Let me preface this by saying that I, myself, am an event planner. My husband and I are capable of…read moreplanning events, and even enjoy doing it. So, "Why??", you ask, did we get a wedding planner? Well, let me ask you: do you want to enjoy your wedding? Or do you want to be running around making sure the DJ cues your dad to the dance floor in between mingling with the most special people in your life? Your wedding will already go SO quickly - don't waste it by attending to the small details. Jessica was AWESOME. I'm a laid-back bride and I appreciated her relaxation, yet incredible attention to detail, during the planning process. We met for coffee twice and communicated via email in between. She brought up questions I hadn't even thought of, created the agendas, communicated with vendors, chimed in when we needed advice and made our wedding perfect. She's the kind of wedding planner that will make sure you eat at your own wedding (so you don't pass out), will snag you for that perfect sunset shot, and keep the event running smoothly while you enjoy the best night ever. She's amazing, kind, efficient, professional, and fun. Definitely recommend!

I got married a week ago today in Muncie. We had the ceremony in a church and the reception for 150…read morepeople at my parents' home. So, when we began planning, we knew we'd need some extra hands on deck as our venue didn't come with a built in events coordinator. Plus, I was planning a wedding in Indiana from my home in San Francisco, which can be very stressful. I got Jessica's name from two girlfriends, and after my initial email to her about a year ago, we got on the phone to talk through my wedding vision. Now, as a publicist, I have planned my share of large scale events, so I really wanted Jessica to sell me (and especially my parents) on her services and why we would need her help. And that's exactly what she did! Jessica has so much experience planning all kinds of weddings, she asked really smart and detail-oriented questions, but I think what sold me is that Jessica also had an outdoor, at home reception in September a few years ago, so I knew she'd take great care of us. Jessica's support throughout the process was so critical to helping us pull off a fabulous wedding. What I love most about Jessica is that she wants to work with brides who love to plan - that's me! In the months leading up to the wedding, Jessica's makes sure you've thought of absolutely everything and nothing falls through the cracks. We had one or two calls last Fall to talk through wedding details and decide on the right planning package for us (more on that below). When I was back in Indiana in the Spring, Jessica came to my parents' home in Muncie to walk through the yard and help us make some decisions on placing the tent, band, bar, etc. She has so much experience and really great ideas, so she helped us take lots of things into consideration. Then, we had two more meetings to run through every single detail before the big day. She's very flexible on timing for meetings and what works best with your schedule. We selected JDWC's Wedding Day package, which consists of 12 hours on-site on the wedding day, plus planning meetings leading up to the big day. My parents were a little hesitant when they saw the price tag, but I can't tell you how many times throughout the planning process I heard them say "I don't know what we would do without Jessica - she's worth every penny!" and I couldn't agree more. I would highly recommend Jessica Dum Wedding Coordination to any bride who is thinking she might need some help on her big day!

Unpleasant customer service experience when just INQUIRING about having our wedding here. I had to…read morereach out multiple times and basically begged for details. Bummer because it's a beautiful venue, but I can't deal with rude customer service.

I visited Black Iris Estate as a wedding guest, and I was impressed. And guess what: Black Iris…read moreEstate has a very large basement! How do I know this? Because I and the several dozen other people attending the wedding plus the staff got to visit the basement because there was a tornado warning in the area, and we all had to seek shelter. Whee! The staff at Black Iris were pros, though, and made sure everyone was safe and calm. They made a stressful situation into a (kinda) fun situation that everyone will remember forever. Anyway, the basement is large, but so is the rest of the space! And it's beautiful and tastefully decorated, with lots of antiques and mirrors. We never really got to go outside because the wedding was happening during severe weather, but from that little I saw, the grounds were beautiful too. Also, the food here was some of the best food I've had at a wedding. I'm not sure if the food was from an outside caterer or what, but I want to say that it was in-house. And the open bar was nice, too, and the bartenders were quick and generous. I enjoyed myself as a wedding guest at this place. It was classy but comfortable!

We used Jen as the wedding coordinator for our son's wedding and as a result, we enjoyed the day as…read moremuch as the bride and groom! Jen had everything and everyone in the right place at the right time, reviewed and checked all our contracts and ran interference for all the little issues that crop up in between. I'm just sorry we didn't call her sooner. I would recommend her to anyone and I HAVE recommended her to many of our friends.

From the owner: Events by Design specializes in turning your imagining into a reality you will always remember and…read moretreasure. DESIGN is the keyword in our business name. Events by Design provides full-service wedding consultation with the focus on design with all its definitions - purpose, planning, style and flair.

Our company was lucky enough to work with Erica at Rica Chica this past weekend. One day after the…read morewedding, we started hearing great things about the event. Our DJs sent specific emails to our studio the day after the event to tell us how well everything went. This is the measure of a great planner. Erica was extremely responsive, very friendly, and engage in the outcome of the event in a way that we do not see all the time. We work with planners all over the Chicago area so we know how much a good wedding planner can mean to an event. Erica is not just a good planner, but a great one. She was a pleasure to work with, and if we are lucky, we will be working with her again!

I have worked with Erica, the owner of RicaChica, for multiple events and am always impressed by…read moreher creativity, attention to detail, and flexible pricing and packages. Erica truly has a passion for event planning, especially events related to weddings. She is very well connected in the "event production" world, in the Chicagoland area, and can thus, speak of and recommend all types of vendors on the spot. I am currently having her help me over the next year with my wedding, but have used her for "start to finish" help on other events as well. However, if you only need a helping hand, she has been great for "day of" assistance. She does fabulous, one-of-a-kind invitations, too. She can provide in depth, well-informed advice every step of the way. We have met in person to coordinate events, and have also done all coordination through email and phone conversations. She promptly replies to emails and provides very detailed "to do" lists to help manage planning. Give her a call!!

Extraordinary service. I would like to give a shout-out to Blue Llama Events. If you are in need of…read moreevent planning services, I highly recommend these folks. They worked with my daughter and son-in-law throughout the process of planning and re-planning a wedding that was fraught with delays, cancellations, and limitations due to the pandemic. They never wavered in their commitment to support the happy couple over the duration of an unexpectedly protracted process, culminating in a delightful celebratory weekend. Please support this outstanding business.

If I could give Jean 10 stars out of 5, I would. She works INCREDIBLY hard to make sure everything…read moreis perfect for your event. She responds promptly and politely (always), and her prices are more than reasonable. She went above and beyond (when I told her we were going to move our flower petals between the ceremony and dinner, she insisted on coming back and doing it herself). She is amazing, and I wouldn't recommend anyone else to do your event other than her!

I cannot recommend Lisa highly enough! From our first meeting to the final moments of our wedding…read moreday, she was absolutely incredible. Lisa is detailed oriented, creative, extremely organized and overall a fun and friendly person :) Lisa and her team went above and beyond several times, helping us to secure special vendors and incorporate unique details into our big day. On the big day, I felt completely at ease knowing she was in charge. My husband and I kept commenting that we didn't know how we would have planned the wedding without Lisa. If you trying to decide whether to hire a wedding coordinator or who to choose, 10/10 recommend Lisa. It will be the best money spent on your wedding!

From the owner: We are a Central Indiana wedding planning & day of coordination company that serves all couples…read more With your vision, we craft a wedding experience just for you, so you can show up at your wedding as the most important guest of honor without having to worry about all the details. Our personalized packages, allow you & your partner to focus on love, not logistics.

Kelsey was the best server ever! The staff was great and the lanes run smoothly. The pizza is great…read moretoo

We love coming to here in the summer to watch the volleyball. Sometimes my fiancé plays as well…read more They have good pickup vball on Fridays if you are interested in trying :) The wings are phenomenal. I also highly recommend the chubs (pizza bread rolls) - great for sharing. And there's a good selection of beers and cocktails too.