What Sweetchic is All About

At Sweetchic Events, we're all about creating weddings that are both sweet and chic - that is, delightful and sentimental, and also stylish and sophisticated. We know that planning a wedding can be a daunting task, especially for busy professionals who don't have the time or expertise to handle all the minutia themselves. Planning a wedding can be like another full-time job… and you probably already have one of those. That's where we come in. Since 2008, we've been helping couples in the Chicago area and beyond bring their wedding visions to life with expert planning and coordination services. Our goal is to make the planning process as stress-free as possible, so you can focus on enjoying your engagement and anticipating your big day. With Sweetchic Events by your side, you can trust that every detail will be taken care of, from the venue and vendor selection to the design and execution of your wedding day.

Meet the Team

Charlene Liang

Owner/ Lead Planner

In high school, I was that girl who secretly read wedding magazines in the corner of the library…fortunately, it worked to my advantage!

I founded Sweetchic Events with the goal of bringing your vision to life and making your wedding day even more incredible than you could have imagined. My expertise in weddings goes beyond pretty details. Prior to starting Sweetchic Events in 2008, I worked in the hotel/hospitality industry and received my MBA in Business Management from Loyola University. I strongly believe in being your advocate, trusted advisor, and design guru throughout the planning process and helping you hone in on what’s most important to you on your wedding day. My past clients appreciate my extensive experience, industry relationships, eye for detail, responsiveness, organization skills, and design aesthetic.

Likes

Spending time with my husband & 2 sons. Binge-watching TV shows. Listening to audiobooks & podcasts. Costco and Aldi runs. Tonal workouts. Flowers. Coffee. Cake (wedding cake!) SUSHI!

Dislikes

Stinky cheese. Olives. Beer. Vacuuming. Snakes. Scary movies. Rudeness. Intolerance.

  • Courtney Hart

    LEAD WEDDING PLANNER

    I'm a hopeless romantic. That, paired with my obsession with organizing and planning, truly paved the path for me to becoming a wedding planner. Design is by far my favorite part of the process, and I gravitate towards classy timeless looks, with a little edge. I love nothing more than translating my couple’s love stories into each detail of their wedding day. On the wedding day, I'm always excited for the 'big reveal', when the couple sees their reception space for the first time, untouched. It's the time the couple can enjoy a moment of stillness and see all that their love created.

    I graduated with a B.S in Hospitality and Tourism Management from Roosevelt University with a concentration in Meeting and Event Planning.

    Likes

    Shopping with my mini-me. Tattoos. Costco Clothes. Dancing. Coffee. Autumn. Cats. Concerts. "Romance" Books. Astrology. Mayonnaise. Perfume.

    Dislikes

    Blimps. Yogurt with fruit in it. Insects. Snow after Christmas. Driving over bridges. Wind turbines.

  • Kelsey Curran

    LEAD WEDDING PLANNER

    I love the hustle and bustle of a wedding day and all of the painstaking details that go into personalizing a wedding. Not only do I thrive off building the perfect wedding day timeline and orchestrating the 500+ moving parts, but I also love executing the bespoke details and traditions that our couples incorporate into their wedding day. I absolutely love elegant and romantic décor with touches of quirk, plus the addition of a bohemian and vintage vibe.

    I graduated with a B.S. in Hospitality and Tourism Management from Purdue University, and started my career in the Hospitality industry for over 7 years before joining the Sweetchic team.

    Likes

    Watching reality TV. Enjoying the great outdoors. Reading. Tea. Barre. Eating delicious donuts.

    Dislikes

    Clutter. Doing the dishes. Traffic. Scary movies.

  • Brooke Carwright

    WEDDING COORDINATOR

    The combination of my love for time management, a fast-paced environment, and all things wedding made joining the Sweetchic Events team a no-brainer! My favorite part of the wedding day is bustling the bride’s dress and watching the couple’s big entrance into their reception.

    I graduated from Webster University in St. Louis with a B.A. in Advertising and Marketing Communications and Public Relations. I began my journey in events in college and I've never looked back! I've had the pleasure of working fashion week, networking events, bridal shows, and galas.

    Likes

    My cats: Oliver and Penelope. Reading. Coffee. Reality TV. Red wine. Main character energy. Belly laughs. Making lists. Cheese, and the Oxford comma.

    Dislikes

    Messes. Tardiness.

  • Mia Vaccarella

    WEDDING COORDINATOR

    Coming Soon…

  • "It's clear Charlene really is able to work with any couple, regardless of style or vision, and make them feel special and excited. We love Sweetchic Events!”

    Hannah & Kevin

  • "Courtney left no stone unturned and was so personable throughout the entire process. Our relationship truly felt like a friendship and I am just so grateful we found her."

    Katie & Noah

  • "Kelsey is incredibly adept at what she does, working with grace ease, efficiency-quick on her feet, and able to problem solve anything that comes her way. Along with being a trusted resource, she also became a friend and source of comfort that was well needed throughout the process. "

    Andrea & Kevin