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We are proud to provide you with a personailzed planning experience as unique as the wedding you're envisioning.

We are pleased to offer two distinct planning experiences to ensure we can provide the best option for couples looking to work with a planner. Whether you need assistance from day one, or after the realization that help is needed after contracting several vendors, we have a package to suit your needs. We also provide Coordination Packages for those looking to handle the planning themselves, but hoping to experience the wedding day as the VIP.

Services begin at $2,100 and are fully customizable based on your wedding weekend needs. For experience details and to schedule a consultation, please contact us.

  • Hispanic or Latinx-owned
  • Woman-owned
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Frequently asked questions

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

$2,100

What is the starting price for partial wedding planning?

$4,000

What is the starting price for full wedding planning?

$6,900

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
Destination
Double Weddings
Elopement
Eco-Friendly
Military
Non-Religious
Religious

Reviews of Storybook Weddings and Events

Evelyn
Evelyn Sent on 11/03/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Nicole is the absolute best!

Nicole Hensley is the absolute best of the best! She was the sweetest and kindest from our first initial meeting and for the entire two and a half years of the planning process. She always made us feel at ease during the entire planning process and on our actual wedding day. We had a wedding scheduled during COVID, so she worked twice as hard when getting all of our vendors rescheduled for TWO dates. She never skipped a beat and was always honest when it came to making the toughest decisions. It was truly an honor to have worked alongside Nicole and the entire Storybook team. We will be forever grateful for all of the hard work that they did to pull off the best day/night of our lives! If you are looking for the best wedding planner, hire Storybook Wedding and Events! You will be forever grateful being in the best hands of the entire business.
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Sue Sent on 08/19/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Storybook is the perfect description

Angie and David were engaged in July 2020, and because of the covid pandemic closures, they were having a difficult time getting a venue for their wedding reception. After much thought, they realized that the only way they could make it work in a reasonable time frame was to make it a backyard wedding.
Lisa and Storybook Weddings helped us to create and execute a truly elegant and joyous affair.
I never thought a backyard wedding could be so perfect.
Thank you Lisa and Storybook Weddings!
Jessica
Jessica Sent on 07/19/2021
5 out of 5 rating

COVID Bride Kept Her Sanity!

I hired Storybook as a day of coordinator for my May wedding and was not in the least bit disappointed by my experience. We originally met with Lisa who talked us through the process and what to expect. Once we moved forward with hiring them, we were assigned our coordinator 3 months out from our wedding - who was the wonderful Joni!
Like many couples, my husband and I unfortunately had to deal with postponing as well as a last minute venue change when things weren't working out. Joni was our calm in this COVID storm and the months and days leading up to our wedding were as stress-free as possible for this overthinking bride. Joni was easy to talk to, offered a ton of guidance, and we trusted her completely every step of the way.
The day went SEAMLESSLY due to Joni and her team. It truly went without a hitch from the early morning until the end of the night. Thank you Joni, Mina and Amber. We truly could not have done it without you.
Michelle
Michelle Sent on 07/12/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Best money we ever spent

Storybook and Lisa were incredible, especially considering we had to put our wedding off a year because of Covid. They made sure everything went smoothly, and their knowledge was invaluable when it came to hiring vendors. Lisa even sewed me into my dress when it popped because I danced too hard! 10/10, would recomend to anyone.
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Elizabeth Sent on 06/01/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Highly Recommend! Lisa is amazing

We booked our Wedding Coordination Services through Storybook Chicago and Lisa Jaroscak was our Coordinator. The package we purchased brings on the coordinator at the last 90 days to wrap up the checklist and final vendor details/timeline. We couldn't have been happier with Lisa! She is so organized, personable and easy to work with all around. She is detail oriented, patient and helpful with all the details you don't want to deal with as a bride on your wedding day! Our wedding day literally went perfectly- which is hard to imagine! She even lead the rehearsal the night before which was super helpful. The day of the wedding, we also had Lisa's assistant, Joni, who was wonderful at the bridal suite to help steam, keep us on time, and run any little wedding errand we needed. Even though I am a detail-oriented, planner myself... I couldn't have done it without them! High recommend
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Jazmin Sent on 09/26/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Best wedding planner ever!

If you are looking for a wedding planner, look no further than Storybook Wedding and Events! I cannot thank Lisa enough for our wedding of our dreams! Every single detail of our special day was just how we envisioned it, and even better! Lisa really made sure we were happy with every aspect of our wedding. Lisa knew my vision so well, that even when I was unsure, she would suggest something which was exactly what I was looking for. Every single step from start to finish, she was completely engaged with all the planning. She always kept us on track in a timely manner and made sure we did not feel overwhelmed. She took care of getting all our vendors, which is huge in wedding planning, and made sure they were a perfect fit for us, which they were and I couldn’t have asked for a better team! Every detail was planned so precisely that our actual wedding day turned out so perfect. My husband and I actually enjoyed our wedding and we did not have to worry about a single thing! Lisa really made our dream wedding come to life! Even during these difficult times, Lisa made sure we still felt relaxed and able to enjoy our planning process. Planning a wedding during covid, brought its challenges of its own and Lisa absolutely killed it! We are so happy we chose Lisa for our wedding planner! We will forever be grateful to her for making our wedding dreams come true!!
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Jordan Sent on 06/12/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Could not have done it without Lisa & Team

If you are reading through reviews trying to choose the best planning company, look no further. Storybook was one of many planning/coordination companies I looked into when planning our wedding and there was no one I felt more comfortable leaving in charge of our big day. I am super detail oriented and thought I had everything squared away until Lisa stepped in and uncovered everything I hadn't even thought about. Lisa's knowledge of the wedding industry is unparalleled and her calm disposition instilled confidence that anything that popped up on or before the big day would be dealt with perfectly. I could not recommend Lisa & Storybook enough. I will be passing their information along to every single girlfriend and relative I have. Truly worth every penny.
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Sarah Sent on 04/21/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Michela & Nicole are fantastic!

If you’re thinking about hiring someone to help with planning your wedding, you’ve come to the right place. Michela was our Day of Coordinator & 3 months prior to our wedding, we sat down to discuss what was already taken care of, what needed to be done & what we envisioned our wedding to be. At the end of our meeting she said “alright from here until your big day, I’ll be taking over :) any questions you have, ask me, don’t hesitate. That’s what I’m here for :) !”

Sure enough she did and I never doubted her one bit. Michela was a perfect match for us, super organized, very responsive to emails, got things done and we loved her bubbly personality !

Our bridal attendant was Nicole for that morning & felt special to have her there with us. We had a couple bumps in the road (what wedding doesn’t?) on the morning of & she was able to handle it so I didn’t have anything to worry about.

I honestly can’t say enough positive things about these ladies, other than thank you so much for making sure that our best day ever went smoothly. I don’t think it would have without you both there. I’ll always recommend them to anyone planning a wedding!!
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Karen Sent on 02/14/2020
5 out of 5 rating

MOB Perspective

I met Nicole shortly after my daughter had chosen Storybook for her wedding planning. From my perspective as mother of the bride, I was immediately impressed by how professional, mature, organized and detail-oriented she was. During the planning process, when my daughter and I were not in agreement on something, I would always say “let’s see what Nicole thinks”!!! The day of the wedding was stress free, from start to finish thanks to Nicole and her team keeping everything organized and on schedule. My husband and I were able to just enjoy it. A perfect day thanks to Storybook!


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Lindsay Sent on 02/08/2020
5 out of 5 rating

The best decision!

Where do I even begin? Working with Nicole and the team at Storybook was one of the best decisions - if not the best decision - we made during our wedding planning process. We literally couldn't have done it without her!

I contacted Nicole a little over a year before our November 2, 2019 wedding and immediately knew we had to work with her. From the start Nicole treated us as partners in the planning process - she was incredibly responsive, informative, thoughtful, honest, and easy to work with - all of the things we wanted and needed in a planner! Her wedding planning knowledge is unbelievable - she connected us with a team of incredible vendors, helped us negotiate contracts, guided us as we weighed the pros and cons on many, many decisions, helped us solidify our vision, and kept us super organized along the way. And on top of that, she's just a lovely person :)

Our wedding day was PERFECT and ran so smoothly from start to finish. My husband and I still can't believe how easy the day was! We are beyond grateful for Nicole and her team at Storybook for allowing us to truly be in the present and enjoy the day we worked so hard to plan - it was the greatest gift!
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2022 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2021 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2020 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2019 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2018 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2017 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2016 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

4 Endorsements
Luniks Entertainment Luniks Entertainment Wedding DJs

We at #LuniksEntertainment have worked with Storybook Weddings & Events and they are just amazing. Whether they are hired as a full planners or day of coordinators, they always make the planning process so much easier for all of our clients. Every time we work with them they are so organized: Making sure we have a venue walkthrough and a detailed timeline for the wedding. They are easy to communicate with and make our jobs as DJs so much easier! We look forward to working many more weddings with them!

Toni Patisserie & Cafe Toni Patisserie & Cafe Wedding Cakes

It is always a pleasure when we have the opportunity to work with Storybook Weddings and Events. The weddins they plan and style are always amazing. They are incredibly organized and delightful to work with. Toni Patisserie highly recommend working with them.

J and L Catering J and L Catering Wedding Caterers

At J&L Catering, we have worked with many wedding planners throughout Chicago. However, Lisa Jaroscak from Storybook Weddings and Events was definitely top notch! When she arrived for the wedding tasting with her bride and groom, I knew instantly Lisa had a deep connection and understanding of her clients and a vision of their special day. Lisa was extremely detail-oriented and left no stone unturned. From the gold border on the custom wedding invitations, to the gorgeous linens that lined the tables, the geometric logo that adorned the custom lighting feature, tiered wedding cake and menus...she paid attention to every detail. She was honest and sincere with her clients and with the entire J&L team. We were able to work so seamlessly with Lisa, Nicole and Lindsay to make this day so incredible for the bride and groom! We look forward to working with Lisa and Storybook Weddings and Events again in the future!

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