Shannon Gail Weddings and Events

our wedding since it was during Covid, but Kendall was super helpful every time we would call her asking for advice. Once we had our new plan set, Kendall was right there to help us re-plan a wedding in such a short time! She was beyond helpful to get all our final details in place. The timeline she put together for the wedding day was so organized and detailed. On the wedding day, she had everything covered. She made sure our wedding was the most perfect day. She is just the best! I highly recommend her to anyone looking to make their wedding stress free and perfect!

lanner and she was equally amazing. After the first meeting with my mom and I, I felt like she understood my vision and from there on out it was a breeze. Within the two weeks leading up, everything was going so smooth that I thought I had to have been forgetting something, but Sarah had it all under control behind the scenes. Our wedding day went completely flawlessly. Sarah worked so well with each of our vendors that we had zero issues. Throughout the process, she was extremely flexible and transparent, and she thought of things that hadn't even crossed my mind, so we made the perfect duo :). I 1000% would recommend them to anyone in a heartbeat and cannot thank them enough for making my dream day a reality!

ssional, attentive, and an absolute dream to work with. Multiple bridesmaids and guests commented on how sweet, hardworking, and truly incredible she was. We could not have done it without her, truly, hiring Shannon Gail was the best decision and we got SO lucky to have Kendall!

to our wedding, answering all of my questions and jumping on a number of phone calls. As a bride that put a lot of thought into the details of the wedding, I was able to relax and 100% enjoy our special day knowing that Erin was behind the scenes and cared about those details as much as I did. During the wedding she was a total rockstar, jumping into action when my dress got dirty during photos and modifying our timeline when catering was running behind on dinner. All the while, having the biggest smile on her face and being the best energy to be around. Thank you, thank you, thank you! Our day was perfect because of you.

ths before but she never hesitated with any questions we had leading up to then. Their team is so professional and really ensured our vision came to life without a hitch. The day of our wedding was perfectly planned, organized and executed flawlessly. Many of our guests complicated us and the amazing work our planning team had done throughout the night. I could not thank Erin and her team enough for all the hard work, phone calls, emails, to-do lists, packing lists, etc. On behalf of our entire family, thank you so much for everything and already looking forward to planning another event with you in our future!

I was very comfortable with Samantha on the day of the wedding because we had meetings with her before and got familiar with her and her process. Her team also creates to-do lists, packing lists and the timeline which is very helpful so you don't have to start from scratch! Highly recommend Shannon Gail, and Samantha in particular - they are worth every penny!

ay was because of her assistance. Her expertise, professionalism, and bubbly personality helped made our wedding day perfect. I have had so many people tell me that I was so calm on my wedding day and it was because I knew Samantha would handle anything that was thrown her way. I have referred them to every bride-to-be as well as to colleagues who are planning non-wedding related events. Samantha - thank you again for everything!!!

and brought them to life! Erin made me feel so relaxed. Even when there was a minor hiccup with our linens. Two days before the wedding the venue received the linens we ordered and they were not at all what we thought. Erin jumped on it immediately and ordered a new set from a different company and avoided the crisis. The room was stunning and Erin was able to bring our vision to life. It was an absolute perfect day and I am so happy I chose Shannon Gail. If I could give a million stars a would. They deserve it!!!!

small time frame. Kendall helped us plan everything down to the minute for a stress free day where we truly enjoyed every second. Any snafus were handled quietly and swiftly. Kendall and the team over at SG are true professionals and you can count on them to take care of you.

our wedding day - we would have been lost without them! Book them asap, you won't regret it!

ail, it'll be the best decision you make and worth the investment. 100%. For those of you who are like me and want all the details, grab a snack and here we go! I decided on Shannon Gail after reading all of their RAVING reviews and quite honestly, I liked their Instagram account! Now after having worked with them, I can tell you ... they are the BEST in the game! I would choose them again and again without any hesitation. My husband and I were planning a wedding from across the country but Shannon Gail made this effortless. All of our interactions, from the first call with Shannon to meeting Erin in person, further confirmed that we made the absolute best decision and had found our perfect fit. Erin was literally a DREAM to work with. She has amazing energy that she pours into her attention to detail and has this wonderful personality that makes you feel like she's your best friend. Erin took all the little details I mentioned in phone calls and emails and created a GORGEOUS Style Guide for us! We literally shared it with all of our vendors and family as it was just easier to show someone what I was thinking instead of always trying to describe it in words. And the "Day of" Package .... there are no words! The two months before our wedding were crazy for my husband and I. We moved back to Chicago from the West Coast to start new jobs and had about a hundred hiccups along the way. Erin stepped in at exactly the right time and honestly, I don't know how we could have done this without her! Our wedding day was so smooth and stress-free (I'm being 100% honest here!). She coordinated everything with ease and went above and beyond what I could have ever asked for. I didn't even look at my phone once Erin and her assistant Kelly arrived because I completely trusted that they had everything under control... which they absolutely did! They were even so sweet to take care of our pup including an evening stroll during our reception. You know your wedding planner is the best when you truly miss working with her! Thank you Erin and the SG team -- you made our wedding day the BEST day of our lives!

e moment she started working with us (about 2 months prior to our big day) I felt at east with all the planning. She handled all those tedious little details such as organizing a day of timeline with all my vendors, contacting the hotel for room specifications/ rehearsal details, keeping us on top of payments, and even making packing lists for us! (We were planning from out of town so all these things were SUCH a huge help!) She answered emails/ texts/ calls whenever needed and was always so sweet and helpful! On our big day I felt completely relaxed because I knew she was on top of everything. Kendall even helped take care of our sweet dog during first look photos and checked on him at the hotel while we were at the reception! If I could do our day wedding over again I would 100% work with Kendall from Shannon Gail Weddings! Our day was perfect because of her! We cannot thank her and the Shannon Gail team enough! Thank you thank you thank you! All our best- Adriana & Dustin

t have to worry about the logistics on the day of! She was also very helpful throughout our wedding planning, as we bounced ideas off of her and sought her advice. Very knowledgeable, thoughtful, and easy to work with. Highly recommend working with Shannon Gail, especially Samantha!

nner. She stepped in at the 2 month mark when our previous planner walked out on us. We were frantic and absolutely terrified about how our wedding would go on. Sarah literally picked up all the pieces and worked tirelessly the second we ended our initial phone call. I swear these people are heaven sent! Our only regret was not hiring that sooner. I cannot thank Shannon Gail Wedding enough. Not only was our wedding PERFECT, but we have a forever friendship with Sarah and we are so thankful for that. Do yourself a huge favor and HIRE SHANNON GAIL WEDDINGS. :):):):)

ate check-lists of things to do, packing items, and worked closely with the vendors to make sure they had everything they needed. She made the day-of run so smoothly, my entire family and myself were able to enjoy the day without worrying about a thing. For anyone who is looking for help for the last leg of planning, I'd highly recommend Shannon Gail's Day of Services :)

rvices 60 days before the wedding weekend. She created a google doc folder including timelines, packing lists, to-do lists, helpful guides, and vendor payment schedules. She communicated with vendors to be sure all were prepared for our venue and timeline. She offers unlimited contact from the 60 day mark and answered any questions we had leading up to the wedding day. Our wedding day was perfect and we had an absolute blast without a worry thanks to Samantha and the SG team. I highly recommend Shannon Gail events for your wedding!!

ers recommended SG and Samantha is so experienced with our venue (the Adler Planetarium) that it made things so much easier. She is also so friendly and funny and definitely kept me calm. You could not be in better hands and I wish I could give more stars!

mantha until the final minute of our wedding, she made sure everything went as perfectly as planned! Samantha is vibrant, fun, professional, communicative, has strong attention to detail & truly wants the best for her clients—not only qualities that we admired, but also desperately needed when planning our wedding. During our first meeting, Samantha had asked what we were looking for. Our biggest request was that we didn’t have to worry about one thing on our wedding day and that we wanted to take the stress of vendors/guests/etc. off our plate so that we could fully enjoy our day. Not only on our wedding day, but throughout the ENTIRE wedding planning process, Samantha exceeded that request. She made sure we were comfortable and confident with our plans and the vendors we chose to be a part of our team! She provided recommendations, gave us a timeline of the day & made sure things were getting done on our checklist so we were not waiting until the last minute of planning. We don’t know what we would have done without Samantha and her team and are forever grateful that we chose them to be a special part of our wedding day! Thank you for all of your hard work and for making our day a dream come true! XO- Jordan and Caitlin

tions we had prior to the start date. From the day Erin took over, she kept us on track with to-dos and kept contact with our vendors to free us up a bit in the weeks leading up to the wedding. Erin also came to our Wednesday rehearsal which was above and beyond her duties but was super helpful to us so everyone was on the same page the day of. We had two ceremonies and Erin kept us on time for everything and ran the show(s) flawlessly. It snowed for our Saturday ceremony and Erin was able to execute a plan for our outdoor events as well as make sure everyone wasn't soaked in the process. We also had amazing day of help from Amanda and Kelly and we knew that we always had someone to go to throughout the process. If anyone asks we tell them if there was one vendor we would book again it's Erin and Shannon Gail!

lled “several month planner” amanda made an incredible timeline, to do list, and packing list. She was so organized and helped tie everything together. Thank you for everything amanda you are the best!!!

was Erin, and she is seriously one-of-a-kind. I might go as far to say as I love this girl! She was AMAZING to work with and made this planning process a breeze. Everything was so organized. I felt zero stress the entire day, and entire time for that matter! I don't know where I would have been without Erin and her assistant on our wedding day (probably crying in a fetal position somewhere!) Seriously priceless. I would HIGHLY recommend this team, especially Erin! Best thing you will ever do is hire team SG, you won't regret it!

and the day was flawless! We did not have to worry about a single thing during the entire day of the wedding. If given the chance, we would hire them again in a heartbeat! Thank you ladies for giving us our dream wedding!!

e wedding planning process stress free and smooth sailing! She was always prompt with her responses and provided us with a calming demeanor, which was greatly appreciated especially as we neared the big day. We can't thank Amanda enough for making our day truly amazing. She went far beyond our expectations and provided excellent professionalism. We would highly recommend Amanda and Shannon Gail Weddings and Events to anyone considering a wedding planner!!

sense of comfort and confidence in every decision we made. The wedding planning process is the one area in which you should never, ever cut corners and Shannon Gail is the most awarded, decorated and accomplished wedding and event planner in Chicago. There is no better!

is beyond compare; she was always quick to provide answers and guidance, but always let us steer the boat. While we purchased a day-of package, services began two months before our wedding, and Erin allowed us to email her with questions beginning when we booked our package (11 months before our wedding). We are beyond grateful for Shannon Gail and her team, and highly recommend them to anyone who wants their wedding day and wedding planning experience to be as low stress as possible.

! She’s a true rock star, we can not recommend her highly enough (and shout out to Shannon for assisting on the big day!).

a. I cannot say enough about Samantha and could not imagine our wedding without her. She made the last 2 months of planning seamless and took away a lot of the stress of planning/questions from various vendors. I was specifically impressed with how she came into the final walk through with all of the answers ready for the people at the venue (things I had not thought of nor could have been able to answer). It was extremely nice to have a voice on your behalf. We were able to sit back and relax and take it all in. Not only was she extremely organized and help alleviate some of stresses of planning, her and her assistant, Kenzie were great on the day of. They had such a calming presence and they were on top of absolutely everything. We were able to sit back and enjoy our special day, knowing we were in good hands. I also really liked them both as people as well. They truly cared about our wedding and cared about making it perfect for us. I would highly recommend Samantha and Shannon Gail to make sure you have the same wedding experience as I did.

t that...a perfect fit. After spending 2 months researching and speaking with multiple Chicago-based planners, after getting engaged, I knew after our initial call with Shannon Gail that they were the right fit for us. Their method to planning a wedding was structured, systematic, professional, organized and personal. Bridget was our wedding planner and it honestly could have not been more of a perfect fit. She was accessible, understanding, accommodating, knowledgeable, organized, and just plain sensational. From picking up my husband and I in her personal car to allowing my mom and I to ship stuff to her house she was incredible. My husband and I were with Bridget for almost a year and a half planning our wedding that in that time she started to feel like family. She instantly 'got us' and always steered us in the right direction. She never felt like my questions or requests were demanding or inconvenient, her response was always 'absolutely I'll get working on that right away'. I am forever indebted to Bridget and Shannon Gail Weddings for creating the most wonderful, beautiful, perfect and magical day of my life. Bridget has a true talent/gift for planning weddings and you can clearly see how this is her calling. On my wedding day I told Bridget that she could use me as a referral anytime because honestly that's the least I could do for her. My husband and I were so sad after the wedding because that meant our relationship with Bridget came to an end. There are not enough words to express how grateful we are to Bridget. Our expectations for our wedding were completely blown out of the water, it wasn't a home-run...it was a Grand Slam with fireworks game 7 of the world series amazing (baseball reference). I honestly wish there was another event I could use Shannon Gail or Bridget for because they are incredible. Any couple considering Shannon Gail Weddings or Bridget Rogers look no further...you will NOT regret choosing them. They were the best decision we made when planning our wedding and everything else just fell into place. My husband and I would choose them 1,000 times over.

from their honeymoons, but I wanted to take the time to write the note now (one month out from d-day). If my married friends are any indication, this is the time in wedding planning where I'm supposed to be stressed, sleeping poorly, anxious about to-do lists etc.! Let me tell you that I am nothing but only thrilled and excited for the wedding, and that is largely due to Breanna's guidance, organization and patience over the last ten months. Choosing Shannon Gail, and especially Breanna, was easily the best decision we made. Planning the wedding has been an absolute blast from beginning to end, and it makes me sad for those brides who don't get to enjoy it the way I did. I knew I would love and appreciate my wedding day, but to get a full year of enjoying the planning process was an unexpected gift. Thank you for building such a great team. Best, Ali

ls, and contacting all of our vendors. On our wedding day, Samantha and Shannon made sure everything was flawless, and took care of any issues that arose. They are truly amazing women to work with, we would highly recommend working with Shannon Gail Weddings and Events for your planning needs.

had it all covered!! On top of that she was an absolute pleasure to work with. I would highly recommend them. They will make sure every last detail is taken care of and take all the stress off of you. And they even become your friend through the process. Thank you, thank you so much Samantha!

and groomsmen colors). The end result turned out cohesive and better than we could have imagined. On the day of the wedding, Samantha and her assistant were 100% in control - they kept everyone on time, and they even went WAY above and beyond in helping out our event staff, who were not experienced with weddings unfortunately. There was no task too big or too small for Samantha and her team, and truly the day would not have turned out as wonderfully as it did without them (seriously - things like pouring champagne for a toast because the bartenders were short-staffed to picking up more alcohol halfway through the reception when we were running short on Tito's). We are so thankful for them, and our memories of the day are stress-free because of their hard work! Finally, Samantha and the whole team were just a joy to work with from beginning to end - you can't find a more professional, polished, experienced, confident, and friendly group of people to help with your wedding day. We recommend them 10000%!

eir partial planning package and in the months leading up to the wedding, Amanda was instrumental in my peace of mind. I knew without a doubt that she was always 10 steps ahead and had every detail orchestrated - literally minute by minute of our big day. Our wedding party & parents were blown away by her detailed itinerary, experience, and positive attitude. She clearly knows what she's doing and truly makes all of your stress just disappear. As the bride - the most amazing part about Amanda is that she allowed my parents and I to attend the wedding as guests and soak in every moment. Not worrying about who needs to be where and if the flowers and cake showed up to my liking. Amanda took care of everything so that I could enjoy the whole day with my family and friends. She is also so incredibly kind and patient and made everyone feel at ease. Amanda blended right into our day as if we have been friends for years and she was just there to make sure everything went to plan. Hands down best decision for my wedding was to hire Shannon Gail!

forget. Breanna was friendly, sweet, easy to work with, and incredibly organized. Even though we technically hired her as a "day of" planner, she was also helpful months prior to our wedding with vendor recommendations. She made an effort to accomodate our busy schedules when planning became overwhelming (we planned a wedding outside of our home city). Needless to say, our wedding day went flawlessly. We had no worries at all day-of and were able to enjoy everything in the moment. I highly recommend Shannon Gail!

ediately answer and provide feedback or suggestions. There were a few hiccups along the way with my photographer and venue and when i explained the situation, Erin handled it all. She exceeded my expectations of what a wedding planner should do and be! I would have been so stressed without her by my side. The day of, Erin knew exactly how to keep everyone's nerves down and made sure everything ran seamlessly. If you are on the fence about getting a planner - here is your sign,- you 100% need one and should absolutely go through Shannon Gail. You will be so happy you did!!! Thank you so much Erin!!!

ng and made sure to compliment ideas with what we already had in mind. Although we only had the day of service (two months total), we felt like her only clients leading up to the day. Questions were answered promptly and we felt taken care of throughout the whole process. When it came to the day of, Samantha made me feel so at ease and I did not worry one second about if that one candle got placed in the exact spot I wanted it, she had every detail taken care of all with a warm and helpful attitude. Great service, knowledgable staff, connections all over the city and customizable packages for whatever you are looking for. Without a doubt the best decision I made was working with Shannon and her team!

ing process, Breanna kept us on track when work got busy and suggested creative ideas that we never would have though of. It was so great having a local expert on our team while planning an out-of-state wedding and her relationships encouraged other vendors to exceed expectations. Day-of she handled problems as the arose quickly, effectively, and quietly (missing decorations and incorrect menu item). As the bride, I'm so thankful I didn't have to worry about the logistics.

them, they always have the clients interest first, taking challenges and turning them in to opportunities!

xactly what I was thinking and was able to translate my style perfectly to our vendors. Beyond the fact that she was an amazing planner before the wedding, she completely made the day of the wedding. I did not need to worry about anything - she made sure that everything was perfectly orchestrated and that I was able to focus on having the BEST night of my life! Love love love this team!!

ould not have done this without the team from Shannon Gail but I need to shout out to my coordinator, Breanna Manzie , we couldn't have done it without you ! The professionalism and organization of time lines and vendors and so many other hats you had to wear ! Thank you from the bottom of our hearts ! It truly was a wonderful weekend and we Highly recommend this company to any one putting a wedding together . Thank you for a wonderful memory ❤️

could not have imagined not having her leading up to the big day or the day of. Lauren was great at communicating with me and our vendors. Cannot say enough good things about Shannon Gail as a company and specifically, Lauren. THANK YOU!!

all the details so my daughter and I could have a stress free day! The morning before the wedding, one of the vendors called my daughter wanting to change the schedule. My daughter text Samantha and she was on it, she worked with the vendor and produced a new schedule. What a blessing for my daughter to not have to deal with this. Also, about a week before the wedding my husband decided he wanted to have a choir come in and sing to my daughter, a childhood dream of her's, we reached out to Samantha and she made it happen. Not only did she arrange everything, but took it upon herself to video the performance so we would have it. What a great experience! There isn't a doubt in my mind that using Shannon Gail and Samantha was worth every penny. Again, I highly recommend them!!

ed, has a great eye for design, and is extremely personable. I loved getting to work with her. She made the day before and the day of the wedding go so smoothly. I couldn't have asked for a better planner. I highly recommend Shannon Gail, their services are worth every penny!!

Breanna - who was my main point of contact, just because I miss her :) I hired Shannon Gail for a custom package - Breanna helped us at the beginning of our planning process with vendor referrals and setting up our budget, which turned out to be the best combo, as Breanna took the hours of internet searching for photographers and makeup artists out of our hands, and gave us 3-4 selections in each category that fit our budget. This was beyond helpful when the "Day-of Coordination" package kicked in 2 months before the big day because she was already familiar with everyone we were working with. She reviewed every contract and jumped in to plan our trolley transportation without me having to talk to anyone, it was amazing! I always felt like I could email Breanna the most random question, and she would get back to me within 24 hours w a solution or some advice. Once the Day-of Coordination kicked in- Breanna stepped into high gear and contacted every vendor to confirm every last detail, from remaining payments to load in/load out times- I never had to worry about one single vendor issue for that day. Her google docs are a work of art. The timeline for our wedding day was so detailed, I had everyone in my family and wedding party read it to avoid and "where should we be when" questions. There were no problems. It was magical. Basically - if you're wondering if you need a wedding planner - GET ONE. It will be some of the best money you spend through this process. I am beyond glad we did a custom package, that was above just the Day-of Coordination because it made things so much easier during that year. My husband and I both work full time and Chicago is FULL of vendors and wedding options - it is very easy to get overwhelmed, and having a planner helped with all of that. I seriously miss Breanna - my day was flawless. She coordinated with my hotel to make sure I had the day-of set up for my bridesmaids perfect, she worked with every single person and was always SO positive and helpful. She even talked to my Dad on the phone a few times, when I just couldn't deal with anymore questions from people. I was really able to enjoy the week (yes, the whole week!) of my wedding - because Breanna made sure we were done with everything well in advance. I had my tips in envelopes, my gifts wrapped, and accessories ready to roll - no last minute madness. She made a packing list for the hotel, the church and reception. I can go on and on about the detail involved I know I'm missing a lot. Just hired Shannon Gail - their entire team is awesome, from my first convo with Shannon 14 months before I walked down the isle, to asking Breanna a questions about my certified marriage license just last week - every interaction has been wonderful. I don't ever plan to get married again, so it makes me sad I can't use their services in the future - all I can do is spread the good word. Shannon Gail for the wedding win! Trust me on this. Delegation is the key to happiness. Don't make yourself crazy. Stress will come naturally, don't task yourself with the rest of the heavy lifting. Hire a planner. Breanna - you are the best. Thank you for everything. :)

two months in advance. Prior to our "Day Of" wedding official package starting at the two month mark, I was able to contact Breanna for vendor recommendations. The final vendors she recommended (i.e. hair, transportation) were absolutely wonderful! Leading up to the wedding day, she provided us with a timeline, our weekly "to-do" list, and checklists. There are a lot of things that need to be completed within the last couple months, and it was a relief to know how to prioritize what needed to happen and when. In addition, Breanna was extremely responsive to my lists of questions and tasks I needed assistance in completing. On the wedding day, Breanna was extremely professional. She was there to organize, assist, and direct myself, bridal party, and family as needed. She managed our vendors, made sure everything was set up according to our plan, and every part of the timeline went smoothly and was on schedule. At the end of the night, she took care of packing up all our personal belongings at the reception so we could enjoy dancing and mingling with our guests. Having Breanna there allowed us to be present during our wedding day and just be the bride and groom! Having Shannon Gail Weddings coordinating your day will be one of the best decisions you make!

lier than that and went above and beyond. She came to my home to meet me 9 months before the wedding (and even brought a sweet engagement gift). After that, she checked in periodically and sent some helpful reminders. She was a true lifesaver when it came to our timeline. It was incredibly detailed and helped pull all of our vendor schedules together. I didn't have to worry about a single detail day-of. She set up our candy bar and gift table, coordinated the ceremony timing, and made sure everyone was in place for pictures and our sparkler exit. I am so glad that we had the chance to work with her!

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the need for a wedding coordinator and how fortunate we were use Shannon Gail and have Amanda assigned to us. Amanda was extraordinary. She skillfully steered us to a remarkable, beautiful wedding and reception throughout the entire planning process. Amanda demonstrated masterful organizational skills, absolute professionalism, endless support, and impressive judgement at every step. We are so grateful for her detailed and well crafted timelines, excellent vendor recommendations, expert handling of communications, and her graceful consideration of our preferences and budget. Her positive, caring attitude not only calmed and cheered us, but welcomed family and friends. Many accolades and sincere appreciation for a job well done.

! Amanda provided vendor recommendations which was so helpful. There are so many options for vendors in Chicago and Amanda narrowed down our search to a few within our budget and good to work with from her prior experience. She sent monthly to do lists and made sure we got everything done that we needed to. She responded to my constant emails and questions promptly and always had an answer for us. We had a lot fewer guests than originally anticipated, and Amanda worked with our venue to help make sure we got to the minimum so we weren’t wasting money. She was super organized, professional and very easy to work with. On the wedding day, everything ran smoothly and we could enjoy the day and not worry about a thing knowing Amanda was on top of it. She even brought back our items from the venue to the hotel room at the end of the night so we could go to the after party without a worry. I could not recommend Amanda and Shannon Gail more to someone who is getting married. The process was so much less stressful and enjoyable due to Amanda and all her help!

if you think you're a crazy organized bride, we'd probably be friends; I made flash cards to finally spell boutonnière correctly). I was so incredibly impressed with Shannon's affable nature and ability to connect with me. She was able to truly understand what I wanted so quickly that I canceled the following call that I had. I KNEW Shannon Gail was a perfect match. I specifically worked with Samantha, who is so ridiculously amazing that I don't know how else to describe her. On the day of your wedding, you hear of little things that your coordinator helps you with, but it was the amazing kudos' I heard from guests after the fact, that proved how instrumental she really was. From texting a friend from my phone to grab the table numbers from my apartment (that I forgot), to making sure I was using my family heirloom during my ceremony (that I forgot). She even organized 175 custom cookies with each guest's name on them that got delivered in a box with no rhyme or reason (that one was not my fault). She was organized, on top of it, and thought of all the things I didn't think of. She was always available leading up to the wedding and consistently checked in with me to make sure we were staying on schedule for everything. This made me feel SO at ease and I was able to enjoy the day without being stressed at all. Finally, she felt like a friend throughout the entire process, but especially in the weeks leading up to the big day. My father passed away the Monday of my wedding week, and the things she did to ensure my family's happiness on the day of, is something you can never plan or pay for. I can't recommend Samantha, Shannon and the rest of their team enough (shout out to Erin who helped the day of!). They are absolute PROS and you for sure want them in your corner on your wedding day.

eel at ease on my big day. I would 100% recommend them to take part in your Wedding. They made ours flawless.

She came highly recommended by the site person coordinating where we were having our reception. Right from my initial phone consultation with Shannon, I felt taken care of and listened to. I felt assured that Shannon knew exactly what I needed and that made me feel supported. The two planners I worked with (Erin and Breanna) are rock stars, Erin being my main point of contact. They tailored a plan to fit my needs and never made me feel pressured to do anything I didn't want to do. They are both so sweet and easy to talk to. The little things that Erin did over the past 6 months made me feel special and like she was genuinely invested in my well-being. It was those small personal touches such as bringing dog biscuits to our first meeting to give to my dog, always remembering my favorite drink at Starbucks, sending flowers for the holidays and after the wedding, just to name a few. Erin is the most organized and detailed oriented person I have ever met. Every month she promptly sent emails that included my task list for the month. She always made herself available, responded promptly to emails and texts, and periodically checked in to see how I was doing. She even helped when I was having a meltdown as the wedding got closer. Erin always listened to my ideas and provided suggestions when I had no idea what to do. She even saved the day by finding me another makeup artist when mine cancelled a month prior to the wedding. On the day of the wedding, both Erin and Breanna were there the entire day starting with arriving at the hotel to help all the girls get ready and dressed. They took the time out to introduce themselves to the mothers and were available to answer any of their questions. They coordinated behind the scenes with all the vendors so I never had to worry about a thing. At the end of the night, Erin packed up all the gifts, cards, etc. and personally delivered everything to my home that night. This was the best decision I have made. It helped take a lot of the stress out of the planning and I had a strong sense of trust in Erin that I could turn everything over to her and she would take care of everything-- which she did! So not only was I provided with a service in the most professional, competent manner, the personal connection I felt made it so easy to work alongside Erin on one of the most special days of my life.

hrough the planning process. I always felt like she really listened to me and my vision became her vision for our wedding and she was able to construct it into real life. She was amazing at juggling all of our questions/thoughts since as wedding planning goes on there are more and more opinions that are in the pot swirling around. Bridget was able to sift through all of that and pull together our perfect event. All of the options for vendors that she provided were super helpful and the ones we picked worked out perfectly. I would not switch any of my vendors. Bridget also completely ran the day of. My husband and I were able to just float around in our happiness and pay attention to nothing. If anything went wrong, we absolutely didn't know about it. Our memory of our wedding day is just pure happiness and our perfect party. My mom and I could not have done the planning without the help and direction of Shannon Gail Weddings and in particular Bridget who just rocked it and gave us the best event imaginable! Thank you!!

g and everything was perfect, thanks to her!

le on their face. Their knowledge, competence, professionalism, positivity and effectiveness is unparalleled, and they will ensure that your event goes off without a hitch. After months of searching for the right fit, my venue (Adler) finally recommended SG. From the moment I first spoke with Shannon, I knew it wouldn’t get better than SG. We were paired with Breanna, who was an absolute gem… and to say that she was perfect would be an understatement. Not only was she exceedingly responsive, experienced, and hard working – but she was an absolute pleasure to work with. She completely took the stress off of me so that I could sit back and enjoy the process and the big day. My husband and I agree that this was by far the best money we spent on the entire wedding. After all, if you’re going to allocate a tremendous amount of this time/energy/resources on hosting a wedding – you should eliminate your stress so you can actually enjoy it and be in the moment with family and friends. This would not have been possible without the SG team. In addition to being extremely knowledgeable and having impeccable performance – the best characteristic of the SG Team is that they’re a true advocate. With all of the directions you get pulled in as a bride, and with all of the vendors you’re trying to manage and decisions you need to make – you need a true partner who will represent you and your best interest. You don’t always get that in the wedding industry, but you do with SG. With Breanna, we always knew that she had our best interest at heart, and would act as our voice on our behalf. We knew we could trust her with any decision, and that she genuinely cared about us. She effortlessly managed the tiny details as well as the bigger picture – and made sure that we were feeling comfortable along the way. I honestly can’t speak highly enough about the SG Team. If I could give them 10 stars I would. Thank you Breanna and SG team for being phenomenal partners, exceeding our expectations, and making our day perfect. We’ll never forget you and the positive impact you had on our wedding. Keep doing what you’re doing….you are truly AMAZING!!

have a day of coordinator-and I got just that. Samantha navigated everything with grace and a positive attitude. Even when I would start to get the bridal mood swings, etc (which I swore I never would) , Samantha would talk me through it. She would have calls with just me about certain things regarding the wedding anytime I wanted or needed. She also had an assistant on the day of so there were an extra pair of hands. She is so kind and you can tell she loves what she does. I was sad when she left the reception because I was so used to having her around. (Not planning things for me, but because we genuinely enjoyed her!) She is an amazing planner and so is Shannon (and her company). Thank you so much for our beautiful wedding!

ennifer Lopez expectations I had. Consistently throughout the wedding planning process I had moments of "we could not do this without Shannon", and on the day of, Shannon brought to life and flawlessly executed all of our wedding day dreams and wishes, making it a truly perfect day (even with its imperfections). Shannon and her whole team are amazing and I was a very lucky bride to work with them.

d to support us and ensure that everything would go as planned. She gave us great recommendations and suggestions. Whenever I would contact Amanda because I was worried about something, she would immediately calm me down and offer the best advice. I consider myself very organized, but I could not have stayed as organized to the wedding’s timeline without her! She took care of things even when I was not aware of what she was doing. My daughter’s wedding day was flawless because of Amanda. I recommend Amanda and Shannon Gail 110%, if you want the perfect wedding day.

wedding day. Thank you for taking care of everything we asked for and making the day run smooth. We were given great suggestions, advice, and professionalism every step of the way. Amanda clearly has a lot of experience in wedding planning and we would recommend anyone to Shannon Gail for the perfect wedding day!

il. The planner was, in effect, the most efficient and knowledgeable executive assistant one can imagine. In addition to making great recommendations for the caterer, invitation designer, and photographer, she kept track of all the contracts and due dates. She handled all of the details, some of which I didn't even know existed. On the day of the wedding, though an unconventional one, she orchestrated everything to perfection. The timing of all was letter perfect, faultlessly flowing. Best of all, her professionalism allowed me to fully enjoy the event without any worries. She even made sure to have the gifts and other take-home items personally delivered to our home. I rarely write reviews but couldn't resist giving Shannon Gail all the praise she deserves.

ed with Breanna from this team, who was a dream - always composed, organized, and knowledgeable. Early on, we recognized we had no idea what we were doing. We knew we wanted to work with wonderful vendors who would feel like extensions of our friends/family come wedding day, but that was it. We put a lot of trust in Breanna and she exceeded all expectations. First, she is proactive. She's an accelerator who immediately provided a workable framework that enabled us to get started. This included a list of suggested vendors with detailed reviews and examples of their work, an outline with proposed budget which highlighted where we could save and where we should splurge, and a timeline with monthly follow-ups that included to do checklists that kept us on track. Planning a wedding can be overwhelming, but breaking up the big stuff into smaller components made it extremely manageable, and even enjoyable. Second, she is always accessible and detail-oriented. Beyond being available for an in-person meeting whenever you need it, she never fails to let you know she's reachable via phone, email, text, what-have-you to you and your family. During vendor selection, Breanna attended the important vendor meetings with us and always asked all of the right questions, questions that would never cross our minds to ask, but were critical to the logistics and operations of the wedding weekend. After everyone was booked, Breanna owned all communication and coordination. When you can lean on someone like Breanna to own all the details and field all the questions it allows you and your significant other to relax and reflect on the once-in-a-lifetime moment. Finally, she is simply a calming, centering presence. Hiring her felt like taking a big sigh of relief. We were confident that we would be taken care of from beginning to end and would leave with a lifetime friend in Breanna. Endlessly grateful for her!

as there to help. All of her hard work was greatly appreciated. I cannot thank her enough for all of her help & making the wedding weekend so perfect.

joy every minute of the day knowing that Amanda was making sure it ran smoothly. It truly ended up being the best day ever!! After the wedding, so many vendors complimented Amanda and how great she was through planning and the even itself!

tle done at a time. They also took care of talking to all our vendors and handling payment schedules and timing for the day. My wedding day was timed perfectly from hair and makeup to pictures and dinner. I was SO happy using Shannon Gail and would recommend them to anyone!

re exchanged. We worked with Breanna Manzie and she left us speechless with all that she did for us. We decided to go with the "Day of Wedding Coordinator" package but she started working with us 2 months before our wedding and honestly, she was there for us with any questions we had even before that. We live in Pittsburgh and were planning a 300+ person wedding in Chicago and we honestly couldn't have done it without Breanna. She was extremely involved, responsive, and was there for us for anything we needed. I am the queen of worrying too much, and she definitely kept me at ease. She took so much stress off of us with taking over full control of communication with our vendors, coming to us with any questions they had, reminding us when payments were due, respecting our budget, etc. The thing that blew us away the most was the schedule she made for us the day of the wedding. It was an extensive, organized timeline of our day that even shocked some of our other vendors with how organized and amazing it was. It included times for everything-down to the point of what time I needed to be in my dress, transportation times, dance times at the reception, cake cutting time....EVERYTHING. I could go on and on... Please know how much we appreciate all you and your team did for our wedding. We will be forever grateful.

wanted to hire someone for our wedding coordination and after speaking with Shannon and meeting with Samantha, we knew we would be in great hands with Team SG. Leading up to our wedding, Samantha took care of all the final details, coordinating with all of our vendors, creating the wedding day timeline and most importantly, keeping me as relaxed as possible. The day of the rehearsal and the wedding, Samantha was completely in charge and made sure our whole day went perfectly. We highly recommend working with the team at Shannon Gail for whatever level of wedding planning or coordination fits your wedding!

d send from the moment we first talked to her. From the initial inquiry phone call, I immediately felt at ease. Before speaking with Shannon and Breanna, I did not realize what a large feat it is to plan and execute a big wedding in downtown Chicago. I felt like I had done as much as I could and got the point where I just didn't know what I was doing anymore. I had no idea how to coordinate vendors, timing, contracts, meals, decor, tips, etc. Not only did Breanna take care of ALL of it seamlessly, she was so positive and responsive the entire step of the process. I so appreciated that she did so well managing our wedding with all of her others. If she was away on a weekend working another wedding when she got an email from me, she would respond so quickly and let me know she saw my email and a timeline of when she would get my response back to me. I can't say enough how thorough and detailed oriented Breanna is. She is certainly the person you want in charge of your wedding, she GETS it. She helped me think of things I would have never realized on my own and helped us work through every decision so it was not stressful for my husband and I. Instead of being stressed the month before, we were just excited and we owe that all to Breanna. She was also so helpful in working with our families. Any emails or requests she got from family members were handled with respect and understanding. I can't imagine what a stressful job it must be but the professionalism, happiness and positively is unparalleled. I can't thank Breanna and her team enough. You made my dream come to life and I will always be grateful.

beginning. As a day of coordinator, they don't take over till 2 months before the wedding date. But honestly Breanna was available to help with any recommendations or referrals I needed throughout the whole planning process. Once she took over though I was so grateful for how organized and timely she was in responding to messages or making sure I got things done that needed to be done at a certain time. The day of the wedding ran so smoothly and with her help I was able to completely enjoy my day knowing that things would be taken care of! If you need a planner/ day of coordinator I HIGHLY recommend this company! Shannon even talked to me initially to understand what I was looking for and she is so super sweet and quick to respond as well! You will not be disappointed with them! Thank you Shannon and Breanna for helping make my day stress free and amazing!

ess. Even though I was an extremely organized and detailed bride, I really needed someone to be my eyes and ears on the big day. Samantha, and her assistant Olivia, made sure everything flowed smoothly and worked hard to ensure every detail was "just so." I knew the timeline of the day's events were in her capable hands, so I could focus on the important aspects of the day and not have to worry about the logistics. Plus, my mom was so grateful for Samantha's assistance, because she could enjoy the wedding without having to be the "point person" for the bridal party, vendors, etc. Even if you plan the wedding yourself (like I did), I cannot stress enough the importance of having someone in your corner on the big day. You spend so much time, effort, and money planning the wedding of your dreams, so put your event in capable hands and let the team at Shannon Gail work their magic. You will not be disappointed!

dding in Sharon’s hands. If you’re not in the habit of planning large events—and no, potlucks and dinner parties don’t compare—you can’t possibly anticipate all the details that need to be worked out. Sharon can, and does. Our wedding in particular benefitted from her expertise since we didn’t have a traditional ceremony, and as a result much of the choreography needed to be worked out from scratch. The final production, even without a rehearsal, felt effortless. Sharon even managed to lead 12 of my cousins under the age of 10 in a parade in and out of the wedding. At the end of the night, she gathered all the clothing and gifts that accumulated backstage and dropped them off at our house. We ended up with no late night responsibilities other than dancing till the band shut down. Sharon is a resourceful and positive force to have on your side. I would recommend Sharon to all my friends getting married in Chicago in a heartbeat.

er excited to work with and just knew we “were in good hands”. We were ahead of the game, on top of the planning, and were comfortable about where we were at and headed. BUT, hiring Breanna as our planner/day-of coordinator was one of the best decisions we made for our wedding. From our very first meeting with Breanna, she made us feel special and shared in our excitement for our wedding planning process. She had great style and fantastic ideas for little details to personalize our day and tie in our venue theme. As our wedding day got closer, we didn’t realize how many details we had to finalize and all the little things that would come up. Breanna kept us on track with a to-do list, a packing list, put our day-of timeline together, and communicated with all vendors to make sure everyone was on the same page and everything would run smoothly on our big day. If there was ever a question on whether we would be able to do something as planned, she was immediately all over it. On the day of our wedding, we never felt rushed, never looked at a clock, never had to worry about anything – which was truly a great feeling. You always hear people say “enjoy it, it goes fast”… and we can genuinely say for us, it did NOT “fly by”, it was NOT a “blur”. We were able to live in the moment surrounded with the people we love and enjoy our day to the fullest, and we owe that all to Breanna and her team. THANK YOU, Breanna & Shannon Gail!!! Whitney & Ben

t one. I had a majority of my vendors booked, and needed someone to help keep me organized and on top of “to-do” lists. From the very beginning, Shannon listened to my needs, helped create a custom planning package for me, and paired me with my wedding angel, AKA, Breanna. Breanna went above and beyond what I had expected, and kept me in check with my deadline dates, put together a “Wedding Style Guide” that fit us perfectly and the vision we had (and threw in ideas I never even thought of!), answered all the random questions I came to her with, helped with vendor referrals we hadn’t yet booked (and suggested wonderful people), and most importantly, kept me sane (my now husband thanks her the most for that). She even came to our first meeting with a flash drive that had photos of a wedding they did previously at the venue we chose to show us what could/can be done. Like, what?! It was so thoughtful, and made me leave that meeting saying to myself at least a hundred times “I am so happy with this event planning company”. Breanna was truly one of the nicest people I’ve ever had the pleasure to work with, and I honestly can’t say enough great things about her. She made me feel at ease throughout the whole planning process, and was even more incredible on the day of our wedding. If anything went wrong the day of, I was none the wiser, which I think is the sign of an incredible planner. She kept everyone in check and happy, and made our wedding day one of the best days of our lives. I'm happy to have a new husband after a beautiful wedding, but I'm sad it's all over because I don't get to work with Breanna any longer. The team at Shannon Gail is truly worth the investment, and I don't think anyone could be disappointed when working with such an incredible group.

he planning process Bridget was so helpful, not only in providing guidance on ideas and being extremely organized, but also in managing everyone’s stress level. We were never worried that things wouldn't end up coming together, because she clearly has a ton of experience and she knows how to make a good list! As a result, she was on top of every single detail, so there were no bad surprises. On the day, we were always within 10 minutes of the timeline, which gave us the ability to really just enjoy the moment. Literally, the only thing that strayed from the plan was us accidentally cutting the cake too early! Bottom line, we could never thank Bridget enough for making the whole weekend completely stress-free. Investing in a good wedding planner can seem like an unnecessary expense, but oh my goodness, it is SO worth it!!