Afterglow Weddings and Events
Service levels: Full-service planning
About Afterglow Weddings and Events
Afterglow Weddings and Events
Hi there, I’m Olivia, the face behind Afterglow Weddings and Events! With over five years of experience in the wedding industry, including catering and venue sales, I've been part of more than 100 love stories. My journey in the Chicago wedding industry has included time as a venue coordinator, catering sales manager and event coordinator. My favorite part about working in the industry is working with couples to help their wedding dreams come to life. At Afterglow Weddings and Events, I'm dedicated to bringing your dreams to life and ensuring every detail reflects your unique love story.
Having been in the Chicago wedding industry for over 5 years I have a wide range of experience working in catering, venues and private planning. I wanted to use my expertise to help all couples bring their dream wedding to life!
Services by planning level
| Full-service planning | Partial planning | Day-of coordination / wedding management | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Description | Our wedding planning package is your path to a stress-free and truly memorable celebration. With years of experience in the wedding industry, we bring expertise and creativity to the table. From catering to venues and everything in between, we handle the details. Your love story deserves the perfect celebration, and we're here to make it happen. | You've embarked on the exciting journey of planning your wedding, but now you're looking for an expert hand to guide you towards perfection. That's where our Partial Wedding Planning service steps in. We join your journey partway, bringing our expertise to enhance and elevate your wedding vision. We'll pick up where you left off, working with your existing plans and vendors to bring your wedding to life. | Our wedding coordination package ensures that every detail of your special day unfolds seamlessly. With our expertise, we'll oversee every aspect, from setup to ceremony and reception. You can relax and enjoy your wedding day while we handle the logistics. This package starts 10 weeks before your wedding date. |
| Planning begins | 9 Months out | 3 Months out | |
| Vendor Selection | |||
| Vendor Management | |||
| Contract Review | |||
| Accommodation Coordination | |||
| Transportation Coordination | |||
| Timeline Creation & Management | |||
| Onsite Event Management | |||
| Budget Planning | |||
| Venue Recommendations | |||
| Rentals & Linens | |||
| RSVP Tracking | |||
| Wedding Favors & Accessories | |||
| Venue Visits | |||
| Final Venue Walkthrough | |||
| Invites & Stationery | |||
| Pricing | Starts at $6,500 | Starts at $4,500 | Starts at $3,000 |
Reviews
Write a review5.0 out of 5
22 reviews
Organized, knowledgeable, and kind
Olivia and Abby were wonderful support in keeping our wedding day and the planning leading up to it moving smoothly! They were a pleasure to work with and knowledgeable on so many details we might have missed without them.
Beyond Expectations!
Olivia was absolutely fantastic from the initial consultation to the big day! She’s incredibly organized, detail oriented, responsive and professional. She allowed us to truly enjoy the wedding without interruptions. One of the best decisions I made was to hire Afterglow Weddings & Events!
Don't Think Twice!!
Olivia is the best! She is so on top of everything, very calm and very organized. We joked that we wanted to hire her to organize the rest of our life because she made everything so smooth and easy! One of the best decisions we made was getting a coordinator and Afterglow really delivered. Super communicative, kind, thoughtful and professional. You won't regret it!!
Stress free, Absolutely Perfect -Thanks to Olivia
We had the absolute pleasure of working with Olivia and her amazing team at Afterglow Weddings and Events for our May 3, 2025 wedding — and I genuinely don’t know what we would’ve done without her! We started working together just three months before our wedding, and Olivia jumped in with total professionalism, warmth, and confidence. She took care of everything — coordinating with vendors, building a detailed timeline, handling all the day-of logistics, and making sure everything ran smoothly. Thanks to her, our wedding day felt effortless and completely stress-free. She also brought two incredible assistants with her that day, which made everything run even more seamlessly. I’m already making sure my sister-in-law uses Olivia for her wedding next year — I trust her that much! If you want peace of mind and the best possible experience on your big day, you need to hire Olivia and her team. Thank you, Afterglow! 10/10!
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