Sona Events - Planning Weddings Without Stress
ChicagoLand, Tri-State Area, Destination
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Mona
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Your wedding is more than a single day — it’s a meaningful celebration of your love story, traditions, and the people who matter most. Sona Events is a professional wedding planning and coordination company based in Schaumburg, Illinois, proudly serving the Chicago area and surrounding suburbs. We specialize in thoughtfully planned, beautifully executed weddings that feel seamless, personal, and unforgettable.
Led by Mona Bhalla, an experienced wedding planner with over 20 years of event management expertise, Sona Events is known for calm leadership, clear communication, and meticulous attention to detail. Mona works closely with each couple to ensure their wedding day flows effortlessly, allowing them to be fully present and enjoy every moment.
At Sona Events, we believe no two love stories — or weddings — are the same. Our planning approach is highly personalized, beginning with in-depth consultations to understand your priorities, vision, guest experience, and cultural traditions. Whether you’re planning a classic wedding, a modern celebration, or a multi-day event, we provide expert guidance and organization every step of the way.
We are especially experienced in South Asian and multicultural weddings, coordinating complex timelines, ceremonies, and vendor teams with precision and care. From managing multiple events to honoring meaningful traditions, our team ensures everything runs smoothly behind the scenes.
Our services include full-service wedding planning, partial planning, and month-of coordination, as well as virtual and in-person meetings, detailed timelines, vendor communication, and on-site wedding management. We collaborate closely with trusted vendors and design teams to create a cohesive, stress-free experience from start to finish.
At the heart of what we do is creating weddings that feel effortless for our couples and memorable for their guests. With Sona Events, you can expect professionalism, creativity, and unwavering support throughout your planning journey.
We invite you to schedule a complimentary consultation and discover how Sona Events can bring clarity, confidence, and ease to your wedding planning experience.
Asian-owned and Woman-owned Business
Details
Destination Weddings
Destination Wedding Packages
Destination Wedding Planning
Planning
A la Carte Wedding Planning
Budgeting
Day-Of Coordination
Destination Wedding Planning
Full Service Wedding Planning
Honeymoon Planning
RSVP Tracking
Wedding Design
Wedding Activities
Getting Engaged
Engagement Party
Honeymoon
Rehearsals & Parties
After Party
Bridal Luncheon
Bridal Shower
Couples Shower
Engagement Party
Rehearsal Dinner
Welcome Party
Wedding
After Party
Ceremony
Cocktail Hour
Day After Brunch
Reception
Rehearsal
Rehearsal Dinner
Awards and Affiliations
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Meet the team
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- MonaOwnerMona Bhalla is the founder of Sona Events. Her experience in event management extends over 20 years, and she has enjoyed every minute of it. Her passion for design and event management has helped to establish her as a premier planner and event designer for clients around the world. Her positive attitude, attention to detail and energetic, charismatic personality is what her clients love about her. She brings her innovative and creative mindset to every event making her the perfect event planner.
- Mona BhallaCEO and Master PlannerMona Bhalla is the founder of Sona Events. Her experience in event management extends over 20 years, and she has enjoyed every minute of it. Her passion for design and event management has helped to establish her as a premier planner and event designer for clients around the world. Her positive attitude, attention to detail and charismatic personality is what her clients love about her. She brings her innovative and creative mindset to every event making her the perfect event planner. Mona makes a conscious effort to listen to her clients and strives to make every event one to remember. She brings something unique to the event planning industry with her vast experience and international acclaim as a Punjabi/Bollywood singer and performer. She is able to instantly connect with her audience through her beautiful singing, charm, and contagious energy. With well over 20 songs to date, she is making her mark on the world day by day. With over one million followers on the biggest social media networks, she has been able to reach a wide variety of people with her voice and vision of music. Over the years she has learned how to interact with her audiences and bring them music they love. With her contagious energy she has coordinated countless cultural, social, corporate, and wedding events and has found her passion in helping bring smiles in her clients.
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5.0
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Sona Events, run by Mona and her family, received glowing reviews for their exceptional service and attention to detail in wedding planning and decorations. Clients praised their passion, professionalism, and ability to bring their visions to life, creating a stress-free and magical atmosphere for weddings. Mona and her team were commended for their kindness, communication, and dedication, with guests and hosts alike expressing satisfaction and recommending Sona Events for future events.Review photos
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Helena P
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5.0
9/11/2025
This was such a wonderful family to work with! They were incredibly kind, flexible, and open to ideas, which made the entire planning process smooth and stress-free. I only wish I ...
had met them earlier in my planning journey, as I would have loved to take advantage of their trusted vendors for things like the photo booth and other options. They truly put their heart into creating the perfect day, and it was such a joy to be part of it. I would highly recommend them to anyone!
R K
5.0
8/07/2024
Mona & Manjeet Bhalla (Sona Events ) did an Extraordinarily, Superb and a Fun-tastic unforgettable 25th Wedding Anniversary for us that has been the talk of all our Guest since the...
n....God Bless you and your family Mona !!
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Eva K
5.0
8/07/2024
Mona and her family were the best. Planning an event is stressful enough, Mona made it seem stress free. All the guess had an absolute blast! The decorations were phenomenal and e...
xceeded my expectations. I would definitely recommend Mona for any event.
Madelleine M
5.0
5/31/2024
My wedding was May 25th, I was planning it in 5 months, and up against a lot of tight timelines for planning.
If anyone deserves a shining review, it’s Sona Events. The absolute ...
best decorator you will find, hands down! Wedding planning is NOT fun, I experienced this firsthand planning a wedding in such a short time, and anyone will tell you this, however, I can confidently say working with Mona and her family was such a joy for me, and the best vendor I had.
Mona and her family are genuinely kind people and incredibly passionate professionals. They are not the type to simply sign a contract and send you on your way, they run a good business with strong character and charisma, you feel invited and appreciated by their friendliness and secure by their diligence. They spent a lot of time to understand me and my vision of the perfect wedding day. They were thoughtful, always communicating and asking questions, to confirm everything was excellent. And it was, of course! They want to and will transform your dream into a reality, like they did for me.
On our wedding day, everyone complimented our decor, and I felt proud to say everything done by Sona Events was beautiful and balanced throughout. I had no mishaps from start to finish because of how attentive and clear they are. I am a super detailed person, and they made adjustments and additions, always without hesitation, even as specific as the shade of greenery used lol. They really are precise and determined to create your decor ideas how you want them while being easy to talk with and never making you feel like you’re a bridezilla for wanting something specific.
I wanted a simple but elegant spring vibe, and I mean it when I say the atmosphere felt magical. From entryway signs, to dessert tables, centerpieces, staircases, a grand stage, everything was gorgeous and immaculate. They set up quickly, and they had fun while doing it, which was the spark of joy I needed on a busy wedding morning.
I could not be happier about my decorator choice for one of the most important days of my life. Planning can be stressful, but it doesn’t have to be if you work with Sona Events- they are sincerely phenomenal decorators and people.
Ajay S
5.0
4/30/2024
Mona and Jeet were absolutely incredible to work with. Their level of dedication is unmatched. They were both so knowledgeable, intuitive and caring when it came to planning and co...
ordinating our wedding event. We could not have done it without them. I highly recommend Sona Events. They were communicative, held vendors accountable and made sure we came to a resolution when needed. Thank you so much!
Rhea T
5.0
2/19/2024
I was very happy with Sona Events! My husband and I had such a great experience throughout this stressful and busy part of our lives planning for a wedding. Sona Events was so prof...
essional, easy to work with, kind, passionate, and so organized! I will say time and time again that Sona events will forever be who I go to for any future events I am hosting or having.
Vince A
5.0
2/19/2024
With all the craziness that took place on our big day, the one thing we can say with certainty is booking an event planner who completely erases the stress of decor and design was ...
worth every penny. From the initial consultation to the final touches, Mona’s experience and dedication allowed our visions to become reality. We know how difficult it can be to find the right planner with so many options available, but the second you consult with Mona, you’ll know you made the right decision.
Hansel J
5.0
2/19/2024
Had an amazing day experience, was thoroughly impressed by the combination of professionalism and adaptability displayed!
Alina P
5.0
2/19/2024
They did a great job with the decorations! Really helped pull the event together and bring my vision to life!
Jasmine S
5.0
2/08/2024
I have worked with her on several weddings and I can attest that her attention to detail and her contagious energy left all guests and hosts very happy with her services. She alway...
s strives to deliver the best quality, and I would strongly recommend her as your wedding planner!
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