Please help! Reasonable vendors near Galena, IL?

MELWAY2012

Hi there!  I was wondering if anyone can tell me reasonable vendors for everything?!?!  I'll be getting married in October 2013 at Eagle Ridge in Galena and it's a destination wedding!  It's much harder to pick good vendors from far away and it makes me really nervous! Soooo, any advice on florist, photographer, entertainment, officiant, baker...would be greatly appreciated!!! 

Thanks!!!

Melissa

ampauly

Hey Melissa!

Here are a few recommendations - just an FYI - Dubuque is only 15 minutes from Galena and has lots of vendors as well. Many people traveling to Galena don't realize this!

Cake: Check out Candle Ready Cakes and Kathy's Kakes (both in Iowa/travel to Galena)

DJ: Music With STyles or Riniker Rhythm 

Photo: UnPosed in Galena or Seeley, Mentz and Pitman Photography in Dubuque

Officiant: Jess Farlow in Galena

Florist: Hand Pickd in Dubuque

Hotel stay: Dena at Stoney Creek is super nice!

Wedding Planner: Christine at Rise Events (might be worth the investment for you being so far away!)

Let me know if you have any questions! I would be glad to help!

GalenaBride

Hi Melissa!

I don't have much in the way of recommendations just yet because I just started planning, but I am getting married October 2013 and having our reception at Eagle Ridge too!  What's your date and are you going with the Patio or ballroom?

Congrats on your engagement and I look forward to seeing more recommendations in this thread.

GalenaBride

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ChristineBochniak

Hi Melissa,
I am from Galena, IL and do wedding planning in Galena.  You can view my profile on theknot.com if you search for Rise Events Planning.  My website is also www.riseeventsplanning. Please let me know if you can use my services.
Congratulations!
Christine Pirkle