The Best Wedding Planners in Park Ridge, IL

“Lindsay with Mostest was AMAZING! She helped us tremendously when the event planner for the Charleston Princess quit just a few weeks before my daughter’s wedding. There were many obstacles to navigate including not being able to board the vessel to set up and decorate until 2 hours before guests would begin boarding. Lindsay single handedly transported a car load of personalized details, decorations, party favors, bar items, extra linens, numerous picture frames and a huge Charleston Harbor nautical chart that served as the guest book. She had to take several trips from her car down a very long pier to get to the boat and set it all up in such a short time span. She managed it all beautifully! The timeline she created was amazing and we were actually a bit ahead of schedule prior to the ceremony. This gave us all some time to relax while sweet Lindsay was preparing for all of our guests to arrive. After the reception, Lindsay stayed on board and began packing up all of our special items carefully. We returned to the vessel after sending the bride and groom off, to find that she had managed to pack most of our items without our help. I can’t say enough about all that she did for us, especially with all of the hiccups and stresses we faced the last few weeks. She handled everything with such grace and poise! This MOB was quite stressed with the adversity we were facing that was out of our control and Lindsay smoothed everything out!! I can’t say enough about her!! If you are in the Charleston area and you’re looking for a wedding planner reach out to Mostest and don’t forget to request Lindsay! She feels like family to us!! Lindsay From the bottom of our hearts, we APPRECIATE YOU! Beth Dodds”

Mostest

4.9

Offers 5 services
Starts at $295
Serves Park Ridge, IL
Offer

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.

Beth D., 2 months ago

“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.”

Heirloom Event Company

5.0

Offers 3 services
Starts at $2,900
Serves Park Ridge, IL
Offer

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.

Miles and K., a month ago

“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!!!”

BW Studio + Events

5.0

Offers 5 services
Starts at $3,500
Serves Park Ridge, 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.

Brittany D., 2 months ago

Emily Nuzzo Events

5.0

Offers 5 services
Starts at $3,000
Serves Park Ridge, 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!

“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., 5 months ago

“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!”

The Simply Elegant Group

5.0

Offers 7 services
Starts at $1,975
Serves Park Ridge, 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.

Breanna U., a month ago

Destify - Destination Wedding Planners

4.3

Offers 2 services
Starts at $150
Serves Park Ridge, 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.

“Destify team has always been quick to respond anytime I needed help or had questions. We are still a ways away from our date but have been happy with everything so far.”

Thomas D., a year ago

Something Profound Weddings

5.0

Offers 4 services
Starts at $800
Serves Park Ridge, IL

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.

“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., 5 months ago

“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!”

JoKay Events & Design

5.0

Offers 7 services
Starts at $2,500
Serves Park Ridge, 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**

Rachel S., 5 months ago

“Bristol was a joy to work with. We hired her when we were only 5 months out from our wedding and she jumped into action as our day-of-coordinator. As we started handing things off to her and the date got closer, we realized this was the best investment we made for our wedding day. Bristol was able to reassure us, coordinate with our families, and stay calm when things were hectic. She is very well organized and communicative, the documents she provides will help make your wedding day run smoothly. My husband and I have been in weddings with other coordinators and none of them have compared to how well prepared Bristol was for our wedding. Her and her team ran our almost 200 person wedding smoothly and when we arrived to our venue after the ceremony, we were so pleased at how everything had been handled and set up. Could not recommend her enough!!!”

Sustainable Soirées

5.0

Offers 5 services
Serves Park Ridge, IL

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.

Anna A., 5 months ago

“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.”

Handled by Hamlin Events

5.0

Offers 3 services
Serves Park Ridge, 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.

Giselle V., 4 months ago

Afterglow Weddings and Events

5.0

Offers 3 services
Starts at $2,000
Serves Park Ridge, 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.

“I recently had the pleasure of working with Olivia from Afterglow Events for my client’s wedding, and I cannot express how grateful I am for her incredible talent and dedication to making the day absolutely perfect. From the moment my client met Olivia, it was clear that she was not just a wedding planner but a true artist in the world of event planning. Her attention to detail, creative flair, and passion for her work shone through in every aspect of the planning process. Olivia took the time to understand the vision, and with her expertise, she turned dreams into a reality.”

Jennifer, a year ago

Rose Collective Weddings

5.0

Offers 3 services
Starts at $895
Serves Park Ridge, 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!

“Chantel was such a positive and helpful presence during our wedding planning process, and she made our wedding day run so smoothly. She was always communicative, knowledgeable and willing to jump in on any task. We couldn’t recommend her enough!”

Maia, a year ago

“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.”

Finishing Touch Events

5.0

Offers 5 services
Starts at $1,000
Serves Park Ridge, 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.

Lena S., 6 months ago

Shh Events

5.0

Offers 4 services
Starts at $1,750
Serves Park Ridge, 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., 2 months ago

“Bellazevents LLC and the owner Veneisha, was an outstanding decorator, florist, day of Cordinator, and caterer that went above and beyond to make our special day perfect. From the very beginning, her communication was proactive, responsive, persistent, and thorough. Our day-of coordinator, Veneisha, created a detailed timeline over a month in advance and seamlessly coordinated with all of our vendors to ensure everything ran smoothly. On the day of, Veneisha put out our dance floor props, cut our extra wedding cake, brought in our late night food and cleaned up the venue to make sure we weren't charged any extra fees. She even packed away all of our supplies for easy pick up following the wedding night. Veneisha and the entire Bellazevents team were truly the best part of our wedding planning experience. In a heartbeat, I would use their services again. They did so much to make our day perfect, from their beautiful handmade floral arrangements to vendor recommendations and guest gift tips. Veneisha went above and beyond the industry standard, and I cannot recommend them highly enough.”

Bellazevents LLC

5.0

Offers 6 services
Starts at $500
Serves Park Ridge, IL
Offer

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.

Hannah, a month ago

“Candace was amazing to work with for our spring wedding! We were able to have meetings leading up to our wedding day. She was able to execute all details for our wedding with ease!”

CRW Events

5.0

Offers 6 services
Serves Park Ridge, 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.

Dominique & R., 8 months ago

“From our first interaction with 3Event Creations, we were impressed by their creative approach to wedding planning. The team listened closely to our vision and provided innovative ideas to bring it to life. Their communication was always prompt and thoughtful, and they offered creative solutions to any challenges that arose. On the day of our wedding, the 3Event Creations team executed our plans flawlessly, allowing us to fully enjoy the celebration. We are so grateful for their creativity and professionalism, which made our wedding day truly unforgettable.”

3Event Creations

5.0

Offers 4 services
Starts at $1,200
Serves Park Ridge, IL
Offer

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 💕

Rona c., 2 months ago

“Lisa was a godsend for my wedding. A lot of planners I had consulted with were a little antiquated and wanted to force their vision upon me. I had already secured a handful of major items for my wedding: venue, food, music, photographer. Lisa was so helpful as she provides a new fresh prospective to planning and executing - conscious of both style and budget. She's highly adept at being both extremely down to earth and approachable yet highly professional when dealing with difficult vendors. In the end, Lisa helped me finalize all of the nitty gritty details for the wedding weekend and executed everything flawlessly. I'd highly recommend her services and support for your planning needs!”

Bisoux Event Co.

5.0

Offers 3 services
Starts at $3,000
Serves Park Ridge, 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.

Mimi A., a year ago

Happily Ever After Wedding Coordinator/Planner

4.2

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

Happily 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.

“I am so glad we hired America and her partner for our wedding! We could not be more impressed and grateful for their dedicated work. They made sure our wedding ran as smoothly as possible and went above and beyond to make sure our wedding turned out the way we envisioned. America was very attentive and responsive leading up to the wedding. She showed up for everything we needed her for and more. Very pleasant and kind people to work with. I highly recommend them!”

Camila S., 2 months ago

“I have worked alongside Kylie in a few different event planning capacities, and her attention to detail and vision for flawlessly executing and coordinating celebrations is excellent! Kylie has years of experience coordinating within the realm of non-profits; including fundraising events, a yearly brunch for nurses, and volunteer appreciation dinners. In addition to this, Kylie has executed the coordination of several weddings. I would highly recommend using Kylie as your event coordinator. She will always bring the fun, energy and attention to beauty that every event deserves.”

Kylie Coordinates

5.0

Offers 1 service
Starts at $999
Serves Park Ridge, IL

I started coordinating/event planning in 2017 by creating, managing, and executing my own nurses brunch which started as a 12 person event and now has grown to hosting over 150 attendees annually. Over the last 3 years I've had the pleasure to plan, coordinate, and execute multiple weddings. What started as a personal hobby has transitioned into a business, and It has been a pleasure to be able to serve couples on their big day.

Shannon Yeomans, 6 months ago

Elegant & Sophisticated Affairs

4.8

Offers 4 services
Starts at $3,000
Serves Park Ridge, IL
Offer

Planning Weddings That Are Perfectly You Traditions are fun and all, but sometimes they can feel suffocating, especially when your family and friends have some ideas that don’t align with your vision for your wedding. But you have your own ideas about what getting married looks like. As your wedding planner, our job is to make your vision a reality. Not your family’s vision, not Instagram's vision, not our vision — your vision. You can confide in us with your ideas and questions, and know that despite guiding you with our expert advice, you’ll always be in control.

“I was that person that did not think I needed a wedding planner! I decided last minute I needed one and I had interviewed 4 people and Christena was the only one that made me feel comfortable! Christena helped keep me organized, in control, and confident that I would be able to get through this! She brought things to my attention that I had no clue I needed to do. During the rehearsal dinner she got everyone in line and made sure everyone knew exactly what they were doing. The day of the wedding Christena and her assistant Jill knew literally handled everything from making sure my vision was brought to life, to making sure everything ran accordingly to plan, and making sure all items that were mine were organized and set aside for my family to gather at the end of the night. I cannot sing Christena’s praises enough! You are getting more than a wedding planner with her! If you are on the fence about this do not be, it is the best money well spent!!!”

Cayla M., 2 years ago

“We originally looked for a Day-Of Coordinator just to help us with setting out decor, which Tracie did beautifully, but she really did so much more. She provided checklists and resources long before the wedding to help us stay on track, built connections with all our vendors, and effortlessly orchestrated both guests and staff on the day of. I’m a naturally anxious person, so had come to terms with being a nervous wreck on the wedding, but I can honestly say that I wasn’t anxious at all the day of, because Tracie took care of every big and little thing. Our wedding was everything I (the bride) imagined and I have Tracie to thank for that!”

Very Blessed Events

5.0

Offers 4 services
Starts at $850
Serves Park Ridge, IL

Established in 2007, Very Blessed Events provides full service event planning for any type of event -- from weddings to family celebrations, specializing in custom invitations! Let Very Blessed Events assist with managing every detail of your special event. Each consultation begins with "The Checklist", which outlines everything it takes for your event get the personalized attention it deserves. Each client also receives a customized timeline to help navigate your event from start to finish.

Lea Ann M., a year ago

FRWD Style Weddings and Events

5.0

Offers 7 services
Starts at $500
Serves Park Ridge, IL

We create soulful events and experiences that celebrate the story of who you are! FRWD Style Wedding & Events is a boutique design firm based in Chicago, IL specializing in creative ways to tell your unique story. Focusing on Event planning & management along with event design/decor, we execute your event style story from start to finish. Our Services include: Glam Your Space- Event Design and Event Decor that compliments the event experience Wow Your Guests- Event Planning and Management that covers you from A to Z.

“As an Entertainment Director/Event Manager myself, I’m blown away by Franklin. It was important for me to hire someone I could trust to handle the organization for my wedding day. After our first meeting with Franklin, I knew he understood what we wanted. I was thrilled to know he was available for our wedding, and I feel like we couldn’t have made a better choice. Before the wedding day, I was so relieved when Franklin came over to pick up all the decor. He even stopped by on the morning of the wedding to check on us and pick up any last-minute items. This alone really touched me because many people don’t go that extra mile, but Franklin does! I was seriously stressing about how to get those items delivered, and Franklin came right along and eased all that stress! He took our ideas and exceeded our expectations. We are Funko Pop collectors, so we wanted a fun way to incorporate them into our wedding decor, and he did it with ease. He surprised us several times throughout the event, and those memories are some of my favorite moments. When he revealed the reception dining room, which he had decorated for us, I was filled with chills. I couldn’t believe he took my simple idea and made it look so GRAND; it was next level. Then we walked over to the cookie and cake table, where I was seriously at a loss for words. I was blown away by the details he displayed in his decorating. It seemed like a scene from a movie. Before walking down the aisle, we learned that one of our food caterers was extremely late delivering the food and potentially wasn’t going to deliver it at all. Franklin was calm but still urgent in his demeanor, and I totally appreciated his proactive professionalism. Moments like these can really test any event coordinator's patience and could cause a domino effect. I don’t know exactly what happened or what he did, but all the food was there and ready to be served when it was time to eat. Our guests LOVED our wedding. They all mentioned how different and elevated our wedding was, and I’m 100% sure that had a lot to do with Franklin’s hard work. We wanted something unique, and he delivered. Overall, I’m truly grateful to have met Franklin and want to also shine some light on his assistant, Will. Both of their A, fun, efficacious attitudes just make everything better. I was able to kick back and watch my wedding day unfold beautifully. For those who work in events/entertainment, you know how hard it is to go to any event and not feel like you’re working, especially your own event (lol). Franklin is a star, and I’m sure he’s going to go far in the event business. He understands the importance of an event and how each event is personally unique. Most importantly, he takes the time to know and understand his clients.”

Mike S., 6 months ago

“Kristin with Besher Events was our full service wedding planner for our wedding. We cannot recommend her enough. She was there from the start to go on a venue tour and helped us to envision our wedding day at our venue during that time. Kristin was prompt with responses and handled all of our vendors with professionalism. Kristin kept us on track throughout the year of planning for our wedding. Kristin is very thorough, detailed, and organized. On our wedding day, Kristin was there bright an early and began setting up the venue. She had a detailed schedule for all vendors. Our venue couldn’t have looked more beautiful due to Kristin’s eye for detail. The day ran so smooth and on time with no hiccups. We would recommend Besher Events for event. We cannot thank you enough for making our dream turn into a reality and making us so speechless with how it turned out!”

Besher Events

5.0

Offers 7 services
Starts at $2,000
Serves Park Ridge, IL

Besher Events, LLC is a full-service Wedding and Event Planning Company dedicated to creating unforgettable events for a wide range of clients and different industries. We combine seasoned knowledge with inspiration and ingenuity, transforming venues and providing your guests with truly unique experiences. Contact us so we can start working together to plan your perfect event! We provide memories that last a lifetime.

Alex and C., 2 years ago

“My family, bridesmaids, and husband were all BLOWN AWAY by how calm I was on our wedding day - which is all due to Amanda and her team. I am a type-A, particular, and organized person, which was only amplified when it came to wedding planning. We started working with Amanda one year out from our wedding day and she hit the ground running with checklists, timeline planning, and vendor recommendations. We talked through several timeline options and her quarterly check-ins kept us on track with the endless wedding to-do's. On the actual day of, Amanda and her team made us feel so calm and collected throughout the Taste of Chicago traffic, Lake Shore Drive accidents, and wrangling 20 men together for a choreographed dance at the reception. She even bustled my dress with safety pins at cocktail hour after realizing that it was a bit too long. I think the best testament to APE's work is that I never knew - and still don't know - of a single thing that went wrong on our wedding day. Everything was handled with utmost professionalism and without involving myself or my bridal party/family, allowing everyone to sit back and enjoy the celebration. I could not recommend APE, especially Amanda, Mimi, and Annie, any more.”

Amanda Paige Events

5.0

Offers 5 services
Starts at $2,500
Serves Park Ridge, IL

Amanda Paige Events is a wedding planning company operating out of Chicago, IL. Owner and operator Amanda is a talented individual that takes great joy in serving couples as they celebrate life’s precious milestones. With a focus on exceptional customer experience, Amanda and her team look forward to bringing your dream wedding to life.

Catie C., a year ago

“Look no further! Events With Ambiance is hands down the BEST wedding planner. I am so happy I found her and decided to work with her for my wedding, which took place in October 2024. She truly transformed my wedding experience into a dream come true. I'll admit I was not like most brides in that I did not want to make a huge fuss over planning all of the nitty-gritty details of my wedding. From our very first meeting, Amber understood how I felt about planning my wedding and was more than willing and happy to offer her expertise on how best to make my wedding day a reality. I started working with Amber about 5-6 months before my October wedding (I know, not like most brides). However, my shorter timeline did not pose a challenge for Amber. Her professionalism and exceptional organizational skills were evident from the start. I loved how she provided me with a personalized timeline during the remaining months of my planning process. She also connected me with a few of her trusted vendors she has worked with during previous weddings. However, she also did a fantastic job working with the vendors that I found on my own. She made the entire planning process seamless and enjoyable, allowing me to focus on the excitement of my upcoming wedding rather than the stress of logistics. She listened attentively to my ideas and preferences, providing thoughtful suggestions that enhanced our plans without overshadowing our wishes. On the day of the wedding, I felt completely at ease, knowing that Amber was in charge. I didn't have to worry about anything! She handled every detail gracefully and efficiently, allowing my husband and I to fully enjoy our special day without worrying about anything going wrong. Did I mention that she managed to accomplish all of this while battling the traffic and street closures as a result of the Chicago marathon? She wasn't fazed at all! The true litmus test is this -- if I had to do my wedding day all over again, would I choose Events With Ambiance as my wedding planner? The answer is a resounding "YES!" Thank you, Amber, for making our wedding day truly magical! We could not have done it without you!”

Events with Ambiance

5.0

Offers 4 services
Starts at $2,750
Serves Park Ridge, 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.

Rene and D., 10 days ago

“Pauline and her team are amazing! We went with the Blossom package (3 month coordination), and it was one of the best decisions we made for our wedding! Pauline is organized and was always available to answer any questions we had. She provided advice when needed and was super professional throughout the whole process. She is also just so kind, patient and reassuring and made the last few months of wedding planning less stressful. On the wedding day, her and her assistants took care of everything so smoothly. Pauline and her team coordinated with the vendors and all we had to think about that day was us. That really made it one of the best days of our lives. We would recommend Here it Blooms to everyone! Thank you so much Pauline!!”

Here It Blooms

5.0

Offers 6 services
Starts at $500
Serves Park Ridge, 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.

Alyssa & V., 22 days ago

“I am a professional wedding photographer and found that working with Elizabeth in the capacity of wedding coordinator was overall a great experience! She was very professional and prompt with her communication and her actions on day-of were nothing less than above the bar!! It was my first time working with Liz and I found that she knew the right questions to ask me (as the photographer) and how to make it a great and easy experience for the couple. I was and am very pleased and put them immediately on the referral list for preferred vendors because of how great they were to work with! 10 out of 10 would recommend and cannot wait to work with them in the future!”

At-The-Altar

5.0

Offers 4 services
Starts at $1,300
Serves Park Ridge, IL

Hi! My name is Liz I am the owner and lead coordinator for At-The-Altar. I started At-The-Altar back in 2018 as an officiating service with our first job of officiating my sisters wedding and today we've expanded to 6 Officiants, 2 Lead Coordinators and 3 Assistant coordinator. We absolutely love what we do and can't wait to be apart of your big day!

BLQM Photography, 5 months ago

“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!”

Fierce Productions

5.0

Offers 5 services
Starts at $3,500
Serves Park Ridge, 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.

Christine T., 4 months ago

“Hiring Ohana and working with Sonya was easily the best decision we made while wedding planning. I was hesitant to hire an outside coordinator because we had a venue coordinator, but the venue coordinator does not do nearly the amount that Ohana does. Hiring Ohana is a NEED. I was first introduced to Danielle and we instantly connected. I felt she understood my vision and wanted to help create our dream wedding. We were lucky enough to be assigned to Sonya for the 90-day coordination package and she was the kindest, most patient, and organized planner. She responded quickly to emails and answered all of my questions, she took over communication with vendors and relieved much of the planning stress, she provided detailed checklists and kept me on track. She also created a detailed by the minute itinerary for the entire weekend for us, our vendors, and a shorthand version for our bridal party which was extremely helpful. Our wedding day was seamless with no hiccups and I can honestly thank Sonya for that. She made sure to keep the day moving on schedule, communicated with all of the vendors, and made sure to check in with me often. Even wedding guests and our parents gave raving reviews for Sonya. My husband and I agree that hiring Ohana and being able to work with Sonya was the best investment we would do all over again, and we recommend them to everyone. I wish I had hired Sonya sooner! Best wedding coordinator of all time. It is true, Ohana means family, and that is exactly how the team treats you.”

Ohana Events

5.0

Offers 7 services
Starts at $2,600
Serves Park Ridge, IL

Ohana Events is an elevated event planning and design company based in both Chicago & South Florida, but often travel for their events, with distances as far as Mexico and Italy. The Ohana team strives to make the entire planning process, from first meeting to the big day a stress-free experience. Let’s face it, weddings and events are more than just one long day. Months, and sometimes years, of hard work are put into building a celebration – hopefully with lots of champagne toasts and happy tears along the way!

Carley H., 4 months ago

“Sonya is very friendly, genuine, and easy to work with. She truly puts her heart in ensuring every event is a success. I have a Type A personality when it comes to event planning and I don't have to question Sonya's work because she delivers beyond my expectation. Her communication and organization skills are her strengths as she is always keeping her client in the loop. There is no question on how your event will go if Sonya is on your team! She always puts her client first and ensures the event will be a success. She brings her expertise in decision making and comes with versatile event planning experiences. Sonya literally makes your vision a reality... in other words, a dream come true! )”

Dream Events By Sonya

5.0

Offers 7 services
Starts at $150
Serves Park Ridge, IL

Let us guide you in bringing the wedding you have dreamt of come to life! We analyze everything from vendor selection to day of management. Our professionals draw up the finest in the wedding industries to fit your taste and budget. Let us come up with a design that compliments you. Dream Events by Sonya is a Chicago based wedding planner, we take your wedding planning and preparations off your shoulders but never out of your hands.

Kinjal S., a year ago

Wedicity Wedding Day Detailing

5.0

Offers 5 services
Starts at $7,750
Serves Park Ridge, IL

A wedding & event planning firm specializing in planning, styling & production with over 15 years of experience. Providing full service planning to day-of details packages & custom tailored options. Based out of Chicago's West Loop & serving coast to coast! From the start of the planning process through wedding day - we make it simple. We'll curate a dream team of photographers, venues, caterers, florists, entertainers and more to make your big day the one that you've been dreaming about while keeping you organized and on task throughout the process!

“Look no further! This team goes above and beyond to make sure your day is perfect. They are very well established in the wedding industry and always make sure to navigate their clients toward the best professionals while adhering to the budget! What more could you want?”

Loft Lucia, 2 years ago

“Working with Janella from Vinella Events was a really great experience. She is organized and efficient, yet flexible and approachable. When planning a wedding or a large event, you want to be sure you can trust the person you are working with. I can't think of anyone else I'd trust more to do an excellent job from A through Z. Highly recommend.”

Vinella Events LLC

5.0

Offers 4 services
Starts at $1,500
Serves Park Ridge, 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.

Jeff B., 4 months ago

Urban Allure Events

5.0

Offers 4 services
Starts at $10,000
Serves Park Ridge, IL

At Urban Allure Events, we are dedicated to transforming your dreams into reality. We've been featured in places like The New York Times, Forbes, and Good Housekeeping, and we've created over 500+ amazing events. Our main goal? Making sure your celebration is like no other. We prioritize making what's important to you important to us. We listen to you and bring your ideas to life, ensuring your style AND story guide us every step of the way.

“My husband and I booked Urban Allure as our wedding planners for month-of / day-of coordination services. We were paired with Kyleigh and her associate Ellie. They were unbelievably wonderful to work with ahead of the big day. They are professional, knowledgeable, and just overall nice people. I am so happy and thrilled we booked them, the month leading up to the wedding, they helped us with all the last minute items, payments, and final walk through, timeline & floorplan. The day of the wedding they ensured we were loaded in the shuttles in time and made it to the venue. They set up all our day-of items perfectly and made sure there were no issues all night, including keeping us on track with the timeline. We cannot recommend Kyleigh, Ellie, and the whole Urban Allure Team enough! They helped make our day so special and truly were a priceless service that I am so happy we went with!”

Janie, 2 years ago

“We would highly recommend Bliss Events & Weddings. They were able to assist with our engagement party on such short notice. Their communication was consistent & their attention to detail was impeccable.”

Bliss Events & Weddings

5.0

Offers 6 services
Starts at $135
Serves Park Ridge, IL

I got started doing events by helping out with family gatherings. As time progressed I realized I loved & throughly enjoyed creating a memorable event, be it a simple dinner or something more grand, a proposal set up, bridal shower, baby shower, milestone birthday, wedding, you name it. I love LOVE & being able to be part of executing the most perfect moment for people just drives me .

Libby, 2 years ago

Vchilli

5.0

Offers 5 services
Starts at $1
Serves Park Ridge, IL

Award winning company - Vchilli is an innnovative and full service event planning, coordination, management, decor &consulting company specializing in Unique weddings, &Social events. You dream it - we create it - we are your event architects!

“I have had the most remarkable experience with our Vchili as our wedding planners. Their communication skills are exceptional, ensuring every detail is perfectly aligned with our vision, and Vandana’s depth of knowledge and expansive network make the entire planning process seamless. The diligence they exhibit truly sets them apart. Planning for our special day has exceeded all expectations, thanks to their expertise and commitment. Highly recommended!”

Sanna W., 4 months ago

“Erin is an amazing wedding planner to work with! As a fellow wedding vendor, she makes the entire wedding planning process so easy and is on top of her communication! Day of, she is professional and willing to do whatever it takes to make your day go by smoothly and beautifully! Highly recommend Erin!”

Your Day with EK

5.0

Offers 7 services
Starts at $2,200
Serves Park Ridge, IL

Here at Your Day with EK, I believe that you can have it all: a happy marriage, good food and drinks, great music, and be surrounded by those that love you most! I'd love to help you make your wedding day dreams come true! Please inquire through my website: www [dot] yourdaywithek [dot] com

Kayleen Schuler, 7 months ago

“If you want to be stress-free on the day of your wedding, you’ve found your place! Trisha was an absolute JOY to work with. We took on her day-of-services and our big day would NOT have been as stress-free and as splendid had she not been there. Trisha went above and beyond to accommodate questions and meets well before the wedding which made us feel super confident and articulate with our wedding party and vendors alike, everyone knew what to do and where to be - perfection. I’d highly recommend this young lady for your big event!”

White Diamond Events

5.0

Offers 3 services
Starts at $2,200
Serves Park Ridge, IL

To say that we are different would be an understatement. We are seasoned wedding planners with over 30 years’ experience in the industry. Our approach is simple; understand your vision and see it through to fruition.

Deshawn B., 5 months ago

“Colleen Fahy was our coordinator, and she was absolutely incredible. Her guidance, her input, her sweet personality, her organizational skills, her foresight, her patience, her flexibility, her thoughtfulness, her ability to put us at ease… all made her so wonderful to work with. I didn’t worry about a single thing on wedding day, because I truly trusted that Colleen had helped us prepare so well, and that anything that would come up she would handle. And she sure did!! Colleen handled a lot of issues that arose on wedding day without us knowing!! She handled all communication with our vendors leading up to the wedding which was a HUGE burden off of our shoulders. Colleen spared us a lot of stress, and we’re so grateful that she allowed us to be in the moment and enjoy every minute of the day. So many people in my bridal party / other guests at the wedding mentioned how amazing Colleen was!! The bridal party / other VIP's LOVED the detailed timeline/itinerary that Colleen prepared and distributed prior to the wedding. People knew where to be and when, and didn't have to reach out to me with small questions as a result. People around us noticed and appreciated all that she and her team did, and we certainly did, too. AND, Colleen did it all with a calming presence and a smile on her face. We were so impressed. Colleen and Joan humored my many overly detailed questions, requests, anxieties, etc.! I honestly felt like nothing slipped through the cracks on our wedding weekend because Colleen and her team were there to catch it all. She remembered and honored everything we mentioned to her over the past few months (which was A LOT!)! We could go on and on... 100% recommend Five Grain Events and Colleen Fahy was an absolute GEM.”

Five Grain Events

5.0

Offers 2 services
Starts at $3,750
Serves Park Ridge, IL

We are event executors: organized, detail-oriented, list-makers who love nothing more than transforming your idea into an unforgettable occasion. Our role is to act as advocates for our clients. We support our clients’ desired goals in ways that make the most sense for each creative vision. We focus on managing all the logistical details – timelines, contract reviews, set up – to ensure nothing falls through the cracks on your big day.

Christine F., 2 years ago

Liven It Up Events

5.0

Offers 1 service
Starts at $10,500
Serves Park Ridge, IL

Liven It Up Events is a full-service wedding and event planning and production company. Our mission is to help our clients develop a clear vision of what they wish to create and achieve with their event. We use proven planning methods, innovative ideas, cutting-edge event resources and relationships and professional expertise to make the event come to life. We believe that our relationship with our clients is strengthened as we partner and share through the process of creating their event. With our proven methods and a strong client relationship, our goal is to produce a memorable event for our client and to create a memorable experience.

“Where even to begin? Tiffany at Liven It Up Events was so wonderful at every step of the wedding process. We would highly recommend her to anyone who asks. From the initial planning meeting, she was kind, thoughtful, responsive, and resourceful. She is well-connected within the industry and knew the ins and outs of how to throw a wedding in Chicago. And as a gay couple from different cultural backgrounds, she was inclusive and celebratory of the different ways our heritage was incorporated into our special day. Her day-of coordination was impeccable and made our wedding go off without a hitch. We couldn’t have had the wedding that we did without her.”

David C., a year ago

Prime Time Event Planning

5.0

Offers 6 services
Starts at $1,200
Serves Park Ridge, IL

Prime Time Event Planning & Concierge is an experienced powerhouse mother-daughter event planning and concierge service located in the Chicagoland area. Our team specializes in the coordination of those important tasks and events that must be done but may require more time than your own personal schedule will allow. We are focused, highly skilled and determined to give your time back to you. Our highest priority is to provide exemplary customer service and peace of mind to all of our clients, Our spectacular events and service speak for themselves!

“I can’t say enough good things about Jackie and her team. They paid careful attention to my needs and wants and made me feel like I was the only bride they were working with. They are priced fairly and offer so much help, ideas, and recommendations. I didn’t have to move a finger on the day of my wedding and felt like a guest to my own wedding.. 10/10!!!”

Shar&Forrest M., 2 years ago

A.Monet Events

5.0

Offers 4 services
Starts at $2,500
Serves Park Ridge, IL

A.Monet Events is an award-winning, full-service wedding planning and design company in the Chicagoland area. Founded in 2017, A.Monet Events is a family-owned company run by two generations of women with over 20 years of experience making things beautiful and curating memories. We aim to celebrate life's best moments by creating an unforgettable experience for our clients and their guests with exceptional attention to detail and classic yet unique designs. We offer wedding planning packages along with design packages that will offer a seamless experience with beautiful decor to wow your guests!

“A. Monet Events was very professional and had beautiful services! Ariane made my wedding day as seamless as possible and ensured that every detail was exactly as I wanted. I was able to see my vision come to life as Ariane directed the entire day from start to finish. She was such a pleasure to work with, and her level of professionalism was on point! I highly recommend anyone needing assistance with their event(s) to utilize her services!”

Corey C., 2 years ago

Camille Victoria Weddings LLC

5.0

Offers 5 services
Starts at $2,495
Serves Park Ridge, IL

With 15 years under our belt planning Chicago weddings, our goal remains the same -- to make the big day special and memorable for you and your guests. Let's chat to see how we can help plan your perfect day!

“Camille is by far, one of the easiest Wedding/Event Planners to work with. Communication is excellent leading up to and on the day of the event. She and her crew keep the event on time, with so much attention to detail. They always have their clients’ best interest at heart while having the unique ability to work with multiple vendors to orchestrate a memorable and unforgettable celebration. Definitely recommend!”

Show On The Road DJs, a year ago

Vowed To You

Offers 3 services
Starts at $1,500
Serves Park Ridge, IL

Vowed To You offers full, partial and day-of coordination. With over 15years experience, we assist with the planning details, vendor management, rehearsal, and overall direction of your wedding day. Let's Plan Today!

Splendid Weddings And Events, LLC

Offers 2 services
Starts at $2,000
Serves Park Ridge, IL

I’m Sandy, I help city couples to plan and design their dream wedding. I consider myself a down-to-earth professional. Planning weddings is a career where my love for helping people, organization, and creativity are perfectly married.

Preoccupied Bride

Offers 2 services
Starts at $4,100
Serves Park Ridge, IL

The world is a busy place. Careers, families and more (sleep is important too!) take over the 24 hours that are given to each person every day. That leaves little time for planning special life events and implementing the details. That’s where Preoccupied Bride comes in. Preoccupied Bride works best with busy professionals who value celebrating their wedding in the Chicago area with their loved ones above all else. They want their friends and family to be guests at their wedding and enjoy the day as much as they do. We provide quality wedding planning services, peace of mind to our couples and prioritizing guest experience.