Business Details
15 Years
experience
Eco-Friendly Wedding & Event Planning Experts in Chicago
Founded in 2011, Naturally Yours Events has established itself as a leader in sustainable and personalized event planning. Our team combines over 15 years of collective experience with a commitment to eco-conscious practices, ensuring every celebration reflects our clients' unique stories. We specialize in creating meaningful, well-orchestrated events that balance creativity with practicality, from intimate gatherings to large-scale weddings. Our approach prioritizes transparency, avoiding hidden fees or commissions, while maintaining a down-to-earth yet professional demeanor. With a network of trusted vendors and proprietary planning tools, we streamline the process while fostering inclusivity and environmental responsibility.Our dedication to client satisfaction is evidenced by our 100% focus on individual needs, even handling unexpected challenges with grace. We operate as a fully insured, incorporated business with a proven track record in Chicago and destination events worldwide. Our team's extensive travel experience and sustainability expertise enable us to deliver innovative solutions that minimize environmental impact without compromising quality. Through personalized consultations and comprehensive planning tools, we ensure every detail aligns with our clients' vision while maintaining operational efficiency.
Services
Wedding Planning
Day-of Coordination
Destination Events
Eco-Friendly Planning
Social Events
Details
- Year established: 2011
Highlights and features
- We've specialized in sustainable event planning since 2011 with proprietary tools for efficiency
- Our team holds extensive destination planning expertise across 20+ countries
- We maintain strict vendor transparency with no kickbacks or commissions
- We offer customized planning packages from full-service to day-of coordination
- Our eco-conscious approach reduces event waste while maintaining luxury standards
What people say
Seamless execution
Eco-friendly practices
Personalized service
Vendor expertise
Stress-free planning
Services
Wedding Planning
Our comprehensive wedding planning service creates personalized celebrations that reflect couples' unique stories. With packages ranging from full-service planning to day-of coordination, we handle budgeting, vendor selection, and timeline creation while maintaining eco-conscious practices. Our proprietary planning tools ensure organization while our 15+ years of collective experience guarantees seamless execution. We specialize in both traditional and non-traditional weddings, including destination events and intimate ceremonies.
Day-of Coordination
This service ensures flawless event execution through timeline development and on-site management. Starting 6-8 weeks prior, we coordinate vendor communications, manage logistics, and implement contingency plans. Our team handles personal item setup, schedule adjustments, and real-time problem-solving while allowing clients to fully enjoy their celebration without operational concerns.
Destination Events
Specializing in international celebrations across 20+ countries, our destination planning service manages logistics for weddings and events abroad. We coordinate local vendors, handle travel arrangements, and provide boots-on-the-ground representation while maintaining cultural sensitivity and sustainability standards. Our expertise includes venue selection and contingency planning for remote locations.
Eco-Friendly Planning
Our sustainability-focused planning integrates environmentally conscious choices throughout event design. We implement waste reduction strategies, recommend green vendors, and facilitate decor recycling through partnerships like Great Wedding Recyclery. This service maintains luxury standards while minimizing environmental impact through innovative solutions in venue selection, materials sourcing, and transportation planning.
Social Events
We create memorable social gatherings from intimate parties to large-scale galas. Our service includes theme development, vendor coordination, and logistics management for occasions like anniversaries, corporate events, and holiday parties. We specialize in personalized details that reflect clients' personalities while ensuring operational efficiency and guest experience optimization.
People
Carlene Hartline
Owner and Lead Event Planner
With 15+ years of experience, Carlene founded Naturally Yours Events to combine sustainability with personalized planning. She developed proprietary tools for efficiency while maintaining a focus on meaningful celebrations. Her background includes hospitality industry roles and event coordination for diverse cultural ceremonies.
Kristen Stewart
Associate Event Planner
Kristen brings resourcefulness and organizational expertise to event planning, specializing in transforming challenges into creative solutions. With a background in sales marketing and surprise wedding planning, she focuses on seamless execution and sustainability practices while maintaining a 'prepare well, have fun' attitude.
Evelyn Onate
Associate Event Consultant
Evelyn combines business expertise with event planning experience, specializing in incorporating personal elements into celebrations. Her educational background in business and education, combined with wedding dress industry experience, informs her client-focused approach to event design and coordination.
Tempris Daniels
Associate Event Consultant
Tempris offers decade-long event expertise from university programming to alumni events. Her attention to detail and design eye ensure memorable experiences while her higher education background informs structured yet creative planning approaches for weddings and special events.
Liz Breen
Associate Event Consultant
Liz specializes in community-focused events with experience from Burning Man to Chiditarod. Her psychology background informs client interaction while her organizational skills ensure detailed execution. She excels at transforming creative visions into meticulously planned celebrations.
Questions
What makes Naturally Yours Events different from other planners?
We combine sustainability focus with personalized service, avoiding commissions while maintaining 15+ years of collective experience and proprietary planning tools.
Do you work with out-of-town clients?
Yes, we provide virtual planning tools and local representation for destination events across 20+ countries.
What's included in day-of coordination?
Timeline creation, vendor communication, logistics management, personal item setup, and on-site problem-solving from 6-8 weeks prior to event day.
How do you handle unexpected issues?
Our team proactively creates contingency plans and maintains emergency kits while prioritizing client communication during any challenges.
Can you accommodate specific cultural or themed events?
Our team has experience with diverse cultural celebrations including Indian-American fusion weddings and specialty themes like sci-fi or Harry Potter.
What sustainability practices do you implement?
We promote decor recycling through Great Wedding Recyclery, minimize waste in planning, and recommend eco-conscious vendors while maintaining event quality.
