Michigan Avenue Events Reviews
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Evelyn Sent on 01/02/20265 out of 5 rating5.0-
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The best of the best
I can't speak highly enough of Brianne and the MAE team and feel we got an incredible value for the services they provided. The level of professionalism, polish, attention to detail and expertise they provided throughout the entire wedding planning process really put me and my husband at ease as we knew we were in great hands. So many of the suggestions they provided in the planning process made the wedding flow feel seamless, and our guests are still raving about their experience.
Working with MAE provided us with the wedding of a lifetime, and allowed us to truly enjoy and savor the day without having to worry about the logistics and coordination with all our vendors. The vendors MAE suggested were all reliable and incredible to work with, and saved us time in the vendor vetting process (which is a full time job in and of itself). They found ways to help us streamline costs and save throughout, and we ended up with a wedding that completely surpassed expectations for what we thought our budget could achieve. -
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Dara Sent on 10/05/20255 out of 5 rating5.0-
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Leaders In Their Field, Michigan Ave Events
As a former executive in design, marketing, and product development for a national company specializing in home accessories, holiday décor, visual displays, and artificial florals for major retailers across America, I’ve had the privilege of working with countless creative professionals over the decades. I can say without hesitation that Brianne Garritano stands far above the rest.
Her passion, creativity, and visual acumen are second to none. Brianne has that rare combination of leadership, grace, and vision that allows her to turn ideas into unforgettable experiences. She leads her team and vendors with professionalism, kindness, and absolute clarity—always achieving extraordinary results.
What truly sets Brianne apart is her integrity and respect for her clients. She is transparent about costs, deeply mindful of budgets, and always honest about where to save without sacrificing beauty or impact.
I have attended countless galas, corporate events, holiday parties, and weddings, yet none compare to the ones Brianne and her team at Michigan Avenue Events have orchestrated. Every detail reflects her dedication and love for what she does. The result is an event that not only looks masterful but feels effortless and full of heart.
Brianne Garritano and Michigan Avenue Events are true leaders in their field — and will remain so for decades to come
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Lisa Sent on 09/22/20255 out of 5 rating5.0-
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She's the Best!
Brianne of MAE did the most incredible job planning and managing my wedding at ShoreAcres on the North Shore. She is so warm and friendly but also so good at taking care of business. I have been working in the wedding industry for 18 years and have not come across another wedding planner that takes such good care of her clients. She's not only someone who you want to plan your wedding but you will also want to be best friends with her afterwards!!! -
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Rina Sent on 12/31/20245 out of 5 rating5.0-
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Dream Wedding Planner: Brianne and Her Team Made Our Vision a Reality
My husband and I are based in New York, but I wanted to have a hometown wedding in Chicago. I was looking for the right planner and team to deliver on my vision of a sleek and modern Indian wedding in the heart of the city—and Brianne did just that.
From the very beginning, it was clear she was the perfect fit for us. She was diligent, detail-oriented, and incredibly communicative—all the qualities you hope for in a planner. With her wealth of experience, she brought invaluable insight and had connections to a variety of vendors, making the planning process seamless.
What truly stood out, though, was Brianne’s cultural sensitivity and her genuine effort to understand the specific traditions we wanted to incorporate. Our wedding was a fusion of Indian and Sri Lankan traditions, and she not only took the time to learn but was already well-versed in many aspects, which made the process so much easier.
Brianne’s creativity shone through in her innovative ideas, from the tablescape design to finding thoughtful ways to incorporate our stories and work into the wedding itself. It felt so personalized and unique to us.
Her day-of coordination was simply impeccable. She brought her incredible team, and they executed everything flawlessly. My husband and I felt completely supported the entire time. If anything went off schedule or didn’t go as planned, we had no idea—Brianne was always there with a solution and kept us on track.
I cannot say enough good things about Brianne and her team. She made the entire process stress-free and brought our dream wedding to life. If you're considering her for your wedding, don’t hesitate—I’m also happy to chat further if you want to hear more about our experience! -
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Jennifer Sent on 12/31/20245 out of 5 rating5.0-
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Best wedding planner ever!
Brianne Garritano and her MAE team are outstanding! As busy professionals we wanted someone we could rely on to help execute our wedding vision. We trust Bri wholeheartedly to help plan and coordinate any event we have. Getting married out of the country added another layer of uncertainty. We hired to help with the entire wedding planning process from venue selection to the day of the wedding. Her professionalism, knowledge, expertise, and connections made planning a destination wedding a seamless experience. We appreciated her availability throughout the process. Any questions and concerns we had she would respond to in a timely manner. She made working with the vendors in Mexico a much easier process than it would have been on our own. She truly went above and beyond to make sure we had what we wanted for our wedding and we will always be grateful for her. Bri and her MAE team are the best! Do yourself a favor and hire her!! -
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Miranda Sent on 06/10/20245 out of 5 rating5.0-
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The Best Team in Chicago!
We had an absolutely amazing experience working with Michigan Avenue Events for our wedding planning. From the very beginning, they were incredibly communicative and always made us feel supported through every moment—both the highs and the lows. Their professionalism shone through in every interaction, and it was evident that they had well-established relationships with other top-notch vendors in the area. One of the standout aspects of Michigan Avenue Events was how fun and enthusiastic they were throughout the entire process. They really knew how to keep our spirits high and made the planning process enjoyable and stress-free. Their organizational skills were impeccable, ensuring that every detail was meticulously planned and executed. There were no negative aspects to our experience. Michigan Avenue Events exceeded our expectations in every way possible. Yes! We wholeheartedly recommend Michigan Avenue Events to any couple looking for a top-tier wedding planning service. They are not only professional and well-connected but also incredibly fun and supportive, making the entire wedding planning journey a memorable one. -
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Khudajah Sent on 05/30/20245 out of 5 rating5.0-
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The Best in the Business
It's officially been 2 weeks since our wedding and it was the highlight of my life thanks to Brianne and Team MAE. Brianne is smart, charming, and confident, and exactly what we needed to feel comfortable planning our 3-day Indian/Pakistani wedding in Chicago all the way from Texas. While I have ZERO complaints about their services, I could speak for days on end about why they are the best in the business. From the day we hired them, Team MAE went above and BEYOND in every single aspect of our planning. Her team was always 3 steps ahead of us, and helped alleviate our wedding stress by taking care of most vendor communication, details, and concerns without us ever having to ask. She and her team were also extremely well versed in our traditions, cuisine, and dress which made us feel understood.
Although we knew Brianne was constantly managing other clients, traveling, and attending events, we never once felt like it was difficult to get a hold of her, and most meetings were scheduled when it was convenient for US. In fact, if I didn't know any better, it felt like we were her only clients, which just speaks to the unwavering care and attention she has given us (and is STILL helping us take care of post-event details) since we hired her over a year ago. If you are looking for a planner who knows this industry forwards and backwards, who can give you tasteful recommendations, advocate for you in every situation, and make wedding planning ENJOYABLE, then look no further than Team MAE. -
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Lena Sent on 05/24/20245 out of 5 rating5.0
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10000 stars
Brianne and her team at MAE were unbelievable. They made the whole day so stress-free that I didn't have to worry about anything besides having the best day of my life. They think of everything during the planning process and help track down emails and answers when you need them. They think of little details that I never would have thought of. I don't know what I would have done without them and I would trust them in planning my life!! Thank you, Brianne and Team MAE for making my wedding day more magical and amazing than I ever could have imagined.
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Shilpen Sent on 05/23/20245 out of 5 rating5.0-
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Look no further :)
Brianne and team MAE went absolutely above and beyond in getting us to and through our wedding weekend!! Brianne was the first vendor we selected, and we would make the same decision 1000x over. She is so experienced in Indian weddings, even with their multiple complicated ceremonies, and everything went off without a hitch. We and our parents and guests were able to absolutely enjoy every moment of our wedding weekend! She was extremely respectful with all our guests, and managed sooo many different moving pieces. During the planning process, Brianne held our hands every step of the way, and was so responsive and helpful in bringing our vision to life. We love team MAE!!!! -
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Genevieve Sent on 02/23/20245 out of 5 rating5.0-
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Hire Brianne and the team at MAE!!!!!!
I would give Brianne 100 stars if I could. Do not hesitate to book her and her team for your wedding. We threw a lot at her team: a large irish catholic guest list, small children that needed to be corralled, old people with a strong likelihood to wander off, pretty much the works. Brianne and her team handled the entire day with grace and efficiency. Brianne truly went above and beyond and I'll give you a few examples:
- the Mother/MIL zoom conference two weeks before the wedding. I did not think we needed this, but Brianne insisted and we definitely needed it. She sat down with my mom and MIL for over an hour, answered every question, made them feel great about the day, went through the entire minute by minute schedule that she created until both my MIL/Mom were satisfied. You know who didn't have to answer random questions from her family the whole two weeks leading up to her wedding? Me, the bride. The moms, armed with the info they needed handled everything. It was amazing.
- The aforementioned minute-by-minute schedule. Brianne and her team work with you very closely to plan your whole day down to the minute. They worked with our vendors to make sure everyone was on the same page, and they baked in special time and moments for just me and my husband to spend together away from all the people to take it all in together. It seems unnecessary when you are in the midst of planning it, but it is both necessary and wonderful.
-Brianne even asked us what songs we didn't want to miss the band play and made sure we were in the room and dancing for all of our favorites. It's the small things that she definitely wasn't required to care about but because she did care about made our wedding all the more special.
I think the best part about hiring Brianne was that I never for a second worried or even thought about the operations or logistics of our wedding and neither did our immediate families. We all got to attend/experience it pretty much how our guests did- and that is a pretty magical gift to give a person.
I really could go on and on but the point is, Brianne is a superwoman and if you are concerned (like I was) about the prospect of planning a 260 person wedding (but really any size) in downtown Chicago, hire this gem of a human.-
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Svetlana Sent on 12/30/20235 out of 5 rating5.0-
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Wedding Dreams Come True!
Hiring Brianne and her team was one of the best decisions we made for our wedding! We had the pleasure of working with Brianne and Mariella, and Arika joined on the day-of. Brianne and Mariella provided us with thorough and thoughtful guidance throughout the year-long planning process, and connected us with wonderful vendors. On the day-of, we were kept at ease as the MAE team worked as a professional, well-oiled machine behind the scenes, leaving us and our families with peace of mind and a truly magical wedding day. In the days after our wedding, my husband and I agreed that MAE was key to making our wedding dreams come true! -
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Riham Sent on 12/30/20235 out of 5 rating5.0
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Perfect Milwaukee Wedding!
We witnessed MAE's amazing work at our friend's wedding in 2021. After getting engaged and started planning, we decided to reach out and use them for our wedding! From the beginning, it was clear that MAE was the right choice for us. Brianne was so easy to work with and immediately understood our vision. She helped guide us through multiple conversations with vendors and helped ease any stress. After all the planning, we were finally ready for our big day. The security and peace of mind that Brianne and her team provided on wedding day was worth every penny. From helping us with final details, to even having all our reception supplies back in our hotel suite at the end of the night, their work was like magic. Even our family and guests couldn't help but compliment their professionalism and kindness. For anyone looking for a completely stress free wedding day, we highly recommend MAE! -
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Nellie Sent on 12/29/20235 out of 5 rating5.0
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Simply fabulous
Brianne and her team are worth their weight in gold in the wedding industry. From inception to the Big Day, she helped us seamlessly plan, design, and execute our vision at the Adler Planetarium. We couldn’t be happier with the outcome and all the support and guidance she provided throughout the entire process. On our wedding day, we were hit with unexpected torrential rain (even though we were monitoring the weather for 2 weeks prior to our wedding day). Brianne and her team sprung to action and immediately realigned everything to our indoor Plan B. Plan B was executed so well and beautifully our guests had no idea the original ceremony was meant to be outdoors. There are about 100 more examples that I can recall that made our day so special and perfect because of Brianne and her team. If you’re looking for real wedding professionals with style and a knack for detail and precision, you will not go wrong with Brianne and her team at MAE! -
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Abby Sent on 12/20/20235 out of 5 rating5.0-
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Amazing Experience
Brianne and her team were amazing to work with. They were so nice and willing to answer any questions that came about. They helped coordinate all the meetings that lead up to the wedding day and made everything so easy and approachable. They took my vision and turned it into a reality. I would recommend this amazing team to anyone over and over again. I loved working with them to plan my wedding and truly believe that it was so special because of them! -
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Jordan Sent on 11/30/20235 out of 5 rating5.0-
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Best wedding planner ever
Wow, we have nothing but amazing things to say about Michigan Avenue Events. Brianne and her team were nothing but AMAZING to work with. We 100% would recommend any future bride and groom to choose Brianne as their wedding planner. Her attention to detail, professionalism, vibrant personality, and expertise is UNMATCHED. We can go on and on about how incredible she is. We just got married in September 2023, Brianne and her team made the entire day go extremely smooth. Every detail was spot on, and I seriously never had to worry about anything on my actual wedding day, because I knew it would be handled. Not only that, for the year leading up to the big day, she ensured we were up to date on contracts, meeting deadlines, recommending preferred vendors, and staying on track. She is very organized, which is an imperative quality we were looking for in a planner. She also was very responsive in a timely matter, which is very hard to find in the wedding industry. She truly made us feel special and went above and beyond for us. We are forever grateful for Brianne! -
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Ellen Sent on 05/17/20235 out of 5 rating5.0-
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Until death do me part from MAE
I cannot stress enough how amazing Brianne and her team were to work with. In the beginning of planning my wedding, I thought to myself "do I really *need* a planner?? Can't I just do it myself?"
Thank GOD I ignored myself. My wedding day was 1000x more peaceful than I ever thought. Everything was absolutely seamless and Brianne was there with me at every step of the way. She caught the smallest details that I truly would never have thought of. I was able to enjoy myself AND have a stunning wedding at the same time. I honestly probably enjoyed myself too much since I know I didn't have to worry about anything.
10/10 recommend!! Save yourself and let this team help you. My husband was hardly involved in anything, and even he talks about how helpful this planning team was.
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Leah Sent on 04/16/20235 out of 5 rating5.0
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Elegant Intimate Wedding Planning
Brianne and the team at MAE made our short-window wedding planning time frame a reality! We were able to pull off an elegant, intimate wedding in Chicago amidst the sky scrapers and summer breeze. Team MAE executed our wedding in less than 8 months, advocating for us and making sure our needs were met at every step of the way! They helped us to dream big, and find a venu we initially would not have even thought about or known about, and also were very respectful of our projected budget. Most importantly, on the day of the wedding their calm and collective presence ensured our day ran without a flaw! Our wedding would not have been possible without them. Brianne demonstrates exceptional leadership skills, communication skills and elegant taste. She is 100% here for the couple, always. We loved that she identified a team member who matched our communication style, and had that individual support us through the entire wedding planning process. Shout out to Michelle Dallas, a rising star and an absolute gem to work with!
We have sincere gratitude towards Brianne and team MAE, they will always hold a special place in our hearts as we continue to celebrate our marriage! -
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Melanie Sent on 12/30/20225 out of 5 rating5.0
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I literally couldn’t have without MAE!
Brianne and her team were one of the best investments we made for our wedding! From meeting weekly to help bring my vision to life, hearing her knowledge about best practices, to helping negotiate pricing with vendors, her support was invaluable. Over the course of a year we worked intimately through every detail of my wedding (as I had full planning support). During this time Brianne made herself available, day and night, and was even a shoulder to cry on from time to time. Her expertise and emotional support helped set up our day to be the most meaningful moment of my life. My husband and I are grateful for her support and HIGHLY recommend her!-
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Deepa Sent on 12/14/20225 out of 5 rating5.0
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Excellent Experience with MAE!
I am writing this review for full-service wedding planning with MAE - in short, I highly recommend this company!
Professionalism - there really is no problem that Brianne and her team can't fix. They will work with you to come up with a solution, and they will go through all their contacts and friends to help you find what you need. My family was so impressed with the MAE team and how they kept our wedding weekend running and ON TIME (which is a miracle for Indian weddings.)
Value - You absolutely in this industry get what you pay for. I knew that I needed the help of a talented professional who knew how to make things happen in Chicago, and I found that in MAE. The entire team was there on deck during the wedding weekend, with multiple events in various locations, making sure things happened. You cannot predict what the weekend is going to look like - so you need someone who knows how to shut down Michigan Ave for a baraat or find some random thing at the grocery store you forgot, or know how to talk to vendors on your behalf to get the best of the best.
Operations - We felt confident in MAE's ability to run the show - Indian weddings often have multiple vendors and family members who need to be dealt with and managed - Brianne in particular is very good at dealing with both of these things and took a lot of that stress out of the equation for us.
Execution - The wedding weekend went fabulously, and I have to credit MAE for that. There is no way that we could have pulled it off without them, and I am so grateful! They take pride in executing excellent work, and you can see that in all the final products.
The Team - Everyone on Brianne's team (and Brianne herself) really care about their work, the quality of their work, and you can see that in the way they show up. I am really glad we got to work with them - they're all kind and wonderful people and make you feel like the most important people in the world on your special weekend.
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Celeste Sent on 12/04/20225 out of 5 rating5.0-
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Team MAE is the BEST!
Brianne and Team MAE are truly the best! I hired Brianne for month-of wedding planning and I was so relieved when she took the wheel about 6 weeks out from my wedding day. She gave great recommendations for vendors while keeping our budget in mind. Her expertise helped us consider details that I would not have thought of myself. I had complete faith in all of her recommendations from vendors, itinerary, and wedding day details. My family was very impressed with the attention to details and we were so happy to have a detailed timeline. Brianne and Team MAE are professional, organized, and fun to be around! We had 300 guests at the Four Seasons Chicago and everything truly turned out perfectly. MAE is a MUST for wedding planning, I cannot recommend them enough. Thank you, Brianne!! -
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Natalie Sent on 12/02/20225 out of 5 rating5.0
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Absolutely amazing team
Brianne and her team are absolutely incredible! From start to finish they made us feel so special and showed us so much love and excitement. The team is so detail oriented and make the planning process so seamless with proactive outreach, detailed timelines, walk throughs, video chats, etc. We would have been lost without Brianne and her team and we are so thankful for our decision! -
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Michael Sent on 01/24/20225 out of 5 rating5.0
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Want the best? Choose Brianne!
It's tough to truly communicate how amazing Bri and her team at MAE were. My wife and I immediately knew Bri was the planner we wanted to go with after our first meeting. She was able to show us and prove how much she cared, her empathy towards the process was second to none. MAE were so attentive and wouldn't let any detail be too small to review. Of course, our wedding was postponed cause of Covid...but Bri wouldn't let that affect us! She kept in touch throughout the entire time and was a huge help in our efforts to re-plan and finalize everything. We had known Bri came highly reviewed as two mutual friends of ours used her for their weddings but nothing could have prepared us for how impressed and how thankful we would be for her. Our wedding would not have been what it was without her Bri, thank you from the bottom of our hearts!!! Mike and Lexi -
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Spencer Sent on 01/03/20225 out of 5 rating5.0-
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Dream Team for a Dream Day
Brianne and MAE were absolutely PERFECT to work with. Brianne was always extremely responsive and always made us feel that our wedding was very important to her. We really felt like we were the only wedding that she was focusing on. The day-of execution was flawless as well. We had multiple guests tell us how perfect the day was and how everything seemed to flow together without any effort. I quote the mother of the groom directly: "I always found myself exactly where I needed to be without ever feeling like I was being led anywhere, it was like magic." If that doesn't sum up how perfect MAE executes an event, I don't know what does. Thank you so much for everything you did for us, it was the perfect day and more! -
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Allie Sent on 12/31/20215 out of 5 rating5.0-
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MAE Makes Miracles Happen
When we started the wedding planning process and decided to throw a giant party at Lottie’s, that seemed like a fun, easy idea. As it turned out, holding a wedding reception at a dive bar unaccustomed to hosting such an event presented a laundry list of challenges. But Brianne at MAE faced each and every one head on, from helping us figure out how to make as much usable outdoor space as possible, to working with their kitchen staff to ensure 300 people could eat at the same time, to creating the tequila bar of our dreams with a ton of special little touches that could not have better represented who we are as a couple. She also talked me off the ledge about a hundred times, as pandemic wedding planning is not for the faint of heart. I would recommend the MAE team to anyone looking to do something a little different but with no clue where to start, as they truly gave us the perfect wedding rager/reception of our dreams. -
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Haley Sent on 10/15/20215 out of 5 rating5.0-
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A million gold stars
If I could give Brianne and her MAE team a 100 stars I would. They are absolutely incredible in all aspects, I would never have had the most perfect day if it wasn’t for them. Brianne planned my mother’s wedding in 2018 and became a close family friend and I was honored to include her in my planning. She is meticulous, kind, and an overall genuine person that gets work DONE. She took care of any hiccups that occurred on my day and her assistants Mariella and Kristi were a dream. Having them there made me the most calm and collected I could have been on my day knowing they would take care of everything. We love MAE!! -
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Cassandra Sent on 10/28/20205 out of 5 rating5.0-
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Brianne is the best there is!
If you are unsure about your wedding details and think you are a “do-it-yourself” bride—please stop the nonsense and call Brianne and the MAE team! You will not be disappointed! :)
My husband and I had been attempting to plan our wedding for a year without a planner. Our venue indicated that they take on most of the heavy lifting on our wedding day, so we thought we could find the vendors and be done! Then COVID happened, everything was closed and our September date was in jeopardy. When things finally started opening in July, we went out on a limb to try to have our wedding anyway and a month in, we realized that only a crazy person would be able to pull off having a wedding, especially with no planner, during a pandemic. Frantically looking though local ads for wedding planners, and with most we reached out to declining our request stating the event was too soon, we came across Marquette Avenue Events.
From the first call I had with Brianne, I knew she would be awesome. Brianne wanted to know everything about the day, and was genuinely ready and willing to help, even with short notice! I was still on the fence about hiring a planner (crazy me!), but she started assisting immediately even before I’d made a payment! She genuinely wanted me to have the wedding day of my dreams. Brianne is on top of everything. She would call/text daily not only to handle business (business we didn’t even know we had) but to make sure we were happy, healthy and ready for the big day. Brianne is literally like the maid of honor you wish you had, project manager, and cheerleader all in one! It’s hard not to love her with her positivity and ability to get things done both creatively and professionally. You can literally just tell her what you want, and she delivers (sometimes even more than you asked for)! For example, we needed a DJ and she got us a live musician and a DJ for less than the price of one! Needless to say, I was able to wake up the morning of the wedding knowing I could relax and Brianne would handle the rest. Our day was beyond beautiful! My husband keeps saying that our wedding was the best day of his life and I couldn’t agree more! We owe it all to Brianne! If we could do it all over again, the only thing we would change is to hire her sooner! -
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Smart, visionary who will hold your hand through it all and always be your best advocate especially during these uncertain times!
Let me begin by saying Brianne and her team at MAE are the BEST event planners you will ever come across. No one is more dedicated to their craft than MAE.
We had planned a destination wedding for March 2020 in Florida, but wanted to be legally married in our home church in Chicago. Brianne not only helped us arrange our church ceremony but went out of her way to even help and advise for our destination wedding. We began by meeting and getting to know each other. Brianne’s kindness, sweetness and imagination exuded in her. We instantly were able to connect both in personality and vision. She completely understood my vision and then expanded on them in ways I never could have imagined.
Throughout the process Brianne personally escorted us to bridal and tuxedo fittings, venue locations, tastings, florists, etc. It was beyond comforting to have her hold our hands through this scary and stressful time....and that was only the beginning!!
We were one of the unfortunate couples who were effected by COVID-19. My destination wedding in FL had to be cancelled and now our ceremony was supposed to be cancelled. The week leading to the ceremony was chaos.
Two days before our ceremony date, the City of Chicago/State of IL announced that a “shelter in place order” would take effect the day of our ceremony. Brianne and her team worked diligently to get all the information they could to see if our ceremony could take place. Behind the scenes, unbeknownst to me, Brianne negotiated with our church, florist and photographer to squeeze in our ceremony just 2 hours before the Shelter in place order took effect!
When I arrived at church it was beautiful! The church was beautifully decorated and the floral arrangements were stunning. Brianne was able to calm me down. I was a nervous wreck! Covid 19 was such a new and scary thing at that time that I was a mess. She called me down, confirmed that she personally disinfected the church prior to our arrival, had Hand sanitizer available for everyone and even was wise enough to socially distance our family before socially distancing was even recommended!
After our ceremony she escorted us and our photog through the city in a timely manner to get our photos done before the lockdown went into effect.
A few days later, Brianne called to check in and see how we were doing. It was on the phone call that she revealed to me all of the chaos that was happening behind the scenes the day of the wedding. For example, the florist never delivered all of the flowers that I ordered. Among those missing flowers were boutonnières and bouquets for me and my maid of honor. I had no idea that Brianne scrambled to make boutonnières and bouquets herself from flowers she pulled from our altar arrangements! The bouquet she handed me when I arrived at church were just as beautiful as the ones I had originally ordered from the florist!!
When it was all said and done Brianne also took lead to deal with the vendors who did not hold up their end of the agreement. Brianne may be small and sweet, but do not for one moment think that this chick is gonna get pushed around. Brianne guards her brides and grooms like a fierce pit bull and will always protect YOUR best interest, even after the wedding is over. In uncertain times like these everyone MUST have someone like that to advocate for them. Brianne will always fight for what’s best for you.
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The BEST Wedding Planner - Fairy GodPlanner!
We had a PERFECT wedding because of Brianne! There are no words available to express the gratitude and appreciation we have for the energy and effort Brianne put into our wedding in September 2020 in Chicago!
Due to the pandemic, we decided (in June 2020) to cancel our 150-Guest-September-2020 wedding that we had been planning for 3 years on our own, and to instead have an intimate micro wedding of 30 persons. We were cancelling 3 years of planning, and creating a brand new wedding from scratch in only 3 months. We are both healthcare workers, and we did not have the time to make this happen. We found Brianne from searching through all the wedding websites, and reached out to her. We told her our goals and budget over a phone call and honestly, she did the rest.
In only 3 months, she canceled (and got us refunds) from EVERY vendor from the canceled wedding, and then scheduled us to meet with new venues, DJs, tailors, florists, make up teams, livestream, etc… She only chose vendors that she thought would fit our tastes and budget based on what we told her we liked and disliked. We had never heard of the majority of these vendors (who were all very professional) so having Brianne was ESSENTIAL! We could not have found these businesses on our own in that timeframe (or ever!). Along with finding venues, Brianne was amazing at negotiating prices down. We didn’t pay the listed price for any of the vendors.
Brianne responded to ALL of our messages at any time of day. Our contract with her mentioned that she would be available something like M-F 8:00 AM -6:00 PM to plan the wedding but we found that she responded on weekends and at night whenever we emailed or sent her a text message. She told us that since we were healthcare workers and had busy schedules she would accommodate us any time.
Brianne was very familiar with the local laws and guidance for the pandemic. There was no point where we felt unsafe due to Covid19 – and again – we’re healthcare workers so we have high standards (masks, social distancing, limited travel, etc…)! She even made sure all of the vendors abided by the pandemic rules.
On the wedding day, she had every logistic planned. She had first aid kits, a little fabric sewing kit in case clothes got damaged, she was tracking the weather, all the vendors, the rides, all the little trinkets and decorations, our rings, you name it! We didn’t keep track of ANYTHING because Brianne did it for us.
Brianne was professional, timely, and well-networked. She was both assertive, kind, and made sure we got what we wanted. She made us the center of our own wedding. After a few weeks with Brianne, we barely stressed at all! On our wedding day, we weren’t wondering about the music, the photographer, the food, etc.. It literally felt like we were guests going to a cool party where the theme was “us”, and then we got to take credit at the end for being great hosts! It’s 8 weeks later and a coworker just told us that they re-watched our wedding video because it was so gorgeous! It was an absolute privilege working with this amazing wedding planner.
Thank you Brianne. We will cherish our wedding day forever because of the work you did for us.
We would recommend her to anyone! She is an amazing person and is so great at her job!
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Amazing!
Brianne is amazing! She was referred to me by my cousin, who is in the wedding industry - so I knew I would be in good hands. Marquette Avenue Events went above and beyond and exceeded all of my expectations! I was so relieved to have Brianne and her team help my husband and I create and plan the wedding of our dreams!!! Looking back, there is truly not one thing that went wrong (or that I know about) because every step of the wedding process was handled so professionally. At the beginning of the process, I explained to Brianne that I did not have a clear vision and I was not the common bride who had Pinterest boards/clear ideas of what they wanted in their wedding. When I look back at videos and pictures, I am in awe with how well Brianne helped me follow a vision I never knew a had, from the smallest to the largest details. Brianne has impeccable taste and I fully trusted her with her amazing ideas. When I was stuck between two choices of something, she always knew what would work best for our special day and she was right. My husband and I are so pleased with Marquette Avenue Events and I am so glad that I was referred to her! If you are in the process of looking for a wedding planner, look no further- you are absolutely in the right place. I will share some pictures below of our perfect day, because Marquette Avenue Events made it all happen :)-
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Unforgettable Destination Wedding
Brianne and MAE worked with us to plan our winter 2019 destination wedding in Cancun. Brianne came highly recommended from a close friend. The wedding was a three-day extravaganza packed with events that blended Indian and Latin cultures. My wife and I wanted to share unique elements with our guests at all of our events including live musicians, bands, Mexican and Indian caterers, photo/video, DJs, venues, fireworks, and even a silent disco afterparty. With the help of the Brianne and Diana, we were able to secure a long list of amazing vendors in the Cancun area and bring our vision of a destination wedding to life. Both Brianne and Diana accompanied us on visits to Cancun to help select our wedding hotel, meet with vendors and make sure all logistics were ready to go. We appreciate their months of hard work and dedication and the countless phone calls, video conferences, emails, and in-person meetings along the way! Our wedding was an unforgettable experience and our guests are still raving months later. Thank you MAE! -
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Amazing!!!
Hiring Brianne and her team was the absolute best and easiest decision my husband and I made while planning our wedding. The whole process was incredibly stress-free and at the end of the day, our wedding was everything we could have dreamed of and more. So many of our wedding guests told us it was the best wedding they had ever attended- and that was all because of MAE! From the moment we met Brianne her professionalism, optimism and love for wedding planning was contagious. MAE was so involved in the entire process (coordinating calls or site visits with vendors, menu tastings, etc.) ,was on top of every detail from the florals, linens, lighting, etc. and created the most extensive timeline to ensure the whole day ran smoothly. We were so lucky to have Brianne and team help us plan our special day, and we wish we could do it all over again. MAE is the best in the business! -
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Wedding Stress? Not with MAE!
Hiring Brianne and team as our wedding coordinators was one of the best decisions we made while planning our wedding! We had issues with a previous planner who didn't follow through for us, so I contacted Brianne about 1.5 months out from our wedding scrambling and knew from the second that we spoke that she could dive in and help. and she did!! She made the entire month leading up to our wedding (and day!) stress free. She was organized, responsive, kind, and on top of EVERYTHING. Our whole family loved her, the vendors loved her and she kept everything organized and running smoothly. The day of her and Michelle made everything flawless, if anything went wrong, we had NO idea. From giving me advil when I had a headache, to making sure timelines ran smoothly, lighting candles at the reception if they went out, and directing over 400 people, the MAE team did it with a smile. We are SO grateful to the team, and would recommend them to ANYONE planning a wedding who wants to enjoy the day and not worry about the timeline and anything going wrong. We were so lucky to have Brianne, Michelle and team part of our day. THANK YOU for everything that you did to make our wedding perfect, we are forever grateful!! -
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Lane Sent on 12/29/20195 out of 5 rating5.0
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Amazing Experience
Brianne and her team at Marquette Avenue Events were SO on top of every detail for wedding planning my family and I were beyond impressed. Our wedding day turned out better than I could have ever imagined thanks to Brianne and her team. From lighting to florals to wardrobe and music they were there every step of the way to help us make decisions big and small. The day of went flawlessly without a single hiccup. Thank you again team Marquette! -
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MAE - truly professional and kind - the best planning decision we made
More than the gorgeous day we had (and it was absolutely gorgeous) and more than the commitment and professional quality of work that Marquette Avenue Events created and coordinated for us - what puts Brianne and her colleagues in the highest regard in my opinion is the care and genuine love they put in for each one of their couples. They will help you find exactly what and who you are looking for to make your day truly special and put so much heart into it. They have built amazing relationships with both their clients and the vendors they connect you with. They will advocate for you and give you so much confidence and the highest standards. Brianne was the best decision we made (besides choosing each other!). We cannot thank her enough.
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Elena Sent on 10/15/20195 out of 5 rating5.0
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MAE is your lifesaver, you won’t regret it!!!
Once it finally dawned on my husband and I that we weren’t going to be able to plan our wedding without professional assistance, I interviewed five wedding planners on the phone and ended up meeting three of them in person. After meeting Brianne from Marquette Avenue Events, I could tell right away that we had found our planner. She was modern, friendly, energetic and very professional. Our intro meeting was also no pressure – it felt like chatting with a girlfriend and I left very excited. Coincidentally, I learned my co-worker and his wife who just had a big wedding also had hired Brianne as their planner and couldn’t have been happier with the process and result. This sealed the deal so we hired Brianne and now I can't imagine if we didn’t. The planning was just a blast given that we put Brianne through a lot. We toured around 15 venues, met a lot of vendors, negotiated a lot, went to different bridal events, veil shopping, etc. and it was always easy, fun, exciting, efficient, organized and productive. At the end, we got the best of everything, for us and our needs – two perfect venues in the city for both our rehearsal dinner and our ceremony and reception, a super creative design team, extremely talented photographers and videographers, and a band that exceeded our wildest expectations. All of this made our wedding a total success, the time of our lives, a dream come true, a perfect fairytale. And it all started with finding the best wedding planner – Brianne. She surprised and impressed us, exceeded all our expectations, overdelivered, and made it all happen. I’m so happy we hired Brianne that I would recommend her 1000% to everyone. She knows everyone in the bridal industry, and everyone knows her, she has a lot of connections outside of the industry, a huge network, and she will get anything for you. We had the MAE team for the full package from start to finish and have no regrets. They did all the work allowing us to just enjoy the process. Both days of our wedding weekend were seamless and flawless like a perfect orchestra of everything and everyone. Brianne’s team always stayed professional, organized, positive, tireless, and went above and beyond. As an example of a special touch, after the wedding her team brought all the flower arrangements to our room at 1am, decorated and set it up so we returned to a romantic paradise with music from our first dance playing in the background and all the gifts and items beautifully aligned. We would hire Brianne/MAE again a hundred times and hope to do so in the future. MAE is your lifesaver, you won’t regret it!!! -
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MAE Knows The Best of Everything for Your Event
My wife and I were both so happy we went with Brianne, Diana and the rest of the team at Marquette Avenue Events to plan our March 2019 Chicago wedding. We went with the full wedding planning package and were introduced to the best of the best of Chicago's wedding vendors. The suggestions on every aspect from venue to design to music to photography/videography and everything else we needed helped us put on an event that we loved and our guests of all ages raved about. Thoughtful suggestions, attention to detail and extreme professionalism were all part of the package. Day of coordination for both our rehearsal dinner and reception was seamless. We were able to focus on having fun in the moment with our guests. I would definitely hire them again if I ever needed to coordinate another big party and hope to have the opportunity to do so sometime soon. Thanks for everything again Brianne and team. - Robert -
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Sarah Sent on 10/09/20195 out of 5 rating5.0
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Best decision!
It was the best decision to work with Brianne and her team at Marquette Avenue Events. I didn't know how much we needed a planner until we had one! She is professional and no request is greeted with any hesitation. Because of her team, our families were able to enjoy the day without worrying about any details, timing, or logistics. I would recommend her 10x over!! Thank you MAE! -
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Simply the Best Wedding Planning Team Ever!!!!!
Brianne and her team at Marquette Avenue Events were absolutely the best at planning and executing our vision for our wedding. Trust me people, you will never regret the decision to work with them. Brianne is hands on and listens to what you want and sees it through. She is also a master at getting all the vendors on the same page. Our wedding was flawless and our family and friends are still talking about it. -
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Alex Sent on 10/30/20185 out of 5 rating5.0
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Brianne planned my moms wedding and she made sure that I was included. She was so organized and fun and made the wedding run so smoothly. I would recommend her for any event! -
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Haley Sent on 10/30/20185 out of 5 rating5.0
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Breanne planned my mother’s wedding and she did an impeccable job. Every detail was perfect and she made sure my sister and I were involved as much as possible. She was professional and her attention to detail was amazing. Her and her team are the absolute best. I would recommend her to anyone who needs an event planned, you can’t do better than her! -
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David Sent on 10/30/20185 out of 5 rating5.0
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Brianne is a Rockstar
Brianne and her team are rock stars. From day one she cared for my fiance (now wife) as if we were family.
We had a very complex wedding; two ceremonies, two meals, a cocktail hour, reception, and a parade. With 400+ guests (including horse, EVERYTHING needed to go smoothly. And it did, thanks to B and her team.
The thoroughness of schedule planning was impressive. She went above and beyond to walk EVERY vendor, and their team, through the timeline, which was essential to get everyone on the same page. Her persistence with that task made all the sense after the fact.
The whole day, my bride and me felt zero stress from logistics, which is the reason you hire a wedding planner. BUT, we also felt cared for and left with a friend, which is why you hire Brianne.
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Sanjeev Sent on 10/06/20185 out of 5 rating5.0
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Brianne is a Gem and an excellent Wedding Planner. Ours was an extremely Complex and large scale wedding with two wedding ceremonies - one Christian and one Hindu Ceremony, a Lunch and a Full on Reception. All held on one day at the Palmer House Hilton.
We started working with Brianne almost a year out and planned out every tiny little detail. She is an exceptionally talented and experienced individual, meticulous and a very pleasant personality. Highly organized, with attention to detail and she was very helpful in navigating through the ins and outs of such a complex event.
All of our events were held on one day and every single minute of the day was planned out well in advance, rehearsed with each of the vendors and executed with military level precision - all with a smile.
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Meredith Sent on 07/29/20185 out of 5 rating5.0
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One of the best decisions we made throughout a year and a half of wedding planning was enlisting the help of Brianne and MAE. She was an absolute dream to work with and my family and I are still blown away by how seamless and perfect she made our wedding day. She was professional, organized, extremely responsive, and did an incredibly impressive job of commanding a room full of vendors, bridal party, and family. When my husband and I reflect on our wedding day, our standout memory is being able to fully enjoy one another and our loved ones - while never once having to stress about logistics or coordinating vendors. I cannot recommend Brianne and her team highly enough. -
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Thomas Sent on 12/14/20175 out of 5 rating5.0
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This father of the bride recommends Marquette Avenue Events without hesitation! Brianne and her tieam performed magic with my daughter’s wedding! Brianne listened to our ideas and offered a solid game plan to make it happen. Her suggested vendors were spot-on and fit all of our requirements. The MAE staff was quick to respond and address any issues that arose. In every detail from venue contracts to band and bakers, Brianne worked professionally with all vendors and I never doubted our interests were her priority. MAE provided real value for all of the work they performed and I couldn’t be happier with them. Thanks to Brianne and her staff at Marquette Avenue Events, the wedding day was fabulous and truly an event to remember! Thank you!
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In my search to find the perfect wedding planner, we landed on MAE due to their experience in multi-cultural weddings , the confidence I had after our initial meeting and her promptness and professionalism during the process (you’d be surprised how many vendors don’t reply to you for weeks).
My fiancé and I booked Brianne months in advance for her “month of” package and while we weren’t going to roll up our sleeves until 30 days out, Brianne provided us guidance along the way whenever we had a question, never too busy to respond to an email/text/call.
30 days finally came and I thought I was a bride who had most things figured out but it isn’t until you are putting together a minute to minute timeline of the big day, coordinating with all of your vendors, that you realize things can go downhill fast. Brianne and Becca thought of everything – things that wouldn’t have come across my radar in 100 years. And once the timeline was in place, any questions or communication with vendors or our wedding party they owned which was one thing off my list.
The big day came and it was orchestrated chaos. I say that because our wedding day brought 250+ guests, many from out of town, to Chicago for not 1 but 2 ceremonies. This included multiple outfits and vendors to coordinate and two blocks of time for photographs and on top of that, I had a bridal party of ~20 that also was Brianne and Becca’s responsibility. Like I said, chaos. We started at 7:30am and they were with us every step of the way until the last song at 11pm. If it wasn’t for these two orchestrating it so beautifully, there is absolutely no way this day would have happened. My father jokes that we’d still be there trying to get everything done. As a bride, I was so relieved to not have to worry about 1 detail or problem and trust me, we had a few….outside ceremonies in 40 degree wea -
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Emily Sent on 12/06/20175 out of 5 rating5.0
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We hired team MAE to help plan our wedding and it was one of our best decisions. We worked with Brianne and Becca and these girls killed it every step of the way. They were on top of everything and made wedding planning and most importantly the week/day of the wedding as stress free as possible. I could never have planned what they did and they created a seamless dream wedding for us. Their vendor suggestions were amazing and really captured our vision for the day. Day of they were goddesses to say the least. Everything was timed perfectly and done at an exceptional level, if something went wrong (which I am sure it did I was just unaware of it) they handled everything without missing a beat. Do yourself a favor and hire these girls if you want an amazing wedding and the best team ever to work with during the planning process.
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After much deliberation on whether or not I needed a planner, my now husband scheduled an appointment with a local big group planning company that in short, I absolutely hated. Compromising that a planner was necessary, I somehow had the fortune of finding MAE through references on beautiful Instagram posts of weddings I wished we could imitate. Brianne's team seemed to host the most beautiful weddings, and that is how we first found MAE. Since our initial meeting, we were in love. Professional, tactful, and with excellent taste, her team helped us execute the most perfect reception. There were, of course, numerous mishaps, but somehow Brianne had already caught them and was in the process of getting it fixed before I was even aware of the situation. I was so incredibly stressed throughout my entire engagement planning the wedding, but my wedding day was so relaxed and wonderful. MAE truly was such a big part of that and we can't thank them enough. I would refer them to anyone in a heartbeat! -
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Elle Sent on 10/31/20175 out of 5 rating5.0
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Brianne and her team were so incredibly professional, and thought of details that would never have even crossed my mind to make our wedding day perfect. Her level of organization and coordination with all of the other vendors made it so that on our wedding day, we didn’t have to do anything besides enjoy ourselves. She also has great connections in the industry, and is able to make vendor suggestions and work with them to get the price to work within your budget. She kept everything on track with weekly calls leading up to the wedding, and I was infinitely less stressed because of her work. Not to mention, she’s a ton of fun! Love love love the Marquette Avenue Events team and would HIGHLY recommend!! -
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Chad Sent on 10/30/20175 out of 5 rating5.0
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We hired MAE for our wedding and we couldn’t be happier with our decision. We chose the “partial planning” package and worked with them for several months prior to our September 2017 wedding. The MAE team was phenomenal. Specifically, we worked with Brianne, Becca and Michelle. We had weekly calls with their team to ensure that we stayed on track. In addition, MAE had calls with our vendors, toured potential rehearsal dinner locations, created customized schedules for our vendors/bridal party, and provided guidance on numerous decisions (e.g., invitations, décor, transportation). They organized a walk-through with all of our vendors a few weeks before the wedding. Finally, Becca and Michelle were extraordinarily helpful during the rehearsal and on the day of the wedding
On a personal note, Brianne, Becca and Michelle are extremely friendly and easy to work with. They provided reassurance, fixed problems and tied up loose ends. Remarkably, my wife and I were very relaxed during the week of the wedding because we knew MAE had our back. If you are a busy professional, I cannot overstate the importance having a team like MAE by your side. We are extremely grateful to MAE for helping us plan a seamless wedding.
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Karolina Sent on 10/30/20175 out of 5 rating5.0
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Simply amazing ladies to work with. Brianne and her team, I don’t know what I would have done without them. Thank you for your hard work! This team is the best of the best!!! If you truly want to feel that someone knows what they are doing go with Bri and her team. You will be the least stressed during your planning process with MAE!
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Colette Sent on 07/24/20175 out of 5 rating5.0
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I have had the pleasure of being a bridesmaid in one of the wedding's Brianne and her team planned. I have been a bridesmaid in a few weddings and Marquette Avenue Events is the best wedding planner I have ever worked with. They over delivered on everything from behind the scenes to the day of. Brianne is a nice calming presence on what can usually be a hectic day. Everything was well thought out and planned to a T. It made the weekend of the wedding very seamless. I would recommend MAE to any of my friends getting married or planning an event. You will not be disappointed with the final outcome. Just sit back, relax and let Brianne and her team do all the work. I've had the pleasure of attending multiple weddings that Marquette Avenue Events has planned and every single time they have gotten it right. The product they put out is absolute perfection! This team truly produces fairy tale weddings and you can see that on the bride and groom's faces on their wedding day. -
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Anne Sent on 07/23/20175 out of 5 rating5.0
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Marquette Avenue Events and Brianne are simply the best! My daughter and her fiancé were married in Hawaii in March. We (family and wedding party members) were all living in different states at the time but with Brianne's excellent organization and communication skills we were all kept informed of the many details and schedules prior to and during the wedding week festivities.
Brianne's calm demeanor was very much appreciated! As Mother of the Bride, I was feeling a myriad of emotions but Brianne knew exactly what to do and say to ease my mind and help me to enjoy it all and live in the moment.
Brianne was able to create my daughter's vision for her special day! The wedding was everything we hoped it could be...and more! We have beautiful memories of a beautiful day!
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Katie Sent on 07/23/20175 out of 5 rating5.0
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My Bestfriend Rian got married in March in Park City , Utah. From the weeks leading up to the second we got into town the planning and organization was impeccable . Brianne's leadership and ability to adjust on the fly and make everything appear seamless made for a weekend the entire Wedding Party will never forget! -
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Maggie Sent on 03/18/20175 out of 5 rating5.0
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Look no further - Brianne does an amazing job of juggling all of the pieces for you! After meeting with her to explain our vision, she orchestrated all vendor calls! She respected our budget and helped manage our resources. She has had so many different kinds of experiences that she can guide you through anything. We had a destination wedding and she was able to juggle the different calls in the various time zones, shipments and deliveries, you name it - she coordinated it all to work smoothly on our big day. We could both relax and enjoy the special moments of our rehearsal and our wedding with Brianne taking the rest on. Take a moment to connect with Brianne - we are sure she will be a good fit! -
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Deborah Sent on 01/09/20175 out of 5 rating5.0
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We want to applaud and highly recommend Brianne Vajaria and Marquette Avenue Events as a wedding planner. Bri was the wedding planner for our daughter’s wedding and no one could have done a more fabulous job! Bri is a pleasure to work with and she supported us through the entire process, worked closely with and coordinated all our vendors, while demonstrating professionalism, grace, organizational detail, and enthusiasm throughout. All her assistance significantly decreased the stress you can feel as mother of the bride. Our daughter and her husband continue to state the day could not have been more perfect. It was definitely the wedding of their dreams. -
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Win Sent on 10/31/20165 out of 5 rating5.0
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As a groom, I couldn't be more thankful for Brianne and her team. Her industry knowledge and negotiating skills were invaluable. Brianne ensured that we stayed within our budget, and in some cases even came in under budget! She made sure every vendor under promised and over delivered. Brianne also provided a very detailed timeline that kept me, my bride, the vendors and our wedding party on track. We received multiple compliments from our family and friends in our wedding party, telling us how much Brianne helped them and always had a smile on her face. We could not have done this without Brianne's amazing support. -
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Jessica Sent on 10/25/20165 out of 5 rating5.0
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Brianne was an amazing help when it came time to prepare for my best friend's Bridal Shower. Elegance, Beauty, Sophistication, Professionalism and Kindness described Brianne's work ethic. I had to communicate with Brianne from MI (my residence) to Chicago regarding preparation for my Best Friend's Bridal Shower. When I arrived, everything was breath taking, thanks to Brianne and her amazing communication skills and attention to detail. I wish I lived in Chicago to reap the beauty of Brianne's work on a regular basis. I would highly recommend Brianne as a wedding planner. My advice is to never settle for half service.....Brianne's kindness toward the bride and her concerns along with the guest involved showed me that I wasn't just a client, she cared about the well being of the entire event involved. That's the service you aim to invest in. -
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Laurel Sent on 10/23/20165 out of 5 rating5.0
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Don't hesitate to hire MAE for exceptional wedding planning services. My only regret from my wedding is not hiring Brianne as our wedding planner right from day one! It took us some time to figure out that we needed a wedding planner, and as soon as we hired her, she got us on track and made our planning smooth. We got a lot of feedback from friends and family about their great experience at our wedding, and Brianne deserves much of the credit. She is kind, dedicated, and takes extreme ownership of her responsibility to give you the vision you desire for your wedding day. I have no doubt that our wedding day would not have been as magical and stress-free if we hadn't hired Brianne to plan and execute our vision. Brianne anticipated our needs and embraced additional work when she saw that we needed the help, delicately handled family dynamics, and was relentless in getting us good deals with vendors without compromising quality. We credit Brianne with making our wedding day absolutely perfect, from keeping everyone on schedule to taking care of anything that arose. I had absolute confidence and trust in her, and I would hire her again in a heartbeat. Don't make the mistake that we made by waiting to hire a wedding planner -- get Brianne from day one, and you will never regret it. She was affordable, professional, compassionate, and dedicated to making our wedding day an incredible experience. -
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Maggie Sent on 10/22/20165 out of 5 rating5.0
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Having years of planning experience and a solid vision of our Big Day, my fiance and I thought we could do everything on our own. While we were able to agree on the aesthetics, Brianne and her team are the ones who helped make it all happen. Every meeting was productive and proactive. She assisted in all of our partnerships and contracts to help guide us in the direction that made the most sense and was ultimately what we were looking for. We are truly looking forward to a smooth wedding weekend thanks to the team at MAE! -
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Cat Sent on 10/20/20165 out of 5 rating5.0
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Brianne is a true motivator! A few months after we set our date and booked the venue, I had to come to terms with the fact that I needed HELP! I like to refer to myself as the “procrastinating bride”. Beyond the venue, I delayed making any further decisions because I was afraid of making the wrong choices which would would lead to costly mistakes. I was so overwhelmed with the details, decision making process and vetting vendors. Working with Brianne completely transformed my experience as a bride. I went from stressed and anxious to confidant and excited! She narrowed down the best vendors in Puerto Rico and she negotiated above and beyond what we ever expected. Not only did she alleviate all of our concerns, she also saved use quite a bit of money. Brianne has provided insight and brought my attention to details that I didn’t even know existed. She thinks of everything! I know I’m in good hand with her and her team.
Our wedding is in just a few short weeks and Brianne has been in overdrive to ensure everything is perfect. Not only is my fiancé and I impressed with her attention to detail, so are the vendors! Each vendor has expressed their gratitude to Brianne for creating such a detailed day-of wedding timeline and said that it is the BEST they have ever seen. As a bride who is never on time for anything, it’s nice to know a true professional is in charge of keeping everyone on schedule, including myself. A huge thank you to Brianne and Marquette Avenue Events! -
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Rian Sent on 10/19/20165 out of 5 rating5.0
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Working with MAE has made planning and preparing for our wedding an experience that all brides (and grooms) should have when getting ready for their big day. I work in event planning so assumed that I could manage this on my own since I do it every day....I was wrong! Wedding vendor negotiations, wedding particulars and expertise, and networking within the industry are just a few things that I could have never navigated if it wasn't for the team at MAE.
We had an initial sit down over coffee and breakfast to see if we were a good fit for each other and over the first hour, Brianne was genuinely excited and already invested in me and my fiance. She asked about US, what WE wanted and what OUR vision was for not only the wedding but everything leading up to and after.
We are having a destination wedding which makes everything just that more "difficult" (my word, not Brianne's - she would say exciting!). Her and her team have made it so smooth and natural for our negotiations with vendors and provided so many options for what we are looking for in cakes, florals, music, etc.
Our wedding is in March 2017 and I honestly feel like we are just weeks away from being signed, sealed and delivered as it relates to the wedding "event" itself.
I can't recommend the MAE more - they go above and beyond whether you're in Chicago or having a destination wedding!! -
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Kristen Sent on 10/19/20165 out of 5 rating5.0
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With a busy schedule and large work load, the thought of planning a wedding seemed more like a job than a fun event............ until I met with Brianne and the MAS team! From flowers, to venue, to invitations, Brianne and her team have made planning such a great experience! MAS listens to what we see as our wedding idea and brings all the details together and to life! Working with my busy schedule, MAS has been great! If you want a dedicated team to help you create the wedding of your dreams, Brianne and her team is it! -
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Laura Sent on 10/19/20165 out of 5 rating5.0
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I had no idea where to start when it came to planning our big day so I knew I needed someone that was an expert in the business to help me. I met with Brianne shortly after getting engaged and making the decision to work with her and her team at MAE was an easy one. From our very first meeting I knew she was going to the be perfect fit for planning our dream Chicago wedding!
Our wedding is April 2017 so we have not yet made all our final decisions but she has and continues to be extremely helpful every step of the way. She knows our vision and is working hard to make sure that we can get everything we want but within our budget.
Brianne and her team at MAE have a vast network of vendors that they work with and are developing relationships with new ones every day! She has not only brought us amazing vendors to consider but in each instance provides multiple choices to make sure she finds the best fit. I think the hardest part has been picking which one we are going to go with because they all have been great.
To be honest, if it was not for Brianne I’m not sure we would be pulling off this amazing Chicago wedding. She has saved us thousands and we are not even done yet!
I simply cannot wait for our big day! I am 100% confident it is going to be perfect because of Brianne and her team. We are so lucky and grateful to have found the best wedding planner to work with!! -
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Tracey Sent on 10/19/20165 out of 5 rating5.0
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When you enter into the world of wedding planning, it's a whirlwind of questions and tasks: What is the perfect venue? Should we have a band or DJ? Who should be our florist? How do I know I'm getting the best deal? Why do I feel like an ATM machine?) All of which can ultimately leave you feeling a bit overwhelmed and lost. Then you make the smart choice to partner with Marquette Avenue Events and everything begins to fall perfectly into place.
Securing Brianne as our wedding planner immediately took away any feeling of angst or uncertainty in our planning process. Immediately, she created thorough timelines (we had due dates!), started to narrow down top vendors (within our price range!), and prepped for negotiations (to ensure we go the best deals!) But more importantly, Brianne continues to make both my fiancé and I feel incredibly comfortable, supported and heard throughout this entire process. Additionally, with her creativity and extensive experience, she helped us to articulate our vision to ensure we have the ceremony and reception of our dreams.
We are two months out from our wedding (December 10, 2016) AND we could not feel more excited, energetic and confident going into the big day. Thank you MAE and Brianne for continuing to exceed our expectations through your unwavering professionalism! We know our wedding day will be nothing less than perfect and we’ll be forever grateful to have had you as our wedding planner.
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Haley Sent on 10/18/20165 out of 5 rating5.0
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Brianne and team MAE were exceptional & I would highly recommend them to anyone looking for wedding planning assistance!
I had my wedding July 2016 at the Wyndham Grand Riverfront. I booked many vendors on my own, but in May I decided to get someone to help us the Day-of. I spoke with many planners, but when I talked to Brianne, I knew she was the best fit. She was friendly & truly interested in my wedding vision. We talked pricing- she was willing to discuss this topic to find a price point that fit for both of us. I booked with Brianne that day for month-of and day-of wedding planning.
Month-of: Brianne was 100% accessible. Any silly question I had, I asked & I got prompt & knowledgable responses. She never made me feel my access to her was limited. We met in person 3times & I had unlimited conversations with her via phone/email.
I immediately sent her all vendor contracts & she managed conversations with them from then on. She ensured they knew the plan for the big day.
She helped me book my photo booth & party bus- started the conversations, got quotes, negotiated a great rate- I only had to sign and pay. So easy!
Brianne became my sounding board especially with decor details. She helped me with my florist to ensure the florals came together with the rest of the decor.
Week-of: Brianne & I talked many times a day. She ordered our place cards & when we weren't able to pick them up- she did that too! So gracious with her time.
Final meeting- my family and I met with Brianne &Tyler. We went over the timeline she created- Very detailed ensuring we were all on the same page. I gave her all my personal items. The day of, these things were all where they needed to be.
Day-of: Brianne & Tyler were on site bright & early- they completely owned the timeline-everything went as planned.
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Catherine Sent on 03/04/20165 out of 5 rating5.0
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My fiancé and I both come from blended backgrounds, regarding race, religion and culture. He comes from a Vietnamese Buddhist and African-American Protestant family, and I come from Caucasian Roman Catholic and Arab-American Muslim parents. Did I mention we are also planning a destination wedding off the coast of Puerto Rico?! Needless to say, we needed a planner that was familiar with combining multiple traditions in a respectful and tasteful manner. We found that unique talent in Brianne and MAE with many years of experience planning events including multicultural weddings. She is a true professional when it comes to learning about new religions and working within those guidelines. Brianne has done a fantastic job corresponding with all of the vendors and negotiating the best packages saving us time and money. We could not be more thrilled! -
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Tracey Sent on 02/29/20165 out of 5 rating5.0
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My fiance and I have known Bri for over 5 years and our decision to partner with MAE was the easiest decision we've made! It was essential that we hired a wedding planner to assist in the coordination of our December 2016 nuptials in Atlanta. Brianne has been and continues to be efficient, organized, helpful, and detail-oriented. She has impeccable taste, endless creativity and has not been phased by the incessant questions we've asked! Brianne truly customizes her approach and services and has taken our wedding vision to the next level... while also keeping us in budget. I could not say enough wonderful things about MAE and Brianne and highly recommend whether you're looking for a complete wedding design and/or day-of coordination. -
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