Arlow Weddings & Events

Service levels: Day-of coordination/wedding management

Team size: 1

About Arlow Weddings & Events

Arlow Weddings & Events

Lead Coordinator

Hi! I’m Janie, the lead month‑of / day‑of coordinator at Arlow Weddings & Events, a boutique planning company in Chicago. With 15+ years across wedding planning, catering, corporate events, and venue management, I bring a calm, detail‑focused approach to every celebration. Planning my own wedding also gave me a meaningful look into the client side. Arlow is LGBTQA+ inclusive and will only work with couples & vendors whose views align.

I enjoy supporting alternative couples, intimate gatherings under 120 guests, and anything outside of the box. I join your planning about a month out to help refine your hard work, double‑check details, and support vendors. On the big day, I take care of the behind‑the‑scenes moments so you can fully enjoy each part of your celebration. I’m here to help create a day you’ll always remember—let’s get started.

In three words: Calm, Creative, Organized

Services by planning level

Service included in starting price
Service available for an extra cost
Day-of coordination / wedding managementElopement / microweddingA la carte
Description

As a wedding coordinator, I typically join the wedding planning process 1 month from the big day; corralling your vendors, attending a final walkthrough (pending availability) or a final wedding call, and coordinating with you the day-of items (card box, place cards, etc). The day-of your wedding I am at the venue helping with vendor load-ins, placing out your items, and keeping you on track with the timeline.

For elopements & small pop-up weddings, this is a personal discussion to decide what level of assistance you need in planning. Anywhere from helping with photo shoot locations and vendor recommendations to traveling around town with you and helping keep you on track. Lets chat if you are planning an elopement in Chicago!

I am available for wedding showers, baby showers, or any other major life event planning assistance as well! We can discuss the level of your needs for this type of event and go from there.

Planning begins1 Month out3 Months out3 Months out
Venue Recommendations
Vendor Management
Final Venue Walkthrough
Timeline Creation & Management
Onsite Event Management
Contract Review
Wedding Favors & Accessories
PricingStarts at $1,200Starts at $800Starts at $800

Reviews

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Rating: 5.0

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5 reviews

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    Marti

    Rating: 5
    •Zola
    •Sep 20, 2026

    Janie was terrific!

    We hired Janie from Arlow Weddings & Events as our day-of coordinator, and it turned out to be one of the best decisions we made. Since I was in the thick of my medical residency those first months, having Janie's support was a game changer. She didn't just show up on wedding day—she reached out the month before with thoughtful ideas like suggestions for our bathroom baskets, which took pressure off us during an already hectic time. My partner and I handled vendor hiring together, but Janie took care of all the loose ends leading up to the wedding and managed every detail on the day itself. Her communication was prompt and clear, and she was incredibly organized about coordinating everything. We didn't have to stress once during our reception because we knew Janie had it handled, and the whole experience was absolutely worth the investment.

    Janie Kremsner•Sep 21, 2026

    Thank you for the kind words and trust, Marti! I truly enjoyed working with you, Dave, and your whole family... And I still can't get over how gorgeous you and your dress were too :)

  • DS

    Drew S.

    Rating: 5
    •Zola
    •May 15, 2026

    Owner and Artist, Crimson Events

    Working with Janie from Arlow Weddings and Events was an absolute pleasure. She brings such a calm, easygoing energy to the wedding day while staying incredibly organized and detail-oriented behind the scenes. Her creativity, experience, and professionalism made everything flow seamlessly, and she was genuinely fun to work alongside throughout the event. Any couple or vendor team would be lucky to have her coordinating their day! Can’t wait to work together again and recommend her to other amazing couples.

    Janie Kremsner•May 18, 2026

    Thanks, Drew, I love working with you too :)

  • JS

    Julia S.

    Rating: 5
    •Zola
    •May 9, 2026

    Highly recommend Arlow Weddings and Events

    We hired Janie at Arlow Weddings & Events to plan our wedding, and she was absolutely incredible. Janie made us feel at ease with her prompt responses and clear understanding of what we wanted. She thought of every detail we could imagine and handled so much behind the scenes that we never had to worry about a thing. On our wedding day, I could fully relax knowing everything was in the best hands. We also asked Janie to plan our baby shower, and she went above and beyond for that as well. It was so beautiful and fun! I still have people bring up all of the details of both events. If you want someone who will take the stress out of planning and deliver the highest quality event, Janie is your person.

    Janie Kremsner•May 18, 2026

    Thank you, it's been a true honor to help you celebrate such major life events!

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    Rachel

    Rating: 5
    •Zola
    •May 8, 2026

    Highly recommend

    From the start, Arlow Weddings & Events made planning feel easy and stress-free. They kept us in the loop with clear updates and calm guidance whenever we felt unsure about decisions. They stepped in to handle last-minute details we didn't have time for, which took a huge weight off our shoulders. They understood exactly how to coordinate everything so our day ran smoothly from start to finish. We got incredible service and couldn't have asked for better support throughout the whole process. Highly recommend Arlow to anyone looking for a planner who truly has their back.

    Janie Kremsner•May 18, 2026

    Thank you, your kind words mean a lot!

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    Brooke

    Rating: 5
    •Zola
    •May 5, 2026

    10/10!

    Janie is a wonderful planner, coordinator, and person! We have collaborated on many events in the past and I would highly recommend her to anyone looking for help, especially noting her attention to detail and such a high level of event execution. She’s been doing this for years, so you can absolutely trust her with your biggest day. :)

    Janie Kremsner•May 18, 2026

    Thanks, Brooke, it's always a pleasure collaborating with you!

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Yes! I have planned many bridal & baby showers and love handling smaller more intimate events. They also deserve a lot of care & attention.
No, I only take 1 wedding or event per weekend so that you are my only client and my attention in undivided.
We will start with an initial phone call to see if we are a good fit for each other. Once you have signed, we set up a more extensive consultation closer to a month out from your wedding. There we will discuss where you are at in the planning process and how I can be of service leading up to the big day. I will also attend the final walk-through, if schedule allows, and will assist with your final floorplan & timeline. Then the day-of you receive 8 hours on site at the venue, with additional hours available if needed.
I have 20 years of event experience. I have worked for a large catering company as the lead wedding sales person and in my time there I completed over 100 weddings and many more NFP & corporate events on top of that. I have also worked with several amazing wedding planners in the past, and dozens of venues all over the city and suburbs. I am finally taking the leap to start working as an independent wedding planner and I hope to assist you with your big day!
A wedding planner typically is hired from the very beginning and helps couples with every detail of planning. A wedding coordinator usually comes in about a month out to help take over the vendor management and bring to life the wedding that you have worked so hard on planning. A coordinator helps with the day-of items, coordinating vendor load-in, assisting with setting up your day-of items per your exact vision, which allows you and your family to enjoy every moment of your big day without having to deal with all of the details yourselves. I am a wedding coordinator, so if that description fits your needs, lets connect!
I've always loved the name Arlow and when I searched for it's meaning, I saw one interpretation was "Between two hills". I personally feel like that is the engagement period, you are moving from "single" to "married" and planning this occasion to celebrate your next chapter in your lives together.
I love assisted alternative couples with weddings off the usual path as well as smaller, more intimate gatherings. What is intimate to me? Usually around 120 people or less. But I am open to all weddings and sizes too!

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