Jessica Dalka graduated from Loyola University Chicago with a degree in Advertising & Public Relations. She's worked in Administration, Media Buying & Planning (Advertising), and Hotel and Restaurant Event Planning. She currently developed The Chicago Event Planner into an events management company and will be launching Chicago Planner Magazine, a full-scale digital magazine in February 2016.
On Monday, September 28th it was announced that Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot will be easing restrictions on indoor spaces, allowing bars and restaurants to be at 40% capacity. According to the Chicago Tribune, “Chicago bars that don’t serve food will be allowed to reopen for indoor service starting Thursday, and bars and restaurants will be … More City Loosens Restrictions for Dining & Venue Capacities
In a statement released today, Wells St. Market announced it was closing this Friday, September 18th. The food hall will have its final service, offering specials and freebies to thank their patrons for all of the love and support over the past few years “From all of us at the Wells Street Market, it has … More Wells St. Market to Close This Friday, September 18th
We know that COVID-19 has hit the events industry hard, and so we are doing an Instagram takeover to support our Chicago Events Community. We will continually add those we’re supporting to the list below and be sure to follow us on Instagram @ChicagoPlannerMag via #HospitalitySpotlight to learn about what great local businesses you can … More Businesses You Can Support Now: Chicago Planner’s #HospitalitySpotlight
It is challenging to know the best way to approach doing business while remaining sensitive to the seriousness of this situation. Here are a few ideas on how to effectively network during an isolated crisis. … More Networking During an Isolation Crisis
Many couples are unsure of how to move forward with their wedding plans during COVID-19. Here are a few tips to help you stay on track throughout the process. … More How To Keep Planning Your Wedding During COVID-19
Times are tough, and COVID-19 has caused countless couples to be heartbroken over delays and cancellations of their weddings. Knowing this, Stella Artois is hoping to add a silver lining for one lucky couple with their “Far From You, But Yes I Do” wedding contest on Twitter. To enter, each couple must post a photo … More Stella Artois is Giving $30,000 towards the Wedding of a Lucky Couple Affected by COVID-19
This past Sunday marked one of the biggest events in the US: The Oscars. We still have celebrity fever, and so we got some great tips from entertainment and event industry expert Brett Ihde, CPCE, on how to add celebrities to your next event. Brett has managed tours across the US, UK and Europe, and … More 5 Tips for Booking Celebrity Talent
There are many aspects to planning events, and some are more obvious than others. But what sets good planners apart from the best planners is the ability to manage and be prepared for more than just the space, food, music and decor. The best planners know that in order to be able to successfully run … More Build Up Your Resources: Add V.I.P. Valet Services to Your Vendor List
*Sponsored Content from basicinvite.com As many of us in the events industry know, it’s engagement season and there are a variety of events are planned around an upcoming wedding. From engagement parties to bridal showers, a save the date for a wedding and even bachelorette parties, having beautiful designs at your finger tips makes this … More Creating Beautiful Invitations and Save the Dates for a Wedding with basic invite
Where to go for New Year’s 2020, Signature Seasonal Cocktails, Doubletree partners with Diveheart, an organization for adults and children with disabilities… … More Winter 2019-2020 Issue