Theopalooza! A Lollapalooza Themed Children's Birthday Party

We 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!

Creative Ideas to Enhance Your Cocktail Hour

As 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.

5 Questions to Ask Your Wedding Photographer Before Booking

When 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:

How Do I Build a Wedding Timeline?

As 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:

Christine and Mike's Colorful Karaoke Reception

Christine 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.

3 Questions to Ask Before Creating a Wedding Guest List

As Chicago based wedding planners, we love when we get to support our couples from the very beginning of the wedding planning process. Believe it or not, one of the first things you must do is create a guest list. You might be a bit surprised, but you need to know how many people you want to invite before you select your venue—otherwise you might find yourself in a bit of a sticky situation with the venue not being able to host all your planned guests. We understand the stress that can come from selecting who to invite! You’re probably thinking “Should I invite my childhood friends? Do I really have to invite great-uncle George? What about my newest friend from work?”

If you are struggling to decide who to invite, here are 3 questions to ask yourself:

5 Chicago Venues with City Skyline Views

We get it, the Chicago Skyline is gorgeous! As Chicago Wedding Planners, we always love those sunny clear blue sky days. It’s truly the most iconic way to say “Chicago Wedding.” We have designed, and coordinated tons of weddings in the city, and we never get tired of it. From our experience, here are personal 5 favorite venues with views of the skyline.

Things to Ask Your Wedding Venue Before Booking

Beyond a wedding planner, your venue is the first vendor you should book. Maybe you have your dream venue. Maybe you have no idea what your want. That’s ok. Just keep in mind, no matter how you feel towards a venue, there are a lot of small details, and things you should consider before booking the venue. As expert wedding planners, we have supported clients from the very beginning, and have toured many venues with them. Here are a few questions you should ask your venue before 100% committing (even if it is your dream venue):

Emily and Alex's Chic City Garden Wedding

Emily 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.”

To Have a Wedding Party, Or Not to Have A Wedding Party?

To have a wedding party, or to not have a wedding party, that is the question. As a Wedding Production company based in Chicago we have designed weddings with none, to tons! In the end, it’s all up to you if you want a wedding party. We are pro party, and pro just couple. If you are on the fence, here are some things to consider:

How do Wedding Room Blocks Work?

You've likely encountered the term "room block" before, but you may be wondering, "What exactly is that?" Or you may be feeling apprehensive about the process. Fear not! Hotel room blocks are more straightforward than they seem. Drawing from our expertise as wedding planners in Chicago, the Fierce Productions team has navigated countless couples through the process of securing room blocks. Here's a glimpse into what you need to know:

Connar and Mike's Modern Whimsical Wedding

When 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.

How to Throw a Successful Fundraising Event

Throwing 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.

Olivia and Austin's Colorful Carnival Wedding

Olivia 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.

Bill's Black, White, and Silver 50th Birthday Soirée

Who said your 50th birthday had to be dull and boring? Well certainly no one shared that with Bill, as he wanted to celebrate his exciting years through an event that would be memorable, unique, filled with Divas, and even include a flashmob.

6 Unique and Unforgettable Wedding Venues in Chicago

At Fierce Productions, we thrive on crafting distinctive experiences. We celebrate the unconventional and unique, passionately curating events that transcend traditional boundaries. Your chosen venue isn't just a backdrop; it's a canvas to enhance and elevate the essence of your special day. Explore our curated selection of unique Chicago wedding venues that epitomize our commitment to extraordinary celebrations.

Jamie and Jared's Luscious, “Fecund”, Disco Wedding

Jamie and Jared had a lovely destination wedding in Chicago, filled with subtle, yet romantic nods to their relationship. Living in LA, they chose to host their wedding in Chicago because not only was it where Jamie was born, but it was also a perfect middle ground for families coming from both the east and west coast. They knew they needed to hire an event planner to assist from afar.

Rachel and Daniel's Rock and Roll Barn Wedding

This unexpected Rock n’roll wedding took place in a barn in the middle of farm land Illinois. As Chicago and Miami wedding planners, we love taking a traditional venue and flipping it on its head. Instead of the expected designs you associate with a barn (rustic tables, mason jars and baby’s breath) we produced a glitzy, glamorous, tattoo and sparkle inspired Rock n’ Roll Wedding.

The Most Stressful Parts of a Wedding Day (And How To Combat Them)

We have coordinated, planned, and designed many weddings, so we understand what elements of planning are more fun, and those that are a bit….less fun. Here are a few classic moments of wedding planning that can be a bit more stressful, and tactics you can use to limit the stress.

Unique and Fun Entertainment to Have at Your Wedding!

As Chicago based wedding planners, we have designed some amazing weddings. Many clients want to elevate their wedding with some sort of non-traditional entertainment. If you are considering some unique entertainment during your wedding, check out a few examples from some wedding’s we have designed below:

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