Do yourself a favor and hire Michelle as your wedding coordinator NOW!!! My husband and I got…read moremarried last weekend, and both we and our guests are still raving about how perfect the day was - the timing, the decorations, the vendors, everything was absolutely beautiful and executed to perfection. This was all thanks to Michelle and the Bustle and Lace team! We hired Michelle as our wedding coordinator about 1.5 years before our wedding date, and we had helpful check-in meetings every few months to make sure we were on track in hiring vendors, pulling together our day-of schedule, planning for decor, etc, etc, etc. Michelle kept us on track throughout the planning process, and always had helpful templates and advice for every part of the process! Michelle is so responsive and has an answer backed by experience for every question that was asked. Our day was absolutely perfect, and it was all thanks for Michelle and her team working behind the scenes!

We were blown away by how amazing and helpful Michelle was for us. From the get-go, she was…read morewell-organized, kind, and helpful. She was always a step ahead and ensured all the pieces of the puzzle went into place. Then came a true test. Right before our wedding day, we got some unfortunate news that necessitated us to cancel our reception venue completely. This terrible news was handled amazingly well by Michelle. She talked though the situation with my partner and I and gave us options. We ended up having the reception in our family's backyard and needed to change the plans for the caterer, alcohol, DJ, and cake all in the last few days. She went above and beyond and stepped up for us in the final days and hours before our wedding, and was an absolute superhero on our wedding day. The amount of work she did was phenomenal. Some extra details that stand out to us are:      All of the work and coordination to get things running smoothly a new venue in such short notice (and with all the changes that had to occur from our plan).      Her going out of her way to get my mom a meal for her dietary restriction      Pinning on the groom and groomsmen's boutonnieres      Sheltering the bride from the rain      Passing out appetizers       Passing out cake      All of the myriad of things she did that we don't  even know about. The amount of work she did for us blows our minds. Choosing her was, in hindsight, the best decision we could have made!

I was hired by DebILilly to provide ice cream sandwiches for a wedding that she was planning. I…read moreexplained that the outset the challenges, but I went ahead and followed through with what I promised, which was with that I delivered to her Uber that she had hired to drive them to Grand Rapids met in Ann Arbor. It was clearly explained that once she received the ice cream sandwiches, they would need to go into the freezer as they would not be served until the next day evening. Apparently, she did not put them in the freezer as discussed, so when she went to serve them, they were melted. That only has she refused to pay me. She refuses to communicate at all and acknowledge of the situation and acknowledge her responsibility I would be more than happy to find a resolution that works for both parties. However, I do that if she's not willing to communicate. I would not recommend working with her at all. Completely unprofessional.

Went here for their open house…read more It seems like the majority of their business is weddings. Their location is jam packed with gorgeous displays and different options for your wedding or event. They had displays of different table settings, different flower arrangements (even a flower wall for taking pictures), many different food options and a warm and welcoming staff at their open house. They do want to space out for events and it is gorgeously decorated. It's not a large space as far as with but it is long and there is a kitchen area available. They also have an upstairs area that's available for rental but since there was a baby shower happening at the same time, I was not able to take a look at that space. They seem to be able to help with your wedding from start to finish, anything and everything. However, I would check some facets of your wedding yourself, to make sure that you are getting the best prices and exactly what you want. That was my main concern that there were no prices available and they said they would have to meet with you individually in order to get you quotes. Gorgeous space for rental, and if nothing else, a wedding planner you can check out and get comfortable pricing.

I had the opportunity to photograph an awesome event that Katie curated for Macy's on State Street…read moreover the 2017 holiday season. As an event professional it can be stressful creating an event that will be in such a public space, but Katie has an infectiously happy energy that made everyone want to talk to her about her display and her designs, and her aesthetic made photographing her creation fun for me as well! If you're looking for an amazing planner that is as enthusiastic about your event as you are, is put together, and fun to be around... Jayne Weddings is one of the best!

We hired Jayne Weddings to help with our wedding at the end of July 2017. We interviewed a few…read moreother planners, but decided to go with Jayne Weddings after talking with Katie on the phone. She had experience with food truck weddings and had worked with Big Star before, which was one of the trucks we were looking into to cater dinner. We chose their month of coordination package and felt so relieved and excited when Nicole stepped in towards the end of June. Nicole really understood our vision from the beginning and we took a lot of her suggestions throughout the planning process. Throughout July, she handled all of our vendors and met with us a few times...was constantly checking in and making sure that we felt good about everything. It was so nice to know we had someone else to make sure we weren't forgetting about any of the little details! On the day of, I had two girls from her team with my bridesmaids and I when we were getting ready at the hotel. They made sure we were staying on time and helped us out in so many ways! Before the ceremony and during the reception, the rest of their team was so helpful too. They even packed up all of the food/alcohol leftovers and decor and into our car at the end of night! I was unsure about hiring a wedding planner at first, so we decided to go with the month of coordination and it was one of our best decisions! Made the day and month before so easy and stress-free. Would definitely recommend Jayne Weddings to others!

Audrey became a member of my NAPW Chicago Chapter last year and she was an essential part of our…read moretwo most successful events to date. In Sept 2012 she coordinated a seminar by Dr Judith Wright for our Chapter called Feminine Power: The Overlooked Advantage. In May of this year she spear-headed our first Charity Fashion Show, raising over $10,000 for Dress for Success and bringing exposure to over 40 women entrepreneurs in Chicago. Her creative genius landed us the hottest event in Chicago in May! Audrey Gordon was an essential piece of our success and I'm very grateful for all of her help and support. Her service and knowledge of event-planning was nothing short of outstanding. She is a now a life-long friend and my event-planner extraordinaire!

Ruined my friend's wedding this past weekend. Left the bride at the altar waiting for the groom…read more Ate food off the vendor's plates when they weren't looking, insulted the DJ, didn't diffuse a fight b/w the Photog and a guest. Was horribly disorganized and basically sabotaged the entire night, thankfully people at the venue were there to clean up here mess. She walked around lost basically all night. She was rude. She didn't remember information we told her 2 minutes ago. Kept on reasking the same questions. SHE was supposed to be in charge and make sure everything ran smoothly and if anything she was the source of every problem. STAY AWAY

I love Kerrie Gallagher. Kerrie was a fantastic wedding planner for our event this…read morepast September. She was cool, calm and collected throughout the entire process, even when I had my bride 'moments'. Kerrie has amazing intuition, she knows how to manage multiple vendors and help you get the outcome you are striving for, even when you are too frazzled to see the forest for the trees! She was always there whenever I called to help me think through my ideas and decide what would be the best way to approach details for my wedding. She has the patience of a saint, and a heart of gold. I highly recommend Kerrie for her energy, her love of what she does, and her contagious excitement for your big day!

A perfect wedding venue. I fell in love with the Women's Club of Evanston the moment I walked in…read morefor a tour. It is a gorgeous old mansion with deep roots; the manager (Gretchen) is kind, reliable, and so easy to work with; the preferred caterer we used (Catering by Michaels) was raved about by our guests; and the gift of bringing your own alcohol was huge. Our guests kept commenting on the uniqueness of the space, how great it was to have a pianist playing during our cocktail hour on the first floor, and how joyful and bright the ballroom looked. It was honestly beyond anything I imagined. A few extra things of note - our guests stayed at the Graduate Evanston which is barely a block away (no shuttles needed!); there is a huge parking garage across the street so nobody was looking for parking; and have I mentioned how beautiful the space is? I wish I had a reason to throw a huge event again - I would go back to the Women's Club every time. Huge thank you to Gretchen and her team!

My husband and I had our wedding at The Woman's Club of Evanston in October 2025, and we truly…read morecannot recommend this venue enough. The space is gorgeous on its own -- not a blank slate at all -- so we didn't need nearly as many decorations or flowers as we did at other venues we considered. Our guests raved all day about how beautiful and unique the building was. One of the biggest advantages is that the entire venue is yours for the day. There are no other weddings or events happening at the same time, which makes everything feel calm, special, and centered on your celebration. We had a Sunday brunch wedding, held our ceremony downstairs (very cozy and intimate), and our reception upstairs in the ballroom. The flow between spaces was seamless, and the ballroom floor is amazing for dancing. The sound system was excellent -- speeches and music were crystal clear. Gretchen was wonderful to work with throughout the planning process. She provided vendor recommendations, kept us on track to meet deadlines, and answered all of our questions. We used J&L Catering for our food and Schaffer's for alcohol, and both were excellent and the liquor from Schaffer's was a significant cost savings. Another huge bonus: so many essentials are included with the rental, such as tables, chairs, silverware, and plates. At other venues, those items can be surprisingly expensive to source. Logistically, this location is hard to beat. There are several hotels and great restaurants within walking distance, making it incredibly easy for our out-of-town guests to enjoy an entire weekend in Evanston. Our local guests appreciated that parking is free in Evanston on Sundays and close to the venue. There are also plenty of bathrooms on the same floors where all the events take place -- a small detail that makes a big difference for guest comfort. Finally, it felt meaningful to support a historic building and philanthropic organization rather than a large hotel chain. Overall, we highly recommend The Woman's Club of Evanston as a premier wedding venue in the greater Chicagoland area. We couldn't imagine having celebrated anywhere else.

Summer Walker sang " Youuuu got potential" and she was talking about Room 1520. Trivia 101 for ya,…read moreyou're welcome. I attended a wedding here & was stressed out about there probably being no parking. Well, my fears were unfounded because there is plenty of free street parking all around. The signage is lacking though, so I'd be lying if I didn't say that I did worry a little about walking out to see a ticket on my car (but there wasn't one :)). Also, it's in an industrial area so it felt kinda sketch (dimly lit) walking to my car alone that night (ended up having a friend drop me off at my car - safety first ladies!) As for the actual venue, I think it definitely has a lot of potential. It's not a place whose beauty just commanded my attention as i entered, but what it is, is a blank canvas that you can shape into whatever you desire. The bartenders were INCREDIBLE, although I'm not certain if they were with 1520 or independent. Again, I was just a wedding guest. The coat check attendants were very kind as well. Overall, I really enjoyed the wedding and I would certainly consider having a special event here.

Chicago's hottest venue is Room 1520! This place has got it all! Wonderful room, beautiful light,…read morecool bar, sound system, video screen, classy entrance, amazing staff! I planned a Celebration of Life on a Sunday afternoon and it was lovely. I literally would just lift my head and look around the room and the venue manager was right there asking "What can I do for you?" This place is a gem and so are the people. Our guests were wowed! If you're looking for an outstanding venue and staff, do not hesitate. Room 1520 is it!

We could not be happier with our choice of Loft on Lake for our wedding/reception venue. The space…read moreis both beautiful (especially the skylight!) and accessible, the location is convenient, and Jill was incredibly helpful and a pleasure to work with. We highly recommend using Jill's day-of coordination services if you have an event at Loft on Lake because she made the experience extremely smooth and had worked with several of the vendors before.

Dear Jill, Thank you…read moreso much for allowing Kita to host her Big Five oh!! At Loft on Lake! Your customer service was absolutely unmatched--you were incredibly accommodating and thoughtful every step of the way. The venue was stunning, and we truly appreciated your helpfulness and suggestions throughout the planning process. You made both Kita and me feel so welcome. We especially loved the open-concept space, which gave us the freedom to transform it and get creative in ways that made the celebration truly special. Words can't fully express our gratitude! It was a 10 out of 10 experience, and we will absolutely recommend Loft on Lake to others and continue to spread the word. With love and appreciation, Que & Kita