About Us

Soirees & Shindigs is an event planning and design company based in River Forest, IL, providing quality event planning, staffing, decorating, and catering to the Chicagoland area. Our founders created Soirees & Shindigs with the goal of providing unique, fun, stylish events for you and your guests. Together we have over 10 years of public relations, marketing, catering, and event planning experience. Our dedicated staff is excited to work with you, creating memories that will last a lifetime.

Lauren Shelar, Queen Bee Miami grad. Fond of pink (the color, not the pop star). From the Great Lake State. VIP at Gatsby’s parties every Friday. Loves cheese and dirty martinis.

 

Sarah Downs, Co-founder, Media-relations Rockstar Wyoming alum. Cat lover. Rocky Mountain gal. Peanut butter and jelly enthusiast. Master of card making. Loves a good soiree and a casual game of tennis. Sips on Margaritas and Mojitos (but not at the same time).

 

Michael Trainor, Co-founder, Computer Connoisseur Illinois Wesleyan grad. Once worked for Facebook but quit because he didn’t like hoodies. Professional break dancer and slam poet. Amateur Snap chatter. Brews his own beer and enjoys Macallan 18.

 

Christie Williams, Co-founder, Princess of Party Planning St. Kate’s grad. MN native. Starbucks addict. Oduya’s biggest fan. Wish I was an only child. Love neon colors. Drinks Colorado bulldogs

 

Kalee Stevenson, Master of Mixology and Munchies

SLU grad. World traveler and stamp collector (currently holds the IL record of 721 unique American flag stamps…. ‘Merica) Loves birthdays and party buses. Drinks Dirty Shirleys.