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On WeddingWire since 2019

SouthWind Events is an elite wedding planning and design company based out of Chicago, Illinois. CEO (Chief Experience Officer) and lead planner, Nikeva, loves to connect with people and to bring the event of their dreams to life. She focuses on the small details of the day, assembling them together to form memorable & personal celebrations. With over 15 years of experience in the wedding industry, this company works closely with couples to facilitate breathtaking moments. By allowing Southwind Events to take the reins, you can relax and enjoy the stress-free process of arranging your special occasion alongside one of our experienced planners.

Services Offered

SouthWind Events strives to bring happiness to each of their clients by delivering high-quality customer care. The planning team pays close attention to the wishes of the couple to provide them with a wedding that reflects their love. From full-service planning to Wedding Management with day-of coordination, your ceremony, reception, and yes, the rehearsal too, will be planned to perfection. Even the smallest details, such as arranging place cards, laying napkins or placing favors, will be professionally managed. This will ensure that you can focus solely on the excitement and joy of your special day.

  • Black-owned
  • Woman-owned

Frequently asked questions

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?

Cultural
Elopement
Non-Religious
Religious
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Reviews of SouthWind Events

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2024 Winner
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SouthWind Events is a highly recommended wedding planning service with a professional and attentive team. Nikeva Lawrence, the leader of the team, is praised for her attention to detail and ability to think ahead. Reviewers appreciated the smooth execution of their weddings and the ease of working with the SouthWind Events team. The team's dedication, organization, and problem-solving abilities were highly commended, making them a top choice for wedding planning.

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SouthWind Events is a highly recommended wedding planning service with a professional and attentive team. Nikeva Lawrence, the leader of the team, is praised for her attention to detail and ability to think ahead. Reviewers appreciated the smooth execution of their weddings and the ease of working with the SouthWind Events team. The team's dedication, organization, and problem-solving abilities were highly commended, making them a top choice for wedding planning.

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Alexandra C. Sent on 09/24/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Give yourself the best gift ever and hire SouthWind Events

Where do I even begin to describe my experience with Southwind Events & Nikeva? They literally made our dreams come true. From the moment I first spoke to Nikeva she put me at ease, and over the course of planning she was always calm, organized and incredibly creative. A week after my wedding, I am still marveling at how she took everything I envisioned in my mind and made it real. On top of all that, Nikeva always made me feel like the only bride in her orbit. So many guests at my wedding raved about how smoothly everything went off, and said I must have an incredible planner - they were right! I cannot recommend Southwind Events enough - working with this team is the best gift you could give yourself. I know I am eternally grateful for the magic they made happen!
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Anjanette N. Sent on 12/29/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Professional, Skilled, and Attentive

I had a special event about a month ago. When I was ready to plan, I called SouthWind events. Nikeva Lawrence’s demeanor was completely professional and yet warm.

What stood out to me was that she listened and understood what I wanted. Ms. Lawrence heard everything I asked for. Not only that, but she also patiently took my questions, made great suggestions about filling in gaps, and was quite easy-going if there was an instance of me changing my mind about something.

During the event, Ms. Lawrence was attentive, and her presence was calming. I was able to relax and have the best time! Today, my husband and I are still talking about how smoothly it went. Choosing SouthWind Events was the best decision we could have made.
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Heath A. Sent on 11/26/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Our Wedding Vision Come True!

Nikeva blew us away with her and her team's attention to detail when bringing our wedding day vision to life. From the very first consultation, we knew we were in good hands and after over 6 months of planning ourselves, we were excited to have an expert on our team. Nikeva thought of every logistical detail, back-up plan, and brought ease to the timeline, as well as game-changing vendor recommendations. Our wedding day was smoother and more joyful than we could have even planned for--thank you Nikeva and the entire team at SouthWind Events!
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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2024 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2023 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2022 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2021 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2020 Winner

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