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Operating out of Chicago, Illinois, Events with Ambiance offers day-of wedding coordination services. Owner Amber Sanders believes in leaving the dreaming and decision-making up to you, providing expert support and suggestions along the way. Amber will guide you through this exciting and busy time with style and elegance, helping to create an unforgettable wedding day.

Services Offered

Once you've confirmed your wedding date, Amber will get to work sourcing vendors and creating timelines for your special day. Planning will begin 4-6 months in advance to allow a streamlined and organized process. You will have access to a personalized online planning portal and email communication with Amber throughout your planning. On your wedding day, Amber will be on hand to ensure every last detail is perfect. Reach out to Events with Ambiance today to arrange a consultation.

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Frequently asked questions

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

$3,100

What is the starting price for partial wedding planning?

$6,150

Do you offer an hourly rate?

Yes

What is the hourly rate?

$250

What wedding events do you provide services for?

Ceremony
Reception
Rehearsal Dinner

What wedding planning services do you offer?

Day-of Coordination
Partial Planning

What weddings do you have experience planning?

Civil
Cultural
Destination
Elopement
Non-Religious
Religious

Reviews of Events with Ambiance

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Events with Ambiance receives glowing reviews as a wedding planner, with Amber specifically praised for her professionalism, organization skills, and ability to create a seamless and stress-free planning process. Reviewers highlight her attention to detail, positive energy, communication, vendor recommendations, and exceptional coordination on the wedding day. Clients commend her for delivering a personalized and unforgettable experience, making their special day a fairytale and leaving a lasting impression. The team's dedication, talent, and passion shine through in orchestrating beautiful weddings that exceed expectations. Highly recommended for creating memorable and magical weddings.

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Events with Ambiance receives glowing reviews as a wedding planner, with Amber specifically praised for her professionalism, organization skills, and ability to create a seamless and stress-free planning process. Reviewers highlight her attention to detail, positive energy, communication, vendor recommendations, and exceptional coordination on the wedding day. Clients commend her for delivering a personalized and unforgettable experience, making their special day a fairytale and leaving a lasting impression. The team's dedication, talent, and passion shine through in orchestrating beautiful weddings that exceed expectations. Highly recommended for creating memorable and magical weddings.

Asia
Asia Sent on 08/31/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Look no further!

We can't say enough about Events with Ambiance. Because of Amber, we had the wedding of our dreams! From start to finish, she went above and beyond to make sure all aspects of the planning process were successful. We had to postpone our wedding for almost two years, and she was STILL willing and ready—complete understanding and patience.

As first-time planners, we were over our heads with where to start. Amber broke everything down and gave us a guided timeline to tackle everything! We never felt in the dark about anything; her communication was stellar, keeping us updated and checking in on us.

Even when our photographer canceled on us two days before the wedding, Amber quickly troubleshot. The whole team was supportive, not just us but our wedding party and family. The wedding day was fantastic because she poured her heart into every detail.

I'm just so glad we decided to go with Events with Ambiance! Look no further if you want to feel cared for and understood. She has a great network of vendor recommendations that made it easy for us to pick; she even gave us different price points! I know our wedding wouldn't have been such a success without the love, support, professionalism, and joy she bought to the planning process. Her passion truly shows in her work. We can not thank you enough for giving us the best day of our lives!
Patrick
Patrick Sent on 11/25/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Amber is the BEST wedding planner

Amber (Events with Ambiance) is the absolute best wedding planner! Amber was a lifesaver for me while planning my November 2024 wedding. She is an experienced professional with incredible drive, communication, and organization skills that made my wedding day run smoothly. She has relationships with all popular vendors in town, and that made coordinating between vendors run well, since she was familiar with their working styles.

On the day of, Amber ran the show and everything was perfect! No detail went missed, and she ensured we had the best day ever!

If you're considering booking Amber and her team for wedding planning / coordination - do it! She was a joy to work with and made the process of wedding planning so much more streamlined than it would have been otherwise. I wish Amber could plan and coordinate all major events in my life!
Imani
Imani Sent on 03/13/2024
5 out of 5 rating

A Dream Wedding Brought to Life by an Exceptional Wedding Coordinator

From the moment we began our journey with Amber, we knew we were in the hands of a masterful coordinator of unforgettable moments. As someone planning a wedding, the array of tasks and decisions can seem daunting, but Amber transformed what could have been an overwhelming process into a seamless, joyful journey toward our special day. Our hearts are full of gratitude for Amber, and we wholeheartedly recommend her to any couple embarking on their wedding planning journey. Thank you, Amber, for making our day not just perfect, but profoundly ours.






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Annie Sent on 02/03/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Amber is AMAZING! 10/10 Recommend

Amber at Events with Ambiance was our wedding coordinator and I can’t say enough great things about working with her! From the first time I reached out to inquire, she was extremely responsive and communicative, which put us at ease during a process that can sometimes feel stressful. Amber always brought positive energy and it was clear she has a lot of experience and knew what she was doing. To start, Amber’s planning portal was extremely detailed and helpful for us, who had no idea where to start planning our wedding. It included spreadsheets for things like our guest list, planning checklist, vendor contact list, etc. It helped us think about things we didn’t even have on our radar. Amber’s vendor suggestions were all excellent, which was extremely helpful because we were overwhelmed by all the choices when just googling vendors in our area. When we got closer to the wedding, she started attending some of our vendor meetings with us, asking questions to ensure we had everything covered (again - things we didn’t have on our radar). Despite having other weddings/clients, she somehow remembered every single detail of our wedding without skipping a beat. Amber’s organization skills were extremely impressive (coming from a type A, organized person!).

On the day of, we didn’t think or stress about a single detail because of Amber and her amazing assistant! She worked seamlessly with all of our other vendors. If anything went wrong during the wedding, we still have no idea because she handled everything so we could enjoy our wedding day fully. We’re so thrilled with our experience with Amber and would 10/10 recommend working with her for your wedding coordination needs. THANK YOU Amber!
Michael
Michael Sent on 11/19/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Complete alignment!!!

My partner and I were looking for a day of planner to help us execute on a our vision for our wedding. We had a very specific idea of what we wanted, so we know that we needed to find someone who could quickly understand our vision and help us make decisions in line with that vision.

I was talking to several planners, but the correspondence I had with Amber felt different, so we got on a video call. I knew right away I had found our person!! Amber brings all the joy and warmth you want for your wedding, balanced with a professionalism and attention to detail you need. She was SO amazing to work with leading up to the date.

On the day of the wedding, Amber was everything I had hoped for - clear on our vision, professional but also firm with our vendors, and took care of my partner and I at every step of the day. I could not have done this work without her. As someone who cares a lot about details and prides myself on my organization, Amber was able to match and surpass all my hopes for her. Thank you Amber!!!
Shelby
Shelby Sent on 07/28/2023
5 out of 5 rating

A Magical Wedding with Amber: Where Dreams and Ambiance Collide!

If I could give more stars, I absolutely would! Amber and Janae at Events with Ambiance were an absolute lifesaver and the true architect behind the breathtaking magic of our wedding day. From the moment we met her, it was evident that she was not just an exceptional wedding coordinator but a true artist in crafting unforgettable experiences.

Amber's attention to detail was unparalleled. She took the time to get to know us as a couple, our personalities, and our vision for the big day. It was evident that she genuinely cared about making our wedding unique and reflective of who we are. From the grandest elements to the tiniest nuances, Amber wove a thread of ambiance that tied everything together perfectly.

Throughout the planning process, Amber's organizational skills shone brightly. She was always one step ahead, anticipating potential challenges and resolving them with grace and efficiency. Her ability to coordinate with vendors, manage timelines, and keep everyone on the same page was truly impressive. We never once felt overwhelmed, thanks to Amber's steady guidance and unwavering support. And this was huge because we were in the process of moving while wedding planning - she took a lot of pressure and stress off of us.

On the day of our wedding, Amber orchestrated a symphony of beauty and elegance. The venue was transformed into a wonderland of enchantment, with every detail meticulously arranged to create the ambiance we had only dreamed of. It was as if she had plucked our visions from our minds and turned them into reality.

The flow of the event was seamless, leaving us and our guests to fully immerse ourselves in the magic of the day. Amber's presence was calming and reassuring, allowing us to savor every moment without worry. From the ceremony to the reception, everything unfolded with ease and we owe it all to Amber's expertise and passion.

Amber's warm and personable nature was a delightful bonus. Throughout the planning process, she was not just a wedding coordinator but a friend who genuinely cared about making our day special. Her positive energy and infectious enthusiasm made the experience enjoyable and stress-free, and we felt like we were in the best hands possible.

Our wedding day was an absolute fairytale. We couldn't have asked for a more talented, dedicated, and thoughtful wedding coordinator & team. If you want a wedding that will leave you and your guests in awe, look no further than Amber. She will transform your dreams into reality and create an ambiance that will leave a lasting impression on everyone fortunate enough to be part of your special day.

Thank you, Amber, from the bottom of our hearts. You made our wedding an unforgettable experience, and we will forever cherish the memories you helped create. We wholeheartedly recommend Events with Ambiance to anyone seeking a wedding coordinator who is truly in a league of her own.
Sam & Krys
Samantha Sent on 12/26/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Overall, a good experience

Amber was very attentive and showed care in the way she approached helping us prepare for our wedding. While we only utilized her as a wedding coordinator, she was willing to work with us beyond her role and responsibilities. She was also willing to provide resources and make suggestions that helped us secure our vendors and also close the gap on understanding how to navigate our special day. There were challenges with our specific situation because we were a long distance couple and could not readily be as attentive to certain aspects of our wedding but Amber helped mitigate some of the stresses of that. Overall, we would recommend her and her teams services.
Kristen
Kristen Sent on 09/05/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Organized and detailed Queeen

We could not have felt more confident and secure in having Amber as our wedding planner. She offers different levels of planning which worked great for us.
Amber and her team was amazing to work with. She is very organized, methodical, detailed oriented, and helped us to keep focus on the most critical items first. Our wedding was in downtown and in Lincoln park and transportation and flower and decor was just what I asked for. She had such great energy and was always willing to help! Definitely would recommend her.
Jewel
Jewel Sent on 09/02/2022
5 out of 5 rating

A Great Experience

I found Amber through a referral from another coordinator that my daughter used to plan her wedding. My only hesitation was that I hadn’t ever used a planner before, but I am glad I got over that quickly. I was immediately drawn to the ease of contacting Amber, so that was a win for me. What I liked best was I could depend on her expertise to walk us through the process. I was a little overwhelmed in a few places because I hadn’t thought about some of the necessary steps. But Amber quickly calmed those fears by being organized and ahead of things. I wouldn’t change anything about my experience. The only thing is since I’m not using her anymore, it’s like a piece of my family is missing. So if you need a planner, I highly recommend Amber and her services. And know that she is dedicated, timely, and a beast in the best way on the day of your event. There were a few glitches [not on her part], but she handled them, and I could just enjoy my 40th wedding renewal. She gave us directions on what was next [see picture]. She made sure my vision was carried out. It just all worked out. I was very pleased.

Lizz
Lizz Sent on 08/08/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Amber at Events With Ambiance is the best of the best.

Absolutely phenomenal experience working with Amber and her team at last week's wedding. With her experience and unmatched organizational skills, she anticipated every possible need and made sure the whole weekend went off without a hitch.

I cannot recommend her services highly enough. Amber managed all of the wedding logistics, details and *~strong personalities~* with grace, ease and efficiency.

That woman is worth her weight in gold.
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