Kari is amazing!! She was SO much more than just our day-of coordinator; even 10 months before our wedding she was going above and beyond to help us get organized leading up to the big day. As the day drew closer, she managed our vendors beautifully. She is so professional and knowledgeable and our day ran so smoothly because of her. We were truly able to just relax and enjoy it, knowing that Kari had it all handled. You will not regret hiring wedding day Chicago!

Hiring Kari as our wedding planner was the best decision we made for our wedding - we could not have pulled off our dream wedding in 5 months without her! She is such a professional and brought so much wisdom and insider insights to our planning so that everything was streamlined, efficient, and our vision truly came to life, plus she is a lovely human and a pleasure to work with. Both during the planning process and on the big day, she brought our vendors together in a team that executed seamlessly. Hire kari - you will be so glad that you did!

Hiring Kari was hands-down one of the best decisions we made for our wedding. She wasn’t just our day-of coordinator—she was our steady hand, our problem solver, and the reason we actually got to enjoy every moment stress-free. From the very beginning, she was thoughtful, organized, and genuinely invested in making our day perfect. She asked us planning questions I would have never thought of. She helped us coordinate with vendors the entire year leading up to the wedding, making sure everything ran smoothly behind the scenes, and on the big day, she was everywhere all at once—handling logistics, solving problems before we even knew they existed, and keeping the whole event flowing flawlessly. Beyond being an absolute pro, Kari was also just so much fun to work with. She brought such a great energy to the planning process and was truly present for every part of the execution. She truly loves what she does and we honestly can't imagine having done this without her!

The day was amazing Sepia Private dinning , Kari was superb. Amazing service. I will definitely recommend her. Everything she did was absolutely amazing

I can’t rave enough about Kari! From the very beginning, her exceptional communication and organization set the tone for our planning process. She was always available to answer questions and provided invaluable guidance, making everything feel smooth and manageable leading up to the big day.
On the wedding day itself, she was an absolute superstar! Our guests couldn’t stop talking about how everything was perfectly on time—something they’d never experienced at a wedding before. It was incredible how seamlessly she managed every detail, from the ceremony to the reception, allowing us to truly enjoy the day without any worries.
Her attention to detail and proactive approach ensured that everything went off without a hitch. She handled any hiccups behind the scenes with grace and professionalism, and we felt completely at ease knowing that she had everything under control.
I wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone planning a wedding! Her dedication and expertise made our day not only beautiful but also stress-free. Thank you for making our wedding day a dream come true!

We had the honor of having Kari officiate our wedding at the end of July 2024 at the Morton Arboretum. We had found Kari through the knot. Within a couple hours of inquiring, Kari was in touch with us. Upon our initial phone call, I was immediately comforted by Kari's knowledge and professionalism. She laid out her process for us which included filling out a brief questionnaire and scheduling a follow up phone call with her to walk through the completed questionnaire. After that, Kari created a script for our wedding and scheduled a final phone call with us to ask any questions and to give us a broad idea of what she will talk about during the ceremony. She was thorough and extremely comforting throughout the entire process.

On the day of the wedding, Kari arrived to our venue on time and briefly met with us to go over the sequence of events for the last time. I truly do not have the words to truly justify how beautiful our ceremony was because of Kari. The script that she created for us was intimate and perfectly encaptured our relationship. All of our guests raved about her all night long!! Kari even took care of our marriage certificate and filed it with the county as apart of her services which was awesome. We feel so blessed to have worked with Kari!!

I cannot say enough wonderful things and express how glad I am that I chose to work with Wedding Day Chicago for my day of wedding coordinator! From the initial introduction call to the day of the wedding, Kari was absolutely the best and always brought her A-game! She was a pleasure to work with, suggested ideas & made recommendations that I had not even thought of or knew we needed! Kari was instrumental in helping us pull off a spectacular wedding and reception. I would highly recommend Kari if you are seeking help to ensure a smooth wedding day or full wedding planning services!

We hired Wedding day Chicago (Kari) to be our officiant & day of coordinator for our wedding - We couldn't recommend her enough to anyone who is getting married!!

Officiant Service:
Kari took the time to get to know us & ensure that we felt comfortable with every part of the ceremony. Outside of scheduled sessions, she continued to learn about our relationship through very thoughtful survey questions and follow-up questions about our relationship. She took all of our asks and incorporated the most special parts of our relationship into our big day. We receive multiple compliments about she wove our personal stories into the special bond of marriage. It was an emotional day, but she made it unforgettable!

Day-Of-Coordinator Service:
KARI SAVED THE DAY! We decided to hire Kari for day of coordinating a month and a half before our wedding - It's easy to say that we would have been lost without her direction. She effortlessly worked with all of our vendors, constantly checked in for schedule updates, and most importantly, made the day stress free. Her assistant was also the sweetest to work with & they went above and beyond to make our wedding day as perfect as it was.

Outside of her professionalism, she is an absolute gem of a human being to work with! We couldn't' be more grateful for her dedication throughout the whole process.

We are so grateful to have had Kari as our Day Of Coordinator. I knew from the start that Kari was going to be excellent. But I realized Kari was exceptional when the vendors and my family were commenting on how great working with Kari was.

I chose Kari because just from speaking with Kari it was clear that she understood my vision and was very quick and agile in helping me figure out how to achieve my vision. When speaking with vendors, I was disappointed how a lot of coordinators were trying to enforce their generic Chicago cookie-cutter wedding timeline on us.

What makes Kari exceptional is that she is great at understanding her client's vision, even if it is something foreign or new to her, which was the case in our situation. We wanted to incorporate both an Eastern and Western ceremony in a very short timeline. She is great at running with her client's vision and figuring out how to make it work.

In addition to her usual roles like coordinating with all vendors, she goes above and beyond while not being over bearing with communication when we were already so overwhelmed with wedding planning.

Choosing Kari as our wedding coordinator is THE BEST decision I made for our wedding.

My fiancé and I hired Wedding Day Chicago for our wedding DOC this past June. Kari truly ensured that our wedding day was as flawless as we dreamed it would be. Her expertise shone through from the very beginning, as she guided us seamlessly through pre-wedding preparations, recommended fantastic vendors, and meticulously constructed a flawless timeline.

Kari's dedication to bringing our vision to life was evident in every aspect of the day. She orchestrated each moment flawlessly, handling any possible challenges sparing us unnecessary stress (seriously, if ANYTHING went wrong, we had no idea). Her collaboration and communication with our vendors created a symphony of teamwork that elevated our entire celebration.

Kari ensured that every tiny detail was accounted for, leaving no room for uncertainty. When I expressed my nervousness about certain aspects, Kari went the extra mile to keep me in the loop and paid special attention to those concerns. This level of care made us feel heard and reassured throughout the process. Kari's careful planning dedication to perfection allowed us to bask in the joy of the day, knowing that every detail was being expertly handled.

Kari's management skills, genuine care, and constant communication made our wedding day a dream come true. For a coordinator who transforms your vision into reality and provides unwavering support, Kari is the perfect choice. Our heartfelt thanks to her for making our day more magical than we ever imagined.