The Best Wedding Planners in Riverside, IL

The Best Wedding Planners in Riverside, IL

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185 Wedding Planners in Riverside, IL

Available on September 13, 2026
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Birdcage and Blushers Weddings 

5.0

  • Offers 3 services
  • Starts at $3,999
  • Serves Riverside, IL

Hi my name is Alyson and I am the owner and lead wedding planner of Birdcage and Blushers Weddings! Birdcage and Blushers is a bespoke wedding planning company that provides personalized wedding planning, design, and coordination services.

Alyson served as our day-of coordinator in August of 2024, but she got to work well ahead of our big day. She spent a generous amount of time understanding our vision, our preferences, and our non-negotiables. She was on site with us for venue walkthroughs and established communication with our vendors ahead of time. She also checked in with us regularly to make sure we were on track. She was a bona fide problem solver, including helping our DJ sort out access issues with our venue, ensuring our guests didn’t walk through our aisle before the ceremony, and running across the street at the eleventh hour to buy eyelash glue. She even helped us bustle the wedding dress between the ceremony and reception when we couldn’t figure it out. We are really grateful for everything she did and we highly recommend working with her for your special day.
John & F., 4 months ago
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Monarch Creative Events 

5.0

  • Offers 3 services
  • Starts at $2,900
  • Serves Riverside, 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!

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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., 7 months ago
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Heirloom Event Company 

5.0

  • Offers 3 services
  • Starts at $3,200
  • Serves Riverside, IL

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

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We couldn't have made a better choice in using Heirloom Event Company to help us plan our wedding. Our planning timeline was only about 5 months, My husband and I lived in different countries and had to deal with the added stress of immigration visas on top of wedding planning. We wanted a planner who would understand our needs and someone we could trust to listen to our vision for the day and make it happen. Haylie was so easy to work with, always on top of deadlines and keeping us on track in the all stages of planning. She listened to our ideas and dreams and found vendors that suited and fit within budget. She found us an amazing coffee cart vendor after i said coffee would be awesome to have. We dreamed of it being a fairytale/ hobbiton vibes in the music, she found us a music duo who hit the brief perfectly. She helped us surprise each other the morning of and throughout the day. She communicated with vendors, understood the fine print in the contracts and would let us know what our responsibility was. She was so supportive throughout the whole planning stage, any questions we had she answered and even after the wedding, answering questions that only come up after the event has happened. Haylie was intentional, thoughtful and she helped us be at ease leading up to the wedding and day of. With family travelling from outside of the country, she made a simple document we could give to them to have all the info needed so they didn't ask us the day of. Haylie went above and beyond to make our wedding day our dream day and we cant thank her enough.
Miles and K., 8 months ago
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BW Studio + Events 

5.0

  • Offers 5 services
  • Starts at $3,800
  • Serves Riverside, 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, 7 months ago
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The Simply Elegant Group 

5.0

  • Offers 7 services
  • Starts at $1,975
  • Serves Riverside, 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
Simply Elegant Group was by far my favorite vendor! Every single person we talked to from Lindsay Mackey, their amazing manger and our first contact to the hotel-block assistant was a joy to work with, communicative and helpful. The workbook, spreadsheets, and connections with other coordinators and vendors made the whole wedding planning process more enjoyable and streamlined. We chose the Day of Coordination and are very grateful to have had Hanh as our wedding coordinator! Hanh is worth her weight in gold! With Day of Coordination we received not only ten hours of custom coordination from the wonderfully efficient and empathic Hanh, we also had the help of her assistant. This was perfect because someone was by my and my husband’s throughout the day. I loved that with SEG we had a whole team of magnifically organized, thorough and compassionate individuals to support us in executing our dream wedding. Once we had submitted our information Lindsay contacted us to go over all of the things included in wedding planning. She created a rough draft of our day of timeline and gave us access to our Wedding Workbook. They have templates for everything you will need for organizing your wedding and making sure you do not miss out on important, but often overlooked details. Two months before our wedding date we were connected with Hanh. From our first meeting throughout the whole time before the wedding and for the duration of our wedding itself Hanh was both our wedding angel and ninja rolled all into one. I had done a lot of the initial setting up vendors, but as soon as she could she took over as my contact person. This meant the vendors had to email/reach out to Hanh and left me feeling like a weight had been lifted off my shoulders. From this point on I started to enjoy wedding planning.I love that she reached out to not only myself, but included my now husband and daughter in on a meeting. If there were any hiccups leading up to the wedding I did not know until they were already handled. On our wedding day, everything went smoothly for my husband and I and our family.Again if there were any mishaps my husband and I were oblivious of them and we had the best wedding ever! Hanh was ready for anything, made sure we were treated like royalty and also took some amazing pictures! Thank you to Hanh and Simply Elegant Group for making our dream wedding come true! All of the things, Mr. and Mrs. Haynie
Melissa H., 3 months ago
Emily Nuzzo Events 

5.0

  • Offers 5 services
  • Starts at $3,000
  • Serves Riverside, 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, 8 months ago
Destify - Destination Wedding Planners 

4.3

  • Offers 2 services
  • Starts at $150
  • Serves Riverside, 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
Everyone I worked with was very helpful and efficient. From booking all the way until we can home everything went smoothly. I worked with Jasmine, Olivia, Luis, and Michelle. They all was great!
Chanice, 2 years ago
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Afterglow Weddings and Events 

5.0

  • Offers 3 services
  • Starts at $3,000
  • Serves Riverside, 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
Olivia was incredible to work with from start to finish for our wedding on 7/13. She provided an incredibly detailed checklist for wedding planning to ensure we didn’t forget anything prior to the big day. On our actual wedding day, she set up tons of decor and got it to look exactly how I wanted. She was really communicative with all vendors and made sure that we kept on schedule throughout the night. I really don’t think we could have pulled off such a fun and stress-free wedding without Olivia there to guide us. Thanks so much for everything! :)
Jacqui F., 10 months ago
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Sustainable Soirées 

5.0

  • Offers 3 services
  • Serves Riverside, IL
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Sustainable Soirées is a premier Chicago wedding planning company led by Bristol Echeverria, a highly skilled Master Certified Wedding Planner and Certified Wedding Design Consultant. We bring nearly a decade of experience in crafting exquisite and sustainable weddings and events in the Chicagoland area. Our expertise lies in meticulously curating every aspect of your special day to ensure an unforgettable and environmentally conscious celebration. From large-scale events to intimate celebrations, weddings rich in cultural traditions, or laid-back gatherings, we know how to adapt our skills to meet every client's needs.

Awarded Best of Zola
After Spencer and I got engaged, we quickly realized that we needed someone to help us stay organized and on top of all of our deadlines. We hired Bristol as our partial planner and day-of coordinator, and it was easily the best decision we made throughout the planning process!! Our monthly planning calls with Bristol were crucial to helping us stay on top of all of the details, and she provided a ton of extremely helpful planning spreadsheets that made everything very straightforward. We always knew what we had left to do and what was next on the agenda. She also took a lot of time to understand our vision for the wedding day, and virtually all of the vendors we ended up hiring came at her recommendation. It was also really important to us that our wedding create as little waste as possible, and all of the vendors she sent our way helped us towards that goal. One of the things we appreciated the most was her assistance in finalizing details with our vendors. A lot of questions came up in those final calls that we hadn’t thought about or were not prepared to answer, and Bristol helped us make the right decisions every time. Bristol was incredibly warm and supportive throughout the entire process. Her genuine care for us and our wedding made us feel like we were in very capable and trusted hands. We’ve received so many compliments from our wedding party and families about how effortlessly she managed the wedding day and the events leading up to it, as well as her thorough communication to everyone involved in the ceremony. The week leading up to the wedding was entirely stress-free for us because Bristol made sure that all of our boxes were checked well in advance of the wedding. Hiring Bristol and her team is the best decision you could make for your wedding day, and we will be recommending her to all of our friends getting married in the future!! Thank you again for making our wedding day so special! Katie & Spencer
Katie, 10 months ago
Something Profound Weddings 

5.0

  • Offers 4 services
  • Starts at $800
  • Serves Riverside, IL

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

Awarded Best of Zola
Rebecca is nothing short of incredible! She was a necessity for our wedding planning process and coordination, and we all agreed hiring her was the most valuable choice we made during it. From the very first intro call where we had been speaking to a lot of new vendors, deciding what worked for us, which personalities we matched with, and beginning to understand all that it would take to pull off an incredible event, she made us feel at ease! She is an absolute professional - she keeps things very realistic, but positive, and knows how to work well with many different people in the industry. She knew when she needed to encourage them to follow up with us or something was due on our end, she was always very kind about it. We trusted her as she knew many of the vendors we would be working with and she also came with great recommendations when we weren’t sure on a vendor. She takes comprehensive notes of your conversations so that no idea or thought is forgotten and it makes you feel so valued as a client that she cares so much about your big day. Our families were equally impressed with her professionalism and care for her clients. With the coordination package, we were so much less stressed than other couples we’ve witnessed, since Rebecca handled the majority of communication amongst vendors in the month leading up to the wedding (and even was on top of it prior to taking a much deserved vacation for herself!). We were able to be fully present on our wedding day and thoroughly enjoyed it, which is everything it should be! We cannot recommend her enough and are so happy to follow her now on Instagram where we can see all the difference she’s making in other couples’ big days!
Madeline K., 8 months ago
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Handled by Hamlin Events 

5.0

  • Offers 3 services
  • Starts at $250
  • Serves Riverside, 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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Shh Events 

5.0

  • Offers 4 services
  • Starts at $1,750
  • Serves Riverside, 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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JoKay Events & Design 

5.0

  • Offers 7 services
  • Starts at $2,500
  • Serves Riverside, 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., a year ago
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Rose Collective Weddings 

4.9

  • Offers 3 services
  • Starts at $1,595
  • Serves Riverside, 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!

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., 7 months ago
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Bellazevents LLC 

5.0

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

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

Awarded Best of Zola
Bellazevents did an exceptional job with my wedding! Veneisha went above and beyond to ensure my husband and I enjoyed our special day. I was so amazed seeing everything when I walked into my reception. I will be booking Bellazevents for any future events I have! Thank you so much Veneisha!
Jadia E., 6 months ago
Baroj Events 

5.0

  • Offers 4 services
  • Starts at $2,800
  • Serves Riverside, 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
We worked together on a wedding and it was pretty much easy to deal with her - clear communication, clear needs, prompt responses. The wedding alone was breathtaking - simple and classy. She knew what was needed to make a beautiful room. Great working with you! Looking forward to another event together.
Woman in Black Event Serv, 3 years ago
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Finishing Touch Events 

5.0

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

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

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

5.0

  • Offers 3 services
  • Starts at $3,000
  • Serves Riverside, IL

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

Awarded Best of Zola
Lisa was an absolute dream to work with. From the initial planning, to coordinating all of our vendors, and then of course the day-of timeline, flow, and impromptu problem solving. If you’re anything like me, you’ll be a nervous wreck on your wedding day. Leading up to our big day I was cool as a cucumber so I truly didn’t think I would be, but the anticipation had my anxiety at an all time high. Lisa gracefully reassured me every step of the way. She will do it all for you. She will ensure that every last, tiny detail is perfect. But perhaps even more importantly, she has the warmth of an old friend. I can’t recommend Bisoux Event Co. enough. She made our wedding day incredibly special and for that, I’m so grateful.
Megan N., 6 months ago
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J's Elevated Dreams 

5.0

  • Offers 6 services
  • Serves Riverside, 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!

J's Elevated Dreams was an absolute pleasure to work with for our wedding. From the very first interaction, the communication was timely, and we immediately hit it off, putting us at ease throughout the entire planning process. Jennifer is incredibly smart, hard working, and she was able to solve any problems before we even knew they existed. She paid close attention to all the small details and provided us with the most wonderful checklist. Also, her organization of our documents, contracts, and timelines, allowed us to fully enjoy our wedding day. We were able to put our complete trust in her decisions, and she seamlessly drove the wedding day we had crafted together. I would highly recommend J's Elevated Dreams to anyone planning an event or wedding - she truly helped create the wedding of our dreams. We feel so lucky to have worked with Jennifer and her team!
Emilee, 5 months ago
CRW Events 

5.0

  • Offers 6 services
  • Serves Riverside, IL

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

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

5.0

  • Offers 3 services
  • Serves Riverside, IL

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

We love working with Nikeva and her team! She is organized, communicative, and efficient which allows us to really focus on creating the best design plans for our couples. Her efficiency and thoughtfulness creates a great team spirit amongst vendors resulting in an amazing event for her clients!
Rehana@Siblana, 6 months ago
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Bustle and Lace, LLC 

5.0

  • Offers 6 services
  • Starts at $2,800
  • Serves Riverside, IL
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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.

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 month ago
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Vinella Events LLC 

5.0

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

Vinella Events serves the Chicagoland area with customized wedding and event planning. We specialize in creating curated experiences with a timeless design that reflect the true essence of our clients.

Awarded Best of Zola
I appreciate Janella's professionalism and attention to detail. Truly a great person to work with.
Lisa B., a year ago
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Besher Events 

5.0

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

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

Awarded Best of Zola
We heard about Besher Events through a friend of a friend and it was the best decision we could’ve possibly made throughout wedding planning! Kristin immediately started suggesting and contacting vendors, and helping come up with the theme/design for the whole wedding. We gave her general ideas and lots of pictures off Pinterest and she made it all come to life. She truly put so much effort into making our day perfect (she even made the sun come out!!) and if anything went wrong we didn’t even notice. Not only is Kristin an amazing wedding planner, but she was also an amazing friend to lean on for the entire 1.5 years of planning. We’ve gotten SO many compliments about how our wedding turned out and also how well organized it was. We are truly blessed to have been able to work with Besher Events!!
Teresa I., 3 years ago
Kylie Coordinates 

5.0

  • Offers 1 service
  • Starts at $999
  • Serves Riverside, 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.

Following our engagement, my husband and I were eager to tie the knot within a few months but wished to sidestep the typical stresses associated with wedding planning. Enter Kylie, whose invaluable assistance allowed us to relish our brief engagement period while navigating a seamless and stress-free planning process. Guiding everyone through the where and when, meticulously overseeing everything from decorations to music and food, Kylie granted us the luxury of merely showing up and savoring the results of her hard work with our nearest and dearest friends and family. Her meticulous attention to detail, organization, exceptional communication skills, and boundless creativity played pivotal roles in crafting a smooth, intimate day that will forever be etched in our memories. Moreover, Kylie's warm and personable nature put both my husband and me, as well as all our wedding attendees, at ease. Thanks to Kylie's unwavering dedication, our wedding day surpassed perfection and exceeded our wildest expectations. We are profoundly grateful for her assistance, and if given the chance to relive the experience, we would choose her a thousand times over!
The O., a year ago
Amanda Paige Events 

5.0

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

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

Hiring Amanda and her team to coordinate our wedding was one of the best decisions we made in planning our wedding! As a type A (anxious) person I needed someone to reassure me we were on track. The interval check-ins were so helpful and APE's organization the day of helped me to relax and let someone else handle the details so I could enjoy the day. We had a few minor issues the day of, some of which we didn't even know about because APE handle them before we even found out about them. As an example, when we realized our vendor didn't deliver whiskey, Amanda went out and purchased and delivered whiskey within 15 minutes. They were also so helpful in corralling family/friends and telling them what to do so we didn't have to. They kept us on track during a busy day, but also let us know that it was our day and we could take time where we wanted it. Can't recommend enough if you are looking for a highly organized and knowledgable coordinator!
Jenn M., 3 months ago
Events with Ambiance 

5.0

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

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

Awarded Best of Zola
Wedding planning is not for the faint of heart, and — aside from finding the right life partner, finding the right team to coordinate your perfect day is paramount. Amber and Events with Ambiance were the perfect partners for us, two creatives with a dynamic vision for our wedding. Working with Amber gave us the freedom to create our day on our own terms, as she guided us through the process, stepped in to pull us together when it became too overwhelming, and, ultimately, brilliantly brought our vision to life. From flawlessly coordinating our venue and vendors to managing any and all hiccups and day-of stress (and wardrobe changes!), Amber was consistently ready with a smile, calm reassurance, and an immeasurable wealth of knowledge. With the help of her and her assistant Chelsey, our day was so gorgeous, memorable and personalized that our guests are still raving!
Maiysha K., 7 months ago
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Kokate Events 

5.0

  • Offers 7 services
  • Starts at $500
  • Serves Riverside, IL

Kokate Events is a specialty Event Planning & Design company that creates innovative and inspiring events that bring your vision to life. A wife and husband duo, we ensure you will have a picture-perfect and smooth event that will be remembered for years. We have executed weddings, fashion shows, conventions, and social events as small as 10 people to as large as 2000+ over 10+ years.

Very professional to work with. They listen to what you want and make suggestions accordingly. They have unique ideas. Their attention to detail is impeccable.
Videsh, a month ago
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Elegant & Sophisticated Affairs 

4.8

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

We specialize in crafting elegant and unique wedding celebrations that authentically reflect your unique love story. Understanding that every couple is different, especially those celebrating cultural or multicultural unions, we bring a blend of creative vision, honest guidance, and transparent communication to the planning process. We go beyond simply organizing an event; we design an experience that honors your heritage, your personalities, and your dreams. From personalized vendor recommendations to innovative design concepts, we'll work closely with you to create a wedding that is not only beautiful but deeply meaningful.

Awarded Best of Zola
I was that person that did not think I needed a wedding planner! I decided last minute I needed one and I had interviewed 4 people and Christena was the only one that made me feel comfortable! Christena helped keep me organized, in control, and confident that I would be able to get through this! She brought things to my attention that I had no clue I needed to do. During the rehearsal dinner she got everyone in line and made sure everyone knew exactly what they were doing. The day of the wedding Christena and her assistant Jill knew literally handled everything from making sure my vision was brought to life, to making sure everything ran accordingly to plan, and making sure all items that were mine were organized and set aside for my family to gather at the end of the night. I cannot sing Christena’s praises enough! You are getting more than a wedding planner with her! If you are on the fence about this do not be, it is the best money well spent!!!
Cayla M., 3 years ago
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Very Blessed Events 

5.0

  • Offers 4 services
  • Starts at $850
  • Serves Riverside, IL

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

My husband and I tackled planning our Chicago wedding from Tennessee amid a pandemic. Tracie provided her experience and expertise but also ensured that we had collaborative experience. I had absolutely NO stress because I trusted Tracie with the vision, and she did not disappoint!
Chanel and D., 2 years ago

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