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• Jennifer Sent on 12/31/2013
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  A Geek (Jon 42) and a Tomboy (Jen 38) waited 9 years to marry. They were sure they didn't want to have a giant wedding for the sake of having a giant wedding. Ellen never pushed. We agreed upon "The Finishing Touch" and it was perfect! A larger wedding needs more in depth services, but we needed someone to hold/slap our hand when things got hairy! Let the Vendors do what they do best . . . their job. Allow the Vendors the chance to bring the joy of this important to day to life with the experience they've accumulated. Ellen is a guide, a therapist, a ring leader, a Walgreens (she brings suitcases of stuff to the Wedding! If she doesn't have it, she finds it for you!), and most of all a Friend. She's deserves respect, and she earns it! Ellen and Kathlyn (Wedding Ninja!) came equipped with headsets, speaking to each other about timelines, possible issues, shuffling of parents, music, food, flowers, wedding party, overly dramatic guests, and trillions of other things that I didn't hear while the world spun around Jon and I. She made sure that Jon and I never thought FOR A SECOND about "what ifs". Hire An Urban Affair if you want your wedding to be YOURS. You will sleep better, smile broader, and enjoy it SO much more knowing that you and your Love are free to enjoy the day! Seriously. Don't think about it as spending money on an extra thing. You're spending money to sure that you don't spend too much money! She recommends people like Craig & Mysi of Soda Fountain Photography to turn reality into fantasy with a camera, imagination, and SO much Love! She saves lives. Seriously! We would not have enjoyed the day so much had we not worked with An Urban Affair, LLC.

  A Geek (Jon 42) and a Tomboy (Jen 38) waited 9 years to marry. They were sure they didn't want to have a giant wedding for the sake of having a giant wedding. Ellen never pushed. We agreed upon "The Finishing Touch" and it was perfect! A larger wedding needs more in depth services, but we needed someone to hold/slap our hand when things got hairy! Let the Vendors do what they do best . . . their job. Allow the Vendors the chance to bring the joy of this important to day to life with the experience they've accumulated. Ellen is a guide, a therapist, a ring leader, a Walgreens (she brings suitcases of stuff to the Wedding! If she doesn't have it, she finds it for you!), and most of all a Friend. She's deserves respect, and she earns it! Ellen and Kathlyn (Wedding Ninja!) came equipped with headsets, speaking to each other about timelines, possible issues, shuffling of parents, music, food, flowers, wedding party, overly dramatic guests, and trillions of other things that I didn't hear while the world spun around Jon and I. She made sure that Jon and I never thought FOR A SECOND about "what ifs". Hire An Urban Affair if you want your wedding to be YOURS. You will sleep better, smile broader, and enjoy it SO much more knowing that you and your Love are free to enjoy the day! Seriously. Don't think about it as spending money on an extra thing. You're spending money to sure that you don't spend too much money! She recommends people like Craig & Mysi of Soda Fountain Photography to turn reality into fantasy with a camera, imagination, and SO much Love! She saves lives. Seriously! We would not have enjoyed the day so much had we not worked with An Urban Affair, LLC.
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  Ellen helped make the wedding planning process Fun!

  Ellen helped make the wedding planning process Fun!
• Michael Sent on 08/11/2011
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  At first my wife and I were going to plan our wedding ourselves, hoping to create an event that reflected us uniquely. The sheer number of moving parts made the process difficult, so we called in Marcia from An Urban Affair. She and Ellen were responsive, organized, on the ball, and in a word, superstars. They quickly understood and embraced our vision, thought of all the little details we would have missed, pointed us to vendors who suited us perfectly, and advocated for us wonderfully. They were able to get better prices than we ever could, it probably saved us money to hire them in the end, not to mention the fact they were more than worth their fee simply by themselves. The wedding went off wonderfully, and we have many thanks to give them for the fantastic job they did.

  At first my wife and I were going to plan our wedding ourselves, hoping to create an event that reflected us uniquely. The sheer number of moving parts made the process difficult, so we called in Marcia from An Urban Affair. She and Ellen were responsive, organized, on the ball, and in a word, superstars. They quickly understood and embraced our vision, thought of all the little details we would have missed, pointed us to vendors who suited us perfectly, and advocated for us wonderfully. They were able to get better prices than we ever could, it probably saved us money to hire them in the end, not to mention the fact they were more than worth their fee simply by themselves. The wedding went off wonderfully, and we have many thanks to give them for the fantastic job they did.
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• Meghan Sent on 02/03/2011
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  Marcia was a pleasure to work with and guided me through the entire wedding planning process with ease. She offered up creative ideas and concepts for each aspect of the wedding, giving me a starting point to work with when dealing with various vendors. She was quick to respond to any question I had (no matter how stupid they may have been!) and kept me on track with key deadlines throughout the year. When the day of my wedding finally arrived, I could rest assured that every detail was taken care of and that the entire day and night would run smoothly. Marcia's connectivity with vendors and individuals in the Chicago wedding planning industry made the whole process much less daunting as she was able to help me narrow down choices right off the bat. Take it from a girl who hates making decisions! All in all, our wedding would not have been nearly as amazing without Marcia's help and I'm sure our guests are thankful for that. I know we are!
  
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  -Meghan Coffman

  Marcia was a pleasure to work with and guided me through the entire wedding planning process with ease. She offered up creative ideas and concepts for each aspect of the wedding, giving me a starting point to work with when dealing with various vendors. She was quick to respond to any question I had (no matter how stupid they may have been!) and kept me on track with key deadlines throughout the year. When the day of my wedding finally arrived, I could rest assured that every detail was taken care of and that the entire day and night would run smoothly. Marcia's connectivity with vendors and individuals in the Chicago wedding planning industry made the whole process much less daunting as she was able to help me narrow down choices right off the bat. Take it from a girl who hates making decisions! All in all, our wedding would not have been nearly as amazing without Marcia's help and I'm sure our guests are thankful for that. I know we are!
  
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• Ana Sent on 08/29/2010
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  Marcia is hands down the BEST wedding planner in the city (and my mom and I met with SEVERAL others before deciding on Marcia)! Marcia was extremely organized during the entire planning process. She would respond to my millions of emails immediately. She completely understood my "vision" from the moment we met; after that, she basically knew exactly what I wanted even before I did! Our wedding exceeded our wildest dreams and though we loved all our vendors, my husband I feel very strongly that Marcia is truly the person to thank for our perfect day! We tell everyone we know who is getting married that the money my parents spent on Marcia was the best money we spent on the wedding and there is no doubt in our mids that we could have never done this without her. Thank you Marcia!! You are the BEST!!

  Marcia is hands down the BEST wedding planner in the city (and my mom and I met with SEVERAL others before deciding on Marcia)! Marcia was extremely organized during the entire planning process. She would respond to my millions of emails immediately. She completely understood my "vision" from the moment we met; after that, she basically knew exactly what I wanted even before I did! Our wedding exceeded our wildest dreams and though we loved all our vendors, my husband I feel very strongly that Marcia is truly the person to thank for our perfect day! We tell everyone we know who is getting married that the money my parents spent on Marcia was the best money we spent on the wedding and there is no doubt in our mids that we could have never done this without her. Thank you Marcia!! You are the BEST!!
• Jennifer Sent on 05/28/2010
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  Marcia and the team at An Urban Affair did an exceptional job preparing me for my wedding and easing my mind as Day of Planners. They did an amazing job on the actual wedding day- rolling with the punches or rain and hail while and making me feel like a queen. I really enjoyed that I was able to focus on my new husband, my family and friends instead of worrying about details.
  What was even more helpful was the use of her portfolio and expert advice to find vendors and receive first hand references.
  Marcia did a great job of tailoring every conversation to me. She makes you feel like you are the only bride in her life every time you speak to her! I would highly recommend any bride to work with An Urban Affair for any of their services.

  Marcia and the team at An Urban Affair did an exceptional job preparing me for my wedding and easing my mind as Day of Planners. They did an amazing job on the actual wedding day- rolling with the punches or rain and hail while and making me feel like a queen. I really enjoyed that I was able to focus on my new husband, my family and friends instead of worrying about details.
  What was even more helpful was the use of her portfolio and expert advice to find vendors and receive first hand references.
  Marcia did a great job of tailoring every conversation to me. She makes you feel like you are the only bride in her life every time you speak to her! I would highly recommend any bride to work with An Urban Affair for any of their services.
• Tara Sent on 04/07/2011
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  Marcia and her staff at An Urban Affair truly made my wedding a seamless day for the entire wedding party. As the bride, I was concerned with remembering last-minute details and having to put together a schedule for my wedding day, but the staff at an Urban Affair took all my worries away. Her timelines, vendor recommendations and overall responsiveness made the choices I did have to make easy and fun.
  
  Marcia, the owner, was nothing but professional the entire time we worked together and went above and beyond the scope of her role many times. She was upbeat but realistic and we really enjoyed the time we spent with her. She knew exactly where to place her staff on the wedding day and no matter if it was the church, my condo, my parent's home or the trolley, Marcia had someone there to help and direct. It was a perfect day! And Marcia and An Urban Affair really helped to make that possible. She is not pretentious or snotty, which are some of the characteristics I found in other wedding planners during the screening process. I cannot say enough great things about Marcia and her staff. I would trust her with any event as she has that magic touch that your wedding day so deserves!

  Marcia and her staff at An Urban Affair truly made my wedding a seamless day for the entire wedding party. As the bride, I was concerned with remembering last-minute details and having to put together a schedule for my wedding day, but the staff at an Urban Affair took all my worries away. Her timelines, vendor recommendations and overall responsiveness made the choices I did have to make easy and fun.
  
  Marcia, the owner, was nothing but professional the entire time we worked together and went above and beyond the scope of her role many times. She was upbeat but realistic and we really enjoyed the time we spent with her. She knew exactly where to place her staff on the wedding day and no matter if it was the church, my condo, my parent's home or the trolley, Marcia had someone there to help and direct. It was a perfect day! And Marcia and An Urban Affair really helped to make that possible. She is not pretentious or snotty, which are some of the characteristics I found in other wedding planners during the screening process. I cannot say enough great things about Marcia and her staff. I would trust her with any event as she has that magic touch that your wedding day so deserves!
• Erin Sent on 04/28/2010
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  We could not have been more thrilled with the service provided by An Urban Affair. Marcia and her staff were beyond our expectations. The day was perfect and because of them, we did not worry about ONE thing. Every detail was taken care of, and we were able to totally enjoy our wedding knowing everything was in great hands! Thanks again to An Urban Affair!
  Erin & Chris Paas

  We could not have been more thrilled with the service provided by An Urban Affair. Marcia and her staff were beyond our expectations. The day was perfect and because of them, we did not worry about ONE thing. Every detail was taken care of, and we were able to totally enjoy our wedding knowing everything was in great hands! Thanks again to An Urban Affair!
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• Leslie Sent on 01/25/2010
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  Marcia and her team were absolutely wonderful to work with. I was thrilled that I found her and couldnt have asked for someone better to work with. We met early on in my planning stages and then again a month or so prior to the wedding. She went above and beyond not only on the day of our wedding but during the planning stages. When I was having a hard time getting an overall idea for what the room/ flowers she went with me to meet with my florist. She contacted everyone of my vendors and met for my final walk thru when I was unable to attend. She offered great advice when needed. She is professional, friendly and very knowlegeable. Her team was wonderful as well on the day of our wedding. We had assistants helping with every part of the day. There was someone with me the entire day whether it was when I was getting ready, at the church or in the bus when we were taking pictures around the city. Marcia and her team were always one step ahead and I did not have to worry about a thing on our wedding day- which is exactly what I was hoping for in a DOC.

  Marcia and her team were absolutely wonderful to work with. I was thrilled that I found her and couldnt have asked for someone better to work with. We met early on in my planning stages and then again a month or so prior to the wedding. She went above and beyond not only on the day of our wedding but during the planning stages. When I was having a hard time getting an overall idea for what the room/ flowers she went with me to meet with my florist. She contacted everyone of my vendors and met for my final walk thru when I was unable to attend. She offered great advice when needed. She is professional, friendly and very knowlegeable. Her team was wonderful as well on the day of our wedding. We had assistants helping with every part of the day. There was someone with me the entire day whether it was when I was getting ready, at the church or in the bus when we were taking pictures around the city. Marcia and her team were always one step ahead and I did not have to worry about a thing on our wedding day- which is exactly what I was hoping for in a DOC.
• Ashley Sent on 08/31/2009
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  I cannot even begin to describe how amazing Marcia and her staff are. She helped my husband and I out so much through out our wedding process. She does it ALL! Her knowledge of weddings is amazing and she has a great bubbly personality to match. Whatever you need she'll do it for you. Please contact this company for any of your wedding needs no matter if it is just day of, planning the entire process, or just consultation. They're amazing!

  I cannot even begin to describe how amazing Marcia and her staff are. She helped my husband and I out so much through out our wedding process. She does it ALL! Her knowledge of weddings is amazing and she has a great bubbly personality to match. Whatever you need she'll do it for you. Please contact this company for any of your wedding needs no matter if it is just day of, planning the entire process, or just consultation. They're amazing!
• Carissa Sent on 06/08/2009
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  I cannot say enough good things about An Urban Affair. I used the "day of coordination" but it was so much more than that. This has to be, hands down, the best day of coordination package for the money. Marcia kept up monthly with me and made sure I was on track with all of the things I needed to have done. They gave me a personalized to do list by month so I knew I was covering everything I needed to. Three months before we had an "update meeting" and from that point they really start helping you to make sure all your contracts are in order and your vendors know what is going on. I honestly know that I could not have planned my wedding, and had such a phenomenal time the day of, without all of her help.

  I cannot say enough good things about An Urban Affair. I used the "day of coordination" but it was so much more than that. This has to be, hands down, the best day of coordination package for the money. Marcia kept up monthly with me and made sure I was on track with all of the things I needed to have done. They gave me a personalized to do list by month so I knew I was covering everything I needed to. Three months before we had an "update meeting" and from that point they really start helping you to make sure all your contracts are in order and your vendors know what is going on. I honestly know that I could not have planned my wedding, and had such a phenomenal time the day of, without all of her help.
• Beth Sent on 10/09/2008
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  Marcia was a godsend. She has the perfect demeanor for wedding planning, always taking everything as seriously as expected, but also laid back with a great sense of humor. She does a beautiful job understanding and accomodating both bride's and groom's perspective and needs, which I feel is a rare gift. I strongly recommend Marcia to anyone looking for help with their big day, or any event.

  Marcia was a godsend. She has the perfect demeanor for wedding planning, always taking everything as seriously as expected, but also laid back with a great sense of humor. She does a beautiful job understanding and accomodating both bride's and groom's perspective and needs, which I feel is a rare gift. I strongly recommend Marcia to anyone looking for help with their big day, or any event.
• Allecia Sent on 10/09/2008
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  A friend recommended An Urban Affair for day-of wedding coordination services. My family doesn't attend a lot of weddings; I had a blended family, a tight schedule during the evening and a million little details to coordinate between the band, the schedule, three families' worth of pictures and many other critical points I never even thought of. Marcia and Kate at AUA were an absolutely godsend. Our wedding went off (almost) flawlessly and I give most of the credit to these ladies. For a wedding novice, their services were by far the best investment we could have made in planning a successful wedding.

  A friend recommended An Urban Affair for day-of wedding coordination services. My family doesn't attend a lot of weddings; I had a blended family, a tight schedule during the evening and a million little details to coordinate between the band, the schedule, three families' worth of pictures and many other critical points I never even thought of. Marcia and Kate at AUA were an absolutely godsend. Our wedding went off (almost) flawlessly and I give most of the credit to these ladies. For a wedding novice, their services were by far the best investment we could have made in planning a successful wedding.
• Kristina Sent on 07/31/2011
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  My wedding day went smoothly thanks to An Urban Affair. I have already recommended them to my bride-to-be friends.
  My fiance and I had not attended many weddings prior to ours and it was very helpful to have someone to ask advice and just bounce our ideas off of. Ellen helped keep us on track with our planning and really made our day perfect. Ellen and Marcia are extremely professional and having them there on my wedding day let me focus on the important things and not sweat the small stuff.

  My wedding day went smoothly thanks to An Urban Affair. I have already recommended them to my bride-to-be friends.
  My fiance and I had not attended many weddings prior to ours and it was very helpful to have someone to ask advice and just bounce our ideas off of. Ellen helped keep us on track with our planning and really made our day perfect. Ellen and Marcia are extremely professional and having them there on my wedding day let me focus on the important things and not sweat the small stuff.
• Janet Sent on 01/21/2010
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  Marcia was a lifesaver! She truly helped me in so many ways. I would recommend her to anyone!!

  Marcia was a lifesaver! She truly helped me in so many ways. I would recommend her to anyone!!
• Kaitlyn Sent on 08/12/2011
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  Working with Marcia and her team at 'An Urban Affair' was a pleasure. They were responsive, professional and clearly well versed in the ins/outs of wedding planning. It was SO helpful to have them as a resource along the way -- providing great insight, recommendations and creative thinking.
  
  Their presence and experience with wedding planning ensured that on the actual wedding weekend, we did not have to worry about a thing -- it was such a weight off of everyone's shoulders!
  

  Working with Marcia and her team at 'An Urban Affair' was a pleasure. They were responsive, professional and clearly well versed in the ins/outs of wedding planning. It was SO helpful to have them as a resource along the way -- providing great insight, recommendations and creative thinking.
  
  Their presence and experience with wedding planning ensured that on the actual wedding weekend, we did not have to worry about a thing -- it was such a weight off of everyone's shoulders!
  
• Katie Sent on 08/29/2010
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  Marcia is Fabulous! Her work speaks for herself. She is very attentive, very professional, and always on top of every detail. When I was getting tired or frustrated with decisions and planning, she would just step in and take charge. I never felt pushed into any decision and I trusted her input and recommendations. I would hire her again in a second! As my husband has said "Money well spent!"

  Marcia is Fabulous! Her work speaks for herself. She is very attentive, very professional, and always on top of every detail. When I was getting tired or frustrated with decisions and planning, she would just step in and take charge. I never felt pushed into any decision and I trusted her input and recommendations. I would hire her again in a second! As my husband has said "Money well spent!"

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