Madison Lloyd of Lancaster on Life, Lessons & Legacy

We’re looking forward to introducing you to Madison Lloyd. Check out our conversation below.

Good morning Madison, we’re so happy to have you here with us and we’d love to explore your story and how you think about life and legacy and so much more. So let’s start with a question we often ask: Have any recent moments made you laugh or feel proud?
On September 5th of this year, the love of my life proposed to me! I am officially engaged! As a wedding planner, planning my own wedding is a dream come true and I cannot wait for this amazing journey.

Can you briefly introduce yourself and share what makes you or your brand unique?
Hi, I am Madison! I am the owner and planner of Destination Us wedding and event planning. I curate personalized weddings and events for the Carolinas and beyond! Over the world of copy and paste weddings, I started Destination Us with the desire to personalize the wedding industry. I get to know my couples on a deeper level to really incorporate them into their wedding through decor, table names, or simple actions presented during the ceremony or reception. I truly believe no two events should be just alike and that guests should show up to your wedding day or your event and know that it is all about you!

Appreciate your sharing that. Let’s talk about your life, growing up and some of topics and learnings around that. What did you believe about yourself as a child that you no longer believe?
Growing up it was easy to think that I needed to fit the status quo to fit in with the rest, in order to make friends. Starting a business while trying to be like everyone else, results in a failure of a business. Throughout my adult journey, I learned to love myself and create my own journey. I saw what other wedding planners were doing and decided I needed to start something different. I created Destination Us to show the personality of every couple I book. Destination Us presents something different that other planners are not doing, and that is incorporating personalization. I learned that to be successful means to be myself and not what everyone else thinks I should be doing. I love that I have started this and made the best of friends with amazing vendors who love working with me because I chose to be different.

If you could say one kind thing to your younger self, what would it be?
Never give up! I know cliche, but it is true. If I ever decide to give up, I would not be where I am now. There have been times when I thought it would just be easier to conform to the norm, but then I would not be successful. And really, who wants normal?

So a lot of these questions go deep, but if you are open to it, we’ve got a few more questions that we’d love to get your take on. What are the biggest lies your industry tells itself?
The biggest lie in the wedding and event industry is that for the best wedding or for the best event, you have to spend the most possible amount of money. I truly believe that you do not have to take out a loan to have a killer wedding or party. With all of my clients, I make sure I know their budget ahead of time so that I can lead them in the right direction regarding vendors, decor, and all the details needed for a successful event.

Okay, we’ve made it essentially to the end. One last question before you go. Could you give everything your best, even if no one ever praised you for it?
Absolutely! I do not do what I do to get any recognition. During events, you will see the photographer taking photos. You see the DJ playing music. But you will not see me. I try my best to stay out of the spotlight as much as possible. I am there to make sure the event is executed successfully. I am not there for recognition.

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Image Credits
Harry McLaughlin Photos
Casie Bohn
JP Photography
Ken Thomas Photography
Silver Fox Productions
Madison Jane Studios

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