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The Haute Event
The Haute Event
The Haute Event
The Haute Event

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About

The Haute Event is a wedding and event planning service based in Chicago, Illinois. This wedding and event planning company specializes in full service, partial planning, and day-of coordination for your celebration. Founded by Lale Ketcham, The Haute Event boasts an amazing team of vendors and an innovative, trendsetting staff who will help make your dream wedding a stylish, personalized, and unforgettable celebration.

Services Offered
The professional staff at The Haute Event specialize in providing creative ideas and unexpected decor accents with extraordinary attention to detail. They help clients create a one-of-a-kind celebration by providing a relaxed and seamless wedding planning experience. No matter the number of guests or the size of your wedding, Lale and her team of experts will create an event that reflects your lifestyle, personality, and love story. They specialize in utilizing elements such as lighting, textured fabrics, and unique settings to plan unforgettable events for you and your guests to enjoy. Their wedding and event planning packages include the following services:

  • Budget analysis
  • Day-of coordination
  • Event design
  • Full planning
  • Partial planning
  • Referrals
  • Timelines
  • To-do lists
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Frequently asked questions

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

$1,200

What is the starting price for partial wedding planning?

$1,600

What is the starting price for full wedding planning?

$2,300

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
Elopement
Eco-Friendly
Non-Religious
Religious

Reviews of The Haute Event

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AmyD
Amy Sent on 01/28/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Lale is a MUST for your wedding!!

We got married in August 2018 at Stan Mansion in Chicago, and we absolutely couldn't have done it without Lale!! She was always available to talk to us (and calm us down), and she worked seamlessly with our other vendors to make sure we didn't have a thing to worry about on the big day. She also set our visions for how our venue would look into reality - she utilized the décor, flowers, candles, and our decorations into an absolute dream vision. She sat down with me before the rehearsal to help me calm my nerves and go through what my vision of the wedding day way - I don't think anything calmed me down more before our wedding! You'll absolutely do yourself a favor by hiring Lale - do it!!
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Justine Sent on 05/02/2018
5 out of 5 rating
We have nothing but good things to say about The Haute Event. It was an unbelievable day with everything we were looking for. They have great relationships with vendors. We ended up using almost every vendor that they recommended and all were spectacular.
Lale was our day of coordinator who made the day run flawlessly!! We could not have done it without her.

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Danielle Sent on 02/28/2018
5 out of 5 rating
Where to begin. We met Lale through a friend who had previously used her services. We opted for her day of coordination package which included 2 meetings (although she was open to more) unlimited email and phone conversations and a final walkthrough. She created the perfect timeline and adhered to all of our wishes, we knew what to expect through every turn as she took the time to explain and make us feel comfortable. She made our dream wedding a reality and we could not have done it without her!
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Megan Sent on 02/27/2018
5 out of 5 rating
Lale is extremely helpful and resourceful. On the day of our wedding, we knew we didn't have to worry about a single detail. She took care of everything to make sure the day with by without a bump. Highly recommend!
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Sarah Sent on 02/27/2018
5 out of 5 rating
Lale was amazing!! My day would have not gone as smooth without her. She kept me and everyone on task and ensured that every detail was in order and taken care of. Highly recommended!! Thank you!!
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Kimi Sent on 02/26/2018
5 out of 5 rating
We booked The Haute Event (Lale) as our day of coordinator for our wedding at The Stan Mansion on 1/20/18. From start to finish, our experience was amazing. Lale does a great job with helping you with staying on budget, helping you identify whats important versus what is not in deciding where to spend your money. She also helped us find vendors that were budget friendly for us after our initial search resulted in a couple vendors that simply were trying to overcharge us for what we wanted. Thats a huge difference maker in her service. She helped orchestrate our walkthrough, and kept everyone on task while not letting anybody get away from the bride and groom's vision. And the day of was flawless. She kept everything on schedule, and all the details came together while we got to enjoy our perfect day. The work to a 5star review is in the details, and Lale nails it. With her professional attitude of getting things done and knowing exactly what she needs from the bride and groom, she definitely has an edge in the competition. Thank you Lale and Haute Event for a wonderful fairy tale. We would recommend you to anybody!
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Veronica Sent on 06/09/2018
4.6 out of 5 rating
Lale is an amazing event coordinator. She was our day-of coordinator for our reception at Stan Mansion and she was involved and able to answer questions every step of the way. Her experience and leadership made for a beautiful, well-run and fun reception. Because of her, we were able to relax and enjoy our entire wedding day.
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C. Sent on 02/26/2018
4.4 out of 5 rating
One of the best aspects about working with Lale is how open she is to whatever your vision may be while adding her professional experience to the mix. She is creative while also demonstrating practical, down-to-Earth knowlege and will use this to make your event lovely and stress-free. My husband and I are grateful for her coordination at our wedding and highly recommend her for yours!
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Estelle Sent on 12/15/2023
1 out of 5 rating

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What can't I say about Lale?...... Having been in the wedding industry since 1995, I have pretty much seen and dealt with most situations that may arise at events. When working with Lale, I can attest that she will make my job easier, which in turn, let's me spend more time thinking about the music and not doing a planners job for them. If you are looking for someone who is detail orientated, someone who can think on their feet, and someone who puts their (all) into making sure a couple can really enjoy their special day, you can't go wrong with choosing her and her company. She is someone who I can recommend to my couples, knowing they are in good hands, and will be taken care of accordingly.

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