Luxury Wedding Planner Chicago

ABOUT BWEDDINGS

Bweddings is a renowned event and wedding planning & design boutique company with a passion for creating unforgettable experiences.
Our expertise lies in curating personalized experiences that reflect the unique vision and style of each couple. From conceptualization to execution, we are dedicated to bringing every detail to life and our ability to think outside the box allow us to create extraordinary moments, making sure we leave a lasting impression.

Whether it is an intimate celebration or a grand affair, we are committed to delivering exceptional service and surpassing clients’ expectations.

GALLERYSERVICES

CHICAGO WEDDING TEAM

Barbara Vanni, founder and lead planner

Barbara, who hails from Italy, established Bweddings in 2014 during her time in Toronto. She holds certifications from the Wedding Planner Institute of Canada and is an ordained minister with the American Marriage Ministries.

In 2019, Barbara relocated to Chicago and has since been orchestrating weddings on a global scale.
Barbara is highly sought after for her expertise in curating personalized and unique weddings that reflect the couple’s style and preferences.
Whether it is a grand celebration or an intimate affair, Barbara and her team is dedicated to making every wedding a truly special and memorable event.

When she is not planning and designing events, Barbara enjoys spending time with her two kids and husband, planning trips and binge watching reality shows!

Chrissy

Assistant Coordinator

A nearly decade-long veteran of the wedding industry, Christiane, also known as Chrissy, initially embarked on her career in the catering sector. Her experience was enriched by working with small family-owned businesses, where she had the opportunity to explore every facet of hospitality services. It was the weddings that particularly captivated her, leading to her continued involvement and passion for the industry. Born in Chicago but raised in Greece, Chrissy was fortunate to witness the blending of various cultures.

Chrissy enjoys experimenting with diverse cuisines in her kitchen, a hobby that brings joy to her family, especially her husband and children.

Janelle

LEAD wedding Coordinator

In 2021, Janelle became a member of Bweddings' team, where she initially supported day-of events before eventually rising to the position of Lead Coordinator. Originally from Illinois, Janelle has dedicated her career to the event and wedding industry, having arrived in Chicago seven years prior. Her initial exposure to event planning occurred within the university setting, which broadened her expertise through connections she made within the industry. Janelle is deeply committed to ensuring that each client's special day reflects their unique vision.

Janelle enjoys spending time with her cats and walking around the city.

Julia

bridal concierge & Assistant Coordinator

As a mother who spends her days at home and dedicates her weekends and nights to wedding assistance, Julia finds immense joy in all aspects of weddings. Her responsibilities range from setting up decorations to ensuring the comfort of the couple on their special day, to meticulously cleaning up after the wedding festivities.

In her perspective, being an integral part of a couple's most significant day and contributing to its lasting memory for their guests is an incredibly rewarding experience. Julia is known for her relentless energy and dedication, especially during the wedding day and the night that follows.

Her primary goal is to bring joy to others and to ensure their satisfaction.

Samantha

Groom concierge

Wife and mother to two incredible girls, Samantha juggles family life with her passion for making grooms look and feel spectacular on their wedding day.

With over 30 years of retail experience, most notably at Hugo Boss, Samantha witnessed first-hand how grooms often don't receive the same attention as brides in wedding preparations. Identifying herself as a groom's concierge, she ensures every groom she works with has the perfect look for his special day, combining her roles seamlessly.

When not focusing on weddings, Samantha is a fashion stylist who helps clients declutter their closets, repurpose existing pieces, and create versatile capsule wardrobes for work, casual, or social settings.

Luxury Wedding Planner Chicago

WEDDING FEATURES

Our expertise has been recognized by some of the top Chicago wedding blogs and magazines, such as Modern Luxury Weddings Chicago Magazine with multiple publications,  Top 5 wedding planner in Chicago by Wezoree and we were honored to win the Designers' Challenge 2021-2022 for Chicago Style Wedding Magazine.

"Thank you for being part of the best day of my life!”

"I don’t have words to explain how happy and grateful I am for all the work you did. It was unbelievable and a great surprise. All the decoration was stunning and all the guests were in shock of how beautiful it was."

M. & V.

“We were very very pleased with our wedding and experience”

"Barbara was very responsive as any questions or issues came up with our wedding planning , and helped us extensively in coordinating vendors and gave good advice in selecting those vendors. She kept us on track time wise during the wedding planning periods , and her day-of efforts and coordination were Herculean !"

E. & M.

“.. and it was more than okay - it was amazing!”

I am not exaggerating when I say we would have been completely lost without her. I was definitely a difficult bride, in that we were planning at a distance and balancing very very busy work schedules as we planned, but despite my being a stressed, neurotic mess at times, Barbara went above & beyond to ensure that our big day went off without a hitch. She made me feel important & I felt the whole time that our wedding was a priority for her - never rushed, never stressed, and never like 'just another client'. She handled everything with outstanding professionalism, friendliness, and a calm demeanor that made me feel completely at ease & confident that everything was going to be okay.

E. & G.