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.
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.
Read MoreWho 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.
Read MoreAt 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.
Read MoreJamie 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.
Read MoreThis 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.
Read MoreAs 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:
Read MoreAngela and Mar’s wedding couldn’t have been more gorgeous! It was filled with shimmer, love, gorgeous textures, and vintage attire! Their wedding became a celebration of being queer and Latinx. Through inspiration boards and design meetings, we came up with a fun, shimmery, iridescent look to the design. When it came time for the reception, the brick walls of the venue became the perfect backdrop to the pampas, glitter, up-lights, and lounge!
Read MoreIn 2022, Fierce Productions partnered with VU Rooftop for “The Origin of Sin” a sinful immersive Halloween party unlike any other! Guests were enchanted by Greed’s magic, seduced by Lust’s seductive dances, tantalized by the Gluttony’s array of food, chilled in Sloth’s hamper, had intimate bottle service with Envy, heard Wrath’s music, and were hosted by Pride himself!
Read MoreFierce Productions is mostly based in Chicago, but did you also know we plan and design events in Miami? One of the weddings there we love to highlight is Morgan and Brandon’s. The couple wanted to have their celebration be a PARTY, so we pulled it off by having some tasty family style dinner with empanadas and paella, bright tropical colors, and having surprise Samba dancers to kick off the dance floor!
Read MoreWhen it comes to designing your wedding or event, there truly are no rules. At Fierce Productions, we love taking your ideas and bringing them all together into one cohesive design.
Through our meetings and discussions we came up with a solid concept: something with a Retro Futuristic vibe. To keep things “retro and funky” we incorporated some daring color combinations - reds with oranges, and even some yellows and purples. The colors were gorgeous together. There were bright red flowers upon orange linens and hanging floral decoration to add texture and dimension into the space.
As Chicago wedding planners, we know a lot about the wedding industry in Chicago. We even were able to adapt from the pandemic, and design a ton of micro-weddings. We know which venues are perfect for those more intimate wedding celebrations. If you are looking to host a wedding celebration with under 100 people, here are some of our top micro-wedding venues in Chicago.
Read MoreThe couple had a beautiful blend of their Asian cultures incorporated into their wedding. There were Filipino wedding traditions in the ceremony, and tons of Chinese symbolism in the ceremony decor—one being the giant Chinese symbol for “double happiness”; a symbol for extra joy and happiness for newly weds. For the overall design, the couple wanted to also show their love for nature and flowers. They really loved light pink pastel colors with hints of greens, but when we started discussing how their wedding could help “tell their story,” the idea of, Sakura, or cherry blossoms—a staple flower in Japan—came into play. Cherry blossoms were hung around the venue, sewn into linens and tablecloths, and even incorporated into the desserts.
Read MoreNick and Stef originally dreamed of hosting a large celebration in 2020, but the pandemic halted those plans. Instead, they hosted a small ceremony during the summer, and planned a large reception with all their loved ones a year later. It was thrilling to see everyone finally celebrating the couple in-person; and even their little one! Atmosphere Events did a wonderful job making the decor romantic, while adding pops of ‘fun’— represented, for example, by the neon sign above the lounge. Guests were even able to satisfy some salty and sweet with ice pops from Zarlengos, and grilled cheese sandwiches from a Cheesie’s Food Truck.
Read MoreAfter all the wedding celebrations throughout the day, your guests are going to get a bit peckish by the end of the night. A great way to satisfy their cravings is by serving some snacks during the reception. It can be fun greasy delights, or late night sugar rushes! One of the biggest things to keep in mind is your guests are going to be moving frequently, and hopefully dancing. Serve small bites: something easy to grab and go, and of course something tasty! We love when our clients get unique with their late night snack choices. Here are some of our favorite establishments you can order from, and some of our favorite unique ways of serving them.
Read MoreCongratulations! Your BFF (or family member) has agreed to be the officiant at your wedding. This may be their first time, and neither of you have any idea where to start or how to get officiated. Of course you can hire a professional officiant, but having a fun, charismatic loved one lead the ceremony on your big day can really add a special touch.
As wedding planners based in Chicago and Miami, the Fierce Productions team loves to see friends and family officiate their loved ones’ weddings, so we created step by step guide on how to get ordained and plan out the ceremony:
Read MoreYou’re planning a wedding and you want all of your guests to be vaccinated. How do you tell them? What is the best messaging and wording? In this blog we share our tips on how to require your guests to be vaccinated with wording you can use via your wedding invitations, emails and website.
Read MoreA 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
Read MoreThe 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
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?!
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?
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