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Beatriz Sent on 06/16/2023LOLA Lavish with Lori worth every $$$
Booking the LOLA Lavish Package with Lori was the best investment we made during our wedding. Lori is a fantastic professional and elevated and executed our vision with perfection. She is experienced and candid about what is needed or optional to make the event memorable and EPIC. Her connection with a fantastic vendor team, fantastic eye for design, proactiveness and drive make her the perfect wedding planning master. We were planning the wedding from New Jersey and this was never an issue, and being Brazilian with guests from all over and even Brazilian vendors, Lori made sure our Brazilian culture was represented with ease! Best planner ever!!! Lori will execute your vision with no necessary expenses and amazing input - all of the favorite details or our day were Lori insights! On day of if there were any issues we have no idea! It ran absolutely smoothly despite two venues across town, snow and a bilingual crowd! Talk about being an awesome leader! -
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Maggie Sent on 11/14/2025Thank you sanja!
We cannot say enough good things about LOLA!! We booked the “Last Minute LOLA” package and we worked with Sanja Dimitrijevic through the last few months of our wedding planning. She exceeded all of our expectations and really helped to make our wedding day the most perfect day. The whole planning process with her was so fun and we felt really prepared in the week leading up our wedding. No ask was too much and she met with us countless times to make sure all of the details were accounted for.
On the day of the wedding, she was on top of everything and did so much behind the scenes work. She took all of the stress out of the day which was exactly what we were hoping for! Booking with LOLA was one our best investments during our wedding planning process and we can’t recommend Sanja enough!! -
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Hannah Sent on 11/13/2025Michelle was the BEST planner! highly recommend
Working with Michelle from LOLA Event Productions was hands down the BEST decision we made for our entire wedding. If I had to plan my wedding all over again, the only thing I’d change is that I would have called Michelle even sooner. She is the best of the best and truly everything you could ever want in a wedding planner!!
From day one, Michelle brought a level of organization, expertise, and calm that completely transformed the planning process for us. Her attention to detail is unmatched. She thinks of things you didn’t even know needed to be thought about. Her planning docs, timelines, checklists, and weekly guidance made the entire year so much easier. I never felt lost or overwhelmed because she always had a clear plan, helpful direction, and everything ready before I even asked.
One of the biggest things that set Michelle apart was her vendor network. She has worked with so many of the top vendors in the industry, and she steered us toward the best of the best. Every recommendation she gave us was spot-on. Our flowers, band, venue team, lighting, rentals, beauty, photography… basically everything that made our wedding what it was came from her guidance. You can tell vendors genuinely love working with her, which made our experience even smoother.
Michelle is also unbelievably responsive. Whether it was a late-night text about a detail or a mid-day call to help finalize decisions, she was always available and somehow always ten steps ahead. She never once made us feel like a burden, even when I had a million questions. She truly cares, and you feel that every single step of the way.
Beyond everything she handles logistically, Michelle is simply a joy to be around. She brings such positive, fun, easy energy that made the entire experience enjoyable. We looked forward to our calls with her, and my family and wedding party all loved her. She was such a joy to work with that we were genuinely sad when the planning ended, but we know we’ll stay in touch far beyond the wedding.
And on the wedding day… I cannot emphasize this enough… Michelle made it possible for me to fully enjoy every second. I did not stress about a single thing. She handled every detail, every transition, every vendor, every question before it even got to me. I got to be present on my wedding day because of her. That is the biggest gift any planner can give.
Michelle is one of the hardest workers I’ve ever met. She is committed, reliable, creative, and truly wants your day to be perfect. She goes above and beyond in ways you don’t even expect. She took our vision, elevated it, and created a wedding day more beautiful than anything I had imagined.
I cannot recommend Michelle enough. She is exceptional at what she does. If you’re lucky enough to work with her, you will feel supported, cared for, and confident from the moment you start planning until the very last moment of your wedding night. Hiring her was the best decision we made, and I’m forever grateful. If you’re considering working with her, do it. You’ll thank yourself for years to come!!! -
Ernesto Sent on 10/22/2025
Wedding beyond what we could have ever imagined!
Working with Sanja from Lola Event Productions was one of the greatest blessings of our entire wedding journey. From the very beginning, Sanja understood our vision in a way that felt almost instinctive. She immediately grasped what mattered most to us and helped bring it all to life with such elegance, precision, and care. What could have been a stressful process turned into something beautiful, organized, and even fun, thanks to her calm energy and her remarkable ability to anticipate every need before we even voiced it.
Sanja’s attention to detail is unmatched. She guided us through every decision with patience and intention, making sure that each element felt true to us. On the wedding day, she orchestrated everything so seamlessly that we were able to be fully present and enjoy every single moment. Every guest noticed how flawless everything felt, and that is entirely thanks to her.
What makes Sanja truly exceptional is her heart. She genuinely cares about her couples and puts so much of herself into what she does. We always felt supported, understood, and cared for. She was not just our planner; she became a part of our story and now is a forever friend. We refuse to let the end of our wedding day be the end of our relationship.
Sanja, thank you for giving us the gift of a day that felt effortless, meaningful, and perfectly us. You made our dream wedding come to life in ways we never could have imagined. For anyone looking for someone who will plan with artistry, precision, and heart, Lola Event Productions is simply incomparable. -
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Catherine Sent on 09/11/2025Highly recommend
As the mother of the bride, I can confidently say that choosing LOLA for our wedding planning was one of the best decisions we could have made. Sanja D. was our planner and were so impressed with her from the very beginning. Her organizational skills and attention to detail were incredible. She was on top of everything and helped up obtain the top local venders in the industry. Also, she reviewed all contracts and helped us meet every deadline throughout the planning process. Sanja was also incredible on the day of the wedding, allowing us to all enjoy every minute of the day without having to worry about the itinerary or any of the details. At the end of the night, Sanja even delivered my daughter’s belongings and a piece of wedding cake back to their bridal suite. We highly recommend using LOLA (and Sanja) for wedding planning!
-Catherine W.
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Madison Sent on 11/20/2024The best there ever was!!!
One month out from our wedding and I'm just now able to put into words how incredible the day was, mainly due to Lori & LOLA Events. Lori goes above & beyond in every single regard -- not only does she facilitate every detail with venues, stationary, band, hair/makeup, etc, she puts so much effort into the small things -- table numbers signs, family photo tables, wedding programs, etc. There will be probably 10 things you had no idea to even think of when planning your wedding, but Lori will make sure you have them all and that they're fabulous. Lori cares so deeply about her clients and it shows in the months, weeks, and days leading up to the big day. She really became part of our family over the last 18 months, and we couldn't recommend her or LOLA any more. THANK YOU LORI & team!!! -
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Kavi Sent on 09/27/2024Highly rec Lola + MIchelle!
We worked with Michelle as our wedding planner last November and it was the best decision we made! To say that my husband and I had no vision for our wedding would be an understatement. All we knew is we wanted to host a beautiful and fun party with our friends and family but had zero clue where to start. From the very beginning, Michelle was incredibly organized and detail-oriented. She took the time to help us find our preferences and helped us craft a vision that reflected us. Throughout the entire process, we had constant communication and check-ins, which made us feel supported and informed every step of the way. She also managed our budget effectively and helped us not only spend money on what we wanted but what would make our day fun and beautiful. The wedding day was absolutely incredible, seriously the best day of our lives. We STILL hear about how amazing our wedding was from friends, family, and even strangers! Thanks Michelle!!!!!
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Gabrielle Sent on 07/16/2024Simply the best!
We had the pleasure of working with Michelle from Lola Event Productions for our wedding, and her exceptional service, guidance, and excellent execution truly made our day unforgettable. From the moment we began planning, Michelle's professionalism and reliability were evident. She seamlessly coordinated all the details, ensuring that everything ran smoothly. Our wedding party and guests couldn’t stop raving about how organized and well-executed everything was. Michelle's attention to detail and her ability to keep everything on track allowed us to fully enjoy our special day without any worries. Michelle is not only our planner, she is now our forever friend! Her warmth, dedication, and genuine care made the entire experience even more special. We highly recommend Michelle and Lola Event Productions to anyone looking for a dedicated and skilled wedding planner. Her expertise and commitment to excellence are unmatched. -
Lena Sent on 05/07/2024
Lori and LOLA are amazing!
I can’t recommend Lola and Lori enough. She made our wedding an absolute dream. She was incredibly organized, and handled all the stressful parts of planning so we could enjoy the process. She was also just a ton of fun to work with, and I really looked forward to our meetings! Not to mention the amazing vendor recommendations. Everyone at our wedding asked how we found such a great band, florist, cake etc. all that magic came from Lori! She really truly made our dream come alive! Words cannot describe how grateful be we are to Lori for making our day so special and such an absolute success. Her attention to detail and positive attitude throughout this entire planning process was so special and so wonderful! We are still basking in all the joy that was our amazing wedding. I could not have imagined a more perfect day. We received so many compliments about how seamless, beautiful and fun everything was. -
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Ariel Sent on 04/23/2024Kristy and Lola Events are the BEST
If you're looking for one of those weddings where you have to do everything yourself and it's incredibly stressful and everything goes wrong, then do NOT hire Lola Events. They are too good at their jobs for that and will give you a beautiful and perfect, stress-free experience where everything down to the last detail is accounted for. In all seriousness, I've known Kristy personally for many years and when I told her I was engaged, she did not hesitate to give me advice and resources, including hiring her and Lola events to coordinate for us. Kristy and her assistant went more than above and beyond. She created a schedule that made sense and was very easy to follow (we were actually ahead of schedule by the time we got to after-dinner speeches!), and she executed my vision of a teal, navy and gold wedding PERFECTLY. Honestly, decor and design are not my strongest areas, but I ordered a few decorations, gave Kristy a few images on pinterest and told her I trusted her with that. When she handed me my bouquet (also not my strongest area), I almost cried with how perfect it looked. Our Chuppah (which we rented from Lola) was stunning, and when I saw the room set up for dinner with the centerpieces she created from the decorations I'd bought, I almost cried again because it looked so gorgeous. Kristy collected all of our personal items and made sure everything got back to us, she worked seamlessly with all of vendors and was simply a dream. The whole day ran so smoothly and perfectly, I cannot thank her enough! -
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Jessica Sent on 01/04/2024Managed chaos & supported our vision
Where to begin. Working with Lori & Kirsty for our wedding was one of the best decisions we made. We had to change our date at the last minute due to an injury, and Lori managed all the chaos with so much grace and patience. This wedding literally would not have happened without her! For our reception, Lori and Kirsty listened to our vision for a unique first dance and made it happen despite many doubts from other vendors :) It ended up being our favorite part of the night. You will not regret working with Lola. Thank you Lori and Kirsty for an unbelievable wedding process and wedding day! -
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Micaela Sent on 09/14/2023Hiring LOLA, and working with Carly specifically was the best decision I ever made
I cannot recommend working with LOLA enough. I had the pleasure of speaking with the owner Lori a little over a year before my wedding. I had already booked the venue and was unsure if hiring a wedding planner was worth it or not, and after my phone call with Lori, I absolutely saw the value and knowledge that hiring a planner would bring. She recommended I work with Carly and it was easily the best decision I made in my entire wedding process (besides my husband of course).
From our very first phone call, Carly has been beyond incredible. I truly cannot accurately describe the peace of mind she gave me throughout this entire process. I personally get overwhelmed super quickly, never know where to start, and am the biggest procrastinator. From our very first in person meeting, Carly laid everything out in a way that I was able to process and actually be excited for. She asked questions I never would have even known to ask, was able to take my messy brain and aesthetic and put together the most AMAZING vision board of everything I was trying to describe.
She created an amazing Google Drive to house all our contracts, our ideas, our timeline, basically our wedding bible. This made it so much easier to see what needed to be done and when, where we were with certain vendors, when payments were due, etc. Despite all of the information being easily accessible and readily available, Carly was CONSTANTLY there to answer my endless questions. I was always able to reach her with whatever question I had, both big and small. I was always met with her patience and knowledge no matter what I needed.
She had endless and priceless knowledge on all of the vendors we had to choose from, set up meetings with them and handled all communication, and overall just kept my sanity together. She would do the hard work so I could show up to an amazing and perfect meeting and actually enjoy my wedding process.
The entire process was a DREAM and I can solely attribute that to Carly. Every time I saw someone and they would ask how stressed I was, or what else needed to be done, each time people would be shocked at how calm and happy I was with my entire wedding planning experience. Everything was laid out for me in such an easy way, Carly would even send me periodic emails with timely to do’s and create to do lists for me. Like I said, I am a self aware procrastinator, and Carly stayed on top of me in a way that did not overwhelm me and always made sure I knew what needed to be done. She designed the most AMAZING timeline down to the literal minute for me, my family, all of the vendors, the guests, everyone.
The entire process was a dream which I cannot thank her enough for to begin with, but I have no words for how amazing she was in the final month, week, and even days before. Your wedding week as a bride is quite possibly the biggest week of your life. There are so many moving pieces, so many personal appointments you have, and potentially even people coming in from out of town to entertain, I didn’t think I would even have time to sleep. I had so many things for the ceremony and reception to bring to Carly, and she could not have been more accommodating. She worked within my crazy schedule to make sure everything got to her and to the venue. Waking up the day of my wedding, all I felt was excitement. There was not a single nerve because I knew that Carly would make sure everything was perfect. From the second she showed up, I was put at ease. When people were asking me questions, I think my most used phrase of the day was, “ask Carly”. And she knew absolutely everything. Her and her assistant made sure that I had the most amazing day of my life. The day flowed beyond smoothly, not a thing went wrong, and even if I did, Carly had a plan B-Z to make sure everything would work. My mom and dad were able to enjoy the wedding and visit with everyone, because they knew that Carly had the day taken care of. My wedding day was easily the best day of my life, my exact vision for what I wanted, and even better than I expected. And I can say without a single doubt, that ALL of it was due to Carly.
I could go on endlessly and my attention span is terrible so I truly hope if you took the time to read this entire review, you take away that you should 100000000% hire LOLA as a whole, and you should absolutely request to work with Carly. She was an amazing planner, a perfect resource, and just the best person I have met. I have so many friends and family members that have gotten married and said while it was great, the process was just terrible and they couldn’t wait to just have the day be over with. Carly made me enjoy the process, and to be able to look back on this with nothing but a smile and such happiness because Carly made sure that it was perfect. You truly just cannot put a price on what she did for us.
Carly, I will never be able to thank you enough for everything. But from the absolute bottom of my heart, THANK YOU.
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Bora Sent on 09/13/2023Carly C. (and LOLA) are a MUST!!
Hiring Carly C. from Lola Planners and getting the LOLA Signature Planning Services Package was the BEST and SMARTEST decision we have ever made. We can’t say enough great things about Carly, and although words can’t even begin to express how amazing she is, we’ll give it a shot.
From the very beginning, Carly made us feel comfortable and prepared for the journey we were about to embark on. Carly’s organization, attention to detail, and style was a perfect match for us. She immediately understood our vision and helped bring that vision to life by answering questions, pointing us in the right direction, and recommending details we never would have thought of ourselves. When planning a wedding, you have to reach out to many vendors and make countless decisions (which can get difficult when you’re a slightly indecisive couple). Lucky for us, Carly made that process seamless and ensured that we were happy and confident in our choices. Carly stayed on top of us for approvals and final decisions and handled the execution completely by herself. Her expertise and experience made the vendor selection process a cakewalk and made the wedding planning process as stress-free as possible.
Carly handled all communication with vendors, updated budget and payment spreadsheets, prepared a mood board for the wedding, offered up amazing ideas to make the wedding both beautiful and special, and sent out detailed timelines. Carly had every minute of our wedding day planned to a tee, which set us up for success. Carly’s coordination with vendors on the day of the wedding was flawless, as everything was perfectly set up and ready to go by the time we got there, and things went according to plan throughout the entire wedding.
On the wedding day, Carly made our dream wedding a reality. She made sure we were both doing okay while getting ready, prepared the wedding party and officiant for the ceremony, organized private moments for us to take everything in, was an expert at dress fluffing and bustling, helped us sneak away for our reception outfit change, packed up the bridal suite and returned our things to our hotel room, and constantly roamed around making sure things were perfect. Carly managed requests from family members during the wedding, ensured we
were never without a drink in our hand (while also ensuring that we were eating enough and drinking lots of water), helped move us along if a guest was monopolizing a little too much of our time, and checked in with us throughout the night. Above all, Carly made it a priority to make sure that we were the happiest we’ve ever been and boy did she excel at that.
Although it was our day, Carly ran the wedding so well that we felt more like guests because we were able to sit back (well, dance) and enjoy! On that note, our guests kept coming up to us saying they had never been to a wedding that was so well-organized and ran so smoothly. Guests were also raving about Carly, saying that our planner did a fantastic job setting everything up and making sure things went off without a hitch.
We can say, without a shadow of a doubt, that we would not have had such a beautiful wedding (or a wedding at all….) without Carly by our side throughout the whole wedding planning process. Carly started off as a planner, but she has truly become one of our good friends and we are forever grateful to have her in our lives. We are the biggest fans of Carly (and LOLA) and will be recommending her and her team to every single person we know who is getting married. Carly, LOLA, and the signature package are worth every cent (and more)!
If you want your dream wedding to turn into a reality that is executed perfectly, then you NEED to hire Carly as your planner! -
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Jennifer Sent on 09/05/2023A Fairy Tale Wedding with Lola Event Productions
Throughout the wedding planning process, we can’t count the number of times we said thank goodness we have Carly! Carly was our wedding planner at Lola Event Productions and we can’t say enough good things about Carly’s diligence, attention to detail, responsiveness, and organization.
We found Carly after we had picked our venue and were in the mix of looking for vendors. We found it challenging finding vendors by ourselves without knowing anything about them. Carly recommended a list of vendors for every need we had, and they were all the BEST in the industry. They were highly reputable, and all vendors Carly had worked with in the past. We were confident with the vendors we selected and sure enough they were all amazing come wedding day! Having the advice and guidance from Carly was a huge help when it came to vendor selection and took away our fears of not knowing if we made a good selection. Carly also handled all of the communication with the vendors and sent out a detailed day of timeline to all of them. I couldn’t even imagine trying to coordinate all of the times with the vendors by ourselves! Carly provided every detail to them, handled questions, and communicated what time and where they should be on the wedding day. The vendor coordination on the wedding day was flawless and the vendors were all absolutely amazing—from the photographer, videographer, DJ, cocktail reception musicians, photobooth, and florist. We would not change ANYTHING.
Throughout the entire wedding planning process, Carly had great detail and kept us on our appropriate timeline and when we should be completing different tasks. She was very on top of everything and was extremely responsive. Whenever I had a question or needed advice, she was quick to respond and always had an answer. It was very helpful to be able to work with an expert in the industry because there is SO much we didn’t know about planning a wedding and so many details we otherwise would have missed. Our wedding would have looked a lot different without the help of Carly. She also helped make the process a lot less stressful. When we started planning our wedding, we wanted to enjoy the planning process and not get stressed out about it, as we had many friends that were stressed planning their wedding and couldn’t wait to be done with it. We enjoyed every minute. Even wedding week, I had imagined it would be a chaotic week, instead everything was in line and it was more relaxing leading up to the big day! If it wasn’t for Carly, I know this would not have been the case.
Just when we thought Carly’s amazing planning couldn’t get any better, come wedding day we were truly amazed. Everything was flawless and worked like clockwork! We had 11 girls at my house the morning of the wedding getting hair and makeup done and getting ready. Somehow, we managed to be ahead of schedule and got to the church early! Carly made sure we stayed on schedule—between eating lunch, getting dressed, doing first look pictures with the bridesmaids—she helped us stay within our timeline. If it wasn’t for her, we would not have been on schedule! The day of, we also had an assistant wedding coordinator which was fantastic. Once the ceremony started, Carly went to the reception location to ensure everything was going smoothly, while the assistant stayed at the church to help things run smoothly there. Having Carly at the reception hall relieved a TON of stress knowing she was there to ensure all of the vendors showed up and the room was looking how it was supposed to. Otherwise, we would have been coordinating all of this ourselves after our wedding ceremony and couldn’t even imagine having the time to do that between pictures and mingling with guests at the cocktail reception. Carly also helped bustle my wedding dress, which caused a lot of stress to my maid of honor, mom, and mother-in-law beforehand! Everyone was concerned they wouldn’t be able to bustle the dress as it was challenging when they tried it previously. Low and behold Carly had the proper tools and helped bustle it without a sweat! At the reception I also want to note I felt a headache coming on and Carly checked in during dinner and she gave me Excedrin from her emergency supply she carries with on wedding days. She later checked in again to see how I was feeling, and I landed up taking another Excedrin and before long I was good as new! Carly was so prepared and helped save the day!
Overall, the wedding day EXCEEDED expectations. It was the fairy tale wedding we had dreamed of, and we owe that to Carly. She helped make our vision become reality and her coordination and planning is truly unparalleled. I also can’t count the number of times throughout the wedding day she just checked in to see how we were doing and if we needed anything. That truly meant a lot and we felt cared for! We heard from many people that it was the BEST wedding they have ever been to. We were blown away by the number of times we were told that. Working with Carly was the best decision we made in our wedding planning process and highly recommend working with Carly and Lola Event Productions as you plan your wedding. You will not be disappointed!
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Nora Sent on 07/17/2023The best decision we made
Hiring LOLA Productions was the best decision we made in our entire wedding planning process. From booking our first vendor through the last song of the wedding, we had full trust in Carly (our coordinator) and the LOLA team. Carly was our partner in the truest sense of the term—she is an expert with an uncanny ability to translate amorphous vibes, feelings, thoughts, and wishes into concrete visions, plans, timelines, and moments. She struck the perfect balance of setting clear expectations around timelines and budget while also holding space for creativity and inspiration in the planning process. And when the big day arrived, she orchestrated everything with skill, care, and decisiveness. We loved our wedding—and the planning process—and we absolutely could not have done it without Carly and LOLA. -
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Haley Sent on 02/06/2023Our wedding was perfect thanks to Lori!!!
I cannot express how grateful we are to have worked with Lori!!! She was so knowledgeable, trustworthy, honest and FUN from day one, and truly made all our wedding dreams come true. Planning a big wedding can be a stressful process, but Lori’s organization skills and attention to detail made us feel confident and relaxed over the entire year of planning. Any idea I came to her with, she was able to help turn into a reality and lead us to the most amazing vendors. The actual wedding day was FLAWLESS and I wouldn’t have changed a single thing!! Lori ensured the day ran so smoothly from start to finish, and was such a calming presence throughout. We cannot recommend Lori enough!!!! Forever grateful we found her! -
Jim D. Sent on 02/01/2023
Best-in-Class Wedding Planner (like Lori @ Lola) = Key #1 to a Perfect Wedding
Lori @ Lola was the best. Her preparation and expertise showed as every key detail really came to light throughout our entire wedding planning process and especially on our wedding day. She had answers if anything went wrong, and came prepared with backup shoes for me (the groom) after my feet started hurting after hours of dancing (one of many special touches she added to our night). Beyond her professionalism and experience, she's an incredible person to work with - we realized that a best-in-class wedding planner is priority #1 to ensure a smooth, successful wedding. I highly recommend Lori & Lola as a wedding planner! -
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Sharon Sent on 11/19/2022Michelle Kurinec @ Lola Event Productions--EXCELLENT!
Our daughter, KT, announced her engagement to us by asking, 'Mom, don't you want to plan a fancy 'destination' wedding for me in a few months?' I was thrilled she and Tom were getting married but I panicked at the thought of planning a wedding or even being a part of the process. I said yes but added that we needed to find a wedding planner. KT's fiancé also wanted to be involved in the wedding plans. KT had done some research and had already decided on Lola Event Productions. She received recommendations for Michelle Kurinec @ Lola from a relative. We met with her and immediately liked her. We hired Michelle and got to work right away. KT had preselected a venue located in New Buffalo, MI, 90 minutes from Chicago for her 'destination' wedding. I was concerned about the feasibility and costs of having vendors travel from Chicago to New Buffalo and equally concerned with what vendors were available in southwestern Michigan post pandemic. We had our first meeting with Michelle and my concerns became less important to me because Michelle was in charge! She was: * very patient and addressed all of our concerns. * organized and able to anticipate upcoming needs based on our personal decisions * very efficient & punctual with meetings & follow-up communications * cost conscious! We really appreciated this because she could have been focused on spend, spend spend! * extremely pleasant to work with * a supreme multitasker! Very detailed oriented * great with communications--wonderful about including me on some but not all of the details (at my daughter's request!)--which I really appreciated. I wasn't overwhelmed with the decisions. My daughter knew I would likely say 'no not necessary' to some of her ideas, like the bubbles??!! ; ) * kept my daughter on task with reminders, to do lists and even provided a packing list for the wedding! There were many options available to us in Michigan and/or Chicago. Michelle professionally navigated through these options and contracts very easily. Michelle's active involvement in all areas wedding were really a blessing! You know how mom's and daughters can have little tifs at any age? (Over things like the bubbles!!) The wedding planning was pretty much tif free!! I surrendered my concerns and opinions--our daughter was in good hand's with Michelle. The day of the event was masterfully handled by Michelle. While we were waiting to walk down the aisle I noticed a couple arriving from out of state who had not RSVP'd. Based on the note they had attached to their gift we thought they were not coming! KT & I told Michelle about the arrival of our unexpected guests and seamlessly took care of getting them a seating card, places to sit, place settings and meals. Michelle also provided suggestions as to what we could say to make them feel warmly welcomed and not mention their missing RSVP! It worked and was an excellent & thoughtful strategy. We found Michelle to be pleasant to work and very professional. We would highly recommend Michelle Kurinec.
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Emily Sent on 10/16/2022Hire Sanja!!
Sanja Dimitrijevic was the absolute MVP of our wedding day.
Even though we technically only hired her as a day-of coordinator, her commitment to us started well before the day of our wedding. Sanja was detail-oriented and responsive – starting from our very first meeting. She was an excellent listener and was always willing to provide feedback when needed.
If there was a question that she didn't immediately have an answer to, she would seek out a response and get back to us quickly. She was incredibly helpful in reviewing our contracts, communicating with our vendors and establishing a detailed timeline.
But the real magic of Sanja came out the day of the wedding!
She was in her element.
She had a calm yet confident demeanor that made us feel so at ease so that we could enjoy our day. From morning until night, anytime we needed her, somehow Sanja appeared in our sights.
She thought of every last detail, from providing treats to the ring-bearer bearer and flower girls (and the anxious bride) to making sure that we had hors d'oeuvres and our signature cocktail in our bridal suite.
And she wasn’t just great with us. Several of our family members came up to us independently that night to tell us big and small ways she had helped them.
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Jenny Sent on 10/04/2022Lola is the best!
Lola Event Productions is the best in the buiz! I hired them to plan an awards gala and was thrilled with everything. The event was perfect. I specifically worked with Carly C. who is AMAZING. She was so easy to work with, extremely detailed, professional, and communicative. I 100% recommend and will use them the next time I plan an event in the Chicago area. It’s worth every penny (and more)! -
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Mamatha Sent on 09/27/2022Kirsty Basch & LOLA are the absolute best!
If you are searching for a wedding planner in Chicago, look no further. Kirsty Basch & LOLA Event Productions are the absolute best!!
My husband & I first met Kirsty when she planned our friend’s gorgeous wedding in 2019. We were SO impressed with her work and were super lucky to get her to plan our wedding too!
Our original date was set for 2021, but of course with COVID there ended up being lots of unexpected considerations, including making the decision to postpone until August 2022. Throughout the entire planning process and pandemic chaos, Kirsty was so warm, professional, communicative, reliable, considerate, intuitive, proactive, creative, fun, flexible, and frankly our steady rock.
Kirsty makes it a priority to first really understand the fundamental needs, personalities, and goals of each of her couples. She then uses this formulation to inform her work and guide couples in picking the best personalized options *for them* and their budget. Kirsty & LOLA clearly have tight relationships with the best vendors in Chicago, and she made selecting them a breeze. She stayed in constant contact with them, advocated on our behalf before we even needed to say anything, and somehow knew what we wanted more than we knew ourselves! Kirsty & and our vendor crew basically felt like the Avengers – they were such a strong, cohesive team with immense experience working in the industry and with each other, and we had 100% faith in their expertise.
Kirsty was also an expert at navigating the complicated aspects of a large multicultural (Indian-Italian) wedding. As a psychiatrist myself, we often joked that Kirsty must be secretly trained in family therapy! She was extremely interpersonally skilled at navigating our families’ different goals and expectations, while also ultimately prioritizing us as the couple. I was particularly impressed with her knowledge and experience with planning South Asian weddings and found that she actually knew way more details about them than I did! She clearly excels at inclusivity and cultural humility and I would trust her to plan any event amazingly.
Our wedding day itself ended up being truly stunning and magical, better than anything we could have possibly imagined. We had so much faith in Kirsty that we didn’t have to worry about a single detail that day – we just got to fully enjoy it. Hiring Kirsty Basch and LOLA were by far the BEST decision we made for our wedding, and if we could hire Kirsty to plan our entire life we would!!! -
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A.j. Sent on 07/23/2022Look no further than Michelle at LOLA... seriously
This review is going to be long, so if you want the short version, RUN don’t walk to Michelle Kurinec with LOLA Event Productions. It will be the single best decision you make for your wedding. When my fiancé and I got engaged, I saw hiring a wedding planner as a splurge for myself. I love to plan things and am pretty type A, so everyone assured me I could just do it all myself. But, I really enjoy planning with someone, especially with an expert in their field, so I really decided to move forward with getting a planner just to fully enjoy the experience. What I quickly learned was that getting a planner (the right one) was not a luxury or a splurge, but a necessity. My fiancé and I got engaged in May of 2020, so COVID was in full swing and we decided to have our wedding at a distant date to hopefully allow some return to “normal”. So, Michelle worked with us for over 2 years to deliver the perfect wedding. In those 2 years we navigated various travel restrictions, changing guidelines, etc. We also live in California so we were planning at a distance. Michelle took the less than ideal circumstances of planning during a pandemic and brought a high level of flexibility and professionalism, from personalized virtual tours of venues of interest to several extremely helpful video calls with not only my fiancé and myself but also my parents. Remember, none of us have done a pandemic before, but you’d never have known that when working with Michelle. You would think that the long distance planning and COVID era would be the primary drivers behind why I say Michelle’s services were a necessity. Not the case. Regardless of where you live and whether you are grappling with “unprecedented times”, Michelle brings a huge wealth of knowledge, experience, and respect in the field that is priceless for planning a wedding. Before jumping into planning, I had an idea of venues I was interested in. When making the final decision of which planner to go with, I contacted the venues directly, and they emphatically recommended LOLA and Michelle. This trend continued throughout the process. I ended up with the absolute perfect vendor team for me thanks to Michelle’s guidance. And they were fully on board and excited to work with us because they knew we were working with Michelle. Over the 2 years of working with Michelle, she patiently and receptively listened to any idea or inspiration I had. She took the time to learn who I was and who my fiancé was, and worked to merge our two styles together. My dad was very involved in the process, and she did a great job of involving him but also putting up boundaries when needed if it didn’t go with our vision for the day as a couple. She will make sure you are always informed in all decisions, bringing up potential barriers or considerations that we would have never known about had it not been for her. I have never been so happy for someone to tell me “no”. She is direct while also being kind and genuine. She is not only the perfect planner, but an all-around fantastic human being that we feel privileged that we had the opportunity to get to know. With that 2 years of lead up, I was very nervous about the day not living up to my expectations. I’m a dreamer and am notorious for building things up in my head. So many times, I’ve heard people say that they just had to “get through the wedding’ or “it went by so fast we didn’t even get to enjoy it”. None of these fears were realized for us. The wedding was virtually stress free, the ceremony, reception, and cocktail hour truly exceeded my expectations (which again, were HIGH), and I was able to enjoy every minute. Do I wish that day could’ve been played on repeat, yes. But never did I feel I wasn’t able to fully live in the moment and enjoy it. The saddest part of the day coming to an end was saying goodbye to Michelle. She is a professional, resident expert, and wonderful person at every level. Wedding planning went from a splurge to a necessity to the best money spent. Okay, so if you’ve made it this far, stop reading reviews and just get Michelle as your planner as soon as you can. You won’t regret it, and trust me, you’ll want as much time with her as you can get! -
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Kimberly Sent on 06/02/2022Lori Helps Make Wedding Dreams a Reality
Lori at Lola Event Productions has been nothing less than incredible throughout the whole wedding planning process. We wanted someone who would work with us to push creative boundaries and give us a truly unique and colorful wedding. Lori was more than capable of taking up the challenge! She worked flawlessly to find us all the vendors we needed, speaking candidly about what was necessary vs. what wasn't, and made sure that all the vendors we worked with kept our goals in mind when carrying out their responsibilities. In all the planning and re-planning that went on, we could NOT have done this without Lori! I would absolutely recommend Lori and Lola Event Productions to anyone who is looking to hire a wedding/event planner, and will turn to Lori first the next opportunity I have to plan something big!
Thank you thank you thank you so much for making our wedding dreams come true, and giving us a color-packed and super-fun event that we will remember for the rest of our lives. -
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Michele Sent on 11/19/2021
One for the Century
Lola Event Productions
I needed to let the world know that there is not a better event planning company anywhere. We were involved with Lola Event Productions (Chicago)for my daughters wedding. I knew this wedding would be special but that word doesn’t describe the final outcome. Like many, we started this adventure not being able to foresee what 2020 was about to hand all of us.
With all contracts and visions in place the wedding world came to an abrupt halt. When panic could have easily set in Kirsty Basch from Lola was just as cool and calm as if this was an everyday event.
Kirsty took more phone calls from this mom and ran with the craziest ideas with the appearance of such ease. When I say crazy idea I mean the craziest; she seamlessly moved our 300 person event out of the city of Chicago to a private country club, secured all vendors for the new location. She choreographed the building of a 10,000sq ft venue, the installation of the “cave of lights” that had too many lights to count, the coordination of 30,000 floral pieces, secured a special guest performance by Kellie Pickler, had a baby, moved into her new home, and so many other details I haven’t the space to list them.
Needless to say, we felt that Kirsty was outstanding and exceeded any expectations we could have had. Her expertise with vendors is exquisite. Her attention to detail is impeccable. If you are in the need of an event planner LOLA is your place and Kirsty Basch is you girl. We love you Kirsty. Miss you already.
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Kassie Sent on 10/17/2021#teamcarly forever!
The single best decision we made during our wedding planning process was hiring Carly C from LOLA for Partial Planning. From our first conversation, we knew that Carly was the perfect fit for us. She excelled in quickly understanding what we were looking for, developing a comprehensive plan, and keeping things on track (including us when we needed it!) while maintaining a good sense of humor throughout the process. Carly helped us assemble an all-star team, and ensured that the wedding day itself went off without a hitch -- and numerous guests complimented the seamless flow of the day. We got to be in the moment the whole day of the wedding without thinking about anything because we knew that Carly had it all under control. We are #teamcarly forever! -
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Allyssa Sent on 09/14/2021If I could give a million stars, I would!
If I could give a million stars, I would! The best thing that, my now-husband, and I did while wedding planning was hiring Lola Event Productions. Carly C is an amazing person from top to bottom and was a godsend during the pandemic helping us reschedule our wedding, like so many other couples. We decided to postpone our wedding from 9/5/20 to 9/4/21 pretty early on (April 2020) so it was pretty new territory for all vendors, but Carly handled it with complete calmness and grace.
She was able to keep me organized throughout the process and never missed a beat with any deadline, and was always there for any help or advice that was needed. Her expertise was incredibly valuable, especially her hard work with the timeline of the entire wedding day. The timeline was so key for the day to run smoothly, and she nailed it! It was finalized at least a week before our wedding day, and I was able to send it to all of our wedding party so they knew where to be and when. Everyone thanked us for the information and our bridal party said they had never been a part of a wedding so well-timed and thought out… all thanks to Carly!
The day of, my nerves were through the roof with anticipation and I truly didn’t feel calm until Carly and her team arrived. Her cool and collected demeanor helped me keep it together throughout the day. We had a few last-minute drops due to a guest’s family emergency, and Carly went into action to rearrange table seating and table layout so there weren’t only two people left at the original table. Even though I was aware of the issue, before I could fret, Carly had it fixed and informed the guests of the table change.
We are now 10 days post-wedding, and Chris and I both agree that the best thing we did was hire Carly with Lola Event Productions. I would recommend them over and over again because, without Carly, I don’t know how I could have done it. Truly the best spent money in our budget. For all couples on the fence about hiring, do it! You truly won’t regret it! -
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Punam Sent on 08/31/2021Don't Search Further!
I don’t think my husband and I would be able to pull off our wedding without Carly C! We had our original wedding date of April 2020 however right at our walk through (4 weeks prior), COVID was at full force and the shutdown occurred.
This was unknown territories for us all of us but Carly never lost her footing rather lead us and the rest of the wedding vendors with confidence, optimism, and persistence. NOTHING phased Carly- she quickly worked to communicate and coordinate with our vendors through the 3 rescheduled dates and answer all of my emails in timely manner. There was never a question that felt like it was a bother to Carly- from how many cocktail napkins should I order to what is limo size we should get? We knew that Carly C was determined as us to make sure we had the day we envisioned--- she advocated for us when we felt uneasy as well as provided insightful feedback on certain aspects of the wedding! I can truly say Carly C is not just a wedding planner/coordinator, she becomes your friend through this entire and often stressful process.
You will not regret having Carly C be the head of your wedding dream team. She will lead and execute a stellar event that your friends and family can't stop talking about! Carly C will provide you with a detailed timeline with pertinent details and create a condensed version for your family and wedding party—this was so helpful for everyone involved. It kept me from answering questions leading up to the wedding day- taking away one layer of stress!
Additionally, Carly C and her lovely assistant (Hayley M) was with us through the whole day! We loved having this support to gently remind us if we were slowly falling behind schedule or step in when needed (finding a vase for my bouquet before the ceremony so it wouldn’t wilt). I can’t say enough for how grateful and appreciative we are of Carly C and how committed she is to making sure you love your wedding day! Thank you, Carly!
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Leah Sent on 07/22/2021LOLA wedding planner is a MUST!
It's been almost a month since our wedding and I've been waiting to write this review to give it the proper attention that it deserves. Wow, where do I even begin? Carly C. with LOLA Event Productions far exceeded my expectations beyond belief! Being in sales event planning myself, I didn't think that I needed a wedding planner but was persuaded by my mom whose friend also booked Carly for a wedding in Chicago and she had rave reviews. All I can say is I am beyond thankful that I locked Carly in pre-pandemic as she was with us the entire postponement journey.
Carly played many roles in our wedding planning process: teacher, friend, expert, family mediator (lol) and a true industry professional. Carly gave the perfect balance of empathy and action when we knew our fate and that our 8/15/20 wedding wasn't going to happen. Our venue went completely dark, our florist closed up shop yet Carly proceeded on quickly and efficiently to secure not only our new Saturday date with every vendor lining up, but also an entirely new venue for our 6/26/21 wedding. Carly used her industry relationships to contract us with a new florist within our price point, mirroring the first contract we had and loved. Not only did Carly personally reach out to each vendor for updated contracts and info, Carly also kept us aware of the city guidelines/updates throughout covid as they were ever-changing and hard to follow. It gave us a sense of peace knowing that Carly had the most up to date info for capacity restrictions and anything else relevant to our wedding ceremony (in the church) and reception.
Timing was on our side and we were able to have our dream wedding with 245 guests! Without Carly, I truly don't think I would have had the motivation to continue to plan my wedding a second time and I will be forever grateful for her optimism and actions. I will always appreciate the email reminders, phone calls, timeline, checklists etc. that Carly provided us. For someone who thought she was organized, I am now humbled after working with Carly! Carly is always 2 steps ahead and never skips over one detail, no matter how small it is. My favorite thing about Carly is that she works unbiased and I'd have to ask her point blank, "If you were me, what would you do?" and I would get an honest and direct answer. This was super helpful for me when making decisions the second time around. 6/26/21 was the best day ever for us and all of our family and friends and I attribute SO much of this to Carly and the LOLA team. I could go on and on but I hope this review helps other brides on the fence (covid or no covid) to invest in LOLA's services. The first thing I say to anyone recently engaged is how important this is! Thank you SO much Carly C. and team at LOLA for sticking with us and making our wedding the best day ever! -
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Stephanie Sent on 06/21/2021Absolutely perfect wedding day and incredible experience working with Carly C. and LOLA Event Productions!
We worked with Carly C. for our wedding on 5/29/21 and she was absolutely incredible!!
I was referred to LOLA by one of my best friends who hired them for her wedding a few years ago. From the beginning, everyone was super friendly and easy to work with. Having an event industry background, I decided to go with the Last Minute LOLA package, but Carly really did SO much for more us.
We were supposed to get married in July 2020, but due to the pandemic, had to postpone like many other couples. We had just had our first call with Carly the week before postponing, and after a tearful phone call from me, she jumped right in and contacted all of our vendors, making the process run SO smooth and removing so much stress from Nate and I. We then ended up moving our wedding again from the city of Chicago to a venue in Wisconsin - 2 months out (!) - and Carly was able to work with us to make this transition and seamlessly coordinate with all of our vendors.
Our wedding day was absolutely perfect and having Carly there to run the wedding day logistics (plus so much more) is something I would recommend to every bride!! We can't thank Carly enough for all of the time, effort and hard work that she put into our wedding day. Any couple would be beyond lucky to work with her, we are so grateful!! -
Larissa Sent on 05/24/2021
Wedding Journey Bliss with LOLA
My husband and I were living in Seattle when we got engaged but decided to have our wedding in Chicago April 2021. At first, I was uncertain about hiring a wedding coordinator but quickly realized after we picked the DJ, photographer, and stationary on Minted that I needed help with the rest of the many wedding tasks. After combing through Wedding Wire, I found LOLA Event Productions who were not charging a fortune and had customizable packages. Most packages included unlimited emails which was essential given the fact that I was planning out of state. I was surprised to find that some companies charged extra for all emails outside of the initial planning meeting! Additionally, I also felt that they were the perfect mix of knowledgeable, professional and down-to-earth.
I chose the Little Bit of LOLA/Partial Planning package. After submitting my initial information, I was luckily paired with Carly Carynski who had previously coordinated a wedding at the Chicago Athletic Association. From our initial emails/virtual meeting in August until the wedding day in April, she was beyond incredible. Even with the uncertainty and complications of the pandemic, Carly kept everything (and everyone) organized. She was patient, professional, detail oriented and positive. She made planning a wedding during a difficult time in the world feel easy and enjoyable. At moments along the way she gave me space and time to complete tasks between my long hours at work, and at others, she provided a generous amount of hand holding. The vendor suggestions were perfect and saved me the headache of many long internet searches and virtual vendor meetings. The day of the wedding, she kept us calm and present, and the LOLA emergency kit was a life saver. She was not only the wedding coordinator but even stepped in to help with boutonnières and assisting our photographer (Mirek Pomian) with some incredible shots! I would not have been able to enjoy the wedding without knowing all the small details were going to be taken care of and our wedding would not have been as amazing without her. I am so grateful to have found LOLA and Carly C, thank you so very much for being part of our new beginning!
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Amanda Sent on 10/22/2020
Awesome experience planning on a quick timeline!
I contacted Carly and asked her if she thought it was possible to plan a micro wedding in 3 weeks. She was so sweet (and did not laugh) and made it happen!! She hooked us up with the most amazing venue and vendors and helped us plan our dream wedding! Could not recommend Carly more!!! -
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Fernando Sent on 05/17/2020Small & Simple Magic
My now-husband and I became engaged in March of last year and had decided we wanted something small, simple, and soon. With a date for July 26th set in stone, we knew we needed to act fast. We had a few ideas in mind, but we still needed a little more direction in getting things finalized and setting a schedule set in stone for the big weekend. Enter Lola Event Pros! Lori couldn't have been any more helpful than she was in the few months leading up to our big day. Since we wanted to have the ceremony at Montrose Harbor, we also had to find an ordained minister who could meet us at the park. Lo and behold, Lori is also licensed in the state of Illinois and she graciously accepted our invitation to marry us.
Lori was of tremendous help in guiding us in our decision-making and making sure that everything went smoothly on the day of our ceremony. I always imagined wedding planners to be these master planners who made a huge magical day happen, but Lori was so instrumental in making our small and simple wedding a day to truly remember. I can't suggest Lori enough if you're looking to have something small and simple yet still amazing and a day to remember. -
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Jenna Sent on 01/13/2020The best wedding planner in Chicago!
If you’re newly engaged and looking for a planner... stop everything and hire Kristy Diana from Lola Event Productions. This was hands down the best decision I made, outside of saying yes to the proposal!
As someone who was new to Chicago and unfamiliar with the wedding scene, Kristy quickly put me at east with her calm demeanor, 12+ years of planning experience and massive rolodex to match. She custom built a plan and budget based on my specific needs, so I never felt that she was taking a cookie cutter approach. She is well connected and respected in the industry; everyone loves working with her. This made me feel confident that at the end of the day, I was getting the best deal and treatment possible.
On the wedding day, Kristy and her associate Fernando worked tirelessly behind the scenes to make everything run absolutely smoothly; anticipating needs at every turn so that we could sit back and truly enjoy our day.
As the saying goes, "you are only as good as the people who you surround yourself with" - and this couldn't be more true in our case! Kristy is an amazing planner and is an even more amazing person who we hope will be forever in our lives! -
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Laura Sent on 12/17/2019Exceptional!
Carly C from LOLA crushed it! She was personable, detail-oriented, and hard-working. Most of all, she listened to us. She picked up on what was important to us and made those things a priority. She understood our vision, which we didn’t always articulate the best, and made the real-life event perfect. She suggested vendors that she knew would work well with our personalities and would deliver an exceptional result for the type of event we wanted. We received positive and enthusiastic feedback from all of our guests in the days that followed our wedding, and it was totally apparent to us how much of the success of our wedding was directly attributable to Carly and her hard work.
We decided to hire a planner as we knew we needed someone’s help to make a wedding happen with our busy schedules. We couldn’t have dreamed of how great that choice would be. Carly did an amazing job gently leading us through each step of the planning process. When the weekend came, she was completely on top of everything, leaving us to enjoy ourselves and have an amazing time with friends and family. If we could have, we would have hired her after the wedding to help us solve all of life’s problems. Highly, highly recommend. -
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Naomi Sent on 09/22/2019Kirsty Basch and LOLA are incredible!
Our wedding would not have been possible without LOLA and our phenomenal planner, Kirsty Basch. She is one of the most dependable, on-top-of-it people we have ever met, from responding to emails, keeping us on track in terms of timeline, organizing and being aware of each detail, she made the whole process of planning feel seamless. Everything happened with as little stress (and as much fun!) as we could have imagined.
In the midst of our busy lives, Kirsty made every decision feel possible and easy, finding ways to consider both budget and make the wedding of our dreams a reality. She recommended phenomenal vendors, who we likely wouldn’t have found ourselves. They were joys to work with and so professional, but also lovely people!
The wedding day itself went by so smoothly and we were able to just be present and enjoy ourselves without having to worry about anything. A week before the wedding, we asked Kirsty “what happens if anything goes wrong?” to which she replied “you won’t even know about it!”. Everything was planned and executed perfectly so nothing went wrong (that we know of at least :)), and we felt assured that she was on top of everything.
We cannot recommend Kirsty enough. She genuinely cares about the people she works with and is amazing at what she does. We feel lucky to have had her on our team throughout this long but incredible process to make our perfect wedding. -
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Liz Sent on 09/09/2019Wonderful experience with Carly C!
Carly Carynski was amazing to work with! As I work in the events industry, I thought I had everything together, but boy was I glad to have her! I couldn't imagine things going any smoother and that had so much to do with Carly and her team! It was so nice to have her at the venue and her intern with us to make sure everything was going as planned. She was very detail-oriented and had wonderful advice. Meeting with her really was calming as I felt so comfortable knowing that everything would be okay and I didn't have to worry! She wanted to make it as easy as possible for me leading up to the wedding and the day of, which is exactly what I wanted. She even took all of the items we needed for the day of at the rehearsal and brought them to the ceremony & reception. She was there every step of the way and extremely professional throughout the process. I would definitely recommend using Lola for planning as I had the best experience! -
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Amy G. Sent on 07/13/2019The most amazing wedding planner!
We wanted to say a huge thank you for everything Lola events, and in particular everything our wedding planner Kirstin did for us.
Organising a wedding in Chicago whilst living in England was such a daunting task for us.
From day one Kirstin was friendly, organised and always responded to our emails. She didn't miss a single detail throughout the planning process and her local knowledge and vendor experience made the planning process easy!
The wedding day itself flowed perfectly. Kirstin's level of preparation and organisation meant that we could relax and enjoy the day!
At every moment I felt that you and your team took care of us so so well! The attention to detail (such as the hors d’oeuvres and wedding cake in our room) created magical moments that we will always cherish!
Overall Sohail and I had the most perfect wedding day! Our friends and family had an absolute ball and everyone keeps messaging us saying it was the best wedding they’ve ever been too (and the most well organised!)
I feel that throughout the process I gained a friend, as well having an amazing wedding planner! We highly recommend Lola and in particular the lovely Kirstin - our day would not have been the same without you!
Warmest wishes and huge thanks,
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Amanda Sent on 04/07/2019
Best decision ever!
Kristy Diana at LOLA Event Productions singlehandedly made our wedding day the best day of our lives! It's difficult to express the gratitude my husband and I have for all Kristy did for us both before the wedding and on the day. We had the "Last Minute LOLA" package (aka day-of coordination), but it's NOT just "day-of." We began closely working with Kristy in the couple months leading up to the wedding to create our timeline, coordinate with our other vendors, and wrap up final details. We also hired Kristy to do our floral and venue decor and the results were above and beyond what I had envisioned (and I was pretty picky about what I wanted!).
Communication with Kristy was completely seamless; she made the process so easy, and she's the kind of person that gets along with everyone. As a former event planner, I had high expectations for the day and thought I would have trouble handing the reigns to someone else. Kristy was so amazing throughout the planning process that on the day, I had zero stress and complete confidence that Kristy and her team would orchestrate the event flawlessly. Kristy thought of every detail, was extremely organized, and kept me calm throughout the entire thing (which is a feat in itself).
Even for their most light-touch services, what LOLA does for their clients is priceless. In the weeks leading up to the wedding, I lost count of how many times I answered questions about tasks from family and friends with "Kristy is going to take care of that!" Kristy is an actual goddess super-hero with the scope of things she handled for us, and a real-life Mary Poppins with the emergency kit she had on hand, which saved my life when I got a massive black stain on my dress right before the ceremony.
If you are on the fence about hiring a coordinator or LOLA, you must do it!! It will, without a doubt, be the best decision you make throughout the entire process. I would have been a mess without Kristy, and can't thank her enough for the work and care she put into our big day. -
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Jennifer Sent on 04/07/2019
Michelle + LOLA = The Dream Team
When we met with Michelle for the first time, we instantly knew she would be an excellent wedding planner. Her initial questions were thoughtful, meticulous, and catered to our specific needs. Over the course of ~10 months, Michelle and the LOLA team helped us coordinate a Jewish/Christian wedding that included two officiants, floral, catering, lighting, transportation, and stationery for a wedding of 225 people and a wedding party with 25. Needless to say, Michelle had her hands full.
At the end of the day, what separates Michelle is how much we could trust her. We knew she was always on our side, would advocate for the best prices, would be pragmatic in her suggestions, and wanted nothing more than for us to have the most perfect wedding, which we did, in large part thanks to her.
We highly recommend Michelle and LOLA; they were simply amazing! -
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User4111189 Sent on 11/20/2018South Asian Wedding
Working with Lori Stephenson was incredible from the start. We had the wedding in Chicago but neither of us were living there, so it was really important to have someone in the area. She was already familiar with south asian weddings so we felt very comfortable working with Lori. She was so responsive through e-mail, phone and text. She was able to find us multiple venue options and attend each of the visits. It really helped to have her there since she knows all the right questions to ask. She always made sure to know what we were looking for, and she was able to give us lists of vendors that fit our style. Additionally, she would send summary emails after each meeting to keep the momentum going. Even more, she was able to communicate with both of our families to incorporate everyone's traditions. She even came to the temple with us to meet with the priest to make sure she knew exactly what was needed.
As with any planning process, there were multiple times where we changed our minds (like no longer having the same day edit, or removing screens) and she was able to re-negotiate things with the vendors. Also, it's a good sign when every time you meet a vendor, they say that we are in amazing hands with Lori. The month before a wedding can become very stressful- I can't imagine how much time she put in to speaking to everyone. She was extremely conscientious about taking care of things in the background- which really took so much pressure off of us. Lastly, she and her team from Lola made the wedding weekend unforgettable. They knew the timeline down to every last detail and it was amazing to see everything come together. I could not have imagined planning this wedding without her. She really makes you feel like your wedding is a priority to her. -
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Lauren Sent on 11/14/2018Look no further for your perfect wedding planner!
Where to even begin with how amazing Carly C. at Lola Event Productions is??? I am pretty organized and love to plan so after getting engaged in Feb. 2018, having a full-time planner wasn’t something I thought we would need. However, the more I planned, the more I started worrying about small details and organizing for the day. I did not want my mom and sister to be stuck doing a lot of tasks and not be able to enjoy the wedding. My mom had heard great things about Lola and suggested that I consider a day of planner. That’s when I reached out to Carly for day of planning and SOOO much was taken off my plate immediately. Shortly after hiring Carly, I was immediately sending her contracts which she organized. She also had super helpful responses and resources to any random questions I had regarding vendors or planning! Then over the summer, in July, we had our first official timeline planning meeting for my October wedding. The meeting was wonderful, and she already had SO much organized. She walked us through a draft timeline and we talked through ALL the details! She also gave us some important things to think about as well as helpful lists for further planning and specific things that we needed to get done in the coming months. After this meeting, she also started handling communications with vendors and getting them all set up and organized for the day, while also still answering my questions and responding to my every need/concern. Week of the wedding, Carly made my life SO easy, she handled all confirmations and planning with vendors, all timeline finalizations, and made sure the wedding party and our families were all on board with the timeline and plan for the wedding and rehearsal. I also never realized how much stuff I would need at the two different locations for the ceremony and reception – Carly handled all of it and made sure it was all delivered and set up beautifully. She also packed the largest most spectacular emergency kit you could think of for the wedding day!! I had not eaten a ton during the day of the wedding and got a headache – I did not have to worry about it for a second because Carly had snacks and meds galore and ready to go.
Our wedding day was truly the most beautiful, perfect fairy-tale I could have ever imagined, and I give so much credit to Carly for making it all possible. Me, my husband, family, and friends did not have to stress or worry about a single thing all day (or week) because Carly executed everything so flawlessly. She is amazing in every way and I cannot say enough good things about her. Carly is organized, polished, friendly, warm, understanding, conscientious, graceful, detail-oriented, and confident – you will NEVER regret hiring her or Lola – and you will most likely still be sending her thank you texts weeks after the wedding (like me!). Carly, we love you, thank you for helping us plan the wedding of our dreams!!! -
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Paulette Sent on 10/29/2018Best wedding ever!!
I had the pleasure of meeting Lori 20+ years ago when she was working at Marshall Field's right out of college. Even then, she was an expert at her job and went above and beyond for her clients. Unfortunately, Lori left to pursue bigger and better things and we lost touch. When my daughter got engaged and we googled wedding planners in Chicago, I was so happy to come across Lori's name and immediately gave her a call. When we learned that lori was available for us, there was no need to look any further and we booked LOLA immediately.
Lori and her team are truly experts at what they do and wedding planning would have never gone as smoothly as it did without them. Our wedding planning experience was flawless due to Lori's guidance and expertise. We went with Lori's recommendations for vendors and they were all amazing and wonderful to work with.
I can't say enough good things about Lori except that it was one of our best decisions to hire her and she is truly worth her weight in gold. I may be biased but my daughter's wedding was truly one of the best and I thank Lori and her team from the bottom of my heart for a job well done!!
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