I was initially unsure if I needed/wanted to hire a day-of coordinator, as I am organized and…read morepretty Type A. My sister (and MOH) is a day-of coordinator herself, as is a close friend from college, and both of them strongly suggested I do it - they made the point that most venue coordinators only really care about their operations and place of business, and their main focus is not your details. I am SO GLAD I took their advice, and so glad I came across Abryanna. At the point I hired her, she had done just a few weddings, but from her professionalism and sunny demeanor, it was obvious she was meant for this. She provided great insight and advice throughout the process, and I appreciate her work for my new husband and I. Her biggest value truly came the wedding day, though. She kept everything running smoothly, finalized venue setup while we were all in hair/makeup, and headed up the team effort to put out a rather large fire just before the ceremony, and kept the flames at bay during the reception. That last part was invaluable to me, as it was a worry throughout the planning year that came true, even though no one believed me it would. I had expressed this concern to Abryanna, and she was prepared. I HIGHLY recommend her services as a coordinator, and if you aren't organized and "with -it," she offers full planning as well!

Abryanna was incredible for my wedding. Her and her assistant made the day feel flawless. She was…read moreable to organize our crazy families and myself. I feel so blessed to have had her on my wedding day!

Never used this but the address is for the Minooka Post Office. After a little more thought, I…read morerealize that this is probably a "work from home" job and it would be unwise to use a home address on the Internet. I'm sorry I ever started this review. Good luck! Hope you make many people happy!

From the owner: Creative Ideas organizes and facilitates special events for large and small gatherings. We cover…read moreeverything from weddings, birthdays parties, corporate events, and special events. We would love to plan your next event!

I had the pleasure of working with Abs Elegant Events to organize my baby shower and they did not…read moredisappoint! I had a vision for how I wanted everything to look and they surpassed my expectations. These pictures don't even do it justice! They really transformed the venue. I cried like a little baby once I walked in and saw everything and it takes a lot to get me emotional. They were very professional, pleasant, communicated throughout the process and took the stress of planning off my hands. I couldn't have picked a better team! They executed everything so efficiently and paid attention to detail that I have already hired them again for my wedding planning. If you need professionals and a team to plan your events who will take your ideas and bring them to life, this is the right company to hire! You won't regret it.

From the owner: ABS Elegant Events has over 5 years in the wedding and event planning industry. We bring your…read morevision to live in an elegant and affordable way. We will thoroughly plan every element of your wedding, birthday, baby shower or any other celebration so that you could enjoy your most important day. Our clients value our attention to details, affordable pricing policy and great service that allow us to plan the best events.

Without a doubt, hiring Kristen and EverLasting Impressions was the #1 million dollar decision we…read moremade in our wedding planning process. Kristen and Beth helped make our day run smoothly, flawlessly and like clockwork, and my husband and I never worried about a single thing during the day. We cannot recommend EverLasting Impressions enough and hope that all future couples reading these reviews look no further. We will certainly be recommending them to anyone that is ever looking for an event planner!

How do you write a review for someone who single-handedly made your wedding the prettiest, least…read morestressful, most enjoyable day you have ever had?? Kristen is a goddess. Right away we knew she was the right fit for us. She took the time to get to know us before we contracted, so both sides knew what they were getting into. We picked the Full Planning Package, and that allowed us to occasionally get distracted by buying a house and major job changes without worrying that we were losing track of our wedding checklist and timetable. We met frequently and every time I came away feeling more and more prepared for the day. She brought things up I wouldn't have even considered, she helped give advice but never pushed. On the day of the wedding I didn't have to think about anything but what was happening in the moment. A truly precious gift. Kristen and her assistant really went above and beyond. The day truly felt like us. Thank you Kristen for being a rock for us throughout everything!! If you aren't sure if a planner is in your budget, let me tell you that NOT having Kristen would have been a disaster and we couldn't afford to NOT have her brilliant mind and kind soul working for that one beautiful day. (PS- sorry I didn't eat enough dinner even though you Specifically made time for me to!! lol, SO EXCITED!) LOVE YOU KRISTEN!

We are so grateful to Eivans for capturing our wedding day. From the start, they were professional,…read moreorganized, and incredibly easy to work with. On our wedding day, they made us feel completely comfortable and were so attentive to every special moment. We can already tell how much care and passion they put into their work, and we are so excited to see everything. We couldn't have chosen a better photography and videography team!

Mario from Eivan's Photo & Video was an excellent listener and made sure to capture the specific…read moreshots we requested. He was very professional and punctual throughout the entire process.

When I contacted Madison Elyse Events for my wedding in July 2017, I had a vision of getting…read moremarried in September 2017! Omg! The timeline was tight but Qiana Turner of Madison Elyse Events did not fret. She stepped up to the challenge and hit the ground running after our initial consultation. Within a week, I had a most beautiful venue for my outdoor ceremony. From flower choice, to photographer from the makeup artist to the custom centerpieces, Madison Elyse Events covered every area of my wedding and rocked the day of. Qiana and her event coordinator, Treasa Collins, were amazing. The ceremony went flawlessly and the reception was a blast! Thank you Madison Elyse Events for such a great planning experience and an unforgettable day!

Speachless is what i am right now... You are an absolute creative genius Qiana Turner and I can't…read moreimagine being apart of something like that let alone being the honoree for something like that. You have no idea how floored I was and still am. My husband couldn't have picked a more accommodating, creative and professional concierge to pull this E.P.I.C Surprise Off!!! The vendors that made my day even more special clearly were of equal skill, talent, prestige and class as you because they were chosen by you. Their work looked awesome paired with yours. Thank you so much from the bottom of my heart for unfolding such a beautiful and enchanting evening. I am thrilled to say that M.E.E is worth the investment and is sure to make your vision a Dream Come True. May God Bless You With Continued Success In All of Your Future Endeavors!!!!

An update to my prior review they apparently remove negative reviews on The Knot by abusing the…read moredispute function Completely unprofessional Prior Review: A major disappointment. We contracted them for two months of design work ahead of the date and received nothing for the first month. We prodded them through their frustrating website (the only means of communication since we never got any sort of direct email address) and when we did finally receive a mood board it was 6-8 images of items that were all clearly pulled from a single search on their preferred vendor website. We ended up doing all the decor planning and transportation ourselves so this was a complete waste. We only met our day-of coordinator a week or so ahead of the day and while Emily was professional and courteous Gina basically missed the whole meeting on the phone with someone else as we could hear through the video call. In the end bc we had done all the planning and transport ourselves and our venue coordinator had done all the logistics work with our vendors there wasn't much to do on the day. We found out later through social media they're contracting 3 or more weddings per weekend so if you want any sort of personal attention, look elsewhere. They're clearly optimizing for quantity over quality.

There aren't enough words to express just how thankful we are for Gina and OFDE…read more Well beyond managing the details of the day, keeping the timeline, and facilitating vendor communication and organization leading up to our wedding-as a bride, I felt a sense of security knowing that Gina had our backs throughout the day. We planned and payed for our whole wedding ourselves and with Gina's help as our day of coordinator, our day was better than we ever could have imagined. Everything that Gina and her associate did to set up was absolutely stunning and she thought of everything. She was so calm and collected and that was priceless, as it helped keep me grounded. She was detailed oriented and made sure everything was set up to our liking. My husband and I both haven't stopped telling each other that hiring Gina was the best decision we made in planning since the day we first spoke to her. We felt an immense weight lifted off our shoulders since the day we hired her and the impact she had on our big day was massive. Would highly highly recommend!

Anne was absolutely a joy to work with. I am SO glad we found her to officiate our wedding. Anne is…read moresuper professional, helpful, and compassionate. I would recommend her to anyone!!!

Reverend Anne officiated our wedding a couple months ago, and we couldn't have been happier! The…read morething that set her apart from the other officiants I was looking at was her website - it contains so much information, including faqs, services, sample ceremonies, and pricing. She had all the answers to my questions already! We picked the partially customized ceremony for our secular ceremony, and she drafted a couple versions for us to review. It was so easy communicating with her. We mostly emailed, but we scheduled an in person meeting when we were in town to meet up with our wedding vendors. She is extremely nice, organized, and professional. She took care of the paperwork after the wedding, so it is one less thing to stress about! Stop looking around because she will take care of you. We highly recommend her for any ministerial needs.

Top Notch Rental Provided the tables, garden chairs, tents, bar set up, high boys as well as…read morecocktail round table for our 50th wedding anniversary garden party held at our home Al and his Office staff were very fair and professional in dealing with them. The two young men who set up the tables and tents were very efficient and quick. I would highly recommend Top Notch Rental

Do not use them! Poor communication-they don't answer the phone, had to send multiple emails asking…read morefor a phone call 30 minutes prior to delivery. Workers showed up in filthy muddy shoes without booties, refusing to remove their shoes and proceeded to track in mud and dirt all over my stairs and white carpet. Pictures of the room were provided prior to delivery. Extremely unprofessional!

This small business focuses on offering cupcake and cookie decorating classes for adults and…read morechildren. The owner is very friendly and loves teaching. Wide variety of classes. We paid $50 for our cookie decorating class which came with 6 cookies. We practiced many different techniques. Class was organized and supplies were well prepared.

I am so glad I finally got to stop and check out this bakery. From the moment I walked in the…read moreowner greeted me and was very friendly. She had a good selection of items for sale - I really wanted to buy everything, but had to show some restraint, lol. I bought a couple of cupcakes, two buckeyes (they were huge) a few cookies and scone. Let me tell you - DON'T MISS OUT ON THIS PLACE. The buckeyes were AMAZING! The scone was as well, sweet blueberries, great overall taste and texture. I haven't started trying my other treats (yet) but I'm sold! I'll definitely be back for more. Reasonably priced as well!