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y incredible weddings and received several recommendations, but I’d seen too many planners who were either overly aggressive or completely underwhelming. Then I met Liz—and within five minutes, I knew she was the one. From that moment on, Liz exceeded every expectation. She balanced our endless emails and competing opinions with grace, patience, and humor, turning all our ideas into a celebration that was beyond our wildest dreams. Liz is meticulous, organized, and deeply respected by every vendor she works with. She reviewed contracts as if she were an attorney and negotiated on our behalf with intelligence and confidence. Because of her, we never once felt overwhelmed or uncertain—we knew we were in the best possible hands. The result was a wedding that felt effortless, elegant, and completely us. Our guests are raving and asking for her contact information—and we can’t wait to attend many more events she creates.

as searching for someone who could fully understand and execute my sophisticated, upscale vision with absolute precision. My wedding was not just another event- if was the most important day of my life, and entrusting that responsibility required complete confidence. And then, I met Liz. From our very first conversation, Liz’s professionalism, warmth, energy, and meticulous attention to detail instantly set her apart. She didn’t just listen to my ideas - she understood them. More importantly, she elevated them. Liz had an uncanny ability to translate my specific vision into reality while adding touches I hadn’t even thought of. She was exactly what I had been searching for, and choosing her was without question the best decision I made in the entire planning process. From day one, Liz allowed me to breathe and truly enjoy the process. She curated and secured the very best vendors, flawlessly coordinated every moving piece, and handled details I would never have thought of - all while keeping me completely at ease. I am an admitted perfectionist and can be very hard to impress, but Liz went above and beyond my highest expectations. She offered thoughtful reassurance whenever I needed it, and treated my wedding as though it were her own. The level of care she poured into my day was extraordinary. Then came the wedding day itself, and I can say without exaggeration: it was flawless. I had a very large, complex wedding at the University Club of Chicago, yet Liz ran the entire operation seamlessly. Every single detail I requested was not only present but executed to perfection. Walking into the room for the first time, I was absolutely speechless- it was as if Liz had reached inside my imagination and made every dream tangible. The transformation of the space was breathtaking, and my guests were in awe. The compliments were endless. Friends and family told me personally, and even days later continued to message me, about how perfect the wedding was and how beautiful everything looked. Liz was not just a planner- she was the architect of my dream wedding. She anticipated every need, solved every challenge before it could surface, and created an event that was not only beautiful but unforgettable. For someone like me, who is particular and has a very upscale, specific taste, it is not easy to hand over control. But with Liz, I never once doubted. She earned my trust fully, and she delivered something beyond even my wildest expectations. Looking back, I can say with absolute certainty: Liz was the single best investment I made for my wedding. Over the flowers, over the dress, over the venue itself- nothing mattered more than having Liz at the helm. She was the reason my wedding was perfect, and I will forever be grateful. If you are looking for someone who can not only execute but elevate your vision, someone who will dedicate herself wholeheartedly to making your day extraordinary, Liz is the planner you’ve been searching for. She is a rare gem, and I cannot recommend her highly enough.

pinions with so much patience and calmness. She was so easy to reach at any point when we needed her. On the wedding day itself, she brought this incredible sense of calm and reassurance that allowed me to fully relax and be present. Our dream wedding came to life even more beautifully than we could have imagined. We are so grateful for her and can’t recommend her enough!

h about eight different planners, and Lindsay was the first one I spoke with. No one else came close to the level of professionalism, warmth, and competence she brought to the table. She was incredibly organized, punctual, and knowledgeable. Throughout the planning process, Lindsay stayed ahead of everything. She proactively reached out to our other vendors, helped us find the right people to bring our vision to life, and made sure every detail was thoughtfully accounted for. She also knew when to just listen, which I really appreciated during moments of stress or overwhelm. She was always calm, supportive, and solutions-oriented. And on the day of our wedding? Absolute rockstar. Of course, there were a few unexpected hiccups (as there always are!), but Lindsay handled them with total grace and calm. I didn’t have to worry about a thing. Because of her, we got to be fully present and enjoy every moment of our day. I cannot recommend her enough. If you’re looking for someone who will truly have your back, keep everything running smoothly, and care about your wedding as much as you do... look no further than Lindsay.

Liz was the perfect fit for us. She took the time to truly understand who we are, which built an immediate sense of trust and comfort. Liz was organized, communicative, detail-oriented and is an absolute expert in this field. Liz’s planning timeline allowed us to get everything done without feeling overwhelmed or feel decision fatigue. She didn’t just understand our vision; she elevated it beyond what we could have ever imagined. We were really intentional with wanting to hire vendors who were not only incredible at what they do, but add joy to our wedding day - just like Liz herself! Her recommendations helped us build a true dream team of vendors. With Liz, every detail was thought of and every minute was planned. Thanks to her, wedding planning felt fun and every single moment was exciting. When it came to the actual day, Liz's preparation made all the difference. We were able to soak up every second of our wedding without a single worry, knowing that she had everything under control. The day flowed seamlessly, and from our perspective, it was perfect. Our guests echoed our sentiments about how smoothly everything ran. If we could offer one piece of advice to anyone planning a wedding, it would be this: hire Liz. We already miss working with her and wish we could relive the entire process. Liz turned our dream wedding into a reality, and for that, we’ll be forever grateful.

lanners and ended up choosing to work with Tiffany because she had the energy & excitement that matched our own AND she came off very professional and prepared. We worked together for about 20 months ahead of our wedding. She created a comprehensive planning document for us to follow that we reviewed together over a year before our date when we initially outlined our budget. It always felt like Tiffany understood what we were trying to go for (in terms of style, cost, etc.) and she offered a bunch of vendor recommendations. We had regular calls to discuss the next focus areas we needed to tackle which made the whole planning process feel very smooth. We did not feel the last minute ‘crunch’ to get everything done because Tiffany helped us map out the gradual path to our big day. On the actual wedding date, it could not have gone any smoother. Tiffany took care of building out and sharing the timeline to the vendors. She worked directly with the venue and vendors to coordinate all of the arrival and staging logistics. She even helped the groom execute a surprise treat for the bride at the reception. At the end of the event, Tiffany made sure all of the tip envelopes were distributed and even brought up the groom’s tuxedo jacket & other misc. keepsakes up to their bridal suite. We cannot recommend working with Tiffany enough. She was a great planning partner, resource, and coordinator. Our wedding was literally perfect, all thanks to the work Tiffany put in! (She worked well with our parents as well)

ewed a couple and both agreed Liz was our person. Words cannot explain how impeccable she was at helping us plan the perfect wedding for my daughter and her husband! Every vendor she recommended went above and beyond and the day was absolutely amazing! Thank you Liz and Liven It up Events, if you want the day you have always dreamed about hire Liz

but getting married in Chicago. That being said, we needed someone we could trust to help us plan our wedding in Chicago. Upon our first conversation with Liz, we knew that she was the perfect fit. She is extremely organized, respectful, easy to work with and talented. Every single detail at our wedding was thought out and executed perfectly. She recommended AMAZING vendors and listened to my vision. She attended all of the vendor visits with us which was super helpful. Because of Liz, I was ACTUALLY able to enjoy my wedding day...I wasn't one ounce stressed, nervous or scared because I knew Liz had everything under control. If I could, I would have her plan all of my big events. HIRE HER, HIRE HER, HIRE HER! Thank you Liz, for all of your help and support over the past year, we will miss chatting with you daily :)

e my daughter’s wedding day both manageable and unforgettable. Liz took the time to understand our vision and offered invaluable insights and suggestions. She helped us refine our ideas and then helped to turn them into a beautiful reality. Throughout the planning process, she was always available to answer our questions, do some hand holding and solve any issues that arose. She attended all meetings with vendors, offered excellent suggestions and made sure that we got the most value for our money. She advocated for us every step of the way. Anytime we had a question, she contacted the vendor for us and promptly came back with an answer. She made sure that everyone was on the same page, reviewed every contract and got vendors to throw in extras that we would never thought of. She helped us with every possible wedding detail, from helping us to design a magnificent wedding invitation, to singlehandedly designing personalized kippahs, monogram cocktail napkins, the dinner menu card and a welcome letter for our guests. There was no detail left unturned. On the day of the wedding, Liz also went above and beyond. She made sure that everything ran like clockwork and managed every detail seamlessly. She helped my daughter deal with wardrobe malfunctions and did so calmly and patiently. Our guests were so impressed with both the seamless flow of events and the beautiful ambiance she helped us create. I wholeheartedly recommend Liz Kriegshaber to help you plan your special day!

t. We met Lindsay and knew immediately that it was a perfect fit! Lindsay is efficient, organized, timely, and beyond professional. She was flexible to work with and made the process FUN Everyone kept asking if I was stressed as a bride and I got to say no every time and a lot of that has to do with the fact that we had Lindsay on our side. She worked with myself, my now husband (!), and both of my parents as a group and individually to help make the planning process easy for our schedules. She had fun ideas, great connections, and listened to us as a couple and a family for how we wanted our day to play out. She was there for the ENTIRE day with us. She was my biggest advocate on the day. If there were any hiccups on the day, I still don’t know what they may have been because she took care of it! She made me as a bride feel calm and well cared for. She also made sure my groom was taken care of too! Now that our day is over, we genuinely miss our time spent with Lindsay! I cannot recommend having her on your team more. Words do not do enough justice for how wonderful she was and the whole experience was for us!

planner, but knew we wanted some sort of help from an expert to coordinate the crazy wedding day! Lindsay Gaeta was by far, the best person in the world for the job. We started working with Lindsay about 7ish months before the big day. Even with most of our vendors already being picked by that point, Lindsay was SUCH a huge help for things we wouldn't have even known to look out for - like I said, she's the expert! Sure, I could have done it myself, but it was WELL worth the money to "pass the baton" onto someone else who we trusted and someone who took the time to understand our vision. Lindsay took the time to understand what's most important to us on our wedding day, and even helped us with tricky family situations. I would describe Lindasy as direct, extremely knowledgeable, open-minded, classy and fun! My husband and I always tell people that Lindsay was the #1 wedding vendor that we used that was beyond worth the cost. You're already paying a ton to have a wedding, you might as well pay someone to make sure it all goes perfect so you can enjoy the day/night! Thank you again, Linsday and Liven It Up Events!

cess and couldn’t recommend her and Liven It Up events if you’re considering a wedding planner

we have a tendency to bury our heads. I can't explain how safe we felt putting our wedding into Liz's hands. In the areas we felt hands-on, Liz was there to support; in times when we felt overwhelmed Liz picked up all the slack. She is creative, hardworking, enthusiastic, patient, and so so funny. We were endlessly impressed by her expertise, organization and professionalism. 10/10, could not have done it without her. A true Wedding Wonder Woman!!

Events in Chicago. I am somewhat of a detail oriented control freak, but I have to say, working with Liz was way beyond what I ever contemplated. She was exceptional with the details, organization, ideas, and follow up, that I honestly could not imagine doing this on my own or with anyone else for that matter. Additionally, she was such a pleasure to work with, that I will honestly miss her now that it is over. I actually will have to come up with another party idea so that we can get the team back and work together.

d fun to work with, and yet she was our strongest advocate when negotiating with various vendors. Liz makes it look easy and yet helps to create an invent that was stress free for us! She is the BEST event planner!

stination wedding in Sonoma, California. With mere weeks of lead up time, Liz jumped in with support, suggestions and solutions, handling all communication and outstanding to-dos and taking A TON of pressure off of me. On the ground throughout the wedding weekend, Liz was prepared and organized, acting as our advocate, remaining calm AND keeping us calm as it rained all day :) Hiring Liz was hands down the best decision we made for our wedding. 100/10!!

g meeting, she was kind, thoughtful, responsive, and resourceful. She is well-connected within the industry and knew the ins and outs of how to throw a wedding in Chicago. And as a gay couple from different cultural backgrounds, she was inclusive and celebratory of the different ways our heritage was incorporated into our special day. Her day-of coordination was impeccable and made our wedding go off without a hitch. We couldn’t have had the wedding that we did without her.

third party vendors and limited the amount of time we had to spend working on any of the details, big or small. Through years of experience, she was able to differentiate between what was actually important and what wouldn’t ever matter when the wedding weekend came. That was all during the planning stages, but she was at her best during the wedding festivities. As we were surrounded by our favorite people in the world, we knew we didn’t have to worry about anything as she had everything under control. She tried to make herself invisible to not take away from any special moments, but we knew she was there taking care of everything all weekend long! Thanks so much to Kim and Liven It Up Events, you helped make our wedding weekend incredible and as stress-free as possible! We can’t wait to hire you for our ten-year anniversary party or as soon as we have our next big event!

, making the entire process incredibly straightforward and stress-free. Liz's attention to detail and dedication to bringing our vision to life truly shone through. Each vendor recommendation was excellent. Our wedding day turned out absolutely perfect, thanks to her expertise and professionalism. I can't recommend Liz enough for anyone in need of a fantastic wedding planner. She made our special day truly magical!

perfectly from start to finish, making sure you are focusing where you need to be along the way. Her eye for detail and design is a difference maker and her relationships with wedding vendors made selecting venue, band, hair, make-up, florals/decor, etc., so simple. Everything came together beautifully for our wedding, thanks to Liz!

reached out to my vendors and made me feel so much more at ease with all my wedding planning anxieties. If you are looking for the greatest wedding planning company hire Liven It Up Events, you will NOT regret it!!!

ur vendors and handled so many details I never would have thought of or known what to do with. She did everything to ensure we could relax and enjoy our wedding and I am so grateful to have had her support on such a big day.

xperience, and guidance throughout the planning and execution process was invaluable. She was able to find outstanding vendors that were in our budget, which we wouldn't have been able to find on our own. On the day of the wedding, we were completely stress free since she was so well organized and all the event details were buttoned up, well coordinated & clearly communicated. The event exceeded our wildest expectations and was, without a doubt, the best day of our lives. All of our friends and family gave us similar feedback, with the most common compliment being how well planned the event was! Working with Liz was a true pleasure and her focus, attention to detail, and expertise is impressive and admirable. If you're looking for a great wedding planner, look no further than Liz from Liven It Up!

an't wait to work with her again and I highly recommend her to all my clients!

and wedding day timeline, but also her attention to details about us specifically and ensuring these were captured in our wedding vision. She handled so much of the coordinating and logistics behind the scenes and I never felt like I had to worry about whether things were going to get done. From our initial phone call through to the final timeline meeting before the big day, Kim was on top of everything. On top of handling all of the floral, decor, and catering for us (we already had our venue booked so did partial planning), she provided us with recommendations for vendors when we asked, and let me tell you, all of her recommendations were amazing, and saved us money along the way. She took complete charge of the floral and catering proposals and made those choices SO easy for us; I initially thought we could handle food on our own but WOW I did not realize how many other things fall under the catering contract (linens, plates, silverware, etc.) and looking through the hundreds of food options was overwhelming. After one call with us Kim made all the requests and proposals using our favorite foods as a guide and wowed us with the offerings. I felt completely at ease the day of the wedding, not worrying about any details other than getting my shoes on my feet and walking down the aisle. I would highly recommend Kim and everyone on the Liven it Up team for planning and day of coordinating (in fact, I already did and my friend also had a wonderful experience with her day of coordinator!). Liven it Up Events came highly recommended from two of my friends who used their planning and day of coordinator services and we could not be happier with our decision. I actually didn’t even research any other event planner options, after I spoke with Kim, it was a no-brainer. It was such a pleasure to work with Kim, I only wish I had another wedding or event to use her for! If you are on the fence about getting a planner, this is your sign to do it.

veness and day of execution is FLAWLESS. We cannot recommend Liven It Up and Kim enough!

flowed perfectly from one activity to the next. Not only was the day of perfect, but she made the whole 2-3 months leading up to our wedding a breeze with thorough planning and questions leading to creating our timeline. It was the most organized event planning you could ask for! We also really enjoyed getting to know her and spending our special day with her. She really put us at ease when we were feeling anxious. Thank you soooo much Lindsay for making our day unforgettable.

o finish and executed beautifully. She was organized, professional, diligent, creative, and detail oriented. Several of our vendors commented how professional she was and easy to work with. Our event was a success in no small part because of Liz!

atient, creative and went above and beyond what I ever could have imagined. As a project manager in construction I had extremely high expectations and she blew me and my husband away. She understood my (our) vision and went to work immediately. She sourced and vetted the all the best vendors. She also coordinated vendors and the Catholic Church on my behalf as I was an out of town bride. She handled my indecisiveness with grace and helped lead me to final decisions. Even AFTER the wedding she sourced a wedding dress restoration company AND followed up the status of my dress. Anything we asked if Lindsay she did above and beyond from the vendor payment spread sheet (with calendar reminders) to sourcing creative ways to incorporate my college friends. To personally taking care of the creative bathroom amenities. She even helped me design and proof invitations, church programs and wedding welcome bags. She also helped put on an amazing rehearsal dinner at an event space I never would have considered. Oh and don’t forget the morning after brunch that was perfect and I’ll I did was pick out to food. (At this point I has complete trust to let Lindsay do it :)) From the start of wedding weekend to leaving for the honeymoon she was by our sides with a smile and a calm sweet manor. I have a feeling she has to deal with a few “day of” issues but I had no idea and now our wedding is being requested to be in multiple magazines. My husband says Lindsay was the best money we spent on the wedding. To sum it up from my experience … Lindsay will make your fairytale come true.

nts to look at venues the following day. From there, she provided us with options for music, flowers, transportation and hotels. It was wonderful to receive an email that stated “here are two vendors available on your date, within your budget, that I have worked with in the past.” She saved us countless hours calling different vendors and potentially hitting dead ends. Throughout the process, she provided guidance on several decisions and always provided a “why.” For example, we were unsure about a first look and she provided several reasons why we should do one, and we are both so glad we did. It kept us calmer for the ceremony and we have some beautiful photos together in the city. As we got closer to the wedding day, she provided different ideas for details that really added a wonderful touch to the whole reception. She also suggested I ask if my alterations place would press my wedding dress and when they said they didn’t she had a place that picked up the dress, made it look beautiful and then delivered it to the hotel. Everything was so stress free with Liz! On the wedding day, she kept us calm, had refreshments set up for the wedding party and helped us have a beautiful ceremony. She made sure we got a moment to ourselves after the ceremony, she walked us in to see the reception room and decorations to let it all sink in before our guests saw, and just made the whole day wonderful. I have been in many weddings and have had a lot of tasks to complete throughout the evening and things to get back to a hotel, etc. I felt after our first dance, we could relax and enjoy the evening with friends and family. Thank you Liz! - Margaret & Christopher

ents and were soon visiting five wedding venues, all of which met our needs. After careful deliberation, we chose The Ivy Room run by Lettuce Entertain You. From there, Liz facilitated our choice of a fantastic band (Entourage), invitations, flowers, headquarters hotel and more. She recommended and we used a bridal shop and a men’s tailor. She negotiated contracts on our behalf, saving us money along the way. The week of the wedding, Liz K was in touch frequently. We were unable to rehearse at The Ivy Room due to another event but she gave us a comprehensive orientation which she repeated the next day before the wedding. Everything came off without a hitch. The food was delicious, the dance floor was full and people stayed for an after-hours party which featured mini-Chicago hotdogs (Liz’ idea!). Thank you, Liz for making the planning process such an enjoyable opportunity to get to know our new son-in-law and plan an event that we will happily recall for many years to come.

rking with a like-minded professional who does their job with poise, grace, humor and tact. Lindsay of Liven It Up Events is such a professional. Her demeanor and attention to detail while navigating an event with many moving parts and complex circumstances could not have been better. She worked closely with the vendors in the months, weeks, and days leading up to the event and at the event itself. making sure we were all working together to provide the best possible experience for all the guests attending and most importantly, her clients. I am hopeful we have the opportunity to work together again, as I know it will be a genuinely positive experience and the event will run smoothly and professionally.

venue setup, and she even took on communication with our vendors leading up to, and after the day. More than a coordinator she was a consultant, helping us with decisions along the way. Would recommend her to anyone looking for a perfectly planned out wedding.

redibly generous with her time, very calming and encouraging. She accommodated all of our requests and gave honest and thoughtful feedback. She was on top of every detail and I can't imagine having done it without her.

though she was the day-of planner, she went above and beyond and gave us wonderful recommendations on vendors. Once she took over the coordination, we did not worry about a thing. Every time I spoke to her I felt so much better and less stressed, and our wedding day would not have been such a success without her. Thank you Tiffany!

stress free and seamless. I cannot say enough good things about Lindsay and am so grateful we got to work with her!

wledge and a creative eye when it comes to design and working with all the logistics while taking all the small details into account. He has connections with the BEST wedding vendors and can help you create the entire concept of your event from start to finish. But above all, he will always dedicate his time to answer any questions or give suggestions when needed. Anthony helped create THE EVENT OF MY DREAMS. My wedding Vow Renewal was just perfect!!! I was extremely pleased with his services which proved to be beyond measure. I will recommend him over and over again!!!!!! I have the best memories to cherish for a lifetime!! Thank you, Liven It Up Events!!!

rything and was always one step ahead of us which made the whole process amazing! We can't thank liven it up events and Lindsay enough for make our wedding so seamless and amazing, it was such a perfect day for us! If you are thinking of hiring this company, definitely do it as they are the best and I hope you get to work with Lindsay Gaeta!

10/10 would recommend to anyone. P.S. Shout out to Greg, who was a huge help on the day-of!

lanning process), kind, thoughtful, and organized. She listened to exactly what we wanted and worked tirelessly to deliver us the wedding of our dreams. Our wedding day felt effortless, everything was taken care of because of Kim's great preparation. Kim is also very resourceful, looking for ways/areas we could save money. You will not be disappointed with Kim's work!

ll during the COVID, and with me oversea in Japan while my husband in the states. But Anthony helped us bring things together and always being positive, encouraging and reliable. All these effort paid off really well. The venue was beautiful, flowers were stunning, food were so delicious, and the flow of the whole day was very smooth. Everyone had a great time, it is definitely gonna be one of the most memorable wedding for a lot of guests as well. Again appreciate his great work and strongly recommend liven it up events for your big days! ;)

utely stress free throughout the entire planning process. Our wedding was perfect. It went better than we expected and that is all thanks to Kim. Out of all the decisions we had to make, picking her was easily the best one we made! We love you Kim!!!

ng process. Planning a wedding is already difficult itself, but planning a wedding during a pandemic is even more difficult with uncertainties. Tiffany was spectacular in helping ease the burden of planning with her helpful suggestions and recommendations. The day of the wedding was smoother and without trouble because of Tiffany & Team’s coordination. If you are searching for a wedding coordinator, search no further because Tiffany & Liven It Up Events got you covered. We love her so much! When we have another event she’ll be the first one we’ll call and consider.

ferred to Liven It Up Events by another one of our vendors and boy am I ever so GRATEFUL!!! When we first booked Kim, never could I have imagined how much of a lifesaver should would be. Due to COVID, our original wedding date of May 16, 2020 was postponed to August 1, 2020. As we approached 8/1, my fiancé (now husband) and I realized that our original dream wedding of about 200 people would not happen. We completely scrapped our original plan, cancelled the venue and church, and planned a completely new wedding for 60 people at a private residence in a matter of 5 weeks. During this entire process, Kim was there for us. She took care of all the emails and phone calls and answered any and all questions that I had. And believe me, there were a lot! She put us into contact with new vendors that would be able to accommodate our new plan, and I can honestly say that without her, I have no idea what our wedding would have looked like. Kim is everything you need and want in a wedding planner, and much, much more. THANK YOU Kim for your professionalism and the dedication you have to your brides. We did not know it at the time, but as we look back now, you played a very important and essential role in bringing our dream wedding to life. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts!!