Wedding Planners for hire in Chicago, IL
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills10%Organizational Skills10%Leadership9%Education level
Bachelor's degree71%Associate's degree11%High school diploma or GED9%Years of experience
More than 10 years70%6-10 years20%3-5 years10%Current company
Million Dollar Round TableAmerican Society of Anesthesiologists
Blue Plate CateringTime at current job
2-5 years50%More than 5 years33%Less than a year17%
Browse Indeed's database of 246 profiles for Wedding Planners in Chicago, IL
Last updated: Sep 21, 2026
Wedding Planner: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Chicago, IL: $60,902 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $46,354 – $80,015 yearly
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Marketing, Meeting, & Event Manager (Independent Contractor)
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Webinars (Training Delivery Method)Bartender LicenseCMPServsafe Alcohol CertificationDriver's LicenseVideo Conferences (Communication Methods)+3 moreSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipAnalysis SkillsAdobe PhotoshopConference Service Planner: TIAA/Nuveen
Oak Park, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Certified Notary PublicFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseTIPSCPRServsafeSkills
Time ManagementLeadershipOrganizational SkillsAnalysis SkillsCommunication SkillsContractsSenior Gallery Host / Brand Ambassador
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
CDLDriver's LicenseSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsHost/Hostess ExperienceOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementAnalysis SkillsEvent Planner
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseCPRSkills
LeadershipPersonal Assistant ExperienceAnalysis SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementCommunication SkillsWedding Planning & Event Coordination Project
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
FacebookFacebook AdvertisingSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipAssistant Manager ExperienceOrganizational SkillsGraphic DesignVisual DesignEvent Coordinator
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseCPRSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsAnalysis SkillsCPRCPRSocial Media Management
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What's the average time to fill a wedding planner role?
The average time to fill a wedding planner role is 105 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.
What skills do wedding planners tend to have?
According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for a wedding planner include: communication skills, organizational skills and leadership.
What licenses or certifications are common for wedding planners?
Common licenses or certifications for wedding planners include: Driver's License, Servsafe and CPR.
What are some job titles related to wedding planners?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to wedding planners include: event planner, wedding planning & event coordination project and event sales manager.
What level of education is common for a wedding planner?
Bachelor's degree is the most common level of education for a wedding planner in Chicago, IL, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a wedding planner?
Most wedding planners have 19 years of professional experience.
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