We used Sweetchic Events to plan our recent wedding in Chicago on the recommendation of a friend and were lucky to have Charlene Liang as our planner. Charlene is a consummate professional and absolute master of her craft. We learned in working with her that she has decades of experience in the hospitality industry and wedding planning – it shows! She is prepared, direct, smart, and patient – perfect qualities in a planner. We had a winter wedding in the city, and it was very important for us that our guests did not have to deal with Chicago weather, that we had plans in place to be able to take photos, etc. Charlene found a venue – the Sofitel Hotel – only a few blocks from the church that checked every box and was under budget. She was able to negotiate discounts on our behalf and asked for things we would never have considered but made all the difference for the wedding.

We had a short (8-month) engagement and brought in Charlene only 7 months before the event. We also had quite a few hurdles to jump through with having a Catholic ceremony and had to work with a contingency plan for our ceremony cite up until a month before the wedding. Charlene handled everything perfectly and always made us feel like everything would work out – and it did! Every vendor she connected us with was exactly within our budget and was all-around excellent. Our DJ (Amplified Events), Florist (Flor del Monte), and photographers (Studio Finch) had worked with Charlene before, and it made everything so seamless on the day-of. We had to make a last-minute change to the hair stylist two weeks before the wedding and she made something that should have been stressful into a smooth process. She helped us translate a Pinterest board with a few photos into the most beautiful floral arrangements and exactly the timeless, classic look we were going for.

From recommending how to tweak our dinner dishes to making detailed day-of timelines – including pocket itineraries for our whole wedding party – and communicating with all our vendors, she was an invaluable part of making our day possible. Every vendor on the day of the event commented on how smooth and seamless the wedding was for them as well. It made everyone truly able to enjoy the day instead of it being stressful. In looking through our photos, one of our favorite pictures from the day is our photo with Charlene when we did a sneak peek at the reception set up before guests arrived – we think that says a lot about how important she was to making it the best day of our lives. We whole-heartedly recommend her for anyone planning a wedding in Chicago.

My husband and I knew we needed someone to keep us on track and organized for our big day. We were so grateful for Charlene and her team for being there for us! We had their help for Wedding Day Coordination and Production, and she started helping us two months in advance, which was absolutely needed. Two months before the event, she started communicating and coordinating with all of our vendors, which took a lot of work off of our plates. Charlene thought of all those details I would've probably forgotten until that day, and she helped us to brainstorm ideas for aspects of our wedding we hadn't yet decided on. She was flexible with meeting times, which was absolutely essential for our job schedules. On the day of our wedding, Charlene and her team were organized, calm and relaxing: exactly what we needed. I wouldn't recommend anyone else!

Courtney and sweetchic were everything and more that we could have wanted in a wedding planner. she worked with our vision, going above and beyond to achieve it. she’s personable, professional and simply wonderful!

Hands down, the best choice I made in planning our wedding was booking Sweetchic Events. My bridesmaids have started referring to Sweetchic as the gold standard of wedding coordination. We booked Sweetchic’s Day-Of Coordination services, which actually included the two months leading up to the big day as well. Charlene’s organization is unparalleled, and she handled follow-ups with our less-responsive vendors like a champ. On the wedding day, Charlene and Brooke were truly the glue that held everything together. They were a constant calming presence as all the moving pieces came together, and they gave kind, assertive direction when it was needed. On top of that, their pricing is more than fair. I highly, HIGHLY recommend Sweetchic Events.

Charlene and Brooke were rockstars. I booked Sweetchic for day of coordinators and did they freaking deliver. Charlene worked with us for a couple of months leading up to the wedding helping guide us and ensuring everything was completed before the big day. Brooke was an angel the day of the wedding. I did not worry once about a single thing. The day was completely organized and taken care of, and that is saying a lot coming from someone who loves control and has a lot of anxiety! Brooke was so kind and excited for us and made sure everything I asked for came to life. It was a pleasure working with this team.

We had the pleasure of working with Charlene from SweetChic Events as our wedding planner for our wedding on August 3rd at LondonHouse, and she did an amazing job! Charlene, along with her assistant Brooke, ensured everything was incredibly organized, which made our big day run so smoothly. Throughout the 8 months leading up to the wedding, Charlene was always very responsive and attentive, guiding us through the entire planning process with ease. We couldn’t have asked for a better team to help make our wedding day perfect!

Working with Courtney was one of the best decisions we made for our wedding. My husband and I often joke that Courtney was the best wedding gift we could have given to one another. From our first meeting, she impressed us with her responsiveness and communication. Courtney was always there with quick and thoughtful responses to our many questions throughout the entire planning process. Her ability to listen to our ideas and understand our vision was incredible. She brought so much creativity to the table that we felt confident and excited throughout the entire planning process.

Courtney’s organizational skills are second to none. She guided us through the daunting task of choosing our vendors, using her deep connections and extensive knowledge of the Chicago wedding industry to recommend the best options for our needs. She sorted through proposals, helping us make informed decisions that aligned perfectly with our budget and vision. Courtney managed every detail with precision, serving as the ideal point person with all our vendors so we didn’t have to worry about a thing. The amount of time and stress she saved us is immeasurable, and her professionalism and calm demeanor made the planning process smooth and enjoyable.

When the big day finally arrived, it was truly perfect—and we owe so much of that to Courtney. Everything was executed flawlessly, from the décor to the timeline, all thanks to her meticulous planning and execution. We could relax and fully enjoy being present in the moment, knowing she had everything under control. Our wedding was everything we dreamed of and more, and we’re so grateful to Courtney for making it all possible. If you’re looking for a wedding planner who is talented, organized, and truly dedicated to her clients, look no further than Courtney! - Katie and Drew Reichenbach

We weren’t totally sure if we wanted or needed a coordinator , just like many other couples out there probably think. Charlene with Sweet Chic Events walked us through different options and we ended up going with a partial coordination where she helped us starting about 2 months before our wedding. We chose all of the things we liked and wanted and Charlene put it all together so flawlessly. She also handles so much of the logistical stuff with vendors which was a huge help and allowed for us to just be excited for our wedding. Everything turned out absolutely gorgeous and we couldn’t have imagined it any better! We truly felt that Charlene and her team cared about us as people and were just as happy for us as our guests. We absolutely recommend working with Sweet Chic whether you need a full planner or just some help getting things organized!

Our experience with Sweetchic was seamless. Courtney and her team were incredibly prepared, thoughtful, and kind. There is no way we would have had an amazing wedding (or wedding at all) without their endless support. We especially appreciated Courtney's organization skills. She was on top of vendors, to-dos, and food for thought from the first meeting. Sweetchic also offers a helpful, personalized webpage that tracks key dates, assignments, and more. We utilized this service early and often.

The wedding itself was marvelous. Sweetchic's team of Brooke and Courtney helped make the wedding go on without a hitch. Everything was taken care of and all we had to do was focus on each other. We so, so appreciated their support throughout the entire wedding process and HIGHLY recommend them to future couples!

Working with Courtney at Sweetchic Events was amazing. She took our vision and made it a dream come true. I'm still getting compliments a month after our wedding!
She's organized, creative, thoughtful, professional, and incredibly fun to work with. Cannot say enough great things!