Reviews of Liven It Up Events (Event Planner)

Annie Homsy-Harris

We hired Trisha from Liven It Up Events as our Wedding Day-Of Coordinator. I can honestly say that she was and is sooo much more than that to us. From the moment we hired this incredible team we were immediately cared for. Trisha gave so much of herself, giving us suggestions or ideas for ways to make our wedding day even more special. We had our own ideas, but we listened to her experience and advice and took it to heart which made everything all the better. Trisha cared for us when we had rough moments, knowing that there are inevitable stress melt-downs. She coordinated all the vendors, she made us laugh, she gave us hugs and all the love and support we could've ever hoped for. On our wedding day, Anthony came by the bridal suite to wish us congrats and to check in. He is such a love! Honestly, this team gave us a truly perfect and magical day. My wedding dress (as I'm sure Trisha can attest to) was a beacon of chaos. She didn't flinch for a second. She knew exactly how to fix things, she set up the room and organized the vendors perfectly. She is absolutely brilliant and we love her and the team completely. We look forward to continuing to build our friendship and recommend this whole crew to anyone needing any kind of event coordination. You cannot possibly go wrong with this team of amazing, caring, wonderful and detailed individuals. Don't wait, book them now!

Biljana Markovic

Tayler has been a dream to work with! She was our wedding coordinator and we can't thank her enough for helping out vision come to life. From the initial meeting until all the equipment was picked up and returned, she was there for us to help with details and provide comfort and reassurance. She made sure our wedding day ran smoothly and, not only did she do an amazing job keeping us on schedule, she also managed to fix other people's mishaps along the way. If you need a real life JLO running your wedding, you have to hire Tayler. She is incredible!!!

Shannon and Traci Flanagan

Tiffany at Liven It Up Events was absolutely wonderful and a blessing to have as our wedding coordinator. She was very punctual and professional in every area of the wedding planning process. Planning a wedding is already difficult itself, but planning a wedding during a pandemic is even more difficult with uncertainties. Tiffany was spectacular in helping ease the burden of planning with her helpful suggestions and recommendations. The day of the wedding was smoother and without trouble because of Tiffany & Team’s coordination. If you are searching for a wedding coordinator, search no further because Tiffany & Liven It Up Events got you covered. We love her so much! When we have another event she’ll be the first one we’ll call and consider.

Cera Stan

We cannot thank Anthony Navarro and his team enough for going over and above our expectations to ensure that every event at Stan Mansion was elegant, stylish and in impeccable taste. Working with Liven it Up Events is always fun. They provided those special touches and creativity that takes celebration from ordinary to extraordinary. We received glowing reviews from all of our clients . Without exception or solicitation, guests commented that it ranked as possibly the best celebration each had ever attended. We are happy to work with them and highly recommend them. For weddings, corporate or social events THEY ARE THE BEST!

Grant Walters

Tiffany Wilson with Liven It Up Events was a critical element of making our wedding as perfect of a day as it was. Her professionalism and friendliness made her a joy to work with. 10/10 would recommend to anyone. P.S. Shout out to Greg, who was a huge help on the day-of!

Gia Gray

We decided to hire a day of coordinator and I’m so glad we did. We loved working with Lisa. From the first time we spoke until she hugged us goodbye on our wedding night she was amazing. She is professional, prepared, organized, kept things running, extremely knowledgeable, pays attention to the smallest details and honestly the best thing about her is on our wedding day anytime myself or my husband needed something she was always there and it was perfect. Not only are her professional skills amazing Lisa is also ver down to earth, and sweet. Closer to the wedding, Lisa checked in, set a time line, organized all of our vendors, and helped with every little tiny detail. I highly recommend using Liven It Up!

Pamela Gordon

There aren't words to express how thrilled we are with Anthony Navarro and his team at Liven It Up Events. Our corporate anniversary reception was more than a success. Our executives, colleagues and clients all had such an incredible time. The compliments still keep rolling in. After reading all of the great reviews on Yelp and doing some internet research, I decided to contact them about our corporate event in Chicago. As we are located in Montreal, having someone local was key to our comfort organizing this from so far away. Within seconds of speaking with Anthony, I knew that he has the experience and contacts that we needed to make our party great. But, it wasn't just great, it was unforgettable - the bar has officially been raised. Anthony was personable, professional, calming, as well as tireless throughout the planning process and reception. He thought of details that I couldn't have thought up and had excellent contacts for the entertainment, cake, décor, photography, and at the perfect venue where we had our party, River Roast. During the event, some of us remarked how everywhere we looked, he was there. For any possible issue that could arise, such as the rain that poured down, he had a plan b, c, and d. This is an event planner with super powers who will no doubt add magic to anything he is involved in.

courtenay L

I can't say enough about how great of an experience it was working with Liven It Up Events. I work for a venue and catering, and my client hired Liven It Up Events relatively late in the planning process with still much to do. Lindsay was on top of everything right away and was so communicative, making the planning process go seamless. The wedding ended up going off without a hitch and it was a great day. It is so important to have good vendors that work well together and I can't wait for the next event we work with Liven It Up Events. I highly recommend hiring them for your wedding planner!

Molly S

I worked with Kim to plan my wedding. I cannot say enough about what a help she was. In the early stages of planning, Kim helped me narrow my approved vendor list to select those which were right for our event, surely saving us time and money. Closer to our wedding date, Kim and I had a sit down to discuss all of the details I would have never thought of until I regretted not addressing it. From a dress reveal to the logistics of pinning the boutonnieres on the groomsmen, Kim had a solution for everything. Thank you for letting me borrow your handkerchief, I needed it more than I knew! My favorite advice she gave was what to do about a bouquet toss. We did not invite children to our wedding and most of my friends are already married. Kim suggested just passing the bouquet to my newly engaged maid of honor. This was such a special moment affirming our lifelong friendship. Quite comically, our reverend for hire lingered well past his welcome, drinking and eating to his heart's content during cocktail hour. Kim put her foot down to communicate he was not invited to the reception. (This had been previously discussed with him, he was just being very stubborn) I'd certainly recommend Liven It Up Events to any friends or strangers!

Simon Michal

Working with Kim Weinberg from Liven It Up was true pleasure. We felt like she was there for us all the time, always responding super quickly to our messages, making it stress free. Kim was attentive to every detail, had answers to all our problems and mistakes and solutions to things we were ready to give up. With Kim's help, we managed to assemble an amazing group of vendors and as a team they really made it a special day for us.

MDM Entertainment

Anthony from Liven In Up has been an INCREDIBLE vendor partner at events over the years. Anthony is creative with his designs, keeps his vendor team informed on every detail leading up to the day, helps with final decisions and execution on the day of and provides valuable guidance to keep the team on the same page and able to create the day of our client's dreams. Anthony embodies what being an event professional is about and we appreciate all of him and his team's hard work and dedication every single day!

Mary Kate Wagner

We worked with Lisa Wandel for our wedding and could not be more grateful! We decided to go with a day-of coordinator and are so happy we did. Starting before our event, she helped us stay organized and if anything went awry day-of, I sure didn't know about it! She was fun to work with and we would highly recommend her talents for your wedding or other big events.

Elise Zerega

There are not enough words to express the outstanding job Anthony at Liven It Up Events did in crafting our wedding. From the first meeting to the day, Anthony was honest, helpful, and ON IT. We knew we were in the best hands and could trust him every step of the way from that first meeting. He helped to craft and hone our vision, offering recommendations based on those initial ideas and dreams. NOTHING was missed on his end, and what we missed on our end he handle with such grace and composure. Weddings are stressful to plan, but the week, let alone day, of the wedding my partner and I were able to be fully present because of all the work Anthony did. We will be forever grateful for him (and for my sister for finding him first six years ago for her wedding!).

Lily Cai

I’m so happy I made the best choice for the big day in my life. Anthony did a great job planning everything for my wedding. We started the process one year ago, it wasn’t easy. Still during the COVID, and with me oversea in Japan while my husband in the states. But Anthony helped us bring things together and always being positive, encouraging and reliable. All these effort paid off really well. The venue was beautiful, flowers were stunning, food were so delicious, and the flow of the whole day was very smooth. Everyone had a great time, it is definitely gonna be one of the most memorable wedding for a lot of guests as well. Again appreciate his great work and strongly recommend liven it up events for your big days! ;)

Jeanne Reidy

Lindsay was fantastic. She had coordinated three of my friends weddings before mine so I knew I was in good hands. Still, she blew me away and definitely overdelivered. She was incredibly generous with her time, very calming and encouraging. She accommodated all of our requests and gave honest and thoughtful feedback. She was on top of every detail and I can't imagine having done it without her.

Sarah Bedell

I really appreciated having Kim with me as my day-of coordinator on my wedding day. She was so helpful at keeping the day running seamlessly. She was such a pleasure to work with, was very attentive to details, and always had an answer to everyone's questions. I don't know what I'd do without her!

Megan

Hiring Lindsay Gaeta from Liven it Up Events was the BEST decision made!! She coordinated with all of our vendors setting up meetings, coordinating timelines, reviewing plans, etc. and totally kept our wedding running so smoothly. I can't imagine getting through our wedding weekend without her! She was a huge lifesaver and took so much pressure off the bride & groom. Would recommend to anyone & everyone getting married in Chicago!!

Cristina Albulescu

LOOK NO FURTHER!! You will not find a better expert and professional wedding planner!!! Anthony has all the qualities needed to plan the wedding of your dreams. He has tons of knowledge and a creative eye when it comes to design and working with all the logistics while taking all the small details into account. He has connections with the BEST wedding vendors and can help you create the entire concept of your event from start to finish. But above all, he will always dedicate his time to answer any questions or give suggestions when needed. Anthony helped create THE EVENT OF MY DREAMS. My wedding Vow Renewal was just perfect!!! I was extremely pleased with his services which proved to be beyond measure. I will recommend him over and over again!!!!!! I have the best memories to cherish for a lifetime!! Thank you, Liven It Up Events!!!

Abigail Akon

Anny is an amazing wedding planner. She made our day so special and worried about all the little details for me. I would highly recommend Event Solutions and Sheila for any wedding and/or event planning!! Thank you for everything!!

James Campbell

Tiffany Wilson at Liven It Up did a fantastic job as our wedding coordinator. She was easy to work with, communicative, and very knowledgeable about the process. On the day of, she was essential. I highly recommend working with her if you can!

Jennifer Placek

Trisha from Liven It Up Events was just what the doctor ordered for my wedding day. I am a pretty typical type A bride, so I was pretty good at the whole wedding planning thing, making lists, checking reviews, setting up vendor meetings and booking them, but I knew in order to enjoy my day to the fullest I was going to need a day of coordinator. There is no way I would be able to relax on my wedding day if I had to check on every vendor and make sure they were there and doing what they were supposed to be doing and also getting the ceremony and reception spaces set up. No way and no thank you. I had a good feeling about Trisha from our initial phone interview. She has this presence in her voice that says, “I’ve got this, don’t worry”. She is a great mix of being both professional and friendly. Your day of coordination actually starts about 4 months out where you have your initial meeting to gather information about your big day and get her started on making your timeline. The next meeting comes a few weeks before the wedding to do a walkthrough at your venue and finalize things. Trisha was so knowledgeable at the walkthrough and it was very comforting to hear everything coming together. Trisha also attended our rehearsal and she helped to get everyone prepared for what was going to happen the next day. That was so helpful because we weren’t getting married in a church or using a professional officiant so without her we would’ve been lost. Day of she was great and had an assistant with her, Lora, who was also very helpful. Trisha was often running back and forth between me and my groom and checking in with vendors to make sure everything was happening that should’ve been. As far as I know there were no problems on my wedding day, and that is exactly why I hired a DOC. Even if there were issues I never knew about them and I was able to relax, as much as a bride can. Thank you again Lora and Trisha!

Mike Murphy

Liven it up events and specifically Lindsay Gaeta were the BEST! Lindsay made our wedding so much less stressful and was there for us at every turn. She would have answers to everything and was always one step ahead of us which made the whole process amazing! We can't thank liven it up events and Lindsay enough for make our wedding so seamless and amazing, it was such a perfect day for us! If you are thinking of hiring this company, definitely do it as they are the best and I hope you get to work with Lindsay Gaeta!

Emily Augustini

Tiffany from LIU was our day-of wedding planner. She was incredible and I cannot speak highly enough of her! She was professional, knowledgeable, kind, and easy to work with. Even though she was the day-of planner, she went above and beyond and gave us wonderful recommendations on vendors. Once she took over the coordination, we did not worry about a thing. Every time I spoke to her I felt so much better and less stressed, and our wedding day would not have been such a success without her. Thank you Tiffany!

Nicole Gange

Kim Weinberg from Liven It Up was nothing short of a miracle worker! Her communication was impeccable and it did not seem as if I ever had to lift a finger. Working with her was a pleasure- she is respectful and helpful, but most importantly, she is so much fun. I debated hiring a wedding planner, but after my initial consult with Kim, I was sold. I was not living in Chicago when planning, and Kim was there for me every step of the way. The entire process was stress free and she made it easy for both me and my mom. Kim is patient, as hands-on or hands-off as you want her to be, and truly made my wedding planning experience enjoyable. I will be referring her to every engaged friend I know and working with her for as many future parties as I can!

Trailhead Creative

We worked with Tiffany at Liven It Up Events as the wedding photographer and videographer and had a WONDERFUL experience with her. Tiffany was professional but personable. She made sure we stayed on track and was constantly hustling with her team to make sure that everything during the day went perfectly. This was one of the most seamless wedding days we've been a part of and I know it was a big thanks to Tiffany for her expertise and hard work!

Samantha Levin

We couldn’t have done our day without Kim! She truly was so supportive throughout our entire wedding planning process and made our vision come to life. When we initially sat down it felt like we were talking with a friend about our day. She covered all areas for our wedding day, including details we never would have thought of. She was always quick to respond to emails, text messages and phone calls. We cannot recommend her enough! She helped make our dream come true!

Grace Gufler

I was on the fence about having a wedding planner but it was hands down the best decision I made. Looking back I would have paid double the amount for it again, it was that helpful! Lindsay is an absolute rock star and helped make the months leading up to my wedding so stress free. She was incredibly organized, efficient and went above and beyond on the day of my wedding.

Annie Sullivan

We worked with Kim Weinberg for our wedding that took place in July 2021 at Rockwell on the River in Chicago. We HIGHLY recommend Liven It Up and Kim specifically. Kim was very responsive (over our 1.5 years planning process), kind, thoughtful, and organized. She listened to exactly what we wanted and worked tirelessly to deliver us the wedding of our dreams. Our wedding day felt effortless, everything was taken care of because of Kim's great preparation. Kim is also very resourceful, looking for ways/areas we could save money. You will not be disappointed with Kim's work!

alexander hemsley

When my now wife and I were about 6 months out from our wedding day, she begged me for us to hire a wedding coordinator. I had opposed, on the grounds that we didn't have unlimited money. As a preview of the rest of my life, she won. We ended up hiring Tayler Re from Liven it up Events and not only was she worth every penny, she was easily worth double that. Weddings as a stressful time for brides, not so much for more grooms. Once we had Tayler within the fold I could see the stress coming off my wife's shoulders as Taylor helped out with day of logistical planning. She wrote us out an extremely detailed itinerary, help put together our lists of who's pictures we wanted and what locations we wanted them at, and communicated with the huge number of vendors we had to make sure everything arrived at our venue and was set up perfectly. With not even a flower out of place. Not to mention all of the things she did day of, like navigate an allergy scare, keep chocolates on hand for extra energy, and making she the semi-insane mother of the groom was distracted long enough not to delay her well planned out time line. Our wedding day was nothing short of perfect, and besides my wife, Tayler is the second most responsible person for that fact. If I was to do it again I'd hire her before I even propose! HIGHLY HIGHLY RECOMMEND.