Love Celebrated in Every Form
$700 starting price
For Chicago and Beyond
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J.B. Herron
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AWARD WINNER (1X)
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Based in Chicago, IL, The Urban Union provides wedding officiant services. These services include:
• Wedding Officiating:
Our Wedding Officiant service is perfect for couples who want a personalized and heartfelt ceremony. We take the time to get to know you and your love story, ensuring your ceremony is unique and meaningful. Whether you prefer a traditional or modern approach, our experienced officiants will deliver a ceremony that reflects your vision and values.
• Officiant Preparation:
Our Officiant Support service is perfect for couples who have chosen a friend or family member to officiate their wedding. We provide comprehensive resources and coaching to ensure your chosen officiant feels confident and prepared. From helping them craft a memorable speech to guiding them through the ceremony flow, we make sure they have everything they need to deliver a beautiful and meaningful ceremony for your special day.
• Proposal Planning/Design:
This service is perfect for those looking to create a memorable and unique proposal experience. We handle all the details, from selecting the perfect location to coordinating with vendors and capturing the moment. Our goal is to ensure your proposal is a seamless and unforgettable event, allowing you to focus on the excitement of popping the question.
• Day-of Coordination:
Our Day-Of Coordination service is for couples who have done all the planning but want to relax and enjoy their wedding day. We take over the final details and ensure everything runs smoothly, from vendor management to timeline execution. Let us handle the logistics so you can focus on celebrating your special day.
• Month-of Coordination:
This service is ideal if you've planned most of your wedding but want professional assistance to tie up loose ends and manage the final month's details. We step in to coordinate with vendors, finalize timelines, and ensure everything is in place, allowing you to enjoy the lead-up to your wedding stress-free.
• Wedding Planning
Our Partial Wedding Planning is ideal if you've handled most of the planning but need help with the final details. We step in to coordinate vendors and ensure everything runs smoothly. For complete peace of mind, our Full Wedding Planning service covers every aspect of your wedding from start to finish. We design, plan, and execute your dream day, letting you relax and enjoy the process.
• Small/Large Event Planning:
For Celebrations of all sizes, our event planning services cover every aspect of your event, ensuring a spectacular experience for you and your guests. From initial concept to final execution, we handle all logistics, vendor coordination, and design elements. This service is perfect for those who want a stress-free planning process.
LGBTQ+-owned Business
Prices & packages
Couples usually spend $7,500
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Details
Destination Weddings
Destination Wedding Planning
Planning
A la Carte Wedding Planning
Budgeting
Day-Of Coordination
Destination Wedding Planning
Full Service Wedding Planning
RSVP Tracking
Wedding Website
Wedding Activities
Getting Engaged
Engagement Party
Rehearsals & Parties
Engagement Party
Rehearsal Dinner
Wedding
Ceremony
Cocktail Hour
Day After Brunch
Reception
Rehearsal
Rehearsal Dinner
Awards and Affiliations
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Meet the team
J.B. Herron
Owner
As the CEO and Lead Experience Manager of The Urban Union, J.B. Herron bring years of wedding officiating experience, a background as a nationally ranked public speaker, and extensive experience in large-scale event planning. He has worked with prestigious clients such as Dartmouth College, Google, Ohio University, Corporate Leadership Center, The National Association of Realtors, and Deloitte Consulting to name a few. Recognized as one of Chicago's rising leaders in the wedding industry, J.B. Herron & The Urban Union ensures that every ceremony is both heartfelt and flawlessly executed.
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5.0
out of 5.010 reviews
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The Urban Union is highly praised for their exceptional wedding planning services, personalized touch, and commitment to creating safe and affirming spaces for all couples. Reviewers laud the staff, including Joe and JB Herron, for their professionalism, communication, creativity, and attention to detail throughout the planning process and on the day of the event. The team's ability to turn couples' visions into seamless and deeply meaningful weddings is highlighted, with guests and clients alike impressed by the beautiful and well-organized ceremonies and receptions. Highly recommended for couples seeking unique, stress-free, and unforgettable wedding experiences.- Top reviews
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Brian M
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5.0
7/19/2024
Tying the Knot with The Urban Union
Working with JB Herron of The Urban Union was the best part of our wedding planning experience. Not only was JB our officiant, he also brought our ideas to life during the entire planning process. During each meeting and conversation, JB reinforced our trust in him to make our day perfect. At the rehearsal, JB took the reigns and guided us and our family through the process even going above and beyond to assist in decorating the space. The day of the wedding, he worked effortlessly with the other vendors to ensure a smooth execution. He delivered a beautiful ceremony and helped us (literally) tie the knot. We loved working with JB Herron at The Urban Union.
5.0
4/15/2025
Working with JB was truly one of the best decisions we made for our wedding. He was absolutely amazing from start to finish! Not only did he work within our budget, but he went above and beyond to create a wedding that felt elegant, personalized, and completely stress-free for us.
On the day of the wedding, he coordinated everything flawlessly — from the ceremony to the reception — ensuring that everything ran smoothly and on time. The venue looked absolutely stunning, the music was perfectly timed, and the food was incredible. He thought of every little detail, including surprising us with custom napkins with our names and wedding date — such a thoughtful and personal touch that made the day even more special!
His taste and style are impeccable, and what really stood out to us was how hands-on and dedicated he was throughout the whole process. He truly wore many hats that day — organizing, photographing, serving, coordinating — doing whatever it took to make sure every detail was perfect.
What impressed us the most was his ability to pull together such a beautiful and unforgettable wedding in just three weeks! That alone speaks volumes about his talent, work ethic, and passion for what he does.
If you’re looking for a wedding planner who will take the stress off your shoulders, has incredible style, and will treat your wedding like it’s his own. He is a miracle worker, a creative visionary, and an absolute joy to work with. We cannot recommend him enough!
Thank you, JB, for making our wedding day more beautiful than we could have ever imagined.
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Cole L
5.0
1/02/2025
I recently helped a friend plan their wedding, and they used The Urban Union for both planning and officiating. I can’t say enough good things about their service! They were incredibly detail-oriented, ensuring nothing was overlooked, and even helped with contract negotiations, securing better pricing on key aspects of the day. What stood out most was their ability to create a stunning, queer-affirming, and deeply loving space for both the ceremony and reception. Every detail reflected the couple’s unique story and values. If you want a wedding that’s seamless, beautiful, and meaningful, The Urban Union is the way to go!
Candice R
5.0
12/31/2024
We cannot recommend The Urban Union enough! From the moment we first connected with them, we felt heard, valued, and truly celebrated as a couple. Their inclusive and welcoming approach made the entire process feel personal and stress-free.
Planning a wedding can feel overwhelming, but The Urban Union took the time to understand our vision, offering creative suggestions while respecting our ideas. They made every detail feel intentional and reflective of who we are. On the day of, everything flowed seamlessly – from the setup to the ceremony. Our officiant, who was part of their incredible team, delivered a ceremony that was heartfelt, meaningful, and perfectly “us.”
What stood out most was their commitment to creating a safe, affirming space for all couples. No matter your background, identity, or love story, The Urban Union makes you feel like family. If you’re looking for a vendor who will celebrate you wholeheartedly, this is the one.
Thank you, The Urban Union, for making our day unforgettable!
Jessica B
5.0
12/31/2024
I saw JB officiate my fiance's cousin's wedding and I literally went up to him at the reception and asked him to officiate mine--it was that good. He strikes the perfect balance of sentimental/heartfelt with fun and hilarious. You can definietly tell he has a lot of experience public speaking. He makes everyone feel so at ease. For my own wedding, he did all of these amazing interview sessions with me and my fiancee and all of my family members and incorporated all of it into our ceremony--it was so freaking special!!! Our entire wedding was crying. It was so good. I would 15/10 recommend!
Maura K
5.0
12/31/2024
If you need a wedding planner look no further! Not only were they professional, easy to work with and had excellent communication, they made my dream wedding become a reality! Hands down the best of the best.
Gracie R
5.0
12/31/2024
Joe was extremely easy to work with and an amazing human! He was helpful in keeping/getting me organized during the wedding planning process! Would highly recommend, even for a type A bride! :)
John P
5.0
11/26/2024
I had the pleasure of working with The Urban Union for my wedding, and I can't recommend them enough. From the very first meeting, Joe, the owner, was incredibly attentive, professional, and passionate about creating a wedding that reflected our unique style. He took the time to listen to our ideas and vision, then translated them into a cohesive plan that exceeded all of our expectations.
What really stood out about The Urban Union was their ability to personalize our wedding in such a meaningful way. It wasn’t just a standard event; they truly understood our personalities as a couple and incorporated that into the design, atmosphere, and flow of the day. The result was a wedding that felt deeply personal and perfectly us.
On the big day, Joe and his team were there every step of the way, handling everything behind the scenes with grace and efficiency. Thanks to their hard work, our day went off without a hitch, and we were able to relax and enjoy the celebration with our loved ones. Our guests are still talking about how beautiful and well-organized everything was!
If you're looking for a wedding planning company that offers not only professionalism but also creativity and a personal touch, The Urban Union is the way to go. Joe’s dedication to making your day perfect is unmatched, and we’re so grateful to have had them by our side on such a special occasion. Highly recommended!
Nestor H
5.0
11/19/2024
Joe is truly an amazing event planner. I was completely lost on where to start and reached out to him. He gave me insight on venues, vendors and was just a true delight! I cant recommend him enough.
Mariah L
5.0
7/14/2024
Joe did such an amazing job with our wedding! Having him as our planner took such a huge weight off my shoulders. And when it came to the officiating, Joe did such a great job writing exactly what we asked for: something short, simple, and sweet. It was perfect! Every engaged couple needs a Joe for their big day.
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