Our Services
Full-Service Wedding Planning & Design
unique wedding celebrations
Creating Flawless Events
Engaging Events by Ali is based in Chicago and we specialize in full wedding planning and design coordination here and all over the world.
Our goal is to make each event feel carefully thought-out, authentic, and utterly memorable. The work we do and the guidance we give for each event is the only way to make this a reality for our couples and their guests. So if your wedding is 10 of your nearest and dearest or a large event, we are here for you.
What’s our Secret?
Strong organizational and negotiating skills, an ability to multitask gracefully under pressure, and an appreciation for the art of customer service. Those skills, as well as our extensive experience, are invaluable in working with vendors, managing a budget, and creating beautiful, flawless events for our clients. We’re also fun-loving and always try to keep things positive, which allows us and our clients to enjoy the time spent preparing for the once-in-a-lifetime celebrations we’re putting together.
Wedding & Event Planning
Full Service Wedding Planning & Design
We work closely with you, your other half, and families every step of the way, creating a unique wedding celebration that reflects who you are as a couple. We handle it all—from how it looks to how it feels and all of the necessary details that producing an amazing wedding entails. Whether you’re getting married in our hometown of Chicago, or wish to tie the knot abroad, we are fully on board to offer this full-service experience.
Our services include but are not limited to:
- Wedding weekend venue selections
- Vendor selection and referrals
- Budget management
- Project management with online access to a personalized timeline and to-do list
- Creative direction
- Hotel room blocks and transportation management
- Meeting management
- Full logistical planning and execution
Partial Planning
This package is for the couple that wants help from a professional wedding planner but wants to do some of the planning on their own. We will assist with setting the budget and budget management, creating and overseeing the wedding timeline, and recommend wedding vendors. We will be with you throughout the planning process as a sounding board. This also includes being there on the weekend of the event for event logistics and management. We are happy to tailor this package for your needs.
Elopements & Intimate Weddings
Having an elopement or a small wedding with just your closest loved ones? Perhaps you are opting to get married at home or a in one of Chicago’s beautiful parks? We can help with pulling all the details together for you. We offer advice on areas such as venues, florists, photographers, bakeries, or even an in-home chef to come and cook a lovely and intimate dinner! Also, Ali is an ordained officiant and can perform your ceremony!
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Portfolio Highlights
Chicago
Destination
South Asian
Other Services
Social & Corporate Events
From anniversary parties to small holiday dinners, from milestone birthday extravaganzas to corporate retreats, Ali and her team can plan and design your event seamlessly. We help with all aspects of your event from securing your venue and creative partners to handling all logistics and event production.
Coaching
Want to take your business to the next level or have you just started your wedding planning business and need an experienced business coach? Hire Ali Phillips, an industry leader and event and entrepreneur expert to help. Learn from Ali’s 20+ years of experience (and 500+ events) in the wedding and events industry by joining her business coaching program. To maximize this 1:1 experience, a limited amount of spots are offered.
If you’re looking for a way to reconnect with yourself, explore more self-love, and discover your powerful inner light, this 5-night experience is for you. During the retreat, you will have the opportunity to participate in a variety of activities designed for personal growth, including yoga, meditation and breathwork classes, workshops on mindfulness and self-care, and group discussions on personal power, relationships, and personal development! Contact me for more information.
“We LOVED working with Ali!”
“We LOVED working with Ali for our daughter’s wedding in Mexico and reception in Chicago! We found her through a DJ friend of ours who gave us several recommendations. Ali stood out as someone who was solid, grounded and someone who would be more than a functionary doing a job but someone who really cares – this is what we experienced. From start to finish of two wedding weekends that included 9 different events she was exceptional! From navigating numerous complexities involved in the destination wedding in a small town in MX, to tracking a myriad of small details, to bringing an exceptional team together Ali shone brilliantly. We look forward to working with her again!!
-Gertrude Lyons, Mother of the Bride
“Ali is a Musician who Orchestrates Dreams into Reality.”
Ali is not just a wedding planner; she’s a magician who orchestrates dreams into reality. I had the privilege of working with her for not just one, but two of the most significant days of my life – my weddings in Zihuatanejo, MX, and Chicago, IL. To say that Ali exceeded our expectations would be an understatement; she elevated our special days to new a level. If you’re searching for a wedding planner who will go above and beyond to make your dreams come true, look no further than Ali. With her unparalleled expertise, meticulous attention to detail, and unwavering commitment to excellence, she will turn your special day into a masterpiece beyond compare.
-Morgan and Mitch
“Hiring Ali was the Best Decision We Made.”
Hiring Ali was the best decision we made during this entire wedding process! My wedding was 4 days long with 300 guests, so you can imagine it was not easy to plan. I was told multiple times that I was the calmest bride my guests have ever seen, and I owe that to Ali and her team. She was with me for a 10-month planning process, and having her there on the wedding day was so calming! Every detail was taken care of, and more. My wedding was exactly as I wished it. All of my vendors were amazing and I am so very thankful to my planner, and now friend!
-Promiti and Krushen
“Ali always knows what’s best.”
Ali always knows what’s best for her couples and assembles the most talented people for her team. She brings her creativity, humor and
super-positive attitude to every event she plans and designs. Her closeness with her clients often leads to life-long friendships.
-Paul Morse
“Ali is the BEST wedding planner out there.”
Ali is the BEST wedding planner out there. Let’s start by how she is the coolest person on the planet. Ali is always concerned about the BRIDE. She is so genuine, sweet, and authentic. Ali is the type of planner who is super organized. She is super calm and extremely personable. She gives great advice and is so wonderful to work with. You’d be sorry for not having her as a planner! Love her!
-Lizzie and Mike
“Her cultural knowledge…was so helpful.”
We hired Ali for full-service planning about a year out. She planned our multi-day, multicultural, fusion wedding, and everything went so smoothly, especially given the complexity of our wedding. Ali is very personable, kind, and full of positive energy. Her cultural knowledge of Indian and Chinese culture was so helpful in the planning process. She is well versed in all the traditions and her thoroughness and knowledge was so helpful in making sure the events flowed well down to the details. If you’re looking for a reliable planner that executes well and has a great personality, I highly recommend Ali Phillips!
-Alice and Sidd
