3 Best Event Management Companies in Chicago, IL

Hiring Liz from Liven It Up Events was, without a doubt, the single best decision we made throughout our entire wedding planning process. From our very first conversation, we knew Liz was the perfect fit for us. She took the time to truly understand who we are, which built an immediate sense of trust and comfort. Liz was organized, communicative, detail-oriented and is an absolute expert in this field. Liz’s planning timeline allowed us to get everything done without feeling overwhelmed or feel decision fatigue. She didn’t just understand our vision; she elevated it beyond what we could have ever imagined. We were really intentional with wanting to hire vendors who were not only incredible at what they do, but add joy to our wedding day - just like Liz herself! Her recommendations helped us build a true dream team of vendors. With Liz, every detail was thought of and every minute was planned. Thanks to her, wedding planning felt fun and every single moment was exciting. When it came to the actual day, Liz's preparation made all the difference. We were able to soak up every second of our wedding without a single worry, knowing that she had everything under control. The day flowed seamlessly, and from our perspective, it was perfect. Our guests echoed our sentiments about how smoothly everything ran. If we could offer one piece of advice to anyone planning a wedding, it would be this: hire Liz. We already miss working with her and wish we could relive the entire process. Liz turned our dream wedding into a reality, and for that, we’ll be forever grateful.

My partner and I worked with Lindsay Gaeta! It's safe to say that our wedding day would not have been the same without her. Today, I consider Lindsay a friend and someone who I hold close to my heart! I was extremely selective in choosing who I wanted my wedding planner to be. Initially, I was afraid of "bridal culture" and the frantic energy that came along with it. And when I met Lindsay, her calmness and confidence stood out among all other wedding planners I had interviewed. Not only was she incredibly resourceful and organized -- but she knew exactly how to meet me and my partner where we were at. Lindsay was warm, and human. Yet she knew when to be firm and vigilant. The day of the wedding, I had the best time of my life. I was able to be free, have fun, and forget about everything. I relied on Lindsay to keep it all together and organized -- and she did. We are forever grateful to her and would not have chosen anyone else to be a part of our day.

I am a wedding photographer and had the pleasure of working with Tiffany recently! She is an excellent planner-- the whole day ran perfectly on time and anytime I needed some assistance (for example, she helped me scout the first look location) she was always easily available and very helpful! Not only that, but the wedding was absolutely gorgeous and very well executed! I hope to work together again soon!!

Working with Fierce was incredible from the start. We brought them in very much needing their help with gala planning for my organization and on day one my entire staff felt so much more empowered within what they were being asked to execute. I would 100 times over revisit this work with Fierce and I'm grateful we found them.

I would highly recommend Fierce Productions services for your next party or major event. Laura and Olivia helped our organization plan and execute its 40th Anniversary Gala, the first event ever of this scale. They were encouraging, professional, and brilliant. Their industry knowledge and attention to detail helped make our event a great success! Worth every penny.

I have worked with Fierce Productions multiple times for both large and small events, and they will always be my go-to. They are inclusive, masterful, passionate, and creative. 5 stars, absolutely would recommend. -WD