chicagoland wedding planning

Jessica

Detail Queen & Schedule Sorceress

Kris

The Nerve-Calming, Timeline-Taming Pro You Need 

Elizabeth

The Hype Girl with Precision & Heart

Meet Jessica—your wedding-day MVP. With a background in client-focused strategy, she brings more than planning skills—she delivers organization, calm, and flawless execution. From color-coded timelines to emergency kits that have everything you didn’t know you’d need, Jessica is always five steps ahead. Her love language? Logistics. She’s the kind of planner who spots potential issues before they happen, so you can relax, be present, and truly enjoy every moment of your day.

When she’s not orchestrating weddings with precision and heart, you’ll find her living her best life—spending time with her husband and pups, bingeing home decor inspo, or baking her dangerously addictive cake pops. Equal parts polished professional and personal hype girl, Jessica is the reason your wedding day flows effortlessly—and feels just as good as it looks.

your amazing team

With a calm demeanor and sharp attention to detail, Kris brings poise, professionalism, and precision to every wedding she coordinates. Known for her warm, reassuring presence, she ensures everything—from timelines to table settings—is flawlessly executed so couples can enjoy a seamless, stress-free day.

A true logistics expert with a heart of gold, Kris combines her project management background with a gift for handling complex events and blank-slate venues. She’s quick on her feet, always ten steps ahead, and deeply committed to her couples. In the final days before the wedding, she becomes your steady support system—calming nerves, boosting confidence, and making sure you feel fully seen and celebrated. Simply put, Kris isn’t just your coordinator—she’s your wedding day BFF.

Elizabeth is the perfect mix of high energy and high-level execution—the planner who keeps the party flowing while running a flawless production behind the scenes. With over five years of professional experience and a decade of event design, she specializes in month-of coordination for couples who want a seamless, meaningful day without the stress.

A competitive speed roller skater and coach, Elizabeth brings focus, agility, and calm under pressure. Whether she’s syncing vendors or handing you a tissue and a pep talk, she keeps things running smoothly with heart and humor. As a proud mom of three daughters, she plans with empathy and care, showing up fully for every couple as their personal hype girl and steady support from start to finish.

Bert

Director of Custom Concepts 

Jayden

installation artist

Christopher

installation artist

At Love Lush Events, Bert is the visionary builder turning bold ideas into breathtaking realities. Fueled by imagination, determination, and a genuine love for making people smile, he pours heart and hustle into every project—because for him, success is measured in joy.

If you can dream it, Bert can build it—likely by hand, definitely without instructions, and always with a Pinterest-worthy finish. From custom props to large-scale installations, floral magic to wild design challenges, he transforms “Can we pull this off?” into “Already done.” With power tools in one hand and creativity in the other, Bert is the builder of dreams, slayer of Pinterest boards, and the behind-the-scenes legend that brings the wow factor to life.

At Love Lush Events, Jayden is the behind-the-scenes pro making sure every event looks flawless and runs smoothly. From transport to installation, he handles the setup and styling with precision—and a touch of sarcasm to keep things fun. Working alongside his family, he shows up for couples like they’re part of the crew, always bringing care, commitment, and coffee (usually while building half the wedding with one hand).

With a sharp eye for design and a closet ready for anything, Jayden has a sixth sense for what looks good and where everything belongs. From managing logistics to ensuring every candle, charger, and custom detail arrives perfectly, he brings heart, hustle, and just the right soundtrack—usually with a little rap and a lot of style.

At Love Lush Events, Christopher handles the heavy lifting and flawless installations that bring every celebration to life. With a sharp eye for design, calm energy, and serious hustle, he ensures each setup—from custom builds to floral details—comes together with precision and style. And if there’s music playing, don’t be surprised to catch him dancing in the corner—it’s just part of his rhythm on the job.

A true behind-the-scenes pro, Christopher keeps event days flowing smoothly, quietly managing the details while soaking in the magic. From perfect installs to last-dance moments, he blends skill, heart, and just the right dose of fun to help create unforgettable wedding days.

Leticia

Floral Designer & Event Stylist

If your Pinterest board is filled with dreamy installs, soft palettes, and editorial-style florals—Leticia is your girl. With over five years of experience designing with fresh and faux blooms, she creates floral moments full of mood, texture, and main-character energy. Her designs are more than pretty—they’re intentional, emotional, and built to tell your unique story.

When she’s not knee-deep in stems or styling a swoon-worthy centerpiece, Leticia is soaking up time with her two kids and doting on her beloved pups. Flowers may be her love language, but it’s family and joy that fuel everything she does.

Mia

assistant

I love being part of an amazing experience and helping couples achieve their dream weddings. I love working with Carrie and the team because they are so supportive, kind, and caring to me and everyone around them! Some fun facts about me- I LOVE baking and cooking ! 

Because someone has to remember the timeline while you’re popping champagne.