The Best Wedding Planners in Illinois

The Best Wedding Planners in Illinois

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241 Wedding Planners in Illinois

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AV Events Agency 

5.0

Willowbrook, IL
  • Offers 7 services
  • Starts at $400
  • Serves Illinois

Full-Service Wedding Planning: We manage every detail to create a stress-free and spectacular experience from the first consultation to the final farewell. Wedding Coordination: Let us handle all the logistics on your big day, ensuring everything runs smoothly and on time. Luxury Wedding Design: Whether you envision a grand affair or an intimate gathering, our team will design a stunning event tailored to your style, featuring elegant decor, floral arrangements, and more. Wedding Under One Roof: We offer all-inclusive packages, covering everything from venues and vendors to catering and entertainment. Wedding Minister Services

I am absolutely impressed as a bride! Our wedding planner knew every detail—and even more. Everything was organized at the highest level, and I didn’t have to worry about a thing. Instead, I was able to fully enjoy my special day, surrounded by love, beauty, and joy. Honestly, our wedding planner turned all my dreams into reality! Every little touch, from the decor to the timing of the event, was flawless. It felt like a true fairy tale, perfectly crafted just for us. My sincere advice: go for the full wedding planning package, and you’ll be able to truly relax on your big day without a single worry. Trust the professionals, and you’ll get a wedding beyond your expectations. I wholeheartedly recommend this agency to bring your vision to life!
Anna, 13 days ago
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Save the Date Planning 

5.0

Roscoe, IL
  • Offers 4 services
  • Starts at $1,000
  • Serves Illinois
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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, 2 months ago
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Capstone Occasions 

5.0

Rockford, IL
  • Offers 6 services
  • Starts at $2,600
  • Serves Illinois

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
Capstone occassions made our wedding day absolute magic. I started the planning process on my own but got stuck and unmotivated because i felt overwhelmed/not entirely sure what was next. Tia jumped in and helped me get excited about the process again and accomplish the tasks in order of importance and made sure it was a day that both Mike (my now husband) and I envisioned and wanted to make it special for us. Because of her experience she has so many friends in the business. I appreciated she recommended vendors based on who the two of us are and what we were looking for and within our budget (and ways to save). She thinks about EVERYTHING! Things we never would have considered on our own. My favorite being the sunset photos of me and my husband. He doesn’t like pictures but he loved how they turned out. Not only that, she makes sure it’s a seamless process and day that’s stress free. My mom was so grateful to be able to let loose and relax and could not say enough about how instrumental Tia and her team were to make the day so beautiful and coordinating with all the vendors so we didn’t have to. Day before the wedding, I was honestly a mess and left our name tags at my office and a few other prints including labels and a mock up picture of what we were thinking. So, we had to last minute hand write the name tags and in a rush left unorganized and unlabeled bins for them to sort out. My brain was all over the place and it didn’t occur to me until too late but when we walked in, it was even better than I imagined. They really went the extra mile and made everything picture perfect. Our friends and family were so impressed and we’re still getting compliments to this day. Thank you Tia and the Capstone Occassions team! You are fun to work with, easy to get along with (even some of our craziest family members), hardworking, magician ninjas (for all the stuff you do behind the scenes we will never even know about- thank you). We are forever grateful for the best and happiest day of our lives!
Madeline W., 4 months ago
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BW Studio + Events 

5.0

Berwyn, IL
  • Offers 5 services
  • Starts at $3,800
  • Serves Illinois

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
Blair and her team, Elly and Neva, were lifesavers for our wedding! We met her team during an open house for The Brix, the venue where we had our reception. We found out that my cousin was also working with her for his wedding and he had the most amazing things to say so we knew we were in good hands! Blair is easy to talk to and work with, professional, kind, understanding, and extremely organized! She helped us stick to our budget, coordinate with other vendors, and gave us so many recommendations and options for high quality vendors. Blair is extremely responsive! We loved how quickly she was responding to any questions we had and I also really appreciated the nudges on deadlines! We have extremely busy schedules and we travel often, so the frequent reminders and check-ins were crucial. We were grateful that there were scheduled talks intermittently throughout the planning process. It really helped us manage the timeline and logistics. If you’re a Type-A Bride, you will love the website they put together to help keep things organized (seating chart, vendors etc). On the big day, Blair and her team ensured everything ran smoothly, allowing us to enjoy ourselves. My husband and I highly recommend BW Studio for anyone looking to make their wedding stress-free and memorable!
Rachael, 3 months ago
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Something Blue Planning + Coordinating 

5.0

OFallon, MO
  • Offers 4 services
  • Starts at $700
  • Serves Illinois

Something Blue was founded by a mother-daughter duo who have a passion for bringing a couple’s wedding vision to life. We are organized and experienced, full of creative ideas and innovative solutions, and we will keep your day running perfectly smooth. We help with wedding prep, creating a detailed wedding day timeline, decorating, managing vendors on your big day, tearing down, and every detail in between.

Awarded Best of Zola
Working with Something Blue Planning Coordinating was one of the best decisions I made while planning my wedding. Their team was incredibly helpful, kind, and patient every step of the way. I would wholeheartedly recommend their services to any engaged couple looking for assistance pulling together the event of a lifetime. My family and I were able to enjoy wedding planning and our wedding day because of their help. They are wonderful!!
Phoebe, 7 months ago
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Emily Nuzzo Events 

5.0

Palatine, IL
  • Offers 5 services
  • Starts at $3,000
  • Serves Illinois

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
The title says it all... Emily is IN-CRED-I-BLE!!! We worked with Emily for well over a year on our wedding and she handled anything and everything that we needed help with. Whether it was finding vendors/venues and contacting them, handling paperwork, setting up calls, tours, etc., Emily put our mind at ease with it and took care of it. She's also incredibly personable and fun to talk to! By the time our wedding came, it was bittersweet because we had looked forward to our weekly calls with her! On the day of our wedding Emily was a superhero..... She helped set things up, make sure everything ran smoothly, helped tear down at the end of the night, and packed our car with decorations and things we had brought for us so we had nothing to worry about. We HIGHLY highly highly (I'll say again) HIGHLY recommend hiring Emily for ANY event, but definitely hire her if you're getting married!! We recommended her to all of our friends—she truly helped make our wedding an incredible experience!!
Marlena E., 8 months ago
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The Simply Elegant Group 

5.0

Chicago, IL
  • Offers 7 services
  • Starts at $1,975
  • Serves Illinois

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.

Awarded Best of Zola
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., 4 months ago
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CM Planning LLC 

5.0

Bolingbrook, IL
  • Offers 7 services
  • Starts at $25
  • Serves Illinois

At CM Planning LLC, we understand that your wedding day is one of the most significant moments of your life, and we are here to ensure it unfolds seamlessly, allowing you to savor every precious moment. Our services cater to diverse budgets and needs. Customized packages accommodate every event, even for untraditional schedules. No need to stress—whether you want full wedding planning or day-of coordination, we’ve got you covered. Can’t find what you need? Contact us to create a personalized package. Explore our a la carte options, including vendor sourcing, timeline creation, wedding set up or tear down, and decor transport/storage.

Carolyn was so great to work with! From our timeline to the rehearsal and day of! Carolyn was on hand to answering all my details and questions! She made our venue simply stunning!
Samantha H., 8 months ago
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Something Profound Weddings 

5.0

Chicago, IL
  • Offers 4 services
  • Starts at $800
  • Serves Illinois

Leslie Knope of Weddings! Serving Chicago, IL, Something Profound Weddings provides planning, coordination, officiating, counseling and consultation for couples. Rebecca, the founder of the company and ordained officiant, is deeply passionate about supporting couples in love. Rebecca educates and supports couples through the process; tell her what you want and she'll provide what you need. Rebecca has more than a decade of experience within the event and hospitality industries. In her personal time, she enjoys leaning into creativity, psychology and exploring new destinations, food and drinks.

Awarded Best of Zola
We were thrilled to have Rebecca from Something Profound Weddings officiate our wedding. From our premarital counseling sessions, we knew she was perceptive, patient, and encouraging. Rebecca brought these same qualities to planning our ceremony. She listened thoughtfully to all our ideas and helped us incorporate them into a ceremony that reflected us as a couple. Rebecca was thorough in thinking through the flow and details of the ceremony to make sure everything came together smoothly and joyfully on our big day. We felt she went above and beyond to understand us and craft a meaningful, personalized ceremony. Rebecca's thoughtful and fun approach made wedding planning a pleasure. We highly recommend her services to other couples looking to make their ceremony a heartfelt reflection of their relationship.
Amanda S., 8 months ago
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Enchanting Weddings and Events 

5.0

Union, MO
  • Offers 4 services
  • Starts at $1,698
  • Serves Illinois

With nearly twenty years of experience in weddings and events, we know how to make your special day unforgettable! Our planning and coordinating services are fully customizable to fit your unique needs, and our Coordinators will be with you every step of the way to ensure your event matches your perfect vision. We also offer photo booth and decor rentals, officiating services, assistance with travel plans for you and your guests, and bartending services. Let’s work together to bring your dream day to life!

Awarded Best of Zola
If you are looking for a stress free day, book Enchanting Weddings and Events! Amanda is very professional and trust me you wont regret booking with her!
Carly H., 3 months ago
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grayterevents 

4.9

Lombard, IL
  • Offers 4 services
  • Starts at $650
  • Serves Illinois

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.

Awarded Best of Zola
Hiring BreAnn to be our day of coordinator was hands down one of the best decisions I could have made. We got married this past June and our day went perfectly, so smooth, no hiccups and this is all because of Bre. Anytime I recommend Bre to a future bride, one thing I always say is that when you consider how much money is going into a wedding - you should also make an investment in making sure your day runs smoothly. Bre met with me a year prior to my wedding, helped create a spreadsheet to keep track of all vendors, gave amazing recommendations on vendors, did a walk through of the venue with me, created timelines, helped with o ur rehearsal & so much more. All of that was done BEFORE the wedding day was even here. Bre goes above and beyond to coordinate all your vendors and puts so much effort in making sure your vision comes to life. The day of my wedding I, nor anyone in the bridal party was bothered with vendor questions which really allowed everyone to just be able to relax. When arriving to our venue Bre had helped set up the decor and everything was stunning. Because I live close by her she even came and picked up my welcome sign prior to the wedding day along with the marriage certificate so I truly had nothing to worry about the day of the wedding. Bre helped everyone stay on track with timing, helped everyone throughout the ceremony know where to stand, when to start walking, etc - which is so helpful when you’re trying to get a bunch of people in a bridal party to listen. Once the wedding was over Bre packed up all of our decor making sure everything was extremely organized and she even took home my flower bouquet since I was having it preserved and helped coordinate that to ensure the bouquet would be safe at the end of the night. If you are on the fence about hiring a coordinator - just do it. You truly will not regret hiring Bre, she was the best vendor/decisions I could have made for our wedding!
Nina L., 3 months ago
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Trinity Griffin Events 

5.0

Belleville, IL
  • Offers 6 services
  • Starts at $250
  • Serves Illinois

Our absolute joy is to make all your wedding dreams come true. Trinity is a social worker and has over a decade of experience planning weddings and parties, conferences, working in nonprofit operations, and creating inclusive spaces.

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We had the absolute pleasure of working with Trinity for our destination wedding, and we couldn't be happier! From our first meeting to the final moments of clean up, Trinity was attentive, organized, and genuinely invested in making our day perfect. Her attention to detail ensured everything ran smoothly, and she accommodated all our unique requests and last-minute changes. Trinity's creativity and passion made our vision come to life! Every meeting with her set us at ease. She was always quick to respond to emails and texts, keeping us relaxed and happy. Though there were a few minor hiccups, Trinity handled them promptly and professionally. Overall, we're incredibly grateful for Trinity's hard work and dedication! Our wedding was everything we dreamed of and more. We highly recommend Trinity to anyone looking for a passionate and skilled wedding planner!
Abby W., 7 months ago
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Sustainable Soirées 

5.0

Chicago, IL
  • Offers 5 services
  • Serves Illinois

Sustainable Soirées is a premier Chicago wedding planning company led by Bristol Echeverria, a highly skilled Master Certified Wedding Planner and Certified Wedding Design Consultant. We bring nearly a decade of experience in crafting exquisite and sustainable weddings and events in the Chicagoland area. Our expertise lies in meticulously curating every aspect of your special day to ensure an unforgettable and environmentally conscious celebration. From large-scale events to intimate celebrations, weddings rich in cultural traditions, or laid-back gatherings, we know how to adapt our skills to meet every client's needs.

Awarded Best of Zola
After Spencer and I got engaged, we quickly realized that we needed someone to help us stay organized and on top of all of our deadlines. We hired Bristol as our partial planner and day-of coordinator, and it was easily the best decision we made throughout the planning process!! Our monthly planning calls with Bristol were crucial to helping us stay on top of all of the details, and she provided a ton of extremely helpful planning spreadsheets that made everything very straightforward. We always knew what we had left to do and what was next on the agenda. She also took a lot of time to understand our vision for the wedding day, and virtually all of the vendors we ended up hiring came at her recommendation. It was also really important to us that our wedding create as little waste as possible, and all of the vendors she sent our way helped us towards that goal. One of the things we appreciated the most was her assistance in finalizing details with our vendors. A lot of questions came up in those final calls that we hadn’t thought about or were not prepared to answer, and Bristol helped us make the right decisions every time. Bristol was incredibly warm and supportive throughout the entire process. Her genuine care for us and our wedding made us feel like we were in very capable and trusted hands. We’ve received so many compliments from our wedding party and families about how effortlessly she managed the wedding day and the events leading up to it, as well as her thorough communication to everyone involved in the ceremony. The week leading up to the wedding was entirely stress-free for us because Bristol made sure that all of our boxes were checked well in advance of the wedding. Hiring Bristol and her team is the best decision you could make for your wedding day, and we will be recommending her to all of our friends getting married in the future!! Thank you again for making our wedding day so special! Katie & Spencer
Katie, 6 months ago
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The Rebel Wedding Planner 

5.0

St. Louis, MO
  • Offers 3 services
  • Starts at $3,200
  • Serves Illinois

I have a dirty little secret… I never wanted to be a wedding planner. It was never something that was on my radar. The series of events that led me to this industry is, to be honest, not very exciting, inspiring, or important, really, so I’ll skip that part. (Feel free to ask me later.) What is important is that my heart is in help and service. Born and raised in St. Louis, I’ve gained a lot of knowledge about local wedding vendors, traditions, and styles. But after working 12+ years in the industry, I’m down for anything and love working with a couple that has a unique style and vision for their day.

Awarded Best of Zola
Our team has worked with Victoria countless times over the years and not only does she make sure the clients' event runs smoothly, she is personable, easy going and flexible, which is priceless in our industry! I get excited whenever a potential client says she will be working with Victoria and crew, just because I know it will be a stress-free and super fun event!
Quain Tull, a year ago
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Afterglow Weddings and Events 

5.0

Chicago, IL
  • Offers 3 services
  • Starts at $3,000
  • Serves Illinois

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
Olivia was incredible to work with from start to finish for our wedding on 7/13. She provided an incredibly detailed checklist for wedding planning to ensure we didn’t forget anything prior to the big day. On our actual wedding day, she set up tons of decor and got it to look exactly how I wanted. She was really communicative with all vendors and made sure that we kept on schedule throughout the night. I really don’t think we could have pulled off such a fun and stress-free wedding without Olivia there to guide us. Thanks so much for everything! :)
Jacqui F., 6 months ago
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Handled by Hamlin Events 

5.0

Hoffman Estates, IL
  • Offers 3 services
  • Serves Illinois

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., 7 months ago
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Monarch Creative Events 

5.0

Oak Brook, IL
  • Offers 3 services
  • Starts at $3,500
  • Serves Illinois

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., 3 months ago
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JoKay Events & Design 

5.0

Chicago, IL
  • Offers 7 services
  • Starts at $2,500
  • Serves Illinois

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., 8 months ago
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Rose Collective Weddings 

4.9

Hoffman Estates, IL
  • Offers 3 services
  • Starts at $895
  • Serves Illinois
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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., 3 months ago
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Finishing Touch Events 

5.0

Chicago, IL
  • Offers 5 services
  • Starts at $1,000
  • Serves Illinois

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.

Awarded Best of Zola
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., 9 months ago
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Shh Events 

5.0

Chicago, IL
  • Offers 4 services
  • Starts at $1,750
  • Serves Illinois

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., 5 months ago
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Weddings by Jennifer Fox 

5.0

Woodstock, IL
  • Offers 6 services
  • Starts at $440
  • Serves Illinois

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! We come to you and travel anywhere! We love love!

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., 6 months ago
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Bellazevents LLC 

5.0

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

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.

Awarded Best of Zola
Veneisha is an absolute LEGEND. My husband and I hired her and her team for wedding planning, decorations, and their 360 Photo Booth, and to say they exceeded our expectations would be an understatement. From the start, Veneisha stood out—not only because of her competitive pricing but because of her warmth and professionalism. She offered three times as much as other vendors for a fair and reasonable price, and the value she delivered was beyond incredible. The decorations? STUNNING. They blew us away and far surpassed what we had envisioned. Veneisha was also highly communicative, incredibly accommodating, and handled some stressful situations with our venue effortlessly. She made sure we never had to worry for a second on our special day. She even went above and beyond by attending our rehearsal to meet our family, ensuring everyone felt comfortable and knew they could come to her for anything. Without Veneisha, our wedding wouldn’t have been as magical as it was. She was the glue that held everything together, and her passion for delivering exceptional service truly shines. We never felt like “just another wedding.” Instead, she made us feel cared for every step of the way. Having worked in hospitality myself, I know how easy it can be for people to grow jaded or cut corners, but Veneisha overdelivered in every single aspect—without us even having to ask. Her genuine care and dedication are unmatched. If you’re lucky enough to hire Veneisha and her team, know you’re in the best possible hands. They are simply extraordinary.
Christina M., 2 months ago
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Anemone Events 

5.0

Naperville, IL
  • Offers 3 services
  • Starts at $1,800
  • Serves Illinois

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., 6 months ago
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The Serendipity Collective, LLC 

5.0

Hampshire, IL
  • Offers 6 services
  • Starts at $1,000
  • Serves Illinois

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
The Serendipity Collective, LLC is a pleasure to work with. Their communication style is responsive, collaborative, and organized, no matter what type of project is at hand. With her extensive experience in event planning, Nikki does a deep dive with each couple, resulting in a completely custom and personalized event. I would highly recommend The Serendipity Collective to any couple looking for a stress-free, tailored wedding experience.
Susan, 13 days ago