Ribbon Sports
I’m Colette Willard, a wedding planner with a background in cultural programming and more than a decade of experience making complicated events feel effortless.
I started Ribbon Sports to work with couples who want something personal and design-forward, without letting wedding planning take over their lives. I’ll give you honest recommendations, help you navigate tradeoffs, and keep things moving without making the experience feel rigid or overwhelming.
On the day itself, I promise you will never have to look at a clock or a phone screen. I make sure everything runs the way it should so you don’t have to think about it. I pay attention to how people feel in the room and make adjustments in real time, so you get to be present, your guests feel taken care of, and the whole thing unfolds naturally.
Based in Chicago and available for travel. I take on a limited number of weddings each year. Now booking 2027 + 2028.
What people are saying
Colette is an absolute dream to work with. My partner and I were so overwhelmed by the process of wedding planning, but as soon as we sat down with Colette, the stress melted away. She made us feel so relaxed — it was the first time we’d felt like we actually COULD pull off what we wanted for our day and still enjoy the process. She had great ideas, asked really helpful questions, and was a go-getter the whole way through.
— Molly + Dominick
As someone who is easily stressed with events, I never thought I'd be so relaxed on my own wedding day! Ribbon Sports was able to take on the most stressful aspects of the day with an efficiency that did not sacrifice precision. Colette felt super organized without making the day feel rigid or losing some of the spontaneous magic that makes. She took my vision and made them come to reality. Forever grateful.
— Gus + JoeColette makes you feel like you’re just having a good time with a friend. She’s finds ways to help you express yourself creatively and realistically. She also has a great eye for style and aesthetic. I cannot recommend Colette enough. She’s a friend for life! Will work with her again and again if we have the opportunity!!
— Gabby + David
