With over a decade of experience, we guide couples through everything from complex financial planning and vibrant design to the technical construction of their wedding timeline. A common crossroads in this process is the "first look," a decision that often leaves couples weighing tradition against modern convenience. While the choice is ultimately yours, we are here to help break down the benefits and logistics to ensure your day flows perfectly.
Read MoreIf you’re planning a wedding in Chicago and you have no idea how much venues, vendors, and supplies cost, then this is a great guide for you! As wedding planners in Chicago, we know how much of a mystery budget planning can be. Most vendors don’t have their prices on their websites, so you don’t know what to expect, then you have to contact them and guess what are the best prices for each vendor, and all of this can be time consuming….
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 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 MoreWe are excited to welcome back our Little but Fierce inclusive micro wedding packages. Take the stress out of planning by having an all inclusive micro wedding package! Just choose your venue, and everything will be taken care of from there.
Read MoreSecuring your wedding venue is a critical first step that officially sets your date and allows the rest of your planning details to fall beautifully into place. As a full-service Chicago planning team, Fierce Productions offers the unique advantage of firsthand experience with dozens of local venues, allowing us to recommend and tour spaces that perfectly align with your specific style and budget. Whether you are working with an expert or navigating the process solo, we’ve compiled the essential questions to ask during your tours to ensure you find a space that feels just right.
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 MoreAt Fierce Productions, we believe the little details are what make your celebration unforgettable—and wedding stationery is one of those small-but-mighty elements that sometimes gets pushed aside, but leaves a lasting impression.
From dreamy save-the-dates to polished place cards, wedding stationery tells your story while keeping your guests informed and engaged. The Fierce team guides couples through all the steps — we even have in house designers and printing partners who can help create everything for you. If you need some assistance, here’s your complete guide to the what, when, and wow-factor of wedding stationery:
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 MoreAs Chicago-based wedding planners, we are naturally vocal supporters of our industry, though we recognize that finding a professional who perfectly matches your specific energy is the most important factor. We understand that our style isn't for everyone, and we believe a successful partnership requires a genuine connection from the very beginning. To help you find your ideal match, we recommend interviewing several candidates and have compiled a list of essential questions to ask before you book.
Read MoreElle and Nathan had a very non-traditional wedding, and it was gorgeous! Everything was earthy, romantic, dramatic, intimate, and fun! Some of the biggest inspirations were Dungeons and Dragons, Lord of the Rings, Mad Hatter Tea Party, and the dramatic color palettes of a Medieval Painting.
Read MoreAs Chicago-based wedding planners, the Fierce Productions team will support you every step of the way. A major perk of booking us, whether for full planning or just coordination, is that we guide you through your wedding rehearsal.
So, what exactly is a wedding rehearsal? Well, it’s when you practice the wedding ceremony a day early! The purpose is to make sure everyone is on the same page, so the actual ceremony goes as smoothly as possible.
Here are answers to some frequently asked questions about wedding rehearsals:
Read MoreAllegra and Hanchen wanted a wedding that felt fun, cozy, romantic, and welcoming. Their main priorities were for guests to feel relaxed, for everything to feel organized, and for everyone to feel present during the important wedding moments. They had the most gorgeous ceremony outside on Loft Lucia’s terrace followed by an elongated cocktail hour, where they got to enjoy plenty of time mingling with all their friends and family. The weather was perfect and everyone loved getting to spend time outside. Guests then headed inside to enjoy dinner, speeches and lots of dancing! Check out some of their cute, colorful, intimate photos below!
Read MoreCatering for a wedding is the biggest investment, so you want to make sure it meets your standards! Booking your caterer is an important part after you solidified your guest count, and booked your venue. Before booking, you want to make sure you are clear about everything included from the beginning. As beloved wedding planners in Chicago, we help guide our clients through every process, and we always recommend our favorite vendors. That being said, here are a few questions you should ask your caterer before booking.
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 MoreWhen booking your wedding photographer, you may think “oh it’s just photos, it doesn’t matter who we book it will all be the same”. Well…there’s actually quite an art to photography, and you want to make sure you find the perfect match to your vision. Some photographers excel with the dark and dramatic, some excel with the bright and colorful. Especially if you do first looks, you will be with your photographer for most of the day, so you want to make sure it’s someone you’ll get along with. As skilled wedding planners based in Chicago, we are match makers with photographers and clients. That being said, here are a few questions you should ask your photographer before booking them:
Read MoreAs expert Wedding Planners in Chicago, we know how to structure out a wedding day. Truthfully, there are a lot of nitty-gritty details you need to think about when constructing your timeline. Sometimes, it can feel a little bit like piecing a puzzle together. When you book our event planning services, we make sure to create an ideal wedding timeline together; we make sure it’s something you approve of, so we can handle all the logistics. That being said, you might be wondering why we time things out a specific way, or you’re attempting to structure your own. Which ever option, here are a few important things to think about when forming a solid Wedding Timeline:
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.
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