Wedding Planners in Oak Lawn, IL

Wedding Planners in Oak Lawn, IL

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145 Wedding Planners in Oak Lawn, IL

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Mostest 

4.9

  • Offers 5 services
  • Starts at $295
  • Serves Oak Lawn, IL

At Mostest, we encourage celebrating more while stressing less. Servicing 20+ areas nationwide, we would be overjoyed to make your big day as seamless as possible! We’re here to help you celebrate more. More occasions. More fun. More presence. More memories. Oh - and NO working on your wedding day. We’re here to vibe with your wedding vision and then turn it up to 11. On your wedding day, you’re the star. Just show up, be fabulous, have the best time ever. Leave the rest to us. We’ve got you - always.

Awarded Best of Zola
We worked with Tiffany C from Mostest. Firstly, she did all the unglamorous, necessary parts of managing vendors and didn't let anything slip through the cracks. Helped us compose a perfect run of show and checked not a single thing was forgotten. She also helped bring things to our attention where we had underthought our planned approach, helping create so many personal, special details for the eventual day. Tiffany was extremely personable and friendly and a joy to work with. Beyond the logistics, the advice on wedding etiquette and what was worth our time to focus on, she was also an island of calm with a strong perspective when details were flying like mad. On the day of she wrangled our family like a pro, setup our centerpieces, and was just generally a force of nature in being the schedule source of truth and making sure we had everything we needed to be happy all day. Really can't imagine what our wedding day would have been without her. Thank you Tiffany!!
Samuel & R., 20 days ago
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The Simply Elegant Group 

4.9

  • Offers 7 services
  • Starts at $1,975
  • Serves Oak Lawn, IL

Lindsay has been in the events industry for years and has overseen hundreds of successful events. Her attention to detail and ability to handle any situation that arises with grace and ease allows her couples to relax and enjoy their wedding day. Lindsay not only plans weddings for our Simply Elegant couples but also trains our entire team of planners to ensure that every Simply Elegant wedding is flawless and our client's vision is fulfilled.

Lisa Hahn truly stood out during a wedding at Adler Ranch, Alexandria MN. With impeccable time management, she kept the timeline on point, showcasing her organizational skills. Lisa demonstrated remarkable problem-solving skills, handling everything with grace. Her dedication and endurance for a long day were truly commendable. As the owner of Adler Ranch, I appreciate Hahn's invaluable contribution to ensuring a smooth and memorable event.
Marlys Steidl , 7 months ago
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One Fine Day Events 

5.0

  • Offers 6 services
  • Starts at $1,700
  • Serves Oak Lawn, IL

One Fine Day Events is a full service wedding planning and event management company based in Chicago, IL. We realize that no two events are alike and pride ourselves in providing a personalized approach to ensure your day is a true reflection of you.

Awarded Best of Zola
We had a multiday Punjabi-Jewish wedding, and from the beginning I knew that I would need help with the planning. Gina was so helpful in the planning stages with making sure I wasn't forgetting anything and taking stuff of my plate, especially when it was more challenging stuff to deal with. The day-of coordinators Christina and Angie, were the absolute heroes of the day; every wedding has bumps along the way, and ours certainly had a few, but Christina and Angie handled everything quickly, effectively, and so well that no one could even tell that there was a problem in the first place! They really allowed us to enjoy the night, and I completely credit the two of them with the success of our wedding.
Emma H., 25 days ago
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CRW Events 

5.0

Oak Lawn, IL
  • Offers 6 services

Since 2010, our esteemed wedding planning company has been dedicated to delivering affordable luxury and stress-free experiences for couples embarking on their journey to matrimony. With a meticulous approach to planning and execution, we specialize in crafting unforgettable celebrations tailored to couples who needs assistance in executing their vision. From intimate gatherings to lavish affairs, our team ensures that every detail is flawlessly executed, allowing our clients to savor every moment of their special day with peace of mind.

Candace was an amazing planner. Throughout the wedding planning process, she was so helpful. There was never a time that I didn’t feel supported. She took a very stressful time and truly made it so much more enjoyable. I was impressed by her care, professionalism, and overall character. My actual wedding day ran sooooooo smoothly because she was there. Everything that I asked for, everything that I wanted, she made it happen flawlessly.
Natasha B., 3 months ago
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Heirloom Event Company 

5.0

  • Offers 5 services
  • Starts at $2,900
  • Serves Oak Lawn, IL

I am a passionate event planner who is dedicated to making your special day an unforgettable experience. With a desire for community and shared interests, Heirloom Event company was created in 2014 to bring joy and excitement to countless people, one epic activity, celebration or wedding at a time.

Awarded Best of Zola
Haylie’s event planning expertise are off the charts! From start to finish, the planning of the bachelorette party was easy, simple and creative! She took off all the stress and allowed the process to be simplified so when it came time to celebrate, it was truly an unforgettable experience! I highly recommend if anyone wants to have a fun, exciting and enjoyable party planning experience, go to Haylie! THANK YOU!
Meghan, a year ago
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BW Studio+Events 

5.0

  • Offers 5 services
  • Starts at $3,500
  • Serves Oak Lawn, IL

BW Studio+Events is a Chicago-based event coordination and planning group serving Chicagoland and surrounding suburbs. The Studio focuses on intimate weddings with unique flair and lots of personal touches. Blair founded BW Studio after hosting a number of non-profit events and finding herself completely immersed in the process. Once she realized her knack for event organization and planning, the studio was quickly born.

Awarded Best of Zola
Working with Blair was probably the best decision we made during the process of planning our wedding. My husband and I both work 9-5 corporate jobs, and we knew that we needed to bring someone onto our “wedding team” that would help keep us on track with all of the milestones during the wedding planning process. From the get-go, over our 15-month planning period, Blair was always transparent about timing and was a master of following up regarding timelines, without ever badgering us or coming across as controlling. She spent over an hour discussing budgets with us and our families early on, to make sure that everything we planned stayed in the budget range that we’d all agreed upon. This was especially helpful during our venue and vendor selection process. She helped us find that blew our socks off, and also found us the most wonderful florist (@thelocalpetaler) who was able to provide us way more bang for our buck than any florist we’d be able to find on our own - a huge advantage. While we had our venue already picked out, Blair was able to recommend a food and beverage package with an available catering company that fell delivered us fantastic food and a premium beverage package that fit our budget. 

Leading up to the wedding, Blair was also a master in helping us coordinate our wedding day planning including family photos, transportation e.g. coordinating our bus between multiple hotels and the venue while making it easy for us to just focus on ourselves. The peace of mind that Blair brought us throughout the planning process, week of, and day of our wedding made having our wedding a cakewalk rather than a headache. Spending the money to hire Blair was the best decision we could’ve made for our wedding!
Kelly B., 2 months ago
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Emily Nuzzo Events 

5.0

  • Offers 5 services
  • Starts at $3,000
  • Serves Oak Lawn, IL

Hi there! I am Emily and I am so excited you found your way here. I have a passion for curating one-of-a-kind weddings that showcase a couple’s individuality. It is important for me to get to know couple’s personally, what makes them excited about their wedding day and how I can alleviate any planning stress (ew, we don’t want stress). Consider me your right-hand gal, your “planner in your pocket”, your sounding board and the gal that will make sure your wedding day is flawless!

Awarded Best of Zola
The title says it all... Emily is IN-CRED-I-BLE!!! We worked with Emily for well over a year on our wedding and she handled anything and everything that we needed help with. Whether it was finding vendors/venues and contacting them, handling paperwork, setting up calls, tours, etc., Emily put our mind at ease with it and took care of it. She's also incredibly personable and fun to talk to! By the time our wedding came, it was bittersweet because we had looked forward to our weekly calls with her! On the day of our wedding Emily was a superhero..... She helped set things up, make sure everything ran smoothly, helped tear down at the end of the night, and packed our car with decorations and things we had brought for us so we had nothing to worry about. We HIGHLY highly highly (I'll say again) HIGHLY recommend hiring Emily for ANY event, but definitely hire her if you're getting married!! We recommended her to all of our friends—she truly helped make our wedding an incredible experience!!
Marlena E., 3 months ago
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Destify - Destination Wedding Planners 

4.3

  • Offers 2 services
  • Starts at $150
  • Serves Oak Lawn, IL

Our services are always 100% free of charge. And with thousands of weddings booked last year alone, you can rest assured you’re in safe hands. Plus, we’ll be with you every step of the way. Over the past five years, we have booked over five thousand destination weddings to Mexico, Jamaica, Dominican Republic, Aruba, Costa Rica, and many other destinations.

Awarded Best of Zola
I am SO pleased with this travel company. I had over 100 people travel to Mexico for my destination wedding last minute and there was not ONE hiccup with traveling. They were so responsive with last minute questions and reservation changes, etc. Candyce, Brandie and Andrew as well as Filip from guest services were all amazing. My wedding stress was handled so professionally and efficiently by them all. Thank you guys again for everything, they are a 14/10 for service!!! HIGHLY recommend!
Candace, 6 months ago
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Something Profound Weddings 

5.0

  • Offers 4 services
  • Starts at $800
  • Serves Oak Lawn, IL

Leslie Knope of Weddings! Serving Chicago, IL, Something Profound Weddings provides planning, coordination, officiating, counseling and consultation for couples. Rebecca, the founder of the company and ordained officiant, is deeply passionate about supporting couples in love. Rebecca educates and supports couples through the process; tell her what you want and she'll provide what you need. Rebecca has more than a decade of experience within the event and hospitality industries. In her personal time, she enjoys leaning into creativity, psychology and exploring new destinations, food and drinks.

Awarded Best of Zola
We were thrilled to have Rebecca from Something Profound Weddings officiate our wedding. From our premarital counseling sessions, we knew she was perceptive, patient, and encouraging. Rebecca brought these same qualities to planning our ceremony. She listened thoughtfully to all our ideas and helped us incorporate them into a ceremony that reflected us as a couple. Rebecca was thorough in thinking through the flow and details of the ceremony to make sure everything came together smoothly and joyfully on our big day. We felt she went above and beyond to understand us and craft a meaningful, personalized ceremony. Rebecca's thoughtful and fun approach made wedding planning a pleasure. We highly recommend her services to other couples looking to make their ceremony a heartfelt reflection of their relationship.
Amanda S., 3 months ago
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JoKay Events & Design 

5.0

  • Offers 7 services
  • Starts at $2,500
  • Serves Oak Lawn, IL

Modern couple? Busy schedule? Welcome to JoKay Events. We are passionate about telling your story. We understand that weddings are special events that bind families and cultures together, therefore we will incorporate your unique styles to birth your vision. We take pleasure in being resourceful and professional during the planning process. We offer Full Planning, Partial Planning and Day Of Coordination. We offer Milestone Birthday events, showers and Corporate Events as well. ***Check our reviews on Google as well**

Awarded Best of Zola
Jojo is wonderful to work with, she listens to your input doesn’t force you to do things that will increase your budget. The day of the wedding, Jojo had full control of everything and did not worry me with vendor issues. Jojo made my wedding a successful wedding because of how smooth everything went. If something did not go has planned she will step up and find other alternatives. She is wonderful to work with and I’m glad I chose Jokay’s event. I will forever sing her praises!
Rachel S., 3 months ago
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Sustainable Soirées 

5.0

  • Offers 5 services
  • Serves Oak Lawn, IL

Sustainable Soirées is a premier Chicago wedding planning company led by Bristol Echeverria, a highly skilled Master Certified Wedding Planner and Certified Wedding Design Consultant. We bring nearly a decade of experience in crafting exquisite and sustainable weddings and events in the Chicagoland area. Our expertise lies in meticulously curating every aspect of your special day to ensure an unforgettable and environmentally conscious celebration. From large-scale events to intimate celebrations, weddings rich in cultural traditions, or laid-back gatherings, we know how to adapt our skills to meet every client's needs.

Awarded Best of Zola
Bristol was a joy to work with. We hired her when we were only 5 months out from our wedding and she jumped into action as our day-of-coordinator. As we started handing things off to her and the date got closer, we realized this was the best investment we made for our wedding day. Bristol was able to reassure us, coordinate with our families, and stay calm when things were hectic. She is very well organized and communicative, the documents she provides will help make your wedding day run smoothly. My husband and I have been in weddings with other coordinators and none of them have compared to how well prepared Bristol was for our wedding. Her and her team ran our almost 200 person wedding smoothly and when we arrived to our venue after the ceremony, we were so pleased at how everything had been handled and set up. Could not recommend her enough!!!
Anna A., 3 months ago
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Baroj Events 

5.0

  • Offers 4 services
  • Starts at $2,800
  • Serves Oak Lawn, IL

Life is the memories we build together! This is our philosophy when planning your events. A great event is one that brings a smile to your face years later when looking at the photos. We believe a memorable experience can only happen when all the details are cared for. It’s all in the details…

Awarded Best of Zola
With about 9 months till my wedding and so much left to do, we looked for help. I found Rojin on Zola and she was not only highly rated, but incredibly affordable compared to the other planners. We scheduled a meeting with Rojin and she was the only one who didn’t shy away from my non-traditional ways and ideas. She basically had the job right then and there. From that moment, the wedding finally seemed to start taking shape. Rojin scheduled a meeting with me once a month to go over everything. She would check in on my frequently to see if I had completed other tasks. I worked full time and ran my household so it was a blessing to have someone looking out for me. She was the organized part of me that was too overwhelmed to really connect my vision. She listened to me complain and cry about everything, offered calming and found advise, and defended my dreams from start to finish. I would tell Rojin I wanted XYZ, and every time she knows me that what I wanted was possible. When you finally get to meet Rojin, she really gives off this calming and yet confident air to her, you couldn’t help but feel that all this stress was worth it. And it was. Because of Rojin, the days leading up to my wedding were not only effortless, but smooth. The morning of my ceremony, I got to do exactly what I wanted, relaxed, ate with family/friends, existed in this exciting day. Her day of coordination was wonderful and perfect, she remembered everything I didn’t and even stayed after her scheduled time to just be with the guest! The most special was, she stayed long enough for my bride and I to have our last dance. I would recommend Rojin’s bridal services to any bride who needs a friend who knows what they are doing. I wouldn’t of had my dream wedding had Rojin not been involved. So thank you, Rojin!
Alexandra S., a year ago
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Handled by Hamlin Events 

5.0

  • Offers 3 services
  • Serves Oak Lawn, IL

Hi, my name is Michelle. I am an educator with a love for weddings and events. If I can handle a classroom of 24 second graders imaging what I can do for you on your wedding day. Handled by Hamlin Events is for a couple who is fun, energetic, carefree, and wants to live their best "married" life.

Awarded Best of Zola
As a SECOND time Bride, whom didn't use a planner the first time. HIRE MICHELLE. You won't regret it one bit. As a "seasoned" wedding professional, I didn't use a planner the first time and I regret it. WOW WOW WOW What a difference it makes to have someone advocating for you! There was no need to chat with any vendors and answer questions about anything because I had Michelle. I can't stress enough how much this made my day STRESS-FREE. She's a total professional boss babe, friendly, and fierce. Thank you again Michelle for making our day AMAAAAAAAZING.
Giselle V., 2 months ago
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Afterglow Weddings and Events 

5.0

  • Offers 3 services
  • Starts at $1,800
  • Serves Oak Lawn, IL

Hi there, I’m Olivia, the face behind Afterglow Weddings and Events! With over five years of experience in the wedding industry, including catering and venue sales, I've been part of more than 100 love stories. My journey in the Chicago wedding industry has included time as a venue coordinator, catering sales manager and event coordinator. My favorite part about working in the industry is working with couples to help their wedding dreams come to life. At Afterglow Weddings and Events, I'm dedicated to bringing your dreams to life and ensuring every detail reflects your unique love story.

Awarded Best of Zola
It's hard to find the words to sufficiently capture how vital Olivia was to our wedding. While we had hired most of our vendors before deciding to hire Olivia as a day of coordinator about 3 months before our wedding, we had only the vaguest of a sketch about how our wedding day would work. Olivia immediately worked with us and developed a detailed draft of the schedule. She then proceeded to hold several planning meetings with us, and our vendors as well as an on-site visit at our venue with us about a month and a half before our wedding. We built in several custom parts of our wedding including some Hindu customs that required reworking and updating our timeline several times. Olivia handled all of this with incredible grace. During our rehearsal Olivia cleared things up for our wedding party and made sure that we were all on the same page. Despite many of our party members showing up late, she still got the important points through to everyone and made sure that there was no confusion the day of. For our wedding Olivia was on the scene working early to coordinate setup at two different venues, and was also running things over from our hotel, while maintaining contact with everyone. She made sure that we all were in place with plenty of time to spare and this enabled us to really maximize our time with the photographer and videographer. After the ceremony she made sure that folks found their way to the cocktail hour and reception. Since we had to spend most of the cocktail hour taking photos and changing we didn't really have time to enjoy our appetizers, but thankfully Olivia made sure to give us some time alone to sample them in a private room before our grand entrance. At the reception Olivia worked with our DJ to keep the event running on time, making sure the toast makers were in place and ready to go. She also managed putting out our thank you gift bags and setting aside our cards from guests. We had an amazing time dancing and eating, and were able to trust that Olivia was keeping things running as we enjoyed ourselves. I can't stress how important it was for us to hire Olivia as our coordinator. She was unflappable and made sure that we kept our focus on ourselves, and our friends and family. We managed our own rehearsal dinner and I can tell you from first-hand experience that the day of our wedding with Olivia in charge was so much less stressful and much more fun. I would highly recommend Olivia to anyone having a wedding in the Chicago area!
Louis S., 12 days ago
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Finishing Touch Events 

5.0

  • Offers 5 services
  • Starts at $1,000
  • Serves Oak Lawn, IL

Hello Couples! Thank you for visiting my listing on Zola! My name is Chelsea, and I am the owner and operator of Finishing Touch Events here in Chicago. With 7 years of coordination and planning experience in social events, primarily weddings, I've seen a little bit of everything. I understand that, along with the excitement of getting engaged and celebrating finding your person, planning a wedding can feel overwhelming. This special event involves all your family and close friends, and it comes with its own unique challenges.

I reached out to so many planners/coordinators for my wedding and so many were either slow to respond or did not respond at all. Chelsea was prompt and excited to help, despite my wedding being quite the undertaking. I did my own (faux) flowers, which meant on top of regular day-of duties, she was putting up full floral arrangements, lighting hundreds of candles, and putting together tons of other small details and finishing touches. I can't emphasize this enough - our day would not have come together in the way that it did without her. She was on top of everything and truly made my vision come to life. She was helpful in dealing with other vendors as well, and did everything with a smile on her face. When I came to her days before my wedding with a crazy new surprise, she was down to help. My husband agrees that Chelsea was worth her weight in gold - I would hire her again in a heartbeat. Thank you so much Chelsea for everything you did to make our wedding day go so smoothly.
Lena S., 4 months ago
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Shh Events 

5.0

  • Offers 4 services
  • Starts at $1,750
  • Serves Oak Lawn, IL

Shh Events comes from all of the experiences I have gained- all of the trade secrets- that set my experience as a wedding planner to an elevated level of expertise. Shh Events is a curator for love stories, and it's an honor to be a part of the stories we tell.

As a venue director, I am always more at ease knowing Shh Events is in the building! The owner Stephanie has coordinated many events with us and every time they run smoothly from start to finish. From initially booking through the day of the event, communicating with Shh Events is always timely and thorough. Not to mention seeing Stephanie and co. execute their events is a fun watch! They can easily pivot when things change and you can tell they enjoy what they do, which translates to the guests. The Shh Events team is always welcome!
Kara R. , 3 months ago
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Bisoux Event Co. 

5.0

  • Offers 3 services
  • Starts at $3,000
  • Serves Oak Lawn, IL

We were born from lessons learned by tackling the most important wedding to date; my own. A planner to my core, I never considered the need for assistance when planning and executing my wedding. And while I threw a truly great party, it came at the expense of me enjoying my own wedding. I took away from the experience the hard truth that just because I could, didn’t mean I should, and have turned that into something that I truly love; watching other couples bask in their moment, stress-free. We offer a variety of wedding and honeymoon services with the simple mission of creating beautiful, unique events that feel as good as they look.

Awarded Best of Zola
Planning a wedding is stressful, if you’re looking at this review…chances are you know what I’m talking about! I went with Bisoux Event Co for day of coordinator services. Lisa came to my final walk through - and she was on top of everything in the best way. Asking all the right questions, things I hadn’t even thought of, took notes - she was so organized. I could finally take a breath, my day of coordinator was there to the rescue. Afterwards, we grabbed a beer and talked even more about the wedding plans. She was available to answer questions anytime via text, email and helped me with all the final details and staying organized for the day of the wedding. She came to our hotel the weekend of the wedding for a ceremony run through and we all felt totally prepared afterwards. She was also so sweet with our flower girls/ring bearer, and gave them the encouragement they needed to be part of the ceremony! On the day of my wedding she gave me such a sense of calm during a crazy day. All day long, she worked tirelessly for every detail. Made sure all the vendors were on time/reached out to them if they weren’t, and handled any day of catastrophes (there’s always gonna be something that comes up!) . Everyone had a blast at the wedding and Lisa of Bisoux Event Co was a huge part of that. She made my wedding vision come to life!!! Mine and my husbands family also took notice of her hard work and organization. My only regret is not working with her sooner. I know she would have been a great help earlier in the planning process! Cannot recommend her enough - honestly! She’s also a great person overall so really glad I got the experience to know her and work with her.
Ashley & N., 10 months ago
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Elegant & Sophisticated Affairs 

4.8

  • Offers 5 services
  • Starts at $3,000
  • Serves Oak Lawn, IL

Planning Weddings That Are Perfectly You Traditions are fun and all, but sometimes they can feel suffocating, especially when your family and friends have some ideas that don’t align with your vision for your wedding. But you have your own ideas about what getting married looks like. As your wedding planner, our job is to make your vision a reality. Not your family’s vision, not Instagram's vision, not our vision — your vision. You can confide in us with your ideas and questions, and know that despite guiding you with our expert advice, you’ll always be in control.

Awarded Best of Zola
Was referred to ESA from someone in my opinion whom was less than professional in her communication. So there was a little trepidation at first. However, from our first interaction with Christena at ESA to the end of the event Christena conducted herself in a professional and exceptional manner. From her initial communication, to vendor recommendations to all of the questionnaires to ensure the events moved smoothly were all investments that showed Christena cared. We used ESA for day of wedding coordination as well as a surprise birthday party the day before the wedding g. Yep, busy, busy, busy. Christena was there for a walk through at the venue which was 2 hours from her home base. She stayed in contact throughout the months leading up the the events and take the lead with vendor a onto or so before. She helped to keep us on track and was available via email with short turn around times. Although their was a LOT of planning prior to the wedding, Christena was more than helpful keeping us on track and ensuring the wedding day could be enjoyed without worrying about last minute pop up issues, and there were a few. Her team was able to resolve a bartender issue causing minimal interruption for guests. In the end Christena felt more like a guest as much as a vendor for each event. We are grateful for the service Christena provided and would highly recommend her and her company, ESA to anyone wanting a coordinator to help ease the stresses of such and important and joyous day!!
Terrance H., 2 years ago
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Very Blessed Events 

5.0

  • Offers 4 services
  • Starts at $850
  • Serves Oak Lawn, IL

Established in 2007, Very Blessed Events provides full service event planning for any type of event -- from weddings to family celebrations, specializing in custom invitations! Let Very Blessed Events assist with managing every detail of your special event. Each consultation begins with "The Checklist", which outlines everything it takes for your event get the personalized attention it deserves. Each client also receives a customized timeline to help navigate your event from start to finish.

We originally looked for a Day-Of Coordinator just to help us with setting out decor, which Tracie did beautifully, but she really did so much more. She provided checklists and resources long before the wedding to help us stay on track, built connections with all our vendors, and effortlessly orchestrated both guests and staff on the day of. I’m a naturally anxious person, so had come to terms with being a nervous wreck on the wedding, but I can honestly say that I wasn’t anxious at all the day of, because Tracie took care of every big and little thing. Our wedding was everything I (the bride) imagined and I have Tracie to thank for that!
Lea Ann M., a year ago
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FRWD Style Weddings and Events 

5.0

  • Offers 7 services
  • Starts at $500
  • Serves Oak Lawn, IL
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We create soulful events and experiences that celebrate the story of who you are! FRWD Style Wedding & Events is a boutique design firm based in Chicago, IL specializing in creative ways to tell your unique story. Focusing on Event planning & management along with event design/decor, we execute your event style story from start to finish. Our Services include: Glam Your Space- Event Design and Event Decor that compliments the event experience Wow Your Guests- Event Planning and Management that covers you from A to Z.

As an Entertainment Director/Event Manager myself, I’m blown away by Franklin. It was important for me to hire someone I could trust to handle the organization for my wedding day. After our first meeting with Franklin, I knew he understood what we wanted. I was thrilled to know he was available for our wedding, and I feel like we couldn’t have made a better choice. Before the wedding day, I was so relieved when Franklin came over to pick up all the decor. He even stopped by on the morning of the wedding to check on us and pick up any last-minute items. This alone really touched me because many people don’t go that extra mile, but Franklin does! I was seriously stressing about how to get those items delivered, and Franklin came right along and eased all that stress! He took our ideas and exceeded our expectations. We are Funko Pop collectors, so we wanted a fun way to incorporate them into our wedding decor, and he did it with ease. He surprised us several times throughout the event, and those memories are some of my favorite moments. When he revealed the reception dining room, which he had decorated for us, I was filled with chills. I couldn’t believe he took my simple idea and made it look so GRAND; it was next level. Then we walked over to the cookie and cake table, where I was seriously at a loss for words. I was blown away by the details he displayed in his decorating. It seemed like a scene from a movie. Before walking down the aisle, we learned that one of our food caterers was extremely late delivering the food and potentially wasn’t going to deliver it at all. Franklin was calm but still urgent in his demeanor, and I totally appreciated his proactive professionalism. Moments like these can really test any event coordinator's patience and could cause a domino effect. I don’t know exactly what happened or what he did, but all the food was there and ready to be served when it was time to eat. Our guests LOVED our wedding. They all mentioned how different and elevated our wedding was, and I’m 100% sure that had a lot to do with Franklin’s hard work. We wanted something unique, and he delivered. Overall, I’m truly grateful to have met Franklin and want to also shine some light on his assistant, Will. Both of their A, fun, efficacious attitudes just make everything better. I was able to kick back and watch my wedding day unfold beautifully. For those who work in events/entertainment, you know how hard it is to go to any event and not feel like you’re working, especially your own event (lol). Franklin is a star, and I’m sure he’s going to go far in the event business. He understands the importance of an event and how each event is personally unique. Most importantly, he takes the time to know and understand his clients.
Mike S., 4 months ago
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Besher Events 

5.0

  • Offers 7 services
  • Starts at $2,000
  • Serves Oak Lawn, IL

Besher Events, LLC is a full-service Wedding and Event Planning Company dedicated to creating unforgettable events for a wide range of clients and different industries. We combine seasoned knowledge with inspiration and ingenuity, transforming venues and providing your guests with truly unique experiences. Contact us so we can start working together to plan your perfect event! We provide memories that last a lifetime.

Awarded Best of Zola
Kristin with Besher Events was our full service wedding planner for our wedding. We cannot recommend her enough. She was there from the start to go on a venue tour and helped us to envision our wedding day at our venue during that time. Kristin was prompt with responses and handled all of our vendors with professionalism. Kristin kept us on track throughout the year of planning for our wedding. Kristin is very thorough, detailed, and organized. On our wedding day, Kristin was there bright an early and began setting up the venue. She had a detailed schedule for all vendors. Our venue couldn’t have looked more beautiful due to Kristin’s eye for detail. The day ran so smooth and on time with no hiccups. We would recommend Besher Events for event. We cannot thank you enough for making our dream turn into a reality and making us so speechless with how it turned out!
Alex and C., 2 years ago
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Amanda Paige Events 

5.0

  • Offers 5 services
  • Starts at $2,500
  • Serves Oak Lawn, IL

Amanda Paige Events is a wedding planning company operating out of Chicago, IL. Owner and operator Amanda is a talented individual that takes great joy in serving couples as they celebrate life’s precious milestones. With a focus on exceptional customer experience, Amanda and her team look forward to bringing your dream wedding to life.

My family, bridesmaids, and husband were all BLOWN AWAY by how calm I was on our wedding day - which is all due to Amanda and her team. I am a type-A, particular, and organized person, which was only amplified when it came to wedding planning. We started working with Amanda one year out from our wedding day and she hit the ground running with checklists, timeline planning, and vendor recommendations. We talked through several timeline options and her quarterly check-ins kept us on track with the endless wedding to-do's. On the actual day of, Amanda and her team made us feel so calm and collected throughout the Taste of Chicago traffic, Lake Shore Drive accidents, and wrangling 20 men together for a choreographed dance at the reception. She even bustled my dress with safety pins at cocktail hour after realizing that it was a bit too long. I think the best testament to APE's work is that I never knew - and still don't know - of a single thing that went wrong on our wedding day. Everything was handled with utmost professionalism and without involving myself or my bridal party/family, allowing everyone to sit back and enjoy the celebration. I could not recommend APE, especially Amanda, Mimi, and Annie, any more.
Catie C., a year ago
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Fierce Productions 

5.0

  • Offers 5 services
  • Starts at $3,500
  • Serves Oak Lawn, IL

Fierce Productions is a wedding planning and event production company that specializes in creating unique, unforgettable experiences in Chicago, Miami and beyond. We are a team made up of creative people who are skilled in the art of event planning and design. We are always looking for ways to think outside the box and do the unexpected. Fierce Productions was founded in 2015 by Laura Reitsma, proud Cuban-American Owner. Laura dreamt of creating an event production company that was fueled by her love of the theater. She wanted to make an impact and start a business that could give back to LGBTQIAP and theater communities.

I contacted Fierce to help me plan a happily ever after party to celebrate with friends and family after we eloped during COVID. Many of the the party planning companies I'd talked to seemed confused or uncomfortable with this slightly unconventional request - but not Fierce! They had great ideas, great advice and went out of their way to find vendors, decor and ideas that exactly matched our vision. Olivia and Laura were on top of all the timing and details throughout the process and always available and helpful. The party went off without a flaw or worry. What a great experience!
Christine T., 2 months ago
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Ohana Events 

5.0

  • Offers 7 services
  • Starts at $2,600
  • Serves Oak Lawn, IL

Ohana Events is an elevated event planning and design company based in both Chicago & South Florida, but often travel for their events, with distances as far as Mexico and Italy. The Ohana team strives to make the entire planning process, from first meeting to the big day a stress-free experience. Let’s face it, weddings and events are more than just one long day. Months, and sometimes years, of hard work are put into building a celebration – hopefully with lots of champagne toasts and happy tears along the way!

Hiring Ohana and working with Sonya was easily the best decision we made while wedding planning. I was hesitant to hire an outside coordinator because we had a venue coordinator, but the venue coordinator does not do nearly the amount that Ohana does. Hiring Ohana is a NEED. I was first introduced to Danielle and we instantly connected. I felt she understood my vision and wanted to help create our dream wedding. We were lucky enough to be assigned to Sonya for the 90-day coordination package and she was the kindest, most patient, and organized planner. She responded quickly to emails and answered all of my questions, she took over communication with vendors and relieved much of the planning stress, she provided detailed checklists and kept me on track. She also created a detailed by the minute itinerary for the entire weekend for us, our vendors, and a shorthand version for our bridal party which was extremely helpful. Our wedding day was seamless with no hiccups and I can honestly thank Sonya for that. She made sure to keep the day moving on schedule, communicated with all of the vendors, and made sure to check in with me often. Even wedding guests and our parents gave raving reviews for Sonya. My husband and I agree that hiring Ohana and being able to work with Sonya was the best investment we would do all over again, and we recommend them to everyone. I wish I had hired Sonya sooner! Best wedding coordinator of all time. It is true, Ohana means family, and that is exactly how the team treats you.
Carley H., 2 months ago
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Dream Events By Sonya 

5.0

  • Offers 7 services
  • Starts at $150
  • Serves Oak Lawn, IL

Let us guide you in bringing the wedding you have dreamt of come to life!​ We analyze everything from vendor selection to day of management. Our professionals draw up the finest in the wedding industries to fit your taste and budget. Let us come up with a design that compliments you. Dream Events by Sonya is a Chicago based wedding planner, we take your wedding planning and preparations off your shoulders but never out of your hands.

Hiring Sonya was the best thing we did while planning our wedding! I can’t begin to describe how amazing she is- she listens to every single detail asked for and delivers beyond what she promised. The night before our wedding we realized the lawn was undergoing some treatment and the grass got burnt, she actually spray painted the aisle so that we get a green lawn for our pictures. That’s just one example of her exceptional work. I could not have done my wedding without Sonya!
Pallavi P., a year ago
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Wedicity Wedding Day Detailing 

5.0

  • Offers 5 services
  • Starts at $7,750
  • Serves Oak Lawn, IL

A wedding & event planning firm specializing in planning, styling & production with over 15 years of experience. Providing full service planning to day-of details packages & custom tailored options. Based out of Chicago's West Loop & serving coast to coast! From the start of the planning process through wedding day - we make it simple. We'll curate a dream team of photographers, venues, caterers, florists, entertainers and more to make your big day the one that you've been dreaming about while keeping you organized and on task throughout the process!

Look no further! This team goes above and beyond to make sure your day is perfect. They are very well established in the wedding industry and always make sure to navigate their clients toward the best professionals while adhering to the budget! What more could you want?
Loft Lucia, 2 years ago
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Happily Ever After Wedding Coordinator/Planner 

5.0

  • Offers 5 services
  • Starts at $900
  • Serves Oak Lawn, IL

Happily Ever After Wedding Vow's specializes in creating beautiful and unique weddings with personalized details. We provide a multitude of event planning services ranging from Elopements, Day Of Coordinator, Month Of Coordination, Partial Planning to Full Service Event Coordination and everything in between. We will collaborate with you to produce an unforgettable event that will be tailored to you and your fiancé. From finding the perfect location to your last dance, we will be with you every step of the way.

she is perfect. She gives you exactly what you want. She is extremely helpful. She helps you with everything. Every step of the way. I hired her for my rehearsal dinner my vowels she helped us with that our wedding was about 100 guest and we spend around 2200 but she was worth every single penny. The ceremony & help with our vows was 500 The rehearsal & mileage fee was 300. The partial coordinating was 1400. For a total of 2200 highly recommend..
sofia s., 8 months ago
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Vinella Events LLC 

5.0

  • Offers 4 services
  • Starts at $1,500
  • Serves Oak Lawn, IL

Over 20 years in event planning, hospitality management, and corporate planning has led me here with you today. Planning events has always been my passion and I feel so blessed to do what I love. Most importantly, I get to create an experience for others to remember as one of their most memorable moments in their lives.

Working with Janella from Vinella Events was a really great experience. She is organized and efficient, yet flexible and approachable. When planning a wedding or a large event, you want to be sure you can trust the person you are working with. I can't think of anyone else I'd trust more to do an excellent job from A through Z. Highly recommend.
Jeff B., 2 months ago
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Your Day with EK 

5.0

  • Offers 7 services
  • Starts at $2,200
  • Serves Oak Lawn, IL

Here at Your Day with EK, I believe that you can have it all: a happy marriage, good food and drinks, great music, and be surrounded by those that love you most! I'd love to help you make your wedding day dreams come true! Please inquire through my website: www [dot] yourdaywithek [dot] com

We used Erin's wedding management services and can confidently say it was some of the best money spent for our wedding! Erin was great at communicating throughout the entire process and her expertise was invaluable in the months leading up to our wedding day. The actual day was seamless thanks to Erin and her team and we both agreed there is no way the wedding planning process would've gone so smoothly without her. It gave us such peace of mind knowing Erin was on top of things and she was always responsive to us and our entire vendor team. I never felt like any question or request was out of her scope and she was overall such a great person to work with. We would highly recommend using Your Day with EK to anyone considering a wedding planner or day-of coordinator!
Bailie R., 6 months ago
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At-The-Altar 

5.0

  • Offers 4 services
  • Starts at $1,300
  • Serves Oak Lawn, IL

Hi! My name is Liz I am the owner and lead coordinator for At-The-Altar. I started At-The-Altar back in 2018 as an officiating service with our first job of officiating my sisters wedding and today we've expanded to 6 Officiants, 2 Lead Coordinators and 3 Assistant coordinator. We absolutely love what we do and can't wait to be apart of your big day!

I am a professional wedding photographer and found that working with Elizabeth in the capacity of wedding coordinator was overall a great experience! She was very professional and prompt with her communication and her actions on day-of were nothing less than above the bar!! It was my first time working with Liz and I found that she knew the right questions to ask me (as the photographer) and how to make it a great and easy experience for the couple. I was and am very pleased and put them immediately on the referral list for preferred vendors because of how great they were to work with! 10 out of 10 would recommend and cannot wait to work with them in the future!
BLQM Photography, 3 months ago
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White Diamond Events 

5.0

  • Offers 3 services
  • Starts at $2,200
  • Serves Oak Lawn, IL

To say that we are different would be an understatement. We are seasoned wedding planners with over 30 years’ experience in the industry. Our approach is simple; understand your vision and see it through to fruition.

If you want to be stress-free on the day of your wedding, you’ve found your place! Trisha was an absolute JOY to work with. We took on her day-of-services and our big day would NOT have been as stress-free and as splendid had she not been there. Trisha went above and beyond to accommodate questions and meets well before the wedding which made us feel super confident and articulate with our wedding party and vendors alike, everyone knew what to do and where to be - perfection. I’d highly recommend this young lady for your big event!
Deshawn B., 3 months ago
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Five Grain Events 

5.0

  • Offers 2 services
  • Starts at $3,750
  • Serves Oak Lawn, IL

We are event executors: organized, detail-oriented, list-makers who love nothing more than transforming your idea into an unforgettable occasion. Our role is to act as advocates for our clients. We support our clients’ desired goals in ways that make the most sense for each creative vision. We focus on managing all the logistical details – timelines, contract reviews, set up – to ensure nothing falls through the cracks on your big day.

Colleen Fahy was our coordinator, and she was absolutely incredible. Her guidance, her input, her sweet personality, her organizational skills, her foresight, her patience, her flexibility, her thoughtfulness, her ability to put us at ease… all made her so wonderful to work with. I didn’t worry about a single thing on wedding day, because I truly trusted that Colleen had helped us prepare so well, and that anything that would come up she would handle. And she sure did!! Colleen handled a lot of issues that arose on wedding day without us knowing!! She handled all communication with our vendors leading up to the wedding which was a HUGE burden off of our shoulders. Colleen spared us a lot of stress, and we’re so grateful that she allowed us to be in the moment and enjoy every minute of the day. So many people in my bridal party / other guests at the wedding mentioned how amazing Colleen was!! The bridal party / other VIP's LOVED the detailed timeline/itinerary that Colleen prepared and distributed prior to the wedding. People knew where to be and when, and didn't have to reach out to me with small questions as a result. People around us noticed and appreciated all that she and her team did, and we certainly did, too. AND, Colleen did it all with a calming presence and a smile on her face. We were so impressed. Colleen and Joan humored my many overly detailed questions, requests, anxieties, etc.! I honestly felt like nothing slipped through the cracks on our wedding weekend because Colleen and her team were there to catch it all. She remembered and honored everything we mentioned to her over the past few months (which was A LOT!)! We could go on and on... 100% recommend Five Grain Events and Colleen Fahy was an absolute GEM.
Christine F., 2 years ago
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Prime Time Event Planning 

5.0

  • Offers 6 services
  • Starts at $1,200
  • Serves Oak Lawn, IL

Prime Time Event Planning & Concierge is an experienced powerhouse mother-daughter event planning and concierge service located in the Chicagoland area. Our team specializes in the coordination of those important tasks and events that must be done but may require more time than your own personal schedule will allow. We are focused, highly skilled and determined to give your time back to you. Our highest priority is to provide exemplary customer service and peace of mind to all of our clients, Our spectacular events and service speak for themselves!

I can’t say enough good things about Jackie and her team. They paid careful attention to my needs and wants and made me feel like I was the only bride they were working with. They are priced fairly and offer so much help, ideas, and recommendations. I didn’t have to move a finger on the day of my wedding and felt like a guest to my own wedding.. 10/10!!!
Shar&Forrest M., a year ago
Liven It Up Events 

5.0

  • Offers 1 service
  • Starts at $10,500
  • Serves Oak Lawn, IL

Liven It Up Events is a full-service wedding and event planning and production company. Our mission is to help our clients develop a clear vision of what they wish to create and achieve with their event. We use proven planning methods, innovative ideas, cutting-edge event resources and relationships and professional expertise to make the event come to life. We believe that our relationship with our clients is strengthened as we partner and share through the process of creating their event. With our proven methods and a strong client relationship, our goal is to produce a memorable event for our client and to create a memorable experience.

Where even to begin? Tiffany at Liven It Up Events was so wonderful at every step of the wedding process. We would highly recommend her to anyone who asks. From the initial planning meeting, she was kind, thoughtful, responsive, and resourceful. She is well-connected within the industry and knew the ins and outs of how to throw a wedding in Chicago. And as a gay couple from different cultural backgrounds, she was inclusive and celebratory of the different ways our heritage was incorporated into our special day. Her day-of coordination was impeccable and made our wedding go off without a hitch. We couldn’t have had the wedding that we did without her.
David C., a year ago

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About wedding planners in Oak Lawn, IL

What does a wedding planner do?

Wedding planners offer a range of services, from full-service planning to day-of coordination. Full-service planning can include anything from helping design your events to managing vendors and negotiating contracts. Day-of coordination is more focused on making sure your wedding day goes off without a hitch. In Oak Lawn, IL, 90% of planners offer day-of coordination and 82% can provide some partial planning services.

What's the cost of hiring a wedding planner in Oak Lawn, IL?

Wedding planners start at $150 and run up to $15,000 in Oak Lawn, IL. Quite a range, we know! But keep in mind packages vary tremendously depending on what you’re looking for, so it makes sense to reach out to several planners to find one that can collaborate in the way that’s most helpful (and relaxing) for you.

How much is a day of wedding coordination in Oak Lawn, IL?

Wedding coordinators start at $300 and run up to $5,000 in Oak Lawn, IL.

Do I need a wedding planner or a day of coordinator?

Choosing between a wedding planner and day-of coordinator can be tricky! We recommend asking prospective planners about their packages to understand the best fit for your needs and budget. In Oak Lawn, IL, 76% offer both options, so they can help explain the differences!

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