PLANNING AND PRICING
Planning an event can feel pretty overwhelming. There are so many little details to consider. And the BIG decisions, sheesh - feels like a make or break kind of thing you toss and turn at night over - Venue, Food, Entertainment, Logistics. We get it and we want to help.
It starts with our approach. We’re personal and laid-back. Creative and hard working. We have the experience and professionalism to organize and command the rooms we host. And the musicality to crush a dancefloor all night. Our planning tools are online and super easy to use. We love casual discussions and texting ideas, jumping on video or meeting up for venue tours and coffee. We’ll create an event prep check-in routine that fits your personality and you’ll have 1:1 access every step of the way.
PLANNING APP
All of our events get access to a free planning app! Organize the details, moments and music from your phone or computer. Customize the timeline, import playlists, even invite friends, family and other planners in the process.
Track progress and milestones with ease and have fun along the way. Event planning has never been this easy.
Pricing shouldn’t be a game of unnecessary forms and phone calls before finding out what to expect. We are transparent during the planning process so there’s no time wasted and no surprises along the way. All of our prices are on our website, consultations, brochures and disclosed up front to ensure you know exactly how to budget your event.
We take pride in our productions and our pricing is a reflection of the trust, experience, time, equipment and passion we put into each and every performance.
WEDDING PACKAGES
Below are the most popular wedding packages and services offered. Depending on your budget and the level of customization needed, there are options that fit a variety of applications. Differences in packages are based on the experiences desired to personalize and elevate your event. Packages are not tied to an hourly rate (excluding some add-ons below) and apply to the entire duration of the event.
From ceremony to reception, live music to DJ's, photo booths, visual effects and everything in between, we've got you.
the lOOP
perfect for receptions
Like an amazing night Downtown, there's something for everyone in THE LOOP. Lights. Sounds. Entertainment.
An awesome cocktails, dinner and dancing experience including announcements, music and basic dance floor lighting.
The party starts here.
THE LAKE
MOST POPULAR!
Everyone has a great time when they go to THE LAKE. Great vibes and great experiences with great people.
This includes everything from THE LOOP package PLUS our Social Photo Booth and Intelligent Lighting package to match the energy of the room.
Elevate your Entertainment.
the HANCOCK
full day production
THE HANCOCK offers a full day of services and production elements.
Ceremony, Cocktails, Dinner and Dancing plus the extras for a truly amazing experience. Social Photo Booth, Intelligent and Room Uplighting.
All of the moments. All of the toys. All for you.
all PACKAGEs include
LIVE EVENT HOST
CUSTOM SOUND DESIGN
LIGHTING ELEMENTS
WIRELESS MICROPHONES
EMCEE ANNOUNCEMENTS
CUSTOM SONG LISTS
UNLIMITED DURATION
CLEAN SETUP
DID YOU KNOW
“One week after their weddings, 78% of couples said they wish they would have made entertainment their top priority.”
“81% of guests said the thing they remember most about a wedding was the entertainment.”
“BUT, for many couples, the total budget allocated to entertainment is only 5 to 10%. If you want your guests to have one of the best weddings they have been to, then you need to make your wedding entertainment a top priority.”
Sources: Brides Magazine, The Knot, Simmons, USA Today, and National Bridal Service.
Packages aren't your thing? Still want more? No problem, check out our customized a la carte and add-on options below and let us know what you're feeling.
social photo booth
$500
Customizable screens and colors. Create photos, videos, gifs, boomerangs, slow motion effects and more. Share them immediately via text, email or your social media pages. Live online portal for all your guests to view and share.
Uplighting
$300
Includes 10x Uplights. Add dimension to your space with elegant architectural uplighting. All color combinations available. Recommend 10x units for most applications. Need more or less? $30/per unit for custom quantities.
LIVE MUSICIANS
$300
Cost is per hour. Crimson's live musicians and singers provide a variety of instrumentation and styles from acoustic guitar, keyboard, strings and percussion. Customize your event with live music! Ask about ceremony, cocktail and first dance options!
intelligent LIGHTING
$300
An amazing visual experience for your event. Includes moving heads, wash lights, beam effects and light sticks that are programmed to move with the music. Trust us, you want these lights!
PRO gEAR RENTAL
$300
Cost is per hour. Need ceremony audio services or already have musicians but need help amplifying them? Crimson will provide sound equipment and support for officiants and other musicians you already have performing at your event
MONOGRAM PROJECTION
$150
Customize your walls and floors with projected monograms. Endless creativity with big impact
PERFORMANCE RATE
$150
Cost is per hour. The performance rate for Crimson at your event (birthdays, anniversaries, retail, gym, private parties, public celebrations, etc). This excludes production events (weddings, corporate, showcase) where more extensive planning and production services are required. It’s also the hourly rate for Crimson to perform beyond the contracted rate as an Overtime Fee. Payment must be secured before performance begins or continues.
STRING BULB LIGHTING
$50
Cost is per 100 ft. Add a touch of ambient light to your indoor or outdoor space. Most applications use 300-500 ft depending on the area of coverage needed.
TRAVEL EXPENSES
$50
Cost is per hour to and from Chicago. Travel is included in your package unless the destination is outside of the Chicago market.
To book Crimson Events, a 20% deposit (non-refundable, towards final balance) and signed contract verifying the details secures the date and kicks off the planning process.
Online payments and easy planning from your phone, tablet or desktop keep us connected and in sync until the event.
Have more questions? Ready to book? Contact us now and let’s get started on your event!