Beth Bernstein did a phenomenal job planning our wedding on 9/29/12. She introduced us to vendors…read morethat matched our personal style and took care of every last detail. She is the utmost professional, running a tight ship with both style and grace. Most importantly she is someone you can trust! I would work with her again on an event in a heart beat.

I've seen it said in other reviews and it almost feels cliche to say, but hiring Beth of SQN Events…read morereally was one of the best decisions we made during our planning process. I'll try to be specific so that this review isn't too redundant of all the other raves! We had booked a lot of our major vendors for our December wedding but by mid-summer reached the point where we were about to sign contracts for a lot of money for things we didn't understand - I didn't know how to tell if a floral proposal was reasonable for my expectations or what good ways to compromise were. I didn't know how to feel about draping, and I felt like I had lost control of our budget, so we decided we could really use the help of a planner and wanted advice that went beyond day-of coordination. Beth stood out to us among other planners we interviewed because we could tell she would be willing to take charge and handle tough situations while truly being our advocate and helping us bring our vision to life. We talked to a few planners who seemed a little too low key and one who was going to be way too much. Beth struck the perfect balance of supportive and assertive for us. (and sure enough, she was able to grab the drink out of an unruly groomsman's hand before walking down the aisle and be an incredibly positive support through the entire process) Every one of the vendors that Beth set us up with was awesome, including some last minute plans when our original plans fell through, like our rehearsal dinner location closing a couple weeks before the wedding or a major element of the ceremony that my brother was making not getting done. the best part though? I left my phone at the hotel on my wedding day. I didn't worry about timing for anything because I knew Beth had it under control and I was able to be totally present. Seriously, this lady is awesome :)

Thanks to Carolyn, we had the most amazing wedding at the Bridgeport Art Center in Chicago this…read moreAugust. She planned the day for us in advance and helped us create the perfect timeline. She made creative suggestions and recommendations I would never have thought of in a million years and made the day absolutely perfect. She flawlessly executed our rehearsal dinner and our wedding day from start to finish. The best part was that I was able to relax and enjoy myself the whole time because I knew Carolyn had everything under control. I just had to look to her for my cue, which meant I didn't have to worry about the timeline or order of events and I could focus on having fun and dancing! Both the DJ and the caterer later told me that they absolutely loved working with Carolyn and were thankful I had an awesome event planner. I highly recommend Carolyn!

I recently worked with CL Events for a wedding in Chicago as an out of town vendor and it was a…read morecomplete pleasure. Carolyn is attentive and helpful and has a wonderful eye; the entire wedding was beautiful. Definitely a solid choice to help you through the big day!

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.

I got married in 2016 which was the first year that Maria opened her business. I am super delayed…read morein writing my reviews, but I kept putting it off since I didn't want to shortchange her. She was an indispensable part of wedding planning for us. I interviewed with a few wedding planners, but Maria was the most personable and helpful among those that I met. She was enthusiastic and even offered free advice at the consultation before I even hired her! For the most part, I planned my wedding remotely. We got married in Chicago but by the time most of the planning was happening we had moved out of state. Maria found the best vendors for us and was able to maximize our visits to Chicago. She wrote thorough and timely emails in response to my (admittedly neurotic) queries. She also knows a TON of people in the business. She found out that our caterer WENT OUT OF BUSINESS almost a full month before the caterer sent a notification to clients. She called us, explained the situation and already had plans of how to fix everything to make our day perfect. We turned a disaster into a minor inconvenience. A few days before the wedding, we moved the location of the ceremony due to rain. Maria handled ALL of the communication with vendors, reconfigured the schedule of events and handled the new last minute decorations. It was seamless and NOT stressful at all. That's not something many brides can say during the wedding week. On the day of my event, I felt like Maria was everywhere at once. It was amazing! She had previously mentioned (in passing) that she had another wedding that day - and you would have never known. Everything went smoothly (and if it didn't, I never heard about it!) If I ever plan another event in the Chicago area, I will reach out to Maria. She was a pleasure to work with and I am glad that her business seems to be doing so well.

I first have to say thank you to Maria and her team for making our wedding day more than perfect…read more We wouldn't have changed a thing. We were totally clueless going into wedding planning and Maria guided us perfectly. She has all the answers! She is so creative and came up with solutions to fit our budgets for different aspects of the wedding which was exactly what we needed. Without her we know that our wedding day would not have run as smoothly and perfectly as it did. She is extremely patient and organized. Let me say it again, organized. Somehow she managed everyone's expectations and requests. When it comes to making everyone happy she truly excelled especially with my parents. She was very attentive, professional and knowledgeable. Thank you for the best and most beautiful day of our lives. - Bryan and Allison

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.

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!

I worked with Suzy Sparacio and she was simply amazing!! One of the best decisions we made…read morethroughout 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!

Brianna was absolutely amazing!!! We ended up having to do a last second change with our florist…read moreand 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!

We could not recommend Nancy and her team at Aisle Ai enough! We knew we wanted to work with Aisle…read moreAi from our first meeting with Nancy - she was incredibly kind, professional, and transparent. During every meeting leading up to the wedding, Nancy was so organized and reassuring. She would assign us "homework," which helped keep us on task and also offer us different suggestions to make the day run seamlessly. Nancy and her team worked so much behind the scenes that, we really felt like we just showed up to our dream wedding. She really listened to our vision and helped bring it to life! On the day of the wedding, Nancy and her team were so efficient at putting everything together - they were literally everywhere at once all the time and made sure everything ran so smoothly! They took such good care of our family members, and made sure we didn't get overwhelmed either (which can sometimes be difficult with Asian families). Nancy and her team were so calm that they just kept us calm. Post-wedding, they also made sure all of our items got organized and packed away after the reception was over. Literally every little thing was accounted for, and we just got to enjoy the night and not stress about the clean-up after. We cannot thank them enough for being part of our wedding day. They are 100% worth the investment, and if we could go back to hire them again, we would! If you want to feel like a guest at your own wedding, we strongly recommend hiring Aisle Ai!

We had an incredible experience with Anna and Nancy and the Aisle Ai team. We had the wedding of…read moreour dreams because of them. Starting from the beginning, they gave us a timeline with everything we needed to do, and an awesome Google Drive Excel Document to help us stay organized. They recommended a lot of vendors, based on our preferences, many of whom they've worked with before, which made me feel confident in our choices. They do a ton of behind the scenes work communicating with vendors to make sure everything is perfect on wedding day. They also respond SO promptly (and accurately!) whenever we ask any type of questions. We were absolutely blown away by their services on wedding weekend -- they executed everything perfectly and our wedding was exactly how we'd wanted it. Everything went extremely smoothly and it is because of the Aisle Ai team. They were kind and patient with my family and bridal party, and immediately helped us with anything we needed. I had some items (card box, tea ceremony kneelers) that never came (ugh, online orders) but they brought back-ups. I'm sure they had 1000 things running through their heads but we could never tell - they were always grounded and attentive. It is also great that they know so many vendors in Chicago, so they had good communication with all of them. No matter what you want on your wedding day, they will make it happen and will help you do it in a way that flows well and makes sense for the day. I had a surprise gift for my parents and Anna suggested the perfect time to give it to them during the wedding day. We are forever grateful to Aisle Ai for helping us plan such a memorable and wonderful wedding. Also, there were NO hidden costs or fees -- they are true to their word.