Christine Janda Design and Events - Chicago, Illinois

Michael G.

We worked with Katy to plan our wedding--would definitely recommend 10/10! My husband and my wedding was on a tight timeline with only eight months to plan it. Katy did a phenomenal job getting everything together, keeping us on track, and securing amazing vendors! We're also both lawyers and are used to things being well organized, but Katy consistently went above and beyond. We also do not live in Chicago, and Katy made it so easy to get everything done remotely and be our eyes and ears on the ground.

The biggest benefit of working with Katy and the Christine Janda team, however, was that they make truly beautiful events! Katy and Giora created such a beautiful space for our wedding reception with their floral and design expertise, incorporating Chicago wildflowers and our backgrounds into the venue at the University Club of Chicago. The captain on staff at the University Club even told us at the end of the night how it was the most beautiful reception he had seen at the Club, and he had worked over 200 weddings there.

We're so grateful for Katy for bringing our special day together and making it so perfect!

Courtney S.

We worked with Katy, Christine, and other members of her team for wedding planning, design, and florals. They were absolutely AMAZING to work with! We would 10/10 recommend working with them. They made the planning process stress free and most importantly FUN! They made it feel like we were working with a group of friends to plan our wedding. They made our wedding dreams come true and we truly got to enjoy the day of and celebrate the way we had hoped because of them. They were extremely responsive and always made time for us when we had questions, concerns, etc. We were also planning a destination wedding, so they were incredible to work with virtually and always willing to accommodate our schedules when we were in town. We couldn’t have imagined working with anyone else for our planning, design, and floral needs. I can’t say enough nice things about them and the experience we had! Thank you guys again for making our day so special and one that we will remember forever!!

Delaney D.

Christine and her team did an amazing job planning our wedding! When we walked into our reception for our first look at it, we were speechless, it was so beautiful! Not to mention the day of schedule and timing of everything flowed perfect, we didn’t even have to think about it. The fact that they also do floral is an amazing bonus. I would highly recommend Christine and her team for your wedding!

Max S.

Christine and her team were AMAZING! Her team incorporated everything that we wanted in the design, which made our wedding feel like it had our personal touch, not to mention the floral arrangements were AWESOME!!! Her team also did a good job making sure that my wife and I were always where we needed to be based on the schedule. I highly recommend using Christine Janda and her team, and will definitely reach out to her for all future events!!

Victoria R.

The design and events team exceeded all our expectations and brought our celestial, ethereal wedding vision to life with breathtaking perfection! From start to finish, every detail was flawlessly executed, creating a magical atmosphere at The Peninsula that truly felt like a dream. The candle-lit ambiance and stunning design were everything we imagined and more—our expressions in the photos say it all!

As someone with a Type A personality, I usually have feedback or notes, but I had none—this team put my mind completely at ease. Their professionalism, creativity and attention to detail were unmatched and their energy made the entire planning process enjoyable and stress-free.

Every element, from conception to the final moments of our wedding day, was handled with such care and dedication. Their ability to capture and enhance our vision is a testament to their incredible talent. We are so grateful to have worked with this amazing team, and we cannot recommend them enough for anyone planning a wedding or event.

If you’re looking for a wedding design and planning team that will create magic, bring your vision to life, and deliver a seamless, unforgettable experience, they are your team. They made our wedding absolutely perfect.

Leah C.

I'm not sure I can truly put into words how amazing the team at Christine Janda Design and Events truly is. To provide a little background, I met Christine Janda a little over 4 years ago when she created most beautiful bouquets and boutonnieres for my wedding day. Since then, I have followed her religiously on Instagram and I have loved the details posted from each of her events. In planning my twin sister's bachelorette party, I knew exactly who to contact. Quickly after shooting her an email, Christine gave me a call to discuss my vision for the event as we also reminisced on my wedding flowers. From this conversation, I knew Christine's team was going to work their hardest to make the weekend special for my sister and her friends. Over the next few months, I worked primarily with Colleen and Christine, an amazing duo, who provided me with options and ideas for the weekend, making everything so so so very easy on my end. They contacted restaurants, photographers, and bars so that I didn't have to worry about a single thing. Ultimately, I just had to make choices with the information they provided me. In the end, we settled on holding a bach brunch at Eden in Chicago, where Christine and Colleen created floral crowns for each of the gals. They also connected me to Brittany Bekas, a local Chicago photographer, to capture the fun. We ended up staying at a local Sonder and Christine, Colleen, and Kendall (Another amazing CJDE employee) helped me to make the spot truly cozy and perfect. They decked the place out with a bohemian vibe, so many eucalyptus leaves, and the BEST floral arrangements. They also created beautiful gift baskets for each of the guests. I honestly could not be happier with how everything turned out in the end and it was such a pleasure working with the CJDE team in the months leading up to the big weekend. If you need a planner, this team is perfect. I would never hesitate to contact them in the future for events! Love each and every one of them.

Lily B.

We used CJDE for wedding planning and design, and we were blown away with the service they provided! The florals were stunning and perfectly reflected our vision. The team went above and beyond to make sure our venue looked beautiful. The detailed timeline, prep meetings, and day-of coordination that Katy and Breena provided allowed me and my husband to relax and have a blast the day of our wedding. Not to mention, numerous guests told us that our wedding was the most well-orchestrated event they’d ever been to!

Heather K.

After having to postpone our wedding due to Covid, my husband and I finally got to get married in July of 2021. Christine, Kendall and the rest of the team really helped me get through a crazy year after having to postpone. They kept me cool, calm and collected - without them, I would have gone insane. After having them by my side for the last few years, they not only were my wedding planners, but they turned into my friends too. They really over-exceeded my expectations come the day of the wedding. Everything we had planned really came to life better than I could have imagined. The flowers, the chairs, the hidden mickeys, the colors, the place settings, literally everything was a dream. Everyone that attended the wedding still is talking about how amazing everything was. I wish I could get married all over again just so they could plan another wedding. I can't wait until the next event comes so I can hire them again. I love them so much.