
Michigan Avenue Events

Event Planner
Michigan Avenue Events
Based in Chicago, IL, USA

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About Michigan Avenue Events
Founded in 2011
With over 20 years of industry experience, Michigan Avenue Events is a full-service wedding & event planning company offering customized solutions tailored to your unique needs. Based in Chicago, yet coming to our esteemed clients across the United States and destinations around the world, Michigan Avenue Events partners with the best wedding and event resources in the city, nation, and abroad to best serve you. From your vision to your celebration, we create unique and memorable experiences. From coordinating large events to intimate affairs, Brianne & Team MAE are equipped with an expert knowledge base and artistic vision to make every experience for clients exquisitely styled, timeless and executed flawlessly. We are known for our devout work ethic, strong detail-orientation, successful client and vendor relationships - over two decades in the making, as well as the resolute ability to deliver an exceptional product and experience with every project we embark upon. Drop a Hello to Brianne & Team MAE!
Available In
- Chicago
- Los Angeles
- New York City
Event Albums 63

A Timeless Summer Wedding at Medinah Country Club
Bloomingdale, IL, USA
Wedding

A James Bond Inspired Gala, The 44th Annual Columbian Ball
Chicago, IL, USA
Gala

A Stunning Valentine's Day Themed Thoi Noi First Birthday Party at The Four Seasons Resort Maui
Wailea-Makena, HI, USA
Kids Birthday

First Birthday Doljanchi Luau in Paradise at The Four Seasons Resort Maui in Wailea-Makena, Hawaii
Wailea-Makena, HI, USA
Kids Birthday

A Dreamy Neutral Summer Wedding at Chicago Botanic Garden
Glencoe, IL, USA
Wedding

Stylish South Asian Wedding from the Magnificent Mile All the Way to Rockwell on the River
Chicago, IL, USA
Wedding
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Pricing Packages
Michigan Avenue Events Pricing
- Minimum Spend
- $10,000
Taxes and fees not included
Catering not included
Beverages not included
Services
Large Scale Event Production
Destination
Partial Planning
Month of Planning
Day of Planning
Full-Service Planning
Virtual Events
Event Design
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FAQs 7
- Will you arrange and manage meetings with my other vendors?
- Absolutely! For our Full Wedding Planning package as well as our Custom + Partial Planning packages we will schedule, manage & follow-up with all of your wedding vendors. For Month-Of Planning we will curate your wedding production timeline and manage all of your wedding professionals.
- How many people from your team will be on-site during my event?
- As a part of our best practices, we have at least 2 team members from MAE assisting you throughout the day. Depending on your guest count and logistical needs, we can add more team members. Many of our weddings have at least 4 team members assisting throughout the celebration.
- What event planning packages do you offer?
- MAE offers Destination Wedding & Event Planning Services, Full Wedding Planning, Partial Wedding Planning, Month-Of Wedding Planning, Elopement Planning, Engagement Planning, Birthday Party Planning, Showers, and beyond.
- Do I pay vendors directly, or will you handle payment coordination?
- Most of our clients prefer to pay their vendors directly. We do offer a full service wedding planning package in which we will handle all vendor payments as well.
- How many years have you been in business?
- MAE has been in business for over 12 years and 19 in the event industry.
Meet The Team

Brianne Garritano
Owner + Lead Wedding & Event PlannerAs Owner and Lead Wedding Planner and Event Planner at Michigan Avenue Events, Brianne embarked on her professional event planning career 18 years ago. Spanning almost two decades in the business, her skill set is as diverse as her cherished clientele in luxury events. She utilizes her experience traveling the world and has taken a deep learning into various cultures, cuisine, complex rituals & exponential details to make her clients celebrations elevated to the highest degree!
Press & Recognition 27
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