The Best Wedding Vendors in Braidwood, IL

The Best Wedding Vendors in Braidwood, IL

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BTP Media Group 

5.0

  • Photographer
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,300
  • Serves Braidwood, IL

I’m Barry Daley, a photographer and videographer with a passion for capturing life’s most unforgettable moments. For over a decade, I’ve been honored to document weddings and milestones, preserving the heartfelt details that make each story unique. With me, you’re not just a client—your memories mean as much to me as they do to you. I’m here to make you feel at ease, capturing the real, beautiful moments that tell your story. My goal is simple: to create lasting images and films that, years from now, bring back every emotion of your special day.

Awarded Best of Zola
Barry's professionalism and dedication to his craft were evident in every aspect of his work at our event. He went above and beyond to ensure that every moment was captured perfectly. From the initial consultation to the delivery of the final photographs, Barry demonstrated a level of professionalism that was truly exceptional. He was punctual, well-prepared, and equipped with top-of-the-line gear to handle any situation. What stood out the most was his ability to anticipate our needs before we even voiced them. He scouted the venue beforehand to identify the best spots for photos, and his attention to detail was remarkable. Barry's commitment to capturing the essence of our event was apparent in his proactive approach – he was always in the right place at the right time, never missing a beat. Moreover, Barry's communication skills were impeccable. He kept us informed throughout the process, making sure our preferences and requests were met. His delivery of the final photographs was prompt, and the quality exceeded our expectations. The images were not just photographs; they were works of art that encapsulated the spirit of our event. Choosing Barry was one of the best decisions we made. His professionalism, coupled with his willingness to go the extra mile, made our experience unforgettable. We highly recommend Barry Daley to anyone seeking a photographer who truly understands the importance of capturing life's most precious moments.
Kathleen Q., a year ago
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BWEDDINGS LLC 

5.0

  • Planner
  • Offers 6 services
  • Starts at $150
  • Serves Braidwood, IL

Bweddings' passion is to create a unifying vision with our client, and leverage our strong vendor relationships in the Chicagoland wedding and event industry to allow for creative collaboration in the design, planning and coordination process saving our clients hours of wedding planning and vendor sourcing.

Barbara's team sets a gold star standard bar in the wedding planning industry. With a short timeline to plan our wedding reception after a destination elopement, we looked to her for an ala carte, "the day of planning" services. She went over and beyond from helping with vendor selections, web site creation, invitations tracking and all the other little details we didn't think of that are easily overlooked. Her beautiful, creative design sense also helped us put together a perfect vibe for the venue for our memorable, special day. We feel very blessed to have found her to help us navigate through the planning stage leading up to our big day. She was spot on when she told us in the beginning “ All you have to do is show up and have fun! “ That’s exactly what happened, we didn’t have to worry about a thing. Thank you, Barbara, at Bweddings and her hard-working team who truly cares! J & H
Jeannie, a year ago
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KAS Photography 

5.0

  • Photographer
  • Classic style
  • Starts at $1,500
  • Serves Braidwood, IL

I love being able to capture those endearing, authentic laughs, and just “in the moment” moments. I believe photos are a timeless way to relive that special moment. Memories are one of the most beautiful things we as humans have, so why not have that memory frozen in time where you can physically see it!

Awarded Best of Zola
Karla did my business promo shoot, in which was a very spontaneous decision on my behalf.. being that I am pretty awkward and do not really enjoy “modeling”. I was super awkward the whole shoot but Karla made me feel very comfortable and made me laugh the whole time. It honestly didn’t even feel unnatural at all as she captured my most genuine moments. She really helped me with “easing up” since I tend to get stiff and just as awkward as can be. She was extremely professional, friendly, funny, caring and patient! She managed to capture my best angles in which surprised me because my whole life I always get pictures taken of me and my lovely best friend AKA my double chin. I would highly suggest her to anyone looking for a photographer for any and every occasion possible. She comes off as a friend and not a stranger at all, which is why I’m looking forward to booking any future shoots I plan to take and she will also be the only person I am confident in recommending to others! SHE IS THE BEST.
NATUTALLI.KO, 4 years ago
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Events by Jesse 

5.0

  • Planner
  • Offers 6 services
  • Starts at $1,500
  • Serves Braidwood, IL

At Events By Jesse, your event should reflect you and your unique vision. That's why we offer expert event planning, coordinating, and creative services tailored to trendsetters and tastemakers. Whether you’ve already booked half your vendors or just starting to plan, our team is here to guide you through the process with exceptional service, seamless execution, and an emphasis on fun! Our team of creative souls, organized planners, open communicators, and fierce negotiators will work with you every step of the way to bring your biggest event dreams to life.

We stumbled upon Dave accidentally but what a clear meet/cute - stars aligning moment. We were lucky enough to have Dave work with us for a little over 2 years to make our dream wedding come true. He was great about staying in contact even when we were far out from making big decisions, as we creeped closer and closer to the big day we began meeting monthly or bi-weekly. I never had one moment throughout the entire planning process where I had concern for his bandwidth or frustrations that either I or my other vendors may have caused. What I think I loved most, was his understanding of my vision. He took the time to understand what my husband and I both wanted and envisioned. On the big day, Dave was like the wind - he was EVERYWHERE but NOWHERE. I didn't have one person (vendor related) speak to me and when issues did arise, they always will no matter how hard you plan, he was able to make executive decisions without a hesitation knowing I had full trust in him. I couldn't imagine having done the wedding without him and am forever grateful for these past 2 years. I can't wait to hire him back in 15-20 years for a renewal ;)
Sasha F., 19 days ago
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State Of Glamour Professional Hair And Makeup 

5.0

  • Beauty professional
  • Team of 4
  • Starts at $360
  • Serves Braidwood, IL

Get ready to indulge in the ultimate glam experience with State of Glamour! Based in Naperville, IL, serving Chicagoland and beyond, they bring expert on-site hair and makeup services to all special events. Owner and lead artist Monica Toth and her passionate team excel at bringing your dream look to life while enhancing your natural beauty. With diverse experience in the wedding industry, we create long-lasting, luscious looks for all styles. Gather your squad and enjoy our group services. Being a mobile service, they will come to you, wherever you're getting ready. Let State of Glamour make your special day truly unforgettable

As a photographer, I've had the pleasure of working with countless hair and makeup teams, but none have impressed me quite like State of Glamour. Their expertise and professionalism have truly elevated the quality of my photography, capturing beauty at its finest. Monica and her team are absolute magicians when it comes to enhancing natural beauty. From the initial consultation to the final touch-ups, they consistently deliver impeccable results. They take the time to understand each client's vision and work meticulously to bring it to life, ensuring that every detail is perfect.
Magie photography, a year ago
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Arlen Music 

5.0

  • Production company
  • Starts at $1
  • Serves Braidwood, IL

Arlen Music Productions specializes in providing live Chicago music entertainment presentations for Chicago wedding music, Chicago corporate bands, and Chicago fundraising band events. Much more than just a traditional standalone Chicago wedding band, Arlen Music ensembles are recognized as leaders within the Chicago special event band industry. Winner of the 2014-2021 Best Band by Better Magazine, the Ken Arlen Evolution Orchestra has also developed a nationwide presence with performances ranging from New Year’s Eve at the Bellagio in Las Vegas, to the Presidential Inaugural Ball in Washington, D.C.

Oh what a night! Indigo was amazing! Our wedding guests were so impressed with them - from the jazz trio during dinner to the high energy music that kept everyone on the dance floor. Kendall knows how to start a party and keep it going until the end of the evening! Their range of music and ability to play to our guests was so impressive. We are so glad that we decided to select the 11 piece band - the horn section was fantastic! And then they ended the evening with a private dance for the bride and groom that was so special. They are definitely a five star band! A big thanks to Kendall and Indigo for a very special evening!
Julie, a year ago
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RoGina Montgomery Photography 

5.0

  • Photographer
  • Classic style
  • Starts at $1,500
  • Serves Braidwood, IL

With every wedding, I strive to create images that are both timeless and modern, capturing the essence of each couple's unique love story. My approach is candid and unobtrusive, allowing me to capture those genuine, heartfelt moments that often go unnoticed. I believe that a wedding is not just a celebration of a couple's love, but also a celebration of the love that surrounds them.

I couldn’t be more happier and satisfied with the level of professionalism and quality photography RoGina has to offer. Of course everything had to be perfect for the big wedding day and she absolutely helped my dream come true. I can’t wait to have her again for family photos soon! She’s truly so kind & gifted.
Mrs. D. K., 2 years ago
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Harpist Michelle Campbell 

5.0

  • Solo performer
  • Starts at $350
  • Serves Braidwood, IL

Harpist Michelle Campbell has enjoyed performing for weddings and special events for over twenty years. She has studied harp performance at prestigious institutes and holds a Masters of Music Degree. She is the resident harpist for the Langham Hotel and is a regular featured soloist at The Four Seasons as well as other luxury hotels throughout Chicago. Michelle also enjoys performing musical theatre, including a critically acclaimed show at the Goodman Theatre, and collaborating with other creative musicians in Chicago. As a freelance soloist she is in high demand for private events.

I've now worked with Michelle as a violinist she's hired and as a contractor who's hired her. Not only does she play beautifully but she's extremely organized preparing for the performance, shows up early, dresses perfectly for each event, and is a lovely person to know and work with. I definitely plan on working with her in the future!
Stephanie-Fretless Music, 4 years ago
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Essence Weddings 

5.0

  • Photographer
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $1,299
  • Serves Braidwood, IL

We are a family of photographers, striving for excellence in our craft. Our mission is to create fresh and exciting imagery while detailing the warmth and joy of your wedding. Our top priority is building trust with our couple and their loved ones, ensuring a pleasant experience for all. When you work with our team, our level of dedication gives you the confidence and peace of mind that your wedding is in good hands. Services Offered: -Photo -Video -DJ -Photo Booth -Formalwear *Remember to ask about our bundle packages

We could not have been happier with the services and product we received! We picked Nora as our photographer as it seemed like she was great at using natural lighting and did a good job with capturing photos that weren’t posed. We were not disappointed! Nora made the process as easy as humanly possible and very comfortable. She was able to read us easily and could tell when the group was getting restless and even could tell if I wanted certain photos without me saying. Nora was the only photographer but managed to capture all the photos we could have hoped for. The ceremony photos were beautiful but the reception photos perfectly captured the night. The quality of the photos when we got them was spectacular. Additionally, the entirety of the photos were sent to us within just over 4 weeks despite the fact that they had 8 weeks. Lastly, we booked the DJ through essence as well (spinning’ discs) and Nora and the dj worked together great which made it that much easier. If you’re considering essence, do it - you will not regret!
Cristina S., 22 days ago
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Dream Beauty Photography 

5.0

  • Photographer
  • Fine art style
  • Starts at $1,250
  • Serves Braidwood, IL

I'm Christina I have been a photographer for over 12 years and have been a Wedding Photographer and Specialist for the past 10 years. It is my goal to ensure that my couples get the best start to their marriage in peace, and also to give couples to get all they need and want at a price they can afford. The essence of my business in its truest form is to freeze time. To document a moment in your life that you can look back on, that will invoke emotion and spread joy. You deserve to be photographed. You matter. Your family matters. Your love for one another matters.

I love love love Christina. She goes above and beyond to make sure everything is perfect. She has the best eye for details. She is so caring and kind. She makes the entire process go smooth. Cannot recommend enough!
Cassie K., 3 years ago
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The Tribe Kitchen 

5.0

  • Caterer
  • Starts at $320
  • Serves Braidwood, IL

Our passion for flavor and culture has led us to craft a menu that showcases the very best of African food delicacies. Indulge in the rich and tantalizing flavors of our signature dishes, including Suya (kebab), Fried yam, Jollof Rice, Fried Rice, Jerk Chicken, Fried Plantain, Moi Moi, Egusi & Fufu, Efo-Riro and Fufu, Amala Gbegiri & Ewedu, and an array of other authentic and mouthwatering African specialties. We believe that food brings people together and sparks unforgettable moments. Our team is dedicated to providing you with warm hospitality and impeccable service, leaving you with cherished memories of our culinary fusion.

The Tribe kitchen was very easy to work with. We had the opportunity of having a taste of the food at their restaurant. They came up with a great menu for our wedding which our guests still talk about to date. The food was definitely one of the major highlights of our wedding.
Tope & J., a year ago
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Bellaru Catering/ Mis Dos Magos 

5.0

  • Caterer
  • Serves Braidwood, IL

We are a full-service boutique restaurant style catering company. We can cater events across the Chicagoland area and suburbs, from Wisconsin to Indiana. We have all licensing needed to help with your food, service, servers, bar, bartenders, linens, rentals, planning and more for your special event. Our menus are customized to your event because we believe each event is unique. We specialize in combining multiple authentic and/or fusion ethnic cuisines to create a harmonious meal through BellaRu Catering and Traditional Mexican Cuisine through Mis Dos Magos Events.

We had Bellaru cater our wedding in September 2019. The food was phenomenal and presented beautifully! Maya was SO MUCH MORE than just a caterer. The attention she gave to every detail made my wedding perfect! The staff was very personable and professional as well as quick and efficient. Everyone went the extra mile to make my wedding exceptional and it was thanks to Maya and her team! Bellaru gets 10 stars from us!!
Christine & J., 4 years ago
Pear Tree - Hel's Kitchen Catering 

5.0

  • Caterer
  • Serves Braidwood, IL

Pear Tree - Hel's Kitchen Catering™ has been serving the Chicagoland community for over 25 years. We are committed to offering freshly prepared gourmet foods and ingredients with excellent service to all of our clients. We provide a variety of services and have everything needed to suit catering needs for parties of 2-2,000. At Pear Tree Catering we strive to not only create delicious food, but also create an ambiance and night to remember for all of our guests. We can take care of everything from table decorations and themed centerpieces to costumed servers, anything we can do to ensure a dynamic and memorable occasion for our clients.

Pear Tree catered my daughter’s wedding, which we hosted in our backyard. They did an amazing job in all aspects, including the delicious food, the beautiful presentation, and the phenomenal staff. I would highly recommend them to anyone who is looking for a top-notch catering company. Shelly, as well as her entire staff, was delightful to work with – throughout the event planning stage as well as during the wedding itself. I was aiming for a very specific ambiance to my party, and Shelly listened carefully, understood my goals, and produced a party which totally matched those goals. With her extensive knowledge and creative ideas, she actually enhanced my objectives. When the wedding day came and Pear Tree arrived, I had total confidence that all of my hard work had come to an end – I knew that they would now take over the work while I enjoyed the wedding day – and that is exactly what happened. Shelly took the lead in executing every detail that we had discussed during the planning stages; yet remained flexible enough to make judgment calls where it was appropriate to do so. In regard to the setup of the food, she went above and beyond to create beautiful displays. As far as the food quality, I’ve never before had so many guests at my party approach me to let me know how wonderful the food was – and we had many foodies at our wedding! For certain items, I was told that they were the best in class! Shelly and her staff were accessible and easy to communicate with throughout the party – whether it be timing requests based on how many of my guests had arrived, or a personal favor (i.e., could you please offer a watermelon skewer to my daughter, the bride). They were efficient, polite, and respectful to everyone. When it came time for cleanup, they once again went above and beyond. Not only did they leave all cooking and serving areas immaculate, but they cleaned up parts of the party that they had not even been responsible for – i.e., gathering up the centerpieces, candy, nuts, etc. They even wrapped all leftover food and neatly packed it into my refrigerator. If you want to host a first-class party while minimizing your stress throughout the event planning stage as well as during the party itself, I highly recommend Pear Tree Catering!
Debbie, 4 years ago
Beauty by Charisse K 

5.0

  • Beauty professional
  • Starts at $225
  • Serves Braidwood, IL

I am a Chicago, Illinois mobile makeup artist specializing in soft glam, high glam, prom, photoshoots and bridal wedding makeup since 2014. I am very passionate about makeup artistry and uplifting people through the power of makeup. I aim to maintain a standard of excellence with my clients when it comes to proper makeup application, customer service, communication and knowledge about makeup & skincare.

Charisse K was professional from beginning to end. It was easy to setup my makeup appointment for my wedding online. It was a two part appointment, one to test my wedding day makeup and the second was on the day of my wedding. At the first test appointment we discussed my look and colors and she was GREAT! I requested one change to my eye makeup and she delivered! On the day of my wedding she arrived early and set up with her chair, makeup and lights. She was efficient and pleasant to work with. She did my sisters makeup first and then mine all while working around my photographer who came to take photos. I have continued to use Charisse K for future events when I needed my makeup professionally done. I have recommended her to others and will continue to do so. If you want to ensure your makeup is done right, book with Charisse and you can relax knowing it will be done.
Charlotte Taylor P., 3 years ago
Exquisitely Designed Events 

5.0

  • Planner
  • Offers 2 services
  • Starts at $1,000
  • Serves Braidwood, IL

Exquisitely Designed Events by Veronica is a planning company servicing the Greater Chicagoland Area offering personalized wedding design and planning services. ​ At Exquisitely Designed, we collaborate with our couples to internalize their dreams, conceptualize a vision, and deliver a wedding as unique as their love story. ​ Our goal is to create an event to surpass your expectations!

Veronica is truly the best wedding coordinator out there. She and her team went above and beyond and my wedding day was absolutely perfect!! Veronica was involved with the wedding planning months beforehand (unlike most wedding coordinators I spoke to!) and she was so detailed and organized that she truly put my type-A personality at ease!!! I knew I was in the best of hands after our first conversation and on the wedding day I was completely relaxed because I knew I could trust her to handle any hiccups. She also did my floral arrangements and was present at all the meetings with the venue and caterer to make sure that everyone was aligned on my vision. When she showed me the reception hall before my guests arrived it took my breath away-- it was even better than I envisioned!!! Her eye for detail is incredible and my reception decorations were breathtaking. I also have to acknowledge Veronica's assistant Sharae because she too was the best ever-- I definitely walked away from my wedding weekend with a new best friend. Sharae kept me calm and laughing on my wedding day and made the entire pre-ceremony experience SO MUCH FUN!!! Honestly, my wedding day would have felt much different if Sharae wasn't there. I actually got emotional saying goodbye because she was such an important part of my day too. I never thought I would grow so close to a wedding vendor, but I now consider Veronica, Sharae, and the entire Exquisitely Designed Events team like family. They truly made my wedding the best day ever!!!
Leigh Anne &., 2 years ago

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