Fierce Productions

07/09/2024

✨ NEW BLOG ALERT ✨

When booking your wedding photographer, you want to make sure you find the perfect match to your vision. Some photographers excel with the dark and dramatic, some excel with the bright and colorful. Especially if you do first looks, you will be with your photographer for most of the day, so you want to make sure it’s someone you’ll get along with.

As skilled wedding planners based in Chicago, we are match makers with photographers and clients. That being said, our most recent blog shares 5 questions you should ask your photographer before booking them!

https://www.fierce-productions.com/blog/things-to-ask-your-photographer-before-booking

Photo: J. Brown Photography

04/09/2024

30/08/2024

✨ NEW BLOG ALERT ✨

As expert Wedding Planners in Chicago, we know how to structure out a wedding day. That being said, you might be wondering why we time things out a specific way, or you’re attempting to structure your own wedding timeline. Which ever option, our newest blog shares a few important moments to think about when forming a solid Wedding Timeline!

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https://www.fierce-productions.com/blog/how-do-i-build-a-wedding-timeline

26/08/2024

Allow us to reintroduce our superstar planner, Olivia Kurecki 💕💕💕

✨ uses she/her pronouns
✨ is also our admin, an event coordinator, and bachelorette party planner
✨ loves Taylor Swift and has seen her in concert 8 times
✨ loves the color pink and all things chocolate
✨ is originally from Sarasota, FL and has worked over 100 weddings since moving to Chicago in 2019
✨ hobbies include embroidery, reading and working out
✨ has 37 first cousins

We are grateful for Olivia! 💕

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21/08/2024

Don’t be afraid to lounge around 🛋️

But actually! We love when guests rent lounge furniture to create resting areas for their guests! It’s a wonderful way to enhance your theme, add a sense of luxury, and add more seating options for guests during cocktail hour/reception.

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16/08/2024

Is it too early to be excited for Halloween? 🎃 👻💀

Halloween is one of our favorite holidays, because it means you can throw an AMAZING party! Throwback to this immersive Halloween party at a Chicago rooftop. We had performers act as the 7 Deadly Sins and mingle with guests. We also had a DJ, passed hors d’oeuvres, an open bar, fire pits, and exclusive VIP moments.

Want to plan something spooky at your venue? Let’s get SCARY 🧛‍♂️

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Lust, Sloth & Gluttony:
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Envy: .stiff
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07/08/2024

✨What’s the style of your BIZ event?✨

💐is it a more relaxed, elegant, but educational presentation? Does it include breakfast food, floral arrangements, coffee, and gift favors for the team?

🥂 is it a glitzy, glamorous celebration of all the accomplishments of the year? Does it include champagne toasts, a red carpet, moving statues, and a flash mob?

💃🏼 is it more an elevated dinner experience, and a celebration of what’s to come? Does it include stilt dancers, and LED lights to get everyone on the dance floor?

Is it something new or unique? 👀

Let’s discuss your vision💅🏻✨

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04/08/2024

✨ NEW BLOG ALERT ✨

Christine and Mike eloped in March of 2023, but decided to finally celebrate with loved ones by hosting a joint anniversary, and wedding reception party at Bridge410. The overall atmosphere was a laid back family styled event, but with loads of color, moments of play, and karaoke!

We had so much fun designing this wedding reception! Make sure to read a bit more about the event, and see some photos from the day!

www.fierce-productions.com/blog/christine-and-mikes-colorful-karaoke-reception

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A colorful, playful, Chicago Wedding at Bridge410. There were pom-pom floral arrangements, macaron es**rt cards, a dessert food truck, ceiling installations, and lots of karaoke.

27/07/2024

✨NEW BLOG ALERT✨

We understand the stress that can come from selecting who to invite for your wedding! You’re probably thinking, “Should I invite my childhood friends? Do I really have to invite great-uncle George? What about my newest friend from work?”

If you are struggling to decide who to invite, our newest blog shares 3 questions to ask yourself before creating a guest list.

https://www.fierce-productions.com/blog/who-should-i-invite-to-my-wedding


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25/07/2024

When the universe brings sparkly linens into our space, we know the event will be one to remember ✨🎉

Photo: Allie Idrac
Planning, concept, signage and styling Fierce Productions
Linens BBJ La Tavola
Table settings The Festive Frog
Balloons and flowers Paris312
Cake azucarrococo
Performers Adventure Sandwich / Rev Punch Fizz
Custom tie dye: Dyed n Joy
Dj ReVrb Sound
Ice cream Pretty Cool Ice Cream
Venue Twenty Six Chicago
Catering LM Catering & Events

20/07/2024

HAPPY BIRTHDAY OLIVIA! 🎂🎉

Our wonderful, multi-hat wearing Fierce Team Member celebrated her birthday yesterday! We love you and are so grateful for you! ✨

Give Olivia some love 💕


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20/07/2024

It’s been awhile! Allow us to reintroduce our Owner and Fierce Experience Curator, Laura Reitsma!!! 💕💕💕

✨ uses she/her pronouns
✨ is Cuban American and from Miami
✨ is a performer, salsa dancer, and Beyoncé lover
✨ is a mother, and recently got to celebrate her son’s first birthday
✨ is also a plant mother
✨ is a strong advocate for self care and excellence
✨ is strong AF, as she has recently been through some hard sh*t and will share more details when she’s ready

We love our biz mama, Laura 💕✨💪💅🏻

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18/07/2024

✨NEW BLOG ALERT✨

We get it, the Chicago Skyline is gorgeous! As Chicago Wedding Planners, we have designed tons of weddings in the city, and we never get tired of it. From our experience, here are 5 favorite venues with views of the skyline.

https://www.fierce-productions.com/blog/5-chicago-venues-with-city-skyline-views

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12/07/2024

✨ NEW BLOG ALERT✨

Beyond a wedding planner, your venue is the first vendor you should book. There are a lot of small details, and things you should consider before booking the venue. As expert wedding planners, we have supported clients from the very beginning, and have toured many venues. Our most recent blog shares a few questions you should ask your venue before 100% committing!

Make sure to check it out!
https://www.fierce-productions.com/blog/things-to-ask-your-venue-before-booking

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04/07/2024

✨NEW BLOG ALERT ✨

Looking for floral alternatives for your wedding tablescapes?

We have designed many non-traditional weddings, and have guided many clients towards creative tablescapes. There really are no limits to what you can use to decorate your tables!

Our newest blog shares some creative floral alternatives we recommend, and have used with past weddings!

https://www.fierce-productions.com/blog/wedding-floral-alternatives

03/07/2024

We LOVE non-traditional wedding florals—like this statement of a neck piece! 🌺

This couple had a lot of succulent moments incorporated into their design, and it was carried over into some of the personal flowers. This partner didn’t want a bouquet, but still wanted some sort of floral “moment”. Through collaboration with the florist, this neckpiece moment was decided.

Can we have more weddings with unique floral personals pls!?!? 🌺🌹🌻

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29/06/2024

An iconic 1st Birthday if we’ve ever seen it 🤩🎉

We loved hosting Theo-palooza this past weekend! Reach out to our team for more information on hosting your milestone event at Twenty-Six!

Photo: Allie Idrac
Planning, concept, signage and styling Fierce Productions
Linens BBJ La Tavola - Production
Table settings The Festive Frog
Balloons and flowers Paris312
Cake azucarrococo
Performers Adventure Sandwich .punchfizz
Custom tie dye
Dj ReVrb Sound
Ice cream Pretty Cool Ice Cream
Venue Twenty Six Chicago
Catering LM Catering & Events

28/06/2024

Happy Pride Everyone 🏳️‍🌈

Be your true authentic self. Love yourself. Embrace who you are. Support each other.

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25/06/2024

We are in love with this hanging floral piece! 🌼🌺🌿

It was a perfect design piece for a wedding that wanted to be little elegant, a little retro, overall warm, and fun!

The installation was a dramatic ceremony piece, that transformed into a perfect head table statement.

Can we get more hanging floral installations please!?

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18/06/2024

✨ NEW BLOG ALERT✨

Emily and Alex had a gorgeous wedding at Cafe Brauer. When they inquired, they discussed their vision to be “Backyard wedding vibes, casual and easy going; a boozy and bougie backyard celebration.”

Through our planning process we fine tuned the theme by exploring some elements of a tea party, and emulated some blue painted china. 🫖🌀🌿

To read more about the couple and wedding design, make sure to check out our most recent blog!

https://www.fierce-productions.com/blog/emily-and-alexs-chic-city-garden-wedding

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16/06/2024

In honor of House of the Dragon Season 2 starting tonight, here are some images from a Game of Thrones styled shoot we did 🐉

The perfect subtle dragon moment for any Targaryen fans.

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12/06/2024

Be your superstar self on your wedding ⭐️

We are admiring these cocktails for a Ziggy Stardust themed wedding 👩🏻‍🎤🎸

⭐️ the rented iridescent goblets give the cocktail a galaxy-like shimmer.
⭐️ the stardust in the cocktail make it seem like you are sipping a liquid constellation.
⭐️ no better way to represent the star man himself than with a starfruit—a unique fruit garnish!

A cocktail truly out of this world! 🪐✨

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Venue: Low Res Studio
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Jumpsuit: .bridal
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Models: .starheart

10/06/2024

✨NEW BLOG ALERT✨

To have a wedding party, or to not have a wedding party? THAT is the question.

As a Wedding planning company based in Chicago, we have designed weddings with none, to tons! In the end, it’s all up to you if you want a wedding party. We are pro party, and pro just couple.

If you are on the fence, our latest blog shares some insights, tips, and thoughts to help you decide! 💕

https://www.fierce-productions.com/blog/should-i-have-a-wedding-party

01/06/2024

Happy Pride Month everyone! 🌈

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25/05/2024

Don't mind us. We are just feeling a little extra fine, fresh, fierce, and fruity today 🍍🥭🥝

Did you know fruit is such a simple, but affective way to enhance your decor? It can be cost effective, colorful, filled with so much texture, a fun guest favor, and overall fun!

Don't be afraid to go bold with your decor!

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24/05/2024

Wishing Fierce Member Connar Brown a wonderful birthday!! 🎂🎉

She runs our social media, and manages our video production services! Thank you for everything you do, and we hope you enjoy your special day 💕

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18/05/2024

✨DARE TO BE DIFFERENT ✨

We are huuuge supporters of following your heart, taking risks, breaking the traditional, and creating experiences for you and your guests.

They can be as grand or minimal as you want. Sooooo if you’d rather have a pizza cutting moment instead of cake—DO IT! 🍕

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17/05/2024

Why Choose Fierce?
Our pillars of excellence – creativity, precision, and personalized service – stand as the bedrock of every experience we craft.

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Creativity & Innovation
We’re passionate creators, infusing each event with originality and imagination. From unique themes to avant-garde designs, we breathe life into your vision, crafting fresh concepts that transform spaces into incredible experiences.

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Attention to Detail
Precise planning is our foundation. Our commitment to precision guarantees flawless ex*****on, allowing you to relish your special day without worry.

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Client Centric Approach
At our core, it’s all about you. We’re storytellers dedicated to understanding your narrative. We craft a personalized event that authentically mirrors your style, leaving a lasting impression.

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12/05/2024

Happy Mother’s Day to the wonderful mothers, and motherly figures in our lives 💕

And of course, happy first Mother’s Day to owner Laura Reitsma!

09/05/2024

Did you know we also design birthday parties? 🎁

Don’t be afraid to go above and beyond for your celebration. Be unique! Be yourself! Treat yourself to the party you deserve. ✨

Don’t know where to start? Let’s collaborate! 💕