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Alex Sent on 11/14/2025
Lindsay Gaeta - Drake Hotel
I am struggling to put into words how to thank Lindsay Gaeta and her team and acknowledge every single detail she knocked out of the park and executed on our wedding day!
Throughout the planning process there were so many little behind the scenes details she saved me time on which I am so appreciative! I will miss seeing her monthly on our planning calls! I don’t plan to get married again anytime soon 😂 but I do hope our paths cross again!
I am speechless about her help from the rehearsal to the very last minute of shutting down the after party!! The top 3 highlights that people mentioned to me on the wedding day were 1. Dad’s speech, 2. Florals, 3. How hard she HUSTLED!!! My bridesmaids and close family constantly approached me on the wedding day with sentiments of “wow, she’s good!!”
She exceeded our expectations and anticipated our every move! I have close family in the hospitality business (who are the harshest critics about everything in the event planning world) and were over the top satisfied with her commitment and follow through to make the day as seamless as possible!
I am sure there were many hiccups that day that were not brought to my attention and for that, I give Lindsay full credit! I was able to relax, be present and have a B+ personality that evening instead of my typical A- for all things attention to detail! I felt completely comfortable ‘handing Lindsay the reigns’ and entrusting she would handle everything as necessary, which she did!!! -
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Leslie Sent on 10/13/2025Liz Kriegshaber, wedding producer extraordinaire!
If you want a flawless wedding, Liz Kriegshaber is your person!
When our daughter got engaged, we knew the first step was finding the right wedding consultant. We had attended many incredible weddings and received several recommendations, but I’d seen too many planners who were either overly aggressive or completely underwhelming. Then I met Liz—and within five minutes, I knew she was the one.
From that moment on, Liz exceeded every expectation. She balanced our endless emails and competing opinions with grace, patience, and humor, turning all our ideas into a celebration that was beyond our wildest dreams.
Liz is meticulous, organized, and deeply respected by every vendor she works with. She reviewed contracts as if she were an attorney and negotiated on our behalf with intelligence and confidence. Because of her, we never once felt overwhelmed or uncertain—we knew we were in the best possible hands.
The result was a wedding that felt effortless, elegant, and completely us. Our guests are raving and asking for her contact information—and we can’t wait to attend many more events she creates.
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Samantha Sent on 08/24/2025Lindsay from Liven It Up
Lindsay was our rock throughout the entire wedding planning process. She went above and beyond to make everything feel easy and stress-free, and always handled our many ideas and opinions with so much patience and calmness. She was so easy to reach at any point when we needed her. On the day of our wedding, she brought this incredible sense of calm and reassurance that allowed me to fully relax and be present. Our dream wedding came to life even more beautifully than we could have imagined. We are so grateful for her and can’t recommend her enough!
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Soraya Sent on 07/14/2025Lindsay was the BEST
Hiring Lindsay as our wedding planner was truly one of the best decisions we made throughout the entire process. From our very first consultation, I was blown away. I had calls with about eight different planners, and Lindsay was the first one I spoke with. No one else came close to the level of professionalism, warmth, and competence she brought to the table.
She was incredibly organized, punctual, and knowledgeable. Throughout the planning process, Lindsay stayed ahead of everything. She proactively reached out to our other vendors, helped us find the right people to bring our vision to life, and made sure every detail was thoughtfully accounted for. She also knew when to just listen, which I really appreciated during moments of stress or overwhelm. She was always calm, supportive, and solutions-oriented.
And on the day of our wedding? Absolute rockstar. Of course, there were a few unexpected hiccups (as there always are!), but Lindsay handled them with total grace and calm. I didn’t have to worry about a thing. Because of her, we got to be fully present and enjoy every moment of our day.
I cannot recommend her enough. If you’re looking for someone who will truly have your back, keep everything running smoothly, and care about your wedding as much as you do... look no further than Lindsay. -
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Ali F. Sent on 09/22/2024Dream Wedding
Hiring Liz from Liven It Up Events was, without a doubt, the single best decision we made throughout our entire wedding planning process. From our very first conversation, we knew Liz was the perfect fit for us. She took the time to truly understand who we are, which built an immediate sense of trust and comfort. Liz was organized, communicative, detail-oriented and is an absolute expert in this field. Liz’s planning timeline allowed us to get everything done without feeling overwhelmed or feel decision fatigue. She didn’t just understand our vision; she elevated it beyond what we could have ever imagined.
We were really intentional with wanting to hire vendors who were not only incredible at what they do, but add joy to our wedding day - just like Liz herself! Her recommendations helped us build a true dream team of vendors. With Liz, every detail was thought of and every minute was planned. Thanks to her, wedding planning felt fun and every single moment was exciting.
When it came to the actual day, Liz's preparation made all the difference. We were able to soak up every second of our wedding without a single worry, knowing that she had everything under control. The day flowed seamlessly, and from our perspective, it was perfect. Our guests echoed our sentiments about how smoothly everything ran.
If we could offer one piece of advice to anyone planning a wedding, it would be this: hire Liz. We already miss working with her and wish we could relive the entire process. Liz turned our dream wedding into a reality, and for that, we’ll be forever grateful.
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Hannah Sent on 09/18/2024
An amazing team and a beautiful wedding experience!
As an event manager, I recently had the pleasure of working with Tiffany Wilson and Lola Isabel for a summer wedding at the MCA. They were beyond professional, while making the experience fun and joyful as well.
It was so lovely to see the couple enjoy their special day from start to finish, without any major worries or stressful moments. The bride had a smile on her face the entire evening, and there was positive feedback from everyone involved, vendors and guests as well. This can only be achieved with the help of an amazing planner and day-of team, who are attentive, communicative, and kind.
I highly recommend Liven It Up Events for your wedding and event planning needs and I can't wait for the next opportunity to work with Tiffany and Lola, as you can be sure that they will execute an incredible experience for their clients. -
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Angela Sent on 09/09/2024Wedding at the Blackstone 2024
I think it’s safe to say that our wedding would not have been as magical if we had not had all of the support from Tiffany Wilson at Liven It Up. We interviewed several different planners and ended up choosing to work with Tiffany because she had the energy & excitement that matched our own AND she came off very professional and prepared.
We worked together for about 20 months ahead of our wedding. She created a comprehensive planning document for us to follow that we reviewed together over a year before our date when we initially outlined our budget. It always felt like Tiffany understood what we were trying to go for (in terms of style, cost, etc.) and she offered a bunch of vendor recommendations. We had regular calls to discuss the next focus areas we needed to tackle which made the whole planning process feel very smooth. We did not feel the last minute ‘crunch’ to get everything done because Tiffany helped us map out the gradual path to our big day.
On the actual wedding date, it could not have gone any smoother. Tiffany took care of building out and sharing the timeline to the vendors. She worked directly with the venue and vendors to coordinate all of the arrival and staging logistics. She even helped the groom execute a surprise treat for the bride at the reception. At the end of the event, Tiffany made sure all of the tip envelopes were distributed and even brought up the groom’s tuxedo jacket & other misc. keepsakes up to their bridal suite.
We cannot recommend working with Tiffany enough. She was a great planning partner, resource, and coordinator. Our wedding was literally perfect, all thanks to the work Tiffany put in! (She worked well with our parents as well)
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Dawn Sent on 09/04/2024Best wedding planner ever!
My daughter lives in NYC and was getting married in
Chicago and I live in Chicago. When she asked me what I thought about hiring a wedding planner I said that's a YES. We interviewed a couple and both agreed Liz was our person. Words cannot explain how impeccable she was at helping us plan the perfect wedding for my daughter and her husband! Every vendor she recommended went above and beyond and the day was absolutely amazing! Thank you Liz and Liven It up Events, if you want the day you have always dreamed about hire Liz -
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Hanna Sent on 09/04/2024Liz is amazing
In order to adequately share the amazing experience we had working with Liz at Liven It Up events, I would need three days worth of pages. My husband and I were living in New York but getting married in Chicago. That being said, we needed someone we could trust to help us plan our wedding in Chicago. Upon our first conversation with Liz, we knew that she was the perfect fit. She is extremely organized, respectful, easy to work with and talented. Every single detail at our wedding was thought out and executed perfectly. She recommended AMAZING vendors and listened to my vision. She attended all of the vendor visits with us which was super helpful. Because of Liz, I was ACTUALLY able to enjoy my wedding day...I wasn't one ounce stressed, nervous or scared because I knew Liz had everything under control. If I could, I would have her plan all of my big events. HIRE HER, HIRE HER, HIRE HER! Thank you Liz, for all of your help and support over the past year, we will miss chatting with you daily :) -
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Jody Sent on 08/21/2024Great Experience!
Liz Kriegshaber was nothing short of amazing! From the very first time we met her, we knew we were in good hands. From start to finish she exceeded every expectation and helped make my daughter’s wedding day both manageable and unforgettable.
Liz took the time to understand our vision and offered invaluable insights and suggestions. She helped us refine our ideas and then helped to turn them into a beautiful reality. Throughout the planning process, she was always available to answer our questions, do some hand holding and solve any issues that arose. She attended all meetings with vendors, offered excellent suggestions and made sure that we got the most value for our money. She advocated for us every step of the way. Anytime we had a question, she contacted the vendor for us and promptly came back with an answer. She made sure that everyone was on the same page, reviewed every contract and got vendors to throw in extras that we would never thought of. She helped us with every possible wedding detail, from helping us to design a magnificent wedding invitation, to singlehandedly designing personalized kippahs, monogram cocktail napkins, the dinner menu card and a welcome letter for our guests. There was no detail left unturned.
On the day of the wedding, Liz also went above and beyond. She made sure that everything ran like clockwork and managed every detail seamlessly. She helped my daughter deal with wardrobe malfunctions and did so calmly and patiently. Our guests were so impressed with both the seamless flow of events and the beautiful ambiance she helped us create.
I wholeheartedly recommend Liz Kriegshaber to help you plan your special day! -
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Jenna Sent on 07/09/2024the BEST team to work with!
We chose to work with LivenItUp team because they seemed like a team that was open to doing more than just a basic wedding and was open to incorporating different ideas for an event.
We met Lindsay and knew immediately that it was a perfect fit! Lindsay is efficient, organized, timely, and beyond professional. She was flexible to work with and made the process FUN
Everyone kept asking if I was stressed as a bride and I got to say no every time and a lot of that has to do with the fact that we had Lindsay on our side. She worked with myself, my now husband (!), and both of my parents as a group and individually to help make the planning process easy for our schedules.
She had fun ideas, great connections, and listened to us as a couple and a family for how we wanted our day to play out. She was there for the ENTIRE day with us. She was my biggest advocate on the day. If there were any hiccups on the day, I still don’t know what they may have been because she took care of it! She made me as a bride feel calm and well cared for. She also made sure my groom was taken care of too!
Now that our day is over, we genuinely miss our time spent with Lindsay! I cannot recommend having her on your team more. Words do not do enough justice for how wonderful she was and the whole experience was for us! -
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Kaley Sent on 12/04/2023Exceptional
How can we sum up our experience with Liz? There's honestly too many good things to list them all. Both my husband and I have somewhat avoidant personalities. When things get tough we have a tendency to bury our heads. I can't explain how safe we felt putting our wedding into Liz's hands. In the areas we felt hands-on, Liz was there to support; in times when we felt overwhelmed Liz picked up all the slack. She is creative, hardworking, enthusiastic, patient, and so so funny. We were endlessly impressed by her expertise, organization and professionalism. 10/10, could not have done it without her. A true Wedding Wonder Woman!! -
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Robert Sent on 12/04/2023
Stellar Wedding Planner
I have planned many luxury events, trips, vacations, etc. on my own, but none of that prepared me for all of the details of planning my daughter's wedding. I cannot express how fortunate I was to have my wedding planner, Liz, putting all of it together, and watching over us with every detail. And she did so with the greatest professionalism, knowledge, and utmost congeniality. -
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Grace Sent on 11/29/2023Lindsay is Amazing
We decided to use Liven it Up for the whole wedding planning process, and it was SO worth it. Lindsay is the best event planner I’ve ever worked with and she made everything so much easier on us. I could never say enough about this service. Thank you Lindsay and Liven it Up! -
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Karly Sent on 10/05/2023Best Decision We Made!
It's hard to put into words how amazing Liz is as a wedding planner and human. After seeing the incredible job she did on my brother's wedding, we asked her to take over for our destination wedding in Sonoma, California. With mere weeks of lead up time, Liz jumped in with support, suggestions and solutions, handling all communication and outstanding to-dos and taking A TON of pressure off of me. On the ground throughout the wedding weekend, Liz was prepared and organized, acting as our advocate, remaining calm AND keeping us calm as it rained all day :) Hiring Liz was hands down the best decision we made for our wedding. 100/10!! -
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Leah Sent on 11/12/2022Planning Perfection
Kim was phenomenal as our planner and day of coordinator. We truly could not have done it without her. Her expertise and knowledge was unparalleled, not only of the venue, vendors, and wedding day timeline, but also her attention to details about us specifically and ensuring these were captured in our wedding vision. She handled so much of the coordinating and logistics behind the scenes and I never felt like I had to worry about whether things were going to get done. From our initial phone call through to the final timeline meeting before the big day, Kim was on top of everything. On top of handling all of the floral, decor, and catering for us (we already had our venue booked so did partial planning), she provided us with recommendations for vendors when we asked, and let me tell you, all of her recommendations were amazing, and saved us money along the way.
She took complete charge of the floral and catering proposals and made those choices SO easy for us; I initially thought we could handle food on our own but WOW I did not realize how many other things fall under the catering contract (linens, plates, silverware, etc.) and looking through the hundreds of food options was overwhelming. After one call with us Kim made all the requests and proposals using our favorite foods as a guide and wowed us with the offerings.
I felt completely at ease the day of the wedding, not worrying about any details other than getting my shoes on my feet and walking down the aisle. I would highly recommend Kim and everyone on the Liven it Up team for planning and day of coordinating (in fact, I already did and my friend also had a wonderful experience with her day of coordinator!). Liven it Up Events came highly recommended from two of my friends who used their planning and day of coordinator services and we could not be happier with our decision. I actually didn’t even research any other event planner options, after I spoke with Kim, it was a no-brainer. It was such a pleasure to work with Kim, I only wish I had another wedding or event to use her for! If you are on the fence about getting a planner, this is your sign to do it.
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Nicole Sent on 10/26/2022Best money spent on our wedding!
We worked with Lindsay Gaeta and couldn’t have been happier! She was the reason our day went so incredibly smoothly. It was the best money we could have spent. Each part of the day flowed perfectly from one activity to the next. Not only was the day of perfect, but she made the whole 2-3 months leading up to our wedding a breeze with thorough planning and questions leading to creating our timeline. It was the most organized event planning you could ask for! We also really enjoyed getting to know her and spending our special day with her. She really put us at ease when we were feeling anxious. Thank you soooo much Lindsay for making our day unforgettable. -
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Lauren Sent on 10/17/2022Lindsay Gaeta @ Liven It Up
After researching MANY wedding planners in chicago AND interviewing my top three,
I made the easy decision to hire Lindsay Gaeta @ liven it up.
To sum up Lindsay she is kind, patient, creative and went above and beyond what I ever could have imagined. As a project manager in construction I had extremely high expectations and she blew me and my husband away.
She understood my (our) vision and went to work immediately.
She sourced and vetted the all the best vendors. She also coordinated vendors and the Catholic Church on my behalf as I was an out of town bride.
She handled my indecisiveness with grace and helped lead me to final decisions.
Even AFTER the wedding she sourced a wedding dress restoration company AND followed up the status of my dress.
Anything we asked if Lindsay she did above and beyond from the vendor payment spread sheet (with calendar reminders) to sourcing creative ways to incorporate my college friends. To personally taking care of the creative bathroom amenities.
She even helped me design and proof invitations, church programs and wedding welcome bags.
She also helped put on an amazing rehearsal dinner at an event space I never would have considered. Oh and don’t forget the morning after brunch that was perfect and I’ll I did was pick out to food. (At this point I has complete trust to let Lindsay do it :))
From the start of wedding weekend to leaving for the honeymoon she was by our sides with a smile and a calm sweet manor.
I have a feeling she has to deal with a few “day of” issues but I had no idea and now our wedding is being requested to be in multiple magazines.
My husband says Lindsay was the best money we spent on the wedding.
To sum it up from my experience … Lindsay will make your fairytale come true.
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Margaret Sent on 09/19/2022We could not have done it without Liven It Up!
Liz was an amazing wedding planner and helped us go from signing a contract with her to saying “I do” in six months. After we told her we wanted to work with her, she had appointments to look at venues the following day. From there, she provided us with options for music, flowers, transportation and hotels. It was wonderful to receive an email that stated “here are two vendors available on your date, within your budget, that I have worked with in the past.” She saved us countless hours calling different vendors and potentially hitting dead ends. Throughout the process, she provided guidance on several decisions and always provided a “why.” For example, we were unsure about a first look and she provided several reasons why we should do one, and we are both so glad we did. It kept us calmer for the ceremony and we have some beautiful photos together in the city.
As we got closer to the wedding day, she provided different ideas for details that really added a wonderful touch to the whole reception. She also suggested I ask if my alterations place would press my wedding dress and when they said they didn’t she had a place that picked up the dress, made it look beautiful and then delivered it to the hotel. Everything was so stress free with Liz!
On the wedding day, she kept us calm, had refreshments set up for the wedding party and helped us have a beautiful ceremony. She made sure we got a moment to ourselves after the ceremony, she walked us in to see the reception room and decorations to let it all sink in before our guests saw, and just made the whole day wonderful.
I have been in many weddings and have had a lot of tasks to complete throughout the evening and things to get back to a hotel, etc. I felt after our first dance, we could relax and enjoy the evening with friends and family.
Thank you Liz!
- Margaret & Christopher
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Lauren Sent on 12/07/2021
One of the best investments!
There's probably not enough space here to share how fortunate I was to get to work with Lindsay Gaeta from LivenitUp. We hit it off immediately, and she made my wedding day a stress free event. I wanted to have a day of coordinator to help me so that I could actually be present on my day, and Lindsay helped me do just that. A few amazing things about Lindsay - She's very punctual and agile in the planning process, she thinks about the details you wouldn't even consider thinking of, she has a backup plan option for you (and another backup to her backup x3), she has experience working with all kinds of vendors and will advocate for you the bride, and most importantly she is a pleasure to work with and made some of the not so fun stuff much more tolerable (dear, I even say fun!) . I always felt supported through the process and Lindsay provided helpful commentary or alternatives during the planning process. She made sure to check in on me throughout the actual day itself as well, and made our hard work in planning happen seamlessly throughout the day. It's really important to have someone who gets you in this process, and Lindsay really understood what I needed in this role. -
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Megan Sent on 08/13/2021Lindsay @ Liven it Up Events is AMAZING!
Hiring Lindsay Gaeta from Liven it Up Events was the BEST decision made!! She coordinated with all of our vendors setting up meetings, coordinating timelines, reviewing plans, etc. and totally kept our wedding running so smoothly. I can't imagine getting through our wedding weekend without her! She was a huge lifesaver and took so much pressure off the bride & groom. Would recommend to anyone & everyone getting married in Chicago!! -
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Lily Sent on 07/19/2021The best choice for the bid days in life
I’m so happy I made the best choice for the big day in my life. Anthony did a great job planning everything for my wedding. We started the process one year ago, it wasn’t easy. Still during the COVID, and with me oversea in Japan while my husband in the states. But Anthony helped us bring things together and always being positive, encouraging and reliable. All these effort paid off really well. The venue was beautiful, flowers were stunning, food were so delicious, and the flow of the whole day was very smooth. Everyone had a great time, it is definitely gonna be one of the most memorable wedding for a lot of guests as well. Again appreciate his great work and strongly recommend liven it up events for your big days! ;) -
Shannon Sent on 04/20/2021
Tiffany at Liven It Up Events is Fantastic
Tiffany at Liven It Up Events was absolutely wonderful and a blessing to have as our wedding coordinator. She was very punctual and professional in every area of the wedding planning process. Planning a wedding is already difficult itself, but planning a wedding during a pandemic is even more difficult with uncertainties. Tiffany was spectacular in helping ease the burden of planning with her helpful suggestions and recommendations. The day of the wedding was smoother and without trouble because of Tiffany & Team’s coordination. If you are searching for a wedding coordinator, search no further because Tiffany & Liven It Up Events got you covered. We love her so much! When we have another event she’ll be the first one we’ll call and consider. -
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Nichole Sent on 08/17/2020The BEST Experience
If anyone is in need of a wedding planner, I highly suggest you stop looking now and hire Kim at Liven It Up Events immediately!!! Talk about an amazing individual!
I was first referred to Liven It Up Events by another one of our vendors and boy am I ever so GRATEFUL!!! When we first booked Kim, never could I have imagined how much of a lifesaver should would be. Due to COVID, our original wedding date of May 16, 2020 was postponed to August 1, 2020. As we approached 8/1, my fiancé (now husband) and I realized that our original dream wedding of about 200 people would not happen. We completely scrapped our original plan, cancelled the venue and church, and planned a completely new wedding for 60 people at a private residence in a matter of 5 weeks. During this entire process, Kim was there for us. She took care of all the emails and phone calls and answered any and all questions that I had. And believe me, there were a lot! She put us into contact with new vendors that would be able to accommodate our new plan, and I can honestly say that without her, I have no idea what our wedding would have looked like. Kim is everything you need and want in a wedding planner, and much, much more. THANK YOU Kim for your professionalism and the dedication you have to your brides. We did not know it at the time, but as we look back now, you played a very important and essential role in bringing our dream wedding to life. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts!!
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Kattan Sent on 03/26/2020Dedicated! She literally climbed inside my dress to bustle it!
worked with Kim to plan my wedding. I cannot say enough about what a help she was.
In the early stages of planning, Kim helped me narrow my approved vendor list to select those which were right for our event, surely saving us time and money.
Closer to our wedding date, Kim and I had a sit down to discuss all of the details I would have never thought of until I regretted not addressing it. From a dress reveal to the logistics of pinning the boutonnieres on the groomsmen, Kim had a solution for everything.
Thank you for letting me borrow your handkerchief, I needed it more than I knew!
My favorite advice she gave was what to do about a bouquet toss. We did not invite children to our wedding and most of my friends are already married. Kim suggested just passing the bouquet to my newly engaged maid of honor. This was such a special moment affirming our lifelong friendship.
Quite comically, our reverend for hire lingered well past his welcome, drinking and eating to his heart's content during cocktail hour. Kim put her foot down to communicate he was not invited to the reception. (This had been previously discussed with him, he was just being very stubborn)
I'd certainly recommend Liven It Up Events to any friends or strangers! -
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Caitlin Sent on 08/21/2019Don't think twice about hiring a planner
I'll have to admit, I'm a pretty organized person and I wasn't sure exactly what a wedding planner could do that I couldn't - but all of my friends who got married before me all told me they regretted not hiring someone, so I decided a wedding planner sounded like a good invest. And it was probably one of the best investments we made for our wedding! Kim was so helpful - from helping us figure out a realistic budget, recommending vendors, creating a timeline, and taking care of all the day of details - she was the reason everything ran as smoothly as it did! There were a few hiccups on our wedding day, some that I knew of and some that I wasn't aware of until after everything was completed, and I didn't have to worry about any of them because Kim took charge and fixed all the issues. It was such a relief to have her with us all day! Our friends and family loved her and thought she was so nice to work with and loved that there was a go-to person for questions. Even if you think you're more organized than most I would still 100% recommend Kim as your planner! -
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Simon Sent on 07/21/2019Absolutely fantastic
Working with Kim Weinberg from Liven It Up was true pleasure. We felt like she was there for us all the time, always responding super quickly to our messages, making it stress free. Kim was attentive to every detail, had answers to all our problems and mistakes and solutions to things we were ready to give up. With Kim's help, we managed to assemble an amazing group of vendors and as a team they really made it a special day for us. -
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Joe M. Sent on 11/14/2018Great Planner, Stress Reducer, and Organized, Valuable Resource
My review includes a brief description of our scenario, a husband's review, and a wife's review of Kim Weinberg & Liven It Up Events.
Background Information:
I was married in March of 2018, with the added challenge of planning a wedding from hundreds of miles away. I didn't know Kim before we selected Liven It Up Events, but I attended a beautiful wedding in Chicago that Liven It Up Events planned about four years ago. My friend was also very satisfied with Liven It Up Events.
Husband's Thoughts:
From a husband's perspective, I liked how she sent my wife's stress to bed without dinner, with her amiable flexibility, experience, organizational skills, and the overall value Kim added as a wedding planner. My wife enjoyed working with Kim. I liked working with Kim too, but that barely matters to me. I loved how on our wedding day, she went above and beyond to find out what needed to be done so we could have fun. Leading up to the wedding, she developed a timeline, budget, and scheduled excellent, budget-sensitive options for venues, tastings, and all the stuff that I didn't want to think about. When we had questions along the way, she was there. I probably would've spent more money if I didn't have Kim's help (even if I didn't use another wedding planner) and I'm certain the food, venue, and cake wouldn't have had as good of a quality/cost ratio.
Wife's thoughts:
From a wife's perspective, I think it was fantastic how well she coordinated everything so well. I feel like she was there every time I needed her. On the big day, I woke up in the morning and she was already there, she brought a steamer to steam my wedding dress (again) even though I didn't ask, and I loved how organized she was. Kim made everything move so smoothly and she was very accommodating to all the changes we made. -
Jamie Sent on 08/11/2018Anthony Navarro with Liven It Up was recommended to us and we are so thankful that he was! Anthony was there for us every step of the way during our wedding planning process and made our fairytale vision come to life! The entire wedding day was everything I dreamed of and more!!! Anthony gave us recommendations, listened to what we wanted and always went the extra mile to make sure we were happy leading up to our big day and on our wedding day! When planning an event in Chicago, there’s no one else I will use in the future!!! Go with Anthony and the Liven It Up team for an unforgettable event that your guests will be talking about weeks and months later!
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Grace Sent on 04/26/2015I just got married this past weekend (April 18) and I just could not wait to say these words about Misha and Liven It Up Events. AMAZING!!!!!
Misha will have your back. She will be there for you when you need her. She is unbelievably professional and organized. SHE GETS THINGS DONE. If you really really want something, she will move heaven and earth to make it happen. But she's also pragmatic and will hammer down a realistic wedding schedule to make sure the important stuff you need gets done.
Misha is warm, incredibly knowledgeable and she is genuinely excited for you and your wedding day.
For those who are on the fence of hiring a wedding planner - DO IT (Misha was my day-of wedding planner). EMBRACE your wedding day. You want to occupy yourself with thoughts of your future spouse and taking this monumental step together. You don't want to clutter your mind with thoughts about whether the caterer is setting up on time or whether the officiant knows where he's supposed to be and when. Liven It Up Events takes care of EVERYTHING and will make sure you don't have to worry about ANYTHING. On my wedding morning I was sipping my mimosa, laughing with my bridesmaids and getting my hair/make up done. A great way to start the day!
Even if you have a ton of friends helping out with the wedding there has to be a point person to smoothly coordinate everything without the bride even knowing about it. I swear, LIVEN IT UP will have your back so that you can enjoy getting married!!!! -
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Kelly Sent on 07/30/2013We thought planning a wedding from out of state would be difficult, but with Anthony's fine eye and trust on our side, it was exactly how we imagined! He was able to turn a beautiful hotel wedding into something you see on T.V. He made picking vendors and staying in budget stress free. I always heard that planning a wedding was stressful, but at no time did I ever feel that way. The day of the wedding went so smooth without a glitch thanks to Liven it up! If anything did go wrong, we surely didn't even notice! Hiring Anthony and his team was the best decision we could have made in planning our out of state wedding!
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