Who I am

I’m Marilee Standifer, the owner and Celebration Specialist of Planned Spontaneity LLC. I’m a business owner, progressive Quaker, dance caller, fiddler, scientist, artist, environmentalist, and concerned citizen. I’m the mother of two delightful young women!

I am active in the local event, and wedding community, and I have an eclectic background including degrees in molecular virology, and elementary education. A Madison resident since 1992, and event planner since 2004, I’m familiar with resources, venues and event professionals throughout south-central Wisconsin. I bring a unique blend of creativity, analysis and heart to the event planning and coordinating process.

I support local businesses and organic farmers. I garden, recycle and compost. I’ve been called an urban homesteader, and I strive toward a sustainable lifestyle. I can help you find socially responsible and environmentally sustainable resources so you can feel good about having fun!

My values

I believe loving unions deserve to be celebrated in community.

Regardless of your identity, orientation, race, religion, or ethnicity, I would be honored to assist with your celebration. (In fact, I really love a celebration that walks off the beaten path!)

I love ethnically diverse, inclusive, thoughtful events that showcase and resonate with your background, interests and values!

The Planned Spontaneity Team

We create fun, personalized, low-stress celebrations.

For each celebration I assemble a team to create and support your vision of the ideal experience for you and your guests. My team ranges from experienced, capable coordinators who make sure the moving parts are all working smoothly together, to a production crew who can move lots of chairs and decorate in high places, to event staff, who decorate, set tables, and clean up after the party is over.