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With two decades of experience producing elegant celebrations, Brianne Garritano and Michigan Avenue Events is a full-service event planning boutique offering customized planning solutions tailored to your unique needs. We partner with the best event resources in the city, nation, and abroad to best serve you. Vision to event, we create unique and memorable experiences for our clients. We look forward to telling your story through the finest level of detail, execution, and artistic expression.

To the Newly Engaged, Congratulations on this special time planning! From the magical moment you said Yes and leading up to your Big Day, you will most likely experience a variety of emotions: from complete bliss and excitement all the way to anxiety fielding questions, decision-making and budget. Team MAE is right there with you along the way and believe that every couple deserves to have the best possible wedding experience! We are comprehensively dedicated to taking the complexities out of your planning equation. Whether you are a dynamic duo who has it all planned out and simply need Month-Of Planning, a multicultural couple with questions at every angle, a busy power couple with zero time to plan or simply need the all-star Full Planning treatment, Michigan Avenue Events is armed with all of the resources that you will need so that you can enjoy the planning journey all the way through to the wedding of your dreams!

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Frequently asked questions

What is the starting price for partial wedding planning?

$5,000

What is the starting price for full wedding planning?

$10,000

Do you offer an hourly rate?

No

What wedding events do you provide services for?

Ceremony
Reception
Rehearsal Dinner

What wedding planning services do you offer?

Day-of Coordination
Full Planning
Partial Planning

What weddings do you have experience planning?

Civil
Cultural
Destination
Double Weddings
Eco-Friendly
Military
Non-Religious
Religious

How many planners are on your team?

5
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Brianne and her team at MAE are highly recommended wedding planners who provide exceptional service. They are praised for their professionalism, attention to detail, and ability to ease any stress during the planning process. Their expertise, helpfulness, and ability to execute flawless events, even in challenging situations, are highly praised by multiple reviewers. The MAE team is commended for making wedding days stress-free and magical, and their dedication to creating a personalized and unforgettable experience is greatly appreciated.

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Brianne and her team at MAE are highly recommended wedding planners who provide exceptional service. They are praised for their professionalism, attention to detail, and ability to ease any stress during the planning process. Their expertise, helpfulness, and ability to execute flawless events, even in challenging situations, are highly praised by multiple reviewers. The MAE team is commended for making wedding days stress-free and magical, and their dedication to creating a personalized and unforgettable experience is greatly appreciated.

Miranda
Miranda L. Sent on 06/10/2024
5 out of 5 rating

The Best Team in Chicago!

We had an absolutely amazing experience working with Michigan Avenue Events for our wedding planning. From the very beginning, they were incredibly communicative and always made us feel supported through every moment—both the highs and the lows. Their professionalism shone through in every interaction, and it was evident that they had well-established relationships with other top-notch vendors in the area. One of the standout aspects of Michigan Avenue Events was how fun and enthusiastic they were throughout the entire process. They really knew how to keep our spirits high and made the planning process enjoyable and stress-free. Their organizational skills were impeccable, ensuring that every detail was meticulously planned and executed. There were no negative aspects to our experience. Michigan Avenue Events exceeded our expectations in every way possible. Yes! We wholeheartedly recommend Michigan Avenue Events to any couple looking for a top-tier wedding planning service. They are not only professional and well-connected but also incredibly fun and supportive, making the entire wedding planning journey a memorable one.
Khudajah
Khudajah K. Sent on 05/30/2024
5 out of 5 rating

The Best in the Business

It's officially been 2 weeks since our wedding and it was the highlight of my life thanks to Brianne and Team MAE. Brianne is smart, charming, and confident, and exactly what we needed to feel comfortable planning our 3-day Indian/Pakistani wedding in Chicago all the way from Texas. While I have ZERO complaints about their services, I could speak for days on end about why they are the best in the business. From the day we hired them, Team MAE went above and BEYOND in every single aspect of our planning. Her team was always 3 steps ahead of us, and helped alleviate our wedding stress by taking care of most vendor communication, details, and concerns without us ever having to ask. She and her team were also extremely well versed in our traditions, cuisine, and dress which made us feel understood.

Although we knew Brianne was constantly managing other clients, traveling, and attending events, we never once felt like it was difficult to get a hold of her, and most meetings were scheduled when it was convenient for US. In fact, if I didn't know any better, it felt like we were her only clients, which just speaks to the unwavering care and attention she has given us (and is STILL helping us take care of post-event details) since we hired her over a year ago. If you are looking for a planner who knows this industry forwards and backwards, who can give you tasteful recommendations, advocate for you in every situation, and make wedding planning ENJOYABLE, then look no further than Team MAE.
Shilpen
Shilpen P. Sent on 05/23/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Look no further :)

Brianne and team MAE went absolutely above and beyond in getting us to and through our wedding weekend!! Brianne was the first vendor we selected, and we would make the same decision 1000x over. She is so experienced in Indian weddings, even with their multiple complicated ceremonies, and everything went off without a hitch. We and our parents and guests were able to absolutely enjoy every moment of our wedding weekend! She was extremely respectful with all our guests, and managed sooo many different moving pieces. During the planning process, Brianne held our hands every step of the way, and was so responsive and helpful in bringing our vision to life. We love team MAE!!!!
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