Love Story Weddings and Events


Service levels: Full-service planning


About Love Story Weddings and Events

Jelena

Owner, Lead Planner

Where visionary design meets flawless execution, we orchestrate unforgettable celebrations across Chicago and the Midwest. Our passion lies in transforming your aspirations into breathtaking realities, meticulously weaving creativity with unparalleled organization.

Our expertise lies in the unseen artistry of flawless preparation, where rigorous logistics meet an exacting eye for every detail. We believe this journey should be nothing short of exhilarating, allowing you to immerse yourselves solely in the joy of getting married, rather than the exhaustive demands of research, planning, and execution.

In three words: Confident, Creative, Supportive


Services by planning level

Full-service planning

Pricing starts at $15,000

Partial planning

Pricing starts at $6,500

Day-of coordination / wedding management

Pricing starts at $3,500

Event design

Pricing starts at $15,000

Destination wedding

Pricing starts at $5,800

Elopement / microwedding

Pricing starts at $3,000


Reviews

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Rating: 5.0

5.0 out of 5

6 reviews

  • AA

    Aleks A.

    Rating: 5
    •Zola
    •Sep 24

    Love Story weddings and events was great

    Very thorough with the meetings leading up to the event. The day of the wedding was pretty much seamless as well. Their team is awesome!

  • NJ

    Natalie J.

    Rating: 5
    •Zola
    •Sep 13, 2026

    Matched my meticulous energy perfectly

    Jelena was an absolute pleasure to partner with and was the perfect match for my detail-oriented, specific and and meticulous approach. She had a way of providing suggestions and helping me through the process of planning with care and thoughtfulness. Every suggestion she made had a positive impact on the flow and execution of our wedding day. I appreciated how she was easily able to pick up on the fact that I had strong opinions early on in our relationship about what I wanted and still made my vision better than I could have created on my own. Jelena is the definition of a pro and has been around enough to just know how to execute a wedding. So thankful to have had her with us for the wedding planning process but more importantly in the month leading up to our day! I felt very good about everything running smoothly with Jelena as a wedding partner.

  • AS

    Alexandra S.

    Rating: 5
    •Zola
    •Nov 3, 2025

    Lifesaver for a Non-Planner Bride

    I’m not someone who enjoys planning, so having Love Story Weddings was an absolute lifesaver! Jelena was organized and on top of every detail, making the entire process smooth and stress-free. She booked our vendors quickly and kept us on schedule without ever making me feel rushed or out of the loop. She thoughtfully helped us incorporate both our Serbian and American traditions, creating a day that felt like us. I can’t recommend her enough — our wedding day was everything we hoped for!

  • KC

    Kyrie C.

    Rating: 5
    •Zola
    •Oct 31, 2025

    They Effortlessly Supported Everyone with Warmth

    Working alongside Love Story Wedding Events was an absolute pleasure. Their clear communication and thoughtful coordination leading up to the wedding ensured every detail was aligned, allowing the entire vendor team to serve the couple seamlessly. On the day itself, they brought such a calm, gracious presence. They effortlessly supported everyone with warmth, precision, and quick thinking. A true professional and a joy to collaborate with. I cannot wait to reunite with them!

  • OK

    Octavian and K.

    Rating: 5
    •Zola
    •Oct 11, 2025

    The absolute best experience!

    We have nothing but positive things to say about LoveStory Wedding and Events. Truly the best decision we made for our wedding was having this incredible team take care of everything. They were professional, beyond insightful, and genuinely cared about our day like it was their own. Just an overall wonderful company. Jelena is an absolute powerhouse and Gets. It. Done. Mimi and Taylor were ontop of everything and so organized. The communication was constantly there, we never had to worry about a single thing which let us fully enjoy our day. We can’t thank this team enough for all they did!


Preferred vendors of Love Story Weddings and Events

Florist
Sugarfield Flowers