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About

SQN Events is a Chicago, Illinois-based boutique event planning firm. Owner & Event Director Beth Bernstein launched SQN Events in 2009, following a career in advertising and planning non-profit events. She is backed by an incredible team of event planners that make the entire wedding process creative, collaborative, and rewarding. SQN Events handles everything on your wedding day so that you feel like the true guest of honor on your most memorable day.

Services Offered
SQN Events wants to be there for you on your wedding day and throughout the planning process. They understand that this assistance will look different for every couple they work with. To meet the needs that you are looking for, they offer full, partial, and coordination services. In addition, they can provide the following planning services:

  • Budget analysis
  • Day-of coordination
  • Timelines
  • Referrals
  • To-do lists


Other Services
SQN Events specializes in planning the following wedding event types:

  • Civil
  • Cultural
  • Destination
  • Same-Sex
  • Religious
  • Non-religious
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Frequently asked questions

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

$3,000

What is the starting price for partial wedding planning?

$6,000

What is the starting price for full wedding planning?

$10,000

Do you offer an hourly rate?

Yes

What is the hourly rate?

$150

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
Eco-Friendly
Non-Religious
Religious

Reviews of Beth Bernstein Events

Paige
Paige Sent on 07/28/2020
5 out of 5 rating

SQN FTW! (for the win ;)

Partnering with Beth and her fabulous SQN Event team was a wonderful experience. Beth provided great recommendations, kept us organized and on-track, and the day-of coordination was outstanding. As a bride, one of my favorite things about SQN Events was having someone that was solely focused on making sure my dress was perfect, my purse was packed with everything I needed for the day, I was wearing deodorant!, my bridesmaids dresses were steamed, and every bowtie was perfectly tied & straight. It was nice to "not sweat the small stuff" and know that everything was handled so that we could truly focus on enjoying the day with our family and friends. Beth also had a very thorough checklist of "to dos" prepared leading up to our wedding day - including details such as "break in your wedding shoes" a couple months prior to the big day. When we first decided to move forward with working with Beth we were strangers, and throughout the process of planning our wedding together we became fast friends! It was a pleasure working with Beth and the SQN team and it was an experience that we will never forget.
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Michelle Sent on 03/14/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Simply the best!

Working with Beth (and SQN events) was all around wonderful. We truly were able to relax and enjoy our day knowing she is fiercely organized and has a strong attention to detail. Leading up to the wedding, she worked closely with me, helping manage a significant amount of detail items which were unique to our wedding. I couldn't imagine our day without Beth, and am lucky I didn't have to. She is the best and I could not recommend her more!
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Lynn Sent on 03/14/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Fabulous Event Planner!

We could not say enough about Beth and her team. We had a complex venue at the Chicago Cultural Center with all of the nuances of having a large, elegant wedding a public building. But when the freight elevator became unavailable for our event, Beth was amazing. She had triaged with all of the vendors and had a plan worked out before even calling me (kudos to Lara from the CCC also). Beth is the ultimate professional - she is organized, methodical, cool under pressure and has exquisite taste. I cannot recommend her highly enough.
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Nicole Sent on 02/25/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Beth pulled it all together

Beth was such an amazing planner and I would recommend her to anyone planning a logistically difficult event! She handled every step and complication with ease and had solutions ready and vetted before even speaking with us. We had our wedding at the Chicago Cultural Center and right before the event, the service elevator broke! Beth had already arrange walk-throughs with all of the vendors and developed a game plan that worked both for our guests and the vendors. She only called to inform us of the situation once she had a plan and knew that it would work! Beth and her team eliminated so much of the logistical head aches for us and let us truly enjoy the event. Beth was always available through the planning process, respectfully listened to what we wanted, and helped us execute flawlessly. I highly recommend Beth and her team!
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Megan Sent on 01/08/2019
5 out of 5 rating

I've already recommended Beth to friends I know planning their own weddings!

Beth was wonderful to work with, I have already recommended her to friends of mine planning their own weddings. She got to know me and worked off of my crazy Type A organization. I asked what felt like a million questions via text and email over the course of the year and she would respond in a timely manner, in full detail, no matter how small the question- it was a HUGE help to have that as I went through the process. I had lost my mom less than a year before planning my wedding which made it an emotional time- Beth was very understanding and went above and beyond to be there for every single appointment and dress fitting, she even helped to plan our rehearsal dinner when she could tell how stressed I was about that undertaking. We got married at the Art Institute which came with it's own set of rules, tight timelines and stipulations; Beth had worked weddings in that venue before and it was very apparent- she knew questions I did not even know to ask. On the day-of, I did not have to worry about a single thing, we were able to just relax and fully be in the moment and enjoy the day knowing that the SQN team had everything under control. Countless people came up to ask who the "amazing woman running the show was". Thank you SQN and especially, Beth!
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Roma Sent on 11/30/2018
5 out of 5 rating

Our first and best step

We decided to work with Beth Bernstein very early in our wedding planning journey, and it was absolutely the best initial step we could have taken. Beth worked closely with us on all aspects of planning our wedding, from selecting our venue, band, and florist to the details of our ceremony and dinner menu. Beth coupled her depth of expertise with a remarkable ability to understand our preferences and style and to translate that into concrete plans. She helped us to articulate and realize a vision for our wedding day in ways that we never could have done without her skillful guidance, and she seamlessly managed innumerable details so that we could be fully present and enjoy the wedding weekend. The result was a wedding day that perfectly embodied us as a couple and the experience we wanted for our guests. Finally, Beth is truly enjoyable to work with: she is responsive, organized, and demonstrates the joy she finds in her work. Choosing Beth was one of the best choices we made in the wedding planning process—aside, of course, from choosing each other.
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Hannah Sent on 11/21/2018
5 out of 5 rating

Best Decision for our Wedding

Choosing to work with Beth & SQN Events was the best and most important decision we made in planning our wedding! Beth delivered on everything that she promised and helped us to have the wedding of our dreams that we didn't even know how to envision. She was 100% accessible and provided us with her sense of humor, emotional support and expertise through out the entire process. Beth connected us with impressive vendors and stayed in tune with our wishes for the day, bringing with her a team that allowed for the perfect day that was enjoyed by all who were in attendance. Beth went out of her way to make the entire planning process a special experience to be remembered. We have attended a few weddings since which has only grown our appreciation for the executing of our wedding.
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Kristen Sent on 12/09/2017
5 out of 5 rating
Working with Beth was fantastic. She made every stress and worry day off melt away with how organized and prepared she was. She did a wonderful job connecting us the right vendors to make our visions into reality and helped us stay on budget.. And the day of ended up being absolutely prefect. Our wedding wouldn't have been what it was without Beth.
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Tami Sent on 12/01/2017
5 out of 5 rating
Beth couldn’t have been any easier to work with. She always had an answer and some great suggestions too! We were so lucky to ha e found her.
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Rebecca Sent on 12/01/2017
5 out of 5 rating
Working with Beth Bernstein took any ounce of worry or stress off our plate. She was a major component to the success of our wedding. From the pre-planning phase up until the return of all of our items safely in our room, it all was perfection. Beth and her team were extremely professional and more than organized. She helped us compile all our needs into incredible systematic approaches, which helped us get a handle on what we still needed to do. I also should mention what a fantastic personality Beth has. She is extremely approachable and has a presence about her that just puts you at ease. Our perfect wedding would not have been perfection without Beth, and for that, we are very grateful!
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2018 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2017 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2016 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

Professional Network & Endorsements

6 Endorsements
Maypole Studios Maypole Studios Wedding Photographers

Beth Berstein of SQN Events is a pleasure to work with! Not only is she extremely thorough, but her wonderful energy and great personality make her and her team the perfect addition to any wedding or event. As a photographer, it is always a treat to be in such capable and talented hands, and I look forward to working with SQN Events again and again in the future.

Catalyst Ranch Catalyst Ranch Restaurant Weddings

I recently had the pleasure to work with Beth of SQN Events. Her attention to detail, organization and excellent communication made the event a complete success. Beth puts her clients first and it shows. I look forward to working with SQN Events again soon.

Elizabeth Grace Elizabeth Grace Wedding Invitations

I cannot recommend Beth and SQN Events more highly. I have never seen a wedding coordinator do more for her clients than Beth. Her impeccable taste, knowledge of fashion and trends, and fabulous network of vendors makes her an invaluable asset to any lucky brides planning.

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