Monarch Creative Events
Service levels: Full-service planning
Team size: 2 – 8
About Monarch Creative Events
Monarch Creative Events
At Monarch Creative Events, we specialize in seamless wedding planning for couples who want a stunning, stress-free celebration. We know you’re busy, so we handle the details while you enjoy the experience. From vendor coordination to flawless execution, we ensure your day runs smoothly. Whether you're planning an intimate gathering or a grand event, our expertise turns your vision into reality. With a passion for organization and a focus on memorable guest experiences, we make wedding planning effortless. Let’s create something extraordinary together!
We do more than plan weddings—we orchestrate seamless, stress-free experiences tailored to busy professionals. Unlike traditional planners, we take a highly organized, hands-on approach, ensuring every detail is handled without overwhelming you. We don’t just coordinate vendors; we streamline the process, making decision-making easy and efficient. Our focus is on logistics, precision, and creating a smooth wedding day where you can truly be present. With us, you’re not just hiring a planner—you’re gaining a trusted expert who keeps everything on track while you enjoy the celebration.
In three words: Fun, Honest, Thoughtful
Services by planning level
| Full-service planning | Partial planning | Day-of coordination / wedding management | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Description | Planning your wedding should feel as exhilarating as saying "I do," not like juggling flaming torches while blindfolded. We get it—life's busy, and adding wedding planning to your plate can feel overwhelming. That's where our Full-Service Wedding Planning Package steps in, designed for couples like you who crave a seamless, unforgettable celebration without the stress. | Planning your wedding but feeling a little lost on where to start (or what to do next)? That’s where we come in. Our Partial Planning Package is designed for couples who want expert guidance to set them up for success—without the full-service commitment. | Although we’re only with you on your wedding day, our preparation begins long before that. We’ll have an open line of communication and check in with you frequently in the months leading up to your day, so when it finally comes you won’t need to worry about a thing. |
| Planning begins | 12 Months out | 12 Months out | 6 Months out |
| Budget Planning | |||
| Venue Recommendations | |||
| Vendor Management | |||
| Contract Review | |||
| Rentals & Linens | |||
| Invites & Stationery | |||
| RSVP Tracking | |||
| Wedding Website | |||
| Wedding Favors & Accessories | |||
| Accommodation Coordination | |||
| Transportation Coordination | |||
| Venue Visits | |||
| Final Venue Walkthrough | |||
| Timeline Creation & Management | |||
| Onsite Event Management | |||
| Event Styling & Design | |||
| Vendor Selection | |||
| Pricing | Starts at $10,000* | Starts at $5,900 | Starts at $2,900 |
Reviews
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13 reviews
Amazing - Thank you!
Alexa was so amazing throughout our entire planning process from start to finish. We truly felt so supported the entire time. Our wedding day went SO smooth and we couldn’t have asked for better and truly could not have done this without her. A big thank you to Alexa and team for all your help!! We highly recommend Monarch Creative Events and will tell anyone to choose your team in the future.
Response from vendor•Jun 17, 2025Thank you so much for your kind words! It was truly such an honor to be a part of your planning journey and wedding day. I’m so glad you felt supported every step of the way—that means the world to me and our team. Your day was absolutely beautiful, and it brings me so much joy to know it all went smoothly and just as you envisioned. Thank you for trusting Monarch Creative Events and for sharing such a thoughtful review—we’re so grateful and can’t wait to cheer you on in this next chapter! 💛Amazing to work with!
I worked with Alexa for a recent wedding and had a great experience! As a hairstylist, I really appreciated how professional, friendly, and organized she was throughout the planning process. Her communication with me and the other vendors before and after the wedding was clear and thoughtful. She made everything run smoothly and was a pleasure to work with! If you are a couple planning your wedding, I highly recommend hiring this team to help make your planning easier and your wedding day run smoothly!
Alexa is your greatest asset!
I found Alexa on the Knot and booked her for Monarch’s full wedding planning package as my husband & I were planning a wedding outside of Chicago in an unconventional venue, 9 months away, and lived in another state. It was a big challenge but from the initial consultation, we loved Alexa’s energy, organization, commitment and just knew we could trust her with our once in a lifetime event. The planning process was extremely organized, thorough and well-paced. She matched my attention to detail, tackled unplanned challenges with ferocity (which included a limited selection of vendors given the location of our venue) and was as dedicated to bringing my very specific vision to life as I was. She brought great vendor recommendations and connections and did countless hours of research on new vendors. Details were well-documented and thoroughly discussed to ensure all parties were aligned. Even though our venue was farther outside Chicago (Indiana), she ran several venue walkthroughs in-person, attended vendor visits with me, and always accommodated my husband and I’s busy schedule. As Alexa started to step away for her maternity leave (which started right before our wedding date), she did an amazing job ensuring her team was fully prepared to handle last minute preparations and day-of responsibilities. The day-of team of 3 were awesome with completely handling all details A-Z so I didn’t have to worry about anything, even despite some last minute changes due to weather! Due to the complexity of our venue, its location, short timeline, and being from out-of-state, we are SO GLAD we booked Monarch for their full planning package and had the privilege of working with Alexa! It was sincerely our pleasure to have her bring our special day to life, she was a joy to work with and get to know. If I were getting married again, I’d book her services again no question! Thank you Alexa!!
10/5/24 best day ever!!
Hiring Monarch Creative Events to assist with planning the wedding of our dreams was such an easy decision because of their professionalism, knowledge of the wedding industry, and their attention to details. We could not have planned our wedding without the help of Alexa and Sarah. They are truly the best. Throughout the entire wedding process, which was a long one for us (almost 18 months!), Alexa and Sarah were so detail-oriented, organized and communicated with us very well about each step and what we should be doing and looking forward to. They were both so supportive, engaging and FUN which eased my anxiety and nerves as we got closer to the date. Sarah was fantastic during the wedding weekend and let us know where to be and when! She was our lifesaver! I cannot recommend Monarch Creative Events enough, I am so grateful to them both for everything, bringing our wedding vision to life, and helping us navigate the details that I never would have thought of. If you are looking for a wedding planner, I highly recommend Monarch Creative Events, they will go above and beyond for you to help plan your dream wedding! Thank you thank you thank you!
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