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Photo Credit: Ella K Photography, Ashton Turnbull Photography, Sheri Holloway Photography, Shelby Chante Photography

Meet The Team

Macy Ballard

Lead Wedding Coordinator
Macy is a Missouri State University graduate with a degree in Entertainment Management and a love for all things weddings. She’s been working with Misty since October 2023 and enjoys helping couples feel relaxed, supported, and excited on their big day. With her calm presence and strong attention to detail, Macy helps bring each couple’s vision to life while making sure everything runs smoothly behind the scenes. Outside of work, you can find her reading, spending time outdoors, or hanging out with her fiancé, Adam and their golden retriever, Sadie. Macy comes from a big, close-knit family and values making others feel cared for—something she carries with her into every wedding she helps plan.

Makayla Martin

Lead Wedding Coordinator
Makayla graduated from Missouri State University in 2017 and soon after reconnected with her childhood best friend, John. They married in 2022 in an unforgettable dream day that fueled her love for weddings even more. With a minor in photography and a passion for storytelling, Makayla photographed her first wedding in 2017 for close friends, and she hasn’t stopped since. Over the last eight years, she has captured more than 350 weddings and continues to find joy in witnessing each couple’s unique love story. As she’s grown in the industry, Makayla has explored and come to deeply appreciate many aspects of a wedding day, including planning and coordination. She is excited to bring her experience, creativity, and heart to Misty Willinger Events and cannot wait to help bring your vision to life.

Erica Bacon

Lead Wedding Coordinator
A Springfield native, Erica is a nurse by trade who naturally thrives in environments that require calm, organization, and seamless execution. With a supportive husband and two little ones cheering her on, she brings a unique blend of compassion, precision, and problem-solving to every wedding day. Erica’s love for events began with planning celebrations for friends and family - baby showers, wedding showers, weddings, and everything in between. Those experiences ignited her passion for creating meaningful, well-orchestrated moments for others. When she’s not coordinating events, you’ll find her curled up with a good crime novel, diving into a new DIY home project, or enjoying evenings on the golf course with her family. Erica is thrilled to bring her attention to detail and heart for service to the couples of Misty Willinger Events.

Katelyn Chainey

Lead Wedding Coordinator
Katelyn Chainey is a recent graduate of College of the Ozarks, where she earned her Bachelor of Science in Psychology. Originally from Kansas City, Missouri, she now calls Buffalo, Missouri home, where she enjoys an active lifestyle balanced with cozy nights in with her husband. Katelyn loves staying active through running, yoga, and pickleball, but equally enjoys relaxing evenings with a good movie and a home-cooked meal. She brings a warm, thoughtful, and people-centered approach to everything she does and is deeply passionate about helping others feel supported, cared for, and confident during life’s most meaningful moments. Drawn to the wedding industry for its blend of emotion, organization, and connection, Katelyn thrives in creating joyful, stress-free experiences for couples. She is honored to be a steady, reliable presence throughout the planning process and on the wedding day itself.

Madey Hammons

Events Assistant
An Ozark native, Madey Hammons is a college student with a long-standing love for the wedding industry and a passion for creativity in all its forms. She finds joy in being part of meaningful moments whether through serving in her church, working weddings, or supporting others behind the scenes and looks forward to one day owning a business of her own. Madey currently helps manage The Suite and also serves as an Events Assistant with Misty Willinger Events, where her people-first mindset, strong work ethic, and eagerness to learn shine.