Greatest Expectations Special Events & Weddings, Inc. Featured Vendor 4.9 out of 5.0 4.9/5.0
Exceeding your Greatest Expectations
chicago, IL 60601
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Overall Rating
Quality of Service:
   4.8 out of 5.0 (4.8/5.0)
Responsiveness:
   4.9 out of 5.0 (5.0/5.0)
Professionalism:
   4.8 out of 5.0 (4.8/5.0)
Value For Cost:
   5.0 out of 5.0 (5.0/5.0)
Flexibility:
   4.9 out of 5.0 (4.9/5.0)

Endorsements
"Perfection and supreme attention to detail in every little way"
"Heather and her team are fantastic. We've had the pleasure of working together on many weddings and no two are alike - Greatest Expectations does a great job of making events uniquely personal to each couple, attends to every detail, and assembles a first-class team of vendors. As musicians, it's such a comfort to know that things will be beautifully organized and run smoothly, and with Heather, there's never any doubt! Always a pleasure to work with and highly recommended."
"Heather's team is definitely who you want with you on the day of your wedding. They do a excellent job. Highly recommended!!!"
"Heather is such a great person to create and organize your wedding day. She has great taste, and has a personality that will only allow you to enjoy every moment of your day that will fly by! "
"I love working with greatest expectations they keep a wedding running smooth, and keep it fun as well. They also have great eyes for creative details."

 
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Christina and Cary
Wedding: 04/18/2009
Reviews: 1
5.0
out of 5.0
Quality of Service: 5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Responsiveness:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Professionalism:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Value For Cost:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Flexibility:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)

My husband and I got married in April, and we could not have pulled off the wedding that we did without Heather Vickery. We chose a venue for which we had to bring in everything in ourselves, from catering to furniture to lighting to the sound system. I had no idea where to begin, but Heather broke it down into manageable pieces, dealt with the vendors, and basically kept me sane! On the day of, she took care of all the details, so I didn't worry about anything and basically just followed directions on where I had to be and when. She went above and beyond the expectations that I had for her. I love what Heather did for us and for our wedding, and would highly recommend her to any of my friends.

Reviewed On:
10/09/2009

Services Used:
Wedding Planning

Makayla
Wedding: 02/28/2009
Reviews: 1
5.0
out of 5.0
Quality of Service: 5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Responsiveness:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Professionalism:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Value For Cost:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Flexibility:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)

Heather was always willing to make changes in order to fit our budget, find fun, unique touches to add, and was more than anything a friendly face to help calm us down and help us remember the true reason for getting married- LOVE! I would recommend her and her team to anyone! She truly loves what she does and it shows with every decision and every ounce of support she provides!

Reviewed On:
10/08/2009

Services Used:
Wedding Planning

patty o
Wedding: 10/18/2008
Reviews: 1
5.0
out of 5.0
Quality of Service: 5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Responsiveness:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Professionalism:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Value For Cost:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Flexibility:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)

Jessica is an excellent wedding planner/coordinator. About a month before our wedding, I realized I needed someone who could make sure all of our strictly amateur ideas and design choices were actually going to work. We signed a contract with her three weeks before our wedding, and Jessica was completely indispensable in those final weeks. She helped us with the final decision on table settings, and countless other details. She had a lot of great ideas. We trusted her sensibilities, and our wedding was beautiful and blunder-free. She is super responsive, professional, extremely organized, and easy to work with. On the day of the wedding, she was on top of everything. We highly highly recommend her!

Reviewed On:
01/04/2009

Services Used:
Wedding Planning

alyssa1560
Wedding: 05/03/2008
Reviews: 1
5.0
out of 5.0
Quality of Service: 5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Responsiveness:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Professionalism:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Value For Cost:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Flexibility:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)

Heather and her staff were worth every penny.
Not only did the recommend and find great vendors but they were all in our price range.

They took care of everything so we were literally guests at our own wedding. It was wonderful to not have to think about any of the details and be able to concentrate on getting married.

Our wedding would not have been the same without them.

Reviewed On:
01/26/2009

Services Used:
Wedding Planning

Christine
Wedding: 07/28/2007
Reviews: 1
5.0
out of 5.0
Quality of Service: 5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Responsiveness:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Professionalism:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Value For Cost:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Flexibility:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)

Initially, I was not interested in having a wedding planner. But now I can say that without Heather and the Greatest Expectations staff, my wedding would never have been as incredible as it was. My guests still rave about how smoothly everything seemed to flow from the flowers to the time line and how I was the most relaxed bride they have ever seen. I didn't have to worry about a thing with Heather's smiling and accomodating face with me throughout the whole process. Because of her, it truly was one of the best days of my life.

Reviewed On:
05/17/2008

Services Used:
Wedding Planning

Amy
Wedding: 11/11/2006
Reviews: 1
5.0
out of 5.0
Quality of Service: 5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Responsiveness:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Professionalism:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Value For Cost:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Flexibility:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)

Heather was my wedding planner, and she was fantatsic. She has a great personality, really classy taste, and was on top of everything. I couldn't have done it without her!

She brought some really great ideas and helped to make my wedding a perfect day. I would highly recommend Heather to anyone.

Reviewed On:
02/28/2008

Services Used:
Wedding Planning

Nikki
Wedding: 07/01/2006
Reviews: 5
5.0
out of 5.0
Quality of Service: 5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Responsiveness:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Professionalism:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Value For Cost:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Flexibility:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)

Heather was great! Well organized and a wealth of resources. She provided excellent guidance when needed. She listened to my desires and helped me craft the most perfect wedding for me and my husband.

Reviewed On:
06/24/2008

Services Used:
Wedding Planning

Lee
Wedding: 05/13/2006
Reviews: 5
5.0
out of 5.0
Quality of Service: 5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Responsiveness:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Professionalism:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Value For Cost:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Flexibility:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)

Heather and her staff were wonderful and bent over backward to make my day extra special! I would hihly recommend them to anyone. She planned my wedding from afar and did a better job than someone who lived here.

She is the best!!!

Reviewed On:
10/30/2007

Services Used:
Wedding Planning

Sara
Wedding: 06/04/2005
Reviews: 1
4.7
out of 5.0
Quality of Service: 4.5 out of 5.0(4.5/5.0)
Responsiveness:4.5 out of 5.0(4.5/5.0)
Professionalism:4.5 out of 5.0(4.5/5.0)
Value For Cost:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Flexibility:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)

I used Heather of Greatest Expectations for my wedding planning and she made sure my special day was simply perfect. Heather is a joy to work with, she is reliable, creative, and truly put me at ease leading up to the wedding and on the big day. She was there the entire day to make sure every last detail was addressed and to make sure my husband and I were stress free. I was truly lucky to find Heather for my wedding planning!

Reviewed On:
11/20/2007

Services Used:
Wedding Planning

lola
Wedding: 07/18/2009
Reviews: 1
4.3
out of 5.0
Quality of Service: 3.5 out of 5.0(3.5/5.0)
Responsiveness:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Professionalism:4.0 out of 5.0(4.0/5.0)
Value For Cost:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Flexibility:4.0 out of 5.0(4.0/5.0)

Greatest Expectation was an absolute necessity while coordinating our wedding. We had the ceremony and reception in the backyard of my parent's house. Finding someone who was willing to help out with portions of the wedding and willingness to work within our budget was important. Heather and her staff were a tremendous help when selecting the rental and catering companies. As well as the flowers and invitations. She was always willing to give her expert advice on many other items of the wedding as well. Plus attending several meetings with the vendors and her negotiate helped save us money too. Putting it all together the day of was a little scary at first, but they came through. Looking back there were a few things I would have done differently, but overall Greatest Expectations did a great job.

Reviewed On:
10/08/2009

Services Used:
Catering, Photography, Flowers & Decor, Invitations, Event Rentals, Wedding Planning