As Chicago Wedding Planners, we have worked with many couples that panic about trying to find affordable, usable, or customizable favors. To limit your stress, we have created a list of ideas from weddings we have been at or planned. From sunglasses, to plant seeds, to actual tattoos here are some wedding favor ideas you can include at your wedding.
Read MoreWe had the wonderful opportunity to host a vibrant reception for Tracee and Kevin, who chose to celebrate with family and friends a year after their private elopement. Our team loved bringing their playful vision to life, creating a joyous atmosphere that perfectly captured their unique journey as a couple. We are honored to have played a part in such a special milestone and to help them share their love story with those who matter most.
Read MoreAs children, our birthdays were defined by imaginative themes that turned every celebration into a magical, high-energy memory. At Fierce Productions, we believe reaching adulthood shouldn't mean outgrowing that sense of wonder, so we specialize in blending nostalgic playfulness with a sophisticated touch of modern elegance. From high-energy Bollywood 21st birthdays to opulent 50th Silver Soirees, our Chicago-based team is here to help you embrace your inner sparkle and elevate your milestone into a truly luxurious experience.
Read MoreWhile weddings are a beautiful celebration, why limit the joy of having all your loved ones together to just a single day? Planning a full wedding weekend is the perfect solution for destination events or for couples who want more quality time with guests than a non-stop wedding day allows. By spreading out the festivities, you transform your celebration into a relaxing vacation for your guests and ensure you have plenty of time to create meaningful memories with everyone.
Read MoreWe are experts at enhancing your event to make it memorable, immersive, and FUN for all guests. Whether it be a birthday party, wedding, fundraiser, corporate party, or anniversary celebration, adding interactive elements is a simple way to make your event feel more luxurious. As event planners in Chicago, we have helped produce many amazing and unique celebrations. Here are a few ideas we have seen that will make your event super exciting.
Read MoreAbra and Len reached out to Fierce Productions to custom plan their wedding because they didn’t want a cookie-cutter wedding. They wanted their day to feel uniquely theirs, and filled with laughter and music all night! They had already booked a few vendors, but needed expert help to coordinate those final details and assist with their overall design.
Read MoreWhile many couples associate "destination weddings" with tropical beaches or European villas, Chicago stands out as an iconic, stylish, and versatile domestic alternative right in the heart of the Midwest. Whether you are drawn to the city's vibrant energy or desire an elevated urban backdrop, the Windy City offers an unforgettable setting for your nuptials with no residency requirements. The Fierce Production team loves producing events here because the city’s diverse neighborhoods offer something new at every turn, which is exactly why couples from across the globe choose to say "I do" in Chicago.
Read MoreJamie and Maxwell reached out to Fierce Productions for our Coordination and Management package—Jamie had mostly booked all the vendors and just wanted expert advice to help guide the final steps and run the big day. They were looking for an “opulent minimalist” wedding. The restrained color palette was white and green. The decor was high-quality but limited to give each piece a bigger impact. Everything was elegant and luxurious, but they still featured smaller aspects that encapsulate their relationship into their wedding, which created playful but personal moments.
Read MoreFinding spacious event venues in Chicago that combine style, flexibility, and capacity can feel like searching for a needle in a haystack—but that’s where Fierce Productions comes in. As a leading Chicago-based wedding and event planning company known for upscale, nontraditional experiences, we specialize in curating unforgettable events in venues that make a statement. Here are 15 Chicago event venues we’ve worked with that can comfortably host 400+ guests—and deliver the kind of experience your guests will rave about.
Read MoreSam and Zach reached out to us hoping for a nontraditional wedding filled with “rustic, warehouse, concert vibes with just good food and music and even better people.” (Our favorite kind of wedding).
Through our Coordination and Management Services, we gladly supported their wedding 3 Months Out to finalize those last few details, and support any logistical changes. The wedding was classy, rustic, minimalistic, fun, and all-around a beautiful representation of both Sam and Zach.
Read MoreDo you have employees feeling groggy during your early morning meetings? Do you want to celebrate a renowned member of your team but want it to feel more special than a celebration in a board room? Why not take a leap and host some conferences in a stunning venue with some gorgeous pops of color?
Read MoreWe are big supporters of celebrating your milestones in life, work, or as a business. We were beyond thrilled when we were hired to design a joint 50th corporate anniversary party, and holiday celebration. Due to it being a major milestone, they wanted to elevate the party with something unique and memorable. We came up with the idea of “glamour and glitz,” so you can bet we had tons of gold and sparkles! But since it was a Fierce event, we didn’t stop there. We had moving golden statues, indoor cold sparklers, a live jazz band, and even a flash mob to start the dance floor. It truly was a memorable night for the team, and a great way to sign off before the holidays.
Read MoreWe love pets!! We understand they are your fur baby (or scale baby, or feather baby, etc.), so we understand wanting them involved in your wedding. We LOVE THAT! As Chicago based wedding planners, we have seen and planned some unique ways of incorporating pets into your special day, so here are a few ways you TOO can incorporate your pets into your wedding:
Read MoreWe love when we get to plan and design birthday parties! This birthday was for a 1 year old, and we didn’t hold back! The theme was Theopalooza—a Lollapalooza themed birthday event. You bet we had tons of colors, ballooons, and sequins. To make this a music festival to remember, all guests were highly encouraged to wear colorful attire, and received VIP lanyards for entry. We had a variety of children performers and puppets entertain all age groups by singing songs, dancing, being silly, and interacting with all the guests. After the performances, we had a live DJ kick off the dance floor. It was a wonderful celebration for all ages!
Read MoreAs Non-traditional Chicago Wedding Planners, we have designed many unique weddings. Many of our clients have desired out-of-the-box ways to make their wedding different, and memorable. A simple way to elevate your event, is by having some sort of “fierce” moment during your cocktail hour. Cocktail hours are the perfect time to get a bit creative, as guests wait between ceremony and reception. You truly can be as tame or wild as you please, but below are a few ways you can enhance your cocktail hour.
Read MoreChristine and Mike eloped in March of 2023, but decided to finally celebrate with loved ones by hosting a joint anniversary, and wedding reception party at Bridge410. The overall atmosphere was a laid back family styled event, but with loads of color, moments of play, and karaoke! The couple wanted the celebration to be more about the experience, so they wanted to make sure there were many unique elements to keep guests entertained.
Read MoreEmily and Alex had a gorgeous wedding at Cafe Brauer in Lincoln Park. The vibes were chill, bougie, garden celebration, and family. When they inquired, they discussed their vision to be “Backyard wedding vibes, casual and easy going; a boozy and bougie backyard celebration.”
Read MoreWhen Connar got hired us for her wedding, we were ecstatic! Connar met Mike back in college when they were in a theatre show together. As theatrical artists, we knew their wedding was going to be unique. When they reached out to us, they had a limited vision, but knew they wanted it to be a perfect combination of the two of them.
Read MoreThrowing a successful fundraising event is an incredibly important part for your non-profit. This is the time to show your donors where their money is going to, and how they are helping your company. As event planners, we have planned many amazing fundraisers that have raised a-lot of money for their non-profits. Here are a few steps we’d love to share to make your fundraiser successful.
Read MoreOlivia and Austin met in college, where Olivia’s roommate set them up on a date. We were thrilled when they reached out to us to help design their wedding. They knew they wanted a non-traditional wedding. In their inquiry, they shared how they wanted to have an elevated, and interactive experience during their wedding. To achieve their vision, we elevated the design to create a "tasteful way” of being “over the top". Through our various meetings, we came up with the idea of basing the reception on a romantic, and playful carnival.
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