Frank Event Design

Frank Event Design Award Winning Chicago Wedding and Event Planner. I use your personal style as inspiration for design Andonoplas, MBC, has designed social events since 1992.

2012 Spotlight Award winner for Event Planner of the year, Frank J. He is an active member of ABC and ISES, NACE and WIPA. Frank’s work and expertise has been featured on television and radio, and numerous publications. His designs for tabletop were have been featured in Traditional Home Magazine. He speaks regularly on Event and Wedding Planning, serves a Wedding Fashion Show Commentator both lo

cally and nationally and was voted Chicago’s Favorite Wedding Planner in 2005. He a GALA Award Winner in 2011 for Best Wedding Budget over $1000 per guest and multi time nominee, and has won 16 NACE/ISES Chicago Excellence Awards for Event Planning and Design. He was the Chicagoland Wedding Expert on TheKnot.com. and obtained the designation Master Wedding Planner. He was also the recipient of the Penner Award for his passion and excellence to the Wedding Industry. Frank is also on staff at DePaul University as an adjunct professor teaching etiquette in the School of Hospitality Leadership. He recently served on the Board of Directors of the Chicago Chapter of the Wedding Industry Professionals Association. His unique and out of the box Event details make him a highly sought after wedding and event consultant.

I’m obsessed with Selena Gomez’s rehearsal dinner dress.
09/28/2025

I’m obsessed with Selena Gomez’s rehearsal dinner dress.

Frank Tip: Even if it’s 70 and sunny, you need to think about the wind, especially if your ceremony is outside. And ther...
09/28/2025

Frank Tip: Even if it’s 70 and sunny, you need to think about the wind, especially if your ceremony is outside. And there are multiple issues wind can create.

It’s National Pancake Day, Frank Fact: it’s my fav breakfast. The best for me- Buttermilk at IHOP. 2nd Place- Bacon panc...
09/26/2025

It’s National Pancake Day, Frank Fact: it’s my fav breakfast. The best for me- Buttermilk at IHOP. 2nd Place- Bacon pancakes at the Original Pancake House 

It’s National Pancake Day! What a surprise for guests to enjoy pancakes for an early breakfast as they leave your event!...
09/26/2025

It’s National Pancake Day! What a surprise for guests to enjoy pancakes for an early breakfast as they leave your event!

I’m in full blown Holiday Event Planning mode! Custom table numbers
09/26/2025

I’m in full blown Holiday Event Planning mode!
Custom table numbers

TBT. Growing up, going through a receiving line going into the reception was standard practice. At many Greek Orthodox w...
09/25/2025

TBT. Growing up, going through a receiving line going into the reception was standard practice. At many Greek Orthodox weddings, a receiving line is formed as guests exit the church. There is actually a certain the etiquette to the way the receiving line is staged that I learned in my training. However, I must say I have not had a request for receiving line in years and years.

Presentation. Presentation. Presentation. I think about these details for you. I always say you eat with your eyes.
09/25/2025

Presentation. Presentation. Presentation. I think about these details for you. I always say you eat with your eyes.

I’ll be back on the Chicago WGN weekend morning news on Saturday at 8:15. Tune in to find out all about Wedding Guest Et...
09/24/2025

I’ll be back on the Chicago WGN weekend morning news on Saturday at 8:15. Tune in to find out all about Wedding Guest Etiquette.

Service a la Russe, or commonly called “ Russian service” is still used at some high end hotels. This differs from Frenc...
09/24/2025

Service a la Russe, or commonly called “ Russian service” is still used at some high end hotels. This differs from French service as seen in Downton Abbey. I cover these in my Frankly Speaking Etiquette training. ( which covers much, much more than just dining etiquette)

Because we need a laugh sometimes.
09/24/2025

Because we need a laugh sometimes.

Happy Anniversary Donna and Jeff. Photos Rick Aguilar Studios. Venue MCA Chicago, floral Anthony Gowder Designs Music Ar...
09/23/2025

Happy Anniversary Donna and Jeff. Photos Rick Aguilar Studios. Venue MCA Chicago, floral Anthony Gowder Designs Music Artists, Events and Entertainment.

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