Afterglow Weddings and Events
Service levels: Full-service planning
About Afterglow Weddings and Events
Afterglow Weddings and Events
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.
Having been in the Chicago wedding industry for over 6 years I have a wide range of experience working in catering, venues and private planning. I wanted to use my expertise to help all couples bring their dream wedding to life!
In three words: Calm, Organized, Supportive
Services by planning level
| Full-service planning | Partial planning | Day-of coordination / wedding management | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Description | Our wedding planning package is your path to a stress-free and truly memorable celebration. With years of experience in the wedding industry, we bring expertise and creativity to the table. From catering to venues and everything in between, we handle the details. Your love story deserves the perfect celebration, and we're here to make it happen. | You've embarked on the exciting journey of planning your wedding, but now you're looking for an expert hand to guide you towards perfection. That's where our Partial Wedding Planning service steps in. We join your journey partway, bringing our expertise to enhance and elevate your wedding vision. We'll pick up where you left off, working with your existing plans and vendors to bring your wedding to life. | Our wedding coordination package ensures that every detail of your special day unfolds seamlessly. With our expertise, we'll oversee every aspect, from setup to ceremony and reception. You can relax and enjoy your wedding day while we handle the logistics. This package starts 10 weeks before your wedding date. |
| Planning begins | 9 Months out | 3 Months out | |
| Vendor Selection | |||
| Vendor Management | |||
| Contract Review | |||
| Accommodation Coordination | |||
| Transportation Coordination | |||
| Final Venue Walkthrough | |||
| Timeline Creation & Management | |||
| Onsite Event Management | |||
| Budget Planning | |||
| Venue Recommendations | |||
| Rentals & Linens | |||
| RSVP Tracking | |||
| Wedding Favors & Accessories | |||
| Venue Visits | |||
| Invites & Stationery | |||
| Pricing | Starts at $9,000 | Starts at $6,000 | Starts at $3,500 |
Reviews
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47 reviews
- SJ
Sophia J.
Afterglow made our day so amazing!
Booking Afterglow Weddings and Events was the best investment we made for our big day! I'm a very type A bride but I knew I needed someone to help make sure the day ran smoothly and allow for us to enjoy the day. Olivia paired us up with Camille and we hit it off right away. From the initial calls to final planning meetings, Camille made us feel heard and helped bring our moody dark romance vision to life. It was so nice to have all vendor calls and timelines handled and it really took the stress off an already stressful process. The day ran so smoothly and we really appreciate all the hard work Camille and the Afterglow team did for us!
- GE
Grace E.
Best Wedding Planner!
Working with Olivia and the Afterglow team was hands down the best decision we made throughout our wedding planning process! I truly don’t know how we could have pulled it off without her, and I can’t recommend her enough. Olivia runs a tight ship in the very best way. She’s incredibly organized, prepared, detail-oriented, and professional, and she thinks through absolutely everything. She kept us on track throughout the entire planning process, made sure we knew what needed attention and when, and handled all communication with our vendors. Knowing she was keeping all the moving pieces organized gave us so much peace of mind and made the process feel genuinely stress-free. Olivia is also incredibly knowledgeable about weddings and vendors. She took the time to understand what we were looking for, and recommended vendors who were the perfect fit for us. Every recommendation was absolutely perfect, and it was clear she knew exactly who would bring our vision to life. She anticipated details, questions, and potential issues we never would have thought of on our own. Olivia went above and beyond, and it's entirely because of her that our wedding day went by absolutely flawlessly! Through it all, Olivia was calm, kind, and so much fun to be around. Her steady presence made a huge difference, and we felt lucky to have Olivia and Abby by our side on our wedding day. We’re beyond grateful to Olivia and the whole Afterglow team for making our wedding absolutely perfect!
- HC
Haley C.
Stress-free wedding coordination
Olivia and Abby were incredible for our day-of wedding coordination! We were an out-of-town couple trying to plan a wedding in Chicago. We met with Olivia a handful of times leading up to our wedding day. She handled communication with all our vendors to ensure everyone agreed to the wedding timeline, organized meetings with vendors when needed, and helped ensure the day went on without a hitch. Olivia was also such a calm presence during the high-stress planning process, and Abby brought such a good energy on the day. It made it 100 times easier to relax on the wedding day with their help! I was actually told by another vendor that it was one of the most on-time weddings she had worked on, which is 100% attributed to Olivia and Abby. We cannot recommend them enough.
- RT
Rachel T.
Exceeded Expectations
Working with Camille at Afterglow Weddings and Events was a game-changer for our wedding planning. From our first conversation, we knew she was the right person to guide us through the process. She stayed organized and kept everything running smoothly, which meant we felt less stressed every time we talked with her. Camille created a helpful template for our table chart that made seating arrangements so simple, and when rain threatened our big day, she had clear umbrellas ready to go. Her experience and creativity shined through in every detail, and her positive attitude made the entire journey feel like a breeze. We couldn't have asked for a better planner to bring our vision to life.
- SC
Shan & C.
Olivia and her team is awesome!
We had such a wonderful experience working with our planner - Olivia! She was there to help us through the entire planning process and was always such a calm, positive presence. She had everything so well prepared and organized, which made the whole process feel much less stressful. On the wedding day, it was so nice knowing we had someone there who was prepared and ready to help things run smoothly. She brought such a good energy and was overall an amazing person to have by our side throughout such an important time. We’re so grateful for all of her help, guidance, and support throughout the entire process. She truly made such a difference in our wedding experience, and we would absolutely recommend her to anyone planning their big day!
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