The Best Wedding Planners in Des Plaines, IL

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282 Wedding Planners in Des Plaines, IL

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Destify | Destination Wedding Specialists 
Rating: 4.9 (394 reviews)
  • Offers 2 services
  • Starts at $150
  • Serves Des Plaines, IL

Destify simplifies destination weddings for couples and guests alike. We make planning feel exciting, not overwhelming, with curated resorts, transparent pricing, and a dedicated expert guiding you every step of the way. From understanding costs and timelines to handling logistics and guest travel, you’ll always know what to expect. With 24/7 support and a personal, thoughtful approach, we treat your wedding as more than a transaction, helping you create a seamless, joyful celebration and a meaningful start to your next chapter.

Awarded Best of Zola
Jasmine made the whole process very simple and understandable. She was always accommodating in there when I needed. Always calling in making sure that I was comfortable, and the stress was off my shoulders..
Brandi P., 6 months ago
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Heirloom Event Company 
Rating: 5.0 (96 reviews)
  • Offers 7 services
  • Starts at $1,800
  • Serves Des Plaines, IL

At Heirloom Event Company, we lead with transparency, clear communication, and genuine care. Serving couples in Chicago, Los Angeles, Milwaukee, and Northwest Arkansas, we’re committed to helping you create a beautiful wedding without breaking your budget or sacrificing what matters most. We offer honest guidance, organized processes, and creative solutions that help you stay grounded, feel supported, and enjoy your planning journey with confidence and ease.

Awarded Best of Zola
When I used to think of wedding planners, I pictured the movie version — someone with a headset, barking orders, and obsessing over every tiny detail (I've never been married, so I literally had no idea what to expect!!) But oh boy, was I wrong. I’m not the type of bride who grew up pinning wedding ideas or dreaming about dresses. When I got engaged, I just knew I wanted to celebrate that year, especially since my parents have health challenges and I wanted them to be part of something truly special. But once you start planning a wedding, you realize how overwhelming it all is — the costs, the choices, the emotions. I’m a TV producer, so I know what it takes to plan a big event, but wedding planning is its own beast. It takes people like Haylie and Becca to make it all come to life. Becca, in particular, was like an extension of me. She was funny, caring, and endlessly patient. She offered thoughtful advice when I had no clue what I was doing, and she made sure everything ran smoothly even when I was emotionally overloaded. She’s also incredibly creative — she even hand-made beautiful pieces for me that made the day feel so personal. Haylie and Heirloom Event Co made sure my wedding wasn’t just organized, but deeply special. They’re not the stereotypical “crazy planners with headsets” — they’re a compassionate, talented team who balance professionalism with heart. They understand what matters most: letting you actually be present with your partner, your family, and your friends. My day was better than I could have ever imagined, and I’ll forever be grateful for them.
Hilary P., 9 months ago
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The Simply Elegant Group 
Rating: 5.0 (86 reviews)
  • Offers 7 services
  • Starts at $1,975
  • Serves Des Plaines, 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
Melody was so communicative and easy to work with during the internal planning process and on site. Great planner to collaborate with to bring a clients' wedding vision come true! Hope to work together again at The Armour House and other beautiful venues.
Sami L., a year ago
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BW Studio + Events 
Rating: 5.0 (47 reviews)
  • Offers 5 services
  • Starts at $3,800
  • Serves Des Plaines, 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 years ago
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Afterglow Weddings and Events 
Rating: 5.0 (36 reviews)
  • Offers 3 services
  • Starts at $3,000
  • Serves Des Plaines, 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
From the first call with Camille, I knew we were in the right hands! Despite the super tight timeframe we were working with (1 month), she took the time to really get to know us and our vision, support us along the way, and provide excellent guidance when we were unsure. Other planners we met with were nowhere near as personable, detail oriented, and engaged as Camille. She was so prepared, focused, and never lost sight of both the big picture of the day and how we were doing in the moment. We didn't have a bridal party, but having Camille there felt like having a best friend nearby to help with whatever I needed. She genuinely loves what she does and believes your wedding day should be the best day of your lives and she does everything in her power to make that come true.
Kelly C., 7 months ago
Emily Nuzzo Events 
Rating: 5.0 (25 reviews)
  • Offers 5 services
  • Starts at $3,000
  • Serves Des Plaines, 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., a year ago
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Sustainable Soirées 
Rating: 5.0 (23 reviews)
  • Offers 3 services
  • Starts at $3,000
  • Serves Des Plaines, IL

At Sustainable Soirées, we believe wedding planning should feel supported, not overwhelming. Our role is to guide the process, manage the details, and create the space for you to fully enjoy one of the most meaningful seasons of your life. For nearly a decade, we've helped couples in Chicago and beyond plan celebrations that feel thoughtful, welcoming, and deeply personal. Through calm leadership, clear communication, and genuine care, we help our couples move through the planning process with confidence while staying focused on the people, moments, and memories that matter most.

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., 2 years ago
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Center of Attention 
Rating: 5.0 (20 reviews)
  • Offers 1 service
  • Starts at $600
  • Serves Des Plaines, IL

With over 20 years of experience and a genuine love for planning and organization, I am a bilingual (English–Spanish) Day-of Coordinator who helps bring calm and structure to important events. By day, I work as a Medical Program Coordinator, and now I’m excited to be building my own coordination business—doing what I love most: managing details, supporting clients, and making sure everything comes together seamlessly.

Magdalena and Olivia made sure to help us have a smooth and enjoyable wedding from getting ready in the morning to the reception time. Maggie even stopped by my house the day before to pick up some diy things for the reception. Maggie also let us use gold table numbers for our reception instead of using the table numbers the venue offered and she had her own “reserved” signs for the ceremony (these are things I had not considered!)They are both professional, friendly and supportive. I honestly had zero worries because I knew we were in good hands. When issues came up I whole heartedly trusted Maggie and Olivia. I know there was some issues with our seating/table layout and I’m so grateful they were able to figure it out without our input. The groom had some issues with his suit before the ceremony and Maggie was ready with safety pins and was able to help him. During the reception Maggie ensured we were having a good time and brought drinks from the bar to us. She also took some lovely photos, which I appreciate so much because as you know it will be a little while to get our pics from the photographer. All my friends and family also told me how well organized the reception was and they noticed how hands on Maggie and Olivia were. Thank you! We couldn’t be happier with the way our wedding day turned out.
Luisa I., 14 days ago
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Something Profound Weddings 
Rating: 5.0 (19 reviews)
  • Offers 4 services
  • Starts at $1,000
  • Serves Des Plaines, 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. They educate and support couples through the process; tell them what you want and they'll provide what you need.

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., 2 years ago
Shh Events 
Rating: 5.0 (18 reviews)
  • Offers 4 services
  • Starts at $2,000
  • Serves Des Plaines, 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.

I can't say it enough! Shh Events is truly amazing! Of course you want a Planner to be detail-oriented, organized, friendly, supportive, on-trend, etc. -- Stephanie at Shh Events is all of these. But what sets Shh Events apart is the industry experience that Stephanie and her team bring to the table. Stephanie's background in Venue Management and Catering is the winning combination that makes her such an effective Planner. Not only does Shh Events excel at the client-facing aspects of Wedding & Event Planning, Stephanie and her team work closely with the Venues and Vendors by balancing the wants, needs, and desires of the clients with a results-driven plan that works seamlessly by incorporating the strengths of all the event professionals that been assembled to execute the event. Highly, highly recommend!
Cate Kaczala | JFOD, 2 years ago
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HBIC Weddings 
Rating: 5.0 (17 reviews)
  • Offers 3 services
  • Starts at $2,495
  • Serves Des Plaines, IL

As your straightforward sounding board, we'll help you narrow down your Pins and hear out your dreams. (Heck, we'll even dream with you.) And we'll help you navigate your feelings, ideas and even your mom! But you should also know that if one of your ideas won’t really work – or there is a better way to approach your idea, we’re going to tell you that too! Because, trust us, you might think a trolley filled with your wedding party is a great idea. But the air conditioning of a bus is better than diesel fumes any day - especially during summer in the city.

10/10 Wedding Planning Experience Don't walk, RUN to HBIC weddings! Diane takes the stress away from wedding planning, and kept me on task during the entire wedding process. I loved her direct communication style and telling it like it is. She was my sounding board for all of my ideas, and always let me know if something was realistic/doable within my budget, which I appreciated! If you want your wedding to be organized and not have a single worry on your wedding day besides yourself and your spouse, HBIC Weddings is the way to go!
Courtney G., 7 months ago
Monarch Creative Events 
Rating: 5.0 (17 reviews)
  • Offers 3 services
  • Starts at $3,800
  • Serves Des Plaines, IL

At Monarch Creative Events, we specialize in seamless wedding planning for couples who want a stunning, stress-free celebration. We know you’re busy, so we handle the details while you enjoy the experience. From vendor coordination to flawless execution, we ensure your day runs smoothly. Whether you're planning an intimate gathering or a grand event, our expertise turns your vision into reality. With a passion for organization and a focus on memorable guest experiences, we make wedding planning effortless. Let’s create something extraordinary together!

Awarded Best of Zola
I found Alexa on the Knot and booked her for Monarch’s full wedding planning package as my husband & I were planning a wedding outside of Chicago in an unconventional venue, 9 months away, and lived in another state. It was a big challenge but from the initial consultation, we loved Alexa’s energy, organization, commitment and just knew we could trust her with our once in a lifetime event. The planning process was extremely organized, thorough and well-paced. She matched my attention to detail, tackled unplanned challenges with ferocity (which included a limited selection of vendors given the location of our venue) and was as dedicated to bringing my very specific vision to life as I was. She brought great vendor recommendations and connections and did countless hours of research on new vendors. Details were well-documented and thoroughly discussed to ensure all parties were aligned. Even though our venue was farther outside Chicago (Indiana), she ran several venue walkthroughs in-person, attended vendor visits with me, and always accommodated my husband and I’s busy schedule. As Alexa started to step away for her maternity leave (which started right before our wedding date), she did an amazing job ensuring her team was fully prepared to handle last minute preparations and day-of responsibilities. The day-of team of 3 were awesome with completely handling all details A-Z so I didn’t have to worry about anything, even despite some last minute changes due to weather! Due to the complexity of our venue, its location, short timeline, and being from out-of-state, we are SO GLAD we booked Monarch for their full planning package and had the privilege of working with Alexa! It was sincerely our pleasure to have her bring our special day to life, she was a joy to work with and get to know. If I were getting married again, I’d book her services again no question! Thank you Alexa!!
Abby R., 2 years ago
Handled by Hamlin Events 
Rating: 5.0 (17 reviews)
  • Offers 3 services
  • Starts at $275
  • Serves Des Plaines, 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 years ago
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Here It Blooms 
Rating: 5.0 (14 reviews)
  • Offers 3 services
  • Starts at $2,800
  • Serves Des Plaines, 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 years ago
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3Event Creations LLC 
Rating: 5.0 (13 reviews)
  • Offers 3 services
  • Starts at $1,650
  • Serves Des Plaines, IL

Your wedding shouldn’t feel like a project to manage — it should feel like a season to savor. From the first spark of an idea to the final farewell at the end of the night, we’re here to make sure you’re present for all of it. We’re passionate about serving our couples well — honoring your vision, safeguarding your budget, and keeping your top priorities exactly where they belong: front and center. You call the shots. We take care of the moving pieces, the timelines, and the pressure behind the scenes. The result? A smooth, intentional experience led with professionalism, handled with heart, and designed entirely around you.

Awarded Best of Zola
Nicole from 3events is a wedding planner who turns visions into reality with heart and precision. She is known for being detail-oriented, professional, and always attentive to her clients’ needs, ensuring every aspect of the wedding is handled with care. Nicole takes the time to understand her clients’ vision, and her expertise shines through as she crafts memorable weddings that reflect each couple’s unique story. Her combination of personal attention and professionalism sets her apart, making the planning process smooth and stress-free. Nicole’s ability to anticipate challenges and manage them with grace allows her clients to fully enjoy their big day without concerns. For anyone seeking a wedding planner who blends expertise with a genuine commitment to making the day perfect, Nicole from 3events comes highly recommended.
Herny S., 2 years ago
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Vinella Events 
Rating: 5.0 (13 reviews)
  • Offers 3 services
  • Starts at $2,750
  • Serves Des Plaines, IL

Vinella Events has 20+ years in design, hospitality, and program management. We serve Chicago and beyond through personalizing unforgettable moments. Our goal is to create curated experiences with a timeless design that reflect the true essence of our clients.

Awarded Best of Zola
We could NOT have done our wedding without Janella at Vinella Events. We were looking for a day-of coordinator because we thought it would help us enjoy our day and focus on celebrating with each other and our guests. We had that and more in working with Janella, and I am so thankful she made our wedding day as successful as it was. Janella came recommended to us by our venue, and we first met with her about 4 months before our wedding and went with her 6-week coordination package. We originally just wanted someone to help only for the day of the wedding, but this absolutely was a better deal because she came with us to our venue meetings, helped coordinate our timeline, asked insightful questions for things we never would have even thought of, went through our ceremony with me, and helped me feel SO much more prepared before the wedding through meetings and just being a resource. She helped us run an efficient rehearsal prior to the wedding and coordinated with me so that we would have all of the set-up and items how I wanted them for our wedding day. On the day of the wedding, she went above and beyond in her role. She set up all of our decor, helped facilitate transportation of items, executed the timeline and adapted when things went off time (and importantly, did all of this seamlessly so that myself and the guests didn’t notice), created back-up plans when there were issues with other vendors, coordinated set-up with other vendors, ran to get my lipstick from another room for photos, and too many other things behind the scenes that I didn’t even have to know about because I was able to trust her to tackle them. I had multiple compliments from family members and friends about how organized she was and how kind she was, and she made a 270-person wedding flow seamlessly. She ultimately gave us the ability to just ENJOY the day without having to answer questions or worry about things going on that day. I am so thankful for Janella and would hire her again in a heartbeat. Thank you for everything, Janella!
Jordan B., a year ago
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Rose Collective Weddings 
Rating: 4.9 (12 reviews)
  • Offers 3 services
  • Starts at $2,195
  • Serves Des Plaines, IL

Creating a feeling and setting the vibe. Celebrating all things love. Creatively crafted wedding 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 years ago
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Baroj Events 
Rating: 5.0 (11 reviews)
  • Offers 3 services
  • Starts at $3,400
  • Serves Des Plaines, 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
Working with Rojin from Baroj Events was truly one of the best decisions we made for our wedding. From the very beginning, she brought a level of professionalism and calm that immediately put us at ease. Rojin has an incredible eye for detail—every element of our day felt intentional, cohesive, and beautifully executed. The timeline and overall flow of the event were seamless. What really sets her apart is how effortlessly she manages everything behind the scenes. On the day of the wedding, we were able to be fully present and enjoy every moment because we knew we were in expert hands. She handled any challenge quietly and efficiently, and everything ran flawlessly. Beyond her expertise, Rojin is simply wonderful to work with—kind, responsive, and genuinely invested in making your day special. If you’re looking for a planner who will go above and beyond and deliver an unforgettable experience, I can’t recommend her highly enough.
Amanda, 3 months ago
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Bisoux Events 
Rating: 5.0 (11 reviews)
  • Offers 3 services
  • Starts at $3,000
  • Serves Des Plaines, 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
Hiring Lisa as our day-of coordinator was truly one of the best decisions we made! From our very first meeting, we instantly clicked, it felt like we had known her forever. She’s so genuine and easy to be around, and she made the entire experience leading up to our wedding feel relaxed and stress-free. On the big day, there were a couple unexpected changes with our venue, but Lisa was able to come up with a backup plan in seconds and made it all feel effortless. Every detail was taken care of, and she ensured everyone and everything was exactly where it needed to be. We truly credit how perfect our day felt to Lisa’s presence and expertise. If you’re even slightly considering hiring a coordinator stop debating and just book her!! She was hands-down the most important vendor we had, and we’re forever grateful for her.
Angie D., 10 months ago
JoKay Events & Design 
Rating: 5.0 (11 reviews)
  • Offers 7 services
  • Starts at $2,500
  • Serves Des Plaines, 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., 2 years ago
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BWEDDINGS LLC 
Rating: 5.0 (11 reviews)
  • Offers 6 services
  • Starts at $150
  • Serves Des Plaines, IL

Bweddings' passion is to create a unifying vision with our client, and leverage our strong vendor relationships in the Chicagoland wedding and event industry to allow for creative collaboration in the design, planning and coordination process saving our clients hours of wedding planning and vendor sourcing.

Barbara and her team at Bwedding are truly exceptional! As a wedding photographer, I’ve worked alongside Barbara on multiple occasions, and I am always blown away by her professionalism, creativity, and attention to detail. She has a gift for turning her clients’ visions into reality, creating weddings that are as stunning as they are seamless. Barbara’s warmth and genuine care for her clients shine through in everything she does. She brings a calm, reassuring presence to what can often be a stressful day, ensuring that everything runs smoothly. Her team is equally dedicated and hardworking, making sure no detail is overlooked. It’s always a joy to collaborate with Barbara, and I can confidently say that any couple in her hands is guaranteed an unforgettable and beautifully planned wedding day. I can’t recommend Bwedding enough!
Daniela Cardili, 2 years ago
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Finishing Touch Events 
Rating: 5.0 (11 reviews)
  • Offers 5 services
  • Starts at $1,000
  • Serves Des Plaines, 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 8 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., 2 years ago
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J's Elevated Dreams 
Rating: 5.0 (11 reviews)
  • Offers 5 services
  • Serves Des Plaines, IL

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!

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J's Elevated Dreams was the perfect wedding planner for our special day. From the very beginning, their communication was concise, helpful and informative, putting us at ease throughout the planning process. The quality of their work and overall value was superior - Jennifer and her team demonstrated genuine sentiment and an elegant style that elevated every detail of our wedding. Jennifer was the most thoughtful, detail-oriented, professional and organized party planner we've ever worked with, putting in so much genuine time and effort into every little detail to make our day truly unforgettable.
Rita, a year ago
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Cherry on Top Creative Planning 
Rating: 5.0 (10 reviews)
  • Offers 5 services
  • Starts at $250
  • Serves Des Plaines, IL

Hi, I’m Camille Carter — owner and lead planner of Cherry on Top! My journey began in catering and hospitality and those experiences taught me the beauty of creativity, precision, organization, hospitality and care — qualities that now define my approach to wedding planning every single day and help me to assist couple's in saying, "I Do!" Helping couples create meaningful, fun-filled celebrations is not just what I do — it’s what I love most. To inspire, create and dream with couples about a day that will live with them forever is where I thrive and what brings me joy. You and your wedding matter to me, so let's plan it together!

Awarded Best of Zola
I would highly recommend Cherry on Top Creative Planning. Camille took the time to listen to every detail of our vision and brought it to life in ways I couldn't have even imagined. Her attention to detail was truly impressive. She is kind and just the type of person you want with you on such a happy day. At the same time, she can be assertive and take charge when needed. Our guests were blown away by the entire experience, and we couldn't have been happier with how everything turned out. She is not just a wedding planner; she is a true partner in making dreams come true. We highly recommend Camille and the Cherry on Top Creative Planning Team to any couple looking for a planner who will go above and beyond.
Katie F., 8 months ago
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Amanda Paige Events 
Rating: 5.0 (9 reviews)
  • Offers 5 services
  • Starts at $1,800
  • Serves Des Plaines, IL

Amanda Paige Events is a wedding planning company operating out of Chicago, IL with branches in Scottsdale, AZ, and New York, NY. We are dedicated to lifting the veil on wedding planning by breaking down the barriers and stigmas of traditional wedding planning, empowering you to make choices that authentically reflect your personal style.

Amanda and her team pulled off miracles to give us our dream wedding day. My husband and I had a highly ambitious timeline with a few wrenches thrown in at the last minute, and Amanda got us to our cocktail hour, while still allowing our photographer to snap perfect family photos. She arranged the world’s most epic transition from our romantic first dance to our super fun planetarium dance floor with a saxophone solo. She calmed my family members down when needed - and they all told me how much they appreciated Amanda’s guidance and direction during our rehearsal. And did it all with a smile. Amanda and her team know the BEST vendors in Chicago, and work tirelessly on making your wedding feel like “you” by helping you choose the right details. They truly care so much about giving their clients their dream weddings - from the champagne flute name cards to the ceremony audio to the florals, music, speeches, and dance floor, the hotel room setup and welcome party food, the makeup artists and invitation suite (all our guests raved about the invites)…and the list goes on. THANK YOU APE!!!
Beth L., 7 months ago
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Bridget Mary Weddings & Events 
Rating: 5.0 (8 reviews)
  • Offers 2 services
  • Starts at $3,000
  • Serves Des Plaines, IL

Bridget Mary Weddings & Events is dedicated to making your wedding day or event as stress-free as possible! We offer planning services that fit your needs, including day-of coordination, full-time planning, and partial planning. Let's start dreaming about your wedding day together!

Awarded Best of Zola
Bridget Mary Weddings & Events was the best addition to our wedding vendor team. Their communication style was efficient, clear, and helpful throughout the entire planning process. The quality of their work and value was exceptional - they ensured everything ran smoothly on our wedding day so my husband and I could focus on each other. We didn't have to worry about a thing thanks to Alicia's hard work and commitment to us having the best day ever. Thank you, Alicia Bridget!!!
Vanessa, a year ago
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Bustle and Lace, LLC 
Rating: 5.0 (8 reviews)
  • Offers 6 services
  • Starts at $3,100
  • Serves Des Plaines, IL

Since our founding in 2015, we’ve been providing expert planning advice and helping clients curate the wedding of their dreams. We are proud to be a woman-owned and operated business! To have the opportunity to play a role in our clients’ wedding day is truly a special gift. We respect our clients’ visions and values, planning each wedding with the utmost care.

Awarded Best of Zola
We cannot say enough great things about Michelle and her team at Bustle and Lace! Our wedding at The Fairlie in Chicago was an absolute dream—and it all ran flawlessly, thanks to her incredible work. From the very beginning, Michelle was a true professional and a calming presence. She maintained consistent and clear communication throughout the planning process and scheduled regular meetings to keep us on track with important milestones. She took charge of organizing with our many vendors—often without needing our involvement, which was a huge relief as the day approached. Michelle is incredibly well-established in the Chicagoland wedding scene and has clearly built strong relationships with many of the most popular local vendors—photographers, bands, DJs, caterers, florists, venues—you name it. That familiarity made coordination seamless and stress-free, and it was clear she had worked with many of our vendors before, which gave us even more peace of mind. She created a detailed, thoughtful timeline that covered everything from the bridal party’s hair and makeup arrival to the band’s final song and the venue teardown. Thanks to her preparation and the hard work of her team, everything went according to schedule without a single hiccup. On the wedding day itself, we were able to be fully present, knowing we were in the best hands. We didn’t have to worry about a thing and could simply enjoy every moment with our family and friends. We’re so grateful to Michelle and Bustle and Lace for making our wedding day stress-free and unforgettable. If you're considering a wedding coordinator, look no further—you’ll be so glad you booked her!
Amy R., a year ago
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Seven Twenty Five Events, LLC 
Rating: 5.0 (8 reviews)
  • Offers 7 services
  • Starts at $5,000
  • Serves Des Plaines, IL

At Seven Twenty Five Events, we believe no two love stories look alike and your wedding shouldn’t either. We’re a Chicago-based wedding planning and design team curating celebrations that reflect your style, not ours. Our approach is rooted in collaboration and intentional design. Whether you’re drawn to modern minimalism or timeless romance, our goal is to bring your vision to life with calm expertise and creative detail. We pride ourselves on being organized, communicative, and design-driven. From logistics to layout, we handle every element so you can be fully present on your day.

Amanda went above and beyond to make our wedding day absolutely perfect. She poured so much love, care, and creativity into every detail — from the decorations to the timeline, everything reflected our vision beautifully. She handled every little moment with such calm and grace, which allowed us to truly enjoy our day without stress. What made it even more special is that she’s not just talented, but family, and her heart showed in everything she did. We’re forever grateful for all the time, effort, and love she put into making our wedding day unforgettable.
Pauline R., 9 months ago
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Kylie Coordinates 
Rating: 5.0 (8 reviews)
  • Offers 1 service
  • Starts at $999
  • Serves Des Plaines, 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. My flat rate fee of $900 bundles all the needs of the couple from start to finish.

Kylie was an absolute pleasure to work with for our wedding! From the very beginning, their communication style was incredibly client-centered and flexible - she was always quick to respond to our questions and happy to adjust her plans to fit our vision. Kylie truly went above and beyond to make sure our special day was perfect, handling so many behind-the-scenes details that we didn't even know about. Everything flowed seamlessly from start to finish, and we were blown away by how Kylie was able to bring our wedding dreams to life. We couldn't recommend Kylie Coordinates more highly!
Junee Y., 8 months ago
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Peonies & Prosecco Events 
Rating: 5.0 (7 reviews)
  • Offers 4 services
  • Starts at $750
  • Serves Des Plaines, IL
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Peonies & Prosecco Events is a Downtown Chicago and Chicagoland boutique wedding planning and coordination team known for chic, elegant celebrations and calm, polished execution. We also serve the Rhode Island Market as well. We bring equal parts style and structure—clear timelines, thoughtful details, and steady guidance—so you feel supported throughout the process and fully present on wedding day. The result is a celebration that looks beautiful, feels like you, and flows effortlessly.

Morgan was an absolute dream to work with as my wedding planner. She helped me navigate some really tough vendor decisions, always offering thoughtful recommendations and honest guidance that made everything feel manageable. Her eye for design was incredible—she helped bring my décor vision to life in a way that felt so personal and elevated. Because of Morgan, I was completely stress-free on my wedding day, and everything ran seamlessly from start to finish. I truly cannot recommend her enough and find myself recommending her over and over again to anyone planning a wedding.
Marissa g., 6 months ago

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