Afterglow Weddings and Events


Service levels: Full-service planning


About Afterglow Weddings and Events

Afterglow Weddings and Events

Owner

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!

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Full-service planningPartial planningDay-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 begins9 Months out3 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
PricingStarts at $6,500Starts at $4,500Starts at $3,000

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  • Olivia goes above and beyond

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    Ashley P.Sep 2

    My husband and I cannot recommened Olivia and Afterglow Events enough! She made the last 3 months of wedding planning and day of truly a breeze. Her planning platform keeps vendor details so well organized and makes final details like meal choices & seating charts so simple. She handled all vendor communication and meetings with ease. She was very responsive with all my numerous questions. We cannot say enough good things about Olivia regarding execution of our rehearsal and wedding day. I am a type A gal and she set up all my DIYs exactly how I imagined. She and her assistant would check in periodically with me and my husband and ask if we needed anything and if we did they would make sure it was handled. From holding all of my belongings in their fanny packs, making sure the party bus had all the required items on board and running to make sure I had my setting powder with me they truly made sure everything ran smoothly. Olivia went over and beyond and even made sure to grab my slippers from the hotel room to make sure I was the most comfortable on the dancefloor. She is so organized and such a calming and confident presence on wedding day. Working with Olivia was such a great decision and helped make our day even more special.

  • Organized, knowledgeable, and kind

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    Jacob C.Jul 25, 2025

    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!

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    Deborah C.Jul 15, 2025

    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!!

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    Alex M.Jun 16, 2025

    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!!