Full-service wedding planning in Chicago covers every detail—from concept to execution. At Event Shoppe Chicago, we handle venue scouting, vendor management, design direction, logistics, and on-site coordination so you can enjoy your engagement stress-free.

We’ll guide you through every major decision, curate a trusted vendor team, build your timeline, manage communication, and oversee the entire wedding day from setup to final send-off. The goal: a celebration that feels intentional, elevated, and unmistakably you—without you having to play project manager.

Ideally, you’ll want to start wedding planning in Chicago 12–18 months before your date, especially if you’re eyeing popular venues like the Chicago Cultural Center, The Geraghty, or the Adler Planetarium.

Booking early means better date options, access to your first-choice vendors, and more space to design an experience that feels curated instead of rushed. If you’re working with a shorter timeline, don’t panic—we’ll help you prioritize decisions and build a smart, streamlined plan.

Planning a Chicago wedding from another city or state can be overwhelming. Between venue tours, permits, traffic, and vendor logistics, there’s a lot happening behind the scenes.

We act as your on-the-ground experts and trusted advocates. We schedule walkthroughs, manage local logistics, coordinate your vendor team across time zones, and keep everything organized in our cloud-based planning tools. Whether you’re local or long-distance, we make the process feel clear, collaborative, and—dare we say—fun.

Wedding planning in Chicago varies based on your guest count, venue, and level of support—but most full-service planners charge a percentage of your total wedding budget. At Event Shoppe Chicago, our pricing typically ranges from 12%–18% of your total wedding investment, with a minimum starting rate of $15,000.

This percentage-based structure ensures your planning fee aligns with the scale and complexity of your celebration. Whether you’re envisioning a grand affair beneath the Tiffany Dome at the Chicago Cultural Center or a skyline-soaked soirée at the Adler Planetarium, this model guarantees the elevated support and attention your event deserves.

We also offer:

Full-Service Planning – Our signature, all-in experience. We’re with you from “yes” to “last dance,” handling design, logistics, vendor management, and on-site execution so everything feels seamless from start to finish.

Partial Planning – Ideal for couples who’ve secured a few key vendors but want expert guidance, design refinement, and professional management to bring everything together seamlessly.

Wedding Management (often called “day-of” or “month-of coordination”) – Perfect for hands-on couples who want a pro to step in toward the end. We take over timelines, vendor communication, logistics, and execution so you can fully enjoy your celebration.

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Absolutely. Event Shoppe Chicago was built for bold, modern, and often non-traditional couples who want a celebration that feels like them—not like a template. We’re an inclusive, Black-owned business that proudly serves couples of all backgrounds, identities, and traditions.

Whether you’re blending cultures, rewriting traditions, or doing things your own way entirely, we’ll help you design a wedding that honors your story and your community in a way that feels genuine and joyful.

We see wedding planning in Chicago as storytelling, not just logistics. We take time to truly know you and your people—so details like a favorite aunt’s cocktail, a cousin’s birthday, or a quiet moment with a parent are woven into the plan.

Our events are designed to be felt, not just photographed: intentional design, high-touch service, and seamless coordination that let you and your guests relax into the experience. Luxury, to us, is how thoughtfully everything unfolds—not just how it looks.