T. Merrills Events

Last night was EPIC! What an amazing night of celebration in the Labor Community. We honored some of the communities top Union champions that are working hard for today's workers. From making sure that servers and bartenders receive fair pay to ensuring our flight attendants are treated with respect. The icing on the cake was honoring the first black Speaker of the Illinois House of Representatives and giving his flowers now by honoring them with the 2024 Gentle Warriors Award. We also announced the naming of the new Jesse Jackson Civil Rights wing which will be located at the newly renovated . I am honored that I get to plan and produce a piece of our history every year (8 years and counting).
Venue - Wintrust's Grand Banking Hall
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Caterer - Premier Catering
AV/Tech - .tech
Floral -
Photographer - John Alexander and David Duffie

I'm not going to say the old cliche that "when you do what you love, it doesn't feel like work." Because it does feel like work thus says my knees and ankles at the end of an event! But there is definitely a difference when you do it because you love what you do, your tribe is dope and you have great clients. I am humbled for the acknowledgement by . Thank you for allowing me to produce and plan your galas for the last 6 years.

Live, Laugh, love -- Happy Friday good people. This great client moment brought to you by

What an awesome week of purposeful events!! I am beyond grateful for the opportunity to plan, manage and coordinate events that impact the community and African-American entrepreneurs. All of the nuggets that were dropped by Mark Walker at his break out session and all of the other speakers for the Summit and at the Ground Breaking for were priceless.
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Jen literally took the vision I had and brought it to life with this beautiful bouquet. I was speechless when I saw it. Thank you🥰.
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Over the last 9 months or so it has been my pleasure to plan and design my sister's wedding in Indianapolis. Thank you Jazzy Face And Gloss for these beautifully beat faces.

Waiting and anticipating my "I Do" to you.
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Introducing Mr. & Mrs. Michael Truitt
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Venue: Spirit of Navy Pier
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is so excited for Shyvonne & Michael as they join together as one. Let's go team!
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WHAT....you too forget that you need to post! So it's not just me with a phone full of pictures about your amazing events...oh okay!

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Another great event at one of my favorite venues. Thank you for entrusting with such a wonderful event. Congratulations to all of the NEXTone graduates.
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Venue: Historic Hyde Park Bank
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The "Gentle Warrior Awards" Gala was nothing short of amazing! I am honored that Dr. Hughes allowed to plan and produce a slice of their history. I had one heck of a team with
Event Emcee - for PR/Media - for food - for the bar - and for photography - for VIP lounges - for museum hostess and guest experience - for floral - for organic balloon swag - for Audiovisual
Last but never least...my right and left arms and
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I am so honored to plan and produce such an important event for an organization with such rich history. And now we have added the incomparable, dynamically amazing Hosea Sanders ABC7 of ABC 7 Chicago! Get your tickets NOW. Space is limited. Presented by Wintrust!
https://bit.ly/3g3RE7R
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This just in! Our Gentle Warrior Awards will hosted by the incomparable, dynamically amazing Hosea Sanders ABC7 of ABC 7 Chicago! Get your tickets NOW. Space is limited, and we will see you on the red carpet! Presented by Wintrust!
https://bit.ly/3g3RE7R

Over the last 4 months I have had the honor and privilege of working with two amazing, God-fearing individuals. From the moment we spoke, we clicked and they knew that I understood the assignment -- God first! started the day off with a ceremony filled with anointing and God's love and finished it off with a reception filled with love, joy and fellowship. Thank you and for allowing me to be apart of your blessed day😘
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Welcome....
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If when you marry your best friend was a person...it would be Mr. & Mrs. Spann.

I will never forget speaking at a bridal event and when it was over and her aunt were like, "so can we hire you..lol." We clicked instantly. Everything about them and their wedding party was -- including the historic church in the historic South Shore community. It was 100 and hell that day but we pushed through and I am so honored to call you friends. HAPPY ANNIVERSARY to the Spanns!!
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Let the room transformation begin...

My client wanted a space to not only celebrate her 50th birthday but to provide a preview of her new foundation, , a nonprofit organization assisting families who have lost loved ones to cancer or dealing with the difficulties that this sometimes life-altering disease can leave behind. If you only knew her story, you would understand why I made it a personal mission to create a space just as elegant and classic as she and as her son saw her.

Does your planner understand your story? Do they get the purpose behind your vision?
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A great instructor once stated, "Don't be lucky, be prepared."

How are you preparing for your next event? Who is making sure your MC / Speaker has all of their talking points? we were so honored to plan the annual gala with the hilarious . He needs no introduction but it doesn't hurt to be prepared and go over a few pointers. I can not wait to begin planning with them again❤.



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Sometimes a picture can not capture it all BUT if you have an amazing team of creative partners you can!

There are a lot of moving pieces when you do large scale events and productions. This is why it is imperative that you surround yourself with the best creative partners that understand the industry and the clients vision.

Who's on your team?🤔