Cygnet Events and Design

yard wedding for ~180 people in a fairly remote area, which meant a lot more vendor coordination than a typical pre-packaged venue. Kate handled all of that seamlessly and made everything feel easy. She connected us with amazing vendors who were not only talented but genuinely good people, and she handled all the moving parts behind the scenes so we never felt stressed or overwhelmed. She was thoughtful, flexible, and patient with all of our ideas (and a few quirky requests such as our dog pulling a wagon down the aisle). She consistently went above and beyond by traveling repeatedly, hopping on calls whenever needed, and keeping everything on track while also always being conscious of our budget and advocating + negotiating on our behalf. On the actual wedding day, she solved problems quietly, anticipated things before we even thought of them, and made our families feel at ease. The venue looked even better than we could have imagined, while still honoring the land and space that is so meaningful to both of us. The timeline also flowed seamlessly despite 1 or 2 surprises, and we were free to just be present for the whole day, which is ultimately the greatest gift a planner can give. We’re so grateful for the care, thought, and heart she put into the entire process. Working with Kate was hands-down the best decision we made in the planning process. If you’re looking for someone who’s equal parts professional, calm, creative, and genuinely fun to work with, we can’t recommend her enough.

enge for me, her mother. For Rebecca, planning all the details of her own wedding while working full time would be a challenge for her. A year before the wedding we employed the services of Kate from Cygnet Events and Design. Best move ever! We chose Cygnet’s partial wedding planning package. First words I think of to describe Kate: kind, calm, detailed, organized. Rebecca’s wedding was not Kate’s first rodeo. Relying on Kate’s expertise gave us substantial peace of mind throughout the months of planning. During the joy filled wedding day, Kate had it all under control and we were free to enjoy. One of our initial meetings (over the phone) was the budget meeting. For me it felt like drinking out of a fire hose. Kate asked Rebecca detailed questions in quick succession. Looking back, this meeting was foundational. It helped Kate understand what kind of wedding Rebecca was envisioning. It gave us all a clear framework for financial wishes and expectations in each category. Kate always responded quickly via email when we had questions. The months passed. Soon it was two months before the wedding when Kate’s role became more intense and involved. Kate managed all interactions with the vendors. Whew, what a relief. Rebecca and Jack’s ceremony was at Jack’s church in the suburbs. The reception was at the Chicago History Museum. Several weeks before the big day, Kate gave everyone a typed schedule with minute by minute details. Who should be where, and when. What they should be doing, etc. Kate was not only Rebecca’s wedding planner and day of extraordinaire. She became a family friend. Her warmth and professionalism made the stressful moments not so stressful. She was constantly behind the scenes, making it all work and come together magically. The money we spent with Cygnet was money very well spent. We are indebted to Cygnet Events and Design for Rebecca and Jack’s seamless and beautiful wedding day.

eginning. She took time to get to know us and understand our vision. Kate was always very kind, communicative, clear, and one step ahead!  Kate took over all communication closer to the wedding and it was the biggest relief. She made sure to follow up with vendors when necessary. During wedding weekend, Kate was always very calm and gave helpful guidance to make sure everything was on time. We truly could not have done this without Kate's help! She was our foundation. 

we were beginning to feel uncertain about how everything would come together on wedding day. Stephanie immediately jumped in with professionalism and warmth; she was extremely efficient and effective with our time and vendor time to get the job done! Once I started working with Stephanie, my wedding stress immediately disappeared. I truly felt at ease knowing I could trust her to handle the final details. I am beyond grateful for the care and attention to detail she put into making our day a success. It really couldn’t have come together without her. Thank you, Stephanie and team! 💕

un and easy. She curates a perfect package of vendors for you. Every single aspect of our wedding was perfect and we have Kate to thank for it. We actually were able to enjoy our wedding because we didn't need to worry about a thing except for having fun! She is the most organized person I have every met and simply cannot be compared to other planners. Every single aspect of our wedding was perfect and we have Kate to thank for that!

ing options and working with our vendors to come to a solution. As someone with little-to-no eye for design, Kate was so helpful at adding some special Kate sparkle everywhere from thoughtfully organizing our guestbook table with small stacks of Washi tape to helping us execute on a last-minute idea for our grand entrance. She brought a wealth of knowledge, experience and professionalism to make our day go smoother than we could have imagined. On the day of, Kate seemed to be everywhere at once, helping everyone with everything. Truly don’t know how she did it! And it didn’t go unnoticed – the following day our parents could not stop gushing about how smooth everything went and how helpful Kate was all day. Everyone says something will always go wrong on your wedding day, but we can’t think of a single thing that wasn’t exactly how we imagined, or better, all because of Kate! We are eternally grateful and highly recommend booking with Cygnet Events for your wedding.

ly experienced, competent, and professional! She walked us through everything, made our vision come to life, and handled everything for us the month leading up to the wedding. We didn't have to worry about a single thing on our wedding day, which was incredible and allowed us to enjoy the party with all our friends and family! I can't say enough good things - hire them!

verall kind approach to all ideas and feelings are the reason our wedding happened and lead to numerous glowing reviews from our guests. Truly - every moment of our wedding received a compliment. Her work was so impressive and noticed. She understood when I didn't want to pick just one color palate. She understood when I wanted our guests to have the tone set when they stepped into the room. She understood when I couldn't stare at a charger for 1 more minute. Also, and most importantly, she took the time to listen to me and understood what I was really loving and what I wasn't. Through every moment of the wedding planning process, she met us with ideas and solutions. She brought our wedding to life through bright colors, an eclectic palate, fabulous rentals, and embraced my need for nothing matching. If you're on the fence about bringing on this team, please hop on over that fence. I should note, I am an event planner myself and I was grateful to watch Kate in action. I needed her help, guidance, calm demeanor, and experience.

do not know what I would have done if I hadn't! We worked with Stephanie and she was absolutely incredible! She made sure that every detail was perfect. Everyone says that something goes wrong on your wedding day, but I truly cannot think of one thing that did, all thanks to Stephanie. This was the best decision I could have made for my wedding!

nication was effortless, and booking was a breeze. Cygnet’s recommendations for everything—florists, DJs, live music, venues, stationers, and bakeries—were top-notch. Their team is not only incredibly talented but also fantastic problem-solvers, which made me feel completely at ease throughout the process. I can't express how grateful I am for their support; I truly enjoyed every moment of planning my wedding with Cygnet Events!

the rest of the Cygnet Team enough. From managing communication with vendors, to creating timelines for family and wedding party members, our day was so incredibly enjoyable for everyone because of Stephanie and her team. She felt like an incredible friend by the end of the process. Just book them! :)

hrough to the day of the wedding. My husband and I were not exactly sure of what we wanted in the process and Kate was so thoughtful in walking us through step by step. She helped tremendously in relieving the wedding day jitters and stresses that come up which allowed my husband and I to take in every moment and simply enjoy it. Kate and her entire team work with such professionalism- from the couple, to the vendors, to communications with guests. Our entire wedding party fell in love with Kate and they still talk about how amazing she was a month after the wedding. We truly would not have been able to tackle the wedding planning process without Kate’s gentle guidance, support, and expertise. Truly one of a kind and highly recommend for anyone who is looking for anything from a little nudge to full services!

warm, and fun. We couldn't have asked for anyone better. She made the whole process easy and far less stressful. When things went a little sideways, she handled it very professionally and got things back on track quickly. The vendors she recommended were terrific and they all did a beautiful job on the big day to create just what we had hoped for. I highly recommend her and wish I was going to be planning another wedding so I could work with her again!

this better. We worked with Kate on a “full plan” basis and can’t say enough about how great she was to work with and how amazing the final product was. Kate was responsive, kind, thoughtful, articulate, and an overall amazing partner to work with. She guided us through every major decision and provided just the right level of guidance to give us space to make decisions but with a level of confidence that we were making the right ones. She was always on top of things, staying in touch with us on a regular cadence when things were slow and then providing us a detailed timeline of everything to do once we got closer to the big day. The months leading up to the wedding day felt easy and stress-free thanks to Kate. On the day of the wedding, she handled everything so well that we had nothing to worry about, and everyone on-site with us was shocked at how “chill” the hours leading up to the ceremony were. As far as the day itself, everything came together perfectly across all our vendors: design, catering, floral, photography, rentals, DJ, etc. all thanks to Kate! She handled all communication with vendors during both planning and day of, so we were able to feel like guests at our own wedding instead of checking our phones and emails all day. Looking back just a few weeks later, there is absolutely nothing we would have changed, and we owe it all to Kate and Cygnet. I can’t stress enough how instrumental they were in giving us a perfect wedding - and would encourage anyone that’s on the fence about having a planner to have one conversation with Kate to be convinced it is 100% worth it.

my shoulders once Kate took over. She's organized, kind, incredibly responsive, and very on top of things! Our entire wedding party and family loved her. On the day of of my wedding, she was taking clips out of her own hair to help fix mine - that's how committed she is to making sure you feel special and taken care of on your big day. My husband and I cannot recommend her and her team enough - we adore them and are so grateful they were part of our special day.

, I was thoroughly impressed by Gina's exceptional organizational skills and her ability to think of details that even I hadn't considered. Gina seamlessly blended into our special day, handling everything with such professionalism and ease that we didn't have to worry about a single thing. Her presence allowed us to fully immerse ourselves in the joy of our wedding, knowing that every aspect was being expertly managed. The level of detail and attention she provided started well before the wedding day. Six weeks out, we had a comprehensive call with Gina that covered every aspect of our event. This call set the stage for a flawless final walk-through and ensured that every element of our wedding was meticulously planned. Gina's ability to anticipate needs and manage all the moving parts of our wedding day was nothing short of amazing. We are incredibly grateful for her dedication and skill in making our wedding a perfectly orchestrated and stress-free celebration. If you're looking for an onsite coordinator who is not only highly organized but also genuinely invested in making your event a success, Gina at Cygnet Event and Design is the person to go to. She's a true professional and an absolute joy to work with!

to enlist the help of a planner and I am so happy we did! We found Kate through a family friend, and she made the entire process a breeze. We opted into a partial planning package, focusing primarily on the design elements (although Kate definitely went above and beyond what our package called for.) She kept us on track, connected us with the best of trusted vendors, set perfect budget expectations, and helped craft a consistent vision. Kate is the embodiment of professionalism, with a very warm and friendly touch. It was a delight getting to plan my wedding with her throughout the process, and I always looked forward to our calls. In terms of day-of coordination, our wedding day was absolutely stunning and seamless. My husband and I got to “check out” of planning mode and enjoy our day, knowing that Kate had it all handled with no stone left unturned. She was there to fix all last minute problems, even hand sewing a button back on my husband’s tux right before the first look! We are so grateful to Kate for perfecting our wedding day, and would recommend her services to anyone! :)

e telling us stories about how Kate stepped in to save the day with everything from fixing a broken dress strap to cleaning up scrapes on someone who took a spill on a brick floor (yikes! they are fine) - each story was news to us as we were blissfully ignorant of anything that didn't require our input on the day of. At the end of the night, Kate was the last to leave and packed away all of our DIY items in a storage unit. We just collected those items this weekend, and they were so neatly and categorically packed away. To the last minute, Kate was incredibly detail-oriented and in full control of every vendor and minute of the day. We had over ten vendors come together to create the wedding we envisioned, and we could not have managed it without Kate keeping everything on track.

created equal, and Kate is the best in the business. This is a sentiment shared by not just us, but every single one of our vendors, our wedding party and our guests. We had separate conversations with our vendors, and they all said, “oh you made the best choice with Cygnet Events and Design.” Then, our wedding party expressed how lovely Kate was. And then, during and after the wedding, our guests came to us and shared how impressed they were with Kate. Kate's professionalism is unmatched, and she effortlessly commands the respect and admiration of everyone around her. Her ability to keep every detail on track during our final walk-through left my wife and me in awe. We watched as she orchestrated everything flawlessly, and in that moment, we knew our wedding day was going to be epic because she had it all under control. Throughout our wedding day, whenever I had questions she'd reassure me with a grace and a tone that was so friendly. It ended up being my favorite part of working with her and I have a hard time finding words for how nice it was, but the way she spoke to me when I had a question during the wedding was the best. Her tone was reflective of “I got this, and you just enjoy” which really translated into me enjoying the day ever more than I already was. Kate sticks to every deadline and her attention to detail is mind-blowing. I love that she has an opinion on design and will guide you through your thoughts. Wedding planning is hard and being able to lean on a professional to give you advice on what will look best or work best for the day is really amazing. When Kate is with you, you have her full attention, and she makes you feel like the most important people in the world.

t they had to adapt on the fly to last minute changes we decided to make. My fiancé and I had a very unique vision for our wedding, and we can both be pretty strong-headed, but Kate + co. did a perfect job making our vision come to reality, gently pushing back when she knew certain things would cause challenges we wouldn't have foreseen, and ensuring every single one of our vendors was on the same page. It was so special seeing everything come to fruition, and not having to worry about a single logistic or detail on our wedding day so we could focus entirely on celebrating our love!

n unforgettable event. She approached every element with an artistic flair and orchestrated the entire event seamlessly, making our vision come to life. Her passion for her work shines through in the quality and elegance of her designs. She is a superb communicator, always responsive and supportive, which made the planning process incredibly smooth. On top of her professional prowess, her warm, personable nature made working with her a genuine pleasure. If you're seeking an expert who will go above and beyond to ensure your event is perfect down to the smallest detail, we can't recommend Kate highly enough. Thanks to her and her team at Cygnet Events, our day was truly beyond our wildest dreams.

professionalism, reliability, attention to detail, and overall character kept us relaxed throughout the day itself; we were able to feel truly present and she made everything feel easy. We cannot thank Cygnet Events enough for everything they've done to make our special day be stress-free. It was incredible work with incredible people.

anization and attention to detail was outstanding. We had such an amazing wedding day because of all the hard work of our planner and would recommend this company to anyone looking for a wedding planner for their special day.

he team at CVW was nothing short of organized and thoughtful. We initially spoke with Kate Reavy, the owner, who then paired us with Aly Szczek as our day-of/month-of coordinator. Aly is 10/10; 5 stars; highly recommend to a friend! From the very first point of contact, she was on it (I honestly wish there was a better and more elegant way to say it... but she truly was!). Through the 6 weeks before our wedding, Aly was focused on asking thoughtful questions, reviewing our vendor contracts, getting in touch with vendors to solidify the itinerary, etc. - all in addition to all the work we didn't see that was happening behind the scenes! Come day of rehearsal, she got us organized and rehearsed (even though we weren't on-site at the venue!) And day of, she was available, keeping us honest on timeline, and ensuring that both my husband and I were both fed and had a drink in hand all evening. And you guessed it... the timeline she created was incredible and went without any hiccups (that we saw at least, because Aly was... of course... on it). Again, highly recommend working with CVW (and their rentals!) for your planning/coordination needs. Our day wouldn't have been as stress-free and beautiful without them :)

communication leading up from finalizing things and sharing itineraries to making last minute adjustments. As an events and logistics professional myself, I knew in order to fully enjoy the day I needed someone like Kate who I could trust had everything under control and could bring our vision to life. Kate is professional, calm, thoughtful and has impeccable attention to detail. I had many touches that were important to us and our families that she embraced and made sure were what we envisioned. Our wedding was an absolute dream and we could not have done it without Cygnet Events. I highly recommend the coordination services for someone who has a vision in mind for their wedding and feels confident tackling the planning piece but wants to hand off the details and logistics leading up to allow for you to focus on this special time gathering family, friends and to be fully engaged with your partner on the big day. Thank you Kate 💜💜💜💜 Emily & Michael / Photo Credit Kyle Flubacker

did the bussle thing for my wife in about 4 seconds! She organized everything from start to finish, made sure we were taken care of. In the bridal suite after the ceremony, she gave us instructions on when we get introduced, how to cut our cake, everything that we probably didn’t even know about she told us. At the end of the night, before we were leaving, she gave us our cards, which she counted and labeled the amount to make sure we didn’t lose any!! The next day, everyone who had been to so many weddings even told us how perfect everything about the wedding was. There was nothing wrong with the flow, timing, it was perfect. They said that all the events or weddings they went to, at least one thing with timing or coordination seemed to get messed up, but because of Kate and her team here, our wedding had no errors made!! If the guests saw the perfection as much as the couple, you know they know what they are doing. Honestly, we can go on and on about how perfect everything was. At the end of all of this, my wife and I consider Kate a friend and not just a planner. There is absolutely nothing negative to write at all about her and the team. If you are newly engaged, and you read through all of this and are looking for a wedding planner, contact them now. My wife and I can promise you that you will not be disappointed with any of it. Thank you KATE and your team! We love you! R&A

few other planners that we found and our final one was with the Kate, the owner. Immediately, we knew we were going with her. She had what everyone else didn’t have, compassion, and love for weddings and what a couple wants. Right away, she looked ay our Pinterest board when the other two planners we had previously met with told us they wouldn’t ever look at Pinterest boards (which made no sense bc they show you what vibe you are looking for), they also didn’t mention on the day of if they would be there the whole time or if it would be them or just someone from the company, Kate did. From that moment on and to the very last detail, Kate made our wedding more than a dream come true and more than either me or my wife was expecting. Perfection to Kate and her team is truly an understatement. If you think you know how to plan a wedding, the chances that you actually know how much goes into it are very rare. I never thought I knew anything about weddings before, but Kate truly knows anything and everything. For those who like to be organized, she customizes a spreadsheet for you and it’s so detailed and there is nothing that you will ever miss. If you are newly engaged and looking for someone to help, Kate and her team are more than what you are looking for! Being the owner of a wedding planning company, her saying she will be at the entire wedding and before making sure everything thing is flowing is not something that is common. Most will say they will be there for an hour or two. Not Kate and this team. The month of the wedding was a lot of stress and also excitement of course. There are so many emotions going on with everyone. Kate took over all contact with our vendors a little over a month out which really calmed the nerves. The week of, she sent out this detailed itinerary to all vendors, and VIPs of our wedding parties and families and followed up with them to be sure that everyone understood and was on board for all of it. Itinerary was detailed to the last millisecond with timing, which may sound excessive, but I realized that the itinerary that detailed was needed for a wedding to flow and it’s because Kate wanted it all to be perfect, whoever the couple is. The day before on the rehearsal, she gave us a cute gift and handwritten card that we were not expecting and it was so amazing and nice because we should be the ones doing that!

, Kate was the only one I felt comfortable would bring my visions to life. It was May of 2020 when I started my search for a wedding planner, and as of October 1st 2022 I am finally married and I had the wedding of my dreams thanks to the most amazing wedding planner out there, Kate. Kate with Cygnet Events and Design (formerly Chicago Vintage Weddings) will keep you completely on track, she will connect you with the most AMAZING vendor list in the industry (who all adore her), and you will absolutely fall in love with her charm and her passion for your wedding day. She will be completely honest with you and not sugarcoat anything to make sure that your day is stress free and perfect. Because I was considered a “covid wedding” for a while, the amount of obstacles that we overcame were overwhelming at times, but I never batted an eye when it came to an issue because I knew Kate would fix it or present me with the best options possible. There were times when vendors told us that their policies had changed, or something wasn’t going to be what we thought it was because they hired a new staff, ie. However, Kate had EVERYTHING in writing. And I mean everything. Always. She is a master at reviewing contracts and catching tricky wording to help her clients. She is quite literally, in all sense of the word, your extreme advocate. I am FOREVER grateful to have had Kate by my side my entire wedding day and have everything go off without a hitch. I had MULTIPLE people coming up to me in my bridal party, in my family, and tell me all the same thing “your wedding planner is outstanding”, “I went to your wedding planner with X question and she helped me right away”. Did I mention my husband and I had a bridal party of over 30 people and she handled it seamlessly? The day of the wedding, my bridesmaids kept coming up to me while getting ready saying “Why do you look so calm??”, “why do you not seam stressed out?!”. Besides the fact that I was marrying my best friend and had nothing to worry about, I knew that Kate would be there with any little thing to help. Also, Kate was the only one who could figure out my bustle. I LOVE YOU KATE! YOU ARE THE BEST OF THE BEST! Anyone who hires you is the luckiest Bride/Groom in the world.

for us. A few things that made Aly special- 1. I was an anxious bride. Aly was so understanding, warm, and supportive. She asked what I needed and how she could help. She made sure I enjoyed every part of the day, wasn't rushed, and had everything I needed at arms reach. She is a calming presence that felt like a friend. 2. She is an organization queen. She communicated with everyone to ensure we had a great itinerary, got that itinerary into the hands of all the right people, and was the point person for everyone. 3. She's a wealth of knowledge. About anything you can think of related to weddings, Aly knows about it. Need advice on vendors? She's got you. Need to know how to word something on your paper goods? No problem for Aly. She was able to give helpful advice to everyone in the wedding party, parents, our first time officiant, etc. EVERYONE felt taken care of with Aly. 4. She is genuinely happy to be there. You get the sense that this isn't just a job for Aly, but rather she just loves being a part of people's wedding day. She was so happy for us and excited. It was infections. I can't imagine having my wedding day without Aly. In sum, you can't go wrong with CVW. They have a stellar, supportive team and are worth every penny and then some.

own network of communication so as to not bother my wife and I with minor questions and problems in the weeks leading up to the wedding. She was there with us during our walkthrough of our site with our vendors to ask questions to the site-owner and vendors about timing and services that we wouldn't have known to ask. She also provided us with some supplementary items to help with the decor! On the day, Aly was on top of EVERYTHING, she kept our wedding moving so smoothly it was a beautiful thing to witness. If you want to have a SMOOTH, FUN, and ORGANIZED wedding, be sure to contact CVW, they know what they're doing. Thanks again Aly!!

and reception, and there would have been no way to execute our day alone with so many pieces to it. Our wedding turned out PERFECT thanks to Aly's top notch attention to details/timeline. She is one of the most detailed people I have ever met and has a very positive personality which we loved :). Chicago Vintage Weddings also has a huge selection of rental goods to take advantage of which we did! Our wedding would have never been the day it was without Aly, Kate, and her amazing team! Look no further. CVW is the company to hire! Wish we could do it all over again :)!

a Zoom, as I was planning from out of the country, in which she was extremely accommodating. Aly’s communication was effective and timely - everything a bride with a million questions could want! Our night went SMOOTH AND SEAMLESS to the point where I was shocked that not one thing was out of place. Our list for all of the amazing things she did, truly, seems endless. Aly handled all aspects of our day-of schedule, vendor communication/expectations, and ensuring family/friends were where they needed to be for photography purposes. She ensured both my husband and I had beverages and food during cocktail hour while we were off taking photos. - she even saved my dress after some street photos resulted in dirt marks on my train! Aly stayed for the entirety of the wedding and was present for every transition throughout the night. Our guests even commented on how hands-on, efficient and professional she was. Her attention to every detail was truly incredible to ensure we completely got to enjoy our night, stress-free. Thank you again for all of the work you did! Words cannot express how truly appreciative we are!

s-free day. We seriously can’t thank (or recommend) Aly and Chicago Vintage Weddings enough!!!

ryone at CVW is top notch! She took away all the day-of (truly month-of) stress and to-dos so that we could focus on spending time with our families and friends. And she loves dogs! As a COVID bride, I was always waiting for the other proverbial shoe to drop, but with CVW it never happened. Would recommend them without reservation!

me highly recommended by our venue and we had a great conversation with the owner, Kate Reavey. Once it got closer to our wedding date we were assigned to work with Aly Szczek one of the CVW event consultants. Aly is a total rock star and the sweetest person!! She was amazing from the start but it was at the final venue walk through that we realized just how important she was to our planning process and how spectacular she is at her job. She was so thoughtful and professional and asked our vendors questions that we honestly would never even thought of! She created the most immaculate detailed timeline and made sure everything ran smoothly from the minute she started working with us to the wedding cleanup/tear down. She was extremely responsive, answered all our questions, and was so enthusiastic throughout the planning process. She led us through a super efficient and helpful rehearsal the day before our wedding and then just knocked it out of the park on our actual wedding day. It felt like she was doing everything everywhere all at once - and we are certain that she is largely responsible for just how smooth our wedding day went!! We are SO grateful for everything that Aly and CVW did to make sure our wedding day was everything we had dreamed of and more. We would HIGHLY recommend them without a doubt!!!

ed some of their a la carte services and highly recommend the budget consultation. It was so helpful in setting realistic goals for spending while also helping us create a checklist of all the many things that go into a wedding. Aly was our day of coordinator - she was incredibly thorough and kind in every interaction. She asked all the right questions which helped make the execution of our plans flawless. She was detail oriented and checked in with us on every point. I've been a part of a few weddings and no planner/coordinator has come close in how detailed their plans were and checklists. During the event, her and Taylor were on it and if there were any issues it was handled immediately. If I made a request for something like my change of shoes at my seat, it happened. I could go on and on. We are so grateful to Aly and Taylor for putting us at ease during the weeks leading up to the wedding and day of. Highly recommend.

t few weeks before the ceremony go by SO smoothly; I barely stressed the entire week before! There were so many minor details that could've given us a million headaches, and the team covered everything without us even having to think about it. I personally would've imploded if we didn't hire Kate & her team. They made our wedding day exactly what it should've been: perfect. Thank you, Chicago Vintage Weddings!

g too many of our panicked emails, to providing excellent guidance, and beyond, we couldn't have asked for better wedding coordination. They deserve everything they are paid, and more. Aly's services were the absolute best money we spent for the entire wedding. Our only regret is not including CVW sooner in the process.

, vendor switches, and added stress -- but Kate went above and beyond to help navigate through all these bumps. Kate was incredibly professional, experienced, organized, and responsive, and once she took the reins about 6 weeks out from the day, the stress turned to relief and confidence knowing she was taking care of everything. We also got some great furniture rentals through CVW. We absolutely recommend Kate and CVW to anyone planning a wedding -- we couldn't imagine doing it without her!

e from the first minute of our communication. While I was overwhelmed with the amount of work to be done, Aly helped prioritize and organize each step of the way. She coordinated our family and friends and made sure the vendors executed the perfect day. We couldn't have done this without her - I am forever grateful to Aly and The CVW team.

et Aly 6 weeks prior to the wedding date to provide her with all the details of what we had planned. Aly coordinated everything with all the vendors, so that the day off the wedding things went off without a hitch. We also did various rentals from CVW which helped complete the look and the feel for the wedding. Can’t say enough about this company! Thank you Aly!!

d and because of Covid we just had our "big" wedding in December of 2021. Over the almost three years we have been working with Kate (including two reschedules of our big wedding and planning a small backyard wedding) , she has shown herself to be incredible kind, generous, creative, sharp, professional and pretty much both of our families think she is "the best wedding planner ever!" We would have been lost without her! She is also incredible creative - you get not only a planner but event designer as well - she thinks of every detail to make you and your guests comfortable and having the best time. You absolutely will not regret having Kate as your planner!! While we are glad to have wedding planning behind us, we miss working with Kate! (Her whole support team is also wonderful!)

great she was because I have been thinking about needing to do it nonstop for six months! Okay, let’s get to it: from the initial virtual meeting to our wedding day, I felt super secure and confident with Kate’s approach to making the planning process as smooth as possible (which, given COVID, was no small feat). There was never a question too silly to ask (and I’m sure I asked a lot of them ha), and she was always super responsive! Another big thing was how supportive she was as we navigated the ever shifting regulations/recommendations from city regarding COVID mitigations, and she was somehow both realistic and reassuring every time my anxiety kicked in! When the wedding weekend arrived, Kate was on the ball with coordination, making sure everything was running smoothly and no details were missed (even when I missed them! I forgot to put a specific cordial in our liquor order for a specialty cocktail; the morning of the wedding, she caught it and sent her assistant out to get a bottle!! I had no idea until after the event, which speaks to just how stress free she aimed for the day to be for us!). My intent in working with a coordinator was to make an investment to ensure we could fully enjoy our day, and Kate and CVW exceeded all expectations!

of the any that got caught in the Covid Crunch! The first go-round back in March of 2020 was great, we were on track, everything was organized and I felt extremely comfortable and happy that things would go successfully, even though we were scheduled for our wedding in mid-April. Low and behold 2 days after our final walk through, the wedding world ended as we knew it. However, Kate and her team NEVER STOPPED WORKING! Kate handled all of the rescheduling and worked with the vendors, all was good! However, the second date fell apart due to the on-going pandemic. Now, we were onto round 3, and a full year and a half after the original date, Kate and her team were still on the top to their game. What a wonderful calming influence in what had been more than a year of struggles. We had a virtual walk through, the rehearsal was seamless, the organization was impeccable, the thoughtful consideration of all of the bride's preferences were honored with integrity. Calm, organized, efficient and firm (with a very large, somewhat loud wedding party, just prior to the service), to make the ceremony one of the best in my memory, and the what felt like seamless organization during the reception. This wedding has many disastrous moments while leading up to it, however, what often felt like a wedding that was out of our control, and exasperating, because as me the wedding of everyone's dream! This dream WEDDING OCCURRED BECAUSE OF KATE....if it had not been for her this would have never been accomplished, but, because of her, it was better than we could have possibly imagined, and exceeded our expectations. If you are planning a wedding in the Chicago area, I cannot recommend Chicago Vintage Weddings and Kate ant more highly. They are impressive in every way, and they will are sure you expectations, providing you and your favorite bride and groom the wedding of your dreams. My only sadness is that I have no more children getting married and that means that I won't be able to work with Chicago Vintage Weddings and Kate again, but my appreciation will live with me forever!

I needed a coordinator in the 6 weeks leading up to the wedding. I just didn't know how helpful it would be especially on the actual wedding day. I consider myself a pretty organized person, but Taylor from CVW helped me catch anything I missed and nailed down anything that was still up in the air. The itinerary we put together helped everyone involved in the wedding stay on track. Taylor was able to calmly deal with inevitable issues that popped up throughout the day, ultimately relieving stress for myself, my husband, and our wedding party. She worked with the coordinator at the reception venue to beautifully transform the space. She was there from morning until night making sure everything was in place and checking in with myself and my husband. Overall, our wedding day was perfect. I know everyone says that, but I truly don't think it could have gone as smoothly without CVW day-of coordinator services.