Desired Occasions

23/03/2024

✨ Dan + Katie ✨

Dan and Katie met on 4th of July in 2019, at their favorite bar in Chicago, Lottie's. Katie was wearing a Hawaiian shirt, and Dan an American flag tank top with an American flag bandana. Dan decided to approach Katie and use the pickup line "I hate your shirt", and walked away immediately. When Katie didn't go looking for Dan, Dan walked up to Katie again about 20 minutes later and repeated the phrase "I hate your shirt". The rest is history! 🥰

We cant wait to celebrate with them in July!!!!

23/03/2024

It’s wedding day for Kasey + Brandon!!!
We can’t wait to celebrate with you!!!! 💍💒

02/11/2023

Such a beautiful couple and beautiful wedding! Congrats to Jeff & Monica!

📸 Bloom + Co. Photography Did a great job!!

24/10/2023

✨ Alec + Hannah ✨

Alec worked at Medieval Times as a professional knight for 5 years. Hannah worked at Medieval Times as a stablehand for a few years, and also got to perform the ‘liberty’ routine and the 'carousel' routine. After spending so many hours together at the Castle, Alec and Hannah started to get to know each other more and became friends. They eventually started hanging out and sparks clicked instantly. They started dating, and almost 4 years later, got engaged!

They love all things fantasy and medieval themed. They go to the renaissance fair at least 3 times a year and love getting dressed up. They love having Lord of the Rings and Harry Potter movie marathons on rainy days. Their goal one day is to travel to Ireland and Scotland - maybe for their honeymoon! Alec and Hannah are huge animal people and love their dogs, horses, and cats. Fall is their absolute favorite time of the year because they love Halloween, the weather, and all of their fall traditions. 🍂

We look forward to celebrating them in October of 2024!

23/10/2023

✨ Reid + Cady ✨

When Reid started working on Cady’s family farm for the summer, her very close family friends/neighbors connected them and that's when they started dating!

Such a cute couple. 🥰 We can’t wait to celebrate with them in July! 💒

Photography: Lindsey Allen Photography

23/10/2023

Another wedding booked! 2024 is filling up quickly!

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22/10/2023

✨Thank you so much for allowing us to be a part of your day! ✨

21/10/2023

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15/10/2023

When you get the sweetest note from the bride and groom. 🥰

14/10/2023

Congratulations to Jeff + Monica, and happy 20 years!!!!

We are so happy you trusted us with your special day!

07/10/2023

It’s wedding day for Chris + Katelyn!!!

We can’t wait to celebrate with you!!!! 💍💒

30/09/2023

It’s wedding day!!! 💍

We can’t wait to celebrate with you Alex + Jade!!!!

14/09/2023

Thanks to all of our ✨ wonderful clients✨ we have limited availability left for 2023! Go to desiredoccasions.com to set up a FREE consultation! Now booking for 2024 & 2025 weddings also 💍

14/09/2023

Thanks to all of our ✨ wonderful clients✨ we have limited availability left for 2023! Go to desiredoccasions.com to set up a FREE consultation! Now booking for 2024 & 2025 weddings also 💍

25/08/2023

✨ Alex + Jade ✨

Alex and Jade met in high school. They sat next to each other in a US History class - and became best friends. Eventually, the summer going into Jades senior year, they started dating - and have been together since!!! Fast forward 6 years later and they have a house, a pup Odie, and 2 cats Luna and Theo.

The cutest couple we have ever seen!!! 🥰

We cannot wait to celebrate with you two next month!!!!

Photography by: Pam Cooley Photographer

23/08/2023

When you book with Desired Occasions, you get two Event Coordinators for the price of one. Limited availability left for 2023! 2024 is filling up fast! Go to our website desiredoccasions.com and set up your free virtual or in person consultation by providing the information listed on our “Contact” page.

Desired Occasions is an event planning business located in Central Illinois, and we are fully dedicated to bringing you your desired occasion. You shouldn't have to worry about anything on your special day, and neither should your friends and family! Let us help you say I DO to Desired Occasions!

08/08/2023

Who says wedding season should only take place in the summertime? Fall weddings mean cooler weather, beautiful autumn leaves, and best of all, stunning photographs. Make your rustic fall wedding truly magical with us! From the decor to the catering, we WILL make your wedding day special from start to finish.
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04/07/2023

Happy 4th of July!!

As we celebrate our Independence Day 🇺🇸 We are wishing everyone a day filled with fun, good food, and quality time. 🎆
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28/06/2023

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If you or someone you know is getting married, come check us out at The Elegant Wedding Expo in East Peoria in August!

Here is the link for tickets: https://elegantweddingexpo.com/upcoming-shows/peoria/

Desired Occasions is a premier event planning business, specializing in wedding planning, located in Central Illinois, and we are fully dedicated to bringing you your desired occasion. Our most popular wedding package is our Wedding Day Coordination. We proudly serve the Quad Cities, Peoria, Bloomin...

28/06/2023


Jeff + Monica

Jeff and Monica grew up in the same suburb and attended the same high school, but didn't start talking until the summer following graduation when they began hanging out with the same group of people. Although at first Monica thought Jeff was kind of irritating and overly sarcastic, Monica randomly woke up one morning and realized she had a thing for him. Shortly after that Jeff and Monica fell pretty hard for each other. With Jeff going away to college 3 1/2 hours away, and Monica staying local, they assumed that it would just be a summer romance. The night before Jeff was scheduled to head off to college, Jeff and Monica stayed up the entire night together. Surprisingly it didn't end there. Jeff and Monica talked everyday. While Jeff was away at college, he didn’t have a car. So he found every opportunity to find rides home to make sure that he could see Monica.

Even with the distance between them, Jeff and Monica always connected through music. Burning CD’s for each other - complete with their own hand drawn artwork, and mailing them to one another. Since they loved all the same bands, it made their connection even stronger.

While being long distance was challenging for Jeff and Monica, they made it work and have grown so much these last 20 years. Monica says that Jeff is truly her best friend and that they have an absolute blast together. Monica still misses Jeff anytime he's not around.

Jeff proposed to Monica in October 2019 at his families cabin in the Upper Peninsula that he’s been visiting since he was a kid. Jeff knew it was one of the most sentimental places to propose. So before getting ready to head home, Jeff asked Monica if she wanted to go to the dock, and check out the lake one last time. Just the two of them on the dock, Jeff got down on one knee and proposed to Monica. A complete surprise! Of course Monica said yes!

Such a beautiful couple and love story.

We cant wait to celebrate them in OCTOBER!!!!

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26/06/2023

But who will light the sparklers?!?!
Have no fear. The wedding planners are here!

At DO, we know that having a Day of Wedding Coordinator should be as stress-free and enjoyable as possible.

That's why we're here, to be your designated point person, emotional support human and event expert on the biggest day of your life. While your other vendors are making your wedding fantastic, you’ll have someone to make sure you’re having the best day ever, and making memories that will last a lifetime. After all, the best investment you can make on your wedding day, is in yourself – your peace of mind, your blissfulness and your happily ever after, horror story free.

1. We'll start early, coordinating with vendors to ensure everyone is on the same page and everything is set up perfectly.
2. We'll be there for you every step of the way, from pre-ceremony prep to when the party gets started!
3. We'll handle any issues or unexpected challenges that come up, so you can relax and enjoy your special day without worry.

Ready to work with wedding planners who have your back every step of the way?


Photography: Timber Rose Photography
Planning: Desired Occasions
Hair:
Ceremony Music: Heart Strings Music
DJ: Mic Entertainment Wedding DJ Services
Florals: LeFleur Weddings
Venue: Marlene's Event Barn
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24/06/2023

Let’s talk 

Day-of Coordination 

This is one phrase that ALWAYS comes up during our consultation meetings.

What does this mean? Why is this important?

When it comes to weddings, there are so many details to include and consider. We help tie together all of these elements while ensuring your entire day runs smoothly, from vendor arrivals to the flow of the ceremony and reception. You and your family shouldn’t have to work on your wedding day! Leave it up to us!
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07/06/2023

✨ Chris + Katelyn ✨

Chris and Katelyn met 10 years ago in Michigan while Chris was working for Tenneco and Katelyn was going to bible college. They were neighbors in a small apartment complex in Jackson, MI.

Chris and his friends came knocking on Katelyn’s door to say hello and asked if her and her roommate wanted to watch some football with them. Chris and Katelyn became good friends during their time in Michigan. Chris eventually went back to Indiana - and Katelyn went back to California. They remained friends for the next 8 years until Katelyn moved to Texas and Chris to Iowa.

For Katelyn’s birthday she asked if Chris would like to come with her to Louisiana and stay in a cabin with her and her pupper, Odin. They fell in love and have been together ever since. Now they both live in Iowa with their two puppers, Henderson and Odin. ❤️

🐾 Warm vibes & puppy kisses 🐾

We cant wait to celebrate them in OCTOBER!!!! ❤️ ❤️

01/06/2023

HAPPY JUNE!!!! 😁 We hope everyone has been enjoying the sunshine as much as we have!!!! 🙌

Here are some updates 📣 📣 📣

1️⃣ We have been getting a lot of questions about our $300 off special - This will only be available until the end of JUNE! ....with only a few dates left in 2023 we highly recommend that you book with us ASAP, as the available dates are only a handful. If you have any questions - please reach out!!

2️⃣ 2024 WEDDINGS - They are OPEN - BOOK IT NOW! We know it's hard to "plan ahead" with budgets....we truly get it - BUT the spots will fill quickly! If you know of someone who's looking for a Wedding Planner to help plan their big day...send them our way! We'd love to chat!

✨ Our clients shouldn't have to worry about anything on their wedding day, and neither should their friends & family! Let us help the bride & groom be fully present and able to enjoy their big day. ✨

Happy Thursday!!! Enjoy the rest of your week & and we hope that you can continue to enjoy this beautiful weather!!! ❤️

Photography: Timber Rose Photography

31/05/2023

✨ Brandon & Kasey ✨

Brandon and Kasey met in March of 2020 in an online class. They were both drag racers and attended a sponsorship class for drag racers. Brandon started messaging Kasey which turned into a friendship - turned into a relationship in August of 2020.

Brandon and Kasey did long distance dating for about 6 months before Kasey decided to move 9 hours to live with him in Western Kansas in January 2021. On December 30, 2022 Brandon decided to propose! ❤️

These two - just seeing the way they look at each other, fills our soul. ❤️ ❤️

We cant wait to celebrate with them next year as they get married! 👏🏼

Photography: Mariah Legleiter

25/05/2023

Candles candles candles!!! We can't get enough of candle centerpieces - such a classy way to unleash romance in wedding decor. 😍🔥

Candles create a dreamy, romantic and elegant feel - and there are some amazing ways to incorporate them into your wedding centerpieces. Especially surrounded by flowers.

Whether you’re DIY-ing your wedding decor or calling in some help from vendors - candles are an easy and elegant centerpiece feature that could save you money.

At DO we help bring your vision to life by creating centerpieces that are budget friendly yet perfect for our bride and grooms perfect day. 💜
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11/05/2023

Take the stress out of wedding planning. We take care of every detail so you don't have to!

Say I DO to Desired Occasions.
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06/05/2023

Pink meets elegance in the most PERFECT way!
At DO, we truly pay attention to every detail to ensure that your day is everything you imagined & more!
When you book with DO, you get two wedding planners for the price of one.
Having more than one set of eyes is so important when it comes to the fine details on your special day.
Say I DO to Desired Occasions at desiredoccasions.com

05/05/2023

Such a light, bright and fresh idea for a wedding table arrangement ✨
We would LOVE to make your vision a perfect reality!
At DO, we have a package that fits all of your wedding needs.
We also offer custom packages that meet your most important wedding needs and your budget!
Go to desiredoccasions.com to set up consultation