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Chicagoland Wedding Planner & Coordination Services
We work with couples who want a real planning partner.
The details are handled. The day is yours.
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Your wedding, your vision
As an experienced Chicagoland wedding planner, we are here to support your vision and help you build the celebration you’ve been picturing—without the stress of managing the moving pieces alone.
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All are welcome
We believe in diversity and the dignity of all people. As a premium wedding coordinator in Chicago, we will honor and celebrate your love story, and help you find like-minded vendors who share your values.
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Plan from anywhere, to anywhere
There are no geographic limits to our coordination. Whether you are relocating, planning a destination event, or booking a wedding coordinator in Chicago from out of state, we plan remotely and travel comfortably across domestic and international locations.
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Experience working across cultures, religions, and traditions
From Persian to Baha'i ceremonies, fusion weddings, multi-faith celebrations, and everything in between, our Chicago full service wedding planner team builds packages that are specific to your wedding.
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Packages & Pricing
Built for couples who want a partner through the process.
Full Planning Services start at $12,000. If you need targeted help, we also offer coordination starting at $7,000 and a la carte support.
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Full Planning Services
Your planner handles venue scouting, budget management, and the assembly of your vendor team. As your Chicago full service wedding planner, we guide you through every step of the process, so you can enjoy each moment without watching the clock.
Pricing starts at $12,000
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Coordination
(Partial Planning)
You know what you want, you just don’t have the time or expertise to execute every single detail. You need an experienced Chicagoland wedding planner to take over logistics, timeline, and coordinate vendors. You get to do the fun stuff!
Pricing starts at $7,000
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Mini Coordination
You want the peace of mind that comes with having a premium wedding coordinator in Chicago on your team, expert guidance as you plan, and on-site support so that you can enjoy your wedding day.
Pricing starts at $3,900
À La Carte Services
Sometimes you just need the right support at the right moment.
Our à la carte services give you access to the same expertise and guidance without the commitment of a full package.
Ideal for:
Rehearsal Dinner & Welcome Party Planning
Venue Scouting & Contract Review
Budget Management & Timeline Design
Vendor Recommendation & Procurement
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Venue Search & Strategy
$900
Receive personalized guidance to find a venue that aligns with your vision, priorities, guest experience, and budget. We'll help you evaluate your options, ask the right questions, and confidently choose the best fit.
Includes:
Venue questionnaire to clarify your priorities
Two one-on-one strategy video calls
Curated comparison of up to 8 recommended venues
Optional venue walkthroughs/tours: +$300 (one day, up to 3 venues)
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Custom Timeline & Priorities Map
$150
A thoughtfully crafted wedding-day schedule designed around your priorities, vendor flow, and guest experience. We’ll map out every key moment with clarity and intention—so your day runs seamlessly.-Detailed, customized wedding-day timeline
-Strategic vendor flow and logistics mapping
-One 60-minute video planning session
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Vendor Recommendations
$250
Curated vendor referrals tailored to your style, priorities, and budget—so you can book with confidence.- Research and selection of up to 5 trusted vendor options
- Thoughtful recommendations based on fit, experience, and vision
- Client connects directly with vendors for availability and pricing
-One 60-minute video planning session
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Budget Creation or Audit
$150
A practical, clarifying service to build or refine your wedding budget with clarity and intention. Using our specialized budgeting tools, we’ll help you understand where to allocate funds - and where you may have flexibility.-Customized budget creation or detailed budget review
-One 60-minute video planning session
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Mini Logistics Pack
$275 - $500
Focused support to ensure everything comes together smoothly in the final stretch. We’ll refine your timeline, confirm key vendor details, and provide a clear rehearsal guide—so you feel prepared and confident going into wedding weekend.Includes timeline support, final vendor check-in, and rehearsal guidance
“I can’t stress this enough – what makes Sholeh truly special and unique is the way she tailors her support to fit each couple’s specific needs, rather than offering a one-size-fits-all package like many others do.”
Jessica Carbino“Sholeh was so kind and organized, went through our plans to make sure we weren’t forgetting anything, gave advice on how to streamline issues, and helped with so many behind-the-scenes details on the day.”
Mary McCarthy
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“Sholeh played a pivotal role in making sure our big day went smoothly! Her organization skills, along with the tools she provided, streamlined the entire planning process. She managed all tasks and timelines with ease, both before and during the wedding, and working with her was an absolute delight! We truly couldn't have managed without her. She's simply the best!”
JoAnn Neenan“Hiring Sholeh Events was hands down the best decision we made for our wedding! From our first meeting with Sholeh, she made us feel so taken care of. She spent so much time getting to know us, listening to every little detail and piece of inspiration we shared, and somehow turned all of that into a wedding day that felt like pure magic.”
Emily PanagopoulosFrom First Call to Final Dance
Here's what working together actually looks like.
From your first planning call to the last vendor follow-up, every step is designed to take the logistics off your plate.
No dropped details, no last-minute scrambles, and no managing your own wedding day.
Step 1: Kickoff Call and Planning Toolkit
After you book, we sit down together and map out what your planning process is going to look like.
You leave with a Google Drive-based planning toolkit and a planner who already knows your priorities.
Step 2: Planning Meetings and Ongoing Support
We meet regularly, at whatever pace your timeline calls for.
Planning stops feeling like a second job because someone else is tracking all the moving pieces.
Step 3: Day-of Details Document
As the wedding gets closer, we build a detailed document shared with every vendor.
By the time it is done, you stop thinking about logistics and start thinking about the day.
Step 4: Wedding Day Coordination
We are on-site from setup through teardown.
You show up as a guest at your own wedding, not a coordinator.
Step 5: Post-Wedding Wrap-Up:
After the big day, we follow up with vendors, tie up loose ends, and share your gallery with the team.
The experience has a clean finish, not a to-do list.
Frequently
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Questions
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Absolutely! Part of my job is helping you determine your needs.
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I am based out of Chicago but I love planning all over and can easily plan remotely. I’ve worked events in many states and even internationally!
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Absolutely!
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I do not take commission from other vendors for recommendations. I only recommend people I think would be a good fit for your wedding.
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Day-of coordination (often referred to as ‘wedding day management’) is designed for couples who plann their wedding themselves but want a professional wedding day coordinator in Chicago to take over logistics close to the wedding day. We step in about 4–6 weeks before your wedding to finalize details, confirm vendors, create your timeline, and manage the entire wedding day so you can actually relax and enjoy it.
Services
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100%. This is your wedding. We guide, support, and organize—but every decision is always yours.
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Yes! All of our packages include rehearsal coordination. We walk your wedding party through the processional and recessional, explain timing and cues, answer questions, and make sure everyone feels confident and comfortable for the big day. If you are marrying at a house of worship with staff, we collaborate with them.
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Yes! We offer flexible payment plans to make planning support more accessible. Just ask and we’ll find a schedule that works for you.
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This is extremely rare, but if something unexpected happens, we always have trusted backup planners who will step in and be fully briefed on your wedding plans so your day still runs smoothly.
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We can absolutely help with logistics, timelines, and coordination for your rehearsal dinner as an add-on!
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We can offer guidance and organization tips, but addressing and mailing invitations is typically handled by the couple. Additional help may be available as an add-on.
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Full-service planning covers every operational and creative aspect of your event from day one. As your Chicago full service wedding planner, Sholeh Events handles venue sourcing, vendor coordination, budget management, timeline, and complete on-site coordination from setup through teardown.
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Yes! As an experienced Chicagoland wedding planner, have planned weddings of all types and specialize in multicultural, multi-faith, and fusion celebrations, including Persian, Baha’i, interfaith, and cross-cultural ceremonies. Diversity and inclusion are very important to me and my goal is to ensure an authentic and loving experience. We have a specific team dedicated to Persian Wedding Vendors, the Sofreh Aghd, and other specific needs. Learn more about this here.
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Yes. Few people realize that the venue coordinator is there to see to the best interests of the venue. An independent Chicagoland wedding planner works exclusively for you, focuses on your details, coordinating with other vendors, and problem-solving if something comes up, to ensure your entire day runs smoothly beyond the venue’s walls.
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I am currently listed as a preferred planner at a number of venues in Chicago and Naperville, including the Morton Arboretum, The Crawford, Naper Settlement, and more. However, I have worked at dozens of venues over the years (in many states!) and truly believe that a good planner can manage anywhere.
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I would say that most of my clients range between $20,000-$200,000. But I don’t place limits in either direction.
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Yes. We stay until the end of every wedding.
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While we do set up personal items such as your card box, escort cards, welcome signs, and other small items, we do not decorate. Any decorations that a florist or decorator would normally set up would need to be set up by those professionals.
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Absolutely. We coordinate and assist with the room flip so your ceremony space is transformed smoothly into your reception space while you’re off enjoying cocktail hour. The vendors that you have hired will ensure that tables, chairs, and decorative elements are moved.
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Always. We proudly celebrate love in all forms and create inclusive, affirming spaces for every couple. We are allies, but if you prefer to get support from your community, we can refer some great planners and other vendors! Just ask.
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Full-service for our Chicagoland Wedding Planning starts at $12,000, depending on guest count and scope.
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12 to 18 months for peak dates
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