Capturing authentic moments for clients is the driving force in everything I do. That drive and passion are what wedding & portrait photography should always be about! My clients choose me because they trust that I'll tell their story in an honest way, jam-packed and full of life, joy, and fun!

Hi there I’m Margaret! I’m the owner and lead photographer + videographer at Aspen & Co. Photo + Film! I’m really passionate about photographing + filming couples, elopements (USA + international) and destination weddings. It is truly the coolest thing ever that I can combine my love for travel with creativity and work with couples in so many places! Whether your destination wedding, elopement or session is close to home in the Midwest or on the other side of the world, I’ll pack my bags and meet you there with my camera in hand!

Don’t let the most meaningful moments at your event happen without being captured. Complete Weddings + Events handles wedding photographers across the Chicago and Northern Illinois area. Our team is ready to chat with you about your next event and connect you with the best photography professionals. With skills that master both the art and science of photography, and friendliness that make you feel comfortable in front of the camera, our Chicago wedding photographers capture the greatest moments of your special day.

Kitoko Photography began as a family business 13 years ago. Our family was always the creative type. When our kids were born, we loved taking pictures of them and capturing their everyday lives. Friends and family would often ask me to take pictures of their kids too, and before I knew it, we had started a photography business.

Now that you met your person of your dreams, let us help you plan the wedding of your dreams! If you can dream it, we can make it happen! We also specialize in great parties - girls nights, birthdays, anniversaries, showers and vow renewals.

Our company has a fantastic network of DJs that are able to provide service in but not limited to Illinois, Milwaukee, Michigan & Indiana. Marco Herrera Mix and his DJ Company Disco Movil Power Light have gained major acclaim for producing some of the most prestigious events around the Midwest area in recent years.

Hi, my name is Katie Fitzgerald, and I LIVE to capture images that say something. I’m a nature junky, obsessed with wind tousled hair & capturing the romantic, intimate, & beautiful moments that make up your love chapter. Growing up creative meant I started dancing at the age of two, took up violin at 8, had a darkroom for a playground, & wound up majoring in architecture! These days I’m inspired by real moments, emotions, & relationships at weddings, helping you create a candid record of your special day is my passion. When I’m not photographing you can find me hanging out with my hubs Jim & our 3 pups Cowlie, Sawyer, & Tango.

Welcome to my wedding photography world, where moments become memories. With a passion for storytelling through the lens, I am dedicated to capturing the unique essence of your love story. Every click is an opportunity to preserve joy, laughter, and the beautiful journey you’re embarking on. Let me be your visual storyteller, crafting timeless images that speak volumes about your special day.

“Love of Science and Nature” - It’s the founding motto of Lake Forest, IL, and the inspiration for the identity of our hotel. A forester, by definition, is an expert in the science of forestry. But at The Forester Hotel, they are also someone who is at the heart of two roads diverged; be it the crossroads of science and nature, tradition and innovation, or in your case, past and future, as you make plans to embark on a lifelong journey together. We’re passionate about preservation, but we’re not afraid to blaze new trails or unearth something new as part of the scientific method. Are you ready to discover innovative event spaces, deluxe dining, and memorable experiences? Are you naturally curious? Let your beautiful wedding blossom at The Forester. From the rehearsal to the "I do" to the farewell, we can host it all. With one phone call, you can check your room block, rehearsal dinner, ceremony, reception, and farewell brunch off your to-do list.

Welcome to Your Sister’s Tomato! We have had food trucks since 2016 and we got into our brick-and-mortar in December of 2019. We are known for our wood-fired pizza, Your Sister’s Tomato is a mobile wedding catering company based out of Woodstock, Illinois. Our authentic Italian fare features fresh ingredients and is prepared on-site by an experienced culinary team.

Discover the artistry of Sandra Ortiz Photography, where every click of the shutter transforms ordinary moments into extraordinary memories. With 13 years of experience and over 300 weddings captured, Sandra’s unique touch and genuine passion for photography are evident in each and every frame.

I built my business out of a love for storytelling. I am thankful for the relationships I've created with each of my clients. I am passionate about serving my clients and providing them with personalized services that authentically tell their story through one of the most joy-filled and exciting phases in their lives. I feel incredibly privileged to be welcomed into my clients' lives to share, document, and celebrate some of their most special memories. I have been photographing weddings since 2015; to date, I have been honored to help tell the love stories of over 40 couples.

Welcome to DJOP, where your dream wedding is captured with an exquisite blend of modern artistry and timeless elegance. Based in Chicago, our international destination wedding photography studio is dedicated to immortalizing the beauty and romance of your special day. With a keen eye for detail and a passion for storytelling, we transform moments into stunning visual narratives that reflect your unique love story. Our team of seasoned photographers is committed to delivering images that are as captivating and unforgettable as the day itself.

omplete Weddings + Events is the leading provider of event and wedding photography, videography, lighting, DJ services and photo booth rental in North America. Complete has been starting parties, telling unique wedding stories and bringing people together since 1973. In fact, we’ve helped plan and execute more than 300,000 events, including more than 13,000 weddings a year.

Complete Wedding + Events videographers capture unique stories and film amazing weddings in Chicago. We have been trusted by more Illinois brides than any other wedding videography provider. We take pride in our Chicago wedding videographer’s artistic storytelling skills and ability to capture the emotion of once-in-a-lifetime moments you’ll be able to cherish forever in vivid, high-definition video.

Discover a stay that moves you forward at Courtyard Chicago Deerfield. Our hotel in Deerfield IL has everything you need to maintain your momentum on the road. Recharge in our rooms and suites with plush Marriott bedding, ergonomic workspaces, and flat-panel TVs with streaming services. Savor balanced entrees, Starbucks® coffee, and craft cocktails at the Bistro or try restaurants nearby like Sarpino's, J. Alexander's, and Carson's Ribs. Stay active at our indoor pool and 24-hour fitness center or enjoy outdoor recreation nearby at the Park District of Highland Park. During your stay, experience the best of the North Shore with a visit to attractions like Chicago Botanic Garden, Hidden Creek Aquapark, and Ravinia®. Our free parking and convenient location near the Loop also makes our venues a great choice for your upcoming event. No matter what brings you to town, make the most of it at Courtyard Deerfield.

As a premium DJ company that specializes in Fusion weddings (English & Spanish) we customize your wedding to your unique style! Our packages can be customized to include custom monograms on monitors, wall and floor protections, photo collages, and motion monograms - you can request just sound, or also include uplighting and dance floor lighting (moving heads & flood lighting). Bass bottom speakers can be added as well as filler speakers for up to 300 guests. We can't wait to work with you!

I’m a Latina professional makeup artist specializing in bridal glam / special events. 5 years of experience. Turned my passion into my career! Based in Chicago but available for travel. Booking requests thru my website.

I started Traydmarc Weddings & Events to combine my life-long love of music & weddings with a desire to provide a quality, professional service. The most important business aspects to me are honesty and integrity. I encourage a personal meeting so that you can decide if this partnership is right. With over 30 years in the wedding industry and too many receptions to count, it is my goal to make your reception as stress-free as possible. Every reception is unique, and I will work with you to plan all the details of your reception to your specifications. I know that you want your reception to be perfect, so do I!

Hi, I'm Nicole! I am a light and airy wedding & portrait photographer based in Chicago. I started working in the photography world in 2011 and absolutely love everything about it! Now that the boring stuff is out of the way, let me talk about how I become your extra bridesmaid on your wedding day. I’m there to help you fluff your dress, cry during your first look (but still take awesome photos behind the tears), and tell you how gorgeous you look all day!

Music conveys powerful feelings and delivering that special experience on your important day is crucial- I can make sure the vibe is perfect for your big day ! Lots of happy tears moments but also lots of high fun energy for the reception:)

I have a passion for life, the good the bad the ugly, because in all things you can find value and beauty. Everyone has a story and my goal is to tell it though film. I want to capture what makes you, you. I am a Chicagoland Photographer that has traveled the world taking photos and videos. If I'm not taking photos I'm most likely drinking wine on my porch with my husband and dogs.

Mobile Music features an amazing staff of entertainers, led by the most Experienced and Talented Emcees, DJs, and Entertainers for over four decades! We’re one of the best-loved DJ production companies in Chicago and the North Shore. Our top-notch team provides entertainment for any of your event needs, and can customize packages that fit your budget! Why entrust your event to anyone else?

We offer a personalized experience backed up by more than 33+ years in business delivering high quality, creative photography and video on time and within your wedding budget. We are experts in photojournalism, offering couples an unmatched level of value for their wedding photography and video services.

We offer a personalized experience backed up by more than 33+ years in business delivering high quality, creative photography and video on time and within your wedding budget. We are experts in photojournalism, offering couples an unmatched level of value for their wedding photography and video services.

Sound Originals Photo & Video is a team of EMMY award winning storytellers. Our photography and videography packages are tailored to you, customizable and perfect for every wedding. We offer engagement photography, wedding photos, highlight films, wedding coverage and more.

Hairs 2 the Bride, LTD, in Arlington Heights, Illinois, will bring the salon to you on your wedding day. They create beautiful hair and makeup styling, offer facials, and do manicures and pedicures for a complete experience. With multiple licensed stylists available, Hairs 2 the Bride will work with groups of up to 50+ people.

I'm Pedro, Creative Director at Albany Capture Team. With over 12 years of experience in photography and a passion for storytelling, I blend photojournalism and studio artistry to capture your most cherished moments, especially in weddings.

I am a passionate event planner who is dedicated to making your special day an unforgettable experience. With a desire for community and shared interests, Heirloom Event company was created in 2014 to bring joy and excitement to countless people, one epic activity, celebration or wedding at a time.

At Mostest, we encourage celebrating more while stressing less. Servicing 20+ areas nationwide, we would be overjoyed to make your big day as seamless as possible! We’re here to help you celebrate more. More occasions. More fun. More presence. More memories. Oh - and NO working on your wedding day. We’re here to vibe with your wedding vision and then turn it up to 11. On your wedding day, you’re the star. Just show up, be fabulous, have the best time ever. Leave the rest to us. We’ve got you - always.

Thousands of brides across the United States and Canada have trusted Something Borrowed Blooms to provide the perfect flowers for their wedding day. We offer brides the expensive peonies, delicate ranunculus, out-of-season anemones, and the ever-impossible-to-find-magnolia — all at a fraction of the cost.

In 2013, 8-year wedding veteran Amy McCord Jones realizes she wouldn't be able to afford to hire her own floral services if she was a bride. Then, Amy discovers that there is basically zero help available for DIY brides. No flower recipes. No instructions. No access to florist-grade blooms. Rude. So she launches Flower Moxie! Flower Moxie remains a humble, tucked-away small business out of Oklahoma City. We don’t zoom around on scooters in some fancy high-rise. We stock an average kitchen with canned wine and Aldi chips and listen to true crime podcasts while photographing curvy ranunculus. Join us. There’s cake, hugs, and acceptance here.

I'm Godfred Mensah, CEO of Gordino Photo and Video. I'm a passionate, creative, and aspiring artist. What drives my passion is the endless possibility of creating and documenting memorable moments with people.

You're family to us. Plain and simple. 🥰 When you join the Impulse Entertainment family, you, not only have a dedicated team to help ensure your wedding day goes off without a hitch but also, have a family that has your back to help with anything you need - seriously. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Our hands-on, award-winning approach to planning your event ensures that every wrinkle is ironed out before the first announcement is made or the first song is played.

Nicky Avalo Studios (N.A.S.) is known for elevating the expectation and experience at every wedding, corporate, and private event all across the Midwest & the U.S. We have branches in cities such as; Omaha, Des Moines, Milwaukee, Chicago, and more. We offer services such as; DJ’s, Photo Booths, Videography, Photography, and Live Musicians (consisting of string quartet, harpist, violinist, cellist, and pianist) for every type of event. Our mission is to provide a unique and memorable experience to every client and every event we do.

Hi! Courtney here (that's me on the left!). Shutter and Sound is the brainchild of renowned wedding videographer Ryan Geldermann. Ryan began his wedding videography career in 2010 in Los Angeles and quickly became recognized as one of the top videographers in the U.S.. After relocating to DC and still receiving countless inquiries from all corners of the country, Ryan decided to recruit and train a few talented friends so he could continue offering the quality wedding videography he’s known for in SoCal and eventually over 10 cities. Shutter and Sound is a very small group of filmmakers dedicated to turning your big day into a work of art.

Munaco Pictures specializes in cinematic wedding videography, as well as the highest quality live streams available today! We offer a variety of wedding films - - from 60 second teasers to 90 minute long form edits and everything in-between, our films truly capture the magic and ambience of your big day!

BW Studio+Events is a Chicago-based event coordination and planning group serving Chicagoland and surrounding suburbs. The Studio focuses on intimate weddings with unique flair and lots of personal touches. Blair founded BW Studio after hosting a number of non-profit events and finding herself completely immersed in the process. Once she realized her knack for event organization and planning, the studio was quickly born.

Just like you, I have felt awkward in front of the camera. I’ve had photos taken of me that I didn’t like. When you go on a session with me, I will not only make you feel comfortable, but I will make sure you look good! I will give you prompts to keep you moving and laughing. I’m sorry but there are some angles, and poses that are not flattering for everyone. Like, please don’t take a photo of me from below! Hello double chin! What I’m saying is, I got you!

More than a decade ago, two sisters - knew there had to be a better way to allow talented photographers and videographers to focus on what they do best -- create gorgeous art -- while providing couples with better support in the planning process. Together, they created an all-inclusive, stress-free environment where couples can choose from talented local photographers and videographers and work with a small team of planning experts equipped and eager to make everything a success. With the pressure gone, you can truly enjoy your big day. Relax and rest assured that all the emotional and moments will be documented with unmatched quality.

Hi! My name is Josh Hale and I am the owner and main videographer/editor of Still Time Media, LLC. I spent 10 years as an investigative photojournalist and was nominated for four Emmys and won two! We love using ZOLA to find couples. Still Time Media has been creating cinematic film-style recaps of weddings since 2008, ensuring our clients are comfortable, relaxed, and most of all, happy with the final product. We want to give you something that takes you back to the happiest day of your life, so you can share it with friends and family for years to come. 

Saying ``I do`` is is undoubtedly one of the most important decisions a bride will make on their wedding day, but choosing the right stylist & makeup artist to accompany their wedding dress is pretty close to second. Owner, Ami Christianson trained at Capri Cosmetology Institute and began her career in Madison, Wi. where she specialized in hair & makeup for film & television. Ami established One Salon & Bridal Co in 2006. Her team has extensive training and experience in bridal Hair and Makeup . They have worked 1000's of brides, and won numerous awards for their bridal services. Check all the 5 star reviews from their beautiful brides. ❤️

Hi! I’m Connie! First of all congrats!🍾 ✨Thank you for visiting my profile and considering me as your photographer! I am so excited for your big day! Here are some things you might wanna know! I’m not typical photog- I don’t just arrive on your day, leave after few hours, and deliver few months later! I’m there for all the moments leading to the big day! You can hit me up any time- we can brainstorm all the ideas, timelines, all the tiniest details! I am a fan of Pinterest vision boards, sending each other tons of messages and be open about EVERYTHING! This is your day! Let’s make it all about YOU!

We offer our services exclusively on site, offering a convenience unlike any other to our clients. Since the very beginning, our team has focused and specialized in Bridal Makeup & Hair Artistry. Thanks to our previous brides, we now collectively have over 1,000 Weddings under our belt! You can expect us to listen, ask questions, and provide you with our professional expertise to help customize a look that's just right for you. We want you to feel comfortable, beautiful, and confident! Because of our extensive team, full service planning & scheduling offered complimentary to our brides, we are able to accommodate large parties and groups.

We're husband and wife destination wedding and elopement photographers and videographers based in Cleveland, Ohio, traveling as much as possible. We’re here to be your photographic memory, capturing you honestly and naturally so you can give your attention to the people and moments that matter most. We want you to have stunning images and the best day of your life and we do everything in our power to deliver both.

Believe it or not, we often have people ask if our pictures throughout our website are showing a mix of fresh and faux and…no they aren’t! Although fresh florals are pretty, we are totally in love with poser-blooms all the way here and that’s what we design 100% of our orders with.

IGphotovideo offers photography packages and videography packages. You can customize individual packages or bundle a photography and videography package to meet all your needs. Our team capture all your special moments, venue, decor, guests, and more. They use quality equipment and are always prepared for anything. Their services include: — Delivery on USB flash drive in Customized Box and Google Drive — Unlimited number of photos taken and color corrected — Photobook 6*6 (20 pages) or 10*10 (30pages) — Post-production video about 60 – 120 minutes with full ceremony, speeches, first dance, cake cutting, etc... — 4 – 12 min highlight video

Wood & Word Blooms is run by a Jen Angle, former teacher of 20+ years and specializes in using hand-painted wood flowers along with a faux, dried and preserved florals (nothing fresh here) to bring your wedding vision to life not just for that one glorious day but forever. Besides designing for you, I also offer DIY Wood Flower Experiences to create your wedding florals alongside me in person or virtually and 1:1 sessions to help DIY brides learn to do it themselves.