I had the Pleasure of being married by Rev Angie & she was nothing short of amazing! You can…read morehonestly tell she loves what is that she does. She not only was kind and professional she also went out of her way to assure my wedding certificate was obtained even after her job was done. I genuinely appreciate her willing to go the extra mile. She will make your special moment as intimate and private as you want it or as grand and & festive as she can get it for you #8478737463

We were married by Rev Pam in Central Park in Des Plaines. She is absolutely fantastic. She was…read morefast to respond to my questions regarding availability. The process to book online is so easy and fast. She is very thorough and covers all the little details. On our wedding day she gave us exactly what we were wanting, a small intimate ceremony. She has such a passion for marrying people. She is absolutely wonderful and we are so happy with our day. Thank you so much Rev Pam, you made our day wonderful!!

Review: Avoid Carla Doshi and Forever Incredible at All Costs…read more Rating: 0/5 Stars I cannot express strongly enough how much I caution future couples against booking Carla Doshi of Forever Incredible. While an officiant is supposed to be a source of peace and celebration, Carla was nothing but a source of stress, unprofessionalism, and--most alarmingly--dishonesty. Our experience was a nightmare of "radio silence." After paying our deposit, we went weeks without any response to our emails or voicemails. When she did finally resurface, it was always the same: a laundry list of excuses (trips, "archived" emails, personal matters) followed by template responses that made it clear she hadn't actually read our requests or taken our wedding seriously. The breaking point came when we tried to terminate our contract due to her lack of communication. Not only did she refuse to return our deposit, but she manually altered our original invoice after the fact. We have the original documents showing the payment was not listed as non-refundable; once we asked for our money back, she doctored the invoice to "deceptively" add non-refundable language to justify stealing our money. Attempting to manipulate a contract and steal from a couple planning their wedding is beyond the pale. This is predatory behavior. Please, do yourself a favor and find someone who treats your marriage with the respect and integrity it deserves. Stay far away from Carla Doshi.

AMAZING! Carla is so wonderful. She did our wedding ceremony which was just beautiful. Our ceremony…read morewas created by her and told our story wonderfully. I loved how she had these beautiful quotes from books, poems and our own words taken from our homework. We clicked with her immediately and we loved the ceremony. She gave us a gorgeous certificate as well for a keepsake. She was also so amazing on the wedding day, I was freaking out because someone showed up at our wedding who was uninvited and she was so calm and came up with a plan in two seconds and dealt with the guest. We never had too and no one noticed anything. She responds so fast and is just amazing. So affordable and will give you a wedding ceremony to cherish.

Nouvelle Events are everything you can hope for in a wedding planning team. Misha Newgren is…read moreincredible and helped us every step of the way in our process. She kept us on schedule during the planning and on the day of our event and made the entire thing seamless. We cannot recommend Nouvelle enough.

Misha and her team at Nouvelle Events are truly the best. We got married at the Field Museum this…read morespring and I can't imagine planning our wedding without them! My sister had worked with Misha for her wedding a few years ago, and she was the first person we called when starting to plan my own. Misha is incredibly organized and makes sure that the many loose ends in the planning process come together. She also knows everyone in the industry, and was able to make recommendations for any type of vendor (photo, video, transportation, you name it). Most importantly, Misha is simply a joy to work with - she takes time to understand what's important to you and your family, and her number 1 goal is to make your wedding day fun, special, and totally stress free. I can't recommend Nouvelle Events enough!

Rev. Denise was the easiest, no-fuss wedding vendor we dealt with. She was referred to us by a…read morefriend who attended a wedding she officiated. My then-fiancé contacted her via email rather late notice (1 month prior), set up an appointment to meet her at home, we met with her and chose the "parts" to the ceremony (we mixed and matched a handful of commonly said things she already had), gave her a cash deposit on the spot, and were out of there in an hour! A day or two later, she emailed us the entire ceremony that we had discussed in her home, allowed us to make some changes via email, and that was it. We didn't hear or see her again until an hour before the actual ceremony. She made sure to find us at our venue, gave us a couple pointers, and told us to relax and that she would be giving us cues, which she did very subtly and professionally. Even one of our groomsmen asked us later, "Where did you find her? She was on top of things!" For those of you looking for someone to guide you through every detail, she might not be the one for you. She's rather hands off, but she is pretty responsive via email. Like other officiants, she will charge extra if you want her to attend your rehearsal, so we orchestrated the rehearsal ourselves. She is also really a good soul. Although she has a church background, she is very open and accepting of all humankind. We were not picky about our ceremony - just that it be non denominational and short! But in hindsight, I'm glad we chose someone with such poise and experience! Working with her was truly effortless and inexpensive! I highly recommend Rev. Denise!

Anyone considering Reverend Denise Tracy that would like to know more about our experience can…read morecontact me directly through Yelp to discuss our experience. I would like to also note that Reverend Denise sent me a message on Yelp and also today (12/27) left a comment on my previous review. We have received ZERO phone calls from Reverend Denise - I am not sure she has a phone number for now Mr. Husband or me. Again, I stress that this review does not have anything to do with Reverend Denise Tracy's actual officiating services (we didn't get that far), only to the service we received while we were doing our own research.

Anita is one of the best people you can trust to speak on your big day! She went above and beyond…read moreto get to know us both as a couple and as individuals. She is very communicative throughout the process and will accommodate you in any way in terms of how you can make your ceremony truly special. It felt like a family friend was up there at the altar with us. Can't recommend her enough.

Anita officiated our wedding in June, and we could not have been happier with her. My husband and…read moreI were both raised Catholic, but since my husband had been previously married, and neither of us are very active in the church, we knew we wanted to find a non-denominational officiant. One of my coworkers was married by Anita and suggested her. We received so many compliments from our guests on how unique and personal our ceremony was. Anita had us both fill out questionnaires about each other which helped her write the ceremony. It was perfect for us, and we are glad we worked with her. (I have attached a photo from the end of our ceremony - Anita even asked what our colors were ahead of time and coordinated her scarf to match!)

There are not enough stars to truly express how we feel about Love Story Weddings!!! Reverend Ed…read moreturned our wedding into a fairy tale. He took what could have easily been a few short vows and kiss... into a beautiful story. Our family and friends not only witnessed our unity, but learned about our journey from the very beginning. They heard how we met, how we grew to who we are and even our little inside jokes. They were reminded why we wanted them there in the first place... and they had FUN! Guests are still reaching out to tell us how much they loved our ceremony, thanks to Reverend Ed. Throughout the planning process, he reminded us what we were doing all of this for! More than that, I can confidently say I fell more in love with my husband on my wedding day, as we were taken on a journey through our own lives. I am so incredibly happy we booked Love Story Weddings for our special day. It positively would not have been the same without Reverend Ed.

Rev. Brad presented a beautiful ceremony! It was everything I wanted and the guests enjoyed it!…read moreHowever, he lacks punctuality and professionalism when it comes to arriving on time to the ceremony, communication the week before the wedding, and submitting your legal document to the county clerk in a timely fashion. He didn't return my many attempts at contacting him over the course of 1 month until he noticed my 3 star review on Google. Then a month later when I mentioned that I would add a 1 star review if he did not submit my paperwork to the county within the next 2 weeks, he threatened me with his lawyer. So not worth the extremely high price for his service!

What a PHENOMENAL elopement experience! My wife and I eloped in May 2022 and are so incredibly…read morehappy we chose Becky and her team. Every day since we wed, we've raved to each other about how pleasant the day went and how seamless everything was--especially as we've listened to nightmare stories of friends + family trying to plan weddings during COVID. We first met with Becky in March after confirming our date with Chicago's city hall. She was super professional over Zoom and answered all of our questions about the order of the day, what we should bring, and what to expect from her. In addition to her beautiful photography skills, we also decided to work with her hair and makeup team for our wedding day. She connected us to everyone we'd be working with and the whole process went so smoothly. Becky was available via email and text starting from the day we reached out all the way to the moment we met her at city hall. She always responded within hours--super helpful for us--and no questions were left unanswered. She also had a great grip on the logistical aspects of navigating city hall during COVID, which was super handy. On the day of our wedding, our makeup artist, Carla, arrived at our hotel at 6:00am and did our hair and makeup perfectly, based on the pictures we sent in advance. Becky met us at city hall at 9:00am sharp and after getting hitched at the courthouse, took us to several (probably 10-15?) different locations downtown to shoot... plus one spot in Wicker Park we'd specifically requested to have photos taken. My partner and I asked her to coach us through poses and Becky was brilliant, asking us to walk towards her laughing, sneak up on each other, hold kisses for a few moments, and spin in ways that made our clothes shine. Nothing felt awkward or forced. Thus far, we've only received the preview photos from our elopement, but each one is an absolute stunner and SUCH an accurate portrait of our love. OH! And I have to mention, Becky thinks of EVERYTHING. Rain was forecasted on our wedding day, and Becky came equipped with two clear umbrellas. She also brought a tote filled with water, tissues, and gum. It was the perfect place to store my purse and our treats for later plus Band-Aids for when our shoes got pinchy. If I could get married all over again, I'd choose Elope to Chicago in a heartbeat. Becky made our wedding day one full of ease and joy, which is exactly how we wanted to start our married life together. Thank you so much!!

As a 2020 bride, I am thrilled we found Elope to Chicago. Our original plan was to take a vacation…read moresomewhere warm in March and elope there, so when everything in Illinois shut down the very week before our original date, I was crushed. We waited a couple months for Cook County to figure out how to grant marriage licenses virtually. Becky, the owner and photographer behind Elope to Chicago, was one of our top two choices when we were finalizing new elopement plans this summer. She won our business because she was so helpful and helped us solve dilemmas!! We hadn't really explored venues here -- all we cared about was outdoors with some shade from the sun, and safe for our handful of guests -- so we valued her suggestions and flexibility with nailing down a new location, time/date, and an officiant. Prior to our wedding date, we had virtual meetings to plan out the details of our outdoor ceremony and photo session. We discussed our COVID safety precautions in detail -- what we were doing, what our 4 guests were doing, what our official and photographer would each be doing to make it as safe as possible for all involved. We also met with our officiant Jill, who helped us write our vows and personalized our ceremony based on what she learned about us. On our wedding morning, everything was EASY and my biggest stress was doing my own hair and makeup because Elope to Chicago took care of everything else. Our photos are AMAZING! Becky's photos capture the warmth and intimacy we share as a couple, and she had great suggestions for a few playful shots. Really happy to support this local, woman-owned business!

Hiring Dean was the smartest decision we made during our wedding. We weren't sure if we would need…read morea planner/coordinator, because I was an event planner myself, but we really did! She coached us through the entire process, bringing up all kinds of details that we just hadn't thought of. She was so thorough, making sure every little thing was the way it should be. She allowed us to relax at our wedding, and the week before and after, which was invaluable. The thing that is a lot different about Dean than other wedding planners I've experienced is that even though she is meticulous and totally on top of everything, she is ALSO laid back! She is fun to be around, and ends up being a charming asset at your event, all the while ensuring that absolutely everything is exactly on schedule. She is really good with all kinds of people, so if you have difficult guests, she will handle it all like magic. She's open to all types of events and weddings and is very creative and fun. Dean has skills in a lot of areas (she's incredible with interior design as well as fashion) so you get a lot more than just a coordinator--you get a creative helper/advisor. I just can't say enough good things about her. If you think wedding coordinators are too much effort or stuffy or weird, Dean's going to blow your mind and probably become your new best friend. She will coach you through the whole thing and take so much of the pressure off. Hiring her is a really great investment!

I cannot say enough good things about Dean. She was our wedding planner last fall. It was an…read moreincredible, special, and beautiful day. I can honestly say that I was able to relax and not feel stressed out on our wedding day, and I owe that mostly to Dean. She is organized, reliable, super creative, and extremely talented. Did I feel stressed out at all during the wedding planning? Of course. Did Dean feel like a life saver at various points during the process? Absolutely. She is very calm and collected, and constantly provided me with the reassurance necessary; every time after I talked with her (which was often), I immediately felt at ease and my stress levels lowered. Knowing that she was on top of everything alleviated a lot of pressure for me, allowing me to enjoy the engagement more. She is also really crafty and able to work within a budget. She has great ideas for how to get things done on a dime - and she makes everything look really amazing. She truly knows style and fashion, which proved to be extremely helpful. I felt like our wedding was us; she took the time to learn what we were looking for, and then created an event that matched our personalities perfectly, in a BEAUTIFUL way. If you're in the market for someone to plan your wedding or any other event, I would strongly recommend Dean. Trust me - you will be so glad you went with her.