Shannon Gail Weddings and Events

to attend our tasting, meet me for a final walkthrough, and even help secure a hairstylist after my first hair trial did not go well. She ensured the ballroom was setup exactly as we discussed (which she helped design in my style guide) and gave all vendors cues for when the events of the night would take place. Overall, having Cecelia work with us allowed me to enjoy the day and be present, and not worry about the logistics. Highly recommend!

unication with my vendors, and even helped with key decisions. It often felt like I was planning with a friend. Marie showed up and showed out the day-off, including calming my nerves the day off. An all-star team.

meetings 2 months prior to the wedding which is also the point that Marie became the point of contact for all vendors. This took so much off my plate and allowed me to focus on other things. Marie made the entire weekend low stress for me, my partner, and our families. I cannot recommend Marie and Shannon Gail Events enough!

to be matched with Kelly. Not only was she so helpful no one in the bridal party had an ounce of stress, but she also turned into an amazing friend! She handled calls with myself and two moms with too many questions with ease, she ensured every single person was taken care of before, during, and after the wedding, and she was there for me during personal issues while we were planning on our wedding. Every guest that interreacted with Kelly either at the rehearsal/rehearsal dinner or wedding could not stop raving about her. If you are considering getting a planner, DO IT! And make sure you use Shannon Gail and ask for Kelly if possible! You will not regret it.

n smoothly. I’m sure there is so much she handled on our wedding day (and before then) that I still don’t know about. Thank you to Samantha and her team for giving us peace of mind so we could relax and enjoy our wedding day!

all. Marie took over organization of contracts, contact with vendors and asking all the important questions I would've never thought of on my own. Marie got to know me, my now husband and my family so well through this experience! On the day of my wedding, I had nothing on my hands other than getting married which was a huge relief--literally she carried my train, purse and everything! She was so great. The services provided by this company are just above and beyond. I cannot imagine our wedding day without Marie.

knew what decisions we valued making vs where she could take the lead to free up our time, she understood what was most important to us when it came to how we spent our budget and made recommendations on how to make our wishlist possible (seriously -- because of her recommendations we saved so much money!), and she knew when we needed help and immediately stepped in. Samantha is incredible at her job, and anyone that gets the opportunity to work with her is very lucky. There's a reason Shannon Gail has so many five star reviews... this is by far the best money we spent on our wedding!

tions, made sure we were on schedule and kept us organized. When the details surrounding the wedding seemed endless and overwhelming, Emma was the calm presence we needed. On the day of the wedding, we really appreciated having Emma with us, and not just because of her responsibilities as our wedding planner. Emma was really fun, and definitely part of the joy of getting ready to walk down the aisle!

riend in Emma and she took anything we gave her and ran with it (including setting up our card table, placecard table, and memorial table). I couldn’t have had the anxiety free wedding day without them…Highly recommend!

all our vendors LOVE her. Many said (including my parents), "I need a Marie in my life." She is extremely professional and we never once saw her get flustered or stressed. Can we also mention, that she thought of everything? When my dress broke she was there with safety pins, when I had food in my teeth before our thank you speech she had floss ready, and she took photos throughout the day too! Marie met with us almost every week for two months before our wedding. When the big day finally arrived we felt ready and had the best day ever. For anyone on the fence, do yourself a favor and hire Marie!

month before wedding and she gave us a to-do-list to work on for each meeting. Marie helped reach out to our vendors, find new vendors, and the coordination on our wedding day was perfect! Her personality is excellent for the job—she’s very cheerful, optimistic, detail-oriented, among many other traits. We highly highly recommend working with her to plan your wedding! She also took some beautiful pictures of us during our wedding day and went above and beyond.

ess. Cecelia was unbelievably organized, professional, calm, kind, and supportive. She had incredible insights and ideas that we otherwise never would have thought of. She recommended so many amazing things to us including where to get the best photo booth for our reception and small touches that would make our wedding pictures really special. She worked seamlessly with all of our vendors and she made our wedding day so enjoyable for everyone because she handled everything so flawlessly. Every minor issue we incurred was taken care of immediately by Cecelia and we are forever grateful to her and the entire Shannon Gail team. One of the most helpful things Cecelia did for us was create a detailed timeline of events for me, my parents, and our bridal parties. She helped ensure that everyone knew what to do, where to go, and what to bring to our rehearsal dinner and wedding day. She really thought of everything and I could not dream of a better or more helpful planner than Cecelia. I cannot recommend Shannon Gail enough!

re completely calm through the whole weekend and did not have to worry about any details while we were celebrating. Before we hired Emma, my parents were very hesitant about hiring a day-of planner. They thought we would be able to handle everything and that we didn’t need one…once we started working with Emma and especially during our wedding weekend, my parents both said it was the best decision we made hiring her! It truly allowed them to enjoy the wedding as hosts and enjoy their guests without worrying about anything other than enjoying themselves. Emma was so organized and made sure everything was taken care of. I’m sure there is so much she handled that I still don’t even know about! Emma was so professional from the moment I met her and throughout our wedding weekend. She listened to all of our requests and made suggestions at the appropriate times. She knew when to step in to a conversation or a decision. I was so amazed by Emma and her team’s composure during our wedding weekend! I had the best experience working with Emma and am even luckier to call her a friend now!

onality and she guided my daughter and I through the entire process. She helped us navigate through every issue that arose during the planning stage. She created a detailed timeline for the event which created the perfect flow. She suggested things that never would have occurred to us. She communicated with all of our vendors to ensure that they were there at the right time and place and made sure everyone was paid on time. On the day of the wedding, she kept everyone on track with the timing. Her cheerful, confident demeanor made everyone in the wedding party feel relaxed and ready. You know a wedding planner is gifted and talented when she is able to work well with both the bride AND her mother!! The wedding was absolutely beautiful and by all measures it was a tremendous success. If you are considering a wedding planner, please hire Cecelia McIntosh at Shannon Gail. She was worth every penny and I cannot recommend her highly enough!

have had worked with her and absolutely recommend her!

the best money spent. She is fully committed to planning a successful & seamless event. From start to finish, Emma was intricately involved in every detail. She kept us organized with a comprehensive collection of Google Docs and was in constant communication with us throughout the entire planning process. She remained patient despite my endless questions and eased every single doubt/fear I expressed along the way. Her attention to detail is absolutely unmatched. Above all else, she is so very warm and personable. Her sunny disposition kept us smiling throughout all the madness of wedding planning. I truly could not recommend Emma, her assistant Taylor, and the entire Shannon Gail team enough. They exceeded ALL expectations and made wedding planning an infinitely more enjoyable and memorable experience.

, we had weekly check-ins and to-do lists that made us feel so on top of everything. She handled all vendor communication and developed an extensive timeline that was appreciated by all our family and bridal party! On the big weekend, I never had to worry about anything. Kelly took care of it all and went above and beyond not just for me and my husband but for our family and wedding party too. Our alcohol vendor couldn't pick up the leftovers at the end of the night so Kelly came and put it in her car and dropped it off with us later that week. The best was she also took so many amazing photos throughout the day that me and my husband could look at the next morning to relive the best day! I would recommend her to anyone wanting to feel like a queen throughout this process and have everything taken care of.

s with me every single step of the way (two months prior to the day of our wedding for onsite coordination) and I would have honestly been so lost without her. My husband and I weren't the only ones impressed by Cecelia - after the wedding, we heard from numerous guests how impressive and professional she was and everyone asked me where I found her! Thank you for all of your help in this crazy wedding planning business, Cecelia, and I would recommend you and the Shannon Gail Team to every person in the wedding planning stages!!!!

ever. Fast forward to our big day and no detail was overlooked. Samantha helped bring our vision to life and was reliable through and through. The entire day was on schedule, smooth, and seamless. Samantha is also the nicest person ever, which of course made the entire process an absolute blast. Thank you, Samantha, Shannon, and team for everything! We appreciate it so much! If you're considering a planning team, look no further. We couldn't recommend Shannon Gail enough!

uldn’t be able to be in the moment with my fiancé/now husband and our guests during the celebration if I was constantly attending to details and questions from vendors. From 2 months prior through the day of the wedding, Cecilia was a true gem to work with—organized, confident, knowledgeable, and supportive. We had the big plans in place, but Cecilia helped us work out the finer points as we approached our wedding day. She asked every question she could to make sure she understood our goals and became intimately familiar with all the details of our vendor contracts and event timeline. When the wedding day arrived, I was calmer than I would have thought possible. My husband and I were able to be present with each other as well as our guests with no need to worry about any details, timing, or vendor payments. We had a blast at our wedding and that’s in no small part due to Cecilia’s involvement.

at Shannon Gail Events. I'd give them a 10/10 if I could.

nd she was sending a backup at the wedding. Kelly called me immediately letting me know that we would have a code word on the wedding day if I didn't like it, she would let the artist know and we would restart until I liked it (I'm terrible with confrontation, and Kelly was willing to be the bad guy). I really didn't want my mom dealing with last minute questions on the day, and Kelly made it so my mom was able to relax and enjoy, and Kelly took care of all the last minute details. Couldn't recommend Shannon Gail more!!

ouple, and Elyssa's thoroughness and attention to detail gave us the peace of mind that allowed us to relax and enjoy our special day! From our first meeting, Elyssa was a true partner to us. She quickly helped us to craft a vision for the whole day and identify a reasonable budget. She then used her extensive knowledge of the Chicago wedding market to introduce us to vendors who could create the timeless, elegant celebration we were aiming for. Throughout the planning process, Elyssa's communication was excellent. Regular check-in calls kept us up to date on her work and decisions she needed us to make. On top of regular calls, she was available, responsive, and always willing to give us advice when we had questions. As much as we enjoyed working with Elyssa before the wedding, however, we were blown away by how smoothly the whole wedding day went thanks to her planning and coordination. She created a comprehensive day-of timeline incorporating to-the-minute plans for us, our families, the wedding party, guests, and all of the vendors. With that plan in place, she and her assistant worked tirelessly all day on the wedding day to keep all of the moving pieces organized—and to make sure we did not have to worry about them! Finally, Elyssa was not only a knowledgeable, talented professional, but also a pleasure to work with. We looked forward to our regular calls with her, and we always left them laughing and excited for the wedding day to arrive. After working with Elyssa, we strongly recommend working with her and the Shannon Gail team. You will not regret choosing such exceptionally talented planners!

lained all of the services they offer, their very specific timelines and processes, and how she would make sure that our planner was the right fit for us. This was right at the beginning of Covid when no one knew what would happen and Shannon made us feel very secure that they would 100% work with us in the event that we would need to change plans. We did the day of coordinator package and were paired with Kelly. From our first conversation, I knew Kelly was going to be amazing and there is no way I could have survived the last 8 weeks before the wedding without her! There are so many little details you don’t think of and Kelly was there each week with a detailed list of to-do items to keep us on track and ensure that the wedding day would be as easy for us as possible. Not only that, but Kelly was basically my therapist during that time, lol, and was always available if I just needed to vent, needed advice, or had a question. I always looked forward to our weekly calls – Kelly is such a fun, positive person and I enjoyed our chats so much! I felt so prepared going into our wedding day and having Kelly there allowed us to fully enjoy the day without thinking of where we needed to be or what had to happen next. Kelly and her assistant Melissa were so on point through the day getting vendors in and set up, keeping us and our bridal party on schedule, and being present and available whenever I needed anything. Despite getting married in the middle of Covid, everything was so spectacular and seamless thanks to Kelly and Melissa. Not only are they extremely detailed, professional planners, but they are also wonderful people, which made the whole experience that much better. I cannot thank Shannon Gail, Kelly, and Melissa enough!

he stress off of me, my husband, and our families to throw a beautiful wedding. If you have room in your budget for an event planner, I am super confident that Shannon Gail is worth the extra dollars. We went with the day of package for our ~80 person wedding, which was exactly the right amount of support we needed. I wanted insurance in the form of an event planner to handle last minute tasks and to keep the day moving along without hiccups - and Kelly 100% delivered. It really helped me to stay calm and present on my wedding day to be able to look around for the "adult" in the room in the form of Kelly. She also allowed all of our friends and family to have fun without having to take on tasks to keep the day moving - and that's exactly what I wanted. Prior to the wedding, she was also a sounding board for our stress about COVID-19 safety, family drama, and all the little details that you're managing prior to throwing a wedding. She was also KEY in making sure that on the day of we got all of our wedding photo shots we wanted. She worked seamlessly with our wedding photographer to make sure we got every photo - not to mention, we took photos at the Honeycomb in Lincoln Park, Chicago on a beautiful Saturday afternoon. It was insanely busy with another wedding party and a quinceañera and she was fantastic to have around to help conduct traffic so all parties could get the photos they wanted. 10/10 recommend Kelly and Shannon Gail all around!

me attention to detail both during the planning process and the wedding itself. She was on top of every request we made. You can really tell her love for weddings and her genuine excitement for the couple she is working with. We would highly recommend Emma and Shannon Gail to any friends looking for planners and day of coordinators.

anning process so much more enjoyable.

eddings and the chicago wedding ecosystem. As someone who has not yet attended many weddings, she was so patient and responsive with all the questions I asked. Wedding planning can be stressful but she made the whole process much smoother, especially when it came to making key wedding decisions. Having Samantha as my wedding coordinator helped me truly relax and enjoy my wedding day. I cannot thank Samantha enough. THANK YOU!

fter postponing our wedding date and switching venues, we ended up having the most perfect day, and Emma helped make that happen. She was extremely organized and helpful. Not to mention, just an absolute kind and beautiful soul. I get teary eyed thinking about how amazing she is and how thankful I am to have her by our side that day. Shannon Gail is TOP NOTCH. Five Stars. The BEST.

y polished and amazing at their jobs, they are even more wonderful people - the kind that you actually want to spend time with (which is no small feat during the stress of wedding planning!), and who you can entrust with one of the most important days of your life. As our primary planner along the way, Kelly went above and beyond to accommodate every request, concern, wrangle every detail, and always make herself available for a last minute chat, especially to discuss new requests or challenges! I truly felt like I had a partner in my corner looking out for my best interest and sharing in the vision so that I could truly let go and enjoy the day. As a "covid bride," dealing with the postponement, loss of original vendors, and hearing stories of friends' wedding day blunders, it felt like something was destined to "go wrong" day-of, BUT I am so happy to say that wasn't the case, and I attribute that to Kelly and her planning and management of the flow of the day and everyone involved. Even my father and bridesmaids commented how amazing Kelly was, and how pivotal she was to making the day as carefree, smooth, and enjoyable as it was for all of us. We were all able to enjoy the day, be present, and not worry about a single thing. And Emma! I'm so grateful to have had Emma with us day-of. She came with us for bridal party photos before the ceremony and not only was she reassuring from a logistics perspective, but her demeanor was so calming and positive that she helped cast a positive vibe for everyone! She was extremely attentive, proactive, aware, and could sense what was needed/what needed to be done before anyone even realized it. For example, while we were taking photos at one location, she noticed a proposal was happening nearby and she went over to take candid photos and send them to the couple who had just gotten engaged - what a sweet thing to do. Even though Emma was only with us day-of, I felt like I had known her all along - was so comfortable with her, and trusted that she had everything under control, and she did! My husband and I are so grateful to have had Kelly and Emma with us for our wedding - from the planning to the day itself to the memories we will cherish forever. Working with them was undoubtedly one of the best decisions we made.

us. Samantha was the perfect fit for us from the minute we met her via zoom.... the style guide was spot on on with so many of the details that we had envisioned, and her vendor recommendations were awesome. She kept us super organized and was unfailingly pleasant even when we switched gears and botched up timing here and there. Samantha's presence on the day of the wedding was beyond fabulous. She had us all organized down to every last detail, and she totally got the dynamics of the day. Her videos taken the day of were beautiful and much appreciated... as was her all around helpfulness. We absolutely loved working with Samantha, and cannot recommend her highly enough! Thank you, Samantha!

, hard-working, and treated our wedding as if it was her best friends with the amount of time and effort she put into it. She truly cares about your event and will do whatever it takes in order to get whatever you want done. When we first started the wedding planning process we were unsure on whether a planner would be necessary because we are already very organized. As we reflect on our wedding afterwards, we honestly can’t imagine not having Emma with us along the way. She knows how to navigate a long list of vendors, city-specific requirements, COVID restrictions, etc. Emma always consulted us first, but even went as far as working with certain family members of ours, she had sessions with our officiant (good friend who was officiating his first wedding), kept tabs on all vendors, and most importantly kept us on track the whole way through. Emma hopped on numerous late night calls, was very available when we needed her and managed to put out a handful of pretty severe vendor issues that would have ruined our wedding had she not stepped in. Emma has a very bright future in the wedding industry and lives up to the excellent reputation that Shannon Gail maintains. You will thank yourself later by choosing to go with her.

y to work with! I’m going to miss our telephone meetings. It was truly a pleasure and a very welcome distraction from the Pandemic, quite honestly. What a professional! Nothing was forgotten, no detail too small to consider. Kelly joined Elyssa for the entire wedding day and made sure the day went smoothly - keeping the service providers and the bridal party on task all the way. That allowed me, the MOB, to thoroughly relax and have a blast! I have 3 more kids - I will absolutely call Elyssa again!

a professional team help guide us while planning a wedding during Covid.

me, but we came out with a friend in Kendall. We started planning our wedding in 2019, and met Kendall and went over our vision. They tailored our planning needs to us and what specifically we wanted help and assistance with. Our original date was 6/13/20, but as we all know the pandemic changed that for many. We postponed to 9/18/20 originally and ultimately had to postpone again to our final date of 5/14/21. Kendall and Shannon Gail were amazing through everything. They helped us through the postponement, coordinating all the vendors and getting everyone on the same track and timeline. We felt supported through the whole entire process. It was such a hard time for us as well as I am sure for their company, but they were professional through everything and dependable. They were always there to listen and try and problem solve if needed. They are a must book for planning an event. They navigated through 2 postponements and our venue pulling out 8 weeks before our wedding. We could not have done this on our own! Our wedding date finally came and even though we ended up doing it at a lesser capacity of 55 people, it was an absolutely amazing day! We never had to worry about anything the few days prior to the wedding or on our wedding day. Kendall and her assistant took care of everything and kept us on a timeline as well made sure everything was perfect! We felt so thankful and excited to have Kendall by our side for the over 2 years we were planning this day. We feel so great full and appreciative for all they did for us. You cannot go wrong with their company and any of their planners! They have an stellar reputation in the city of Chicago and are so good at what they do!

our wedding weekend and I felt an instant release of stress when she stepped into the planning process. Samantha is well liked by all of the Chicago wedding vendors (every time I mentioned she was our planner they said how amazing she is and it's true)! She is easy to communicate with and we feel she went above and beyond to make sure every detail of our wedding was executed flawlessly. We wouldn't change a thing about our wedding and cannot thank Samantha enough for everything she did!

on Gail (Kendall) was a dream! Kendall was so calm, kind, organized, and thoughtful throughout the entire process. She was always there if you needed someone to vent to and made our dream wedding come to life. We cannot thank her enough!

e process seamless. She was very accommodating, helpful and excellent at communication. She was very organized especially with a large bridal party. She made sure everyone was on time and knew exactly what to do. I also love how honest she is when picking vendors and her caring personality. Lastly, she is very professional and put together! She really made it a stress free weekend for us and I can't recommend her enough! Kayla Weiss

April, it was such a great feeling to know that I had nothing to worry about because Samantha had everything covered! Our wedding turned out absolutely perfectly in every way and I couldn't recommend Samantha & Shannon Gail more!

date, we changed to working with Sarah. Sarah beyond. She was patient with us as we changed things over and over again. She took time to get to know me and my husband and our family and made every detail perfect. More importantly she took so much stress away from the month and day of, that myself, my wedding party, and my family could truly enjoy ourselves. Working with Sarah was like working with a long lost bestie. Can't recommend Sarah and Shannon Gail enough. THANK YOU! xxx

for a wedding planner, Kendall is your girl!

could provide and upfront on costs, even calling out what they didn't think we needed based on where we were in the process (saving us money!). Very different than other wedding planners we spoke to who tried to scare or intimidate us into using them. They also were able to create custom add-ons as things came up that we needed help with (for example, someone to pick up and transport all of our wedding pies!). We felt so comfortable with Kelly, like a friend we talked to about the wedding, who always put our mind at ease, helping us navigate any situation. No question or request was too small or big - she was always there for us in the most timely of manners. I can't describe in words how much having SG helped ease the stress and pressure or putting on a wedding. And knowing we are all navigating these 2020 uncertain times - speaks volumes on their responsiveness and willingness to help even outside of the contracted agreements. Kelly reached out at the beginning of 'shelter in place' even though we were not contracted to have her work with us until July - a few months before our wedding.... she couldn't have been more willing to help/keep us sane. It was so reassuring to know they had our back and were going to help get us to our wedding no matter what or how we needed to shift, etc. It's not an ended relationship even after the wedding - Kelly is still reaching out to be sure we got our refund for the alcohol, checking in on us, connecting on photos, etc. All I can say is don't hesitate - hire SG if you're getting married! You will not regret it. Worth every penny to have this help - I promise! And if you get the chance to work with Kelly - you're in luck! What a wonderful team.

day. The patience, kindness and love they showed us to make our moment the best one for us will never be forgotten. This company is a class act, and Lorenzo and I would recommend them to anyone that needs someone to care about their moment as much as they would their own. Thank you Kendall and team for being beautiful human beings and outstanding professionals. We will forever be indebted to you! All our love, THE BORREGO'S

approachable (yet firm when needed,) professional with a great eye for design, and always available when I needed her. It truly felt like a friend that was there to guide me and my fiancé throughout the process.

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.