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Chicago•Event Planner

Michigan Avenue Events

Based in Chicago, Illinois + 2 MarketsWill travel internationally
60Event Albums
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14Years in Business
Avg response time 4-6 hrs
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About Michigan Avenue Events

With over 20 years of industry experience, Michigan Avenue Events is a full-service wedding & event planning company offering customized solutions tailored to your unique needs. Based in Chicago, yet coming to our esteemed clients across the United States and destinations around the world, Michigan Avenue Events partners with the best wedding and event resources in the city, nation, and abroad to best serve you. From your vision to your celebration, we create unique and memorable experiences. From coordinating large events to intimate affairs, Brianne & Team MAE are equipped with an expert knowledge base and artistic vision to make every experience for clients exquisitely styled, timeless and executed flawlessly. We are known for our devout work ethic, strong detail-orientation, successful client and vendor relationships - over two decades in the making, as well as the resolute ability to deliver an exceptional product and experience with every project we embark upon. Drop a Hello to
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  • Full-Service Planning
  • Large Scale Event Production
  • Month of Planning
  • Partial Planning
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    Meet the Team

    Brianne Garritano
    Owner + Lead Wedding & Event Planner
    As Owner and Lead Wedding Planner and Event Planner at Michigan Avenue Events, Brianne embarked on her professional event planning career 18 years ago. Spanning almost two decades in the business, her skill set is as diverse as her cherished clientele in luxury events. She utilizes her experience traveling the world and has taken a deep learning into various cultures, cuisine, complex rituals & exponential details to make her clients celebrations elevated to the highest degree!
    Michelle Dallas
    Senior Wedding & Event Planner
    Michelle is a dynamic Wedding and Event Planner with more than 14 years of experience in weddings, special events, meetings and hospitality management. Michelle is an expert in timing and execution and has intricate knowledge of reception details and catering. She utilizes her many years of experience in Event Coordination with her clients and partners at Michigan Avenue Events.
    Arika Jeter
    Lead Wedding & Event Planner
    Arika is a meticulous event professional who brings a keen sense of specialty wedding and event details to Michigan Avenue Events. She loves the energy of luxury events and got her start planning & leading major commercial productions in the advertising world. She loves planning both large to intimate weddings and events, and is ready to bring your special day to life.
    Palak Patel
    Wedding & Event Planning Assistant
    Palak is a meticulous Wedding and Event Planner at Michigan Avenue Events. She brings not only her critical eye to event and wedding design details but her intrinsic knowledge of South Asian wedding rituals. She has bountiful creativity towards all things custom and over the top fun!
    Jackeline Athanas
    Wedding & Event Planning Assistant
    Jackie is a rockstar Wedding and Event Planner at Michigan Avenue Events. She is a wedding and event day-of scheduling guru with an innate ability to make transitions seamless while keeping her composure. She has a timeless eye for style and looks forward to assisting you!
    Kaylee Hayen
    Wedding & Event Planning Assistant
    Kaylee is a vibrant Wedding and Event Planner at Michigan Avenue Events who brings the magic through custom graphics, personalized details and fabulous print and online graphics. She is a true professional who has the finest eye for editing and consistent communication!
    Kristi Kroll
    Wedding & Event Planning Assistant
    Kristi is a multifaceted, experienced professional at Michigan Avenue Events. She brings her critical eye for wedding day style, fashion, jewelry and details. Our clients love her incredible energy as well as swift and thorough approach to perfecting every detail.
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    Frequently Asked Questions

    1. Will you arrange and manage meetings with my other vendors?
      2. Absolutely! For our Full Wedding Planning package as well as our Custom + Partial Planning packages we will schedule, manage & follow-up with all of your wedding vendors. For Month-Of Planning we will curate your wedding production timeline and manage all of your wedding professionals.
    2. How many people from your team will be on-site during my event?
      3. As a part of our best practices, we have at least 2 team members from MAE assisting you throughout the day. Depending on your guest count and logistical needs, we can add more team members. Many of our weddings have at least 4 team members assisting throughout the celebration.
    3. What event planning packages do you offer?
      4. MAE offers Destination Wedding & Event Planning Services, Full Wedding Planning, Partial Wedding Planning, Month-Of Wedding Planning, Elopement Planning, Engagement Planning, Birthday Party Planning, Showers, and beyond.
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