preferred vendors
We have worked with so many amazing wedding vendors in our 8+ years of wedding photography. We have formed some great relationships with these vendors and we know they will do an amazing job on your wedding day. It is hard knowing that there are SO many people to choose from. I know that when I was searching for wedding vendors, Google was not my go to. I didn’t want to read 3 year old review from people I didn’t know. I wanted someone to tell me their experience that I knew and trusted, which is why I believe word of mouth is such a powerful tool in this industry.
So here are some vendors that I absolutely LOVE. Most will travel a bit of a distance as well! I have tried to cover everything I could think of when it comes to planning a wedding, but I am sure that I missed something, somewhere! If you have any other questions or need any other recommendations – do not hesitate to ask!
SIMPLY BE SO EVENTS
Krissy Campbell
www.simplybesoevents.com
STEPHANIE ABBITT
instagram: @stephanieabbitt
www.stephanieabbitt.com
KIO KREATIONS (Bouquet above is hers!)
Kristen Janes
www.kiokreations.com
LB FLORISTRY
Leah Bayes
www.lbfloristry.com
AMY BECK CAKE DESIGN
Amy Beck
www.amybeckcakedesign.com
SUGAR FIXE PATISSERIE
Oak Park
www.sugarfixe.com
BITTERSWEET PASTRY SHOP
Lake View
www.bittersweetpastry.com
WHOLEHEARTED FILMS (FAVE!!)
www.wearewholehearted.com
27 ENTERTAINMENT
www.27e.co
OLD NORTH FILM CO.
www.oldnorthfilmcompany.com
TWIG & JUNIPER (10% OFF FOR CA BRIDES!)
Me!
www.twigandjuniper.com
CAMI MONET (Custom Watercolor)
www.camimonet.com
GREEN LINE TALENT
www.greenlinetalent.com
SPARK ENTERTAINMENT GROUP
www.sparkentertainmentgroup.com
JIM PERONA (CEREMONY GUITARIST)
www.jimperona.com
INNOCENTI STRINGS (CEREMONY STRING QUARTET)
www.innocentiquartet.com
JESS J MUA (BOTH)
Jessica Jennings
www.jessjmua.com
KRISSY VANDERWOUDE
Makeup Artist
www.krissyv.com
BRIDAL BEAUTY BY MEGHANA (BOTH)
Meghana Prasad
www.meghanaprasad.com
SOMETHING BORROWED
www.somethingborrowedvintagechina.com
TABLESCAPES EVENT RENTALS
www.tablescapes.com
TROLLY RENTALS:
Absolute Dream Limousines (white trolly!)
www.absolutedreamlimo.com
Absolute Dream Limousines (white trolly!)
www.absolutedreamlimo.com
BHLDN (DRESS)
Chicago
www.bhldn.com
ALICE IN IVORY
Chicago
www.aliceinivory.com
SARAH SEVEN (SLEEK & MODERN)
Chicago
www.sarahseven.com
KENNEDY BLUE (BRIDESMAIDS DRESSES)
Online – Try On At Home!
www.kennedyblue.com
NICHOLAS JOSEPH
Custom Suits – Chicago – HIGHLY recommend a custom suit!
www.customsuitsyou.com
THE BLACK TUX
Online | Chicago Storefront!
www.theblacktux.com
FORMALLY MODERN
Chicago
www.formallymodern.com
THE TIE BAR
Nice Ties, Cuff Links, Socks, Tie Bars,
And more menswear accessories!
www.thetiebar.com
FIG CATERING
www.figcatering.com
TRUE CUISINE
www.truecuisine.com
This list is always growing and changing! But if you have any questions or don’t see a vendor on here please let me know! We do have recommendations for Bands, Officiants, Venues and more – but these are our most frequently asked for vendors!
