Those wedding planning tasks you *thought* were going to be fun but ended up being a nightmare? They add up.
one-of-a-kind weddings in the greater Chicago area
Full service event planning & design FOR COUPLES PLANNING
You’ve just finished cleaning the entire house. The floors are mopped and every surface sparkles and shines. You even lit a freakin’ candle. Joanna Gaines who? You don’t know her. But then the dog runs in from the muddy backyard and shakes dirt *everywhere*. In seconds, your house looks no better than when you started.
Wedding planning can feel kinda like that - except the TV’s also blasting your least-favorite show, the pot on the stove is bubbling over, and your plumbing decided today was the day to act up. Oh, and the house is on fire. No big deal. We don’t want you to get to that moment where you look at yourself and say “is all of this work even going to be worth it?”
There is no dress rehearsal for wedding day. We’ll help you get it right.
Picture this...
The transition from engagement bliss to in-the-trenches planning can feel like a slap in the face.
We like to tell it how it is.
Have a hectic work life balance, get overwhelmed easily, or unsure where to even start? We’ll guide you through *everything.* No need to do anything on your own. Perfect for the couple who wants a first-class, crème de la crème wedding planning experience.
full planning
Tell us your vision and we help make it a reality. We let you choose what you want guidance with and make sure everything runs smoothly. Perfect for the couple who know what they want, and need hands-on help to make it happen.
Partial planning
Also called “Day-of Coordination.” We’ll handle the setup and wrap-up of all your wedding day details, and facilitate the events of the day. Perfect for the couple who would like to plan the details but need a day-of director to run the show.
EVENT MANAGEMENT
Whew, that’s a complicated question, but we’re here to make it simple: Whatever you need us to. What does that mean? We’re not here to sell you our most expensive package if you don’t need it. Let’s break it down. There are 3 types of planning we can do for you:
What does a wedding planner do, anyway?
Dreading a specific part of planning but don’t need us for Partial or Full Planning? You can add on to our Event Management package to tackle the tasks that give you a headache.
did i hear custom??
somewhere inbetween?
After having a consultation with Alexa I realized that there are so many things I did not even think about. If you are looking for a wedding planner you can stop here. I had no idea how many things you need to be aware of in planning a wedding. Alexa is very organized, detail-oriented, and knows exactly what questions to ask of you but also of the vendors. She will be able to save you $ overall and best, she will be able to save your sanity. Thank you Alexa for making my big day become reality!!!
I thought I cOULD handle everything on my own.
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- Email & telephone communication during office hours
- Four virtual check-in meetings
- One In Person Meeting (Venue Walkthrough)
- Communication with vendors
- Custom planning portal & Guide
- Timeline Creation
- Rehearsal, ceremony & reception coordination
collection Includes:
Although we’re only with you on your wedding day, our preparation begins long before that. We’ll have an open line of communication and check in with you frequently in the months leading up to your day, so when it finally comes you won’t need to worry about a thing.
Event Management
We’ll coordinate your rehearsal, ceremony, and reception so everything runs smoothly. Relax and enjoy your day!
Wedding Day | Let’s Celebrate!
We’ll connect with all your vendors and wedding party and VIPs to ensure everyone knows the timeline and their role. You’ll also have access to your custom planning portal which houses all of the information we need to make your day happen as planned.
05. 1 month out | Crunch Time
We’ll meet you at your venue to walk through the space and ensure the flow and design work seamlessly. We’ll also assist you with your timeline for the day of.
04. 2 months out | Venue Walkthrough
At this point, your lead planner will be assigned and you’ll have nailed down all the details so we can begin creating a day-of plan.
03. 3 months out | planning begins
We’ll connect to see where you’re at in your planning journey and answer any questions that have come up since we last hung out together.
02. 4 months out | Pre-planning begins
We’ll meet to get to know each other better and to review our detailed planning guide. We walk you through each page so you have the tools you need to plan well.
01. Onboarding | “First Date” Meeting
the timeline
- Food & dessert tastings
- Timeline creation
- Hotel & transportation arrangements
- Wedding website creation
- Planning consultation meetings
- Budgeting
- Event design
- Contract reviews
- Venue scouting
- Vendor selection
- RSVP tracking
Choose from our extensive list of services, including:
Everything included in our Event Management Collection, plus 15 hours of a-la-carte planning. Hire us by the hour to handle the tasks you can’t (or don’t want to) do!
Partial Planning
We’ll coordinate your rehearsal, ceremony, and reception so everything runs smoothly. Relax and enjoy your day!
Wedding Day | Let’s Celebrate!
We’ll connect with all your vendors and wedding party and VIPs to ensure everyone knows the timeline and their role. You’ll just have to sit back and relax as we make sure everything is ready for game day!
05. 1 month out | Crunch Time
At this point all vendors should be booked, guest list should be made, and the day of details need to begin. We will finalize timeline, vendor details, and the plan for your special day.
04. 3 months out | that's a wrap
Over the course of our time together, we will make sure you don't miss a thing in the planning process. Our regular check-in calls will have you feeling in control and like this isn't the first wedding you planned.
03. 12+ months out | planning continues
Let's make a plan! We start with where you are and make a plan together for what needs to happen next over the next several months.
02. 12+ months out | strategy call
We’ll meet to get to know each other better and to review our detailed planning guide. We walk you through each page so you have the tools you need to plan well.
01. Onboarding | “First Date” Meeting
the timeline
- Wedding weekend management
- Budget creation, tracking & management
- Vendor recommendations, scouting, and selection
- Contract reviews for all vendors
- Monthly wedding progress reports
- Organization of files & information, including prepared checklists, spreadsheets, contracts, notes, and other files
Everything included in our Event Management Collection, plus step-by-step assistance planning. This is our white-glove package for couples who have a vision but aren’t sure how to bring it to life. We’ve got you covered!
collection Includes:
- Vendor research, review, and selection
- Vendor payment management and scheduling
- Six check-in meetings
- Communication and organization of vendors throughout the planning process
- Attendance at planning meetings with all vendors
- Organization and management of guest accommodations and transportation
- Etiquette support throughout the process, assisting you in managing tricky scenarios
- Customized online planning portal for communication throughout the planning process
To make sure we treat you like the absolute royalty you are, we take on a limited number of weddings a year.
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We treat every wedding like an A-list celebrity’s red carpet event.
"Thank you Monarch Creative Events! Because of you and your team we were able to enjoy every moment of our day without worry! Best decision I made was hiring you!"
I’m still receiving compliments on how beautiful and perfect everything was!
Money might not be able to buy you happiness, but it can buy you time, peace of mind, and a stress-free wedding day. Investing in the right places can actually help you save when all is said and done. Couples underestimate their budget by nearly 45%. And once you’ve gone over budget, it’s nearly impossible to get back on track.
We’ve got the smarts and the skills to give you exactly what you want, within a reasonable budget. And we’ll have a ton of fun along the way!
“Yeah, let me just find an extra 300 hours in my life to knock this out” - said no one ever.
Who really has time to plan a wedding?
Neither do boring weddings. We’re all about sticking up for your own opinion and creating an event that makes you pinch yourself.
Bad vibes don’t go with our outfits…
Find out what it feels like to be totally stress free with an army of planning pros at your side.
Wait…wedding planning can actually be fun?
which of these sounds like you?
Now that you've got the deets..
A sample of our most fantastic (and freakin’ fun) weddings, coming right up!
