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On WeddingWire since 2020

Based in Chicago, Illinois, Amanda Paige Events is a wedding planning business. Dedicated to compassionate service, creative design, and logistical confidence, this company offers tailored solutions for celebratory occasions. Amanda Paige Events' experienced coordinators and planners have the expertise and vision to execute a seamless wedding day.

Services Offered

Led by Amanda Friedman, Amanda Paige Events is passionate about sharing couples' love stories. Clients have the option of both planning and day-of coordination packages, suitable to a wide range of budgets and all backgrounds. Amanda specializes in budget management, day-of coordination, and the integration of culture into an event. Amanda Paige Events understands that no two events are the same, and both Amanda and the team are dedicated to marrying unique styles to create a truly special day.

  • Woman-owned

Frequently asked questions

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

$2,500

What is the starting price for partial wedding planning?

$6,500

What is the starting price for full wedding planning?

$9,500

Do you offer an hourly rate?

No

What is the hourly rate?

$50

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?

Cultural
Destination
Non-Religious
Religious

How many planners are on your team?

2
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Reviews of Amanda Paige Events

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2024 Winner
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Amanda and her team at APE (Amanda Paige Events) were highly praised by multiple reviewers for their exceptional wedding planning and coordination services. Amanda was described as more than just a wedding planner, but also a friend and confidant. Reviewers appreciated Amanda's expertise, organization, and attention to detail throughout the planning process. The day of the wedding was smooth and seamless, thanks to the hard work of Amanda and her team. Guests were impressed with the level of service and care provided by APE, making it a highly recommended choice for wedding planning.

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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.

Amanda and her team at APE (Amanda Paige Events) were highly praised by multiple reviewers for their exceptional wedding planning and coordination services. Amanda was described as more than just a wedding planner, but also a friend and confidant. Reviewers appreciated Amanda's expertise, organization, and attention to detail throughout the planning process. The day of the wedding was smooth and seamless, thanks to the hard work of Amanda and her team. Guests were impressed with the level of service and care provided by APE, making it a highly recommended choice for wedding planning.

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Maddie B. Sent on 01/30/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Wedding planner extraordinaire

I genuinely wish I could give this review more than 5 stars. Amanda and her team went above and beyond every step of the way for our wedding. Amanda is more than just a wedding planner, she is a friend, a confidant, a designer, a voice of reason, and a true expert on all things Chicago weddings. I reached out to Amanda before I was even engaged! Thats how annoying I am! She took me venue shopping before that ring was even on my finger. She answered my many many questions before I even hired her. So when my husband did get down on one knee, she was (besides family and friends) the first call I made. I learned a lot about myself during the wedding planning process. Both good and bad things. Amanda was kind, loving, organized, and beyond helpful throughout our year long planning process. She listened to me and my fiance during the process, and truly was our sounding board. My husbands and my families are both out of town. Amanda even came with me to buy my wedding dress because my mom had went back home. I had A LOT of ideas, I mean a lot. Most were really bad. Amanda listened to all of them and then would put into perspective how reasonable they were.
She also designed our save the dates, menus, programs, yarmulkes, seating chart, napkins, favors etc. She took things to levels I didn’t even know I could achieve.
The day of the wedding was perfect. Everyone had the best time and it was so smooth. One of my bridesmaids had a wedding the following weekend and mentioned to me how disruptive and flustered it was. You truly don’t realize the good stuff until bad stuff happens.
Besides my husband, Amanda was easily the most important part of our wedding. We genuinely couldn’t have done it without her. She found all of our vendors (all of which I had an incredible experience with), thought of every detail, and was able to wrangle our crazy family and friends. I couldn’t recommend Amanda and her team more. Also quick shoutout to Annie and Taylor who were sooo helpful during the day of!
Alex
Alex C. Sent on 05/09/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Made Our Dream Wedding A Reality

We can't imagine our wedding going as well as it did without the guidance and coordination of Amanda Paige Events. Taylor was the planner we worked with and she was awesome! She's a great listener and knew how to walk us through the process to get everything we wanted. We also had Hannah on the day of the wedding and she was super helpful and a pleasure to work with. Amanda and her team helped us throw the perfect wedding and we can't recommend them enough.
Brittany
Brittany M. Sent on 03/19/2024
5 out of 5 rating

I love ape!

OMG! Where do I even begin!? Amanda & Annie are seriously THE BEST ever! I don't know what I would have done without them on my wedding day. Seriously, lifesavers. I have made lifelong friends & cannot say enough positive things about them. Start to finish, nothing but perfection!
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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 2021 Winner

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Team

Amanda Friedman
Amanda Friedman
Lead Planner

Amanda Friedman is originally from Long Island, NY and is now very proud to call Chicago her home. Amanda received her undergraduate degree in Recreation Management from Indiana University and earned a graduate certificate in Marketing Management and Digital Strategy from Harvard University, Extension School. An experienced event planner, she has designed and orchestrated many events ranging from the more intimate to larger-scale for non-profit organizations and higher education institutions such as the Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago and Harvard Business School.

Amanda is passionate about helping your vision come to life! She specializes in budget management, day-of coordination, and the integration of culture into your event. Her philosophy is there no such thing as a cookie-cutter event! Each event and planning situation is unique and she will be there to help marry your unique style into your special day.

Amanda lives in West Town, Chicago with her husband, Adam and their dog, Kirk. If you asked any of her friends about her, they would tell you she is organized, creative, and above all, always wants to bring people together.

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