Business Details
Your Trusted Luxury Wedding Planner in Chicago
Frank Event Design is a luxury wedding and event planning company based in Chicago with over two decades of experience in curating unforgettable celebrations. Led by award-winning planner and designer Frank Andonoplas, we specialize in creating bespoke weddings and events that reflect each client's unique story, personality, and style. Our full-service approach ensures seamless execution from concept to final reveal, whether planning elegant city weddings, intimate suburban gatherings, or destination affairs. With deep relationships with Chicago's top venues and vendors, we provide access to premier resources tailored to individual client needs.Recognized for calm professionalism and refined design expertise, we offer personalized guidance on guest experience, etiquette, and flow while maintaining a commitment to stress-free, joyful planning. Our accolades include features in Grace Ormonde, Martha Stewart Weddings, and Brides magazine, underscoring our position as one of Chicago's most trusted luxury wedding planners.
Services
Weddings
Event Design
Officiating
Destination Weddings
Consulting
Highlights and features
- We offer 20+ years of luxury wedding planning expertise in Chicago and destinations
- Our team provides personalized vendor curation with Chicago's top professionals
- We guarantee seamless execution through detailed timeline management
- Our founder is a certified etiquette expert with formal protocol knowledge
- We specialize in both intimate celebrations and grand destination weddings
What people say
Seamless execution
Personalized service
Calm professionalism
Unmatched attention to detail
Elevated experience
Services
Weddings
Our luxury wedding planning service creates bespoke celebrations tailored to each couple's unique vision. With expertise in Chicago and destination weddings, we handle all details from venue selection to timeline management. Our team ensures flawless execution through vendor curation and personalized guidance, allowing couples to focus on celebrating with loved ones while we handle logistics.
Event Design
We specialize in creating visually stunning events that reflect clients' personal styles and stories. Our design process begins with concept development and continues through décor selection, collaborating with premier Chicago decorators. From modern chic to timeless elegance, we transform spaces into memorable environments that enhance guest experiences while maintaining functional event flow.
Officiating
Our professional officiant services craft personalized wedding ceremonies that reflect couples' values and love stories. We offer customized scripts, vow assistance, and legal compliance for traditional, modern, or interfaith ceremonies. With expertise in LGBTQ+ inclusive celebrations, we ensure ceremonies are meaningful, legally recognized, and perfectly timed within the overall event schedule.
Destination Weddings
We specialize in creating seamless destination weddings worldwide, leveraging our global vendor network and local expertise. Our services include venue sourcing, local vendor management, and cultural protocol guidance. From intimate beach ceremonies to grand resort weddings, we handle logistics while maintaining the personalized touch that defines our Chicago-based services.
Consulting
Our expert consulting services provide tailored guidance for couples and professionals seeking wedding industry expertise. We offer hourly sessions covering budget planning, vendor selection, and timeline development. For corporate clients, we provide business etiquette training and public speaking engagements, leveraging Frank's industry experience to deliver practical, actionable advice.
People
Frank Andonoplas
Founder & Lead Planner
Award-winning wedding planner with 20+ years of luxury event experience. Certified etiquette expert featured in Martha Stewart Weddings. Specializes in creating personalized Chicago weddings and global destination events while maintaining a commitment to stress-free planning processes.
Questions
What services do you offer for destination weddings?
We provide full-service destination wedding planning including venue selection, local vendor management, and cultural protocol guidance. Our expertise ensures seamless execution while maintaining personalized touches.
Can you help with last-minute wedding planning?
Yes, we accommodate last-minute requests whenever possible. Our experience allows us to efficiently coordinate all elements of your celebration on accelerated timelines.
Do you offer partial planning services?
We offer flexible planning options including day-of coordination, timeline management, and hourly consulting to suit different needs and budgets.
Are you LGBTQ+ inclusive?
Absolutely, we proudly support and celebrate LGBTQ+ couples. Our services ensure all weddings reflect the couple's unique love story and identity.
How do you handle vendor selection?
We maintain relationships with Chicago's top venues and vendors, curating personalized recommendations based on your style, budget, and event requirements.
What makes you different from other planners?
Our combination of 20+ years experience, certified etiquette expertise, and personalized approach creates uniquely tailored events with flawless execution.
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