At Fierce Productions, we believe that your wedding menu should be as unique and memorable as your love story. As seasoned wedding planners based in Chicago, we’ve seen firsthand how the right culinary choices can transform an event. Here are some innovative ideas to elevate your food and bar menu that will leave your guests raving for years to come:
Read MoreWeddings are stressful and tend to be more on the expensive side. We get it. We always say a “wedding is a luxury.” The actual legal paperwork is what makes a marriage official. If you are planning a wedding, it’s always necessary to create a budget to make sure you know your priorities, and don’t over spend. Sometimes there are those “hidden fees” that can increase your budget unknowingly. When you work with Fierce Productions, we use a wedding planning system that helps track your budget, and avoid those fees from creeping up. That being said, here are a few “hidden fees” you should be aware of:
Read MoreThrowing a successful fundraising event is an incredibly important part for your non-profit. This is the time to show your donors where their money is going to, and how they are helping your company. As event planners, we have planned many amazing fundraisers that have raised a-lot of money for their non-profits. Here are a few steps we’d love to share to make your fundraiser successful.
Read MoreOlivia and Austin met in college, where Olivia’s roommate set them up on a date. We were thrilled when they reached out to us to help design their wedding. They knew they wanted a non-traditional wedding. In their inquiry, they shared how they wanted to have an elevated, and interactive experience during their wedding. To achieve their vision, we elevated the design to create a "tasteful way” of being “over the top". Through our various meetings, we came up with the idea of basing the reception on a romantic, and playful carnival.
Read MoreWho said your 50th birthday had to be dull and boring? Well certainly no one shared that with Bill, as he wanted to celebrate his exciting years through an event that would be memorable, unique, filled with Divas, and even include a flashmob.
Read MoreJamie and Jared had a lovely destination wedding in Chicago, filled with subtle, yet romantic nods to their relationship. Living in LA, they chose to host their wedding in Chicago because not only was it where Jamie was born, but it was also a perfect middle ground for families coming from both the east and west coast. They knew they needed to hire an event planner to assist from afar.
Read MoreAt Fierce Productions we’ve designed many weddings, events, social gatherings which means we have a ton of experience crafting vibrant and one-of-a-kind tablescapes. From opulent galas to intimate soirées, we've mastered the art of setting the perfect stage for every occasion.
Read MoreIn 2022, Fierce Productions partnered with VU Rooftop for “The Origin of Sin” a sinful immersive Halloween party unlike any other! Guests were enchanted by Greed’s magic, seduced by Lust’s seductive dances, tantalized by the Gluttony’s array of food, chilled in Sloth’s hamper, had intimate bottle service with Envy, heard Wrath’s music, and were hosted by Pride himself!
Read MoreWhen it comes to designing your wedding or event, there truly are no rules. At Fierce Productions, we love taking your ideas and bringing them all together into one cohesive design.
Through our meetings and discussions we came up with a solid concept: something with a Retro Futuristic vibe. To keep things “retro and funky” we incorporated some daring color combinations - reds with oranges, and even some yellows and purples. The colors were gorgeous together. There were bright red flowers upon orange linens and hanging floral decoration to add texture and dimension into the space.
The industrial bricks of the venue, and the gorgeous floral design by Adina, made it an elegant, romantic, and even fairytale-like wedding. All of this created a perfect balance of natural, inviting, but also upscale. It was the perfect way to invite everyone together—as if all the guests got lost together in the woods to experience this romantic moment of love.
Read MoreAbigail and Maxwell got married at the Garfield Conservatory. They had a lovely Ketubah ceremony in the venue’s Fern Room, then hosted the main ceremony in the Horticulture Hall. The ceremony was a traditional Jewish ceremony where they walked down the aisle towards a bright orange chuppah, performed the Sheva B'rachot, and even broke the glass! Atmosphere Event Group and The Flower Witch both did amazing jobs with the decor and floral arrangements, and grasping the client’s vision.
Read MoreAs wedding planners in Chicago, the Fierce Productions team has been to many hotels to assist with celebrations, and even to assist while the couple and wedding party gets ready. We have collected our list of favorite hotels in Chicago to get ready in, and we even asked some of our favorite vendors to share their favorites too.
Here are the top 5 Chicago hotel rooms to get ready in on your wedding day:
When decorating and setting the table for your feast, consider using flowers, fabric, fruit and vegetables to create a colorful, festive tablescape that your guests will awe at!
Start with a color palette! What are your favorite Holiday colors? Think out of the box! Consider the color of your table, your china and your glassware! We love this color palette that we designed for our upcoming Thanksgiving dinner.
Are you as conflicted as Hamlet? Contemplating your existence? Okay, take a breath - an event planner can help!
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