The Best Wedding Planners in Lake Forest, IL

The Best Wedding Planners in Lake Forest, IL

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180 Wedding Planners in Lake Forest, IL

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Mostest 

4.8

  • Offers 5 services
  • Starts at $195
  • Serves Lake Forest, IL

Meet the Event planner in your pocket! Mostest unlocks curated and personalized event plans. Access to over 30,000+ vendors & venues, with over 23 different vendor types, including Coordination, and much more.

Awarded Best of Zola
Working with Nicole and the team at Mostest was an absolute pleasure. From the moment we first reached out, Nicole was communicative, prompt, and incredibly kind in her responses to all of our questions. Her expertise and easygoing, calm demeanor really put our Type A brains at ease throughout the planning process. Nicole was great at handling the day-before and day-of coordination between our bridal party, vendors, and the venue, ensuring everything ran smoothly. She even joined us on a few vendor calls, put together a realistic and well-organized timeline that we were able to stick to, and ran our rehearsal seamlessly. Nicole's knowledge, attention to detail, and overall professionalism made our special day truly perfect. We cannot recommend Mostest enough!
Meagan R., a year ago
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Altar’d Weddings & Design 

5.0

  • Offers 7 services
  • Starts at $2,800
  • Serves Lake Forest, IL

Altar’d Weddings & Design is a luxury planning and design company led by Corinne Keller. With more than ten years in the industry, Corinne specializes in timeless, editorial weddings that blend old world design with modern elegance. Her team serves couples across the world, with a home base in both Indiana and New York. From intimate gatherings to full destination weekends, each event is tailored with precision, style, and intention. Whether you need full planning or day-of coordination, Altar’d Weddings & Design ensures every moment feels seamless and every detail reflects your story.

If you’re on the fence about hiring Altar’d Weddings & Design, let me just say this: do it. Corinne, the owner, is an absolute design mastermind whose creative vision turned our wedding day into something beyond anything we could have imagined. From our very first consultation, her passion, expertise, and organization gave us complete confidence that we were in the best hands. Every step of the way, Corinne brought ideas that were uniquely tailored to us. Her eye for design is incredible—she took our vague Pinterest boards and turned them into a wedding that was elegant, cohesive, and completely us. Her knowledge of the industry is priceless. She anticipated needs before we even realized we had them, negotiated with vendors like a pro, and made sure every detail was flawlessly executed. Marie, her assistant, was also a rock star. Together they handled everything seamlessly. When unexpected hiccups popped up (as they always do), Corinne and Marie managed them so calmly and professionally that we didn’t even know there had been issues until after the fact. Truly, their ability to handle any and everything is unmatched. Thanks to them, we got to be fully present and actually enjoy our wedding day—no stress, no scrambling, just pure joy. Hiring Altar’d Weddings & Design was the best investment we made for our wedding. Corinne and Marie went above and beyond, and we will forever be grateful for their talent, dedication, and heart.
Haley E., 5 months ago
Belíssima Events 

5.0

  • Offers 3 services
  • Starts at $1,495
  • Serves Lake Forest, IL
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Belissima Events is a wedding and event planning studio dedicated to crafting timeless, elegant celebrations infused with heart. Based in Woodstock, IL, we specialize in blending rustic charm, modern sophistication, and refined details. From full-service planning to wedding day management, we offer personalized care, multilingual support, and seamless execution — so you can be fully present in every cherished moment.

I am proud to share my experience with Bijou and her excellent work. She did an amazing job for us, and I highly recommend her to anyone looking to organize their event. From the decorations to the overall planning, everything was beautifully executed. Trust her to make your celebration unforgettable!
Flory E., a year ago
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Rose Collective Weddings 

4.9

  • Offers 3 services
  • Starts at $1,595
  • Serves Lake Forest, IL

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!

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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., a year ago
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Weddings by Jennifer Fox 

5.0

  • Offers 6 services
  • Starts at $440
  • Serves Lake Forest, IL

Congratulations —you’re getting married!! We want you to feel like your wedding is being handled by an old friend with a lot of experience! Marriage officiant, day of coordination and wedding planning for your wedding. What makes us unique?? We offer unique personalized ceremonies with our Officiating Services for your wedding- we will work together to ensure your ceremony is perfect for you and your partner! We also ensure your day is stress free and all about you! We come to you and travel anywhere! We love love!

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We had Faith as the officiant for our wedding ceremony and she did a fantastic job! She wrote up multiple beautiful ceremonies for us to pick from and mix and match. Our ceremony was customized perfectly to us and I couldn't imagine having anyone else marry us.
Lexi D., 9 months ago
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Yes to I Do 

5.0

  • Offers 2 services
  • Serves Lake Forest, IL

I am a certified wedding planner with a passion for learning. It all started over 10 years ago when I worked as a birthday party host at a park district, eventually expanding to fundraising events, showers, and weddings. My passion for weddings and events grew, and I began helping friends and family with their weddings. Now, I run my own business! There is nothing I love more than seeing an idea come to life! When I'm not planning weddings, you'll find me cuddling with my baby, enjoying the show Friends under a cozy blanket, or sharing a meal with a glass (or two) of wine with my husband. I'd love to chat and learn more about you!

From the start, the team at Yes to I Do was quick to respond to all of our questions and requests. They were incredibly organized and detail-oriented, ensuring that every aspect of our ceremony and reception was carefully planned out. Rebecca in particular went above and beyond, helping us coordinate with all our vendors months in advance and providing helpful templates and suggestions to keep us organized. On the day of and during the rehearsal, the Yes to I Do team thought of every little detail, directing each person on how the ceremony would flow and regularly checking on my husband and I to make sure we had everything we needed - they even kept our goblets full! We were truly able to relax and enjoy our special day thanks to their attentive and considerate service. We highly recommend Yes to I Do for any couple planning their wedding in the Chicago area.
Sam G., 2 months ago
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Spruced Up Designs 

5.0

  • Offers 2 services
  • Starts at $150
  • Serves Lake Forest, IL

Hi there ! My name is Leela. You're probably wondering, what makes this lady qualified to coordinate my wedding? For the last decade I've been working in the entertainment business - curating corporate events & handling many different client bases. In the last 5 years I've discovered my love for the wedding industry. I currently work as an assistant sales manager at Bull Valley Golf Club. Working weddings has instilled a passion in me - a passion for making each and every wedding special and unique just as my clients are!

Awarded Best of Zola
Leela was one of our best wedding day decisions. She was very easy to work with and communicated very well before and leading up to the wedding day. We had a lot of small details and vendors involved in our wedding day and everything was handled with such grace and professionalism. We couldn’t have done it without Leela and highly recommend her for your day of wedding coordination needs.
Kristen and C., 3 months ago
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LaBelle Weddings & Events 

5.0

  • Offers 7 services
  • Starts at $1,000
  • Serves Lake Forest, IL

At LaBelle Events, we offer full-service event planning, including venue selection, vendor management, and day-of coordination. Our team works tirelessly to ensure that your event is tailored to your unique style and vision.

Awarded Best of Zola
From the very first meeting, LaBelle Weddings & Events impressed us with their thorough, on-time, and dependable communication style. Susie and her team were incredibly kind and creative, transforming our vision into a polished, turn-key event that was both fun and well-managed from start to finish. The personal touches they added made all our guests feel truly cared for, and the whole day was an absolute pleasure. We would definitely use LaBelle Weddings & Events again in a heartbeat!
Kimberly W., 4 months ago
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EventScape, Inc. Luxury Weddings & Rentals 

5.0

  • Offers 3 services
  • Starts at $2,500
  • Serves Lake Forest, IL

EventScape, Inc.®Luxury Weddings Division provides premier wedding planning services for your special day. As featured in an episode of WE TV’s Platinum Weddings, our team of creative professionals will make your once-in-a-lifetime event a true celebration of your personal style and provide you with a lifetime of memories. Our experts at EventScape, Inc's Rental Division can coordinate all of your rental needs including: tables, chairs, chargers, specialty linens, LED dance floors and bars, uplighting, custom gobos, lounge furniture, tenting, staging, generators and executive restrooms.

Awarded Best of Zola
Great Company who walks the walk From every detail they miss nothing. Hands on and keeps client satisfaction the top priority
Tommy Peske, 2 years ago
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B.l.Allen Wedding & Events 

5.0

  • Offers 2 services
  • Starts at $1,500
  • Serves Lake Forest, IL
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A passionate and detail-oriented wedding planner with years of experience in creating unforgettable weddings. Known for our impeccable organizational skills and creative vision, we specialize in curating personalized, stress-free events that reflect each couple’s unique style and love story. From intimate gatherings to extravagant celebrations, we expertly handle every aspect of the wedding planning process, from vendor coordination to day-of execution. With a dedication to providing exceptional service and ensuring every detail is flawlessly executed, we strive to make each couple’s dream wedding a reality.

Awarded Best of Zola
Our wedding planner was stuck out of town the whole weekend of our wedding and we didn’t have anyone to coordinate the wedding day things we needed done. Brooke stepped in and made herself available to coordinate the bridesmaids and groomsmen, organized the photographers, and other people who were working to help us for our special day. She made it look so easy and we were relaxed knowing it was taken care of.
James & M., 3 years ago
Over the Moon Events 

5.0

  • Offers 7 services
  • Starts at $200
  • Serves Lake Forest, IL

I fell in love with event planning over 5 years ago and have recently started my own company. I love the feeling of knowing I made the most important days of peoples lives the best they could have been, there is nothing better! We want to elevate your event to the next level by bringing the details to life. Let us take over the stress of being the host so you can return to being a guest of the event!

I came to Over the Moon Events with a limited budget and a very limited timeline. I couldn’t be more thrilled with what they were able to pull together in two months time! No style was sacrificed to save money. Jasmine’s ideas were beautiful and timeless. She was always quick to respond, understood my vision perfectly, and had a way of bringing all my ideas to life practically and with cost-efficiency. She handled all the coordination and details on the day of, and was able to pivot like a pro when we ended up running late for the ceremony. If you are looking for a partner to guide you through the wedding process, Over the Moon is what you are looking for. Very affordable and without a doubt, the best wedding decision we made! Couldn’t recommend them enough!
Danielle M., 7 months ago
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Heirloom Event Company 

5.0

  • Offers 2 services
  • Starts at $2,995
  • Serves Lake Forest, IL
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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
5 Stars! We at Coastal Event Lighting LOVES Heirloom Event Company!!!! Working with Haylie and Christiane at Heirloom Event Company was an absolute joy from start to finish! From the very first phone call, Haylie and her team were incredibly professional, responsive, and a true pleasure to work with. She made everything seamless — from asking thoughtful questions about our production services to coordinating every detail on the big day. Her team was accommodating, organized, and handled everything with grace and ease. I would happily work with her again anytime. Heirloom is truly one of the best I've had the pleasure of collaborating with. We HIGHLY recommend her to be your wedding planner — you’ll be in amazing hands!
Coastal Event L., 6 months ago
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The Simply Elegant Group 

5.0

  • Offers 7 services
  • Starts at $1,975
  • Serves Lake Forest, 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
Brenda was amazing to work with from start to finish! She cared about understanding us as a couple and our desires for the wedding. Recommending other vendors that met our budget, our personality and vision. Wedding planning is full of stressful decision making and Brenda coached us through those moments, held us to account, but remained flexible. She’s so sweet, fun, and professional—always on time, always prepared, and somehow made the whole planning process actually enjoyable. She went above and beyond by even unwrapping over 150 wigs that we had forgot about. She was super quick to answer texts and emails, always happy to hop on a call, and kept us on track with a super detailed timeline so nothing ever felt last-minute or rushed. I especially loved her monthly check-ins on the 1st—it kept everything organized and stress-free. Brenda came recommended from a friend’s wedding, and now I get why. Couldn’t have asked for a better planner and I’ll be recommending her to everyone I know.
Nicholas R., a month ago
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BW Studio + Events 

5.0

  • Offers 5 services
  • Starts at $3,800
  • Serves Lake Forest, 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
We are BEYOND thrilled with our experience working with BW Studio & Events! From start to finish, Blair and Neva were nothing short of extraordinary. Their warm, welcoming personalities instantly put us at ease and created such a positive energy throughout the entire planning process. The communication was seamless — clear, timely, organized, and incredibly efficient. We always felt informed and supported, and no detail ever slipped through the cracks. The way Blair and her team orchestrate vendors is truly unmatched. Every single vendor we worked with mentioned how wonderful and effortless it is collaborating with BW Studio & Events. It speaks volumes about their professionalism and reputation in the industry. Their attention to detail is impeccable. Truly no task or ask was ever too big or too small. They handled everything with grace, care, and a level of dedication that made us feel so supported. Most importantly, they brought a sense of comfort, calm, and peace during what can often be a stressful season. Thanks to them, we were able to fully enjoy every moment of our wedding experience. We cannot recommend BW Studio & Events enough. If you’re considering them — do it. You will be in the best hands!
Danielle & T., 3 days ago
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Afterglow Weddings and Events 

5.0

  • Offers 3 services
  • Starts at $3,000
  • Serves Lake Forest, 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
My husband and I cannot recommened Olivia and Afterglow Events enough! She made the last 3 months of wedding planning and day of truly a breeze. Her planning platform keeps vendor details so well organized and makes final details like meal choices & seating charts so simple. She handled all vendor communication and meetings with ease. She was very responsive with all my numerous questions. We cannot say enough good things about Olivia regarding execution of our rehearsal and wedding day. I am a type A gal and she set up all my DIYs exactly how I imagined. She and her assistant would check in periodically with me and my husband and ask if we needed anything and if we did they would make sure it was handled. From holding all of my belongings in their fanny packs, making sure the party bus had all the required items on board and running to make sure I had my setting powder with me they truly made sure everything ran smoothly. Olivia went over and beyond and even made sure to grab my slippers from the hotel room to make sure I was the most comfortable on the dancefloor. She is so organized and such a calming and confident presence on wedding day. Working with Olivia was such a great decision and helped make our day even more special.
Ashley P., 3 months ago
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Destify - Destination Wedding Planners 

4.5

  • Offers 2 services
  • Starts at $150
  • Serves Lake Forest, IL

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

Awarded Best of Zola
Working with Ha T has been nothing short of exceptional. From our very first conversation, it was clear that she genuinely cares about her clients and is deeply passionate about helping couples create the wedding of their dreams. Her professionalism, warmth, and communication skills stood out immediately — she was always easy to reach, quick to respond, and proactive in keeping us updated throughout every step of the process. As first-time wedding planners, we were initially overwhelmed by the number of decisions to make. We went back and forth on so many different options, but Ha never once made us feel uncomfortable or rushed. Instead, she used her remarkable skillset and calm guidance to help us focus on what truly mattered. With her expertise, she helped us narrow everything down and ultimately find the perfect destination for us. We asked countless questions — sometimes more than once — and Ha consistently showed up for us with patience, positivity, and a smile on her face. Her energy is truly infectious; even through the phone, you could feel her enthusiasm and genuine excitement for us. She always took time to recap our calls, clarify next steps, and follow up promptly on any outstanding items, ensuring that nothing ever fell through the cracks. Ha’s dedication goes above and beyond. She even made herself available on weekends to accommodate our schedules and provide guidance when we needed it most. Her professionalism, knowledge, and passion transformed what could have been an overwhelming experience into a fun, organized, and memorable journey. We are so grateful for Ha’s unwavering support and care. She made us feel valued, understood, and completely confident in our decisions. We truly can’t recommend her highly enough — if you’re planning your wedding through Destify, you’ll be in the absolute best hands with Ha T.
Langston W., a month ago
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Emily Nuzzo Events 

5.0

  • Offers 5 services
  • Starts at $3,000
  • Serves Lake Forest, 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 was amazing! We worked with her for planning, starting from about 15 months before the wedding date, as well as day-of coordinating, and she was an incredible help time after time. Whenever we were stuck trying to figure out vendors or even basic things like the color scheme, Emily was able to help us make progress and stayed really kind and patient throughout, even with what were probably fairly dumb questions at least some of the time. (After all, I don't think either of us ever planned a party for more than a dozen people at a time, so it was invaluable to have help from someone so experienced as Emily!) Emily was great at keeping track of timelines and helped focus us on which decisions needed to be made sooner and what we could leave for later. When we decided to add a tea ceremony as part of the wedding, Emily didn't bat an eye and was so helpful with getting those extra details sorted. There can be so many times while planning a wedding where it’s hard to know how to even approach an important decision, including just communicating w/ guests & family and her expertise, advice, and care kept us from getting stuck more times than we can count! Even though you would expect an event planner to be very rigid in saying how things should go, Emily is not robotic at all and we loved how spontaneous and open to brainstorming different options she always was! The night before and morning of the wedding, we were a bit stressed, but once we were at our venue and Emily was back involved, things went incredibly smoothly and we had a day filled with joy and love. One of Emily's assistants, Alaina, was also there to help w/ day-of details and she was also so nice, calm and capable! Emily even stepped in as an emergency emcee for us when our previous plans fell through 2 weeks before the wedding & our guests loved her humor & warmth during the reception too!
Tien-Tien, a year ago
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grayterevents 

5.0

  • Offers 4 services
  • Starts at $650
  • Serves Lake Forest, IL

Working out of Lombard, IL, I am a type A planner from the very center of my heart. I love lists, schedules, budgets, and all things organized. Weddings are my passion because they involve so much coordinated detail in every phase of the day from start to finish. I love to see my client's vision for their special day come together with every check off the to do list. I have been coordinating weddings since early 2018, but have been networking in the industry for several years now. I love working with all of the gorgeous venues we have here in the suburbs of Chicago and can't wait to get started planning your dream wedding.

Awarded Best of Zola
Bree and the team at Grayterevents were an absolute dream to work with for our backyard wedding reception. With just under 200 guests, this was no small affair, but Bree's punctual and clear communication put us at ease every step of the way. Her team was incredibly helpful, quickly getting a broken outlet fixed the morning of the wedding so everything ran smoothly. The quality of their work was top-tier, and we could not have had the wedding of our dreams without their trustworthy expertise. Bree and her team went above and beyond to make our special day truly unforgettable. If you are looking for a coordinator, look no further. Grayterevents is the best!
Lilly H., 23 days ago
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The Bailey Experience Wedding and Event Co 

4.3

  • Offers 5 services
  • Starts at $2,500
  • Serves Lake Forest, IL

The Bailey Experience Wedding and Event Co. is a luxury planning firm known for creating elevated weddings on land and at sea. We bring clarity, confidence, and expert guidance to every celebration. Whether you are planning a cruise wedding or a sophisticated event at home, we handle timelines, travel, vendors, and logistics with intention. Every detail is managed with care so you feel supported, relaxed, and fully present. Weddings are planned with precision and executed with excellence at The Bailey Experience.

Awarded Best of Zola
The Bailey Experience Wedding and Event Co. was a dream to work with for our Open House at LOFT39. Their communication style was professional, prompt, and friendly, putting us at ease throughout the planning process. The quality of their work was truly seamless - they meticulously managed load-in and schedule, ensuring the event started flawlessly. Their team's organizational skills, beautiful design work, and professional management made them a trusted, preferred planning and decor vendor for our clients at LOFT39. We would recommend The Bailey Experience over and over again for their visionary approach to weddings.
Kendall O., 19 days ago
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Marryment 

5.0

  • Offers 3 services
  • Starts at $2,495
  • Serves Lake Forest, 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
We cannot recommend Marryment, specifically Claire, highly enough! From the very beginning, Claire was organized, professional, and incredibly kind. She brought our vision to life and handled every detail with care—even working seamlessly with vendors who had little to no wedding experience. Thanks to her, our day went off without a hitch. What truly set Claire apart was how personal and invested she was. She didn’t just feel like a planner—she felt like a friend who genuinely cared about making our day special. Her calm presence and attention to detail gave us so much peace of mind throughout the process. If you're looking for someone who is not only experienced and reliable but also genuinely passionate about what she does, **Claire at Marryment** is it. We’re so grateful for everything she did and will be recommending her to everyone we know!
Alex S., 3 months ago
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Thyme & Details 

5.0

  • Offers 3 services
  • Starts at $3,500
  • Serves Lake Forest, IL

Thyme & Details offers wedding planning and design services to sentimental couples looking for good vibes and premium personal touches. We know how important it is to be present in the moment – not worrying about organization, budgeting, managing vendors, etc. Let's make planning zesty so you can focus on your VIPs and enjoying your journey. We are based in Ohio but available for travel. Reach out so we can create something unforgettable!

Awarded Best of Zola
Dana and her team went above and beyond to ensure planning my out of state wedding was exactly what I envisioned! From the start of our planning period, up until the day of - Thyme & Detail made me feel loved and had the day running like well oiled machine. If any day-of issues would arise, this team was ON IT! Dana also offered multiple centerpiece rentals and had insight to other vendors that help bring my vision to life. Even after the wedding, I loved that Dana was able to help us donate items like our flowers to charities and give back to the community. Thank you Thyme & Detail for being part of our special day!
Tiffany, a year ago
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Anemone Events 

5.0

  • Offers 3 services
  • Starts at $2,100
  • Serves Lake Forest, IL

At Anemone Events, I have one simple goal: to ensure your day is as extraordinary as it can be! I strive to execute experiences and memories that will last you a lifetime. I care about you and aspire to bring your visions to life, delivering a day that will perfectly reflect YOUR unique story. My hope is to simplify the lead-up to your best moments, allowing you to sit back, relax and be present in every minute of your magical celebration while I handle the day's details, setup, communications, logistics and everything in between.

Awarded Best of Zola
Sarah is amazing to work with. We had a large backyard, outdoor wedding .. the day ended up being the rainiest day in June but Sarah executed the day perfectly. From the very beginning, She was so easy to communicate with, very helpful and always thought of things that I would never even thought about. If you are looking for someone to ease your mind, I recommend hiring Sarah for your big day, you won't regret it! Thank You Sarah!!!
Dylan M., a year ago
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Honorary Bridesmaid 

5.0

  • Offers 6 services
  • Starts at $1,650
  • Serves Lake Forest, IL

Honorary Bridesmaid is a wedding planning company that was created for the couple that needs a helping hand from start to finish, partial planning, day of coordination, or finding the perfect attire. What started as a passion for learning about all things bridal transformed into a planning business that allows a couple to feel relaxed and stress free for their big day. Honorary Bridesmaid takes pride in finding affordable ways of making a vision come to life by using local vendors, DIY'ing if needed, and will be the person to ask for any help.

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Kim calls herself an honorary bridesmaid but she is so much more. She is a florist, a seamstress, a miracle worker and a friend to everyone she meets. I had a vision for my wedding day and Kim executed it flawlessly. She not only made the day run smoothly, but set up all of my favors, stationery and even the bud vases she made exactly how I pictured it! We had some fashion emergencies and Kim literally saved the day by sowing on straps to make a dress that wouldn’t zip finally close. I cannot rave about Kim enough!! We got endless compliments about our day and it would have been impossible without her. Kim is worth every single penny and then some.
Lauren N., 5 months ago
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Monarch Creative Events 

5.0

  • Offers 3 services
  • Starts at $3,500
  • Serves Lake Forest, 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
Alexa is a true professional with her work and I knew from the moment we spoke to her that she was the one we wanted to work with. We interviewed several planners that did not come close to Alexa’s level of expertise and ability to make you feel calm and in good hands. If I was able to re-do my wedding again, I may change a few vendors, but Alexa is someone we would lock down over and over again! Hands down the best decision we made! Alexa is reliable, professional, friendly, and most importantly organized! We immediately had a guide on where to start and where we should be with our process each month. Alexa was available to us for any questions or doubts we might have, and made the most stressful months leading up to our wedding stress free. She always asked questions we didn’t think to ask. She took the lead with our vendors and ensuring we never missed a step, but most importantly Alexa was always positive, kind, and composed during every meeting we had. She made me feel at ease and relaxed, which says a lot when someone is planning a wedding. The day of our wedding we always knew what was going to happen next and even when something unexpected would come up, Alexa was quick to resolve it. Not only did my husband and I feel thankful for hiring Monarch, but my family was also left impressed and thankful for Alexa. Hiring a wedding planner is the best decision you can make, but if you hire Monarch, they will make it possible for you to be stress free leading up to your wedding and allow you to focus on being present in the moment. Thank you Alexa and Monarch!! You made the impossible possible and allowed us to enjoy our wedding stress free!
Vanessa M., 2 months ago
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Shh Events 

5.0

  • Offers 4 services
  • Starts at $2,000
  • Serves Lake Forest, 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, a year ago
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Bellazevents LLC 

5.0

  • Offers 5 services
  • Starts at $500
  • Serves Lake Forest, IL
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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
We worked with Veneisha for our wedding catering and dinnerware rental, and we couldn’t be happier with the experience. She was incredibly attentive to detail and so patient throughout the entire process. Veneisha took the time to help us make the best decisions, and her expertise truly showed in the final result. The entire setup looked absolutely amazing, and everything went so smoothly. Beyond her professionalism, she is a genuinely wonderful person who clearly cares deeply about her clients. We’re so grateful for her and would highly recommend her to anyone planning a special event.
Kamila, 4 months ago
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Handled by Hamlin Events 

5.0

  • Offers 3 services
  • Starts at $250
  • Serves Lake Forest, 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., a year ago
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Capstone Occasions 

5.0

  • Offers 6 services
  • Starts at $2,600
  • Serves Lake Forest, IL

Hi! I'm Tia - Mom of 5 kids, 2 dogs and wife to the most supportive and amazing husband there is. In fact, you will often times find him carrying boxes, straightening linens, or even officiating from time to time. I started Capstone Occasions (aka-my crowning achievement) to help elevate your events to the top of your expectations. It could be a simple intimate affair to the grandest of parties, but whatever you are envisioning, it is my plan to execute it with every bit of intention and emotion that you have for it yourself.

Awarded Best of Zola
Capstone occassions made our wedding day absolute magic. I started the planning process on my own but got stuck and unmotivated because i felt overwhelmed/not entirely sure what was next. Tia jumped in and helped me get excited about the process again and accomplish the tasks in order of importance and made sure it was a day that both Mike (my now husband) and I envisioned and wanted to make it special for us. Because of her experience she has so many friends in the business. I appreciated she recommended vendors based on who the two of us are and what we were looking for and within our budget (and ways to save). She thinks about EVERYTHING! Things we never would have considered on our own. My favorite being the sunset photos of me and my husband. He doesn’t like pictures but he loved how they turned out. Not only that, she makes sure it’s a seamless process and day that’s stress free. My mom was so grateful to be able to let loose and relax and could not say enough about how instrumental Tia and her team were to make the day so beautiful and coordinating with all the vendors so we didn’t have to. Day before the wedding, I was honestly a mess and left our name tags at my office and a few other prints including labels and a mock up picture of what we were thinking. So, we had to last minute hand write the name tags and in a rush left unorganized and unlabeled bins for them to sort out. My brain was all over the place and it didn’t occur to me until too late but when we walked in, it was even better than I imagined. They really went the extra mile and made everything picture perfect. Our friends and family were so impressed and we’re still getting compliments to this day. Thank you Tia and the Capstone Occassions team! You are fun to work with, easy to get along with (even some of our craziest family members), hardworking, magician ninjas (for all the stuff you do behind the scenes we will never even know about- thank you). We are forever grateful for the best and happiest day of our lives!
Madeline W., a year ago
Here It Blooms 

5.0

  • Offers 3 services
  • Starts at $2,800
  • Serves Lake Forest, 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., a year ago

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