Reviews of Liven It Up Events (Event Planner)

Abigail Akon

Anny is an amazing wedding planner. She made our day so special and worried about all the little details for me. I would highly recommend Event Solutions and Sheila for any wedding and/or event planning!! Thank you for everything!!

Jennifer Placek

Trisha from Liven It Up Events was just what the doctor ordered for my wedding day. I am a pretty typical type A bride, so I was pretty good at the whole wedding planning thing, making lists, checking reviews, setting up vendor meetings and booking them, but I knew in order to enjoy my day to the fullest I was going to need a day of coordinator. There is no way I would be able to relax on my wedding day if I had to check on every vendor and make sure they were there and doing what they were supposed to be doing and also getting the ceremony and reception spaces set up. No way and no thank you. I had a good feeling about Trisha from our initial phone interview. She has this presence in her voice that says, “I’ve got this, don’t worry”. She is a great mix of being both professional and friendly. Your day of coordination actually starts about 4 months out where you have your initial meeting to gather information about your big day and get her started on making your timeline. The next meeting comes a few weeks before the wedding to do a walkthrough at your venue and finalize things. Trisha was so knowledgeable at the walkthrough and it was very comforting to hear everything coming together. Trisha also attended our rehearsal and she helped to get everyone prepared for what was going to happen the next day. That was so helpful because we weren’t getting married in a church or using a professional officiant so without her we would’ve been lost. Day of she was great and had an assistant with her, Lora, who was also very helpful. Trisha was often running back and forth between me and my groom and checking in with vendors to make sure everything was happening that should’ve been. As far as I know there were no problems on my wedding day, and that is exactly why I hired a DOC. Even if there were issues I never knew about them and I was able to relax, as much as a bride can. Thank you again Lora and Trisha!

Sarah Bedell

I really appreciated having Kim with me as my day-of coordinator on my wedding day. She was so helpful at keeping the day running seamlessly. She was such a pleasure to work with, was very attentive to details, and always had an answer to everyone's questions. I don't know what I'd do without her!

Pamela Gordon

There aren't words to express how thrilled we are with Anthony Navarro and his team at Liven It Up Events. Our corporate anniversary reception was more than a success. Our executives, colleagues and clients all had such an incredible time. The compliments still keep rolling in. After reading all of the great reviews on Yelp and doing some internet research, I decided to contact them about our corporate event in Chicago. As we are located in Montreal, having someone local was key to our comfort organizing this from so far away. Within seconds of speaking with Anthony, I knew that he has the experience and contacts that we needed to make our party great. But, it wasn't just great, it was unforgettable - the bar has officially been raised. Anthony was personable, professional, calming, as well as tireless throughout the planning process and reception. He thought of details that I couldn't have thought up and had excellent contacts for the entertainment, cake, décor, photography, and at the perfect venue where we had our party, River Roast. During the event, some of us remarked how everywhere we looked, he was there. For any possible issue that could arise, such as the rain that poured down, he had a plan b, c, and d. This is an event planner with super powers who will no doubt add magic to anything he is involved in.

Simon Michal

Working with Kim Weinberg from Liven It Up was true pleasure. We felt like she was there for us all the time, always responding super quickly to our messages, making it stress free. Kim was attentive to every detail, had answers to all our problems and mistakes and solutions to things we were ready to give up. With Kim's help, we managed to assemble an amazing group of vendors and as a team they really made it a special day for us.

Mary Kate Wagner

We worked with Lisa Wandel for our wedding and could not be more grateful! We decided to go with a day-of coordinator and are so happy we did. Starting before our event, she helped us stay organized and if anything went awry day-of, I sure didn't know about it! She was fun to work with and we would highly recommend her talents for your wedding or other big events.

Samantha Levin

We couldn’t have done our day without Kim! She truly was so supportive throughout our entire wedding planning process and made our vision come to life. When we initially sat down it felt like we were talking with a friend about our day. She covered all areas for our wedding day, including details we never would have thought of. She was always quick to respond to emails, text messages and phone calls. We cannot recommend her enough! She helped make our dream come true!

Anne-Alice Homsy

We hired Trisha from Liven It Up Events as our Wedding Day-Of Coordinator. I can honestly say that she was and is sooo much more than that to us. From the moment we hired this incredible team we were immediately cared for. Trisha gave so much of herself, giving us suggestions or ideas for ways to make our wedding day even more special. We had our own ideas, but we listened to her experience and advice and took it to heart which made everything all the better. Trisha cared for us when we had rough moments, knowing that there are inevitable stress melt-downs. She coordinated all the vendors, she made us laugh, she gave us hugs and all the love and support we could've ever hoped for. On our wedding day, Anthony came by the bridal suite to wish us congrats and to check in. He is such a love! Honestly, this team gave us a truly perfect and magical day. My wedding dress (as I'm sure Trisha can attest to) was a beacon of chaos. She didn't flinch for a second. She knew exactly how to fix things, she set up the room and organized the vendors perfectly. She is absolutely brilliant and we love her and the team completely. We look forward to continuing to build our friendship and recommend this whole crew to anyone needing any kind of event coordination. You cannot possibly go wrong with this team of amazing, caring, wonderful and detailed individuals. Don't wait, book them now!

Gia Gray

We decided to hire a day of coordinator and I’m so glad we did. We loved working with Lisa. From the first time we spoke until she hugged us goodbye on our wedding night she was amazing. She is professional, prepared, organized, kept things running, extremely knowledgeable, pays attention to the smallest details and honestly the best thing about her is on our wedding day anytime myself or my husband needed something she was always there and it was perfect. Not only are her professional skills amazing Lisa is also ver down to earth, and sweet. Closer to the wedding, Lisa checked in, set a time line, organized all of our vendors, and helped with every little tiny detail. I highly recommend using Liven It Up!

James Campbell

Tiffany Wilson at Liven It Up did a fantastic job as our wedding coordinator. She was easy to work with, communicative, and very knowledgeable about the process. On the day of, she was essential. I highly recommend working with her if you can!

Nicole Gange

Kim Weinberg from Liven It Up was nothing short of a miracle worker! Her communication was impeccable and it did not seem as if I ever had to lift a finger. Working with her was a pleasure- she is respectful and helpful, but most importantly, she is so much fun. I debated hiring a wedding planner, but after my initial consult with Kim, I was sold. I was not living in Chicago when planning, and Kim was there for me every step of the way. The entire process was stress free and she made it easy for both me and my mom. Kim is patient, as hands-on or hands-off as you want her to be, and truly made my wedding planning experience enjoyable. I will be referring her to every engaged friend I know and working with her for as many future parties as I can!