We don't have anything but positive things to say about Saving Grace! We had Grace and her team as…read moreour event planners from day one of brainstorming, through day- of event management. Her communication from the beginning was top notch. She was available for texts, phone calls, and emails whenever we had questions, and she would always respond promptly. In addition, whenever we needed vendor recommendations. We can't thank Grace and her team enough for helping our coorporate picnic/5 year celebration go so smoothly. Most of all, we appreciate that her team was professional, kept to the time schedule, and stayed calm no matter what issues came up. It was easily one of the best decisions we could have made to help us through the picnic planing process. Thanks again Saving Grace, she and team truly were Big Star's saving grace! We look very forward to working with SavinGrace again. Hands down top notch and class act! Tanya Biggers, CEO Big Star Transit, LLC

Grace is phenomenal. She stepped in to help "save" our non-profit's annual national event and took…read morefull lead on all of our logistics. She was patient, anticipated needs, and so accommodating. She understands the needs of her customers and knows how to work well with different personalities. She gave us customized service and made sure that the event ran smoothly. I cannot recommend her enough. We will be hiring her back again next year to take on a bigger role with the event and are excited to see how our event grows and flourishes with her planning leadership! It doesn't hurt that she has a great sense of humor and is fun to be around - makes day-of so much more enjoyable. Thank you, Grace :-)

We selected Lion Hearted Events as our Day of Coordinator and they were great! We specifically got…read morealigned to Grace, the owner, and she executed everything to perfection! She was very responsive to all our questions, concerns, and clarifications before the big day! She helped completely transform our venue to exactly how I envisioned it on our wedding day by helping with the setup and placement of all the DIY decor and personal items. She assisted with ensuring we were staying on track with our timeline and made sure we were able to take in every moment in real time. I didn't worry about a thing! 11/10 experience with Grace and her company!

We worked with Lionhearted Events for our wedding this year on October 19th and we could not be…read morethankful enough for how smoothly the day went thanks to Haylie! We reached out to Lionhearted to understand wedding coordinator services and Grace was awesome at laying out our options as well as walking us through what it would look like if we did Month of Coordination. Once it was time to begin working with our coordinator, Grace introduced us to Haylie and she immediately got on a call with us to introduce herself as well as ask us some key questions about the wedding. She worked incredibly well with all of our vendors, made sure everyone was kept in the loop, had up to date schedules and knew what to expect. Haylie helped collect all our personal items to help with set up the day of, attended the rehearsal dinner at Bad Apple to do a quick walkthrough of the ceremony and timeline and then made sure the day of the wedding went perfectly. Even after the wedding wrapped up, she offered to reach out to the Limo company about a refund for us for an issue we had with the trolley they rented us. This allowed us to enjoy our honeymoon without having to stress about contacting the company. If you are looking to ensure you can have a stress free wedding day, look no further than Lionhearted Events. Thank you again Grace and Haylie for making our wedding absolutely perfect!

Desiree and her team made the month leading up to my wedding and my actual wedding day as stress…read morefree as possible. My husband and I booked her about 2 months before our wedding for day-of coordination. More than just serving as a coordinator, Desiree becomes your go-to resource on wedding planning from the moment you book her, a trusted confidante and general organizer to tell us what we needed to get done when. My only regret for our wedding is not booking Desiree sooner! A few times when I thought Desiree really delivered: - When our videographer showed signs of cancelling, she linked us up with two great reco's on the same day. - She answered promptly my almost non stop q's in the 2 months leading up - She singlehandedly saved a wedding cake disaster. Our cake was supposed to be delivered in the morning and the bakery forgot. I (the bride) was the only one with the bakery info and she finessed it from my phone without me noticing and got our cake there. - She kept our vendors honest on pricing and kept our HUGE bridal party in line for all their duties and on schedule

I had the pleasure of working with Desireé Dent and Dejanae Events for my wedding last June at The…read moreFairmont Chicago - Millennium Park. My Mom and I planned the wedding, but needed coordination services for the day of, which is how we found Desireé. We reached out through the Dejanae Events website and were quickly able to set up time for an initial conversation. I knew within about 5 minutes that I wanted Desireé and her team to handle coordination services for the big day! I loved her energy, she was extremely organized, and I appreciated the very thoughtful questions she asked during the initial call. It was also clear that she was an industry veteran who could provide a consultative approach to coordination services, which was appreciated while trying to plan a large wedding (about 180 people). Coordination services officially started approximately 5 months prior to the wedding. Many of the initial items were administrative tasks that needed to be completed, but that was great because it helped us to stay organized as we moved closer to the big day. Coordination services included two planning meetings with Desireé, one virtual and one during the final wedding walk through, both of which went swimmingly. Desireé and her team also facilitated the rehearsal. Our wedding party was on the larger side, but Desireé and her team kept us focused, made sure everyone was clear about their role on the wedding day, and kept us on time (which is important!!). On the wedding day, the services provided by Desireé and her team were simply phenomenal. There was absolutely no way the wedding would have gone as smoothly without them. From coordinating vendors, to making sure the wedding party was ready to go, to quality control, to managing the bride and the groom - everything was stellar. Whether you are looking for a planner or coordination services, I would HIGHLY recommend you choose Desireé Dent and Dejanae Events for your event. It will be one of the best decisions you will make and ultimately, working with Desireé and her team will ensure you can truly enjoy your wedding/event because you know everything is in good hands.

Working with Jaci Weber was hands-down one of the best decisions I made for my wedding. She did an…read moreabsolutely amazing job planning, designing, and coordinating every detail -- it seriously blew me away. I'd tell her "I want this," and within days she'd follow up with estimates from four vendors. She's that responsive and that efficient. Her creativity knows no bounds -- she has such a brilliant eye for design, and every element of the day reflected her talent and thoughtfulness. She was my rock throughout the entire process (and honestly, my therapist too!). Jaci knows everyone in the industry and has a wealth of knowledge about all things weddings. Her service was impeccable, and her assistants were equally incredible. We had over 200 guests, and she and her team handled it flawlessly -- from bustling my dress in record time to magically appearing any time I needed her. She truly does it all. Jaci is kind, thoughtful, organized, and unbelievably talented. I'm still blown away by everything she and her team pulled off. If you're lucky enough to work with her, you'll be in the best hands imaginable.

Jaci with Celebrate Event Planning was truly exceptional, and I cannot recommend her highly enough…read more From the very beginning, she was incredibly organized, thoughtful, and detail-oriented, which made the entire wedding planning process feel smooth and stress-free. One of the things I appreciated most was that I never had to ask twice for anything to get done. Jaci was always on top of every detail and followed through quickly and thoroughly. Her level of organization gave me so much peace of mind. She anticipated needs before they even came up, kept everything on track, and communicated clearly throughout the entire process. Because of her professionalism and dedication, I was able to fully enjoy the planning journey and, most importantly, our wedding day without worrying about logistics. On the day itself, everything turned out more beautiful than I could have ever imagined. Every detail came together perfectly, and it was clear how much care and intention Jaci put into making our vision come to life. Her calm presence, reliability, and genuine care for making everything perfect truly set her apart. If you are looking for a wedding planner who is proactive, trustworthy, and absolutely outstanding at what she does, Jaci with Celebrate is the best choice you could make.

Connecting with Ally, owner of Cloud 9 Weddings, was pivotal in setting the tone for our wedding…read moreplanning process. She is incredibly thoughtful and intentional in her communication style, and brings such an infectious and warm energy to her work. Ally's experience in the industry truly shines through in her professionalism and excitement for our big day. You can tell she genuinely cares about the couples she works with. While our venue came with an in-house planner, if we'd had the choice, we absolutely would have hired her to lead the whole process. I'd recommend Cloud 9 Weddings to any couple looking for a planner who truly cares about making their wedding special!

We can't say enough wonderful things about Something Profound Weddings - Rebecca brought such calm,…read morethoughtful, and detailed energy to every step of the process and helped us create the most intimate, seamless, and joy-filled restaurant wedding in Chicago. The day flowed effortlessly thanks to Rebecca and Lizzie's incredible organization and communication. We were able to be fully present and just enjoy ourselves. Everything ran like a dream. We went with a coordination package that included unlimited planning meetings, and used these sessions to consult Rebecca and her unlimited knowledge and expertise to plan the right day for us. Invaluable stuff! Hire SPW!

My partner and I had a particular, personal vision for our wedding -- but were daunted by the…read moreamount of coordination and planning to make it a reality. Rebecca was able to understand that vision, coach and gently guide us through getting everything lined up and in order -- using a software task list and being gracious when I deviated. Rebecca re-assured us that we were on track, it was our first time doing this and it was nice to hear from a pro that we didn't need to worry leading up to the event. Rebecca and Noah truly shined the day of, a wedding is an overwhelming experience, filled with lots of intense emotions. They were able to keep the whole ceremony and reception running smoothly and seamlessly. We never, ever worried about a single thing and were able to be fully present, enjoying what may be the only time all our families are together. We are immensely grateful to Rebecca and her team, and would highly recommend her to any other couple out there considering a wedding coordinator. You pour so much energy and thought leading up to the day, it's truly important to have a competent coordinator that can make sure you're able to bring your whole self to the event the day of. Thank you once again, Rebecca

Val is truly one of the most amazing people and florists we've ever met. Going into our wedding we…read morehad a vision of what we wanted but did not know how to verbalize our dream. We gave Val a very limited idea of what we were looking for and she created an absolute master piece. Our center pieces, bridal bouquet, bridesmaid bouquets and greenery on our staircase was absolutely everything we dreamt and more. She was able to envision what we wanted with very limited information and I can not thank her enough. She is extremely talented and VERY thorough. Val wanted to ensure that our wedding day was everything we were looking for and she went to extreme lengths to make it happen. We cannot recommend Val enough!

This review is based solely on my consultation with Valerie - I did NOT contract services with her…read moreso I cannot comment on the final product. I found Artistic Floral Designs on WeddingChannel.com. They had good reviews, so I contacted Valerie with my budget to setup a consultation. She was very flexible, and met with me later in the evening to accommodate my work schedule. When I arrived Valerie was with another bride. She gave me several books with examples of her work (sorted by color!) to look thru while she finished. The photos were very nice, and it looked like she did great work. The meeting went well, and we discussed options for over an hour. She was very nice, presented well and she had some really good ideas. Unfortunately, she wasted my and her time. She has a $1,500 minimum per event, which was way over my budget amount. On top of that, my flower quote was only at $800 because I was making my own centerpieces, so she was going to charge an additional $700 to rent an arch to meet her minimum. I decided to go with a florist recommended by my venue. I liked Valerie, but was unhappy with how the price situation was handled. I told her my amount upfront, and I would have appreciated it if she had done the same.

Michelle was my day of planner for my wedding 10/31/2015 and she was amazing! One of the best…read moredecisions I made during the planning process was to hire her! Not only is she on top of everything and amazing to work with, she is incredibly sweet and will make your wedding day even more special. From the moment we hired her she was on top of everything. Every little detail of my wedding was timed out and communicated to every vendor. Every vendor I spoke with after the wedding raved about her! She is very detailed oriented and goes above and beyond! Most day of coordinators will not work with until a month before the wedding. Michelle was there for me the whole time. Because of her, I was stress free on my wedding day. She took care of everything that came up and made sure the day went smooth. Most importantly, I felt like she was there for me and she wanted my day to be perfect for me. Do not hesitate to hire her! You will definitely not regret it. She will help make your day everything you dreamed it to be!

If you are planning a wedding, my main suggestion is to book Michelle as your planner. I recently…read moregot married in May and Michelle was impeccable. I hired her as my day-of planner, but let me tell you, she was more than that! Not only did I notice Michelle's detail and professionalism throughout the wedding planning process (we were in constant contact), but my guests & vendors noticed! After the wedding, people kept mentioning to me how amazing Michelle was and how it was the most organized wedding they've been to. By the way... did I mention that I had a three month engagement? Michelle knows the industry so well and if you need contacts or suggestions, she has the best. Her personality, charm, & charisma are contagious and you will become best friends with her at the end of the process. Do yourself a favor - relieve the wedding stress on your big day with not having to deal with your vendors or details, and book Michelle! She will make make your wedding shine.