Event Planner
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Chicago
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About Naturally Yours Events
Naturally Yours Events, based in Chicago, specializes in eco-friendly event and wedding planning. Emphasizing sustainability, the team focuses on creating unique, personalized celebrations that reflect each client's story. With a comprehensive approach to planning and coordination, they offer servic
Naturally Yours Events, based in Chicago, specializes in eco-friendly event and wedding planning. Emphasizing sustainability, the team focuses on creating unique, personalized celebrations that reflect each client's story. With a comprehensive approach to planning and coordination, they offer services for weddings, social events, and destinations, ensuring every detail is thoughtfully considered for a meaningful and environmentally conscious event.
Services offered
- Eco-friendly social event planning for corporate functions, fundraisers, and celebrations
- Destination wedding coordination with environmental impact minimization strategies
- Sustainable vendor curation and procurement (caterers, florists, rentals, décor suppliers)
- Event timeline development and project management for eco-conscious celebrations
- Budget planning and cost-effective sustainability strategy recommendations
- Venue selection and assessment based on environmental practices and logistical fit
- Waste management and sustainability protocol design for events
- Wedding day coordination and on-site logistics management
- Guest experience design including educational elements about event sustainability
- Vendor contract negotiation with sustainability requirements and clauses
- Post-event impact reporting and environmental footprint documentation
- Digital invitation design and management for paperless communication
- Sustainable décor sourcing, styling, and installation services
- Catering planning with local, seasonal, and organic sourcing prioritization
- Recycling and composting program setup and management for events
Planner's guide
Best For: Eco-conscious weddings, sustainable corporate events, destination celebrations with environmental considerations, and social gatherings for clients prioritizing green practices
What planners usually like:
- Clear alignment with client values—eco-friendly planners attract couples and organizations with genuine sustainability commitments, reducing scope creep on non-aligned requests
- Specialized vendor networks—sustainable event planners typically maintain curated lists of local organic caterers, recycled/reusable décor suppliers, and eco-certified venues, saving coordination time
- Detailed sustainability reporting—many clients want documented proof of their event's environmental impact, which specialized planners provide through waste audits, carbon offsets, or vendor certifications
- Personalized storytelling approach—the emphasis on reflecting each client's narrative helps planners create distinctive events that stand out in portfolios and generate referrals
Things to clarify before booking:
- Define "eco-friendly" scope for your event—confirm which sustainability standards they follow (zero-waste, carbon-neutral, organic-only, plastic-free) since interpretations vary significantly
- Request references from similar-budget events—pricing and service depth can differ dramatically between $15K and $150K celebrations, so verify they've successfully executed at your investment level
- Confirm their destination event experience—if considering a destination wedding, ask specifically about their logistical expertise, vendor relationships outside Chicago, and how they manage remote coordination
- Ask about compromise scenarios—clarify how they handle client requests that conflict with sustainability goals, and whether they offer solutions or firm recommendations
Common questions
How do eco-friendly event planners handle budget constraints when sustainable options typically cost more?
Experienced sustainable planners prioritize high-impact, cost-effective swaps (like digital invitations instead of printed, local seasonal catering, or borrowed/rental décor) rather than pushing every element to premium eco-options. Request their tiered approach—they should be able to show you where sustainability adds cost versus where it actually saves money. Many planners build relationships with vendors offering sustainable options at competitive rates, offsetting the premium.
What's the typical planning timeline for eco-friendly events, and does it differ from conventional planning?
Sustainable event planning often requires 3-6 months minimum to source appropriate vendors and coordinate logistics, compared to sometimes shorter conventional timelines. This extended timeline reflects the reality that sustainable vendors have smaller networks and may have limited availability. Clarify upfront if Naturally Yours Events requires longer lead times for destination events or peak seasons.
How do they measure and communicate an event's environmental impact to clients?
Reputable eco-planners should offer post-event impact reports documenting waste diverted from landfills, carbon footprint calculations, or water conservation metrics. Ask whether they provide this documentation and in what format—some offer detailed sustainability scorecards, while others give general summaries. This matters significantly if your organization plans to publicize the event's green credentials.
Can they work with venues that aren't certified sustainable, or do they require specific certifications?
Most flexible sustainable planners can work with any venue but implement their own eco-protocols (waste stations, vendor sourcing, energy considerations). Ask directly if they have required venue standards or if they'll adapt their approach to your chosen location. This flexibility is important if you have venue preferences that aren't officially eco-certified.
What's included in their planning fees versus à la carte services, and how do they structure pricing for destination events?
Since pricing requires contact, clarify whether they charge flat fees, percentage-of-budget fees, or hourly rates, and whether destination work incurs travel costs or additional coordination fees. Ask for sample packages or tiered options so you understand value at different investment levels—this prevents surprise costs later.
How do they handle vendor negotiations and sustainability verification—do they audit vendors or take certifications at face value?
Better planners actively vet vendor claims rather than relying solely on marketing labels. Ask how they verify sustainability claims (site visits, certifications reviewed, reference checks) and whether they maintain relationships with tested vendors. This matters because "green-washing" is common, and you want assurance that recommended vendors genuinely meet standards.
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