Love Story Weddings and Events
Chicago wedding planner with 5-star reviews, full-service coordination for Midwest couples.
Love Story Weddings and Events is a Chicago-based wedding planning service serving couples throughout Illinois and the broader Midwest. With a 5-star rating across 50 client reviews, the team handles full-service coordination for ceremonies and receptions at venues across Chicago's neighborhoods, from downtown lofts to suburban estates. They manage vendor selection, timeline logistics, and day-of execution.
Save Love Story Weddings and Events, and it's on your wedding.
Everything you save lands on your own Aisle plan, a private page for the two of you. Send the link to your partner, your parents, your maid of honour, and they see the same shortlist, the same photographs, the same dates. No forwarding screenshots.
Booking one wedding planner is easy.
Booking a whole wedding abroad isn't.
This wedding planner sits beside your venue and the rest of the team, one page you own.
Send the same dates to several vendors at once. Replies land in a single thread.
A real person checks availability and chases paperwork while you enjoy the good part.
Services
Hiring a wedding planner in Chicago, IL
Why a local planner is essential
Planning a wedding remotely in Chicago, IL without someone local is extremely difficult. A planner who works in the area regularly knows the venues, the reliable vendors, local regulations, and how to navigate language barriers and cultural expectations. They handle logistics you can't manage from abroad.
What to budget
Destination wedding planners typically charge $3,000–$15,000+ depending on the scope. Full-service planning (venue sourcing through day-of execution) is at the higher end. Many couples planning destination weddings find that the planner saves them money overall by avoiding costly mistakes and negotiating local vendor rates.
Questions to ask before booking
How many weddings have you planned in this specific area? Do you handle legal paperwork and permits? What's your vendor network like? Will you be present on the wedding day? How do you handle communication across time zones? What's your contingency plan for weather or vendor no-shows?
When to book
Book your planner first, ideally 12–18 months before the wedding. They'll guide every other vendor decision and help you avoid common destination wedding pitfalls.
Questions couples ask
What regions do you serve?+
Love Story Weddings and Events is based in Chicago and coordinates weddings throughout Illinois and the Midwest, at a range of venue types and locations.
What planning packages do you offer?+
The team offers full-service planning, partial planning, and day-of coordination services tailored to each couple's needs and timeline.
How can I contact Love Story Weddings and Events?+
Visit https://www.lovestoryweddingevents.com/ to reach the team and schedule a consultation.
What is your track record?+
Love Story Weddings and Events holds a 5/5 Google rating based on 50 client reviews.