Happily Ever After by Amy

Service levels: Full-service planning

About Happily Ever After by Amy

Happily Ever After by Amy

I moved to the Aurora / Naperville area in 2016 from Los Angeles, California. While living in L.A. for 17 years, I organized and managed events for countless affairs on behalf of the biggest names in the industry. I made the move back to the Midwest to get closer to my roots, be near loved ones and to start my own business doing what I truly love and excel in – making a bride’s dream a reality.

I consider myself an exceptionally organized, detail-oriented professional who works well with others. I act as an advocate for my clients to ensure all expectations are met and there are no surprises. It is my hope that clients can relax and enjoy the entire wedding planning journey.

In three words: Calm, Creative, Honest

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Description

Our team takes a very hands on approach for our full package clients. From building your budget, to finding your venue, vendors, decor and theme, timelines, accommodations, etc., we offer guidance on all major decisions and all the little ones in between. We believe that every detail contributes to executing the perfect event and because of this, we only book one wedding a weekend, so that our couples are our only priority.

Our Partial planning package is very similar to our Full-service planning package, except our clients already have a venue and date secured. We help with finding the best vendors for your wedding, along with creating a design, decor and theme for your wedding and everything in between! This package also includes complete timeline creation and running your wedding rehearsal.

Event Styling & Design
Budget Planning
Vendor Selection
Vendor Management
Contract Review
Rentals & Linens
Invites & Stationery
RSVP Tracking
Accommodation Coordination
Transportation Coordination
Venue Visits
Final Venue Walkthrough
Timeline Creation & Management
Onsite Event Management
Venue Recommendations
Wedding Favors & Accessories
PricingStarts at $6,500Starts at $4,500

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  • We love Amy!!!

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    •Alexis R.•Feb 4, 2025

    We can’t say enough wonderful things about Amy!! She helped us plan our dream wedding, and it truly would not have been possible without her. She always communicated with us quickly and answered every question we had. She was always on top of everything and took the worries away from us as bride and groom the day of. Her camaraderie with the vendors was great, and she had a perfect eye for detail. We 1000% recommend her!!

    Response from vendor•Feb 5, 2025
    Awww! Love you guys too! Your wedding was stunning - even attracting a few wedding crashers, which I was happy to escort out. ;) You both knew what you wanted, but when you didn't, we figured it out together. The vendor team was great and I'm sure I can speak on behalf of all of them when we say it was a pleasure to work with you. Hey, you know it's a great time when I'm kicking out wedding crashers! :)

  • Knowledgeable and Professional

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    •Margaret Graham K.•Feb 2, 2025

    Happily Ever After by Amy was the perfect wedding planning partner for our special day. From the beginning, Amy was efficient, timely, and clear, leaving nothing to question so we had confidence through the entire process. Her work was truly top-notch - She was incredibly knowledgeable about the local vendors, connected us with the best options to fit our vision and budget, and left no detail overlooked. My partner and I live in Minnesota but we had our wedding in Chicago, so it was really important to have someone who knew the local industry very well. We visited Chicago just twice for planning and Amy handled everything else, including the tasting! She seamlessly managed all the vendors, coordination, and onsite management so that our wedding day went off without a hitch. We are so grateful for Amy's expertise and professionalism, making our dream wedding a reality.

    Response from vendor•Feb 4, 2025
    Margaret and Tom, I had so much fun working with you both! We assembled a rock star vendor team that made the day so seamless and perfect! And my favorite part was all the personal touches you added to truly make it a one of a kind day.

  • Absolutely PHENOMENAL Wedding Planner!!

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    •Katie A.•Jan 29, 2025

    I got married last October, and one of the best decisions I made during wedding planning was hiring Amy as our wedding coordinator. I truly would have been lost without her! She went above and beyond any of my expectations. She was extremely responsive, offered her expertise / advice and even was willing to work directly with our vendors. In a couple of cases, she even negotiated with them on our behalf to help make sure we were getting exactly what we wanted for our special day. Throughout the whole process, Amy was extremely organized, and kept us on track with everything. On the day-of, we had to last minute pivot from an outdoor ceremony to indoor due to weather conditions one hour before the wedding was supposed to start. Amy kept me calm, cool and collected and made sure our back-up setup was as beautiful as it could be. During the reception, she even made sure my husband and I took time to scarf down our food in between socializing with guests. Her organization and timeliness is unmatched, and it made our wedding the best day of our lives. I would hire Amy 100/10 times. She was phenomenal, and I'm eternally grateful that we found her! I truly don't think my experience with wedding planning would have been the same without her.

    Response from vendor•Jan 30, 2025
    Awww. Thanks Katie! I loved working with you, Nick and your families. It was a beautiful day (regardless of the weather!) and I'm so happy to hear it was the best day of your lives!

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