Question 1

Describe your experience. How many weddings have you planned and what are they like?

Accepted Answer

Sustainable Soirées is led by Master Certified Wedding Planner Bristol Echeverria, who has guided couples through thoughtfully designed celebrations in Chicago and beyond for many years. Collectively, our team has planned hundreds of weddings and our work often involves complex, design-forward weddings where careful planning and steady leadership are essential. Each celebration is approached with intention, organization, and a deep commitment to creating an experience that feels seamless for everyone involved.

Question 2

Are you part of a team? Who will we be working with?

Accepted Answer

Sustainable Soirées is a team of experienced planners who share the same thoughtful approach, standards, and planning practices. Each couple works closely with a dedicated lead planner who guides the process from planning through the wedding day. Behind the scenes, our team collaborates to ensure every detail is thoughtfully managed and the experience feels calm, organized, and fully supported from beginning to end.

Question 3

What sets you apart?

Accepted Answer

Our work is guided by preparation, intention, and calm leadership. Weddings involve many moving parts, and our role is to anticipate needs, organize details thoughtfully, and manage the complexity behind the scenes. When planning is handled with care and foresight, couples are free to focus on what matters most — being fully present for the experience of their wedding.

Question 4

Do you also plan other events like showers or welcome parties?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Many of our couples host additional gatherings as part of their wedding experience, such as rehearsal dinners, welcome parties, or farewell brunches. We’re happy to assist with planning or coordination for these events so the entire celebration feels cohesive, intentional, and thoughtfully guided.

Question 5

What kind of budgets do you work with?

Accepted Answer

Most of the celebrations we plan are full-scale weddings with overall investments beginning around six figures. Our services are designed for couples who value thoughtful guidance, experienced leadership, and a carefully curated team of professionals working together to create an elevated and seamless experience.

Question 6

What is your minimum?

Accepted Answer

Our planning services begin at $5,000, depending on the level of support required. Each celebration is unique, and we guide couples toward the service that best supports their planning needs and vision for the wedding. We create custom proposals that reflect the scale and scope of responsibility required for each unique celebration.

Question 7

We love that you are sustainable, but we want showstopping design with lots of flowers. Can you still work with us?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely. Sustainability in our work is about planning with intention, not limitation. We collaborate with talented designers and florists to create beautiful, immersive environments while making thoughtful choices behind the scenes. The result is a celebration that feels elevated, meaningful, and designed with care.

Question 8

Our venue provides a coordinator. Do we still need a wedding planner?

Accepted Answer

Venue coordinators play an important role in managing the venue itself, but their responsibilities are limited to venue logistics. A wedding planner oversees the entire celebration — guiding the planning process, coordinating the vendor team, managing timelines, and ensuring every detail works together seamlessly. Our role is to look at the wedding as a whole and quietly manage the many moving parts behind the scenes. With thoughtful preparation and steady oversight, couples and their families are free to be fully present for the experience of the day.

Question 9

What does the planning process look like?

Accepted Answer

Our process is designed to bring clarity and steady guidance to each stage of planning. We begin by understanding your priorities, vision, and the experience you want to create. From there, we guide venue selection, curate the vendor team, develop the design direction, and organize the many logistical details that bring everything together. Throughout the process, we provide thoughtful recommendations, clear next steps, and careful oversight so nothing important is overlooked. By the time your wedding arrives, every detail has been intentionally prepared behind the scenes, allowing you to simply enjoy the celebration.

	Full-service planning	Day-of coordination / wedding management
Description	Our most comprehensive service for couples who want expert guidance from the very beginning. We oversee every aspect of planning, from venue selection and vendor curation to design development and wedding weekend management. With thoughtful preparation and steady leadership, every detail is handled behind the scenes so your celebration unfolds seamlessly.	Designed for couples who have planned their wedding but want the confidence of professional execution. In the weeks leading up to the celebration, we organize final details, confirm vendor logistics, and build the master timeline. On the wedding day, our team manages every moment so you can be fully present.
Planning begins	12 Months out	3 Months out
Vendor Management
Contract Review
Accommodation Coordination
Transportation Coordination
Final Venue Walkthrough
Timeline Creation & Management
Onsite Event Management
Event Styling & Design
Budget Planning
Venue Recommendations
Vendor Selection
Rentals & Linens
Invites & Stationery
RSVP Tracking
Wedding Website
Wedding Favors & Accessories
Venue Visits
Pricing	Starts at $15,000	Starts at $5,000

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