our story

We are Naturally Yours Events, a dedicated and quirky (in a good way) team of event professionals that keeps it real and loves every detail.

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Our owner, Carlene Hartline, saw first hand how cookie-cutter and wasteful events could be. Wanting to help people plan their most important moments, she paired her personal and professional commitment to the environment with her passion for details to establish Naturally Yours Events.

Since launching in 2011, we have developed a reputation as a top event and wedding planning company in Chicago and beyond. We are known for being a leader in sustainability, pushing the envelope for inclusion against industry norms, and not being afraid to create events that are kickass.

MISSION STATEMENT

Our cultivated and quirky team helps inject personality and poise into celebrations that are well orchestrated, meaningful, and natural.

core values

WE BELIEVE IN INTEGRITY

Think of us as your number one fans, always advocating for you as our client and what is right for your event every step of the way. We refuse to nickel and dime, we don't accept kickbacks or commissions, and we won’t ever pressure you to spend more money for the sake of spending. We keep it real.

WE ARE DOWN-TO-EARTH

We believe event planners should embody a “type A” personality: organized, detailed, and on top of their shit. And that’s what we are - powerhouses for efficiency - but without being cold or intimidating. We are truly approachable and pleasant to work with.

WE ARE PROFESSIONAL

We work hard and crazy hours, but we genuinely love what we do. We keep our appointments, respond to emails within 24-48 hours, and actually do what we say we will. You can lean on our expertise and use the tools we have carefully crafted for you to help execute your event. Plus we’re a real incorporated business with insurance and an office and all. #legit

WE BELIEVE EVENTS SHOULD BE CREATIVE

We pride ourselves in thinking outside the box so we can help you create a truly personalized event that reflects your unique personalities. We reject the idea that meetings have to be boring or weddings have to feel or look a certain way. We’ll create something unique and memorable together.

WE ARE ECO-FRIENDLY

We love our planet, and we not only want to be eco-conscious in our personal lives, but in our professional lives as well. We consider the repercussions of hosting large, wasteful events and search for green solutions everywhere we can. We encourage a collective responsibility to protect our planet!

WE ARE TEAM PLAYERS

We have an extensive network of knowledgeable vendors that are experts in their field. It takes a village to execute a successful event and we are always ready to roll up our sleeves to help with whatever needs to get done. Most importantly, we work with people of all backgrounds, appearance, genders, races, cultures, religions, and sexual orientation. Period.