There are plenty of event planners in Chicago, but they’re not all created equal. Most professionals in this fieldwork in specific niches that target unique segments of the market.
This article will offer a comprehensive introduction to the types of event planners out there, the services they offer, the unique skills and training required to perform specialized types of event planning, and more.
The event industry is continually evolving, and choosing an event planner can seem overwhelming at first. The demand for highly skilled and creative event planners is increasing every day, and with it, the need for qualified staff: agents who give their all for the success of the projects they manage and which even go beyond their objectives.
An event planner takes care of a wide range of functions, from planning and logistics up to event communication campaigns. As a part of their basic job description, the event planner must always be present to ensure that everything is in place down to the smallest detail to guarantee the proper preparation and execution of your event.
We pretty much never leave home without our wedding emergency kit, which means it will (and has) saved the day for countless brides and grooms. Besides all of the rather obvious things like hair ties, band-aids, bobby pins, and hairspray, here are five things we have in our wedding emergency kit that you might not think of but we can assure you have saved our clients a time or two.
This is the third in a three-part series on wedding planning checklists
In our last blog posts, we talked about wedding planning checklists for the first 6-12 months and 3-6 months before your wedding. Now, it’s go time! What do you need to do in those last few months? Read on.
If there’s one thing we love more than a wedding, it’s a damn good party. If there’s one thing we love even more than that, it’s planning a good party. So, if you’re looking for the best party planners in Chicago, look no further. The Anticipation Events team is ready to pull out all the confetti, disco balls, glitter, and cotton candy we can and make the best party you’ve ever seen come to life right before your eyes — or even in your very own home!
We get this question all the time. What exactly do party planners do? Well, first, there’s a lot of schlepping boxes and herding cats. Really. We spend a ridiculous amount of time loading in and setting up, just to tear down and pack up a few hours later. Party planning also involves spending a lot of time doing things like making sure everyone gets into the event, moving from cocktail hour to dinner tables quickly, getting up on the dance floor, and boogieing down (but not so much that they won’t leave at the end of the night) and making sure everyone gets home safely. We do all this while making sure no one feels rushed and everyone feels welcome but everything stays on time. We do all of this so you don’t have to.
We also work closely with clients to design and execute their party vision. This means we have meetings and conference calls, draw up timelines and floor plans, communicate every single detail with vendors, and exchanged countless emails with our clients to make sure their party goes exactly as planned. Or (hopefully) better! Want to know more about our party planning Chicago services? Check out our service details to get a rundown of all the things we typically do at events.
If you’re looking for “party planners near me,” our one piece of advice is to: CALL US! We know. We sound like broken records, but seriously. We will absolutely save you time and possibly some money, too. We are there to reduce stress and your party day workload so you can have fun and actually enjoy the beautiful party you planned. But don’t just take our word for it. Listen to Angie’s List, which says that “hiring a professional event planner can take the stress away from you and ensure that your party will be one that not only fits your budget but also meets your preference.” (1)
Of course, we have a lot more than one piece of advice (and if you call us, we’ll give you all the advice you’d like). But for now, here are some of our top party planning tips:
Whether it’s a birthday party, a baby shower, or a small dinner party, we love to break out the fine china (or the neon pink plasticware) and design the party of your dreams. In-home parties are some of our favorites, because we can do so much more when things are on a smaller scale, and give us a backyard any day and we will make party magic. Here are some of our favorites to date:
And, of course, we’ve planned countless weddings meant to feel like an intimate dinner party or the best cocktail party you’ve ever attended (including our own!), so we’ve got this party thing down.
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