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Hello there, lovebirds! Welcome to our little corner of the internet. We're thrilled you've found us and we can't wait to get to know you better.

​Weddings by Danica is not just another wedding planning/coordination company. We are a team of passionate romantics who believe that every love story is unique, and every wedding should reflect that. So, whether you envision a beach wedding with your toes in the sand, or a rustic barn celebration surrounded by wildflowers. Serving Rockford, Chicago, Madison, Milwaukee, and all places beyond - we are here to help bring your vision to life.

Our journey began when our founder, Danica, planned her own stress-free, magical wedding. She realized that she wanted to help other couples experience the same joy without the headache. That's why our promise to you is a personalized, stress-free wedding planning experience.

But enough about us, let's talk about you. You're not just a client to us, you're a friend. We want to hear about your great love story, your dreams, your favorite ice cream flavor, and even your dog's name. Why? Because we believe that the more we know about you, the better we can plan a wedding that truly reflects your personality.

We're more than just wedding planners, we're storytellers, dreamers, and most importantly, we're your biggest cheerleaders. When you're happy, we're happy. It's as simple as that.

So, let's start making memories together. We can't wait to be a part of your love story.

With all our love, The Weddings by Danica Team

  • LGBTQ+-owned
  • Woman-owned
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Frequently asked questions

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

$1,250

What is the starting price for partial wedding planning?

$4,000

What is the starting price for full wedding planning?

$6,000

Do you offer an hourly rate?

Yes

What is the hourly rate?

$100

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
Elopement
Eco-Friendly
Non-Religious
Religious

Reviews of Weddings by Danica

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Danica and her team at Weddings by Danica receive glowing reviews from couples and vendors alike for their exceptional coordination services. Their professionalism, kindness, and attention to detail are highly praised, with many highlighting how they effortlessly handled unexpected challenges on the wedding day. Danica's commitment to making each couple's vision come to life, proactive communication, and helpful insights throughout the planning process are commended. Couples express immense gratitude for the seamless execution of their weddings, attributing the day's success to Danica and her team's expertise and support. Highly recommended for stress-free and well-organized wedding experiences.

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Danica and her team at Weddings by Danica receive glowing reviews from couples and vendors alike for their exceptional coordination services. Their professionalism, kindness, and attention to detail are highly praised, with many highlighting how they effortlessly handled unexpected challenges on the wedding day. Danica's commitment to making each couple's vision come to life, proactive communication, and helpful insights throughout the planning process are commended. Couples express immense gratitude for the seamless execution of their weddings, attributing the day's success to Danica and her team's expertise and support. Highly recommended for stress-free and well-organized wedding experiences.

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Flor Sent on 10/03/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Stress free Bride!

From the moment we met Danica over Zoom, we felt comfortable and a form of relief that she’d guide us through the minor things people do not talk about. Her attitude was great and we could tell we could count on her.

Danica and her assistant were AMAZING! As soon as they arrived on site on our wedding day, it was go time! These ladies make this challenging job look so easy and for that we give them so much props and a big THANK YOU! They both truly took HUGE weight off our shoulders on our wedding day. We are truly very happy and relieved Danica made it all happen. My husband and I have already recommended Danicas expertise to our friends and family.

We hope to work with Danica in the future for other major events❤️
Lindsey
Lindsey Sent on 12/17/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Weddings By Danica

Danica was amazing for our wedding! She was professional and efficient in making our wedding run smoothly. She delivers high quality service and helped us to think if things we would have missed without her. Danica ensured everything we planned went to schedule without a hitch! We would highly recommend Danica and her team for your wedding!
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Morgan Sent on 12/17/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Danica is the best!

What I really loved about Danica was her availability and how user friendly her services were. She really is there for you to help figure out what exactly it is you are looking for in a coordinator and helps tailor the services to fit your needs. I not only would recommend a day of coordinator to all of my friends getting married but I would most importantly recommend a coordinator like Danica.
Giselle
Giselle Sent on 02/28/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Wonderful wedding 12/16/2023

I am absolutely delighted to share my exceptional experience with the dynamic duo of wedding coordination, Danica and her assistant Casey. Their professionalism, kindness, and impeccable organizational skills earned them a well-deserved 5/5 stars for orchestrating our wedding day flawlessly. Being a DIY bride, I had the pleasure of working closely with Danica in the lead-up to the big day. She was an absolute gem, meticulously going through a detailed timeline with me and ensuring that every DIY element was set up exactly as I envisioned. Danica's attention to detail and commitment to making my vision come to life was truly commendable. On the day of the wedding, Danica and Casey's coordination skills were nothing short of remarkable. They maintained a perfect balance of professionalism and kindness, keeping everyone on schedule without a hint of stress. Danica's expertise in liaising with vendors ensured that everything ran smoothly, and she consistently checked in to make sure we were on track throughout the day. When it came to photos, Danica's organizational skills shone through. She efficiently organized everyone to ensure we captured all the desired moments. Her ability to coordinate large groups for photos was truly impressive, and it added to the smooth flow of the day. One standout moment was when my dress bustle unexpectedly broke. Without skipping a beat, Danica swiftly handled the situation, reaching into her emergency kit and seamlessly sewing it back together. Her quick thinking and preparedness saved the day, showcasing her expertise in handling unexpected challenges with grace. Danica's communication leading up to the event was excellent. Her helpful insights and proactive approach provided immense support throughout the planning process. The entire team, led by Danica and Casey, worked seamlessly to keep the day together, allowing us to enjoy every moment without any stress. In conclusion, if you're searching for a day-of wedding coordinator who combines professionalism, kindness, and exceptional organizational skills, look no further than Danica. Her expertise, attention to detail, and ability to handle unexpected situations make them an asset to any wedding. I am immensely grateful for her contribution to our special day!
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Samantha Sent on 12/29/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Everyone Needs Danica!

Our wedding day was truly the most magical day of our lives thanks to Danica! From the very beginning, Danica was there for us and answered all of our questions and concerns as well as contacted and confirmed all we needed with our vendors as well. Before the wedding, I knew we were in good hands and had full faith in Danica and her team. Day of, she executed the whole day perfectly and handled any and all inevitable hiccups with ease. Our family and wedding party still rave about weddings by Danica and even booked her for their own weddings coming up! Everyone needs a Danica on their wedding day and I cannot thank her and the team enough for making our day so spectacular!!
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Mei L. Sent on 12/28/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Highly recommend!

Weddings by Danica was such an absolute JOY to work with!! I am a wedding photographer and one of my couples booked her and her team as a wedding coordinator. Everything was so effortless when working with the WBD team! Communication leading up to the day was made easy and everything that I needed as a fellow vendor was taken care of before I even needed to ask. Not only was the team so professional, it made working with them fun as well. It was a great working environment where it really felt like everyone wanted to work together to give our mutual clients the best experience possible. Such a great experience on my part and I know my couple loved working with her as well. 10/10 recommend!!
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Brooke Sent on 12/03/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Absolutely amazing!

We had a very big undertaking of hosting our wedding on our own property. Our day went so smoothly because of Danica and her team! From the pre-wedding planning to the day of, her work and efforts were priceless. Highly, highly recommend!
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Grace Sent on 11/20/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Danica is Amazing

I am so so thrilled we worked with Danica. She helped us stay organized, communicated to our vendors for us, and made the day so smooth. The one hiccup we had, Danica was on top of and made sure it was taken care of.

During the lead up to the wedding, she has an incredible spreadsheet to make sure you're covering everything and she is assisting in whatever way possible—I felt so stress-free in the week before the wedding because I knew that Danica had everything covered.

Her team is so kind and wonderful too! During our pre-wedding meetings, it felt like talking to a friend. You truly cannot go wrong with Wed By Danica!
Emily
Emily Sent on 11/13/2023
5 out of 5 rating

So helpful!

Danica and her team were absolutely amazing to work with. Danica really helped me with my whole wedding planning process. She was so great! We were able to meet virtually whenever I wanted, and I also was able to call or text her with any questions or issues any time. She is truly great at her job and very calming & knowledgeable in stressful situations. I highly recommend Danica and her team! She is so great!
Hannah
Hannah Sent on 08/14/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Highly recommend Danica for day-of coordination!

We are so glad we worked with Danica for our wedding! We went back and forth on whether we needed a day-of coordinator because we wanted to DIY our planning as much as we could, but it turned out to be a great decision. It was of course a huge help on our wedding day to have someone there to make sure everyone was in the right place at the right time - the package actually included two coordinators which was extremely helpful, as one was helping with vendors setting up at the venue while the other was with the bridal party for our first look, photos, etc. And even though we just had the day-of coordination package, Danica was happy to have a few meetings with us throughout the year or so before our wedding to assist with planning. It was especially great to have someone local to and knowledgeable of the Rockford area, as we were living out of state for most of our wedding planning. Definitely recommend Danica and her team if you are on the fence about a day-of coordinator!
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2024 Winner
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