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!
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SIMPLY BE SO EVENTS (FAVE!)
Krissy Campbell
www.simplybesoevents.com
STEPHANIE ABBITT
www.stephanieabbitt.com
BURNS SPECIAL EVENTS (RENTALS TOO! SO GOOD!)
Lauren and Molly
www.burnsrentals.com
LB FLORISTRY (MY FAVE! HIRE HER!)
Leah Bayes
www.lbfloristry.com
LE FLORAL DESIGN
Livia Elizabeth
www.lefloraldesign.com
POPPIES
Polly McCartney | poppies@comcast.net
C’EST LA VIE CAKES (BEST TASTE!)
Courtney Hopkins
www.southbendweddingcakes.com
SWEET EM’S CAKE SHOPPE (BEST DESIGNS!)
www.sweetemscakeshoppe.com
27 ENTERTAINMENT
www.27e.co
MOHR ENTERTAINMENT
www.mohrentertainment.com
HAPPY SAPPY FILMS (NEW + INEXPENSIVE!)
www.facebook.com/happysappyfilms
TWIG & JUNIPER (10% OFF FOR CA BRIDES!)
Me!
www.twigandjuniper.com
CAMI MONET (Custom Watercolor)
www.camimonet.com
PRO SHOW
I only recommend Shawn or Ned from Pro Show
www.proshowdj.com
THE MUSIC PLACE (BLAKE – DJ STICKY BOOTS)
www.musicplacedj.com
27 ENTERTAINMENT
www.27e.co
BEAUTY AND BLISS (BOTH)
Andrea Cranny(Hair) + Brenda Cruz (Makeup)
www.beauty-and-bliss.com
TIARAS AND VEILS (HAIR)
Tiara Balentine
www.instagram.com/tiarasandveils
MAKEUP BY KERIA
Chelsea Keria
www.makeupbykeria.com
BHLDN (DRESS)
Chicago
www.bhldn.com
ONE FINE DAY BRIDAL
Fort Wayne
www.onefinedaybridalandgown.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
LOUIE’S TUX SHOP
Mishawaka
www.louiestuxshop.com
THE BLACK TUX
Online – Try at home!
www.theblacktux.com
THE TIE BAR
Nice Ties, Cuff Links, Socks, Tie Bars,
And more menswear accessories!
www.thetiebar.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 Transportation, Bands, Officiants, Caterers, Venues and more – but these are our most frequently asked for vendors!
