Vendor Spreadsheet--Tell me who you are using/Used!!

MrsPaps · January 2011

Hi ladies,
our fabulous new Mod and I are updating the Married Knottie site that Raeyn started but I wanted to make an updated Vendor Spreadsheet. Please post below who you are using for:
Ceremony Venue
Reception Venue
Ceremony Music (if outside the church)
Reception Music
Photograher
Videographer
Florist
Linens/Lighting/Rentals
Entertainment (Photobooth, etc)
Wedding Coordinator
Makeup
Hair
Dress Shops (both bride and bridesmaid)
Accessories (Veil/shoes/hair pieces, etc)
Alterations
Cleaning/Preservation
Tux/Suits
Invitations
Calligraphy
Bakery
Caterers
Transportation
Hotel Block
Rehersal Dinner
Favors
Bridal Party gifts

You can also email me this info to ChicagoKnottie@gmail.com. This will help future brides have a 1stop place for options to look into.
Thanks!!

MrsPaps · January 2011

Also, if you could let me know if you would rec or would not rec that would be great too!
Thanks!

thealphabride · January 2011

Ok I'll play since I never did a bio.

Ceremony Venue                       Mayslake Peabody Estate
Reception Venue                      Mayslake Peabody Estate
Ceremony Music (if outside the church) Music by Design
Reception Music                                      Music by Design
Photograher        Amy Christian Photography and Design
Videographer      Shoot the Bride Films DO NOT RECOMMEND
Florist                  Kio Kreations
Linens/Lighting/Rentals LINENS: The Chair Coture
Entertainment (Photobooth, etc) did not use
Wedding Coordinator Weddings by Karolina   Karolina Warren
Makeup               Cynthia Sally
Hair                     Colour Line Hair Studio (my regular salon)
Dress Shops (both bride and bridesmaid) Davids Bridal BM, Aurora HOB Aurora
Accessories (Veil/shoes/hair pieces, etc) shoes at DSW, Didn't wear a veil
Alterations           Sue's Bridal Alterations, Naperville
Cleaning/Preservation not done yet
Tux/Suits             Men's Warehouse Geneva, Il
Invitations            I created my own invites, CardsandPocketes for Paper Products
Calligraphy           Did not use
Bakery                 Cake and sweets  provided by my caterer
Caterers               Mario's Events Worth, IL
Transportation      Did not use
Hotel Block           Marriott Oak Brook, IL
Rehersal Dinner   Southwest Range, Prestbury Golf Club, Sugar Grove IL
Favors                  Made my own
Bridal Party gifts   Made my own

Mrs. Paps, I highly recommend all of my vendors except STB Films.

MrsPaps · January 2011

Thanks Alpha!

kthame · January 2011

Much of this is in my bio but this is a helpful sticky!
Ceremony Venue - St. Linus (Oak Lawn, IL)
Reception Venue - DiNolfo's Mokena
Ceremony Music (if outside the church) - ePanache
Reception Music - Style Matters (Spencer)
Photograher - Danielle Aquiline
Videographer - Orange Wedding Film
Florist - ZuZu's Petals
Linens/Lighting/Rentals - N/A
Entertainment (Photobooth, etc) - AV Rental & Video Montage - Trailing Edge Media
Wedding Coordinator - Elizabeth Tulipana
Makeup - Sonia Roselli
Hair - Erica Anderson
Dress Shops (both bride and bridesmaid) - Eva's of Oak Lawn (sad)
Accessories (Veil/shoes/hair pieces, etc) - Amazon/Zappos
Alterations - Eva's of Oak Lawn
Cleaning/Preservation - still haven't done that...
Tux/Suits - Men's Wearhouse
Invitations - C&P (designed and put together myself)
Calligraphy - N/A
Bakery - Naples Bakery (Evergreen Park)
Caterers - N/A
Transportation - Chicago Trolley Company
Hotel Block - Westin Michigan Avenue
Rehersal Dinner
Favors - CDs (made)
Bridal Party gifts - BMs: tote bags, flip flops, BM makeup bags; GM: pilsner glasses

redshoes17 · January 2011

Just posted this in my bio. Let me know if you need anything else!

Love is Bald · January 2011

just added you to the site

chicagochocolate · January 2011

Hi, My wedding was in April and I never got around to posting any reviews, so I hope this helps!

Ceremony/Reception Venue: Salvage One- HIGHLY recommend
Ceremony Music (if outside the church): Di Arte Entertainment (string duo)- recommend
Reception Music: Toast & Jam- HIGHLY recommend
Photograher- N/A, it was a friend of mine from California
Videographer-N/A
Florist- Asrai Garden- HIGHLY recommend
Linens/Lighting/Rentals- N/A
Entertainment (Photobooth, etc)- N/A
Wedding Coordinator- N/A
Makeup/Hair- Bridal Beauty Chicago- HIGHLY recommend!
Dress Shops (both bride and bridesmaid)- Eva's in Oak Lawn. They burned down, but I wouldn't really recommend it anyway.
Accessories (Veil/shoes/hair pieces, etc)- Etsy
Alterations- Mary Catomy- Of course I highly recommend!
Cleaning/Preservation
Tux/Suits- Nordstrom. Recommend if your groom is buying a new suit instead of renting.
Invitations- DIY, printing done by HD Design & Printing. Recommend.
Calligraphy- NA
Bakery- NA
Caterers- Food for Thought- HIGHLY recommend
Transportation
Hotel Block- Hard Rock Hotel- recommend
Rehersal Dinner- Bin 36
Favors- Rich Chocolates & Candies. HIGHLY recommend
Bridal Party gifts- NA

nickandmerritt · January 2011

our wedding is in texas, so the only local vendor I have to recommend is Victoria Sprung (sprungphoto.com). She did our engagement photos, and they turned out great!

aperitisa · January 2011

Ceremony Venue - St. Athanasios Greek Orthodox Church
Reception Venue - Gaslite Manor, Aurora, IL
Ceremony Music (if outside the church) - N/A
Reception Music - Fantastic DJs (John Marcopolous) of Wow! What a Wedding!
Photograher - Jiho Park of Lilly Photography
Videographer -N/A
Florist - Ray's Posey Patch, Chicago, IL
Linens/Lighting/Rentals - Lighting - Fantastic DJs.
Entertainment (Photobooth, etc) - Photobooth - Gaslite Manor
Wedding Coordinator - N/A
Makeup - N/A
Hair - N/A
Dress Shops (both bride and bridesmaid) - David's Bridal for both
Accessories (Veil/shoes/hair pieces, etc) - veil - ValuVeil on ebay; shoes; Vivienne westwood and rocketdog;
Alterations - N/A
Cleaning/Preservation- N/A
Tux/Suits - Men's Wearhouse
Invitations - Michaels
Calligraphy - My mom :-)
Bakery - a friend
Caterers - Gaslite Manor
Transportation -N/A
Hotel Block - Courtyard by Marriott, Naperiville, IL
Rehersal Dinner - N/A
Favors - from Greece
Bridal Party gifts - crate and barrel, sephora, and a few other places.

Love is Bald · January 2011

Ceremony Music: European String Quartet

jenniferandstephen · January 2011

Ceremony Venue-Riverside Receptions:Highly Rec!
Reception Venue-Riverside Receptions: Highly Rec!
Reception Music-Enchanted Evening: Rec with reservations
Photograher- Life on Prints: HIGHLY HIGHLY REC
Videographer-Friend/Can rec camera and tripod

Entertainment (Photobooth, etc)-Chicagoland Photobooth: Highly Rec
Makeup-Mario Tricoci Salon at Pheasant Run-Rec
Dress Shops-Crystal Bride: Highly Rec, Chante Especially
Accessories-Jewelry and Fashion Show in Rosemont-Highly Rec
Suits-Mens Wearhouse in Schaumburg: Highly Rec, Paul Especially
Invitations-Cards and Pockets/DIY: Rec
Bakery-The Cakery: Rec
Transportation-JoJos Trolley-Rec
Rehersal Dinner-Francesca's On The River-Highly Rec
Favors-DIY/Candy Buffet
Bridal Party gifts-Jewelry Show, Vistaprint, Gift Cards

PenelopeSnuz · January 2011

Ceremony/Reception Venue: St, Clement Church & River East Art Center
Reception Music: Stitely Orchestra
Photograher- Life on Prints
Videographer- Well Spun Weddings
Florist- The Flower Firm (floral, custom lighting, lounge furniture)
Linens/Lighting/Rentals- linens - Blue Plate Catering
Wedding Coordinator- Coordinator for a Day - Mystique Latese
Makeup/Hair- MU-Maris @ Cynthia Sally, H-Becky @ Cynthia Sally
Dress Shops (both bride and bridesmaid)- Bride-Belle Vie, BM-Jcrew
Accessories (Veil/shoes/hair pieces, etc)- Nordstrom
Alterations- Dress Doctor
Tux/Suits- Nordstrom for groom, have not picked groomsmen rentals yet
Invitations- Sarah Drake Design -
Calligraphy- Not booked yet
Bakery- Molly's Cupcakes
Caterers- Blue Plate -
Transportation - trolley from Chicago Trolley & Rolls Royce Rentals
Hotel Block- W Hotel Lakershore & Hyatt Regency Michigan Ave
Rehersal Dinner- Mia Francesca
Favors- Garrett's Popcorn
Bridal Party gifts- not purchased yet

kellym050370 · January 2011

How did I just see this!?! Ok here we go:

Ceremony Venue: Doubletree Hotel - Alsip
Reception Venue: Doubletree Hotel - Alsip
Ceremony Music (if outside the church): Tone Productions
Reception Music: Tone Productions
Photograher: The Wedding Studio
Videographer: None
Florist: Zuzu's Petals
Linens/Lighting/Rentals: Venue provided
Entertainment (Photobooth, etc): None
Wedding Coordinator: Doubletree has a fabulos on-site coordinator (Noelle) and my wonderful friend Linda
Makeup: Samantha Marie Salon, New Lenox
Hair: Samantha Marie Salon, New Lenox
Dress Shops (both bride and bridesmaid): Here Comes the Bride, Addison, IL
Accessories (Veil/shoes/hair pieces, etc): No veil, headband to be determined, jewelry is my something borrowed
Alterations: Here Comes the Bride
Cleaning/Preservation: Undecided
Tux/Suits: Undecided
Invitations: My wonderful friend Kathryn is making all paper goods for me
Calligraphy: See above
Bakery: provided by venue
Caterers: provided by venue
Transportation: None
Hotel Block: Doubletree Hotel, Alsip
Rehersal Dinner: Papa Joes, Orland (yeah I settled on pizza)
Favors: Undecided
Bridal Party gifts: MOH (perfume and other goodies), Junior BMs (make up kits and other goodies) BM (liquor), GM (Video games)

alexilyse · January 2011

Ceremony Venue - Prairie Productions
Reception Venue - Prairie Productions
Ceremony Music (if outside the church) - The Maxwell Street band
Reception Music - An Enchanted Evening
Photograher - Michael Roberts
Videographer - Shoot The Bride (DO NOT RECOMMEND)
Florist - Zuzu's Petals
Linens/Lighting/Rentals - n/a
Entertainment (Photobooth, etc) n/a
Wedding Coordinator - Used a friend
Makeup - my sister
Hair - my sister
Dress Shops (both bride and bridesmaid) - David's Bridal
Accessories (Veil/shoes/hair pieces, etc) - Shoes, David's Bridal, Hair Piece - Zuzu's Petals
Alterations - a friend
Cleaning/Preservation - n/a
Tux/Suits - Nordstrom
Invitations - Cards and Pockets - designed and assembled myself - Used them for printing
Calligraphy - n/a
Bakery - Vanille Patisserie
Caterers - J&L Catering
Transportation - n/a
Hotel Block - Raffaello Hotel
Rehersal Dinner - Nookies Too
Favors - Vanille Patisserie
Bridal Party gifts - Cost Plus (and mani/pedi's) for the girls, Think Geek for the boys.

cwhale01 · January 2011

have to tell you my daughter just got married on jan 15th and she brought in Divine Designs for her church and table centerpieces. I will do whatever it takes to stop these people from getting any further recommendations from the knot website. At the reception there were tables with not the same amount of candle centerpieces, the rose petals were not placed in the candles, the centerpieces for the 2 head tables were not even there, and they did not bring the candy for the candy table.We also had highboy tables in the cocktail area that wre to be decorated with a specific candle centerpiece and rose petals and these were no where to be found. Thank god the people at Chevy Chase were so wonderful they were able to put together some substitutions for us that worked. I would like to get some advice from you as wre to go from here if possible

SaraAndrew2010 · January 2011

Ceremony Venue: St. Vincent Ferrer Catholic Church, River Forest (recommend)
Reception Venue: Hinsdale Golf Club (highly recommend)
Reception Music: Orchestra 33 (highly recommend)
Photograher: Deonna Caruso (highly recommend)
Florist: Simply Elegant Floral (not recommended)
Makeup and Hair: Mario Tricoci, Oak Brook
Dress Shops (bridal gown): Aisle Style, Elmhurst (highly recommend)
Dress Shop (BM dresses): Bridal Mansion, Lisle (recommend)
Dress Shop (BM dresses): Lily's Bridal, Chicago (recommend)
Tux/Suits: Men's Warehouse (recommend)
Invitations: ExclusivelyWeddings.com (recommend)
Bakery: Marie Roesler, Western Springs (highly recommend)
Transportation: Naperville Limousine (not recommended)
Hotel Block: Clubhouse Inn & Suites, Westmont (recommend)
Rehersal Dinner: Caffe DeLucca, Forest Park (highly recommend)

AshleyK2011 · January 2011

Here's my incomplete list...I will update when I have more info!

Ceremony Venue: St. Vincent de Paul
Ceremony Music (if outside the church): n/a
Reception Venue: Newberry Library
Reception Music: DJ John Simmons
Photograher: Becky Hill
Videographer: TBD
Florist: Joyce Grattoni
Linens/Lighting/Rentals: Halls Rentals
Entertainment (Photobooth, etc): n/a
Wedding Coordinator: a friend of mine looking to start a wedding planning business is going to be my DOC.
Makeup: TBD/possibly having a friend who is a MUA do my makeup
Hair: Sharon Daniel Salon
Dress Shops (both bride and bridesmaid): Bride - Wedding Belles, Bridesmaids - Priscilla of Boston
Alterations: Mary Catomy
Cleaning/Preservation: TBD
Tux/Suits: TBD
Invitations: A friend is making our invites as our wedding present
Calligraphy: TBD
Bakery: Luscious Layers
Caterers: Hel's Kitchen
Transportation: TBD
Hotel Block: TBD
Rehersal Dinner: TBD
Favors: myself...we're doing scratch off lottery tickets
Bridal Party gifts: TBD

aimers1525 · January 2011

Edited on 6/3/11 (I put some brief recommend/do not recommend on here, but will have full vendor reviews soon)

Ceremony Venue: St. Michael Catholic Church (Orland Park) RECOMMEND
Ceremony Music (if outside the church): n/a
Reception Venue: Hyatt Regency Woodfield, Schaumburg VERY HIGHLY RECOMMEND
Reception Music: DJ Sgnik VERY HIGHLY RECOMMEND
Photograher: Tasha Schalk of Redwall Photography VERY HIGHLY RECOMMEND
Videographer: n/a
Florist: Miller's Florist (Linda) DO NOT RECOMMEND
Linens/Lighting/Rentals: Prestige Wedding Decoration (backdrop, uplighting) RECOMMEND
Entertainment (Photobooth, etc): n/a
Wedding Coordinator: n/a
Makeup: Maris of Cynthia Sally VERY HIGHLY RECOMMEND
Hair: Becky @ Amato Salon and Spa (Tinley Park) VERY HIGHLY RECOMMEND
Dress Shops (both bride and bridesmaid): Bride - Eva's Bridal, Oak Lawn RECOMMEND; Bridesmaids - Lula Kate dresses from Bella Bridesmaid VERY HIGHLY RECOMMEND
Accessories (Veil/shoes/hair pieces, etc): My shoes are RSVP "Taran" in purple from Zappos, Veil from wedding-veil.com, earrings are Napier from Kohls, and I buoght a $2 hair flower from H&M!
Alterations:Cori, Stitch of Bliss RECOMMEND
Cleaning/Preservation: TBD
Tux/Suits: Formally Modern VERY HIGHLY RECOMMEND
Invitations: supplies from cardsandpockets.com HIGHLY RECOMMEND, Michaels, etc.; printing and cutting by Grasso Graphics; monogram design by Kio Kreations VERY HIGHLY RECOMMEND; assembling myself with inspiration from lots of Knotties!
Calligraphy: n/a
Bakery: pastry chef @Hyatt
Caterers: n/a
Transportation: Luxus Limosine RECOMMED
Hotel Block: Hyatt
Rehersal Dinner: Greco's of Willow Springs VERY HIGHLY RECOMMEND
Favors: n/a
Bridal Party gifts: GM are receiving their favorite bottle of alcohol, BM received mani/pedis and part of their dresses.

SoonToBeMrsDi · January 2011

Fun!

Ceremony Venue - St. Clement Catholic Church
Reception Venue - Doubletree Magnificent Mile
Ceremony Music (if outside the church) - Church
Reception Music - DJ Chicago and Chris Green Quartet for cocktail hour
Photograher - Lilly Photography
Videographer - Shoot the Bride
Florist - Kio Kreations
Linens/Lighting/Rentals - all from the Doubletree
Entertainment (Photobooth, etc) - LA Snapshotz
Wedding Coordinator - Karolina Warren - Weddings by Karolina
Makeup - Holly - Chicago Bridal Hair and Makeup
Hair - Holly - Chicago Bridal Hari and Makeup
Dress Shops (both bride and bridesmaid) Bride - A L'Amour, Bridesmaids - J Crew
Accessories (Veil/shoes/hair pieces, etc) - A L'Amour
Alterations - A L'Amour
Cleaning/Preservation - not sure yet
Tux/Suits - Men's Warehouse
Invitations - Cards & Pockets
Calligraphy - not sure yet
Bakery - Rolf's
Caterers - Doubletree
Transportation - Cosmopolitan Limo (guest transportation); Chicago Trolley Rentals/Chicago Rolls Royce & Limo (wedding party trolley)
Hotel Block - Doubletree Mag Mile and Red Roof Inn
Rehersal Dinner - Gino's East
Favors - candy buffet
Bridal Party gifts - Lia Sophia jewelry, Zales - cufflinks for the boys

bride2blisa · January 2011

Ceremony Venue Bartett Hils Golf Course
Reception Venue Bartlett HIlls Golf Course
Ceremony Music (if outside the church) Chicago Style Strings
Reception Music Windy City Mix
Photograher Michael Rastall
Videographer n/a
Florist Blooming Creations in Bartlett
Linens/Lighting/Rentals Linens - The Chair Couture
Entertainment (Photobooth, etc) Photobooth from ShutterBooth
Wedding Coordinator n/a
Makeup Beauty By Brush (Kimmy Nather)
Hair tbd
Dress Shops (both bride and bridesmaid) mine - Here Comes the Bride in Addison
Bmaids - David's Bridal in Vernon Hills
Accessories (Veil/shoes/hair pieces, etc) hair flower - Wedding Belles
Alterations Mary Catomy
Cleaning/Preservation tbd
Tux/Suits Formally Modern
Invitations Etsy - Drippingwithink
Calligraphy n/a
Bakery Our venue provides it through Jarosch Bakery
Caterers n/a
Transportation tbd
Hotel Block Marriott Northwest in Hoffman Estates
Rehersal Dinner The Lucky Monk in South Barrington
Favors Mint meltaways from Long Grove Confectionary outlet in Buffalo Grove
Bridal Party gifts Coach outlet wristlets, earrings from Etsy

meg8080 · January 2011

Ceremony Venue: St Peter's Lutheran Arlington Heights (recommend)
Reception Venue: European Crystal (highly recommend)
Ceremony Music (if outside the church) N/A
Reception Music: David Wilner from Sounds Abound (highly recommend)
Photograher: Dale Horn (recommend)
Videographer: Jeff Shoot the Bride (DO NOT RECOMMEND)
Florist: Joyce Grattoni
Linens/Lighting/Rentals N/A
Entertainment (Photobooth, etc) N/A
Wedding Coordinator N/A
Makeup Starlight (DO NOT RECOMMEND)
Hair Sharon Daniel Salon (Recommend)
Dress Shops (both bride and bridesmaid): Bride: Eva's Bridal of Chicago(recommend) Bridesmaid: Netbride (recommend)
Accessories (Veil/shoes/hair pieces, etc) shoes: stuart weitzman; jewelry: Erica Koesler
Alterations: Can't remember name; Long Grove, IL
Cleaning/Preservation N/A
Tux/Suits Men's Warehouse
Invitations: Gina (DO NOT RECOMMEND)

Dinner Menu, Placecards, table #: DBYInvitations (recommend)
Calligraphy: Friend
Bakery: N/A
Caterers: N/A
Transportation: 4 Star
Hotel Block: Mariott S. Arlington Heights
Rehersal Dinner: Jameson's
Favors: N/A
Bridal Party gifts: Jewelry

imhisbride2010 · February 2011

Ceremony Venue- Private Estate
Reception Venue- Private Estate
Ceremony Music (if outside the church) spanish guitar- James Ramero
Reception Music Spark Entertainment
Photograher Serendipity Photography
Videographer same
Florist Flowers by Val
Linens/Lighting/Rentals Eventique Chicago Event Planning Co.
Entertainment (Photobooth, etc)
Wedding Coordinator Eventique Chicago Event Planning Co-Angel
Makeup Chatau Depaul
Hair same
Dress Shops (both bride and bridesmaid)
Accessories (Veil/shoes/hair pieces, etc) Davids
Alterations Franks Alterations Jefferson/Roosevelt
Cleaning/Preservation same
Tux/Suits Mens warehouse
Invitations custom Letter Press Eventique Chicago Planning Co.
Calligraphy
Bakery- Eventique Chicago- Chef Pedro
Caterers E.C. Chef Pedro
Transportation Midway Lino Services
Hotel Block Black Stone renni.
Rehersal Dinner
Favors E.C - Planner Angel
Bridal Party gifts

TatiMarie · February 2011

Ceremony Venue Holy Resurrection
Reception Venue Chateau Ritz
Ceremony Music (if outside the church) We used the Church choir
Reception Music Dustin from Toast & Jam
Photograher Life on Prints
Videographer Logi Productions
Florist Flor del Monte
Linens/Lighting/Rentals Entertainment (Photobooth, etc) Art of Imagination
Wedding Coordinator n/a
Makeup Sonia form Sonia Roselli
Hair Livia Caporale
Dress Shops (both bride and bridesmaid) Mine: Bella Bianca, Bridesmaids: Marilee Bridal
Accessories (Veil/shoes/hair pieces, etc) Shoes: Bagley Mischka from Shoes.com (I think), Veil: Mary Catomy
Alterations Mary Catomy
Cleaning/Preservation Still haven't done this...oops!
Tux/Suits Mens Warehouse
Invitations DIY, cardsandpockets.com
Calligraphy n/a
Bakery The Baking Institute
Caterers
Transportation Flying Lady Livery Trolly, M&M Limos
Hotel Block Crown Plaza Northbrook, Wyndam Glenview
Rehersal Dinner Olivetti's
Favors DIY honey jars
Bridal Party gifts Mainly Victoria's Secret (for some silk robes) and philosophy.cm

Eventually I will post reviews/make a bio but I highly recommend my vendors!

mandybear7 · February 2011

Ceremony Venue St. Edmund Oak Park- Rec
Reception Venue Renaissance Oak Brook Hotel- sadly closing
Ceremony Music (if outside the church) Church cantor
Reception Music chicagospindjs.com (Adam, personal friend)
Photograher Tasha- redwallphotography.com
Videographer Sara and Luke goweddingvideo.com
Florist Karen with Carousel Florists in Elmhurst
Linens/Lighting/Rentals via venue
Entertainment (Photobooth, etc) n/a
Wedding Coordinator n/a- the venue coordinator was great
Makeup Penny at Mario Tricoci Oak Brook
Hair Linda at Mario Tricoci Oak Brook
Dress Shops (both bride and bridesmaid) Bride: A L'Amour in Barrington, Bridesmaids: J. Crew
Accessories (Veil/shoes/hair pieces, etc) Shoes: Grace "Elena" from A L'Amour, Veil: Symphony from The Wedding Etc, Earrings/Hair Piece/Bracelet: from The Wedding Etc in Downers Grove
Alterations Sara in Long Grove, IL
Cleaning/Preservation shoot, I need to do that, it's only been 7 months!
Tux/Suits Men's Wearhouse
Invitations DIY- paper from paperandmore.com, pocket folds from cardsandpockets.com, ribbonretreat.com for ribbon, rhinestone buckles from rhinestonejewelry.com, and printing done at The Printing Store in Oak Park
Calligraphy my husband's aunt did the calligraphy for the invites and I did fake calligraphy on the thank you's with the pen "Elegant Writer"
Bakery Rolf's
Caterers venue
Transportation themagicride.com - awesome limo bus that seats up to 24
Hotel Block Renaissance Oak Brook Hotel
Rehersal Dinner Buca di Beppo in Lombard, IL
Favors Garrett's Popcorn (we stuffed the bags ourselves, which if you have time, I recommend over the pre-stuffed bags as it's much cheaper per person)
Bridal Party gifts Bridesmaids: necklaces from Bramble in Oak Park (NOT matching wedding day necklaces), Groomsmen: personalizationmall.com for personalized garment bags. Dan also went to Binny's for booze.

I highly recommend all of our vendors. Our wedding planning process went smoothly!

ndgal10 · February 2011

Ceremony Venue                       St. Paul the Apostle, Gurnee
Reception Venue                       Concorde Banquets, Kildeer
Ceremony Music (if outside the church) TBD
Reception Music                                      MDM Entertainment
Photograher        Modern Image Studios
Videographer      Modern Image Studios
Florist                  Trellis Weddings
Linens/Lighting/Rentals   Only had lighting- MDM Entertainment
Wedding Coordinator Did not use
Makeup               Patty Bojan (Mary Kay)
Hair                     TBD
Dress Shops (both bride and bridesmaid) Volles in Lake Zurich
Accessories (Veil/shoes/hair pieces, etc) TBD Veil at Volles
Alterations           Volles
Cleaning/Preservation Not done yet, TBD
Tux/Suits             TBD
Invitations            TBD
Calligraphy          TBD
Bakery                 Cake provided by Concorde
Caterers               Did not use
Transportation      Limos without Limits
Hotel Block            Hampton Inn Deer Park and Holiday Inn Express Kildeer
Rehersal Dinner    Shanty, Wadsworth
Favors                   TBD
Bridal Party gifts    TBD

9934291 · February 2011

Ceremony Venue- Chateau Ritz
Reception Venue - Chateau Ritz
Ceremony Music (if outside the church) - family friend
Reception Music - family friend
Photograher - family friend
Videographer - n/a
Florist - diy bouquet
Linens/Lighting/Rentals - Chateau Ritz
Entertainment (Photobooth, etc) - n/a
Wedding Coordinator - myself!
Makeup- myself!
Hair - hair cuttery
Dress Shops (both bride and bridesmaid) - House of Brides
Accessories (Veil/shoes/hair pieces, etc) - House of Brides
Alterations - House of Brides
Cleaning/Preservation - House of Brides
Tux/Suits - DUcky's Formal Wear in DeKalb
Invitations - diy
Calligraphy - family friend
Bakery - Chateau Ritz
Caterers - Chateau Ritz
Transportation - n/a
Hotel Block - n/a
Rehersal Dinner n/a
Favors - oriental trading
Bridal Party gifts - the knot shop!

ltlavac · February 2011

Ceremony Venue- St. Anne's Catholic Church (Barrington)
Reception Venue- The Stonegate (Hoffman Estates)
Reception Music-Spin Productions (DJ Jorge)
Photograher- Siberia Photography (Lidia)
Videographer-still looking for one

Florist-Kio Kreations (Kristen Janes)
Entertainment (Photobooth, etc)-still considering a photobooth
Makeup-not sure yet, may do my own
Hair- Salon 141
Dress Shops (both bride and bridesmaid) Bride-Davids Bridal, Bridesmaid-Ala'Mour
Accessories (Veil-Sandra's Designs (Paul) /shoes (zappos) /hair pieces-Sandra's Designs (Paul) highly recommend him. Located in Lombard, IL
Alterations Kathy Kmitta, private home Mt. Prospect
Tux/Suits ?
Invitations J.F. Wagner Printing
Bakery Cake by The Stonegate
Caterers The Stonegate
Transportation ? Looking for a trolley or party bus
Hotel Block Hyatt Place, Hoffman Estates, IL
Rehersal Dinner:?
Favors looking for picture frames with crystals or rhinestones
Bridal Party gifts: Coach black leather clutches

barbbhoww · February 2011

Ceremony Venue - Holiday Inn Carol Stream DNR
Reception Venue - Holiday Inn Carol Stream DNR
Ceremony Music (if outside the church) - Midwest Productions-Lou
Reception Music - Midwest Productions - Lou
Photograher - Mchelle Taylor DNR
Florist - Wildflower Florist- Naperville, IL
Wedding Coordinator JustDuckyEvents
Makeup - Focas Hair Salon St Charles, IL
Hair - Focas Hair Salon St Charles, IL - Kiki
Dress Shops (both bride and bridesmaid) - David's Bridal for all, Aurora
Alterations - David's Bridal, Aurora
Tux/Suits - Men's Warehouse - Aurora
Invitations - Walmart

Bakery - Continetal Bakery - Mount Prospoect
Hotel Block - Holday Inn Carol Stream
Rehersal Dinner - Alberto's at HI CS

gpalmer · February 2011

Ceremony Venue - St Alphonsus Church, Lemont, IL
Reception Venue - Ruffled Feathers, Lemont, IL
Ceremony Music (if outside the church) with church
Reception Music - Speedy B Entertainment, www.djspeedyb.com AWESOME!!
Photograher - Modern Image Studios
Videographer
Florist - Enchanted Florist, Orland Park, IL
Linens/Lighting/Rentals
Entertainment (Photobooth, etc)
Wedding Coordinator
Makeup - Moda Salon, Lemont, IL
Hair - Moda Salon, Lemont, IL
Dress Shops (both bride and bridesmaid) - Bridesmart (Schaumburg) and All about the Dress (Lemont, IL_
Accessories (Veil/shoes/hair pieces, etc) All over...

Alterations - Mary Catomy (847) 678-7226 AWESOME!!
Cleaning/Preservation
Tux/Suits - JP Tuxedos, Don't recommend
Invitations - JP Tux
Calligraphy
Bakery - Dominos (Chicago) through reception hall
Caterers
Transportation - My Cheuffeur (don't reccommend)
Hotel Block - Willowbrook Holiday Inn
Rehersal Dinner - My parents house (it's great!)

Favors - All over
Bridal Party gifts - All over... Etsy was a great one and ELF.com

Loved all my vendors unless otherwise noted.

Good luck!

chavezhardy · March 2011

Ceremony Venue Notre Dame Parish, Clarendon Hills
Reception Venue Hyatt Lodge at McDonald's Campus
Ceremony Music (if outside the church) NA
Reception Music Toast & Jam, Laura
Photograher Petr Poliak
Videographer NA
Florist Meeting House
Linens/Lighting/Rentals BBJ
Entertainment (Photobooth, etc) Shutterbox
Wedding Coordinator NA
Makeup Beauty on Call, Rashona
Hair Beauty on Call, Cathy
Dress Shops (both bride and bridesmaid) Bella Bridal, Chicago & Priscilla of Boston, Oak Brook
Accessories (Veil/shoes/hair pieces, etc) Priscilla of Boston -veil, Zappos - shoes, Swaroski - jewerly
Alterations Priscilla of Boston, Suzanne
Cleaning/Preservation
Tux/Suits Mens Wearhouse
Invitations Wedding Paper Divas/DIY
Calligraphy Kylie Weller
Bakery Amy Beck Cake Design
Caterers Hyatt Lodge
Transportation Chicago Mini Bus
Hotel Block Hyatt Lodge
Rehersal Dinner Anyways Restaurant and Pub
Favors Shutterbox and petite sweets
Bridal Party gifts Boys - Create your own Converse, Girls - Clutch from ECLU on Etsy, pashmina

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