Making Dreams Come True

Event Planner at No Cost to You!!!

Full-service event planning, catering, and bar service for weddings, showers, corporate gatherings, and every occasion in between. When you book our vendor network, planning is included — so you can relax and enjoy your day.

Elegant brick ballroom reception with crystal chandeliers and round tables Outdoor pavilion wedding with paper lanterns, draped fabric, and a stone fireplace Rustic barn reception with string lights and jewel-tone linens Long banquet table with candles, white roses runner, and place settings Williams Tree Farm barn venue set up for a reception with string lights Elegantly set event table

What We Do

Plan

Day-of coordination through full-service planning. Tonya listens, executes meticulously, and books only one wedding per day so you always have her full attention.

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Cater

Emerald, Ruby, and Diamond catering packages from $40 to $60 per guest. Appetizers, full buffet dinners, late-night bites, and themed stations.

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Staff & Vendors

Servers, bartenders, chefs, rentals, DJs, photographers, florists, transportation — vetted, high-quality, and priced below the competition.

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Why Our Clients Choose Us

“The food was absolutely delicious! We’ve received so many compliments from our guests on the appetizers and the vodka-sauce pasta. Beyond the menu, the table decorations were stunning — she truly captured the exact vibe we were going for, and the attention to detail in the styling made the room feel so elegant and welcoming.”
— Christopher Keller★★★★★ · Google review · April 2026
“Tonya is absolutely amazing to work with! My day was perfect in every way! The food was delicious!!”
— Monica Gdula★★★★★ · Google review · April 2026

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Ready to start planning? Call (815) 238-1173 or email tonya@ydywevents.com — we’d love to hear about your event.