planning perks
Event planning is made up of so many moving parts. Between the design details, vendor information, logistics, and so on, things can get chaotic without the right system in place. Instead of hopping between various apps and websites, wouldn't it be nice to have everything neatly organized in one centralized location? Enter our online planning suite! Designed and managed by our team of expert planners, we provide you with all of the essential lists, documents, and spreadsheets you will need for planning success.
Guess what? An easy and enjoyable planning experience is within reach! Say goodbye to hours of second guessing and wondering what you're missing and hello to a streamlined process and peace of mind. All of our wedding collections include the minimum level of service needed for a smooth and successful wedding day.
Our team provides more than just a mood board. We spend time getting to know you and your love story allowing us to hand-select the right options for you. We provide pricing details along with your design options to take the guess work out of the design process. We'll host a design meeting at your venue showing you different options in-person to help with visualizing the details.
online planning suite
Planning with ease
comprehensive design
THE FULL-SERVICE
EXPERIENCE
Your wedding is one-of-a-kind and should be treated as such. From conception to execution, partnering with our team ensures that every spectacular detail of your wedding will receive an exceptional level of attention and skillful management.
Investing in a professional wedding planner gives you the freedom to celebrate the joys of engagement without the stress of learning a process we've already perfected.
Our team will expertly guide you through a strategic set of planning phases and execute your wedding day with ease allowing you and your loved ones to enjoy worry-free.
vendor proposal retrieval and booking process facilitation
personalized venue and vendor recommendations based on your budget and style
custom design plan to communicate couple's vision outlining colors, materials, flowers, rental items, lighting, food and drinks, pricing options, etc. along with an in-person design meeting at your venue
monthly calls with your wedding consultant to brainstorm and ask questions
monthly progress reports to keep you accountable and on track
timeline, layouts, and wedding day docs are finalized and distributed to vendor team
a final consultation to go over wedding day details
1-2 Weeks Before the Wedding
we begin finalizing all event details, confirming services to be provided, and making notes of logistical needs
planner schedules and conducts a final walkthrough
4-5 Weeks Before the Wedding
dress fitting attendance to learn how to bustle your dress
6-8 Weeks Before the Wedding
planner manages and tracks client budget, provides updates via automated reminders
planner schedules and attends specific vendor meetings with clients
stationery design, proofing, addressing & envelope stuffing and mailing
want a stress-free planning experience with a professional who can take the lead, act as their advocate, and stay on top of all the details
want a fabulous wedding, but don't want to spend 400+ hours planning
want a professional to guide them and provide custom recommendations every step of the way
need design help from an experienced professional
need a system for staying organized
have busy careers, frequently travel for work, or are in school
tried to start, but quickly became overwhelmed
don't know where to start
managers will assist family with packing up keepsake items, gifts/cards, and leftover food, cake, and alcohol
planning team will troubleshoot any unforeseen issues that pop up
consultant will direct the ceremony and manage the flow of the reception
setup and breakdown of small decor items, such as a guest book, card box, table numbers, menus, escort cards, favors, cake serving items, toasting flutes, and tossing items
communication with transportation providers
management of vendors and venue staff at ceremony and reception sites
your wedding consultant & production assistants on-site for as many hours as necessary
Wedding Day
event manager conducts a one hour ceremony rehearsal
1-2 Days Before the Wedding
a wedding weekend itinerary is sent to family and friends
Investments for our Full-Service Planning, Design, & Management start at $5,500 with most clients spending at least $8,000
a private online planning suite with game-changing planning tools, documents, and spreadsheets
an initial consultation with your dedicated wedding consultant to discuss your vision in depth, wedding goals, style, budget, the planning process, important dates, tips for success, and a wedding day timeline
Upon Signing the Contract
Best for couples who...
What's included?
Our most popular service perfect for couples seeking a dedicated partner, leader, and advocate to provide a seamless and enjoyable experience throughout the entirety of planning. We build a trusting relationship with our clients and learn about their ultimate goals to establish a solid framework for planning, create a cohesive design, assemble the perfect team of professionals, and produce a visually stunning and well-orchestrated day.
Full-Service Planning, Design, & Event Management
THE premium management
EXPERIENCE
Premium Wedding Management
What's included?
Upon Signing the Contract
an initial consultation with your dedicated wedding consultant to discuss your vision in depth, wedding goals, style, budget, the planning process, important dates, tips for success, and a wedding day timeline
a private online planning suite with game-changing planning tools, documents, and spreadsheets
personalized venue and vendor recommendations based on your budget and style, as needed
monthly phone or video calls
timeline, layouts, and wedding day docs are finalized and distributed to vendor team
a final consultation to go over wedding day details
1-2 Weeks Before the Wedding
we begin finalizing all event details, confirming services to be provided, and making notes of logistical needs
planner schedules and conducts a final walkthrough
4-5 Weeks Before the Wedding
6-8 Weeks Before the Wedding
want a stress-free planning experience with a professional who can take the lead, act as their advocate, and stay on top of all the details
want peace of mind knowing you have a professional available for questions and guidance, as needed
feel confident interviewing vendors, retrieving proposals, reading contracts, and managing a vendor team for several months
need a system for staying organized
have ample time each week to work on planning (10+ hours)
tried to start, but quickly became overwhelmed
don't know where to start
Best for couples who...
managers will assist family with packing up keepsake items, gifts/cards, and leftover food, cake, and alcohol
planning team will troubleshoot any unforeseen issues that pop up
consultant will direct the ceremony and manage the flow of the reception
setup and breakdown of small decor items, such as a guest book, card box, table numbers, menus, escort cards, favors, cake serving items, toasting flutes, and tossing items
communication with transportation providers
management of vendors and venue staff at ceremony and reception sites
your wedding consultant & two production assistants on-site
Wedding Day
event manager conducts a one hour ceremony rehearsal
1-2 Days Before the Wedding
a wedding weekend itinerary is sent to family and friends
Investments for our Premium Management offering start at $4,750
Perfect for couples who have a surplus of free time and feel confident in their ability to secure their vendors, create a cohesive design, and plan the details of their wedding. Guided by our team, couples are set up with a process for planning and receive access to professional-level documents and spreadsheets to stay organized. Monthly check-ins keep couples on track and lower their risk of forgetting key elements. In the final stages, our team gathers the wedding details and executes the wedding day with ease.
Investing in our expertise affords you peace-of-mind knowing that every single detail you've dreamed of and planned for will be skillfully managed by a team of professionals while you relax and enjoy the day.
You and your loved ones will arrive to an impeccably staged venue and smoothly directed through the ceremony followed by the enjoyment of a highly-polished evening as our team produces the remainder of wedding night until your fabulous send off as newlyweds!
THE essential management
EXPERIENCE
timeline, layouts, and wedding day docs are finalized and distributed to vendor team
a final consultation to go over wedding day details
1-2 Weeks Before the Wedding
we begin finalizing all event details, confirming services to be provided, and making notes of logistical needs
you receive a collection of planning documents that will help you get organized and make sure no details fall through the cracks
we review your vendor and venue contracts and take notes
we begin drafting the wedding day document for vendors
planner schedules and conducts a final walkthrough
4-5 Weeks Before the Wedding
6-8 Weeks Before the Wedding
12 Weeks Before the Wedding
want peace of mind knowing that a professional tied up all the loose ends into a nice bow and is handling everything with confidence and ease
don't want to make their friends and family work on the wedding day
don't want to be working on their wedding day
don't need a lot of guidance or a system for staying organized
have ample time each week to work on planning (10+ hours)
have a venue and know which vendors they want
feel confident with planning all the details
managers will assist family with packing up keepsake items, gifts/cards, and leftover food, cake, and alcohol
planning team will troubleshoot any unforeseen issues that pop up
consultant will direct the ceremony and manage the flow of the reception
setup and breakdown of small decor items, such as a guest book, card box, table numbers, menus, escort cards, favors, cake serving items, toasting flutes, and tossing items
communication with transportation providers
management of vendors and venue staff at ceremony and reception sites
your wedding consultant & production assistants on-site
Wedding Day
event manager conducts a one hour ceremony rehearsal
1-2 Days Before the Wedding
a wedding weekend itinerary is sent to family and friends
Investments for our Essential Management offering start at $2,750
Investing in our expertise affords you peace-of-mind knowing that every single detail you've dreamed of and planned for will be skillfully managed by a team of professionals while you relax and enjoy the day.
You and your loved ones will arrive to an impeccably staged venue and smoothly directed through the ceremony followed by the enjoyment of a highly-polished evening as our team produces the remainder of wedding night until your fabulous send off as newlyweds.
This collection provides couples with the essential services needed to ensure a perfectly coordinated wedding day. This is ideal for couples who want to do all of the planning but know that they will need a professional to run things on the wedding day. This is also great for couples who have been told by their venue that they will need to designate a main point of contact to set up decorations and run the ceremony.
What's included?
Best for couples who...
Essential Wedding Management
THE microwedding
EXPERIENCE
We discovered that there were too many couples out there who wanted to have a beautiful and well-orchestrated wedding day with just a few loved ones or up to 50 guests, but finding venues and vendors that fit the budget for a small-scale wedding was too hard.
We created this micro wedding offering to help these couples find high-quality options that won't require them to spend as much as a couple planning a traditional wedding with 150 guests.
We partnered with top professionals to take the guess work out of planning. so you can have the most special and enjoyable wedding day in a way that is uniquely you!
vendor proposal retrieval and booking process facilitation
we work with you and our required floral and catering partners to bring your vision to life
personalized venue and vendor recommendations from our pre-approved list for small weddings
custom design plan to communicate couple's vision outlining colors, materials, flowers, rental items, lighting, food and drinks, pricing options, etc. along with an in-person design meeting at your venue
monthly calls with your wedding consultant to brainstorm and ask questions
monthly progress reports to keep you accountable and on track
timeline, layouts, and wedding day docs are finalized and distributed to vendor team
a final consultation to go over wedding day details
1-2 Weeks Before the Wedding
we begin finalizing all event details, confirming services to be provided, and making notes of logistical needs
planner schedules and conducts a final walkthrough
4-5 Weeks Before the Wedding
6-8 Weeks Before the Wedding
planner manages and tracks client budget, provides updates via automated reminders
stationery design, proofing, addressing & envelope stuffing and mailing
want a stress-free planning experience with a professional who can take the lead, act as their advocate, and stay on top of all the details
want all of the guess work to be taken out of the planning process
want a professional to guide them and provide custom recommendations every step of the way
need design help from an experienced professional
need a system for staying organized
want a day that feels special and somewhat formal without all of the pomp and circumstance
don't know how to plan a small wedding because so many vendors have minimums that are too high
will have 50 guests or less
managers will assist family with packing up keepsake items, gifts/cards, and leftover food, cake, and alcohol
planning team will troubleshoot any unforeseen issues that pop up
consultant will direct the ceremony and manage the flow of the day
setup and breakdown of small decor items, such as a guest book, card box, table numbers, menus, escort cards, favors, cake serving items, toasting flutes, and tossing items
communication with transportation providers
management of vendors and venue staff at ceremony and reception sites
your wedding consultant & production assistants on-site for as many hours as necessary
Wedding Day
event manager conducts a one hour ceremony rehearsal, if necessary
1-2 Days Before the Wedding
a wedding weekend itinerary is sent to family and friends
Investments for our microwedding experience start at $4,500
a private online planning suite with game-changing planning tools, documents, and spreadsheets
an initial consultation with your dedicated wedding consultant to discuss your vision in depth, wedding goals, style, budget, the planning process, important dates, tips for success, and a wedding day timeline
Upon Signing the Contract
Best for couples who...
What's included?
Even the smallest of weddings need professional guidance. That's why we provide a unique micro wedding experience tailored specifically for couples who want a wedding day just as beautiful and high-touch as traditional weddings, but without all of the show-pony, big production moments. We've partnered with the very best sustainable wedding pros to take all of the guess work out of planning a wedding with 50 guests or less, created special packages to help control costs, and provide a specific process that makes planning streamlined from start to finish.
microwedding Planning, Design, & Event Management
Á La Carte Event Services
Events we plan...
post-wedding brunches
bachelorette and bachelor parties (great for out-of-town groups!)
marriage proposals
engagement parties
welcome bag curation, assembly, and delivery
stationery design, proofing, ordering, stuffing, and mailing + RSVP management
event design, styling, and detail recommendations
getting ready attendant (an add-on service for weddings)
on-demand 90-minute planning sessions
Other event services...
bar and bat mitzvahs
elevated tea parties
other special occassions and celebrations
wellness parties
baby showers, sprinkles, + sip & sees
graduation parties
birthday parties for humans and pups alike
quinceañeras
curated date nights for couples seeking romance or unique Chicago experiences
welcome parties and rehearsal dinners
bridal showers and luncheons
anniversaries
Investments for our event planning & management services vary, but our average client invests $2,150+. Our hourly rate for on-demand planning sessions start at $150.
For when our most popular collections don't quite fit your needs, we have á la carte options available. In addition to wedding-related events such as proposals, engagement parties, bridal showers, welcome dinners, bachelorette and bachelor parties, and post-wedding brunches we plan other special events such as baby showers and sprinkles, birthdays, anniversaries, graduation parties, and other meaningful celebrations.
We offer a variety of service levels for every client's unique needs. For a more involved planning experience, we can begin working with you from the very beginning in creating a concept, refining your vision and translating it into a cohesive design plan, sourcing your vendor team, planning the details, managing your budget, sending task reminders, attending design meetings, and wrapping up all the logistics prior to the event date where our team will assist with setup, overseeing the whole event, and ensuring thorough breakdown at the end.
From here, we can scale down the level of involvement you would like from us. Simply hiring our team for event management is a great option for party hosts who want to enjoy their event with their cherished guests without any stress or worry about managing the logistics of the day. Relax and allow our team to be your go-to event professionals!
Sustainable Soirées set the bar! This was the best event I've ever been to. They thought of everything.
- Allie M.
We couldn't have done it without Sustainable Soirées! They were friendly, creative, and cared about our event as much as we did! We will be contacting Sustainable Soirées for all of our future parties! Thank you again!!
-Sarah B.
Wow! Their team was amazing! Our event was better than we ever could have dreamed and they made the day absolutely perfect!
-Mike D.
