I am so happy you are here exploring my website! Congratulations on your engagement! Engaging Events is based in Chicago and we specialize in full wedding planning and design coordination in Chicago and all over the world. What's our secret? Strong organizational and negotiating skills, ability to multitask gracefully under pressure, and appreciation for the art of customer service. Those are invaluable in working with vendors, staying within a budget, and creating beautiful, flawless events for our clients. And we like to have fun doing so in the process!

Our goal is to make each event feel effortless, organic and utterly memorable -- and carefully thought-out, behind-the-scenes planning is the only way to make this a reality for our couples. So if your wedding is 10 of your close family or friends or a large event, we are here for you!

Ready to schedule a phone call today? Email us or call us at 773-777-2299

Full service Wedding Planning and Design

We work closely with you and your fiancé and family every step of the way, creating a unique wedding celebration that reflects who you are as a couple. From finding the perfect location for your reception to setting your wedding budget and securing the perfect team of vendors, each detail is carefully managed as we orchestrate your perfect day. 

  • Wedding venue selection. Find the PERFECT venue for your reception!

  • Vendor selection and referrals. Find the BEST vendors for your wedding!

  • Budgeting and budget management

  • Project and wedding planning management with online access to timeline and to-do’s

  • Creative direction: design and styling services

  • Detailed wedding design plan

  • Hotel blocks and transportation management

  • Schedule and attend all wedding meetings

  • Weekend logistics and event management on the weekend of the wedding

See examples of Chicago wedding planning by Engaging Events.

Partial Planning

This package is for the couple that wants help from a professional wedding planner but wants to do some of the planning on their own. We will help set the budget and budget management, wedding timeline management and make wedding vendor recommendations. We will be with you throughout the planning process as a sounding board. This also includes being there on the weekend of the event for event logistics and management. We are happy to tailor this package for your needs. Pricing begins at $8,500.

Event Management (aka Day-of Wedding Planning)

Have most of the planning complete and want someone to help you wrap up the details and help you on the wedding weekend? We offer "day-of wedding planning" in Chicago, which we like to call event management. We jump in two months from your wedding day to work with you on your final to-do list and be your right hand leading up to your wedding day. We'll be there with you on the wedding day to send you down the aisle, make sure the day is perfect and your family and friends can relax and enjoy and send you off to your honeymoon suite with maximum joy and minimum stress. Pricing begins at $3,750.

Some of what is included in this service. Please email me for the complete list of services

  • Develop custom and detailed wedding schedule/itinerary ensuring that all details are considered. We will hold an in-person timeline meeting eight weeks out from the wedding

  • Planning calendar and project management for the final months of wedding planning 

  • Present on your wedding day to oversee the day of the wedding and flow-of-event, allowing you, your family and guests to enjoy the day 

  • Bring Emergency Wedding Kit for any mishaps or emergencies 

Destination Wedding PLANNING 

Do you dream of a getting married and having a Caribbean beach wedding, a wedding in the lush rainforest of Costa Rica or the rolling hills of Ireland as your backdrop? Ali Phillips can help you make that happen. As one of the best destination wedding planners in the country, we are there for any of your destination wedding needs. Planning from afar can be daunting, but our experience working in over 30 countries and navigating the unique details of destination events will make the process stress-free and fun for you and your fiance. Where do you want to go? Our passports are ready!

ELOPEMENTS AND INTIMATE WEDDINGS

Having an elopement or a small wedding with just your closest loved ones? Perhaps you are selecting to get married at home or a park in Chicago? We can help with pulling all the details together for you. We can offer advice for items such as venues, officiants, the best photographers and on down to where to purchase the most amazing cake or an in-home chef to come and cook a lovely and intimate dinner! Also, Ali is an ordained officiant and can perform your ceremony!

Wedding Planner HANGOUT-VIRTUAL WEDDING PLANNING!

Want to speak with a professional wedding planner via phone or video skype? We are here to help! We offer wedding planner consulting calls for any advice you may need along the way in your planning process. Our call can be booked hourly and you can ask as many questions as possible. Looking for help with venue ideas? Need help setting a wedding budget? Perhaps you just want to ask a bunch of questions about your list of to-do’s or creating your wedding timeline? Email us today to schedule a phone call or video skype with us today! Hourly advice can be booked for $175 an hour.

Let’s chat! Call us today to set up a time to meet in person and talk more about your wedding plans!