Wedding Vendors in River Grove, IL

Wedding Vendors in River Grove, IL

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Tales of Woo 

5.0

  • Videographer
  • Classic style
  • Starts at $3,800
  • Serves River Grove, IL for additional fees

Tales of Woo is an LA-based wedding videography company specializing in cinematic storytelling. Led by a team of expert videographers, we’re on a mission to create sacred souvenirs for one of life’s most momentous occasions: two kindred souls committing to a shared journey through eternity.

Awarded Best of Zola
My spouse and I truly enjoyed working with the incredibly talented wedding videographer, Jimmy, for our special day. He exceeded all our expectations, and we couldn't be happier with all the great memories he captured for us. The quality of the video is simply outstanding, the shots were beautifully composed, the lighting was perfect, and the editing was seamless. Working with Jimmy was one of the best decisions we made for our wedding, and I can wholeheartedly recommend him to anyone seeking a skilled, professional, passionate and creative videographer!
Ellen Kim, a year ago
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Erin Witt Photography 

5.0

  • Photographer
  • Classic style
  • Starts at $5,000
  • Serves River Grove, IL for additional fees

Your wedding is about you and all the amazing people there to celebrate. While I can take some Instagram-worthy portraits, I spend the majority of my time at weddings capturing all the little moments going on throughout the busy day. I want to capture the wedding in a way so when you get the images, you relive the story and feel how it felt.

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We had the pleasure of working with Erin Witt Photography for our wedding last month. Erin was a joy to work with - her kind, friendly, and helpful communication style made planning easy. On the big day, she helped with all the little details while capturing beautiful, colorful photos that we will treasure forever. Erin made us feel comfortable and special throughout the process. Thank you, Erin!
Corrah G., 3 months ago
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Banker Creative 

5.0

  • Photographer
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,550
  • Serves River Grove, IL for additional fees

**We are new to Zola but not new wedding photographers.** Banker Creative is a small business consisting of myself Joe, and my wife Ashley. We are a Husband + Wife Creative Team that specializes in documenting weddings. We call Ohio home, but we are grateful to have the opportunity to continue to capture weddings all over the country. So far we have worked in Ohio, Indiana, Michigan, Pennsylvania, New York, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Colorado, Utah, Virgina, West Virginia and Washington DC. We can't wait to visit more states and experience new places!

Joe and Ashley were easy to work with on our engagement and wedding photography. They had great attention to detail and gave great direction for each shot. We would hire them again and recommend them to anyone looking for a photographer.
Lauren S., 22 days ago
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AVisuals 

5.0

  • Videographer
  • Storytelling style
  • Starts at $1,500
  • Serves River Grove, IL for additional fees
  • Offer

Akiem has built a young and successful career as a content creator in the professional sports industry. He has worked with respectable brands including, USA Hockey, USA Soccer, NFL Flag, RISE and more. However, during 2020 COVID put a stop on sports, and that allowed him to discover a new passion- an undeniable love for wedding photography and videography “I want my clients to experience my love for creativity and storytelling through serving them on the most important day of their lives.”

Awarded Best of Zola
Akiem was very attentive and quickly responded to anything we needed. I highly recommend his services, we love our wedding and bridal shower videos!
Olivia and M., 2 years ago
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Amandha Luiza Photography 

5.0

  • Photographer
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,900
  • Serves River Grove, IL for additional fees

Hi there! My name is Amandha, but you can call me your professional third-wheel. I’m a 26 y.o Brazilian Denver photographer who’s obsessed with capturing the most imperfect perfect moments of you and your love - especially on your big day - here or wherever you’d like to take me. I’ve been photographing love in all of it's shapes since I was 15y.o so I grew up loving people’s authenticity and their unique way of seeing life and showing themselves. Then I got in love with how amazing it is be able to tell all of their story with a still image. And that’s what I’m here for, tell your love story in the most unique and “you” way possible.

Awarded Best of Zola
We absolutely ADORE Amandha!! She was a Godsend for us! She made us so comfortable every step of the way and her pictures are GORGEOUS!!! Her advice and flexibility with us helped us immensely! I am so glad she was the one who captured our special day. And she's also just an amazing and fun and kind human being. Seriously, if you're seeing this review, take it as your sign to book her!!
Elizabeth L., 2 years ago
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Dee & Cory Productions 

5.0

  • Photographer
  • Starts at $2,500
  • Serves River Grove, IL for additional fees

Our adventure together has been 11 years in the making. We met in art school, and were best friends. We started to make creative projects together, and became a couple after college. We got married in 2016. That year Dee & Cory Productions was born.We live in Salt Lake City, UT and love it here. Dee is originally from Utah and Cory is From Wyoming. We love movies, camping, and our pets, 2 little bunnies and reptiles.

Awarded Best of Zola
We’ve hired Dee& Cory on several occasions. I don’t think I could ever do pictures with any other photographer. They are super friendly and super easy to work with. They also produce amazing work!!
Erika, 3 years ago
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Tiago Pinheiro Photography 

5.0

  • Photographer
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,700
  • Serves River Grove, IL for additional fees

I’m Tiago, a 35mm film and digital photographer passionate about capturing the real, emotional moments of your wedding day. Born in Rio de Janeiro and now based in Las Vegas, NV, I travel everywhere to tell love stories through my lens. I’ve been lucky enough to photograph hundreds of weddings and have picked up a few international awards along the way. My style is a mix of cinematic, candid, and editorial – perfect for those who want their wedding photos to feel like a beautiful movie.

Awarded Best of Zola
We searched for a while before we chose Tiago and we couldn’t be happier with our decision. He captured moments that we can relive every time we see with smiles. The experience was great and we would highly highly recommend.
Carla J., a year ago
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Iris Rose Photography 

5.0

  • Photographer
  • Classic style
  • Starts at $925
  • Serves River Grove, IL for additional fees

Hi there! I’m Sara, the creative force behind Iris Rose. As a child, I loved to create - it was my favorite thing. Through years of navigating life’s challenges, I drifted away from my creative roots. In 2020, I picked up a camera and photography brought me back to that creative space, allowing me to capture something both beautiful and meaningful and I fell in love. When I’m being creative, I feel like my best self.

Sara did both my engagement and boudoir shoots and made my vision come to life even better than I could have imagined! Absolutely OBSESSED with her work - I love how she captures the moment with an artistic eye that brings the photo to life with elegance. Of course she is incredible to work with and really good at making you feel comfortable in front of the camera. BOOK HER!
Zoë, 7 months ago
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Brindamour Studios 

5.0

  • Photographer
  • Classic style
  • Starts at $6,400
  • Serves River Grove, IL for additional fees

I'm originally from East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania but I've lived all over the country and have finally landed in Carroll Gardens, Brooklyn. My personal hobbies include rock climbing, learning French, fine-tuning my espresso skills, and drinking the best wine I can get my hands on (yes, if you're getting married at a winery, I'm interested!). I've been photographing weddings since 2009 (that's 15 years!) and I'm still not even the least bit bored. Hell, I still cry at weddings on a regular basis. Staying emotional and in the moment is what allows me to capture the moments that matter most to my couples.

Awarded Best of Zola
Choosing Rima as our wedding photographer was one of the easiest and best decisions we made. She is exceptionally professional and proficient, while still being kind and calming. She knows exactly how to get shots that work, without making you feel like you're posing uncomfortably or being micromanaged. For both our engagement session and our wedding day, it felt like Rima was able to capture a perfect mix of "candids" where she just lets you play around and do what is natural, and posed photos. Also, on our wedding day both her and Fernando were such calming presences that we felt at ease, were able to laugh, and we knew we wouldn't be overwhelmed having the focus on us all day. She was also ridiculously prompt when communicating and delivered our photos so quickly!! We cannot recommend her enough!
Kacie, 2 years ago
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Kyra Lee Photography 

5.0

  • Photographer
  • Classic style
  • Starts at $4,000
  • Serves River Grove, IL for additional fees

Authentic moments are what set our hearts on fire! We strive to capture you exactly as you are and bring out your personality. Think of us as your best friends that you haven't gotten to meet yet - we are known for dancing with our couples at receptions, snuggling babies to get a few solo pictures of the parents, and becoming lifelong friends with our seniors. We cannot wait to meet you!

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Kyra was the BEST choice to capture our big day!!! She was a joy to be around - making my partner and I laugh and feel comfortable. We even have guests comment on how awesome she was! Her work is incredible. We loved our engagement photos and the ones from our wedding SO much, we gave her an idea of what we liked and she DELIVERED! We event received sneak peak photos just a few days after our wedding! She is incredibly LGBTQ friendly and conscious which meant the world to us.
Allie S., 25 days ago
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DJ Herbert Holler 

5.0

  • DJ
  • Starts at $1,500
  • Serves River Grove, IL for additional fees

Herbert Holler is one of the most recognized, in-demand DJs in New York City and beyond. He specializes in providing the perfect music for your wedding, be it the frenzied dance floor of your reception, the conversation-friendly ambiance of your cocktail hour, or the serene, magical moments of your ceremony. He uses his 25-plus years of event-production experience, extensive knowledge of popular music, 20-plus years of full-time, professional, late-night club and private-event deejaying history, and an uncanny knack for reading party guests to keep you and all of your loved ones happy and having a blast. Holler at Herbert today!

Awarded Best of Zola
Herbert was an absolute blast to work with - Had the entire Mulligan family on the dance floor for two and a half hours, MC'd the transitions from ceremony to reception flawlessly, was funny, patient with eager family members, engaging, joyful and a total pro - cannot recommend highly enough. Also just a delight to work with - Took all the time in the world to help develop a strategy with the bride and groom, and made everything easy-breezy. You will not regret hiring Mr. Holler for your special day!!
Brennan Lee M., a year ago
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KNZ Photography 

5.0

  • Photographer
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,333
  • Serves River Grove, IL for additional fees

I’m McKenzie, a photographer who embraces my couples who desire physical visual memories of their connection at any level, so you can have the stages of your relationship captured to look back on and remember all of the little things that feel so big; the way they brush your hair out of your face or beam at how beautiful you are, or even the smallest thing like a hand on your thigh. All of these things help you feel exactly how you felt in that moment. If you are here, you desire a photo gallery that makes you feel something.

I originally was using KNZ to help build my modeling portfolio. She was able to shoot every request I have asked for snd even some that i never thought of! These photos landed me a few opportunities to do runway shows at Mall of Amercia and other venues. Shot with a couple brands and companies that loved my ideal image. Later on, I ended up launching a business and needed products photos to use. So I naturally came her and let me tell you. I've never been so amazed by someones suggestions and ideas turned into realitly! Ever since then. My brand has been selling off the shelf and has been hard to keep things in stock. Thank you KNZ and please keep doing the amazing work you have been doing.
B. Creer, 8 months ago
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Ronda Akande Bridal Hair 

5.0

  • Beauty professional
  • Starts at $850
  • Serves River Grove, IL for additional fees

My name is Ronda, a professionally trained hairdresser that has recently relocated to Michigan. I’m a wife, mom and dog-mama. When I’m not in the Midwest, my husband and I spend a few months out of the year in the Caribbean on the beautiful island of Antigua (“wink wink” to all my destination brides!). In my free time, I love traveling, going to the beach with our Frenchie named “Tigua” and sipping a spicy margarita. My mission is to continue to create beautiful looks for my Brides, share my knowledge with other aspiring hairdressers, and hopefully inspire others to manifest their biggest dreams.

Awarded Best of Zola
Ronda is a great hair stylist. She took note of all my feedback from the trial session, and performed amazing on the wedding day. Beyond my expectations. She is caring, punctual, and professional. I would a 100% recommend her work.
Ava, 2 years ago
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Datura Photo 

5.0

  • Photographer
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Serves River Grove, IL for additional fees

Hi! I’m Jules. I like to think of myself as an artistic storyteller. I love capturing LOVE and have been a professional photographer for 12+ years (don’t let the baby face fool you). I want to know what makes you & your partner tick. Every couple is different & I love making your photos feel like YOU. (& for you to feel super hot, obv.) I would love to share full galleries with you and would be HONORED to create art with you on your dreamiest day! Storytelling is why I do this day in and day out. We don’t do boring over here ;)

Awarded Best of Zola
Jules and her husband were so amazing to work with. My husband and I were both very nervous and they made us very comfortable right off the bat. We wanted a moody but organic vibe and boy did they deliver. There was the perfect mix of candid shots and posed shots and the photos captured of our special day exceded any and all of our expectations. Never in my life have I seen a photo of myself looking and feeling so beautiful. I was like THIS IS ME?! THIS IS US?! 10/10
Mackenzie Y., a year ago
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Luna + Lion Photo Co 

5.0

  • Photographer
  • Fine art style
  • Serves River Grove, IL for additional fees

Destination Wedding Photographers specializing in storytelling images, providing timeless artifacts that authentically tell your story on digital and film. Utilizing documentary, editorial, and traditional techniques to create a classic and cohesive final gallery.

I've had the pleasure of working with Luna Lion Photo Co. and I can't recommend them highly enough. Their communication throughout the process is quick, easy, and always kind, making them a joy to collaborate with. The quality of their work is exceptional, with a keen eye for capturing all the beautiful details and candid moments that make each wedding unique. Couples who book Luna Lion can expect stunning, thoughtful photography that perfectly preserves the joy and magic of their big day.
Meghan, Twisted B., a month ago
Alexandra Madison Weddings 

5.0

  • Planner
  • Offers 5 services
  • Starts at $2,100
  • Serves River Grove, IL for additional fees

Hi! ! I'm Alexandra and I'm the lead planner behind Alexandra Madison Weddings (AMW). Back in 2013, I made a decision to dive into training in various areas that make wedding day magic happen. Since 2017, AMW has been proudly serving brides full time, bringing their wedding visions to life. With an average of 40-60 weddings each year, we've fine-tuned our expertise to create unforgettable moments. On your special day, our team of 2-4 talented planners and assistants will be there to ensure every detail is perfect. We can't wait to embark on this exciting journey with you!

Alexandra with Alexandra Madison Weddings was the perfect wedding planner. Her communication style throughout the planning process was fast, efficient, and organized, which kept me on track during the stressful time leading up to the big day. The quality of her work was extremely professional - she brought an expert level of knowledge and experience that ensured everything ran smoothly. On the actual wedding day, Alexandra was my advocate, overseeing all the vendors and keeping things moving according to schedule. I didn't have to worry about a thing thanks to her attention to detail and organization in the months prior. I would highly recommend Alexandra's services to any busy bride that wants a professional planner they can depend on.
Ashley M., 3 months ago
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Janessa Alexandra Photography 

4.6

  • Photographer
  • Editorial style
  • Starts at $3,250
  • Serves River Grove, IL for additional fees

Hello, I'm so excited you're here. I can't wait to chat with you about your elopement or wedding, but 1st, I want you to know a little bit more about who I am & why I LOVE what I do! I'm Janessa, a mom, a student, and a constantly inspired photographer. I am a healthcare professional part time, and an engagement & elopement photographer all the time! My style is pretty moody & candid, and so incredibly emotional. My goal is to bring out the best in you and your partner during our time together, whether it's an engagement session, an intimate wedding, or eloping just the two of you. Being said, I look forward to working with you!

Awarded Best of Zola
Janessa and Josh were so amazing for our wedding and engagement shoot! We just got married and already have beautiful sneak peaks to share with everyone. If I could share every photo without annoying my friends and family, I would. My parents wedding photographs were destroyed, so it was important to me to have good wedding photography and Janessa delivered!
Clare F., 3 months ago
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Wide Eyed Studios 

5.0

  • Photographer
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $4,500
  • Serves River Grove, IL for additional fees

Ashley (she/they), owner of Wide Eyed Studios, is a Philadelphia-based luxury wedding photographer. She specializes in engagement shoots, boudoir, rehearsal dinner coverage, elopement, local and travel weddings, as well as day after portrait sessions. WES offers versatile packages & pricing; reach out and speak with Ashley about your needs.

Ashley and Wide Eyed Studios gave us something we couldn't find anywhere else. They were able to capture the totality of our destination wedding experience. On top of that Ashley and Rebecca were able to take the pressure off of couples portraits before the wedding by creating a unique, intimate, striking, outdoor day-after location shoot. This allowed us to enjoy the run up to our wedding with minimal disruptions and gave us a portrait shoot that exceeded our expectations. Having Wide Eyed Studios with us during our entire destination event helped us authentically capture all of the fun moments we had with our friends and family leading up to the wedding. They were able to capture so much more than I had expected, and we now have so much more to look back on with incredible photos. With all of the amazing imagery that was captured, the ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception got even more love. The comfort level that was already gained with Ashley having been integrated with the group upleveled all of the content that was captured on wedding day. We are so thankful for all of the moments that were captured. Overall, the entire experience with Ashely and Wide Eyed Studios was so meaningful to us. They felt more a part of our celebration than a vendor we hired to support it. We couldn't have asked for anything more and the pictures we received still make us shake our heads with disbelief. Thank you, Ashley and Wide Eyed Studios for making our destination wedding the best it could possibly be.
Nick Z., 2 months ago
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Kaity Campbell Weddings & Events LLC 

5.0

  • Planner
  • Offers 6 services
  • Starts at $50
  • Serves River Grove, IL for additional fees

With Kaity Campbell Events, you will have a truly luxurious customer experience from the moment you sign your contract all the way up to your event day, and even beyond. We believe that every wedding should be a reflection of your unique love story, and we are here to ensure that every detail is perfectly tailored to your desires. Our passion for creating unforgettable experiences, combined with our industry expertise, allows us to curate a seamless and stress-free wedding day that exceeds your expectations. Being able to create an event that is truly yours, and has all the elements you care about, is why I started doing what I do.

Kaity did a great job, especially considering all the uncertainty of bad weather (my ceremony was outdoors) we had to all deal with. She always had an upbeat and positive attitude the whole time, which I know can be very difficult to do around my family. She definitely would just roll with all the punches to keep us on track. I was anxious the entire day, but Kaity reassured me that she had everything under control and I knew I could trust her. She even went out of her way to get me and my husband little care packages on the day of, with inspiring notes. The only hiccups I actually noticed was with announcements and speeches, because the volume and echo was not great, so people didn't know when things were actually happening, so I wish we could've told the DJ sooner to fix the issue. We had also wanted to have our dinners boxed up, because my husband and I were both too anxious and excited to really eat, so our food ended up being thrown away, plus we didn't receive the top tier of our wedding cake to save for the tradition thing (but my guess is because they served it all to the guests). Unfortunately, at the end of the night, we were super rushed to get everything out of the building, because of the time and the pouring rain- I was running around barefoot in my dress while my husband was passed out in the car, and I was one of the few trying to get everything packed and cleaned up. However, Kaity and her husband really helped us out by collecting all the left items and holding onto them for us until the next day. She kept in contact, since at least a month beforehand, to make sure we had everything in order and sent her all the vendor contacts , so she could be included with all the day-of plans. She really did go above and beyond to make sure I had the best day possible, and I really appreciated that from her. I would definitely hire her again.
Michaela C., 2 months ago
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MC Visuals 

5.0

  • Photographer
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $5,000
  • Serves River Grove, IL for additional fees

We are Marc and Kalena, founders of MC Visuals, traveling photographers, and cinematographers based out of Western CT. With over 10 years of experience, documenting life's most beautiful moments has always been something so dear to our hearts as individuals. Aside from his love of filmography, Marc enjoys basketball, playing guitar/bass/drums, landscape photography, cooking, and watching his favorite shows while cuddling with our mini dachshunds Sammie & Brady. As for me... well I have many loves in life, but mostly salsa dancing & my dogs :)

My husband and I are obsessed with MC Visuals! Working with Marc, Kalena, and their team was so great. The time we spent with them, we really felt comfortable with them which showed our love through their work. One year later and I still cry to our engagement and wedding videos. Not only are they personable, they have great and exciting ideas. We will always highly recommend them to anyone!
Marie T., a month ago
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Dj Harrington Photography 

5.0

  • Photographer
  • Classic style
  • Starts at $1,800
  • Serves River Grove, IL for additional fees

Michigan-based insured photographer! Available worldwide for weddings and elopements. All packages include two photographers (Husband and Wife team) and we also offer videography services, and other add-ons like film or polaroids, and more. 2024 has limited availability remaining, and we are currently booking into 2025 and 2026.

Dj Harrington Photography are amazing kind hearted down to earth people that are very skilled in the photography field. We are so happy with the end results of every single photo shoot we book with them, so of course they had to do our wedding also. Dj and Ashley captured our wedding and all the special moments way beyond my hopes and dreams. Not only did they make us feel comfortable, but they made our guests feel comfortable in front of the camera as well. We had a long distance wedding, on the other side of Michigan and Dj and Ashley were there for every moment. They listened to us and our visions for the pictures and gave us the wedding pictures of our dreams. We had our edited sneak peaks that same night and the rest of the pictures less than a week later. We are so beyond lucky to have had them photograph our wedding and so would you if you hired them.
Gabrielle J., 2 months ago
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Anthony Simmons Photos, LLC 

5.0

  • Photographer
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,000
  • Serves River Grove, IL for additional fees
  • Offer

Welcome to my photography world! I'm Anthony Simmons, a passionate photographer capturing life's cherished moments. Originally from New Jersey, I now reside in sunny Florida. With 16 years of experience, I love freezing raw emotions and unique stories in portraits and weddings. Let's create art that reflects your essence. Trust and client relationships are vital to me, ensuring exceptional photographs that exceed expectations. Whether it's heartfelt portraits or your magical wedding, I'd be honored to be part of your story. Contact me, and let's embark on this incredible journey! Willing to travel!

Anthony photographed our wedding. He did an amazing job. He has amazing communication and answered all of our questions promptly. The photos turned better than I could’ve ever imagined! I would definitely recommend him to anyone looking for a wedding photographer.
Corrina and J., 4 months ago
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ap FILM & PHOTO 

5.0

  • Photographer
  • Starts at $2,600
  • Serves River Grove, IL for additional fees

I’m Ashlee - owner of ap FILM & PHOTO and I’m so glad you found me! Based out of Cedar Rapids (born, raised and stayed) but I’m down to go anywhere our hearts desire. My photography style is joyous, candid and it looks moody and bright all at the same time. If that’s what you’re after - let’s get started!

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Ashlee is the best to work with. I can’t wait to see the rest of my album, I’m already giddy with the sneak peak! She was absolutely everything I wanted in a photographer and more. My husband wasn’t wanting pictures, but during the wedding and afterwards, he was so grateful we had Ashlee capture it. Her style was what I was dreaming of, and if you’re worried about posing, she helps coach your poses. Our wedding was a fantastic day, and she’s one of the reasons it was.
Katie W., 4 months ago
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Dani Marie Photography 

5.0

  • Photographer
  • Classic style
  • Starts at $2,500
  • Serves River Grove, IL for additional fees
  • Offer

Hi! I'm Dani. Are you ready for a fun, unique experience that speaks to the connection between two people or love within a family? Then look no further than me! As a Wisconsin-based {traveling} wedding and family photographer, I am passionate about joyfully capturing every moment of your special day and making sure that it tells the story of who you are. My goal is to create imagery that evokes emotion, captures raw moments, and ultimately reflects the unique love between two people or a family. I believe in creating beautiful memories that will last a lifetime. So if you’re ready to celebrate life and make memories, let’s get started!

Awarded Best of Zola
Finding Dani for my wedding was SUCH a blessing! As someone who does NOT like their picture taken, she made me feel at ease, comfortable, CONFIDENT, and so beautiful! Our photos are full of smiles and laughter because she loves what she does, and she's GREAT at it. I couldn't be happier with Dani, and I REALLY encourage you to reach out and chat with her.
Hannah N., 2 months ago
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Lissa Chandler Photography 

5.0

  • Photographer
  • Editorial style
  • Starts at $2,850
  • Serves River Grove, IL for additional fees

Hey!! Congratulations and I'm so excited you're here! My name's Lissa (pronounced "Lyss-uh") and photographs are my jam! Also my jam? Bright colors, the lamest jokes, floral everything, weird history, and awesome ghost stories. I'm a total mother hen / perpetual big sister and I'm mom to Max, Henry, and Penelope. I love creating. I garden. I sew. I crochet. I design ridiculously cute tee shirts. But most of all? I freaking love creating photographs. A professional photographer since 2011 (eek!), my photographs are bright, happy, and totally meant to hit you in the feels. But most of all? They're a total party!

It was such a pleasure having Lissa as the photographer for our wedding. She has taken several photos for me and my family throughout the years, and each time the photos have always been exactly what we wanted. Her photos are vibrant, full of color, and full of feeling. Lissa was sure to respond quickly to contracts, questions, and provided information in a timely manner. She listened to our desires and concerns, and when needed she provided feedback that helped us feel more comfortable and excited to work with her. She is incredibly easy to work with her. She was flexible with any photo requests that came up in the moment, and she guided and directed us for other shots she felt would turn out well when we weren't sure what to do next. She was professional and courteous to all of our wedding guests and yet always made sure to prioritize our (the bride and groom) desires and time as opposed to the rest of our wedding party. She had a happy, yet focused disposition while working with us. That focus was evident in the BEAUTIFUL pictures she took. She perfectly captured our joy that day. Turnaround time was better than expected, and we couldn't be happier with the results. We have no regrets with our choice of wedding photographer. She's amazing!
Katy C., 5 months ago
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Jim Perona Guitar, Inc 

5.0

  • Solo performer
  • Starts at $1,200
  • Serves River Grove, IL for additional fees

I am an experienced wedding guitarist w/ a repertoire that spans 500+ years of music, including contemporary! For the latter, I create solo guitar arrangements of songs upon request, which maintains it's familiarity while adding a charming elegance. These arrangements are a huge hit with wedding couples! I'm honored to have won numerous "Best of" awards in the wedding industry. Planning & performing music for weddings is my passion and profession. Providing music for your big day is an extreme honor & privilege for me and an opportunity that I never take for granted. I cannot wait to talk more about the music for your big day!

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Jim was fantastic to work with and I highly recommend him! He was super professional, communicative, and his music was beyond beautiful. Plus his catalog of music is super expansive. Everyone at our wedding still talks about how talented he was and how mi b he added to the entire atmosphere of the event! Thank you Jim!!
Merideth S., 4 years ago
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April Hertz Coordination Services 

5.0

  • Planner
  • Offers 3 services
  • Starts at $1,200
  • Serves River Grove, IL for additional fees

Weddings can be overwhelming, but at April Hertz Coordination Services, we truly understand the stress that comes with planning and executing your special day. Our goal is to lighten your load, allowing you to fully focus on marrying the love of your life. Trust us to handle all the coordination and planning services, ensuring a seamless and unforgettable wedding experience for you.

April is truly excellent and is a lifesaver on the wedding day. She gets to know her clients so well, she can run the wedding day on their behalf every time. She is very skilled with time management, design, communication, and keeping a level head when things get crazy. She would be a huge asset to anyone who wishes to hire her! You will be in very good hands.
Emily DeRitter, 6 months ago
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Celaska Childers Photography 

5.0

  • Photographer
  • Classic style
  • Starts at $999
  • Serves River Grove, IL for additional fees

Hey Ya'll, I am Celaska!! I am a wedding photographer based in North East Texas, but I love to travel. I have 4 years of shooting experience and I love to keep growing. My images are timeless, intimate, and most of all authentic. I want your images to be memories you can look back on and remember vividly. I am currently learning videography and am hoping to be able to offer that service very soon. Please feel free to contact me with any questions. Together, let's capture your special day with images you cherish forever!!

Celaska was amazing and so easy to work with. Very professional and fun at the same time. She was able to catch all of our special candid moments along with some of the best bridals I’ve ever seen. She made me feel beautiful and had some of the coolest ideas for pictures. She arrived early, captured every moment of the day and then some. I will definitely be using her in the future for any and all of my photography needs! Her edits are beautiful, and I can’t wait to have them printed and hanging on my wall.
Kadie C., 2 months ago
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Shaymah Ansari Weddings 

5.0

  • Planner
  • Offers 6 services
  • Starts at $2,500
  • Serves River Grove, IL for additional fees

Shaymah Ansari Weddings is a wedding planning company based in Washington, DC with three wedding planning assistants and one lead. Owner and lead, Shaymah Ansari, has always been passionate about wedding planning; her love for wedding planning was inspired by the film "The Wedding Planner," starring Jennifer Lopez. Ever since, she's been obsessed with the idea of creating the perfect wedding and seeks to capture couples' love and devotion to each other in every event she and her company plans. We'd be honored to be part of your special day!

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I’ve had the pleasure of working with Shaymah on many weddings, and I am beyond impressed with her exceptional work. From meticulous event planning to helping couples realize their dream wedding, she excels at every aspect. Her attention to detail ensures seamless execution, and her passion for creating meaningful experiences shines through. If you're seeking a wedding planner who goes above and beyond to turn dreams into reality, she's the one. An absolute pleasure to work with!
FarissPhotography.com, 8 months ago
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LH Bridal Artistry 

5.0

  • Beauty professional
  • Team of 4
  • Starts at $150
  • Serves River Grove, IL for additional fees

LH Bridal Artistry is an on-site hair and make-up company based out of Tampa, Florida, specializing in weddings and events. Owner and lead stylist Lauren strives to bring her client's visions to life for their special day. She is excited to assist her clients in picking their ‘day of’ hairstyle and making the process as easy and stress-free as possible. Lauren’s decade of experience in the industry combines with her calm and relaxed demeanor to make to-be-weds feel comfortable in her hands.

Awarded Best of Zola
Working with Lauren was an absolute dream. She takes the time to listen to what you want and then brings it to life perfectly. Weddings can be stressful but with Lauren, you know you’re in good hands and it’s one less thing you have to worry about on your big day. If you’re having a hard time deciding exactly what you want she will guide you and give you suggestions, never making you feel like she’s frustrated or bothered. I cannot say enough good things about Lauren, I would recommend her to absolutely everybody.
Amber G., 3 years ago
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Wide Eyed Bride 

5.0

  • Beauty professional
  • Team of 11
  • Starts at $110
  • Serves River Grove, IL for additional fees

We are an agency representing on-location hair & makeup artists for weddings, events, video, and still photography. We bring a celebrity press junket and production background mindset to all of our clients' wedding & event needs. For a full list of services & pricing please check out our website.

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Ask for Lynda Spring! She is very professional and kind. She is well experienced in the industry and has worked internationally. She did my hair and makeup for my engagement shoot. I don’t wear makeup often, but she made me feel comfortable and confident. I absolutely love how I look in my photos! Thank you Lynda!!!
Heather M., 15 days ago
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Anna Schmidt Photography 

5.0

  • Photographer
  • Editorial style
  • Starts at $7,500
  • Serves River Grove, IL for additional fees

I'm a DC-based luxury wedding photographer with 13 years of experience. Published in magazines like Vogue & Brides, I focus on photographing expertly designed & coordinated events & take on a limited number of weddings per year. I am very intentional in my approach, but I also aim to make your experience comfortable, fun, & stress-free! My vivid signature editorial photography style is a blend of modern portraiture & candid photojournalism, and my images are light-filled, romantic, & elegant. It is my ultimate goal to capture the joy you experience on your wedding day so that you can relive that feeling through your photos for years to come.

Awarded Best of Zola
Anna is a pleasure to work with! She makes feel as ease and the bride when I’m doing the makeup and captures the sweetest moments and best angle and light. Her photos captures my work beautifully so I know the clients would be in love with them as well.
Mimi, 4 years ago
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George Winters Production 

5.0

  • Photographer
  • Editorial style
  • Starts at $1,950
  • Serves River Grove, IL for additional fees

Beginning my journey in the world of filmmaking, I initially delved into the realms of music videos and commercials, honing my craft in storytelling and visual artistry. However, it was a serendipitous opportunity to work as a cameraman at a wedding that unveiled my true passion. Now, with 9 years under my belt and hundreds of weddings captured, my love for crafting heartfelt wedding photographs continues to grow, reaching couples across the nation.

George was amazing! From start to finish, he made the whole process easy and fun. His team was super friendly and captured all the special moments beautifully. The photos are stunning! I highly recommend hiring them. You won't be disappointed!
Nina, 3 months ago
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Burlap & Blossom LLC 

5.0

  • Photographer
  • Classic style
  • Serves River Grove, IL for additional fees
  • Offer

I moved around a lot growing up and I can remember not always loving it. But now, truly grateful for how it's shaped me. My husband was the exact opposite. He had a hometown, graduated high school with childhood friends, knowing every street, and watching every change. I think that is part of the reason we were attracted to each other. One yearning for roots, and the other for branches. Finding them within each other. Finding in each other a home and an adventure. It is hard to remember who I was before him, and hard to imagine my life without him. When I think of him... I smile, I cry, I laugh. This is what makes me feel alive.

Awarded Best of Zola
Gabby was the absolute best she took so many picture and she was always looking for a way to help out whenever and wherever she could! I couldn’t have asked for anyone better than her on my big day!
Maricarmen R., 8 months ago
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ArtisDri Productions 

5.0

  • Planner
  • Offers 6 services
  • Serves River Grove, IL for additional fees

20 years of event directing experience with a portfolio of relationships to match. From day-of coordinating, planning and design needs to every detail before and after we are at your service. World wide wings mostly creating in the US, UK and EU.

We fell in love with The Gaston the minute we walked through the front door. We knew immediately that would be the venue we went with. The house is so beautifully decorated and there's so much detail every section you look. We loved the idea that it was basically turn-key so that all we needed to worry about were the dinner details and flowers. Adrienne was also very helpful along the way letting us know when it was time to start booking which vendors and making excellent recommendations. The weekend of the wedding, all of the staff was so attentive and helpful to us.
Kwaku & A., 5 months ago
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Christopher Ginn Photography 

5.0

  • Photographer
  • Starts at $3,200
  • Serves River Grove, IL for additional fees

I bought my first DSLR camera in 2004 when my now wife, Tracey, and I were taking a cruise to Alaska. For a monumental trip like this, I HAD to get an amazing camera. Those 8.2 megapixels with nine four points had me in LOVE. Ever since then, the ability of a photograph to be able to freeze time; freeze an emotion; freeze a memory has kept me addicted. Whether it’s getting a great angle, finding light that tells the story, or capturing the true personality of someone; it all brings a smile to my face and hopefully yours!

Awarded Best of Zola
Chris photographed our wedding in October of 2021 and did an INCREDIBLE job. We started with an engagement shoot that was a great way to practice for our wedding day. We learned all of the popular poses so that on our actual wedding day we didn’t feel awkward posing. He was incredibly organized and thorough throughout the entire process and the results were perfect. The entire day was planned out and he photographed every shot we wanted. We also had a beautiful wedding video and I had special requests for the video that he easily accommodated! The entire day ran smoothly thanks to his organization. He was extremely professional but we also had SO much fun. I felt like I was with a friend throughout the entire process. I highly recommend Chris for any event.
Rita D., 2 years ago
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Little Daisy Photography 

5.0

  • Photographer
  • Editorial style
  • Starts at $2,500
  • Serves River Grove, IL for additional fees

Hi! I'm Brit! If you’re looking for a photographer who is good at what they do, lovesssss to have a good time, is all-inclusive, and makes you feel extra comfy in front of the camera…hi, I’m Brit 😝 Photographing your wedding is something I take ✨very seriously✨ and I love to make your wedding day fun, relaxed, and alllll about you. Whether it’s helping your special person button your dress, being prepared for literally any emergency, paying extra attention to detail, and the list goes on & on. I’m here for it.

Awarded Best of Zola
She is an awesome person! All around fun professional photographer. I’ve had the pleasure of working with her and have had great experiences. Her quality of work and attitude makes everything very enjoyable.
DaraLyn Wells, 2 years ago
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AJS Photo 

5.0

  • Photographer
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,000
  • Serves River Grove, IL for additional fees

My name is Abby, a Midwest based wedding + boudoir photographer who's really obsessed with her job. I've gotten to see how directly photos can impact people. As we grow up, we realize how priceless photos are and how quality pictures become prized possessions. It's a moment in time you can forever look back on. It's easy to take pictures, but it's hard to capture moments. I'll love making magic with you, because everyone has some magic in them that deserves to be celebrated.

Absolutely thrilled with our experience with AJS Photography! While my spouse wasn't initially keen on the idea of having engagement photos taken, Abby made us both feel at ease and captured genuine, candid moments (even in freezing temperatures). During our meeting before the big day, we mentioned to Abby that we wanted our photos to feel genuine, romantic, and fun! Abby captured every detail, emotion, and memory on our wedding day! On our big day, Abby was our hype woman and major helper. We loved taking home poloroids thanks to Abby from our engagement session and our wedding day. Abby walked into a low-lit venue she had never seen in person and still delivered unique and stunning wedding photos that exceeded our expectations. Highly recommend for couples with varying preferences - Abby delivers magic for everyone!
Andi + A., 5 months ago
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MMH Media 

5.0

  • Photographer
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,400
  • Serves River Grove, IL for additional fees

Hi there! I'm Madeline, a born + bred Hoosier who has travelled the world but chose to settle down in Indiana’s cozy corner of the Midwest. With 3 kitties, a baby on the way and an amazing husband, life stays interesting for sure! Having captured nearly 100 weddings, it's pretty obvious that I love love. I cherish each + every detail of your love story. I am dedicated to creating images you can look back on (whether it’s after 5 years or 50) to relive in beautiful, cozy nostalgia. Reach out so we can chat your wedding day details, timeline and all the things to capture your day perfectly! -Madeline

Awarded Best of Zola
Madeline is so much fun to work with and was incredibly helpful when it came time to make our day of timeline for our wedding! I think of myself as awkward when it comes to taking photos, but Madeline is a great coach and makes it fun. Not to mention all of our photos are absolutely gorgeous!
Megan + L., 2 years ago
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Fika Foto - Wedding & Couple Photography 

5.0

  • Photographer
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,000
  • Serves River Grove, IL for additional fees

Hello, I’m so glad you’re here! My name is Will & capturing the humanity of moments is what fuels me. The hugs you can feel, the soft touches, the tears falling, the never ending smiles, the moments between mom & dad - those are the ones I want to capture! More of what it FEELS like not just what it looks like. Telling stories has always been my favorite, but words tend to get lost or forgotten so I tell them the best way I know how - through photographs!

Awarded Best of Zola
Having Will as our photographer was the best decision we made! He made the whole process enjoyable and FUN! His work exceeded our expectations. His passion for photography is very obvious and it shows through his work - He is a natural talent! We are so happy he was able to capture everything on our special day. His communication was always consistent and would always get back to me in a timely manner. If you want a photographer that is detail oriented, unique, down to earth and all around amazing person, Will is your guy!
Brittany & A., 4 years ago

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