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About Anticipation Events
Anticipation Events brings planner services to weddings across Chicago, Illinois, working from Chicago. The studio sits within easy reach of popular venues including The Long Hall Chicago and Stan Mansion. Verified reviews from real couples appear below as they are earned — rankings on Lazo are never sold.
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Frequently asked questions
Planning a wedding planner in Chicago
How much does a wedding planner cost in Chicago?
Day-of coordination in Chicago commonly runs $800–$2,000; partial planning $2,000–$4,500; full-service planning often starts around $4,500 and scales with the wedding. Many planners saved couples more than their fee through vendor knowledge and mistake-avoidance.
Planner vs. venue coordinator — what's the difference?
A venue coordinator works for the venue and manages the venue's responsibilities. A planner works for you — across every vendor, the timeline, and the day itself. Most couples need at least a day-of coordinator even at venues with great staff.
How does Lazo rank wedding planners in Chicago?
Rankings come from the Lazo Score — verified reviews weighted for recency — and are never sold. Vendors without verified reviews yet start at the community baseline of 65 and earn their score as verified reviews arrive.
Wedding venues near Anticipation Events
| Venue | Distance |
|---|---|
| The Long Hall Chicago | 0.3 mi |
| Stan Mansion | 0.4 mi |
| Loft606 | 0.6 mi |
Straight-line distance from Anticipation Events to each venue listed on Lazo.
Chicago weddings, month by month
Days typically top out between 65° and 85° in May, June, July, August, September. The driest months are January, February, December.
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 33° | 19° | 11% | 4:01 PM | 4:44 PM |
| Feb | 37° | 23° | 12% | 4:44 PM | 5:23 PM |
| Mar | 48° | 32° | 16% | 6:20 PM | 6:57 PM |
| Apr | 60° | 41° | 23% | 6:54 PM | 7:31 PM |
| May | 71° | 52° | 26% | 7:24 PM | 8:04 PM |
| Jun | 81° | 62° | 27% | 7:45 PM | 8:27 PM |
| Jul | 85° | 68° | 18% | 7:42 PM | 8:23 PM |
| Aug | 83° | 66° | 21% | 7:12 PM | 7:50 PM |
| Sep | 76° | 59° | 18% | 6:23 PM | 6:59 PM |
| Oct | 63° | 46° | 20% | 5:30 PM | 6:08 PM |
| Nov | 49° | 35° | 16% | 3:47 PM | 4:29 PM |
| Dec | 38° | 25° | 14% | 3:35 PM | 4:20 PM |
Average highs, lows and the share of days with 0.1″ of rain or more, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 climate normals at Chicago Midway Airport (9.0 mi from Chicago). Golden hour begins when the sun is 6° above the horizon; both times are for the 15th of each month in Chicago.
Getting to Chicago
| Airport | Distance | Est. drive |
|---|---|---|
| MDW Chicago Midway International Airport | 9 mi | 15 min |
| ORD Chicago O'Hare International Airport | 16 mi | 25 min |
| GYY Gary/Chicago International Airport | 21 mi | 30 min |
| City | Distance | Est. drive |
|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee | 81 mi | 1 hr 40 min |
| Indianapolis | 165 mi | 3 hr 20 min |
| Detroit | 237 mi | 4 hr 50 min |
| Cincinnati | 252 mi | 5 hr 10 min |
Straight-line distance from central Chicago; drive times are estimates, not routes. Airports with scheduled passenger service, from OurAirports.
Details
- Based in
- na, Chicago, IL 60647, USA
- Where
- Chicago · 5 miles northwest of central Chicago
- Listed under
- Wedding Planners · Day-Of Coordinators
- In Chicago
- One of 154 wedding planners we list · 19 within 3 miles
- Phone
- (872) 356-2350
- Website
- Visit site
From Anticipation Events's website
“Anticipation Events is a sought after Chicago wedding planner, with years of experience and a unique portfolio of events. %”anticipationevents.com
- Services they list
- Full planning, Partial planning, Day-of coordination, Rehearsal coordination
- In business since
- 2019
Read from anticipationevents.com in October 2026. Prices and services change; confirm with Anticipation Events before you book. Is this your business? Claim the page to write your own.
Around Chicago
- Nearest venue
- The Long Hall Chicago, 0.3 mi
- Venues within 10 mi
- 81 wedding venues
- Wedding Planners nearby
- 19 within 3 mi, 62 within 10
- Guest hotels
- 162 within 5 mi
- Communities served
- Oak Park, Lincolnwood, Elmwood Park, Cicero
Distances are straight-line from Anticipation Events; counts come from the businesses and venues Lazo lists around Chicago.
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