Welcome your guests into a stately lobby with vaulted ceilings and original crown molding for an event everyone will fondly remember. Wedding and reception options include versatile entertaining and ceremonial spaces to accommodate parties from 10-to-80 guests. The building’s architectural details make for a picture-perfect setting, be it for a champagne toast or kiss atop the skyline-view terrace. With a rich history rooted in Chicago’s Jazz Age, Ambassador Chicago is the city’s original boutique hotel dating back to 1926. Located in the heart of the Gold Coast, the iconic property has hosted the who’s who of the 20th and 21st centuries having served as a local beacon to countless celebrities like Elizabeth Taylor, Frank Sinatra, and Marilyn Monroe.

Chicago Street Strings (ChiSS - /Shy-S-S/) began in the summer of 2012 as a busking duet, which is how we got our name! Our goal is to provide our clients with the most creative, affordable, & enjoyable music that we can possibly offer. We have a roster of talented professional musicians that can play anything from Bach to the Beatles, from Irish Jigs to Bon Jovi. We specialize in live performance, ceremony music and recording sessions and are available for hire in many different instrumentation combinations for any type of project or event. Hire us for your next one!

The Dalcy is an elegant wedding and rehearsal dinner venue located in the heart of the historic Fulton Market District, Chicago, Illinois. This private event hall provides the ideal setting to host the celebration you’ve always dreamed of. The dedicated and experienced team at The Dalcy will go above and beyond to accommodate your every want and need on your special day. They aim to ensure that your chosen event space forms a charming environment in which memorable moments can thrive.

Hedonia Flowers is a wedding floral studio serving Chicago and its suburbs. We specialize in creating stunning floral and custom decor to elevate and enhance your big day. Our style is dreamy, garden-y, effortlessly elegant yet never too fussy. With a focus on inclusivity, price transparency, and communication, We're here to make wedding planning less of a drag, and more of a joy!

The Dawson’s stunning, two-story foyer with its breathtaking grand staircase is the perfect first impression for your guests. And, the custom tile and lighting, hand-crafted woodwork, abundant natural light, and an acclaimed courtyard, make The Dawson a dream location for hosting any event, ranging from a wedding, corporate event, birthday party, and more.

The Flower Firm is a boutique, full service floral and event décor company specializing in creating uniquely customized, curated weddings and extraordinary events. Our talented and close-knit team takes an overwhelming pride in your experience, taking note of the personal details, and capturing your sense of style. We will transform your wedding day vision into a stunning reality through gorgeous floral design, dramatic lighting, intricate fabric treatments, luxe lounge furniture, custom bars, personalized signage and more.

As you prepare for one of the most important days of your life, we, at the Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel, look forward to creating your first memories together. Our wedding specialists will work with you on all of the details to design an affair that you and your guests will always remember. We offer a variety of wedding packages that can be customized to suit every single one of your needs and will be executed with perfection.

Hi There… My name is Antwonette and I specialize in portrait photography. My photography style is photojournalistic and deeply emotional images that are both fun and true to self. My setting of choice is natural light, however, I aim to deliver beautiful images regardless of the setting.

Sitting proudly above the Hotel Lincoln, the J. Parker offers the most spectacular views in all of Chicago. As you sip one of our signature cocktails, enjoy the beautiful water views of North Avenue Beach and the magnificent scenery of Lincoln Park. From our award-wining chefs, we offer a variety of mouthwatering food selections from appetizers to main dishes to desserts. The J. Parker is available for large party reservations, outdoor buyouts, and full buyouts year round. Weddings, birthdays, graduations, corporate receptions, and more. Come celebrate your special occasion with us!

Located in Fulton Market District within Chicago’s bustling West Loop, Formento’s is an Italian restaurant steeped with the bright and fresh flavors of Italy. Created as a nod to the owner’s grandmother, “Nonna Formento,” guests will experience an array of dishes from house-made pasta, delicate antipasti, and wood-fired fish and steak. The world-class wine menu offers guests more than 600 varietals from around the world. At Formento’s, new world culinary creativity marries with generations past

From private parties to corporate events, Cindy's is one of Chicago's best event spaces. Our world-renowned view, impeccable service, and seasonally fresh menu make our enclosed rooftop one of the best restaurants with private rooms in the city. Party ideas include company events, networking events, happy hours, team building events, engagement parties, baby showers, birthday parties, wedding party brunches, and holiday parties.

Teatro ZinZanni is hosted high up on the 14th floor in an antique Belgian Spiegeltent in the heart of the Chicago Loop. We may specialize in international cirque and cabaret, but welcome guests to customize their booking to their needs. You won't find another venue like this one!

Boasting a highly recognizable location with some of Chicago’s best panoramic views of the lakefront and skyline, Pru is the perfect venue to host your next meeting or event! Pru offers a variety of spaces from our stunning 7,000 SF Terrace to our 23,000 SF Lounge to our 3 private meeting rooms with start of the art audio/visual capabilities, our atmosphere is unmatched. We can't wait to welcome you to Pru!

Nestled in the heart of Chicago right near Grant Park, the Fairmont Millennium Chicago offers a luxurious wedding venue amid the hustle and bustle of The Windy City! Just steps away from expansive parks, first class shopping, and the vibrant nightlife of the Magnificent Mile, this premiere hotel offers the perfect space for a destination wedding! As stylish as the city it’s nestled in, guests will be greeted by the elegant new lobby, defined by crisp lines, rich woods, and the perfect contrast of neutral finishes and pops of color.

I've been photographing weddings for over 14 years, and I have experience with everything from intimate weddings, to large 500 person weddings. My goal is to make you feel comfortable in front of the camera so that you can actually enjoy your day while I document the moments and direct authentic portraits.

Small intimate boutique style hotel offering 2 ballroms for weddings and other social events. Our pre-function area is ideal for welcome receptions, let our wedding planner assist you with all details. Plan your ceremony in one ballroom and have the reception in Lindbergh Ballroom. Our meeting and events space is located in one area just a few steps from the hotel's main entrance. Complimentary same day garage parking with in/out privilege for guests attending your event. Complimentary WiFi for you and your guests to stay connected and share memories. For weddings over 100 people we guarantee that it will be the only wedding taking place.

Located in the heart of Chicago's Loop in the iconic Willis Tower, our downtown Chicago wedding venue offers unparalleled views of the lake and skyline, certain to take your guests' breath away. We work with the city's best vendors to create an overall amazing experience. Whether you desire a Chicago wedding venue that is intimate or extravagant, our experienced Private Event Directors are ready to help you with every detail to make certain that your big day is absolutely perfect.

SPLENDOR OF EDEN IS A LUXURY FLORAL DESIGN STUDIO BASED IN CHICAGO, LED BY BRIE PFLEDERER. We will dream with you, and create unique mood boards using your fashion, home decor, or travel inspiration to design florals that reflect YOU. We custom price each wedding, styling event, and arrangement individually. Because we embrace travel, we specialize in working with local vendors and procuring the perfect florals for each event wherever that might take us.

We know you dream of an extraordinary wedding day. Let Jewell Weddings help make that dream come true. The beauty of a Jewell wedding is legendary. Whether simply stated or extravagant, every wedding we cater has the signature Jewell Weddings style, that “step beyond,” which has set us apart for decades. Our consultants are passionate about entertaining, combining creativity and expertise, so that even the smallest detail is not forgotten. With a knowledge of Chicago special events, extending beyond just weddings, we will make sure that everything, down to the last fork, fits your style.

At Soul & Smoke, we treat barbecue with the reverence it deserves. We are consumed with the details: the meat-to-bone ratio on our ribs, the creaminess of our mac and cheese, and the combination of spices in Chef Carter’s signature sauce. And as a classically trained chef, he’s primed with the palate and patience to pull those nourishing, heart-warming barbecue flavors from the smoke. We pour our soul into food because barbecue is a craft worthy of devotion. It’s the food we want to eat, and the food we love to cook. Let us tend to the comfort food so you can focus on the people sharing it.

DARS Photography is based out of northwest suburbs of Chicago and currently taking reservations for 2019 & 2020 weddings as well as other major photography events. We serve greater Chicago area & the surrounding suburbs. Our team is also available for travel nationwide. We specialize in South Asian and American wedding photography (Hindu, Muslim, Sikh, Arabic, Jewish, Italian, Latino, Polish, Catholic, Hispanic, Filipino, Korean, Vietnamese, Middle Eastern, and many more). We have an extensive portfolio which can be shared upon request. All of our work is artistically retouched and prepared to your satisfaction.

Maddie Blecha has been capturing both weddings and newborns since 2010. These new beginnings are perfect just as they are, so we aim to artistically capture the details and genuine moments that make each story so unique. Taking on a limited number of bookings each year, we are able to create a comfortable and personable experience for each amazing couple we work with!

Our shop has been in its location since 1939 and features an original hardwood cooler & 1910s cash register. We stock a rotating variety of unusual plants as well as a selection handmade goods from around the world, including ceramics by Cécile Daladier, Nancy Kwon of Kkokkodek, and Jennefer Hoffman, jewelry by Mary Macgill, as well as artist books by Johanna Tagada.

Hubby's takes pride in delighting your guests with the highest quality ingredients and casual catering services. We'll drive the cart to you, set it all up, cook to perfection on site and serve your menu to your guests, hot and fresh. We also come fully equipped with food trays, napkins, waste removal, and a happy-go-lucky attendant. Leave all the work and clean up to us!

Based in Chicago, the Key Tov Orchestra has been performing for audiences all over the country since 2002. Under the musical direction of its founder, Elliot Dvorin, the Key Tov Orchestra was created as a Jewish wedding band providing spirited and energetic singing and dancing for brides and grooms throughout the Midwest. With their unique ability to perform traditional Jewish music as well as contemporary musical selections, Key Tov has become the premier Jewish wedding band in the greater Chicago area.

Sup y'all! We are a team of creatives formed by Zandro who absolutely love our jobs and everything that comes with it. Serving the Chicagoland area & Ventura county as well as worldwide. We appreciate the people we meet, the places we go, the hours we keep, and the spontaneity in every shoot.

Hello, I'm Christianna! Welcome, friend! With 10+ years of experience in the event industry, I love bringing your inspiration to life and to fruition. Creating expressive and empowering event spaces has influenced my passion for interior styling and home organization. We are all on a journey, and there is beautiful form and function to be found across all areas of life. Launching and leading Sacred is birthed out of this belief. Sacred exists to create unity between you and the spaces you hold. It’s my heart to empower your sense of self through design, and it’s my hope to play a part in your journey.

Glam Code is a company that runs on passion. With over 15 years of experience in wedding and editorial beauty, we specialize in customizing your look to fit your dream. At Glam Code, we take pride in our work and are grateful for our clients. We are here to Glam you up for all of life's special events. Our services are offered on location, or at our beauty studio in Evanston, IL. We also service destination weddings, to accommodate our brides wherever they want to say "I do". We are honored to be part of your moment, your story...and always strive to provide a memorable experience.

With over 14 years experience playing weddings and corporate events, Audiomatic covers a wide variety of music and will work with you to create an unforgettable experience for you and your guests. With a high energy performance and crowd interaction your guests will be talking about your wedding for years.

Flowerlife is a full-service boutique florist located in Chicago’s Bucktown neighborhood, est 1996. We provide floral and decor, custom lighting, specialty linen and unique displays from the smallest to the most lavish events. Wedding Day of Coordination as well as planning service are available. We love the term ”Day of Details”.

Hello, my name is henry. I am a chicago-based filmmaker. I’ve been a wedding filmmaker now for 10 years. with having documented hundreds upon hundreds of weddings taken place on mountaintops to extravagant ballrooms to 400sq ft living rooms, one thing remains the same: relationships. relationships with your family, your friends and one another. for me, it’s the most important aspect of a wedding and it shows. Love is universal and i look forward to hearing your story. When i’m not working, you can find me slurping noodles or chilling with my studio mate, kopi. (she’s a 7yr old golden collie mix)

I love playing for weddings, and working with couples to customize the soundtrack for their ceremony! I have played for over 800 weddings, for guest lists from 3 to 2000, and across four continents. Specializing in music you don't expect to hear on the harp, couples can choose jazz, popular, Bollywood, Arabic, Broadway, and classical music for their weddings.

We create spectacular signature events infusing art and visual expressions to create remarkable experiences. With signature accents, unique services, and creative approaches, we plan, execute and help bring your event from concept to success. A’Vents by August is recognized for creative event styling, floral design & event management. Planning, floral + event styling firm that creates by infusing art and visual expressions.

I am a professional makeup artist based in Chicago area with 10 years of experience in the beauty industry. I believe “Beauty is power, and makeup is something that really enhances that, it’s a woman’s secret” _ by Charlotte Tilbury My glam squad and I will help you look on point and glamorous, just like a doll” on your special day! Whether it’s a wedding, a birthday, a baby shower or bachelorette party.

Epic Events is unlike any other decor company in the industry. Consistently offering innovative spins on the unimaginable. Dedicated to creating jaw dropping pieces and transforming Chicago's most iconic and eclectic venues. We strive for unexpected design, unique experiences, and seamless production.

Traci brings years of training and expertise in photography and media makeup to her clients. Traci’s client list includes clients like CNN, NFL Networks, Nike, Gatorade, Herman Miller and People Magazine. She has worked with renowned personalities and Sports figures such as Yo Yo Ma, Bill Clinton, Pete Buttigieg, etc. Traci is a preferred vendor at many of Chicago’s Michigan Avenue hotels, Traci and her team at Fine Makeup Art & Associates are highly sought-after for bridal makeup. They have been recognized as one of “Chicago’s Best” by BRIDES Magazine and have been featured in Refinery 29 and Martha Stewart Weddings.

Full renovation completed in 2019, our spacious King and Double Queen guest rooms INCLUDE ON-SITE PARKING, Wi-Fi & beautiful views of Chicago! Amenities include full-service Restaurant/Bar - South Side Social, The Bean Starbucks and on-the-go breakfast, 20,000 sq. ft. Event Space, Connectivity Center, fabulous indoor POOL & brand-new FITNESS CENTER!

Hey there awesome souls! We're Eljay and Jennifer—partners in life, love, and the art of freezing moments in time. They say two heads are better than one, and we couldn't agree more. As a married couple, we bring a mix of laughter, love, and a touch of mischief to every shoot. Eljay is the technical maestro, wielding cameras like wands, while Jennifer is the second shooter and creative wizard behind the editing magic, sprinkling magic dust on every frame.

Hello, I'm Naoko. Hello and WELCOME! I specialize in family and wedding photography. I absolutely love collaborating with my clients to capture special moments in their lives through fun photography. You are guaranteed a fun, stress-free, and unforgettable experience when you book a session with me at Photogenique-Imaging. Looking forward to hearing from you!

I have always been artistic, from oil painting at a young age, to makeup artistry now. I have always had a desire to express my creativity. In 2014, I received my certification from London Eyes International Academy of Makeup and began offering my services professionally. I love blending many colors in my eyeshadow application and have been praised for my flawless skin appearance. I excel at both natural and dramatic looks. I strive to make all my clients look and feel their best as makeup artistry is more than a job or hobby for me, it is an expression of who I am.

Hey I'm Emily! I LOVE love! I am a hopeless romantic who married my high school sweetheart. There is nothing sweeter than telling amazing stories, creating beautiful memories, and freezing a moment in time. I always cherished those dreamy, timeless photos for myself, and I love nothing more than doing that for my clients. I carefully select the best images that perfectly tell your story and hand-edit each one because these moments will be treasured for the rest of your life. If you’re willing to trust me, all you have to do is be yourself, show some lovin’, and have fun.

Eclectic, urban flower shop with an earth-conscious approach to professional floral design. The Jade Vine is a woman-owned and women-operated small business that values sustainability and cultivating a unique floral experience. Our mission is to innovate and prioritize eco-friendly solutions within the floral industry, and use flowers to help create spaces where people come together.

Onyx understands that your wedding is the most important day of your life, and we’re here to turn your dreams into reality with our wedding amenities. At Onyx events, we understand the process that goes into planning your dream wedding, and we are here to guide you. If you have the vision and the dream – we can make it a reality.

Zinnia's Garden is an intimate storefront event venue in Pilsen on the neighborhood's blossoming 18th Street. This 1200 sq ft space has rustic wood flooring, exposed brick, and a sophisticated embossed tin ceiling that combines to create an elegant yet cozy atmosphere. The venue is blocks away from fantastic cuisine, lively concert venues, and exquisite murals, should you wish to indulge in all the Pilsen neighborhood has to offer. Owned by the same proprietor as the next-door floral design studio/plant shop, Zin’s Flower Shop, you can always count on us for gorgeous floral designs and luscious greenery to add a fresh touch to your gathering. Zinnia’s garden can accommodate up to 60 of your closest friends and is family-friendly, including your furry companions. There is plenty of space with a reception room, coat room, and two bathrooms! We hope you will consider us for your next event.

Plan A is an award-winning video production company made up of a small team of passionate filmmakers dedicated to producing cinematic wedding films. Established in 2012 by founder and lead cinematographer/editor, Jon Romashko, Plan A strives to make every wedding film personal and authentic, creatively telling the story of each unique couple on one of the most important days of their lives. To us, filming weddings is also about making a connection with fun couples who appreciate what we do and want to walk away from their wedding days with something they'll enjoy re-watching over and over again for years to come.

Hey there! I'm Fernando Ávila. I founded Ellyce Wedding Films while my wife and I were planning our wedding in 2019. By this point, I had already accumulated 15 years of experience shooting wedding videos and my wife simply couldn't understand why I wasn't booking my own clients. She encouraged me to explore the idea. So, here we are. I named my company after my wife, Ebony Ellyce Ávila.

You know the song. Everyone screams for ice cream. Why not have an awesome, custom ice cream cart at your next event? With Dipsy Desserts, you can even include a custom note on every bar. Your guests will be able to choose from a ton of toppings to create their perfect ice cream treat. And for those who want something other than ice cream, we offer churros, waffles, fruit, and lots of other dippables! Have guests with food allergies or diet restrictions? We can accommodate them!

Scheme Artists, LLC is an accredited and certified wedding and event design company located in Chicago, IL. Owned and operated by Katina Ivory, we work with our clients to provide professional planning and design services to Chicago's future brides and grooms looking for an unparalleled experience during their wedding planning process.