HBIC makes planning as much fun as the wedding!
$2,500 starting price
Chicago, Chicagoland, Milwaukee WI & the Tri-State Area
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Diane Brisk
FOUNDER
AWARD WINNER (5X)
Thanks to recommendations from couples on The Knot
If you like our name, you'll LOVE working with us! With your Head B*tch In Charge, you'll be beyond happy not only at your wedding but while planning it too!
Couples will be amazed as they can plan at their own pace and avoid feeling overwhelmed with the tech-savvy ability to keep everything organized in one place thanks to our cloud-based planning platform + the total bonus of having fun with a planner.
Our services are created to answer the call that so many engaged couples have; our approach is different. For the newly engaged, we offer Kickstart Services" that help you in specific areas of where you are at the very beginning including:
VENUE SOURCING will get you appointments for private venue tours faster than a blink of an eye to your top pick and a few that might not be on your radar. Before you know it, you have a wedding date set.
BUDGET ROADMAP with an experienced pro by your side, you'll be able to have a clear & realistic picture of wedding costs from the start. This financial assessment is based on YOUR priorities and our experience.
POWER PLANNING SESSION - 2 hours of no holding back; ask anything you want about wedding planning and logistics. By the end, you'll have answers, offered up planners perspective & a handful of key planning documents.
Everything that HBIC Weddings does is designed based on your priorities and budgets. From timelines, ceremony scripts, even down to the checklists you'll receive - they're custom monthly bite-size attainable goals, so you'll get sh*t done as long as you have access to your phone or tablet.
You'll enjoy the entire process, from throwing around your wildest ideas with our insanely creative software early in planning (it's like Next-Level Pinterest) to the week before the wedding walkthrough to the last dance at your reception.
You won't find pre-set "package proposals" of seemingly endless bullet points, but rather thanks to an understanding of your highest priorities, a proposal of smart options tailored to your priorities, budget, and the right amount of help.
You'll love having a planner with 25+ years in the Chicago events industry who knows how to keep you laughing while staying on track and managing your wedding day flow from when you wake up to the last dance of the night. The process is personalized but streamlined because it is centered around what's important to you. Everything you think you need, plus everything you don't even know you need, will be delivered to you.
Obviously, we're here every step of the way, guiding the entire wedding party, and family throughout your wedding day. A dedicated "Day-of" team to be your point people for any & all questions from anybody all day long, so sit back and take in the entire day!
And if anything pops up, from a wild groomsman...to you name it, HBIC Weddings will swoop in & address the situation before it goes sideways on you. You'll have a wonderful wedding day because we've got you and your guests covered.
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Diane Brisk
Founder
I’ve been designing, planning, and producing events. I’ve worked for over 10 years for the top event and floral design companies in Chicago, so my knowledge is “in-depth,” to say very the least. I know events from the loading docks to adjusting the lighting in ballrooms, and everything in between – events are part of my DNA.
On a wedding day, I know how much time things should take and keep the pace of the day on schedule. Understanding how to work with hotel and venue managers to make their day better will undoubtedly make your wedding day fantastic. It's amazing how a kind word, positive vibe, and clear expectations can keep your wedding day plans on track.
We've earned awards and accolades including BizBash Event of the Year and Couples Choice Award winner with 5-Star ratings on The Knot and Wedding Wire.
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Diane and her team at HBIC received exceptional praise for their wedding planning services, with high recommendations across the board. Clients highlighted Diane's wealth of industry knowledge, attention to detail, and ability to keep the planning process enjoyable and stress-free. The team ensured seamless execution of weddings, even in challenging locations like Aspen, with surprises like live painters and sparkler entrances. Diane's professionalism, vendor recommendations, and personalized touches left a lasting impression on couples, culminating in flawless wedding experiences that surpassed expectations. The HBIC planning platform and team coordination were commended for keeping events on track and memorable, with clients eager to recommend HBIC for future weddings.- Top reviews
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Shantell W
5.0
12/03/2024
1000/10 would recommend the HBIC team. Diane put my mind at ease after our very first conversation with her, and from then on I knew I was able to let go and let HBIC! Diane is a wealth of knowledge in the industry and has many years of experience! It’s been a month since our wedding, and we still have guests talking about how much fun they had - with some even saying it was the best they had ever been to (SUCCESS)! We were able to have fun with the planning process and every step of the way Diane was real with us and had all of our many questions answered. HBIC went above and beyond checking in with how we were feeling along the way. The HBIC planning process ensures no details are missed. We were able to stay on track and not lose sight of anything with the help of the HBIC planning platform. The whole wedding weekend was perfect and everything went the exact way we had planned it to be. When the weather required moving our cocktail hour to our backup indoor location, no guests even knew there was a change of plans, the team carried on, and the flow of the wedding was seamless! We would hire HBIC again in a heartbeat, and my husband and I are so grateful to have found Diane and her excellent team for our wedding!
Alexa M
5.0
11/17/2024
Working with HBIC was a pleasure; we are so glad we made Caitlyn and Diane a part of our wedding. Leading up to the big day, Caitlyn was in constant contact, providing indispensable support as we collaborated with our vendors to iron out all the finer details we never would have thought of without HBIC. She kept us informed as to which to-dos were outstanding, and ensured that we had a plan for how to move forward. Day-of, it was almost like Caitlyn wasn’t there—in a good way! She seamlessly coordinated our vendors and kept the show running smoothly, so that we could focus on soaking up every moment. Then, she appeared at just the right times to provide calming words and make sure we knew what was next. Our wedding day was perfect, and we know HBIC played a huge role. Highly recommended!
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John-Peter G
5.0
11/12/2024
Diane and her team really came through for us and made the whole wedding planning experience one that we'll remember. She really took the time to get to know us and picked out the perfect fit as far as vendors go. HBIC really put my wife at ease during this whole process and I could not thank them enough! Would recommend HBIC to anyone.
Alan G
5.0
10/22/2024
Diane and her team were the best, plain and simple. We are from Chicago but had a destination wedding in Aspen but that did not slow Diane down one bit. She was with us every step of the way for months leading up and we still keep up months later! Diane helped us throw the wedding of our dreams that people are still talking about all the time. Her and her team’s service is personal and thoughtful. We wouldn’t change a thing and are incredibly grateful for Diane’s expertise throughout the entire process.
Johnie G
5.0
10/21/2024
Diane and her team came highly recommended, and we were extremely impressed! Not only did we throw a curve ball for our wedding by doing a destination wedding, it was on the top of a mountain that was only accessible by gondola! Every single aspect of the day was attended to with immense detail from the entire team. From the beginning, Diane and her team helped narrow down everything into digestible pieces, came with to multiple trips to Colorado to plan the perfect day, and even braved Aspen in the winter! Diane and her team snuck in some AMAZING surprises on our big day (cold sparkler entrance, live painter, and streamers upon first kiss, just to name a few). We could not have asked for a better, more stress-free and beautiful day! We love love love Diane and her amazing team!
Jason F
5.0
10/17/2024
You’re in the situation I was in ten months ago – reading through the reviews of all the top-rated wedding planners, looking to schedule a few initial consultations, and hoping to differentiate between all of them to develop any sort of gut feeling about who will do the best job of helping you and your future spouse bring your wedding vision to life. Stop stressing. Make the best decision you can make. The one that will make every decision from now until your wedding day one that you’ll make more confidently, and will make every step of the way smoother, easier, cheaper, and so much more fun. Call Diane.
She guided us to the perfect vendors for our vision and budget, knew just what to ask in our interviews and calls with them, and knew exactly how and where to negotiate on our behalf. She had sage advice on which of our many, many initial ideas and inspiration we should run with, and how best to execute them beautifully. There were so many memorable, unique details and surprises we were able to include in our ceremony and reception that delighted our guests and had them remarking to us that they’d never seen that before – but even more importantly, all those details were pulled off without a hitch. It’s an awesome feeling to be able to sit back as I write this and know that our entire wedding, from start to finish, was nothing short of perfect. And we owe so much of that to Diane’s vast experience, great advice, our weekly calls, her sense of humor, her intuitive scheduling, budgeting, and planning website, and her ability to keep everything on track and give my wife and me constant peace of mind from day one. I truly can’t imagine this last year of wedding planning without her. I can’t recommend highly enough that you make the same choice.
And then months down the road you, too, will be where I’m at right now – still reflecting on and enjoying the afterglow of an absolutely flawless, incredible, perfectly executed wedding. One that exceeded our every expectation, and has all our family and friends still raving to us weeks later about what a blast they had and what an unforgettable night it was. If you’re looking for a planner who I am positively certain will do the same for you, then look no further, and go with Diane and HBIC Weddings!
Danielle G
5.0
10/15/2024
We recently got married on May 25th 2024 at the Radisson Blu Aqua and had the most amazing wedding weekend thanks to Diane and her team. From the moment we met Diane, we knew that she would make all our dreams a reality. We worked with Diane from afar as we live in NJ and she helped coordinate every vendor meeting and provide all the best vendors in Chicago that matched our vision. We enjoyed every zoom session we had with her and even now 5 months later still love to call and just chat :)
From planning the rehearsal dinner, welcome party, wedding day, after party, and farewell brunch, everything was seamless.
The day of the wedding, her team was great! Jen was essentially the bride's personal assistant and she was there for everything and did it with a smile! She made sure the bride was well caffeinated and fed among the craziness of the day! Everyone in the bridal suite truly appreciated having her there!
We would highly recommend HBIC to any future couples that plan to get married in the Chicago area!
Danielle & JP
Mimi C
5.0
10/09/2024
Diane and her team at HBIC are truly exceptional. If you’re looking for someone who will go above and beyond to make your wedding day special, they are the ones. From the start, Diane’s honest and insightful vendor feedback made the decision-making process so much easier. She kept everything organized and stress-free, all while adding warmth and laughter to every interaction. I actually found myself looking forward to our calls, and I’ll genuinely miss planning my wedding with her. Diane and her team didn’t just make sure our wedding ran smoothly—they made the entire planning process an absolute joy. For anyone seeking a planner who combines professionalism with a personal touch, I cannot recommend HBIC enough.
Sara K
5.0
9/26/2024
Where do I begin with Diane and her team? Within a few minutes of our initial consult I knew I was going to be in good hands. After having a few less than stellar initial consults this was such a huge sigh of relief. Throughout the entire planning process she was super responsive, always happy to hop on a call right away and help me solve oopsies that I came across. There wasn’t a detail overlooked. I wish I could comment on how she was with working with our other vendors but she did such a fantastic job of taking those logistics over that I have literally no idea how she does it. On the day of, Diane and her team were extremely professional and were able to 3D print from my head exactly what I envisioned for our day. When we ran into day of hiccups (which were pretty minimal) she took care of it without batting an eyelash. Having her in our corner through the year plus of planning put me at total ease. If you are still looking for a planner just stop now and schedule your initial consult. I cannot recommend HBIC enough!
Taylor D
5.0
8/05/2024
Jennifer with HBIC was an absolute rockstar and a joy to work with. The detail she put into making our timeline, dealing with our vendors and executing our wedding day was unmatched and immaculate. Not only was her work ethic top tier but her interpersonal skills and ability to make me and my fiance feel instantly comfortable and at ease was amazing. I would recommend her services for literally anything in your life that you need help planning- you can't go wrong.
Vendor response 08/05/2024
Taylor, on behalf of Jennifer and me, thank you for the glowing review.
I'm delighted tha...
t you and Jen had such a great experience together and that the self-guided portal was a great tool for you to plan and then pass off to Jen so seamlessly!
Jen is amazing and she would be fantastic planning ANY-THING!
Jennie T
5.0
7/17/2024
I was a vendor who worked with Diane on a wedding in Aspen! I just have to say how impressed I am by Diane's level of detail and her genuine concern for her vendors. I have never seen a planner put the dimensions of the gondola on the timeline, much less every minute of the weekend documented! I can’t wait to work with her again - she's the kind of planner that the best vendors want to work for and do their best!
Steve P
5.0
12/19/2023
Our experience with HBIC was terrific. Diane makes the whole process as simple as possible. I highly recommend Diane and HBIC.
Kathryn B
5.0
12/17/2023
Choosing to work with Diane and HBIC weddings was one of the best decisions we've made. We liked her instantly and appreciated her sense of humor and experienced guidance. Diane made planning our wedding so easy by providing excellent vendor recommendations, helping us focus on where best to spend our budget, and wrangling the cats so we had a stress free weekend. I highly recommend HBIC weddings!
Pier M
5.0
12/10/2023
Diane is great! She conveys a can do attitude and her eye for detail is impressive. As parents of the groom we didn't expect the wedding planner to ask us throughout the weekend if there was anything we needed. She was helpful on all fronts and when there was a glitch she immediately handled it respectfully. I would definitely recommend her.Diane is great! She conveys a can do attitude and her eye for detail is impressive. As parents of the groom we didn't expect the wedding planner to ask us throughout the weekend if there was anything we needed. She was helpful on all fronts and when there was a glitch she immediately handled it respectfully. I would definitely recommend her.Diane is great! She conveys a can do attitude and her eye for detail is impressive. As parents of the groom we didn't expect the wedding planner to ask us throughout the weekend if there was anything we needed. She was helpful on all fronts and when there was a glitch she immediately handled it respectfully. I would definitely recommend her.Diane is great! She conveys a can do attitude and her eye for detail is impressive. As parents of the groom we didn't expect the wedding planner to ask us throughout the weekend if there was anything we needed. She was helpful on all fronts and when there was a glitch she immediately handled it respectfully. I would definitely recommend her.Diane is great! She conveys a can do attitude and her eye for detail is impressive. As parents of the groom we didn't expect the wedding planner to ask us throughout the weekend if there was anything we needed. She was helpful on all fronts and when there was a glitch she immediately handled it respectfully. I would definitely recommend her.
Perry B
5.0
12/08/2023
Best money ever spent! Great oversight allowing us to enjoy our special day.
Carolyn M
5.0
12/08/2023
I could not imagine wedding planning without Diane as my planner. She was helpful every step of the way. Her expertise in the field was extremely helpful when communicating with vendors. She asked so many questions I would have never thought of. She went above and beyond during the wedding weekend. Diane and her team were so organized and helpful to all of our family and guests. My number one thing I wanted when hiring a wedding planner was not being distracted during the day with all the things that go wrong. There will be something that will go differently than planned and Diane handled everything without me even knowing and allowed my husband, me, and our families to have the best weekend. She and her team is undoubtedly so much of the reason we had an amazing wedding weekend. Everyone hire HBIC! You won’t be disappointed!
Jackie G
5.0
12/06/2023
We had the absolute pleasure of working with Diane (and her team) for our all things related to our wedding. We cannot express how grateful we are for her unmatched, exceptional services we've had the luxury of experiencing for the 20 months. Right from our initial call, it was crystal clear that Diane is not just a professional in her craft, but she bring a whole lot of humor, sass, wisdom and experience. She took the time to understand our vision, preferences, and style (even through all of my indecision!!!), and made it all come together so perfectly, better than I could have pictured.
One of the many things that sets Diane apart was her ability to turn challenges into opportunities with laughs and smiles along the way, as well as her responsiveness. She navigated unexpected hiccups with grace, expertise and an immense amount of care for us and our guests, making sure that our day felt effortless for us.
Diane seriously went above and beyond to make the whole weekend uniquely ours. From personalized decor to thoughtful touches (such as a framed picture of us from our first dance in our hotel room when we got back the night of the wedding, are we KIDDING!!!), she captured our vision for our wedding perfectly. Diane is truly the HBIC, and I was also the HBIC (happiest bride in Chicago, as Diane would say!)
If you're looking for a wedding planner who is not only exceptionally talented, absolutely hilarious, but also someone who genuinely cares about making your day special... Diane is your gal. We wholeheartedly recommend her services to any couple in their wedding planning journey. Our families couldn't get enough of Diane...so much so that she was sought out to plan our family holiday gathering!
Diane and team... we cannot thank you enough. You are all true gems in the world of wedding planning! Anyone and everyone who's looking for a wedding planner who also feels like a trusted, hilarious, bright, and creative friend throughout the process of planning a wedding... Diane and her team are the ones for you!
Matt F
5.0
12/03/2023
Diane was fantastic to work with and helped plan the perfect wedding!
Meagan K
5.0
11/30/2023
The wedding of our dreams was made possible by Diane. I could not speak more highly of her. She brought expertise and knowledge that was unmatched. Dreams we did not even know we had were made possible by working with Diane. We had an extravagant affair that started with our wedding ceremony at Holy Name Cathedral and proceeded to the Aon Grand Ball Room at Navy Pier. The night was absolutely stunning. Diane has so many connections in the industry and was able to deliver us a premier vendor team. She knows the ins and outs of the wedding industry- something that is vital. One does not know the importance of a wedding planner until you are in the thick of it. We were blessed to have Diane. Examples of some of the requests she was able to pull off: ensure our private boat arrival to Navy Pier with docking at the pier (family dream), produce an extravagant wedding on one of the busiest nights of the summer at Navy Pier (On the Piers 107th birthday with drone show AND Saturday night fireworks), arrange top tier Doggie Service for our pups, introduce me to someone who made sure I stayed picture perfect all day, and so much more. Diane even helped us extend the wedding (1+ hour) in the moment due to traffic coming off the Pier to ensure our guests had a seamless time! The vendors Diane recommends and that you will work with are unmatched. Diane accounts for EVERY SINGLE DETAIL - details you did not know even existed. Most importantly, I had a care free day to celebrate my wedding with the love of my life, family, and friends. I knew everything would be taken care of. Diane ensured we were where we had to be when we had to be there. I did not look at a clock or my phone once. Every single person at our wedding said it was the best wedding they had ever been to. Additionally, my husband and I each had a member of her team (our "assistant") with us during the getting ready process. My "assistant" went out to get me and the girls morning coffee, ensured the lunch delivery was set for our room, and even took an uber to get my lunch early before I had to get into my dress. The attention to detail and service was unmatched. Furthermore, Diane is a hoot to work with. She will keep you laughing and help you get through and enjoy the whole process. She has become a friend through the process. We could not recommend Diane and HBIC enough.
Sarah W
5.0
10/09/2023
We hired Diane and HBIC to plan our wedding. Diane and HBIC were absolutely able to deliver a smooth and stress free wedding week. We were able to take our feet off the gas and just enjoy the ride. Diane is a force and controls everything necessary.
As a bonus, I walked up to Diane with one hour left in the wedding at 11 PM. It was the bride's birthday at midnight, and I asked if we could maybe do a simple birthday surprise for her. With NO time to plan, Diane went to work and delivered a simple cake with birthday candles for the bride to blow out the minute the clock struck midnight. The whole wedding sang happy birthday and it really made the night special doing something she absolutely did not have to for us. Thanks Diane and Alan!
Julie B
5.0
8/25/2023
We were so well pleased with Diane’s expertise while planning my daughter’s wedding. She handled everything with care and precision. Diane is well acquainted with the vendors in Chicago and when you are planning a wedding, you need someone who is able to navigate this for you. We didn’t have a care in the world the day of the wedding. She had our back throughout the process and it all came together beautifully that day. I am so grateful that we had Diane as our wedding coordinator. She is simply the best.
Jaison T
5.0
4/20/2023
I worked with Diane to plan our wedding and couldn't be happier with the result. She and her team were professional, creative, attentive, and friendly throughout the process. She listened to our vision and made it come true with her expertise and connections! She handled the bulk of things from the very starting stages of wedding planning all the way to the very end of the wedding night. She was extremely helpful with finding the perfect venue, catering, flowers, coordinating the wedding day proceedings with numerous vendors, and ensuring everything went smoothly! I honestly did not have to worry about anything on the wedding day as I was pretty confident that Diane would be on top of it. I highly recommend Diane to anyone looking for a stress-free and memorable wedding. Thank you so much for making my dream wedding a reality Diane! =)
Ellen W
5.0
12/26/2022
We were planning our Chicago wedding remotely from Houston, and we needed someone to keep us on task: Diane was just the person for the job! She can be brisk (pun intended), but she helps you get the job done and make your vision come to life within budget. Her knowledge of the endless number of vendors throughout the city (and connections with the good ones) saved us innumerable headaches and allowed us to focus our attention elsewhere.
Her team was very helpful day-of, though some were unfamiliar with our venue (Adler Planetarium), which tripped us up a few times. It depends on the level of service you select, so we did find ourselves having to wait to get questions answered sometimes when other events were closer. Overall, it was a great experience and would definitely recommend!
Amanda M
5.0
12/21/2022
Diane was absolutely incredible from start to finish! If you are looking for a full service wedding planner - she is it!! She is honest and will help navigate what elements will and what won't make a big impact on your day, assist with budget planning, put you in touch with contacts with reputable vendors in literally EVERY category, and generally help you design the wedding of your dreams. Of our vendors, the ones Diane pushed for really ended up being our favorites throughout the weekend. She keeps you on schedule so there is not a mad dash at the end and really helps alleviate A LOT of the stress by managing each vendor. I can honestly say our entire wedding weekend ran flawlessly and was more magical than I could have dreamed, and it's all due to the hard work of Diane and her team!
Christopher M
5.0
12/20/2022
Diane and her team at HBIC Weddings were absolutely incredible. We cannot thank them enough for making our wedding absolutely perfect! Diane was critical helping us select multiple of our vendors and we undoubtedly would have struggled without her. Beyond simply selecting our vendors, Diane was instrumental in keeping us on track throughout the months leading up to our wedding.
Additionally, we cannot say enough about Diane and her team during our wedding weekend. There was an incredible amount to do and manage to assure our wedding went off without a hitch. There is no doubt that our wedding would not have been nearly as perfect without Diane and her team at HBIC. We cannot say enough about them and are incredibly thankful for them!
Justin K
5.0
12/13/2022
Hiring Diane and HBIC was the best decision we made when planning our wedding, they delivered value far in excess of their cost and I could not recommend them more. I shudder to imagine what our wedding (and really the entire process) would have looked like with out such an amazing planner.
To start Diane was instrumental in vendor selection especially for the venue. Diane was able to negotiate a great rate for us at our preferred location and basically covered the majority of her cost right off the bat.
I am not much of a planner generally whereas my wife very much is, so I won't lie I was dreading the wedding planning process as I anticipated it leading to some tension between us. I'm thrilled to say that did not come to fruition, and a big reason for that was that working with Diane GREATLY alleviated the stressful moments. And really, what is more valuable than reducing the stress load on you & your fiancee during what should be an enjoyable process?
It was a pleasure working with Diane and could not recommend her and the entire team more! They provide great value and go out of their way to make your process a collaborative, enjoyable experience.
Trish R
5.0
12/13/2022
Hiring Diane and HBIC to plan and execute our wedding vision was, without fail, the best decision we made through the wedding planning process. I interviewed a number of planners who all had good ratings, but the minute I met Diane I knew it was a match made in planning heaven :)
Everything from shortlists of vendors that ultimately saved hours upfront, to support in vendor contract reviews to flawless execution - Diane does it all. The best part: she's a total riot and you'll have a blast with her!! Her day-of schedule that we all got the night of the rehearsal is still a topic of conversation among our wedding party as one of the best things ever! Her attention to detail and the thoughtfulness she brings to the process really focusing on what is most important to the couple keeps you calm and stress-free.
We had some last-minute family stuff come up that required we stream the wedding for a few international guests, and within two days of telling Diane she had everything lined up for us after a few text messages!
My husband, my parents, and I were stress-free and had a wonderful wedding day. I attribute the majority of that to Diane and her team. I cannot emphasize this enough - you won't regret working with her and I would encourage you to book fast as I intend to recommend her to everyone I know ;)
John M
5.0
12/13/2022
Do not walk, but RUN to use Diane and HBIC weddings as your wedding planner!! The cheesy "I don't usually leave reviews" holds true with me but I felt very compelled to make sure people don't make the mistake of missing out on this truly life saving experience and woman. I am, self admittedly, not the best planner so I think it was a no-brainer for me and my wife that we were going to need some help...and wow did Diane and her team go above and beyond my expectations. Here are just a few questions to ask yourself that should help enforce why you also could benefit from HBIC. Are you an expert in negotiating vendor deals and know the right people to work with? I didn't either...but Diane certainly does! Do you have a software to help track EVERYTHING leading up to the wedding including seating charts, budget, vendor information, rehearsal dinner plans, etc? Diane sure does! Do you want your wedding day planned out down to the minute but not have to worry about who goes where and at what time? Call Diane. I could go on and on but the moral of the story is that for most, this is their first time getting married. I can promise you that there are more than a handful of things you may be forgetting that will take your wedding from "good" to "perfect" and Diane and her team's years of experience will make sure it's taken care of. I'd also be remiss if I didn't mention that as great as HBIC was at their jobs, Diane and the whole staff were extremely thoughtful, nice and amazing to work with.
Danielle M
5.0
12/12/2022
If you are thinking about getting a wedding planner for your upcoming wedding you MUST go with Diane from HBIC weddings! We knew from our first introduction call that she was going to be a great fit. She brings humor and light to the stress of wedding planning and truly knows the industry. Diane was able to recommend so many amazing vendors so we did not have to spend hours searching. She came with us to our caterer tasting, final venue walkthrough, floral appointments, etc. and always came prepared to take notes and had answers to questions when we didn't. When it came time for our wedding day everything ran on time and smoothly. Diane and her team were there from start to finish and took care of everything so us and our family didn't have to. HBIC Weddings is incredible and we can't recommend or thank them enough.
Ashley W
5.0
12/11/2022
Diane is a truly fabulous wedding planner, and if you work with her you will not be disappointed! My wedding was a dream come true and I owe so much of that to HBIC.
From the moment I got engaged I knew that I would need a top notch wedding planner to help me execute the vision for my wedding. I have very high expectations and its very hard for me to let go of control over important things, but I also have a very demanding job and knew that planning a wedding would be like a job itself, so I would need someone amazing and trustworthy to do the heavy lifting for the wedding. When I interviewed Diane I immediately felt that she would fit this bill, and she did not disappoint!
Diane's years of experience in the event planning industry are so helpful, especially if event planning is totally outside your wheelhouse as it was for me. She takes time to get to know you as a couple, so she is able to give really thoughtful and tailored advice especially as you move into the "detail phase" of planning - she made suggestions along the way that ended up being some of my absolute favorite aspects of my wedding day. She is also an amazing advocate for her couples. Both pre- and post-wedding, we had a few hiccups with vendors that required some uncomfortable but really important conversations, and Diane took care of everything professionally and with ease, totally relieving me from the stress of having to deal with these issues and achieving even-better-than-expected outcomes each time. On the day-of, her team handled all of the logistics, vendor points of contact, and last minute questions so that my husband and I (and our parents and bridal parties) were able to be in the moment and really enjoy the day, because no one had to worry about anything. I can't even count the number of times during this process that I turned to my husband and said "Wow, I am so glad we hired Diane." Her services were so valuable from Day 1. Even beyond all of this, we had fun while working with her the entire time. I am so glad I hired HBIC, and I would recommend Diane and her team unequivocally to anyone looking for an excellent planner.
Rebecca S
5.0
12/11/2022
Stop your search for a wedding planner and hire Diane and HBIC weddings immediately. It's clear that Diane has been planning events for a long time: she knows what to do and when and how to do it, and she does it with a refreshing directness. My husband and I had a vision, a budget, and a venue when we signed on with Diane, and she took us from that foundation to a gorgeous, immaculately executed event that had guests raving. Diane's great industry relationships meant that she recommended vendors with proven track records who wouldn't let us down. On our wedding day, HBIC weddings orchestrated an event that went off without a hitch. From Diane's personalized, printed schedules for the wedding party and immediate family, to the online planning portal, to the perfectly timed transportation, we felt so lucky to be in HBIC Weddings' capable hands. Diane never tried to push us into anything we didn't want and she was there to support us every step of the way, including a great pep talk when we had many guests declining and cancelling due to illness, etc. If you want a professional wedding planner who can guide you through contractual jargon and share a funny, relevant anecdote in the same breath, hire HBIC Weddings. I wish we had another event to plan so we could start up our regular calls with Diane again!
Brianna W
5.0
12/07/2022
If you're thinking about hiring a planner - Diane is your girl! She helped our day go off without a hitch (that we saw at least, which is ideal :)). She coordinated with all vendors and had multiple calls with us to make sure we were all set and ready to go! The system she used was incredibly helpful and very easy to use. She has a plethora of documents to use as a guide (from how to tip vendors to choosing hotel blocks, etc.) or to fill out for her to take over (think run of show or music, etc.). I pride myself on being organized, and Diane was the perfect partner. Most importantly, on the day of, I didn't have to think about anything at all - Diane and her team handled everything!! They got everything back to our room safely while we danced the night away. Diane knows what she's doing, and she knows the industry, I'd trust her time and time again!
Stephanie B
5.0
11/30/2022
Diane and team were great to work with! The process was really seamless and, truthfully, stress free. She made the planning enjoyable -- we had a great time leading up to and during the wedding.
Rocky M
5.0
11/24/2022
My wife and know nothing about wedding planning. As soon as we started wedding planning we said "let's get a wedding planner as our first order of business." We did some googling and came across HBIC. From our first meeting, we were so comfortable with Diane. Telling her what we liked and didn't like. She was so accomodating and has a lot of experience in the industry.
She was the one and only wedding planner we met with, and we were very happy with our decision. There are so many details to wedding planning that the average person would have no idea to consider. Diane, helped us find a gorgeous wedding venue that we never would have found on our own. She was always responsive to ideas and always made sure we were on time and met all of our due dates during the whole wedding process.
If we ever ran into issues with our vendors Diane was the one who took care of things. As a busy couple we couldn't be more appreciative of that.
We couldn't have been happier with how our wedding day turned out. We hardly had to do anything, and felt no stress thanks to Diane managing all of the vendors.
You will not be disappointed if you decide to go with HBIC!
Rebecca D
5.0
11/14/2022
HBIC is amazing! We could not imagine having a better partner to plan our wedding. HBIC quickly understood what was most important to us, then helped us stay focused, find (and coordinate) excellent vendors, and have fun along the way! The wedding day was a breeze knowing HBIC had everything under control! We were able to focus on each other and our friends and family. Thank you!
catherine R
5.0
11/10/2022
When your daughter gets married in Chicago and you live in California, a wedding planner has to really gain your trust. Diane at HBIC did that and so much more. Her 20+ years of experience was invaluable for all the little details a large wedding entails. We also had some last minute snafus with international travelers and Diane stepped in immediately with solutions that perfectly resolved the situation. Diane listens carefully to what the bride and MOB envision for the special weekend and then provides really clear insight and wisdom in making decisions. Besides her phenomenal competence, she's also a hoot to work with.....bonding over Real Housewives.....haha. We felt completely at ease with Diane "in charge". Her easy manner, flexibility, honesty and obvious joy in her work make it a no-brainer that we'd hire her again in a second for daughter #2....and daughter #3......;) Thanks, Diane, you and your staff are awesome!!
Andrea H
5.0
10/19/2022
I knew I wanted to work with Diane at HBIC within 10 seconds of our first call. I fit the mold pretty well of her typical client--busy type A professional but actually wants to enjoy her wedding day. I've planned dozens of events through work so I'm very familiar with the chaos that goes on behind the scenes and knew there was no way I was dealing with any of that on my wedding day! My husband and I come from lovely and very well-intended families but know that they sometimes require some firm direction :) and knew that Diane would be PERFECT for that job. She knows what she's doing, she doesn't take anyone's BS, and she just gets stuff done. It was a true comfort knowing that I had an advocate by my side both during the planning process and day-of. Working with Diane kept the planning stress to a minimum and I had the best, most carefree wedding day ever, thanks to her.
Vendor response 10/19/2022
Andrea, I had a good feeling within the first 10 seconds of our call too!
Your wedding d...
ay was a blast from the music to the one & only Professor Pizza pop-up shop we created for your guests it was quite a night!
Thank you for the kind words and 100% trust you gave me to be your HBIC!
Carla M
5.0
7/28/2022
I would never have imagined the value of a bridal consultant until I saw HBIC’s Diane and her entire team in action! Her precise, detailed and positive results were flawless from beginning to end. Her contacts for all sorts of vendors and experts were unbelievable. After a last minute and highly stressful issue arose the last two weeks of the wedding, Diane handled everything within hours to the point that my Daughter-in-law announced that the concern never crossed her mind the day of the wedding. That kind of support and peace of mind is immeasurable! My first thank you that I wrote after the wedding was sent to Diane and her team for all their hard work and help. Best wishes as you plan your wedding—I would highly recommend HBIC.
Carla M. ; Mother of the Groom
Cat B
5.0
6/21/2022
Diane is amazing. She was SUPER helpful for us in our initial call with her -- even after we discussed our budget and determined that we wouldn't be working with her. She still gave us all kinds of tips and advice on all kinds of aspects of our wedding.
Courtney L
5.0
5/09/2022
Don't walk, RUN to HBIC weddings! Diane takes the stress away from wedding planning, and kept me on task during the entire wedding process. I loved her direct communication style and telling it like it is. She was my sounding board for all of my ideas, and always let me know if something was realistic/doable within my budget which I appreciated!
If you want your wedding to be organized and not have a single worry on your wedding day besides yourself and your spouse, HBIC Weddings is the way to go!
Lucy A
5.0
5/07/2022
We LOVED working with Diane and HBIC Weddings!! If you want a wedding planner with experience, impeccable time management skills, and a matter of fact approach to wedding planning this is it!
Diane was a godsend when the nitty gritty parts of planning needed to be addressed, and we appreciated her steady vibe and problem solving skills. Four days before our wedding our videographer backed out, and I was able to reach Diane immediately. She worked her wonders and by the end of the day we had a new videographer within our budget (who also did a wonderful job).
Diane is a great advocate for her clients and was instrumental with bringing our vision to life. Our wedding went off without a hitch and it was so nice to have the space to truly enjoy our day. Perfection.
THANK YOU Diane and HBIC weddings!!
Dawn M
5.0
12/24/2021
My husband and I cannot thank HBIC enough. We found HBIC through our florist. She was highly recommended and I needed someone to reduce my stress levels. HBIC did just that. If you are stressed out out anything just call her right away and she will take care of it. Throughout the planning process, she was attentive, organized, and resourceful. HBIC is super friendly and easy to work with. As HBIC was highly recommended to us, we highly recommend HBIC to anyone considering hiring a wedding planner.
Vendor response 12/24/2021
I know we had a rocky road (thanks to Covid), but having to reimagine your wedding day all...
owed us to create an extraordinary afternoon for those THE closest you to both!
Dawn, thanks for the kind words in your review.
I know that relieving your stress was a top priority for you AND, therefore, for me as well.
Delighted I was able to deliver for you.
Danielle I
4.0
12/23/2021
Leading up to the wedding the HBIC team were a great support system, sounding board, and essential asset in my planning. The platform they use for the planning tool is INCREDIBLE and SUPER helpful! We were able to have calls with them whenever necessary, and I truly felt they had our best interests at heart. The day of our wedding they made everything run so smoothly! I had not a care in the world that day because I knew the HBIC team had everything handled. I cannot thank them enough for the flawless day!! They are super knowledgeable on the wedding industry and truly know what they are doing to ensure you have the perfect day. Highly recommend them to anyone!!
Vendor response 12/24/2021
Danielle, a carefree wedding day for our brides is one of my standing goals for each weddi...
ng day!
As you know, I'm always happy to hop on a call with busy couples like you & Kevin, even if it's on the road for you two! ;-)
Thanks for the kind words !!
Christine C
5.0
12/22/2021
We worked with Diane and her team as our day of coordinator and she made everything so much easier for us. She stuck with us through multiple postponements and helped us to navigate last minute issues that arose. For example, our hotel somehow lost our reservation for the groomsmen's suite the day before the wedding and Diane swooped in and saved the day so we did not have to worry! Diane will make the stressful planning process much easier to process we are so happy we got to work with her for the big day!
Vendor response 12/22/2021
Christine, I almost forgot about the room reservation for Alex! I always think about the ...
surprise dance Alex planned for you with your FOUR brothers now that was a highlight of my year for sure. A close second was one of the said brothers splitting his pants on the dance floor...It's amazing what a roll of black duct tape in my rolling emergency kit can do! Thanks for the kind words, you were a delight to work with!
Mallory H
4.0
12/22/2021
HBIC uses a very thorough questionnaire that runs through every single detail of wedding planning and the wedding day and makes you think of details you may not of thought of otherwise. The detail tracker allows you to feel comfortable knowing all the details have been addressed. HBIC also created very handy pocket schedules for wedding party and close family to keep everyone on track. Thank you HBIC for the help on our big day!
Vendor response 12/22/2021
Mallory, working with such a stylish bride like yourself was so much fun!
Your "Built by...
the Bride" fresh flower wall escort cardholder was perfect; your vision & tools made this idea a lovely feature of your wedding.
I'll think of you & Jeff every time I see blue and white pottery too!
Thanks for letting HBIC Wedding execute your vision and be on the details all day long!
Michael M
5.0
12/20/2021
As a groom, I clearly partook in all the wedding planning. Jokes. But Diane certainly helped my new wife implement the most beautiful wedding she worked so hard to plan for over a year. She hit it off with my wife right away and we both enjoyed her advice and light heartedness during the stress of wedding planning. Very much a 10 rating working with Diane. We’re so glad we hired HBIC.
Vendor response 12/22/2021
Moss, I'm so happy that HBIC Weddings was able to take Taylor's hard work and vision and b...
ring it to life for your wedding day. thanks for the 10 rating, we think you guys are a 10 too!
Taylor M
5.0
12/18/2021
To say Diane helped with our wedding is an understatement. She was amazing every step of the way. We technically hired her as a day of planner but she was always available to help us out even before her takeover. I was already a pretty organized bride but Diane kept it real and kept me sane. Her software website made my excel sheets look amateur. Omg and don’t get me started on the pocket planner. IYKYK. My main goal for a wedding planner was to make sure I literally had nothing to worry about and if something went awry I never found out. Our wedding is over and I honestly couldn’t tell you if something went wrong. I never knew. Our experience with Diane was obviously at 10. We are so glad we hired HBIC.
Vendor response 12/19/2021
Talyor, your being uber-organized is an understatement too! Anyone who is that on top of ...
her planning I love to go above & beyond for (even to my standards) - your the best!
Speaking of best, your head table was amazing! I loved the look of it and looked and the love between your friends there all night!
Maddy F
5.0
12/18/2021
When I saw “HBIC” in the company name, I knew this was my wedding planner. Diane was truly the “HBIC” of this planning process, and she did so with ease. My expectations of others are high, and she surpassed those expectations by a landslide. Throughout the planning process, she was clear with her expectations and what she needed from me, and made a point to understand my side. I was constantly worried about making sure that everything was going to get done but, with Diane in charge, I never had to worry. She was an absolute delight to work with!!!!
Vendor response 12/18/2021
OH Maddy, thanks for the kind words!
The fact that you could be worry-free all day long ...
means the world to me!!
Cheers to you & your hubs!
Vinny F
5.0
12/16/2021
Diane,
As the parents of the bride, we thank you so much for your ideas, your guidance, and your exceptional execution abilities that allowed our daughter's wedding to be a raging success.
We thought it challenging when originally hearing my daughter’s vision of having an elegant wedding in a downtown Chicago hotel while my wife and I live in St. Louis — but engaging you was a savvy move by my daughter.
Throughout the planning process, you worked wonderfully with my daughter and wife, understanding the vision, suggesting tweaks to their strategy, and perfectly and meticulously executing the details using your broad contact list and innate project skills.
The Four Seasons is a spectacular venue — expectations are high, and exceeding those expectations requires great attention to detail throughout the planning process. Most importantly, it requires on-site and steady behind-the-scenes leadership that keeps every detail and action in its appropriate place. Your ability to navigate family dynamics and take on the day of details (both expected and those little surprises) while ensuring that the day was everything that we as parents, and our daughter, wanted was flawless and "perfect."
Everyone had a wonderful time, and we so appreciate your great leadership and laughter while planning & producing our best day ever!
Thank you,
Vinny & Lynn Ferrari
Vendor response 12/18/2021
Vinny & Lynn, Thanks for the wonderful review - it's so appreciated! Glad I was able to b...
e nimble for your daughter's wedding day - from family to floral I love handling the delicate details for my clients - thanks for entrusting HBIC Weddings!
Olivia R
5.0
12/16/2021
Diane is amazing and will take care of every little detail (and even the ones you forgot about) on your day. I live out of state and had my wedding in downtown Chicago-- everything went flawlessly even though I wasn't even in Chicago for the three months prior to the wedding all thanks to Diane. On top of that, we had our ceremony at a different location than our venue AND our wedding day was also the Cross Town Classic Baseball game. Diane executed everything flawlessly and I was able to truly savor every moment of my wedding due to her! Could not recommend her and her team more! 20/10
Vendor response 12/18/2021
Olivia, it still blows my mind that you took the bar a few weeks before your wedding!
I...
am delighted that you & Matt could enjoy every minute of your day.
My favorite candid photo of the year is of you & Matt enjoying a few hord's in the back kitchen of the InterCon Hotel, waiting to be introduced for dinner.
Victoria A
5.0
10/12/2021
Diane is a total boss! We were referred to HBIC by our florist, Mark, at Kloeckner Preferred Flowers and were so happy we were. Diane and the rest of the HBIC team were never hesitant to hop on a quick (or lengthy) zoom chat or phone call. We were impressed with her ability to make last minute changes to our transportation needs...during our wedding! We appreciated her humor and laid back personality and really enjoyed working with her. Hire HBIC!
-Victoria S. (Bride)
Jenna M
4.0
9/23/2021
Diane was awesome to work with!! Was super cool and chill and helped make the day go so smoothly! She came to appointments with me, answered all my phone calls and texts and worked into the evening/night the days leading up to the wedding. She was soo helpful with the set up and clean up of the decor and making sure everything got to where it needed to go. Thank you Diane!
Vendor response 12/18/2021
Jenna, Thanks for all the kudos for HBIC Weddings!
Working with you was such a blast & y...
our wedding day was a beautiful fully thought-out.
K. W
5.0
11/30/2020
HBIC Weddings got us through COVID, and they can do the same for YOU!
My fiancé worked with HBIC Weddings to plan our Chicago wedding for late June 2020, at The Shedd Aquarium. As the Groom, my role was to support my Bride; so long as she was happy, I was happy, and she was VERY happy with her planner only speaking most highly of her. We met her in person for the first time on a cold January day for our tasting at the Shedd after rushing directly from the Airport. Diane was a godsend as she did all she could to make the experience a smooth one. from checking our flight status, to arranging for parking (a premium detail in downtown Chicago ), Diane guided us through the entire tasting and review of our grand reception to be… and then there was COVID.
Our only wedding planning disappointment showed up entirely out of nowhere - the COVID-19 Pandemic. Even then, HBIC Weddings guided us through the uncharted waters of adjusting our plans (including by leveraging her relationships with vendors to maximize the return of our many deposits). Thanks to HBIC, we were able to quickly pivot from a 250+ guest wedding to a COVID-19 compliant ceremony with a handful of family and friends. The local florist that HBIC Weddings introduced us to was still able to create our wedding day floral arrangements just as my fiancé originally wanted, and in the end, the more intimate event was just perfect for us.
If you want a wedding planner that will have your back, be engrossed in the details of your special day, and be nimble enough to adjust on the fly come what may, call HBIC Weddings! I cannot say enough great things about HBIC Weddings. Diane really had us covered – especially in how they stood up for us in the face of COVID-19 related complications!
Vendor response 11/30/2020
Kilus,
Thank you for the glowing review & for letting us navigate the COVID challenges fo...
r you & Jennifer. Man, oh man, I wish a pandemic did not sideline your wedding. Maybe a vow renewal at The Shedd Aquarium will be in your future?! Thanks again for the review & your graciousness
Jamie F
5.0
10/18/2020
Diane was a godsend as we were planning what will now be 2 weddings. We had been planning to have over 300 people--and then COVID hit, so suddenly we were scrambling to figure out whether and how we could do a micro-wedding before having a full reception next year. Diane was able to steer us through that transition and its new challenges, including how to manage a remote officiant who was in self-isolation with a newborn. Our ceremony was perfect, and now we know we are in good hands if/when we get to do the big reception we had always wanted. Diane is exactly the knowledgeably, responsive, steady hand you would want to make sure you get hitched without a hitch.
Vendor response 11/30/2020
Jamie, Thanks for the kind words about working with HBIC Weddings. Your & Shawn's wedding...
will go down in our books as the first virtual officiant & will be a stand out for years to come - for sure! Can't wait for the big party next year!
JENNIFER W
5.0
10/13/2020
Headling: Wedding Planning before & after COVID
We were introduced to HBIC Weddings via the Shedd Aquarium's catering team. The venue requires a wedding planner & I was thrilled they recommend HBIC Weddings – I heard that she's the best to work with, and the rumors were true! I was planning our wedding for 225 guests from New Jersey and found Diane to be available for calls that fit around my hectic work schedule. She was able to help our DJ based in Atlanta source the audio equipment and advise where additional audio was required during the ceremony. I had no clue how to find the right vendor for floral & she connected me directly with a great florist that took my vision and came back with a flexible proposal that could be adjusted as we needed. Plus, she was fun to work with! Our wedding planning was on track; everything was going great, Diane was scheduling the cake tasting, and then COVID came, and it all changed!! No cake, no 225 person wedding.
The support from HBIC Weddings did not stop just because our wedding plans had to; she negotiated on our behalf with the venue and vendors that resulted in us receiving more than expected on our pre-COVID deposits. And when we did make a new plan for a much smaller wedding, she was able to arrange for the floral we needed to show up for our newly adjusted wedding vision. We're not sure if we'll be back to plan a reception post-COVID, but if we do, HBIC Weddings will be our first call!
I highly recommend Diane & HBIC Weddings; they really know how to work well for out-of-town couples that have no time to plan a wedding!
Shelley B
5.0
4/08/2020
We hired Diane after we had some issues communicating with our venue because we wanted to make sure someone was looking out for us on our day. And Diane did exactly that! In the months leading up to the wedding, she contacted every vendor and made detailed, individual timelines for each of them. She also answered our many questions and calmed my anxieties when I was having trouble envisioning how the details of the day would go. On the day of the wedding, we didn't have to worry about vendors or schedules or any of the little things because Diane had it covered. Diane also had an assistant with her, Alexis, who was equally fantastic and was such a positive energy. I am sure Diane and Alexis did so much more behind the scenes than I am even aware of to ensure the day ran smoothly. I am so happy we decided to hire a day-of coordinator because it took so much pressure off of us, not just on the wedding day but in the months leading up to it, too. I highly recommend Diane to anyone that wants someone who is truly on their side!
Lucia D
5.0
1/14/2020
Made the wedding weekend so much easier! Coordinated with my MOH, I don't know what I would have done without HBIC!
Vendor response 01/15/2020
Lucia, thank you so much for the kind words & for allowing me to be a part of your wedding...
!
Patty R
5.0
1/06/2020
I cannot say enough nice things about Diane! She was absolutely spectacular and helped me survive wedding planning! I honestly did not know where to start when I got engaged, and Diane guided me through the entire wedding planning process, one step at a time. She listened to what I envisioned and was mindful of my budget, but gently nudged me in the right direction when I was lost or falling behind on my timeline.
The thing that separates Diane from all the other planners out there is that she truly cares and goes above and beyond for her brides. When we were trying to get wedding invitations out on time, she drove to the suburbs, picked them up and hand delivered them to my house in the city.
Another day I had a miscommunication with my hair stylist. By the time I arrived at the salon, it all been straightened out and there was Diane with a bottle of Champagne and a big smile. Not only did she take the stress out of wedding planning, but she made it fun! It felt like planning with a friend. I know I relied heavily on reviews for my vendors, and if you are reading this, all I can say is stop. Go with Diane, the HBIC. It will be the best decision you make!
Vendor response 05/28/2020
Patty, Thanks for the kind words! I loved working with you & your family to create an amaz...
ing day. Granted it was a day that started with planning around the Chicago River bridges going up at the same time as your guest transfer from the Hotel to Old St. Patrick Church. Got the wedding party & everyone else "to the church on time". I'd bring you a bottle of bubble anytime! Cheers to you & Jon Paul!
Kyle D
5.0
1/02/2020
Diane with HBIC made the planning process and execution of our big day much easier. She has experience in cooperate and personal planning - which is something you totally want! She has insight into details a normal person simply would not. She took on the communication with many of our vendors to confirm details and put together/distributed a comprehensive plan to keep everyone on the same page. Value wise Diane cannot be beat, I would recommend Diane any day!
Ellyn V
5.0
1/02/2020
Diane truly was an H.B.I.C. throughout the last few months leading up to our wedding, which is exactly what I needed! She was a great listener when I expressed my desires, but she also offered guidance and help from her past experience. Being a first timer at going through the wedding planning process, there was a lot I didn’t think of or know the answers to and that’s exactly where Diane came in and she was very thoughtful about it. She catered to my style and jived well with my laid back personality, which helped relieve a lot of my stress. Anything of urgency or concern, she handled in a very calm manner and in most instances without me even noticing! The day of our wedding went off without a bump in the road (at least to my knowledge) and I give Diane a lot of credit for that happening. She let me enjoy my day and have fun and didn’t bother me at all. She kept the day moving on schedule and I didn’t even notice she was there, which in my opinion is a great thing! I highly recommend Diane! She was a pleasure to work with, she gets down to business and the reality of wedding planning, she makes sure the day goes as planned, let’s the bride and groom enjoy their day completely and not have them think or make any decisions the day of and she does all of it with a calm demeanor. If you’re looking for someone to get sh*t done, she’s your woman!
Gina P
5.0
12/31/2019
Diane was recommended to us through our florist and she did an amazing job. She was organized and coordinated the vendors leading up to the wedding day and the day of. She made sure that the day ran smoothly and on time. We could not recommend Diane enough for others- her patience and personality made the experience enjoyable.
Jon Paul K
5.0
11/26/2019
Diane is absolutely incredible. The amount of insight she will bring to the table is invaluable. From the biggest decisions down to the tiniest she will have input and it’s worth listening to. I couldn’t imagine trying to plan a wedding without someone like Diane by our side. I would highly, highly recommend her services!
Shirley L
5.0
9/04/2019
Diane is fantastic! She helped me sort out all the details and reminded me of things that I didn't think of. The day went so perfectly. Because of her excellent work, we were able to enjoy the day without worrying about anything.
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