Why do we need a wedding planner?
Different couples need a wedding planner for different reasons. However, most couples who hire a planner have some of the following situations in common:
They have a demanding work, social, or personal schedule
They are concerned about both the time commitment and the stress of planning a large event
They want their engagement period and wedding day to be a time of relaxation and joy
They want someone to help them find the best wedding vendors within their budget and someone to handle contract negotiations with vendors
They want to avoid common (and expensive) wedding pitfalls and receive valuable information and creative ideas that will help them save money in the long run
They are not sure how to express their joint sense of style and need a creative director to manage the process
They are planning a large, complicated, or unusual wedding
They are planning a wedding in Chicago long distance
They are planning a destination wedding
They are experiencing difficulties managing family interests and need an advocate or referee to help them create the wedding of their dreams

What does a wedding planner do?
A wedding planner is an organizer Busy couples can't find the time to research and contact their wedding vendors or deal with the nuts and bolts of planning a large event. We keep couples on track and structured throughout the wedding process so that you can relax and enjoy your engagement.
A wedding planner is a financial manager We assist you in creating a wedding budget and then keep accurate financial records that help you stay on budget.
A wedding planner is a creative director We work with you to capture your vision and style. With our help, you can achieve a highly personalized and detailed wedding that your guests will remember.
A wedding planner is an on-site event producer We are there, on the wedding day, managing the details so that you don't have to. From set up to tear down, we are coordinating your other wedding vendors, solving problems on the spot, and bringing everything together just the way you imagined it.
A wedding planner is an advocate We understand the stress couples experience as a result of the planning process and we work to alleviate it. We run interference, help you with etiquette questions, and talk you through wedding day jitters.

How much do you charge?
At A Day To Remember, we establish a flat fee with each client based on the services we are rendering. We do not charge a fee based on the percentage of your overall wedding budget. Remember that as wedding planners, we strive to save you time and money.

Is a deposit required?
For our complete and Day Of wedding planning packages, a deposit is required for A Day To Remember to "black out" your wedding day on our calendar. For day of wedding planning, the deposit is $250 and for our complete services, it is 25% of the total fee.

What happens during the initial consultation?
It is important that you feel comfortable with and trust your wedding planner. The initial meeting is a time for the couple (and any other important parties) to meet with and get to know your planner. A Day To Remember can answer all of your questions and get a better understanding of which of our services fits your needs. A Day To Remember will also show you some of the tools we use to help keep couples on track during the planning process.

My caterer has approached me and offered to coordinate my wedding? How are their services different from yours? What about a reception site coordinator? Your florist or caterer may be a natural at event planning. They may have invested in the resources and staff necessary to fully plan and coordinate your important event. Great florists and caterers are naturally energetic and creative individuals, whose years of expertise as a wedding vendor make them uniquely qualified to add event planning to their repertoire. Just remember to vet them as you would any wedding planner. Check their references and experience and make sure they have the capacity to perform the services you need.
Many reception locations offer you the services of an on-site coordinator. Remember that they are there to see that everything runs smoothly at the location. Find out if they will be proactively contacting your vendors to confirm load in, set up and tear down details and whether they will work with you to develop an event timeline.

Why is your company called A Day To Remember?
A Day To Remember is exactly what you want on your Wedding Day! You want to think back 20 years from your wedding day and remember exactly what went on the day of your wedding! Your Wedding Day is one of the most important days of your life, and when you think of it, you shouldn't think about the stress that occurred while planning it or when the baker didn't show up with your cake. You want to remember how beautiful and unique and managed your day was! At A Day To Remember, we will make sure your day is a non-stressful day full of beauty, romance and the celebration of love!