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Our team is comprised of people with a passion for unique and thoughtful creation.
Whether we are piecing together your beautiful bouquet or coordinating the finite details
of your big day, we strive to evoke sincere emotion and create an experience that’s a
perfect reflection of the love you’ve found.
From the beginning, our team will work closely with you to understand your vision,
identify your specific needs and offer budget-friendly, innovative ideas that are sure to
make you and your guests falling in love again and again.
By offering floral design, décor and planning under one roof, our goal is to guide you
through a seamless, cohesive experience that aims to leave you feeling
confident, organized and genuinely excited about your big day!
Xo Design is located in Chicago, IL and provides quality event planning, floral, and décor
rental services to all of our surrounding neighbors.
ABOUT
DESIGN
If you find you are ready to begin this once-in-a-lifetime journey together, we would love to hear from you!
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Photo: Tim Gunier Photography
meet
Nichole
Hello! My name is Nichole Johnston and I am the founder of Xo Design. I'm so glad you've stopped by.
For as long as I can remember I’ve been a maker. Whether its flowers, writing, or rearranging the living room furniture, I’ve always felt the most fulfilled when I am creating.
This doesn’t come as much of a surprise considering I come from a long line of creative women; Women who always chose to follow their passions and considered their creativity one of their most sacred qualities. They taught me that sharing what’s in your heart, no matter the medium, is the very best way to connect with the people who mean the most to you.
Today, this belief has become the foundation in which Xo is built. Of course I love flowers (boy, do I love flowers!) but being able to nurture the personal connections I have with my clients; that is what truly makes me fall in love with my work every single day.
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You have a vision for your big day. Sometimes it starts with a particular season, the perfect venue or a color scheme that makes your heart flutter. Maybe you’ve scoured magazines, television or even Pinterest trying to find the right details to bring it to life; But something’s still missing. That’s where we come in! Xo offers a wide variety of unique floral and décor elements to help bring your one-of-a-kind vision to life. Whether you know exactly what you’re looking for or you need some help figuring out the details, we are here to guide you every step of the way.
Floral & Decor
Some of our most popular styling elements include:
-Bouquets
-Boutonnieres Floral
-crowns
-Corsages
-Centerpieces
-Garlands
-Altar
arrangements
-Aisle
arrangements
-Arch floral
-Assorted vases &
containers
-Assorted Candles &
votives
-Candelabrum
-Pedestals
-Canopy/Chuppahs
/Archways
-Furniture
-Uplighting
-Custom Drapery
This is by no means an exhaustive list. If you have a new idea in mind, we’d love to hear it! Each and every one of our proposals are built from the ground up based on your specific vision, needs and budget. With personals packages starting at $1,500 and full floral/décor concepts starting at $4,000 we are here to help you create the wedding of your dreams. Ready to take the leap? So are we!
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Planning Services >
Hiring a wedding planner is an investment. An investment in your happiness, your sanity and most certainly in the success of your big day. Whether you just need a little extra help, or you prefer a full-service planning experience, Xo has you covered! • While we do offer the following “popular” services, we much prefer to create a custom package for you based on your unique needs and budget. This is our way of ensuring you get exactly the support you need without investing in anything that you don’t. After all, every little bit helps when you’re planning a wedding!
Planning & Coordination
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ConCEPT Development
INSIGHT
Day of Coordination
THE WHOLE PACKAGE
You just got engaged; you’re over the moon that you’ve found THE ONE! But where do you go from here? If you find you just need a little push in the right direction, Xo can certainly help! Our team will meet with you, get to know you, and discuss your needs, wants and vision for the day. Not sure what you’re looking for? We’d love to help you create your wedding “wish list” with your unique style in mind. We can provide suggestions for venues, vendors, color choices, flower types, you name it! After our two-hour session you will leave feeling organized, energized and fully ready to take on this exciting planning adventure!
Concept Development
Starting at $350.00/ 2 hr. session
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Day of Coordination >
-2 hours of pre-wedding consultation
-Budget development
-Venue and vendor options chosen in your style
-Guidance in colors, themes and design
-TAKE AWAY “BRIDE BOOK” WITH COMPREHENSIVE TIMELINE AND DETAIL ORGANIZER
-TWO FOLLOW UP “Q&A” PHONE CALLS. OVERALL PIECE OF MIND!
As the honored guests, you should not have to worry about a thing on your big day. With that being said, there are a lot of moving parts that go into a big production like a wedding. It always helps to have an extra pair of eyes and ears making sure that everything stays on track. As your day of coordinator, we will make sure that your biggest concern that day is whether to sip champagne or dance the Macarena. The rest will be completely taken care of by our experienced team. Our job is to make sure you are stress free and able to have the time of your life on your wedding day.
Day of Coordination
Starting at $1,895
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Insight + Package >
-10 hours of pre-wedding consultation (final meeting with Dj, and venue/ site
coordinators)
-Development of a comprehensive "day of" timeline complete with all vendor information
and cues.
-REHEARSAL ASSISTANCE
- Two comprehensive phone conversations with each vendor to confirmation of all
wedding day expectations (1 month ahead, 1 week ahead)
-2 designated staff members (staggered hours) on site for a 12 hour period the day of the wedding to assist
in all wedding day tasks
In addition to making sure everything is flawless the day of the wedding, the Insight + package gives you the insider advantage. We will provide you all of the trade secrets, vendor information and professional insight it has taken years to compile. We will show you who to talk to, what to ask and when to book to get the best rates possible. We will make sure you have all the information you need to make sure your wedding day is a success. While you will be making the calls, we will be virtually guiding you every step of the way.
Insight +
Starting at $3,795
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The Whole Package >
-20 hours of pre wedding consultation, organization and guidance
-A comprehensive list of qualified vendor contacts that work within your budget, style
and location.
- Helpful trade tips to ensure you are getting the best deal possible with every vendor
-Development of a "day of timeline" complete with all vendor information. Each vendor
will receive a copy of the timeline prior to wedding day so they know where to be and
when.
-2 designated staff members (Staggered hours) on site for a 12 hour period the day of the wedding
Perfect for the couple who knows exactly what they want but doesn't have the time to make it happen. Sit back and relax as we walk you step by step through the entire planning process. In addition to helping you develop a budget, choose the venue, colors and theme, we will also provide you with vendor options, will contact all vendors, schedule consultations, review all contracts, manage deposits and ensure timelines are all cohesive. We will make sure all moving parts are where they need to be at the time they are expected to ensure that your big day is a success. In short- with the "whole package" you have the ability to be as involved as you would like in the planning process. Everything will be tailored to your taste and desires without having to fuss over the small details.
The Whole Package
Starting at $6,995
CUSTOMIZE MY EXPERIENCE
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-40 hours of pre-wedding consultation, organization and guidance.
-A comprehensive list of qualified vendor contacts that work within your budget, style
and location.
-Full interaction with all vendors to set up appointments, review contracts, manage
deposits and confirm timing.
-Development of a "day of timeline" complete with all vendor information and cues.
-2 designated staff members (staggered hours) on site for a 12 hour period the day of the wedding.
MEAGHAN C.
“I've said this before and I'll say it again- Aside from saying I do, hiring Nichole and her team was the best decision we made for our special day. Not only was the planning and coordination spot on but then there's the decor.... oh the decor, the floral, the garland where do I begin? I was told all night and still am told that our wedding was the most romantic and beautiful they had ever seen/attended. Nichole is professional, kind, and always has your best interest in mind. She puts you and your vision first- and is very prompt and attentive to detail. For a day that means so much... and where time stands still... Xo Design Co will help you bring all your dreams to life. Thank you thank you thank you!”
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Reviews
EMILY J.
“I can't thank Nichole and her team enough for their amazing work and the attention to detail. Pictures are something the last forever, the flowers in our pictures will never go out of style, and they can never be topped! If you get your bouquet hand delivered and you don't ugly cry, you're doing it wrong. Thank you, XO, for giving us the perfect touch to our pictures, ceremony and reception. Thank you, Nichole for being such a great planner, coordinator, and savior! XO deserves x's and o's!”
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ALEX L.
"The very first time I met with Nichole, I felt like we just instantly clicked. She is super sweet and is so great at making you feel comfortable and asking the right questions. After telling her about my initial thoughts, she immediately had great ideas and suggestions to build off of my vision. She was so easy to communicate with and always listened to every (potentially crazy) thought I had. Most importantly, I was absolutely IN LOVE with how the flowers turned out! They were perhaps my favorite thing about our whole wedding, and they just made the entire setting and pictures so gorgeous. I had SO many people ask who did our flowers, and I love being able to recommend Nichole. She is nothing short of amazing, you will love her!"
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JENNIFER W.
"Nichole was a GODSEND! I felt she was totally in my corner every step of the way. We booked our florist just three months out and she did a phenomenal job helping us pick beautiful colors and flowers while still keeping within a reasonable budget. She arrived early to personally deliver our bouquets and boutonnieres to our hotel and then went right to work setting up the chapel and the reception area. She even stayed during the ceremony to move the ceremony flowers into the reception hall for double use. The best part thoughwhile she was waiting for the ceremony to finish, she captured our dove release on a boomerang video which was the highlight of our day! She was friendly, knowledgeable and has quite an eye for design. She is seriously is amazing...book her!"
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CHRISTOPHER S.
"While attending a wedding expo in St. Charles we stopped by a cute booth with a charming young woman (Nichole). From the first moment we met her she exuded extensive knowledge of every aspect of wedding planning and design. She took the time to get to know us then she presented us with amazing ideas we had never dreamed of. At that moment we knew she was destine to be our wedding planner. The services she provided to us, ranged from floral design, lighting & decor, wedding cake decoration, wedding planning and a firstof- it's-kind Chicago River Walk GeoDome. To top it off, with her networking skills, we were featured on the front page of The Chicago Tribune! On our wedding day, she provided a detailed event schedule (to the minute) which was executed superbly. Every one of our guests were raving about our wedding and reception for months afterward. Nichole was a complete blessing from start to finish and we could not have pulled off our wedding without her! My husband and I absolutely RECOMMEND and Love Her! She was fun to work with and made our special day absolutey unforgettable."
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Val O.
"I was recommended Xo Design Co. thru my sister in law. I decided to follow up and set up a meeting in person with the owner, Nichole Johnston. Nichole was outstanding! She did not miss a beat. The flowers were beyond stunning!!! Her creativity and her professionalism went above and beyond. She is full of ideas and everyone at the wedding commented on the beauty of her work. I had some ideas for my wedding and a price point in mind, and we were able to come up with the perfect combination of flowers and accents to really bring everything together. I even had a few last minute changes (as in two days before the wedding), and Nichole got it done without hesitation. It was so nice to have someone that I knew I could count on throughout the entire process."
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ABBY M.
"Truly a perfect, 5/5 experience in working with Nichole! As we designed the flowers for my big day, she asked great questions and listened really well to the vision that I had for my wedding. And even though I had a strict budget that limited some of what I wanted - Nichole worked tirelessly to make all of my dreams come true! I can't say enough good things about working with her. Truly, if you are looking for a florist - look no further! Nichole is your girl!"
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LAURA R.
"Nichole was fantastic to work with! From our very first meeting, I felt like we were sharing a brain. With a simple, relaxed conversation she was able to pull (from me) exactly what I envisioned for our wedding day. She pinpointed the overall look and feel we wanted and executed flawlessly! I honestly wasn't a bride that was overly excited about flowers, UNTIL I met Nichole! She has such a passion for her work, she could make anyone fall in love. I HIGHLY recommend working with her!!!"
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