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About The Caterist
The Caterist brings planner services to weddings across Chicago, Illinois, working from Evanston. The studio sits within easy reach of popular venues including Halim Museum Events and The Crystal Ballroom & Lounge. As verified reviews arrive from couples who booked here, they will appear on this page — and they are the only thing that moves a Lazo Score.
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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 The Caterist
| Venue | Distance |
|---|---|
| Halim Museum Events | 1.2 mi |
| The Crystal Ballroom & Lounge | 1.6 mi |
| Ateres Ayala | 1.6 mi |
Straight-line distance from The Caterist 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
- 944 Pitner Ave, Evanston, IL 60202, USA
- Where
- Evanston · 12 miles north of central Chicago
- Listed under
- Wedding Planners · Wedding Caterers · Day-Of Coordinators
- In Chicago
- One of 154 wedding planners we list · 5 within 3 miles
- Phone
- (847) 676-2433
- Website
- Visit site
From The Caterist's website
“A Chicago caterer with creative fresh ideas for wedding catering, corporate meetings and social events. Catering that uses fresh ingredients from available local, sustainable, and organic sources.”thecaterist.com
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Around Evanston
- Nearest venue
- Halim Museum Events, 1.2 mi
- Venues within 10 mi
- 39 wedding venues
- Wedding Planners nearby
- 5 within 3 mi, 37 within 10
- Guest hotels
- 28 within 5 mi
- Communities served
- Skokie, Niles, Morton Grove, Winnetka
Distances are straight-line from The Caterist; counts come from the businesses and venues Lazo lists around Chicago.
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