Residential Development Grand Opening
This Grand Opening was a beautiful event from start to finish. We will never forget how that day felt: a picture-perfect autumn day with the warm sun shining on the Chicago River and Cityscape. It was an event that really brought the South Loop community together through music, art, food, libations, and merriment. We can’t […]
Women’s Club of Evanston — Elizabeth and Gavin
I felt a great connection with Elizabeth and Gavin almost immediately when we started talking. They live in Seattle, where I spent a big chunk of my life. But they met in Australia, where I happened to also live when I was very small! Plus, Elizabeth is from the Chicago area, so she knew she […]
Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum Wedding — Katy and Nick
Do you remember the 21st night of September? Love was changing the minds of pretenders While chasing the clouds away Our hearts were ringing In the key that our souls were singing As we danced in the night Remember how the stars stole the night away? Do you remember the 21st night of September? We […]
McCormick Place – Tessitura Conference
One of my favorite things about being an event planner is how delightfully unexpected certain clients, venues, and assignments can be. Last summer, we were asked to help with on-site logistics for the Tessitura Conference — the largest gathering of arts and cultural professionals in the world. Joan and I have a unique connection to […]
Hotel Allegro Wedding – Katie and Connor
Katie and Connor’s September wedding was Chicago at its finest. With gorgeous city views and a venue in the heart of downtown, their weekend was simply amazing from start to finish. Katie started the day in a beautiful and spacious suite at Hotel Allegro. With hair and makeup by Windy City Glam and lovely florals […]
The Ivy Room Wedding — Caelan and Eric
Every once in a while, you meet a couple whose love for each other will light up an entire room. Caelan and Eric are most certainly this couple — just ask any of their loved ones! We are so blessed to have been a part of their incredible September wedding at The Ivy Room. Caelan […]
Morgan’s on Fulton Wedding – Annie and Jayson
Annie and Jayson (aka peanut and nugget) are two of the kindest, silliest, most genuine people we’ve had the pleasure of knowing. Their families were equally as wonderful, and their wedding day was bursting with love and joy. It was a perfect 73 degree August day. The ladies started at the Holiday Inn Mart Plaza, […]
Artifact Events Wedding–Haley and Joe
Being a part of Haley and Joe’s wedding last August was such an honor. From our first meeting, it was apparent what an incredible celebration of two extraordinary people the day was going to be and we loved every second of it. Haley began her prep at the St. Jane Chicago with her sisters and […]
Ovation Wedding – Jahnavi and Raghav
Jahnavi and Raghav’s wedding day was bursting with love and joy, and we feel so lucky to have been a part of it. We loved getting to know these two and their wonderful families. The day started out at the Conrad Chicago, where the ladies got their hair and makeup done by Tamara Hair and […]
Chalk Howard Street 2019
We were so excited to partner up with a5 branding and digital and the Rogers Park Business Alliance last summer to put on an incredible Chicago street festival–Chalk Howard Street! We loved getting to know the Howard Street neighborhood as we worked on this event throughout the first half of 2019. It is an extremely diverse and […]
The Joinery Wedding — Joanna and Jeff
Early in the wedding planning process, Joanna and Jeff reached out explaining what they envisioned for their day, using the words “ethereal, romantic, and magical”. It was amazing being a part of their wedding last summer, helping them bring those exact feelings to life and experiencing that magic along with them. Joanna and her ladies […]
Dudefest 2019
Dudefest, a fundraising event benefiting Misericordia, has been put on by the Creevy family for the past 9 years. We were so thrilled to have been brought on this year to take part in this event that helps an incredible organization! On the day of the festival, the Five Grain Events team arrived early at […]