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We believe the most memorable celebrations are equal parts thoughtful, personal, and beautifully executed. By combining creative direction with trusted vendor relationships across the country, we transform ideas into events that feel elevated, intentional, and uniquely reflective of each couple we serve.
With experience producing more than 230 weddings and events, we understand that a collaborative and approachable planning experience is just as important as the celebration itself. Whether you’re planning an intimate gathering or a multi-day wedding weekend, we guide the process with careful attention to every detail - allowing you to feel fully present and genuinely enjoy the experience.
Above all, we’re here to listen closely, understand what matters most to you, and bring your vision to life in a way that feels seamless, personal, and thoughtfully considered from beginning to end.
Everlie & Co. is committed to diversity and inclusion and welcomes everyone to work with us regardless of race, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, or ability.
Why Everlie & Co.?
We draw inspiration from all aspects of your life. Favorite restaurants, your must have accessory, a childhood home, an exotic vacation, or your grandparents’ 1950s wedding, to name a few. Your story is unique and your event will be uniquely you.
With over 20 years in the Chicago wedding industry, you can be assured your planner has the skillset to deliver an unforgettable event that guests will talk about for years to come.
Your planner is fully invested in your wedding day just as much as you are, if not more. We are so honored and privileged to create this once-in-a-lifetime event with you.
Owners & Lead Planners
Friends and collaborators for over 12 years, Kirsty and Lauren first worked together as part of an award-winning Chicago wedding planning team before joining forces to create a brand that reflects their shared vision for timeless, elevated celebrations. With Kirsty’s Cleveland roots and Lauren’s lifelong connection to Chicago, the two bring a thoughtful, relationship-driven approach to every event they plan.
As Lead Planners, Kirsty and Lauren design and produce weddings and events throughout Chicago, Cleveland, the country - wherever the celebration may take them. Couples have the option to work with both Kirsty and Lauren for a highly personalized and collaborative experience, allowing them to benefit from the unique strengths, perspectives, and expertise of two lead planners.
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Naturally the social planner among her friends, Lauren has always believed no occasion is too small to celebrate. Her event planning career began in college with a catering role that sparked a lasting curiosity for the detail, energy, and artistry behind exceptional events.
Lauren is known for getting to the heart of her clients’ vision through thoughtful conversation, often helping them articulate and refine ideas they didn’t yet have words for. She builds meaningful connections throughout the planning process and is often told she can describe a couple’s vision better than they can themselves.
Calm, friendly, and quick-thinking, Lauren brings steady leadership and positivity from the first meeting through wedding day execution. She lives for the “jaw-drop” moment - when design, logistics, and intention come together seamlessly and couples experience their celebration fully in the moment.
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With a life-long passion for celebration, Kirsty took her intricate eye for detail and ability to connect deeply with people and turned it into a career. Knowing when ‘a little more’ is just enough and ‘a touch less’ will achieve your wedding vision is what has made her design and planning services sought after by clients and vendors alike.
With strong emotional intelligence and a keen ability for resolution, Kirsty can help tackle any stressor and guide you through decisions with ease. Kirsty understands that each clients’ story is paramount to building their ideal wedding day, which is why she is especially invested in fostering a close and unique relationship with each client. Kirsty will expertly orchestrate a stress-free and jovial atmosphere enabling couples to joyously take their first steps in their next chapter, and ensure guests can bask in the ebullience of the celebration. Kirsty is often described as ‘the human form of Xanax’ and a ‘ray of light’, allowing her to bring a sense of calm and excitement to each and every event.
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As the eldest daughter and first grandchild in her family, problem-solving and creativity have always been top of mind for Callie. Known for being a listening ear and caregiver in her social circles, she naturally drew on these qualities while planning her own dream wedding in Cabo San Lucas. This experience allowed her to engage deeply with vendors and professionals, highlighting her dedication to understanding and supporting the needs of others throughout the planning process. She quickly discovered a deep enthusiasm for this vibrant industry and knew she wanted to stay.
In both life and planning, Callie brings a sense of calm through her background as a wellness and yoga practitioner. She excels at creating and maintaining the right atmosphere tailored to each client's vision and is always a step ahead, ensuring everything runs smoothly. Inspired by her love for water and travel, her designs infuse each event with a sense of adventure and serenity.
about the team
about the team
From the intentional, tiniest details to the big-picture vision, Alex is passionate about planning a wedding day that feels like you - focused on your love story, wrapped in meaning, and ensuring it will be absolutely unforgettable. Her passion comes from the small moments and personal touches that connect this special day to everyday moments / reminders that can be replayed over and over. With two younger siblings and two new brother-in-laws, she thrives in organized chaos while still finding ways to curate joy. As the big sister of now two families, she’s resilient, steady and always willing to be your biggest cheerleader.
Collaborating with her own team of planners and vendors made her truly fall in love with the industry, design process, details and logistics. As an ambitious, passionate and thoughtful individual she found many parallels and avenues to channel her creativity.This came to fruition with her own dream wedding at the iconic Field Museum in downtown Chicago. Her strong background in strategy and analytics compliment her personality to allow her to quickly find solutions to any and all situations with nothing more rewarding than being able to bring a client’s dream to reality.
