Wedding Planners for hire in Chicago, IL
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Most popular skills
Leadership10%Communication Skills8%Organizational Skills8%Education level
Bachelor's degree71%Associate's degree10%Master's degree8%Years of experience
1-2 years6%3-5 years8%6-10 years22%Current company
Leigh & Co EventsArt’s PartyBirdcage and Blushers WeddingsTime at current job
Less than a year9%1-2 years16%2-5 years44%
Browse Indeed's database of 245 profiles for Wedding Planners in Chicago, IL
Last updated: Aug 5, 2026
Wedding Planner: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Chicago, IL: $61,830 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $47,174 – $81,041 yearly
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Party Planner
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Event CoordinationEvent Activities CoordinationDriver's LicenseOrganizing EventsNon-CDL Class CEvents ManagementSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementPresentation SkillsOrganizational SkillsLeadershipRetail Sales Transactions1st Assistant Manager
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
TABC CertificationServsafe Food Handler CertificationServsafe Alcohol CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationCounseling CertificationCADCSkills
Communication SkillsAnalysis SkillsLeadershipSupervising ExperienceCasual Dining ExperienceOrganizational SkillsMarketing, Meeting, & Event Manager (Independent Contractor)
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Servsafe Food Handler CertificationServsafe Alcohol CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipSupervising ExperienceAnalysis SkillsEvent Consultant
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Supervising ExperienceLeadershipOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementAnalysis SkillsCommunication SkillsEvent Manager/Coordinator
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Servsafe Food Handler CertificationServsafe Alcohol CertificationServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Time ManagementBarista ExperienceSupervising ExperienceOrganizational SkillsLeadershipCommunication SkillsWedding Planner Assistant
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Servsafe Alcohol CertificationServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
LeadershipSupervising ExperienceOrganizational SkillsB2CMicrosoft PowerpointMicrosoft Word
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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 109 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: leadership, communication skills and organizational skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for a wedding planner?
Common licenses or certifications for wedding planners include: Driver's License, Food Handler Certification and Servsafe.
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 planner assistant and project manager - event operations & logistics (contract/seasonal).
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 21 years of professional experience.
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