Funky Wedding at the Adler Planetarium Chicago

A fun and colorful wedding with the amazing views of the Chicago skyline as a backdrop. Chris and Chereesca had a great time with a little help from a 'chimpanzee' ring bearer

event planning, weddingLaura ReitsmaJune 30, 2020Chicago Wedding Planner, adler planetariumComment

How To Postpone An Event Due To An Emergency Like Covid-19

The word of the month is #CANCELLED. We don’t have to remind you that events and social gatherings are being cancelled due to the coronavirus, or COVID-19. As we face this global pandemic, we are all presented with difficult decisions about how to best protect ourselves and our community. Here are some things to remember during these confusing times:

You are not alone
Everything is temporary
Your special moments in life are still worthy of celebration

Revel Motor Row - Modern Neon Themed Wedding

WEDDING VIBES

JP & Hannah’s Wedding at Revel Motor Row was romantic, funky and FIERCE! JP and Hannah met on the New York City Subway. Hannah gave JP her card, but he never called her! By chance they met again a year later and started to date. Talk about fate huh?!

WHAT MADE THIS WEDDING FIERCE

The Fiercest part of the wedding was when the couple reenacted how they met to the song “Call Me Maybe” in lieu of a first dance. We made sure to coordinate NYC subway sound effects like “doors closing” with DJ Toast and Jams. It got even Fiercer when their wedding party came in with GOLD LIGHT UP DANCE SHOES and performed a dance that we choreographed for them! We aren’t usually in the dance choreography business, but owner Laura is a performer and was able to put something simple and fun together for them. Can you see which photo shows them practicing the dance?

wedding, chicago wedding planner, event planningLaura ReitsmaMarch 6, 2020Chicago Wedding PlannerComment

Moody Rock n' Roll Wedding at Low Res

Wedding Vibes

Adam & Tabitha’s Wedding at Low Res was rock n’ roll and moody, with some alternative flair! As they like to say, their love story happened at the intersection of “weird jokes and butt grabs.”

What made this Wedding Fierce

There were so many Fierce parts about this wedding it’s hard to keep track! This moody wedding was the Saturday before Halloween. The groom, Adam, surprised Tabitha with a song at their ceremony with choreography and background vocals from the groomsmen, who also played guitar.

wedding, chicago wedding planner, event planningLaura ReitsmaFebruary 18, 2020Chicago Wedding PlannerComment

6 Common Event Planning Mistakes to Avoid

When it comes to planning an event, it’s important to make a list and check it twice. There are a ton of fun creative checklist items involved in creating a special event experience for your guests, but it’s important to keep the less glamorous event logistics in mind too. Ignoring or overlooking details that may seem small can end up creating unexpected chaos on the big day.

After putting together a fabulous event, you don’t want to get caught off guard by avoidable mistakes or unexpected hiccups. Here are 6 commonly forgotten event planning to-dos to ensure your next event runs smoothly:

1. PARKING

Always be sure to keep in mind the parking situation when planning your big event.

chicago event planner, chicago wedding planner, event planning, weddingLaura ReitsmaFebruary 14, 2020

3 Tips To Make Your Holidays FIERCE

STEP 1: BE CREATIVE!

When decorating and setting the table for your feast, consider using flowers, fabric, fruit and vegetables to create a colorful, festive tablescape that your guests will awe at!

Start with a color palette! What are your favorite Holiday colors? Think out of the box! Consider the color of your table, your china and your glassware! We love this color palette that we designed for our upcoming Thanksgiving dinner.