Divine Elegance & Things 5.0 out of 5.0 5.0/5.0
"Affordable Elegance Just For You"
P.O.Box 439311, Chicago, IL 60643
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Services: Wedding Planning
Established: 2002
Employees: 3
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Divine Elegance & Things , "A Planning Ministry", can assist you with your event planning from start to finish, from researching the venue to coordinating your wedding rehearsal, adding elegant centerpieces, designing simple custom invitations, or just to provide you with etiquette advice.


Here at Divine Elegance & Things, I will be available to assist you, making your wedding planning process easy, elegant and affordable, while formulating your thoughts, details and ideals into a day of “ Affordable Elegance”.


Divine Elegance & Things is a member of the American Academy of Wedding Professionals, a pretigious organization that stands for integrity, excellence and professionalism. Please visit us at www.divineelegancethings.com or view our wedding montage of our clients decor http://www.myspacecom/divineelegancethings.com

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Full Wedding Services ($1200.00) - This service is for the couple who does not have the time required to plan and focus on the design of their wedding. We do the research for you, work with you to determine options, and assist you with every detail, so that you can relax and be a guest at your own wedding.


Partial Wedding Services ($900.00) - This services is intended for the couple planning the details of their own wedding. We provide consultations that will give you all invaluable advice, recommendations, vendors and ideals that will help you plan a beautiful wedding. Enabling you to feel confident that all your details are covered, while we take total control for you at the last month or so, allowing for you to began relaxing and enjoying your wedding day.


Day Of Wedding Services ($650.00) - This service is intended for the couple who have completed the planning details themselves, but requires further assistance and guidance thru the final planning process. We coordinate with your vendors schedules and details, allowing you to relax and enjoy the final weeks leading up to your wedding day.


We also provide a Wedding Professional on an hourly ($65.00) basis to assist with the managing the reception events and order of the day, allow you to enjoy your wedding day.


Happy  Planning
 

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Endorsements

Award Winning Beauty Cast Bridal make up techniques on DVD
 For all your wedding planning needs you can trust Divine Elegance & Things to make your day be perfect in every way! Endorsed by Beauty Cast " Add any make up to our techniques, will give you The Perfect Look!!"

Flowers With Feeling, Inc.
 Divine Elegance & Things provides elegant and affordable wedding coordination services, exceptional service and attention to detail. We are happy to recommend them. [Endorsed by Flowers With Feeling, Inc. Chicago]

A1 Travel Memories
 Divine Elegance & Things does a great job at helping you plan your wedding and is endorsed by A1 Travel Memories.

Frequently Asked Questions for Wedding Planning
What wedding planning services do you offer?
Day-of Coordinator, Full Planning, Partial Planning
 
What style of wedding do you specialize in planning?
We specialize in affordable weddings - Platnium Style Weddings within your budget. We love helping our clients to see all that they thought was not affordable.
 
Do you support or cater to any specific religions?
No. We work within your religion to cater to your ceremony.
 
What sizes of weddings have you coordinated in the past?
Our wedding sizes range from 75 to 350 guest at time.
 
Which venues have you worked at or are familiar with?
Holiday Inn - Chicago Mart Plaza,Holiday Inn - Willobrook, Astoria Banquets, Alpine Banquets (Darien), Belvedere Chateau, Burbank Manor, Camelot Banquets, Royal Palace, Royalty West Banquets, Tiebel's, Sabre Room, Serbian Center, The Chateau Bu-Sche', European Chalet Banquets, Ridge Country Club

Additional Questions and Answers

Q.How many years of experience do you have in wedding planning?
A. 6 plus years

Q. Do you every do more than one event/wedding in the same day?
A. No we do not every plan more than one event within a day in order to give each dient the attention needed.

Q. How may weddings have you done?
A. Divine Elegance & Things have completed over 30 weddings plus various other small events.

Q.Do you travel ?
A. Yes, we travel within the United States.  However, this would be a fee that would be added to your package.

Q. What is your payment policy?
A. 30% to50% to hold your date   Second deposit 2 to 6 month and final balance is due 4 weeks before the actual wedding date.

Q.How many packages do you offer?
A. We offer 3 wedding packages, Diamonds, Perals and Silver & Gold.  We also offer a Wedding Day Decor package for those who are working on a very small budget and really want to add some elegant drama. 

Q. What size budgets do you usually work with?
A. We work with wedding budgets from  $7000.00 up to $50,000.00

Q. Do you offer wedding invitaions, favors and /or any other special services for clients on a tight budget?
A. Yes, we offer assistance to help you within your budget.  We offer divne elegant wedding invitations from our personal collection, decor design and a little more, to help make your wedding day spectular.

Q. Why Hire A Wedding Planner?
A. You may ask yourself  "Why would I need a Wedding Planner?"  So many brides ask that same question. 

Planning a wedding today takes time and is a full-time job in itself.  Making sure every detail is in order, choosing vendors
and conducting your rehearsal is not only time consuming, but stressful and this is the last thing "you" as the bride need on the day of your wedding.

Hiring a Wedding Planner can offer you the experience of answering your questions, calming your fears and planning your wedding logically and rationally within your budget.

Tips and Advice
Silk Florals:
If your on a budget and need to use silk florals for your reception, try using some scented candles for frangance to give an aroma of elegance much like fresh flowers.

The Wedding Cake:
A Unique and Affordable Alternative
A new and more economical trend in wedding cake design is the cupcake wedding cake. Cupcake wedding cakes are cheaper then elaborate wedding cakes simply because they are easier for a baker to make. Brides-to-be can order individually decorated cupcakes and have them organized on a tiered cake stand just as a tiered wedding cake would be displayed. Plain cupcakes can also be ordered from a bakery or grocery store and decorated  with simple pieces of fresh fruit or single flower buds.  

Photographer & Videographer
When shopping for a videographer and / or photographer, do not shop PRICE!, shop QUALITY, if your budget allows you to do so!
 - Take a look at sample wedding album’s – how they are designed, what type of material, are they custom.
 - Make sure their work and demos are unique and not all the same – “COOKIE CUTTERS”.
 - Review their packages and discuss the details of each. Make sure all discussed details are in writing.
 - Never decide at that moment, unless you are familiar with their work from a previous family or friend.
 - You always want to be sure of your decision before signing any contract and leaving a deposit.
 - Ask about the cancellation, refund and deposit policy.
 - Meet and interview at least 2 or 3 before you make any real decisions.
 
 Remember, there are no other wedding components that can give you more joy or impart more feelings of love or nostalgia than your wedding pictures and wedding video.

TheWedding Gown
When shopping, you should not shop for your gown with your entire wedding party. This is to be considered a personal experience, one shared with your mother (mother type) and also your closest friend – who may play the role as your matron of honor.   She will be married, so she will be able to assist you with your decision on a mature level.

Get Some Help - Hire A Wedding Planner:Ø 
 - If you have the money but not the time a wedding planner is the solution. While alleviating the stress, legwork and aggravation, for you. 

 - If you have started the planning, but still need further guidance with vendors or last minute wedding invitation to get out, hiring a wedding planner can quickly refer vendors and get those wedding invitations out expediently for you. 
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  - If you have done all the planning and now you are overwhelmed and need some one to just take control of the rehearsal and day of, hiring a wedding planner can take the lead according to your details and plans. 

- More importantly so that you can relax and enjoy your day, having a planner is well worth the investment for an affordable and elegant weddingØ
 
 
 
 
 

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