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CRW Events officially began in 2010 in Bloomington, IL, but Candace, our lead planner, has been planning events for non profits, family and friends for over 15 years. We currently have 35 plus weddings under our belt and over 1000 events. We have a great team of assistants & associates that help with assisting Candace at second locations and for larger weddings. Our motto is "Making Your Dreams A Reality". We know that planning can be stressful without the proper tools, resources and vendors; we'll provide our list of suggestions. We only work with the best! We ensure a fun, personal, stress-free experience so that you don’t feel like you’ve hired help but that you have a trusted friend making your big day happen. We work with any budget and timeline! We are also licensed & ordained to officiate your Wedding! Contact us today to secure your date! All Wedding Wire Couples receive an additional 20% off our current list prices.

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Frequently asked questions

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

$1,200

What is the starting price for partial wedding planning?

$2,000

What is the starting price for full wedding planning?

$2,500

Do you offer an hourly rate?

Yes

What is the hourly rate?

$100

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
Destination
Elopement
Non-Religious
Religious

Reviews of CRW Events

Raychel
Raychel Sent on 08/22/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Your very own Olivia Pope!

I booked Candace a few weeks before my wedding and thank God I did. Between my interesting family and coronavirus, I truly needed a coordinator that could handle chaos. She was extremely organized and was great with follow up. Candace asks all the right questions to ensure your vendors know your expectations. She keeps everyone on track throughout the day to ensure the bride and groom can enjoy their day. As vendors canceled last minute and family members were going missing, Candace kept her composure and kept things moving. My family loved her and still talk about how amazing she was. I am so grateful for Candace and I couldn't imagine doing a wedding without her!
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Jeannette Sent on 02/28/2022
5 out of 5 rating

The best there is

Candace & the CRW crew are amazing. She is flexible with last minute changes. She worked hard to bring our vision to reality. I asked to be surprised by the decor for my wedding. So she worked with my husband to bring to life the wedding of my dreams. I cried as soon as I saw everything. She is one of kind. She is a great person to work with. Her staff and her worked hard behind scenes to make sure my day flowed as smooth as possible without any interruptions. Can’t wait to work with them again on future events.
Kim
Kim S. Sent on 08/27/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Better than we could have ever imagined!

CRW Events was an absolute pleasure to work with. Customization was sparked by an idea that was magnified beyond belief. I HIGHLY recommend this vendor.
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Danielle Sent on 12/17/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Stressfree Planning!

Candace was our Event Planner for our wedding in April 2014. She was amazing from start to finish! I shared my ideas with her at our first meeting, within an hour of that meeting she had already emailed me photos of some ideas. I was very impressed that she had captured my vision so quickly. Candace always was positive and her motto was “I should not be stressed, that is why I paid her”. I loved every minute of planning my wedding, and that was solely because Candace walked through the process with me. Candace is professional, energetic, resourceful, and extremely creative. I would and have recommended her to anyone needing a wedding consultant.
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Attiyya Sent on 10/11/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Wedding Coordinator

Candace did an amazing job coordinating the day of our wedding and keeping us on point. Truly a priceless experience. She was very professional and flexible with working around our needs and last minute changes. We would definitely recommend using her services for wedding events.
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Sheena Sent on 10/03/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Highly Recommended! Amazing and Extremely Professional!!!

My girl Candace!!!! She was absolutely amazing. My wedding and bridal shower both turned out exactly as i had envisioned. She was very organized and ontop of everything. We met as strangers and ended as friends. I highly recommend her services.
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Eljae Sent on 09/26/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Excellent Attention to Detail

I was so pleased with the commitment of Candace and her team. She did a great job of listening to my vision and bringing it to life. Her communication throughout the entire planning process was greatly appreciated. On the day of, she and her team made sure all went smoothly and they seemed to really enjoy themselves which brought so much joy and fun. I would definitely work with CRW again!
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Kathy Sent on 09/25/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Candace is Amazing!

We had had over a year to plan and she secured our vendors and venue in the first month! She took notes during all of our meetings and beat our timeline and my personal todo lists. She’s kind, generous, and very professional. She’s hired for all of our future events. At our reception she greeted everyone and even stepped in when our MC didn’t show. Candace never missed a beat! We love you for making our day great!
Jonviette
Jo Lawrence Sent on 09/25/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Blown Away

Working with CRW was a blessing, so easy to work with. I felt like I was working with a best friend! I would recommend their services to anyone looking to take the stress off their big day, you will not regret it. The creativity, flexibility and attention to detail will blow you away.
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