Best Wedding Planners in Chicago, IL

I've seen the hard work and dedication Jenny has put into these beautiful events. The attention to detail is phenomenal!

Events by Ruru did a great job for our baby’s first birthday celebration. They were thorough in planning understanding our needs and executed everything on time. Would highly recommend!

Would like to thank Events by ruru for planning my daughter s birthday, great ideas, amazing coordination and beautiful decor.

They did amazing decorations for one of very special events for our family. The communication was spot on. The help and cleanup was timely. Highly recommended.

The best decision I have made all year was hiring Events By RuRu. Everything was set up perfectly hours before my guests started to arrive and taken down just as fast. The staff was super nice, friendly and attentive. My balloon arc came out perfect!!!

All the members of Events by Ruru are there to make sure you're event planning process goes smooth and the event itself goes even smoother. Jennifer was someone I worked with in the past, she is knowledgeable, bubbly, and has an over all great personality. Make sure to book your next event with Events by Ruru

We had an amazing time working with Events by Ruru, Gaurav ji, and the owner, Vanika Nain, when we planned our son's first birthday party in May of 2026. From start to finish, Gaurav ji and his team were super professional and just a joy to work with. We had a general idea of what we wanted, but Gaurav ji and the team took it to a whole new level, bringing our ideas to life with incredible creativity and patience. He worked closely with us through many rounds of our vision, making changes that fit perfectly with our budget. The final result was way better than we ever imagined. Our guests were totally wowed by how beautiful and unique the decor was for the event, and we got so many compliments. The decor really set the perfect vibe for the occasion. We couldn't be happier and totally recommend Events by Ruru. Thanks so much, Gaurav ji and the team, for everything—10/10!

This is by far the most enjoyable event business to go to! I wish I found them a long time ago! Events for ruru is the best!

We had a great experience working with RURU. The outdoor events were well organized. Excellent service and a seamless experience from start to finish. Thank you Gaurav & Vanika for helping make the event a success!

We’ve worked with this team for multiple events, and they never fail to amaze us. Whether it’s a traditional celebration, a modern theme, an indoor gathering, or an outdoor event, they bring every vision to life with exceptional quality and attention to detail. Our guests always compliment the stunning décor and elegant setups, and we’re constantly impressed by their creativity and ability to make each event feel unique. Their flawless execution and passion for design truly set them apart. Highly recommend!

Events by RuRu put together a dramatically whimsical balloon display for our child’s first birthday. A 10/10 experience.

We hired Events by RuRu for my brothers backyard graduation party, and they did a wonderful job. They handled the balloons, tent, tables, chairs, bounce house, lighting, waiting staff, and beverage service. Everything was set up beautifully and professionally, and the team made the event feel smooth and stress-free. Our guests enjoyed the setup, and we were able to relax and enjoy the celebration with family and friends. We would DEFINITELY recommend Events by RuRu for backyard parties and graduation events. Will be hiring again for future events! Thank you again Events by RuRu.

Events By RuRu is THE BEST!!!

The whole team is a delight to work with, they take all the details for your event very seriously and make the whole experience of planning so smooth. They have some of the best decorations in the area and were able to create a beautiful setup based on just some references. They helped me with a friend’s bridal shower and everyone loved the decor, table setup and the party favors. Highly recommend!

Raj from Shimlapeppers Naperville !! Very good decoration and my guest also love this place and I personally love the events over there thanks Malik ji ??

Raj from Shimlapeppers Naperville !! Very good decoration and my guest also love this place and I personally love the events over there thanks Malik ji ??

Raj from Shimlapeppers Naperville !! Very good decoration and my guest also love this place and I personally love the events over there thanks Malik ji ??

Raj from Shimlapeppers Naperville !! Very good decoration and my guest also love this place and I personally love the events over there thanks Malik ji ??

Raj from Shimlapeppers Naperville !! Very good decoration and my guest also love this place and I personally love the events over there thanks Malik ji ??

They got great people to work with, i had him do an event in my backyard, it was super fun, they have really good decorations, food, and their dj is fire. Thanks for making it happen

Choosing Blue Llama Events for our 2 day Indian-Irish American fusion wedding was the best decision we made. Working with Jean and her team was seamless; Jean professionally guided us through each decision we had to make. She listened to our vision and ideas and made them into reality- but better. With Jean's expertise and impressive vendor relationships, we were able to create a wedding welcome event with fire dancers that ended up being the first event of it's kind at the Conrad Indianapolis! The May weather in Indy started raining on our parade - literally - but Jean quickly pivoted, and our Baraat was relocated to the Conrad's lobby. She ran the decision by me briefly that morning, but I had built that trust, so approving the last minute decision I believe is what made this event one of our most special for Sean. Some of the planning was long distance, and Jean always made sure to include us via phone/text/video with any updates. She is a master trouble shooter when it comes to semi-destination (& Indian-American) weddings! I was worried about making such big decisions over phone or email but with Jean meeting with the vendors and the endless communication, she was able to really provide us with the peace of mind that everything was in order during the final days leading up to the wedding weekend. On wedding day, she arrived before first call and delegated each task to the hired vendors with politeness and professionalism. As the bride, I was able to focus on relaxing with my fiance and family to enjoy the wedding events we worked so hard to plan! Jean took the time to understand my personality as a hands-on bride which left me feeling confident and relieved in my choice of Blue Llama Events for a full service wedding planner. I heard she does some non-wedding events, and hope to have another event soon to call her for! Thank you to Jean, Jessica, Alexis, and Holly!! -Sean and Sonali

Jean & Team are beyond wonderful at what they do. For a Celebration of Life, Jean executed a beautiful park installation floral design and arrangements for the tables. She exceeded my expectations and left me in tears and smiles for the event.

Jean and her team are absolutely amazing, you want them to plan and coordinate your wedding. They make the day flow seamlessly, so you have no stress at all. She really makes the planning process so smooth and is always available to help. They go above and beyond so you have the perfect day!

I recently had the opportunity to work with Jean of Blue Llama Events on a cultural wedding, and she was absolutely incredible. As the wedding planner, she was knowledgeable, supportive, organized, and genuinely so fun to work alongside. One of the things I appreciated most was how seamlessly she handled the timeline and planning details, which allowed me to fully focus on my couple and their experience — exactly how it should be. And beyond all of that, she is just SO kind. Her presence throughout the day was calm, warm, and uplifting, and I know our couple truly valued her as well. Jean, you are amazing, and I would highly recommend Blue Llama Events to anyone looking for a planner who truly cares. ??

I recently had the opportunity to work with Jean of Blue Llama Events on a cultural wedding, and she was absolutely incredible. As the wedding planner, she was knowledgeable, supportive, organized, and genuinely so fun to work alongside. One of the things I appreciated most was how seamlessly she handled the timeline and planning details, which allowed me to fully focus on my couple and their experience — exactly how it should be. And beyond all of that, she is just SO kind. Her presence throughout the day was calm, warm, and uplifting, and I know our couple truly valued her as well. Jean, you are amazing, and I would highly recommend Blue Llama Events to anyone looking for a planner who truly cares. ??

I recently had the opportunity to work with Jean of Blue Llama Events on a cultural wedding, and she was absolutely incredible. As the wedding planner, she was knowledgeable, supportive, organized, and genuinely so fun to work alongside. One of the things I appreciated most was how seamlessly she handled the timeline and planning details, which allowed me to fully focus on my couple and their experience — exactly how it should be. And beyond all of that, she is just SO kind. Her presence throughout the day was calm, warm, and uplifting, and I know our couple truly valued her as well. Jean, you are amazing, and I would highly recommend Blue Llama Events to anyone looking for a planner who truly cares. ??

I recently had the opportunity to work with Jean of Blue Llama Events on a cultural wedding, and she was absolutely incredible. As the wedding planner, she was knowledgeable, supportive, organized, and genuinely so fun to work alongside. One of the things I appreciated most was how seamlessly she handled the timeline and planning details, which allowed me to fully focus on my couple and their experience — exactly how it should be. And beyond all of that, she is just SO kind. Her presence throughout the day was calm, warm, and uplifting, and I know our couple truly valued her as well. Jean, you are amazing, and I would highly recommend Blue Llama Events to anyone looking for a planner who truly cares. ??

I recently had the opportunity to work with Jean of Blue Llama Events on a cultural wedding, and she was absolutely incredible. As the wedding planner, she was knowledgeable, supportive, organized, and genuinely so fun to work alongside. One of the things I appreciated most was how seamlessly she handled the timeline and planning details, which allowed me to fully focus on my couple and their experience — exactly how it should be. And beyond all of that, she is just SO kind. Her presence throughout the day was calm, warm, and uplifting, and I know our couple truly valued her as well. Jean, you are amazing, and I would highly recommend Blue Llama Events to anyone looking for a planner who truly cares. ??

I recently had the opportunity to work with Jean of Blue Llama Events on a cultural wedding, and she was absolutely incredible. As the wedding planner, she was knowledgeable, supportive, organized, and genuinely so fun to work alongside. One of the things I appreciated most was how seamlessly she handled the timeline and planning details, which allowed me to fully focus on my couple and their experience — exactly how it should be. And beyond all of that, she is just SO kind. Her presence throughout the day was calm, warm, and uplifting, and I know our couple truly valued her as well. Jean, you are amazing, and I would highly recommend Blue Llama Events to anyone looking for a planner who truly cares. ??

Excellent decor great service

Going with Jean Rivers and her team at Blue Llama Events was one of the best decisions we made for our wedding. Not only do they have an outstanding knowledge of the industry, relationships with the best vendors, an awesome eye for design, and a natural feel for event curation, but they took the time and asked the right questions to truly understand who we are as a couple. Every aspect of the weekend was deliberately curated to reflect who we are and to give our guests a wonderful experience, tailored to us. Blue Llama was well organized and presented us with a lot of great options for every detail, without being overwhelming. They made wedding planning fun and breezy.

Blue Llama events are amazing. Jean made wedding day absolutely FLAWLESS. From the start to finish, their organization, creativity , and attention to detail were beyond impressive. Every vendor was perfectly Coordinated. The timeless flowed effortlessly. Choose Jean at Blue Llama events will be best decision. Highly recommended.

Jean Rivers and her staff do a terrific job managing both weddings and corporate events. Jean is highly professional and responsive to client and vendor issues. You can count on Blue Llama Events to handle your event comprehensively and competently. I have had the opportunity to work with Jean and the Blue Llama staff officiating weddings and performing as a Santa actor at corporate sponsored events. All of the events have been very well organized and carried out. And best of all, Jean and her staff are easy to work with ! I highly recommend Jean Rivers and Blue Llama.

Jean from Blue Llama is nothing short of amazing. From the start she was nothing short of prompt, professional, and excited to work on your event. She comes up with elegant and affordable ideas without being pushy. She is available and helpful beyond measure. I would not hesitate to call Blue Llama for any event planning. She will work right beside you to design the event of your dreams with creativity and excitement. You will not be disappointed.

We had the absolute pleasure of working with Blue Llama Events for our wedding, and we truly couldn’t be happier with our experience. Jean, the owner and our wedding planner, helped us plan the most beautiful Christmas wedding, and everything was simply perfect. She took care of every single detail with so much professionalism, dedication, and care, which allowed us to truly enjoy the process and the day itself. Her team is amazing. We worked closely with Jessica, who was incredibly creative, friendly, and wonderful to collaborate with. On the wedding day, we also met Abby, who was so kind, helpful, and attentive — they made everything run smoothly and stress-free. From start to finish, Blue Llama Events exceeded our expectations. We are so grateful for Jean and her team for making our wedding day unforgettable. Highly recommend to anyone looking for a planner who truly cares and delivers excellence

If you are looking for a wedding planner, hire Jean and Blue Llama Events immediately. I am still overwhelmed by how amazing our wedding turned out. Jean is professional, attentive, and so wonderful to work with. She and her team handled everything with such grace and precision that we were able to actually enjoy our day. They truly delivered an unforgettable experience!

Blue Llama Events did a fantastic job for us. Jean was very engaging and receptive throughout the whole process. She had a lot of good suggestions to help out as well. On the day all we had to do was arrive and have fun! Would absolutely recommend them, they are awesome.

We were so thankful to have collaborated with Jean on Komal and Gurpreet’s wedding. There were many unknown details when we first started planning the logistics, and Jean did an excellent job bridging communication between vendors to ensure everything came together smoothly. She truly excels at handling logistics and vendor coordination. We would be happy to collaborate with Blue Llama Events anytime.

From the moment we talked to Neha we knew she would put us at ease for our day. She handled everything with grace and poise always from our first meeting to our wedding day and even our much needed debrief afterwards when we didn’t want to let her go! It was an absolute pleasure working with Neha. We selected the day of coordination and additional pre-wedding help. We definitely needed Neha’s guidance when it came to vendors, budgeting and contract review. She was able to recommend vendors that worked well in her past events as well as helping us navigate the contracts to ensure we would be more than satisfied and certain guarantees were added. She never hesitated to answer our questions and in the rare cases she didn’t know the answer to something there wasn’t a doubt in our minds that she would find out the answer and get back to us. The budgeting tool she created was beyond our expectations and for a Type A bride and groom - working with Neha was truly a dream! She is someone who appreciates attention to detail, will be your biggest supporter and takes the time to understand family dynamics and does not shy away from explaining the why behind industry standards that we, being outside the industry, may not have understood. She always explained with a calm and amiable demeanor with no judgement - which we so appreciated . While she does this all the time, t’s not every day that we plan a wedding - nonetheless for almost 400 people! We had monthly meetings which we found helpful in keeping track of our progress for the wedding day as well as the pre events for an Indian wedding. Neha kept us accountable (down to making sure I packed deodorant for our wedding morning!) while understanding that we worked full time and was extremely flexible with meeting timings and deadlines, which we so appreciated. This monthly check in helped us get to know each other better so we can have a more successful event. She truly made everything a breeze - from vendor communication, tips and tricks, questions to ask, and consolidating the plethora of forms into one - Neha truly values your time and makes every meeting productive and task-oriented. The day of our wedding, Neha and her team were incredible. They operated professionally and kept to the schedule we had planned. One moment that stands out is when Lisa went out to my (the Bride's) Baraat car and pre-cooled the car with AC since the day was very hot out. It's attention to detail like this that solidifies our choice in Neha and her team. They were able to allow us to enjoy our wedding day (and actually have time to eat!) instead of being pulled into menial tasks that a bride and groom would normally run into on their wedding day. Prior to our day we thoroughly discussed common scenarios that may occur (uninvited guests, gratuity distribution, vendor check-ins...etc) that made the day run smoother knowing what we would want to happen in those situations and being prepared. We thank Neha and her team (Mari and Lisa) for allowing us to have an amazing wedding day. We cannot recommend Neha/Ask Neha Now enough for your event. As a stressed bride, I joked that I probably would’ve walked out of my own wedding if it weren’t for Neha and her team - yet I truly felt this way! Lisa, Mari and Neha were the best friends, body guards and teammates we didn’t know we needed! Having the help of an expert in the industry was an invaluable experience that undoubtedly made our planning experience less grueling and actually enjoyable. We booked Neha pretty early in our planning journey and she worked with us for over a year. She wasn’t only our planner, she was and is our friend, confidant and therapist in the inevitable chaos that is planning a large Indian wedding. We owe Neha, Mari and Lisa so much for making the biggest day of our lives the best day of our lives - we cannot thank them enough!

As a vendor, it is extremely refreshing to see a wedding planner who was as organized and communicative as Neha. Our company was hired to provide photo booth services for a wedding at The Merion in Cinnaminson, NJ and the whole process was a joy as Neha made sure to set up meetings, answer questions and make sure the vendors were taken care of all the way up until the end of the event. The wedding was seamless so I know that she goes even more above and beyond for her clients. I hope to work with her again in the future.

Neha might be the best wedding planner and coordinator in existence. She specializes in mixed culture weddings (Hindu and Jewish in our case) and worked hard to ensure smooth and seamless coordination for our sangeet and wedding. We wanted a fusion ceremony with two officiants, and Neha helped us to execute our vision to perfection. She not only helped us find officiants that met our needs, but worked with them to ensure the ceremony would be clean, crisp, and quick (under 40 mins!!). Neha knows all the secrets of finding the perfect vendors for your event - we have been getting so many compliments from our guests on our food and our band selection for the wedding. We opted for full service planning and it was worth every penny. Neha is extremely detail-oriented, and helped us secure two venues, dealt with all the contracts, phone calls, and follow ups, and ensured all vendors were reliable and affordable for our budget. We cannot recommend Neha enough - we spoke to 5 different planners, all offering various packages and prices (and all claiming to have extensive experience with weddings, though social media does not lie). Neha was the one with the expertise and professionalism that won us over. She is worth it! Thanks Neha! TL;DR: Neha is experienced, professional, and a perfectionist that will plan and execute your wedding flawlessly

Very prompt and professional service!

I just worked multi day wedding with Jean. She was amazing and very nice to work with. It was a fun event with all great people. Jean works super hard and was very informative. Thank you for everything!

Jean and her team were beyond amazing!! They went above and beyond their roles! From the moment we met with Jean, she was so organized and on top of everything, I knew hiring her was the right choice! For our reception, we had a lot of small details to be executed and her team set it up exactly as I envisioned. Jean was the go to for the night, my right hand woman, to guide us through the order of events. Right after our ceremony, we realized we forgot to bring the sparklers for our sparkler exit, I was devastated, and literally minutes later Jean said don't worry about it, we have it taken care of, no joke, within an hour her team found an open store on a Sunday, got long sparklers and had them put in the sparkler jar in time for sparkler sendoff. That meant the world to us since that's the one moment we were beyond excited for! Her and her team were lifesavers!! She stayed until the very end, cleaning everything up and packing it all into my family's vehicles. We were blown away by how efficient she was! Such a pro! We will definitely recommend her to engaged friends! A day of coordinator is definitely worth every penny, especially if it's Blue Llama Events! We highly recommend having the dream team work together, photographer(Dauss Miller), Videograher (Vibe Productions), DJ (Track Seven-Joel), and Blue Llama Events (Jean), they worked seamlessly together! Thank you Jean!! You're the best!

I hired Jean on as a same day coordinator originally just to help set up decor on my wedding day. But she became so much more than that!! Jean did such a great job keeping me organized and bringing the whole day together! She was always prompt in answering texts/emails and no task seemed too difficult for her! She was so great to work with the month before as well and helped de-stress so much! Between her helping with decor set up and allowing me to use some of her decor, she actually helped save me a lot on extra charges. Her cost is so reasonable the value is beyond what I could have imagined! I cannot say enough great things about my experience. She was always willing to go the extra mile with the vision I was going for and making sure the vendors were all on the same page. I HIGHLY recommend Blue Llama Events for any type of planning you may need!! Excellent service!!