Reviews of Events by L (Event Planner)

Rachel Schwartz

My company hosted an event with 200 attendees. Laurie and Lisa were exceptional thought partners from the initial planning of the event. They coordinated with our vendors and reviewed contracts and other logistical items to ensure there was complete clarity for expectations day-of the event. The day of our event they immediately jumped in and worked seamlessly and professionally with our various vendors- from catering to videographers. They were helpful in supporting me and my To-Do list with text check-ins throughout the event, as well as leading decor aspects of the event which I entrusted to them. They were cheerful, professional, high energy, and were phenomenal with our guests, our vendors, and my internal team and partners. I wish there were Laurie's and Lisa's in every state, I would most definitely recommend them 100 times over.

Heather Dandrade

The Events By L team is amazing. We hired them for Day/Month of Coordination. Even prior to that, they still were available to answer any questions that I had. For the day of, talk about a team that is fluid & flawless. I felt so at ease on the day of my wedding that it was the best day I could ever ask for. No issues, no complaints, just peaceful, fun and happy. My guests were so blown away with how seamless and flawless the day went that they continue to this day (almost 2 weeks after the wedding) still comment on how amazed they were with how the day flowed and everything from ceremony, to cocktail hour to reception just fell right into place. The L's really took the time to get to know us, asked all the right questions to help mitigate the day of the wedding for us. Not only that, they worked so well with our other vendors that they feel at ease with the timeline setup for the day and they know they will have someone to contact in case of any issues. Definitely schedule a consultation and you will see how at ease they make you feel and you'll understand why you should hire them for your special day. Remember you get what you pay for...but with Events By L, you get MORE than what you pay and that in itself becomes priceless! Thank you!

Jane and Steve Sauk

Laurie and Lisa were absolutely fantastic. We hired them as our month of planners for our wedding in May. They made our wedding day go by so smoothly and made it effortless for us. They kept making sure that we were stress free the month of the wedding, and contacted all of our vendors giving us more time to enjoy the wedding day. Many of our friends have not used a day of planner, but after working with Laurie and Lisa who not only are great at their job but also are very fun to work with, we would recommend them to everyone we know in Chicago. And to add to that, since we were not able to eat our dinner at the wedding, without us asking, they packed our dinner in to go boxes and left them in our hotel fridge! We definitely recommend them as month of coordinators and are sure that you would not regret it. Thank you to Laurie and Lisa! We loved working with you!

Karrah Arling

Lisa and Laurie helped me with "day of coordination" which is really a bit more like month of coordination. They handled everything beautifully and I had a completely stress free day on the day of the wedding, which made me wish I had not stressed quite as much the days leading up to the wedding. The coordination between band, photographer, and DJ at the reception with all of the other events that happened at a reception went flawlessly and they really helped me manage the time I had reserved at each location in a way that kept me very stress free on the day of the event. My main objective was to diffuse stress on the day of the wedding and they most certainly did just that.

Stacy Nick

Laurie and Lisa think of everything! Thanks to them, every last detail of our wedding was perfect. My only regret is that we didn't hire them earlier in the planning process. We can't recommend them enough!

Lauren Morris

AWESOME EXPERIENCE! If you are considering getting wedding planners I HIGHLY recommend Events by L. Laurie and Lisa were so organized, friendly, enthusiastic, knowledgeable, I could go on and on about how great these girls are! They were so easy to work with and went above and beyond my expectations for what was included in the package I purchased. Throughout my entire wedding planning process I was positive I did not need to bring on a wedding planner or even a day of coordinator. I started planning for my big day 18 months in advance! As it got closer and closer to the big day and more and more vendors and details were being added I was beyond overwhelmed! I was so stressed out and I still had 4 months until the big day. My husband finally approached me and suggested we get a day of coordinator since he knew how strongly I felt about not having a wedding planner, this is why we love him. :) I got a referral for Events by L from one of my bridesmaids and now I wish I would have made her my MOH!!!! Seriously! My day was perfect from start to finish and it was all because of Laurie and Lisa. My husband and I were able to enjoy the entire day and be present and not worry! From our initial contact they were so quick to respond to my hundreds of emails or phone calls and were able to answer all of my questions, and gave me so many suggestions and helpful insight! Each week they sent me a checklist to keep me on track and it was just such a relief to have their help through the process. I know it is called day of coordination but don't let the name fool you they did so much for me in preparation of the day that I couldn't even imagine what would have happened if my husband didn't have me hire them on. My wedding day was perfect and just as I had imagined. The L's (what my aunt nicknamed them) made sure everything was set up to my vision. EVERYTHING!! They even had a beautiful chest that they cleverly placed out and made a gift table for me since I didn't think to have one as we had people pitch in for our honeymoon in lieu of gifts-which i was totally wrong in thinking, but of course Laurie and Lisa were prepared and had it all set up for me without me even knowing about it. They worked so hard for us and I can't give my appreciation enough. This was the best decision I had ever made! I seriously can not thank the L's for everything they did and all of their hard work! Thank you thank you thank you Laurie and Lisa! I will recommend you to EVERYONE I know. You girls ROCK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Jin Soo & Chanel

If you're thinking of hiring wedding planners, stop looking and hire the L's! And even if you don't think you need a wedding planner, you should still hire the L's! The best decision I made for the wedding, was hiring the L sisters. We hired them as a full-time planner, and they are amazing at what they do. They provided us with all the right tools to plan our big day, introduced us to some amazing vendors, and overall just gave me so much peace of mind. They also provided emotional support during those break-down moments, haha. Just a few examples of how amazing they are: (1) Our ushers were late to the venue. The L's took over the usher duties until they arrived, (2) After the ceremony we had to rush to get pictures and the L's had all our "pictures supplies" ready to go for us, (3) A day before the wedding, A DAY, we needed something to be added into the reception schedule at the last minute. The L's didn't even bat an eye and made it happen. Honestly I could go on for days for all the amazing things they did for us on all the days leading up to the wedding and day-of. If you hire these ladies, you will not regret it, and will know that you are in the best hands!

Danielle Lambert

I don't even know where to begin. AMAZING!! I am 150% satisfied with the QUALITY, SERVICE, and RESPONSIVENESS that, Laurie and Lisa, provided. These sisters went above and beyond for my wedding. If you need an event planner or florist LOOK NO FURTHER, yes this is a sign and take it! Where do I begin, Kim, Laurie, and Lisa first came to my house to discuss pricing and get an idea of what I was looking for. These ladies were the 3rd quote I received and yes, they were the cheapest! I had flowers galore. Let’s be real, every bride is looking on pintrest and finding exactly what she wants for her particular “vision”. The truth is I am not like other brides, my personality and taste is bold. I like color and did not want a simple bouquet with one of the colors in my pallet and a mix of white wash flowers and succulents. Which Laurie and Lisa would totally do, if I wanted. The flowers I had in my bouquet a typical florist would not even tell you about, why? Because flowers come from all over the US since they are only found in particular regions. Who had ever heard of a Voo Doo rose? This was our first meet and greet. Originally, I was only going to use Events by L for all the flowers at my wedding, until I found out my venue had a strict policy of setting up the day prior to my wedding, all decor needed to be set up the day of. Guess who was there? Laurie and Lisa. These ladies and Kim (Kim is the most amazing florist I have ever seen and yes I seen several) set up everything for me. From centerpieces, (which were all different) to my guestbook, card table, etc.… and simply made every detail stunning. I honestly started to cry when I got my bouquet with just how gorgeous these flowers were. I know it sounds silly and if you knew me I am not much of a crier, even held the tears at my wedding. I got along with all of them SO well and by far the easiest vendors to work with. The L’s are truly sincere and go above and beyond meeting expectations. Thank you, ladies, for making my day so magical, listening to all of my complaints with other vendors and taking the initiative to fulfill my dream wedding.

Kelly H

We hired Events by L for month of/day of coordination for our wedding and we are so glad that we did. Laurie and Lisa were so great to work with. They always let me know that they were there for anything I needed both before and during the wedding. They took over communication with our vendors before and during our wedding so we didn't have to worry about a thing. They came up with a master itinerary for the day and ensured everything ran smoothly. Would definitely recommend them for your next event!

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Randy Engel

We are so happy to have had Laurie and Lisa looking after our wedding! In the lead up to the big day, they were always available to help with whatever question or crisis we had, doing so with ease and always with a smile and a laugh. On the wedding day, they were everywhere, making sure things were running smoothly, getting people to their places, making sure we had food and drinks, and helping to pack everything up as the day unfolded. These ladies really went the extra mile for us and made us feel so much more relaxed as we prepared for our wedding. The day itself was perfect, and Laurie and Lisa are a big reason why. We would recommend them to anyone! Thank you gals so much for all that you did. We truly can't thank you enough and we hope you enjoyed the gift baskets! You deserve them and so much more!!! Becks

Kelli Brown

They were amazing to work with and helped me stay on budget. I am not one for budgeting, so that was a feat in and of itself! They were considerate while being honest whenever I asked for their advice. They took my vision and really pulled it all together. We will definitely be using them for our upcoming holiday party and any other event we have in the future! Save yourself a world of stress and call these ladies!

Katie Furiasse

We hired Events by L as month-of planners for our wedding. They were very professional and definitely knew the business well. They were helpful in pointing some things out I had not thought of (and I was pretty on top of things :) ) that needed coordinating. They took full charge in communicating with our other vendors, which we greatly appreciated. Our only critique (constructive!) is that they seem a little "mass production" and our relationship with them as planners did not feel as personal as I would have hoped. We received e-mails with checklists that did not match up with what we had already done that definitely were automated e-mails that they send to all of their clients. I felt better personal connections with the other vendors we hired who made me feel that we weren't just another event they had in their schedule. But that is my only critique. Overall we hardly saw them during the day which we were surprised by, but we understand their job is to try not to bother the bride and groom. I am sure a lot of the behind the scenes work turned out beautifully because of them. Events by L are a very upbeat and friendly team. You would not steer wrong in choosing them for planners.

Jon Petersen

As a business owner, I always love to see great customer service from other business operators. I have observed the professional quality of work that is offered by Lisa and Laurie of 'Events by L' and have been impressed by their dedication to quality and great attention to detail. They treat their client's events as if this was their own wedding and are eager to try to make the wedding day as memorable as possible. From efficient planning to considerate implementation, they are true professionals.

Randie-Lynn Bullock

The L's were amazing! They truly helped our day be as perfect as ever! Not only were they super helpful in planning, but they were great with communication and flexible to my last minute changes. I truly believe that they made a difference being there the day of to make sure everything ran smooth.

Lorilee Adams

'Events by L' were outstanding for my daughter's wedding, who had an outdoor country wedding in Aug 2016. The L's bent over backwards to make her day special and memories for a lifetime. They aimed to please the bride/groom, families & guests, and made sure everything occurred according to the itinerary; they made it seem effortless. I would definitely recommend 'Events by L'. They were such a pleasure to work with and made everything seem magical. My daughter said her wedding was everything she dreamed of and more.

Julie Workinger

I am so grateful for Events by L! I was not sold on having wedding planners because I figured I could do it all. Boy, was I mistaken! Laurie & Lisa took my visions and made them a reality. They kept track of the tiny details that otherwise would have fallen through the cracks. I was able to truly engage and enjoy my reception! Even the guests commented on what a fabulous job they did! What a great compliment! I highly recommend them for any event!