Debi Lilly is a nationally renowned event-planning expert based in Chicago. She is the founder and president of A Perfect Event- Chicago's most successful special event company with a faithful (and famous) following, including Oprah Winfrey. Debi is a remarkable talent, committed to the personalization of every event including Oprah Winfrey's recently televised, 50th birthday bash and the wedding of Heather Headley, the award-winning Broadway actress. She prides herself on being involved in all aspects of her events, from custom invitations and floral design to the gifts and photography. In addition to her business acumen, she deftly balances a demanding career and a growing family.

As President, Debi is responsible for the management of all A Perfect Event communications, event design and planning, business development, client consulting, research and innovative digital business-to-consumer solutions. Known and recognized as a premier event and wedding planner, she continually serves as an industry expert for such publications as InStyle Magazine, Martha Stewart Weddings, Bride's, Modern Bride, Bridal Guide, Modern Luxury's Chicago Social Magazine, Chicago Magazine, and The Groom's Guide. Debi also shares her expertise as a contributing editor to Chicago Magazine, Chicago Tribune Magazine and television guest spots on The Oprah Winfrey Show and Fox News Chicago.