As a wedding photographer I am directly affected by how good or bad the wedding planner is... and…read moreKristina is terrific! She is incredibly professional, organized and positive. Getting everything in order before the big day is one part of her work, she gathered vendors months in advance and made sure we were all on the same page. But the day of is critical, there is so much going on behind the scenes and keeping the couple happy and calm PLUS maintaining a friendly and helpful demeanor isn't easy. Kristina does it with ease! She is a pleasure to work with, not just a great planner but also a lovely person. I have had the pleasure of working alongside her at two weddings now, both days were a success from start to finish and I am sure the photos were also better because of how smooth things went. Thank you Kristina, I look forward to teaming up again soon! -Bethany Fritz; Maypole Studios Photography

Kristina is awesome!! She was our wedding planner and we loved her! First she has great vendors…read moreto recommend. She has been in the business for a long time and knows what a wedding entails. From the save the date to saying goodbye to all the guests after it is all over. Before the wedding she is creative, organized, accommodating, on top of everything, gives good advice, tells you how it really works, gives you lots of options to consider and such an educator in the wedding world, and again has great references of vendors. The day of she becomes the personal assistant for whatever you need and makes sure everything runs smoothly by taking care of all issues behind the scene. We loved working with her and she made our outdoor ceremony and tented wedding reception run completely smooth. Not an easy job!

Sarah and her team is amazing! They are extremely professional and Sarah brings lots of experience…read moreto the table. She has tons of great ideas to help personalize your wedding, and knows all the best vendors around to recommend to you. Sarah is extremely organized and detail-oriented, taking away all the bridal stresses! My day was MORE than perfect. I really was able to live in the moment of my big day because Sarah's team had everything covered. She surpassed ALL of my expectations. Thank you A POSH EVENT!

Wow! Is what every person who attended our event said as they walked into the venue. Stacey and her…read moreteam were amazing to work with. She is so talented, she asked about things I would have never thought to consider and boy did it make such a difference! The guests were blown away by the attention to detail, the beautiful décor and how smooth the night went. This was our first time using Stacey for our event and we have already requested LEAD events to come back next year. Once you work with someone like Stacey, you can see what a big difference a true professional can make to your event. Great job!

Highest praise for Anika Kai Events and the lovely Anika herself! I hired Anika for day-of wedding…read morecoordination and she did that and so much more. Anika helped me think through every nuance of the big day and, along with help from her staff, orchestrated the event flawlessly. Anika did not miss a single detail that we discussed and executed everything perfectly. She also came prepared with the most well-equipped "bridal emergency kit" ever and saved my bridal booty on several occasions with bandaids (those hot pink satin kate spades looked so innocent...), bobby pins, scissors, a brand new deodorant (whoops...).... the works! In addition to pulling off the wedding coordination with total perfection, Anika was also a pleasure to work with - for us and all of our vendors. Many thanks to the lovely Anika and all the folks at Anika Kai Events!!

We purchased the "Glitz and Glamour" package from AnikaKai Events for our November wedding. The…read morelovely Anika was our primary wedding planner and this package was worth every cent! Not only was every service provided, but AnikaKai Events went over and beyond to assure that our day was unique and flawless. Anika is thee "Event Coach", she provided clear direction and vision that was custom for my husband and I. When we hired Anika, all we had was a date and venue for our ceremony. We were overwhelmed with the choices of reception venues and all that comes along with the planning process. Anika gave us a game plan and we completed each phase within the given timeframe. Anika turned dreams into reality. Everything was more than we could have imagined. The standard of excellence wasn't applied solely to our wedding, but our engagement shoot was featured on media sites such as essence.com. The anticipation for my big day was the talk of the town because of her strategic marketing plans. Not only was the anticipation there, but no guest was disappointed by the day. The wedding day was nothing short of AMAZING! Anika orchestrated an amazing event down to the smallest detail. Every vendor she recommend was a pleasure to work with. The collaboration between her vision and the vendors talents, took our wedding to the next level. As we reflect on our wedding day almost a year later, we are extremely satisfied to have utilized the services of AnikaKai Events. Anika and her staff created a lasting memory for all in attendance. Our only regret is that we didn't hire her sooner.

My partner and I hired Savoury Chic for planning our wedding. The service included day-of…read morecoordination. As a project manager, it was necessary to me to find someone who would take on the responsibility of planning our wedding such that I could enjoy being part of the process; it wouldn't be a second job for me. Savoury Chic has allowed me to enjoy the planning process and live in the moment as all of the pieces come together! Our very first call was an offloading on my part. Char patiently listened to all of the "up-to-now" statuses I could provide. I still called around, and other planners seemed preoccupied and even blase in our initial discussions. Out of all the planners I had looked at, Savoury Chic was the only one that I felt I could share with my partner. Until he met Char, he was apprehensive about even paying for a planner. Our first meeting was positive for us, and genuinely reinvigorating for me as we began charting more concrete steps. I have the utmost confidence that our August wedding is going to be greater than I have imagined because of her team's attention to detail, creativity, and genuine care. Here are some highlights from our experience thus far: 1. Advocacy: When it came to rentals, Char took on the task of finding vendors that worked for the budget. She presented what we thought we wanted as well as what we needed. She also helped us think through how best to navigate complex family relationships. 2. Accessibility: Be it in person, on call or via text, Char was always accessible when we needed her. How she does it, I will never know. 3. Organization, Planning, and Management. No matter who--my partner and I or a vendor--Char always followed up, so our planning remained on track. I also loved their online planning hub because it centralized all of our files, seating arrangements, schedules, budget--you name it! I can't recommend Char Jackson and Savoury Chic enough.

Savory Chic did the planning and day-of coordination for my wedding this summer. I've been behind…read morethe scenes at many weddings, and I can honestly say that Savory Chic--and Char, in particular--is something special. I literally cannot imagine someone who is better at this than Char: she's extremely organized and competent, forthright with advice but not pushy when it comes to decision-making, very savvy and sensitive when it comes to interpersonal dynamics--and, on top of all that, she's a friendly, warm person who helps you feel at ease and confident that everything will come together. Throughout the planning process, Char was extremely helpful. I honestly didn't think we needed a planner when we began the process of putting together our wedding--but, looking back now, hiring Savory Chic was the best decision we made in the entire process. Char is really good at feeling you out and figuring out your dynamic, your style, your values. She is a great listener. I never felt like I was being pushed or herded in any specific direction. At the same time, Char was really good at tactfully and respectfully giving us advice about the potential risks, costs and advantages of particular sorts of decisions--e.g. doing a buffet versus having table service for the dinner. This is exactly the balance you want in a planner: you want someone who won't be overbearing and pushy, but you also want someone who knows their stuff and is forthcoming with honest feedback about what works and what doesn't. Savory Chic will save you thousands of dollars. The wedding industry can be very intimidating and there are tons of people out there looking to charge you more than they should. You need someone in your corner who can negotiate with vendors and draw on knowledge of going rates to make sure you get competitive prices. Char is very good at doing that. Char is also extremely generous with her time. She responds very quickly to texts and emails and calls. When she says she's going to do something, she does it when she says she'll do it. As the wedding day approaches, she does regular phone check-ins which have the function both of making sure everything is coming along and, perhaps most importantly, making sure that you and your partner are feeling comfortable and confident that the big day is going to come together nicely. The day-of execution was also really excellent. The folks on Char's team are friendly and interpersonally savvy--and this is not to be taken for granted. They're also extremely organized, competent and good at what they do. I was very impressed with their work and everything they did behind the scenes. Because of their effectiveness and efficiency, I was able to sit back, relax and be fully present the day of my wedding. That is something I'll always cherish.

Awesome event company! Andrea and her team does an amazing job. They are very professional and I…read moretruly enjoy working with them!

Andrea is fantastic! Her events are fun to do and she is very professional. I'm grateful that I…read moreconnected with her!!

Candice is excellent at her job and she is a wealth of information when it comes to referring…read morebusiness owners to each other. She is the most caring and professional business woman I know and goes out of her way to help people connect and be a benefit to each other. She is always positive and kind. It's an honor to know her!

This company really knows how to organize an event. We participated as an exhibitor, Tanya Tailor +…read moreChicago Man Suits formally, Joe and Harvey European Tailor, in a wedding show at InterContinental Chicago. ABC Communications coordinated the Chicago Bridal Showcase and did an amazing job. The show was glamorous. I am still impressed with energy, presentation, decorations, models, beautiful dresses and suits. There was also a group of 3 beautiful violinists performing during the show. Candice Kuhnen, the person who put all this together is a wonderful, warm, kind and intelligent person. I would trust her with doing the Oscars or really any big event. And what makes you feel good dealing with her is the ease and confidence with which she does it. She pays attention to every detail but you do not feel any pressure and everything just comes together beautifully.

I hired Majestic Lily to plan a birthday party for my husband. They are excellent to work with,…read morewell organized and never did I worry about the event. I got to enjoy the celebration because they always had it under control. Would recommend them to anyone for any event.