Well, hello there and Welcome! I'm Tionna Marie
Entrepreneur + Business Owner | Event Producer | Luxury Wedding Planner
Speaker | Wedding Industry Expert | Consultant
About Me
Work Life
I have been fortunate enough to work within most segments of the event planning and hospitality industries. A varietal background in food and beverage management, meeting/event planning, association management, hotel operations, destination management and wedding planning has given me great perspective and a well-rounded sense of the industry at large!
During the 2020 pandemic, I created the largest socially safe event space in the heart of Chicago at the south lot of Soldier Field Stadium (Go, Bears!). I was recognized for my work by Event Marketer after the entire industry nearly collapsed. Working closely with the city of Chicago I curated a drive-in entertainment complex of live music, games, comedy and music in a safe and experiential environment! The first of its kind amongst the pandemic, we crafted a new avenue for live events to happen in an unknown, turbulent, economic state.
**Take a peek at the CHI-Together X Nissan Date Night Collaboration: https://youtu.be/QRRSCGHr6XU
Over 12 years of entrepreneurship (wow, time flies!) + 20 years of hospitality and event experience, I'm still in love with the live events / hospitality / tourism industry! Dedicated to my craft, I sit on the board for ILEA Chicago and am a CSEP (Certified Special Events Professional).
Currently I split my time between leading the team at Wedicity, producing events with Fueled Events, hosting intimate small events at our venue The Fulton West, and consulting with small businesses and aspiring wedding planners, and presenting/speaking to the events and hospitality sectors at meetings and conferences! As a wedding industry expert and luxury wedding planner, I enjoy speaking on stages and one-to-one consultations all over the country. I'm one lucky gal!
Everyday Life
When I'm not bustling around the city producing weddings and events, you can find me taking a run along the lakeshore path with my mutt-pup Lady. I'm lucky to call the Hyde Park neighborhood of Chicago my home and have truly fallen in love with this great city!
Travel has become a permanent part of my schedule and I love visiting countries around the world. Solo travel is good for the soul!
A lover of elevated culinary experiences, you can find me dining out all over the city, mostly in the West Loop area near the Wedicity/Fueled Events office over a nice glass of wine or cold craft brew in the summer.
I've become a bit of a "coffee-snob" ... because nothing beats a perfect cup-of-joe in the morning! A bigger love for chocolate keeps me always saving room for dessert.... my favorite combo is chocolate, caramel and a scoop of ice cream!
I'm an avid book reader and what little time I spend watching TV it's usually catching something on HGTV... because, obviously! Who doesn't love a good Fixer Upper re-run?
So if you want to chat over a warm cup of coffee or discuss details over a perfect glass bubbly... I'm your gal!
My Brands
Fueled Events
The Fulton West
Fueled Events
Fueled Events is a event production company focusing on special events for corporate brands, non-profit associations and brands.
Specializing in elevating experiential events through conferences, brand activations and galas!
Wedicity
The Fulton West
Fueled Events
Wedicity is a wedding planning company with a focus on multi-day wedding weekend experiences in destinations all over the country and Europe.
With a focus on event design and guest experience, we make wedding weekends with a wow-factor!
The Fulton West
The Fulton West
The Fulton West
The Fulton West is a Chicago event venue situated in the West Town neighborhood of the city! A modern minimalism vibe in a loft style event space allows for true event maximalism!
Hosting groups of 75 or less, the venue is best for networking events, birthday gatherings, showers, dinner parties, brunch events and corporate meetings or photoshoots!