Paulette Wolf Events is a Chicago-based wedding planning and event management company that has produced best in class events all around the world. We have been honored with national accolades & recognized as a unique brand of luxury.

For over 40 years, Paulette Wolf Events has created exclusive, memorable and dynamic special events around the globe for high-profile clients in sports, fashion, lifestyle, film and entertainment. With strong ties to the entertainment community, we have worked with some of the world’s top personalities and performers, i.e. Oprah Winfrey, Hillary Clinton, Sting, Michael Jordan, Fleetwood Mac, Elizabeth Taylor, Jennifer Hudson, Jerry Seinfeld, Valentino, Bon Jovi, Tina Turner and President Barack Obama.

Our exceptional team is best known for our creative ideas, unexpected touches and exquisite attention to every detail. What truly separates Paulette Wolf Events is our one-on-one approach with each client. Our philosophy is to truly listen to our clients and bring their dreams to life. This allows us to create environments that are personal and always elicit passionate responses from both the guest and our clients.

We don’t follow trends — we spark movements.

Shaping events that echo through time.

Paulette Wolf leads the PWE social division, bringing true passion to crafting celebrations exquisitely planned to result in a memorable experience.

Paulette Wolf, founder of Paulette Wolf Events, is one of the most sought after event planners in the country. Innovative and always original, her distinct signature style can be seen whether she’s planning an elegant destination wedding, a momentous birthday, milestone celebration or an extraordinary gala.

While Paulette has had the privilege and honor of producing large corporate events, her passion is embedded in the creation of special social occasions such as weddings, milestone birthdays and anniversaries. She leads the PWE social division by bringing her heart and soul into every special event she touches. Whether it is a small, intimate dinner for 20 or an elegant destination wedding, her attention to detail and passion to create a memorable event for her clients is always present.

She is the co-author of Event Planning Made Easy that hit the shelves in 2005, which reveals the secrets of successful planning for every occasion.

Paulette’s many accomplishments include being inducted into the Special Event Industry Hall Of Fame in 2006 and The BizBash Hall Of Fame in 2008.

From Paulette

What is the most rewarding event that you have ever worked on?

The event I am most proud of was the Centennial Olympic Games in Atlanta where we put together a program that spanned 33 days. There were 250 live performances in six different venues inside the village where the athletes, coaches and officials lived during the games.

However, my most rewarding event was actually a series of milestone events with one particular client. She was so talented with design and had a great eye, and she truly appreciated my ideas and suggestions. It was a true collaboration for her engagement party, wedding, post-wedding event and milestone birthday celebration.

Who challenged and inspired you to go for your dream?

Funny enough, it was my ex-husband. He encouraged me early on to start my own company and truly follow my dreams. However, now it is my daughter, Jodi Wolf. Being able to work with her everyday for the last 20 years has truly inspired me to continue to push myself. Not only being able to work with my daughter, but my best friend everyday and watching her grow this company from where I started is my true inspiration.

I always knew I wanted to be in the creative industry. I came from an artistic family, my mother was a photographer and sculptor and my brother was a fine artist who painted the most magnificent pieces of work. I looked at myself as more of a visual artist and studied interior design years before becoming a planner. I was truly in the right place at the right time at the start of my career where I planned events for the country club I belonged to. One of the members introduced me to my first client, McDonald’s and from there my journey began…

Throughout the years I have had the privilege and honor of producing large corporate events, festivals, major sporting hospitality villages, groundbreakings, grand openings and product launches. But, what I most enjoy is planning special social events such as weddings, milestone birthdays and anniversaries.

Planning a wedding or a milestone event does not have to be a stressful occasion; it can be fun and exciting. I take all of my knowledge and experience, to design events that speak to you and your guests.

I always begin my planning process with inspiration. A piece of fabric, a color, a photo, some small detail to grow your event from.

Each and every event I help create reflects your personality and your individual unique style. It is my goal to help you fulfill your wishes while making your event memorable.

I look forward to exploring how I can bring my experience, passion and commitment to your next special occasion.

What is the most rewarding event that you have ever worked on?
The event I am most proud of was the Centennial Olympic Games in Atlanta where we put together a program that spanned 33 days. There were 250 live performances in six different venues inside the village where the athletes, coaches and officials lived during the games.

Who challenged and inspired you to go for your dream?
Funny enough, it was my ex-husband. He encouraged me early on to start my own company and truly follow my dreams. However, now it is my daughter, Jodi Wolf. Being able to work with her everyday for the last 20 years has truly inspired me to continue to push myself. Not only being able to work with my daughter, but my best friend everyday and watching her grow this company from where I started is my true inspiration.