Fierce Productions is all about designing unique and non traditional events. Well, we had the privilege of creating a unique and memorable wedding for Alex and Cameron at The School House Chicago. The wedding’s theme, “Romantic Parisian School Drop Out,” set the stage for an extraordinary affair. Guests were whisked away into a chic, scholarly realm, complete with actors, personal flags, and captivating digital presentations. The ambiance of a Parisian soirée was brought to life with a candlelit dinner amidst a library of dreams, adorned with astrology motifs and shimmering tinsel, creating ..read more

Photo: Golden Hours Weddings Weddings are stressful and tend to be more on the expensive side. We get it. We always say a “wedding is a luxury.” The actual legal paperwork is what makes a marriage official. If you are planning a wedding, it’s always necessary to create a budget to make sure you know your priorities, and don’t over spend. Sometimes there are those “hidden fees” that can increase your budget unknowingly. When you work with Fierce Productions, we use a wedding planning system that helps track your budget, and avoid those fees from creeping up. That being said, here are a few “hi ..read more

Photo: Megan Saul Photography You've likely encountered the term "room block" before, but you may be wondering, "What exactly is that?" Or you may be feeling apprehensive about the process. Fear not! Hotel room blocks are more straightforward than they seem. Drawing from our expertise as wedding planners in Chicago, the Fierce Productions team has navigated countless couples through the process of securing room blocks. Here's a glimpse into what you need to know: What is a Hotel Room Block? In simple terms, it’s a number of rooms a hotel will physically “block out” for you and your guests. Sa ..read more

Photo: Sprung Photography Throwing a successful fundraising event is an incredibly important part for your non-profit or charity. This is the time to show your donors where their money is going to, and how they are helping your company. As event planners, we have planned many amazing fundraisers that have raised a-lot of money for their non-profits. Here are a few steps we’d love to share to make your fundraiser successful: Step 1: Set a Budget In order to raise a profit the first thing you want to do is set a budget. Setting a budget will help you calculate how much money you want to spend ..read more

Olivia and Austin's love story began in college when Olivia's roommate set them up on a romantic date. Their journey, featured in the New York Times, led them to envision a wedding that breaks away from tradition. When they approached us at Fierce Productions to design their special day, we were thrilled. Their desire for an elevated, interactive experience was clear from the start. “We were thinking of a carnival theme (games, food trucks, fun!), but basically, the goal is to give attendees other fun things to do besides sitting and eating.” At Fierce Productions, we love the concept of in ..read more

Stephanie and RJ, who are New York residents, reached out to the Fierce Productions team with a special request. Despite living hundreds of miles away, they knew they wanted to bring the wedding celebration back to Chicago - where their love story began - and they needed our help to plan the wedding of their dreams from afar. “This will be a rare moment where all of our loved ones are together, so we want the wedding to be a celebration of love and friendship. We want it to feature lots of greenery, natural light, and vibrant colors.” To infuse their personalities and heritage into the cele ..read more

Who said your 50th birthday had to be dull and boring? Well certainly no one shared that with Bill, as he wanted to celebrate his exciting years through an event that would be memorable, unique, filled with Divas, and even include a flashmob. Guests were first served dinner at RPM Italian restaurant, where reserved busses than transported guests to the VU rooftop for the main birthday celebration. Guests were greeted by the “paparazzi” as they walked down the red carpet, and welcomed with a rose by a tall Red Carpet Lady. Once guests were inside, cocktails could be served and enjoyed by t ..read more

At Fierce Productions, we thrive on crafting distinctive experiences. We celebrate the unconventional and unique, passionately curating events that transcend traditional boundaries. Your chosen venue isn't just a backdrop; it's a canvas to enhance and elevate the essence of your special day. Explore our curated selection of unique Chicago wedding venues that epitomize our commitment to extraordinary celebrations. Shedd Aquarium Discover the enchanting blend of history and uniqueness at Shedd Aquarium, an iconic Chicago landmark that doubles as a fabulous wedding venue. Since it opened in 1930 ..read more

Jamie and Jared had a lovely destination wedding in Chicago, filled with subtle, yet romantic nods to their relationship. Living in LA, they chose to host their wedding in Chicago because not only was it where Jamie was born, but it was also a perfect middle ground for families coming from both the east and west coast. They knew they needed to hire an event planner to assist from afar. “We want our wedding to represent our fun side, feature our inside jokes and favorite things. We want our guests to have fun with us, rather than being just viewers to our big day.” The overall theme was “fecu ..read more

This unexpected Rock n’roll wedding took place in a barn in the middle of farm land Illinois. As Chicago and Miami wedding planners, we love taking a traditional venue and flipping it on its head. Instead of the expected designs you associate with a barn (rustic tables, mason jars and baby’s breath) we produced a glitzy, glamorous, tattoo and sparkle inspired Rock n’ Roll Wedding. View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize WHAT WAS FIERCE ABOUT THIS WEDDING: There were so many unique and fierce moments about this wedding, it truly was a rock-and-roll celebration: Their ring ..read more