My experience with this team was terrible. I also fell for all the glowing reviews online only to…read morerealize that they were very unprofessional. I have also tried to leave reviews on other platforms only to find them deleted or disputed which explains the fake 5.0. I would not recommend this team.

LEGIT ANGELS. Kristin and her team are a bride-to-be's dream. PLEASE snag them up before hundreds…read moreof other brides. They are so well organized and fantastic at taking the lead and making myself (the bride) feel like I can truly kick back and relax before, during, and after the wedding. They truly made the vision of myself, Peter, and my mother come to life. Special shoutout to Gibson for designing such stunning decor, Alan for keeping me calm and holding my bouquet, and Shannon for helping fix my hair throughout the night. We are so blessed by all of you!

We knew when we met Krys that we wanted to work with her to plan our wedding at the Woman's Club of…read moreEvanston. She had a creative and energetic vibe and we instantly felt like she understood our vision and would help bring it to life. She really delivered - and was a pleasure to work with. Having her made all the difference in knowing that our event would run smoothly. It did of course, thanks to her, but along the way she provided so many great resources and suggestions, emotional support, and even items for the event (like table number holders). She's just a great, warm person who is fantastic at her job and cares about making your event special. She's an excellent day of planner, but she was so much more for us - helping us every step of the way. I can't recommend her highly enough!

Highest praise for Anika Kai Events and the lovely Anika herself! I hired Anika for day-of wedding…read morecoordination and she did that and so much more. Anika helped me think through every nuance of the big day and, along with help from her staff, orchestrated the event flawlessly. Anika did not miss a single detail that we discussed and executed everything perfectly. She also came prepared with the most well-equipped "bridal emergency kit" ever and saved my bridal booty on several occasions with bandaids (those hot pink satin kate spades looked so innocent...), bobby pins, scissors, a brand new deodorant (whoops...).... the works! In addition to pulling off the wedding coordination with total perfection, Anika was also a pleasure to work with - for us and all of our vendors. Many thanks to the lovely Anika and all the folks at Anika Kai Events!!

We purchased the "Glitz and Glamour" package from AnikaKai Events for our November wedding. The…read morelovely Anika was our primary wedding planner and this package was worth every cent! Not only was every service provided, but AnikaKai Events went over and beyond to assure that our day was unique and flawless. Anika is thee "Event Coach", she provided clear direction and vision that was custom for my husband and I. When we hired Anika, all we had was a date and venue for our ceremony. We were overwhelmed with the choices of reception venues and all that comes along with the planning process. Anika gave us a game plan and we completed each phase within the given timeframe. Anika turned dreams into reality. Everything was more than we could have imagined. The standard of excellence wasn't applied solely to our wedding, but our engagement shoot was featured on media sites such as essence.com. The anticipation for my big day was the talk of the town because of her strategic marketing plans. Not only was the anticipation there, but no guest was disappointed by the day. The wedding day was nothing short of AMAZING! Anika orchestrated an amazing event down to the smallest detail. Every vendor she recommend was a pleasure to work with. The collaboration between her vision and the vendors talents, took our wedding to the next level. As we reflect on our wedding day almost a year later, we are extremely satisfied to have utilized the services of AnikaKai Events. Anika and her staff created a lasting memory for all in attendance. Our only regret is that we didn't hire her sooner.

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!

There are not enough characters or words in the world to explain how absolutely BEYOND INCREDIBLE…read moreSweetchic Events, specifically our wedding planner, Courtney is!!! I originally thought that I could plan a wedding on my own and just hire a day of coordinator. When I realized I just didn't have the capacity to do that, I knew I needed to hire a wedding planner. I didn't want just any wedding planner though- I wanted someone who had a similar personality to mine, who could match my energy and really elevate my ideas and execute the vision I had for our big day. My now husband and I met with several planners. I am a huge 'vibes' person, and all of the planners I met with just didn't seem like the right fit. I felt like I was just another wedding to them and didn't feel like the attention to us would be individualized or prioritized. That is, until we found and met with Courtney from Sweetchic Events!! From the very start, it felt like I was catching up with an old friend. Courtney is so kind, super knowledgeable in what she does, and is honestly one of the coolest people I have ever met. At our initial meeting, we joked and laughed as my husband and I shared our ideas, and she immediately had some incredible ones of her own! Courtney was a calming presence to my chaotic mind, and immediately made my husband and I both feel at ease. We knew we had to have her on our team- she was the PERFECT fit and we both were so excited to start working with her! Courtney is a true professional in her work. She has connections with some incredible vendors, who like herself, have insanely creative minds. Together, we were able to turn our wedding into more than I ever thought possible! Courtney is also EXTREMELY organized, detail oriented and always prompt. She is also one of the most reliable people that I have ever met!Throughout the wedding planning process, there was never a time that I felt like Courtney wasn't there for me. In fact it was truly the opposite- she continuously went above and beyond for me, making sure I felt comfortable and ready for the big day in any capacity she could. She constantly checked in, listened to my crazy ideas while keeping me grounded, connected us with some of the absolute BEST vendors, reminded us of due dates and deadlines, and made sure that both my husband and I were feeling good throughout the whole process. On my wedding day I was jumping out of my skin because I was so ready to see Courtney and watch the magic we created together unfold! She of course brought such calm, positive vibes and joined in my excitement for the day that was to come!! I had been so impressed with her and her work thus far that I didn't think it could possibly get any better. When I tell you she CRUSHED the entire day, she honestly CRUSHED IT!!! From the second she walked in the door to the second she (sadly, haha) left, she was a well oiled machine. Literally. A machine! She never stopped- she was so prepared, like a level of preparedness I'd never witnessed in anyone and I was really just completely blown away by her and her assistant, Mia throughout the entire day! Everything was ACTUALLY PERFECT (from my eyes and that's why she is so good at what she does) because I never knew about any little mishaps or minor issues, because there weren't any by the time Courtney arrived to the scene! Mia was also SO great!! She was always there when I needed something, and was also such a calming presence for me which was so appreciated! One of the most memorable parts of the day was my entrance to walk down the aisle. I had chosen a Taylor Swift orchestral mash-up and wanted to enter at a VERY specific time. Courtney had already explained to me that timing these things can be very very difficult, and that it might not happen at the exact moment I wanted it to. I went forward with the plan because in my mind, I had no doubts- I knew she would do whatever she possibly could to make it happen and that it would look amazing regardless. Times like these are the reason why we leave things up to Courtney, because it was literally SPOT ON!! It was so incredible! I am still getting text messages from friends about how awesome the timing of the entrance was! It is a feeling I will never forget and I owe it all to Courtney. I honestly didn't want the day to end, and Sweetchic Events made it all possible!! It truly says something that I was always SO excited to see Courtney. Planning meeting days, tastings and walk throughs were always something I looked forward to because I got to spend more time with her! I feel like it is rare to find someone like Courtney not just in the wedding industry but just in life in general. She truly feels like a best friend to me now, and I am so beyond grateful for her, Sweetchic, and everyone who she brought on to help us make this day so memorable. Thank you Courtney, to you and your team! If you need a wedding planner RUN don't walk to Sweetchic's inbox!

As a guest at a wedding coordinated by Courtney of Sweet Chic, I was surprised by the level of…read moreunprofessionalism I witnessed throughout the event. The coordinator came across as condescending and dismissive when interacting with both guests and vendors. Rather than helping create a welcoming and organized atmosphere, her attitude often felt rude and unnecessarily abrasive. There also appeared to be significant communication issues with vendors. Several moments throughout the day seemed disorganized, and it was evident that vendors were not always clear on their specific responsibilities. This led to confusion and delays that could have easily been avoided with proper coordination. Courtney's response when asked for clarification of duties was " It was not her job." And "I have a contract in writing if you need to see it." Perhaps most concerning was that the Courtney left the event before the evening was over, leaving others to manage issues that arose later in the celebration. For a service that is meant to ensure a seamless experience from start to finish, this was disappointing to witness. The guests were left helping the vendors clean up the event so that the happy couple could enjoy their evening. The bride and groom deserved a coordinator who would help make their special day stress-free and enjoyable. Unfortunately, based on what I observed as a guest, Sweet Chic Wedding Coordinators did not deliver the level of professionalism, communication, or customer service that I would expect.

I worked with Michelle Hamlin for a mutual client. We connected many times during the event and I…read morecould see her care and concern for the various things that can come up out of nowhere. She was sincere and I saw her going out of her way to do make sure this event was a success and that her client was happy. Michelle was looking out for everything, I was impressed by that. She wanted thier vision to come to life and tirelessly made things happen for a successful event. Even before the event, she communicated with us and shared details for a successful event. Michelle is truly unique - someone who is so attentive to her clients while maintaining a pleasurable working experience with vendors. You won't be sorry hiring her! Anitha Godwin- Live Prints LED Photo booths

Lindsay and Chris are a coordination / DJ / wedding planning DREAM TEAM…read more They were extremely friendly, professional, and capable. (I have a lot of experience talking people down from panics at work, and let me tell you, Lindsay's the best in the biz.) And I stopped counting how many people told us afterward - "Hey, your DJ was amazing!" Chris kept the energy up, and played songs that delighted all generations in attendance. If you are feeling overwhelmed or aren't overwhelmed yet and want to keep it that way, and interested in throwing a super fun party for all your friends and family, Mode Events is money well spent. Just make sure you do the homework they give you - that's how they'll know what you really want!

Highly recommend. Lindsay was our planner and could not have been more helpful! Helped made our day…read moreperfect. Mode events is the way to go! Chris was our DJ and made the event that much better.

Hiring Amy as our DOC was the best $700 I've ever spent! She was truly fabulous on the day of the…read morewedding. For instance, we forgot to order a corsage for my husband's step-mom so Amy whipped up a corsage from the toss bouquet! She made sure we were on time, fed, and informed. I was very calm, surprisingly, on my wedding day and I owe a lot of it to Amy! She did this all while 8 months pregnant too! There are so many little details that go into a successful wedding day - hire Amy, and enjoy your special day! You deserve it.

Amy I love you! We hired Amy for our Day of Coordination for our wedding a few weeks ago. I live…read moreout of state so I had to put my faith in recommendations as I wasn't able to meet with Amy until three days before my wedding (totally my fault). She came highly recommended so I hired her. She is easy to get a hold of if you have any questions or concerns leading up to the day of. She met with us at our reception before our rehearsal and we dropped off all of our wedding related stuff (menus, placecards, guestbooks, programs, unity candle....etc..) This was great because we didn't have to worry about any of it the day of. It was all there and set up. She created schedules for myself and the bridal party. She was around for the setup of the church and the reception and she was in contact with all of my other vendors. She was at the hotel where I was getting ready right on time and made sure that everything ran smoothly from the second she got there to the end of the night. I am so grateful for all of her help and the fact that we didn't have to worry about ANYTHING on our big day. She made the entire evening a no-stress event. We enjoyed the entire thing. She was also one of the more reasonably priced DOC's that I had found. Amy is a friendly, reliable and fantastic DOC. Trust me. Hire her.