Huron. She is most looking forward to the hands-on experience and contributing to someone’s special day!
Elena LeVine- Planning Assistant
Elena is one of our Planning Assistants from Atlanta, Georgia. She is currently a Junior majoring in Hospitality and Management. Her first dance song at her wedding would be, “I Was Made For Loving You” by Tori Kelly. She’s most looking forward to making the most out of this semester before studying abroad in the spring!
Katie Akridge- Planning Assistant
Katie is one of our Planning Assistants from Spartanburg, South Carolina. She is currently a Junior majoring in Political Science. Her first dance song at her wedding would be, “Everything” by Michal Bublé. She’s most looking forward to the South Carolina vs Clemson game this fall!
Abby Boyer- Planning Assistant
Abby is one of our Planning Assistants from Greensboro, North Carolina. She is currently a Sophomore majoring in Exercise Science. She’s most looking forward to meeting new friends through the AMW team!
Marketing Coordinators
Alaina Gouge- Marketing Coordinator Alaina is one of our Marketing Coordinators from Pewaukee, Wisconsin. She is currently a Sophomore majoring in Marketing and Minoring in Advertising and Public Relations. Her first dance song at her wedding would be, “Marry You” by Bruno Mars. She’s most looking forward to working closely with the wedding party on the special day!
Elle Hessert- Marketing Coordinator
Elle is one of our Marketing Coordinators from Charlotte, North Carolina. She is currently a Junior majoring in Marketing. Her first dance song at her wedding would be, “Your Song” by Elton John. She is most looking forward to learning about what she wants for her future wedding!
Emma Aragona- Marketing Coordinator
Emma is one of our Marketing Coordinators from Freehold, New Jersey. She is currently a Sophomore majoring in Marketing and Management with a concentration in Entrepreneurship. Her first dance song at her wedding would be, “Can’t Help Falling In Love” by Elvis Presley. She is most looking forward to helping out with the styled shoots!
Lauren Silvers- Marketing Coordinator
Lauren is one of our Marketing Coordinators from Georgia. She is currently a Junior majoring in Marketing. Her first dance song at her wedding would be, “Stand by Me” by Ben E. King. She is most looking forward to being hands-on with marketing in a professional setting and attending the weddings!
Ann Douglas Rabon- Marketing Coordinator
Ann Douglas is one of our Marketing Coordinators from Richmond, Virginia. She is currently a Junior majoring in Retail. Her first dance song at her wedding would be, “Tennessee Whiskey” by Chris Stapleton. She’s most looking forward to learning more about her co-workers!
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