Dejanae Events
Essence of Event Planning
28-M31_5721.jpg

Resources

Download expert checklists, guides, and tools from Dejanae Events — trusted wedding planning resources for couples and planners.

Resources for the Do-It-Yourself Couple

If you’re a newly engaged couple excited about planning your wedding but have to maintain your specialized budget, you need resources you can trust to guide you through the entire process with ease. That’s why I’ve created the Wedding Architect Blueprint – your all-in-one solution for planning an elegant, organized, and thoughtful wedding day that won’t break the bank.

United In Love: Collective I Do Micro Wedding

1.png

United In Love: Collective I Do Micro Wedding

$1,750.00

A Beautiful & Hassle-Free Way to Say "I Do"

Join us for the first-of-its-kind micro wedding experience at Crate & Barrel Terrace, Oakbrook Center, Oak Brook, Illinois, on Friday, June 19, 2026, where love takes center stage! Whether you’re eloping or celebrating with close family and friends,
United in Love: A Collective I Do offers an unforgettable micro wedding experience without the stress of planning.

Your Wedding, Perfected

  • A Romantic Group Ceremony – Exchange vows in a beautifully curated setting with other excited couples

  • Formal Dinner – Celebrate with your loved ones over a delicious meal at your personal, beautifully decorated table

  • Beer & Wine Bar – Cheers to forever with a selection of premium beverages

  • Personal Dessert – A sweet treat for every couple

  • Reception Entertainment - Couples will dance the night away in celebration of their newly established union

  • Formal Wedding Portrait – Capture the moment with a professional portrait

  • Fresh Floral Touches - A bouquet and boutonniere to complete your ceremony look

  • Formal Wedding Portrait – Capture the moment with a professional portrait

  • Surprise Gift – From your Crate & Barrel Wedding Registry

Quantity:
We Do!

Investment - $3,500*

***Retainer is $1750 and the remaining balance will be due on June 1, 2026.
***Marriage license not included, but the officiant will sign and mail all licenses.

Wedding Day Schedule:

4:00 PM - Doors open and formal wedding day portraits begin

4:30 PM - Ceremony begins

5:00 PM - Cocktail Hour

6:00 PM - Wedding Reception begins and includes dinner, dancing, and entertainment

9:00 PM - Wedding Day concludes

Frequently Asked Questions

  1. What is a collective/group wedding, and how does it work?
    A collective/group wedding is a beautifully organized ceremony where multiple couples exchange vows in a shared celebration. Each couple enjoys a romantic ceremony, followed by a formal reception with food, drinks, and dancing. Dejanae Events will take care of all the planning…you just show up and say, "I do!"

  2. Who will officiate the ceremony?

    None other than Desireé Dent, Founder of the award-winning planning firm Dejanae Events, and Nationwide Wedding Officiant at Marry Me Ceremonies.

  3. Where will the ceremony and celebration be held?

    At Crate and Barrel, Oak Brook, Illinois, on their Terrace. This will be the first wedding at Crate and Barrel.

  4. Are guests included in the package pricing?
    Yes! The couple, plus 6 of their closest family and friends.

  5. What forms of payment are accepted?
    All major credit cards and ACH are accepted.

  6. What is included in the wedding reception?
    Every couple and their guests will enjoy a personalized, beautifully decorated tablescape, a formal reception dinner, a beer and wine bar, a personal dessert, and a professionally taken wedding portrait.

  7. Do we need to obtain our marriage license beforehand?
    Yes, couples are responsible for obtaining their own marriage license before the event. Instructions on obtaining your Illinois Marriage License will be sent 60 days before the celebration. Our officiant, Desireé Dent, will sign and mail the license after the ceremony.

  8. How do we secure our spot, and what is the payment process?
    Space is limited, and reservations are required. A non-refundable retainer is needed to secure your spot, with the remaining balance due by a specified deadline. Payment plans are available. Contact us for details and any questions at Desiree@DejanaeEvents.com.