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 | |||
| Timeline Creation & Management | |||
| Onsite Event Management | |||
| Budget Planning | |||
| Venue Recommendations | |||
| Rentals & Linens | |||
| RSVP Tracking | |||
| Wedding Favors & Accessories | |||
| Venue Visits | |||
| Final Venue Walkthrough | |||
| Invites & Stationery | |||
| Pricing | Starts at $8,000 | Starts at $5,000 | Starts at $3,000 |
Reviews
Write a review5.0 out of 5
36 reviews
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Rebecca
Highly recommend! Incredible Chicago planner
My husband and I found Olivia early in our wedding planning process and she became an integral part in making our wedding a huge success. We had a 250 guest Jewish wedding with lots of unique requests and asks. Olivia handled all questions and vendor coordination with ease and had the best demeanor throughout- she never got stressed out! She was highly professional and always easily reachable. We cannot recommend Olivia enough for all your event planning needs!
- AK
Audrey & K.
The best wedding coordinator ever!
Working with Jessica from Afterglow Weddings and Events was such a relief from start to finish. She handled all the vendor communication, built our timeline exactly how we wanted it, and pulled off a flawless execution on the actual day. What really impressed us was how she stayed on top of every detail while keeping the energy light and positive throughout the night. She went above and beyond to make sure my husband and I felt supported and taken care of, which meant we could actually enjoy the celebration instead of worrying about logistics. If you want a planner who listens, communicates clearly, and delivers results, Jessica from Afterglow Weddings and Events is your answer. Too bad we won't be having another wedding or else we'd be going right back to Jessica!
- LN
Laura N.
This will be one of the best decisions you make!
Afterglow Weddings and Events made planning our wedding feel easy and stress-free. Olivia was our fearless leader from start to finish, and she kept us organized every step of the way with prompt responses and a friendly approach that made us feel heard. Her attention to detail was clear in everything she did—from the smallest decorative choices to the overall flow of our big day. She thought through every aspect of the event so we didn't have to worry about anything. We cannot recommend Olivia enough! She was simply incredible and made our wedding day everything we hoped it would be.
- KC
Kelly C.
Beyond wonderful!
From the first call with Camille, I knew we were in the right hands! Despite the super tight timeframe we were working with (1 month), she took the time to really get to know us and our vision, support us along the way, and provide excellent guidance when we were unsure. Other planners we met with were nowhere near as personable, detail oriented, and engaged as Camille. She was so prepared, focused, and never lost sight of both the big picture of the day and how we were doing in the moment. We didn't have a bridal party, but having Camille there felt like having a best friend nearby to help with whatever I needed. She genuinely loves what she does and believes your wedding day should be the best day of your lives and she does everything in her power to make that come true.
- MC
Maggie C.
Client
Afterglow Weddings and Events was the perfect wedding planning team for us. Their communication style was simply perfect - they were always responsive, attentive, and a joy to work with throughout the entire process. The quality of their work and value they provided was truly exceptional. They were so thorough, thoughtful, and intentional in their planning, thinking through every single detail of our wedding day and executing it all flawlessly. Afterglow's team has the kindest hearts and were the best people to have in our corner on our special day. We could not have asked for a better wedding planning experience and are so grateful to Afterglow for making our wedding day absolutely perfect.
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