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About

On WeddingWire since 2009

Anticipation Events is a boutique event planning and styling company specializing in atypical and stylish weddings, social occasions, and special events. We're crazy good at making sure every detail is in place down to the last disco ball. Our attention to detail and ability to organize, paired with an eye for style means you get the best of both worlds: planner and designer.

With hundreds of events planned, dozens of crises averted, and countless candles lit, Team AE is your secret weapon to a stress-free event. When we’re not at a party, we dabble in music, food, interiors, and travel to keep our senses honed and inspiration flowing. We call Chicago home, but you can book us worldwide.


Services Offered
Anticipation Events offers the following services:

  • Month-of coordination
  • Event design
  • Full planning
  • Partial planning


Location
Anticipation Events is based in Chicago, Illinois, and is available for travel worldwide.

  • Woman-owned

Frequently asked questions

What is the starting price for day-of wedding coordination?

$4,800

What is the starting price for partial wedding planning?

$5,800

What is the starting price for full wedding planning?

$14,000

Do you offer an hourly rate?

Yes

What is the hourly rate?

$200

What wedding events do you provide services for?

Ceremony
Reception
Rehearsal Dinner

What wedding planning services do you offer?

Day-of Coordination
Full Planning
Partial Planning

What weddings do you have experience planning?

Civil
Cultural
Destination
Double Weddings
Elopement
Eco-Friendly
Military
Non-Religious
Religious
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Reviews of Anticipation Events

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2024 Winner
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133 Reviews
100% recommend it
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Anticipation Events receives overwhelmingly positive reviews from multiple couples who highly recommend working with them for wedding planning. Elizabeth, Heather, and the team are praised for their expertise, organization, and attention to detail in making weddings stress-free and seamless. They are commended for their vendor recommendations, communication, and ability to bring wedding visions to life with creativity and professionalism. Couples particularly appreciate the personalized and attentive service provided by Anticipation Events, making them a top choice for wedding coordination.

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This AI-generated summary gives you a snapshot of the overall ratings and feedback from the reviews this vendor has received.

Anticipation Events receives overwhelmingly positive reviews from multiple couples who highly recommend working with them for wedding planning. Elizabeth, Heather, and the team are praised for their expertise, organization, and attention to detail in making weddings stress-free and seamless. They are commended for their vendor recommendations, communication, and ability to bring wedding visions to life with creativity and professionalism. Couples particularly appreciate the personalized and attentive service provided by Anticipation Events, making them a top choice for wedding coordination.

Tom
Tom O. Sent on 08/25/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Fantastic Coordination

Anticipation Events were so great in helping my Wife and me with our wedding! Heather and her team were always available, quick to respond, and effective in getting our wedding set up and executed to ensure it was as amazing of a day as it could have possibly been. They were knowledgeable of the venue and their people, and gave us recommendations based on previous events at the venue. Heather was instrumental in every way, and we couldn't be more satisfied with our decision to partner with Anticipation Events for our wedding.
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Mike M. Sent on 05/31/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Anticipate an awesome wedding

We worked with Elizabeth for our wedding and could not speak more highly of her. She was very thorough and thoughtful. We had a vague idea of what we wanted and she made it come to life. Elizabeth has excellent relationships with vendors and will make sure you are confident with your choices. While the days leading up to a wedding can feel stressful, Elizabeth made sure we were stress-free the day of. Every detail was taken care of and we actually got to enjoy our wedding. Our guests have given rave reviews and we would HIGHLY recommend booking your wedding with Anticipation Events.
Elin
Elin D. Sent on 01/31/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Pick AE!!!!

Working with AE was a great and seamless process for our NYE wedding reception! We did the month of package and styling package and cannot recommend it enough!

ET (Elizabeth) chose great vendors to bring our dream wedding to life and was really great to work with. ET is personable, transparent, attentive, and so thoughtful!
Emma was our month of coordinator and she was amazing. She kept us organized and sane during the weeks leading up to our wedding. On the day of, Emma and Esther were with us and they made sure everything went smoothly!

The AE team is incredible, you will not regret it.
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2024 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2023 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2022 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2020 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2019 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2018 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2015 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2014 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2013 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2012 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2011 Winner

Real Weddings

Elizabeth & Tom
56 photos · 08/10/2018

Professional Network & Endorsements

2 Endorsements
Food Evolution Catering & Events Food Evolution Catering & Events Wedding Caterers

Elizabeth is the BEST! Working with her and partnering with her on events has been seamless!

Michael Rastall Photography Michael Rastall Photography Wedding Photographers

Elizabeth of Anticipation Events is a phenomenal asset your wedding day. I thoroughly enjoyed working alongside her. As a photographer I love meeting like-minded wedding professionals who are passionate about what they do and put their clients first. Anticipation Events will seamlessly coordinate everything from big to small. I highly recommend their services and look forward to working with again.

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