Our Team

Your Partner in New England Event & Wedding Planning

Our professional and attentive events team will collaborate with you throughout the planning process to create an extraordinary experience. Because it’s no secret, you hear it all the time: Success is found in the details.

 

We believe in a total team coordination approach. From date selection, menu planning, wine tastings, and every other exquisite detail, we get to know you and what’s most important – why you’ve made the choices you have. We provide guidance, support, and reassuring comfort right up to and throughout your perfectly executed event or wedding. May your memories last a lifetime!

Tiffany Zwart, Wedding Sales & Event Specialist

Tiffany Zwart, Wedding Sales & Events Specialist

As the Wedding Sales & Events Specialist at Madison Beach Hotel, Tiffany Zwart brings deep expertise from a career in professional event planning. She has honed the art of organization, specializing in seamless logistics and precise coordination. Tiffany is passionate about bringing each couple’s unique love story to life, ensuring that every detail reflects their personality. Dedicated to creating the wedding of a lifetime, she looks forward to working closely with you to craft an unforgettable experience on the Connecticut shore.

Ariana Smith, Catering Sales Manager

Arianna Smith, Catering Sales Manager

Arianna Smith specializes in creating highly memorable events defined by a warm, client-focused approach. As the Catering Sales Manager at Madison Beach Hotel, she oversees every step of the planning process with a collaborative spirit. Arianna works closely with clients to translate their ideas into reality, ensuring no detail is overlooked. With a background in sales and relationship management, she is dedicated to delivering exceptional service and ensuring your event is executed flawlessly from start to finish.

Chef Christophe Santos

Christophe Santos, Executive Chef

Christophe Santos is a classically French-trained chef with nearly two decades of culinary experience that spans the globe. From his formative years under legendary chef Alain Ducasse at Michelin-starred Bar et Boeuf in Monte Carlo to leading prestigious kitchens including Bistro du Marché, and ÔToulouse, Santos has earned an enviable reputation for his hands-on leadership and seasonally inspired menus. As Executive Chef, he brings a passion for French technique, local ingredients, and elevated dining to the entire food and beverage program at Madison Beach Hotel, including its award-winning waterfront restaurant, The Wharf Restaurant.

Lily Nodiff, Pastry Chef

Lily Nodiff, Pastry Chef

Lily Nodiff is a classically trained baking and pastry chef from the esteemed Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, NY. Her professional life has brought her to New York, Ireland, South Carolina, and finally to Connecticut and Madison Beach Hotel. Lily’s goal is to always provide beautiful and delicious desserts for the guests’ enjoyment.

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Discover your celebration and event destination! From stunning beachside weddings to memorable events and joyful bar and bat mitzvahs, we invite you to dream the details. Please inquire about reserving your space by the Sound. One of our devoted sales managers will soon be in touch to start planning your even at the Madison Beach Hotel.

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