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Orchid Weddings & Events is an event planning company in Chicago, Illinois. With over 10 years of event planning experience, - and the perfect personality for the job - Carrie, the owner, helps to turn your wedding or event visions into a reality. Orchid Weddings & Events wants to make your wedding and event visions “bloom.” This company provides excellent planning services for events of all styles, sizes and types, from weddings, engagement parties and bridal showers to anniversaries and baby showers.

Services Offered
Orchid Weddings & Events offers a variety of planning services depending upon your specific and unique vision and needs. Their list of services includes, but is not limited to:

  • Budget analysis
  • Event design
  • Full planning
  • Partial planning
  • Timelines
  • Day-of coordination
  • Referrals
  • To-do lists
  • Hispanic or Latinx-owned
  • Woman-owned
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Frequently asked questions

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

$1,225

What is the starting price for partial wedding planning?

$1,575

What is the starting price for full wedding planning?

$2,125

Do you offer an hourly rate?

No

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
Double Weddings
Eco-Friendly
Military
Non-Religious
Religious

Reviews of Orchid Weddings & Events

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Travis Sent on 06/29/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Can't Thank Carrie Enough!

Carrie seemingly moved mountains on a moments notice to ensure our day was unforgettably special.

We originally planned to do an outdoor ceremony. The weather forecast the day of the ceremony called for rain and Carrie helped us to devise an indoor contingency plan which we ultimately setup for. About an hour before the ceremony the weather was seemingly clearing up and my bride really wanted her dream outdoor ceremony. Carrie moved decorations, flowers, and dozens of chairs up two flights of stairs on very short notice to make our outdoor wedding come to reality as if it was staged that way all along.

Aside from the manual labor (which was truly incredible) she was pivotal in planning ceremony decoration layouts, logistical things we never would have thought of, and facilitated many special little moments like holding up toys to get my two year old nephew to look at the camera.

I am sure there are several other things I am missing about Carrie's incredible service but honestly it is only because she worked so hard behind the scenes to ensure that any potential mishap was avoided. My wife and I cannot thank her enough for making our day so special and would glowingly recommend her to any couple planning a wedding!

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Renay Sent on 12/07/2018
5 out of 5 rating

Great attention to detail!

Carrie was extremely personal, yet professional. She met with us at times/places that were convenient to us, and even went out of her way to come see our venue that she hadn't worked an event at before. She was extremely detailed in helping us come up with a day-of plan, and communicated with all our vendors to take the pressure off us. On my wedding day, I had a little hiccup with my dress and Carrie came to the rescue! She MacGyver-ed my dress with a binder clip and saved it from becoming a disaster during our first dance. We would highly recommend her for a couple that wants ease and less stress for their wedding!
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Susan Sent on 07/05/2018
5 out of 5 rating
After speaking with 5 wedding coordinators who didn't meet my needs/budget, I expanded my search and found Carrie, who was a perfect match on all fronts. We met with her twice prior to the wedding and she got us in line with our to-do list and expectations. She was so responsive, organized, and nice to work with. I was pretty stressed out around the actual wedding day (OK during planning too...) and Carrie was a rockstar.

Our wedding day was an absolute dream and there are still things where I'm not sure how they were accomplished, but I know Carrie made them happen. She didn't leave the venue until she made sure we were all set and everything was accounted for (vendors, rides, equipment, etc.). Two of my bridesmaids have since decided to use Orchid Events for their weddings too, so I think that says something!
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Brett Sent on 07/16/2017
5 out of 5 rating
Carrie was outstanding. We used her for "day of" coordinating and we truly could not of done this without her. She made the day sooooo easy and stress free for my bride and I.
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Bethany Sent on 07/16/2017
5 out of 5 rating
Carrie was exactly what we needed! We did DIY for mostly everything leading up the the big day but she helped execute everything! We could have not had the perfect wedding without her! She is exactly what ever bride needs.
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Jonathan Sent on 06/25/2017
5 out of 5 rating
Carrie did an incredible job meeting with us before hand to guide the best use of our planning time, and an even better job the day of managing our families and keeping trouble away from our happy day. I would recommend her to any and everyone!
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Katelyn Sent on 06/16/2017
5 out of 5 rating
Carrie was absolutely wonderful. We hired her for the Orchid Bud Package which included two meetings the month of the wedding and day of coordination. She is worth every penny. She thought of everything the day of our wedding and took care of things before I had to ask. She is excellent. Very professional, but down to earth which is exactly who we wanted for our wedding day! Thank you Carrie so much for making our day so perfect!
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Nicole Sent on 05/02/2017
5 out of 5 rating
If the money is in their budget, I would encourage every couple to contact this vendor! I was able to be so calm and enjoy my wedding knowing that she had everything under control. She provided everything we discussed and more, and was fun to work with.
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Alexis Sent on 10/05/2016
5 out of 5 rating
Carrie was a superstar. She held down everything that day. I did not have to worry about anything, she just juggled all of the vendors, guests, and my crazy bridal party like a champ. I am so glad that we decided to book her, next to my new husband, she was the best best decision I made about my wedding. Thank you so much Carrie for all of your time, effort, and patience.
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Valya Sent on 09/06/2016
5 out of 5 rating
Carrie is an amazing planner. Super organized and so much help! She made my day perfect in every way. Before the wedding day she was always willing to email and meet up to talk over planning. She hit my vision on the head and I would recommend her to anyone who is getting married. Her work is excellent.
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Awards

22
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2018 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2017 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

1 Endorsement
XO Azuree XO Azuree Wedding Photographers

Carrie was wonderful to work with! She made sure the day ran smoothly, took care of problems as they came up to ensure the couple didn't have to worry about a thing. Carrie was sweet, funny, professional and helpful. I hope to have the chance to work with her again in the future!

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