I can't speak highly enough of Brianne and the MAE team and feel we got an incredible value for the services they provided. The level of professionalism, polish, attention to detail and expertise they provided throughout the entire wedding planning process really put me and my husband at ease as we knew we were in great hands. So many of the suggestions they provided in the planning process made the wedding flow feel seamless, and our guests are still raving about their experience.

Working with MAE provided us with the wedding of a lifetime, and allowed us to truly enjoy and savor the day without having to worry about the logistics and coordination with all our vendors. The vendors MAE suggested were all reliable and incredible to work with, and saved us time in the vendor vetting process (which is a full time job in and of itself). They found ways to help us streamline costs and save throughout, and we ended up with a wedding that completely surpassed expectations for what we thought our budget could achieve.

As a former executive in design, marketing, and product development for a national company specializing in home accessories, holiday décor, visual displays, and artificial florals for major retailers across America, I’ve had the privilege of working with countless creative professionals over the decades. I can say without hesitation that Brianne Garritano stands far above the rest.



Her passion, creativity, and visual acumen are second to none. Brianne has that rare combination of leadership, grace, and vision that allows her to turn ideas into unforgettable experiences. She leads her team and vendors with professionalism, kindness, and absolute clarity—always achieving extraordinary results.



What truly sets Brianne apart is her integrity and respect for her clients. She is transparent about costs, deeply mindful of budgets, and always honest about where to save without sacrificing beauty or impact.



I have attended countless galas, corporate events, holiday parties, and weddings, yet none compare to the ones Brianne and her team at Michigan Avenue Events have orchestrated. Every detail reflects her dedication and love for what she does. The result is an event that not only looks masterful but feels effortless and full of heart.



Brianne Garritano and Michigan Avenue Events are true leaders in their field — and will remain so for decades to come

Brianne of MAE did the most incredible job planning and managing my wedding at ShoreAcres on the North Shore. She is so warm and friendly but also so good at taking care of business. I have been working in the wedding industry for 18 years and have not come across another wedding planner that takes such good care of her clients. She's not only someone who you want to plan your wedding but you will also want to be best friends with her afterwards!!!

My husband and I are based in New York, but I wanted to have a hometown wedding in Chicago. I was looking for the right planner and team to deliver on my vision of a sleek and modern Indian wedding in the heart of the city—and Brianne did just that.

From the very beginning, it was clear she was the perfect fit for us. She was diligent, detail-oriented, and incredibly communicative—all the qualities you hope for in a planner. With her wealth of experience, she brought invaluable insight and had connections to a variety of vendors, making the planning process seamless.

What truly stood out, though, was Brianne’s cultural sensitivity and her genuine effort to understand the specific traditions we wanted to incorporate. Our wedding was a fusion of Indian and Sri Lankan traditions, and she not only took the time to learn but was already well-versed in many aspects, which made the process so much easier.

Brianne’s creativity shone through in her innovative ideas, from the tablescape design to finding thoughtful ways to incorporate our stories and work into the wedding itself. It felt so personalized and unique to us.

Her day-of coordination was simply impeccable. She brought her incredible team, and they executed everything flawlessly. My husband and I felt completely supported the entire time. If anything went off schedule or didn’t go as planned, we had no idea—Brianne was always there with a solution and kept us on track.

I cannot say enough good things about Brianne and her team. She made the entire process stress-free and brought our dream wedding to life. If you're considering her for your wedding, don’t hesitate—I’m also happy to chat further if you want to hear more about our experience!

Brianne Garritano and her MAE team are outstanding! As busy professionals we wanted someone we could rely on to help execute our wedding vision. We trust Bri wholeheartedly to help plan and coordinate any event we have. Getting married out of the country added another layer of uncertainty. We hired to help with the entire wedding planning process from venue selection to the day of the wedding. Her professionalism, knowledge, expertise, and connections made planning a destination wedding a seamless experience. We appreciated her availability throughout the process. Any questions and concerns we had she would respond to in a timely manner. She made working with the vendors in Mexico a much easier process than it would have been on our own. She truly went above and beyond to make sure we had what we wanted for our wedding and we will always be grateful for her. Bri and her MAE team are the best! Do yourself a favor and hire her!!

We had an absolutely amazing experience working with Michigan Avenue Events for our wedding planning. From the very beginning, they were incredibly communicative and always made us feel supported through every moment—both the highs and the lows. Their professionalism shone through in every interaction, and it was evident that they had well-established relationships with other top-notch vendors in the area. One of the standout aspects of Michigan Avenue Events was how fun and enthusiastic they were throughout the entire process. They really knew how to keep our spirits high and made the planning process enjoyable and stress-free. Their organizational skills were impeccable, ensuring that every detail was meticulously planned and executed. There were no negative aspects to our experience. Michigan Avenue Events exceeded our expectations in every way possible. Yes! We wholeheartedly recommend Michigan Avenue Events to any couple looking for a top-tier wedding planning service. They are not only professional and well-connected but also incredibly fun and supportive, making the entire wedding planning journey a memorable one.

It's officially been 2 weeks since our wedding and it was the highlight of my life thanks to Brianne and Team MAE. Brianne is smart, charming, and confident, and exactly what we needed to feel comfortable planning our 3-day Indian/Pakistani wedding in Chicago all the way from Texas. While I have ZERO complaints about their services, I could speak for days on end about why they are the best in the business. From the day we hired them, Team MAE went above and BEYOND in every single aspect of our planning. Her team was always 3 steps ahead of us, and helped alleviate our wedding stress by taking care of most vendor communication, details, and concerns without us ever having to ask. She and her team were also extremely well versed in our traditions, cuisine, and dress which made us feel understood.

Although we knew Brianne was constantly managing other clients, traveling, and attending events, we never once felt like it was difficult to get a hold of her, and most meetings were scheduled when it was convenient for US. In fact, if I didn't know any better, it felt like we were her only clients, which just speaks to the unwavering care and attention she has given us (and is STILL helping us take care of post-event details) since we hired her over a year ago. If you are looking for a planner who knows this industry forwards and backwards, who can give you tasteful recommendations, advocate for you in every situation, and make wedding planning ENJOYABLE, then look no further than Team MAE.

Brianne and her team at MAE were unbelievable. They made the whole day so stress-free that I didn't have to worry about anything besides having the best day of my life. They think of everything during the planning process and help track down emails and answers when you need them. They think of little details that I never would have thought of. I don't know what I would have done without them and I would trust them in planning my life!! Thank you, Brianne and Team MAE for making my wedding day more magical and amazing than I ever could have imagined.

Brianne and team MAE went absolutely above and beyond in getting us to and through our wedding weekend!! Brianne was the first vendor we selected, and we would make the same decision 1000x over. She is so experienced in Indian weddings, even with their multiple complicated ceremonies, and everything went off without a hitch. We and our parents and guests were able to absolutely enjoy every moment of our wedding weekend! She was extremely respectful with all our guests, and managed sooo many different moving pieces. During the planning process, Brianne held our hands every step of the way, and was so responsive and helpful in bringing our vision to life. We love team MAE!!!!

I would give Brianne 100 stars if I could. Do not hesitate to book her and her team for your wedding. We threw a lot at her team: a large irish catholic guest list, small children that needed to be corralled, old people with a strong likelihood to wander off, pretty much the works. Brianne and her team handled the entire day with grace and efficiency. Brianne truly went above and beyond and I'll give you a few examples:

- the Mother/MIL zoom conference two weeks before the wedding. I did not think we needed this, but Brianne insisted and we definitely needed it. She sat down with my mom and MIL for over an hour, answered every question, made them feel great about the day, went through the entire minute by minute schedule that she created until both my MIL/Mom were satisfied. You know who didn't have to answer random questions from her family the whole two weeks leading up to her wedding? Me, the bride. The moms, armed with the info they needed handled everything. It was amazing.

- The aforementioned minute-by-minute schedule. Brianne and her team work with you very closely to plan your whole day down to the minute. They worked with our vendors to make sure everyone was on the same page, and they baked in special time and moments for just me and my husband to spend together away from all the people to take it all in together. It seems unnecessary when you are in the midst of planning it, but it is both necessary and wonderful.

-Brianne even asked us what songs we didn't want to miss the band play and made sure we were in the room and dancing for all of our favorites. It's the small things that she definitely wasn't required to care about but because she did care about made our wedding all the more special.

I think the best part about hiring Brianne was that I never for a second worried or even thought about the operations or logistics of our wedding and neither did our immediate families. We all got to attend/experience it pretty much how our guests did- and that is a pretty magical gift to give a person.

I really could go on and on but the point is, Brianne is a superwoman and if you are concerned (like I was) about the prospect of planning a 260 person wedding (but really any size) in downtown Chicago, hire this gem of a human.