11 (of, like, 112) Reasons Why Hiring a 24-Hour Coordinator is Not a Great Idea
“Hot diggity—this planner is only $800, and she just shows up the day of our wedding and will make sure everything goes as planned!” You hire someone to coordinate your wedding day, and they simply show up that day and handle everything with ease. You and your new...
Meredith & Nick – Lacuna Artist Loft
Meredith & Nick Saturday, May 13, 2017 St. Chrysostom's & Lacuna Artist Loft Our Story -- When Couple + Planner Meet Meredith & Nick were referred to me by my dear friend Deborah, the owner and creative force behind Art of Imagination. Within the first few...
It’s a Toast, Not a Speech
I remember one recent toast in particular—it was touching, heartfelt and sprinkled with a dash of humor. How could I not cry? I mean, I’m not a robot. In my years of being a wedding planner, I have stood in the back of the room, wiping tears from my eyes, while the...
A Fresh Approach to Customer Service
Here at A Fresh Event, we pinch ourselves daily because we get to be freaking wedding planners. Do you know how cool that is? Hard work, yes, but the time and dedication we put into each couple’s special day is so absolutely, totally worth it. We are beyond excited...
Erin & Richard – Intercontinental Chicago
Erin & Richard Saturday, April 25, 2017 Ceremony & Reception: Intercontinental Chicago Our Story -- When Couple + Planner Meet I actually met Erin through the wedding industry a little over a year ago when we were working together on a mutual client’s wedding....
A Wedding Day Timeline – Why It’s Essential to Have a Great One
You're gonna need a solid wedding day timeline—no ifs, ands or buts about it. Even the most “Oh, we’re just doing something very casual and don’t need a timeline” couples need to have a timeline. There is never anything “casual” about having 150 people in one room...
10 Unexpected Things Your Planner Will Do For You
Think you know all that a wedding planner will do for your wedding day? Until you’ve worked with a wedding planner, you might not fully understand all that we do. In fact, some of the things we end up doing for our couples on the wedding day come as a surprise even...
Leanna & Zach – Prairie Production
Leanna & Zach Saturday, March 25, 2016 Ceremony & Reception: Prairie Production Our Story -- When Couple + Planner Meet When Leanna and Zach contacted me last summer, they were curious to learn more about my coordination services and how I could help...
9 Surprise Wedding Expenses
Wedding budgeting. It’s one of the first things you and your partner will fight about—uh, I mean, discuss—after the dust of being newly engaged has settled and you sit down to start planning your Chicago wedding. It’s a no-brainer that you’re going to need to budget...
7 Characteristics of “A Fresh Event” Couples
Wondering if you should hire A Fresh Event to help you plan your Chicago wedding? Read on to find out if we’re a good fit!
