Happily Ever After - Wedding Planning

y step of the way. Amy also helped us get the most bang for our buck with each vendor while also setting our expectations appropriately which my husband & I very much appreciated. My sister actually hired Amy to help with her wedding per my strong recommendation & I can't to see what fun & beautiful day the two of them will plan together!

nts of our big day, she was nothing short of extraordinary. Planning a wedding can be overwhelming, but Amy made every step feel effortless & put my anxiety at ease. Her attention to detail, creativity, and professionalism turned our vision into a reality more magical than we could have imagined. Everything was truly flawless. If you're looking for someone who will go above and beyond to make your wedding not only stunning but truly unforgettable, look no further. Amy is simply the best there is!!! Thank you for giving us the wedding of our dreams. We’ll be forever grateful! 💍✨🤍

y about anything once the wedding day arrived, and Amy made that happen. She provided us with ideas and suggestions that we would have never thought of. And she added special touches to our ceremony that made it even more beautiful. My (giant!) wedding party continues to rave about her organization and how well she managed everyone while keeping things on time and running smoothly. I would highly recommend her as your wedding planner if you want your wedding day dreams to come true!

to making sure we were mindful of our budget. She answered allll of our questions, emails & phone calls about the wedding planning process, helped us select & recommended the best vendors, gave excellent guidance and feedback on everything & very promptly! If you are looking for a wedding planner in the Chicagoland area I highly recommend using Amy & her team

g me a quote, I booked her the next day. It was such an easy discussion with Amy re: venues, food, dj, flowers, etc. She knows the best vendors and takes away all the necessary stress when it comes to coordinating meetings, tastings, site visits, contracts, etc. Don’t hesitate to book Amy, it’s worth hiring a planner for the big day but it’s even better hiring the best of the best who will be taking care of you and your dream wedding. 

they needed to make the wedding day went without any massive hitches! She was so flexible and VERY knowledgeable about what would work best and go smoothly for the wedding. If you want a wedding planner that actually cares about you and your wedding day, flexible to work with, responds to communications, and makes sure things are running smoothly then I HIGHLY recommend Amy!!

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h had all of our other vendors booked so we hired her for day of coordination only. We began working together about a month out from our wedding and I immediately knew we had made a great choice. She was extremely helpful with answering any questions and giving input and suggestions. She understood our vision and was truly vital in communicating with all of our vendors to make it come to life the day of. I appreciated Amy's professionalism, humor, and personality. We worked well together and our day truly would not have gone as smoothly without her help. I would recommend any couple to book with Amy for planning or day of services!

ys if you can hire a day-of coordinator so that you can be fully present during your ceremony, to do so, and we echo that sentiment with Amy (who was that and more for us!). She attended our final walk-through with our vendors and asked all the questions we did not know to ask. She created a full timeline of the day and sent it to all our vendors. She set up all cocktail hour decorations, and expertly handled all the issues that would have stressed us out, without us even knowing. Our wedding day was the best day of our lives, and we owe so much of that to Amy.

ess and stress-free. Amy brought incredible attention to detail and creativity, ensuring that every aspect of our vision came to life perfectly. She took care of every detail, big and small, and handled any issues that came up with absolute professionalism, allowing us to relax and enjoy our special day fully. What impressed us most was her ability to understand our style and preferences, and then elevate it to a level beyond anything we could have imagined. Amy was always organized, punctual, and responsive, making the planning process smooth and enjoyable. Our guests are still raving about how beautiful and well-coordinated everything was! If you're looking for someone who genuinely cares and goes above and beyond to make your day special, look no further than Amy and Happily Ever After. We are so grateful for Amy's incredible work and will cherish these memories forever!

After! Originally, I opted to plan the wedding myself, and after several slight breakdowns and feelings of defeat- I began the search for a wedding planner. After “interviewing” about 5 planners, I knew immediately that Amy would be the best there was. She is professional, experienced, had the knowledge to guide us on all aspects of our planning, and she was extremely fun to work with! I was endlessly impressed with Amy’s ability to problem solve and create the wedding day of my dreams. She captured my vision perfectly, communicated extremely well, and never missed an email, phone call, or text. To this day, I am still reminded by guests of the wedding and members of the wedding party about how effortless she made the day feel. Amy is also extremely knowledgeable about The Farmhouse venue in Plainfield, IL and knew exactly how to navigate planning our dream day there. Hiring Amy was easily the best decision we made through the planning process. We are forever grateful for having Amy as our wedding planner.

mate professional and her knowledge and insight was a major factor in having our vision become a reality. From start to finish, little details to major components-Amy was always there for anything we needed. (I never thought about loading the car after the wedding with all of our specialty decor, gifts, cards, cake….but Amy did!) Planning a wedding can be so overwhelming but with Amy’s amazing attention to detail and planning expertise the whole process seamed easy. By having personally vetted all of our vendors, musicians, catering, printing, floral…..Amy took away any concerns about presentation and quality allowing us to enjoy the most beautiful wedding with our family and friends. I highly recommend Amy Harloe and Happily Ever After!

at our wedding day happened just the way we envisioned. We trusted Amy fully throughout the entire time we spent with her, and her attention to detail was unparalleled. She took feedback extremely well, and really listened to our vision and worked with us to achieve our goals while remaining within our budget. She worked extremely well with our vendors, and ensured we were getting the best quality while managing our costs. During the day of our wedding, with curveballs being thrown her way left and right, she managed to ensure we remained on schedule! Our wedding day would not have been what it was without Amy’s hard work, dedication and professionalism. Amy is truly in a class of her own! We highly recommend Amy as a planner for any couple!

pt changing. I am so glad that I added Amy to my vendor list to support in my planning process and day of execution! I booked Amy's partial planning and coordination package. Amy had great connections to offer with the remaining vendors that I needed when booking her. As a bride with a very particular vision, Amy did amazing bringing it to life, and more. Amy answered any questions we had along the way and provided great insight and feedback to wedding details to ensure we delivered the formal wedding we envisioned. Leading up to the wedding was so stress free with Amy. She took care of all the details, allowing us to be relaxed. Amy was just as amazing the day of, as we had no stresses or concerns. Overall, Amy provided great services, was easy to work with, and has a lot of knowledge in the industry. I would highly recommend her services.

y and answered every question we had. She was always on top of everything and took the worries away from us as bride and groom the day of. Her camaraderie with the vendors was great, and she had a perfect eye for detail. We 1000% recommend her!!

amazing from beginning to end! I let her know she is really worth her weight in gold! Everything was beautiful! The flowers, lighting, stationary, hair and makeup, photography, videography and the officiant all blew our expectations out of the water. She took diligent notes at every meeting and gave us great tips. Our day was perfect! We highly recommend Happily Ever After for your wedding planning! Erin & Wendell Shepherd

ho lives in our area who had more experience and familiar with Chicago based wedding vendors. I found Amy through Cantigny Park's vendors list. Out of the 3 recommended on the list, I chose Amy because she was very nice, friendly, professional, and she was willing to help us even though we were on a budget. She didn't snob us or give us the run around. She was honest and straight to the point. She was also not pushy. We got along well with her and we have great communication with Amy. She was very understanding and worked on a payment plan for our budget. In the end, everything was all worth it. It was a great investment especially for someone like me who it is my first time being a bride with no parents or family who can guide me with wedding planning. All I had was a wedding planning binder and did my own research. Amy helped me with keeping track of all the contracts and our vendors team. I am so grateful that we have Amy to help us and be part of our wedding planning. I thought I didn't need a wedding planner to help me, but I am so glad that I found the right one for us. It was such a relief. She took care of the logistics and coordinating with everyone. I don't know what I would do without Amy. I appreciate that she was there with us for the food tasting, selecting the right budget plan for our reception, transportation, the vendor payment reminders before the wedding. We were supposed to have an outdoor garden wedding. I'm grateful that we had experienced having our rehearsal at the original ceremony site. Though we were late due to traffic and picking up out of town guests, Amy was patient enough to help line up our bridal party to practice for our ceremony. Though it rained on our wedding day and we had to relocate the ceremony to a sheltered area in the Pavilion, Amy and our team were able to set up and decorate the space beautifully in a timely manner. There is so much I learned in planning for our wedding. There were so many details. It can be overwhelming if we didn't have Amy there to help us through with it. When the day seemed like it's not gonna work out, Amy made the impossible possible for us. Our guests enjoyed the experience of being in a fairy themed wedding. Our reception venue turned out beautiful too. Our guests loved the space and food. Our photographer said that Amy is really great wo work with. My one regret is that I didn't get to take a picture with Amy before she left the reception. I wanted to have our picture taken together as a souvenir. I appreciate that Amy packed our stuff before the party ended. She really did a lot for us and she is just one amazing person. So for anyone reading this review and contemplating whether to hire a wedding planner, I highly recommend Amy. I do hope that you will also feel that Amy is the right wedding planner for you as she is for us.

supportive the last few months and week leading up to the wedding. We had a few communication issues with the venue and she took care of all complications. I could not imagine planning our wedding without her. Amy, thank you from the bottom of our hearts. We will forever cherish 8/4/23.

al. She was very responsive to my questions and needs, especially in arranging venue accommodations for my elderly mother and for special circumstances regarding my ex-husband. Her attention to detail was quite evident and her ability to be forward thinking and anticipate future needs was appreciated. Amy’s friendly and approachable demeanor put everyone at ease. It is with high praise and confidence that I recommend her and her company, Happily Ever After, to help plan any couple’s wedding! Julie W. Mother of the Groom

r the day and handled all of the little details perfectly! She helped create our day of timeline for the bridal party and for all of our vendors, and while she gave her suggestions, she also would listen to our opinions and made sure to incorporate anything that was important to us! She worked so well with all of our vendors and helped create the wedding of our dreams!!

e: I have never met anybody more organized. Amy worked tirelessly to assure that we were informed on everything that needed to be done, everything that was currently being done, and everything that already had been done. There was never a moment where we were left in the dark. Her communication was flawless and her ability to unite vendors was incredible. Not only did she put on a perfect backyard wedding with 230+ people, but she was kind while doing it. Amy handled my family's requests with patience and grace. I couldn't have asked for a better wedding planner. Thank you, Amy!

rselves with the help of our families but quickly realized that the intricacies of a Covid Wedding were way past our capacity. Amy was able to jump in about 8 months out and help us organize and execute our thoughts and ideas. Having produced 100s of events myself, I can say without exaggeration our wedding not only went off without a hitch, but It was one of the most beautiful events ever been at. Amy was able to help blend my Wife and I's, not exactly inline, vision for the reception and it came out beautifully. Bottom line, Amy rocks and you would be missing out on not reaching out to her.

one we chose had to decline 2 months out), creating a budget that prioritized what we wanted most important (an amazing live band and flowers to die for), giving us endless amounts of advice and guidance, negotiating drinks for our band mid performance, and helping us locate and kick out wedding crashers(and making our wedding so fun it had wedding crashers!). The day would’ve been so different and chaotic for my new wife without you. Thank you for putting on what we’ve been told is the BEST wedding by no less than 30 attendees.

, extremely well connected planner we needed. As an organized, type A person I knew I needed someone I could have the utmost confidence in to execute the day of our dreams and Amy did just that while making the year of planning easy and non-dramatic even amid a pandemic. There was never a moment where I didn’t know what to do or felt overwhelmed or confused. I cannot recommend her, her staff and her amazing vendors (whom we used almost exclusively) enough. Thank you!!

outline she made it so easy for us to make sure her day was a success! I am so thankful I got to book her for this and almost makes me wish I found her back when I got married because I probably would have saved money and gotten a better wedding out of it! Thanks again Amy! I hope to get to work with you again maybe for my wedding vow renewal 😉

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he tried to 'hand me and my wedding off' off to another company because she was tired of dealing with me. I paid for a partial plan and day of coordinator 4k, and was upset that she couldn't make my rehersal as it was part of the package I paid for. (I ended up moving my rehersal to a Tuesday so she could make it.) Her accuse was I told she couldn't be there after my wedding had to be moved (covid bride) and that was that. Never offered of a refund or really any apology at all. I jumped the gun on hiring her, she sounded so wonderful over the phone and I stupidly paid in full. By the time we met in person she basically called my vision for my wedding trashy and my guests would be disappointed with pizza as their dinner (we got married at a vintage theatre, and the venue had no on-site kitchen). We never saw eye to eye on what I wanted, which is outrageous because I was the bride... My wedding didn't run as scheduled and was hours behind. Very dissapointed. She also thought it would be ok to drink at my wedding, which is completely unprofessional.

knew we were in good hands so that we can enjoy our wedding. Thank you Amy. We will never forget all that you have done for us!

find another venue 2 weeks out. Amy acted swiftly in researching and calling nearby venues for availability, and we were able to secure the perfect spot. She communicated with vendors about the change and all along provided excellent guidance and suggestions when it came to flowers, decor, menu, room set up, etc. Amy is super responsive, detail-oriented, and on top of it! I also appreciated that she was very mindful of our budget. Everything came together beautifully, and I can't thank Amy enough!

the day went off without a hitch. She made herself always available whenever I had an idea or concern, and for a bride on a budget - Amy helped me figure out how to still make my wedding exactly what I dreamed of.

in contact and helped making decisions on all of our vendors so easy. On our actual wedding day, I was able to fully enjoy myself as Amy and her team has everything planned and perfected. Almost a year later and our families and friends are still talking about how amazing it all went. While Amy played a key role in our wedding, she made sure it still felt like us. We were able to incorporate foods, traditions and so much more that were meaningful to our families. To top it all off, Amy was able to help us execute a delicious farewell breakfast the following day which served as a great way to thanks our guests one last time before they headed home for the weekend. Once again, I can’t recommend Amy enough. She was great to work with, flexible and detailed. It truly made wedding planning and the days leading up to our wedding so enjoyable and free of stress.

Amy is extremely professional, responsive, and creative. We were originally supposed to get married in June 2020, and like many other couples had to make a decision whether to postpone or cancel our wedding because of COVID-19. Amy seamlessly handled our decision to postpone and downsize our wedding from 250 guests to 30 guests without ever missing a beat. She essentially planned two different weddings for us because our original wedding plan was not workable amidst the pandemic. We hosted our wedding in a family member's backyard, but Amy was able to flawlessly turn our backyard into a perfect and professional wedding venue. Leading up to our wedding we completely trusted Amy to make creative decisions, and she created an intimate dinner party reception that was better than we ever could have dreamed. Our friends and family were all so impressed, and we told everyone that Amy handled every detail! She has an impressive team of trusted vendors that worked so hard. I highly recommend hiring Amy for wedding planning and coordinating.

le? Thats how my husband and I have felt since our 5.18.2019 wedding! From the moment I met Amy I knew she was our wedding planner. After talking to almost every wedding planner in the greater chicagoland area I thought Amy is just too good to be true. So in true OCD crazy bride fashion I asked for references and previous brides to talk to about their experience. Amy did not even blink or make me feel totally insane which is a quality every bride should look for in a wedding planner. We thankfully chose the full planning package, because we were planning our Chicago wedding from across the country. Amy responded to every midnight email, every pacific coast phone call and never made us feel like we were alone. She kept us on budget and when we were going over budget she wasn't afraid to bring us back to reality. Amy negotiated all of our vendors and got us the best deals, I cannot stress this enough! Before Amy we were getting quoted 2-3x the costs, and for brides who hate to negotiate she was a God send. Amys wedding day timeline is better than any book or planning binder you can find, she really knows what she's talking about with a month to month breakdown that becomes like your checklist and makes sure to keep your wedding day timeline on track. Leading up to the wedding she was there to lead our rehearsal, take all of our "extra" last minute buys to incorporate into the decor, and she happily took the role of "bad guy" to nix any unwanted suggestions from our adoring family. Not to mention we had a multicultural wedding and had great anxiety about making sure to incorporate traditions such as dancing while not forgetting to bring in modern elements. She brought our dream wedding to life, flawlessly. She is the definition of a fairy wedding planner! If you are even considering her wedding planning service book now, I have no doubt in my mind that she will be the most highly sought after wedding planner. To this day we have family and friends that our wedding was the funnest wedding they have ever attended. We honestly owe those compliments to Amy and her meticulous planning and attention to detail. From one OCD bride to another book now you will be forever grateful that you did. Thank you Amy & team from the bottom of our hearts we will never be able to express how amazing you are! (sorry its taken us over a year to write this we love you tons!)

after he was born. I reached out to multiple planners and it wasn’t until we found Amy that I felt hopeful this wedding might actually happen. From the moment I talked to Amy she had nothing but confidence in her voice and in her ideas. Amy made me feel confident and hopeful that my dream wedding could come true in the short amount of time we had to plan it. Amy was nothing short of amazing the entire time. Every little detail was taken care of and we didn't have to worry about a thing. To be honest, we didn’t have the highest expectations for the wedding because who could when you were planning it in two months. But the day of our wedding everything went flawlessly and the evening of our wedding it was like something out of a movie. All of my guests were just as surprised as we were and made the comment that it seemed as if we had been planning this wedding for many months. Amy really showed her talent and skill the way she pulled off this miracle wedding and we couldn’t recommend her more— we felt truly blessed to have found her for our special day

y, we were discouraged and frustrated with planning out wedding because we could not manage to find a way to make our vision and our budget work collectively. Amy not only found us the perfect venues for our ceremony and reception, but she made the day an absolute fairytale! Nothing can compare to the peace of mind and pure joy we experienced on the day of our wedding because we knew Amy was in our corner! We cannot thank her enough for her dedication to her work, and wish her continued success!

uch. She is so detail oriented with such a great eye. The programs alone were breathtaking. She is such a perfectionist. I love her!

d-planning. Amy ran with it every step of the way! She was able to take all of my ideas and coordinate them into a breathtaking wedding. We originally planned on an outdoor ceremony but due to weather changes we had to have it indoors. Amy took a plan b and made it look even more incredible than the original plan! She was able to take one day and coordinate all of the vendors, and rework the wedding schedule that we have been working on for over a year to make our day perfect! I can't thank her enough for making our wedding day even more fantastic than I could have even imagined! She is a miracle worker!

edding planner or even better yet a high-powered financial negotiator… But she was that and much more... we are still getting reviews from all of our friends… My most favorite comment was, “do you mind me asking, Mary Anne, was there anything that went wrong with your wedding?” I asked why and they responded because we can’t think of one thing that went wrong… I said well now that you’ve asked that question as a matter fact... yes...our wedding caterer was fired the week of the wedding! Amy not only worked unusual hours but endless hours, she not only had the best resources but not only the best they were spectacular from beginning to end… from the florist to the photographer… She not only found the best wedding cake baker and might I add at the last minute in fact, within the last month, she made everyone feel special...at my mother’s request she asked the hotel to polish the magnificent grandeur chandelier ...she went beyond everyone’s expectation to achieve the wow factor! She orchestrated everything from the Opera Singer’s to the band’s logistics to the up lighting to the design of the Chuppah... to the last-minute surprises with the union situation in the hotel… Such that everyone there had expressed that never had they felt the warmth and love and amazing experience at another weddings they had attended previously or can they imagine anyone achieving a similar wedding of like kind and quality !!! Most of all, Amy was more than a wedding planner...she became a friend, a confident, a shoulder to cry on, a friend to laugh with and basically the ultimate wedding whisper !!!!!!!!! No words can do justice or even begin to explain what she’s done for our family… I have five other children and I have a couple of businesses and I truly look forward to and hope to be blessed with the opportunity to plan the next wonderful event in our lives… whether it be business or personal! Of course, with Amy at Happily Ever After by my side! Mary Anne Brasch ( mother of the bride )😘😘😘

ut adding stress, and then made magic happen come wedding day. We're so lucky we had her!

r only concern. She worked extremely well with our vendors. Our wedding day went by with just happiness and joy, as she took care of any worry.

dn't know. Amy's preparation on the timeline, coordinating with vendors, consulting and day-of grunt work made all the difference on our wedding day. Her decorative skills were on full display at the reception and I know neither of us would've been able to pull that off. She was fantastic to work with, quick to respond, and pleasant but not afraid to disagree with us when she had a better idea. Thank you for everything Amy; we can't recommend you enough.

ake charge, hands on planners we’ve worked with and she has amazing energy. It’s very apparent when corresponding with Amy both day of and leading up how much she loves her job!

n outstanding job. As a wedding officiant I see all kinds of Wedding Planners. Amy goes above and beyond all the time. Her work is amazing! She is on top of things. She gets things done far in advance which is comforting for the couple and for the vendors. The vendors she works with are wonderful which makes your day great. She watches each detail and I mean each detail so you can enjoy every moment of your day. I recommend that every couple get a great planner and day of coordinator. Most couples do not realized what goes on the day of a wedding. There are so many things that go on behind the scenes. Having a great wedding planner handle it so you can have fun and actually enjoy your wedding is an important investment. I was shocked when I saw Amy work because there are planners that do just what they have to, but Amy goes above and beyond all the time. The ceremony and reception room decor look amazing when she is the planner! She made sure that everything looked perfect. It is such a pleasure to work with her. If you want your wedding day to be wonderful and your reception to be stunning do not hesitate to hire her! She will guide you and make planning a dream.

to have the wedding this year. We did not know where to begin and were looking for guidance. While looking at reviews, it was an easy choice when we found Amy Harloe. After meeting in person and discussing our vision, we decided to go with Amy and the full service package. BEST DECISION OF OUR LIVES!! She was VERY thorough from the onset and was with us till the very end. We NEVER had to worry about anything and she kept us on an organized timeline, thus making us feel at ease. We honestly knew nothing about weddings and she was patient with us and provided top notch recommendations for all vendors. We did not have ANY complaints about any of our vendors for our wedding. The actual day of our wedding went very smoothly and it allowed us to thoroughly enjoy our festivities. Our guests had nothing but rave reviews about our wedding for two weeks. We would recommend Amy to any other clueless couple that is planning to have a wedding.

d. She went above and beyond in every way- we recommend her to all of our friends who are getting married!