CHRISTINE

Florist

Meet Christine! Our amazing florist for Elope to Chicago!

Christine is the owner and creative visionary behind her event planning and floral company, Christine Janda Design & Events. 

Christine's career started at top advertising agencies, DraftFCB and Leo Burnett, where she exercised her superior client and project management skills as an Account Executive. From managing TV commercial shoots in LA to benefit sponsorship events and fashion shows in Miami, Christine quickly learned a fast-paced creative career was in her future. 

Following her advertising career Christine planned, designed and executed numerous weddings, social and corporate events as Event Director for the highly respected event company, A Perfect Event. After 3 years as Event Director, Christine made the leap to fulfill her dream of opening her own event planning and design company.

Bringing her client's visions to life through her beautiful wedding flowers and event designs is what Christine does best. Christine’s floral expertise coupled with her full-service wedding planning business provides her client's with a unique holistic approach to planning and event design. Her calm and cheerful demeanor puts her client's at ease, providing her brides and grooms with an unforgettable wedding.

Christine is thrilled to be a part of Elope to Chicago and looks forward to working with you on your wedding day, creating personalized floral designed just for you two. 

To see the floral options by Christine that are offered in our packages click HERE .

Floral tips from Christine

  • The day should be ALL about you two. Choose an elopement location that speaks to you! City Hall because of it's tradition and history, on the lake because you both love the out doors...It's your day and you should start your marriage together in a space that makes you feel happy, calm, and excited to say "I Do". And with Becky's guidance and the amazing Elope to Chicago officiants, anything is possible!

  • Let us know your favorite flowers! (or colors!) We want your wedding bouquet or boutonniere to be EXACTLY what you want. Send us inspiration! Whether that be a photo of a bouquet, a color swatch or one single flower you love. We'll then create the most beautiful collection of floral just for you. 

  • Roll with the punches. My biggest words of advice for all my couples. Rain happens, traffic gets congested and sometimes you may just have forgotten to pack your favorite pair of earrings. (Tip: just don't forget your marriage certificate and you'll be a-okay :). Remember that the day is all about you two and the marriage you are about to start. Enjoy it, each and every unpredictable minute!

CARLA

Officiant

Rev. Carla is one of the amazing officiants on our team. As a recent newlywed herself she can truly understand all that goes into the big day!