Savoury Chic Event Planning & Design - Oak Brook, Illinois

Eunice L.

Char and her team at Savoury Chic are none other than I've ever seen operate and experience in the planning & design industry. We hired them for our day-of-coordinators but they were more than just that to us. They helped us plan SO so much leading up to the actual week of the wedding. They are hands on, determined, and have their clients' best interest in mind. When I say that, that they have their clients' best interest in mind, we really mean far and beyond that phrase. They truly seek to make their clients' dreams come true in the best possible way accommodating budget, options, and opinions. Char is someone that I felt so comfortable texting, emailing, or calling at any hour if I felt that I needed her consultation for ANY type of situation during our planning season. Everyone on Char's team has a mindset of wanting the bride & groom to have the dreamiest day possible with no hiccups. And even if there were any hiccups during the wedding day, would've made sure that it be sorted out without the overlaying message stressing us out. They made sure to question us thoroughly so that on the day of the wedding, and even as far as the week of the wedding, that they were virtually our thoughts planted into a different brain. They knew us as a couple in and out, they studied our dynamic and learned our family relationships so that they could be a vital part of every decision and be confident that it would be something we would be 100% on board with if need be. Char's confidence in her work radiates and others can easily identify her leadership and do not hesitate to follow. They are communicate often and are not shy to tell you what you need to hear. They are loving and caring and tend to their clients so thoughtfully. I recommend them to ANYONE who is looking for a coordinator. Can't even imagine how much more involved they would be as planners! THE best of the best.

Jen C.

My partner and I hired Savoury Chic for planning our wedding. The service included day-of coordination.

As a project manager, it was necessary to me to find someone who would take on the responsibility of planning our wedding such that I could enjoy being part of the process; it wouldn't be a second job for me. Savoury Chic has allowed me to enjoy the planning process and live in the moment as all of the pieces come together!

Our very first call was an offloading on my part. Char patiently listened to all of the "up-to-now" statuses I could provide. I still called around, and other planners seemed preoccupied and even blase in our initial discussions. Out of all the planners I had looked at, Savoury Chic was the only one that I felt I could share with my partner. Until he met Char, he was apprehensive about even paying for a planner. Our first meeting was positive for us, and genuinely reinvigorating for me as we began charting more concrete steps.

I have the utmost confidence that our August wedding is going to be greater than I have imagined because of her team's attention to detail, creativity, and genuine care. Here are some highlights from our experience thus far:
1. Advocacy: When it came to rentals, Char took on the task of finding vendors that worked for the budget. She presented what we thought we wanted as well as what we needed. She also helped us think through how best to navigate complex family relationships.
2. Accessibility: Be it in person, on call or via text, Char was always accessible when we needed her. How she does it, I will never know.
3. Organization, Planning, and Management. No matter who--my partner and I or a vendor--Char always followed up, so our planning remained on track. I also loved their online planning hub because it centralized all of our files, seating arrangements, schedules, budget--you name it!

I can't recommend Char Jackson and Savoury Chic enough.

kinswana H.

Love love love!!! They were amazing!!! I started planning my wedding way later than usual & char still
Made sure i had everything i dreamed of. On the day of she brought her whole team & they all catered to us 100%!! I highly recommend Savoury Chic for any big event you’re looking to have!!! Love you Char ❣️

Jasmine C.

I hired Savoury Chic for vendor management, day of coordination, and hotel block management. They went so far above and beyond every expectation I had! They are an absolutely amazing team and I could not have been more blessed to come across them. Everyone had amazing communication and had a very clear understanding of my vision. They created the wedding of my dreams!

Laurence M.

Savory Chic Event Planning and Design is the most professional and organized business that I’ve encountered
I’ve been hosting a Fathers Day Golf outing for the last 5 years. When I added Savoury they came and took over. I did not have to do much she added her touch and made things happen that I could not imagine

Katherine B.

I first want to start out saying "Thank you " which really seems inadequate to express how "all in" you were for "my vision" for my wedding day.

From the very beginning when we first had a face to face conference which you insisted on so you could understand what I wanted, I was impressed with your ideas and the plans you had to bring my vision to pass.

You were so professional from every aspect. I briefly gave you my idea and you took that and ran with it. You went well above what I envisioned and made my vision better than what I ever expected.

You completely helped me to visualize how you were going to bring my vision to pass. I am so glad I opted out of using the hotel vendor and hiring Savoury Chic instead to decorate the grand ballroom for my wedding reception.

I couldn't be more pleased when I arrived at the reception. Prior to the reception, you gave me a preview of what to expect which helped me to visualize what the grand ballroom was really going to look like. I was so overwhelmed with what I really got that day. My guest as well were sooo impressed with the reception layout.

I will definitely let my friends know If they are having an event, I will highly recommend Savoury Chic to them. They will totally be satisfied and will be singing your praises like I am.

Sincerely a very satisfied customer,

Katherine Burgess-Johnson

Tapree C.

I absolutely loved Char. She not only did a amazing job with our wedding but she also went out of her way to make sure we were mentally okay. Anything thrown her way she could handle! She absolutely made our day the best day possible and I’ll never forget her.