Nicole Forloine Braschayko, owner and CEO of Wedding DayOfs, has been in the event planning industry for more than a decade. Born and raised in Chicago's Gold Coast neighborhood, she knows the city and suburbs' most coveted ceremony and reception sites like the back of her manicured hand, from little-known places to snap that perfect picture you'll cherish for a lifetime to local caterers that can monogram 300 cupcakes if that's your vision of perfection.

From planning her own wedding at the Saddle & Cycle Club to organizing an over-the-top party high above the Mag Mile at the Signature Room, she is known for following through and paying attention to all the details a couple deserves on their big day. (Click on TESTIMONIALS to hear from satisfied couples!)

And don't forget about those four little words that kick start your happily ever after: Braschayko has helped countless grooms customize perfect proposals guaranteed to garner an exuberant "I Do!"