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Plan + Gather Events is a Chicago-based wedding planning and day-of coordination company with 15+ years of events experience behind our team. We specialize in elevated weddings at premier Chicago venues including Cafe Brauer, The Drake, The Blackstone, River Roast, and Chicago Athletic Association, and serve couples across the greater Midwest, including Northwest Indiana, Wisconsin, and Southeast Michigan.

Our services:

  • Full Planning — start to finish, beginning with vision and ending at your reception send-off
  • Partial Planning — for couples who've started but want expert support to finish strong
  • Wedding Day Management — our signature 50-hour package: 12 weeks of pre-wedding coordination + Full Day on-site

We're planners who do the behind-the-scenes work so your vendors can do their best work and you can actually be present on your wedding day. Highly organized, relationship-driven, and detail-obsessed — that's Plan + Gather.

  • Woman-owned
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Frequently asked questions

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

$3,250

What is the starting price for partial wedding planning?

$4,500

What is the starting price for full wedding planning?

$5,500

Do you offer an hourly rate?

Yes

What is the hourly rate?

$75

What wedding events do you provide services for?

Ceremony
Reception
Rehearsal Dinner
Engagement Party

What wedding planning services do you offer?

Day-of Coordination
Full Planning
Partial Planning

What weddings do you have experience planning?

Civil
Cultural
Destination
Elopement
Eco-Friendly
Military
Non-Religious
Religious

Reviews of Plan + Gather Events

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Plan and Gather Events received overwhelmingly positive reviews for their wedding coordination services, with specific praise for coordinators such as Amy and Haley. The coordinators were described as organized, professional, and attentive, making the planning process seamless and stress-free for couples. Reviewers highlighted the coordinators' helpfulness, ability to anticipate needs, and strong connections with venues and vendors, ensuring smooth execution of weddings. The coordinators were commended for going above and beyond, providing guidance, support, and calming nerves throughout the planning process and on the wedding day. Overall, couples highly recommended Plan and Gather Events for their exceptional coordination services.

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This AI-generated summary gives you a snapshot of the overall ratings and feedback from the reviews this vendor has received.

Plan and Gather Events received overwhelmingly positive reviews for their wedding coordination services, with specific praise for coordinators such as Amy and Haley. The coordinators were described as organized, professional, and attentive, making the planning process seamless and stress-free for couples. Reviewers highlighted the coordinators' helpfulness, ability to anticipate needs, and strong connections with venues and vendors, ensuring smooth execution of weddings. The coordinators were commended for going above and beyond, providing guidance, support, and calming nerves throughout the planning process and on the wedding day. Overall, couples highly recommended Plan and Gather Events for their exceptional coordination services.

Katie
Katie Sent on 02/20/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Thank you Amy!!

We could not be happier that we chose Plan and Gather for our wedding day coordinators! Amy swooped in somewhat last minute and helped us plan and run the day. She brought such a light hearted, funny, easygoing energy that perfectly matched what we wanted. Her expertise and familiarity with the venue and vendors was truly priceless.
Hannah
Hannah Sent on 12/10/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Grateful for Haley at Plan + Gather

Haley at Plan and Gather was amazing! I was unsure about hiring a planner at first because we had already gotten most of our vendor contracts in place when we started thinking about it. I did not realize how much more there was to do and Haley added so much value! She was always ten steps ahead, anticipating our needs and offering suggestions and solutions when needed, which took a lot of weight off our shoulders. She is highly organized, professional, dependable, and kind. Our wedding would not have been as seamless or as fun without her. Highly recommend!
Allie
Allie Sent on 11/22/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Stress-Free and Seamless Wedding Day

We are so glad we booked Amy from Plan & Gather Events for our wedding day! Having a day-of coordinator made such a difference in helping us stay relaxed and present. Amy, along with her assistant, stepped in and brought all the moving pieces together so we didn’t have to worry about timelines, vendor communication, or behind-the-scenes logistics — we were able to fully enjoy our day stress-free.

Her strong relationship with our venue (Journeyman Distillery in Valparaiso) was a huge plus. She knows the space well, and her experience and connections there helped everything run smoothly.
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Benjamin Sent on 11/02/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Thank You!

We had an incredible experience with Plan & Gather, and particularly Haley. She was so engaging and thoughtful throughout the process and then executed the event perfectly on wedding day. What stood out most is she went above a beyond with her time and consideration. Couldn't have been happier with their team.
Molly
Molly Sent on 10/13/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Need a Chicago Wedding Planner? Look no further!

Haley from Plan & Gather was AMAZING! (Also shout out to our floral vendor for the verbal recommendation to book with P&G.) She went above and beyond and made us feel so comfortable throughout our entire planning process. I tend to need reassurance often as to whether I'm doing things the right way, and her availability for "sanity checks", as well as professional guidance and pointers were top notch. Also, she was able to de-escalate drama on the day of for an issue entirely out of our control - BRAVO. Thank you thank you thank you for helping make our big day dreams come true!!
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Marina Sent on 10/06/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Could not recommend enough!!

My husband and I could not be happier that we had Haley as our wedding day coordinator. She made sure to schedule plenty of check-in calls prior to the wedding day so she could make sure the day played out exactly how we wanted. Her professionalism and attention to detail made it so we didn’t have to worry about a thing the day of and everything went off without a hitch! Seriously could not recommend Plan and Gather Events and Haley enough!!
Sarafina
Sarafina Sent on 09/28/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Loved working with Haley! Thank you!

I am so happy that we had Haley as our wedding day coordinator! Without a doubt one of our best decisions! She was so genuine and calmed my nerves throughout the planning process. She went above and beyond by scheduling check in calls to keep me on track. She was extremely organized and prepared for our wedding day - it could not have gone more smoothly! She stayed until the end of the night to make sure that none of our decor/gifts were left at the venue. I truly cannot recommend her enough!
Junie
Junie Sent on 08/11/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Thank you, Plan + Gather!!

We cannot say enough great things about working with Plan and Gather! Haley was our wedding coordinator, and it was so easy to sit back and enjoy our wedding day knowing that she had everything under control. She and Amy were both extremely helpful and we were able to work together to figure out a plan that fit our planning needs. Throughout the process, Haley was incredibly responsive and organized, and always had great advice/recommendations - added bonus, she has worked a ton of events at our venue, so we knew we could lean on her expertise :)
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R C Sent on 07/04/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Thank you Amy & Plan + Gather!

We are so glad we decided to work with Plan & Gather for our day of coordinator. My family and I were planning a Chicago wedding from afar, and Amy was phenomenal. With some last minute changes that were out of our control two weeks before the wedding day, Amy made sure that everything was ready and that my family did not have to worry - and we didn’t. Over our multiple meetings, her wealth of experience showed and made us all feel so comfortable and at ease. She clearly cares about her clients and by the end I felt like I had known Amy for years! We could not have asked for a better day of coordinator than Amy - after a surprise thunderstorm started 15 min before an outdoor ceremony, Amy expertly navigated and advised on changes to the schedule and timeline, keeping us as her top priority, while also ensuring our decor was protected from the rain, our wedding party’s seats were dry, and that we had umbrellas in case the rain did not relent. She also expertly helped pin up my wedding dress after it came undone for the second time during cocktail hour - and it lasted all night! Thank you Amy for helping our wedding planning process and the day go so smoothly!
Margaret
Margaret Sent on 06/08/2025
5 out of 5 rating

We love Plan + Gather!

We are so glad we chose Plan & Gather for our day-of coordination! We worked with Mia, and she truly was the reason our day was as incredible and stress free as it was. We cannot thank Mia enough for the incredible work she did in the final few months leading up to our wedding. From the moment she started working with us, she brought a sense of calm, organization, and true professionalism that made us feel at ease.

Mia’s attention to detail was exceptional—nothing slipped through the cracks even with tons of emails and changes leading up to the day. She anticipated our needs, handled every little nuance with care, and made sure everything reflected our vision beautifully. What really stood out was her gracious and understanding nature. She listened, offered thoughtful suggestions, and always made us feel supported and heard throughout the process.

On the day itself, everything ran like clockwork. Mia coordinated seamlessly with all of our vendors, kept everyone on schedule, and made sure we didn’t have to worry about a single thing. We truly got to enjoy every moment of the day because we knew we were in such capable hands. Our friends complimented us on how seamless everything flowed together. We owe it all to Mia!

If you're looking for someone who is organized, kind, detail-oriented, and truly invested in your day, look no further!
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2026 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2025 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2024 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2023 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2022 Winner

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