Chicago North Shore Wedding Planner and Day of Coordination

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Every event is unique,

just like the people who are planning it.

North Shore Weddings & Events is proud to provide day-of-coordination, partial and full wedding planning & event planning with individualized service and attention to detail.

Your event ideas can come to life with the help of North Shore Weddings & Events.
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ABOUT US

ABOUT
Megan EstradaEvent ConsultantMegan Estrada is a seasoned wedding and event industry professional who has spent the last 11 years in the event planning and hospitality industry. She has managed and arranged hundreds of events, including: weddings, corporate events, bar/bat mitzvahs, non-for-profit fundraisers. After spending years as a Director of Catering for luxury hotels, she decided to bring her experience and insider industry knowledge to the client.Megan prides herself on helping clients stay organized, keep within a budget and attain the wedding or event beyond their initial expectations. The goal is to produce the most creative and individual event within the budget designated by the client. She believes that unique events require extra creativity, not necessarily expenditures. Megan is an expert in contract negotiations with venues, caterers and vendors, saving her clients thousands of dollars and enabling them to include more of their wish list into their event.Megan Estrada lives in Wilmette, IL with her husband and two children.

Events

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SOCIAL EVENTS
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Services and Pricing

SERVICES

All services include a complementary initial consultation appointment to determine which services will best suit the clients needs.

Full Event Planning

Partial Event Planning

Day of Coordination

Full Event Planning STAGE ONEevent design & contractingFirst Planning Session - Client and Consultant discuss the vision and style of the eventEvent Proposal is provided, with venue, entertainment, menu and décor concepts/style, along with recommended vendorsComprehensive Budget and planning timeline is presented to the ClientCoordinates Vendor Appointments for the Client and attends up to 5 vendor appointments with the ClientFacilitates vendor selection. Including, but not limited to: Venue, Catering, Rentals and Linens, Décor and Lighting, Photography/Videography, Entertainment, Hotel Rooms, Invitations, Stationary and Favors, Transportation, Wedding Cake & Sweet Table Contract Negotiations and Advisement - helping you get what you want within your budgetContinued Advice and Referrals by phone or email regarding vendor managementSTAGE TWOlogistics & detail managementSecond Planning Session to design event flow and present unique ideas to complement the event concept.Create Binder that includes copies of all contracts, design portfolio and inspiration boards Vendor Services and Execution where Consultant attends up to three vendor meetings to assist Client in product and service selectionUnlimited Communication throughout planning process via phone and emailEtiquette advisementInvitations and RSVPs are managed by Consultant, as needed for ClientEvent Website creation and management, as needed for the ClientHotel Guests Bags - Design, stuff and deliver hotel amenities for out of town guestsPersonal Styling attend gown fittings and assist in selection of accessories and bridal party attire, as necessaryWedding Ceremony Design and Coordination, if necessarySTAGE THREEday of coordinationPlanning Session includes a location walk through to review and create floor plans, timeline and vendor requirementsTimeline created and distributed to vendorsSeating Arrangements fashioned to the Clients specifications, as necessaryLinen Coordination includes samples meeting, ordering and management - offered at wholesale pricing when availableVendor Confirmations - on site contact information, load in, set up, delivery of itemsCeremony Rehearsal Management - handles procession and recession, announcements, distribute wedding party timelines, keep things moving and on timeCoordinate Event Logistics up to 10 hours event management; follows timeline, deliveries, vendor set up, place card table and table decorFloor Management - direction of caterer and vendors, direct guests and attend to their needs and inquiries, trouble-shoot issuesEvent Emergency Kit PRICING Full Event Planning Services $3,750 - Stage 1, 2 and 3

Partial Event Planning event design & contractingFirst Planning Session - Client and Consultant discuss the vision and style of the eventEvent Proposal is provided, with venue, entertainment, menu and décor concepts/style, along with recommended vendorsComprehensive Budget and planning timeline is presented to the ClientCoordinates Vendor Appointments for the Client and attends up to 5 vendor appointments with the ClientFacilitates vendor selection. Including, but not limited to: Venue, Catering, Rentals and Linens, Décor and Lighting, Photography/Videography, Entertainment, Hotel Rooms, Invitations, Stationary and Favors, Transportation, Wedding Cake & Sweet Table Contract Negotiations and Advisement - helping you get what you want within your budgetContinued Advice and Referrals by phone or email regarding vendor managementday of coordinationPlanning Session includes a location walk through to review and create floor plans, timeline and vendor requirementsTimeline created and distributed to vendorsSeating Arrangements fashioned to the Clients specifications, as necessaryLinen Coordination includes samples meeting, ordering and management - offered at wholesale pricing when availableVendor Confirmations - on site contact information, load in, set up, delivery of itemsCeremony Rehearsal Management - handles procession and recession, announcements, distribute wedding party timelines, keep things moving and on timeCoordinate Event Logistics up to 10 hours event management; follows timeline, deliveries, vendor set up, place card table and table decorFloor Management - direction of caterer and vendors, direct guests and attend to their needs and inquiries, trouble-shoot issuesEvent Emergency Kit PRICING Partial Event Planning Services $2,450- Stage 1 and Stage 3

Day of Coordination day of coordinationPlanning Session includes a location walk through to review and create floor plans, timeline and vendor requirementsTimeline created and distributed to vendorsSeating Arrangements fashioned to the Clients specifications, as necessaryLinen Coordination includes samples meeting, ordering and management - offered at wholesale pricing when availableVendor Confirmations - on site contact information, load in, set up, delivery of itemsCeremony Rehearsal Management - handles procession and recession, announcements, distribute wedding party timelines, keep things moving and on timeCoordinate Event Logistics up to 10 hours event management; follows wedding timeline, deliveries, vendor set up, place card table and table decorFloor Management - direction of caterer and vendors, direct guests and attend to their needs and inquiries, trouble-shoot issuesEvent Emergency Kit PRICING Day of Coordination $950Without Ceremony Service $800

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CONTACT US

Tel: (312) 546-2360

Email: megan_northshoreevents.com