The Best Wedding Planners in Highland Park, IL

The Best Wedding Planners in Highland Park, IL

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122 Wedding Planners in Highland Park, IL

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Save the Date Planning 

5.0

  • Offers 4 services
  • Serves Highland Park, IL
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Hi! My name is Johnna and I’m the Owner of Save the Date - a planning service designed with YOU in mind! With nearly a decade of experience in the wedding industry, I’ve had the privilege of helping to create the most memorable day for hundreds of couples. Now, I’m excited to begin a new journey that allows me to offer an even more personal and customized experience to my clients!

The Save the Date team went above and beyond to make our wedding the most amazing day. We communicated with Johnna leading up to the day and then Kat was with us for the rehearsal and day of. I can't say enough amazing things about them. When my flower girl got hurt at the rehearsal, Kat was there to keep us calm. The day of - we dropped off our 3 cars full of stuff and she took the few inspiration photos we had sent her and turned both venues into something beyond what we ever could have imagined. We got behind schedule with hair and makeup but Kat kept calm and continually reassured us that everything would be perfect . And is was. She did all the work and we truly got to enjoy our day. She even reminded us to go to the bathroom before we ate dinner lol. I have no idea how she did everything and will forever be grateful for her. I cannot recommend Save the Date enough!!!
Deanne, 4 days ago
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Mostest 

4.8

  • Offers 5 services
  • Starts at $195
  • Serves Highland Park, IL
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At Mostest, we encourage celebrating more while stressing less. Servicing 20+ areas nationwide, we would be overjoyed to make your big day as seamless as possible! We’re here to help you celebrate more. More occasions. More fun. More presence. More memories. Oh - and NO working on your wedding day. We’re here to vibe with your wedding vision and then turn it up to 11. On your wedding day, you’re the star. Just show up, be fabulous, have the best time ever. Leave the rest to us. We’ve got you - always.

Awarded Best of Zola
As a wedding photography/videography team, it is always such a joy to work alongside planners who as are attentive, kind, and professional as Amina was. She made our couple's day absolutely magical. We are so thankful to have captured such a stunning day with such perfect planning! The Sound Originals Photo & Video team would recommend Amina and Mostest to anyone!
Emily, 7 months ago
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Weddings by Jennifer Fox 

5.0

  • Offers 6 services
  • Starts at $440
  • Serves Highland Park, IL

Congratulations —you’re getting married!! We want you to feel like your wedding is being handled by an old friend with a lot of experience! Marriage officiant, day of coordination and wedding planning for your wedding. What makes us unique?? We offer unique personalized ceremonies with our Officiating Services for your wedding- we will work together to ensure your ceremony is perfect for you and your partner! We also ensure your day is stress free and all about you!

Awarded Best of Zola
We highly recommend Jennifer Fox for wedding planning services. As a bride, I was able to enjoy a stress-free experience thanks to Jennifer's excellent communication and coordination skills. She was responsive, organized, and ensured that every detail was handled professionally. Jennifer took care of running the entire wedding show so that my husband and I could relax and soak in every special moment. From vendor contracts to decor set-up to keeping the event on schedule, Jennifer handled it all seamlessly. Her services were well worth the value. The only thing I had to worry about as the bride was getting all the necessary information to Jennifer, and she took it from there. Jennifer is a consummate professional and we're so appreciative that she helped our wedding vision come to life perfectly.
Brianna P., 4 months ago
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Yes to I Do 

5.0

  • Offers 5 services
  • Serves Highland Park, IL

I am a certified wedding planner with a passion for learning. It all started over 10 years ago when I worked as a birthday party host at a park district, eventually expanding to fundraising events, showers, and weddings. My passion for weddings and events grew, and I began helping friends and family with their weddings. Now, I run my own business! There is nothing I love more than seeing an idea come to life! When I'm not planning weddings, you'll find me cuddling with my baby, enjoying the show Friends under a cozy blanket, or sharing a meal with a glass (or two) of wine with my husband. I'd love to chat and learn more about you!

Hiring Rebecca as our day-of coordinator was the best decision we made in our wedding planning process! When my husband and I first began planning our wedding, we thought we could handle everything with help from our family. However, we quickly realized we were in over our heads and needed professional help. Enter Rebecca! From the start, it was clear Rebecca was just as excited to work with us as we were to work with her. She was always willing to jump on a call to ease my stress and keep me organized. Her thoughtful questions (many I would never have considered) helped ensure we were fully prepared. Rebecca also worked closely with our vendors to create a seamless timeline for the day. On the wedding day itself, Rebecca and her wonderful assistant, Donna, did everything possible to bring my vision to life. They alleviated so much stress for us not just on the big day but in the weeks leading up to it. From setup to tear down, they over-delivered on everything. Many of our friends and family even commented on how amazing they were! Reflecting on our wedding day, I am forever grateful we had the Yes to I Do team by our side. Rebecca is an absolute joy to work with, and I highly recommend her to anyone looking for a talented and caring coordinator!
Morgan B., 2 months ago
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EventScape, Inc. Luxury Weddings & Rentals 

5.0

  • Offers 3 services
  • Starts at $1,950
  • Serves Highland Park, IL

EventScape, Inc.®Luxury Weddings Division provides premier wedding planning services for your special day. As featured in an episode of WE TV’s Platinum Weddings, our team of creative professionals will make your once-in-a-lifetime event a true celebration of your personal style and provide you with a lifetime of memories. Our experts at EventScape, Inc's Rental Division can coordinate all of your rental needs including: tables, chairs, chargers, specialty linens, LED dance floors and bars, uplighting, custom gobos, lounge furniture, tenting, staging, generators and executive restrooms.

Awarded Best of Zola
Ann Marie is wonderful to work with. Her attention to detail, design, and service is great to experience. Looking forward to future events together!
Kayla McAndrews, a year ago
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Spruced Up Designs 

5.0

  • Offers 2 services
  • Starts at $150
  • Serves Highland Park, IL

Hi there ! My name is Leela. You're probably wondering, what makes this lady qualified to coordinate my wedding? For the last decade I've been working in the entertainment business - curating corporate events & handling many different client bases. In the last 3 years I've discovered my love for the wedding industry. I currently work as an assistant sales manager at Bull Valley Golf Club. Working weddings has instilled a passion in me - a passion for making each and every wedding special and unique just as my clients are!

Leela was hands down the most important vendor we had!! she coordinated everything and made sure everything ran smoothly on our special day. so professional, responsive, and supportive. We cannot recommend her services enough! ️
Deya & A., a month ago
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B.l.Allen Wedding & Events 

5.0

  • Offers 3 services
  • Starts at $700
  • Serves Highland Park, IL

Planning future events gives us a rush of excitement and anticipation. We get to make memories and help people celebrate milestones. It’s the ultimate privilege to give back by helping someone create a celebration worth remembering.

Awarded Best of Zola
Brooke was fantastic throughout the entire process of hiring her as our Day of Coordinator for our wedding. Ensuring our vendors were sticking to our agreed upon plans, supporting us in our budgetary constraints, and overall being an amazing presence at our wedding. Could not have done it without Brooke's help, and we are forever grateful to have had her with us on our special day.
Lucien L., 10 months ago
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LaBelle Weddings & Events 

5.0

  • Offers 7 services
  • Starts at $1,000
  • Serves Highland Park, IL
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At LaBelle Events, we offer full-service event planning, including venue selection, vendor management, and day-of coordination. Our team works tirelessly to ensure that your event is tailored to your unique style and vision.

When our team at Heirloom is booked for a couple's wedding date, we always turn to Susie LaBelle at LaBelle Weddings & Events. She has been a reliable and invaluable partner, stepping in seamlessly whenever needed. Recently, Susie took over one of our full-planning clients just a few weeks before the wedding and handled everything flawlessly. Her ability to jump in without missing a beat truly showcases her expertise and dedication. We couldn’t recommend Susie more highly!
Heirloom Event C., 2 months ago
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Heirloom Event Company 

5.0

  • Offers 3 services
  • Starts at $2,900
  • Serves Highland Park, IL
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I am a passionate event planner who is dedicated to making your special day an unforgettable experience. With a desire for community and shared interests, Heirloom Event company was created in 2014 to bring joy and excitement to countless people, one epic activity, celebration or wedding at a time.

Awarded Best of Zola
We couldn't have made a better choice in using Heirloom Event Company to help us plan our wedding. Our planning timeline was only about 5 months, My husband and I lived in different countries and had to deal with the added stress of immigration visas on top of wedding planning. We wanted a planner who would understand our needs and someone we could trust to listen to our vision for the day and make it happen. Haylie was so easy to work with, always on top of deadlines and keeping us on track in the all stages of planning. She listened to our ideas and dreams and found vendors that suited and fit within budget. She found us an amazing coffee cart vendor after i said coffee would be awesome to have. We dreamed of it being a fairytale/ hobbiton vibes in the music, she found us a music duo who hit the brief perfectly. She helped us surprise each other the morning of and throughout the day. She communicated with vendors, understood the fine print in the contracts and would let us know what our responsibility was. She was so supportive throughout the whole planning stage, any questions we had she answered and even after the wedding, answering questions that only come up after the event has happened. Haylie was intentional, thoughtful and she helped us be at ease leading up to the wedding and day of. With family travelling from outside of the country, she made a simple document we could give to them to have all the info needed so they didn't ask us the day of. Haylie went above and beyond to make our wedding day our dream day and we cant thank her enough.
Miles and K., 2 months ago
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BW Studio + Events 

5.0

  • Offers 5 services
  • Starts at $3,500
  • Serves Highland Park, IL

BW Studio+Events is a Chicago-based event coordination and planning group serving Chicagoland and surrounding suburbs. The Studio focuses on intimate weddings with unique flair and lots of personal touches. Blair founded BW Studio after hosting a number of non-profit events and finding herself completely immersed in the process. Once she realized her knack for event organization and planning, the studio was quickly born.

Awarded Best of Zola
My husband and I will never stop recommending BW Studio Events!!!! Blair is an absolute pro! She has a fool-proof strategy for wedding planning, a wealth of wedding knowledge and connections with the highest quality vendors, and a stunning vision and ability to understand the vision of others! The peace of mind Blair's expertise and communication brought to our planning process was PRICELESS. We knew no detail would be missed, and we were confident that Blair could handle any challenge that might come our way, whether it was on the day of or during planning. Our wedding day was truly perfect, and the way the vision in my head came to life in our venue surpassed my expectations! Meanwhile, I had the most chill, beautiful morning getting ready for the wedding, and I have her assistant Elly to thank for it! She was absolutely spectacular. She was present every moment we needed her and blended into the background while sneakily helping, like steaming our dresses and setting up the gifts for my ladies without us even knowing. She was like our secret fairy godmother! And when I was getting ready to walk down the aisle and was feeling anxious, she was the most calm presence. She really helped me keep my composure. So so grateful for all she did for us! She made me feel so special :] Long story short, if you're wondering if hiring a wedding planner is worth it, I'm here to tell you THEY ARE WORTH EVERY SINGLE PENNY!!!
Brittany D., 3 months ago
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Emily Nuzzo Events 

5.0

  • Offers 5 services
  • Starts at $3,000
  • Serves Highland Park, IL

Hi there! I am Emily and I am so excited you found your way here. I have a passion for curating one-of-a-kind weddings that showcase a couple’s individuality. It is important for me to get to know couple’s personally, what makes them excited about their wedding day and how I can alleviate any planning stress (ew, we don’t want stress). Consider me your right-hand gal, your “planner in your pocket”, your sounding board and the gal that will make sure your wedding day is flawless!

Awarded Best of Zola
Emily was amazing! We worked with her for planning, starting from about 15 months before the wedding date, as well as day-of coordinating, and she was an incredible help time after time. Whenever we were stuck trying to figure out vendors or even basic things like the color scheme, Emily was able to help us make progress and stayed really kind and patient throughout, even with what were probably fairly dumb questions at least some of the time. (After all, I don't think either of us ever planned a party for more than a dozen people at a time, so it was invaluable to have help from someone so experienced as Emily!) Emily was great at keeping track of timelines and helped focus us on which decisions needed to be made sooner and what we could leave for later. When we decided to add a tea ceremony as part of the wedding, Emily didn't bat an eye and was so helpful with getting those extra details sorted. There can be so many times while planning a wedding where it’s hard to know how to even approach an important decision, including just communicating w/ guests & family and her expertise, advice, and care kept us from getting stuck more times than we can count! Even though you would expect an event planner to be very rigid in saying how things should go, Emily is not robotic at all and we loved how spontaneous and open to brainstorming different options she always was! The night before and morning of the wedding, we were a bit stressed, but once we were at our venue and Emily was back involved, things went incredibly smoothly and we had a day filled with joy and love. One of Emily's assistants, Alaina, was also there to help w/ day-of details and she was also so nice, calm and capable! Emily even stepped in as an emergency emcee for us when our previous plans fell through 2 weeks before the wedding & our guests loved her humor & warmth during the reception too!
Tien-Tien, 2 months ago
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The Simply Elegant Group 

5.0

  • Offers 7 services
  • Starts at $1,975
  • Serves Highland Park, IL

Lindsay has been in the events industry for years and has overseen hundreds of successful events. Her attention to detail and ability to handle any situation that arises with grace and ease allows her couples to relax and enjoy their wedding day. Lindsay not only plans weddings for our Simply Elegant couples but also trains our entire team of planners to ensure that every Simply Elegant wedding is flawless and our client's vision is fulfilled.

We truly had the most incredible experience with our planner, Kay. She stepped in two months out from our wedding and took over every piece of communication, coordinated everything behind the scenes, and ensured that everything was 100% ready before our wedding day. On our wedding weekend she was absolutely incredible. She was so thorough and efficient in coordinating each piece of our day. She was so patient and understanding and handled things head on as they happened. She made sure everything went perfectly to plan and our timelines were executed perfectly. She also is the sweetest human and is so easy to talk to, she makes everyone feel super comfortable. She not only coordinated our entire day but also took so many behind the scene photos for us on our wedding day which were so fun to look at the next day. She can truly do it all! We would absolutely recommend hiring Simply Elegant Group for your wedding planning!
Breanna U., 2 months ago
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Destify - Destination Wedding Planners 

4.2

  • Offers 2 services
  • Starts at $150
  • Serves Highland Park, IL

Our services are always 100% free of charge. And with thousands of weddings booked last year alone, you can rest assured you’re in safe hands. Plus, we’ll be with you every step of the way. Over the past five years, we have booked over five thousand destination weddings to Mexico, Jamaica, Dominican Republic, Aruba, Costa Rica, and many other destinations.

Awarded Best of Zola
My husband new that he wanted a small destination wedding and what started out as a small event turned out to be a wedding of 53 at the Riu Palace in Riviera Maya, Mexico!! I started working with Candyce at Destify who was do pleasant. I had Andrew who created my website. He added everything and whatever I sent him to my wedding. It was so memorable that I wanted to have everything that was on there. I had a support team during travel and those who scheduled meetings with us regularly to ensure that everything was going according to plan. The wedding planning, Leticia, at the Riu Palace is the sweetest, most soft spoken, flexible, and accommodating wedding coordinator. She helped create the wedding of my dreams. My family and friends who were there will be talking about the wedding for years to come!! The Riu Palace staff was top notch with service. I left so happy.
Shuca P., a year ago
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Brooklyn Rain Brides LLC 

5.0

  • Offers 4 services
  • Starts at $350
  • Serves Highland Park, IL

Hi! I'm Brooklyn - the owner! I'm 22 years old & happily married to my best friend, Michael. Traveling is a huge part of our lives, WDW is our happy place, & our next adventure is never far away. When I'm not at a wedding, you can find me in the flower shop or doing some *light* retail therapy. I recently graduated from KSU with a B.S. in Hospitality & Event Management. I have had the opportunity to work with some amazing couples & vendors in several states. I even spent time in FL working closely with one of the world's leading entertainment companies bringing hundreds of fairytale weddings & events to life. Now, I'm making magic of my own!

Awarded Best of Zola
I had the pleasure of working with Brooklyn Rain Brides LLC on several occasions, and Brooklyn consistently impressed me with her top-tier communication, quick responsiveness, and professional yet friendly approach. The quality of her work is amazing - she is well-organized, detail-focused, and excellent at maintaining communication with all vendors. For the styled shoots that I worked with at, Brooklyn expertly handled the setup, controlled all the details, and ensured seamless coordination with everyone involved. I can't wait to collaborate with them again on a real wedding day and see their magic in action once more.
LuxcoPhotos l., 3 months ago
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The Bailey Experience Wedding and Event Co 

4.1

  • Offers 6 services
  • Starts at $2,000
  • Serves Highland Park, IL

The Bailey Experience Wedding and Event Co. specializes in creating unforgettable weddings and destination celebrations. Led by our master certified planner, Teyanna, who brings years of experience and a keen eye for detail, we transform your unique vision into a stunning reality. From intimate ceremonies to grand receptions, our dedicated team tailors every aspect to reflect your personal style. We pride ourselves on exceptional service and a seamless planning experience, ensuring your day is as magical as your love story. Let us turn your dream wedding into a cherished memory. Welcome to The Bailey Experience, your wedding, your way!

Awarded Best of Zola
Teyanna an her team went above and beyond for my wedding. My family stressed me out during the process and my mom was very overbearing but Teyanna made sure to make her feel included in the planning process; which I really appreciated. Teyanna kept me on track with my budget ensuring I didn’t overspend as sometimes I like things that are outside of my financial reach. She never tried to force her will on me and always made sure what I wanted was at the forefront. On the wedding day, I arrived to the bridal suite at the venue and there was already breakfast there waiting for me and my bridesmaids and hair and makeup team. The groom and team had food and drinks also even though they arrived much later. The whole day was absolutely perfect and Teyanna made sure everything was on time as my family has a problem being on time. Teyanna never broke a sweat and planned my whole wedding with ease. I completely recommend Teyanna and her team for your wedding planning. Oh and she did my flowers too and they were stunning. I cried when her assistant brought my bouquet to me. I cried a lot that day but it was all happy tears. Weeks later and I’m still happy and on cloud 9. Hire Teyanna already!
Nia S., 23 days ago
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grayterevents 

5.0

  • Offers 4 services
  • Starts at $650
  • Serves Highland Park, IL

Working out of Lombard, IL, I am a type A planner from the very center of my heart. I love lists, schedules, budgets, and all things organized. Weddings are my passion because they involve so much coordinated detail in every phase of the day from start to finish. I love to see my client's vision for their special day come together with every check off the to do list. I have been coordinating weddings since early 2018, but have been networking in the industry for several years now. I love working with all of the gorgeous venues we have here in the suburbs of Chicago and can't wait to get started planning your dream wedding.

Breann did such a great job helping us plan our wedding! My wife and I weren't sure if we wanted to have a month of coordinator, but we are so glad that we hired Breann. She helped my wife and I plan table placement, decoration set up and tear down, and she was prepared for a lot of the little things that we hadn't even thought of. She even brought us a plate of appetizers during our post ceremony photos so we weren't starving before the reception. All of the organization felt like it came so naturally to her and we never had to worry about communication with our vendors or who stands where and when. We had such a beautiful wedding and it ran smoothly thanks to Breann.
Sara, 2 months ago
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Redwood Weddings and Events 

5.0

  • Offers 3 services
  • Starts at $1,850
  • Serves Highland Park, IL
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Avid Traveler. Detail Oriented. Organized, Fun and a Little Bit Crazy (but who isn’t)! Our number one goal is to ensure your day is perfect, however that may look for you! As a 2024 Bride myself, backed by a team of recently married women, as well. We are equipped with many resources to create the day of your dreams alongside you. Let’s get to planning!

Awarded Best of Zola
Redwood Weddings and Events did a fantastic job coordinating our wedding. We felt very comfortable working with Alex because of her professionalism, high level of organization, and willingness to go over any detail. On our wedding day she handled everything very well, took charge when needed, and made our wedding run smoothly for everyone involved. We were extremely happy we went with Alex and would recommend Redwood Wedding and Events to anyone. Thank you so much for helping create such great memories Alex!
Brent J., 21 days ago
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Afterglow Weddings and Events 

5.0

  • Offers 3 services
  • Starts at $2,000
  • Serves Highland Park, IL

Hi there, I’m Olivia, the face behind Afterglow Weddings and Events! With over five years of experience in the wedding industry, including catering and venue sales, I've been part of more than 100 love stories. My journey in the Chicago wedding industry has included time as a venue coordinator, catering sales manager and event coordinator. My favorite part about working in the industry is working with couples to help their wedding dreams come to life. At Afterglow Weddings and Events, I'm dedicated to bringing your dreams to life and ensuring every detail reflects your unique love story.

Awarded Best of Zola
It's hard to find the words to sufficiently capture how vital Olivia was to our wedding. While we had hired most of our vendors before deciding to hire Olivia as a day of coordinator about 3 months before our wedding, we had only the vaguest of a sketch about how our wedding day would work. Olivia immediately worked with us and developed a detailed draft of the schedule. She then proceeded to hold several planning meetings with us, and our vendors as well as an on-site visit at our venue with us about a month and a half before our wedding. We built in several custom parts of our wedding including some Hindu customs that required reworking and updating our timeline several times. Olivia handled all of this with incredible grace. During our rehearsal Olivia cleared things up for our wedding party and made sure that we were all on the same page. Despite many of our party members showing up late, she still got the important points through to everyone and made sure that there was no confusion the day of. For our wedding Olivia was on the scene working early to coordinate setup at two different venues, and was also running things over from our hotel, while maintaining contact with everyone. She made sure that we all were in place with plenty of time to spare and this enabled us to really maximize our time with the photographer and videographer. After the ceremony she made sure that folks found their way to the cocktail hour and reception. Since we had to spend most of the cocktail hour taking photos and changing we didn't really have time to enjoy our appetizers, but thankfully Olivia made sure to give us some time alone to sample them in a private room before our grand entrance. At the reception Olivia worked with our DJ to keep the event running on time, making sure the toast makers were in place and ready to go. She also managed putting out our thank you gift bags and setting aside our cards from guests. We had an amazing time dancing and eating, and were able to trust that Olivia was keeping things running as we enjoyed ourselves. I can't stress how important it was for us to hire Olivia as our coordinator. She was unflappable and made sure that we kept our focus on ourselves, and our friends and family. We managed our own rehearsal dinner and I can tell you from first-hand experience that the day of our wedding with Olivia in charge was so much less stressful and much more fun. I would highly recommend Olivia to anyone having a wedding in the Chicago area!
Louis S., 3 months ago
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Handled by Hamlin Events 

5.0

  • Offers 3 services
  • Serves Highland Park, IL

Hi, my name is Michelle. I am an educator with a love for weddings and events. If I can handle a classroom of 24 second graders imaging what I can do for you on your wedding day. Handled by Hamlin Events is for a couple who is fun, energetic, carefree, and wants to live their best "married" life.

Awarded Best of Zola
As a SECOND time Bride, whom didn't use a planner the first time. HIRE MICHELLE. You won't regret it one bit. As a "seasoned" wedding professional, I didn't use a planner the first time and I regret it. WOW WOW WOW What a difference it makes to have someone advocating for you! There was no need to chat with any vendors and answer questions about anything because I had Michelle. I can't stress enough how much this made my day STRESS-FREE. She's a total professional boss babe, friendly, and fierce. Thank you again Michelle for making our day AMAAAAAAAZING.
Giselle V., 5 months ago
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Honorary Bridesmaid 

5.0

  • Offers 6 services
  • Starts at $1,500
  • Serves Highland Park, IL

Honorary Bridesmaid is a wedding planning company that was created for the couple that needs a helping hand from start to finish, partial planning, day of coordination, or finding the perfect attire. What started as a passion for learning about all things bridal transformed into a planning business that allows a couple to feel relaxed and stress free for their big day. Honorary Bridesmaid takes pride in finding affordable ways of making a vision come to life by using local vendors, DIY'ing if needed, and will be the person to ask for any help.

Awarded Best of Zola
I had the pleasure of working with Kim as our day-of wedding coordinator, and I couldn't be more thrilled with her services. From the moment we hired her, she exuded professionalism, organization, and a genuine passion for ensuring our day was perfect. Kim took charge from the get-go, coordinating with vendors, creating timelines, and ensuring every detail was in place. Her proactive approach alleviated so much stress for both myself and my husband, allowing us to fully enjoy our special day without worrying about the logistics. Her attention to detail was impeccable, and it was evident that she knew her responsibilities inside and out. From coordinating the ceremony to ensuring the reception ran smoothly, Kim was always one step ahead, anticipating any potential issues and swiftly resolving them. What truly set Kim apart was her unwavering dedication to making our wedding day unforgettable. She went above and beyond to accommodate our requests, and her calm demeanor and reassuring presence were a true blessing throughout the day. Thanks to Kim, our wedding day was everything we dreamed of and more. I can't recommend her highly enough to any couple in need of a dedicated, organized, and talented day-of wedding coordinator. She truly is a gem in the wedding industry.
Alex H., 7 months ago
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Monarch Creative Events 

5.0

  • Offers 4 services
  • Starts at $3,500
  • Serves Highland Park, IL

Your dream event? It’s finally within reach. It takes a lot to plan a fun, fantastic wedding that’s totally you. It’s hard freakin’ work. If you’re looking for a fairy godmother, don’t hire us. We don’t have magic wands - we have experience and a proven planning method. And those things can actually give you the wedding of your dreams. If you’re looking for a no BS, tell-it-how-it-is planning experience, we’re your gals.

Awarded Best of Zola
I found Alexa on the Knot and booked her for Monarch’s full wedding planning package as my husband & I were planning a wedding outside of Chicago in an unconventional venue, 9 months away, and lived in another state. It was a big challenge but from the initial consultation, we loved Alexa’s energy, organization, commitment and just knew we could trust her with our once in a lifetime event. The planning process was extremely organized, thorough and well-paced. She matched my attention to detail, tackled unplanned challenges with ferocity (which included a limited selection of vendors given the location of our venue) and was as dedicated to bringing my very specific vision to life as I was. She brought great vendor recommendations and connections and did countless hours of research on new vendors. Details were well-documented and thoroughly discussed to ensure all parties were aligned. Even though our venue was farther outside Chicago (Indiana), she ran several venue walkthroughs in-person, attended vendor visits with me, and always accommodated my husband and I’s busy schedule. As Alexa started to step away for her maternity leave (which started right before our wedding date), she did an amazing job ensuring her team was fully prepared to handle last minute preparations and day-of responsibilities. The day-of team of 3 were awesome with completely handling all details A-Z so I didn’t have to worry about anything, even despite some last minute changes due to weather! Due to the complexity of our venue, its location, short timeline, and being from out-of-state, we are SO GLAD we booked Monarch for their full planning package and had the privilege of working with Alexa! It was sincerely our pleasure to have her bring our special day to life, she was a joy to work with and get to know. If I were getting married again, I’d book her services again no question! Thank you Alexa!!
Abby R., a month ago
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JoKay Events & Design 

5.0

  • Offers 7 services
  • Starts at $2,500
  • Serves Highland Park, IL

Modern couple? Busy schedule? Welcome to JoKay Events. We are passionate about telling your story. We understand that weddings are special events that bind families and cultures together, therefore we will incorporate your unique styles to birth your vision. We take pleasure in being resourceful and professional during the planning process. We offer Full Planning, Partial Planning and Day Of Coordination. We offer Milestone Birthday events, showers and Corporate Events as well. ***Check our reviews on Google as well**

Awarded Best of Zola
Jojo is wonderful to work with, she listens to your input doesn’t force you to do things that will increase your budget. The day of the wedding, Jojo had full control of everything and did not worry me with vendor issues. Jojo made my wedding a successful wedding because of how smooth everything went. If something did not go has planned she will step up and find other alternatives. She is wonderful to work with and I’m glad I chose Jokay’s event. I will forever sing her praises!
Rachel S., 6 months ago
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Rose Collective Weddings 

4.9

  • Offers 3 services
  • Starts at $895
  • Serves Highland Park, IL

Creating a feeling and setting the vibe. Celebrating all things love. Creatively crafted weddings planning and coordination. From day of coordination to full service planning, I am ready to help and support your big day!

Awarded Best of Zola
Rose Collective Weddings was an absolute pleasure to work with. From the very first interaction, their communication was timely, empathetic, and friendly. Chantel, our wedding coordinator, stepped into her role seamlessly, guiding us through the planning process with her wealth of knowledge and detail-oriented approach. She helped organize us every step of the way, even stepping in to direct our photographer who was new to weddings. Chantel's organizational skills and great eye for aesthetics ensured our wedding day ran smoothly from start to finish. I highly recommend Rose Collective Weddings to any couple looking for a dedicated, professional team to bring their wedding vision to life.
Hannah S., a month ago
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The Venlist-The Virtual Wedding and Event Planner 

5.0

  • Offers 7 services
  • Starts at $1,000
  • Serves Highland Park, IL
  • Offer

Let's face it, every couple needs wedding planning help and traditional full-blown wedding planning is super expensive! At The Venlist, we're providing a modern way for busy couples to get wedding planning help at a price point that fits their budget from coast to coast.

Awarded Best of Zola
I worked with Brittany from The Venlist on a series of styled shoots in Washington, DC. I can't say enough good things about this virtual wedding planning business. Brittany was organized, thoughtful, timely in communication, professional, and extremely calm under pressure. As a wedding photographer, I've worked with many wedding vendors and can recognize when an event is set up for success. Successful wedding planners need skills in time management, communication, and attention to detail. With The Venlist, all of these areas exceeded my expectations. I'd be happy to work with this business again, and I will be recommending them to my friends/clients in the DMV area. Do yourself a favor and reach out to Brittany with your business inquiry!
Rachel Schrock, 2 years ago
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Finishing Touch Events 

5.0

  • Offers 5 services
  • Starts at $1,000
  • Serves Highland Park, IL

Hello Couples! Thank you for visiting my listing on Zola! My name is Chelsea, and I am the owner and operator of Finishing Touch Events here in Chicago. With 7 years of coordination and planning experience in social events, primarily weddings, I've seen a little bit of everything. I understand that, along with the excitement of getting engaged and celebrating finding your person, planning a wedding can feel overwhelming. This special event involves all your family and close friends, and it comes with its own unique challenges.

I reached out to so many planners/coordinators for my wedding and so many were either slow to respond or did not respond at all. Chelsea was prompt and excited to help, despite my wedding being quite the undertaking. I did my own (faux) flowers, which meant on top of regular day-of duties, she was putting up full floral arrangements, lighting hundreds of candles, and putting together tons of other small details and finishing touches. I can't emphasize this enough - our day would not have come together in the way that it did without her. She was on top of everything and truly made my vision come to life. She was helpful in dealing with other vendors as well, and did everything with a smile on her face. When I came to her days before my wedding with a crazy new surprise, she was down to help. My husband agrees that Chelsea was worth her weight in gold - I would hire her again in a heartbeat. Thank you so much Chelsea for everything you did to make our wedding day go so smoothly.
Lena S., 7 months ago
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Anemone Events 

5.0

  • Offers 3 services
  • Starts at $1,800
  • Serves Highland Park, IL

At Anemone Events, I have one simple goal: to ensure your day is as extraordinary as it can be! I strive to execute experiences and memories that will last you a lifetime. I care about you and aspire to bring your visions to life, delivering a day that will perfectly reflect YOUR unique story. My hope is to simplify the lead-up to your best moments, allowing you to sit back, relax and be present in every minute of your magical celebration while I handle the day's details, setup, communications, logistics and everything in between.

Awarded Best of Zola
Sarah is amazing to work with. We had a large backyard, outdoor wedding .. the day ended up being the rainiest day in June but Sarah executed the day perfectly. From the very beginning, She was so easy to communicate with, very helpful and always thought of things that I would never even thought about. If you are looking for someone to ease your mind, I recommend hiring Sarah for your big day, you won't regret it! Thank You Sarah!!!
Dylan M., 4 months ago
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Shh Events 

5.0

  • Offers 4 services
  • Starts at $1,750
  • Serves Highland Park, IL

Shh Events comes from all of the experiences I have gained- all of the trade secrets- that set my experience as a wedding planner to an elevated level of expertise. Shh Events is a curator for love stories, and it's an honor to be a part of the stories we tell.

For everyone who thinks they don’t need a wedding planner. You do. You do and you specifically need Stephanie. If everyone had a Stephanie, there would be no wedding disasters, no war, and no famine. Stephanie is the best. She helped us look through contracts with vendors, talked us through conversations with catering (which is how we met her), and ran our wedding day seamlessly. Stephanie really knows this business. She helped us manage our budget, she set expectations and timelines, and was super responsive with emails and questions. She also was respectful and inclusive to us with all our identities, as a gay couple and a Jewish/Italian couple. The wedding industry often assumes a lot of things but Stephanie is so kind and goes out of her way to make sure she never does. Beyond that, I think it’s important to highlight what a wedding planner does the day of. She makes sure all the tables are set up so you don’t have to. She makes sure your vendors arrive on time. She made sure our photos and our flowers were set up. I cannot emphasize enough how much you will not want to be doing your own table arrangements when you’re trying to pull off the biggest party you’ve ever thrown. She also came a few days early and picked up ALL of the items for the wedding in her mini-van. Then she packed them up at the end of the night and delivered them a few days after the wedding?? That ALONE is the best. I assumed my wife, our families, and I would be packing things up that night but she gave us a magical day where we didn’t have to worry about anything. She’s also incredibly smart and thorough and NEVER complains. We had books as our centerpieces and realized later that the idea of books was going to be HEAVY. She never told us we were nuts but she actually said she liked it because we did things that were true to us. She has more energy than anyone I’ve ever met and her and her day-of assistant, Caitlin, were the best. Seriously, Stephanie is, as my wife says, a magical human being. Don’t plan a wedding without her.
Andrea T., 3 months ago
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One Fine Day Events 

5.0

  • Offers 6 services
  • Starts at $1,700
  • Serves Highland Park, IL

One Fine Day Events is a full service wedding planning and event management company based in Chicago, IL. We realize that no two events are alike and pride ourselves in providing a personalized approach to ensure your day is a true reflection of you.

Awarded Best of Zola
Gina was an absolute dream to work with! We hired her for 60 days out and wedding day and she was so on top of it! We knew going into wedding planning that we would want a wedding coordinator and we were so lucky and grateful to have found One Fine Day and luckily Gina was available our day too! We also had Gina help design/print the place cards and they were perfect and just what we needed! Any advice I give to couples is to hire a wedding coordinator and we will be referring people to Gina’s team as well to make their dreams come true!
Megan B., 17 days ago
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The Serendipity Collective, LLC 

5.0

  • Offers 6 services
  • Starts at $1,000
  • Serves Highland Park, IL

Nikki has spent over 20 years in the Wedding & Special Event industry. She has overseen and coordinated over 1500 Weddings and many other corporate meetings, birthdays, showers and more. From traditional to non-traditional we strive to make your day uniquely you! When not working weddings and planning events, Nikki enjoys traveling with her family, walking with her dogs while listening to podcasts, and crafting.

Awarded Best of Zola
Nikki Rodgers and her team at the Serendipity Collective are the best in the wedding biz. They are so attentive to detail and are very passionate about what they do. If you’re looking for a great wedding planner I highly, highly recommend them!!
Nicky Avalo Studios, a year ago
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Bellazevents LLC 

5.0

  • Offers 6 services
  • Starts at $500
  • Serves Highland Park, IL

At Bellazevents, we encourage you to celebrate more and enjoy your big day, while stressing less. Just show up, be fabulous, have the best time of your life, and leave the rest to us. With over 10 years in the wedding planning industry, Bellazevents has the experience, relationships, and personality to make your wedding day fabulous. Rest assured we've got your back.

Bellazevents did an exceptional job with my wedding! Veneisha went above and beyond to ensure my husband and I enjoyed our special day. I was so amazed seeing everything when I walked into my reception. I will be booking Bellazevents for any future events I have! Thank you so much Veneisha!
Jadia E., 5 days ago
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Capstone Occasions 

5.0

  • Offers 6 services
  • Starts at $2,400
  • Serves Highland Park, IL

Hi! I'm Tia - Mom of 5 kids, 2 dogs and wife to the most supportive and amazing husband there is. In fact, you will often times find him carrying boxes, straightening linens, or even officiating from time to time. I started Capstone Occasions (aka-my crowning achievement) to help elevate your events to the top of your expectations. It could be a simple intimate affair to the grandest of parties, but whatever you are envisioning, it is my plan to execute it with every bit of intention and emotion that you have for it yourself.

Awarded Best of Zola
We cannot say enough wonderful things about Capstone Occasions. From our first point of contact to the final moments of our wedding day, Tia went above and beyond to make both wedding planning and our wedding day unforgettable. Her attention to detail, creativity, and organizational skills are exceptional. As an out-of-state couple to the team, we were initially concerned about planning a wedding from afar, but Tia made the process easy! Tia provided us with unlimited opportunities to check in as needed throughout the planning process, making us feel supported every step of the way. She is incredibly communicative and made it a priority to ensure that every aspect of our wedding aligned with our personal vision. It was so clear that Tia and her team are highly experienced and knowledgable. Her guidance throughout the planning process gave us the confidence that everything would turn out as intended. On our wedding day, everything ran seamlessly, allowing not just us but all of our guests to fully enjoy the moment without worrying about a single thing. Many of our guests commented on how beautifully everything came together, and we owe it all to Tia and her team. If you are looking for someone who genuinely cares about making your day perfect, we wholeheartedly recommend Capstone Occasions to any couple.
Alex C., 3 days ago
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Bisoux Event Co. 

5.0

  • Offers 3 services
  • Starts at $3,000
  • Serves Highland Park, IL

We were born from lessons learned by tackling the most important wedding to date; my own. A planner to my core, I never considered the need for assistance when planning and executing my wedding. And while I threw a truly great party, it came at the expense of me enjoying my own wedding. I took away from the experience the hard truth that just because I could, didn’t mean I should, and have turned that into something that I truly love; watching other couples bask in their moment, stress-free. We offer a variety of wedding and honeymoon services with the simple mission of creating beautiful, unique events that feel as good as they look.

Awarded Best of Zola
Lisa was an absolute dream to work with. From the initial planning, to coordinating all of our vendors, and then of course the day-of timeline, flow, and impromptu problem solving. If you’re anything like me, you’ll be a nervous wreck on your wedding day. Leading up to our big day I was cool as a cucumber so I truly didn’t think I would be, but the anticipation had my anxiety at an all time high. Lisa gracefully reassured me every step of the way. She will do it all for you. She will ensure that every last, tiny detail is perfect. But perhaps even more importantly, she has the warmth of an old friend. I can’t recommend Bisoux Event Co. enough. She made our wedding day incredibly special and for that, I’m so grateful.
Megan N., 18 days ago
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3Event Creations 

5.0

  • Offers 4 services
  • Starts at $1,200
  • Serves Highland Park, IL

Our mission is simple – have you enjoy each moment of your wedding, from conceptualization down to the very last minute of the day! We are fueled by passion to serve and please our clients & we use that to help realize your vision while ensuring we keep track of your budget and focus on your priorities. You have FULL control, we just help alleviate the stress of it all! You can expect professionalism coupled with a great personal experience 💕

Nicole from 3events is a wedding planner who turns visions into reality with heart and precision. She is known for being detail-oriented, professional, and always attentive to her clients’ needs, ensuring every aspect of the wedding is handled with care. Nicole takes the time to understand her clients’ vision, and her expertise shines through as she crafts memorable weddings that reflect each couple’s unique story. Her combination of personal attention and professionalism sets her apart, making the planning process smooth and stress-free. Nicole’s ability to anticipate challenges and manage them with grace allows her clients to fully enjoy their big day without concerns. For anyone seeking a wedding planner who blends expertise with a genuine commitment to making the day perfect, Nicole from 3events comes highly recommended.
Herny S., 3 months ago
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CRW Events 

5.0

  • Offers 6 services
  • Serves Highland Park, IL

Since 2010, our esteemed wedding planning company has been dedicated to delivering affordable luxury and stress-free experiences for couples embarking on their journey to matrimony. With a meticulous approach to planning and execution, we specialize in crafting unforgettable celebrations tailored to couples who needs assistance in executing their vision. From intimate gatherings to lavish affairs, our team ensures that every detail is flawlessly executed, allowing our clients to savor every moment of their special day with peace of mind.

The absolute best! It was a joy working with CRW and my wedding was better than I had dreamt. Expectations were exceeded!
Karis Y., a year ago
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Marryment 

5.0

  • Offers 3 services
  • Starts at $1,995
  • Serves Highland Park, IL
  • Offer

Hi! I'm so glad that you're here. My name is Laura and I founded Marryment after being a part-time planner for 5 years. In March 2023, I left my corporate job and started Marryment full time - I had seen some ugly truths in wedding planning - so Marryment is on a mission to revolutionize the industry and keep the joy and celebration in wedding planning!

I don't have enough good things to say about Laura, Amethyst, and the team over at Marryment. If you do one thing to help make your wedding day go off without a hitch, hire Marryment. We hired them as our day of/month of coordinator, but their assistance started right from the get-go. Laura provided us with tools to keep track of all of the important to-dos throughout the wedding planning process. We also had meetings where Laura meticulously walked us through each aspect of our day to make sure things were running smoothly and according to plan, as well as regular attendance with our other vendor meetings to make sure everyone was on the same page. Laura and Amethyst were amazing on the big day, coordinating both sides of the wedding party, fielding all questions and requests, and taking a lot of unwanted stress off of our plates. They even helped coordinate our late night food for the hotel afterparty. I can't recommend Marryment enough for all of your wedding planning needs!
Matthew S., 2 months ago
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Happy Ever After Wedding Coordinator/Planner 

4.2

  • Offers 5 services
  • Starts at $1,500
  • Serves Highland Park, IL

Happy Ever After Wedding Services specializes in creating beautiful and unique weddings with personalized details. We provide a multitude of event planning services ranging from Elopements, Day Of Coordinator, Month Of Coordination, Partial Planning to Full Service Event Coordination and everything in between. We will collaborate with you to produce an unforgettable event that will be tailored to you and your fiancé. From finding the perfect location to your last dance, we will be with you every step of the way.

From our first meeting to the last meeting, the team at Happily Ever After Wedding Services was incredibly professional and helpful. Their communication style was fast, efficient, and they had an outstanding understanding of what we wanted for our special day. The quality of their work was truly outstanding - they were incredibly liable and professional, serving as the main point of contact for all our vendors. They also helped guide our guests and family members throughout the day, ensuring everything went smoothly. Happily Ever After was instrumental in helping us plan and execute our dream wedding. We couldn't have done it without them, and we highly recommend their services.
Alani C., 3 months ago
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Vinella Events LLC 

5.0

  • Offers 4 services
  • Starts at $1,500
  • Serves Highland Park, IL

Vinella Events serves the Chicagoland area with customized wedding and event planning. We specialize in creating curated experiences with a timeless design that reflect the true essence of our clients.

I worked with Janella on a gala for a non-profit organization. She went above and beyond all expectations to ensure the event went off without a hitch. She managed the timeline and all parties involved perfectly leading up to the event and the end result was amazing. She thought of every detail to take the experience to the next level for all attendees. I highly recommend Vinella Events - you will not be disappointed! She is a joy to work with!
Courtney C., 10 days ago
Events with Ambiance 

5.0

  • Offers 4 services
  • Starts at $2,750
  • Serves Highland Park, IL

Events With Ambiance is a Chicago Day of Wedding Coordination company, offering a unique planning experience for engaged professionals in the Chicago IL area. By providing the best in high-end Event Management and Design, Events With Ambiance brings style and elegance to Chicago weddings by providing engaged couples expert guidance throughout the planning process.

Wedding planning is not for the faint of heart, and — aside from finding the right life partner, finding the right team to coordinate your perfect day is paramount. Amber and Events with Ambiance were the perfect partners for us, two creatives with a dynamic vision for our wedding. Working with Amber gave us the freedom to create our day on our own terms, as she guided us through the process, stepped in to pull us together when it became too overwhelming, and, ultimately, brilliantly brought our vision to life. From flawlessly coordinating our venue and vendors to managing any and all hiccups and day-of stress (and wardrobe changes!), Amber was consistently ready with a smile, calm reassurance, and an immeasurable wealth of knowledge. With the help of her and her assistant Chelsey, our day was so gorgeous, memorable and personalized that our guests are still raving!
Maiysha K., a month ago
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Here It Blooms 

5.0

  • Offers 6 services
  • Starts at $500
  • Serves Highland Park, IL

Hi friend! I'm Pauline, and I am excited to help you have a fun, memorable and well-coordinated wedding. I left my career as a project manager at Meta to pursue my passion in event planning. Executing a wedding day brings me joy and fulfillment and I truly love being able to help couples on one of the most special days of their lives.

From the moment we started planning our wedding with Here It Blooms, Pauline's clear, professional, and organized communication style put us at ease. We went with The Bud package (30 days of planning). My main concern was coordinating and communicating with vendors the last 30 days and all of the day of coordination. I am a project manager so I thought I had everything set, but she was so helpful in highlighting the little things that we had forgotten to plan or think through, such as when do we want to have our first dance and parent dances, or how much to tip each vendor. Being able to rely on someone with industry knowledge alleviated a lot my stress. The detailed timeline she created was wonderful for our vendors and I didn't have to communicate with anyone. This allowed me to fully enjoy the day. Pauline and Priscilla's detailed work and smooth set-up ensured our reception space looked beautifully curated, with a perfect blend of DIY and venue-provided elements. Pauline even stayed an extra hour to carefully disassemble all the DIY items. Additionally, they made sure my husband and I had a private moment during cocktail hour to enjoy a sample of our hors d'oeuvres and signature cocktails - a thoughtful touch that provided a much-needed breather on our busy wedding day. The reassurance and value Here It Blooms provided was truly invaluable, and I would highly recommend them to any couple planning their special day.
Colleen S., a month ago
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Fierce Productions 

5.0

  • Offers 5 services
  • Starts at $3,500
  • Serves Highland Park, IL

Fierce Productions is a wedding planning and event production company that specializes in creating unique, unforgettable experiences in Chicago, Miami and beyond. We are a team made up of creative people who are skilled in the art of event planning and design. We are always looking for ways to think outside the box and do the unexpected. Fierce Productions was founded in 2015 by Laura Reitsma, proud Cuban-American Owner. Laura dreamt of creating an event production company that was fueled by her love of the theater. She wanted to make an impact and start a business that could give back to LGBTQIAP and theater communities.

I contacted Fierce to help me plan a happily ever after party to celebrate with friends and family after we eloped during COVID. Many of the the party planning companies I'd talked to seemed confused or uncomfortable with this slightly unconventional request - but not Fierce! They had great ideas, great advice and went out of their way to find vendors, decor and ideas that exactly matched our vision. Olivia and Laura were on top of all the timing and details throughout the process and always available and helpful. The party went off without a flaw or worry. What a great experience!
Christine T., 5 months ago

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About wedding planners in Highland Park, IL

What does a wedding planner do?

Wedding planners offer a range of services, from full-service planning to day-of coordination. Full-service planning can include anything from helping design your events to managing vendors and negotiating contracts. Day-of coordination is more focused on making sure your wedding day goes off without a hitch. In Highland Park, IL, 93% of planners offer day-of coordination and 84% can provide some partial planning services.

What's the cost of hiring a wedding planner in Highland Park, IL?

Wedding planners start at $150 and run up to $15,000 in Highland Park, IL. Quite a range, we know! But keep in mind packages vary tremendously depending on what you’re looking for, so it makes sense to reach out to several planners to find one that can collaborate in the way that’s most helpful (and relaxing) for you.

How much is a day of wedding coordination in Highland Park, IL?

Wedding coordinators start at $300 and run up to $5,000 in Highland Park, IL.

Do I need a wedding planner or a day of coordinator?

Choosing between a wedding planner and day-of coordinator can be tricky! We recommend asking prospective planners about their packages to understand the best fit for your needs and budget. In Highland Park, IL, 82% offer both options, so they can help explain the differences!

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