As a wedding photographer I am directly affected by how good or bad the wedding planner is... and…read moreKristina is terrific! She is incredibly professional, organized and positive. Getting everything in order before the big day is one part of her work, she gathered vendors months in advance and made sure we were all on the same page. But the day of is critical, there is so much going on behind the scenes and keeping the couple happy and calm PLUS maintaining a friendly and helpful demeanor isn't easy. Kristina does it with ease! She is a pleasure to work with, not just a great planner but also a lovely person. I have had the pleasure of working alongside her at two weddings now, both days were a success from start to finish and I am sure the photos were also better because of how smooth things went. Thank you Kristina, I look forward to teaming up again soon! -Bethany Fritz; Maypole Studios Photography

Kristina is awesome!! She was our wedding planner and we loved her! First she has great vendors…read moreto recommend. She has been in the business for a long time and knows what a wedding entails. From the save the date to saying goodbye to all the guests after it is all over. Before the wedding she is creative, organized, accommodating, on top of everything, gives good advice, tells you how it really works, gives you lots of options to consider and such an educator in the wedding world, and again has great references of vendors. The day of she becomes the personal assistant for whatever you need and makes sure everything runs smoothly by taking care of all issues behind the scene. We loved working with her and she made our outdoor ceremony and tented wedding reception run completely smooth. Not an easy job!

If you are on the fence about hiring a day-of wedding coordinator, don't hesitate and book Day of…read moreDivas for your wedding. They are worth every penny. Stephanie and Shannon made sure everything went as smooth as possible all night long- they didn't miss a beat and fixed any issues so quickly that I didn't realize they occurred until I was told about it the next day. I was able to enjoy every minute of my wedding and be fully present and for that I am truly grateful.

Where do I begin with this review? First off, you will never regret hiring Wendy or anyone on her…read moreteam for your wedding. They immediately make you feel better about your special day and truly want your dream to come true. They turn into your therapist, friend, and biggest cheerleader. Wendy knows everything about the business and has a great relationship with vendors, she makes sure to keep you on track but is also honest when she thinks something should be changed to make it better - this was very helpful because she knows the ins and outs of a good wedding! I couldn't recommend them enough. All of your wedding stress will go away once you hire them! The BEST decision you could make for your day.

Wow! Is what every person who attended our event said as they walked into the venue. Stacey and her…read moreteam were amazing to work with. She is so talented, she asked about things I would have never thought to consider and boy did it make such a difference! The guests were blown away by the attention to detail, the beautiful décor and how smooth the night went. This was our first time using Stacey for our event and we have already requested LEAD events to come back next year. Once you work with someone like Stacey, you can see what a big difference a true professional can make to your event. Great job!

My husband and I hired Barb for full service coordination and planning shortly after we got engaged…read moreand it was, hands-down, the best decision I made regarding my wedding. Originally, we were shopping for a day-of coordinator only. I was receiving ridiculously expensive quotes from coordinators. Then, I had one of those beams-of-sunny-heaven-with-angels-singing-in-falsetto moments, when I came across Just Ducky Events. It was so reasonably priced, that we opted for full-service coordination. Our experience was remarkable. Barb went above and beyond what was listed in her contract. She attended a wedding tradeshow with me to brainstorm ideas, met with my vendors, pushed and haggled for better prices, and had incredible aesthetic sense. She was most helpful with her consistency. My now-husband and I have a pretty busy schedule and she didn't hesitate to remind me of what needs to get done by what date, which was exactly what I needed. She had no problem playing "bad-cop". I had a little trouble with my photographer at first, and Barb was more than willing to get in touch with her and resolve my issue. Also, the day before my wedding, I called Barb in near-tears because my officiant (a stubborn family member) was changing the ceremony without my approval. I bugged her in the middle of dinner and she made time to talk to me. She listened to me rant and allowed me to have a bridezilla moment, but then offered some incredible advice on how to proceed dealing with this person. There were other hiccups throughout my wedding but Barb had them under control before I even found out about them. I had my dream wedding and it was largely thanks to Barb Duckworth. I could not have asked for a better planner & coordinator.

Just Ducky Events - Barb Duckworth A++++++++…read more I hired Barb after reading a review on theknot.com from another Chicago bride. I must say that I am so grateful that this other bride left her review for me to read. Barb absolutely made my wedding everything I could have dreamed of. I am a very detailed / organized person, so I had a specific vision of what my wedding would look like. Along with that were countless details that I made or had made to help make our wedding more personal. Barb really took charge and made sure all of my details were noticed. Not only did Barb help to make my wedding look beautiful, but she also helped to create our timeline of events and ensured that we kept on schedule. She made sure that all of our vendors were paid and tipped and went back to our hotel to retrieve forgotten keys so that she could help to pack up our car after the wedding reception ended. I was thinking about the saying, "She went the extra mile", but in this case Barb went the extra marathon worth of miles. I would recommend her to anyone getting married. We loved her and our wedding wouldn't have been the same without her. Hire her, you won't be disappointed!

We used An Affair to Remember for our rehearsal and day-of coordinator services for our wedding in…read moreJune 2022. Jena and Audra were wonderful and provided exactly what we needed. Before the wedding, they were open and quick to answer any questions we had, including vendor recommendations and tipping quandaries. Unfortunately, Audra was ill and unable to attend the rehearsal/wedding, but Jena was able to step up and provide 5 star service nonetheless. At the rehearsal, she coordinated with the venue to ensure everything was set up appropriately. On the wedding day, when the weather prevented us from having our first look at our scheduled outdoor location, Jena contacted all of our vendors to let them know of the updated location. She helped our photographer coordinate family photos and wrangle family members, provided setup/cleanup at the venue, and did a whole lot more behind the scenes that I wasn't even aware of-because isn't that the point of having a wedding coordinator? We appreciated all of their hard work and would highly recommend them.

We chose Audra and Jena for our day of coordinators and are so glad we did. They really took the…read morestress out of the day and made sure that everything was perfect. They are friendly and very professional. I'd highly recommend them if you are considering day of coordination for your event or wedding!

Absolutely loved the decoration for my baby shower! Everything was exactly what we wanted and…read moreperfectly matched how we envisioned our theme. The setup was beautiful, elegant, and came together so well. All our guests loved it and kept complimenting the decor. Thank you so much for making our day extra special--highly recommend!

Ponce Sweet Decorations does an exceptional job in bringing out your ideas to life. Their…read moreprofessionalism is top, and their decoration ideas are excellent. They also specialize in cake and dessert tables and are a wonderful addition to your party. They are delicious, and you will not be disappointed with the different dessert options they offer.

Whether it's a wedding, baby shower, or just an event that calls for any kind of cocktails,…read moreBellissimo Bar Company is your answer. We had Bellissimo at my friends baby shower and we were more than pleased with everything! I wish I would've have had them at my wedding! Bellissimo is such a pleasure to work with! The owner Cindy is a gem and has great energy! Her can do attitude makes working with her such a joy! I want to quit my teaching job just to work with her every day! The service is on point! Not only is the truck adorable and will be the show stopper at any event, but the drinks are amazing! Oh by the way she matches the truck decor to your decor and it's fabulous! Cindy knows her cocktails, and mock tails! She made a mock tail that my friends enjoyed! Thank you Cindy for such an awesome experience! We will be back! If you're looking to have an epic event! Hire Bellissimo today! Your event will be great and your friends will envy you!

I was so excited to have this adorable mobile bar to serve refreshment to our guests before and…read moreafter our wedding ceremony. From the first email, Cindy was great to work with--helpful, kind, with great communication and non-pushy suggestions. Then, in the few days before the wedding, some unexpected and significant challenges arose --and that's when Cindy really proved that she was there for us. When things could have fallen apart, Cindy met each obstacle with determination--for each problem, she came armed with viable solutions. She literally ran from town-to-town, distributor-to-venue, and call-to-call, endlessly. I said this directly to her, and I stand by it: it's easy to have a good business, when everything goes smoothly; but the test of anything and anyone is when things go badly. And Cindy is the person you want on your side when things go badly. So--beyond a beautiful bar car, and DELICIOUS offerings (not only were the adult beverages excellent, but the mocktail options rocked everyone)-- I cannot say enough good things about Cindy and her Bellissimo Bar Company.