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What is the story behind Cheers! Chicago?

Cheers! Chicago is a full-service event planning firm that began with one goal in mind: to help amazing couples plan (and, above all, ENJOY!) the best day of their lives together, and have FUN doing it! There is nothing more important to us than providing exemplary customer service based unprofessional quality, treating our clients like family, and truly caring about our couples beyond their wedding day.

  • Woman-owned
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What are Cheers! Chicago's coordination packages and rates?

What is the starting price for partial wedding planning?

$10,000

What is the starting price for full wedding planning?

$15,000

Do you offer an hourly rate?

Yes

What wedding events do you provide services for?

Ceremony
Reception
Rehearsal Dinner

What wedding planning services do you offer?

Full Planning
Partial Planning

What weddings do you have experience planning?

Civil
Cultural
Destination
Elopement
Eco-Friendly
Non-Religious
Religious

What are real couples saying about their experience with Cheers! Chicago in reviews?

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Sarah at Cheers Chicago Events is praised as an organized, calm, and detail-oriented planner who makes wedding planning seamless. Reviewers highlight her responsiveness, strong vendor connections, creativity, and ability to manage logistics remotely. She consistently goes above and beyond and is highly recommended.

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Sarah at Cheers Chicago Events is praised as an organized, calm, and detail-oriented planner who makes wedding planning seamless. Reviewers highlight her responsiveness, strong vendor connections, creativity, and ability to manage logistics remotely. She consistently goes above and beyond and is highly recommended.

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Jacqueline Sent on 10/18/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Top Notch 5 Star Review

Sarah was amazing planning my son and daughter in laws wedding. From day one until the wedding day she was on top of everything making sure every detail was attended to. She was professional but as sweet as she could be. After a year of planning, Sarah became a part of our family.
I recommend Sarah a hundred times over, and I can’t say enough about her!
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Molly Sent on 10/15/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Best experience imaginable

We cannot recommend Sarah at Cheers Chicago Events highly enough! From day one, she guided us through every detail, anticipating needs and handling every challenge with professionalism, calm, and creativity. Coordinating a wedding in Colorado, from Chicago, several states away, was no small feat, yet she made the entire process seamless. Thanks to her incredible expertise, organization, and attention to detail, our daughter and now son-in-law's wedding weekend was truly spectacular and remarkably crisis-free! She became so much more than our wedding planner—she became a friend. We are incredibly grateful and would recommend her without hesitation!
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Alexa Sent on 09/28/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Hiring Sarah was the best decision that was made!

I truly cannot imagine planning our wedding planning process without Sarah. From the beginning, she made us feel taken care of. We were not a couple with a vision for our wedding day. She is incredibly organized and detail oriented, always quick to respond, and somehow able to stay calm no matter what came up. She listened closely to what mattered to us and knew exactly how to work with all the different personalities involved in planning a wedding.

Sarah’s relationships in the wedding industry are a testament to how wonderful she is at her job. Nearly every vendor we met told us how lucky we were to be working with her because she was so thoughtful, prepared, and on top of every detail. They were right.

She helped us through our entire wedding weekend, from Friday’s rehearsal dinner and welcome party to the wedding itself and brunch the next day. Because Sarah was there, we could be fully present with each other, our families, and our friends. That is such a gift, and one we will always be grateful for.

Sarah put so much care into making the weekend feel seamless and special. We trusted her completely, and she exceeded every expectation. If you have the chance to work with her, take it. We could not recommend her more highly! I miss talking to Sarah all day, everyday!
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Judy Sent on 12/10/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Best planner ever!

Sarah was awesome!! She helped my daughter through every single challenge and detail of her wedding! She really nailed every detail of her wedding! Best planner ever!
Liz
Liz Sent on 09/07/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Sarah is the best party planner with a heart of gold!

I hired Sarah to plan a joint 80th birthday party for my parents, and I can't express enough how special she made the event. Chicago is a meaningful place for my family - and Sarah helped us appreciate the city even more by suggesting classic experiences for my parents' guests like the architecture boat tour and a game at Wrigley field. But more than that, Sarah helped me think of thoughtful touches that would not only celebrate my parents' birthdays, but also their lives, their marriage and their friendships. She went above and beyond the call of duty, especially when you consider that I currently live in London, so we were doing a lot of the planning remotely! My family has high expectations and everyone has an opinion on how things should be done, and Sarah breezed through by meeting, and exceeding those expectations. If you hire Sarah, you'll end up with a capable, steady and fun pair of hands. She'll think of things you hadn't thought of, add extra touches to make your event unforgettable, and somehow she'll manage to do it all with a smile on her face and lightness in her heart. She left my family and friends with a sense of togetherness and joy we will never forget, and helped my parents celebrate their lives in the most special way. Hire her IMMEDIATELY!
Cathy
Cathy Sent on 12/18/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Our experience with Cheers Chicago

I can't say enough about the positive experience we had working with Sarah at Cheers Chicago. This was a destination wedding for many of us and as the MOB I was concerned I wouldn't be able to pull it off. Sarah had coordinated 2 other family weddings so I decided to give her a chance. Best decision we made. Every detail was attended to and the entire affair was a success. Can't recommend Cheers Chicago enough!!
Emily
Emily Sent on 12/18/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Sarah Deeke - The BEST Wedding Planner in Chicago, Hands Down!

Sarah wasn’t just our wedding planner—she felt like a friend who had our backs throughout the whole process. From day one, she listened to what Tim and I wanted and was quick to make suggestions, hear suggestions, and get to work making anything and everything happen!

Every email, every meeting, every little “I’ve got this” text—it all felt so thoughtful and personal. She made everything easy when it felt overwhelming, and her attention to detail? Unreal.

But, what I loved most was that she cared about more than just the logistics. She wanted us to enjoy the process, soak it all in, and fully focus on our day without worrying about a single thing. And thanks to her, we absolutely did. I can’t imagine getting through this without her.

If you’re looking for someone who’s professional, creative, and just an all-around amazing human, Sarah is your person!
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Lori Sent on 12/17/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Sarah is One of a Kind - Cheers ! Chicago

As the mother of the bride, I can’t recommend Sarah enough. She was incredibly thoughtful, organized, and proactive throughout the entire wedding planning process. From our first meeting, she took the time to understand our vision and made sure every detail was carefully planned. Her attention to detail was exceptional, and she anticipated every need before it arose, keeping everything running smoothly without stress or surprises.

On the wedding day, Sarah’s calm and efficient presence allowed us to relax and enjoy the moment, knowing everything was in expert hands. She truly made the entire experience effortless and memorable.

If you’re looking for a planner who cares deeply about your day and ensures everything is perfect, Sarah is the one to trust.
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Colleen Sent on 12/17/2024
5 out of 5 rating

The Art of wedding planning

Sarah was very accommodating and professional during the wedding planning. She thought of every little detail and was so thoughtful during the process. She went above and beyond what most wedding planners would do and I would recommend her to anyone who is in need of a wedding planner. She was incredible.
Matt
Matt Sent on 12/16/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Best Wedding Planner in Chicago

Sarah is the best wedding planner around. She was so great to work with and we couldn’t have thrown the best wedding ever without her!
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What awards has Cheers! Chicago won?

75
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2025 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2023 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2022 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2021 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2020 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2019 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2018 Winner

Where is Cheers! Chicago based?

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