An Affair To Remember

r dreams! With every question we quickly heard "not a problem" and they weren't kidding. Nothing phases these ladies! Comforting beyond words to know they were on our team!

and allowed me to truly enjoy our special day. One of my guests forgot his card on the shuttle bus from the hotel and Jena and Audra quickly handle the situation by calling the limousine company and getting the card returned to the owner very quickly. Thank you again!

the blizzard that rolled through). Just having her there meant I could relax and enjoy the day. I don't know how we would have gotten through the day without her. She was a huge part in making the day a total success. I would HIGHLY recommend Jena to my friends/ family.

immediately. Having seen firsthand the good work Jena and Audra did at our son’s (her brother) wedding last year, we had no doubt they were the right way to go. Throughout the planning process, Jena and Audra were prompt to respond to our questions and requests for advice. There isn’t a bride around, or a MOB for that matter, who wants to worry about all those pesky “what ifs” … and when the big day arrived a few weeks ago, we were confident we were in good hands. Jena and Audra made sure everything moved smoothly from the start of the rehearsal to the end of the reception and handled it all with skill, poise, professionalism, patience and understanding. The day wouldn’t have been the same without them!

ffic delays on the North Shore. The wedding was going to be held in a back-up venue, but Jena and Audra knew I really wanted to have an outdoor ceremony and really toiled to make it happen. All of the details were worked out - from the staff holding umbrellas to help the quartet, to the helping of escorting wedding guests from one of three areas within the garden throughout the course of the night, plus a fourth area for a sparkler send-off. The great thing about Jena and Audra was I truly didn't have to worry about a thing the day of my wedding - they made sure I could spend time enjoying the day and celebrating with friends and family, while they took care of all of the logistics. They would give me a head's up when the cake-cutting or the first dance would take place, but otherwise, I felt like I could just enjoy the day and relax (believe it or not, for a bride). I am so lucky to have had them as my day-of-planners and don't know what I would have done without them. Hire them, and you'll be able to relax and enjoy what might be the most fun day of your life. Love them!

all! Everything on my wedding day went super smoothly. I can’t thank them enough for making the day so special. I highly recommend them!

dding from Arizona was going to be a challenge, not to mention we both work full time (40+/wk) so day off was not an option. Audra helped us customize a package that best fit our needs and after it is all said and done, we could never have done it without them! Between communicating with all vendors, arranging and attending all vendor meetings and events, answering endless amounts of emails, helping our family members with misc. tasks... We are eternally grateful! Every meeting with endless vendors they attended, which helped our wedding become the best and most memorable for all who attended! Most importantly, their hard work, dedication, professionalism and expertise allowed my husband and I to enjoy every second of our wedding without worrying about a thing! If we had to do it all over again, we would have made the phone call to Audra and Jena the first thing we did, instead of attempting to do it all on our own (which we quickly found to be unmanageable and next to impossible!). Everything was executed precisely and beautifully just as planned. Not to mention they are both so much fun to talk to and work with, they make you feel as if your dream wedding was in the hands of your two best friends! Thank you, Audra and Jena, you will forever have a place in our heart. Shannon and Mike

en I had a little makeup hiccup, they went out and got me things from the store that I needed. They worked with my family for a surprise during our reception and went above and beyond to find an item that went missing. Brides, Grooms, and families, YOU MUST BOOK THEM! You will feel so relaxed to have them on your team. I highly, highly recommend them! Thank you again An Affair to Remember! Anne and Bryan

nd take so much pride in making your wedding day so special.

y of my wedding. They were always very prompt responding to my emails or phone calls which was very much appreciated, especially when you are having a wedding crisis! I originally did not have a wedding planner in my budget but when I decided to hire them I quickly realized that this was one of the best decisions and use of my budget during the planning process. I would hire them again and recommend them to anyone looking for a wedding planner in a heart beat. They are THE BEST!

t decision we made during our wedding planning process. Both Audra and Jena were professional, diligent, and thorough during the process and especially the day of. We could not have been happier! They helped coordinate our bridal party that consisted of 14 bridesmaids and 14 groomsmen, they were pros at our bilingual ceremony, they helped make our reception hall look amazing and they took over when I hurt my knee during the reception and kept the party going. Everyone complimented us on a beautiful, smooth, fun, well organized party. An Affair to Remember helped us focus on our special day and I recommend them to anyone who wants true professionals handle the most important day of their lives! Audra and Jena - thank you so much for your skills, talent and all your efforts. We truly appreciate your hard work!

ng done in a timely fashion. They responded to my many questions quickly and made my wedding day a day that I would never forget. Working with Jena and Audra was seamless and easy. I would not hesitate in recommending them to anyone in need of a wedding planner.

tants: Jena and Audra. Planning a wedding requires a lot of communication and help to carry out your vision with all the small details. If you are considering whether or not to hire a wedding planner for your big day, or you feel you don't want a day of coordinator because you've already planned every detail, signed all your vendor contracts, and you just think it is an unnecessary expense; I urge you to work it into your budget. Jena and Audra were very clear with me about their pricing during our initial consultation and their service packages are certain to meet a variety of different needs and budgets. As a bride, your big day will pull you in so many directions that you will not have time to make sure the vendors you've hired actually fulfill what you've paid them to do, help guide guests where they should go, or keep track of timelines. Jena and Audra are your support and have the expertise to ensure your event runs smoothly, keep vendors on task, and do so in a calm and professional way. You always hear advice from former brides about spending the extra money on photography services (which is very important!); however, they forget to mention how spending a little extra to hire a wedding coordinator ensured their photographer knew which family members to include in those valuable keepsake pictures. Not to mention a coordinator will eliminate the extra stress of your day, so your true beauty shines through in your photos!! Jena and Audra took the time to acknowledge and learn who my family members were and had them organized and waiting ahead of time- my photographer didn't have to waste valuable photo time chasing down family. They worked with my DJ and reception servers to ensure the timing of our grand entrance, champagne toast, and first dance went off without a hitch. Somehow, the coordinators timed it just right where the servers had all of our champagne flutes filled and the servers were out of the way as we made a quick transition from the grand march, to the first dance, and then to the champagne toast. These among other small (but crucial details) go into making your big day run smoothly and effectively. In addition to day of coordination- I hired Audra to design my wedding programs, menus, and escort cards. I provided her a few ideas for inspiration and let her run with it. She provided proofs along the way and asked for my input. I trusted her creativity and she delivered my vision flawlessly, not only did the end product looked professional, it was completely custom, and personal. Jena and Audra went above and beyond my expectations- and in my case they were happy to meet up with me if I had some decorations I needed to hand off to them, or joined me for meetings to iron out a few details with my reception venue. My emails and phone calls were always answered quickly, too. It is a wise investment to hire the right team to eliminate as much wedding day stress as possible for you, your guests, and family. Jena and Audra were an absolute pleasure and so easy to work with! I was so fortunate to have had them as my wedding coordinators.

r venue, and took care of all the appointment scheduling. The day of the wedding I wasn't worried at all because they had everything running smoothly. They kept the whole day on track, we were even ahead of schedule and got to enjoy our reception room before letting our guests in. Out wedding was amazing, and I am very happy we went with them!

ch isn't in my life plan, I would desire and require their services again. Do not hesitate! Your wedding will be a dream if you share your wedding vision with Jena and Audra. On my wedding day, all I had to do was show up and the rest of the day unfolded without any work or worry on my part! Love you, Jena and Audra

have to think of anything related to set-up/timeline on my wedding day and An Affair to Remember provided just that! Jena and Audra provided such a great peace of mind that everything would be set-up, the timeline would be kept, and clean-up would go smoothly. They answered questions I had throughout my planning process and met with me to check in on how everything was going. The week of the wedding, I handed them all my décor and they handled bringing it to the ceremony/reception venues so I did not have to do anything myself nor did my family have to work the day of the wedding on set-up. Jena and Audra are both professional, friendly, very attentive, and provide great advice. On the wedding day, I noticed a few small things they went above and beyond with that I hadn't even asked for. They think of everything! Everything was done so beautifully and I would recommend An Affair to Remember to anyone! They will take your vision of your wedding day and make it 10 times better!

line and helping make sure the day went smoothly. I was so glad to have them, especially when they covered the little details I hadn't considered (like using the bridesmaids bouquets as additional decorations at the reception or how to get the gifts back to the hotel). It allowed me and my family to relax and enjoy the day!

doing the full wedding planning package. They were particulary good at solving the last minute crisis that happened (and happen at every wedding) like when the limo didnt show up to pick up the groomsmen. They eased my stress considerably by getting everything to the venue ahead of time and they followed my instructions to a T -including last minute detailed requests like swapping out table cards. I would highly reccomend them.

y research and speaking with other Chicago day-of planners, I found An Affair to Remember to be extremely reasonably priced. I contacted Jena and we met to discuss she and Audra providing day-of coordination services. My fiancé and I were immediately struck by how relaxed and unruffled Jena was as we laid out our plans for a 200-guest downtown Chicago wedding. I knew that when the big day came, I wanted someone calm, cool and collected running the show. From providing vendor recommendations, taking an additional meeting with my mom to ensure she was comfortable, coming over to my apartment to collect all of our wedding day items needed at the church and reception and coordinating and confirming arrival times with all our vendors, I felt completely comfortable with how things were handled and had peace of mind that everything was taken care of. And the day-of timeline they put together...y'all! As an extremely detailed driven person myself, I can't say enough good things about that timeline. I sent it to our bridesmaids, groomsmen and parents so everyone knew what was happening and when. They are fantastic people and excel at what they do.

well as met me at the hotel to pick up my DIY items on the day of the ceremony. Everything was set and ready to go by the start of the wedding. I definitely recommend An Affair to Remember. They were beyond awesome!

Jena and Audra overseeing every detail and vendor on our day. My dress even had a bit of a malfunction the morning of and Audra came in and helped me fix it! I would highly recommend both of them to work with any bride and groom on their wedding day!

wedding, which were really helpful. And, when I was stressing about how everyone seemed on a slightly different timeline for the day, Jena and Audra helped coordinate everyone. I cannot tell you how thankful we were to have those two, because all we had to do on the day of was to show up and enjoy the day and evening. Everything was decorated beautifully, and they even brought us lunch while we were getting ready and brought all of our decorations back to our hotel room at the end of the night. We did not have to worry about a thing, which was amazing! Thank you so much for helping our day run smoothly and helping to make our special day the perfect one it was! ---Alishia and Paul

flowed smoothly from the ceremony to the reception. I truly appreciate all these girls did for me! Thank you!!! I highly recommend having a wedding day of planner and I highly recommend you choosing An Affair to Remember, both Jena and Audra will live up to there name of there company. Thanks again!

also so accessible, even when we were still months out. They were an absolute dream to work with. Our beautiful day would not have been possible without them. We cannot recommend them highly enough!

ng ready. We did a mixed culture wedding, and so I was nervous about the details and everything going perfectly, and we received so many compliments on how smooth the day went. Jena and Audra came with me to my final meetings, ensured that everything was just as we wanted, and managed all of the vendors on the day. As someone who was getting married near my family, as opposed to where I lived, they helped me to manage the distance, and provided much-needed assurance and reflection on the decisions we were making. They also provided great advice on certain vendors (video and music, especially - our DJ rocked!) and decisions. I know that our day ran smoothly, was gorgeous, and caused us very little stress because of all the work Audra and Jena did. We are so grateful!!

o release our previous wedding planner. I was pretty upset at the money that was wasted for a FULL service planner when I felt I received minimal service quality. In a weekend, my now husband and I interviewed 3 wedding planners and we landed with An Affair to Remember for a partial planning package. Jena and Audra were very down-to-earth and understood our situation where we needed someone to step in quickly and resume the details of our wedding planning with 2 months to go. They were easy to work with and very calm. I was able to reach them on phone, text, or emails and they were very responsive. I wish we went with them to begin with for full service but was lucky to have them to finish the job for us. The wedding was beautiful and I knew I was in good hands. We had a wonderful time. I would highly recommend them for any scale of wedding planning.

with "day of" services, but they were available ahead of the wedding to help us make sure everything lined up in the weeks leading up to the wedding and the Rehearsal. Jena and Audra stopped at our house a few days before the wedding to pick up all of our programs, ceremony items, placecards, table numbers, rehearsal displays, favors, etc. They knew where everything went the day of the wedding and there wasn't a single item out of place. Having Jena and Audra as our Day of Coordinators was a huge part in making sure that my husband and I could ENJOY the day we had spent so long planning for. We had a great day that we can fondly remember enjoying because we had An Affair to Remember helping us. I would highly recommend them as Day of Coordinators!

vices. I worried about nothing the day of my wedding and it flowed seamlessly. If there were any problems, I didn't know about them :) Highly Recommend!

isn't too busy. I wasn't sure why I needed a wedding planner, but my mom insisted. Mother does know best. They were able to help give advice, take materials and responsibilities off my hands, and smooth out any concerns the whole weekend. There are two sisters that make up this company, and I have to say, two is better than one. They do a great job working together to accommodate you and meet with you when you need them. I am so thankful for them being a part of such a special day!

heir services to meet our needs and, compared to the quality of service we received, we felt like we got a steal! We still think of this as the best decision we made of our wedding. Our wedding had a large guest list which required a correspondingly large amount of work. Jena and Audra were there every step of the way to guide my wife and I throughout the process. They never once complained or made us feel that we were asking too much of them, even though they provided us with so much help throughout the planning process and the day of the wedding. Among the things that make them so great was their level of patience, their organization, and their creativity. We never felt like we were behind in our planning and, yet we never felt rushed by Jena and Audra. Wedding planning can be stressful, but they made us feel so comfortable throughout. We lived in Philadelphia and were getting married in Chicago. That could have been a struggle, but Jena and Audra were able to work around our schedule and make sure to set up vendor appointments whenever we were back in town. They gave us great recommendations for vendors which helped us choose from great options that they already vetted for us. From a creativity standpoint, there were so many little items that they contributed to our wedding that our guests loved! Our friends are still amazed how calm we were the week of the wedding, but together with Jena and Audra, we were so ahead of the game that there was very little headaches which is such a huge help. They were there with us the day of the wedding and made sure everything ran smoothly. That is impressive for a wedding with 550+ guests. In the end, we highly recommend Jena and Audra as wedding planners and we are so happy to have worked with them. You will not be disappointed in their level of professionalism and skill!

had a very large wedding with a lot of vendors and they were helpful in many ways, from helping me find linens to making us a timeline for the day of our wedding. I had looked at other coordinators and Affair to Remember was definitely the most reasonably priced and more attentive. The day of my wedding went smoothly and w/o Audra and Jena I'm sure I would have had many stressful Bridezilla moments. My husband even told me how good they were and how they helped a lot the day of our wedding. I have two sisters and would definitely recommend An Affair to Remember to my sisters when they are planning a wedding. They are the nicest women and really did take a lot of stress out of my day. Again I would highly recommend them. I have been told by friends and family my wedding was the best wedding they have ever been to and Affair to Remember helped me make that happen.

h them and would highly recommend them to anyone looking for extra help.

f so that I could really enjoy every single moment. They even ran interference for me and my mom--ladies, you know how stressful that can be!! Great consultants, easy to work with--cannot say enough good things about them. Don't have your Big Day without these wonderful women supporting you!

e ladies from An Affair To Remember took a lead role in making sure the service went as planned. They even created the programs, table numbers, and placecards for my wedding which made planning so much easier! Hiring An Affair To Remember was the best decision I made throughout my wedding planning process. I am so happy that they were there to ensure all of the fine details were in place. They truly made our wedding day a day to remember! I would highly recommend using this company if you want a smooth and worry-free wedding day.

ur lifesavers!! We didn't want to worry about anything on the day of our wedding. Jena and Audra were awesome in making all our appointments, following up on details I had forgotten about, most of all coordinating all of our vendors. Audra created the label for pastry boxes, as we gave sweets from our sweet table as our wedding favor. The day of the wedding was exactly what I had hoped for, no worries, they took care of everything!! Thank you Jena & Audra for all your hard work and effort!! Really, no need to look else where, these ladies know their stuff!! You'll truly be in good hands, I couldn't have done it without them!!!

resources for any information we needed. They really helped us out by coordinating our vendors to create a beautiful look for our wedding, full of elegant details - one of the guests told me afterward that it was the classiest wedding she had ever been to! Jena and Audra were invaluable to us on the day of our wedding. From getting the groomsmen ready, to keeping us on time, to last minute dress repairs, and moving our items from hotel room to hotel room, they were the reason everything went so smoothly, and there is no way we can thank them enough.

o getting our beautiful room setup - because they took care of it all! I felt much more at ease having them both there to oversee the big day. A great team if you are looking for level headed and calm planners who will guide you through the entire planning process.

to make sure that everything was perfect, down to the last little detail (such as putting royal icing flowers on the wedding cupcakes). I felt confident that they were pick up any slack on things I had overlooked, and they were even willing to work with all the DIY things I wanted to include in the wedding. I definitely recommend Jena and Audra, and An Affair to Remember, to other brides.

you remember all the little things that can be very overwhelming (especially the day of the wedding!) Another advantage of working with Audra and Jena is that they helped us find other GREAT companies to work with. They know which companies are great to work with and will do a good job! Thanks to them everything went PERFECT. I would not change a thing! Thank you so much ladies : )

and then some!!

hey were able to coordinate everything and keep us on schedule. They were also able to mail the invitations and receive the RSVP's, which was a huge help. 6 days before our wedding, we had to move the ceremony site, and the girls did not miss a beat! The wedding day itself was perfect and ran extremely smoothly - not a single bump in the road! The girls developed a schedule and shared it with the bridal party & vendors, so the flow of the day was seamless. They did well as the liaison between myself and the vendors. I would recommend An Affair to Remember to both local and out of town brides!

provided us with some great vendor ideas, who worked out fabulously! On the day of we were going to have our wedding outside and it decided to rain...but having Audra and her assistant, Ashley with her made my day run much smoother. We had our ceremony in our back up plan, which was a tiny space, and they decorated it beautifully! Our guests loved our space and raved about our setup in the reception! They helped setup, put gifts away, and made sure all of our vendors knew how we wanted our day to go. And at the end of the night when they were going to head out I found out Audra had just had her baby (early) and still came with tons of energy for our day! I couldn't believe it! Thank you so much! It was really great to work with your team!!

ob description, THANK YOU! Very organized, efficient and detail oriented. Provided all and more for a very reasonable price. Would highly recommend and already have for my maid of honors wedding day!! Love, Anna

tails of our wedding. I would recommend them to anyone.

nted a festive, fun and family affair. We knew that our DIY reception would be more special for everyone if our families did not stress or take on major jobs at the reception. We interviewed several "Day of" coordinators, but loved the creative and contientious dedication that Jena and Audra brought. They gave good suggestions for set-up and thought of things we never would have considered that made the result exceptional. We were in constant communication prior to the wedding and Jena and Audra even made a personal visit to the reception site to get a detailed idea of what we were thinking and working with. On our Wedding Day, Jena and Audra were prepared and present every where we needed them to be for us. The work they did with our vendors ensured things were carried out as we hoped. They also added amazing special touches to the day. Jena and Audra went above and beyond to help us have and provide an incredible day that we will never forget. The best endorsement I can give as a bride is that Jena and Audra, and their work, allowed me to be fully present on the most special day of my life. I was not worried about anything except having a good time and enjoying my new husband, the day and our family and friends. We would recommend An Affair to Remember to anyone who is planning a wedding or other special event. We are delighted that they were a part of our day and know they would be an assest to anyone wanting an affair to remember. Jena and Audra, thank you. You ladies really ROCK! Best Wishes!

ne conversation and meeting, we had a great deal of comfort knowing they would be handling several responsibilities for us so we would not have to worry about a thing on our wedding day. Jena and Audra made themselves available to us whenever we had questions or needed additional information and they also provided us with references for a few vendors, which was very helpful since we were putting together our wedding plans in a relatively short amount of time. We were in constant communication prior to the wedding to ensure Jena was aware of any wedding vendor updates and to review the schedule for the ceremony/reception. They were also kind enough to attend the rehearsal and go over some last minute arrangements. On our Wedding Day, Jena and Audra were prepared and present every where we wanted them to be for us. They did a great job coordinating with our vendors to ensure things were being set-up in a timely and orderly manner and they helped us incorporate a few special elements into our day. Jena and Audra were in constant touch with us prior to the start of the ceremony for any last minute needs. We are very delighted that our wedding and reception turned out better than our wildest expectations. Much credit is due to the professionalism and experience that Jena and Audra brought to our wedding coordination needs. We would recommend An Affair to Remember to anyone we know that is getting married. Jena and Audra, thank you for playing an important role in our wedding and helping make it very special! Best Wishes! Tracy & Sunil

ty thrown with the help of Jena and Audra. Everything came out perfect! It was definitely a night we'll never forget!

et with Jena and Audra and immediately found relief! I booked them as "Day Of" coordinators. They were great to interact with and very understanding. Both are married and have been through their own weddings, so I felt comfort in that as well! They were so helpful in setting up EVERYTHING at the church and the reception hall- AND -most importantly, making sure all of my special details and memoirs were returned to me after all was done. They helped seat guests and were simply awesome. Although my husband didn't feel like we needed an "outside party" to help out with our wedding, I did and I was so glad that I chose An Affair to Remember! Thank you Jena and Audra!

nt job setting up all of my DIY projects exactly as I had envisioned. I was able to contact them whenever neccessary with questions or concerns during the months leading up to the ceremony. Also my DH and I were able to meet with them twice to go over details. I would suggest to any bride in the Chicagoland area to go with an Affair To Remember, not only were they reasonable, and professional, but also GREAT girls and so easy to work with!

ke I could actually enjoy my day without having to worry. I would highly recommend them to any bride who may or may not feel they need help because they made things run so much smoother :)