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A Perfect Event

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A Perfect Event specializes in Corporate Events, Galas, Social Parties, Mitzvahs, Florals and Decor, Invitations, and Educational Seminars on Event Planning, Entertaining, and Etiquette. A Perfect Event has an in-studio Event Research Bar and Invitation Bar to assist in planning events and celebrations. The best vendors in Chicago are represented and the A Perfect Event experts are ready to answer your questions. Debi Lilly also specializes in entertaining and has appeared on numerous television and radio shows as an enterta... read more

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3050 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL, 60657, United States

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WeekdayScheduleStatus
Mon9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Tue9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Wed9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Thu9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Fri9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
SatClosed
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Peter H. 
8 years ago

I have been to DL Loft for a few photoshoots, dinner parties, and social events. The beautiful open space is amazing, gorgeous wooden floors and chandeliers transport you to a different time and place. Super clean, Debi and her staff have always been extremely accommodating to work with. I've booked the space for photoshoots and plan to host a party there someday soon in the future. Highly recommend checking out what I believe to be one of the best hidden gems in Chicago. 

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Marie L. 
13 years ago

Far from "A Perfect Event" – If I could give 0 stars, I would! I have never written a review for anything in my entire life, but as an EXTREMELY disappointed bride-to-be, I had to warn future Chicago brides to STAY AWAY! Signing a contract with Debi Lily was the first, and BIGGEST MISTAKE I made as a newly engaged girl. From the very beginning, my planning with Debi was far from "perfect". She was constantly "so busy" and would continuously make excuses for not getting back to me in a timely manner. I felt like I would give ... read more

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14 years ago

My Monthly Event Planner – I use this place at lest 3 times a month. they Know what they are doing and they do it RIGHT. Debi Lily is a perfectionist in every since of the word and will not settle for less. It is no wonder Oprah has named her as one of her favorite event planners. When I work with A Perfect Event, I know I am going to get a good night sleep without having to toss and turn wondering if it going to get done. Thanks Debi, for all the work you and your staff do to make my events run smooth. 

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Deb Hoban 
14 years ago

Our NYE Wedding at the Blackstone – Debi,I can't stop smiling revisiting that magical, majestic evening. You took the grand elegance of that little palace ballroom and turned it into a glistening, shimmering heaven. I will never forget the moment I walked into that room, swooning, intoxicated by the unimagined beauty reflected over and over again in the multiple mirrored doors. Indelible. This wedding exceeded all expectation. Thank you for helping me present my precious girl with the gift of a lifetime. We thank you for eve... read more

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gmw09050 
15 years ago

Consistently friendly, professional, innovative – I helped plan the wedding for my sister and her fiancé who live out of state in May 2010. My sister chose a wonderful venue, but it only offered a large loft space. As a result, we needed to provide everything (DJ, caterer, linens, tables, chairs, dishes, bartenders, liquor, flowers, décor). Debi had coordinated the wedding for a friend of the family a few years ago, and came highly recommended by a reliable source. Although we started out wanting to do a lot ourselves, it so... read more

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mike3050 
15 years ago

A company with a great spirit – A Perfect Event strives to do a great job and make every event as perfect as possible. The staff has tremendous experience, unrivaled style, and has received numerous compliments and words of gratitude over the years. Whenever a challenge does present itself, A Perfect Event always tries turn it into the best possibility for everyone. The negative reviews on this site are from one person that we tried to accommodate when they wanted to break their contract due to budgetary issues. We regret th... read more

Business response:

to judge for yourself if what jlynnelaz is saying is justifed, please go to the website at aperfectevent dot com and type clientx.pdf after the slash at the end of the URL. 

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ShillPosts 
16 years ago

The 5-Star Reviews on here are all from Shills – CitySearch (or any discerning consumer of this service), please take a hard look at the 5-star reviews for this service A Perfect Event. They all read like the are from shills. Its not right that the legitimate reviews are being drowned out by those. 

Business response:

A Perfect Event has earned a great reputation in Chicago over the past 15 years. This client demanded a refund of their deposit due to budgetary issues that necessitated a change in city of their wedding . A Perfect Event had turned away other clients for their same date and had even made an exception to the contractual agreement by offering that the balance of the non-refundable deposit be used towards invitations. Please excuse all the negative reviews made by this client under assumed names. 

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jlynnelaz 
16 years ago

Do not use Debi Lilly's services! – I would never recommend Debi Lilly and this company. I have used her services and was completely ripped off. She did a couple weeks worth of services for my wedding and then stole our deposit of $3,500! When I tried to get our deposit balance back, she completely ignored me and will not return my multiple emails. She even hung up on my mother-in-law when she called her to get our money back. Please do not be fooled by Ms. Lilly's bubbly personality. She comes across so sweet and charming,b... read more

Business response:

A Perfect Event has earned a great reputation in Chicago over the past 15 years. This client demanded a refund of their deposit due to budgetary issues that necessitated a change in city of their wedding . A Perfect Event had turned away other clients for their same date and had even made an exception to the contractual agreement by offering that the balance of the non-refundable deposit be used towards invitations. Please excuse all the negative reviews made by this client under assumed names. 

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chicagoooing 
16 years ago

what a fraudulent company – I've had Debi Lilly from A Perfect Event do a party for me and was very disappointed. I should have noticed right from the start: every time I got an email from her, the "signature" was updated with some new "award" or something. The woman is just too vain and celebrity-obsessed to provide the rest of us with good service. She ended up cheating me out of some materials and money. It was astonishly petty for someone with her "reputation." A daughter of a friend of mine once worked for her and said ... read more

Business response:

A Perfect Event has earned a great reputation in Chicago over the past 15 years. This client demanded a refund of their deposit due to budgetary issues that necessitated a change in city of their wedding . A Perfect Event had turned away other clients for their same date and had even made an exception to the contractual agreement by offering that the balance of the non-refundable deposit be used towards invitations. Please excuse all the negative reviews made by this client under assumed names. 

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A Perfect Event has a 4.7 star rating with 55 reviews. 

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