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About

On WeddingWire since 2009

Anticipation Events is a boutique event planning and styling company specializing in atypical and stylish weddings, social occasions, and special events. We're crazy good at making sure every detail is in place down to the last disco ball. Our attention to detail and ability to organize, paired with an eye for style means you get the best of both worlds: planner and designer.

With hundreds of events planned, dozens of crises averted, and countless candles lit, Team AE is your secret weapon to a stress-free event. When we’re not at a party, we dabble in music, food, interiors, and travel to keep our senses honed and inspiration flowing. We call Chicago home, but you can book us worldwide.


Services Offered
Anticipation Events offers the following services:

  • Month-of coordination
  • Event design
  • Full planning
  • Partial planning


Location
Anticipation Events is based in Chicago, Illinois, and is available for travel worldwide.

  • Woman-owned

Frequently asked questions

What is the starting price for day-of wedding coordination?

$4,800

What is the starting price for partial wedding planning?

$5,800

What is the starting price for full wedding planning?

$14,000

Do you offer an hourly rate?

Yes

What is the hourly rate?

$200

What wedding events do you provide services for?

Ceremony
Reception
Rehearsal Dinner

What wedding planning services do you offer?

Day-of Coordination
Full Planning
Partial Planning

What weddings do you have experience planning?

Civil
Cultural
Destination
Double Weddings
Elopement
Eco-Friendly
Military
Non-Religious
Religious
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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2024 Winner
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99% Recommended by couples
Elin
Elin D. Sent on 01/31/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Pick AE!!!!

Working with AE was a great and seamless process for our NYE wedding reception! We did the month of package and styling package and cannot recommend it enough!

ET (Elizabeth) chose great vendors to bring our dream wedding to life and was really great to work with. ET is personable, transparent, attentive, and so thoughtful!
Emma was our month of coordinator and she was amazing. She kept us organized and sane during the weeks leading up to our wedding. On the day of, Emma and Esther were with us and they made sure everything went smoothly!

The AE team is incredible, you will not regret it.
Carrie
Carrie B. Sent on 01/17/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing professional incredible

We cannot rave enough about Elizabeth and The Anticipation Events Team. From our first conversation, Elizabeth was so friendly and easy to talk through about what our needs were for our wedding. We hired her for the month of coordination, which really turns out to be 3+ months of her assisting us with everything! The final few months leading up to the wedding can be quite overwhleming reachingo ut to ll the vendors to reconnect and coordinate the timeline of the day, and Elizabeth was our savior. Upon our final walkthrough with our venue, my head was spinnning with all the details but I knew it would come together with Elizabeth there the day of. People love to ask how wedding planning is going, and often make references to it being a headache, but I always responded that it was going well and we were having fun - because we had her to help us! She is AMAZING! She is so friendly and easy to work with, so organized and thoughtful in what she anticipates throughout the day, and so open to working wit any last minute changes. On the day of our wedding when I knew that Elizabeth had officially arrived to the venue, I was instantly calm knowing she was there to ensure everything went smoothly as planned and if something went wrong that she would be there to handle it! Upon having the intimate view of our reception space, Elizabeth was in there with us and as we were thanking some of the vendors we started to chant "MVP! MVP! MVP" when specifically thanking her! I truly don't know how she does it, but she does it impecbly with a smile on her face because she truly loves what she does and cares about her couples! WE CANNOT RECOMMEND her and ther company enough!
Sarah
Sarah U. Sent on 01/23/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Shoutout to Anticipation Events!!

Working with Elizabeth and Heather was one of the best decisions I made during the planning process!! I hired AE over a year out for a month of coordinator. They made me feel so comfortable even far before the date and answered any and all questions well ahead of the months leading up to the wedding. Heather was on top of all the details that I would never have even thought about, and led communication with all the vendors which was so appreciated! I got married at Thalia Hall, and Heather knew all the ins and outs of working with this historic venue with nuances of its own, and made sure I didn’t worry about any thing leading up to the day!! She was always available for a call, even helping me walk through seating chart questions while boarding a flight (thank you Heather lol)! It is so clear that this team truly takes the time to make the experience unique to what we wanted, and pride themselves on making the day seamless and stress free. The energy was always so positive and I wasn’t worried about anything getting done if Heather was involved. I want to throw more parties just to hang out with the AE team again!! You’d be crazy not to work with this awesome team.
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Real Weddings

Elizabeth & Tom
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Professional Network & Endorsements

2 Endorsements
Food Evolution Catering & Events Food Evolution Catering & Events Wedding Caterers

Elizabeth is the BEST! Working with her and partnering with her on events has been seamless!

Michael Rastall Photography Michael Rastall Photography Wedding Photographers

Elizabeth of Anticipation Events is a phenomenal asset your wedding day. I thoroughly enjoyed working alongside her. As a photographer I love meeting like-minded wedding professionals who are passionate about what they do and put their clients first. Anticipation Events will seamlessly coordinate everything from big to small. I highly recommend their services and look forward to working with again.

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