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Christine Janda Design & Events Where your wedding planner becomes your trusted partner - ensuring a seamless and unforgettable wedding experience from day one of planning to THE big day.

Christine Janda Design & Events provides personalized full-service wedding and event planning and floral design. Christine’s floral expertise coupled with her calm and cheerful demeanor will put you at ease, bringing your vision to life while recommending Chicago’s top vendors, ultimately providing you with a smooth, unforgettable celebration.

To my work wife  !⁠⁠On behalf of our entire CJDE / CJE Design Team, to say we’re excited to produce your love / color / ...
26/07/2025

To my work wife !⁠

On behalf of our entire CJDE / CJE Design Team, to say we’re excited to produce your love / color / detail / music / design driven wedding is a colossal understatement. I feel Sunday is 13 years in the making as for 13 years we have been in one another’s life via the gift that IS a wedding.⁠

I love you, WE love you! Now let’s get you + Claude MARRIED! It’s going to be a Sunday kind of love, Miss Paperie. See you at the altar.⁠

Love your officiant,⁠
Christine & Brent

Morgan & Bill’s big, fabulous Greek wedding called for a Venue spacious enough to encourage every guest to join in the o...
23/07/2025

Morgan & Bill’s big, fabulous Greek wedding called for a Venue spacious enough to encourage every guest to join in the opening Kalamatianos (a traditional “money” dance), bold enough to match this dynamic couple’s combined personalities, and classic enough for their timeless love. ⁠

The Magnificent Mile’s iconic InterContinental Chicago Hotel’s Grand Ballroom fit the bill, and our team had the honor of filling it with elegant design details and fragrant flowers. Opa! ⁠

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When you’ve just married your bestie, there’s nothing to sweat. Temps may have been 🔥🔥🔥 on Xiomara & Rob’s late July Wed...
11/06/2025

When you’ve just married your bestie, there’s nothing to sweat. Temps may have been 🔥🔥🔥 on Xiomara & Rob’s late July Wedding Day, but they looked cool as a cucumber together through every moment. ⁠

Italian Riviera inspired - guests were led to their tables by way of hand-crafted limoncello bottles, which set the tone for a multicultural celebration featuring Salsa dancing and a special Sister serenade. ⁠

Starting to plan for your day?! Team CJDE will keep you calm, cool, and collected no matter the temperature. 😎 Reach out today to inquire about our planning services and 2025/2026 availability! ⁠

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Tropics + Toxics = Elora & Colin’s DREAM wedding combination 🌺🧪💀⁠⁠It didn’t take much prompting from us for E&C to incor...
22/05/2025

Tropics + Toxics = Elora & Colin’s DREAM wedding combination 🌺🧪💀⁠

It didn’t take much prompting from us for E&C to incorporate their personalities, passions, and life’s purpose into their wedding. It was as natural a fit as their initial meeting was during their first year in Med School. ⁠

Self-proclaimed science junkies - these two toxicologists requested we showcase every toxic bloom we could source, while weaving in their love for tropical flowers & highlighting the art of mixology. The cornerstones of their relationship clearly shined through in every carefully curated detail. ⁠



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Little things are as personal as your craft. If you work in a creative field, or have a hobby that holds much of your he...
23/04/2025

Little things are as personal as your craft. If you work in a creative field, or have a hobby that holds much of your heart - let it shine at your wedding! ⁠

Your friends and family will be delighted to see the extra time, energy, and love you poured into each detail that relates to what you adore doing most. ⁠

For baker extraordinare and owner of - a luxury wedding and event bakery, this was vital, and from the jump - Grace knew she wanted to not only bake and decorate her own wedding cake (of course!) - but weave in layers of delicate desserts and a dusting of sugar over the entire evening. ⁠

joined in on the sweetness and designed bar floral in glass cloches - similar to the stunning hand-crafted pastries seen in bakery windowshops. ⁠

What craft or passion are you bringing to your big day? Tell us in the comments below! ⁠

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𝓟𝓪𝓹𝓮𝓻 𝓲𝓼 𝓪 𝓹𝓸𝔀𝓮𝓻𝓯𝓾𝓵 𝓼𝓽𝓸𝓻𝔂-𝓽𝓮𝓵𝓵𝓮𝓻 𝓲𝓷 𝓽𝓱𝓮 𝔀𝓸𝓻𝓵𝓭 𝓸𝓯 𝓮𝓿𝓮𝓷𝓽𝓼. 📜 💌⁠⁠It can set the tone for all of the celebrations to come an...
21/04/2025

𝓟𝓪𝓹𝓮𝓻 𝓲𝓼 𝓪 𝓹𝓸𝔀𝓮𝓻𝓯𝓾𝓵 𝓼𝓽𝓸𝓻𝔂-𝓽𝓮𝓵𝓵𝓮𝓻 𝓲𝓷 𝓽𝓱𝓮 𝔀𝓸𝓻𝓵𝓭 𝓸𝓯 𝓮𝓿𝓮𝓷𝓽𝓼. 📜 💌⁠

It can set the tone for all of the celebrations to come and even hold deep meaning within its’ design elements - many of which can be translated to larger motifs throughout your wedding. ⁠

For paper lover, Christine, and her best friend/maid of honor/the ultimate paperie, Lindsay - , there was no shortage of collaborative ideas when it came to every paper opportunity presented. ⁠

From the first piece that guests’ received in the mail - layered invitations with bountiful blooms, rich ribbon color, and an initial nod to the famous Tiffany Dome she and Brent would ultimately say their I-Do’s under - this tapestry of intentional and meaningful design carried over into the wedding for a cohesive and eye-pleasing experience months in the making. ⁠

Now it’s Lindsay’s turn and we couldn’t be more excited or honored to get this girl married in July! Stay tuned for her epic paper details every step of the way. ⁠

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🌸💖 𝚃𝚑𝚎 𝚜𝚠𝚎𝚎𝚝𝚎𝚜𝚝 𝚖𝚘𝚖𝚎𝚗𝚝𝚜 𝚘𝚏 𝚊 𝚕𝚊𝚝𝚎 𝚂𝚙𝚛𝚒𝚗𝚐 𝚍𝚊𝚢 𝚠𝚑𝚎𝚗 𝚝𝚑𝚎 𝚠𝚎𝚊𝚝𝚑𝚎𝚛 𝚒𝚜 𝚜𝚘 𝚋𝚎𝚊𝚞𝚝𝚒𝚏𝚞𝚕 - 𝚒𝚝’𝚜 𝚊𝚜 𝚒𝚏 𝚢𝚘𝚞’𝚟𝚎 𝚠𝚘𝚗 𝚝𝚑𝚎 𝚕𝚘𝚝𝚝𝚎𝚛𝚢. 💖🌸⁠⁠D...
09/04/2025

🌸💖 𝚃𝚑𝚎 𝚜𝚠𝚎𝚎𝚝𝚎𝚜𝚝 𝚖𝚘𝚖𝚎𝚗𝚝𝚜 𝚘𝚏 𝚊 𝚕𝚊𝚝𝚎 𝚂𝚙𝚛𝚒𝚗𝚐 𝚍𝚊𝚢 𝚠𝚑𝚎𝚗 𝚝𝚑𝚎 𝚠𝚎𝚊𝚝𝚑𝚎𝚛 𝚒𝚜 𝚜𝚘 𝚋𝚎𝚊𝚞𝚝𝚒𝚏𝚞𝚕 - 𝚒𝚝’𝚜 𝚊𝚜 𝚒𝚏 𝚢𝚘𝚞’𝚟𝚎 𝚠𝚘𝚗 𝚝𝚑𝚎 𝚕𝚘𝚝𝚝𝚎𝚛𝚢. 💖🌸⁠

Delaney & Patrick won - in both good weather and in love; falling for each other in a similar fashion as the transition from Chi-Spring to Chi-Summer: ⁠
Slowly...and then dizzyingly, maddeningly - all at once. ⁠

What part of Summertime-Chi are you most looking forward to?! Tell us in the comments, and stay tuned for a Summers’ worth of glorious wedding content we are SO excited to share with ya’ll! ⁠

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They say a picture is worth a thousand words. And since your wedding day is a story you’ll be re-telling for the rest of...
17/03/2025

They say a picture is worth a thousand words. And since your wedding day is a story you’ll be re-telling for the rest of time - it’s so important that the photos from your day capture all of the raw emotions experienced, the many heartfelt exchanges, and the very essence of your love. ⁠

As planners and designers, we understand deeply the different styles of wedding photography and consciously guide our Clients through a discovery process to uncover what best fits their desired aesthetic. ⁠

But make no mistake - style isn’t the only important factor when it comes to selecting your photographer! This is the vendor that is by your side the most on wedding day, so it’s vital to feel a connection and form trust with them. The best photographers have an innate ability to make their clients feel extraordinarily comfortable in front of the lense and the overall wedding-day photo sessions an easy-peasy, beautiful breeze. ⁠

Vendor Questions? We’ve got you covered! Reach out today to start leveraging your top-notch vendor team - led by CJDE; custom fit for your style, your budget, and your needs; because it’s YOUR wedding, after-all!⁠


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When it comes to your wedding - we urge you to do like Lucy & Zach, and beat to the march of your own drum. 🥁⁠⁠Okay - so...
11/03/2025

When it comes to your wedding - we urge you to do like Lucy & Zach, and beat to the march of your own drum. 🥁⁠

Okay - so maybe you’re not a rockstar drummer/guitar couple whom together, make up a third of a band (not all of us can so cool - it just wouldn’t be fair), but, for us - this sentiment has always stood the test of time. ⁠

Our team consistently seeks out what sets you apart. What hobbies pull at your heartstrings. What will make your guests walk into your reception and audibly say “Yep...this is SO them.” For those are the moments that are remembered. ⁠

Clearly - our job was made easy with these two. Uniquely & unequivocally themselves from Day One - their top priority was creating a wedding experience steeped in authenticity, completely reflective of their relationship, with little magical (and plenty of musical) “Lucy & Zach” moments sprinkled throughout. ⁠

Music, dance, and having freedom & fun with fashion poured through so many moments from L&Z’s unmistakably “them” wedding day. 🎵🕺🏻💃🪩⁠

Tell us - what does the beat of your proverbial drum sound like?! What makes you and your fiancee SO you? For 11 years, we’ve mastered the art of weddings that stand out for good reason. Drop us a line if you’ve got some ideas, but need help with the rest!⁠


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It’s a Mid-Week “Meet the Team” moment at CJDE Headquarters! ⁠⁠We are beyond excited to introduce Senior Planner, Jen Cu...
05/03/2025

It’s a Mid-Week “Meet the Team” moment at CJDE Headquarters! ⁠

We are beyond excited to introduce Senior Planner, Jen Curry . Originally hailing from Canada (and proud of it!), Jen was raised in the Midwest with a life-long passion for hospitality, events, and being a part of creating experiences that define the most memorable moments in a person’s life. ⁠

This passion has carried her through the past 8 years, in which, she’s worked across diverse corners of the industry - helping to build an expansive understanding of every part of an event, from big picture design to the tiniest of details. ⁠

When she’s not color-coding a spreadsheet or touring new venues with clients - you will most definitely find her cuddling with her beloved 12-year old Chihuahua, Oswald, or at the nail salon getting a fresh set of drool-worthy designs, or obsessing over pop-culture and musical theater headlines (possibly all three at the same time!)⁠

Jen brings a warm and approachable energy to CJDE, while her dynamic background & industry expertise is just one of the many reasons her Client’s are SO lucky to have her! ⁠

Drop a comment to *officially* welcome Jen (and to give Oswald some love, too!) ⁠

“𝐀 𝐌𝐞𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐧 𝐂𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐨𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚 𝐜𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐥𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐰𝐞𝐝𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐠𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐬, 𝐬𝐩𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐄𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐂𝐨𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐖𝐞𝐬𝐭. 𝐖𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐧𝐨 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐫...
03/03/2025

“𝐀 𝐌𝐞𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐧 𝐂𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐨𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚 𝐜𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐥𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐰𝐞𝐝𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐠𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐬, 𝐬𝐩𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐄𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐂𝐨𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐖𝐞𝐬𝐭. 𝐖𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐧𝐨 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐢𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐢𝐜 𝐥𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐤𝐲𝐬𝐜𝐫𝐚𝐩𝐞𝐫 𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰𝐬, 𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬, 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐩𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐠, 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝-𝐜𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐬 𝐦𝐮𝐬𝐞𝐮𝐦𝐬, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐚 𝐝𝐲𝐧𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐜 𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐬𝐜𝐞𝐧𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐝𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐬 - 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐥𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐢𝐬 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐛𝐞 𝐚 𝐂𝐫𝐨𝐰𝐧 𝐉𝐞𝐰𝐞𝐥 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐌𝐢𝐝𝐰𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐝𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐰𝐞𝐝𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬.”⁠

“𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐂𝐇𝐈𝐂𝐀𝐆𝐎?”⁠

If only a wedding-themed Jeopardy existed...okay, whose pitching this to T.L.C.?!⁠

Choosing Chicago as their wedding destination was a no-brainer for Courtney & Brett who visited during their first vacation together, quickly falling in love with the City and even more in love with each other. ⁠

Tell us - which Chicago detail from C&B’s big day is your favorite?!⁠

Whether you call Chicago home, or simply the memorable backdrop to your destination wedding that you can’t wait to share with family & friends, Team CJDE is your trusted local source for expert holistic planning and design. Reach out today to start crafting your unique Chi-Centric wedding details via our website! ⁠

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Spring has entered the chat. 👋🏼⁠⁠In the world of wedding planning - we’re always looking a season (or two or three) ahea...
28/02/2025

Spring has entered the chat. 👋🏼⁠

In the world of wedding planning - we’re always looking a season (or two or three) ahead, as we work with our Clients; often-times beginning the planning process more than a full year ahead of their wedding date. Calendar surfing and preparing for the season ahead is a large part of what we do and who we are; essentially a part of a planner’s DNA. So Spring-Time has been on our minds LONG before Punxsutawney Phil predicted 6 more weeks of Winter...whatever you say, Phil. We’ll just be over here reminiscing on Priya & Mitchell’s spring-time nuptials, manifesting weather fit for a perfect Baraat, and Spring gardens as lush & textured as their centerpiece designs. 🌷🌱⁠

In need of Spring Wedding Planning and/or Inspiration? Check out our resources below: ⁠
•Inquire today for planning availability via our website.⁠
•Check out our Pinterest for Spring (and all season) inspiration.⁠
•Be sure to follow for all the beauty to come this Spring Season and beyond⁠!⁠

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