Event Shoppe Chicago

decisions we made! Jennifer is outstanding. She has the perfect personality that you want with you in the weeks leading up to and on the day of your wedding. Prior to our wedding, Jennifer provided us excellent advice, helped us stay on track with the last minute details the month before, gave references to certain vendors we were looking for (a modern photo booth that we LOVED), helped us finalize a day-of timeline, advocated for us to our other vendors on the big picture and small details we wanted, and coordinated with all of our vendors in the final weeks to make sure everyone was ready and on the same page as far as arrival times/set up/etc. The day of the wedding, Jennifer was the point of contact for every vendor that we had, she was in charge of keeping the entire bridal party on track with our timeline, she answered questions that guests had, she set up all of our day-of items such as the place card table/gift table/guest gifts at reception tables/etc., and any problems that arose during the day were taken care of by her without having to bring it to our attention - a major relief. Additionally, we had Margaret as an assistant planner the day-of and she was also fantastic. She helped with set up and managing the reception until the end of the night, gathered all the items we brought and made sure they were put into our hotel room at the end of the night, and she even helped with bustling my dress when it began to fall apart. Your wedding day can be very costly so you might feel on the fence about adding another expense to the big day. I promise that hiring The Event Shoppe for wedding coordination is worth every dollar. They completely take over for you and become everyones point of contact so that your day runs smoothly without you being bothered, which will allow you to actually enjoy the day you’ve been tirelessly planning. HIGHLY recommend!!!!

that kind of gap, restarting the process was daunting, but Margaret made us feel at ease from start to finish. She helped with all of the scheduling and day of logistics and helped put out so many small fires along the way. My now husband and I had a few meetings as our wedding day approached where she would help up organize our next steps and answer any questions we had. Some of our vendors were proving difficult to contact and Margaret chased them down for us, going so far as to even set up three way calls so that we felt much more at ease. During the rehearsal Margaret made sure we knew what to expect on the wedding day and communicated very well with our family and friends. On our wedding day things went off without a hitch and she made sure we had some time to ourselves and that we actually got to enjoy the food we selected from our caterer. I don't know how we could have done this without her.

ing the pandemic, and you have a recipe for being incredibly overwhelmed. However, Jennifer and Margaret were incredibly kind, generous, communicative, organized, and helpful throughout the whole wedding planning process. They truly want you to have a wonderful wedding experience, and will go above and beyond to make sure you feel overwhelmed as little as possible. We went with the Final Details package (which was ESC's day-of-coordination package), but Jennifer and Margaret helped with so much more than the final details. Early on in the planning process, Jennifer helped us think through exactly what we wanted for our wedding, set us up on the ESC planning portal with a variety of tools for the planning process, and then recommended a plethora of vendors that were in/near our budget (who were also great to work with). Once we did reach the final details phase (in the 6-8 weeks before the wedding), Margaret helped us through the barrage of decisions that we needed to make and helped us make sure everything was as organized as possible. And then she made sure everything was perfect on our big day! If anything did go wrong, we still have no idea (and are happier for it ;D). Thank you both for everything!

epped in and hit the ground running right away. She started working with us 2 months out and was so helpful in helping give vendor recommendations, coordinating with all our vendors so they were all organized and on the same page, and also creating a detailed day of timeline which allowed the day to be peaceful and run so smoothly. We had a stressful last minute issue with our venue which she stepped in and really helped take the stress off of us which was huge. On the day of she helped with set up of our decor, made sure we were following the timeline and answered everyone's questions so I didn't have to. We wouldn't have been able to do it without Monica. I would 10/10 recommend her to help pull off your dream wedding!

ow each other, to thorough checklists, timeline calls, and helpful notes, we felt like we were being taken care of every step of the way up until the wedding day. Even though we had planned a lot on our own and didn't hire ESC until later in the process, we feel so thankful that we did. Even the most organized will have their hands full with end-of-the-line wedding planning, and being able to hand off all of our vendors and communication over to the Event Shoppe team was truly amazing. And the day of the wedding itself? Couldn't have asked for a more smooth, magical, and easy day. Major shout-out to all of the assistants helping our main coordinator--you all rocked! We had a lot of logistics and moving parts going between two different venues, and the ESC team handled it all like pros, and even had our favorite cocktails waiting for us at our reception table after we entered. If you are debating on getting a wedding planner or day-of coordinator -- definitely do it! And look no further Event Shoppe Chicago - we absolutely loved them!

to day of coordination. We HIGHLY recommend booking their full service package. There are so many considerations when planning and executing a wedding. ESC guided us through every decision and it resulted in a wedding that was beyond our greatest expectations. Jennifer met with us in beginning to understand and craft our wedding vision, as well as breakdown all things to consider when deciding and allocating your wedding budget. From there, everything went seamlessly. Jennifer streamlined the venue selection process by curating a list of venues that matched our vision and budget, as well as coordinated and attended all venue visits. From there, she provided at least 3 recommendations for each type of vendor (i.e. Florist, Photography, DJ, etc.). We did not need to look beyond any of the initial recommendations she made, as each vendor recommended provided exceptional services. Jennifer also coordinated and setup meetings with our vendors throughout the entire planning process to ensure everything stayed on tracked and no detail would be missed. We knew we made the right decision selecting ESC very early in the planning process, as each vendor could not stress enough how much they loved working with Jennifer and her team. Besides putting together the dream vendor team, the assistance with budget allocation and guidance in determining our priorities was truly invaluable. We genuinely believe choosing the full service package saved us a lot money, and certainly a ton of hours and stress, in the end. Now having seen the full process, we realized we would have underestimated the costs of many of the smaller things you have to consider later on (i.e. tips, transportation, uplighting, etc.). We would have spent too much early on and ended up way over budget or deciding to go without some things that were important in making our wedding so special. As a bride, I walked into my wedding day completely relaxed and stress free because I knew Jennifer was on top of everything and would resolve any issues that may arise. And that’s exactly what she did. My husband and I were able to fully enjoy our wedding without worrying about directing guests, cueing the DJ, and making sure things are running on time because Jennifer handled EVERYTHING. The guests at our wedding could not rave enough about how beautiful, elegant, fun, and organized our wedding was. Many of our guest say it was hands down the best wedding they have ever been to. ESC is a premiere wedding planning organization that we recommend without hesitation. Our wedding was the best day of our lives and we cannot thank Jennifer and ESC enough!

nized, communicative, and super easy to get along with. We felt very confident going into our wedding day largely in part due to Margaret’s expertise. On the day of, she made sure all went off without a hitch: she made sure all the vendors had what they needed, had bobby pins to save hair, and tracked down our limo that was running late. Everything went smoothly and we had the best time. We can’t recommend Event Shoppe Chicago enough!

g ran smoothly and according to schedule. The minute we hired Event Shoppe Chicago for Day of Coordination, all of those worries started to disappear. On the day of the wedding, everything went exactly as it was scheduled to go. I never knew (or worried about) what time it was or if everything was coming together like it should because I knew and trusted that Jennifer and her team had everything under control. They worked wonderfully with all of our vendors—we truly had the best team ever—and if there were hiccups of any kind, we had no idea because everything was handled. The people of Event Shoppe Chicago are professional, detail-oriented and will absolutely ensure that your wedding runs as smoothly as possible. Maintain your sanity by handing them the reins for the day, and just sit back and enjoy the best day of your life!

l and involved groom with an event planning mom and lots of unique opinions. Despite all of that, we decided to use a planner because there were so many items to manage, a bit of refereeing required, and we wanted us and our guests to be able to focus on enjoying the moment and not have to execute all the important details when we got to the big day – BEST DECISION EVER. Jennifer was wonderful to work with throughout the process. Of course, she killed it on the day of. We didn’t even realize until a month afterwards that several of our guests re-arranged their own seats, the whole program was over an hour behind schedule, and we had a few crashers show up! But it was working with her through the whole planning period that was truly above and beyond our expectations, removing tons of stress and anxiety from the lead-up to our wedding day. One thing I can promise about planning any event – things will happen that you can’t anticipate. When we started our monthly check-in calls with Jennifer, she suggested going over the full detailed timeline beginning a whole year before our wedding. We smiled and rolled our eyes a little bit, joking about how perhaps she was a bit over-zealous but we were going to get it all done- no problem. Joke was on us! Despite all our best research and communication with the various vendors, when we got to the month & week before there were several items that didn’t play out according to plan. These ran small and large, from not having the correct number of boutonnieres, to deciding last minute that everyone needed to covid test on-site, to our lead venue contact switching three times- the last one being the weekend before our event! But Jennifer had been with us every step of the way as we’d made all these decisions, and she quickly and easily adapted for the changes in stride, without stressing one bit or compromising any of our standards, which she understood very well. Jennifer and her team truly went above and beyond. She is a breath of excitement in every meeting, has a wonderful network of talented vendors she can recommend, and is highly attentive & respectful to all of the little specific things that may not matter in general but matter to you. In addition to all of that, she can handle any opinionated family member or friend with ease, making them feel valued and happy while also keeping their last-minute suggestions from messing with your plans. We can’t recommend her enough, and would happily be a client reference at any time!

ds out like a shinning star. Here's why: she set up a zoom meeting ahead of our couples wedding in order to get to know us and ensure we were on the same page for every portion of the timeline. She did this for every single vendor involved with the wedding. On the day of, she and Margaret brought such upbeat energy to everyone around them. They were on.top.of.it. Jennifer continually kept everyone on track and the day rolling seamlessly while keeping things light and fun. If there was something we saw that needed to happen, she was already on her way to address it. How do we give ten stars is what i'm wondering?!? Whether you're in Illinois, Wisconsin (or honestly anywhere in nation), Jennifer and her team are the absolute BEST decision you will ever make.

us several times to nail down a timeline, coordinate all logistics with our vendors and venues, and filled in all gaps we didn’t even know we had in our plan. I initially didn’t think I needed a planner/ day of help, but I would hire Event Shoppe over and over again. On the day of the wedding everything was so seamless. She really helped bring my vision to life and made sure everything went as panned. Her team is so genuine and lovely to work with and brought extra added energy to our big day. We can’t thank Jennifer and her team enough! If you are on the fence about hiring a day of coordinator or spending a little extra at the end of your wedding budget, I can attest this team was completely worth it. I can’t imagine finishing the planning process without them!

nding, and enthusiastic through it all including two date changes, a venue change, and our spontaneous decision to elope. Two years later, our celebration was still everything we dreamed about and more. Working with Margaret was our key to success. She was a rockstar - helping us develop a realistic timeline, conduct a smooth rehearsal, and get us (and our 11 bridesmaids/groomsmen) to the altar. She showed up for our morning wedding like sunshine with a plan and a sense of peace about her, and her enthusiasm and attentiveness continued through the day. Margaret and Pierre were not only intentional about checking in with me and my groom but centering our wants and needs and reminding us to soak in the excitement. I appreciated little reminders to look at my bouquet and enjoy a drink – to really savor everything we worked hard to bring to life. There were zero delays in our day-of schedule and I didn’t have to worry about a thing aside from enjoying the day. At one point, I had trouble seeing through my contact lenses. Pierre made it a point to leave the venue and find eye drops for me – and when that didn’t work, he went all the way back to the hotel to grab my glasses so that my loved ones didn’t have to miss out on the action. The way that this team went above and beyond at every stage of our partnership was unforgettable. I highly recommend ESC for your planning and day-of needs.

And Margaret was so supportive with the final details and was there to handle everything big and small - from vendor coordination, to fixing my hair. I couldn't imagine my wedding without them and would highly recommend this team!

ty - from larger items (vendor recommendations) to smaller details (welcome bags, etc.). She ensured we stuck to a timeline that allowed us to feel comfortable and prepared when the big day arrived. On the day of, Alyse went above and beyond to take care of everything behind the scenes so that we could enjoy our wedding. Working with Event Shoppe Chicago was one of the best decisions we made.

ly do not work with your planner until 12 weeks out from your wedding, Jennifer supported us from the moment we chose to work with her by answering any questions that we had, giving us access to the Aisle Planner website (absolutely amazing!!!!!), and always being willing to jump on a call with us. As my husband and I had a few moments of panic closer to the day of the wedding, Jennifer was always positive, calm, reassuring, solution-driven and willing to help us with anything we needed. I cannot express enough how amazing Jennifer and her team are!!!! Alyse was also there to support us with anything we needed prior to our wedding and the day of. She was also calm, supportive and enthusiastic. The entire atmosphere of Event Shoppe is truly just loving and supportive. They really do love their couples and make them feel so special (especially on social media!). I could continue writing and going on about how amazing Event Shoppe is, but hopefully if you’re reading this you get the gist. ;) I hope you decide to hire them on to make your wedding seamless, beautiful, and stress-free!

g vendors picked out before finding out we were moving across the country, 6 months before our wedding. It was then I knew that I needed someone to be my eyes and ears in Chicago. Margaret got to work right away, from answering all my silly questions, to creating a thorough day of timeline, and putting out any “fires” on the day. Margaret was a pleasure to work with, and I couldn’t have imagined a better outcome than what we experienced.

ding stress free. She stayed on top of the venue about scheduling our dinner tasting which was a hassle, created an amazing day of schedule and SO much more. She was so kind and organized. We had quite a few unexpected guests show up and she worked her magic to get everyone seated at dinner. I really could not have asked for anything more. We cannot thank Event Shoppe Chicago enough for helping us create our dream wedding!

This is why we hired Event Shoppe Chicago. Jennifer Price and her team provided a timeline, gave us vendor contacts, advised us, and generally kept us sane. On the day of the wedding, they were truly a miracle. As a worrier, I tried to worry about every last detail, but Jennifer had preemptively anticipated details and issues and took care of them before I even had an opportunity to worry. Everything was taken care of, from where our transportation would be picking us up, to taking care of guests with special needs, to gathering up our gifts and decorations at the end of the night. We were able to simply enjoy our wedding and cannot be more grateful for the Event Shoppe Chicago team. If you’re on the fence about getting a planner, definitely check out Jennifer Price and her team - they’re the absolute best!

f our vendors, and made our day run so smoothly! Our entire day was perfectly on time, which was pretty amazing for a couple that is always 5 minutes late - we couldn't have done it without Alyse and team! Not having to worry about anything on the day of was amazing. I would highly recommend a day-of coordinator, especially from Event Shoppe Chicago!

just the sweetest, the kindest and the most down to earth. This is the gang you would want to have at your wedding! After countless searches and inquiries through theKnot, Jennifer stood out the most as she really took the time to look at my wedding vision. She was so personable and she genuinely cared, her response spoke to me. Everyone else responded with a generic copy-paste email, but Jennifer really made the effort to make a connection. I felt seen and heard. After our first phone call, I absolutely fell more in love with her! If you are still on the fence of whether to hire a full service planner or a day-of coordinator, do it! And if you do, hire Event Shoppe Chicago! The vendors Jennifer had recommended to us did not disappoint, everyone was excellent. She is extremely organized, composed and her attention to detail is beyond expectations. Our wedding day went smoothly and I did not have to worry about a single thing. My now husband and I really felt taken care of and we’ll be forever grateful to Jennifer and the transition we’ve made from strangers to friends. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts!!

ew we needed her as a part of our wedding team! We met her and another planner that day, and felt such a strong connection to them. They loved the vision we were going for on our wedding day and were excited to do one of their first brunch weddings with us! We went with Jen and ESC’s mid-package as we were having an out of state wedding since we recently left Chicago for FL, and knew that having someone help keep us on track would be key to a smooth process. After signing the contract and having our first official meeting, she got right to work. From carefully creating our wedding timeline, recommending fantastic vendors, managing and communicating with those vendors, reviewing contracts, to all of the wedding day details including set-up, transportation, and keeping us on time during our perfect day, Jen does it all! Not to mention, Jen kept us up to date on COVID19 restrictions in Chicago and reassured us that we wouldn’t need to reschedule, but if we did she had already ensured our vendors had fair clauses in place for rescheduling. Knowing that she works with honest people who care about their clients made us even more excited and comforted to work with her team! Wedding day came and went, and Jen and Alyse made our wedding day absolutely spectacular. Every detail was perfect, and she made sure that we were taken care of- she brought us drinks and hors d'oeuvres after the ceremony so we wouldn’t starve, and made sure we ate (a big wedding day challenge!). We absolutely could not have had the perfect wedding day of our dreams without Jen and Event Shoppe, and we hope that everyone can have the day that we did. Jump off that fence and welcome them to your wedding team now! We can’t wait to get drinks with Jen when we’re back in Chicago… she’s not just our wedding planner, but a new member of the family!

ndemic. I specifically appreciated Jennifer's guidance and ability to provide expertise on all the last minute details throughout the process. On the day of, she allowed me, my husband and our families to enjoy and soak up the day while she handled all the details and correspondence with vendors, which in itself is 100% worth the money to me. I cannot send enough praise to Jennifer and Event Shoppe - highly recommend hiring them for your wedding planning needs!!

ed countless tools, checklists and guides as well as check-in meetings along the way. She was always available at a moment's notice for anything in between. If that isn’t enough of a reason to book Event Shoppe Chicago, where Jennifer and her team really shine is the day of. They made sure everything came together perfectly and coordinated with every vendor to make sure our wedding day was set up just as we envisioned. The best part of all… you don’t have to worry about a single thing! The best example of this is when our first look location became unavailable just moments before going up for pictures. Jennifer was able to utilize her amazing connections and find us another location. She had solved our problem before we even knew about it. It’s almost like magic but Jennifer is the magic. We couldn’t recommend them enough!!

e me time to really dig into planning. But as it got closer to the new date, I began to panic!  Everything was just about done,  but I wasn't sure if I'd forgotten anything nor did I have any idea how to keep things moving smoothly on the day of.. We really needed someone there to coordinate setup, breakdown and be a point of contact for our vendors. I was really nervous about things being organized and moving smoothly, so we didn't have to worry. That's when I came across Jennifer and  ESC! Our first meeting was a ZOOM one. Jennifer's smile and kind eyes welcomed me as she laid out exactly what being a day of coordinator would look like. ESC doesn't wait until 12 weeks out from the wedding day as most coordinators typically do because at that point,   anything that might need attention, 12 weeks could be to late to fix any problems at that point. Jennifer was only an email away to give her insight and advice. I did most of the heaving lifting by securing our venue and vendors, and jennifer finalized the details! She made sure that I had everything I could possibly need, even made suggestions from her detailed list of preferred vendors. The night beforehand at the Wedding Rehearsal, she helped us understand wedding étiquette, lined us up in order of appearance andmade sure we knew our "cues" for the day of. On the day of the wedding, she arrived all smiles and love...I knew everything was going to be alright because JP had it on lock!  She talked to limo driver, my photographer and the venue coordinator; All I had to do is show up. 🙂Anything my husband and wedding party needed, all we had to do was put it in her hands!  The day was glorious. If you are looking for Day of Details Coordination and want to be able to relax and just be a bride and enjoy your special day....you really need to bring Jennifer and ESC into your family like we did. You won't be disappointed. Jennifer Price, ESC owner and lead planner, wonder woman, JP the Magnificent..I love her dearly and you will too!

in their planning and execution of our day-of details. Across the almost 12 hours of wedding day, we had 3 team members organizing all the backstage details. Tables and flowers, welcome table, decorations...everything was set up how we had asked. An example of a detail that I really appreciated: During our rehearsal, we noticed a low-hanging tree branch that would have covered the view of half of my bridesmaids. Jennifer sorted it out with the venue so that by the next day, the branch had been tied upwards. When I was planning our wedding, I chose my venue and caterer first because I thought getting the date fixed was most important, but my biggest regret is not finding and booking Event Shoppe first. There are so many considerations to planning a wedding that I'd never thought of, and I wish I'd had Jennifer and her team to from the very start of the process. We had venue issues and ultimately switched venues 2 months before the wedding, and Jennifer was AMAZING at giving us other venue options, connecting us with her contacts, and generally being a sounding board and support as we navigated kind of an icky situation. On top of all that, Jennifer herself is kind, gracious, and a pleasure to work with. She and her team roots for you, and you notice that from the start. Thank you Event Shoppe Chicago!