Do You Need A Planner?

In short, YES! Budgeting for a planner or day of coordinator would give you the necessary peace you need for a day like this. You need someone to execute your plan for you! Here are some planners that I can personally vouch for who will make sure your wedding day runs seamless!

Victoria

After working alongside Victoria and her team in the field I can personally vouch for her getting the job done as I have seen the effect she has had on her couples and vendors alike! She has a bubbly personality but also knows how to keep everyone calm in what can become a very chaotic environment. The Victorian Experience is not just a clever name. Her company provides an experience, not just a service, and that is so important for you when you are looking for a planner who can take care of everything you need with a smile on her face.

P.S. You will even see some excitement on her face when you and your guests get out on the dance floor!

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Denise

Meet Denise, one of my favorite Wedding Planners to work with! She brings over a decade of wedding planning experience so trust me when I say she has seen it all. Denise finds it incredibly fulfilling to help couples bring their wedding day visions to life. She is an expert timeline manager, dedicated to helping couples live in the moment without worrying about the clock. She allows for all of the vendors working alongside her to really breeze through the day. She’s got the details, she’s got your dress, she’s got the decor, she’s got 19 fannie packs with everything a wedding day could possibly need! Her favorite part of a wedding is at the end of the night when everyone is dancing, mingling and basking in the joy of the celebration. When she isn’t planning a wedding, you will find her hard at work running her own permanent jewelry business, sipping on coffee and soaking up the sun with her Golden-Doodle, Nala, affectionately known as “Dude”.

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Nikeva

Nikeva is the real deal and I guarantee if you choose her as your planner, you won’t have to worry about a thing all day. She founded SouthWind Events to create not just beautiful weddings, but meaningful experiences built on genuine relationships. With a heart for service, integrity, and excellence, Nikeva is more than a planner—she’s a guide, partner, and calming presence. I must also mention her meticulous logistics and she implements a personalized approach ensuring that you feel valued, heard, and cared for! Those qualities are important in this industry since you can only do this once! When you choose SouthWind Events, she will turn your unique vision into an unforgettable celebration! Keyword:Celebration!

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Connor

Any time I see I will be working alongside Connor I know that the couple is in good hands because she and her team have a work ethic that is hard to find in the Chicagoland area. Connor offers day-of wedding coordination and decor rentals. This makes her company a one stop shop since she will perfect your timeline, organize your vendors, and arrange your decorations just so, she is present to make every moment of your wedding day seamless. All of her company’s wedding packages include timeline coordination, at least one planning call before your wedding day, a list of recommended vendors, full access to an emergency kit, ceremony coordination, and support with setup and breakdown of ceremony and reception decorations. Several of her wedding packages also include complimentary rehearsal coordination or a venue walkthrough ahead of your wedding day. She will handle the details behind the scenes so you can be as present as possible on your wedding day.

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Danielle

Danielle is calm and in control of everything around her, including vendors like myself lol. She will always be right there to remind me of the timeline and she takes pride in making sure that everything goes as planned down to the millisecond. Now does that mean everything will go exactly as planned? No. No wedding ever does. But it’s good to have someone dedicated to doing everything in her power to bring your timeline to life. As the Sales Event Manager for The Galleria Marchetti Danielle has worked countless weddings and gained the respect of her peers in this industry and the unmatched satisfaction from couples like you!

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Niela

When working alongside Neila, I see it’s instinctive for her to lock in since she admits to her clients from time to time that she is a sucker for love stories! As soon as you inquire with her she will immediately reach out to set up a sit down meeting over coffee to discuss not only business, but she ultimately wants to get to know you and give you all the opportunity to learn who she is to see if she is the right fit for you! That makes for a greater experience on your wedding day when she shows up early per usual. Instead of saying the planner is here, you can say confidently Niela Is Here! Her straightforward approach gives you 100% precision from a planner who is 100% down to earth!

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Bridget

Bridget Mary Weddings is a boutique wedding and event planning company who I have had the pleasure of doing several weddings alongside them and I perk up anytime I see them at a venue knowing we’re gonna kill it. We are both based in Chicago but like myself they also serve clients in New York City, South Florida, and destination locations. It’s easy to see why couples value their team because it’s obvious that they are dedicated to creating thoughtfully curated celebrations that reflect each clients unique vision. With a personalized approach and meticulous attention to detail, they will give you a seamless planning experience from start to finish.

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