I worked with Suzy Sparacio and she was simply amazing!! One of the best decisions we made throughout all the wedding planning was hiring Suzy. From the very first meeting, you could feel how much she cared and that she has a way of making you know it will all work out. Every single checklist, folder, timeline, reminder, etc helped us get to the final day. She is so attentive and aware of each detail. She truly thinks of everything and more!! I never imagined I would feel so present and calm the day of the wedding as my mind is usually racing, but in came Suzy. She handles absolutely everything - all you have to do is show up! I never had a worry or stress the day of the wedding as everywhere I turned, something was already done thanks to Suzy. She is your right hand woman, she is cheering you on, she is always smiling at you, and she makes your dream day come to life. We can't thank you enough Suzy for everything you did for us - from handling all the coordination with vendors, little details, family dynamics, you wear so many hats and you wear them so beautifully. Our day was perfect thanks to you! read more

Brianna was absolutely amazing!!! We ended up having to do a last second change with our florist and she handled everything like a pro and made sure our day was perfect. She was incredibly responsive and made herself available whenever we needed her. She also has a ton of experience in the industry and her familiarity with all kinds of vendors was a huge relief and made for seamless communication and stress-free wedding day for us. We could not have asked for a better coordinator and cannot recommend her and the Clementine team enough! read more

Kristin Regal was wonderful to work with- I'd highly suggest anyone to work with her as a wedding planner!! She's extremely organized, professional, friendly & had amazing ideas. Kristin was helpful from the moment we started working together. She had great suggestions throughout the wedding planning process and on our wedding day she exceeded all expectations we had! She's so positive, calm & was a joy to work with! She went above and beyond on our wedding day - we're so grateful! Everyone in my wedding party had nothing but positive reviews about Kristin! Thank you, Kristin & the clementine crew! read more

We had Melissa from Clementine as our full-time wedding planner and we could not be more pleased! We felt she was completely dedicated to making sure our wedding went as planned and that we enjoyed every minute of it (which we did!). She was responsive, communicated in whatever way worked best for us, and made our family feel welcome in the process as well. In terms of the day-of, it couldn't have gone more perfectly - she made sure every detail (of which there were many) went off without a hitch and that every vendor was organized. On top of all of that, she was always cheerful, honest, and a pleasure to work with. We would highly recommend her to anyone looking for someone to plan their special day! read more

Suzy was our wedding planner, and we were so happy we got to work with her. From our initial conversation with Suzy, I could immediately sense that she was a deeply caring, vivacious individual and the type of planner you'd want on your team, cheering you on and guiding you through such a momentous occasion as your own wedding. Suzy has a very expansive knowledge of vendors and processes - she built a comprehensive planning timeline for us that outlined what to prioritize and when, which gave us piece of mind. Further, Suzy provided a lot of great guidance, such as vendor recommendations, when to engage with them, and what delays to expect with planning a wedding during the uptick of post-pandemic weddings. I really appreciated Suzy's genuine kindness and empathy, along with her willingness to lend a listening ear when I experienced nerves and planning fatigue during wedding week. Further, I could not have been more grateful for how solidly Suzy and her assistant planner managed the wedding day, thinking of all the details, big and small, so that my family could just relax and be present. Any couple would be lucky to have Suzy as their wedding planner! read more

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Where do I even start when it comes to how thankful we are to have worked with Jaci. To a "COVID Bride", she was so much more than a planner. She was a therapist, friend and overall voice of reason during a time when it seemed like our perfect wedding may never happen. Her positivity and calm demeanor always put us at ease and there was never a doubt that we were in good hands. We hired her for "Day of" planning, as well as floral and decor for our June 2021 wedding. I can't even count how many times she went above and beyond what was expected. Despite changing dates and juggling multiple weddings, Jaci always made us feel like we were her #1 priority. When our florist fell through, not only did she have a new one lined up within 48 hours, but one who knocked it out of the park on the first try. On the day of, Jaci and her assistant Anna did an amazing job making sure our wedding day went perfectly. Our vendors, wedding party and family were so impressed with their professionalism and appreciated their help as much as we did. Jaci's dedication also didn't end at the end of the night. She followed-up after the wedding to ensure everything was taken care of, so we were able to have a worry-free honeymoon. We are truly grateful for everything Jaci did for us and cannot recommend her enough! read more

We had the pleasure of working with Suzy as our "Day of" coordinator. That being said, Suzy did SO much more than just being there to support the day of the event. I cannot express enough how thankful we are to Suzy and Denise for everything they did to make our wedding spectacular. Just to name a few positives, Suzy was incredibly organized, punctual, and honestly just SO sweet to work alongside. She was both a hype gal and kept our party rolling from an organizational standpoint. Suzy responded to every email promptly, managed our entire set-up before the reception, and handled all take-downs. We had a LOT of decor items, and she made sure that every single item made it back safely. Most importantly, Suzy felt more like a friend at our wedding instead of a wedding coordinator. She is SO warm, kind, and genuine. Every one of my family members who met her had nothing but the best things to say. I would highly recommend Suzy for any of your wedding needs! read more

Clementine is fantastic! If you're considering hiring a wedding coordinator, definitely do it and pick Clementine. Grace was so great to work with! She knew exactly what to do and handled all the little details that overwhelmed me and my family. She was so calm and confident and really allowed everyone to enjoy the day. She gave fantastic advice as well on the first look, guest book and recommended a wonderful floral preservation service. Even though we booked the day of planning, we received so much assistance months before the big day! It was well worth it, thank you Clementine and Grace! read more

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Jaci W. was our wedding planner for our Sept 2022 wedding at the Chicago Athletic Association. We chose her in part because of her experience with the venue, who was extremely difficult to work with. She took away all of the stress of dealing with them and the back and forth. She provided solutions for us and fought for what we wanted. She kept our wedding on budget and let us know when things were not worth the money. Her knowledge of the industry was a strength of hers as she had vendors and suggestions for everything. This was particularly helpful when photography and hair/makeup became difficult to book with our popular wedding date. Where Jaci really shinned was her day of coordination and managing her assistant. I did not know of one issue on the day of my wedding, which I know is because of her. Everything was impeccable. She understood our vision and brought it to life. Her passion for weddings and perfection gave us our dream wedding. read more

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Our wedding was a vacation for most of our guests who flew in from all around the world. Not only was it an important day for my husband and I, it was the first time most of our family and friends have ever and will ever meet. During the beginning phases of the planning, I began to feel anxiety and stress. All that changed the moment we hired and met Dana. She made the whole process easy and overall enjoyable. I know a lot of brides say "they can't wait for the wedding to be over". I couldn't disagree more. It was the best day of our lives and I wish I could go back and relive every moment. Dana was so wonderful and was always on top of everything, her answer to the whole day was "I'm on it". From quick responses to emails, to organizing/managing vendors, and even taking the time to blow up an inflatable 5ft alien to pass out to guests along with glow in the dark sunglasses, she never missed a beat. This is how you do a wedding, we would not have done it any different. At the end of the night when the venue was closing, she told my husband and I to get out of here and enjoy the night. She took care of EVERYTHING. Thanks again Dana for always being "on it". read more

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Jaci Weber was our wedding planner and she went above and beyond to make my wedding dreams come true. As a bride who paid very close to details and had a very clear vision of what I wanted on my wedding day, Jaci made it ALL come to life. She nailed every single detail. When I walked into my reception for the first time, I was at a lose of words for how happy I was. Jaci was one of the first people to come up to me and give me a hug and tell me congrats. She has a very big heart, genuine nature and loves her job. She was super responsive to emails and made sure I felt supported during the planning process. I had a sailcloth tent wedding, which requires multiple vendors, logistics and details. Jaci coordinated all of my details with all my vendors and made sure nothing was left out. She has so much experience in the wedding industry and she provided me game changing tips that truly made the day so magical. The day of the wedding was executed so well! I was able to enjoy the moment and truly just have fun. I am so grateful to her and Clementine Custom Events. My wedding was truly the best day of my life. read more

We worked with Jaci for our wedding day... or Saint Jaci as I started calling her. She was our day of coordinator and we had added advice and recommendations. Meaning Jaci took over about 8 weeks out but all the while I was planning I could ask her questions. Truly calling Jaci our "day of coordinator" feels like we're selling her short. Jaci got many panicked emails from me up until a few days before the wedding but was always incredibly helpful and sweet in helping me solve every problem. She was always providing insight and staying in touch throughout the entire planning process. Our wedding day was amazing and I wouldn't change a single thing. Jaci made sure all of our vendors knew what to do and where to be but also our family and bridal party. All I had to do the day of our wedding was get married and have fun. At first I wasn't sure if we would get a coordinator and now I cannot imagine our wedding without Jaci. From sewing my veil together 20 minutes before the ceremony, to making sure we had the right champagne (very important), to doing my very complicated bustle, our wedding day wouldn't have been the same without Jaci!!! read more

We absolutely loved working with Melissa and felt taken care of in every step of the process. We did the partial planning with her; my husband and I truly had no idea what we were doing, and she helped formulate our perfect day from finding the right venues, vendors, and guiding us on the decisions. We were also planning this wedding remotely from San Francisco, which was difficult but made easy by her. During the month of, she was invaluable, coordinating every vendor and handling all the small details. If Melissa is planning your wedding, you'll be in great hands! read more

Suzy at Clementine was the key to making our most magical day a dream come true! She was with us every step of the way, walking us through every aspect of planning our fairytale wedding from the ground up! From accompanying us to meetings with floral and decor to helping us choose between a dizzying array of cake flavors and frosting pairings, no detail was too big or too small for her to help us with and we had so much more fun planning everything knowing we had her experience to rely on every step of the way. Beyond that, it feels like we made a new friend along the way. We were so lucky to find Suzy and it was such a privilege for us to be able to work with her. read more

Working with Clementine was the easiest and best decision we made before planning our wedding. We had a face to face meeting with Julissa and she helped us plan everything from day one. She was there for every decision, coordinated everything, and gave us perfect recommendations for all of it. We have recommended them to friends and family because it was truly a wonderful experience to work with them. I cannot thank Julissa enough for making our perfect day happen! She was communicative, accessible, up-front, and gave us thoughtful feedback on our ideas. I would recommend Clementine to anyone. read more

We had Jaci has our wedding planner and she was AMAZING to work with!!! I found wedding planning a stressful activity as a whole, but every time I called Jaci she would make me SO EXCITED, calm, reassured, and took all of the anxiety away! Just hearing her voice calmed me and got me excited for the big day. Jaci always brought great ideas to the table, suggested amazing vendors and was honest about design ideas, which is exactly what you need from a planner. I was always warned that things would go wrong on your wedding day, but Jaci made it the most perfect day and weekend. She had every hour planned meticulously and everything ran beyond smoothly. I was not stressed for one second of the wedding weekend and was truly able to enjoy every single moment of the weekend/day because Jaci had everything covered behind the scenes. And there was only one thing that went wrong the entire weekend... we ran out of tequila before dinner was over at the reception BUT Jaci had a plan to resolve and immediately took care of the issue before any guest noticed. We happily enjoyed more tequila for the rest of the night :) I would highly highly recommend working with Jaci and Clementine! She is the BEST!! read more

We were lucky enough to work with Jaci Weber to assist us on planning my daughter's wedding. She was there for us every step of the way. Her attention to detail, excellent communication skills and positive energy made her the perfect match for us and our needs. She skillfully interfaced with all of our vendors, and even though we needed to make changes up until the last minute due to COVID guidelines, she continued to keep everything on track. The event was absolutely SPECTACULAR--many guests classified it as the best wedding ever. We will be forever grateful to Jaci and her assistant Mary for all they did to help us! read more

Looking at all of the 5 star reviews, I am sure we would have had a great experience with Clementine at our daughter's wedding originally scheduled last July and postponed to this July. Unfortunately with the uncertainty of the virus we have decided to move the wedding out of state to conduct an outdoor reception. Fortunately all of our vendors have been remarkably understanding and are either refunding our deposit fully or partially due to our 7 month notice. Not so with Clementine, very disappointing! read more

Hiring Brianna with Clementine Events was the best decision I made for my wedding. I planned my wedding in 6 months and at the 5 month mark, I was struggling to figure out my timeline and logistics. I immediately began interviewing wedding coordinators. After all the planning I had done, I wanted to be able to show up and enjoy my hard work rather than stress the logistics and set up... That's where Brianna came in. From first meeting, Brianna was organized, informative, and creative with her suggestions. I was sold! After hiring her, she immediately began reviewing my contracts and plans so she could know my vision. Brianna handled vendor communications and developed an amazing timeline which I could share with my entire family and wedding party. If I had concerns, she was there to handle them. She even helped me navigate change of ceremony, cocktail hour and reception locations two weeks out (Yes, all three locations changed! :D). She was AMAZING and so supportive. She asked questions to my vendors I hadn't thought of, provided ideas for decor, and gave an honest opinion where I needed it most. I could not imagine my wedding day without her. I truly got to experience the celebration as if I were a guest. I showed up, had fun, and trusted that the details would fall into place with her coordination. Thank you Brianna!!!!! I am SO grateful. read more

We had the pleasure of working with Brianna as our day-of coordinator and had an unbelievable experience. I seriously could not imagine how we could've gotten through the day without her. It was amazing to have the peace of mind in the time leading up to the wedding to just sit back and enjoy the excitement, and know Brianna was taking care of all the important details. Same with the day of our wedding-- we were able to flow through the day freely while Brianna kept us on a perfect schedule and all our vendors in order without us even realizing what was happening. Countless times when I would remember a random detail and start to stress, I would turn to Brianna and she would already have it taken care of - like magic. Besides keeping everything perfectly in-line, Brianna brought her joyous positivity to every moment we spent with her. She helped us to truly enjoy this season of our lives. I couldn't recommend her enough!!! read more

In this crazy world, where change is the only constant, our family was guided through the chaos by Jaci Weber. A postponed wedding from last year, to mask mandates and cancellations, Jaci was there for us. Professional and calm, Jaci was the perfect person for the job. Coordinate she did!! From vendors to venue details, she gave this event 110 percent of her time and attention. She worked to create timelines for the day of, month before and streamlined the day from start to finish. The bride only cried happy tears and the wedding was a huge success! So grateful to her for creating the wedding of our daughter's dreams! I highly recommend Jaci, she is the reason we were all able to be fully present at the event. Don't even try to do this alone, her services were the best investment we made! read more

I hired Clementine for a September 2020 wedding. Working with Clementine was about as terrible as the year 2020 itself. My first phone call with a coordinator was fine. She made me feel like she knew the industry and had great recommendations on vendors, should I choose to upgrade my package. Most of my vendors were already planned, so I chose to just have a day-of coordinator, who was supposed to start helping 6 weeks out.. My first email from them was in May, basically saying if we want to reschedule like most of their other weddings did then we can secure a date for 2021. We had no interest in rescheduling our day, even if it meant limiting guests, social distancing, etc. With a smaller wedding, I didn't think I needed a coordinator anymore so I tried to get out of the contract in July. She said the deposit is non-refundable, but would be happy to help me pull the day together. One of my other friends had to completely start from scratch and said her wedding coordinator gave her peace of mind and was SO helpful with understanding what other weddings look like and creative ways to still have her day. So I thought maybe keeping a coordinator would help me as well. Wrong. I told Clementine I'm still moving forward with my venue, but my one and basically only thing I'd like from them is if they could help me think of a backup idea Incase my venue drops out last minute. They're the "experts" so I thought they'd have some venues in mind that are open to hosting weddings during COVID. She basically asked if there are venues we had in mind and she'd reach out to them for availability. I gave her one, and never heard a single thing about it again. Besides her asking the following week if my venue is still happening. She said she was going to send me a google doc to keep my details organized so she could help me - never got it. Then asked if I'd like her there on the day to coordinate. Considering she coordinated 0 things at the 3 week out mark, I felt like she's officially more of a hassle than a help. Recreating a wedding to align with social distancing guidelines was already stressful enough, I didn't want to have to worry about whether Clementine was actually going to do their job or not. I heard rave reviews from my friends that had hired wedding coordinators, even going as far as to say it was the best decision they made. Maybe I had my expectations too high for what a wedding coordinator is responsible for and the amount of stress they alleviate. That was not my experience at all with Clementine. They were a complete waste of money and the only vendor I hired that I would not recommend to friends. read more

We had interviewed a few planners for full wedding planning prior to choosing ALICIA from Clementine Custom Events. From the moment that we met Alicia, we knew that she was a perfect match for us. She is attentive, organized and on-point. She is fun, high-energy and very personable. After a year of working together, I feel that I had fun wedding planning and that I made a friend in the process. Alicia works with the best vendors in the industry. She helped us put together an all-star team of vendors, specific to our taste and preferences. This team carried out our vision and made all of our wedding dreams a reality. We wanted an elegant, glamorous, sophisticated event and a party that everyone would remember and that is exactly what we got. About a month prior to the event, Alicia made sure that all of the details were in order. She communicated with all of our vendors to ensure that our day went smoothly. She put together a custom timeline for the day of the event and ensured that the day went seamlessly. Alicia and her assistant took care of packing up all of our personal items during the event and delivered them to our room. I can honestly say that I did not have to lift a finger or bat an eyelash during our big day. I was able to focus on having a good time and spending time with our guests. I highly recommend Alicia and Clementine Custom Events for wedding planning. Thank you for making our day magical and a night to remember! read more

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We worked with Dana from Clementine Events as our "Day of Wedding Coordinator" Like many other brides I was unsure if I wanted to hire a coordinator. I love the planning process and have a strong attention to detail. I spent a good amount of time researching pros and cons and found that brides overwhelmingly say that hiring a coordinator of some kind is a lifesaver. This was our exact experience. The process began with an over the phone interview with Dana. Her genuine interest in our history, the details of the wedding and my vision were palpable. We decided right away to move forward with her and we are so happy we did. Dana was our "day of" coordinator, but she was available for any questions I had in advance. I asked her opinion on many wedding details, how to handle covid precautions, and even asked her advice on a quote that we had been given by a vendor. Danas communication was efficient, understanding, clear and helpful. She felt like a friend right away. We met in person for coffee a month before the wedding where we ironed out timelines and reviewed details. I was so pleased with the questions she had for us at that stage and knew we were in good hands. Dana had checklists, maps of the space, timeframes and more. There is a good amount of stress a month before your wedding and this was a big relief. Dana was with us at our rehearsal the day before our wedding. She ran the ceremony and offered her advice when we needed it. She introduced herself to our friends and family and checked in with us regularly. On the day of the wedding Dana arrived early to pick up our wedding items and drop them off at the venue. Like all of our meetings she was excited, smiling and complimentary. She checked in with me and answered any questions I had. When I was ready Dana drove me to our 1st look location and we had some time alone in the car. She assured me that I was "doing such a great job and that we were going to have a beautiful day" this quiet moment grounded me and meant so much! There were a lot of obstacles on our wedding day- high temperatures and a flash flood! This lead to some last minute changes and updates. Dana handled all of this gracefully. During photos I observed caterers setting up something incorrectly, and she corrected the error right away. She led us through our processional and reception- brought us a cold cocktail and sample of each of our canapes- and she even gave us a quick tutorial on how to cut the cake! We had some disposable cameras at the event and when guests left them behind Dana grabbed them to snap some pictures. She managed our sparkler exit and was encouraging to nervous family members before their speeches. When the evening concluded Dana touched base with me before she left. She reviewed a few changes we had been unaware of and asked us how else she could help. She dropped off all of our wedding items at our apartment that same night. We thanked Dana profusely for her service, and know that a good review speaks volumes. Absolutely 100% hire Dana as your wedding coordinator. She's the best. read more

WOW, where do I even begin. Working with Dana from Clementine was hands down, the best planning decision we made for our wedding. From the first time we got on the phone, Dana was so easy to communicate with, and immediately knew exactly what we wanted, and didn't want. Every step of the way, she made sure we got done what we needed to, and let us relax/enjoy being engaged in between crunch times. Dana helped us navigate the overwhelming wedding industry, and gave so much helpful insight into dos and don'ts for the big day. She also was just so fun to talk to, it felt like catching up with a friend, not another zoom meeting we had to do (we planned our wedding remotely from SF - she was super accommodating with the time change!). When doing the walk throughs/tastings with vendors, Dana knew all the right questions to ask, and made us feel so confident in our decisions. She also helped us save money where we could. I would recommend Dana to everyone and anyone that is getting married!! read more

Jaci and the team from Clementine were amazing from day one. She stuck with us through it all - stress related to Covid restrictions and worries about having to change our wedding plans. She always remained positive and realistic and worked with us to think of alternative wedding plans if needed. She is personable and wanted to learn about us as a couple. Jaci is very experienced in the Chicago wedding industry and had worked with all of our vendors (some several times!) before. It was so helpful to have her as a connection and resource when planning our wedding. The day of our wedding was absolutely stress free. Jaci handled all of the vendors and their arrivals and worked with the floral team to set up. All we had to do was show up! She also set up our personal items perfectly (guest book, card box, signs, etc.) for the ceremony and reception. We highly recommend the Clementine team and Jaci! read more

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Jaci from Clementine Events was a dream to work with! We decided to go with the Month-Of Planning Option, and Jaci actually reached out 1.5 months in advance to set up time for us to chat and to make sure we were on the same page. She was extremely thorough, and I felt she was able to pick up my vision almost immediately, which isn't so easy as I had planned everything up until that point! She answered every single one of my random thoughts and questions, calming all my concerns (Brides - you know those little nagging questions you have - she will answer them all and more!). She is very clearly extremely experienced, and I was relieved that she already knew and had relationships with almost all of my vendors. Jaci was professional and yet so friendly - I felt like she was a second Maid of Honor actually - she was prepared with everything. On the day of, she was the one to actually bustle my dress! She truly thought of everything, and as a result my day ran 100% smoothly! I would highly recommend Jaci and Clementine Events to anyone getting married. You are in good hands for your special day! read more

We worked with Dana from Clementine and I don't think there are enough words to express how grateful we are and how amazing she is. We booked Clementine for their "day of" planning services and I am going to recommend that to anyone anywhere planning a wedding. Dana came in about 2 months before the big day and handled pretty much everything. She created the most detailed (and amazing) timeline, coordinated everything with the vendors, and essentially set up the day to run as smooth as possible. On the actual weekend, she was there to make sure the rehearsal went on without a hitch and on the day of the wedding made sure that everything ran according to plan. If anything went wrong or I had a question to anything, she had an answer! My bustle even broke on my dress and she was able to fix it! It was the BEST money we spent throughout this process. Cannot recommend her or Clementine enough!! read more

My now wife and I worked with Dana Konya at Clementine as our 'day-of' coordinator for July wedding, and it was probably the best decision we made throughout our planning process. From the start, Dana was far more than just a 'day-of' coordinator - she quickly took over communication with all of our vendors, ensuring schedules were coordinated, questions were answered, contracts were finalized, and a myriad of other details that my wife and I would have overlooked. She was so helpful and responsive in the last few weeks of build-up, answering countless questions and making sure that everything that we wanted was fully captured. Then, she ensured everything on the day of went off perfectly! From coordinating the rehearsal to arranging our first look (including making special arrangements with difficult parking attendants) to serving as point of contact for everybody involved, she was absolutely incredible. I can't count the small number of things she did and took care of. There were several non-traditional aspects of our ceremony and reception that could have easily gone awry, but Dana ensured that they went off exactly as we hoped. Throughout all of this, Dana was incredibly professional, helpful, patient, and fun to work with. Our wedding went off even better than we had hoped because of her! We would absolutely hire Dana and Clementine again, and give them our strongest recommendation!!! read more

It has been a year since our daughters wedding last fall. Looking back, the single best decision, and the smartest money spent on the wedding, was hiring Clementine. Specifically Jaci Weber, who was absolutely invaluable. With all the myriad of decisions, planning a wedding will overwhelm the best of us. As a first time mother of the bride, I could have gotten stressed, but instead I thoroughly enjoyed the planning and the day itself so much. Knowing that we had Jaci as our guide and "go to" expert made all the difference. She was warm, positive, fun and super organized. An absolute gem to work with. I will hire her in an instant for any planning in my future. Truly the best. read more

Melissa from Clementine made our dream wedding a reality! We worked with Melissa for over a year and loved every minute of it! Melissa helped us design and create a wedding that was greater than anything we could have imagined. Melissa made the planning process so easy and fun! Melissa knows all the best vendors in Chicago, knows all the details needed to host an amazing wedding, and is without a doubt the best wedding planner out there! We are so grateful to Melissa and everything she did for us; we couldn't have done it without her! Melissa is incredibly nice, kind, sweet, knowledgeable, professional, and was always there for us when we had a question, changed our minds on something, or had a mini freak-out. She was always available for an in-person meeting, call, or email. Melissa helped us have our dream wedding, one of the best days of our lives that we will remember forever, and we are forever grateful to her! We could not recommend Clementine and specifically Melissa more! read more

If you are in the market for an Event Planner with style, grace, and the ability to create a night to remember. Then you need to reach out to Jaci Weber of Clementine Custom Events! I have had the privilege of working with her on numerous weddings and she is on top of everything! No small detail goes unnoticed! Each wedding had a great flow through-out the night. I have personally seen each couple and immediate family thank Jaci for her services and expertise. I cannot recommend her enough!! Do yourself a favor and book a consultation with her and you will know right away what I mean. read more

I've been a guest at two Clementine Custom Events weddings and I just WISH I had known Kelly sooner, so that she could have done my wedding. Both of the weddings were so unique, classy, and fun!! Each wedding perfectly suited the bride and groom, including the location, the decor, and all the little details that make a wedding special and most importantly, memorable! read more

Clementine was recommended to us by the owner of a former floral vendor and we feel that Julissa single-handedly made our wedding experience perfect! She was thorough, detail orientated, approachable, and easy going. She was ALWAYS quick to respond to emails and re-assured us when we feared something wasn't going to work out. We immediately trusted her knowledge base of the industry/vendors and day-of wisdom when things were in jeopardy of getting off schedule. She can be firm when she needs to be and warm and calming when she needs to be. I thank Julissa for allowing us to actually ENJOY our wedding. Getting a Clementine day-of coordinator is worth the investment, trust us! read more

We were looking for some help planning our wedding on budget. Clementine offers a wonderful "Day Of" service that honestly was worth every penny. Kelly knows how to handle ever detail of the big day and kept me, on several occasions, from losing it. We had a few meetings to go over plans before the wedding and she thought of countless items I didn't find on any wedding planning blogs or mags. She partnered with our other vendors, the Chicago History Museum, Blue Plate Catering, Pen Carlson Photography, Sweet Table Chicago, Toast and Jam, and A Stem Above, and ensured everything ran smoothly on the day of the wedding. What more can you ask for? She was perfect, we loved her, and have recommended her to all of our newly engaged friends. read more

Clementine Events was amazing! I hired her to be my coordinator for the "day of" coordination. My fiance didn't understand why I was hiring someone to help the day of but my day went off without a HITCH! He even commented the next day how we would hire her again for any large event we hosted! Her attention to detail in her time line was amazing. I even had a wedding attendee comment to me today that she felt it was the best wedding she had been to because of how smoothly the entire day was ran! read more

We loved working with Melissa! She was organized and got our vision for the wedding immediately! We loved having a wedding planner who could help us with deadlines, expertise, and every detail. We highly recommend using Clementine! read more

I don't even know where to begin with all the amazing words I have for Clementine, especially our planner Suzy. Our wedding day would not have been stress free and so smooth if it wasn't for her! We decided to hire a wedding planner pretty last minute and had trouble finding someone we liked, however from the first initial phone call with Suzy I knew I found my planner! We booked Suzy as a day of coordinator, but started working with her two months before. She is very knowledgeable about weddings and the wedding community in Chicago, providing last minute vendor recommendations when needed. Suzy made the perfect day of timeline and used all of our suggestions, not judging when my husband wanted to eat in Chick-fil-A for lunch. Suzy was always easily accessible, both by email and by phone the week of the wedding and answered all of my questions and eased all of my concerns. She worked great with all of our vendors and made sure they all were aware of the timeline and my vision for the day. The day of our wedding, Suzy had a rehearsal for a different bride that booked before we did, meaning she would be unavailable for an hour. She and the Clementine team were so thoughtful to give us another Senior Consultant to be around for the morning while Suzy had to step away. The day of the wedding was amazing because of Suzy. She dealt with all the vendors, making sure everything was done at the right time and the way I wanted it. When we arrived to the church, we realized we forgot our money envelopes for our vendors in the hotel room. Suzy did not hesitate when asked if she could go back to the hotel to bring them. She also was a dress savior, having a white thread and needle when I had a dress emergency and spent her time helping bustle my very difficult dress! I honestly could go on and on with all the amazing things I have to say about Suzy, but in essence HIRE HER as your wedding planner, you will not regret it! Best wedding decision we made! Suzy helped me host the wedding of my dreams, but she also very quickly became an amazing friend! read more

Our wedding planner was Melissa Samek and she was an A+ wedding planner. First of all, Melissa, was very friendly and cheerful and extremely easy to talk with. She was knowledgeable and obviously had a network of vendors at her fingertips. Working with her became similar to simply talking with a reliable friend. All of the meetings, calls, and emails were professionally carried out with a minimum of stress. Melissa directed our rehearsal the night before the wedding because the celebrants couldn't attend and she did an amazing job working with people she had never met. Melissa's positive demeanor, her obvious expertise and her flair for detail make her a top-notch practitioner in her field. Also, we had a person faint at our wedding who had to be taken out by EMT and she dealt with the issue flawlessly and got the reception back on track. We would highly recommend her to anyone. read more

Kelly and Mary were fantastic to work with! Tied for first with best wedding vendors I worked with. We hired Clementine for day of coordination and I can tell you, Kelly did more than just day of services. She worked on timelines with us starting a month out, and really put my mind at ease. She was there to answer any and all questions (since logistics scare me) and was great not only the day of, but at the rehearsal and at the very end of the night. Kelly asked us questions that I would have never thought about, and was always there with suggestions and ideas from past wedding experiences. Whenever we told our vendors who we hired for day of coordination they would look so relieved and happy when we said Clementine. I seriously can't imagine having a wedding without Kelly to be the calming, positive presence. If I was doing it all over again, I would have had Kelly style the event too, since I know she is so great at her job--and it is so hard planning a wedding on your own! Highly highly recommend Clementine. read more