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 MoreYou've likely encountered the term "room block" before, but you may be wondering, "What exactly is that?" Or you may be feeling apprehensive about the process. Fear not! Hotel room blocks are more straightforward than they seem. Drawing from our expertise as wedding planners in Chicago, the Fierce Productions team has navigated countless couples through the process of securing room blocks. Here's a glimpse into what you need to know:
Read MoreWhen Connar got hired us for her wedding, we were ecstatic! Connar met Mike back in college when they were in a theatre show together. As theatrical artists, we knew their wedding was going to be unique. When they reached out to us, they had a limited vision, but knew they wanted it to be a perfect combination of the two of them.
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 MoreAt Fierce Productions, we thrive on crafting distinctive experiences. We celebrate the unconventional and unique, passionately curating events that transcend traditional boundaries. Your chosen venue isn't just a backdrop; it's a canvas to enhance and elevate the essence of your special day. Explore our curated selection of unique Chicago wedding venues that epitomize our commitment to extraordinary celebrations.
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 MoreThis unexpected Rock n’roll wedding took place in a barn in the middle of farm land Illinois. As Chicago and Miami wedding planners, we love taking a traditional venue and flipping it on its head. Instead of the expected designs you associate with a barn (rustic tables, mason jars and baby’s breath) we produced a glitzy, glamorous, tattoo and sparkle inspired Rock n’ Roll Wedding.
Read MoreWe have coordinated, planned, and designed many weddings, so we understand what elements of planning are more fun, and those that are a bit….less fun. Here are a few classic moments of wedding planning that can be a bit more stressful, and tactics you can use to limit the stress.
Read MoreAs Chicago based wedding planners, we have designed some amazing weddings. Many clients want to elevate their wedding with some sort of non-traditional entertainment. If you are considering some unique entertainment during your wedding, check out a few examples from some wedding’s we have designed below:
Read MoreAngela and Mar’s wedding couldn’t have been more gorgeous! It was filled with shimmer, love, gorgeous textures, and vintage attire! Their wedding became a celebration of being queer and Latinx. Through inspiration boards and design meetings, we came up with a fun, shimmery, iridescent look to the design. When it came time for the reception, the brick walls of the venue became the perfect backdrop to the pampas, glitter, up-lights, and lounge!
Read MoreWendy and Matt threw the ultimate multicultural wedding; bringing in aspects of a traditional American wedding with touches of Chinese culture. Wendy and Matt wanted to stray away from traditional wedding florals and create a colorful Chinese centered oasis for their guests.
Read MoreFierce Productions is mostly based in Chicago, but did you also know we plan and design events in Miami? One of the weddings there we love to highlight is Morgan and Brandon’s. The couple wanted to have their celebration be a PARTY, so we pulled it off by having some tasty family style dinner with empanadas and paella, bright tropical colors, and having surprise Samba dancers to kick off the dance floor!
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.
