I'm a florist and have 20 years in the business. Covered Affairs provides top know quality…read morelinen/napkins/chair pads/chairs/chargers. I could have gone anywhere for our daughter's wedding but chose this company as they did my wedding long time ago. I actually have been referring them to our clients but just never really reached out to them that I'm doing that as I'm busy with my own business. I can't tell you how professional and what gorgeous quality items we rented for our daughter's wedding in Victoria in The Park on Nov 15,2025. We rented Chargers, Black Cushions/Linens and napkins. All top quality and ever so gorgeous and I think the price was reasonable. They also provided out of this world customer service and even helped me when I thought I forgot to order the dj linen and of course I prematurely panicked as it ended up that the dj brought his own booth. They handled it likes pros and sent a person with the additional linen. If you want the best quality go to Covered Affair!!!! I understand color selection and complimenting colors but this was personal to me and I was questioning myself at times they reassured my decision about color was on point. I can not say good enough things about this company. Don't forget a very important part, your not just renting linen etc it's part of the visual story your are portraying at your wedding. As the color of the linen/charger/napkin should all complement and work together in a seamless line with your flowers and overall design esthetics to create a desired overall feeling. Yvonne Polenc YJDecorating Inc.

Magda was extremely helpful and easy to work with. This company provided us the most beautiful AND…read morebest priced drapery for our wedding. I am so thankful we found them! They arrived on time and set up quickly. The background for my ceremony was truly beautiful and again, extremely affordable. I couldn't be happier!

I am struggling to put into words how to thank Lindsay Gaeta and her team and acknowledge every…read moresingle detail she knocked out of the park and executed on our wedding day! Throughout the planning process there were so many little behind the scenes details she saved me time on which I am so appreciative! I will miss seeing her monthly on our planning calls! I don't plan to get married again anytime soon but I do hope our paths cross again! I am speechless about her help from the rehearsal to the very last minute of shutting down the after party!! The top 3 highlights that people mentioned to me on the wedding day were 1. Dad's speech, 2. Florals, 3. How hard she HUSTLED!!! My bridesmaids and close family constantly approached me on the wedding day with sentiments of "wow, she's good!!" She exceeded our expectations and anticipated our every move! I have close family in the hospitality business (who are the harshest critics about everything in the event planning world) and were over the top satisfied with her commitment and follow through to make the day as seamless as possible! I am sure there were many hiccups that day that were not brought to my attention and for that, I give Lindsay full credit! I was able to relax, be present and have a B+ personality that evening instead of my typical A- for all things attention to detail! I felt completely comfortable 'handing Lindsay the reigns' and entrusting she would handle everything as necessary, which she did!!!

We are beyond grateful for Kim Weinberg of LivenUp Events! From the very beginning, Kim was the…read moreultimate professional, so patient, kind, and supportive, even when I, as the bride, was feeling overwhelmed. She has this incredible ability to stay calm, cool, and collected no matter what comes her way, always finding solutions effortlessly and proactively preventing issues before they even arise. Her industry knowledge is unparalleled, and her planning experience truly shines through in every detail. From her amazing vendor connections to her creative, thoughtful ideas, Kim went above and beyond to make our wedding not just beautiful, but absolutely seamless. She kept us organized, on track, and stress-free throughout the entire process. But what really sets Kim apart is her heart. She genuinely cares about her couples, listens with empathy, and makes you feel supported every step of the way. We couldn't have asked for a better wedding planner. She is a true gem, and we feel so lucky to have had her by our side. Kim Weinberg didn't just plan our wedding; she made our dream day a reality, and we will be forever grateful.

Swetal and team helped make our fairytale wedding a success! They were incredibly easy to work with…read morethroughout the entire process, inclusive of providing budget friendly recommendations of how to dress up our space for the sangeet, ceremony, and reception. Swetal was also accessible in convenient ways -- I knew if I texted or e-mailed her, I wouldn't have to worry about constantly having to follow up to get an answer. We received numerous compliments on our wedding decor, and I would definitely recommend working with this team!

Swetal and her team did an amazing job for a last minute engagement party! She was helpful and…read moreworked within our budget to create this beautiful stage within 1 week.

I was asked to perform a ceremony yesterday - Carolyn and the team did an amazing job herding all…read morethe cats. The rehearsal went flawlessly as well and although I didn't see all the work put in, everyone was where they needed to be and calm and focused on enjoying Their Day. Kudos to AELO for making a special day for so many go off without a hitch. Thank you!

We cannot recommend working with AELO more! Lauren was incredibly responsive and attentive to every…read moredetail. She took the stress off of us the second we met her. She created a timeline and communicated with our vendors to make sure everyone knew exactly what to do, and that helped us to be present and enjoy the most incredible day of our lives! If you're on the fence about a day of coordinator, let this review push you to the other side. Best investment for our wedding day.

We had a fantastic wedding planner, Katie, who has done more than day-of planning for us. She is…read moreexactly the type person you want to be your wedding planner: detailed-oriented, RESOURCEFUL, responsive, nice and polite but makes sure things are done the way they should be done (esp. when the bride can be a little particular at times), all around wonderful to work with. The record high flooding in Chicago happened on our wedding day. Yes, our venue flooded. With the generosity of our caterer who had their own venue and Katie's help, we were able to move venue, get everything setup, and had the best wedding ever! Katie took care of the entire move! I didn't even break a sweat through all this all because I know I can trust Katie to get the job done. Katie was so helpful throughout the wedding planning process and very good with what she does: making sure your day is as perfect as it can be for you!

Our Wedding Coordinator was Kara Superfine, of Bliss Weddings & Events…read more. I cannot say enough how amazing she was to us! Our wedding felt flawless thanks to Kara.. if anything went wrong, she fixed it, and we knew nothing about it.. she did everything in her power to make our day go smoothly and look beautiful... In the weeks prior to the wedding she talked/met with all of our vendors, and caught possible gliches before it was too late.. Above all this, she is a lovely person, and great to work with.. all of our family kept telling us how amazed they were with how organized she was, ( Even with my big crazy family lol) HIGHLY RECOMMEND KARA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

We hired Arin of Big City Bride as our day-of-coordinator. Other than deciding to marry one…read moreanother, this was the absolute best decision we made for our wedding. Arin did incredible work (and with such grace, patience, and enthusiasm). She emailed back and forth with the band, caterer, flower vendor, and venue contacts to make the perfect timeline. She made copies of our marriage license, readings, schedule, contracts, and contacts. She handled taking all the wedding sundries (the bathroom baskets, programs, signage) to the venue. She collected our marriage license, gratuity for all the vendors, and even offered to personally check us into our hotel so we don't have to think about it--all things we would have had to do ourselves or delegate. The pricing at Big City Bride is incredibly reasonable, especially considering all the work that they can do. We had the best day and were able to enjoy every second because of Arin!

Where to even begin?! From the FIRST meeting with Arin, I knew this was going to be a special…read moreexperience- she had pre-reserved our dream venue (The Field Museum!) just in case we wanted to get married in November... which we did! Arin is so full of ideas, kindness, and energy- she took my vision of color and RAN WITH IT... leading all of our vendors to create the absolute night of my dreams. Arin is incredibly responsive (nights, weekends, ALWAYS), organized, and creative. She wished me luck and sent me coffee before my dress shopping, asked for updates during my bachelorette, and even texted mere DAYS after giving birth to wish me well on wedding day. Arin shines so bright - and is a safe space in what can be a crazy/confusing industry. I am so thankful to Arin for the happiest night of my life- looking back, there isn't ONE THING I would change. It was perfect.

Hiring Anne was hands down the best decision we made during wedding planning! Anne was amazing…read moreduring the entire process. All of the vendors she suggested exceeded our expectations and made the event unforgettable. She helped ensure we were on track with everything and facilitated the different vendor meetings. Not only was she very organized but she is also an incredibly nice person and made sure everything went off without hitch.

Are you engaged? Debating whether or not it's worth the money to find a wedding planner? Le me tell…read moreyou...it's very, very worth the money to have a wedding planner. Well, not just any wedding planner - you really should consider and call Tying the Knot. I'll admit it, when I was first engaged, I was skeptical about having a wedding planner. I thought, "what can they really help me with? I love to plan, I've figured it all out." MEH, Wrong. Turned out - having Brooke around really helped us with staying on track, planning and the overall timing of everything we needed to do. Everyone at Tying the Knot is very helpful and knowledgeable. I never felt like I was bothering them with any of my 1001 questions I may have had (or more). Getting married and all of the planning is a really big deal and it takes a lot of planning that most people don't have the time for. Consider the value of your time and invest that to some great wedding planners at Tying the Knot. You might go "hmm...do I need this" at first but when it's all said and done...and everything went smoothly...you'll be happy you went the route of a wedding planner.

Kudos to Ms. Sheronda for doing an amazing job, decorating my sisters anniversary party. I've seen…read moreher work before, so I had no problem recommending her for the job. She has a natural talent for transforming a room into a work of art. A true professional in her craft, and a woman of her word when she commits to making sure you are pleased with her final results. Great personality, and not over priced. If you're looking for someone to take over the responsibility of planning, and decorating your event, look no further. You will not be disappointed!

I attended a party at this hall for a family friend. The…read morespace is very unassuming but when you start to look into all the spaces that they have, you can seriously be blown away. They rooms are a good size and are set up very nice. The space that the party was held at was very large. There was a small stage in the salon that was large enough for the DJ to set up his equipment and there was an area off to the side that you can set up the food with the provided tables that the location set up for us. Family was able to find parking in the area of the mall... and the people at the front were very helpful in asking you where you parked so that you don't get towed later in the night. They are also helpful in navigating you to the right salon since there are so many there. You are able to bring in your own food into the location and there are options to bring in your own drinks/alcohol or use their bartender service. Certainly would recommend this place for anyone looking to have an event that looks upscale but not with that upscale price.

WISH I COULD GIVE 0 STARS. They just cancelled my daughters 1st birthday party 3 days before it was…read moreset to take place. A JOKE OF AN ESTABLISHMENT. I hope they stay shut down forever

Maha and her team has been phenomenal! Her work is meticulous. Our guests were WOW'd. We got…read moremarried at the Abbington Banquet last weekend. It's only been a week, her talent really shined on my wedding day when my guests couldn't stop praising the beauty of the decorations and her little personal touches she made around the venue. The bouquets were exactly what I had envisioned and we got so many compliments!! My girls were pleased, the only thing was my husband's boutonniere didn't seem to last all night....but no one really noticed but me....everyone was just busy dancing! I was recommended to Maha by multiple friends, they all had their own style at their weddings...I kinda wanted more elegance yet simple decorations, which she did an amazing job in presenting. We met up twice before and talked on the phone couple times to make sure we are on the same page with everything. I wasn't worried about her presentations, as I have seen her work and it is outstanding!! I was more concerned about the cost and meeting my budget. It wasn't cheap but she worked with me and made it more pleasant toward the end. Walking into the reception I was speechless, she added more of her touch than we agreed on and made my wedding entrance blossom! I didn't want my bridal party to sit next to me, I really wanted to focus on our sweetheart table....and she really did make it the focal point of the room. I also had 3 Centerpieces throughout the room, each one was different but they are blended together well. I never liked big tall centerpieces that blocked guest's views...I kept it simple, yet elegant. Loved every piece. Maha did an amazing job! loved everything, from church to Venue decorations....all together she made it beautiful and it definitely stood out from all my friends that used her in the past. She was easy to work with and very open to give me suggestions. Her taste and expertise really did it for me and I would recommend her to anyone in the future!!

First off I would like to THANK Maha and her amazing group for adding the best decor to make the…read moreperfect setting. When I went to Maha for my brothers wedding I explained my budget to her and literally she went above and beyond to make the entire event look beautiful! She added even more that I thought I would have just because I agreed for her to do as she please with the decor. We gave her my brothers wedding theme color and she worked her magic! Everyone who came to the wedding took her card and began to book her for the rest of the weddings. Even up to today the wedding decor is the talk of the village. I refer everyone to her and everyone who went to her left pleased and were even more satisfied upon the day of the event. Thank you Maha and team, I can't wait when it's my turn to book you for my event!!! Thanks for always being so loving and respectful towards each one of us and the referee I sent your way.Definitely will only deal with you and your amazing hospitality!!!