The Best Wedding Planners in Riverdale, IL

The Best Wedding Planners in Riverdale, IL

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163 Wedding Planners in Riverdale, IL

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Marryment 

5.0

  • Offers 3 services
  • Starts at $1,995
  • Serves Riverdale, IL

Welcome Chicago & Chicagoland Couples! We're so glad you're here! From Month-Of Coordination to All-Inclusive Planning and everything in between, Marryment has got you covered. We are on a mission to revolutionize the industry and keep the joy and celebration in wedding planning. With Marryment, you can plan your wedding day with CONFIDENCE knowing we are here for you every step of the way- literally! Our team consists of 6 exceptional planners with wedding experience and industry knowledge. All of our planners are fun, empathetic, friendly, supportive, flexible and keep the couple's best interest at the center of it all.

Awarded Best of Zola
From the moment we booked Marryment, we knew we were in excellent hands. Denise and Amethyst were incredibly diligent, organized, and ensured the entire planning process was seamless. Their attention to detail and thorough approach resulted in a top-notch wedding day where I had zero concerns as the bride. Denise and Amethyst were true rockstars, taking care of everything from 8 weeks out through the entire event. I couldn't recommend Marryment more highly - they truly made our special day perfect.
Kelly C., 2 months ago
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Mostest 

4.8

  • Offers 5 services
  • Starts at $195
  • Serves Riverdale, IL
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Award-winning a la carte planning and coordination. For couples who want the luxury of a wedding planner, without the price tag. Couples love our modern take on a la carte services: venue matching, vendor matching, design the vibe, and coordination. Schedule a free consultation at a time that works best for you directly on our website.

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., 5 months ago
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Heirloom Event Company 

5.0

  • Offers 3 services
  • Starts at $3,200
  • Serves Riverdale, IL
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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
We couldn't have made a better choice in using Heirloom Event Company to help us plan our wedding. Our planning timeline was only about 5 months, My husband and I lived in different countries and had to deal with the added stress of immigration visas on top of wedding planning. We wanted a planner who would understand our needs and someone we could trust to listen to our vision for the day and make it happen. Haylie was so easy to work with, always on top of deadlines and keeping us on track in the all stages of planning. She listened to our ideas and dreams and found vendors that suited and fit within budget. She found us an amazing coffee cart vendor after i said coffee would be awesome to have. We dreamed of it being a fairytale/ hobbiton vibes in the music, she found us a music duo who hit the brief perfectly. She helped us surprise each other the morning of and throughout the day. She communicated with vendors, understood the fine print in the contracts and would let us know what our responsibility was. She was so supportive throughout the whole planning stage, any questions we had she answered and even after the wedding, answering questions that only come up after the event has happened. Haylie was intentional, thoughtful and she helped us be at ease leading up to the wedding and day of. With family travelling from outside of the country, she made a simple document we could give to them to have all the info needed so they didn't ask us the day of. Haylie went above and beyond to make our wedding day our dream day and we cant thank her enough.
Miles and K., 4 months ago
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BW Studio + Events 

5.0

  • Offers 5 services
  • Starts at $3,500
  • Serves Riverdale, 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
Blair and her team, Elly and Neva, were lifesavers for our wedding! We met her team during an open house for The Brix, the venue where we had our reception. We found out that my cousin was also working with her for his wedding and he had the most amazing things to say so we knew we were in good hands! Blair is easy to talk to and work with, professional, kind, understanding, and extremely organized! She helped us stick to our budget, coordinate with other vendors, and gave us so many recommendations and options for high quality vendors. Blair is extremely responsive! We loved how quickly she was responding to any questions we had and I also really appreciated the nudges on deadlines! We have extremely busy schedules and we travel often, so the frequent reminders and check-ins were crucial. We were grateful that there were scheduled talks intermittently throughout the planning process. It really helped us manage the timeline and logistics. If you’re a Type-A Bride, you will love the website they put together to help keep things organized (seating chart, vendors etc). On the big day, Blair and her team ensured everything ran smoothly, allowing us to enjoy ourselves. My husband and I highly recommend BW Studio for anyone looking to make their wedding stress-free and memorable!
Rachael, 2 months ago
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Emily Nuzzo Events 

5.0

  • Offers 5 services
  • Starts at $3,000
  • Serves Riverdale, 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
Emily Nuzzo was an absolute pleasure to work with for our wedding. From the start, her communication was detailed, and thorough, putting our minds at ease. She was available for us, and patient throughout the entire planning process. Emily took every ounce of worry away and made sure we didn't need to think of anything besides celebrating our day. Additionally, Emily was incredibly flexible and responsive to our wishes as a same-sex couple. She used her industry expertise to steer us when we needed the guidance and took our feedback to heart to make sure the day was ours. We are so grateful to Emily and her team for making our wedding day perfect. It takes a lot of trust to allow someone to take the helm for a day like your wedding. We had all the faith that Emily was going to do right by us and make our day exactly as we hoped. Don't wait, hire her now!
Matthew L., 9 days ago
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The Simply Elegant Group 

5.0

  • Offers 7 services
  • Starts at $1,975
  • Serves Riverdale, 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.

Awarded Best of Zola
We truly had the most incredible experience with our planner, Kay. She stepped in two months out from our wedding and took over every piece of communication, coordinated everything behind the scenes, and ensured that everything was 100% ready before our wedding day. On our wedding weekend she was absolutely incredible. She was so thorough and efficient in coordinating each piece of our day. She was so patient and understanding and handled things head on as they happened. She made sure everything went perfectly to plan and our timelines were executed perfectly. She also is the sweetest human and is so easy to talk to, she makes everyone feel super comfortable. She not only coordinated our entire day but also took so many behind the scene photos for us on our wedding day which were so fun to look at the next day. She can truly do it all! We would absolutely recommend hiring Simply Elegant Group for your wedding planning!
Breanna U., 4 months ago
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Something Profound Weddings 

5.0

  • Offers 4 services
  • Starts at $800
  • Serves Riverdale, 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
Rebecca is nothing short of incredible! She was a necessity for our wedding planning process and coordination, and we all agreed hiring her was the most valuable choice we made during it. From the very first intro call where we had been speaking to a lot of new vendors, deciding what worked for us, which personalities we matched with, and beginning to understand all that it would take to pull off an incredible event, she made us feel at ease! She is an absolute professional - she keeps things very realistic, but positive, and knows how to work well with many different people in the industry. She knew when she needed to encourage them to follow up with us or something was due on our end, she was always very kind about it. We trusted her as she knew many of the vendors we would be working with and she also came with great recommendations when we weren’t sure on a vendor. She takes comprehensive notes of your conversations so that no idea or thought is forgotten and it makes you feel so valued as a client that she cares so much about your big day. Our families were equally impressed with her professionalism and care for her clients. With the coordination package, we were so much less stressed than other couples we’ve witnessed, since Rebecca handled the majority of communication amongst vendors in the month leading up to the wedding (and even was on top of it prior to taking a much deserved vacation for herself!). We were able to be fully present on our wedding day and thoroughly enjoyed it, which is everything it should be! We cannot recommend her enough and are so happy to follow her now on Instagram where we can see all the difference she’s making in other couples’ big days!
Madeline K., 4 months ago
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Sustainable Soirées 

5.0

  • Offers 5 services
  • Serves Riverdale, 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
After Spencer and I got engaged, we quickly realized that we needed someone to help us stay organized and on top of all of our deadlines. We hired Bristol as our partial planner and day-of coordinator, and it was easily the best decision we made throughout the planning process!! Our monthly planning calls with Bristol were crucial to helping us stay on top of all of the details, and she provided a ton of extremely helpful planning spreadsheets that made everything very straightforward. We always knew what we had left to do and what was next on the agenda. She also took a lot of time to understand our vision for the wedding day, and virtually all of the vendors we ended up hiring came at her recommendation. It was also really important to us that our wedding create as little waste as possible, and all of the vendors she sent our way helped us towards that goal. One of the things we appreciated the most was her assistance in finalizing details with our vendors. A lot of questions came up in those final calls that we hadn’t thought about or were not prepared to answer, and Bristol helped us make the right decisions every time. Bristol was incredibly warm and supportive throughout the entire process. Her genuine care for us and our wedding made us feel like we were in very capable and trusted hands. We’ve received so many compliments from our wedding party and families about how effortlessly she managed the wedding day and the events leading up to it, as well as her thorough communication to everyone involved in the ceremony. The week leading up to the wedding was entirely stress-free for us because Bristol made sure that all of our boxes were checked well in advance of the wedding. Hiring Bristol and her team is the best decision you could make for your wedding day, and we will be recommending her to all of our friends getting married in the future!! Thank you again for making our wedding day so special! Katie & Spencer
Katie, 6 months ago
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Afterglow Weddings and Events 

5.0

  • Offers 3 services
  • Starts at $2,500
  • Serves Riverdale, 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
I cannot thank Olivia Abby from Afterglow Weddings and Events ENOUGH for the INCREDIBLE job they did for my husband & I's wedding at RPM Events in Chicago. They made not only wedding day with our crazy families, but also the 3 months leading up to our big day a BREEZE. We debated not hiring a planner/coordinator since I'm a very organized & Type-A individual anyways & RPM Events providers a coordinator, but Olivia & Abby put me to shame with ALL their organizational skills, the little details I forgot, their experiences with other brides & vendors- not to mention they're overall just kind & fun individuals! From 3 months out, Olivia took everything over & we got to just enjoy the final meetings, picking songs, wedding shower, etc. with no worries, stress or bridezilla moments about anything else. 100% easily the best investment we made for our wedding when hiring Afterglow, and looking back we couldn't have had such a successful day with ZERO things going wrong (seriously, we were that prepared thanks to Afterglow that NOTHING went wrong). Even before our wedding day arrived we were already recommending Olivia to ALL our friends that still need to get married & we will continue to do so! THANK YOU from the bottom of our hearts!!!!
Kayla P., 2 months ago
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Handled by Hamlin Events 

5.0

  • Offers 3 services
  • Serves Riverdale, 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., 6 months ago
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JoKay Events & Design 

5.0

  • Offers 7 services
  • Starts at $2,500
  • Serves Riverdale, 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., 7 months ago
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Rose Collective Weddings 

4.9

  • Offers 3 services
  • Starts at $895
  • Serves Riverdale, IL
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Creating a feeling and setting the vibe. Celebrating all things love. Creatively crafted weddings planning and coordination. From day of coordination to full service planning, I am ready to help and support your big day!

Awarded Best of Zola
Rose Collective Weddings was an absolute pleasure to work with. From the very first interaction, their communication was timely, empathetic, and friendly. Chantel, our wedding coordinator, stepped into her role seamlessly, guiding us through the planning process with her wealth of knowledge and detail-oriented approach. She helped organize us every step of the way, even stepping in to direct our photographer who was new to weddings. Chantel's organizational skills and great eye for aesthetics ensured our wedding day ran smoothly from start to finish. I highly recommend Rose Collective Weddings to any couple looking for a dedicated, professional team to bring their wedding vision to life.
Hannah S., 2 months ago
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Finishing Touch Events 

5.0

  • Offers 5 services
  • Starts at $1,000
  • Serves Riverdale, 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.

Awarded Best of Zola
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., 8 months ago
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Shh Events 

5.0

  • Offers 4 services
  • Starts at $1,750
  • Serves Riverdale, 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.

For everyone who thinks they don’t need a wedding planner. You do. You do and you specifically need Stephanie. If everyone had a Stephanie, there would be no wedding disasters, no war, and no famine. Stephanie is the best. She helped us look through contracts with vendors, talked us through conversations with catering (which is how we met her), and ran our wedding day seamlessly. Stephanie really knows this business. She helped us manage our budget, she set expectations and timelines, and was super responsive with emails and questions. She also was respectful and inclusive to us with all our identities, as a gay couple and a Jewish/Italian couple. The wedding industry often assumes a lot of things but Stephanie is so kind and goes out of her way to make sure she never does. Beyond that, I think it’s important to highlight what a wedding planner does the day of. She makes sure all the tables are set up so you don’t have to. She makes sure your vendors arrive on time. She made sure our photos and our flowers were set up. I cannot emphasize enough how much you will not want to be doing your own table arrangements when you’re trying to pull off the biggest party you’ve ever thrown. She also came a few days early and picked up ALL of the items for the wedding in her mini-van. Then she packed them up at the end of the night and delivered them a few days after the wedding?? That ALONE is the best. I assumed my wife, our families, and I would be packing things up that night but she gave us a magical day where we didn’t have to worry about anything. She’s also incredibly smart and thorough and NEVER complains. We had books as our centerpieces and realized later that the idea of books was going to be HEAVY. She never told us we were nuts but she actually said she liked it because we did things that were true to us. She has more energy than anyone I’ve ever met and her and her day-of assistant, Caitlin, were the best. Seriously, Stephanie is, as my wife says, a magical human being. Don’t plan a wedding without her.
Andrea T., 4 months ago
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Baroj Events 

5.0

  • Offers 4 services
  • Starts at $2,800
  • Serves Riverdale, 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
Rojin was our “Wedding Day Coordinator” on April 2022. We absolutely can’t imagine our wedding day without her! She managed a major issue which had the potential to turn into a crisis. For some reason, our sound system was acting up, and our DJ couldn’t figure out the problem. She reacted to the incident very calmly and managed to find the standby technician quickly while we were just looking at each other trying to understand what had happened. And our guests responded to this very positively and it was like they were really enjoying themselves by singing and dancing while the issue was getting fixed. Without her, this two-minute incident could’ve ruin our night, but instead, now we have a beautiful memory of an issue that was outside of our control. Throughout that night, she was always there for us, by her attention to details. She was noticing small imperfections in Bride’s wedding dress while the Bride was dancing. She was fixing all those imperfections that she noticed on the fly. We didn’t even notice everything that she did, not till six months later when we were watching our wedding movie. We recommend her Wedding Day services.
Mina and M., 2 years ago
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Bellazevents LLC 

5.0

  • Offers 6 services
  • Starts at $500
  • Serves Riverdale, IL

At Bellazevents, we encourage you to celebrate more and enjoy your big day, while stressing less. Just show up, be fabulous, have the best time of your life, and leave the rest to us. With over 10 years in the wedding planning industry, Bellazevents has the experience, relationships, and personality to make your wedding day fabulous. Rest assured we've got your back.

Awarded Best of Zola
Veneisha is an absolute LEGEND. My husband and I hired her and her team for wedding planning, decorations, and their 360 Photo Booth, and to say they exceeded our expectations would be an understatement. From the start, Veneisha stood out—not only because of her competitive pricing but because of her warmth and professionalism. She offered three times as much as other vendors for a fair and reasonable price, and the value she delivered was beyond incredible. The decorations? STUNNING. They blew us away and far surpassed what we had envisioned. Veneisha was also highly communicative, incredibly accommodating, and handled some stressful situations with our venue effortlessly. She made sure we never had to worry for a second on our special day. She even went above and beyond by attending our rehearsal to meet our family, ensuring everyone felt comfortable and knew they could come to her for anything. Without Veneisha, our wedding wouldn’t have been as magical as it was. She was the glue that held everything together, and her passion for delivering exceptional service truly shines. We never felt like “just another wedding.” Instead, she made us feel cared for every step of the way. Having worked in hospitality myself, I know how easy it can be for people to grow jaded or cut corners, but Veneisha overdelivered in every single aspect—without us even having to ask. Her genuine care and dedication are unmatched. If you’re lucky enough to hire Veneisha and her team, know you’re in the best possible hands. They are simply extraordinary.
Christina M., a month ago
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Bisoux Event Co. 

5.0

  • Offers 3 services
  • Starts at $3,000
  • Serves Riverdale, 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
Lisa was an absolute dream to work with. From the initial planning, to coordinating all of our vendors, and then of course the day-of timeline, flow, and impromptu problem solving. If you’re anything like me, you’ll be a nervous wreck on your wedding day. Leading up to our big day I was cool as a cucumber so I truly didn’t think I would be, but the anticipation had my anxiety at an all time high. Lisa gracefully reassured me every step of the way. She will do it all for you. She will ensure that every last, tiny detail is perfect. But perhaps even more importantly, she has the warmth of an old friend. I can’t recommend Bisoux Event Co. enough. She made our wedding day incredibly special and for that, I’m so grateful.
Megan N., 2 months ago
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3Event Creations 

5.0

  • Offers 4 services
  • Starts at $1,200
  • Serves Riverdale, IL

Our mission is simple – have you enjoy each moment of your wedding, from conceptualization down to the very last minute of the day! We are fueled by passion to serve and please our clients & we use that to help realize your vision while ensuring we keep track of your budget and focus on your priorities. You have FULL control, we just help alleviate the stress of it all! You can expect professionalism coupled with a great personal experience 💕

Awarded Best of Zola
From our first interaction with 3Event Creations, we were impressed by their creative approach to wedding planning. The team listened closely to our vision and provided innovative ideas to bring it to life. Their communication was always prompt and thoughtful, and they offered creative solutions to any challenges that arose. On the day of our wedding, the 3Event Creations team executed our plans flawlessly, allowing us to fully enjoy the celebration. We are so grateful for their creativity and professionalism, which made our wedding day truly unforgettable.
Rona c., 4 months ago
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CRW Events 

5.0

  • Offers 6 services
  • Serves Riverdale, IL

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.

Awarded Best of Zola
Ok, so we weren’t actual clients, but hear me out! My niece was getting married in the same venue as her wedding. Unfortunately, my niece’s wedding coordinator didn’t show up. Candice had a few quick moments while waiting for her wedding party to go inside and noticed a couple details that were off. She took a brief second to make a suggestion and fix my niece’s dress before she walked down the aisle. You can tell craft is her passion! She didn’t take any attention from her bride, in fact, I’m sure without this review the bride would have never known. However, when something is your passion you enjoy what you do and share your heart when you need to. I just wanted to say a quick THANK YOU for those few fleeting moments of assistance.
Johnson w., a year ago
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J's Elevated Dreams 

5.0

  • Offers 6 services
  • Serves Riverdale, IL
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Born and raised in the vibrant city of Chicago, I come from a big, lively, and wonderfully loud Middle Eastern family, my heart has always been set on bringing people together and celebrating love in all its forms. What better way to do that than planning fabulous + unforgettable weddings, birthdays, showers, + more! My friends often turn to me for organizing their events, our travel adventures, & booking our excursions, which sparked the idea: why not make this my career? With over 5 years of professional event planning experience under my belt, I’ve absolutely fallen in love with crafting every little detail to ensure your day is perfect!

J's Elevated Dreams was an absolute pleasure to work with for our wedding. From the very first interaction, the communication was timely, and we immediately hit it off, putting us at ease throughout the entire planning process. Jennifer is incredibly smart, hard working, and she was able to solve any problems before we even knew they existed. She paid close attention to all the small details and provided us with the most wonderful checklist. Also, her organization of our documents, contracts, and timelines, allowed us to fully enjoy our wedding day. We were able to put our complete trust in her decisions, and she seamlessly drove the wedding day we had crafted together. I would highly recommend J's Elevated Dreams to anyone planning an event or wedding - she truly helped create the wedding of our dreams. We feel so lucky to have worked with Jennifer and her team!
Emilee, 12 days ago
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SouthWind Events 

5.0

  • Offers 3 services
  • Serves Riverdale, IL

At SouthWind Events, we curate weddings that are as timeless as your love story. With a refined yet approachable touch, we craft unforgettable celebrations where every detail feels personal, intentional, and seamless. From sourcing top-tier vendors to orchestrating the perfect timeline, we’re by your side, offering expert guidance and unmatched care. Our team takes the stress off your plate, so you can focus on the moments that matter—hand in hand, surrounded by love. Your vision, your peace of mind, your joy—these are our priorities. Let’s create magic together.

We love working with Nikeva and her team! She is organized, communicative, and efficient which allows us to really focus on creating the best design plans for our couples. Her efficiency and thoughtfulness creates a great team spirit amongst vendors resulting in an amazing event for her clients!
Rehana@Siblana, a month ago
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Here It Blooms 

5.0

  • Offers 6 services
  • Starts at $500
  • Serves Riverdale, IL

Hi friend! I'm Pauline, and I am excited to help you have a fun, memorable and well-coordinated wedding. I left my career as a project manager at Meta to pursue my passion in event planning. Executing a wedding day brings me joy and fulfillment and I truly love being able to help couples on one of the most special days of their lives.

Awarded Best of Zola
From the moment we started planning our wedding with Here It Blooms, Pauline's clear, professional, and organized communication style put us at ease. We went with The Bud package (30 days of planning). My main concern was coordinating and communicating with vendors the last 30 days and all of the day of coordination. I am a project manager so I thought I had everything set, but she was so helpful in highlighting the little things that we had forgotten to plan or think through, such as when do we want to have our first dance and parent dances, or how much to tip each vendor. Being able to rely on someone with industry knowledge alleviated a lot my stress. The detailed timeline she created was wonderful for our vendors and I didn't have to communicate with anyone. This allowed me to fully enjoy the day. Pauline and Priscilla's detailed work and smooth set-up ensured our reception space looked beautifully curated, with a perfect blend of DIY and venue-provided elements. Pauline even stayed an extra hour to carefully disassemble all the DIY items. Additionally, they made sure my husband and I had a private moment during cocktail hour to enjoy a sample of our hors d'oeuvres and signature cocktails - a thoughtful touch that provided a much-needed breather on our busy wedding day. The reassurance and value Here It Blooms provided was truly invaluable, and I would highly recommend them to any couple planning their special day.
Colleen S., 2 months ago
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Vinella Events LLC 

5.0

  • Offers 4 services
  • Starts at $1,500
  • Serves Riverdale, IL
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Vinella Events serves the Chicagoland area with customized wedding and event planning. We specialize in creating curated experiences with a timeless design that reflect the true essence of our clients.

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Janella did a fabulous job assisting our family in the planning of the funeral and celebration of life for our loved one. She dealt with all of the vendors, kept a timeline, a to do list, and gently and lovingly kept our family on task for all the decisions that needed to be made during this difficult time. So much attention was paid to detail and following the event, we received many comments on what a perfect sendoff it was. We can’t say enough good things about Janella. We look forward to using her wonderful company and skills and a more happy occasion in the future. Thank you, Janella!
Claudia C., 2 months ago
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Besher Events 

5.0

  • Offers 7 services
  • Starts at $2,000
  • Serves Riverdale, 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., 3 years ago
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Kylie Coordinates 

5.0

  • Offers 1 service
  • Starts at $999
  • Serves Riverdale, IL

I started coordinating/event planning in 2017 by creating, managing, and executing my own nurses brunch which started as a 12 person event and now has grown to hosting over 150 attendees annually. Over the last 3 years I've had the pleasure to plan, coordinate, and execute multiple weddings. What started as a personal hobby has transitioned into a business, and It has been a pleasure to be able to serve couples on their big day.

Kylie has been organizing and executing an annual nurses brunch for the past 7 years without issue! She has been able to work with over 140 nurses in this event. She has been very organized and efficient through the event. Kylie is punctual and helpful for those in need at each event. We have felt from the planning to the execution, Kylie has been helpful and it’s been a pleasure to have her on board for our event. Ive also witnessed her in the wedding coordinator space and I’ve been blown away. Again, she’s organized, useful, innovative, and helpful!
Paige Mitchell, 9 months ago
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Events with Ambiance 

5.0

  • Offers 4 services
  • Starts at $2,750
  • Serves Riverdale, IL

Events With Ambiance is a Chicago Day of Wedding Coordination company, offering a unique planning experience for engaged professionals in the Chicago IL area. By providing the best in high-end Event Management and Design, Events With Ambiance brings style and elegance to Chicago weddings by providing engaged couples expert guidance throughout the planning process.

Awarded Best of Zola
Wedding planning is not for the faint of heart, and — aside from finding the right life partner, finding the right team to coordinate your perfect day is paramount. Amber and Events with Ambiance were the perfect partners for us, two creatives with a dynamic vision for our wedding. Working with Amber gave us the freedom to create our day on our own terms, as she guided us through the process, stepped in to pull us together when it became too overwhelming, and, ultimately, brilliantly brought our vision to life. From flawlessly coordinating our venue and vendors to managing any and all hiccups and day-of stress (and wardrobe changes!), Amber was consistently ready with a smile, calm reassurance, and an immeasurable wealth of knowledge. With the help of her and her assistant Chelsey, our day was so gorgeous, memorable and personalized that our guests are still raving!
Maiysha K., 2 months ago
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Fierce Productions 

5.0

  • Offers 5 services
  • Starts at $3,500
  • Serves Riverdale, 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.

Awarded Best of Zola
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., 6 months ago
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Elegant & Sophisticated Affairs 

4.8

  • Offers 4 services
  • Starts at $3,500
  • Serves Riverdale, IL
  • Offer

Our wedding planning services are designed to create a celebration that reflects your unique love story. With personalized vendor recommendations, creative ideas, and exceptional organization, we ensure every detail aligns with your vision and budget. From timeline management to innovative solutions that enhance your vision, we provide peace of mind throughout the journey. Enjoy a fun, inclusive planning process with transparent communication and expert guidance every step of the way. Let us craft a memorable, stress-free wedding day where you can be fully present to cherish every moment with your loved ones.

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., 3 years ago
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Very Blessed Events 

5.0

  • Offers 4 services
  • Starts at $850
  • Serves Riverdale, 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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About wedding planners in Riverdale, 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 Riverdale, IL, 88% of planners offer day-of coordination and 82% can provide some partial planning services.

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

Wedding planners start at $150 and run up to $20,000 in Riverdale, 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 Riverdale, IL?

Wedding coordinators start at $300 and run up to $5,000 in Riverdale, 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 Riverdale, IL, 77% offer both options, so they can help explain the differences!

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