Kara Sent on 10/09/2024

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Went above and beyond

My husband and I had a GREAT experience with You Name It Events. Leanne and Amber were absolutely amazing and made our big day go so smoothly. We highly recommend working with them.

Ayesha Sent on 10/04/2024

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September to remember 💕

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

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Amanda Sent on 08/04/2024

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Organized and Prompt

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

Mary Sent on 01/31/2023

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Hiring You Name It was a game changer!!

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

David Sent on 01/23/2023

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The BEST wedding-planning decision we made

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

Katie Sent on 11/28/2022

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Amazing Day of Coordination!!

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

Dan R. Sent on 10/12/2022

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Hire YNI for your event!

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

Casey Sent on 06/22/2022

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Would hire them for every event

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

Kelley Sent on 07/18/2021

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Best wedding decision!

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

Cassie Sent on 06/14/2021

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Absolutely incredible!

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

Katie Sent on 06/20/2020

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Flexible & responsive!

We didn’t actually end up having our wedding the way we had planned due to covid but Leanne was amazing every step of the way. We had multiple FaceTime calls on how to make our plans work despite a global pandemic. She’s organized, and friendly. We would definitely hire her again next time we plan a party.

Jenna Sent on 12/29/2019

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Superior Event Planner

Leanne Valdes, owner and coordinator of You Name It Events, was fantastic. We utilized her Day Of Event Services, that included everything that needed to be done one month before the wedding. Included was advice, referrals, follow-up with vendors and on-site coordination. I am the Mother of the Bride and have had party planning experience with other events that I hosted but the services that YNIE, provided were exceptional, allowing me to enjoy my own daughter's wedding. Leanne was knowledgable with protocol, assessing the amounts of food and drink correctly, and addressing needs as they were presented. She and her staff were professional throughout the entire process. Most importantly, she listened to what we wanted to do and did not insist on changing things to her liking, as other planners do. If she thought that something needed to be done another way, she let us know so that we could decide. I would definitely use her services again and recommend her services.

Rachel Sent on 10/25/2019

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Perfection

My personality isn’t type A, it is type triple A. Thank goodness for Leanne and YNIE! I was able to thoroughly enjoy our entire day knowing they were our air traffic controllers.

It’s clear Leanne and team can work with anyone and everyone as they are rockstar team players. She drives accountability across all vendors, which is so important for a successful event and a complicated dance to achieve. I might ask Leanne to come to my work to share her knowledge on expectations management.

YNIE gets you organized quickly with their easy-to-use portal. You up front understand the details that NO ONE TELLS YOU ABOUT that you’ll need to think through with your partner and family. These materials can be distributed to all vendors and really helps you get organized during your wedding planning process.

Thank you thank you thank you! I can’t recommend Leanne and her team enough.

Nick Sent on 10/23/2019

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Leanne and her team are AMAZING. (Vendor - Videographer Review)

I've had the HONOR of working along side Leanne and her team on several weddings over the years, so I feel its time to let the world know how amazing You Name It Events really is. For starters, they are always cool, calm and collected; which, is contagious to everyone else on the wedding day (most importantly, YOU the couple.) They are great at leading the day with out coming across as micro managing, which, for a fellow creative is a great feeling. They always keep EVERYONE in the loop with whats coming next on the schedule, so we don't have to worry about missing anything. I could keep going, but I want to end with this. You Name It Events love and are great at what they do, but don't listen to me, find out for yourself!

Alina Sent on 10/21/2019

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Detail oriented, professional, MUST HAVE!

Leanne and the You Name It Events team is truly a must-have on your wedding vendor list! She is so helpful and pays attention to all the details so you don’t have to. She helps to get you organized and ready for your wedding day. I didn’t worry about anything and everything was perfect!

Carolyn Sent on 10/12/2019

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If you're on the fene, do it! So worth it!

If you're on the fence, hire a day-of coordinator--you won't regret it! We were contemplating not hiring a day-of coordinator because all of our other vendors (reception venue, church, & DJ) were super helpful, but we are SO happy that we ended up doing it! It was so nice to be able to sit down with Susan beforehand to talk through our vision for the big day and review any details that we may have missed, and her execution day of was flawless. She was always on top of communication with us, and it was a relief having her as our main point of contact to coordinate all details with all of the other vendors, as well. We said this to her many times throughout our wedding day, but we felt instant comfort whenever Susan would appear because we knew she was on top of everything and keeping the day flowing smoothly! It was especially helpful to have her helping out since we had different locations for getting ready in the morning, then moved to the church, then photos, then finally the venue reception--while each other vendor was awesome for each of their parts and also helped keep us on track, having a day-of coordinator to act as a quarterback for all of the moving pieces was so helpful and we couldn't be more grateful for Susan and team.

K Aschenbach Sent on 10/02/2019

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Excellent!!

I purchased a minimal package, but received a lot of advice and so much help on the day of!! Would definitely recommend booking as much as your budget allows!! Loved working with Leanne and Susan!

Susan Sent on 09/19/2019

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Calm, organized, professional

I got to work with the YNI team for my son & daughter-in-law's wedding and they were exceptional! Calm, organized, professional - everything one would hope for from a planning service provider. Highly recommend. Thank you Leanne, Susan, and Dani!

Lauren Sent on 08/21/2019

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Highly Recommend

In the time leading up to our wedding, I had no doubt that everything was going to be perfect after meeting with Leanne. As someone who works in the wedding industry I had so many people ask why I hired a day of coordinator and designer and after her seeing Leanne and her team in action they all knew why! She helped with the design for the day and really pulled all of my ideas and Pinterest boards together so that everything was cohesive and beautiful! She even designed our invitations, seating chart, and other paper goods. If you are thinking about hiring You Name It Events as a planner or day of coordinator I strongly recommend that you do! We could not have been happier with how everything turned out!

Laynee Sent on 08/14/2019

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Absolutely Amazing!

Leanne and her team were so amazing throughout our entire wedding process! Right away, I could tell that Leanne has an extremely warm personality, attention to detail and is very organized. She and Danielle coordinated the day of with us and ensured everything was just perfect. Having done weddings at our venue before, I really felt I could trust her to know what would work best. Leanne answered any questions I had leading up to the big day and also gave us great referrals and ideas. I had no worries about the little things- like whether our signs and wedding bands made it to the church on time- and thanks to them, I remained calm and was able to really enjoy every moment of the day. They even took some photos so that I would have some to cherish before the professional shots were passed along to us. All of my family and friends were so impressed with the YNI team and greatly appreciated their assistance! Thank you so much YouNameIt Events!

Fatima Sent on 07/09/2019

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Just hire them now... seriously.

I am an anxious person by nature and knew that I would need a point-person on the day of my wedding in order to truly relax and enjoy myself. My husband and I were recently married and hired You Name if Events for their "week-of coordinating" package. Honestly, hiring You Name It was the BEST DECISION EVER. We worked with Leanne, Susan, and Jen. Susan was our day-of coordinator and we cannot thank her enough for being the calm presence in an anxiety inducing environment. Susan and I were in contact for 3 months prior to the wedding and she reviewed all of my vendor contracts and planning documents, went over the master timeline with my husband and I to ensure good flow, and was available with tips/ideas/suggestions on things we would have never thought of. The You Name It Events online planning portal is super helpful and forces you to think about things that you should think about, but would never do so without prompting. Susan ran my rehearsal since my officiant was a friend and made me feel at ease whenever an issue came up. On the day of the wedding, Susan was right where we needed her, when we needed her there. It was so nice to be able to say "just talk to Susan about it" or "Susan will handle that" whenever something came up on our wedding day.

Leanne was available to me by email and for random questions that would come up for almost 2 years before my actual wedding (we booked them pretty early on). What I love most about this team is their ability to give honest and helpful feedback about decisions being made while also respecting your autonomy as a couple to make sure your day is exactly what you want it to be. I can't stress enough how stress-free the You Name It team made everything out to be. They are well worth the money! Thanks again, Susan!

D Maley Sent on 06/04/2019

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Mick/Courtney's Wedding May 11, 2019

Leanne and Susan from You Name It Events in Geneva, IL provided exceptional attention to detail and a personal touch during the planning and supporting of our son and daughter-in-law’s wedding on May 11. We of course, thought we had everything outlined and ready to go with the events for this day. However, after meeting with Leanne/Susan, we quickly realized their experience and deep commitment did create that personal service and was emphasized on the day of the wedding. They were professional, but also politely direct when necessary, in their approach with the bridal party and parents, during the rehearsal at the church/day of wedding and with all transportation details to the reception. When asked to do the little things, which kept us focused on enjoying the moment, they didn’t hesitate to complete any given task. We highly recommend using You Name It Events and utilize their portal to keep all plans streamlined and on schedule.

Rosa Sent on 12/17/2018

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Invaluable Service and Support!

Leanne was a lifesaver for us as we navigated the wonderful (and overwhelming!) world of wedding planning. We were so overwhelmed with all of the decisions and choices we had to make to plan the perfect wedding, but it put our mind at ease to be able to work with Leanne through the planning process. Leanne's experience in the industry was invaluable. She really listened to our needs and gave us honest guidance as we worked to book all of our wedding vendors that fit our personality, budget and vision She was prompt in her communication and highly organized! On the day of our wedding, the You Name It staff were highly professional and took the lead in coordinating all of the details of the event, allowing my husband and me to be able to fully enjoy our wedding experience together.

Christina Sent on 10/30/2018

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Best decision for an amazing, stress-free wedding day

Some people told me that hiring a wedding coordinator is unnecessary and a waste of money but I would completely disagree especially after working with You Name It Events for our wedding. My husband and I chose the partial planning package since we had most of our vendors already hired. Our biggest concern was our timeline and making sure everything goes smoothly on our wedding day. Leanne and her team went above and beyond our expectations. We literally did not have to worry about a single thing. Our day was almost completely stress free. I have to say almost because what wedding does not have at least a little bit of drama? Our wedding cake almost ended up on the dance floor because the cable of the floating cake stand snapped but Leanne and her team were still able to display our cake beautifully. We also did a Korean tea ceremony during our cocktail hour, which Leanne and her team did not have any experience with until our wedding. You would have never guessed that was the case. Leanne is really thorough and organized. There were things and questions that she thought of for our day that I did not even think about. The day was so well planned between Leanne and I that we actually ended up being ahead of schedule all day! Everything turned out better than I expected. It was also so nice to have my vendors go to her if they had any questions about schedule or where things needed to placed or any damage control that needed to be handled which allowed my now husband and I to enjoy our special day. You Name It Events was worth every penny and more! I highly recommend them to assist you with planning and coordinating your big special day.

Jenna Sent on 10/15/2018

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Amazing experience! Book them now!

Leanne was the best decision we made for our wedding day. We got married downtown Chicago at a venue that had to have everything brought in day of (plates, silverware, glasses etc.) and broken down and taken out that night. I started researching wedding planners and everyone pointed me to Name It Events. On my discovery call with Leanne i knew right away I wanted to book her. She was so nice and super knowledgeable. I booked her immediately. Over the course of the year Leanne was very responsive to my questions over email and always willing to jump on a quick call. We had a few meetings leading up to the wedding to make sure we were organized and ready to go day of. When the wedding day came Leanne and her team blew my expectations out of the water. I don’t think we could have done it without her. I highly recommend her to anyone looking!

S Sent on 10/13/2018

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Very professional service! I'm very glad to have Leanne there and she has helped me a lot to coordinate with all parties involved. My wedding day was perfect, and I strongly recommend Leanne and You Name It! Definitely the best wedding planner!!

Jessie Sent on 10/13/2018

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It was a perfect day thanks to Leanne and You Name it Events!! Both my Husband and I love having a hand in every detail, but we felt 100 percent comfortable letting Leanne lead the way. She executed it beyond our expectations!

Pete Sent on 10/12/2018

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I struggled with the need for a professional day-of as I "had already done their job for them" but was convinced by my wife to do so. As usual she was right and thank god that we did. Leanne was absolutely amazing. The things she picked up and ran with behind the scenes ensured that our wedding day went off without a hitch. For any guys or couples that doubt the value in a service like this I can't tell you enough how happy we are that we were lucky enough to stumble across Leanne. I can't imagine a better wedding planner.

Melissa Sent on 07/10/2018

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Leanne at Your Name It Events is EXCEPTIONAL. I cannot say enough wonderful things about Leanne and her team. Throughout our wedding planning, Leanne was a great resource to bounce ideas off of and brainstorm with. Leanne was there to answer any and all questions that I threw at her - and boy there were a lot of them. The last month leading up to the wedding was a whirlwind. Leanne's calming presence was welcomed and necessary. We felt as though Leanne was there every step of the way in the weeks leading up to the special day. There was no question that went unanswered or "uh oh" that Leanne was phased by. It was clear throughout the process we had made the right decision hiring a wedding planner but the day of our wedding made it almost feel like destiny. We did not hire just a wedding planner, we hired You Name It Events and Leanne Valdes. Our wedding day was flawless (at least to me it was). Yes, we put a TON of our own efforts into a vision. Yes, it was months of planning and wishing and hoping it would come to fruition. But honestly, Leanne and her team executed on every aspect of our day flawlessly. She dedicates the time and care necessary to remember the details and make sure YOUR day feel as special as she'd want HER day to be. We cannot thank You Name It Events and Leanne enough. Don't even think on this decision - just hire You Name It Events!

Jill Sent on 05/31/2018

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If you are planning a wedding... You need Leanne! Planning a wedding should be fun and that can be true with Leanne & her team. I wanted to make sure that our wedding was still a reflection of my husband and I while keeping it stress free. That also means that we wanted details that were truly us... cue when Leanne comes in! Not only did she give us feedback and mainstream our ideas, but she is a great sounding board for things that have worked in the past and ways to make it your own.
Also, the day of my wedding she was wonderful! I trusted her to make decisions for me since she knew my vision and my style. I actually was able to relax on my wedding day and enjoy all the details we had put in place. Since I had hired Leanne, my family was also able to enjoy the wedding day because they knew I was relaxed. All the things that she took care of (handing out tips, keeping time and managing schedule, creating timeline etc) are all details that would have landed on my family to be in charge of if she was not there.
Now with my friends planning their own weddings, the first piece of advice I tell is to hire Leanne!

Kelsey Sent on 12/05/2017

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Where do I begin with how much Leanne contributed to our wedding day being the best day of our lives? I got engaged in PA school and was planning my wedding from a different state and simultaneously the groom was in grad school in a different state. My parents were wonderfully helpful and involved, but from day one we knew we needed a wedding planner to help us coordinate everything. I will never forget my first meeting with Leanne (on a short week break from PA school) where I literally just balled in Leanne's office being completely overwhelmed by the whole process. She held my hand through every step of the process though and made planning a wedding from afar so much simpler. The day of the wedding, Leanne felt like a member of our family and she helped to ameliorate a few major issues that occurred due to other vendors mistakes on the day of our wedding. She and her two assistants were flawless with their execution and did a phenomenal job. The week of the wedding they took care of everything and I didn't have to lift a finger. I am thrilled that me, my groom, and my parents could just relax and enjoy that momentous time without worrying about the details. I am now, after the wedding, happy to call Leanne a dear friend. Future brides, do you and your families an incredible favor and hire leanne. There simply is no one better in Chicago!

Mike Sent on 11/26/2017

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As many of others have said, I am not sure where to start with Leanne and her team. I purchased Leanne's "middle" package which is suppose to be somewhere in between "just" the day-of-coordinator and planning the whole thing but I honestly couldn't have put on our perfect day without her. It started out with her providing me with stellar referrals for my vendors. She then provided me with some amazing tools to help me stay organized. I had some pretty unique ideas for decor and she helped every single one of them come to life even when I woke up in the middle of the night thinking I was crazy. She worked many hours on bringing those crazy ideas to life and I am forever grateful. After all of that, she helped us put on the best party ever. I am what you would call an extreme type-A person and you have to believe me when I say that I did not experience one second of stress on the day of our wedding. Leanne took care of everything. I plan on recommend Leanne and You Name It Events to everyone I know.

Sabrina Sent on 11/15/2017

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Working with Leanne and her team was the best decision I made when it came to planning my wedding. My husband at first didn't quite understand why we needed a wedding planner, but now he is the first one to tell all of our friends that it was worth it! He was her biggest fan and she helped with way more then I ever thought I needed help with. From finding vendors, to corresponding to emails the week of my wedding because I was sick, to making sure she knew family members names, and bustling my dress. She was a jack of all trades on the wedding day and because of her there were absolutely no bumps in the road. Leanne is amazing at what she does and I couldn't be more grateful for everything she did for us to make sure my day was picture perfect!

Ernestine Sent on 09/26/2017

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Leanne was the best wedding planner someone would want. She was with through the whole event from Friday night through Saturday night. I'm the mother of the bride and any suggestions I brought up to her she accommodated me. She and her assistance was great and I couldn't ask for a better team for my daughter's wedding.

Michelle Sent on 09/22/2017

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Leanne is simply AMAZING! We hired her for our day of coordinating services. I can't say enough about how organized she is - she took care of everything the days up until our big day and it was a relief knowing she and her team were at our venue making sure everything was set up just as I imagined. She was also super helpful in suggestion things and posing questions that I had never even thought of. You can tell she's a pro! Definitely recommend!

Sabrina Sent on 09/13/2017

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My husband and I were unsure how we wanted to celebrate the day of our marriage. We both come from huge families that typically host traditional weddings and the thought of that sounded overwhelming to me so I decided to hire a wedding planner. We were going back and forth about hosting the wedding at a big venue or just going to church by ourselves and calling it a day. Leanne came up with the perfect plan that never crossed our minds. We did the who shebang but on a much smaller scale and it was perfect. We decided to host dinner in the Sears Tower. The views were breath taking. It was intimate, relaxing and beautiful beyond our dreams. The décor blew our minds. Leanne thought of and prepared for everything. Not a detail was missed from how to walk down the aisle to ordering the most romantic flower arrangement I’ve ever seen. She considered our needs and wants and gave us a wedding meant for us. She responded as promptly as possible with detailed information and went the extra mile. If it weren’t for her we would not have had the success we had in properly communicating to the vendors what we wanted to see out them. She has the lingo down, knowledge and years of experience that many of us do not have. She knew what services were within their scope and how to achieve what we wanted. Throughout the process she informed us of options we didn’t know existed. She took the images we had in our heads and went beyond them. Hire Leanne and enjoy your wedding like you deserve to instead of running around going from one task to another and another. This was the best investment we made for the wedding. She put all our hard-earned money to good use. But, she gave us the one thing that mattered the most- time to enjoy our company on our wedding day which oftentimes doesn’t happen without a planner.

Jenna Sent on 08/04/2017

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BEST MONEY I EVER SPENT. We used Leanne/ You Name It Events to do day-of coordination for our wedding, and it was one of the best decisions I made. Leanne and her assistant, Celine, were absolutely outstanding. From the very first meeting, Leanne was professional, knowledgeable, and super friendly. She was able to recommend vendors for DJ, and car service which we used and that also were outstanding. She helped my (now) husband and I put together timelines for the day and ensure that there was nothing that we were missing for our special day. This was incredibly helpful as there were definitely a few details that I had forgotten or not even thought about at all which Leanne brought to light. We felt organized and prepared going into our special wedding day.

The day of the wedding went off without a hitch specifically thanks to Leanne and Celine. They made sure everyone was where they needed to be, coordinated with the other vendors, kept everyone on track, and made the day absolutely stress free. Leanne and Celine made sure all items such as toasting flutes, cake cutter, cake topper, veil, etc. was in my hotel room after the reception to take home the next day. There was truly not one single moment I was stressed.

My family, my husbands family, our wedding party, and my husband and I were able to truly enjoy our special day.

Thank you so much Leanne and Celine for all your hard work!!! Couldn't have done it without you.

If you are considering a wedding planner for your big day CHOOSE YOU NAME IT EVENTS!!!!

- Jenna & Matt Massheimer

Kady Sent on 07/31/2017

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It's taken us a while to get back into our routines since our wedding and honeymoon, but we finally are and I wanted to make sure You Name It Events was the first review I did! Leanne and her crew were amazing every step of the way. I found Leanne through the vendor information I received at the Geneva Wedding Walk, and I'm so thankful I did that walk! We hired her for "day-of" coordinator, but the service we received was so much more than just day-of. Some of our best vendors were booked due to her recommendation, and her opinion was always objective and with our best interests in mind. I relied on her expertise so many times leading up to the wedding, and she put me at ease every time. And what she was able to pull off for us on our wedding day was spectacular! I was a little more scatter-brained than I thought I would be, and not as organized as I would have liked. She was able to take the vision I had in my head and translate it into real life better than we were picturing. As what typically happens with weddings, something will undoubtedly come up with either vendors or guests, and Leanne and her crew put out all the little fires we needed tending to and kept us in the loop only with the essentials, which allowed us to really enjoy our day. She managed to ensure that my husband and I had plenty of alone time when I requested it, and she surprised us with a private dance/song from our cocktail band. While I was dancing the night away, she packed up all our personal belongings (which was a lot) and loaded them in my parents car and she helped all our vendors stick to our timeline. My only regret is not re-allocating our budget and hiring Leanne to plan our entire wedding! My husband and I were joking on our honeymoon (whenever a conflict would arise) that maybe we should just call Leanne and see what she would do!!

Kristin Sent on 07/12/2017

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We are so glad that we used You Name It Events for our wedding planner and couldn't have been happier with them. We were able to meet Leanne before the wedding to outline the events of the day and go through all of the details. She was extremely thorough and detailed and thought of things that we hadn't even realized that we needed to consider. Leanne helped to coordinate with all of our vendors and ensure that the entire day ran smoothly. She took care of so many of the little things you don't think of, like bringing our card holder and guestbook to our room at the end of the night. She was professional and fun to work with and having her allowed us to enjoy our day and not have to worry about anything!

Jami Sent on 07/10/2017

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Leanne of You Name It Events coordinated my wedding last year and she was a literal lifesaver. Since we were on a budget, we didn't think we could afford a wedding planner, but reached out to Leanne anyway because of a recommendation from our venue. She created a specific package that fit our budget-- we didn't do a full-blown planner, but we met several times before the wedding and then she coordinated the weekend itself.

She was prompt, thoughtful, kind, and so, so organized. We were DIYing our whole wedding and if it weren't for her nothing would have come together. If you're a DIY-er, I heavily recommend using her for your coordination! It takes off so much stress. She even looked at my Pinterest boards and gave me suggestions when I had too many ideas. She did everything--
answered emails for me, coordinated with all our different vendors, and also held my hand when I was too anxious. I cannot recommend her highly enough. Worth every penny.

Kara Sent on 07/07/2017

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Leeann and her team at You Name It Events were phenomenal! We booked them shortly after I realized planning a wedding with my family states away was extremely difficult. She was always there for me when I had questions & put my mind at ease when I was overwhelemd. When it came time for our big day, her & her team did more than I could have ever asked for. It was perfect! I was able to relax & enjoy the best day of my life while they did all of the behind the scenes (setting up, picking up, keeping me hydrated & pinning my torn dress from dancing!) Not only was I impressed, but the guests & vendors also complemented them. Highly recommended!!!

Blair Sent on 05/02/2017

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Leanne is a great event planner in every way - she cheerfully adjusted to our proposed division of labor, letting us do a lot of the early legwork to save on fees, but taking on the heavy lifting as the date drew near. On a couple of elements, we needed some convincing, but her instincts and insistence proved to be right on target every time!

Hilary Sent on 12/09/2016

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Working with You Name it Events was the single best decision I made in wedding planning! There is a reason everyone tells you to get a DOC. Find the money in your budget, you will not regret it. Seriously. I worked with Sherenne and Jenn on the day of my wedding. They were professional, organized and lots of fun to work with. It allowed me to enjoy the wedding day so much more knowing they were handling all of the details big and small. I worked with Leanne, the owner, during the early planning stages and was so impressed with her dedication and genuine excitement over her client’s plans.

Keith Sent on 11/07/2016

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Working with YNIE was one of the best decisions we made regarding our Oct 8th nuptials. As we began the planning we knew we wanted a wedding that was unique to us and didn’t want to spend money on traditional wedding elements that didn’t mean anything to us. From the beginning Leanne helped to direct our thinking allowing us focus our time and money on things what would help us create our vision. We selected the “Day- of” package, but corresponded with Leanne several times on things we couldn’t possibly have known on our own since we aren’t in the industry. Our wedding was a DYI event and my husband and I put in countless hours to ensure every detail would be ready leading into the day. On the day of the wedding, Leanne’s team took over and her staff of 3 stayed there the full time ensuring every detail was perfect. After the event we were able to head out and meet friends for the after party instead of worrying about clean-up. Our budget was small and at first we were nervous about the extra cost of a wedding coordinator but looking back I don’t think we could have executed such a perfect day without the extra help from YNIE.

Nicole Sent on 10/24/2016

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You name it was great to work with and significantly allow me to enjoy and relax for the weeks leading up to and weekend of our wedding! No matter how long you're engaged or how organized you are there are always all sorts of minor questions and details that require you're attention and stress you out when you should be enjoying this time. Having Leanne was a godsend! I have a very stressful and time consuming job and with few vacation days to use I couldn't take time off before the wedding with the honeymoon we had planned. Leanne kept me sane and was able to contact and coordinate all my various vendors and have everyone on the same page and have the day run incredibly smoothly, despite the curve ball mother nature threw that day. She was able to get all our details set up in our reception and ceremony space perfectly so that everyone could relax and visit during the day. I would say investing in a coordinator was one of the best decisions we made for the wedding and You Name It did an amazing job!

Shereene Sent on 10/24/2016

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Leanne was so great to work with for my destination Indian wedding. Her and Susan came down to New Orleans from the beginning of the wedding weekend and made me feel so calm through out the process. I felt like everything was under control and had peace of mind that all of my hard work planning would be taken care of. Hiring You Name It will be the best investment for your event so you can truly enjoy it and know that everything will go smooth!

Cindy Sent on 10/12/2016

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We brought Leanne into the planning of our 125th Celebration in the early months which proved to be beneficial , her knowledge of vendors , planning and the organization skills was valuable to us .The team at You Name it Events was professional, extremely helpful and greatly appreciated.

Emily Sent on 10/10/2016

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Leanne was great to work with! We chose her for our day-of-coordinator and I had the utmost confidence handing everything off to her when the big day finally came around. She made everything flow smoothly and with her hard work and guidance she helped make this big day the most beautiful, most special of our lives. We can't thank her and Marie enough for decorating, directing, guiding, and assisting in all manner things during our chaotic planing process! An additional 1000 points for finding my "something blue" on the bathroom floor (a piece of my sister's childhood blankie that had been tucked into my wedding dress) and for saving it for me when she realized what it was. I would have been devastated, so Leanne is ACTUALLY my hero. xo

Bethany Sent on 08/22/2016

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Leanne did a partial planning package for us back in April with some meetings before the big day and then day of coordination. She was so helpful the entire time! No question was too small. She helped guide in decor, invitations, logistics, etc. and all her vendor referrals were spot on! She was truly wonderful to work with and I cannot thank her enough for helping our big day go smoothly!

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Absolutely 5 star service & delivery all around. Hiring Leanne & her team was the absolute best decision I could have made and worth every penny (& then some!)

As a self-proclaimed "type AAA" person, I have trouble relinquishing control - particularly after spending over a year planning our wedding. Her attention to detail and genuine concern to ensure everything ran smoothly and according to plan were incredible. She really takes a lot of time to understand your "vision" and what's important to you - she also has impeccable taste, and I felt so comfortable handing the reigns over to her to execute on our wedding day - which she did flawlessly. She made 3 separate trips downtown (for the walk through, rehearsal and of course the wedding day), and everything ran like clockwork!
It was also so helpful to have a single point of contact for all of the other vendors & handles any problems that arise. She's basically the Olivia Pope of wedding planners/coordinators! :)
Best of all, I was actually able to enjoy our wedding day & knew that my family and bridal party was able to as well since Leanne was behind the scenes taking care of all the details (e.g. collecting our cards, gifts, personal items, extra wine, my veil, bouquet, cake! and taking it back to the hotel for us - that was such a huge help not to worry about!)
The piece of mind alone to know that you will be able to have fun on the day you've spent SO much time (& money!) pulling together makes having a day-of coordinator ABSOLUTELY worth it.
Thank you so much to Leanne & her team - I'm so glad I heard about you guys & will be forever grateful for all you did to make our day so special & memorable!

Kerry Sent on 07/10/2016

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We used You Name It Events as "Week of Wedding" coordinators for our wedding in downtown Chicago. The day of the rehearsal and wedding, they took over all of the organization and double checked everything. They coordinated and confirmed details and deliveries with our vendors to be sure everything ran smoothly. They truly made it so that we did not have to worry about anything on the day of our wedding, just enjoy it. We would HIGHLY recommend using them for your wedding needs!

Lindy Sent on 05/22/2016

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I was lucky to meet Leanne at an open house at the Haight (Elgin). She helped us through the entire wedding planning process and gave us a book of paperwork to keep us on track with planning. Throughout the entire process, including the day of the wedding, she was very prompt, friendly, and thoughtful. She is the main reason why our wedding went off without a hitch. We had about 12 vendors and Leanne helped coordinate delivery and pick up times with all of them. We ran out of beer and whiskey after the cocktail hour-- because our friends & family were a little thirsty-- and Leanne helped us out of that mess. She really went above and beyond what she was hired to do and we can't thank her enough! She even made sure that my mom was taken care of the night of the wedding! I would recommended hiring Leanne for any event that you're thinking of planning. If you don't have an event coming up, make one! Thank you Leanne! You are the BEST

Adam Sent on 05/10/2016

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I was one of those people who did not think we needed a coordinator and that we could take care of all of the details on our own in planning and executing the wedding we envisioned. I quickly discovered in the early stages that we needed help. Enter YouNameIt Events. Leanne and her crew were awesome! My wife and I cannot say enough good things about our experience with these kind, professional, and fun people. Leanne was always an email, text, or phone call away with answers any and all of our questions. She and her group were instrumental in helping us find the rehearsal dinner location, numerous vendors for anything we wanted, as well as helping us organize and maximize our experience. YNI Events worked seamlessly with all of our many vendors, photographers, videographers, etc and kept everyone on the ball the entire time. Such attention to detail definitely paid off as our wedding weekend ran like a well-oiled machine. We were all able to enjoy the experience without having to worry about a single thing. Not only were they were helpful beyond measure, but we also developed a personal bond with them through the process. It truly was like having additional friends around to help out at every turn. Their attention to detail and to their clients is apparent upon meeting them. They truly want your event to be as special in execution as it is in your head. I would highly recommend YNI to anyone looking to take the stress out of their wedding or other event planning.

Kasie Sent on 01/30/2016

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Leanne was the absolute best money I spent for my wedding! I had nothing to worry about because I knew she already had taken care of everything. I truly got to relax and enjoy my special day, which is amazing. We had to make some last minute changes due to unforeseen circumstances and she was amazing and made me feel at ease about it all. I highly recommend Leanne and her team to anyone planning a wedding!

Lisa Sent on 01/26/2016

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I think hiring Leanne to be our wedding planner was the best money we spent on our wedding. She was so on top of everything, and I never had to worry about something falling through the cracks. She was able to provide us with fantastic ideas for our vendors and helped us navigate the negotiating process with our contracts. She even helped us problem-solve when minor issues popped up (as they inevitably do). It truly was a pleasure working with Leanne. My husband and I were able to enjoy our entire day without any worries.

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I do not even know where to begin with Leanne!! She was absolutely amazing! She made my day 100% easier, and the whole process of planning a wedding was a breeze. She listened to my ideas, helped me pick Vendors that would execute those ideas. She was a life saver and I would completely recommend her for her planning services!!

Marcia Sent on 10/29/2015

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The best thing I did regarding the wedding was to hire You Name It Events to coordinate the itinerary for my daughter's wedding. Leanne and her staff were helpful without being intrusive. They set up the reception area and dining room with items provided by me and transformed the venue into exactly what my daughter and I had envisioned. At the end of the evening
gifts and decorations were loaded into my car by their staff. I did not have to lift a finger. I was able to enjoy my daughter's wedding without worry. Everything flowed smoothly throughout the day due to the competency and professionalism of You Name It Events!

Nicci Sent on 10/19/2015

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Leanne and Susan were lifesavers the day of my wedding. I worked with Leanne leading up to the wedding and both of them were there the day of to make everything go perfectly. Hiring a "day of " coordinator was the best decision I made! Even though it was "day of" I wouldn't even call it that because Leanne helped me so much weeks leading up to the event. I could not thank them enough and would HIGHLY recommend you name it events !!!

Lisa Sent on 09/26/2015

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As parents of the Bride it is with pleasure that we write a review about Leanne and "You Name it Events". Our daughter's Wedding at St. James Cathedral and the Chicago Symphony Center in Downtown Chicago couldn't have been better "orchestrated" then by Riccardo Muti himself.
Leanne's detailed planning of the day's events help make this a perfect Wedding Day for our daughter and son-in-law. What we really thought was most impressive was Leanne's ability to "think outside the box" and be ready with a contingency plan in the event that one was needed. You can't be this good unless you have seasoned experience and a great staff.
Thanks again Leanne for making this an unforgettable day for the Bride's parents. You feel like part of our family now.
Mr. and Mrs. Viola

Emily Sent on 09/21/2015

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Leanne with You Name It Events made our wedding experience easy, low stress, and enjoyable to plan. Four months prior to our wedding, my wedding dress was not fitting and after two tailors saying they were unable to fix the dress without major alterations and changes to the look of the dress, I called Leanne in a panic. She referred me to a private seamstress who fixed my dress without any noticeable changes. This is what you get with Leanne. If you have problems, she gets them fixed. Our wedding day was perfect and her staff were kind, courteous, and professional. We didn't have to worry about a thing the entire day. We both agreed it was by far the best money we spent on our event. We recommend anyone looking for a full wedding planner or day of coordinator to contact You Name It Events.

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Hire Leanne - YOU WILL NOT REGRET IT!

I was honestly nervous about hiring a day of coordinator. I had heard horror stories from my friends about day of coordinator experiences...and I honestly wasn't even sure what it was that they did...so I had my doubts...
But, hiring Leanne was the best money spent on the wedding. She was incredible!

Leanne has a really awesome system going. She is also incredibly sweet, caring, and her passion for her work shows.

I don't have enough space in this review to list all of the incredible things Leanne did to ensure that our wedding day went smoothly. In a nutshell, she did it all: set up and broke down all of our intricate decorations, miraculously appeared when I needed anything, hung back when things were going smoothly, and thanks to her the entire wedding party was able to kick back and enjoy the special day!

I will never forget my mothers words the morning after our wedding: "She is an angel."
That's right you guys, my mom called Leanne an angel. I will never forget her amazing service on the day of my wedding and will be recommending her to all of my friends and family.

Thanks Leanne!!

Kayla Sent on 07/23/2015

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I was so thoroughly pleased with the services that Leanne provided for our wedding day. I designed and planned every detail of our wedding day but did not know how to execute it flawlessly. Thankfully Leanne and her team were there to take care of EVERYTHING. Stephanie was a life-saver on the day of. We ended up with the wrong linens and it was taken care of before I even noticed. She took care of every detail, made sure my husband and I ate, kept guests happy, and communicated with the vendors so that I didn't have to. They knew where everything went and they had everything ready to be packed into cars for our family at the end of the night. I cannot say enough about how wonderful these ladies were. I finally was able to let go of the reigns and relax.

Amy Sent on 07/07/2015

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From the moment we started working with Leanne six months before our wedding she simplified the planning process tremendously. She listened to the type of feeling we wanted for our wedding and pointed us to the vendors who would fulfill that vision, and as a result our wedding day was truly one of the best days of our lives. The work she and her team did preparing for the day to make sure all the vendor schedules ran smoothly and all details were accounted for was incredibly helpful and took so much off of our plate, allowing us to spend the entire weekend enjoying time with our friends and family. I highly recommend Leanne and You Name It Events!

Cristen Sent on 06/30/2015

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Leanne and a her team are the best! She had great communication throughout the whole wedding process. I did not have to worry about a thing on my wedding day! Every bride needs to have You Name It Events part of their big day!

Michelle Sent on 05/26/2015

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Leanne and her crew were amazing! This was for my daughters First Holy Communion. They were organized, friendly, creative and fun! Leanne met with me and then put together a budget with every item and service so there weren't any questions. She was very responsive. She really took the time to see every little detail was perfect. She even ran back to her office to grab a few extra things that she wanted to add to make it the best. I would highly recommend them.

Amanda Sent on 05/10/2015

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The best bridal shower I have ever hosted!!! It could not have happened if not for the help of Leeanne. Her ideas and expertise made an event my niece will never forget. The guests are still raving about the unique decorations, the menu and well-organized atmosphere. They also commented that it was the BEST shower they have ever attended. I could not have been happier with how the day went. Thanks for a memorable day!

Kristin Sent on 02/06/2015

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As a bride, I knew I needed help to make my wedding day a success, and that is exactly what I got from Leanne and her team at You Name It Events in Geneva, IL. She was able to help with everything from creating a theme and vision for the day to making sure that the logistics were organized. Her expertise and thoroughness was more than I could have asked for. You Name It Events offers different levels of assistance, to fit the need of each bride. I chose the option that helped me plan the day from the beginning, and while there were options that offered more or less assistance, this worked for me in offering me all of the advice that I needed. Leanne and her team then took complete charge that day and made sure that everything was as it should be. As a manager in my career, I am used to taking the lead and worrying about the details, but Leanne and her team were able to handle everything and made my wedding day a truly memorable and enjoyable experience.

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When I initially told my fiancé that I was hiring a wedding coordinator to help out the day of our wedding, I could see the fear in his eyes as he pictured Franck Eggelhoffer from Father of the Bride orchestrating our wedding day. After months of convincing him to trust me on it, on the day of our wedding he had proclaimed that hiring Leanne was the best money we spent on our wedding. I could not agree more. Leanne and her associate Danielle were the fairy godmothers of our wedding day. They were highly detailed oriented in the days leading up to the event, covering all bases and getting questions answered ahead of time to make sure everyone knew what they were doing on the wedding day. They anticipated our needs flawlessly and followed-through with everything perfectly. They are masters of logistics, communicating and coordinating all vendors, putting out fires, and keeping things on a timeline. Even with our large, rowdy traditional downtown wedding, they were able to reign it all in and make sure everything flowed perfectly. Leanne is the consummate professional--easy to work with and on top of every last detail...doing it all with a smile. Speaking from my experience, I can honestly say she is the perfect person to work with for a downtown Chicago wedding. I wish I could hire her to coordinate my entire life.

Dina Sent on 12/31/2014

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I hired Leanne from You Name It Events as my day-of coordinator for my destination wedding in Riviera Maya, Mexico in November. She was outstanding! Her level of professionalism and knowledge exceeded my expectations! She was responsive, thorough and willing to do anything and everything to make our wedding day perfect. I highly recommend that brides hire a day-of coordinator. It made my day completely enjoyable and stress-free!

Alicia Sent on 12/21/2014

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Leanne was fantastic. She felt like a friend that I've known for years (that I could trust) AND a competent professional that could handle anything thrown her way. Unfortunately, thanks to a few crazy family members, a few things were thrown her way- even on the wedding day itself. I am beyond grateful for how she responded to each situation. She was firm when needed (while still remaining professional), kept my husband and I informed, and always had a smile no matter what. Her services were also a great value. I was quoted significantly more for packages that included less services. I wouldn't hesitate to use her again, she (and her team) were exactly what we wanted and needed. Thanks Leanne!

David Sent on 12/17/2014

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Everyone at "You Name it Events" was fantastic. Our wedding could not have been smoother - everything was perfect!!

Wanda Sent on 11/20/2014

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At the time we got engaged, my future wife wanted to hire a wedding planner. I didn't really feel like we would need one, as we were both grown adults and I am a planner by nature. We were getting married at a private setting that I had 24 hour access to and we were having the ceremony and reception at the same place. I thought we could do all by ourselves, as long as we hired good vendors to do everything else (Catering, DJ, Officiant, Photographer, Bakery, Florist, etc). But as every groom to be should know by now, don't stand in the way of your bride to be!

So as you can see, we hired Leanne and she provided us with an array of services to choose from. As the day of our wedding came closer and closer, I finally began to see the value in hiring a wedding planner, especially Leanne. It finally dawned on me that we didn't just hire a wedding planner; we hired Leanne, a complete wedding professional who made sure that every detail of our wedding "weekend" was communicated with all our vendors and executed flawlessly. The bride and groom and their friends and family deserve the freedom of not having to worry about all the details. There is no way you can do it yourself. Have fun and savor your day. It’s going to go by really fast, so leave the worrying to your wedding planner. There is no way we could have had such a wonderful wedding without the help of Leanne, so if you think you can do it all yourselves, think again!

Nancy Sent on 10/24/2014

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You Name It Events was a huge help in making my daughter’s wedding a success. At first, I wasn’t sure if I needed a wedding planner, but when I thought about what a big investment that we were making in the day, I wanted to benefit from someone with experience to help things go smoothly and avoid mistakes. I’m glad I did. Leanne Valdes was a cheerful and reassuring partner in the process. She patiently answered all of my questions.

She gave vendor recommendations and much-needed advice on invitations, an area more complicated than I expected. She visited the venue with me in advance, and made sure that all the details were in place for the reception.

The week of the wedding, she sat with us and reviewed the plans again, making sure we were not overlooking anything. Danielle kept us organized at the Rehearsal, and made sure everyone knew their roles. Leanne and Danielle were with us throughout the day of the wedding. They did much of the communications with the hotel staff and vendors, and directed the ceremony from behind the scenes. At the reception, they again made sure that we were on schedule and that everything and everyone was where they should be. They looked after the gifts and envelopes, and made sure they were secure.

I realized that the day was going so fast, that they allowed me to enjoy it, without having to worry about managing everything. I did not have to cart and place supplies for the reception, or track down people for photos, or worry about transporting gifts. My daughter and I were so glad they were there to make the day stress-free, and a complete success!

Jeff Sent on 09/23/2014

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Leanne helped make our day less stressful and everything was executed exactly how we wanted. There are a lot of things to worry about on your day, and it is VERY reassuring having someone you can trust making sure everything is getting carried out appropriately. Leanne also helped us in the preparation leading up to the day with suggestions for venues, advice, and her expert opinion, which really helped us put together the perfect wedding!

Ashley Sent on 09/10/2014

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You Name it was by far the best money I spent for my wedding!! Leanne and team were spot on with everything! I hired them as a day of coordinator and they nailed it! I was a crazy bride and had my MOH and myself doing all of my personal flowers and centerpieces ourselves. When I first met You Name it at a wedding expo, I asked Leanne if I could hire her to set everything at our venue up and act as the day of coordinator. She said they would customize a package to exactly what I needed, and she did just that. I am a corporate event planner so I knew I could handle all of the details leading up to the wedding, but knowing she would be there to handle all of the details the day of, made me relax and actually enjoy the day.

Leanne met with us and the venue representative the week before the wedding and gave me checklists and forms that made me smile. She thought of things I didn't even think of which really impressed me. We went over everything her team would be setting up and coordinating and while I was overwhelmed with everything, she took it with a smile. We chatted the day before the wedding and sorted a few things out.

The day of arrived and they rocked everything! They did a lot of running around by picking up our flowers and bringing them to the venue. I'm not sure what else they did, but all I know is I got a video of everything they set up and it looked AWESOME!! And at least an hour before the guests were to arrive. It was all better than I expected!

Overall, You Name it gave me a feeling of confidence that they could handle it. I never had to question my decision of hiring them, it just felt right. Leanne's attitude is awesome. If you can't get along with her as your coordinator, you are a mean person. She took everything I threw her way with a "yes" confident attitude. They were simply AMAZING!! I feel like I got a steal for everything they did. Well worth it!

Ana C. Sent on 09/08/2014

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I simply loved working with Leanne. At first when I was trying to contact vendors I got really disappointed because most wedding coordinators did not want to work with some one from outside the country and some of them was actually rude, however when I contact Leanne she was very nice and gave me a lot of solutions and ways we could work from a different. She made my wedding planning experience a lot easier and I was able to have the wedding of my dream because of her help.

James Sent on 07/30/2014

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Leanne was a life savor! We live out of state and needed someone in the area to do the leg work for us. Leanne did that for us and much, much more. She provided us with recommendations when we had no clue where to begin and made arrangements with vendors. She was always responsive over email and phone. During the wedding, her and her crew made sure that everything was the way we wanted it. The ceremony was beautiful! We couldn't have done it without her.

Chris Sent on 07/28/2014

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Leanne and her team were wonderful! She listened to what we wanted and researched vendors. She went over any details that we had questions about. She brought up many details we hadn't even thought about. The day of the wedding she was there and handled everything for us. We were able to relax and enjoy my daughters wedding day instead of thinking of how everything was going to flow and how to get everything done. She was worth way more than what we paid her! Don't have a wedding without her!

Sarah Sent on 07/14/2014

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I cannot say enough good things about Leanne Valdes and her team at You Name It Events! They helped us from the beginning planning stages to the actual wedding day. Leanne assisted us in finding almost all of our vendors from photography & videography to the bakery & florist. She has extensive knowledge about each vendor which she provided to us in order to select which vendor would work best for us. She was also critical in putting together vendor contracts & making sure we were not only getting a fair price, but getting the level of service we wanted. In the end, Leanne saved us so much time & money in selecting our vendors. (The vendors she recommended were also all wonderful).
The second major part of what Leanne & her team helped us with was coordinating the day of the wedding, which involved set-up, clean up, organization of the rehearsal/ceremony & reception, making sure our card box was secure, delivering flowers, etc. There was no task too small for her team - at one point I even caught them doing dishes at my parents house! They really went the extra mile to make sure that the day flowed perfectly. For example, when the limo arrived to bring the ladies to the church, the driver said he needed payment before leaving. This would have caused a lot of stress without having Leanne there to run to the bank & grab a cashier's check. Overall, I can't imagine not having Leanne there to help with everything. As someone who worries about the details, I was put at ease knowing that her team was there to take care of things. If asked if I would hire You Name It again, I would say absolutely with no hesitation. They are the best!!!

Sarah Sent on 07/12/2014

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We worked with Leanne for over a year before our wedding. From the very moment I reached out to inquire about services through the very end of the wedding reception, Leanne was responsive, creative, professional, and caring. We were planning our wedding long-distance so it was invaluable to us to have someone on the ground who knew the lay of the land. She listened to every phone call and email, and always provided a solution. We had full confidence that our day would go smoothly because of her and her team, and it did - despite a raging thunderstorm during our ceremony, forcing us to go to plan B! We wouldn't be happier with how everything turned out and would recommend You Name It Events to anyone.

Cynthia Sent on 06/27/2014

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You Name It Events is a top notch event planning service! You Name It deserves 10 stars for the customer service they delivered through out the one year wedding planning process for our beautiful Lake Michigan wedding! My husband and I are still in absolute awe at the fabulous job Leanne and her team did to help our wedding weekend go absolutely perfect and seamless! Our family and out of town guests were so pleased to have the You Name It team on board, because it allowed everyone to enjoy the wedding without any headaches or mishaps. Everyone is still talking about how helpful it was to have You Name It to assist with our wedding weekend. My husband and I live in NYC. We planned to have a Lake Michigan wedding in South Haven because I was born and raised in West Michigan. We planned to have a big city wedding in small town. We knew we would need assistance with planning from afar. Although, You Name It is located in Chicagoland, we are located in NYC, and our wedding was in Michigan there were no issues with distance. Leanne made multiple trips to Michigan when needed during the entire planning process.
Leanne totally understood our vision for our 230 guests and she went above and beyond to make sure we were always happy through out the planning process till the day of our wedding. Her ability to be meticulous and detailed oriented is impeccable. Leanne remembers everything!
Even on the day of the wedding when the Limo driver was late. Leanne solved the issue immediately without hesitation she called another company and made sure we had a beautiful back up limo and we were still on time to our ceremony! Hiring You Name It Events was by far one of the best purchases we made for our wedding! You Name It does everything with excellence they are truly the #1 one planning service to choose for your special day!

Stephanie Sent on 06/26/2014

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If you are looking to enjoy your wedding (and not work it so to speak) you MUST hire a day of planner. Leanne and her team are absolutely phenomenal. My husband and I, our wedding party, and our families were able to completely enjoy our wedding day as Leanne ha every single detail covered. She met with me for about an hour and a half a few days before the wedding where we reviewed the plan for the day and the vendor list. Leanne confirmed all the vendors, ensured everything was going to exactly as planned, and ensured my day was perfect up to the last minute. She surprised me with her attention to detail throughout the day. During our cocktail hour she noticed I was chatting a lot and brought me a plate of appetizers so I wouldn't miss out, she went to our reception site and sent a video of how the set up looked to make sure it was exactly what I wanted to walk in to, she even organized all my wedding gifts and "stuff" toward the end of our reception and walk all of it over to our hotel with us. She took care of our parents during the reception to make sure they had everything they needed. Both of our parents said hiring her was one of the best decisions I made while planning our big day. I couldn't agree more. You will absolutely be thrilled with You Name It Events. I highly recommend this service!!

Katie Sent on 06/24/2014

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Best decision ever! You Name It Events made sure to exceede my wildest dreams. They were the the critical piece of my wedding day that made everything easy. They made it nice for my family to enjoy the wedding day with me, instead of worrying about set up and take down my wedding and all my little DIY decorations. The day seemed effortless, and that was 100% becauase I had You Name It Events running around in the background making sure everything was taken care.

Brittany Sent on 06/19/2014

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Working with Leanne, Megan and Jeni on my wedding day was a wonderful experience. As the bride, I wanted to have a day-of coordinator about a month before our wedding. Leanne was super accommodating to us and made us feel confident and comfortable in our wedding plans. She was easy to work with and made sure each little detail was covered.

Leanne would work after hours to meet with us based on our schedules. There were so many things that came up that I totally didn't think about for the wedding, and I was so happy we decided to have a day-of coordinator so that nothing would slip by us. Leanne and Megan also did a venue walk-through with us so that they would know every detail and came up with wonderful ideas during this time as well.

Our day-of coordinators were Megan and Jeni. Leanne had another wedding to be at that day, however she still took the time to stop by and say hello which meant a lot! Jeni was great at assisting my bridal party and helping us with all our needs. Megan was awesome and made sure the whole day ran smoothly. Everyone was so nice and helpful, which in turn helped me not stress out!

I would highly recommend You Name It Events for your upcoming wedding if you want to feel stress-free and have it run flawlessly.

Rachel Sent on 03/19/2014

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Leanne, Sarah, and Taylor made sure everything ran smoothly from our rehearsal to our wedding ceremony all the way to the last clean-up of the night!! You often times do not realize how many quests will turn to you as the bride with questions/texts/phone calls the day before and of the wedding... and they made all of that so much more manageable, and gave the groom and myself ample more time and opportunities to enjoy ourselves and spend time with our guests!! We had a large wedding party, but everyone felt attended to, was in place on time, and able to enjoy the night thanks to this stellar team!! They are very friendly, smart, and fun to be around... Definitely a MUST for any wedding in Chicago/Chicagoland area!! We really loved working with them and know that you will to :)

Joseph Sent on 03/19/2014

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Extremely helpful and competent. Made the entire process much more enjoyable for bride, groom and family.

Shawn Sent on 03/18/2014

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THE Best team ever!!

We used 'You Name It Events' to do "day pf" wedding coordination...which was absolutely the single BEST decision we made for my daughter's wedding. Our wedding had been well planned and organized so intially I wasn't sure if I needed a planner the day of the wedding...well I couldn't have been more wrong...the "day of" is only an acronym this team started working 2-3 months before the wedding giving me access to their contact information and sharing that with every vendor. Leanne worked tirelessly from the start of the rehearsal dinner through cleaning up the florals after the reception...this team even took the time to transfer and load the gorgeous centerpieces and take them to a local nursing home the next day. Leanne took every bridal party member and vendors name and contact info from us and sent all these folks timelines, confirmed the vendors start or arrival times, sent updates via texts of changes and deadlines as "shuttles leave hotel at 2pm".

As the MOB and the wedding planner this was the best gift you can do for yourselves and your family. Both my husband and I got to spend the weekend with our daughters, the bride and the maid of honor...we never missed on single moment because we were out chasing a vendor or asking the photographer to take a photo.

Save money somewhere else...and hire this team to make your day stress free and perfect! If I could give them a 100 stars I would...thank you to YOU Name It Events...you were all amazing.

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ou know that an affair has been a success when your guests proclaim that they can’t believe the party is over - especially when the party is a wedding shower where clock watching is the usual norm. With vague ideas outnumbering the specific ones, I contacted Leanne Valdes of You Name It to help me throw together an impromptu wedding shower. By the end of our first meeting, Leanne helped me solidify a delectable menu, suggested some fresh ideas for guest participation that didn’t include the usual shower games that I detest, and had a well directed sense of the decorating aesthetics that I wanted. Further meetings highlighted her organizational abilities with samples of products, food, and even a “designer drink” specific for the occasion, which we mixed together as a “trial run”. It was a hit at the shower.

It was these kinds of actions that Leanne employed that were such a complement to the expected skills of an event planner. Her desire to research out and add that something specifically unique to an event makes Leanne exceptional. Her vendors reflected her professionalism with the result that the party looked beautiful, the food was outstanding, and the activities were memorable for the guests as well as the bridal couple.

And the clean up...except for the floral arrangements, Leanne and her crew left not a trace of themselves behind. It was magical! Let me state the obvious: I unequivocally recommend You Name It for any party planning needs. Just be prepared for guests not to want to go home.
WGSanders

Mary Sent on 09/21/2013

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Both Leanne and Sarah worked with my daughter and me prior to the wedding and they both were extremely helpful. They answered all of our questions and provided suggestions and guidance to help make the day perfect. Sarah was with us the day of the wedding. She is very organized, very professional and attended to every detail. At the church she kept everything on schedule and even had my daughter's dogs there at the right time for photos. At the reception Sarah made sure that the set-up was to our specifications, that everything ran on schedule, seeing to all of the details so that my daughter and I could enjoy the day! At the end of the reception Sarah cleaned up and insured that we got all of our decorations back. It was because of You Name It that we were able to enjoy this very special day!!

Robin Sent on 09/19/2013

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Leanne and her group from You Name It Events & Administration were great! My daughter decided at the last minute to have an event coordinator on the day of her wedding and reception and I could not believe what a difference it made. You Name It came in listened to my daughter's wants and needs and made sure that everything ran as smoothly as it could. I would highly recommend and refer them!

Sarah Sent on 07/26/2013

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I was a HUGE control freak when it came to my wedding- even on the big day, I kept trying to do things myself and it took my coordinator, Leanne, saying, "Sarah! Stop! Let us do this! Go ENJOY your wedding day!" to really get me to relax! Leanne and her team were a HUGE help not only to me, my family, and bridal party, but they also really helped out the church coordinator and catering manager. Our reception had A LOT of moving parts- a photobooth, ice cream bar, hot dog cart, outdoor Bags sets, sparkler exit, and much more that, realistically, I could not have handled by myself. Having a coordinator was probably one of the greatest things I could have done for myself to ensure I TRULY enjoyed my wedding day, and You Name It did a great job in making our big day PERFECT! You only get to be a bride once, and hiring You Name It guarantees you will LOVE every minute of your special day!

Whitney Sent on 07/09/2013

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I used Leanne to help me plan my daughter's 2nd birthday party, and I'm so glad I did. As I was in a very busy point in my life, I wanted to give my daughter a fun and special day to remember but not go 'totally over the top.' Leanne helped me think through what would be practical and realistic for the party. We came up with a very cute theme (pinwheels and polka dots), and then Leanne took time to research creative ideas for the decorations, food and favors. We used many things that the two of us found at home (in order to save money), and I kept thinking, 'who just offers up her own personal supply of things?' Leanne truly wanted this party to be as much of a success as I did. She asked about my budget, she made lists and kept us on task, and when I got a little behind, she was able to take the reins and keep us on schedule. However, Leanne worked along side of me as I wanted to do much of the party planning as well, and she was able to understand and respect the role I wanted to play too. Leanne went so far above the call of duty for this party. She worked on projects at home, she stayed after the party to help clean up and finish up the favors for the guests, and she was also incredibly prompt in terms of communication. I would highly recommend Leanne for any event. You will be so thrilled you worked with her, and you are paying for the best service out there. She will make each event truly unique and special for you!

Stacey Sent on 07/06/2013

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Leanne planned our wedding of June 25, 2011. Given this was a second wedding for both of us, I thought I knew everything there was to know about planning a wedding, I was wrong. Leanne created a dream wedding for us, and the level of detail and thought that went into everything was absolutely incredible, nothing was overlooked. Leanne is very good at listening to her clients and taking their likes and visions and making them a reality. She is extremely efficient, professional and when there were challenges takes the initiate to investigate options and alternates. I think the best compliments came from our guests who have all said to me how much they loved the wedding, it was the best wedding they ever went to and if they were ever to get married again they would do it the same way we did. Leanne is a very hard worker, not only did she plan the wedding, rehearsal and dinner, she also organized the move for my husband and his three kids to our new home and also managed the house and looked after the kids all while planning our wedding. I highly recommend Leanne and will never forget what she did for our family.

Tina Sent on 07/03/2013

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This was my second event with You Name It! After all the hard work Leanne and her team did with my wedding I knew I needed to use them for my husband's Surprise 30th Birthday. I wanted to do a Casino themed party and Leanne was able to find a company that rented out Casino equipment. I was able to rent a Dealer and Roulette Table that just made the party complete. Since it was a surprise party Leanne and her team were able to set up the location and manage all the little things that were going on during the event. You Name It always allows me to enjoy my parties and just have FUN! Thanks You Name It ~ I can't wait to party with you again!

Sarah Sent on 07/02/2013

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Not a single thing went wrong that Leanne couldn't fix on the day of my wedding! That alone says a lot! I used over 40 different vendors (2 florists, photo, video, musicians, etc.) and every detail was planned beforehand by Leanne so that I did not have to worry about a thing the day of my wedding. She was always available by phone and email and went above and beyond at every meeting. Even when a piece of jewelry broke on the day of the wedding, her assistant Sarah went to the jewelry store to get it fixed! Such excellent service. You will be busy enough on the day of the wedding that you really don't need to be verifying that everything behind the scenes is running smoothly. My wedding was truly once in a lifetime and I am so happy that everything went smoothly thanks to the detailed planning and promptness of Leanne.

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Leanne, Sharon and Megan from You Name It Events provided us with day-of coordination for our wedding day. It was by far the best money spent on our entire wedding! They took care of everything from calling and confirming all vendors, taking decorations to the venue, setting up all the decorations, managing the schedule, directing people, and so much more. It was amazing to see all our planning in action that day and to trust that Leanne had our vision in mind. I highly recommend You Name It!

User1214813 Sent on 06/25/2013

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So, I am a very organized person. I never really thought that I would get a wedding planner because I would be able to do things myself. After thinking about it for a while, I decided that I would want a wedding planner for the day of. I wanted a planner for the day of so that I could enjoy my wedding day, and also so that my mom and other family wouldn't have anything to worry about either. Leanne and I had a few meetings prior to the day which was very helpful and reassuring. Leanne actually gave me a goodie bag at our first meeting, which was really cute:) So, when the day finally came, I was AMAZED at how many times I called Leanne's name! It had to be over 300 times lol! Leanne and her assistants were on top of everything and they did it somehow in the background. One of the assistants even offered to carry my shoes for me at the end of the night! They helped with everything that day, from getting breakfast for everyone, to making sure the flowers ended up at the right place, to making sure all of our things were cleaned up out of the hall, and packed. Hiring You Name It Events was by far the best purchase of my wedding! Thank you ladies!!!

Meredith Sent on 06/24/2013

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Working with Leanne was literally one of the highlights of our wedding. And that's saying a lot, seeing as she did such a wonderful job coordinating the whole event. Her ability to multi-task, execute and deliver all that she promised and more, still continues to astonish my husband and I weeks after our wedding. Aside from helping put together what was truly the most perfect night of our lives, I genuinely feel as if we have gained a wonderful friend in the process. Working with Leanne is like working with family. We developed a trust and bond with her over the months that would be impossible to not maintain even after the wedding was over. It was such a pleasure to work with her for the time that we did. Her professionalism is only superseded by her warmth and dedication to her job. I can confidently guarantee that Leanne is capable of providing each client with everything they have ever dreamed of and more.

Jamie Sent on 11/17/2012

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Leanne and Sarah were wonderful to work with - they were competent, kind, and very organized. I would strongly recommend them - it was the best money spent. My family was incredibly impressed and pleased with their services as well as my husband and I. I spoke with other planners prior to the wedding but Leanne was focused on what our vision was. Other planners were strict regarding timing and price and Leanne was more flexible. She was more concerned with what we wanted and would do anything to make that happen.

Mila Sent on 10/10/2012

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Leanne and her team made my wedding seamless and perfect! All of my little details came to life thanks to Leanne!! An event planner is a great investment. Its an nvestment that will make any bride stress free!!

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