Hannah〡MKE’s Wedding & Event Planner

✨ i’m literally just a girl…✨ …who really loves a good party! One that’s organized, fun, and most importantly, highlights 𝐘𝐎𝐔! 💃🥂 💖 𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐝𝐢𝐝 𝐈 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬? I get this question all the time! Charmate Events was born as a creative outlet when I left teaching and entered the (let’s be real) boring corporate world. I missed the joy, the energy, and the chaos of the classroom—and I’ve always been the go-to girl for planning a great party. So I thought, why not turn that passion into something bigger? I took all the organization, flexibility, and quick thinking from teaching and poured it into the fun and fabulous world of event planning 💕🎉 𝐁𝐮𝐭 𝐰𝐡𝐨 𝐚𝐦 𝐈? I’m Hannah Pipines Trafton—Milwaukee born and raised! I’ve lived here my whole life and truly can’t imagine being anywhere else. The culture, the charm, and the fun of this city keep me rooted right here. I have a tiny but mighty little fam: a wild 2-year-old 🧸, the cutest cat 🐱, and a very loud parrot 🦜 (seriously, he runs the house). My husband and I are loving the life we’ve built and are so excited to see where this biz takes us! In my downtime, I’m a TV show girly (the more drama, the better), and I love getting creative in the kitchen. I’m constantly whipping up new recipes to enter in the State Fair—and yes, I do have an award-winning banana bread and yes, you can totally have the recipe 😘 Now that you know a little more about me… I cannot wait to know everything about YOU 💖 📸: @katespitzphotography #milwaukeeweddingplanner #milwaukeebride #wisconsinweddings #eventplannerlife #weddingplannerbio #gettoknowme #weddingplannerintro #bananabreadqueen #hotpinkbrand #creativeentrepreneur #mompreneur #smallbizlove #charmateevents #weddingtok #femalefounder #trendingweddingplanner

✨ My NEW WEBSITE is LIVE! ✨ She’s pink, she’s cute, and she’s so me 💖 I’ve been working behind the scenes with the insanely talented @iammollyhanson to bring the Charmate Events brand to life—and I could not have done it without her! This site is everything I dreamed of and more: bubbly, bold, and full of hot pink personality. 💅 You’ll find: 💌 Updated pricing + packages 📌 FAQs (aka all the things you’re wondering!) 💞 Love notes from sweet couples 🎥 A peek at my new branded photos + videos Take a scroll and tell me what you think! 💗 #charmateevents #weddingplannerlife #wisconsinweddings #milwaukeebride #newwebsitewhodis #hotpinkbranding #weddingplanningmadefun #eventplannerlife #charmatelove #brandingreveal #engagedinwisconsin #midwestweddingplanner #weddingplannerrebrand

✨Big News, Babes!✨ The 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟕 𝐛𝐨𝐨𝐤𝐬 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐨𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐎𝐏𝐄𝐍—and we’ve made some ✨major✨ updates to our pricing + services to better serve all you future newlyweds. Over the past few years, Charmate Events has grown in the best ways possible—so it was time for our packages to get a little glow-up too! 💅 Here’s what’s new + exciting: 💗 Refreshed pricing that reflects the 𝒓𝒆𝒂𝒍 value we bring to your day 💗 A 𝒃𝒓𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒏𝒆𝒘 𝒘𝒆𝒃𝒔𝒊𝒕𝒆 to help with FAQ, understanding my personality and process, and collab opportunities for vendors! 💗 More personalized support, more vendor guidance, and 𝒆𝒗𝒆𝒏 𝒎𝒐𝒓𝒆 𝒄𝒂𝒍𝒎, 𝒄𝒓𝒆𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒗𝒆 𝒆𝒏𝒆𝒓𝒈𝒚 to keep your planning stress-free If you’re a 2026 or 2027 couple dreaming of a wedding that’s fun, fresh, and full of heart—this is your sign to reach out! ✨ Dates are already booking faster than ever and I can’t wait to meet all the amazing couples coming my way! Let’s plan something unforgettable 🥂 📸: @katespitzphotography #charmateevents #2026bride #2027bride #wisconsinweddingplanner #midwestweddingcoordinator #bridetobe2026 #bridetobe2027 #funweddingplanner #contentcreatingplanner #weddingplanningmadeeasy #stressfreeweddingplanning

THE HOT GIRL DREAM TEAM FRRR⚡️💜 i wanted all my favorite things in one room for this event and somehow we actually pulled it off 🙌🏻 if this doesn’t make you run to my bio to grab a ticket… just wait til we announce our giveaways 👀👀👀 @floatytattoo @floatytattooshop hallelujah @totsonthestreet hallelujah @anicolecandleco hallelujah @erthdispensary @stoneandsagewi hallelujah @jadestone_healing hallelujah @thirstbooks hallelujah @goodlandmassage hallelujah @kiorcouture hallelujah @lacoquettemke hallelujah @ice_ldc_beauty hallelujah @ippettraining hallelujah @phoenix360_events hallelujah @benedictcenterwi HALLELUJAH

💕I Do it All for Her✨ All the sleepless night, long meetings, replying to emails, and building my business has not just been for myself. It’s been for her! Creating financial security, role modeling a strong woman in the workforce, showing her that you can follow your dreams and it will work out. ✨ Being a mom has not been easy but nothing that is worth it ever is. Happy Mother’s Day to all the different kinds of moms. I hope you are spoiled today, you deserve it! 💕 📸: @katespitzphotography

5 years ago, i was turning 22 with a dream of starting my own business. today, i’m 6 weeks away from celebrating 5 years of actually doing it in a very real, messy, build it from the ground up, figure it out as you go kind of way. i’ve moved locations more times than i can count, made some iconic decisions and some questionable ones, serviced hundreds of clients, built friendships that changed my life, cried (a lot), questioned myself (also a lot), held my life together while my husband was incarcerated, became a mom, and kept growing through all of it. this milestone represents a lot. because today, on my 27th birthday, i can say i am living the life 22 year old me dreamed about. soo... in honor of 5 years of lilac moon (formally katie b hair, s/o to my OGs bc you’re the reason we’re here), i’m throwing a hell of a birthday party. i’m hosting milwaukee’s fundraiser of the summer. because HOT GIRLS GIVE BACK! on june 14 (the actual anniversary!), we’re taking over @phoenix360_events for an afternoon that’s giving boujee sweet 16 vibes, but make it community, connection, and actual impact. THE VISION: -a vendor fair featuring local women owned businesses -a food truck + custom drink menu -a room full of like minded people you want to get to know -over a dozen giveaway prizes that slay all while we chase our goal of raising $5,000 for @benedictcenterwi , an organization doing hands on work supporting women in our community navigating incarceration, reentry, and rebuilding their lives. I am so excited and proud to be using this milestone, my platform, and my business, to do something that fcking matters. so let’s CELEBRATE YALL!!!!! bc if you’ve ever supported my business, this is your party as much as it is mine! RSVP link live in my bio NOW!!!💜🌙

A European escape, no passport required. ✨ Chateau in Bloom at the Castle Vineyard is proof that you don’t have to travel far for European elegance. This styled shoot blended old-world architecture with bright, bold pops of color and refined Midwestern charm. Cool pastels, whimsical florals, and bridal fashions picked for a princess, every corner of this day felt fit for royalty. Whether you’re dreaming of an indoor gala or a sunny vineyard ceremony, the inspiration here is endless. 🎀 The full bloom is on the blog! Link in bio🌸 Venue: @thecastlevineyard Photography: @meredithmutzaphotography Planning & Design: @charmateevents Videography: @mollykhannaphotography Bridal Gowns: @missrubyboutique Groom’s Attire: @generationtux Styling: @styling_by_ace Makeup: @looks_bysade Hair: @noeljordanbeauty Florals: @floraelements Table Décor & Props: @social_affair_rentals Cake: @uofloristry Invitations & Menu: @mintedweddings Jewelry: @paloma_wilder Content Creator: @lisahazemedia Rentals: @allstarrentals Signage & Engraved Pieces: @heartofwiscoartstudio ________________ #chateauinbloom #romanticeuropeaninspo #romanticweddinginspo #europeanwedding #europeanweddinginspo

🍯We had a BEARY fun time yesterday 🐝 Yesterday was filled with so much joy and fun at Nugget Nation! This Winnie the Pooh themed party was such a blast from the past for my 90’s heart. A special thanks for Jenna from @nuggetnationmke for creating such a fun space for a party. Also @love_letters_mke for painting a beautiful statement piece to bring the design all together. And I couldn’t have done it without the special treats from @therollingtwinbakery and @lifesabatch_cookiesbycourtney . Now to start planning her 4th birthday! 🥳 #toddlerlife #winniethepooh #birthdaypartytheme #poohbear #3rdbirthday

🌎 Remember it’s Earth Day EVERYDAY! 🌍 I love earth day because it reminds us that we have this one earth that we NEED to take care of. I also love this day because I get scream to the heavens “F*ck AI”! AI data centers destroys our delicate ecosystems. Raises temperatures of water, increases energy use, leches forever chemicals in our water systems, and greatly effects low income areas. So take back your creativity and turn away from AI. It’s refreshing having to find an answer or create an image. And you get to protect this beautiful place! ✨ #earthday #antiai #becreative #ecofriendly #noai

🐝 Hip Hip Pooh-ray she is Turning 3! 🍯 It’s one of my favorite times of the year, I get to celebrate my favorite little human. This year we went all out with one my favorites Winnie the Pooh! I cannot wait to show you how I decorate @nuggetnationmke . And of course I had to collab with some of my favorite local vendors to make sure the day is extra fun. We will the cutest themed cake and cupcakes by @therollingtwinbakery . Beautiful sugar cookies by @lifesabatch_cookiesbycourtney . And a perfectly painted sign by @love_letters_mke . This is a super busy week, my FRIST wedding of the season and a birthday party! 🥳 #winniethepooh #somehunnyisturning #birthdaypartytheme #imturningthree #kidsbirthday

✨ Milwaukee Girl Through and Through ✨ Your girl has been a Milwaukee girl from birth. I was born here, grew up on the Eastside right by UWM, met the love of my life here, got married downtown, had my baby right at St. Mary’s, and never plan on leaving. I will NEVER stop repping my city. This city has so much to offer! It has local culture and talents to be celebrated, and I will always be there to cheer on my fellow Milwaukeeans. Because Milwaukee is my home! 📸: @amberjablonskiphotography #414day #milwaukee #mycity #myhome #celebrate

✨The Diamond of the Season makes her Debut again! 💍 I am SO excited to show off the cutest pink set up again, but this time at my favorite show of the season @wedmke ! And of course it cannot be the same. That would be too boring for your Queen! 👑 This time around we have florals by @f4dweddings @drewncrew2 , tea time treats from @aggiesbakeryandcakeshop , and a fabulous cake by @nissis_cake_room . I cannot wait to see you! Make sure to grab your free ticket from my link in my bio! 🎟️ #weddinginspo #weddingdesigninspo #weddingplannerlife #wedmke #bridgerton