Elena's Garden Floral Design & Event Planning

04/22/2026

Happy Earth Day, a reminder that we have one planet and we are responsible for enjoying its beauty with care! We don’t take that lightly, we recycle, we repurpose and we minimize the use of harmful materials as much as we can but there’s always room for improvement! We continue to strive to source locally when we can, minimizing waste and highlighting evergreen materials are goals in our design .

04/14/2026

Hard to sum up how special this design was! We always collaborate seamlessly with but creating for Michelle’s own day was extra extra special, and when every detail is perfectly thought of, adding flowers to complement it all is an absolute joy! Cheers to you Mr and Mrs and many celebrations ahead!

Planning
Venue + Catering
Photo + Video

Floral Design
Invitation Design
Hair
Makeup
Music
Dress

Suit
Rental + Linens

Desserts

04/07/2026

9 years of “playing with flowers” and creating magic! Thankful for each opportunity to grow, create, and thrive in an industry full of talented, kind and hard working professionals, working with the best clients and the best EG team !!! Time truly flies when you do what you love !

03/24/2026

Your relationship with your designer is much like dating, it has to be a good fit! So let us explain who we are NOT:

WE ARE NOT GENERIC - our designs are intentional and creative and while we collaborate with clients to brainstorm and lean on inspo that speaks to them, the designs we create will always have a twist, will always fit an elevated aesthetic and will always highlight the flowers we use; even in simple designs we strive not to copy and paste because life’s too short for that ! The more we’re allowed to spread our creative wings the more you’ll love the result … this involves trust and a shared vision

WE ARE NOT YES PPL — the customer isn’t always right … after all the customer hired us as experts at what we do. When elements clash, when proportions are off, when budgets are not realistic, when the timing is tight we tell you, and more importantly we’ll have solutions ready to execute; we’re that realistic, opinionated friend you bring with you to talk you into and out of decisions because they have impeccable taste and know you so well

WE ARE NOT TESTING THINGS OUT ON OUR CLIENTS Innovating and trying out new ideas? Yes! Improvising when we encounter make it work moments? Yes! But never ever walking into events unprepared and hoping for the best. With over 10 years in vent production EXPERIENCE, we have the tools to handle unexpected situations and have solid plans in place for everything else

WE ARE NOT AN AUTOMATED HIGH-VOLUME RINSE & REPEAT STYLE BUSINESS By design, we weigh who is a good fit as a client, and make sure each project is aligned with our style, brand and bandwidth; this ensure our clients are not just a number; it’s how we like to be treated, no AI produced designs, just intentional (and well run) human interaction

WE DONT RUN ON VIBES & TRENDS Trendy vibes are the cherry on the cake, not the cake itself! We present ideas that are anchored in substance — they go with your venue, with your style, enhance the guest experience- once those key elements are in place and feel like a good reflection of the vision, we can add in a few elements that are current and fun … trendy and vibey yet cohesive sprinkles

03/12/2026

When what you do is a reflection of who you are … we come from a place of blending hospitality, style and intentional design and we attract like minded partners and clients!

02/05/2026

02/03/2026

Mixing it up a little with poppy modern blooms that match the event branding

01/24/2026

Temp outside? Negative gnarly! So we’re on it — bringing a little warmth to a fab bday party

01/19/2026

If you’re planning a wedding in Chicago, hiring a wedding planner is about so much more than managing the day-of timeline.

A professional wedding planner helps you from the very beginning—before contracts are signed and before costly mistakes are made.
Here’s what we really do:
✨ Build a realistic budget based on Chicago pricing
✨ Help you prioritize spending so your money goes where it matters
✨ Guide venue and vendor decisions strategically
✨ Anticipate city logistics, permits, and weather backups
✨ Create a seamless guest experience—not just a pretty day

Hiring a planner early doesn’t add stress to your budget—it protects it.
If you’re wondering when to hire a wedding planner in Chicago, the answer is simple: earlier than you think.

Save this for later or share it with your fiancé 🤍




01/13/2026

We spent the first week of the year talking to newly engaged couples, planning fun vents for the year ahead and working on our website update — fresh and new section updated with our 2025 events highlight ready to inspire!

12/18/2025

Wrapped up our last projects of the year and trying to summon the energy to get into the Christmas spirit! Cookies, and family and friends, and cozy fireplaces oh my! Our team will be taking some time to enjoy and recharge and we’ll see you in January ready for a new year of celebrations! Thank you for your trust and collaboration and happy holidays from our EG family to yours!