DJ/Photobooth/Bands
DJ - Nick Vera of Impulse Entertainment
https://www.impulsedjs.com
If you are looking for an amazing DJ who is the most professional yet down-to-earth guy, this is the guy! I have worked with him in the past and I know he will do an awesome job! I also loved him so much that I had to hire him for my own wedding. He also has a wonderful photobooth available along with uplighting.
Live Band
DRS Music
https://drsmusic.com/
If you want amazing live music at your wedding or any other event DRS Music is an excellent choice. Their band can roll with the punches and they help light up the dance floor!
Makeup and Hair
Mane Boutique Hair Lounge
https://www.facebook.com/maneboutiquehairlounge
Aubrie is an amazing hairstylist and is only a few doors down from my studio so she is the perfect choice when coming to visit me at my studio in downtown Algonquin. I also trust her with my hair and she does an absolutely amazing job and is a joy to work with
Looks by EMA
https://looksbyema.wixsite.com/looks
Erin is a great makeup artist that is also just a few doors down from my studio. I have been using her myself when I need anything makeup-related and she will take great care of you making you look your best for you session. She is truly a master at her craft and can make your eyebrows look better than you ever imagined possible.
Bianca Sansosti Artistry
https://www.biancasansosti.com/
Hair and Makeup are so important on your wedding day. Choosing the right person literally sets your day up for perfection. I met Bianca and was instantly drawn to her makeup and hair styling and she has 10 years of experience in the industry. When you start off your wedding day having your hair and makeup done perfectly by a true professional the timeline we have worked so hard to create will stay on track! Bianca and her team also can do makeup and hair for portrait sessions, headshots, family sessions, and etc.
Planning and coordination services
Wedding Planner - Designed and Detailed
https://www.designedanddetailed.com/
Alison’s keen eye for detail with her team and focus on sustainability around weddings make them are prime choice for your wedding planning needs. They have full planning, partial full planning and 90-day out planning services available.
Wedding Planner - The Miracle Brothers
http://themiraclebrothers.com/
I have worked with them at a gorgeous Chicago Tribune wedding and they really made the day go so smoothly. The Miracle Brothers are a full-service event planning service specializing in Weddings. They do wedding consulting, design, decoration and management. In addition, they have a partial rental service offering their clients access to tablecloths, chair covers, and centerpiece rentals at a steal of a deal.
Coordination Service - Little Things Coordination Service
https://sites.google.com/view/little-things-cs/home
I have worked with Mandy at a wedding this year and she was wonderful and made sure the couple had everything they needed on their big day. She is based in Wisconsin but also crosses into Illinois for work with weddings and other events.
Bakery
Bakery - Delish Cakes
https://www.delishcakes.net/
Delish produces some top-quality work that tastes just as good as it looks. So much so that I have gone to them for various projects for my business and even my own wedding cake.
Bakery - West Town Bakery
http://www.westtownbakery.com/
I absolutely loved the cake they did for one of my clients this year, they are in Chicago and can promise nut-free cakes while no one else can and their work is exquisite!