I couldn't have planned my daughter's wedding without the expertise of Stephanie Cook. She skillfully helped us narrow down venues and decide on the Blackstone Hotel in Chicago. All of the vendors (hair and makeup, photography, band, florist, videographer, transportation, wedding invitations, etc.) recommended were top notch (professional, flexible, a pleasure to work with). The wedding day was perfect and we could relax and enjoy it. I would highly recommend Stephanie!

We had used Stephanie and her team for my other daughters wedding, so when my youngest got engaged it was only natural to contact the Creative Planners. Stephanie is so professional in her approach to organizing what vendors we could use, the day of timeline down to the minute and asking the bride and groom all the right questions before the big day. Everything went smoothly on wedding day and we couldn’t have been any more happy with the final results. CP knocked it out of the park again!

Stephanie made our wedding planning and our wedding day so easy! We were planning long-distance and she helped to coordinate vendor visits for when we were back in Chicago. She has great taste and was able to understand my "vision" so quickly. She is also very perceptive and can tell quickly when you are not a fan of something and quickly pivots. She also made it so easy for this to be a fun (rather than stressful) experience for my mom and I.

On the wedding day, she took care of everything and made sure everything went perfect, including setting up our wedding venue for indoor and outdoor given weather concerns. She was there for me every step of the way and it was just so great working with her. I would DEFINITELY recommend!

When people asked how wedding planning is going- without fault I always would say "you need a wedding planner- you need Stephanie!! Call the Creative Planners!" With guidance on vendors, check-ins on timeline, and down to the smallest detail, she went above and WAY beyond. Not only is she a professional and unmatched in the industry, she is the most wonderful person. She truly gets to know you along the process and understands your vision. There is absolutely nothing we would have done differently. Our wedding dream became a reality and we owe a large part of that to Stephanie and The Creative Planners. I truly miss our interactions and conversations now that our wedding is over! She becomes a part of the family during the planning process and we love her!

A family friend handed my mother Stephanie’s card the day after my fiancé and I got engaged and said “trust me on this one”. Boy, am I glad we did! At our first meeting with Stephanie, I knew we were in the hands of a talented, kind, organized professional who was going to make wedding planning easy and enjoyable. Stephanie was absolutely amazing. I can’t say enough wonderful things about her.

She outlined the whole process for us. I never felt confused or like I didn’t know what the next step was. She prioritized the elements of the wedding that were important to us and got to know us as a couple so the wedding felt personal and perfect for us and our families. Stephanie is always responsive and prompt. She worked within our budget. She has impeccable taste, and worked wonderfully with all our vendors, photographers, and the venue to make our dream a reality. It’s important to note that it was very clear that all the vendors we worked with respected and enjoyed Stephanie just as much as we did.

When the big day finally arrived, I can truthfully say that never once did I have any doubts or concerns about anything. My fiancé, our families, and I were able to focus on the excitement of the wedding and enjoy every moment. We knew that Stephanie and her team had everything taken care of. And when a guest spilled red wine down the back of my dress, Stephanie got it out in a snap. I’m not kidding. Red wine. Gone. She is a magician! I didn’t panic one bit.

Our wedding was a dream. Thank you Stephanie and the Creative Planners team. We feel genuinely sad that our time with her has come to an end! She became such a big part of our lives this past year, and was a joy to work with. If you are looking for a wedding planner, let me make your decision easy and pay it forward like our family friend did. “Trust me on this one.”

Stephanie was our wedding planner this past summer for our destination wedding in Colorado. My husband and I both walked away from that day recognizing that it would not have been half as special or amazing without Stephanie's help.

Stephanie asks the questions you don't think to ask, she is incredibly organized and resourceful, she is excellent at helping with difficult decisions, and she was able to work with us on our tighter budget with ease. Throughout the planning process she reminded us to find joy in the details and she showed us what was most important to focus our energies on. She is also incredibly outgoing and makes working with, even the most difficult vendors and relatives, a breeze. Even working in a region where she wasn't as familiar with the vendors, Stephanie did effortlessly.

The day of the wedding, I felt completely taken care of. I was not stressed out at all because I knew Stephanie was behind the scenes working it all out for me. Our wedding day was truly the best day of our lives and, really, EVERY single one of our guests said it was the best wedding they had ever been to. It could not have been so without Steph.

We are so grateful to her and would hire her again in a second. It is in your best interest to do the same!

Upon getting engaged, we had several individuals recommend Stephanie and the Creative Planners to us for planning services. This was by far and away the best recommendation that we got during our wedding planning process. Throughout our 21 month engagement, Stephanie was with us - checking in, sending updated timelines, and always a short call or e-mail away. As the date approached, Stephanie could not have shined more as a reliable, timely, professional, and well-connected planner.
Her deep connections to a vast array of vendors throughout the area was impressive, and her knowledge and experience was unparalleled. Stephanie was always conscious of our budget and helped us to save money in ways that we could not have foreseen. This included finding ways to make our vision possible in unconventional ways. As Stephanie told us, "hence the name 'Creative' Planners".

As mentioned, when our date grew nearer, Stephanie clearly demonstrated to us why it was an essential to have a strong and qualified wedding planner. She allowed for us to relax and have an ally in planning all of the final details for the wedding. On the day of, she accounted for everything we could have needed - from flip flops for guests, to friendly reminders to eat our food, to umbrellas that she brought herself when it unexpectedly rained. Stephanie had everything under control, and enabled us and our families to relax and ENJOY our wedding day, just as we had always wanted. Our wedding day would not have been a fraction of what it was if we did not have Stephanie throughout the process and on the day of. Even after the wedding was over, we have spoken several times since and she has continued to be helpful and professional. Our only regret is that our wedding is over and we don't get to speak with her regularly any longer! If you are looking for a planner, seriously, look no further. Call Stephanie today!!

Aside from marrying my husband, hiring The Creative Planners was the best decision we made for our wedding ;) We worked with both Stephanie and Alexa K and they were fantastic. The peace of mind having Alexa at the wheel in the final month of our wedding planning was worth every penny and then some. She was professional, kind, prompt and incredibly organized. I would highly recommend The Creative Planners to anyone getting married in the Chicagoland area.

Due to Covid we were on to plan “C” which required planning a backyard wedding in 4 months. Stephanie made it feel seamless and was a pleasure to work with. She was efficient with our time and did an amazing job of bringing in a great selection of vendors. As soon as we shared our vision with her she knew exactly which vendors could make it happen.. Not only was pre-planning a breeze with Stephanie but the day of she did an amazing job of anticipating our needs and eliminating potential problems. The best part of working with Stephanie is that she made the planning process stress free!

I cannot say enough amazing things about Stephanie and the team at The Creative Planners. Everything about our wedding was nothing short of perfect – thanks in part to all the hard work and dedication put forth by Stephanie. Not only did she make the whole wedding planning process seamless – from working with our vendors and coordinating logistics to keeping everything and everyone organized and under control— but she was so fun and such a delight to work with. Over the year that we planned our wedding, Stephanie really took the time to get to know us as a couple and understand exactly what we were imagining for our wedding day. As a result, she proactively offered ideas and provided recommendations, and we trusted her! By the time it came to our wedding day, we knew Stephanie (and Michelle!) had everything under control, which allowed us to truly enjoy the day without a worry in mind. Overall, Stephanie flawlessly guided us from beginning to end. She truly helped our vision come to life and we will forever be grateful for everything she did to make our wedding a dream come true. We cannot recommend her enough! Thank you for everything, Stephanie!!