Event Planners in Chicago, IL
2 event planners serving the Chicago area, ranked with claimed and verified businesses first. Planners marked CEP Certified hold the Certified Event Planner credential — verify any certificate at eventplanning.com/verify.
What event planners cost in Chicago
Professional planners in Chicago typically offer three service levels: month-of/event management (commonly $1,500–3,500), partial planning ($2,500–6,000), and full planning ($4,000–12,000+), with hourly consulting at $50–150. Corporate work is often quoted as day rates ($500–1,500) or a percentage of event budget (10–15% with minimums).
Adore My Decor & Rentals provides event planning, decor, styling and rentals for corporate and community events in Chicago and the surroundi…
Black Diamond creates beautifully curated spaces and unforgettable experiences, from intimate gatherings and celebrations to interior decora…
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FAQ: hiring event planners in Chicago
What does an event planner cost in Chicago?
Month-of coordination commonly runs $1,500–3,500, partial planning $2,500–6,000, and full-service planning $4,000–12,000+ depending on event size and complexity. Percentage-of-budget pricing (10–20%) is common on larger weddings and galas.
What does "CEP Certified" mean on a listing?
It means the planner holds the Certified Event Planner credential from EventPlanning.com, which includes a proctored-style exam. Any CEP certificate can be verified in seconds at eventplanning.com/verify, so ask planners for their verification link.
Planner vs. venue coordinator: do I need both?
A venue coordinator works for the venue (their timeline, their staff). A planner works for you across every vendor. For anything beyond a simple single-vendor event, they're complements, not substitutes.
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