Free tools
Start with your problem
Free planning tools for weddings and events across the Chicago area. Pick what's on your mind and we'll point you to the tool that answers it. No sign-up needed.
Not sure? Follow the route
I'm not sure we're ready to book
Check what is still open before you request pricing.
I don't know how many chairs I need
Turn a guest count into chairs and tables for every part of the day.
I can't pick a chair style
Match chairs to your venue, palette and season.
I want to see how it will look
See chairs styled in full rooms before you decide.
I don't know what it will cost
Understand per-chair prices and what changes a quote.
I'm worried about my venue or the weather
Venue rules, load-in and Chicago weather, answered.
I need a checklist or spreadsheet to stay organized
Free printable kits and spreadsheets that do the math for you.
Answers first
Every tool shows your result right away. Email is only for sending yourself a copy.
Built to share
Send your link to a partner, planner or venue coordinator and they see the same result.
Shows its working
Each tool explains how it counts, so you can check the numbers yourself.
Questions
About the tools
- Are these tools free?
- Yes. Every Beyond Chiavari tool is free and shows its result right away, with no sign-up.
- Which tool should I start with?
- If you're not sure, start with the Seating Readiness Score. It shows which part of your seating plan to settle first and links you to the right next tool.
- Can I share my results?
- Yes. The readiness score keeps your answers in the page link, so you can send it to a partner, planner or venue coordinator.
- Do the tools work for events other than weddings?
- Yes. They work for any seated event: corporate dinners, galas, showers, milestone birthdays and cultural celebrations.
- Can someone help me with my results?
- Yes. Book a free 15-minute seating call and Beyond Chiavari will turn your results into a chair count, a style shortlist and a timeline.
Rather talk it through?
A free 15-minute seating call. Bring your guest count and venue, and leave with a chair count, a style shortlist and a timeline.