Emerald events by sonam
Luxury Event Planning
Where curated events meet timeless elegance
beautiful and enchanting
Inspired by the Emerald Stone’s symbolism of truth and love, we craft unique experiences that reflect the essence of each occasion. Every event is a masterpiece, requiring meticulous planning and attention to detail. Our goal is to create enchanting, yet authentic moments that leave a lasting impression.
Our story
With a career spanning continents and creative fields, I bring a unique perspective to luxury event planning. My journey began in Mumbai as an Art Director for Bollywood films, ad films, and television. I then moved to London, where I worked in theater set design, eventually discovering my passion for weddings and their personal, magical touch.
After marrying my wonderful husband 12 years ago, we made Chicago our home in 2014. I honed my expertise by working with a renowned South Asian Wedding Planner for 8 years and later as a Senior Catering Manager at the iconic Drake Hotel, featuring the stunning Gold Coast Ballroom. Most recently, I had the pleasure of delivering 5-star experiences at the luxurious Langham Hotel.
With my diverse background and extensive experience, I'm thrilled to bring my creativity, attention to detail, and passion to your special day. Let's create unforgettable moments together!
Currently serving the Chicago area and available worldwide!
Our Services
At Emerald Events by Sonam, we pride ourselves on our expertise in luxury event planning. Our dedicated team focuses on curating exquisite experiences tailored to meet the unique needs and preferences of each client. From intimate gatherings to grand celebrations, we ensure that every detail is meticulously planned and executed. With our profound knowledge of the industry and a network of top-tier vendors, we transform your vision into reality, creating unforgettable moments that leave a lasting impression. Whether it's weddings, corporate events, or social soirees, our commitment to excellence ensures a seamless and luxurious experience from start to finish.
Testimonials
Kate & Mike
Sonam was an absolute dream to work with for our wedding at The Drake. From start to finish, she brought our vision to life with such care and attention to detail. Her professionalism made the planning process stress-free, and on the big day, everything was flawless. Thanks to Sonam, our wedding was better than we could have imagined.
Sonam shared her expertise when it came to vendors, and what to account for pending how many months out we were. Her vendor recommendations were what we ended up using for our florist, photographer, and videographer! I almost didn't have a videographer, and I am so glad Sonam helped me realize the mistake I was almost making by not having a videographer!
She was extremely timely in all of her communications, and it paid off! Our wedding day went off without a hitch as Sonam was on top of everything! She has also gone above and beyond as Mike and I have reached out to stay at The Drake for various occasions, and she always provides the best service.
I highly recommend partnering with Sonam for your wedding day!
Thanks!
Kate & Mike Hass
Colleen & John
Sonam was our Event Manager at The Drake for our wedding. She handled all the logistics for our weekend and did it flawlessly. She was extremely organized and I knew I could trust here with anything. She was often so on top of it she would think of things before I even did! We hosted our reception, dinner, after-party, and Sunday brunch at The Drake. She handled all the logistics and it went so smoothly. Not only is she great to work with, she makes the whole process fun.
We had the distinct pleasure of working with Sonam this June for our daughter’s wedding. From the moment we met Sonam, she sent us on the path to an extraordinary weekend.
Sonam’s professionalism ensured our pre-wedding reception, our cocktail hour in the Palm Court, our reception in the Gold Coast Room, our After Party in the old International Club and our morning after breakfast were all flawless. As you can see we hosted several events and I literally never once had to contact Sonam with an issue. Conversely, she would check in with me periodically to see if I needed anything. Our experience with Sonam was exceptional. What made it truly exceptional was the warmth and joy she brought with her to every single meeting. After starting with a random Catering Manager assignment, we ended feeling like Sonam could be part of our family.
I cannot recommend Sonam highly enough. I hope we get the opportunity to work with her again.
Bob and Maureen Bingle
Parents of the Bride
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At Emerald Events, we specialize in crafting unforgettable wedding and event experiences tailored to your unique vision. We handle everything with precision and creativity. Choose Emerald Events for a seamless planning process and an event that will leave a lasting impression on you and your guests. Let us help you create magical moments that you'll cherish forever.