Re: Vendor Spreadsheet

• bellaluna290 member

  

  May 2014 edited June 2014

  Ceremony Venue Mrs. Murphy and Sons Irish Bistro
  Reception Venue  Mrs. Murphy and Sons Irish Bistro
  Reception Music Windy City Mix
  Photographer Matushek Photography
  Videographer n/a
  Florist Forget Me Knodt
  Linens/Lighting/Rentals n/a
  Entertainment (Photobooth, etc) n/a
  Wedding Coordinator n/a
  Officiant A Perfect Fit Rev
  Makeup Crystal Eyez
  Hair Noel Rose Hair Studio
  Dress Shops (both bride and bridesmaid) Dimitria Designs, Greenville, SC and JCrew
  Accessories (Veil/shoes/hair pieces, etc) Etsy (lace and grace veils)
  Alterations Julia Needlman
  Cleaning/Preservation TBD
  Tux/Suits Men's Wearhouse
  Invitations CatPrint
  Save the dates Minted
  Calligraphy N/A
  Bakery Sweet Sensations
  Caterers N/A
  Transportation W-Limo
  Hotel Block Holiday Inn and Suites Chicago O'Hare Rosemont
  Rehearsal Dinner Mia Francesca
  Favors Amy's Candy Bar
  Bridal Party Gifts Coach
  
  All of our vendors receive 5/5!
  

  
  
  

  Report0 Reply
• SSCC2925 member

  

  May 2014

  We're getting married In June so I can't leave a comprehensive review on everything-will try to update after the wedding!
  
  Ceremony Venue- Immanuel Lutheran Church (Downers Grove, IL)
  Reception Venue- Chateau Orleans (Darien, IL)
  Ceremony Music (if outside the church) N/A
  Reception Music- DJ Anthony Malloy
  Photograher/ RRG Photography
  Videographer
  Florist- afloral.com
  Linens/Lighting/Rentals- Being done by venue
  Entertainment (Photobooth, etc)- Doing ourselves
  Wedding Coordinator- Us
  Makeup- Mario Tricoci Naperville
  Hair- Mario Tricoci Naperville
  Dress Shops (both bride and bridesmaid) David's bridal lombard, cannot recommend them enough, the customer service was excellent
  Accessories (Veil/shoes/hair pieces, etc)- Shoes purchased at David's, veil off of etsy
  Alterations- David's bridal Lombard, again cannot recommend enough 5/5
  Cleaning/Preservation
  Tux/Suits- Men's Wearhouse Willowbrook
  Invitations- Magnet Street 5/5
  Calligraphy- N/A
  Bakery- La Petite Sweet, Westmont
  Caterers- Venue does it's own food and it tastes excellent
  Transportation- N/A
  Hotel Block- Marriott Southwest
  Rehearsal Dinner- Giordanos Oak Brook
  Favors N/A, donating money to favorite charity
  Bridal Party gifts- Giving gift cards for dinner date night without kids

  Report0 Reply
• [Deleted User] member

  

  May 2014

  @SSCC2925@yahoo.com ...Definitely update with reviews after your wedding! I'm getting married in the same area as you (same church actually and same town for reception), but in June 2015 so I have my main vendors, but am holding off on the others. I'd especially love to hear about the bakery and your hair/make-up.  

  Report0 Reply
• bellaluna290 member

  

  October 2014

  @KnotPorscha, could we get this added as a sticky to the top of this forum? It would be a really great resource to future brides.
  

  
  
  

  Report0 Reply
• [Deleted User] admin

  

  October 2014

  @bellaluna290 stickied

  Report0 Reply
• pinkoctoberbride member

  

  December 2014

  Hello everyone, I'm new to this forum. We are getting married in October 2015. So far I have listed the vendors that I have booked.

  
  

  Ceremony Venue- St. Philips the Apostle Church (Addison)
  Reception Venue-Mirage Four Points (Schiller Park)
  Reception Music-family friend who's a professional dj
  Photographer-Alishia Danielle Photography
  Videographer-Digital Spectrum Video
  Florist-
  Wedding Coordinator-Me ha ha
  Tux/Suits-Men's Warehouse
  Invitations-DIY printable invitation kits from Michael's Crafts
  Transportation-Emperior Limo
  Hotel Block-Mirage Four Points
  
  Favors
  Bridal Party gifts
  

  Report0 Reply
• thisismynickname2 member

  

  January 2015 edited January 2015

  I did DIY on quite a bit but here's what I had....
  
  
  Ceremony and Reception: signature room (wonderful!!)
  DJ: Back third Entertainment (wonderful!)
  Photog: not mentioning, not wonderful.
  Dress: Nordstrom, a Sue Wong dress
  Hair: Colin of London (wonderful!)
  Officiant: Rev. Ron Crowley-Koch (wonderful! Married Catholic Priest, perfect for what I call "Catholic light" and not having the Sacrament in a Church)
  Programs: Vistaprint
  STDs: Snapfish
  BM dresses: White House Black Market
  Cake: Alliance Bakery (wonderful!)
  I can't think of anything else. Signature Room included so much, which is awesome if you need low-stress arrangements.
  
  ETA: favors: Franco Mints
  Bridal party gifts: Kate Spade accessories
  Menswear: suits they owned plus Burberry accessories purchased for them by DH
  Hotel block: Residence Inn Marriott (thumbs up)

  ________________________________

  
  

  
  

  Report0 Reply
• KayDeee member

  

  January 2015 edited January 2015

  Vendor reviews
  Ceremony Venue - Lightology's rooftop garden. Only a handful of weddings a year there, so it's a very unique setting if you can gamble the Chicago weather. Wonderful experience and  our photos are amazing.

  
  

  Reception Venue - Zed451  Brunch reception, all guests raved about the food and service. Very affordable option for a Saturday wedding.

  
  

  Ceremony Music (if outside the church) - SimpleAV they ran our playlist and provided the mics and music amplification. B+ 

  
  

  Photograher - Markitphotography A+ loved all our photos, the photographer is very easy to work, totally professional and fun and and really pays attention to the details.

  
  Florist - Bunches in Lincoln Park A+ great for small and large budgets

  
  Linens/Lighting/Rentals - Tablescapes For ceremony chair rentals - A+

  
  Hair & Makeup - Salon Moxie Ann is super A++ 

  
  Accessories (Veil/shoes/hair pieces, etc) Etsy

  
  Tux/Suits - Monitor Formal Wear  Solid B

  
  Invitations - Pear Tree Greetings  Very affordable and easy to use.

  
  Transportation - Uber black car service (seriously, we only needed to go a few blocks to a few places)

  
  Hotel Block - Aloft City Center and The Godfrey Both great to work with. Our first look photos from the Godfrey terrace are unique and wonderful.

  
  Rehearsal Dinner - Connie's Pizza Gold Coast - Very nice private room, service was great. Also very affordable packages. 

  
  Favors - Busy Beaver Buttons (support your local shops A+)
  
  

  Report0 Reply
• MobKaz member

  

  January 2015

  thisismynickname said:

  I did DIY on quite a bit but here's what I had.... Ceremony and Reception: signature room (wonderful!!) DJ: Back third Entertainment (wonderful!) Photog: not mentioning, not wonderful. Dress: Nordstrom, a Sue Wong dress Hair: Colin of London (wonderful!) Officiant: Rev. Ron Crowley-Koch (wonderful! Married Catholic Priest, perfect for what I call "Catholic light" and not having the Sacrament in a Church) Programs: Vistaprint STDs: Snapfish BM dresses: White House Black Market Cake: Alliance Bakery (wonderful!) I can't think of anything else. Signature Room included so much, which is awesome if you need low-stress arrangements. ETA: favors: Franco Mints Bridal party gifts: Kate Spade accessories Menswear: suits they owned plus Burberry accessories purchased for them by DH Hotel block: Residence Inn Marriott (thumbs up)

  I realize you are offering reviews, but your comment regarding your officiant is a bit misleading.  There is NO such thing as a married Catholic priest.  There was NOTHING Catholic about your ceremony.  Your ceremony is NOT valid in the eyes of the Catholic church.
  
  I say this only because I do not want anyone reading this to think they can have a ceremony anywhere other than in a Catholic church and be recognized by the Catholic church.
  

  Report0 Reply
• thisismynickname2 member

  

  February 2015 edited February 2015

  MobKaz said:

  thisismynickname said:

  I did DIY on quite a bit but here's what I had.... Ceremony and Reception: signature room (wonderful!!) DJ: Back third Entertainment (wonderful!) Photog: not mentioning, not wonderful. Dress: Nordstrom, a Sue Wong dress Hair: Colin of London (wonderful!) Officiant: Rev. Ron Crowley-Koch (wonderful! Married Catholic Priest, perfect for what I call "Catholic light" and not having the Sacrament in a Church) Programs: Vistaprint STDs: Snapfish BM dresses: White House Black Market Cake: Alliance Bakery (wonderful!) I can't think of anything else. Signature Room included so much, which is awesome if you need low-stress arrangements. ETA: favors: Franco Mints Bridal party gifts: Kate Spade accessories Menswear: suits they owned plus Burberry accessories purchased for them by DH Hotel block: Residence Inn Marriott (thumbs up)

  I realize you are offering reviews, but your comment regarding your officiant is a bit misleading.  There is NO such thing as a married Catholic priest.  There was NOTHING Catholic about your ceremony.  Your ceremony is NOT valid in the eyes of the Catholic church.
  
  I say this only because I do not want anyone reading this to think they can have a ceremony anywhere other than in a Catholic church and be recognized by the Catholic church.
  

  Correct, it is not the sacrament, and no, it wouldn't be recognized by the Catholic church. That was a choice we made. My husband was previously married in the Catholic church, divorced, and has his marriage annulled. Though he could have remarried in the Church, it felt weird to me. I'm not saying this in a snarky way, but the Church does not have a monopoly on worship and prayer, so having the Crowley-Kochs officiate and lead everyone through prayers and blessings was perfect for us. 

  
  

  Some interesting reading though: http://thinkprogress.org/health/2014/07/14/3459644/pope-franics-priestly-celibacy/

  and

  http://www.wbez.org/news/culture/chicago-active-underground-movement-ordain-catholic-women-priests-106323
  

  
  

  
  

  ________________________________

  
  

  
  

  Report0 Reply
• wyrugrats member

  

  March 2015

  We got married this past weekend:
  
  Ceremony Venue St. Matthias (Chicago)
  Reception Venue European Crystal (Arlington Heights AMAZING!!!!)
  Reception Music Remix Entertainment (Outstanding!)
  Photographer Concept One (haven't seen our photos yet, but excellent service)
  Florist Aberdeen's (wouldn't use them or suggest them)
  Linens/Lighting/Rentals - everything was at our venue
  Entertainment (Photobooth, etc) our photo package included a photo booth for 4 hours
  Wedding Coordinator - Venue provided - Anna
  Makeup - Mimi's unisex - small salon near where I grew up
  Hair - Mimi's Unisex
  Dress Shops (both bride and bridesmaid) -Bride - David's BMs - Reddington in Park Ridge
  Accessories (Veil/shoes/hair pieces, etc) I made my veil, shoes at DSW
  Alterations Teresa's (Chicago)
  Cleaning/Preservation Haven't done this yet
  Tux/Suits GQ Formalwear (Streets of Woodfield)
  Invitations Wedding Paper Divas. I made all the inserts though
  Bakery - none, venue has their own pastry chef
  Transportation - Signature Transportation
  Hotel Block - Courtyard Merritt South
  Rehearsal Dinner - Gulliver's
  Favors - De La Rosa candies and a "bookmark" with a thank you on one side and some meaningful quotes on back (made the favors too)
  Bridal Party gifts - BM's sweats with their names, tote with their initial, and a day of survival kit. GM's - beer mug with names engraved, bomber of craft beer and 4 small liquors.

  Report0 Reply