HBIC Weddings - Elmhurst, Illinois

Jason A. S. F.

1000/10 would recommend the HBIC team. Diane put my mind at ease after our very first conversation with her, and from then on I knew I was able to let go and let HBIC! Diane is a wealth of knowledge in the industry and has many years of experience! It’s been a month since our wedding, and we still have guests talking about how much fun they had - with some even saying it was the best they had ever been to (SUCCESS)! We were able to have fun with the planning process and every step of the way Diane was real with us and had all of our many questions answered. HBIC went above and beyond checking in with how we were feeling along the way. The HBIC planning process ensures no details are missed. We were able to stay on track and not lose sight of anything with the help of the HBIC planning platform. The whole wedding weekend was perfect and everything went the exact way we had planned it to be. When the weather required moving our cocktail hour to our backup indoor location, no guests even knew there was a change of plans, the team carried on, and the flow of the wedding was seamless! We would hire HBIC again in a heartbeat, and my husband and I are so grateful to have found Diane and her excellent team for our wedding!

Lizzy W.

Diane and the HBIC team were an incredible partner in the planning and implementation of our wedding! I would absolutely recommend her to anyone who is looking for a talented, detail oriented professional with an excellent network of vendors.

Diane takes the time to get to know you as a couple and understand your unique goals. She is so fun! I really looked forward to our planning meetings with her.

Wedding day turned out beautifully! We and our guests had such a great time. Someone from Diane’s staff was with us every moment of the day, ready to lend a hand for any need that came up! I’m so grateful we chose to work with Diane and HBIC.

Jason F.

You’re in the situation I was in ten months ago – reading through the reviews of all the top-rated wedding planners, looking to schedule a few initial consultations, and hoping to differentiate between all of them to develop any sort of gut feeling about who will do the best job of helping you and your future spouse bring your wedding vision to life. Stop stressing. Make the best decision you can make. The one that will make every decision from now until your wedding day one that you’ll make more confidently, and will make every step of the way smoother, easier, cheaper, and so much more fun. Call Diane.

She guided us to the perfect vendors for our vision and budget, knew just what to ask in our interviews and calls with them, and knew exactly how and where to negotiate on our behalf. She had sage advice on which of our many, many initial ideas and inspiration we should run with, and how best to execute them beautifully. There were so many memorable, unique details and surprises we were able to include in our ceremony and reception that delighted our guests and had them remarking to us that they’d never seen that before – but even more importantly, all those details were pulled off without a hitch. It’s an awesome feeling to be able to sit back as I write this and know that our entire wedding, from start to finish, was nothing short of perfect. And we owe so much of that to Diane’s vast experience, great advice, our weekly calls, her sense of humor, her intuitive scheduling, budgeting, and planning website, and her ability to keep everything on track and give my wife and me constant peace of mind from day one. I truly can’t imagine this last year of wedding planning without her. I can’t recommend highly enough that you make the same choice.

And then months down the road you, too, will be where I’m at right now – still reflecting on and enjoying the afterglow of an absolutely flawless, incredible, perfectly executed wedding. One that exceeded our every expectation, and has all our family and friends still raving to us weeks later about what a blast they had and what an unforgettable night it was. If you’re looking for a planner who I am positively certain will do the same for you, then look no further, and go with Diane and HBIC Weddings!

Mimi V.

Diane and her team at HBIC are truly exceptional. If you’re looking for someone who will go above and beyond to make your wedding day special, they are the ones. From the start, Diane’s honest and insightful vendor feedback made the decision-making process so much easier. She kept everything organized and stress-free, all while adding warmth and laughter to every interaction. I actually found myself looking forward to our calls, and I’ll genuinely miss planning my wedding with her. Diane and her team didn’t just make sure our wedding ran smoothly—they made the entire planning process an absolute joy. For anyone seeking a planner who combines professionalism with a personal touch, I cannot recommend HBIC enough.

Timothy A.

Diane and her team at HBIC were incredible from start to finish. You could tell right away that Diane has been in the business for years—she was clearly in charge and handled everything with confidence and expertise. Her attention to detail was remarkable, and she didn’t just keep things organized; she helped us make smart decisions, offering honest feedback on vendors and finding ways to cut costs without sacrificing quality. Most importantly, she made my wife’s stress disappear, allowing us to actually enjoy the lead-up to the wedding. If you want a planner who’s experienced, confident, and can put your mind at ease, Diane and her team at HBIC are the perfect choice.

Johnie G.

Diane and her team came highly recommended, and we were extremely impressed! Not only did we throw a curve ball for our wedding by doing a destination wedding, it was on the top of a mountain that was only accessible by gondola! Every single aspect of the day was attended to with immense detail from the entire team. From the beginning, Diane and her team helped narrow down everything into digestible pieces, came with to multiple trips to Colorado to plan the perfect day, and even braved Aspen in the winter! Diane and her team snuck in some AMAZING surprises on our big day (cold sparkler entrance, live painter, and streamers upon first kiss, just to name a few). We could not have asked for a better, more stress-free and beautiful day! We love love love Diane and her amazing team!

Kristian Y.

My wife and I interviewed several wedding planners, and Diane from HBIC stood out as the most forward-thinking, transparent, and honest about the entire process and what she could offer. Her approach was the clear winner, especially with her use of Zoom chats for personalization and an online shared portal to track and ensure all tasks were completed. The self-guided portal was particularly helpful, walking us through the key steps in wedding planning and ensuring nothing was overlooked.

Diane introduced us to Caitlyn, who became our dedicated planner. Caitlyn was incredibly responsive, available, knowledgeable, creative, and genuinely caring throughout every Zoom call and email. She made us feel at ease and provided invaluable advice, helping us bring our vision for each aspect of the ceremony and reception to life. Her suggestions for decorations saved us both time and money, and continued advice on all other questions was a highlight.

On our wedding day, Caitlyn arrived with her assistant, Hallie. Having two planners was incredibly beneficial, as they worked seamlessly together to ensure both the groomsmen and bridesmaids were prepared for each event throughout the day. It was reassuring to have someone by your side who not only worked tirelessly for you but also shared in the joy of being a part of your special day. Hallie ran a few last minute errands between rooms that helped me gather what I needed to finish getting ready.

I highly recommend HBIC for anyone planning a wedding. The months of communication with Diane, Caitlyn, and the team will help shape your wedding vision perfectly, providing outstanding support every step of the way. At the end, they truly feel like amazing friends!

Jennie T.

I was a vendor who worked with Diane on a wedding in Aspen! I just have to say how impressed I am by Diane's level of detail and her genuine concern for her vendors. I have never seen a planner put the dimensions of the gondola on the timeline, much less every minute of the weekend documented! I can’t wait to work with her again - she's the kind of planner that the best vendors want to work for and do their best!