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2005
Posted by Ali Phillips
Thursday Dec 15 at 10:58 PM
Ali Attends Association of Bridal Consultants Annual Conference
Tags: news
I recently attended the Association of Bridal Consultants annual Business of Brides Conference in San Jose, California from November 13th - November 16th, 2005... read more »
Posted by Ali Phillips
Saturday Nov 26 at 10:33 PM
Lauren and Brian's Wediding at Cafe Brauer
Tags: weddings
Lauren and Brian's wedding at Cafe Brauer was a winter wonderland of hanging orchids and candelight. Sugared pears acted as the placecard as guests arrived in the Great Hall. Guests found their seats for the ceremony and then moved to... read more »
Posted by Ali Phillips
Sunday Oct 30 at 8:04 PM
Catherine and Allen Morgenstern
Tags: testimonials
I really thought that I had the whole "wedding thing" figured out, and whatever wedding coordinator I hired was going to have it pretty easy. Well, from the moment I hired Ali, she was thinking of things that didn't... read more »
Posted by Ali Phillips
Saturday Oct 29 at 9:58 PM
Erica and Michael's Wedding Featured on The Knot
Tags: news
Erica and Michael Strama's wedding was recently chosen by the editors of The Knot to be a Featured Wedding on The Knot.com's website. Ali Phillips, wedding coordinator for this wedding, is mentioned in the "ingredients to a great wedding" area.... read more »
Posted by Ali Phillips
Saturday Oct 22 at 8:27 PM
Kate and Kyle Wade
Tags: weddings
Kate and Kyle celebrated their wedding ceremony at University of Chicago's Bond Chapel. They met at University of Chicago in graduate school so this location held special meaning to them and was perfect for their wedding ceremony. Their colorful... read more »
Posted by Ali Phillips
Saturday Sep 17 at 11:49 PM
Mirvette and Efrain Cintron
Tags: testimonials
When you reach 35 you realize how important it is to live your life stress free. With 9 months to plan a wedding, I knew I didn't want to worry about a thing the day of our wedding. I met... read more »
Posted by Ali Phillips
Saturday Sep 3 at 8:34 PM
Jaime Iosue and Keith Moran
Tags: testimonials
Choosing to work with Ali was the smartest decision we made in planning our wedding. What stands out about Ali is her focus on helping a couple plan a wedding that fits their style and needs. Ali did not impose... read more »
Posted by Ali Phillips
Thursday Aug 11 at 5:53 PM
Ali Phillips debuts in What is Ph's "Women on Top" Show
Tags: press
Ali Phillips of Engaging Events by Ali, Inc. was a guest performer in pH Productions "Women on Top" show on Thursday, August 11th show at 11pm.... read more »
Posted by Ali Phillips
Saturday Jul 16 at 9:40 PM
Wendy Nicholson, Mother of the Bride
Tags: testimonials
My daughter got engaged in the fall of 2004. With my daughter living out of state and with some very strong ideas of how she wanted her wedding, I knew I would need help! I interviewed many wedding planners but... read more »
Posted by Ali Phillips
Saturday Jun 25 at 3:53 PM
Testimonial from Rhiannon and Timothy Heavey
Tags: testimonials
With Ali, I not only got the best coordinator, I also got a friend--that is what makes the difference between good and great. Planning a wedding is like having a second job. There’s no way I could have juggled both... read more »
Posted by Ali Phillips
Sunday Jun 19 at 10:28 PM
Testimonial from Jill and Freddie Feldman
Tags: testimonials
When my husband and I first started planning our wedding, one thing I knew for sure was I was going to need help the weekend of the wedding. From our first meeting I knew Ali would be helpful with organizing... read more »
Posted by Ali Phillips
Sunday Jun 19 at 8:04 PM
A Chicago Newberry Library Wedding
Tags: weddings
Rhiannon and Tim exchanged their marriage vows at the beautiful Fourth Prestbytarian Church on Michigan Avenue in front of their family and friends. The bride walked down the aisle to the Prince of Denmark played by the organ and... read more »
Posted by Ali Phillips
Saturday Jun 18 at 8:15 PM
Testimonial from Selina Santos and Danny Lugo
Tags: testimonials
When you're planning a wedding you have a choice.....to be stressed or not to be stressed. I chose not to be. I vowed that I would not let the details and demands of planning overwhelm my fiancé and I. To... read more »
Posted by Ali Phillips
Saturday Jun 18 at 7:51 PM
Testimonial from Lisa and Trent Iliff
Tags: testimonials
Ali, I don't think there's a better way to say it: hiring you was the best decision we made! When we first started the planning process, I was very overwhelmed by all the details and I knew that I'd make... read more »
Posted by Ali Phillips
Saturday May 28 at 9:39 PM
Testimonial from Marnie and Joel Bokleman
Tags: testimonials
I can’t count how many times I thought in my head during the planning process of my wedding, “I am so glad I have Ali.” My husband and I were able to be stress free during the whole planning process... read more »
Posted by Ali Phillips
Saturday May 28 at 7:18 PM
Marnie and Joel Bokelman
Tags: weddings
Marnie and Joel's ceremony took place on a beautiful spring day this past Memorial Day weekend. The ceremony was at the United Methodist Church in the Chicago Temple with 300 guests in attendance. One thing I asked Marnie and Joel... read more »
Posted by Ali Phillips
Thursday May 19 at 7:06 PM
Ali appears in Wedding Bells Magazine
Tags: press
I was recently quoted in Chicago's Wedding Bells Magazine in the Summer 2005 issue.... read more »
Posted by Ali Phillips
Saturday Apr 30 at 5:17 PM
Testimonial from Chaoran Jin and Steve Prokup
Tags: testimonials
Here’s some advice from a groom – hire Ali. When Chaoran brought up the idea of using a wedding planner my first reaction was “why pay someone to do that?”. Well the answer is we could not have done it... read more »
Posted by Ali Phillips
Wednesday Apr 27 at 7:08 PM
Chair Ties-A great and affordable way to add color to your event
Tags: trends
Chair ties, usually used for a chair cover, are a great way to add color to your event!... read more »
Posted by Ali Phillips
Saturday Apr 9 at 8:17 PM
Testimonial from Nicole and Marc Schoenberg
Tags: testimonials
From the moment my husband and I met Ali there was no doubt in our minds that she would be a great coordinator for our wedding. In addition to her good sense of style and taste; she is professional, enthusiastic... read more »
Posted by Ali Phillips
Monday Apr 4 at 1:39 PM
Ali Phillips presents at Weddings Beautiful Worldwide Conference
Tags: news
I was recently asked by the President of Weddings Beautiful Worldwide, Doris Nixon Weddings Beautiful Worldwide, to speak at their semi-annual convention. This was my second speaking engagement in my career.... read more »
Posted by Ali Phillips
Saturday Apr 2 at 9:32 PM
Testimonial from Lynn Hart and Danny Sack
Tags: testimonials
My husband and I agree that hiring Ali was the smartest decision we made in the entire planning process! Her input ranged from small details to vendor recommendations, overall scheduling, planning and brainstorming. She was always available, cheerful and optimistic;... read more »
Posted by Ali Phillips
Friday Mar 25 at 12:42 AM
Hot Chicago Reception Locations
Tags: trends
Finding a good wedding reception site is one of the biggest tasks for couples all over the world. The site sets the tone for the wedding so couples usually take a good amount of time making the decision. Here are... read more »
Posted by Ali Phillips
Tuesday Mar 15 at 5:25 PM
Ali Phillips on Channel 2 News
Tags: press
I was interviewed by Dorothy Tucker of the Channel 2 News in Chicago. Lisa Alongi, one of my clients that is getting married in June of 2005, also appears in this clip. This was aired on March 15th, 2004 on... read more »
