Nouvelle Events are everything you can hope for in a wedding planning team. Misha Newgren is…read moreincredible and helped us every step of the way in our process. She kept us on schedule during the planning and on the day of our event and made the entire thing seamless. We cannot recommend Nouvelle enough.

Misha and her team at Nouvelle Events are truly the best. We got married at the Field Museum this…read morespring and I can't imagine planning our wedding without them! My sister had worked with Misha for her wedding a few years ago, and she was the first person we called when starting to plan my own. Misha is incredibly organized and makes sure that the many loose ends in the planning process come together. She also knows everyone in the industry, and was able to make recommendations for any type of vendor (photo, video, transportation, you name it). Most importantly, Misha is simply a joy to work with - she takes time to understand what's important to you and your family, and her number 1 goal is to make your wedding day fun, special, and totally stress free. I can't recommend Nouvelle Events enough!

Words cannot express how thankful I am for finding Patty at Fairy Godmothers Inc! Patty is…read moreabsolutely wonderful and so incredibly talented. I didn't have much of a floral vision, so I needed all the help I could get. After meeting with Patty and discussing different ideas, she asked if we had a theme for our wedding. At the time, we also didn't have much of a theme, other than wanting to highlight the city of Chicago through the skyline. So, I showed Patty our wedding invitation and she immediately had an idea for our centerpieces. She showed me a large clear vase (and floating candle) with a cut-out of the skyline that wrapped around the vase and I immediately fell in love with the idea! She then added flowers and greenery around the vase to complete the look. It was the perfect look for our big day, and the centerpieces looked so amazing at our venue! On the day of the wedding, Patty arrived on time with the bouquets, boutonnieres, and corsages. All the flowers looked so fresh and elegant. I could not have asked for a more perfect look! She also added a small charm to my bouquet in memory of my grandmother and it was beautiful. Patty even stopped by our church to ensure everything was perfect, even though this was not a part of our contract. She truly went above and beyond and I am forever thankful for talent and kindness. Patty also offers other services such as day of coordination, and other wedding details. Although I didn't need to use those services, I am sure she is as exceptional with those services as she is with the florals. Patty is a true gem. She is kind, knowledgeable, creative, and passionate about helping to make your wedding day truly the best day of your life. Thank you Patty!!!

Patty truly is a fairy godmother. She just handled my wedding this past weekend and of all of the…read moreelements of my wedding, the flowers and decor was the star of the show. I was having a smaller wedding and honestly, my goal was to spend as little money as possible on flowers because I didn't feel like they would make much of a difference in a wedding as small as mine. Patty set me straight and showed me how much these things can make a difference especially in a wedding like mine. I spent more than I had originally intended, but I will tell you that the end result was worth every penny. Patty had some great ideas and is extremely creative. I met with her to plan everything and gave her some basic ideas such as colors and themes and she turned that into the most beautiful wedding I could ever imagine. So many of our guests complimented us on the decor and flowers and we gave away the centerpieces because we hated to see them go to waste. Everything was just perfect the day of too. I had to worry about nothing and all of the other vendors commented on how great she was to work with. I would definitely recommend Patty and use her again. She was a pleasure to work with and she is not only florist, but really an event designer who will make yours shine. One note is that they do not take credit cards, but they were very flexible with payment scheduling.

Hannah was our officiant and coordinator for our destination wedding in Florida. We counted on her…read moreto execute all the details on our big day, and she did a flawless job. From contacting vendors to arranging candles on our reception tables, Hannah was with us every step of the way making sure our wedding was perfect. Our venue dropped the ball last minute and Hannah had to speak without a microphone. She totally rolled with the situation and kept her cool! She was able to deliver a heartfelt ceremony in both English and German, which was so impressive. Choosing Hannah was one of the best decisions we made, and we would hire her again in a heartbeat! She is warm and funny and has the perfect personality to keep everyone happy and relaxed. You won't regret having Hannah be a part of your special day.

Hannah officiated our wedding this past May and we can't say enough good things about her. Our…read moreguests continue to tell us how wonderful the ceremony was because of her perfect mix of humor and infectious smile when everyone was emotional! I can't thank Hannah enough for listening to me during the entire process so our ceremony could be exactly how we wanted it. I recommend her to my dearest friends and anyone looking for a top notch officiant who will truly make the ceremony unforgettable.

What a PHENOMENAL elopement experience! My wife and I eloped in May 2022 and are so incredibly…read morehappy we chose Becky and her team. Every day since we wed, we've raved to each other about how pleasant the day went and how seamless everything was--especially as we've listened to nightmare stories of friends + family trying to plan weddings during COVID. We first met with Becky in March after confirming our date with Chicago's city hall. She was super professional over Zoom and answered all of our questions about the order of the day, what we should bring, and what to expect from her. In addition to her beautiful photography skills, we also decided to work with her hair and makeup team for our wedding day. She connected us to everyone we'd be working with and the whole process went so smoothly. Becky was available via email and text starting from the day we reached out all the way to the moment we met her at city hall. She always responded within hours--super helpful for us--and no questions were left unanswered. She also had a great grip on the logistical aspects of navigating city hall during COVID, which was super handy. On the day of our wedding, our makeup artist, Carla, arrived at our hotel at 6:00am and did our hair and makeup perfectly, based on the pictures we sent in advance. Becky met us at city hall at 9:00am sharp and after getting hitched at the courthouse, took us to several (probably 10-15?) different locations downtown to shoot... plus one spot in Wicker Park we'd specifically requested to have photos taken. My partner and I asked her to coach us through poses and Becky was brilliant, asking us to walk towards her laughing, sneak up on each other, hold kisses for a few moments, and spin in ways that made our clothes shine. Nothing felt awkward or forced. Thus far, we've only received the preview photos from our elopement, but each one is an absolute stunner and SUCH an accurate portrait of our love. OH! And I have to mention, Becky thinks of EVERYTHING. Rain was forecasted on our wedding day, and Becky came equipped with two clear umbrellas. She also brought a tote filled with water, tissues, and gum. It was the perfect place to store my purse and our treats for later plus Band-Aids for when our shoes got pinchy. If I could get married all over again, I'd choose Elope to Chicago in a heartbeat. Becky made our wedding day one full of ease and joy, which is exactly how we wanted to start our married life together. Thank you so much!!

As a 2020 bride, I am thrilled we found Elope to Chicago. Our original plan was to take a vacation…read moresomewhere warm in March and elope there, so when everything in Illinois shut down the very week before our original date, I was crushed. We waited a couple months for Cook County to figure out how to grant marriage licenses virtually. Becky, the owner and photographer behind Elope to Chicago, was one of our top two choices when we were finalizing new elopement plans this summer. She won our business because she was so helpful and helped us solve dilemmas!! We hadn't really explored venues here -- all we cared about was outdoors with some shade from the sun, and safe for our handful of guests -- so we valued her suggestions and flexibility with nailing down a new location, time/date, and an officiant. Prior to our wedding date, we had virtual meetings to plan out the details of our outdoor ceremony and photo session. We discussed our COVID safety precautions in detail -- what we were doing, what our 4 guests were doing, what our official and photographer would each be doing to make it as safe as possible for all involved. We also met with our officiant Jill, who helped us write our vows and personalized our ceremony based on what she learned about us. On our wedding morning, everything was EASY and my biggest stress was doing my own hair and makeup because Elope to Chicago took care of everything else. Our photos are AMAZING! Becky's photos capture the warmth and intimacy we share as a couple, and she had great suggestions for a few playful shots. Really happy to support this local, woman-owned business!

Nina is wonderful! I am grateful for the Yelp reviews that led me to her, because she was every bit…read moreas professional, creative, and budget-conscious as promised! My mom initially contacted two florists with a list of the types of flowers and chuppah I had in mind for my wedding. The first florist gave an astronomical estimate and said, "your daughter wants too much." Nina, on the other hand, gave a perfectly reasonable estimate and had everything I had hoped for, including an elegant birch tree chuppah. We met with Nina on two occasions - for more than two hours each. She made sure she understood every detail and offered helpful options and suggestions. She worked with our budget and went above and beyond to stay true to our vision. I was thrilled with the results as were our wedding guests, who kept complimenting our chuppah, bouquet and centerpieces. Nina was available and responsive throughout the planning process even when I know she was swamped with other clients. I would confidently recommend Evanston Flowers to any bride and plan to order from Nina for other occasions!

Nina is absolutely amazing. She did decor and flowers for my wedding and I could not be happier…read more I am one of those brides who had no idea what I wanted but I knew what I didnt want. Nina was great in helping me figure out what I want, she was very easy to work with, flexible, patient and understanding and always on the brides side :)) She knows what she is doing, so just trust her and everything will be great. She will work with your ideas or your lack of ideas (in my case) and your budget. She is not pushy (unlike other places), so the whole process is painless and stress free. We rented a chuppah, did flowers and centerpieces and flowers for the ceremony. Everything looked breathtaking and we got lots of compliments from our guests. If you need a florist, this is the place to go.

From day one, I had complete confidence in HBIC. Diane immediately made us feel like our wedding…read morevision actually mattered, and when we were paired with Heidi, everything came together even better than I imagined. Heidi was a rockstar: detail oriented, calm, and unbelievably efficient. Whenever something popped up, she handled it instantly without us even realizing there had been an issue. Friends and family kept pulling me aside to say how impressed they were with how organized and professional she was. The planning tools HBIC gave us made life so much easier too, from guest list trackers to layouts to checklists. Instead of stressing, we actually found ourselves enjoying the process. On the big day, my wife and I were able to live in every single moment without worrying about logistics. For me as the groom, that was priceless. HBIC gave us the gift of being fully present, and I'll recommend them to anyone who wants their wedding handled by true pros.

From our very first meeting with Diane, we knew HBIC was the planning service for us. Their focus…read morewas on making our wedding feel authentic to who we are while taking every bit of the behind-the-scenes logistics off our plate -- exactly what we were looking for. We were paired with Heidi as our planner, and we truly could not have asked for anyone more perfect. She was attentive, professional, warm, and incredibly efficient. If an issue or change came up, Heidi handled it seamlessly and with complete grace. So many of our family members and bridal party even commented on how organized and on top of things she was -- she made the entire day run flawlessly. Leading up to the big day, HBIC provided us with easy-to-use planning tools that kept everything organized and (dare I say) even fun! From guest list management to designing the room layout to checklists that made sure no to-do was forgotten, everything was simple and stress-free. Thanks to HBIC, we were able to be fully present on our wedding day -- soaking in every moment with each other, our family, and our friends -- without worrying about a single detail. We are endlessly grateful and would recommend HBIC to absolutely everyone!

Toni is amazing to work with! I got amazing compliments on my flowers. She gave me exactly what I…read moreasked for and on budget. I highly recommend them!

Toni who owns Joseph Leigh Designs is a wonderful, talented, reasonable and organized florist who…read morerecently did all of the flowers for my wedding. I gave her the budget that I had in mind and she accomodated it without hesitation. The flowers at our reception were unbelievable. There were SO many of them, the best quality and it looked so rich. Every detail was taken care of, there were no mistakes, misunderstandings, or delays. It was smooth, done with attention to detail and I HIGHLY recommend Joseph Leigh Designs. They were simply excellent. I wish I had another event to throw!

Our company was lucky enough to work with Erica at Rica Chica this past weekend. One day after the…read morewedding, we started hearing great things about the event. Our DJs sent specific emails to our studio the day after the event to tell us how well everything went. This is the measure of a great planner. Erica was extremely responsive, very friendly, and engage in the outcome of the event in a way that we do not see all the time. We work with planners all over the Chicago area so we know how much a good wedding planner can mean to an event. Erica is not just a good planner, but a great one. She was a pleasure to work with, and if we are lucky, we will be working with her again!

I have worked with Erica, the owner of RicaChica, for multiple events and am always impressed by…read moreher creativity, attention to detail, and flexible pricing and packages. Erica truly has a passion for event planning, especially events related to weddings. She is very well connected in the "event production" world, in the Chicagoland area, and can thus, speak of and recommend all types of vendors on the spot. I am currently having her help me over the next year with my wedding, but have used her for "start to finish" help on other events as well. However, if you only need a helping hand, she has been great for "day of" assistance. She does fabulous, one-of-a-kind invitations, too. She can provide in depth, well-informed advice every step of the way. We have met in person to coordinate events, and have also done all coordination through email and phone conversations. She promptly replies to emails and provides very detailed "to do" lists to help manage planning. Give her a call!!