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Wedding planning for couples who don't want to miss a moment.

Every moment blooms with chances for connection, joy and beauty.

But when you miss a moment, it’s gone forever.

Miss nothing.

Whatever your vision, whatever your budget, You Name It Events helps you get the most from it.

A perfect plan. A guide who’s been there.

So your vision hits, and you don’t miss a thing.

You Name It Events is an experienced, professional wedding design and event planning company located in Chicago, Illinois, providing services in the Chicago suburbs and worldwide for 15+ years and over 500 events.

  • Hispanic or Latinx-owned
  • Woman-owned
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Frequently asked questions

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

$6,000

What is the starting price for full wedding planning?

$11,927

Do you offer an hourly rate?

No

What wedding events do you provide services for?

Ceremony
Reception
Rehearsal Dinner
Engagement Party

What wedding planning services do you offer?

Day-of Coordination
Full Planning

What weddings do you have experience planning?

Civil
Cultural
Destination
Elopement
Eco-Friendly
Military
Non-Religious
Religious

Reviews of You Name It Events

Kara
Kara Sent on 10/09/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Went above and beyond

My husband and I had a GREAT experience with You Name It Events. Leanne and Amber were absolutely amazing and made our big day go so smoothly. We highly recommend working with them.
Ayesha
Ayesha Sent on 10/04/2024
5 out of 5 rating

September to remember 💕

Leanne and Gina helped with our wedding on 9/21/24, providing day of wedding coordination services. They were responsive, went above and beyond to make sure our outdoor event was setup properly, sent me photos to ensure things looked the way I wanted, and kept me calm and grounded in those nervous moments before I walked down the aisle. Everything was perfectly timed due to their diligence and attention to detail, they tirelessly worked in the heat to make our day so memorable and we will forever be grateful to YNI ✨ Don’t use anyone else for your wedding day planning or coordination- you will be missing out on the absolute best!!
Amanda
Amanda Sent on 08/04/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Organized and Prompt

We hired You Name It Events for our Day of Coordination. We originally were going to work with Paige on our day but she got promoted! We were lucky enough that Leanne, the company owner, prepped our event. We prepared all the required documents and attended all meetings that helped Leanne and team understand the vision and schedule for our wedding day. Taylor and Gina were our Day of Coordinators. Taylor and Gina had calm, kind, graceful, organized, and commanding presences. They got any job that needed to get done quickly and efficiently. My now husband and I were able to enjoy our wedding day since we knew Taylor and Gina had everything under control. We highly recommend You Name It Events!
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Mary Sent on 01/31/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Hiring You Name It was a game changer!!

Hiring Leanne was a game changer!! We spoke with several planners but our interview with Leanne left us feeling that she would give us the attention and guidance we needed, but was not “upselling” us on planning we didn’t need. She delivered as promised.
Leanne is a bundle of energy that inspires calm and trust. She exceeded all my expectations and is superb at her job. She made ever task a joy. She had solutions to issues before they became a problem. Her responsiveness was exceptional. Her talents allowed me to be a mom and hostess at our daughter’s wedding. I enjoyed every moment of the day knowing we were in Leanne’s capable hands.

David
David Sent on 01/23/2023
5 out of 5 rating

The BEST wedding-planning decision we made

Leanne at You Name It Events was INCREDIBLE!! Our wedding needed to be re-scheduled TWICE due to COVID, and Leanne was supportive, and beyond helpful throughout the entire process. She was prepared for everything that could possibly come up, had great relationships with all of our vendors, and took care of anything that could have been a distraction from our special day.
Katie
Katie Sent on 11/28/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing Day of Coordination!!

My husband and I are so thankful we hired YNI to help coordinate our big day. Leanne and Paige were so easy and fun to work with! They answered my endless questions and gave great suggestions. Leanne, Paige & Taylor coordinated the most beautiful wedding day for us. All of the decor was set up perfectly according to my vision! The girls worked tirelessly setting up all our Photo Booth props, place settings, and votives. Not to mention they lit over 250 candles for us :) Leanne, Paige & Taylor ensured our day ran smoothly from beginning to end. There was a miscommunication with our dessert vendor but Leanne and Paige resolved it immediately. The clean up was seamless as they organized and boxed up all of our items & loaded them into our cars at the end of the night. YNI allowed my husband and I, as well as my mother to enjoy the day without stress! Leanne even thought to bring our favorite cocktails out to my hubby & me during cocktail hour as we snapped a few golden hour photos. Our wedding day was an absolute dream and we couldn’t have done it without YNI! Their professionalism and dedication is exceptional!
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Dan R. Sent on 10/12/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Hire YNI for your event!

My husband didn’t think we needed a wedding planner for our daughter’s wedding, but he changed his mind after the incredible job Paige and Amber from YNI did coordinating the perfect wedding day for our daughter. The bridal party and guests were where they were supposed to be when they were supposed to be. Our vision for the decorations were executed perfectly. Everything was cleaned-up and organized at the end of the night. We highly recommend the services of YNI for your event. We couldn’t have done it without them!
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Casey Sent on 06/22/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Would hire them for every event

Where to begin with how much we love You Name it Events. After we booked our venue, Leanne was the second person we contacted to book her services! She is always willing to answer questions and talk you off the ledge when you are having *wedding planning panic*. At the wedding, the whole team was always on the ball and made everything go without a hitch. I did not even lift a finger on my wedding day. I gave them free reign on some set-up for décor items and they surpassed my every expectation. Our wedding was basically straight out of a movie and I could not have done it without them.
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Kelley Sent on 07/18/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Best wedding decision!

We lucked out with a lot of great vendors for my daughter’s recent wedding, but choosing Leanne at You Name It Events was probably our best decision. As COVID raged on during the engagement year and our stress levels were off the charts, we realized that we needed help as the details kept changing but we didn’t want to change the wedding date. We pulled in Leanne a few months before the wedding and her day-of wedding coordination package had just the right amount of pre-event support and day-of expertise. She not only managed the rehearsal evening and the wedding day with a steady and kind hand, but she handled the inevitable hiccups (such as pouring rain and a broken zipper on a bridesmaid’s dress) with calming finesse. If you want to enjoy your or your child’s wedding day to the fullest, hire Leanne. It’s money well spent!
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Cassie Sent on 06/14/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Absolutely incredible!

Leanne and the entire you name it events team were incredible! They made the wedding day stress free and run so perfectly! The intentional communication and assistance leading up to the wedding was so helpful. They captured my vision perfectly and executed it flawlessly. I couldn’t have imagined our special day without them. Very professional and experienced!! The knowledge and expertise they provide to help make wedding day the best it can be is priceless!
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2020 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2019 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2018 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2017 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2016 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2015 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2014 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

10 Endorsements
H.Photography H.Photography Wedding Photographers

Leanne is absoluteley amazing! We have worked with "You Name it " in a few ocassions. Everything was perfect coordinated. You Name It team was very discret but very helpful in the same time. We totally recommend them to any wedding that want to be a succes!!

Paramount's Meyer Ballroom Paramount's Meyer Ballroom Banquet Halls

You Name It Events was recently the planner for a wedding at our Paramount Theatre wedding venue. After working with several coordinators for various events, I was extremely impressed with Leanne and her team. The amount of attention they gave to the client, and every detail, was absolutely amazing. There was not a situation they could not handle flawlessly. I was also surprised that Leanne was so integrally involved early in the planning process and was assisting the couple from their first site visit! She has a wealth of knowledge about the industry and really goes the extra mile for her clients. Leanne is a thoughtful and caring wedding planning professional and we cannot wait to work with her again!

Style by Bravura Style by Bravura Wedding Hair & Makeup

We first met Leanne when she was hired for a friend's wedding and was reviewed as, "the best money spent on the entire wedding". Now, we work together as often as possible! Leanne and her team are incredibly attentive, organized, and professional. Leanne is an absolute master at event coordination, and her craftiness really makes her productions extra special. Her integrity, and dedication to her clients have impressed us again and again. We love YNIE!!

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