Tempris Daniels (she/her),

Owner and Lead Event Planner

In a city full of event planners, you may wonder why you should choose Glowing Moments.

Hi! My name is Tempris Daniels, Owner and Lead Planner of Glowing Moments, a Black and female-run business whose mission is to create everlasting memories for couples and their families during one of the most memorable moments in their lives. Glowing Moments focuses on inclusivity, social justice, and affordability to individuals regardless of finances and budget. 

Personally, I strive to create a non-toxic and clean lifestyle for myself and, in turn, have created a company that mirrors this lifestyle as well. I pride myself on being detail-oriented and will ensure that your wedding vision comes to life by strengthening the relationship with your venue and vendors. Rest assured, I will not rest until I know a job is complete, making your wedding day stress-free and smooth.

I am a passionate and hard-working female entrepreneur whose Chicago roots help me to know all there is to know about the city. I also have a background in Higher Education and work at The University of Chicago, which has paved the way for me to create Glowing Moments. I have channeled years of planning international trips, wedding, and events for family and friends as well as student events for over 10,000 people at the University into creating a thriving wedding planning business. Consider me your planner, coordinator, and friend throughout this special process- everything will be taken care of! I approach life with tenacity, a sense of calmness, and passion to my various commitments. Your event is no exception!

In my spare time, you can spot me at Ritual Hot Yoga, making a green smoothie, and planning my next travel adventure. While traveling the world is a passion of mine, I am forever proud to call Chicago my forever home. 

  • Hanna Seferos (she/her), Lead Event Planner

    I work as a Lead Planner at Glowing Moments! My professional background is in Higher Education and I have served in a variety of student and alumni facing roles in academic services, orientation programming, and alumni relations. Through these roles I have advised students in both undergraduate and graduate programs and planned programming for thousands of community members each year.

    The best part of my work is partnering with students and alumni to plan meaningful experiences by providing consistent support, providing guidance through challenges, and helping them identify pathways that they may not have thought about before, but enhance their journey. I bring that same passion and support to my work at Glowing Moments and strive to help couples find the best path towards the wedding of their dreams. Through joy, positivity, care and lots of spreadsheets, I will be there at every step along the way!

    In my spare time, I enjoy exploring Chicago, reading, going to work out classes, and a sunny happy hour on the patio with friends. I am originally from Seattle but after living here for many years, I am proud to call the city home.

  • Stephanie Dykema (she/her), Associate Event Planner

    I am an Associate Planner with Glowing Moments! I work full-time as a Licensed Clinical Psychologist in a group private practice where I provide individual and couples therapy to people across Chicago and specialize in trauma, identity exploration, and feminist-multicultural therapy. I also supervise pre-licensed mental health professionals and support their professional development as they work towards independent licensure.

    I have always loved weddings, events, and gatherings of any kind! During undergrad I worked as an event coordinator in the alumni and parent relations office and discovered my strengths for details, organization, and decorating. My favorite part about weddings is that each one is totally unique to the people getting married and reflects their love, history, joy, and personalities. I truly delight in bringing each couples’ unique vision to life through Glowing Moments! I contribute a sense of fun, a keen eye for detail, and a calming energy to every wedding I work.

    In my spare time I enjoy running and swimming, hosting friends at my house, traveling, and crafting. I dabble in stained glass, paper crafts, crochet, ceramics, and many more creative endeavors! I am originally from Michigan and have lived in Chicago for 8 years.

  • Danielle McNary (she/ her), Associate Event Planner

    Hi! My name is Danielle and I’m an associate at Glowing Moments. While I’m fairly new to the wedding and events industry, my love of weddings goes way back. I’ve been a bridesmaid more times than I can count, which has always been such a joy for me. Being such a big part of multiple friends’ weddings and being able to celebrate their love with them really got me interested in the idea of helping other couples make their dream day come true. And planning my own wedding in 2024 (with the help of Tempris and her team, I’m a Glowing Moments bride myself!) fully solidified for me that wedding planning was something I wanted to fully pursue. I love taking an event like a wedding from a loose concept to a fully formed vision. I’m so looking forward to helping couples have their unique dream day that encapsulates and celebrates their love for each other!

    My professional background is in nonprofit communications & marketing, and I’ve been working in that field for over 7 years. I love to write and was so lucky I was able to make a full time career out of it. In my free time, I love lounging on the beach, listening to music, reading cheesy romance books, cuddling up with my cat Ana, and trying out new restaurants and cafes with my husband (I’m a huge fan of italian food, especially a good carbonara). I’m originally from Indianapolis, IN, but I’ve lived in Chicago for almost 6 years. Even after all this time here, I still find there’s so much to explore in the city, so I love going on adventures around different neighborhoods!