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Kimberly
Beginner March 2022

Need to Find Wedding Planner in Chicago

Kimberly, on December 30, 2020 at 2:19 PM Posted in Illinois Planning 1 9

Hello all! I am recently engaged and this is my first time posting to the Wedding Wire forum Smiley smile I am a Chicagoland native, though my fiancé and I live in Washington, DC. We are exploring the idea of planning a Chicago-area wedding but are looking for a wedding planner to help with the process since we are out of state, and I am starting a new job next year that will require a lot of my time and attention. Our wedding budget is still being ironed out, but would like to stay below $40K (~100 guests). Can anyone recommend a wedding planner with this style (pictures) that works with clients in my budget range? We are happy to cut corners with certain elements like casual food (my fiancé's vote is for BBQ), an unconventional venue, and more. Thanks in advance and congratulations all!

Kim Smiley heart

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Latest activity by Kimberly, on January 20, 2021 at 3:40 PM
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    Champion July 2019
    Veronica ·
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    Your best option is going to be first to figure out exactly how much money you want to dedicate to hiring a planner. Planners can greatly range in price depending on what all services you would like provided and experience. Once you have a better idea of exactly how much of your budget you want to dedicate to hiring a planner then your best options are going to be to research or ask those closest to you who live in Chicago if they know of any good wedding planners. We got married out of state and choose not to hire a planner. We relied a lot on WeddingWire and The Knot to locate vendors. Both sites have vendors tabs that you can look up whatever vendor you are looking for.

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  • Kimberly
    Beginner March 2022
    Kimberly ·
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    Thanks Veronica!

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    Veronica ·
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    You're welcome Smiley smile I did edit my original response to you to include a bit more info.

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  • Mrs. Spring
    Master April 2021
    Mrs. Spring ·
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    Hi there, I recommend you look at options on thumbtack.com.
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  • Kimberly
    Beginner March 2022
    Kimberly ·
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    Wonderful, thank you so much! Smiley smile Much appreciated

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  • Kimberly
    Beginner March 2022
    Kimberly ·
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    Thank you so much! Will do Smiley smile

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  • Madelyne
    Just Said Yes June 2022
    Madelyne ·
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    Hey! I'm having a wedding in 2022 and just hired Jessica from Tend2You. (For background: Our Wedding will be in the West Loop with approx. 220 people and a $55,000 budget.)

    We had a virtual appointment with her an immediately clicked. She and her husband prior to starting their business worked in the hospitality business and have great experience. They're just starting their business so they're on the cheaper side. Here is her email: ****@********.***

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  • Kimberly
    Beginner March 2022
    Kimberly ·
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    Madelyne, thank you so much! This is so helpful, I really appreciate it! My fiancé and I switched gears and are now getting married in DC, where we live. Wishing you happy wedding planning and a joyous day next year in the West Loop! How fun! Smiley heart Smiley smile

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  • Kimberly
    Beginner March 2022
    Kimberly ·
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    Update: Thanks for all the help, everyone! My fiancé and I changed our minds and rather than getting married in Chicago, where I'm from, we are getting married in DC, where we live. Happy wedding planning to all!

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