weddings by Yours Truly

Wedding Planning & Coordination

Chicago, Southwest Suburbs, and Beyond!

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5.0

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Stress-free planning

Understanding the Couple's Vision

Professionalism and Attention to Detail

**Absolutely Incredible Wedding Coordinator – We Couldn’t Recommend Nikilett More!** Nikilett was absolutely amazing! We booked the day-of coordination package, but if we could do it all over again, we would choose her full wedding planning package in a heartbeat. She was that incredible! Even as our day-of coordinator, Nikilett jumped right into action during the final two months of planning, helping us finalize details, coordinate with all of our vendors, and make sure everything was coming together seamlessly. She worked with several vendors she hadn’t worked with before, and you never would have known it. Her professionalism, organization, and attention to detail were exceptional and noted by all the vendors! Our wedding timeline was impeccably planned, and by the time our wedding day arrived, we were actually ahead of schedule! This allowed my husband and me, along with our family and friends, to truly relax and enjoy every moment instead of worrying about the details. One moment that really showed Nikilett’s expertise was our outdoor ceremony. Unfortunately, there was rain during the first 15 minutes, which is something no couple hopes for on their wedding day. Nikilett monitored the situation and waited until the absolute last responsible moment before advising us on the decision to move the ceremony indoors. She kept us updated the entire time while not adding any stress or possible disappointment. It ended up being absolutely the right call, and she seamlessly coordinated with the venue and vendors to make the transition happen quickly. Somehow, she turned an unexpected challenge into a ceremony that was even more beautiful than we could have imagined, better than if we had planned to be indoors from the beginning! We truly cannot say enough wonderful things about Nikilett. She went above and beyond to make our wedding day everything we dreamed of and more. We are so incredibly grateful to her and would recommend Weddings by Yours Truly to any couple without a second thought. She helped make our wedding day unforgettable, and we will always be thankful for having her be apart of our bid day!

Amber H.

5.0

We used Nikilett for our wedding and had the best experience working with her!!! I was so grateful for her help and guidance! She was extremely pleasant and supportive in a very stressful time! With her help the wedding went to seamlessly and I don’t think a single part of the day we planned for was missed!! She did so much for us at the wedding and literally anything we needed she was there. We can’t thank her enough for making our day so amazing. She also helped so much at the end of the day with packing it all up! She had great communication with me and the vendors as well. I most likely would have had a stressful wedding day without her. thank you so so much Nikilett!!!!

Olivia S.

5.0

Nikilett

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AWARD WINNER (2X)

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Weddings by Yours Truly was founded in the Chicagoland suburbs with the sole purpose to unite couples in need with a beautiful and seamless wedding day. We’re not just wedding planners, we’re designers of the moments that become your favorite memories. We thrive in the beautiful chaos, the champagne moments, the tiny details only you will notice, and the big ones you’ll remember forever. Your wedding day will feel personal, intentional, and uniquely yours, created with care by a team who sees your vision and supports it wholeheartedly. When you invest in our services, we become your trusted partner and biggest advocate- managing every detail, timeline, and unexpected moment so you can be fully present and embrace every moment. Yours Truly 🖤 *Weddings by Yours Truly is based in Oswego, Illinois, and serves the Chicagoland area and anywhere else your love story takes us*

Woman-owned Business

Details

Destination Weddings

Destination Wedding Planning

Planning

Budgeting

Day-Of Coordination

Destination Wedding Planning

Full Service Wedding Planning

Wedding Design

Wedding Website

Wedding Activities

Getting Engaged

Engagement Party

Rehearsals & Parties

After Party

Bachelorette Party

Bridal Shower

Couples Shower

Engagement Party

Rehearsal Dinner

Welcome Party

Wedding

After Party

Ceremony

Cocktail Hour

Day After Brunch

Reception

Rehearsal

Rehearsal Dinner

Awards and Affiliations

2-Time 'Best of Weddings'

2026.2024.

Join couples who chose award-winning vendors for their wedding

Meet the team

Nikilett
Owner
Here to make your vision make sense, elevate the planning experience, and obsess over all the details that bring your wedding to life
Alexis
Senior Coordinator
Managing your wedding day from beginning to end, so you can be fully present for the moments you'll smile back on forever
Amanda
Associate Coordinator
Providing your wedding with additional support behind the scenes, maintaining the perfect balance of calm and comfort for you and your guests
Darla
Event Design Stylist
Executing the perfect placement of all your event décor, transforming your venue into the unforgettable space you've been envisioning

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The coordinator was professional, organized, and highly responsive, taking charge of vendor communication and delivering a flawless timeline so couples could relax. She handled last-minute issues — including weather and hair emergencies — calmly and efficiently. Reviewers say she went above and beyond, stayed through teardown, and made their days stress-free and memorable.

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Amber H

**Absolutely Incredible Wedding Coordinator – We Couldn’t Recommend Nikilett More!** Nikilett was absolutely amazing! We booked the day-of coordination package, but if we could do...

it all over again, we would choose her full wedding planning package in a heartbeat. She was that incredible! Even as our day-of coordinator, Nikilett jumped right into action during the final two months of planning, helping us finalize details, coordinate with all of our vendors, and make sure everything was coming together seamlessly. She worked with several vendors she hadn’t worked with before, and you never would have known it. Her professionalism, organization, and attention to detail were exceptional and noted by all the vendors! Our wedding timeline was impeccably planned, and by the time our wedding day arrived, we were actually ahead of schedule! This allowed my husband and me, along with our family and friends, to truly relax and enjoy every moment instead of worrying about the details. One moment that really showed Nikilett’s expertise was our outdoor ceremony. Unfortunately, there was rain during the first 15 minutes, which is something no couple hopes for on their wedding day. Nikilett monitored the situation and waited until the absolute last responsible moment before advising us on the decision to move the ceremony indoors. She kept us updated the entire time while not adding any stress or possible disappointment. It ended up being absolutely the right call, and she seamlessly coordinated with the venue and vendors to make the transition happen quickly. Somehow, she turned an unexpected challenge into a ceremony that was even more beautiful than we could have imagined, better than if we had planned to be indoors from the beginning! We truly cannot say enough wonderful things about Nikilett. She went above and beyond to make our wedding day everything we dreamed of and more. We are so incredibly grateful to her and would recommend Weddings by Yours Truly to any couple without a second thought. She helped make our wedding day unforgettable, and we will always be thankful for having her be apart of our bid day!

Olivia S

We used Nikilett for our wedding and had the best experience working with her!!! I was so grateful for her help and guidance! She was extremely pleasant and supportive in a very st...

ressful time! With her help the wedding went to seamlessly and I don’t think a single part of the day we planned for was missed!! She did so much for us at the wedding and literally anything we needed she was there. We can’t thank her enough for making our day so amazing. She also helped so much at the end of the day with packing it all up! She had great communication with me and the vendors as well. I most likely would have had a stressful wedding day without her. thank you so so much Nikilett!!!!

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Becky P

Nikilett was truly incredible from start to finish. She is professional, extremely hardworking, dedicated, organized, and no bullshit—in the absolute best way! She gets things DONE...

, while also being such a lovely person to be around. She made our wedding day completely stress-free and the months leading up to it seamless, especially when it came to coordinating and communicating with all of our vendors. She was incredibly responsive, attentive, and somehow always ten steps ahead. She knew every single detail of our day and every person involved by first name, which made us feel so confident that everything was taken care of. If we could do it all over again, we would choose Nikilett 1,000 times over. We truly cannot recommend her enough. Thank you, Nikilett, for working so hard to make our wedding day absolutely PERFECT! We are forever grateful for you! 🤍

Lindsey C

Hiring Nikilett was one of the best decisions we made throughout our entire wedding planning process. From our first meeting, it was clear that she cared just as much about making...

our wedding successful as we did. As the wedding got closer, she took so much off our plates by communicating directly with our vendors and the venue, answering our countless questions, and making sure every detail was accounted for. Having someone we trusted to keep everything organized made the weeks leading up to the wedding infinitely less stressful. Leading up to the wedding, we worked together to build a detailed timeline and walk through all of the personal touches we were bringing ourselves. On the wedding day, she executed every single detail flawlessly while keeping everyone on schedule without ever making us feel rushed. What we appreciated most, though, was how present she was throughout the day. She always seemed to appear exactly when we needed her, checking in to make sure we were doing okay, keeping us informed, and proactively handling anything that needed attention before we even realized it. Because of her, we never had to think about logistics. We just got to enjoy our wedding. Nikilett is organized, responsive, professional, calm under pressure, and an absolute joy to work with. We honestly can't imagine our wedding without her. We'd hire her again in a heartbeat.

Ann M

Nikilett is the coordinator you are looking for. She made sure everything on our wedding day went perfectly. I am a Type A control freak, but on the wedding day, I was able to r...

elax and enjoy the day without worrying about anything. She handled it all. (Plus, I'm sure there were a million things she did that we didn't even know about.) On top of being extremely good at her job, she's super friendly and just nice to chat with! Nikilett will be the best choice you make.

Atur O

Nikilett was absolutely AMAZING and played such a huge part in making our wedding day so beautiful and stress-free. From the moment we met, I could tell she truly cared about every...

detail and wanted everything to look perfect. She brought our vision to life even better than I imagined and handled everything so well! She’s the sweetest EVER.

Keaton F

One of the best decisions we made was having Nikilett as our planner! She helped make our day so special, and most importantly, stress free!! She helped bring our vision to life an...

d was the perfect mix of easy going yet detailed oriented and on top of everything! Brides if you are looking for an easy to work with and thoughtful planner, do your self a favor and hire Nikilett!

Joanne K

We worked with Nikilett for our wedding and she was a dream to work with from the get go! We felt at ease with her and she was so detail oriented that we had very few questions aft...

er our initial meeting. She got all our vendor information and contacted each vendor and stayed in touch with them, even on the day of the wedding when I missed a couple of emails :) We had a detailed timeline and contact/vendor list for the day of so that no one had to reach me with questions and they could go directly to Nikilett which allowed me to concentrate on being with my family and friends and focus on making memories instead of scrambling to figure out what was going on. On the day of the wedding, she was right there with me and if she went anywhere, I could easily reach her by text and she’d appear out of nowhere with whatever we needed. She stayed with us all the way to the end of our event and made sure we were well taken care of. Nikilett even took pictures and videos for us so we could have some of our moments to look at before we got our professional photos and video, which was so thoughtful because we were able to relive those moments directly after our wedding! She took care of all the details and I didn’t have to worry about anything on what could have been a really chaotic and stressful day. I would highly recommend Nikilett to anyone who wants to keep their wedding day as stress free as possible and wants to have someone there to make the day as seamless as it can be. I have no complaints and am so glad I got a chance to work with her!

Erin D

Nikilett was INCREDIBLE! She was such a pleasure to work with and made our day absolutely amazing. She made sure everyone was where they needed to be, when they needed to be, made ...

sure all the vendors were there and setting up how I wanted, and ensured that all of our guests moved to and from each event seamlessly. We got so many compliments about how smoothly our day went and that was all due to Nikilett. If anything went wrong with our day, I was unaware because of how effortlessly Nikilett handled everything. To quote my husband "I generally had no idea where I was supposed to be or what I was supposed to be doing on our wedding day and I didn't need to because Nikilett was there to help me throughout the entire day."

Keara M

We can't say enough good things about Nikilett! She took so much stress off of us for our wedding day. Honestly, no idea how we would've done the wedding without her there. We were...

worried about all the details and timing, but she handled everything so we could actually enjoy getting married. She was super helpful during planning - walked us through the timeline and made sure we thought of things we never would have on our own. The day of the wedding, she was on top of everything. We didn't have to think about a single detail because she had it all covered. Her assistant Amanda was great too - such a sweet person to have around on our big day. Also want to mention that both Nikilett and Amanda were so genuinely welcoming and LGBTQ+ friendly. It's not always easy to find vendors who make you feel totally comfortable, but they absolutely did. If you're looking for a wedding coordinator, book Nikilett. Our wedding was everything we wanted because of her!

GEORGE C

Simply the best! They arranged everything to perfection, we went thru our first look at were blown away!! Elegant and first class!

Kellie G

From the beginning these girls were absolutely amazing! Starting with an in person meeting going over every detail you can think of to bring all my ideas to life!! Nikilett's commu...

nication was above and beyond to ease my stress during the wedding planning phase. The day of was a breeze for me knowing Amanda & Darla had everything under control. They exceeded my expectations with their decor skills!! I would trust them over and over again in the future!! I wish I had some pictures but I didn't have my phone on my wedding day!! 100/100 recommend these girls!!!

Caroline S

I can't say enough good things about Nikilett for our wedding day coordination. From start to finish she was incredible, so friendly and professional. My husband even described...

her as a rockstar. She was always on top of things, from making the whole day run smoothly, to fixing my hair throughout the night, to making decor take down seamless at the end of the night. I can't imagine having done this wedding without her and her team!!

Christine G

Nikilett helped me and my now husband plan our 9/20/25 wedding at Two Brothers Roundhouse in Aurora, IL and she killed it!! Nikilett is so professional, so detail orientated, h...

as a resource /connection for what seems like everything even- if you need to have your pet in your ceremony. I am literally so thankful I found her and we built a nice friendship during the time of our wedding planning. Everybody that she encountered as our day of wedding coordinator had nothing but great feedback to give me about her. She’s on top of things and will even step in when you have to step back to take care of a family emergency. I’m really sad I don’t get to plan my wedding anymore with her, but maybe there’s something else that I can plan with her in the future. If anybody is looking for a wedding coordinator or planner you need to hire Nikilett! With love, The Kurkos + Milli

Ana F

Nikilett did a wonderful job executing my vision for my wedding and helping us set up decor. She was responsive and organized, she was helpful in guiding us in every wedding detai...

l possible. She decorated our venue better than we could have ever imagined, it was beautiful!! Highly recommend!

Kenny W

We are SOOO appreciative of everything that Nikilett and the Yours Truly team did to help make our wedding a success. From the moment we booked with Nikilett, the wedding planni...

ng load felt a lot lighter. There are so many things that she organized and did that I wouldn't have even thought to do, and she communicated it to all our vendors so well. She was administrative, organized, and was incredible attentive to our personal wants and needs. My wedding hair had a major malfunction, and she rearranged the day so that I could walk in feeling confident and still execute first looks, pre-wedding photo/video, and everything else I wanted to do pre-wedding. It also did rain for a portion of my outdoor wedding, and Nikilett was communicative about the status of everything without burdening me with making any decisions. It was truly a blessing. She also reassured me that what I was asking for wasn't too much. She made sure we ate, had drinks, and checked in on me throughout the night. She took pictures and sent them to us the next day... Just incredible! We feel so blessed that Nikilett was our wedding day coordinator!!!

Samantha M

Having never had a wedding, it was incredibly important for my husband and me to celebrate our 10th anniversary in a way that felt truly special and memorable. Bringing Nikilett on...

board was one of the best decisions we made. From the very beginning, she felt more like a friend than a planner—so warm, kind, and incredibly easy to talk to. She was always attentive, responsive, and genuinely cared about bringing our vision to life. It was clear from day one that she just knows her job and does it exceptionally well. We planned a 3-day celebration, and thanks to Nikilett, every single day went off without a hitch. On the main day, she helped pull off a big request we had that made the celebration even more meaningful. The venue looked amazing, the vendors she brought in were top-notch, and she handled all of our last-minute requests with grace and efficiency. What really stood out was how she listened—to every idea, every concern, every little detail—and turned our thoughts into reality. I honestly miss working with her and chatting with her! We’re so grateful to have had her by our side for this milestone, and I’m already looking forward to the next event we can collaborate on. Thank you, Nikilett, for making our anniversary unforgettable! We love you!

Angela B

Nikilett was a lifesaver to have as our coordinator for our wedding. She went above and beyond on wedding day and our day went so smoothly it shocked myself and my new husband. She...

’s incredible and we both highly recommend her to anyone in need of a day of coordinator!

Kelly G

Nikilett was an excellent choice as our day-of coordinator. Her calm and composed demeanor was an absolute perfect match for our special day. While we hired her to assist with the ...

details on the day of the wedding and reception, she went above and beyond in the lead-up to ensure everything ran smoothly. Her positive energy made a noticeable difference, and we appreciated her support throughout the process. By the end of our time together, it felt as though she had become part of our family.

Danielle P

From the moment we started planning our big day, Nikilette was on top of everything! With my busy work schedule, I was worried about managing all the small details, but she expert...

ly took the reins and made the entire process feel effortless. Her attention to detail was truly remarkable; she listened intently to every single request I had and transformed my visions into reality. Nikilette is not just a fantastic planner; she is also such a personable and sweet individual. Her genuine passion for making each wedding special shines through in everything she does. On the day of our wedding, she was there from morning till night, working tirelessly to ensure everything ran smoothly. I can’t express enough how grateful I am for her support on such an important day. We’ve received nonstop compliments from friends and family about how amazing our wedding was, and I truly believe it’s all thanks to Nikilette's hard work and dedication. She is a wonderful, attentive, and diligent wedding planner, and I couldn't have achieved this unforgettable day without her! If you’re looking for someone who will make your wedding absolutely perfect, look no further than Nikilette. She is a true gem in the world of wedding planning!

Heather W

Nikilett started off as our original venue coordinator. Her amazing personality and characteristics is what really drew us into choosing our venue. We just knew she'd be amazing to...

work with and you can just see she had a true passion for what she does. Sad on our end, she ended up leaving the venue to start her own amazing journey. Luckily to find out we were coincidentally basically neighbors, we kept in touch and we decided to hire her for our decor set up. She went above and beyond, from me advice to suggestions to actually doing the decor, she's been nothing but amazing!!! I was so blessed to have her part of our day. I can tell anyone if you choose Nikilett, you will 100% not regret a single thing!

Breanne B

We were a Covid wedding couple and were blessed to work with Nikilett for two weddings (a very small intimate wedding in 2020 and large summer 2021 wedding). The weddings were very...

different from each other, but both perfect thanks to the help of Nikilett. She was prompt with responses to all of my questions, professional, knowledgeable, and very detail oriented. I felt confident going into both weddings knowing that Nikilett had all details planned out. I highly recommend Nikilett to any and all future wedding couples!

A N

Nikilett absolutely made wedding planning so much easier! Nothing was a problem for her, and she was very prompt in her communication. Our bridal party felt comfortable working wit...

h her on our big day, and put us all at ease. Most importantly, she spoke with both myself and my now husband - this was something that we didn't realize was so rare in the wedding industry until we were planning! My husbands wants and needs were taken just as seriously as mine, and he even looked forward to our meetings! I am beyond grateful that we got to work with her, you won't be disappointed! ( wedding 08/05/23)

Sybil S

Nikilett exuded calmness the day of our wedding. On top of everything, she helped put out some last-minute fires (like my veil that would not stay on!!) as if it was as simple as g...

rabbing me a glass of water. She made planning, designing, and the day-off exceed my expectations. I would recommend her over & over again!

Crystal M

We loved working with Nikilett! She helped make our wedding planning experience go so smoothly and was always incredible about getting back to us with any questions that we had. Sh...

e was super helpful with recommendations and was so willing to go along with any of our ideas. She also has such a warm personality and truly was so welcoming to work with. Run don’t walk to book Nikilett!

Kaye K

Nikilett was amazing in assisting us with our daughter’s wedding. This was our first time with planning a wedding and Nikilett was always available and answered our calls and e-mai...

ls promptly. She was extremely helpful in giving us various ideas and options. We met with her several times and each time she made sure we were good with our decisions. She is organized, thorough, and task oriented. Our daughter’s wedding was a perfect day thanks in large part to Nikilett implementing the plan flawlessly. Without hesitation I would highly recommend her. Thank you Nikilett for all of your efforts. Kaye K.

Lyndsay K

Nikilett was incredible to work with. She was timely with her responses to emails, she was extremely organized, and she made my family and I feel comfortable and at ease as we plan...

ned our wedding. Nikilett kept us informed, had great ideas on the layout of the room and for our timeline, she is extremely knowledgeable, and was kind throughout the entire process. I highly recommend Nikilett as your wedding planner. You will not go wrong with her!

Nicole M

Nikilett made planning my wedding so easy! She has a ton of experience and was able to guide me and my husband with all the small planning details. Anytime I had a question, she an...

swered it right away. Her clear communication made the whole process less stressful. Day off, she made everything look PERFECT. Just like I imagined. If you want to work with someone professional, organized, and easy to work with, Nikilett is for you.

Lexi W

Nikilett is extremely knowledgeable! She made our wedding day so perfect in every way! She was so easy to communicate with and is so patient with every question you ask. I cannot r...

ecommend her enough!

Gabriella S

We worked with Nikilett for our small wedding in 2020 and also our larger rescheduled wedding in 2021. She is absolutely amazing! She helped create two perfect days for us. She is ...

so responsive and goes above and beyond what you can ever hope for in a wedding planner. She takes her job so seriously and pays attention to every single detail. I’ll never forget a silly request I made before our first wedding and thinking it was nothing she even had control to fix, but she made it happen. We’re so grateful to have worked with Nikilett twice and I highly recommend her!

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