After 10+ years in the business, my passion for visual storytelling is stronger now than ever before. I promise to capture each moment throughout your special day to help you relive it for years to come.

Lock and Mule is our restaurant in Lockport, IL. Like all our restaurants, the menu contains dishes ranging from familiar favorites to our chef's more adventurous creations. Lock & Mule is also home to our second brewery, helping us craft a portfolio of ice cold beers to suit any palette – from light, sessionable lagers and ales to dark and complex experimental brews. You’ll find a variety of beers on tap at any given time, including seasonal and limited-edition beers.

For 100 years and four generations, Siegel’s Cottonwood Farm has been a place where memories are created, and the ideal venue for your rustic elegant wedding in Chicagoland. The beautiful, all-natural, and picturesque setting of The Farm will have you falling in love all over again while creating an enchanting celebration that is memorable for you, your wedding party, and your guests. We want it to be as EFFORTLESS and STRESS-FREE as possible for our couples. The Barn at Cottonwood offers more than just a beautiful setting for your big day, it provides an experience for your friends and family to remember for a lifetime.

The Crow and Calico Tavern at Crozehead Cooperage is a truly unique venue. Set on the backdrop of the oldest farm in Monee, built in 1864, we are the only cooperage in Illinois and one of only 28 in the US. We are 2023 honorees of the IL Bureau of Tourism 'Illinois Makers' award. With over 5 acres, including 2 acres of woodland, a nature trail and a scenic pond, it lends itself to a fairy tale atmosphere. The Crow and Calico Tavern is a quaint and cozy premium whiskey bar with a European feel. A biergarten provides 750 square feet of covered space and includes use of our high tables and fest tables if desired. A furnished side patio provides an ideal spot for a cigar and bourbon! Furnished alcoves along our woodline with fire pits to light the night sky and warm guests souls. We provide a furnished 20 x 30 cocktail tent and outdoor bar. The price includes 2 bartenders for 8 hours as well as an on-site cooper to provide barrel crafting demonstrations and tours at your guests leisure.

Onsite Hair & Airbrush Makeup Services- Chicago and surrounding suburbs. From classy and flawless to a little bit of edge, we can match you up with the perfect hairstylist and/or makeup artist for the look you'd like to achieve. These beauty gurus will show up at your door and bring out an even more beautiful you!! Why go to the salon on your special day when the salon can come to you?

With a decade of experience and formal makeup education at Makeup First School in Chicago, I feel confident in my abilities to do Amazing bridal makeup! I treat my brides how I would want my daughters to be treated on their wedding day. I have carefully curated my makeup kit to have high end products with a vast array of luxury skin prep and gorgeous color palettes. I can create any look a bride would want and have products to solve any problem that may come up.

Hollingworth Candies specializes in handcrafting toffees and chocolate candies. Our mission is to provide high quality candies and excellent customer service. Our story begins at home. Hollingworth Candies was founded by Margaret Carlson in 1982. She started making English toffee one pound at a time in her home kitchen, along with her neighbor, and selling candy at small craft shows. Our toffees are still made by hand using the highest quality creamery butter, pure chocolate and fresh nuts.

I love seeing the light in peoples eyes when they look in the mirror and feel beautiful. I also have the eye of a photographer, since I worked as a wedding photographer for 8 years. I have doing hair and makeup for 20.

Hi, I Am Breanne. Whether you're celebrating an important milestone or simply hoping to capture the fleeting moments that make up our lives, I delight in photographing them for you (so much actually)! I began this journey with a passion for photographing my own children. After learning my camera's basics, I dove into studying the technical side and finally came up for air about 3 years later. My journey quickly evolved into what it is today, a desire to capture real moments, preserving them for families. I am a feeler and my desire for you is that you feel the emotions from your session years later when you look at your images.

Celebrate your special occasions in style at Franconi’s, where we can comfortably seat up to 125 guests! Whether you're planning a baptism, graduation, wedding, wedding shower, corporate event, or any other type of celebration, we have everything you need to make it a day to remember. Our elegant and spacious banquet hall is fully equipped with everything you need to host the perfect event, including a full bar, custom menus, and expert event planning services. Our team of experienced professionals will work with you every step of the way to ensure that every detail is perfect, from the decorations to the menu. Speaking of the menu, our talented chefs can create a customized menu just for you and your guests, featuring all your favorite dishes and flavors! So why wait? Book your next event at Franconi’s “distinctly unique events” and experience the ultimate in style, elegance, and luxury. Contact us today to schedule a tour and start planning your event!

Hello! Thank you so much for following our work! and for your interests in obtaining service with Esme Makeup Artist Team. First and foremost, Congratulations on your engagement! Esme Makeup artist is a Luxury Bridal Business that works in Chicago and all the surrounding suburbs. We have a team of makeup artist ready to give you the makeup look you have always dreamed of. With 10 years in business and a brides favorite.

Entertainment services for weddings, parties, and events. Professional DJ's and dance lighting; Greenscreen photo booth with hundreds of backgrounds for your guests to choose; Wireless up-lighting; Ceremony music; On-line planning tools, On-line photo booth gallery; Photo guestbook; and more!

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.

Our mission at DuoBeauty Bridal Co. Is to ensure you have a beautiful and stress free wedding day. We not only love making people feel comfortable in their own skin but also provide a creative and fun environment for our clients. We want to exceed your expectations, leaving you not only satisfied but confident.   We are constantly looking for new trends and styles to fit each and every bride. We offer makeup services using a variety of products to fit each and every client, as well as updo formal styles.

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.

Creating a feeling and setting the vibe. Celebrating all things love. Creatively crafted weddings planning and coordination. From day of coordination to full service planning, I am ready to help and support your big day!

The Original Rainbow Cone has been a staple in Chicago for over 95 years! We serve our signature combination of Chocolate, Strawberry, Palmer House, Pistachio and Orange Sherbet sliced and stacked on a cone. We also offer other flavors upon request. We offer on-site catering with our trucks for outdoor events, and our pop up ice cream social service for indoor events!

Welcome to Dancefloor Delight, the premier wedding DJ company dedicated to making your big day an unforgettable experience! Our team of experienced and professional DJs is committed to providing top-quality entertainment that will have you and your guests dancing all night long.

I began, 2017; ‘Editorial Fashion’ working with modeling agencies. Then doing my 1st wedding by request in Taiwan for a Luxury Editorial style wedding. I completely fell in love with wedding imagery and the process that all goes into the experience. From there ‘I’ became ‘we’ as my team grew. Having refined our Luxury Editorial Image over the years!

Hi,Danny K Studios has over a decade years of professional Cinematography/videography experience and eight years of Photographic experience. The continued growth of this business has allowed us to join forces with a broad range of professionals in different culture and wedding traditions to help bring your vision to life. We like to give directions in most pleasant and comfortable ways to our couple but organic moments and good energy of your event make wedding films amazing.

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!

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.

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

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.

We are a family business, everything started 2019. I have a Bachelor's Degree in Hospitality Management and I enjoy the process of planning events, decorations, scheduling, and timelines. I worked in the hotel business for almost 10 years until I realized that I wanted to start working in what I love and I'm passionate about. That's how I decided to open my own company!

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.

Bakari Kamal Productions is a black-owned media company focused on visual storytelling. Our owner has been doing videography for 10+ years and has learned how to capture and retell life's most important moments through visual media. Our specialty is using cinematic imagery and authentic audio to tell the story of your wedding day.

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.

A Chicago based DJ that has worked events in Los Angeles, Las Vegas, New York City, Miami, and Internationally. He likes to draw from from his roots in Houston, New Orleans and current home of Chicago to create a fun atmosphere for his clients. Graduate of Xavier University of Louisiana and Tulane University in New Orleans, this former social worker knows a good party.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

Groom Therapy is a day of styling services for grooms and their parties. We make sure that you look your best on the day of your wedding by providing hair and beard services and a variety of other services to ensure your photos turn out picture perfect!

J&S Business Media is locally and family owned and operated out of Northwest Indiana. Operating since June 2021, we’ve had multiple clients that have been exceptionally satisfied with our services. We look forward to working with couples throughout all walks of life. We strive to make your wedding video process as stress free and fun as possible.

For owner Mike Yazumbek, DJing is fun and games, but it’s also a lifestyle he has lived and breathed for the past 13 years. Mike got his interest in DJing at age 20 and started out playing friends house parties, then eventually building up a reputation and DJing a the biggest nightclubs in the Chicagoland Area. Pretty Soon, a lot of his friends were getting married and Mike was the first person they thought of. After Djing hundreds of clubs, bars, school dances, private parties and weddings under his freelance name "DJ Mike Y" It was time to finally brand a mobile entertainment company - Reception Entertainment !

I love capturing the special moments that are once in a lifetime. My passion for photography has followed me since the age of seven and I have never put the camera down. I specialize in couples and portraits as well as elopements. For the free spirited and in love.

For those of us at Chick-fil-A Millennium Park, it would be our absolute pleasure to serve your special event! From cocktail hours to reception dinners and late night snacks, we are capable of providing our high quality food to any party ranging from 15 people up to large productions of 700 guests. Our catering team will take care of the set-up and assembly of all meals or appetizers while providing our famous and genuine hospitality.

Our food is our foundation - we wouldn’t be here without the 13 layers of our McAlister’s Club or our giant Spuds covered with your favorite toppings. Our goal is to serve handcrafted food and delicious sweet tea that is simple and satisfying – for every palette, even mom’s pickiest eater. We take familiar flavors and add the special McAlister’s touch that you won’t find anywhere else.

FalhenMedia, a company based in Chicago, specializes in providing exceptional services for weddings, events, musical and festival productions, and creative storytelling, including film productions. Our team at FalhenMedia Studio is dedicated to our craft and committed to making your special day unforgettable. Let's chat and create some amazing memories together with just a click!

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.

TruFocus Productions helps our clients get professional video support, while maintaining a commitment to our core values of honesty, respect and flexibility for everyone we do business with. We provide premium video services that help our clients meet their multimedia goals, maintain the best practices in the video technology environment, and improve on our skills to increase business efficiency. We partner with our clients to create videos that are tailored for their specific needs.

We are so excited to celebrate your event! Whether it is a wedding, birthday party, or everyday gathering, we are here to help and be the one stop shop for all your entertainment and memory capturing needs. Event planning can be daunting and a bit stressful. Everything we do at Pitch and Pixel Studios is to package it up and make it easy for you. We pride ourselves in being transparent and straightforward. Wedding Planners by trade, our founders know the best vendors for the best rates. We have gathered our years of knowledge and event experience to create a network of options that will cater to any style and client personality!

Utsav Creations is a full event Production Company ,specializing in weddings and special occasion events. Tanvvi creatively intertwines Elegance, Style & Sophistication into awe inspiring designs. Her rapport with clients has earned her friendly yet professional reputation backed with referrals. Utsav Creations consists of a skilled team of professionals. that can design unique events in all styles and price ranges. For any occasion, theme, function or reason, We excel at creatively planning your event, anticipating your needs and exceeding your expectations.

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!

Nichole Young (Luchs) has been part of the wedding industry since 2008 and specializes in wedding ceremonies and other life events. Both in look and sound, Nichole’s harp provides a touch of elegance and beauty to wedding occasions. Nichole Young (Luchs) offers high-quality service options and will work with each couple to choose a setlist of music that is meaningful for them. She can perform a large range of styles that include classical, Celtic, American jazz standards, show tunes, movie themes and modern pop/rock. She can also learn and play new songs that are favorites of the couple.

Couple of G’s Hospitality offers an array of hospitality services such as custom cocktail curation, mobile bartending, beverage production, event production, & consulting. Not only are we hospitality professionals but, we are also a couple.