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Shannon Gail is a boutique event planning firm producing 80+ weddings and events per year locally and across the United States. From full planning services to month of assistance and anything in between, the Shannon Gail Team will work to create a package tailored to your wedding and needs.

The team is comprised of professionals with backgrounds in finance, marketing, design, venue management, hospitality, and catering and prides itself on being an expert in all areas of event planning. In its 12 years of business, the company has continued to set the bar for event management standards by delving into the uniqueness and goals of each client, producing unparalleled weddings, events and client experiences.

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Frequently asked questions

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

$2,700

What is the starting price for partial wedding planning?

$4,000

What is the starting price for full wedding planning?

$15,000

Do you offer an hourly rate?

No

What wedding events do you provide services for?

Ceremony
Reception

What wedding planning services do you offer?

Day-of Coordination
Full Planning
Partial Planning

What weddings do you have experience planning?

Cultural
Destination
Eco-Friendly
Military
Non-Religious
Religious

Reviews of Shannon Gail Weddings and Events

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Reviewers rave about their experiences with Shannon Gail wedding planning team, particularly mentioning the exceptional service provided by Kelly O'Bryan. The team is highly praised for their attention to detail, communication, and ability to make couples feel at ease throughout the planning process. Clients express gratitude for the flawless orchestration of their special day, with Kelly going above and beyond to ensure a memorable wedding experience. Flowers for Dreams is also commended for their easy inquiry process and beautiful floral arrangements that exceeded expectations within budget constraints.

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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.

Reviewers rave about their experiences with Shannon Gail wedding planning team, particularly mentioning the exceptional service provided by Kelly O'Bryan. The team is highly praised for their attention to detail, communication, and ability to make couples feel at ease throughout the planning process. Clients express gratitude for the flawless orchestration of their special day, with Kelly going above and beyond to ensure a memorable wedding experience. Flowers for Dreams is also commended for their easy inquiry process and beautiful floral arrangements that exceeded expectations within budget constraints.

Justin
Justin Sent on 12/19/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing Team To Work With As A Vendor

This team was such a pleasure to work with! As a photographer I’m able to almost go on autopilot when working with Shannon Gail because I know they are on top of every small detail! From the flatlay, to the dress, the fine details of the timeline, etc. This might be an overstatement, but it also seems that they has a huge following from word of mouth and not from a bunch of mindless advertising. That tells me one thing that is most important for any planner to have with couples…Trust! Every couple knows undoubtedly that their day is in great hands with the Shannon Gail team! If I had money on the line I would put my money on them any day of the weekend!
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Morgan Sent on 02/24/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Best money spent!

Collaborating with SHANNON GAIL proved to be the most valuable investment in our wedding planning journey. Kelly O’Bryan, in particular, orchestrated our day flawlessly. Prior to the wedding, Kelly met with my mom and me weekly, diligently ensuring we stayed on track with both time and budget. Her creative insights allowed us to achieve our desired look and feel for our special day, while staying within budget. Kelly's established rapport with our vendors facilitated a smooth process from start to finish. Even when our cake fell through a week before the wedding, she swiftly provided a backup solution. Not to mention, Kelly even brought a faux fur dog bed on the wedding day so our dog, Honey, could be comfortable. Kelly went above and beyond, and we are forever grateful for her exceptional care and attention to every detail, making our special day truly unforgettable.
Kelly
Kelly Sent on 11/20/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Kelly is a dream

I cannot express how amazing the Shannon Gail wedding experience is. We worked with Kelly O'Bryan as a day-of coordinator, and we began working with her a few months before the wedding. Our weekly check-ins were the perfect way to gear up for the big day, and unwind from the stress of planning.
On the day-of, I honestly could not have been more grateful for Kelly, Joanna, and our other Shannon Gail assistants. This team is incredible, and are worth every penny. I felt like a queen all day due to the exceptional planning, coordination and efforts provided by Kelly and her team.
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Reid Sent on 10/09/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Shannon Gail for the win!

Where to begin? From day one working with Shannon Gail, our planner, Haven, had our minds at ease. We had over 200 people at our wedding and her quarterbacking every single detail into existence was truly a work of art. She kept us calm and on-track the whole way. We can't recommend working with her and Shannon Gail enough!
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Tara Sent on 07/02/2023
5 out of 5 rating

The best wedding planner

Working with Shannon Gail was one of the best decisions we made for our wedding. Kelly O'Bryan was our coordinator and truly amazing. From the beginning of planning, she offered so much advice and expertise that we really relied on in choosing our vendors. During the 6o days leading up to our wedding, she was instrumental in keeping us calm and excited, not stressed. She handled so many emails for us and we felt at ease knowing she had things handled. We received so many compliments from our parents and bridal party at how wonderful she was. We are so thankful for Kelly, our wedding wouldn't have been the same without her!
Courtney
Courtney Sent on 05/25/2023
5 out of 5 rating

The Best Money We Spent

Flowers for Dreams was a dream, quite literally. From their extremely easy inquiry form that lets you pick and choose what you want within your budget was exactly what I was looking for, it was great to not be left guessing what florals in my price range could look like. Our florist Rachel was so easy to work with throughout the process and our venue looked exactly how we wanted. We didn't have the biggest floral budget so I was worried our tables might look bare, but everything was even better than how we had envisioned it.
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Anne Sent on 09/20/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Beyond Amazing!!!

This was the #1 best choice of all the choices we made when hiring vendors for our daughter's wedding. There are so many moving parts happening on the wedding day, and so many things that can go wrong, from transportation issues to wardrobe fails, but Kelly was there and saved the day over and over again. I can't even begin to tell you how grateful we are for Kelly and her team. She was so delightful to work with leading up to the big day, and heroic beyond our wildest expectations on the wedding day itself. Could not be happier or more thankful that we hired Shannon Gail and Kelly!
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Audrey Sent on 08/20/2022
5 out of 5 rating

The best planning team to make sure you enjoy your day to the fullest!

There are many details you’ll forget about your wedding weekend once it passes, but how you felt during your wedding is something you’ll never forget. Thanks to all of Emma’s help from the Shannon Gail team, my whole family, my husband and I were completely calm through the whole weekend and did not have to worry about any details while we were celebrating.

Before we hired Emma, my parents were very hesitant about hiring a day-of planner. They thought we would be able to handle everything and that we didn’t need one…once we started working with Emma and especially during our wedding weekend, my parents both said it was the best decision we made hiring her! It truly allowed them to enjoy the wedding as hosts and enjoy their guests without worrying about anything other than enjoying themselves.

Emma was so organized and made sure everything was taken care of. I’m sure there is so much she handled that I still don’t even know about! Emma was so professional from the moment I met her and throughout our wedding weekend. She listened to all of our requests and made suggestions at the appropriate times. She knew when to step in to a conversation or a decision. I was so amazed by Emma and her team’s composure during our wedding weekend! I had the best experience working with Emma and am even luckier to call her a friend now!
Nikki
Nikki Sent on 02/15/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Great experience!

Kelly was an absolute rockstar for my wedding! Every step along the way she was right by my side assuring me that everything is running smoothly. Specifically, I got an email the night before my wedding that the makeup artist I hired was sick and she was sending a backup at the wedding. Kelly called me immediately letting me know that we would have a code word on the wedding day if I didn't like it, she would let the artist know and we would restart until I liked it (I'm terrible with confrontation, and Kelly was willing to be the bad guy). I really didn't want my mom dealing with last minute questions on the day, and Kelly made it so my mom was able to relax and enjoy, and Kelly took care of all the last minute details. Couldn't recommend Shannon Gail more!!
Emma
Emma Sent on 01/28/2022
5 out of 5 rating

The absolute best in the game!

I had received a few referrals for Shannon Gail and I am beyond happy with the choice to use Shannon and her team. Seriously, look no further if you are looking for a planner or coordinator. The initial call with Shannon was wonderful - she explained all of the services they offer, their very specific timelines and processes, and how she would make sure that our planner was the right fit for us. This was right at the beginning of Covid when no one knew what would happen and Shannon made us feel very secure that they would 100% work with us in the event that we would need to change plans. We did the day of coordinator package and were paired with Kelly. From our first conversation, I knew Kelly was going to be amazing and there is no way I could have survived the last 8 weeks before the wedding without her! There are so many little details you don’t think of and Kelly was there each week with a detailed list of to-do items to keep us on track and ensure that the wedding day would be as easy for us as possible. Not only that, but Kelly was basically my therapist during that time, lol, and was always available if I just needed to vent, needed advice, or had a question. I always looked forward to our weekly calls – Kelly is such a fun, positive person and I enjoyed our chats so much! I felt so prepared going into our wedding day and having Kelly there allowed us to fully enjoy the day without thinking of where we needed to be or what had to happen next. Kelly and her assistant Melissa were so on point through the day getting vendors in and set up, keeping us and our bridal party on schedule, and being present and available whenever I needed anything. Despite getting married in the middle of Covid, everything was so spectacular and seamless thanks to Kelly and Melissa. Not only are they extremely detailed, professional planners, but they are also wonderful people, which made the whole experience that much better. I cannot thank Shannon Gail, Kelly, and Melissa enough!
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2019 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2018 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2017 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2015 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2014 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2013 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2012 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2011 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2010 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

3 Endorsements
Tamara Makeup & Hair Artistry Tamara Makeup & Hair Artistry Wedding Hair & Makeup

I wish I had known Shannon when I got married thats all I have to say! She is so talented at what she does and truly is one of the sweetest people! The ideas that she comes up with are very unique but always with romantic touch! She shares a passion for the bridal world and I look forward to growing and sharing amazing, fun bridal experiences with her and her lovely brides!!!

Makeup By Dana Makeup By Dana Wedding Hair & Makeup

Shannon is the ultimate wedding professional, she treats each client as if she were planning her best friend's wedding! It is always a pleasure to work with her.

Zuzu's Petals Zuzu's Petals Wedding Florists

Shannon is stylish, creative, organized and absolutely wonderful. She cares deeply about her clients, and her passion for her job is inspiring. She’s so aware of current (and past) fashions, and can help style your event based on your personal style ~ whether it be modern, vintage, or even forward-thinking. Shannon is an asset to the Chicago wedding industry, a true jewel. Book her now!

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