--- title: Professional Wedding Coordinating & Planners Rockford IL description: Stress-free wedding coordination in Rockford, IL. With 10+ years of experience, our wedding planners handle every detail. 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[CONTACT US FOR DETAILS](https://franchescosrestaurants.com/contact?hsLang=en) Our professional wedding planners bring over 10 years of experience in orchestrating extraordinary celebrations. You can trust that your wedding day will be everything you ever dreamed of and more! Let our expert coordination team handle all of the intricate details so you and your family can simply celebrate. ### Wedding planning options designed to fit your vision and peace of mind.   **Your Personal Day-Of Sanctuary & Timeline Leader:** You deserve to be completely present on your wedding day—not answering vendor questions or checking your watch. When you partner with our event management team, you gain a dedicated, professional on-site wedding coordinator focused entirely on bringing your vision to life. From orchestrating your ceremony-to-reception transition to aligning seamlessly with your DJ, photographer, and florist, our coordinator acts as your single point of contact. We handle every operational detail on the floor so you, your partner, and your families can relax and celebrate effortlessly. **Two Decades of Elite Hospitality Leadership:** - Extraordinary wedding experiences are driven by an extraordinary team. Beyond day-of coordination, every event is powered by our veteran service crew and experienced banquet captains, bringing over 20 years of proven event expertise to your celebration. - Proactive Floor Management: Our captains oversee every table, dish, and beverage poured, keeping your entire dining timeline flowing smoothly. - Five-Star Professional Staff: Our highly trained hospitality team provides attentive, high-touch service from the first cocktail hour tray-pass to the late-night send-off. - Seamless Execution: Whether hosting in our grand ballroom or at an off-site estate, we guarantee your guests experience warm, flawless Italian hospitality at every turn.   [Learn More](https://franchescosrestaurants.com/weddings/coordinating-services#Meet-the-staff) - ![Gal-2](https://franchescosrestaurants.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Gal-2.webp?width=600&height=600&name=Gal-2.webp) - ![Gal-1](https://franchescosrestaurants.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Gal-1.webp?width=600&height=600&name=Gal-1.webp) - ![Wedding-HomePage5](https://franchescosrestaurants.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Wedding-HomePage5.webp?width=387&height=422&name=Wedding-HomePage5.webp) - ![Wedding-HomePage7](https://franchescosrestaurants.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Wedding-HomePage7.webp?width=630&height=555&name=Wedding-HomePage7.webp) **PREMIER PACKAGE ~ $1,200** *Comprehensive, end-to-end planning guidance from initial concept to end-of-night cleanup.* - Unlimited meetings to ensure your every need is attended to - Wedding Vendor Recommendations and direction for point of contact and securing contracts - Attend Bridal Tasting - Create custom timeline for Wedding - Develop Floorplan to include all specialty tables - Create Mock Table layout with linens - Coordination of Wedding Rehearsal and - Ceremony - Day of Wedding Planner on-site throughout your entire day - Favors, special details and place cards set out - Clean up coordination and all items picked up and packed away so you don't have to worry about it! - Ensuring a stress-free and enjoyable wedding day for the couple and their families [Reserve Premier Package](https://franchescosrestaurants.com/contact?hsLang=en) **DAY OF COORDINATING ~ $750** *Ideal for couples who have planned their details but want seamless execution on the wedding day.* - On-Site Coordination and management throughout the Wedding Day. - Directing and Coordinating the ceremony processional and recessional. - Overseeing Vendor setup and ensuring everything is in place. - Managing the timeline and ensuring a smooth flow of events. - Final Banquet Event order review. - Assisting with any last minute adjustments or changes. - Coordinating with DJ and entertainment for timeline of events. - Providing total peace of mind that all special details will be attended to. [Reserve Day-Of Services](https://franchescosrestaurants.com/contact?hsLang=en) [GET WEDDING PACKAGE DETAILS](https://franchescosrestaurants.com/pricing-packages?hsLang=en) ## WHAT OUR COUPLES ARE SAYING **This team goes out of their way to make your day special and to make sure the wedding runs smoothly. I couldn’t have imagined being married anywhere else. Kim and her team take care of you like family.** ~ Molly Ann ~ **It is a lovely venue but it truly is the people who make all the difference. That means listening to all the details that the family wants, providing a nice venue and having delicious food and they did all of this and more. So do not hesitate to have your ceremony and reception here!!!**   ~ Tawnya Reynold ~ **I cannot rave enough about this establishment. Everything was perfect for our big day, from the charger plates to the plated meal. The food, wine, and the atmosphere are perfect for a wedding. The wedding staff has a great working relationship with many vendors in the area and manages any "crisis" that arises so that you can focus on your celebration. I would highly recommend having your reception at Franchesco's Ristorante.**   ~ Brittany Smith ~ **The absolute best wedding reception I have been to" is something I heard from A LOT of our guests... The staff set up everything and tore down everything and just let us enjoy our night with no worries whatsoever...that shows they really care and why Franchescos is the best place to have your special event. Thank you to Kim and the entire Franchescos staff!**   ~ Quinton Davies ~ **Everything was amazing. The attention to all the details, food, decor, service and planning with Kim and her staff went perfect. The venue is picture perfect and elegant for celebrating your wedding. The food was sublime. Our wedding was big, it did not stop Franchescos from delivering hot perfectly cooked entrees to all our guests in a timely fashion.**   ~ Teresa Marikes ~ ### Frequently Asked Questions About Our Day-Of Coordination **How is an on-site coordinator different from a venue manager?** A venue manager oversees the physical building, while our **Franchesco's On-Site Coordinator** focuses entirely on *you* and your event flow. We manage your custom timeline, coordinate directly with all external vendors, and direct the guest transitions throughout the day. **Does the coordinator manage non-food vendors like our florist or DJ?** Yes! 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I've been baking wedding cakes for local brides for the past 30 years. I get it, weddings can be pretty stressful, but I'm here to make it easy.I've helped plan weddings for all four of my daughters and hundreds of local brides who have shared trusted me to support their special day. Phone815-229-0800 ext 3 Emailkim@franchescos.com ## MICHELLE PRINCIPATO General Manager I remember how it felt to plan for my own weddings as a busy professional before our family built the new banquet center. Now it's my job to make sure we're delivering a consistently remarkable experience to our wedding guests, whenever it's an on-site wedding at our restaurant, or an off-site wedding venue in the area. I work closely with our bridal parties, our vendor partners, and the culinary team at Franchescos to make everything run as smooth as possible. Phone815-229-0800 ext 3 EmailMichelle@franchescos.com ### LET'S MAKE YOUR DREAM WEDDING COME TRUE [phone](tel:18152290800) call FRANCHESCO'S PHONE 815-229-0800 location\_on FRANCHESCO'S ADDRESS 7128 Spring Creek Rd. 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