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...your boutique event planning partner. We honor and respect your unique vision, dedicating ourselves to bringing it to life with care, creativity, and intention. With extensive experience and a fresh perspective, we craft unforgettable celebrations that reflect your story with elegance and heart.

Welcome to BWEDDINGS

chicago, illinois + Destination events

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Inspire, Celebrate,

Events Designed to

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 to Perfection.

we transform your ideas into a celebration planned and designed

Our focus is on curating extraordinary events for busy and discerning clients who seek trusted, high-touch support. With a deep respect for your time, your story, and your values,

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Perfect for couples who want BWEDDINGS to step in during the final months of planning, our "Day of" Love service provides complete peace of mind. We take the reins on logistics, checklists, creative partners communication, and timeline execution, ensuring every element is flawlessly organized in the lead-up to your celebration.

Coordination & Management

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Designed for couples who already have a clear vision and may have secured venues or key suppliers, our Months to Go service provides the flexibility to choose exactly where our expertise is most valuable.

Custom Planning

This tailored approach ensures your celebration is as seamless as it is personal.

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Our Planner Plus is the signature BWEDDINGS experience, created for clients who wish to entrust every detail of their celebration to seasoned experts. This comprehensive, start-to-finish service takes you from the very first spark of inspiration to the flawless execution of your wedding day.

we curate a journey that feels effortless, personal, and deeply meaningful.

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Full Planning

our planning experiences

get to know founder, barbara

She curates luxury weddings and events that embody timeless elegance and heartfelt meaning, always with an emphasis on sophistication, integrity, and family. Known for her unwavering commitment to excellence, Barbara has a gift for transforming her clients’ dreams into extraordinary, unforgettable moments.

Inspired by her Italian heritage and her passion for storytelling through design. 

chicago and destination

founder and lead designer of bweddings

meet Barbara Vanni

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2014

honors & features

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and refined design.

bespoke planning

We invite you to explore our portfolio of extraordinary moments and step into a world of bespoke planning and refined design.

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"We cannot recommend Bweddings and Barbara highly enough! She played an instrumental role in helping us plan and execute our perfect wedding day, seamlessly handling every aspect from vendor management to hotel correspondence."

her professionalism, organization, and attention to detail were evident."

"From the moment we started working with Barbara...

kind words from past clients