The Best Wedding Vendors in McHenry, IL

The Best Wedding Vendors in McHenry, IL

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Eternal Elegance & Co 

5.0

  • Photographer
  • Editorial style
  • Starts at $1,500
  • Serves McHenry, IL

Welcome to Eternal Elegance Co., where love stories come to life through stunning photography and videography. Founded by husband-and-wife duo Ariel and Tyrin Thurman, we bring a unique perspective to capturing the most important moments of your big day.

We were beyond excited with the results of our couple photo shoot! The entire experience was professional, creative, and seamless from start to finish. The photographers made us feel comfortable and captured our essence beautifully. The attention to detail, lighting, and composition exceeded our expectations. We highly recommend this team to anyone looking to capture special moments with excellence. Thank you for providing us with memories we’ll cherish forever!
T.C. P., 3 months ago
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DRS MUSIC, INC 

5.0

  • Band/dj
  • Starts at $6,275
  • Serves McHenry, IL

DRS Music Inc is a complete, all-inclusive live music company dedicated to celebrating YOU! We provide all the music for your ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception. Our 8, 11, or 14-Piece Orchestra will pack your dance floor. Guests will be talking about your wedding for years! Our packages include: 1. Designated MC to handle announcements/introductions 2. Unlimited Song Requests 3. DJ for band breaks 4. State of the art sound system 5. Stage lighting 6. Free, personalized gift for your guests to sign 7. Customizable schedule 8. Complete peace of mind We have 25 years of giving couples like you unforgettable weddings. We celebrate YOU!

We always ranked the music as the number one priority for our wedding, and we’re so glad we entrusted David Rothstein Band to bring our party to life. Planning a wedding during Covid had many challenges, including not being able to see the band live, but thankfully, David has so many live videos available where we can see the entertainment his band delivers day in and day out. Those videos, along with David’s passion for his work, made us confident to chose his team to make our day special. For our wedding, we had a classical duo during the ceremony, a pianist during cocktail hour, a jazz trio during dinner, and an incomparable 10 piece orchestra to dance the night away. From the first note to the final encore, we were BLOWN AWAY with the talent and energy that the band brought. We had a few special requests for the night - from a unique arrangement for our ceremony processional to a mashup of New York songs during the reception - and David’s team was beyond accommodating. We had dancing for 3 hours straight and not once did anyone leave the floor - the band was able to feel the energy in the room and chose the right song for the moment. I stumbled across the ingoing setlist after the party and was actually surprised to see that the band didn’t even stick to the songs they had picked - a sign that they adjusted based on what the crowd was loving. It’s been nearly a month since the big day and people keep telling us how amazing the music was, and we can’t stop watching the many videos David took from the night, reliving the magic that his band created. If you’re thinking about which band to have for your wedding, look no further than the David Rothstein Band - you won’t be disappointed!!
Paige T., 3 years ago
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Shawnee Custalow Studios 

5.0

  • Photographer
  • Editorial style
  • Starts at $4,700
  • Serves McHenry, IL

We are passionate about photographing kind-hearted people who are unapologetically themselves, and creating a safe and beautiful space in the wedding world for LGBTQ+ folx. Our favorite people to work with believe in giving back to their communities, that black lives always matter, that climate change is you know...real, and choose to embrace their own unique quirks and talents.

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Shawnee was an unbelievable photographer and such a special part of our wedding weekend. From the moment we reached out to her to getting our pictures, she has been incredibly communicative, easy to work with, and deeply kind. She made us feel so at ease and taken care of at our Rehearsal Dinner and on our wedding day. She not only allowed us to be our fullest selves but also encouraged capturing us in ways that felt authentic and not stuck in expected wedding photos or gender roles. She captured our guests so beautifully too, particularly the kids who were in our wedding. Everyone's personalities shone through so wonderfully and the picture are absolutely stunning. We cannot believe how many and how incredible each and every photo is. We cannot recommend Shawnee enough!
Sasha F., 3 years ago
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Hadassah B. Photograhy 

5.0

  • Photographer
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $4,600
  • Serves McHenry, IL

I’ll start off by saying, I’m not nearly as intimidating as my name. In winter of 2017, I married my best friend & now we live in a sweet little suburb just an hour outside of Chicago enjoying the views & peacefulness of living a bit more rural. Our fuzzy puppies Willow & Watson, (Wheaten Terriers who think they're human) love it too! 13 years of wedding experience has prepared me to capture your most cherished moments and turn them into heirlooms. I look forward to learning more about you & your love.

Awarded Best of Zola
Hadassah was so easy to work with - she was organized, flexible with our schedules, and open to our ideas. We had a non-traditional wedding, but Hadassah was game for anything! Hadassah's warm personality made it easy for us to relax and feel comfortable posing for photos. She listened to things that were important to us and was able to provide suggestions for photo ideas. Hadassah captured the fun and candid moments of all our guests and paid attention to all the details. She was patient and provided a calming presence during the whole event. We're so thankful that we got to work with Hadassah and look forward to working with her in the future.
Stefany and S., 5 years ago
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Windy City Cookies 

5.0

  • Cakes & desserts
  • Starts at $4 per serving
  • Serves McHenry, IL

Hello future brides! I'm Audrey O'Shanna, owner and operator of Windy City Cookies. I specialize in custom sugar cookies. From favors to bachelorette parties, showers, and every event in-between. I love taking your vision and bringing it to life in the most delicious way! Fun fact about me, I took 1st place in the pastry division at "The Chicago's Best Baker" competition in 2018!

We had Windy City Cookies make these beautiful cookies for a graduation party. They were the perfect graduation theme cookies , and I asked her to individually wrap them with for me. They were beautiful—everyone loved them! I heard from reliable sources that they tasted delicious, too. Sadly, I did not have any of the cookies for myself. Hopefully next time!
Jennifer Lentine, 4 years ago
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Gretchen Wittry Photography 

5.0

  • Photographer
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $7,000
  • Serves McHenry, IL

I love this job of mine. When you book me, you can be assured that I will operate before, during & after the wedding with your best interests at heart. My #1 goal is always to create a space that allows you (and your loved ones) to be your best, most comfortable selves & to depict your wedding day through your final photo gallery in the most authentic way as you remember it unfolding. My motto is "the friend who takes photos." You deserve a photographer who shows up for you on your wedding day who is not only a professional, but also feels like a trusted friend to support, celebrate and create a safe (& fun) space for you on your wedding day.

We are so lucky to have had Gretchen as our wedding photographer!! She is so so talented and beyond a joy to work with. I cannot recommend Gretchen enough. She is incredibly organized and captured our day so beautifully. Her warmth and creativity are unparalleled. My husband and I had our engagement and wedding photos done by Gretchen and we adore them. Her style and energy is so fun. She was thoughtful in our ceremony and reception moments, bridal party and family shots, and captured so many intimate moments we will cherish forever. There are so many "in-the-moment"/documentary style photos Gretchen took that we adore. Not only did my husband and I love Gretchen, but our family and friends were blown away by her talent and attention to detail. She made our loved ones feel like VIPs and captured their love and energy so perfectly. She gave us such peace through the wedding journey with her confidence and vision. She helped map out our general timeline of the day, shots, etc. Gretchen did an amazing job capturing all of our guests. I cannot wait to work with Gretchen again in the future for more life event fun!!!
Rachel Z., 3 months ago
Destination Weddings Travel Group 

5.0

  • Planner
  • Offers 4 services
  • Starts at $1
  • Serves McHenry, IL

Destination Weddings is an award-winning company specializing in helping couples choose the perfect venue for their celebration in Mexico, the Caribbean and beyond, and then assisting with all of the group's travel arrangements. We also work with you and the onsite wedding coordinator at your resort to create the wedding package of your dreams, from the ceremony decor to the reception entertainment (and everything in between)! Upon creating a profile with us, you'll be paired with a Certified Destination Wedding Specialist who will be with you the whole way and ensure your vision comes to life.

Destination Weddings Travel Group was an absolute pleasure to work with for our wedding. From the very beginning, they provided quick replies to all of our questions and requests, making the planning process seamless. Their high-quality service and exceptional value were evident throughout, as they took great care of us and our guests every step of the way. The attention to detail and personalized touches they brought to our special day truly made it an unforgettable experience. We couldn't recommend Destination Weddings Travel Group more highly to any couple planning their dream wedding.
Amanda & D., 5 months ago
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The Bridal Glam Group 

5.0

  • Beauty professional
  • Team of 10
  • Starts at $270
  • Serves McHenry, IL

The Bridal Glam Group is your one-stop, all-inclusive bridal beauty team. Planning a wedding can be overwhelming and we are here to help you create a stress-free, full-service, luxurious experience for your wedding day. With our dedicated team of experienced, highly skilled, award winning hair stylists, makeup artists, and nail techs, we will make sure you look and feel your best on your special day. At The Bridal Glam Group, we listen to our brides and clients in order to give them the glam look of their dreams.

I was paired with Kylie from the Bridal Glam Group and she was absolutely amazing. On top of being fabulous at her craft, she also really made all of my bridesmaids feel comfortable and it felt like we were talking to one of the girls. I would highly recommend her and the organization!
Jana A., a year ago
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Sarah Pyo Weddings 

5.0

  • Photographer
  • Classic style
  • Starts at $3,485
  • Serves McHenry, IL

Hi loves, I'm Sarah! I'm a destination wedding photographer and mother of two... CATS! I'm a big dreamer, romantic and creator, so you can only imagine how much I love what I do and sharing my passion with the couples I meet. I'm all about documenting authentic moments and getting to learn your love story. Because of how much I travel, I personally only take on a number of weddings per year as I'm very intentional with the work I do! If I'm not personally available, I have a team and they're amazing! So, if you love my style and don't mind working with my team the day of your wedding, the option is always there for you.

Sarah was a such a pleasure to work with! She's easy going and flowed well with our video team on the bride and groom's wedding day. Her photos are full of life and speak in authenticity in documented and candid moments. We would love to work with her again!
Toan Tran, 4 years ago
Gubert Photos 

5.0

  • Photographer
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,500
  • Serves McHenry, IL

Hey there! Why choose Gubert Photos? My photography isn't just about snapping pictures; it's about making every shoot comfortable and enjoyable, bringing out the most authentic and beautiful sides of my clients. As a wedding photographer for a few years now, I bring the assurance that comes from years of experience, ensuring that your moments are captured with expertise and attention to detail. I understand that every story is unique, and your photos should reflect that. Whether it's an intimate courthouse elopement or a destination, I'm here to make your vision come to life.

Awarded Best of Zola
The photographer was kind, communicative, creative and made it fun! Even though we spent extra time trying to find an open space and it was a bit cold, she made my family feel so comfortable. I loved the photos and can’t wait to book her again!
Martha, 2 years ago
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Kelly Slaven Photography 

5.0

  • Photographer
  • Editorial style
  • Starts at $1,200
  • Serves McHenry, IL

I have been shooting professionally for nearly ten years throughout Indiana--though I am very eager to travel with my camera! I bring a creative, moody vibe to my photographs that aim to tell your story in it's own unique beauty. I love helping tell & creating stories, and have held various day jobs from newspaper reporter to behavioral therapist. I know that my job touches almost as heavily in service as it does in the arts, and utilize all of my qualities to work with all of your vendors so that YOU have the best day possible!

Kelly is a dream photographer for a planner like me. After meeting at a bridal show, she approached me to help her get a styled shoot idea she had for years executed and it was such a dream and honor to be asked. Kelly is very easy to communicate with while knowing just when to (kindly and graciously) take charge and run the show to let her work shine through. She presented her ideas clearly with flexibility to let my style and touch shine through. I am positive she would be any couples dream to work with on their big day. Cannot recommend her enough!!
Maggie O'Heran, 4 years ago
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Big Day Photo and Video 

5.0

  • Photographer
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $1,495
  • Serves McHenry, IL

Looking for a fun Illinois wedding photos or wedding videos? We are a talented team of wedding photographers and wedding videographers that service the Chicagoland area, Chicago suburbs, and beyond. It's your big day- we want to provide a good mix of candid shots as well as dynamic posing to bring your memories to life. Utilize our easy booking process to take the stress out of wedding planning today and let us celebrate with you.

Thomas does superior work. My wife and I met with him and were instantly charmed: he doesn't deal in gimmicks (photographic or otherwise) or try to pump you for add-ons. He does solid work and helped us through trying to figure out the logistics of engagement and wedding photography (we're not too creative but he certainly is!)
Phong, N., 2 years ago
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McConville Studio 

5.0

  • Photographer
  • Editorial style
  • Starts at $3,000
  • Serves McHenry, IL

Phil and Andrea were married in May of 2007 and have two crazy fun and brilliant kiddos named Owen and Gwenna, (affectionately referred to as “crumsnatchers.”) When they aren’t hanging out with their awesome clients, taking photos or editing them, you can find them involved as a family at their church, sharing the holistic nutrition they love, going to a yoga class, grilling out, fixing up their 100 year old home, (there’s ALWAYS a project to complete), spending time outside with their kids or dreaming about the next camping trip they’ll take!

From the moment we first spoke with Andrea and Phil at McConville Studio, we were impressed by their transparent communication style and their ability to actively listen to our needs. Andrea and Phil have a calming presence and was instrumental in keeping everyone relaxed and focused on the day of our wedding. They approached our special day with a palpable passion for their craft, demonstrating a diligent and dependable work ethic that will result in stunning, high-quality photos that we will cherish forever. We are thrilled with the value they provided and cannot recommend them highly enough! We’re soooo happy they were a part of our most special day!
Olivia M., 3 months ago
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Patty Leonor Photo 

5.0

  • Photographer
  • Classic style
  • Starts at $9,000
  • Serves McHenry, IL

Hi I'm Patty, your wedding photographer. I am based in West Michigan and spend over 50% of my season servicing Detroit & Chicago couples. Along with servicing the Michigan and Chicago market, I have slowly begun to expand my territory to include destination work with places like Texas, Virginia, Florida and Spain. I serve couples who understand that this season is one worth being celebrated and remembered. The couples who embrace their family and their people however that looks. Most importantly I serve those who see these photographs as an investment into their legacy.

Choosing Patty to be our photographer was the greatest decision we’ve ever made! From the moment we met her to receiving our wedding photos, Patty was INCREDIBLE. She made a wonderful effort to get to know us before our engagement shoot. Not only is Patty a phenomenal photographer, but she has also become such a sweet friend - going as far to lend me her Hulu password so we could be caught up on How I Met Your Father together. I felt like she understood our style and matched our energy wonderfully. During our engagement shoot in Saugatuck, Michigan, I was insistent we went to the beach to take some photos. Little did we know it would be a nearly mile hike in the heat of summer to get there. Despite sweating our butts off, Patty had a smile on her face the entire time and was incredibly professional. The photos were breathtaking and exceeded our expectations. During our wedding day Patty was there for every special moment, big and small. We didn’t worry once about the photos because we knew we were in wonderful hands. We had about 225 guests and both have big families, Patty was able to manage all of us during our family portraits! Patty is such a genuine person with a remarkable eye and talent. We can’t recommend Patty enough to be your wedding photographer!
Lizzy D., 2 years ago
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Lightwave Event Artists 

5.0

  • Photographer
  • Classic style
  • Starts at $1,850
  • Serves McHenry, IL

Lightwave is completely customizable to your needs and style. We make it easy to capture your most precious moments by matching you with artists based on your unique event, vision, and budget. Our services include Photography, Videography, Live Music, DJ, Lighting, Photo Booth, and Other services for Weddings, Corporate Events, Parties, and more. We operate across the USA, Canada, & Europe, and travel around the world.

Working with Lightwave is a pleasure! From the smooth planning process, to the beautiful photos, and fun video, all their services are excellent. I love that you can book photography, videography, lighting, and other vendors in one place. I highly recommend them!
Margaret, 3 months ago
flowers by stem 

5.0

  • Florist
  • Starts at $7,000
  • Serves McHenry, IL

Modern, sustainable, hand-crafted floral design for weddings and events in the Chicago area. At flowers by stem, we see our floral designs as a physical expression of our clients' love, and it's our honor to express their love through flowers. We believe flowers can inspire beautiful moments, and cherish the opportunity to work with people as they plan their special celebrations. Flowers by stem owner Stephanie Stopka founded flowers by stem in 2006 on the idea that the key to beautiful design is a personalized approach, the highest quality flowers and eco-friendly mechanics.

My husband and I booked Flowers by Stem after speaking with Stephanie and discussing our budget & vision. She sent back an amazing proposal and we just had to lock them in for our big day. From the beginning they were easy to communicate with and when things were changing closer to the date, they quickly responded and made sure we were all set. On the day of the wedding, they were right on time, and I am so thrilled and happy we went with them because the flowers and decor were more beautiful than I could have ever imagined! Stephanie & her team delivered exactly what they promised and more! We received so many compliments about the bouquets, flowers & decor on the day-of and for days after! We truly appreciated how special they helped make our day! We cannot recommend enough!
Janie, 2 years ago
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DVS Events 

5.0

  • Planner
  • Offers 3 services
  • Starts at $2,500
  • Serves McHenry, IL

DVS Events is a luxury wedding and event planning company based out of the Chicagoland area. Specializing in South-Asian weddings, this company is owned and operated by husband-and-wife duo Victoria and Dan. This team is available to collaborate with newlyweds-to-be throughout Chicago, and are also able to travel. DVS Events understands how important your wedding day is and will work to exceed your expectations for your celebrations. Their goal is to take care of the details, so you can relax and enjoy spending time with each other and your loved ones.

DVS Events has been at our hotel several times as the Event Planning Team for several events. When working with DVS we know we will always have a planner who is detailed, easy to get ahold of and committed to the mutual goal of creating a DREAM WEDDING DAY!
Marriott Burr Ridge, a year ago
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Elyse Bullard Photography 

5.0

  • Photographer
  • Classic style
  • Starts at $5,200
  • Serves McHenry, IL

Why do I take photos? Well I’m glad you asked! When I was a teenager I was thrown from one of my horses and lost my long term memory. Thankfully my father was into photography and I notice that looking back at family photos helped to trigger my memory! With the fear of hitting my head and potentially loosing my memory again, I started taking photography classes and was obsessive about taking photos. Whenever I take photos for a client I remember how important it was to my recovery to have images of my life.

Elyse did an amazing job from our engagement photos to our wedding day. She was organized, helpful and made everything on our wedding day flow easily. We love our photo library and the many amazing photos we have to choose from will be cherished for years to come. We love the light, airy, style she has for weddings with a natural feel!
Kerri M., 3 years ago
Missy Donovan Photography 

5.0

  • Photographer
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,800
  • Serves McHenry, IL

Hi, I'm Missy! I have a very large, blended family with 7 kids and 7 grandchildren. When we all get together, it’s l.o.u.d.! I’ve been in business for over 13 years and am based out of Geneva, but willing to travel. Some of my favorite things are: McDonald’s Cokes, Anthropologie, Kate Spade anything, a good Reisling, a great sense of humor, finding a great bargain, shopping, big hugs.

Missy Donovan Photography was an absolute godsend for our wedding day. From the moment we first spoke with Missy, we knew we were in good hands - her communication style is personable, fun, professional, knowledgeable, and incredibly helpful. Missy's attention to detail and ability to keep us on schedule was invaluable, especially when we fell behind due to makeup. She handled our large family photo shot list with such ease, and always seemed to know the perfect moments to capture candid, stunning photos of us and our guests. The quality of Missy's work is simply outstanding - we were blown away by the incredible photos she delivered, which perfectly encapsulate all the joy and love of our special day. We cannot recommend Missy Donovan Photography highly enough!
Joy and C., 4 months ago
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Molly's Cupcakes 

5.0

  • Cakes & desserts
  • Starts at $3
  • Serves McHenry, IL

Welcome to Molly's Cupcakes! Ms. Molly was my third-grade teacher. Whenever my classmates or I had a birthday, she would bake us cupcakes. She had her special recipe for chocolate and vanilla cupcakes. In honor of Molly and as a way to help our kids and community, a portion of our profits is donated directly to schools in our community. Every time you eat a cupcake or sip a latte, you help our kids. So eat up!

Molly's Cupcakes was a delight to work with for our wedding! Their communication style was very responsive and organized throughout the planning process, which we greatly appreciated during the hectic wedding preparations. The cupcakes they created for our big day were simply delicious and a true crowd favorite amongst our guests - we heard raving reviews from multiple people about how tasty they were! We had three flavors (red velvet, chocolate, and peach cobbler) and they all turned out incredibly moist and flavorful. Molly's also handled the delivery and set-up with total ease. Overall, we were thrilled that we chose Molly's to provide the cupcakes for our wedding - their team was a dream to work with and their products brought so much joy to our guests. We would enthusiastically recommend them to any engaged couple looking for a talented, responsive baker to contribute something sweet to their special day!
Heather D., 7 months ago
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ValCinema Weddings | Photo 

3.0

  • Photographer
  • Starts at $2,250
  • Serves McHenry, IL

ValCinema Weddings was founded in 2017 by two people with a passion for making wedding videos with a cinematic feel available within the SouthEastern regional area. Fast forward to 4 years later, and ValCinema is now a fast growing, full-service wedding videography and photography business with the goal to make beautiful story-driven, cinematic wedding films available to everyone across the United States. Because Everyone Deserves To Remember their wedding day.

ValCinema Weddings Photo was an absolute pleasure to work with from start to finish. They were quick to respond to all of our questions and inquiries, and did an amazing job of putting us at ease throughout the entire process. The quality of their work was truly spectacular - the photos they captured of our special day are breathtaking and we couldn't be happier. On top of that, we felt like we got an incredible value, as their services were very reasonably priced. ValCinema Weddings Photo helped make our wedding day run so smoothly and efficiently, and we are so grateful for the incredible memories they were able to capture for us.
Phaedra V., 6 months ago
Bliss Events & Weddings 

5.0

  • Planner
  • Offers 5 services
  • Starts at $1,500
  • Serves McHenry, IL

I got started doing events by helping out with family gatherings. As time progressed I realized I loved & throughly enjoyed creating a memorable event, be it a simple dinner or something more grand, a proposal set up, bridal shower, baby shower, milestone birthday, wedding, you name it. I love LOVE & being able to be part of executing the most perfect moment for people just drives me .

Awarded Best of Zola
We would highly recommend Bliss Events & Weddings. They were able to assist with our engagement party on such short notice. Their communication was consistent & their attention to detail was impeccable.
Libby, 3 years ago
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Timeless Trinity Company 

5.0

  • Photographer
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,500
  • Serves McHenry, IL

I devote my craft to capturing authentic personalities, genuine happiness, and pure love during my photography services. I am dedicated to capture your love story through wedding photography, portraits and family photos!

From the moment we first reached out to Timeless Trinity Company, their communication was personable, patient, and thorough. They took the time to understand our vision and needs for our wedding day. On the day of, their team was a calming presence, expertly capturing all the special moments despite the unexpected bad weather. Timeless Trinity's work is simply beautiful, captivating, and illuminating - their photos truly captured the essence of our love and the joy of our celebration. We are so grateful to Timeless Trinity for helping make our wedding day so special and memorable.
Miranda R., 6 months ago
Hair & Makeup by Aguna 

5.0

  • Beauty professional
  • Team of 1
  • Starts at $400
  • Serves McHenry, IL

I am a professional Makeup Artist & Hair Stylist💄👄 I have an Experience 8 years🔝 I offer mobile Makeup & Hair Style services specializing in: Bridal Makeup/Hair style Event Makeup/Hair style (Birthdays, Photoshoot, Fashion Shows, Girls night out, Halloween) Your safety & comfort is my number 1 priority, so all products and tools are thoroughly cleaned and sanitized! If you have any other questions or concerns, feel free to ask.

Aguna did my wedding makeup and hair. I looked perfect! . She fulfilled all my hair and makeup wishes. I am grateful to her. She is very talented. I recommend her as a makeup artist!
Iryna, a year ago
Vchilli 

5.0

  • Planner
  • Offers 5 services
  • Starts at $1
  • Serves McHenry, IL

Award winning company - Vchilli is an innnovative and full service event planning, coordination, management, decor &consulting company specializing in Unique weddings, &Social events. You dream it - we create it - we are your event architects!

I have had the most remarkable experience with our Vchili as our wedding planners. Their communication skills are exceptional, ensuring every detail is perfectly aligned with our vision, and Vandana’s depth of knowledge and expansive network make the entire planning process seamless. The diligence they exhibit truly sets them apart. Planning for our special day has exceeded all expectations, thanks to their expertise and commitment. Highly recommended!
Sanna W., 8 months ago
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Studio Zwerveling 

5.0

  • Photographer
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $6,750
  • Serves McHenry, IL

Focusing on the beautiful in-between moments. Working with a mix of film photography, digital photography, and super 8 film, we create stories that last a lifetime. Capturing the candid moments with a documentary eye, we are here to encapsulate your forever memories on film.

We were thrilled with Studio Zwerveling's photography services for our wedding. Emma and Sophia were thorough communicators who always put our minds at ease leading up to the big day. They coordinated timing and logistics like pros, ensuring everyone was where they needed to be. Their beautiful composition and editing brought out the best in our special moments. Truly, Emma and Sophia made our wedding day feel that much more special. We were overjoyed with their professional yet personal touch in capturing our most precious memories. Studio Zwerveling was a joy to work with and we wholeheartedly recommend their services for your important life events.
Rachelle M., 8 months ago
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Amarachi Ikeji Photography 

1.0

  • Photographer
  • Fine art style
  • Starts at $5,000
  • Serves McHenry, IL

Amara is a Fine Art Wedding Photographer serving passionate and thoughtful couples who appreciate all things love, fashion, and design, from vintage Jimmy Choos to LBDs, in Chicago, New York City, and Europe. She has dedicated her life to studying all things fashion, interior design, and elegant imagery which allows her the perfect eye for the smallest details. Her clients rest easy knowing that Amara will beautifully capture each element of their wedding day as it cohesively comes together to showcase the grandness of their love story. Amara has been featured internationally on The New York Times, Brides, Magnolia Rouge, and more!

Shannon O'Brien 

5.0

  • Beauty professional
  • Team of 4
  • Starts at $1,000 per person
  • Serves McHenry, IL

Shannon and her team explore the captivating world of shape and color from a place of openness and expertise, with the conviction that beauty isn’t meant to be covered up, it’s meant to be celebrated. Creating looks for you to transcend without transforming who you are on your big day.

Shannon O’Brien is a Godsend. I say this literally and figuratively. I was never a bride’s “Bride,” in that I didn’t have any thoughts about my wedding before I became engaged. Once the process started, my biggest concern was makeup. After having many bad experiences as a bridesmaid (all 200 times), I was very nervous about my "bridal look." Who doesn’t want to feel comfortable on their wedding day? I stumbled across Shannon’s Instagram page (shoutout to @Shannicat), and aside from her being the most fashionable and upbeat person, her brides all looked fantastic and most importantly, NATURAL. I knew I had to reach out. Sadly, I received the email that every bride dreads-- she was booked. Of course she was. Her talent is a known fact in the Chicago area. I was crushed, but I started the process of make-up trials with other makeup artists. While they were all very nice, I left each time feeling like a typical bride. No one was able to capture who I was without changing my features. I didn’t feel “special” or beautiful and something just didn’t sit right. Months passed, panic ensued, and the heavens opened: Shannon O’Brien was now available for my wedding. Instantly, I went to contract—no trial runs, no questions asked. I was so confident in this decision that I didn’t even schedule my first trial until 2 months before my wedding—me, the most type A individual, went on blind faith up until the finish line. Once I met Shannon, I knew I made the right decision. She opened the door with a huge smile on her face, assuring me that I would look exactly how I had envisioned. I showed her 3 photos, at most, and left the rest up to her. By time she had finished, I felt amazing. She enhanced my features, made me feel beautiful, and most importantly, I still looked like me! On the morning of the wedding, there was a common theme in the room: Everyone loved Shannon O’Brien. Bridesmaids were raving about her. No one asked for changes (how unheard of is that with 12 bridesmaids and two mothers?) Everyone gravitated to her station to watch her work, myself included. She made the entire group feel at ease between her relaxed demeanor and her uncanny ability to listen and capture everyone’s beauty. For the girls who wanted a natural look, she achieved it. For those that wanted a more done up look, she made it happen while still making them look classic and elegant. She was and IS an absolute dream come true. To give more weight to my confidence in Shannon, I ended up paying extra so that she would stick around for almost the entire evening. I knew there would be a lot of happy tears shed and touch ups would be a must, and I was right. Every time I went back to the room for Shannon to re-glamorize me, she celebrated with me, told me to take in the evening, and sent me back out reminding me of just how perfect this evening was. And she was right. Hiring Shannon was easily the best decision that I made throughout this wedding planning process. Although I didn’t know it then, she was truly the glue that helped keep it all together. She allowed me to look and feel my best self, and because of this, I was able to not let anything else get in the way of what was certainly the start to a lifetime of memories. I cannot recommend Shannon enough. She is one of the most talented and delightful individuals, and I look forward to hiring her for every big life event I, hopefully, have coming my way. Thank you, Shannon!
Grace, 5 years ago
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Agnes Photography LLC 

5.0

  • Photographer
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,500
  • Serves McHenry, IL

Thanks for stopping by ! I’m Agnes, the face behind this business. I’m a mother of two little ones and a wife to a very adventurous man. I run my photography business full time. Fun facts - I went to school for fashion design yep little did I know camera never left my sight. I’m obsessed over anything crafty. I have a crazy parrot who gives me a facial every time I am at my computer editing haha. I love traveling so much. Oh, and there’s a 100+% chance I will dance at your wedding and possibly shed a tear.

Awarded Best of Zola
Great vendor, very cooperative, polite and great to work with
Megan, 3 years ago
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Red Barn Wedding Studio 

5.0

  • Photographer
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,000
  • Serves McHenry, IL

Red Barn Wedding Studio is a wedding photography and wedding cinematography company, based in Chicago, Illinois, dedicated to customer service and exceptional visual storytelling. All our lead wedding photographers and videographers have around 15 years experience in the wedding field, covering and experiencing all kinds of lighting scenarios and true life stories.

Red Barn Studios team was absolutely amazing! These guys are true artists and they are so passionate about what they do. They made me feel so comfortable and so beautiful. They know exactly the type of vision you want for your wedding day. Highly recommended for anyone getting married. You will not be disappointed! Thank you for all of your hard work and being a part of our special day!
Sandra A., 6 months ago

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