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ented, organized, and she compose a positive and assuring attitude that helps to make you feel things are under control. She was great in guiding us through the to-do list and making sure we are on track of the tasks. She is also a great listener and pays attention to our needs, and she never tried to sell us on things or vendors that we don't need. The vendors she introduced are all amazing and affordable and very easy to work with. On the day of the wedding she also brought her assistant for extra help. They helped us carry our belonging, took care of some of the guests who need extra help. Our wedding went smoothly and we really thank Suzanne and her team for all the work they put in. We highly recommend to go with Couture Events!

essed out you were. Her sister Rosie who joined her on the wedding day was amazing too- she was so prepared for any issues that arose! Suzanne helped us choose our venue and many of our vendors - her recommendations were awesome!! She was very communicative and organized throughout this process which made it so smooth and perfect! We are so glad we chose couture events and highly recommend them to anyone looking for a wedding planner who has it all!

d groom, but also for the guests. They have built an entire team of people who are highly recognized as being the best in their field including officiants, photographers, hair and make up artists, etc. so no matter what you are looking for, they have the best of the best lined up for you. Also, they are not just limited to the Chicago area- they are coordinating my brother’s wedding in California this month, and have experience doing destination weddings in other countries as well. Last but not least, their prices are very reasonable considering the amazing quality of service they offer. I highly recommend Couture Events Chicago to anyone who is looking to make their Wedding day absolutely perfect.

(photographer, DJ, florist ect) was perfect as well. She made sure we always stayed within our budget and times where we wanted something that wasn’t she always has the best ideas to making something else work that was in our budget and turned out beautifully! We couldn’t of had more of a perfect wedding and we truly believe Suzanne had a huge part in that. She was our wedding angel and we highly recommend her for anyone planning a wedding.

6 months, so it became clear we needed help to pull the wedding details all together. I found Suzanne on The Knot and we connected during the first 2 minutes of our phone call. Suzanne and her sister Rosie were just amazing. Always on time and incredibly organized; wait until you see her timeline for the wedding day! I told her I strictly wanted to socialize during the wedding and didn't want to think about the details and timing of the wedding. They had everything thing covered with all vendors and kept the entire family and a wedding party of 16 on task. Suzanne and Rosie were extremely professional and very easy to work with. It was very clear from the first meeting they knew exactly what they were doing and how to run and manage a rehearsal, wedding, and reception. You should have no hesitation about hiring Suzanne. She was worth every penny to have a stressless wedding day that was perfectly orchestrated! Thank you Suzanne for your expertise. We could not have managed without you!!

eryone in my family and bridal party was so impressed with her! It was the best feeling to have her and Suzanne take over the details and coordination leading up to the wedding. I could not recommend Couture Events more!!!

ction, but I'd want to enjoy every moment of my wedding day - not work it. On my wedding day I felt like a bride and relaxed knowing I could trust Suzanne had every detail more than covered. You can read in all of her other reviews that Suzanne takes care of every detail - but I want to point out that she does that all with experience and confidence that makes you feel like she's a part of your family. Everything went flawlessly. I had the most wonderful day of my life and I owe that all to Suzanne. It felt so glamorous to have someone constantly checking my lipstick - I didn't know that was important! But oh my gosh it so is! Flawless lipstick in every photograph. That's the Couture Events touch - details paid attention to that you didn't even know existed. My mom - who insisted we could do it all our selves - even said afterward she was glad Suzanne and the Couture Events team was with us all day. I would hire Suzanne over and over again. Book her!

time with my friends and family. I had planned work events for 150+ people before so I was able to do a lot of the leg work, but I had never planned a wedding before so I did not know what I was forgetting. That is when I found Couture events! Suzanne helped us create a timeline for the rehearsal and day-of our wedding. She helped us realize and pay attention to many of the details that we always took for granted previously being guests at a wedding. When we were unsure of what to do, she provided excellent ideas that fit with the goals of our wedding day. She was super easy to work with, very responsive, and had an amazing energy throughout the planning process and execution of our wedding. Suzanne also worked hand-in-hand with our on-site planner, photographer, florist, transportation, and band leader to ensure there were no gaps in our timelines or details not attended to. She truly brought something special to our special day that we could not have achieved on our own!

(hence, the day-of package), Suzanne was always available to answer questions, talk through the schedule, listen to me ramble/complain/worry etc. She worked through our schedule with us, gave us advice, shared her expertise, and was such a sounding board throughout the planning process. However, the real magic happened on our wedding day. Suzanne and Rosie were like ANGELS. They took care of EVERYTHING. They made sure the day ran smoothly, they were attentive to me + every other detail. Everything I needed, they had. Everything I worried about, they took care of (before I even had to ask). They made the day so special and easy for my family, too. Suzanne literally gave me the shoes off of her feet when I realized that the shoes I'd bought for our first dance were too big (woops). They were respectful and they blended in at our religious ceremony, but they also spoke up for us when necessary. I cannot imagine not having them at our wedding. THANK YOU, Suzanne and Rosie, we will never forget everything you did to make our special day so unforgettable.

lly every detail of our wedding day... her energy and personality are benefits that you will only get with Couture Events. Whether you need consultations on a small piece of your wedding, or someone to produce a complete event, consider working with Couture Events!

usband and I had chosen the Chicago Athletic Association and decided upon a themed wedding (1920's Gatsby Themed!), and I knew we needed to hire a planner that would provide us with the full "white glove" planning experience. Suzanne completely exceeded my expectations! Prior to our first official planning meeting, she went straight to the venue, introduced herself to the events manager, and grabbed the blueprints for our ballroom. It was this type of proactive and detail-oriented approach that made my wedding day an absolute dream. Every detail was though of, and had such an elegant and stylish tough to it - From the napkins and table cloths we chose, to the guest book, and beyond. All of Suzanne's recommended vendors were top-notch, and her day of assistant, Rosie, was absolutely amazing. Suzanne ran logistics while Rosie made sure that the wedding party and I looked fantastic through out the entire day. Having Rosie's help during photographs was especially calming and greatly appreciated by my photographers. I cannot speak more highly of what a wonderful experience I had with this team! Thank you, Couture Events, for making my dream wedding absolutely PERFECT!

ff would be an understatement. Then along came Suzanne Halaska and Couture Events! Suzanne was absolutely wonderful to work with from a FOTB's perspective and here's why: 1) She took everyone's priorities into consideration when assessing options and making recommendations. She honored my daughter and son-in-law's key preferences as well as the things that were important to me and my wife. AND her recommendations were pretty firm on things that she knew were a bad idea. 2) She gave excellent advice as to where it is wise to cut corners and where it is not wise when making event choices. 3) She is extremely resourceful and always had excellent options, knew who to contact, could always find a way to work issues. 4) She was very effective when dealing with all of our wedding vendors, both good and bad. 5) She handled real time issues during the wedding and reception with absolute professionalism. She was "calm in the storm"! We have had nothing but complements on that special day; our family, friends, and loved ones were very impressed! Much credit goes to Suzanne and Couture Events. Absolute professionalism! Thanks so much Suzanne for making this day so special!

y uplifting in a stressful time. She made me even more excited about the wedding. Right away she popped out with new ideas and things we could do that I haven't even thought of yet. She was always very considerate of what we wanted first though and helped us out to give us more options if needed. She was a great help throughout the planning process as she kept us on checklists, handled everything with the vendors, very accommodating and just always on top of things. I can't thank Suzanne and her sister, Rosie, enough for all that they did on the day of the wedding. Everything happened so fast that without them I probably would have been stressed. But they truly made it a stress-free day for us because we actually got to enjoy our wedding. If we needed something that we forgot they were both on top of it or if there was a minor mishap they were there to fix it. They did a phenomenal job! One thing I definitely recommend is hiring a wedding planner, it makes the whole wedding planning process and especially the day of the wedding much more better. And if you haven't hired one yet, Suzanne is truly great at what she does and will exceed your expectations as she did ours.

with my vendors. She did an amazing job facilitating being the middle man between my vendors and I. Any requests that I had, she would handle everything with my vendors and have a prompt confirmation or follow up with me. I can't say enough about her and the business she runs. Suzanne is also an amazing listener and was there to help consult with any ideas that we had for our wedding and was able to bring those to life. I trusted her opinion and she was always there to give honest feedback in order to help lead us in the right direction to help make our big day run as smooth as possible. She is the best, and I would highly recommend her to any bride looking to plan a wedding in Chicago or even a destination wedding. She can do it all! Not to mention, she is a BLAST to work with and was always there to bring fun to stressful wedding planning times! I can't recommend Suzanne enough, she is honest, hard working and will go above and beyond to make your big day extra special. We love you Suzanne!

Suzanne coordinated the logistics and timeline of the entire day and dealt with every bump in the road without even blinking. Suzanne and Rosie were a delight to have around that day and felt like part of the group! Their professionalism and attention to detail allowed us to truly enjoy every minute of the day rather than worrying about logistics! Suzanne even danced her way to me on the dance floor when my attention was needed for a particular question! I can’t recommend Suzanne, Rosie and Couture Events highly enough. They were key to making our wedding a wonderful event.

ade. Having her “onsite” (even if your wedding is local, having her with you is a no brainer) made the weekend the best experience. She kept the wedding planning on point while I was enjoying my guests, she was even negotiating to the very end getting us extra bar backs and servers for the night (at no additional charge), scoping out picture locations, finding our first look spot, delivering welcome bags that were missed, and chasing down groomsmen to get their suits steamed. There was never a situation that I needed to be involved in, I was just able to enjoy my day to the fullest. Our family and friends just adored Suzanne, she’s literally become a part of our family and our fathers were so thankful that we had her to be apart of our day. Our day would not have been as special without her support throughout the entire process. Her elegance, professionalism, and complete class truly differentiate her to just any wedding planner. With Suzanne planning your wedding, it’s as if she’s known you for years and your wedding becomes almost as important to her as if she’s planning her own child’s. We cannot recommend anyone more than Suzanne and hope that you get to experience everything she has to offer.

on wedding and as a I read about that particular type of wedding, it seemed that while there were benefits to this option, you had to rely on the staff at the resort for majority of your planning, which could be unpredictable and as a Type A bride, that was not gonna work for me. So I began searching the Knot and other sites for anyone (local or not) that could support with this. I came across Couture events and sent Suzanne the same information I sent to a half a dozen other wedding planners who stated they did “destination weddings”. Within the day, I had a reply back from Suzanne asking to have a phone conversation. During that initial conversation, she asked very poignant questions about what my vision was and why. She asked for a few days to look into potential venues (at this point we had not even discussed hiring her) & would come back to me with a few options. She came back with 3 options. It was now that I knew we had to hire her. Just from that 20 minute phone conversation, she had found 3 venues that were exactly what I wanted. It was clear to me that from this point on, she was going to understand what I wanted and make that happen. We had our first meeting with Suzanne and she had started outlining how she envisioned our wedding based on what we wanted. That is the best part about Suzanne. While she does tons of weddings, she knows how to ask questions to mold the day to what you want, not just follow what she thinks you should do or what’s on trend. The center of her “design” for our wedding was always about what we (and I mean we because she also makes sure my husband got his say during this process) wanted. We hired her immediately. Suzanne then quickly became my wedding planner, mother in carnet, and most frequent person in my email. She had meetings with us quarterly (we began the planning about a year out) to keep us focused on decisions and what items were next. But its not just keeping things organized that Suzanne did (which is what I hear most wedding planners do, and that’s about it). Suzanne helps design your wedding, she went dress shopping with me and friends, helped us decide on cool luggage tag save the dates and how to package them (she ordered a sample to ensure we’d like it and measured and weighed out all the packaging) so all we had to do was order them and follow her directions on how to put them together. Even though, we were having a destination wedding in Mexico, I’ll be as clear as I was with Suzanne this was not a Mexican wedding on the beach, this was a regular semi formal wedding just in Mexico. So the planning was on par with a traditional wedding. This required a ton of contact with vendors and the resort, which Suzanne managed impeccably. She was constantly negotiating different rates & added benefits for our guests, and keep in mind, the planning of the wedding becomes more complex when you have 70 people traveling to Mexico for 4 days. But Suzanne allowed us to stay on schedule with what we needed to do when & helped bring us options to make decisions against what we envisioned. For example, the early meetings are focused on are you having a bridal party, what’s the theme and colors, what are your budget priorities and had examples of those options.

s we had made before we met her. She helped us ask the right questions, she gave her expert opinion when I needed help, and she always would take any idea that we had and immediately get to work to make it happen. My husband and I were both in school during all of the planning process, and Suzanne was very respectful of our crazy schedule and was always available when we needed her. Even the vendors we worked with were impressed by Suzanne’s organization… she had our timeline done almost a month before the wedding and sent it out before even being asked for it. On our wedding day, Suzanne was there for every step of the way, and she answered any and all questions that I had and made me feel so much better. This is all not to mention Rosie, who was an absolute angel. She constantly made sure I was looking my best, she had water before I asked for it, and basically responded to my every want and need. Needless to say, we LOVE Suzanne and would recommend her to anyone that asks. Our wedding was absolutely beautiful. And I honestly have no idea what we (I) would have done without her. I will miss her dearly not being able to see her and talk to her on a daily basis.

e it an actual reality. To say that she did an incredible job is a complete understatement. It is evident that she is passionate about creating the most spectacular wedding possible. She is personable, professional, and organized beyond belief. Throughout the entire experience she continually showed her expertise, problem solving, and creativity. We had multiple guests tell us how remarkable Suzanne is and we could not agree more.

s! Suzanne listened to what we wanted every step of the way and her reccomendations helped us out immensely. She is the sweetest nicest person and all of our vendors were very pleased to be working with her! She is super detailed and precise but not overwhelming. She has a great calm easy going attitude about it all which made us feel so at ease! Our venue was also a little out of the ordinary but Suzanne handled it so well. The whole day was Just absolutely perfect. You will not be disappointed if you hire this amazing team. Thank you Suzanne and thank you Couture Events!

eeling behind me in photos to keep my dress from touching the ground, she does whatever it takes! I still can't believe how hard she worked the day of the wedding, and in the months prior, we had so much fun!

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part from other wedding planners. Suzanne is very organized and detail oriented, and she has a quick response time with emails and phone calls. I never realized how much time and effort goes into planning a wedding, but I can honestly say Suzanne took all of the stress out of the planning process and made it enjoyable and fun. She created helpful checklists, budgets and timelines to ensure everything went smooth leading up to the big day. Having Suzanne at my wedding was like having a fairy godmother. Anything I needed or requested- she made it happen. The best decision I made at my wedding was to marry my husband, but the decision to hire Suzanne as my wedding planner was a close second. I highly recommend Couture Events Chicago to all brides who are looking to make the wedding of their dreams a reality.

ir trial after I was too nervous to give criticism to ensure that I got what I wanted and she found a graphic designer to create a monogram for my husband and I. The best part about working with Suzanne is her upbeat demeanor and giving nature. I so enjoyed our meetings at her dining room table and will sorely miss them now that the wedding is over! Whenever a bride-to-be asks for advice I tell them to hire Suzanne!

vendors chosen. At this point I didn't even know if I want bridesmaids!! She did it all! She is truly a miracle worker!

rything go incredibly smooth. She understood exactly what I wanted and even gave me great insight into other things that could be done to enhance the event. She attended every single vendor meeting with me and made sure they gave me the best deal possible. Her value for the services she provides is beyond compare. You will not regret employing her to plan your dream day. I guarantee it.

tead meets you halfway and says "Great idea. Let's make this work." She has an extremely positive and friendly energy, which is definitely what you need when you WILL be stressing about your wedding. I had spoken to other wedding planners before I met her, and I felt they had a bit of "know-it-all" attitude - she absolutely does not. She was so helpful with the big important aspects of the day - like the timeline - and the little things - like the welcome bags we created for our out-of-town guests. She went to Costco and bought all of the water bottles and helped me order cute totes for them! I live in San Francisco and my family lives in D.C., so it was HUGE to have her "on the ground" in Chicago to accept the many different items, like menus, bridesmaids gifts, signs, etc., that I was sending to her house. It was also so helpful to have her sister around on the day-of to do the little things that I desperately wanted but would never have gotten without her, like a makeup refresh to cover a pimple on my nose before family portraits! Basically, if you are considering Suzanne, go for her. She's amazing. I love her like family, and my only regret is that I didn't use her as a full event planner (and not just day-of!)

ecision to hire a wedding planner an easy one for us. However, after the experience we had with Couture Events, I would say having a wedding planner is a must for anyone who is getting married. When people ask about our wedding and what recommendations we have, we always say, hire a wedding planner. It was honestly the best money we ever spent! Suzanne was always willing to attend meetings with potential vendors, offer suggestions, review contracts and provide creative solutions to things that we thought impossible. Leading up to the wedding day, Suzanne was there to answer any questions or concerns and support us in decisions we were making. She provided timely updates on the planning process and would kindly nudge me when I may have fallen behind on my duties. While having Couture Events assist with the planning process was immensely helpful, I have to say that having a wedding planner the day of the wedding is really the best gift my husband and I gave ourselves. We did not have to worry about one thing throughout the entire day. So many times before the wedding I heard from brides that “the day goes by so fast so try and enjoy every minute.” Hiring Couture Events allowed us to really enjoy every minute and be present in the moment with all our family and friends. If anything went wrong we were none the wiser because Suzanne and her team took care of it. She provided an itinerary of the day’s events down to the minute and she gave each vendor a copy so they were aware of the schedule. Suzanne and her team were always professional, kind and overall just a pleasure to work with. Having a wedding is a very personal and intimate thing. It takes a special and unique person to be able to coordinate and organize all the various pieces of a wedding but even more so to work well with the bride, groom and there family to help them create the day of their dreams. I would say Suzanne and her team at Couture Events does each of these things well and really goes above and beyond to make it the most special day especially for the bride and groom. THANK YOU, Suzanne for all you have done. I would highly recommend Couture Events to anyone in the Chicago and surrounding area who is planning their wedding.

my husband and I first started to plan our wedding I thought I could do it all on my own. I'm organized, very much into details and well a little bit of a control freak. I soon realized that if I was going to remain sane it would be best to have some help. Suzanne to the rescue!! From the moment we met I knew that if anyone could bring my vision to life, it would be Suzanne. Her knowledge and selection of vendors made decisions so easy to make. She helped guide us through everything reminding us of budget every step of the way. From the ribbon on our wedding invitations to the day of my wedding helping me touch up my lip stick, she was there. I cant thank her enough for making our wedding perfect! I'm sure that there were bumps along the way but if there were I never knew of them. She made sure nothing ruined our day. As day of coordinator, she was invaluable. She was spot on with everything we could have needed...and ended up needing! I simply can't say enough about her services. Don't make the mistake of looking elsewhere, you've found the girl that will make your wedding as amazing as ours! She simply is the best at what she does!

o could help me with contracts and communication, decisions and decorating and deadlines. I desperately needed help balancing working full-time with the demands of planning a wedding. Suzanne was the first wedding planner we met, and I instantly knew she was the one for us. Upon meeting her she was professional, organized and experienced, and beyond that, she was incredibly kind, warm, welcoming and genuine. Day in and day out from after our first meeting, Suzanne was always just a phone call, text message or email away. She made herself so available to me, and constantly opened up her arms, her home and her resources to help me with everything from centerpiece arrangements to gifts for my bridal party to planning our honeymoon. She offered her incredible connections to us with other vendors, as well as continually respecting my budget, my vision and my dreams for the day. On the day of our rehearsal and our wedding, Suzanne worked so hard with her assistant to make our day seamless. The day would have been an absolute disaster without her – she was the glue that held each event together. Her timeline and schedule for the day allowed us to all be stress free and at peace with each moment. Because of her, I enjoyed every moment of my wedding day. On the day, she also set up all of our décor before the ceremony, cocktail hour and reception, and once every guest had left at the end of the night she dissembled it, packing everything up into their boxes. She worked so hard and long that day, so my family and friends could enjoy themselves. By the day of our wedding, she had become a part of our family. Her experience and knowledge of wedding planning radiates through who she is and all she does. Suzanne is trustworthy and loving and I couldn’t recommend her enough – she was the absolute best wedding planner I could have ever dreamed of.

utiful wedding to her impeccable planning. If you want someone who really gets what you want and can help make the process easy, this is the place!