First, I'm a bit of a control freak because I'm a creative type and had a vision of what I wanted my wedding to look like. So it was difficult for me to hire someone to help with that. I talked to about 4 other wedding planning companies and was referred to Estera by another company because they knew that Estera would be able to help me with ideas and sourcing for all the small details I had floating around in my head. I AM SO GLAD WE WENT WITH ESTERA! I thought I was just going to get someone to show up the day of and manage the vendors and timing of events (that's what some other companies quoted us for) but I got SO MUCH more from Estera! I had a creative idea meeting with Hilary who really helped me determine the color story, concrete items and ways I could make my vision really become a reality. Then she and Bianca recommended the vendors we could use that had similar aesthetics to me and were in our price range. We were MORE THAN THRILLED with all of our vendors. By the way, Estera takes $0 commission for recommending vendors. They only recommend ones that they trust and have worked with before. It's their reputation on the line too! Bianca was the main contact for us. She held my hand through everything, was super super organized, creative, fun, and just a joy to work with. She had ideas for everything, was exceptional with her communication timing, and I felt 100% supported and that I could turn everything over to her (that was a hard one for controller me). The day of was spectacular. Estera managed the guests, the vendors, the timing of EVERYTHING, and all the tiny mini details that we were too busy dancing to notice. I can't say enough positives about Estera Events. They are professional, creative, and listened to my needs at every step. Love them!! read more

I'm the sort of person who is a typical type A personality. However, I do consider myself to be creative and generally having good taste. When I became engaged I thought wedding planning would be a snap, because I know what I want and like. Six and a half months before the wedding, I still didn't have a florist and I was beginning to get anxious and overwhelmed by all of the unknown details and coordination that weddings require. I felt like my time was in declining supply between work, social obligations, and planning the wedding. And if I felt like this six and half months before the wedding, how would I feel as the day came closer? Enter Hilary! Hilary has an effortless calming presence, which immediately put my mind to ease. Systematically, we went through what I have in mind, what vendors we had selected, and what was left to plan. I gave her my ideas and she e-mailed me these wonderful sketches of how it would look at our wedding. I loved those sketches, from which you could ascertain her talent and skill as a designer. She listened to every thought and question with patience and responded with knowledge from experience. Hilary ultimately designed the arbor for our outdoor ceremony, the bouquets and boutonnieres, the flowers for the reception, the seating and menu cards based on my wedding invitations, and the collective atmosphere of the wedding. She did all this and coordinated with my vendors and the day of items! When the day arrived, I felt confident that everything would come together and run smoothly under Hilary's guidance. The wedding and reception was beyond my expectations and I couldn't have asked for more! Everyone complimented me on a gorgeous wedding with fun and unique details! Hilary, you have all my thanks and appreciation! read more

I would give Erica Vanco of Estera Events a 10-star rating for the wedding planning and support services she provided to our family if it were possible. With just 8 weeks to plan and execute an at-home wedding on May 30, 2021 for 72 guests, Erica was the linchpin in making Molly and Shai's wedding beautiful, flawless in scheduling and execution, super fun, and truly memorable. Every guest had a blast, commenting on the fantastic food and bar provided (Paramount Events), the gorgeous flowers and candles (Field and Florist), the live band, the silent disco (Quiet Events), and the photography (Alisha Tova). Erica provided a broad set of customized services, including completely customized vendor recommendations & referrals, reviewing all vendor contracts and attending 1-on-1 planning & vendor meetings; assistance in setting up the wedding website; establishing and updating a comprehensive, personalized planning calendar with deadlines; and attendance and direction of the ceremony and run of show for the wedding. No detail escaped Erica's attention. She responded quickly to our emails and calls, scheduling meetings as needed, keeping everyone in the loop, and offering guidance on anything we needed. She is a consummate professional who was a joy personally to work with - warm, accommodating, flexible, timely, extremely well organized, and gracious. I could not recommend Erica or Estera Events more highly. read more

My husband and I just wanted a big party to celebrate our love without all of the traditional wedding details -- well, aside from my dress and his tux :) -- we just wanted good food, lots of drinks and fun music. We rented out RM Champagne Salon (Chicago, IL), which I thought meant we didn't need any help planning. Ashley Millar at RM was great, but luckily I realized that even with our non-traditional "big party" wedding we needed help with the details and logistics. I am so fortunate that my photographer recommended Estera Events. Erica was amazing and thought of things I never would have thought about. When I assumed things couldn't happen (tenting in RM in December) she made them happen. The best part was I had everything I ever wanted without any of the stress -- literally! There is no way we would have been able to have the best day of our lives without her help! Thanks you so much, Erica! read more

Out of the hundreds of decisions you make planning a wedding, hiring Bianca from Estera Events was the best decision we made. We originally didn't budget for a wedding planner, but as the wedding got closer - we realized we needed help selecting several vendors and ensuring a smooth day of wedding experience. From the moment we hired her, Bianca was very responsive on email and provided a solid list of recommended vendors that she had personally worked with in the past. Bianca was organized, thoughtful, decisive, patient, and kept calm even when we were not. She was a great partner throughout the process, her creative energy got us excited for the big day, and most importantly, she took care of everything the day of wedding so we didn't have too. Her confidence and take charge attitude delivered a perfect day. Estera Events was worth every penny and we would highly recommend their services. read more

Hiring a planner was something we went back and forth on and I am so happy we hired Bianca! She was absolutely amazing for a few reasons: 1) She took care of all the details the month before the wedding which significantly decreased my stress level 2) She helped me to pick out stunning décor and colors for our wedding 3) Super helpful when you have questions on vendors, tipping, retaining all the contracts, etc. 4) If something went wrong on our wedding day, I did not know about it. She helped from setting up everything, to checking in with all the vendors, to getting our gifts together, to bustling my dress when nobody knew how. She was invaluable. 5) Having someone there one your wedding day to just take care of all the small things so you, your friends, and family do not have to was the best wedding decision we made. I recommend her to everyone Thank you again Bianca! read more

Hilary will make your event amazing in every way. She listens, interprets, and genuinely cares and loves her work which not only shows, but is what sets her above the rest. I am a designer and had several spaces that needed the perfect florals and plants. Each space was very unique and needed that extra something that Hilary was able to provide. When meeting with her, she carefully noted every single detail, gave me options (all were awesome) and then we chose the best solution for the space. She went so far as to scavenge the city to find me out-of-season cherry blossoms that looked absolutely amazing and went above and beyond making custom succelent/moss trays that were modern and elegant, just to name a few. It couldnt have been more perfect! I will be using her for all of my floral and events needs in the future. Thank you Hilary! read more

We hired Bianca for our wedding and could not be more thankful that we did! With the emergence of COVID, we had to cancel and replan our wedding twice (gulp), which Bianca handled so professionally, strategically, willingly and with a positive attitude all along the way. She went over and above to make sure we felt comfortable and confident in all of the decisions to be made, never pressured us in any way, was extremely time-oriented and organized, and brought her own creativity/design talents to the process. She is an all-around superhuman - if you want a planner who is always one step ahead of you, look no further! Also, we were extremely impressed with Estera Events as a whole as they have very professional systems and relationships in place, which added to the reliability and efficiency of the entire process. Forever grateful for Estera! read more

When looking for wedding planners, my main focus was finding someone I can trust to make decisions on our behalf who really understood the goal and vision we had for our weekend. With Estera Events, we got 2 of them! Erica and Bianca are an incredible joy to work with. They were able to make all of our dreams come true and beyond. The work they put in pre-wedding is meticulously organized and curated to the couple. During the wedding events, them and their team take care of it ALL. We were fully able to enjoy our weekend without worrying about a thing. They make it all happen better than you imagined. Erica and Bianca have the best vendor recommendations and create your dream wedding team. You cannot have better people in your corner throughout this journey. read more

Hilary and the rest of the Estera Events staff were absolutely wonderful to work with. I had many visions for our wedding and knew immediately that with Hilary's taste and style she could help me realize them. Not only does she have excellent ideas for décor, food, budget, timing, and execution, but she also is equipped with numerous contacts with similar aesthetic. Hilary is well organized, with excellent attention to detail. She is a motivated advocate for her clients and irreplaceable when it comes to navigating multiple vendors and event logistics. Her expanding staff is also friendly and helpful, providing additional support as the event nears. Estera Events' services are flexible and I highly recommend them for whatever your needs might be. read more

I have never posted a Yelp review before in my life, but when I had the opportunity to write one for Bianca I had to do it! If I could rate my experience at 10 stars I would. Hiring Estera Events and working with Bianca was hands down the best decision I made for my wedding. To put it lightly, I was obsessed with Bianca! She was professional, friendly, easy to work with, reliable, communicative, and she has great taste too, so it was super fun to riff on wedding inspiration with her as well. My wedding went off without a hitch and it was the best/most fun day of my life. Do yourself a favor and work with Bianca for your wedding, party, any upcoming event. You will not regret it! 10 stars! Thanks again Bianca! read more

I had a GREAT experience with Estera. The best thing I did in my wedding planning process was hiring Estera. I absolutely LOVE Erica. Honestly, because of her I was able to enjoy the most important day of my life. Having someone who I trusted, could be myself around and got my vision was a must. Erica was all of those things. If you are still not sure - There is no price tag that you could place on taking the stress off of the bride, groom and the families. The day goes by so fast and having a professional (Erica) there whose job it was to make sure all the little and big things fall in to place set my mind at ease. This helped me enjoy the day and not become a Bridezilla! :) read more

When looking for wedding planners, I really wanted to find someone who shared and understood my vision and who I could really trust to make decisions on my behalf so I could focus on enjoying our wedding! Erica and Bianca absolutely exceeded every expectation I had. They are organized, creative, daring, and an absolute JOY to work with. They support you in all your decisions and always present the best options when looking for vendors. They are solution oriented and exactly who I needed to handle all the details that come about when planning a wedding. They made our wedding the success it was and I could not recommend them enough! read more

I absolutely LOVED working with Estera! I worked with Jackie and she was beyond amazing!!! Worth every penny if not more! She went above and beyond and took care of everything I did not want to do. All the logistics were taken care of and so organized and she also made my wedding come to life. I was truly the calmest bride, especially on the day of because of her. I really got to enjoy the day with my family and friends! By the end of it I was sad to say goodbye to her! I would recommend her and Estera over and over again! You guys were amazing! Thank you for everything! read more

We hired Bianca and Erica from Estera Events to plan and execute my wedding in Palm Beach, Florida. I have given their names to everyone I know getting married. They nailed it out of the park and absolutely helped execute perfectly what I had envisioned and ultimately lead to the best weekend of my life. I cannot say enough about these two. I strongly suggest using them for any upcoming event you may have, as I fully plan on it. read more

I worked with Bianca at Estera for my wedding this October 2019. Bianca was so wonderful to work with - she has a super calm, organized, and warm presence. Exactly what you want for your wedding day! I also planned this wedding in Chicago from the west coast, and she made this as easy as could be. Our day came together beautifully ... beyond my expectations. We are so grateful for Bianca and the Estera team!! read more

Hire Bianca. That is my advice for any bride planning a wedding. Bianca is absolutely amazing at her job, and is so personable. I am the most indecisive person ever, and Bianca always gave me her opinion, and helped achieve our vision for the perfect wedding. I would highly recommend her, and her team to take the stress out of the wedding craziness. Thank you thank you thank you Estera Events!! read more