We have a wonderful time working with Jennifer and Fern. They were our "day-of" wedding planners for us but they did... oh, so much more! We started working with them well before the wedding, largely to make sure we were on track with our schedule (catering, entertainment, invites, etc). That went just fine. We also had an added bit of fun (that turned out amazing). My partner and I have been together for a long time and friends didn't know what to get us since we already have a full house. So when we told our friends of our wedding plans (and planned outfits) they decided to get us a band for the wedding. Which is great but now Jennifer and Fern had the grooms + random friends to coordinate with. Our friends worked directly with Bon Events and they ALSO had nothing but good things to say. In fact, Bon helped them secure the band and work out the final details. I feel they went above and beyond and made our wedding an amazing event. I didn't have to think about a thing on our wedding day except to make sure we ate (Bon also had secured food for us at the wedding... since it's hard to eat when you need to say Hello to everyone) and made sure our guests had a lovely time. I cannot recommend them enough! read more

What can I say about Jennifer & Fern... Honestly, no words can describe how amazing these 2 women are, they were supposed to just be our "Day of Coordinators" for my wife & I's wedding this past October but throughout the year and a half that we used their services we were in contact with them constantly. Furthermore, they were happy and excited to help us make sure that we were on track and that our wedding would be exactly what we wanted. They never made us feel like "just another client" or even once said "you didn't hire us for this" they were just always there, and always helpful. They were there for us anytime we needed encouragement or had fears about a decision we had made they were right there to back us up and encourage us to go for what we wanted. They also ran our rehearsal like drill instructors and made sure everyone knew their role, down to how fast they are walking the aisle and where to stand on stage. These women are really a lot of fun to talk to and work with but when it comes down to it they are professionals who take their clients needs very seriously. We hired them for the "Day of coordination" and when it came down to that they did an amazing job, our wedding probably had a few hiccups that day, maybe even a disaster or two, but my wife and I didn't see, hear or even suspect anything, more importantly neither did our guests. Jen and Fern had a staff of 3 people working under them for our event and between the 5 of them not only was our venue completely flipped from "Ceremony mode" to "reception hall" within 30 minutes but the entire night went perfectly. They even went as far as to grab food for my wife and I from the caterers so we wouldn't even have to get up from our table. Jen & Fern I hope you read this, Jen & I had our dream wedding, we put a lot of blood, sweat and tears into making sure it happened and I 100% feel like you guys did too. That wedding was the best party of our lives and we owe that to you. Thank you so much for everything you did, we will never forget it. read more

After 30 years of throwing amazing parties in our house, Bon Events took my 30th birthday in November 2018 to new levels that my family and I had never even considered. Jennifer had a site visit and found creative ways to elevate the house, from a lit walk way, to an outdoor living room, fire pit, and illuminated backyard. The best part is that she worked with my existing team of chefs, bar tenders, and musicians to make sure all loose ends were taken care of. As a DJ and frequent party thrower, this was the first time I actually didn't have to lift a finger. She made sure everything was taken care from the setup to clean up. My vision for this party would have not been as seamless and spectacular as it was without her help. read more

The Forest Preserve Foundation hired Bon Events to plan and coordinate our most important annual fundraiser, an all-day golf outing and dinner. Jennifer and Fern did meticulous and impeccable planning. They were responsive, approachable, and responsible. They really listened to our vision for the event and found creative solutions for making it a reality. Leading up to our fundraiser, Jennifer and Fern came in and worked many extra hours at our office to make sure that every last-minute detail was taken care of. On the day of the event they were in attendance from 7AM-8PM, and they ensured that everything ran smoothly by directing guest registration, coordinating volunteers, tracking incoming donations, and running our live auction and "paddle raise" event. Our event was much more successful than in past years because of Bon Events' hard work, and we look forward to having them on board again next year! read more

Hiring Bon Events to help plan my son's wedding reception is one of the best decisions I ever made. And, when I say "help," I mean they were true partners in the planning process. They guided us through every step of the way, providing direction and insight, yet also providing plenty of opportunity for us to do our own thing when we wanted to. They were good at reading our pulses, and they provided OUTSTANDING service. Plus, they're delightful to work with. Don't hesitate; get them to do your next event. You won't regret it! read more

Jennifer, Fern and their entire team of professionals were extraordinary. We hired them for our daughter's wedding for both event planning and decor. Jennifer's talent in design is unsurpassed so, not only did they work with a multitude of vendors, but Jennifer worked with the florist and lighting specialist to translate our vision into a reality that far exceeded our expectations. The wedding venue and hotel staff presented some significant (and surprising) challenges the day of the event, but NO ONE present (including myself) suspected that there were any problems. Their professional and problem solving skills are remarkable; they handled everything before and after the event with grace, patience and professionalism. The event was perfect, and not only are we are eternally grateful to them, but we are also honored to recommend them. read more

Fern and Jennifer are amazing. They decorated my daughter's Bat Mitzvah and it was beautiful. They have great taste, lots of ideas and are fun to work with. I really enjoyed working with Bon Events and would not hesitate to use them again. read more

Jennifer & Fern were a joy to work with! They are clear and concise in their needs and their clients' needs, and they serve as great liaisons between service providers and an excellently planned event. The communication between bridal party, musicians, and Bon Events helped pull off a seamless event. For those getting married, you are able to sit back and relax on your special day while Fern and Jennifer work away tirelessly to ensure it's success! read more

If you want your event to be unique, memorable and meticulously planned, you really can't go wrong with Bon Events. Jennifer and Fern are easy to work with, quick communicators, highly organized planners, and most importantly, they have amazing ideas and the great taste needed to pull them off with a lot of style. They work to realize your aesthetic vision for your event, and then they do all the hard work so you can enjoy your big day! Can't recommend them enough - well worth every penny to make sure things run smoothly and look gorgeous. read more

We hired Bon Events to help plan our daughter's bat mitzvah. While we are not the easiest family to deal with, you would never know that from how easy it was to work with Jennifer and Fern. They were full of great ideas, they were flexible and most importantly, they had endless reserves of patience. I can't say enough about my daughter's amazing bat mitzvah. The space looked beyond incredible! Jennifer and Fern went above and beyond to bring our vision to reality. It was truly a masterful production. Beyond the decorations, they were incredibly helpful as well. All of their vendor recommendations were impeccable. More importantly, they dealt with all the vendors so we didn't have to. The event was seamless from our perspective, though I know they worked incredibly hard behind the scenes. My daughter had the best day of her life and we owe a huge thank you to Bon Events. If you can't already tell, I highly recommend hiring Bon Events. Thanks Jennifer and Fern! read more

Jennifer has helped us plan and run several of our fundraising events. She is a pleasure to work with and has consistently made our events more professional and original. In planning, she has an eye for beauty, detail, and creative fun. In running our "day of", she always keeps us on schedule and manages crises with poise, patience, and a smile. We recommend her highly and will continue to work with Jennifer for years to come. read more

Simply put: Bon Events is THE BEST. Hiring Jennifer & Fern as "day of wedding coordinators" for our ceremony was the absolute smartest decision that we made through our entire planning process. My now husband & I knew that wanted a small, (stress-free) and sweet ceremony at an art gallery. And our "vision" ended there. At our first meeting with Jennifer & Fern, plans and a vision quickly began coming to life. They each listened carefully to the (very few) ideas that we had & provided us with tons more. We were assured that they would handle everything (florals, décor, vendors, contracts, even potential wedding crashers the day of!) We left feeling inspired and confident that we would have a stress-free(!) and sweet ceremony. We quickly learned how organized, detail oriented & ON THE BALL these two are. Not to mention a total blast to work with! After just two short months of their planning with regular updates & easy communication, the big day was here! To say that Jennifer & Fern created the perfect ceremony for us is a ridiculous understatement. Every last detail was handled. We had zero stress(woo!) The energy in the room was sweet & fun. The space was transformed into a magical candlelit dream. It was the best wedding that either of us had ever been to. Our guests are still raving about our fun & unique ceremony. All of our thanks to Bon Events. There are no adequate words to express just how amazing Jennifer & Fern. Truly. The best. read more

Fern and Jennifer planned my 50th birthday party this past New Year's Eve. It was beautiful, delicious, and went without a hitch, even with the near blizzard that night. They have excellent taste, great ideas and are a delight to work with. My guests had the best time and raved for days afterwards. I need to have another party so I can work with them again! read more

We've had the pleasure of working with Fern from Bon Events on a number of events in the past. Most recently the Bon Events team helped us plan our son's bar mitzvah. Fern and Jennifer are not only a delight to work with, there is not a detail they miss. Plus, they have such unique ideas and can work within any budget. I would (and have) highly recommend them for any party or special occasion and look forward to working with them again. read more

Jennifer and Fern did a great job as "day of" planners for our daughter's wedding. The ceremony and reception were in the same downtown space and Jennifer and Fern were on hand to see that deliveries were on time and that all the vendors were adhering to their contracts. They also met us at the venue a couple of weeks before the wedding for a walk through with the caterer. In addition they attended the rehearsal and offered their advice. We found them easy to work with and they offered another valuable point of view and walked the line of giving advice and not pushing ideas onto us. It gave my wife and I much piece of mind that someone was working behind the scenes to see to it that all was going well. I thought Bon Events was well worth the cost especially in our situation where there was not a coordinator that was going to be in attendance the entire evening. Of course just because you have a day of planner does not mean everything will go just as planned. There were just a couple of things we wish they had done differently, but they were open to our feedback and these two issues were relatively minor issues and I am sure they put out bigger fires along the way that helped our day run very smoothly. Yelp does not allow fractions of stars, but if it did I would give them 4.75 stars. read more