“There is no such thing as a typical day for a wedding planner,” says Lynne Kennedy. On varying days she’s meeting with florists, attending menu tastings with couples, sending out proposals, or working on timelines and logistics. And then there’s the wedding day. “A typical wedding day for me is 16 to 18 hours.” Her hard work has paid off: In 2021, Kennedy earned the Master Wedding Planner™ designation by The Association of Bridal Consultants. “I’m the only Master in the Chicagoland area, and one of 56 in the world,” she says. She has another new designation, too—one that’s become the key to a major business expansion. “I used the 2020 lull in weddings to finish completing my dual U.S.- Italian citizenship process, and I will be splitting my time between Chicago and with our planning team in Italy,” she says. Without travel restrictions to worry about, she’s able to orchestrate incredible fantasy weddings both here and abroad. “I truly care about my clients and want to make sure their wedding day is everything they envisioned,” Kennedy says. “On wedding days I’m totally in the zone; it is my happy place. It can be 2 a.m. and I still have a smile on my face.” Her client roster is 90% referrals from happy couples. “One of my brides told me that what stood out for her is how I made her feel on the wedding day, and the care and passion I put into it.”
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