If you are thinking of hiring Danielle or one of her associates at Ohana Events the answer is YES! DO IT!

I am 100% confident that our wedding would not have been the wedding it was without Danielle. First of all, she is a very kind and supportive person. She understands how stressful wedding planning can be and she supports you through it all. She has wonderful connections within the industry to make sure you are working with vendors that fit your style and your budget. Danielle is so organized and keeps you organized as well. She is so responsive, you can email her or text her a literally any hour and she will get back to you within 24 hours and if its a "planning emergency" she will be calling you ASAP. She really makes planning a wedding an enjoyable experience. Danielle will not only flawlessly plan your wedding but she will make sure that your wedding day is absolutely a dream. There were very few issues on our wedding day because during the planning process Danielle had thought of it all, but I did have an issue with my flowers. They weren't as I envisioned them. I didnt even say a word to Danielle, but she saw the look on my face and knew I wasnt thrilled and she called the florist, had the bouquets re-created and she did it all without me ever even knowing!! She really is the total package. Danielle also coordinates everything with your family and bridal party on day of, so all you have to do is be excited about your wedding day!!! If you are looking for a planner for full planning or day of or even month of she is your girl!!

As the owner of Luniks Entertainment, working with Danielle and the entire Ohana Events team has truly been such a privilege. We’ve had the opportunity to watch Ohana Events grow from the very beginning, and it has been incredible to see how Danielle has built such a strong, thoughtful, and well-respected planning company.

Danielle is amazing at what she does — organized, calm, intentional, and always advocating for her couples. We’ve worked closely with her entire team over the years, including Jenna, Sonya, Rache, Mara, and Emily, and they are all seasoned pros in every sense of the word. Each planner brings the same level of care, professionalism, and attention to detail, which makes working together seamless.

One of the biggest reasons we love collaborating with Ohana Events is the level of preparation they bring to every wedding. Their timelines are incredibly detailed and well thought out, which allows us to focus on what we do best and really elevate the overall experience for the couple. There’s a strong sense of trust and teamwork between our teams, and that’s when events truly shine.

We’re so grateful for our relationship with Danielle and the Ohana Events team and always look forward to working together. If you’re a couple looking for planners who are experienced, intentional, and genuinely invested in your day, Ohana Events is an absolute dream to work with.

From the moment we started planning our wedding with Ohana Events, we knew we were in excellent hands. Jenna was quick to respond, thorough in her communication, and genuinely thoughtful throughout the entire process. Her professionalism and high-quality work was truly impressive, making our wedding day feel special and stress-free. Jenna helped us plan every detail, from budgeting to place cards, ensuring the day ran smoothly and exceeded our expectations. Ohana Events was worth every penny and we are so grateful for their expertise in making our wedding day truly unforgettable. We will continue to recommend Jenna to anyone who will listen!

We truly don’t know what we would have done without Jenna and the Ohana Events team!

From day one, she made the entire planning process so easy and enjoyable. Our wedding was at Cuneo Mansion and Gardens in Vernon Hills, along with a church ceremony that hadn’t hosted a wedding in over 10 years — so there were definitely a few unique challenges to navigate. Jenna handled everything with such professionalism and grace, guiding us through new territory like an absolute pro.
One of the best things about working with Jenna is that she let us be as hands-on (or hands-off) as we wanted. She was always incredibly communicative, quick to respond, and made sure we were consistently ahead of schedule — literally for over a year! Friends and family kept commenting on how “on top of it” we were, and that was all thanks to Jenna’s organization and attention to detail.
Jenna was also extremely flexible with our busy work schedules, often meeting us late in the evening or on weekends to make things work. We already miss our coffee planning meet-ups with her — they became such a fun and special part of the process!
We received so many compliments from our guests on how beautiful, detailed, and well thought-out our wedding was — every element flowed perfectly and our day-of timeline was a masterpiece. She thought of everyone involved — bridal party, family, vendors — and made sure every single person knew exactly where to be and when. I (the bride!) am notoriously 15 minutes late to everything, but this was the one day I was early… all credit goes to Jenna!
Of course, no wedding planning journey is totally bump-free, but whenever anything came up, Jenna was right there to handle it calmly and find the best solution. I completely trusted her creative eye and modern touch, and often asked for her advice before making final decisions — her insight was always spot on.
She also made vendor management a breeze. Jenna communicated with all of our vendors, handled the back-and-forth, and all we had to do was sign the final contracts. Even in the final month, when we made a bunch of small changes (adding hours to photo/video, makeup touchups, a new seating chart, etc.), Jenna managed it all seamlessly. We didn’t have to lift a finger.
Choosing to have a wedding planner was the one decision I never regretted for a single second. A ton of our friends are getting engaged and planning their own weddings and it’s the first thing we recommend. Having someone like Jenna in your corner who truly cares about making your day exactly what you dreamed it would be is the best thing you can do for your peace of mind and overall happiness.
While most couples are relieved when the wedding planning is over, we’re the complete opposite — we actually miss it! Jenna is not just an incredible planner, but also such a kind, supportive, and genuinely fun person to work with. We couldn’t imagine our wedding without her, and we recommend her to absolutely everyone. If you’re looking for someone who will keep you organized, stress-free, and actually early on your wedding day — Jenna is your person!

We had a great time working with Jenna! She is so friendly and personal, and took the time to get to know us and our style. She was so helpful throughout the entire process to help us book all of our vendors and made sure we thought through all of the little details. She made the entire process so easy, and was so supportive the day of. She took away all stress and handled everything so smoothly. Would highly recommend Ohana and Jenna!

We had an excellent experience working with Ohana Events for our wedding! Their service was top notch and had competitive pricing. Jenna, our planner, was a powerhouse- organized, personable, proactive, and very skilled. We especially appreciated her ability to capably simultaneously manage vendors, guest dynamics, and any surprises with confidence and respect. Thanks to her, our wedding day went perfect. Highly recommended!

Phenomenal experience with Ohana Events! Strongly recommend! We worked with Danielle and Caelee to help us prepare for our special day. They were so top of things, knew exactly what needed to happen to run an event well, and were such a pleasure to work with. On the day of, Caelee and Sonya were such a great team and went above and beyond to make our special day go smoothly. No task was too small and I can’t imagine what else may have come up behind the scenes that we didn’t have to address, because we had such a wonderful night where we were able to enjoy our moments and guests. Really great experience!

We can't thank OE, Danielle, Jenna and Tuya enough for making our wedding day absolutely perfect! From the very beginning, they were organized, attentive, and genuinely excited about our vision. Jenna was our assigned planner and I couldn't have asked for better! She was phenomenal!! Every detail—big and small—was handled with care and precision, and her calm, confident presence made the entire planning process feel stress-free. She makes sure I am on top of everything, reminded us of what we needed to do and communicated with our vendors, taking that stress away from us. She put together a drive with everything on there, super organized and beyond helpful.
On the day of she helped us all stay on time, get done what we needed to but also stay relaxed and enjoy ourselves.
We did our pictures at the Planetarium, it was crazy windy and my hair was ruined. She had a curling iron delivered to the reception asap so I could get my hair done before anyone saw me. She was the absolute best!!! Her assistant Tuya was also amazing!!! On top of her game, professional, worked hard and ensured everything at the venue was perfect.
Couldn't have made a better decision to work with these ladies and so grateful!!! Thank you so much!!

The BEST wedding planning team we could have asked for!! From the first meeting we had with them, my husband & I were sold on working with Ohana Events. They are so easy to work with and did a phenomenal job bringing our vision to life. Wedding planning can be such a stressful time but I never felt any stress working with them - Danielle & Sonya stayed on top of every single details, and made sure our day went off without a single issue! Sonya was our day-of coordinator as well, and we could not have asked for a better person to be there for our big day. We had a very large wedding party, and Sonya kept everyone in line and on schedule! If you are on the fence at all, book with Ohana!!! You will be so happy you did!

If you’re looking for a Wedding Planning vendor that you can trust and will put you at ease in the midst of your stressful wedding planning from beginning to the end (even after your wedding is over), please hire Ohana Events. Hiring Ohana Events was one of the best decisions we made during wedding planning and my husband I said these exact words from the moment we met Danielle at our initial consultation to as of today, a month after our wedding (and probably will say this forever!). Danielle was so kind and professional, and we knew in our gut that Ohana was the way to go. And we were 100% right. She assigned Emily to be our Day of Wedding Coordinator and we cannot thank Danielle enough for choosing the most perfect Coordinator that we could have ever asked for.

I don’t even know where to begin with the praises I have for Emily. She was absolutely the best Coordinator and went above and beyond to come up with the most detailed and organized schedule, which was the biggest task I was afraid of handling. Emily took care of communications with all of our vendors and guided us through everything we needed to plan. When planning your wedding, there’s a constant feeling that you’re forgetting something and Emily made sure nothing was forgotten. Her attention to detail and calming presence was such a joy and it was a relief to know that having an incredibly reliable Coordinator like Emily, would make our wedding go smoothly. On the day of, Emily memorized our entire schedule by heart and made sure not only we were comfortable but also our wedding party, family, and our guests. My dad came up to me during reception and asked where we found such an amazing coordinator because our family was just so impressed with everything about Emily!


We are so thankful for Emily, Danielle, and the Ohana Events Team. Our day truly could not have gone the way it did if it wasn’t for Emily. Choosing a vendor for your wedding can be overwhelming but if you’re looking for a Coordinator/Planner, please choose Ohana Events. You will be so happy that you made the right decision and your wedding will be seamless and magical!