The Urban Union

Chicago Wedding Officiant and Planner


About

The Urban Union is a boutique wedding planning and officiant practice based in Chicago, known for ceremonies that stop time, planning that protects your peace, and storytelling that feels like home.

Founded by Joseph Brenckle-Herron, we bring over a decade of experience to every celebration. We blend artistry, logistics, and radical inclusivity into events that are as personal as they are polished. We work with a limited number of clients to ensure each couple receives the care and presence they deserve.

Named one of Chicago’s top wedding planners by Peerspace, we’re proud to offer thoughtful, personalized support. Whether it’s through your ceremony script or your linen choice, we tell your story with every choice we make.

We offer full-service planning, final phase planning, partial planning, custom ceremony writing and officiating, officiant coaching, and hourly consulting. And while hiring a planner is an investment, it can save you thousands through vendor relationships, clear guidance, and fewer costly missteps.

When your story is told with the care it deserves, everything else falls into place. Trust us.

Been In The Business: 2023
Known For: The Urban Union is a boutique planning and officiating practice known for story-driven ceremonies, radical inclusivity, and one-wedding-at-a-time devotion.
Prices & Fees:
OFFICIATING: $497-$1497
PLANNING: $3497-$7497
Joseph E. Brenckle
Lead Officiant & Experience Manager

JB Herron is the founder and officiant behind The Urban Union, known for story-driven weddings that feel like home. With nearly a decade of experience, a nationally ranked public speaker, a former wedding singer and a gift for emotional presence, JB creates inclusive, unforgettable celebrations. Outside of work, he’s usually traveling or wrangling two very opinionated dogs.

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