My husband and I hired Barb for full service coordination and planning shortly after we got engaged…read moreand it was, hands-down, the best decision I made regarding my wedding. Originally, we were shopping for a day-of coordinator only. I was receiving ridiculously expensive quotes from coordinators. Then, I had one of those beams-of-sunny-heaven-with-angels-singing-in-falsetto moments, when I came across Just Ducky Events. It was so reasonably priced, that we opted for full-service coordination. Our experience was remarkable. Barb went above and beyond what was listed in her contract. She attended a wedding tradeshow with me to brainstorm ideas, met with my vendors, pushed and haggled for better prices, and had incredible aesthetic sense. She was most helpful with her consistency. My now-husband and I have a pretty busy schedule and she didn't hesitate to remind me of what needs to get done by what date, which was exactly what I needed. She had no problem playing "bad-cop". I had a little trouble with my photographer at first, and Barb was more than willing to get in touch with her and resolve my issue. Also, the day before my wedding, I called Barb in near-tears because my officiant (a stubborn family member) was changing the ceremony without my approval. I bugged her in the middle of dinner and she made time to talk to me. She listened to me rant and allowed me to have a bridezilla moment, but then offered some incredible advice on how to proceed dealing with this person. There were other hiccups throughout my wedding but Barb had them under control before I even found out about them. I had my dream wedding and it was largely thanks to Barb Duckworth. I could not have asked for a better planner & coordinator.

Just Ducky Events - Barb Duckworth A++++++++…read more I hired Barb after reading a review on theknot.com from another Chicago bride. I must say that I am so grateful that this other bride left her review for me to read. Barb absolutely made my wedding everything I could have dreamed of. I am a very detailed / organized person, so I had a specific vision of what my wedding would look like. Along with that were countless details that I made or had made to help make our wedding more personal. Barb really took charge and made sure all of my details were noticed. Not only did Barb help to make my wedding look beautiful, but she also helped to create our timeline of events and ensured that we kept on schedule. She made sure that all of our vendors were paid and tipped and went back to our hotel to retrieve forgotten keys so that she could help to pack up our car after the wedding reception ended. I was thinking about the saying, "She went the extra mile", but in this case Barb went the extra marathon worth of miles. I would recommend her to anyone getting married. We loved her and our wedding wouldn't have been the same without her. Hire her, you won't be disappointed!

I am extremely satisfied with the service for our rental. I rented a combo inflatable for our son's…read more3rd birthday & hubs birthday party. I also rented tables and chairs for the party. We received a confirmation call the day before telling us what time delivery would be - sometime around 7am. They weren't kidding! Hubs woke up at 6:45am and they were already in our driveway waiting. Delivery was smooth, setup of the inflatable went well. We had to set up our own tables and chairs - not a big deal. They showed up promptly at 8pm to pick everything up (boooo hooooo). Can't wait for our party next year!

Have used this company a few times for an annual event and had a good experience. This year has…read morebeen disappointing they are not responding to a phone conversation or email that I sent. Found another company who is eager to get our business.

I used SAGE services for several events. But most recently, my daughter's 13th Golden Birthday…read morecelebration and as always Tiffany delivered with pure excellence. I was truly impressed how she stay throughout the process to make sure things ran smoothly and her decorations were more than I could have imagined. I would recommend her services always. You can't go wrong! If you are looking for someone to host your next event. Look no further! LkT

From the owner: When it comes to throwing a great party, SAGE Event Space has it covered. We exist to bring…read morefamilies and formality back to the table. Our passion is delivering spectacular events with perfectly organized attention to detail. Our reputation for excellence is built on organizing events as colorful as they are varied and our reputation is legendary. We love a challenge! " I want to make it easy to host wonderful parties without the hassle of sourcing every object. Modern, Chic and playful, I will curate a complete indoor or outdoor experience, leaving you the fun of enjoying the Party."

It was great working with Eccentric design. They have an awesome team. Their work was great. They…read moredid the decore for my wedding reception and couldn't expect more. Everything was excellent. Thumbs up for you guys!!

From the owner: We cater all kinds of events. Our services include but are not limited to backdrop decor, sweet…read moretable, favors, centerpieces, balloon arch, kids entertainment, photography and more

If you are on the fence about hiring a day-of wedding coordinator, don't hesitate and book Day of…read moreDivas for your wedding. They are worth every penny. Stephanie and Shannon made sure everything went as smooth as possible all night long- they didn't miss a beat and fixed any issues so quickly that I didn't realize they occurred until I was told about it the next day. I was able to enjoy every minute of my wedding and be fully present and for that I am truly grateful.

Where do I begin with this review? First off, you will never regret hiring Wendy or anyone on her…read moreteam for your wedding. They immediately make you feel better about your special day and truly want your dream to come true. They turn into your therapist, friend, and biggest cheerleader. Wendy knows everything about the business and has a great relationship with vendors, she makes sure to keep you on track but is also honest when she thinks something should be changed to make it better - this was very helpful because she knows the ins and outs of a good wedding! I couldn't recommend them enough. All of your wedding stress will go away once you hire them! The BEST decision you could make for your day.

We had amazing experience with Babie's Rental Services quality work, great communication, friendly…read morestaff

From the owner: Choose simplicity in celebration planning with our comprehensive array of necessities, ensuring…read moreguests' comfort and children's elation alike.

MyChef catered our wedding this past weekend and I have nothing but high praises for MyChef. MyChef…read morehosted a tasting for us prior to our wedding, and they were so kind and gave us a generous tasting of our food options. Our wedding guests had nothing but great things to say about the food and dinner presentation at our wedding. I would highly recommend MyChef for your wedding or event.

Could not have nicer things to say about working with My Chef and Jamie Walsh for our wedding day…read morecatering. We met Jamie at our venue's vendor expo and were immediately impressed by their services, pricing, and vast food offerings. It was a no brainer to book with their group! We had our tasting a couple months before our wedding day; which is complimentary to the couple and a $50 charge for any additional guest to join. They have you select 8-10 appetizers, 2 salads, and 4 entrees to taste at their Naperville location. They also have displays of china, silverware, glasses and more to help couples select what aligns aesthetically for their special day. Jamie worked with us to make small modifications to their standard offerings to make the food exactly what we wanted! Our wedding day came and we were floored by the quality/presentation of food, level of detail in place settings, and service from all staff members. We had multiple guests say that this was some of the best wedding food they've had, steaks were not over cooked, and food tasted fresh. Jamie also let us add desserts a week out to reallocate money from a couple of guests who last minute were unable to attend. Their team was even nice enough to service items not purchased through their group: disposables for the late night snack, display and refilling of cupcakes, etc. Overall, their group went above and beyond for us under Jamie's leadership. Our tables looked great, our food was wonderful, and their team was fabulous. We truly appreciate all they've done for us and could not recommend them more! Appetizers Selected: Mac & Cheese Bites, Bacon Wrapped Dates w Honey Citrus Sauce, Cocktail Meatballs, Bruschetta Bar Salad Selected: Mixed Field Greens w Pears, Goat Cheese, Pear Infused Vinaigrette. *Alts: Candied Walnuts & Second Balsamic Dressing to offer Dinner Selections: 1. Filet w Red Wine Demi Sauce, Garlic Mashed Potatoes, & Asparagus 2. Garlic & Herb Cheese Stuffed Chicken, Vodka Sauce w Bowtie Noodles, & Grilled Veggies 3. Butternut Squash Ravioli w Sage Brown Butter Sauce, Grilled Veggies *Kid's Meals & Vegan Meal offered otherwise at no upcharge Dessert Selections: 1. Mini Cookie Tray- Chocolate Chip, Oatmeal Raisin, Sugar, M&M, Double Chocolate, Peanut Butter 2. Assorted Chocolate Truffles- Oreo, Buckeye, Aztec