Vinella Events

Service levels: Full-service planning

Team size: 1

About Vinella Events

Vinella Events

Owner & Event Planner

Vinella Events has 20+ years in design, hospitality, and program management. We serve Chicago and beyond through personalizing unforgettable moments. Our goal is to create curated experiences with a timeless design that reflect the true essence of our clients.

You will be guided through this journey every step of the way. This is a time to create your own traditions and personalize with your style. We will bring this vision to life and take care of all the details for a seamless experience.

In three words: Calm, Collaborative, Confident

Services by planning level

Service included in starting price

Service available for an extra cost

	Full-service planning	Partial planning	Day-of coordination / wedding management
Description	Vinella Events will be there for you through your entire journey. From the moment after your engagement to sending out thank you cards. This is the complete package so you can enjoy the entire experience.	We can customize your wedding planning based on your needs, wedding style, and budget. Our expertise can join the planning at any point in the process.	This is the perfect option if you need someone to handle the final details and pull it all together. You can be fully present and enjoy your Wedding day!
Planning begins	12 Months out	12 Months out	3 Months out
Event Styling & Design
Budget Planning
Venue Recommendations
Vendor Selection
Vendor Management
Contract Review
Rentals & Linens
Invites & Stationery
Accommodation Coordination
Transportation Coordination
Venue Visits
Final Venue Walkthrough
Timeline Creation & Management
Onsite Event Management
RSVP Tracking
Wedding Website
Wedding Favors & Accessories
Pricing	Starts at $8,500	Starts at $5,500	Starts at $2,750

Reviews

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Rating: 5.0

5.0 out of 5

16 reviews

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Haley F.
Rating: 5
•Incentivized review
•Jul 27
Professional, Organized, and Truly Incredible
I would highly recommend Vinella Events! My husband and I hired Janella for her Day-of Coordination services, and she was an invaluable resource on our wedding day. Having Janella there to coordinate the details and keep everything on track allowed us to relax and truly enjoy the day. From our very first consultation, Janella took the time to ask thoughtful questions about our vision, priorities, and where we felt we needed the most support. As our wedding approached, we met again to review our timeline, and she provided valuable recommendations to ensure everything flowed seamlessly. She also gathered all of our vendor information in advance and proactively reached out to each vendor before the wedding, making communication effortless on the big day. On our wedding day, Janella was punctual, incredibly organized, and always one step ahead. She came prepared with printed timelines and handled countless behind-the-scenes details that allowed us to truly enjoy the day. Whether it was moving my dress between rooms, pinning the groomsmen's boutonnieres when the florist wasn't available, coordinating with our trolley driver, or even carrying my lipstick for touch-ups during portraits, she was always there anticipating what we needed before we even had to ask. When the weather was forecasting some rain on our day, she also offered to let us use her clear umbrellas if we needed them during our portraits (luckily the weather cleared up, but Janella brought them just in case!). Knowing Janella was taking care of all the details meant I could relax and be fully present, without relying on my bridal party to manage logistics. She also captured some behind-the-scenes moments throughout the day and created a highlight reel that was such a fun surprise to watch afterward. We are so grateful we found Janella. She was an invaluable part of our wedding day, and I wholeheartedly recommend Vinella Events to any couple looking for an organized, thoughtful, and truly exceptional wedding coordinator.
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Trevor
Rating: 5
•Jul 27
A vendor's best friend!
I've had the opportunity to work with Janella on more than one occasion. In each instance she has been a pleasure to work with. Janella is detail oriented and communicates effectively throughout the process which makes the event a breeze. Each time that I've worked with her, we've had to adjust on the fly. When those changes occurred, Janella made sure that I was aware of what needed to be done in order for the event to proceed seamlessly. Besides being great at her job, she's also kind and thoughtful. I'm looking forward to working with her again and you should too!
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Nicole H.
Rating: 5
•Jul 27
The Wedding Planner Everyone Needs!
Where do we even begin with Janella?! She was truly one of the absolute best decisions we made for our wedding. From the very beginning, she was there for us every step of the way — answering questions, calming our nerves, reassuring us when we needed it, and somehow always making us feel like everything was completely under control. Her attention to detail and organization are incredible, and her experience shows in absolutely everything she does. She anticipated things before we even knew to think about them and made the entire planning process feel so much easier. But beyond how amazing she is at her job, Janella became so much more than our wedding planner. By the end of it all, she genuinely felt like a friend, and that made the experience even more special. And then came the wedding day… she absolutely blew us away. Her execution was flawless and truly above and beyond anything we could have expected. We were able to be completely present, enjoy every moment, and soak in our day because we knew Janella had everything handled behind the scenes. We will forever be grateful for the time, care, energy, and heart she put into making our wedding everything we hoped it would be. Saying goodbye at the end honestly felt bittersweet after having her be such a huge part of this chapter of our lives. We could not recommend Janella more; if you are lucky enough to have her as your wedding planner, you are in the absolute best hands.
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Grace C.
Rating: 5
•Jan 13, 2026
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From the moment we booked Janella at Vinella Events LLC as our wedding coordinator, we were consistently impressed by her open communication, thoughtful approach, and dedication to ensuring our special day was everything we dreamed of and more. Janella and her team were incredibly organized, punctual, and professional, always available to address any questions or concerns we had. They were attentive to every one of our needs and thought of countless details we certainly would have missed without their expertise. The quality of their work was truly above and beyond, going the extra mile to make our wedding day absolutely incredible. We cannot recommend Vinella Events highly enough to any couple seeking a wedding planning team that will make their vision a reality with seamless execution.
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Jill C.
Rating: 5
•Jan 8, 2026
Excellent Wedding Planner
We cannot say enough amazing things about Janella. From our very first conversation and planning meetings, to the final moments of our daughter’s wedding day, she was exceptional. Janella assisted us with planning the wedding from start to finish. Her communication is truly her superpower—professional, timely, thorough, and incredibly organized. She caught details we would have missed, especially during contract reviews, and always kept us on track with deadlines. She provided excellent and creative vendor options, helped us choose the best fit for both style and budget, and created clear timelines and budget plans. On the wedding day, her detailed timeline and calm leadership allowed us to fully relax and enjoy every moment. Our daughter’s wedding exceeded every expectation thanks to Janella and her amazing team. If you’re looking for a kind, responsive, and detail-oriented wedding planner who truly cares, Vinella Events is the best decision you can make.