We had the pleasure of getting interviewed by Modern Luxury Chicago. They asked us several poignant questions about wedding planning and design in 2022. We gave honest, real answers.

Hope you enjoy. Let us know any other questions.

An experienced planner is trained to handle crisis management responsibly, calmly and efficiently -

This is what we do day in and day out. We have an innate ability to pivot on a moments notice so you don’t have to. We have a plan A, B, C, D and E in our back pockets at all times. We know who works the smartest, has the best quality of product, and who is reliable and consistent. We have vetted thousands of vendors over the years to know who works best for each clients unique and customized needs.

There are so many roles Planners play. Everyone is different. Some are great at logistics and organization. Some have a lot of experience in the event industry and are great thinking on their feet if something happens last minute. Some are great at being a “best friend” during the planning process. Some provide different packages of services. Some provide only month-of or partial planning services.

We think all the above are important, but ultimately we are here to create your legacy moment you will cherish forever and share the rest of your lives to your families, friends, kids and grandkids for years to come.

We only provide FULL SERVICE services so we have time to dig in to fully understand our clients story as a couple and vision. We value wedding investment transparency and spending money only on thoughtful choices. We value the years we have spent on vendor relationships and knowing who is a good fit for what client. We value design, creativity, art and inspiration. We value personal connection and collaborative working relationships with our clients - it is just as important the fit is right on our end as our clients end. We hope our clients find value in the same.

We specialize in elevating the guest experience. Our goal is authenticity and “down to earth” warmth by reflecting a residential approach to our styling and design. We only accept a small handful of full-service clients each year and are constantly driven to work “outside the box” by collaborating with our clients to tell their unique stories as a couple - you will never see two events of ours to look the same. We aren’t just coordinators who organize the details on paper...we design, plan and produce every last detail in-house including all the floral beginning to end making sure everything is cohesive - this allows for unmatched quality control and ensures our clients vision to stay cohesive and executed flawlessly. We shy away from trends (but LOVE innovation) and keep to classic, timeless refined designs that spark joy and connectivity.

We see couples having a deeper appreciation on how to celebrate their family and friends with their planning choices and in elevated guest experiences.. We also see a huge trend in “at-home” tented weddings. These always feel incredibly personal as we can design every last detail from the ground up. We will continue to see masks and Sanitizing stations.

Look for years of experience -It makes all the difference in this business. Next look at number of weddings they take each year, style, values and investment.

We love incorporating unique and unexpected entertainment activations - Could be a custom written song about the client, a surprise 24 piece gospel choir during the ceremony or dessert “floated” into the room by choreographed dancers.

Trust your planner on all decisions and let them guide you. Be Patient. Trust their process. Please do not think you have to book vendors before you meet with your full-service planner. One of the biggest mistakes we see are clients who book all/any of their wedding vendors the second they get engaged before they know really what they want or need.

A great experienced planner will get to know you, understand your priorities, and be able to visualize the big picture for you. They will guide you in all. choices which should be mindful, thoughtful and reflect you and your story as a couple.

Be present on your day. Let your hair down and soak in every personal connection and exceptional detail. What ever you do, don’t sweat the small stuff!