OUR MISSION
Love is love.
At Olive Fine Weddings & Events, we believe that love is love is love. All love stories are welcome, and your priorities and vision for your wedding day guide us. We are always learning from our couples, and we aim to be good listeners and advocate for our couples in the industry. We prioritize networking in Chicago, IL, and Ithaca, NY, to seek out vendors that will not only produce beautiful work, but will also be wonderful to work with.
On your wedding day, we are the liaison between you and those you’ve hired to execute each aspect of your wedding day. We believe it is crucial that all voices are heard and treated with respect, no matter the circumstances. Everyone’s role is critical in executing your perfect day, and we strive to share our appreciation and thanks widely.
five reasons you need to hire us
Family (and you!) should be enjoying the day, not stressing. Consider us your confidantes and problem-solvers. We work with you, your families, and your wedding party to make sure everyone is taken care of and lined up before the ceremony and all of your precious personal details find a home. We manage every detail so that your people can be with you, taking in the intimate moments.
You shouldn’t be the point person on your wedding day. If someone is running late, can’t find where you’re getting ready, or wants to talk through the timeline, they should have a designated contact whose sole job is to champion the details of your big day. We work seamlessly with everyone, from your venue coordinator to confirm that your tables are set up exactly as you envision them, to your maid of honor or best man to ensure they have a microphone for their perfect speech.
We are professionals—this is our passion, but also our job. We have expertise working with weddings and events of all shapes and sizes, and we’ll be able to spot problems and anticipate questions before they ever get to you. We customize a detailed timeline for each couple, sharing it with vendors a few weeks before your wedding so that all details can be ironed out before the big day even begins. We pride ourselves on being one step ahead of the day, all day.
Let other vendors focus on their expertise. Photographers and caterers often step in as the “planner” when there isn’t one, but wouldn’t you rather they focus on getting the perfect shot of you and your dad walking down the aisle or organizing staff so all of your food comes out piping hot, instead of constantly checking and reworking the timeline day-of? We keep the timeline rolling on your wedding day while giving your other vendors space to do their craft really well. We communicate directly with them throughout the day in order to meet their needs while also staying true to your preferences.
We want you to be present on your wedding day. No matter how much of a planner you are, you should be able to hand off your phone and all responsibilities to your planner. You only get this day and these moments once—soak them in and let us make sure the logistics are flawless.