sPLENDID WEDDINGS
ABOUT
Splendid Weddings & Events is a Chicago wedding planning and design firm founded by Certified Wedding and Event Planner Sandy Alvarez. With 15 years of experience in the wedding industry, Sandy brings thoughtful guidance, creativity, and a highly organized approach to every celebration—so you can feel confident knowing your wedding is in good hands.
EXPERIENCE
15 years of wedding and event expertise, trusted vendor relationships, and the knowledge to anticipate and manage every detail.
EFFORTLESS PLANNING
An organized, guided approach makes planning feel simple and manageable, with clear communication and support every step of the way.
EXPERT GUIDANCE
EFFORTLESS PLANNING
PERSONAL SERVICE
PEACE OF MINd
for couples who value
MANAGEMENT
DESIGN
PLANNING
Your wedding, carefully planned, intentionally designed and perfectly executed
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Hi, I’m Sandy, founder and lead planner of Splendid Weddings & Events. For the past 15 years, I’ve been planning and designing weddings with a personal approach, strong attention to detail, and a genuine commitment to every couple I work with.
My background in corporate event planning, hospitality, and catering management taught me how to bring together the many moving pieces behind a successful event—from timelines and logistics to vendors, design, and the guest experience.
As a Certified Wedding and Event Planner with a background in floral design, I bring both the creative and organizational sides of wedding planning together. But what I value most is providing my couples with experienced guidance, personal service, and the confidence of knowing their wedding is in good hands.
Whether you hire us for Full Planning, Wedding Management, or Wedding Design, you can expect professionalism, personal attention, and an experienced hand guiding you throughout the process
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"Sandy is a true professional. She has incredible attention to detail and calming energy. She's flexible in her approach, very organized and simplified the wedding planning process. She has a creative vision and amazing heart. She helps to create and bring your vision to life one detail at a time!"
“She simplified the wedding planning process.”
Investments are customized to meet your needs — beginning at 3,500
For couples who want professional guidance bringing their vision and ideas together into a cohesive design inspired by them as a couple. We take the time to understand your vision and translate your ideas into a clear design direction that reflects your style, taste, and personality. Together, we shape the overall aesthetic—from color palette and floor plan to floral design, lighting, tablescapes, stationery, installations, and meaningful details—bringing every element together for a polished and cohesive look from ceremony through reception.
WEDDING DESIGN
You’re in charge of planning your wedding, but you don’t have to manage everything on your own. We stay connected throughout your planning and, one month before your wedding, step in to organize everything you’ve carefully planned. We create your wedding-day timeline, communicate with your vendors, and manage the timing, setup, and logistics. On the wedding day, we run everything behind the scenes so you can be fully present and enjoy your wedding.
WEDDING MANAGEMENT/COORDINATION
Designed for busy couples who want an experienced professional to lead them in the right direction and take care of their wedding from beginning to end. From finding the right venue and trusted vendors for your style, needs, and budget to developing your design, we guide you through every decision and detail, one step at a time. You’ll have expert guidance, a clear direction, and someone overseeing everything from planning through execution—so you can enjoy the experience knowing it’s all being taken care of.
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- ALEXA & JONATHAN
Sandy listened to our vision and made our wedding feel 100% like us. She is incredibly detail-oriented, honest, and an absolute professional. Our wedding day went off without a hitch—and if there was an issue, we never knew about it. She handled everything and made our wedding a dream.
“Best. Planner. Ever. I would give Sandy 10 stars out of 5.”
- MARISSA & DOMINICK
Sandy went out of her way to ensure our entire year of planning was well thought out and executed perfectly. She is incredibly detail-oriented, professional, and a true expert in the industry. She made the planning experience so smooth!
“She truly puts her heart into the planning process.”
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- Marissa & Dominick
“She truly puts her heart into the planning process and made the entire experience so smooth.”
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