An Affair To Remember

ndors and helped us find the right vibe at the right price. Day of, they sparked so much additional joy into the day by suggesting little moments for the two of us, and making everything so easy. Could not recommend them more.

responded to all of our questions. The rehearsal was a breeze and the day of the wedding I was not worried about a single thing. They had everything set up the way we discussed and had the timeline down perfectly. They stepped in when needed and I would highly recommend, they went above and beyond to make sure our day was not stressful!

single thing on my wedding day! I was uncharacteristically calm the entire day of my wedding and I attribute a lot of that to them! Do yourself the biggest favor you can and book An Affair to Remember!! You will NOT be disappointed!!

one of our loved ones had to worry about a single thing - allowing us all to truly take the day in. Not only was their presence beyond helpful the day of to keep things in order and on time, but it was also incredibly helpful to have a hand with the planning, logistics, and industry perspective leading up to our wedding day. I attribute a lot of my calm on our wedding day to knowing they had everything covered!

They are very organized, helpful and easy to get along with. My dress needed to be bustled and had 20+ ties that needed to be done before the reception, which no one learned how to do. Audra stepped right in without even asking if we needed help and got it done in 5 minutes flat. They also met with my mom and I months before the wedding (per our request) to help calm our nervous and offer advise for the day. At the end of the night they dropped off all the gifts and personal items from the reception at my parents condo before going home. There was nothing they didn't do above and beyond. I have nothing but raving reviews about these two and have recommended them to all my friends! If you are wanting a relaxed in the moment wedding day away from the chaos and answering questions then these two are your answer to getting that done!

all the final details with our venue and taking all the stress off my plate in the weeks leading up to the wedding. I knew that once I handed the details over, she would take care of them. I had a lot of small personal touches at the reception, and they did a great job keeping everything organized and accounted for. On the day-of, they kept us on schedule, helped our other vendors execute, coordinated our photo lists, and kept things running smoothly. The biggest reason I hired then was that they said they would pack everything up at the end of the reception and drop it off where it needed to go. They definitely executed, and even went above and beyond during my honeymoon when there was a small mix up in where things should have been delivered.

tremely helpful. Everything about our wedding was perfect and I know they're helpfulness is why. I have and will continue to recommend them to any bride and groom!

r girl's hair (we forgot her flower crown). I completely recommend using them for any event and would definitely use them again!

chose them to help us with the day of but we were in touch with them leading up to the wedding since they helped us in planning out the schedule for the actual day. Audra also helped us with the rehearsal which was great. They were essential in making the wedding day go smoothly so that we could focus on enjoying the day rather than worrying about logistics. Some of the important things they took care of included coordinating the vendors’ deliveries, gathering up family members, keeping the schedule on track, making the tables look elegant, laying out wedding favors, helping figure out the bustle on my dress (!), securing the gift box, and the list goes on! Thank you for all your help!

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ore my wedding and when I saw it again on my wedding day it was exactly where and how I imagined it! They are such a sweet team and so supportive! I’m so happy I hired them!

and tell whoever they needed what to get done! My wedding day was perfect and I know they had something to do with that! I could not recommend Audra and Jena more! I was so lucky to have them run the day as smooth as they did! I will recommend them to every bride and groom in the future!

great recommendations. They were very organized and helped me feel confident that the wedding would run smoothly leading up to the big day. I was completely relaxed on the wedding day because I knew they were there to keep everything in order. It was wonderful to be able to focus on enjoying my wedding rather than worrying about everything falling into place. I highly recommend Jena and Audra!

ing planner. I was very nervous to trust someone else, but after speaking with Jena and their former clients I knew they would be a good fit. Jena and Audra are both down-to-earth, friendly, and extremely capable. Even though they only provided day of coordination services, they were more than happy to answer questions I had throughout my planning process. They always responded to any questions I had quickly. As the wedding neared, they handled all of the final details really well. I'm somewhat of a control-freak, and they were great about keeping me informed and never seemed frustrated with me double-checking on things :-) Audra also handled all of our ceremony and reception stationary. She did an incredible job and her prices were super fair. I don't think we could have gotten such quality work for a lower price anywhere. I highly recommend asking about her design services! The wedding went by perfectly. Jena and Audra both worked seamlessly behind the scenes to make everything run smoothly, and always seemed to be there if I needed them. I'm sure there were issues throughout the day, but I never noticed them or felt like I had to deal with anything thanks to them. I strongly recommend their services!

ry beginning. They were more like girlfriends or big sisters with advice for all my questions and concerns. They found great vendors and worked with all of them to put together a fantastic day. On the day of my wedding they took care of everything and I didn't have to worry about a thing. I miss talking to them all the time but they are a big part of my wedding day memories. You couldn't pick a better team to help you plan your wedding or handle your "day of" game plan.

Affair To Remember, to help us plan the greatest day of our lives. From the first night when I texted Audra concerned about whether one venue might have too much traffic noise, and she responded at 10 pm with a reassuring message, I knew we had made the right choice. The sister duo were so responsible, full of guidance and expertise while allowing me the freedom to make any and all decisions, and always available whenever I wanted an opinion or assistance. They met with us periodically throughout my engagement, and Skyped or called for meetings in between visits. They organized trips to allow for the most efficient use of time (since it was limited!) and always made me feel like everything was in control! They took the hard work out of wedding planning (by doing it themselves!), and replaced it with pure excitement and joy. When I was asked in the days and weeks leading up to my wedding if I was ready or nervous, I simply responded with, "No, why would I be? Everythings taken care of." And it was. Our day was perfect. From providing lunch to our bridal party between pictures and the ceremonies, to working magic and figuring out how to get our two year old ring bearer to go calmly down the aisle, to meeting at the reception with flip flops to change into, Audra and Jena were absolutely incredible. They are worth every penny, times two. A remarkable team, I am so so grateful for them !!!!

y DIY stuff a couple days before the wedding. I didn't feel an ounce of stress the day of the wedding and felt totally confident that they were taking care of everything. A couple weeks before the wedding we made a timeline and they kept everything right on track! They are both very sweet and so easy to work with...we couldn't have asked for more!

the wedding planning process. Even though we only went with the day-of package, Jena was available throughout the entire planning period to consult & give advice on vendors and any/all details. They took the stress out of our wedding day and made sure everything was organized, thorough, seamless, and beautiful. I was so happy with An Affair to Remember and would highly recommend them if you are considering a day-of coordinator for your wedding. Thank you, Jena & Audra, for all of your help & effort – we really appreciate all of your hard work & dedication to our big day!

ation, everything was perfect with their help! I could not have imaged selecting anyone else to work with- they made a normally stressed bride completely stress free. Thank you so sooo much for helping make our dream wedding a dream come true! I would highly recommend working with An Affair to Remember! :)

this team of talented ladies! They made our day perfect! Thank you Jena and Audra !!

ut together a wedding 2+ years in the making. Jena and Audra were from Day 1 super helpful. Even though we only requested them for "day of" support, they were available throughout the planning process and helped guide us to the decisions that made our wedding one of the best days of our lives. Add to that their friendliness and genuine excitement for our wedding and it was just more than we could have ever asked. We originally picked An Affair to Remember because unlike the big planning agencies, we wanted a more personal feel and perspective. That's what we got and way more. Highly highly recommended.

e me so much comfort!!! I highly recommend them!!

e able to relax, dance and watch our daughter have the day of her 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!

verything ran smoothly. Having them there eased the stress I had 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!

th all the details. She really made the day go smoothly (despite 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.

e, our daughter wanted someone she could develop a rapport with 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!

or, garden wedding was met with rain, fog/humidity, and huge traffic 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!

ng to ceremony logistics and reception timelines, they can do it 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!

ion to have our wedding back home. We knew planning a Chicago wedding 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

our vendors, and were there for every question we had. Even when 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

recommend them to anyone! They're so responsive, trustworthy, and take so much pride in making your wedding day so special.

my mother, incredible peace of mind leading up to and on the day 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!

coordinate the entire day by ourselves. Hiring them was the best 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!

nd easy to get along with they also got every detail of my wedding 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.

nd hiring the fantastic team behind An Affair to Remember Consultants: 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.

our crazy schedules. They helped us find all our vendors and our 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!

nized up to the wedding day. If I were to get married again, which 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

can't DIY is the actual wedding day. I wanted to be able to not 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!

ce to work with. They did a great job putting together our timeline 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!

ccesary just to go over important details just like if they were 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.

ister now ran their own wedding planning business. After doing my 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.

ofessional demeanor. They coordinated the wedding rehearsal, as 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!

ing up to our wedding day. The day ran very smoothly thanks to 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!