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Kristy Diana
Kristy Diana
Owner & Company Principal

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LOLA Event Productions was declared one of the world's best wedding planning companies by Vogue Magazine, named Best Wedding Planners in the country by Brides Magazine and Best Wedding Planners in Chicago by Chicago Magazine. With over 100 years of combined expertise between them, this innovative team of planners and designers focuses on creating exceptionally stylish and FUN celebrations. They have helped over 800 couples bring their dream weddings to life since 2006 and specialize in crafting lavish one-of-a-kind experiences. Their company motto: You bring the love, they bring the party!

Services Offered

Each individual planning package designed by LOLA Event Productions is customized to fit the desires of the couple. Available for full, partial, implementation and power-planning/coaching/hourly services, the team can cater to every stage of the process. Their group of on-staff designers offers a range of resources, striving to ensure that every celebration not only runs smoothly but also looks spectacular.

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FAQ

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

$4,000

What is the starting price for partial wedding planning?

$8,500

What is the starting price for full wedding planning?

$15,000

Do you offer an hourly rate?

Yes

What is the hourly rate?

$300

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
Double Weddings
Eco-Friendly
Military
Non-Religious
Religious

How many planners are on your team?

8
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Reviews of LOLA Event Productions

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99% recommend it
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Lori and the team at LOLA Events received high praise from multiple reviewers for their exceptional wedding planning services, attention to detail, and dedication. Many reviewers highlighted Lori's organizational skills, ability to turn visions into reality, and seamless coordination that allowed couples to enjoy their special day stress-free. The team's professionalism, communication, and positive attitudes were consistently mentioned as key factors that made weddings unforgettable and received glowing recommendations from happy couples and their families.

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Lori and the team at LOLA Events received high praise from multiple reviewers for their exceptional wedding planning services, attention to detail, and dedication. Many reviewers highlighted Lori's organizational skills, ability to turn visions into reality, and seamless coordination that allowed couples to enjoy their special day stress-free. The team's professionalism, communication, and positive attitudes were consistently mentioned as key factors that made weddings unforgettable and received glowing recommendations from happy couples and their families.

Beatriz
Beatriz Sent on 06/16/2023
5 out of 5 rating

LOLA Lavish with Lori worth every $$$

Booking the LOLA Lavish Package with Lori was the best investment we made during our wedding. Lori is a fantastic professional and elevated and executed our vision with perfection. She is experienced and candid about what is needed or optional to make the event memorable and EPIC. Her connection with a fantastic vendor team, fantastic eye for design, proactiveness and drive make her the perfect wedding planning master. We were planning the wedding from New Jersey and this was never an issue, and being Brazilian with guests from all over and even Brazilian vendors, Lori made sure our Brazilian culture was represented with ease! Best planner ever!!! Lori will execute your vision with no necessary expenses and amazing input - all of the favorite details or our day were Lori insights! On day of if there were any issues we have no idea! It ran absolutely smoothly despite two venues across town, snow and a bilingual crowd! Talk about being an awesome leader!
Madison
Madison Sent on 11/20/2024
5 out of 5 rating

The best there ever was!!!

One month out from our wedding and I'm just now able to put into words how incredible the day was, mainly due to Lori & LOLA Events. Lori goes above & beyond in every single regard -- not only does she facilitate every detail with venues, stationary, band, hair/makeup, etc, she puts so much effort into the small things -- table numbers signs, family photo tables, wedding programs, etc. There will be probably 10 things you had no idea to even think of when planning your wedding, but Lori will make sure you have them all and that they're fabulous. Lori cares so deeply about her clients and it shows in the months, weeks, and days leading up to the big day. She really became part of our family over the last 18 months, and we couldn't recommend her or LOLA any more. THANK YOU LORI & team!!!
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Karen Sent on 10/22/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Could not have done this without Michelle at LOLA Events

To be honest I do not even know where to begin this review except to say that we could have not done the wedding process at all, and certainly not as well as it was done without Michelle! Shortly after our daughter became engaged, we realized we needed a wedding planner to assist us with the process. The engaged couple was too busy with work and life to be able to do this on their own. After interviewing a few wedding planners, they decided on Michelle from LOLA Event Productions. It only took one meeting with Michelle for my husband and I to realize this would be a worthwhile expense for the wedding. Michelle wowed us with her organization and planning skills. It was great for us as parents to understand the timeline, budget and possible options for creating a wedding that the couple would be thrilled with. Michelle really took the time to understand the couple and their personalities. Throughout the process she presented to couple the decisions that had to be made and options that could meet what they were looking for. She was careful not to persuade the couple one way or another, unless she really felt strongly about an option. On the day of the wedding and quite honestly the entire weekend, we were all relaxed and did not worry about any of the details because we had a timeline with details in hand from Michelle. We thoroughly enjoyed the weekend with our family and friends which was so important to us. For the couple weeks following the wedding we basked in the “afterglow” of a beautiful ceremony and celebration for a beautiful couple. We could not have done this without Michelle!
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Team

Kristy Diana
Kristy Diana
Owner & Company Principal
Michelle Kurinec
Michelle Kurinec
Owner & Company Principal
Lori Stephenson
Lori Stephenson
Founder & Principal Planner
Sanja Dimitrikevic
Sanja Dimitrikevic
Associate Planner
Angela Chereso
Angela Chereso
Associate Planner
Nicole Wunderlich
Nicole Wunderlich
Associate Planner
Rosie O'Connor
Rosie O'Connor
Associate Planner

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WASIO photography WASIO photography Wedding Photographers

we love LOLA events! She is absolutely one of the best in Chicago and nationwide. We trust so much LOLA that we use them for our own wedding. Lori did such an amazing job that we still hear from our guest that our wedding was the best looking one hands-down! We will recommend LOLA to anybody anytime!

Smiling Toad Productions Smiling Toad Productions Wedding Videographers

We LOVE LOLA! LOLA Event Productions is THE place to go if you want your wedding to be fun, absolutely stress free, and perfectly coordinated between vendors.

Pabst Photo Pabst Photo Wedding Photographers

We have worked with LOLA on several weddings and even hired them for our own wedding - we think that's a genuine testament to how great they are!

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