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Gina Vittorio Orona
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One Fine Day Events is a full-service wedding planning company operating out of the Chicago Suburbs of IL. Founder Gina Vittorio understands that each celebration needs a unique approach.
One Fine Day Events wants to design original wedding celebrations that say something meaningful about your love for one another. Gina and her professional staff have executed more than 1,000 events and have worked in the wedding industry for over 20 years. No matter how much or how little assistance you want, Gina and her team are ready to help.
One Fine Day Events has several predesigned packages, ranging from day-of coordination to full-service planning. Her complete coordination package even includes researching and planning your honeymoon for the ultimate relaxing experience. Gina is available for frequent communication to help guide you through the process. Alongside coordinating your wedding, Gina and her team of planners can also create custom invitations and source distinctive wedding favors.
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- Gina Vittorio OronaOwnerFounded in 2002 by Gina Vittorio, the OFDE brand is distinguished in the press and adored by clients. Gina has an astounding record of award-winning events, ranking her among the top 5% in the nation and in The Knot Hall of Fame. She combines her prior sourcing experience to tailor every event to meet specific needs and budget. She has executed over 1,000 events and loves taking care of her clients, is skilled at saving them money and turning their dreams into reality!
- GinaOwnerHi, I'm Gina! I have been planning weddings for over 20+ years and have a passion for bringing couples visions to life and producing amazing events, seamlessly and under budget! When not planning events, I enjoy working on home projects, restoring furniture, traveling and spending time with my 2 girls and Cockapoo, Rocco!
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One Fine Day Events, particularly Gina and her team, received overwhelming praise from multiple reviewers for their exceptional wedding planning and coordination services. Gina was described as responsive, calming, detail-oriented, and professional, providing invaluable support throughout the planning process and ensuring a flawless execution of weddings. Reviewers highlighted how Gina and her team went above and beyond, handling challenges with grace, allowing couples to enjoy their special day stress-free. Their expertise and attention to detail were highly commended, making them a highly recommended choice for wedding coordination needs.Review photos
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Taylor H
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5.0
7/03/2024
Finding Gina was one of the best decisions of my life, other than choosing my partner, of course! She was extremely kind, professional, patient, and helped with every step of the nine-month planning process down to the last font selections. We would have been lost without her. Thanks to her love and passion for this industry, our day was absolutely magical. She listened to my vision and perfectly executed my ideas into reality. We still have guests saying that our big day was the most epic wedding they have ever been to. I will miss our weekly calls but know that she will always have a special place in our hearts, rain or shine :)
Megan D
5.0
4/01/2025
One Fine Day did a wonderful job as our Month-Of Wedding planner! Abbie was our day-of coordinator and was on top of our timeline and any small issues that came up. She had such a calming presence and made sure the day went smoothly. We couldn't have asked for a more perfect day!
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Erin E
5.0
12/31/2024
TLDR: If One Fine Day Events is available, hire them IMMEDIATELY.
I cannot say enough wonderful things about Gina and her incredible team! From the moment we started planning our wedding, I knew I was in great hands, but the way they supported me throughout the entire process was beyond anything I could have imagined.
My work schedule was crazy, and I was overwhelmed with all the details, but Gina was there every step of the way. She was not only incredibly responsive but also a calming presence when I felt stressed or uncertain. She took the time to listen to my ideas, offer suggestions, and even step in when I couldn’t find the time to handle certain tasks. Her expertise and attention to detail made all the difference.
When the big day arrived, it was clear that Gina and her team were the reason everything went so smoothly, despite hiccups here and there. They handled every challenge with grace and professionalism, ensuring that my husband and I could enjoy the day without worrying about a thing. In fact, there were several hiccups that occurred throughout the day that neither my husband nor I even knew about until several weeks later. Gina and her team stepped up and handled it all. They even stayed several hours after their scheduled departure to make sure no detail was missed.
If you’re looking for a wedding planner and coordinator who will go above and beyond to make your day flawless, they are an absolute must-hire. Thanks to Gina and her team, we had the wedding of our dreams, and I will forever be grateful for their unwavering support and expertise.
Kate K
5.0
12/20/2024
I worked with Gina and her team for my month of/day of coordinator! She was so responsive to all of my questions and last minute details leading up to the wedding! Her day of team was amazing and so helpful with making sure set up was seamless and that day progressed perfectly! Their helpfulness and hard work calmed a lot of my logistical nerves and allowed me to enjoy my day carefree! I would highly recommend One Fine Day Events for any planning and coordination needs!
Megan B
5.0
12/05/2024
Gina was an absolute dream to work with! We hired her for 60 days out and wedding day and she was so on top of it! We knew going into wedding planning that we would want a coordinator and we were so lucky and grateful to have found One Fine Day and luckily Gina was available our day too! We also used Gina to help design/print our place cards and they were perfect and just what we needed! Any advice I give to couples is hire a wedding coordinator and we will be sure referring people to Gina and her team to make their dreams come true!
Christine S
5.0
12/03/2024
Gina was kind, professional, and patient! She helped make the month prior to and day of my wedding seamless and stress free. She has GREAT ideas and even helped my husband and I create a photo book for our photo booth where guests signed their names and taped their photos! I would definitely recommend her to anyone looking for a wedding coordinator!
Amanda W
5.0
12/02/2024
Gina and her team of professionals at One Fine Day Events were just fantastic! We used her for the month of wedding planning and she takes so much off your plate. As a bride, she helped me finalize my vision and style for the wedding and communicated with all my vendors too. She is extremely helpful and responsive and friendly. She helped prep before the wedding and the day of she was a life saver making sure everyone was on schedule and every detail was taken care of. She took so much stress away from the process and was a vital resource for us! I would recommend her and her team to anyone!
Casey K
5.0
11/23/2024
1000% recommend One Fine Day Events!! I am SO thankful we chose to work with Gina. It really made all the difference and took such a weight off that last month before our wedding. Gina is very responsive, extremely professional & organized, and makes you feel so at ease! We worked with Gina the month leading up to our wedding. I would say with all of the finalization of details with each vendor, compiling each vendor’s timeline into ONE, and checking in with vendors in those final days ~ It was extremely helpful! Also it really helped knowing someone experienced in the behind the scenes flow of weddings had an eye on things & was ensuring that all the little details were accounted for! That REALLY took a weight off. There is so much to think about and coordinate, having Gina help organize everything and talking details over with her, really made things as stress free as possible. She also brought up many details that would have otherwise been missed. I always looked forward to our meetings bc it made everything feel easy, and like things were just falling into place. Gina’s experience was very evident throughout our conversations. If you’re looking to enjoy the process & be more present with family and friends in those special last few days leading up to your wedding, and of course on your wedding DAY, working with One Fine Day Events is the way to do it! I felt that I was able to be present & not worry about each detail / last minute coordination questions. It was truly priceless and made our wedding celebration so perfect! Also, my mom and maid of honor were very happy as well :), as they were able to be fully present on the wedding day, since we had Gina & her team to help with any questions / assist with anything that came up!
Sage M
5.0
11/20/2024
Gina & her team were phenomenal! They made our special day so smooth and the planning process so great. She had amazing suggestions and advice which was super helpful! Highly suggest Gina and her team for your special day!
Madison T
5.0
11/19/2024
Gina was an absolutely amazing to work with! My husband and I utilized her day of/moth of service and she was incredibly helpful in all of the last minute planning and preparation up to the big day. We also used her to help us find a florist! On our wedding day, we didn’t have to worrying about a thing she had it all taken care of and made the day completely enjoyable. She even brought our cake from the hotel to the venue! We could not have done it without her, and I could not recommend her more!
Molly D
5.0
11/19/2024
Gina was awesome in helping set our timeline and reaching out to all our vendors before our wedding day. Christina who helped day of was great!! She walked through everything and made sure it all ran smoothly! They really helped make our wedding day so special!
Tiffany C
5.0
11/19/2024
Gina was our wedding day coordinator for our wedding on 6/1/24 at Bloomingdale Golf Club! She and her team were so friendly and lovely to work with. Gina put myself at such ease by working behind the scenes to coordinate with all my vendors seamlessly so I could have a peace of mind leading up to and on our big day. She was also so organized and very responsive, and made sure to note and execute all my special requests, making sure everything went smoothly. I could tell she is highly experienced and organized as a planner and knew I was in good hands! We had an AMAZING wedding day/evening and I can’t thank Gina enough for her work in making my day go so beautifully :) Highly recommend working with Gina for your big day!
Gabriella L
5.0
10/17/2024
Gina is the absolute best!! We hired her for month of and day of coordination and it was the best decision we made in the wedding planning process. She is so organized, so kind, so helpful the list goes on. She brought so many good ideas to the table and thought of so many things we didn’t think of. The day would not have gone as perfectly as it did without her. Her communication skills were next level. She responded so quickly to my texts and emails which alleviated so much stress. I would recommend Gina and her team to anyone.
Brianna W
5.0
9/22/2024
We’re so happy that we hired One Fine Day Events for our wedding, and we highly recommend them! I worked with Gina as my month-of coordinator and she was so great to work with, super kind and was on top of everything that I needed. She put together the timeline for our wedding day, which ultimately kept us on track throughout the entire wedding day. Gina reached out to all of my vendors with final details and confirmations and saved me so much time and potential stress in doing so. Our day of coordinators, Nicole and Emily, were so great and kept us on schedule the entire day. They helped with decorations, ensuring the wedding party was where they needed to be, and kept everything running smoothly. I’m a big planner and thought I could manage everything for my wedding by myself, but the day definitely would not have gone as smoothly and wonderfully as it did if One Fine Day Events hadn’t been there. We can’t thank you enough!
Meredith M
5.0
7/18/2024
I had an amazing experience with Gina & team. They stepped in one month out from my wedding and created a detailed timeline, confirmed with all my vendors on load in details, set up decor perfectly and were really the hub of the day. Gina was also readily available for me throughout the days/weeks leading up to the big day and on the big day itself! Highly recommend them to make your day seamless and stress free!!
Liz P
5.0
6/30/2024
Gina and her whole staff were so amazing!!! I choose the day of coordination service. With all the craziness that happened that day, her team was able to pivot every move. They always made sure to check up on me that I felt like I had luxury service. The guest even commented how perfect the wedding was. Because how easy she made that day for me I wish I could go back and pay for the full service. She is truly experienced in her craft.
Megan S
5.0
1/02/2024
Gina was an absolute dream to work with! My husband and I utilized her day of/moth of service and she was incredibly helpful in all of the last minute planning and preparation up to the big day. On our wedding day, it was a blessing to not have to worry about a thing, as we knew Gina had it all handled. She brought our vision for our venue/decor to life in the most amazing way, and if we had any request or need during the day, she got it taken care of right away. We could not have done it without her, and I could not recommend her more!
Taylor R
5.0
11/02/2023
Gina, was an absolute angel and pleasure to work with. She made the weeks leading up the wedding so much more manageable and kept me sane. I didn't realize how much I needed a coordinator until she came into my life. She answered emails on my behalf, reached out to all the vendors to confirm, and created a timeline all without me asking. She truly knew what I needed before I did. Day of the wedding could not have been smoother just having a peace of mind that Gina had it under control. It kept me engaged, stress free (as possible), and able to live in the moment, as well as my mother. I would recommend her to anyone getting married, you will be SO grateful you had her.
Dagmara D
5.0
10/09/2023
Gina & her team were great with coordinating the wedding from contacting vendors to ensuring everything runs smoothly the day of! I cannot thank you enough 🙏
Catalina S
5.0
10/07/2023
There aren’t enough words to express just how thankful we are for Gina.
Well beyond managing the details of the day, keeping the timeline, and facilitating vendor communication and organization leading up to our wedding- as a bride, I felt a sense of security knowing that Gina had our backs throughout the day. We planned and payed for our whole wedding ourselves and with Gina’s help as our day of coordinator, our day was better than we ever could have imagined. Everything that Gina and her associate did to set up was absolutely stunning and she thought of everything. She was so calm and collected and that was priceless, as it helped keep me grounded. She was detailed oriented and made sure everything was set up to our liking.
My husband and I both haven’t stopped telling each other that hiring Gina was the best decision we made in planning since the day we first spoke to her.
We felt an immense weight lifted off our shoulders since the day we hired her and the impact she had on our big day was massive. Would highly highly recommend!
Dennise K
5.0
9/23/2023
Hire Gina! Since day one she was very attentive and ready to hear all about our wedding details and share what she could take off our plates. We had zero experience in planning a wedding and we cobbled together ideas from various social media sources. Gina was able to help us navigate what was still needed and what mattered. We hired her as a month of coordinator and she was amazing. She took off the stress of paying our vendors for us, you'd think getting in touch with people to get paid would be easy but it does take multiple phone calls at times of peak wedding season. I was very much a DIY bride but she was able to take what I had created and make sure it was set beautifully the day of the wedding. She and her assistant made sure we all kept to our timeline and everything ran smoothly. Our guests raved about the wedding and it is due in part to Gina's magic touch. Gina and her team had packed our wedding items and leftover DIY items so the next day it was an easy pickup for us to load into the car. I cannot imagine what the day would have been like without her. With her help, my husband and I were able to enjoy the day and breathe. No emergency questions or frantic vendors came my way, Gina handled everything. 1000% would recommend her for your wedding needs.
Ann P
5.0
9/18/2023
We hired Gina for month of coordination services, and she was so fantastic. If I had to give any future bride advice - invest the money to hire a great coordinator. Our guests raved how organized the evening was, Gina played an instrumental role in connecting with our vendors, creating comprehensive day of schedules, and finding solutions whenever we ran into challenges. Gina is also extremely kind, and we found her very easy to work with :)
Joe V
5.0
8/03/2023
Very professional! Walked us through everything one step at a time! Treated us like family and had a very warm feel. Thanks for helping us on our special day! A++
Maggie N
5.0
8/04/2018
At first, I was not sure how useful this service was going to be. We had some email issues at the beginning but once we met our day of coordintor, Christina, everything changed. She was a life saver. She kept everyone calm and got us where we needed to go when we needed to be there. The day would not have gone as awesome as it did without her. Highly recommend!
Kelly K
5.0
7/27/2018
We were so happy with Christina from One Fine Day! She is amazing! So sweet, organized and just on top of everything. We used her for “day of” and I can’t believe how much help we got with that plan! Christina made a time-line for the day, contacted all our vendors, helped with all the details and brought things to the hotel to set them up. She took away all of my stress! She dealt with an unpleasant vendor and I didn’t even have to talk with that person the day of. I honestly feel like I don’t know what I would have done without her help! I can’t recommend her highly enough!! Thank you Christina!!
Sara K
5.0
10/18/2017
We were so happy working with One Fine Day, both with Gina initially and with Christina as our day-of-coordinator. They were both friendly, efficient, and experienced. Christina made sure to review the plan in detail, and pay attention to the "little details" that would make my day a success. Christina was awesome at keeping the day moving and managing not only vendors but also family members through the different parts of the day. She was super responsive and made me feel confident and excited for my day! Also, it was great to only mention something once and then know that it was going to be done and that I didn't have to think about something anymore. I'd definitely recommend One Fine Day and Christina for wedding coordination, really an excellent experience working with them.
Michelle M
5.0
9/04/2017
I can not express how happy I was with my coordinator Christina! She was there to help me every step of the way. She took off a ton of stress that I was experiencing during the last weeks before my wedding. I don't know what I would have done without her. Thank you so much for everything and making my husband and mines day beautiful!
Lauren R
5.0
7/18/2017
I chose to work with Gina at One Fine Day Events because she made me feel confident that what I wanted for my wedding could be easily executed. Plus, unlike other wedding planners I had met with, she was willing to customize how she would assist me in the planning process since I knew that I only wanted help in specific ways. With my wedding day behind us, I sincerely appreciate Gina's guidance in helping me choose amazing vendors in many areas including photography, music, and floral. Since there are so many choices out there, it was important to my fiance and I that we only hired trusted vendors for our special day that someone else had worked with. While there were times that Gina and I struggled to effectively communicate because we both lead busy lives, she did go out of her way on many occasions to attend meetings with me and vendors. One day she even met with me at my house to view decor I had purchased to ensure that I was well on my way to being ready for my wedding day. Gina has wedding planning knowledge in areas that only a professional would know which ended up saving my fiance and me money. On the day of my wedding, Gina's professional ability to ensure that my wedding day timeline was just right allowed me to be a calm bride. I was also relieved that I had trusted her and her assistant to set-up my ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception spaces. Thank you for your kindness and help Gina!
Domini F
4.0
4/10/2017
Our initial meeting with Gina went very well. We were impressed with her presentation and professionalism and hired her immediately for the full package. However, I am reluctantly giving her four stars instead of five because I have to say that it was a slow start with lack of timely response and communication which did cause some initial unease. Despite that minor glitch, I have to say Gina really came through for us. She was wonderful to work with and provided us with some really awesome vendors. I couldn’t imagine doing this without her!
Shawn J
1.0
10/20/2016
We booked One Fine Day Events, which I was not happy with the lack of unprofessional behavior, lack of communication, and a disrespectfulness which we received from the wedding planner/owner when she showed up the day of my daughters wedding with no assistant which we paid for however; she arrived with her husband stating he was her assistant who was wearing jeans!!!!! My daughters wedding was held at The Hilton Naperville with 280 guest!!! I would NEVER EVER RECOMMEND One Fine Day Events! Mrs. Jackson, Mother of the Bride
Alex L
5.0
10/18/2016
Molly was our day-of wedding planner and she was fabulous! I completely trusted her to make any last minute decisions she needed to and everything went off without a hitch! It was so helpful to have her confirm everything with the vendors so I didn't have to worry about it the week of. She was super accommodating and very helpful--so glad I chose One Fine Day for my wedding!
Marquita R
1.0
10/18/2016
I gave her 1 Star because she has not respond to a message that I sent her about 1week ago.. I think it's unprofessional as a wedding planner.. I've given her enough time to respond and a timely matter because I'm aware that's she's busy but there's no excuse since it's been seven days..
Jessica R
5.0
10/18/2016
We had Molly from One Fine Day Events as our wedding coordinator and wow, did we make the best decision ever! Having Molly and her team was such a weight lifted off of our shoulders. She contacted every single vendor for the day and mapped out when they would be onsite for deliveries/setup and made sure everything was running smoothly and according to schedule. She was extremely informative and kept us in the loop with the important information but we knew that a lot of the stuff she was working on was in the background, ensuring all ran smoothly without having to burden us with the details. She knew exactly what we wanted and she made sure everything went off without a hitch! She even monitored our gifts and gift card box and took all of that back up to our room before the end of the night along with other important items you don't think to monitor or keep track of like bringing up our champagne flutes/cake cutters/cake topper - all of the stuff the bride and groom don't want to have to worry about collecting at the end of the night! So many of our friends recommended getting a wedding coordinator and we could not be more happy with our decision to go with One Fine Day Events. And on top of it all, after doing a lot of research, their price point was right in line with out budget! Stellar service and a price that is on point - you can't go wrong!
Armani D
5.0
10/17/2016
Going into this entire process, we knew we needed a wedding planner that could really grasp our vision and style without us having to "hand hold" he/she through every decision. We were a long distance engaged couple, with me being in Boston, and my fiancé being in Italy and the wedding was taking place in Chicago. From the very beginning we noticed how easy Molly made communication for us and she was very considerate of our time. It never really took more than a few photos from Pinterest, or a quick text for her to grasp what we wanted, and then connect with vendors to make it all happen! If you don't want to search for vendors on your own, One Fine Day Events definitely has the connections.
Not only did Molly have the challenge of us being all over the place geographically, but we were asking her to pull this off in 7 months. She kept us on top of things as it related to our checklist and timeline, but without bombarding us, and even slowing us down to make sure we were taking our time with decisions.
When it came to my needs as the bride, I couldn't have asked for better! Molly made things effortless. From being at my final fitting because my Mom couldn't make it, to picking up my wedding dress up and bringing it to the hotel after the final fitting, to getting every gift, card back to the wedding suite after the reception, she did it all!
If you're a bride to be that wants to let someone else take care of all the little details without the stress that comes along with wedding planning, then Molly and One Fine Day Events should be your wedding planning choice!
Cullen F
5.0
8/11/2016
One Fine Day Events was the best wedding planning service that i have ever seen. They helped us plan out wedding with every detail and was there to help us every step of the way through the entire process. The process also felt like One Fine Day Events was a part of our family, because of the personal touches that was put into our planning and helping us to figure out everything that we needed. I highly recommend One Fine Day Events to anyone who is getting married. THEY ARE THE BEST!!!
5.0
11/10/2015
We would highly recommend the day-of coordinator services of One Fine Day Events. Our coordinator, Molly, was absolutely amazing. Not only did she execute everything perfectly on our wedding day, but there were many details that we didn't think of that she helped us with before the big day. Not only that, but Molly helped repair my wedding dress last minute before I walked down the aisle! I could not be more grateful for everything she did in helping make our wedding day such a successful and non-stressful event for us.
Samantha M
5.0
11/05/2015
The first vendor we hired was One Fine Day Events. When choosing a planner, it was important for us to find one that we work well with and that we trusted would take care of things for us. This was critical as we were planning a Chicago wedding from Los Angeles. Gina was the first to reach out to us and schedule a meeting. She remained just as communicative thoughout our experience with her. We appreciated being able to work solely with her and not being passed off to an assistant. She was such a great resource because of all her experience with planning events and her background in design. She was invaluable in helping us to negotiate pricing and securing the best deals with our vendors. She provided referrals for anything that we needed. Gina was also our Day-of-Coordinator and was instrumental in facilitating a flawless wedding from beginning to end. We appreciated having someone call the shots so that we could focus on our special day.
Catherine S
5.0
11/02/2015
Molly from One Fine Day Events was simply amazing. My wedding was rather detailed and Molly handled our wishes, details, families, guests, and program all with grace and style. She immediately put me at ease the first time we met with her. She is so nice, knowledgeable and professional - I couldn't have picked a better personality to handle us and our crazy families. We had a very detailed wedding, and Molly made sure everything was perfect. She worked with our budget to make sure we had the services we needed. I would absolutely use One Fine Day Events again for planning a future party/celebration.
5.0
10/30/2015
We booked the full service package from One Fine Day wedding planners. Before using them as a planner we tried to do everything ourselves but it was very overwhelming. Molly at One Fine Day was amazing, she knew so many things we overlooked. She handled our short time frame well and worked with our busy work schedules. If you want a fun wonderful wedding and no stress planning, look no further. Simply the best.
5.0
10/30/2015
I cannot say enough about the team behind One Fine Day Events. First and foremost, they made the whole process very easy and enjoyable! Aside from being a pleasure to work with, they helped me create my dream wedding, while staying within my budget. Not only did they give me the perfect amount of guidance - allowing me to feel like I was running the show, but kept me on track throughout the whole process - never making me feel overwhelmed. I had such a great experience working with them,I recommend them to everyone!
5.0
10/30/2015
Would like to thank Molly for all she did to make our wedding run smoothly. Her experienced consulting during the meeting with our reception venue was invaluable, and the assistance she provided us with on the day of the wedding helped us both feel so at ease and just savor the day. The wedding was everything we could have possibly hoped for, and we had high hopes. So much of that was due to her diligence and preparation. Thanks again!
5.0
10/30/2015
We absolutely loved working with Molly at One Fine Day Events. We have the OFDE ladies to thank for the most beautiful, seamless and perfect day in our lives!
Shannon Z
5.0
10/27/2015
I wavered at first about getting a 'day of' planner but I am so glad I did!!! Christina was awesome! She was not just 'day of'... she helped the entire month before, contacting all my vendors and making sure everything was in order. It made things so much less stressful. On the actual day she helped with everything from getting ready to the ceremony to the reception. I did not have to worry about a thing. She helped make my perfect wedding vision a reality. I am so grateful and would recommend her to any bride :)
Felicia B
5.0
9/08/2015
From the moment I met Gina I knew she was my planner. She was SO professional, SO organized and our personalities just clicked. Hiring One Fine Day was honestly the best decision I made during my process. I wanted a unique venue (no hotels or banquet halls) which automatically eliminated a LOT of places but Gina was still able to book several viewings. It only took one day of looking to find the perfect venue for me. From then on her organization kept me on top of everything!! She sent task lists at the beginning of each month which were SO helpful. When it was time to complete any task she sent her recommendations and always asked if I needed help making a decision. Any idea I had, she would pull samples and we would go over things together. There really are no words to describe how much Gina meant to me during this process. I am literally getting emotional as I type this out. I am so grateful to have had the BEST planner EVER. I will forever be a supporter of Gina and her work!
Holly N
5.0
6/15/2015
Gina and her team were a godsend for my downtown Chicago wedding. I didn't have to talk to a single vendor or coordinate anything in the days leading up to my wedding - I just showed up, and everything was perfect. I was able to relax and had the best night!
Becky D
5.0
6/04/2015
I cannot say enough about how wonderful our day of coordinator Christina was. She went above and beyond, providing a ton of help the month of the wedding, including creating a detailed schedule of the day and contacting all of my vendors. The day of the wedding, she made sure our venue was set up correctly, came to the hotel to help my bridesmaids and me into the limo and make sure we left on time, and then came back to the venue and took care of everything else for the night. She took care of a few minor crises and kept everything running smoothly all night. We couldn't have pulled off our wedding in an empty loft space without her.
Jessica W
5.0
5/24/2015
My wedding was flawless, and I can confidently say it was because of Gina at One Fine Day. We booked the day of package but we met with her twice prior and I communicated via email frequently. I am very organized and had my vision of the day, but if you think you need help in those areas I would definitely suggest one of the other packages. She is extremely knowledgeable and professional. I could list the things I noticed they helped with but it wouldn't even begin to tell you what they did that I didn't notice that again made my night absolutely flawless...what bride can say their night was perfect??? If you don't think you can fit One Fine Day into the budget cut out something else...your piece of mind on your wedding day is worth more than I can even describe!!
Megan M
5.0
11/03/2014
Gina and her team were phenomenal - it was a dream come true wedding day and would not have been possible without Gina's vision, attention to detail and poise. Definitely use her!
andrea o
5.0
10/30/2014
Gina and her crew are fantastic! I couldn't have gotten through all of the wedding planning or even the day of with out her. She is extremely organized, has great connections and is fun to work with! I would highly recommend Gina and her team!!
Julie V
5.0
10/30/2014
Gina and her team made this day absolutely perfect! A wedding day has so much going on that sometimes we forget the little things. Gina made sure that every detail was addressed, so that my very best friend and her new husband could get the most out of their special day! I was impressed by her efficiency to run the day so smoothly, and how professional she was. Gina is not only well experienced, but she is also friendly and easy to work with. Having seen how the say unfolded, I couldn't imagine the day without the help of Gina. Thanks again!
Marcy C
5.0
10/23/2014
We used Christina for my daughter's wedding for the day of services. She was so helpful with questions and guiding us through the process. Christina was very professional and extremely timely with any information she was to provide for us. I would highly recommend using a wedding planner to reduce the stress during such a wonderful event and Christina is definitely a true asset.
Lisa C
5.0
10/22/2014
I invested in Gina and her team to be my day of coordinators. I can't recommend something like this highly enough! We were delayed coming from our 3rd photography session, our limo driver made a wrong turn to pick up my parents and my husband-to-be's family. What a stressful 45 minute delay! Gina looped in my bridesmaids and dealt with our officiant to speed up the ceremony and get us into dinner on time. By the time dinner was over, we were only 5 minutes behind schedule. I could have flipped out and had a bridezilla moment, but thanks to Gina and her assistant (and my awesome bridesmaids), crisis was averted. I highly recommend using her expertise and assistance to make your most memorable day an enjoyable one.
Lina V
5.0
9/21/2014
If you are looking to hire a wedding planner in the Chicagoland area, look no further than Gina and One Fine Day Events. She was instrumental in helping us throughout our entire wedding planning process as well as assisting us for day-of coordination. My husband and I decided to have a full service package so Gina and her team were with us from the engagement (even helping with our engagement party) to the day of our wedding and even after that. Gina has a great deal of experience, and has valuable opinions about vendors that really made the selection process so much easier than it could have been. Additionally, she has so much goodwill with these vendors that we often were quoted prices that were well below other quotes we had found on our own.
In addition to these benefits, Gina was very adept at translating our dreams into tangible design elements for us. Being somewhat overwhelmed by the process, Gina was able to distill my vision into a beautiful reality.
As day of coordinator, she was also invaluable. Her and her team were on the spot with everything we could have needed...and ended up needing!
I can't say enough about her services. Don't make the mistake of looking elsewhere, you've found the team that will make your wedding as amazing as ours!
Rachel E
5.0
8/28/2014
One Fine Day did exactly that.. make our big day a One Fine Day! I just needed help with setup at our reception site (decorations, making sure vendors were ok, set up, etc.) The two staff persons from One Fine Day Julie and Shannon were both very, very professional and helpful. Everything turned out as good as I could have hoped for! Knowing they were covering the details of getting things set up gave me such peace of mind. Their rates were also reasonable, and they'll work with you to create a custom package for whatever your wedding-day needs are!
Amanda S
5.0
8/12/2014
My fiance and I had needed advice on décor, color scheme, attire and favors. Gina was instrumental in providing this consultation and helping me (as the bride) come up with options and feel secure in making decisions. Everything looked beautiful together, and we received so many compliments on how cohesive everything appeared on our wedding day. Some people said it was the nicest wedding they had been to! I felt that, without Gina's support, I wouldn't have known about all of my options or felt as confident in making decisions.
We also had requested help on the day-of our wedding, and Christina was our coordinator with Shannon as her assistant. She met with us before the wedding and on the day before. She was the utmost professional. On the day before, we had some last minute details to iron out, and she literally took them off our shoulders and handled them so we could spend more time with friends and family. On the day of, it rained between the ceremony and reception, and she helped us still get pictures taken outside under an overhang. She even made sure I didn't get my dress wet!! She worked very well with all our other vendors, and was very likable and helpful. Both Gina and Christina helped our day run smoothly, and we are so grateful that we hired them!
Jessica P
5.0
7/02/2014
Gina and her staff did an amazing job of making sure that our wedding day went exactly as we had planned and dreamed! She took care of everything starting a month out, and it was so nice to refer all of my vendors directly to her during the last weeks. With so many other things on your mind during this time it is nice to just relax about the big things knowing they were being taken care of. Gina and her crew made sure the day of flowed smoothly and if any issues arrived, they were on top of it and got it taken care of! I couldn't have done it without them! I highly reccommend Gina and her staff from One Fine Day Events!
Cassie A
5.0
5/03/2014
My husband and I used One Fine Day Events for our wedding planning services and it was fantastic! Gina was great to work with- efficient and organized throughout the whole planning period. We had no stress on the day of the wedding- coordination of services was perfect. We would recommend this company to everyone.
5.0
1/13/2014
I used One Fine Day Events for the Majestic Bride Package (day of services). Gina actually contacted me six weeks before the wedding although the contract states one month. She was very thorough and in charge in contacting all of the vendors and arranging times and locations. I had a very busy wedding in which there was entertainment and several wardrobe changes. I was quite impressed in how she was able to coordinate everything with a very detailed outline. She gave suggestions that were not overbearing but, actually very helpful. We did run into one major problem though, one of my bridesmaids cancelled at the last minute so it made for a difficult rehearsal. Despite this hiccup, the actual day of the wedding was fabulous, ultimate perfection. I was so happy how smoothly everything turned out. I forgot one of my many dresses at the hotel and she had an assistant go to the hotel and pick it up. Gina is truly a professional and all around classy lady.
Andrea c
5.0
10/06/2013
When we got engaged I thought I could plan a wedding, my mother was right and I took her advice, hire a wedding planner. Gina at one fine day events was amazing. So professional, accommodating and we made a new friend! One fine day events has all types of packages depending on what the bride and groom need. We did the complete package and every dime was well spent. It was very affordable and she made me feel like I was her only client, which wasn't the case. She answered all emails and phone calls very timely and kept me organized. She was able to take care of the contracts, gave us great referrals for everything which helps on cost as well. We had an amazing day and didn't have to worry about a thing the day of the wedding. It was great to have everything taken care of. I highly recommend Gina at one fine day events she made our wedding dreams come true!!
Danielle K
5.0
10/06/2013
One Fine Day Events left out no detail! Gina is truly a valued asset. From the beginning she felt like an extension of me --she knew exactly what i was looking for --from the selection of flowers, to finding a perfect location for our wedding, to coordinating all vendors --she kept things on task and made me feel very comfortable.
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