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    Blushing bee
    mari328    August 15, 2012   Austin, Texas

    Hey all you Chicago bees!  I saw a post that's been going around some of the other local message boards and I thought I'd start one up here, too.  Since we've all likely done a lot of research before choosing our vendors and ceremony/reception locations, I thought we could share those that we are going with for different things.  I hope this is helpful and fun for people to share!

    • Wedding Date:
    • Ceremony Location:
    • Reception Venue:
    • Number of Guests:
    • Caterer:
    • Photographer:
    • Videographer:
    • Cake:
    • DJ/Music:
    • Florist:
    • Stationery:
    • Officiant:
    • Ceremony and Cocktail Musician:
    • Hair:
    • Makeup
    • Dress: 
    • Bridesmaids:
    • Rehearsal Dinner:
    • Any Other Vendors:

     

     
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    vaness13181    July 31, 2011   Chicago, IL

    There is no harm in starting a new thread :-)  However, there is one on the Chicago boards already...

    http://boards.weddingbee.com/topic/our-chicago-weddings

     
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    Blushing bee
    mari328    August 15, 2012   Austin, Texas

    oh yes, that's were I got it from.....most responses were 2010 and  2011 OLD. Would love to see upcoming 2012 and 2013  :)

     
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    Sugar bee
    RR    October 2012  

    I'm still working on mine, not enough yet : )

     
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    Rachael432    July 13, 2012   Chicago, IL

    I don't have much, but I'll tell you what I do have, lol:

    • Wedding Date: July 13, 2012
    • Ceremony Location: Baha'i Temple
    • Reception Venue: Hopefully (fingers crossed) Wilmette Women's Club
    • Number of Guests: 100
    • Caterer:
    • Photographer:
    • Videographer:
    • Cake: Lutz Cafe
    • DJ/Music:
    • Florist: The Blossom Boys
    • Stationery: Making myself
    • Officiant:
    • Ceremony and Cocktail Musician:
    • Hair:
    • Makeup
    • Dress: Alfred Angelo Style 2083
    • Bridesmaids:
    • Rehearsal Dinner: Probably Buca Di Beppo's, lol
    • Any Other Vendors:
     
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    cz1789    May 12, 2012   Chicago, IL

    I'll play!

    • Wedding Date: May 12, 2012
    • Ceremony Location: Museum of Contemporary Art
    • Reception Venue: Spiaggia
    • Number of Guests: 100
    • Caterer: Spiaggia (it's a restaurant)
    • Photographer: Jacob Boll
    • Videographer: n/a
    • Cake: Flour
    • DJ/Music: Toast and Jam
    • Florist: TBD!
    • Stationery: Bella Figura (haven't purchased yet)
    • Officiant: Meaningful Moments
    • Ceremony and Cocktail Musician: Panache Entertainment
    • Hair: TBD
    • Makeup TBD
    • Dress: Christos Julianna
    • Bridesmaids: Amsale
    • Rehearsal Dinner: Probably chicago q restaurant---not sure yet; open to ideas!!
    • Any Other Vendors: DOC=Liven it up events
     
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    kimbean    October 13, 2012   Chicago, IL

    I'll play with what I have in order to bump!

    • Wedding Date: October 13, 2012
    • Ceremony Location: Christ the King Church, Beverly
    • Reception Venue: Westin Lombard
    • Number of Guests: 300
    • Caterer: Westin
    • Photographer: Robert Karlic
    • Videographer: Still looking! Suggestions welcome!
    • Cake: Oak Mill Bakery
    • DJ/Music: Toast and Jam
    • Florist: Also still looking... 
    • Stationery: Probably DIY, FI is a paper/graphic man with access to a professional print shop
    • Officiant: Father Tom Conde
    • Ceremony and Cocktail Musician: n/a
    • Hair: New Day Spa, Oak Lawn IL (near my mom's house, so conveinent morning of. I've also experienced their bridal service with a friend's wedding and was really satisfied)
    • Makeup: TBD... either New Day or we'll try to get some Mac girls to the house
    • Dress: Haven't started looking yet :-) I want that to be the last thing that I get to savor 
    • Bridesmaids: same
    • Rehearsal Dinner: TBD
    • Any Other Vendors: Best Booth Plus for Photobooth, and still in search of a trolley!
     
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    Busy bee
    Rachael432    July 13, 2012   Chicago, IL

    @kimbean: You're getting married two blocks from my house, lol!

     
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    Rachael432    July 13, 2012   Chicago, IL

    @kimbean: I suggest the Blossom Boys for your florists, btw. They are located in Beverly, and WONDERFUL people.

     
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    kimbean    October 13, 2012   Chicago, IL

    @Rachael432:Ahh awesome!! Yay southside. Did you go to CK? FI and his siblings did. I went to Barnabas.

     
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    Rachael432    July 13, 2012   Chicago, IL

    @kimbean: Lol, I went across the street to Kellogg, actually. That's so funny!

     
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    Mrs. Fireworks    July 21, 2012   Chicago

    You can probably see that I have some spots still open... and I'm only about 8 months out! Eeek!

    • Wedding Date: July 21, 2012
    • Ceremony Location: St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church (Bolingbrook)
    • Reception Venue: Naperville Country Club
    • Number of Guests: About 150
    • Caterer: In-house at the country club
    • Photographer:
    • Videographer:
    • Cake: My venue gets all cakes from Ralph's I believe...
    • DJ/Music: My friend from college who has a DJ business
    • Florist: Contemplating doing the centerpieces myself using Costco flowers
    • Stationery: DIY
    • Officiant: Father Essig
    • Ceremony and Cocktail Musician: My brother (violinist)
    • Hair:
    • Makeup:
    • Dress: Allure 8528
    • Bridesmaids: MOH is my sister, then a cousin and two friends as BMs (4 total)
    • Rehearsal Dinner: Maybe Maggiano's?
    • Any Other Vendors: Looking at Naperville Trolley Company or Flying Lady car rentals
     
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    girlanachronism    September 22, 2012  

    Is there somewhere we can compile this information for future brides? And maybe include our final reviews as well once everything is over and done with?

     
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    kimbean    October 13, 2012   Chicago, IL

    @girlanachronism:maybe go back to this thread once the weddings are over? I really like seeing info for local vendors!

     
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    likelimeade    August 18, 2012   Chicago, IL
    • Wedding Date: August 18, 2012
    • Ceremony Location: Byron Colby Barn
    • Reception Venue: Byron Colby Barn
    • Number of Guests: 150
    • Caterer:Dave's Specialty Foods
    • Photographer: RoJo Foto (Robert Johnson)
    • Videographer: Tom Platt (friend of my sister)
    • Cake: 
    • DJ/Music: Toast & Jam
    • Florist:
    • Stationery: Vistaprint
    • Officiant: Fr. Frank, family friend
    • Ceremony and Cocktail Musician: my brother
    • Hair: 
    • Makeup: a friend
    • Dress: no idea...got it at a thrift store (House of Hope in Barrington) for $50 and it has no tags!
    • Bridesmaids: Etsy dresses by KellyChee (adorable yellow sundresses)
    • Rehearsal Dinner: Noodles & Company (we're simple folks:)
    • Any Other Vendors:
     
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    MissNumbers    May 4, 2013   Live in IA - Wedding in IL

    I'm still pretty far out from my wedding day but I've got a few vendors secured.


    • Wedding Date: May 4, 2013
    • Ceremony Location: Ravinia Green Country Club
    • Reception Venue: Ravinia Green Country Club
    • Number of Guests: 250-300
    • Caterer: Ravinia Green Country Club
    • Photographer: 
    • Videographer: Blu Couture
    • Cake:
    • DJ/Music: Dan Hayes Orchestra
    • Florist:
    • Stationery:
    • Officiant: Rabbi from our temple
    • Ceremony and Cocktail Musician: Dan Hayes Orchestra
    • Hair:
    • Makeup

    • Dress: Maggie Sottero - Bernadette â€¨â€¨â€¨â€¨
    • Bridesmaids: None




    • Rehearsal Dinner: Probably Tuscany in Wheeling
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    • Any Other Vendors:
     
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    RR    October 2012  

    @MissNumbers:  I LOVE Blu Couture... who is on your list for photography?

    (btw, love that Maggie dress!)

     
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    MissNumbers    May 4, 2013   Live in IA - Wedding in IL

    @RR:  We are looking at Misha Media, Miller + Miller, & Yamashiro Studio. I'm not having much luck finding a photographer. Hopefully one of these will pan out.

     
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    RR    October 2012  

    @MissNumbers:  We did our e-pics with Miller + Miller... we love them!! They are booked on our wedding date, though :(    We contacted Misha Media, as well.

    We also have a few more on our list.  We are not having very much luck either, if we could go with Miller + Miller we would.  I am having a hard time because I am comparing all the others to them! 

     
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    MissNumbers    May 4, 2013   Live in IA - Wedding in IL

    Miller & miller just told us they were booked for our date.  

    Why didn't you chose misha media? I think they are our top choice at this part. 

     
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    RR    October 2012  

    @MissNumbers:  We haven't met with them, yet.  Their associates are the only ones available for our date and can work with our budget.  So... we'll see!

     
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    MzAnn    July 8, 2012   Chicago-Indiana

    OK Since I am at the halfway mark I can fill this out

    • Wedding Date: 7/8/12
    • Ceremony Location: Christ Lutheran Church           
    • Reception Venue: Dynasty Banquets (Hammond, Indiana)
    • Number of Guests: 182 (Hopefully)
    • Caterer: n/a
    • Photographer: Strad Studios and Photography
    • Videographer:  same as above
    • Cake: Sharon’s Custom Cakes (in the running, Also Calumet Bakery and Becky’s Bakery and Catering are two I also want to check out)
    • Cupcakes: (for dessert table) (Cup)cakes on the side. She makes alcohol infused cupcakes
    • DJ/Music: Melodies Unlimited
    • Décor Design & Florist: Divine Design & Events (Maha is the greatest)
    • Stationery: Taylor Made Invites
    • Officiant: Both of our Pastors will be officiating
    • Ceremony and Cocktail Musician: Sean Gardiner
    • Hair: Nina’s Beauty Cake
    • Makeup Crystal-Eyes Make-up Artistry
    • Dress:  Eva’s Bridal of Tinley Park : Allure
    • Bridesmaids: (6) David’s Bridal – One Shoulder Silhouette dress
    • Rehearsal Dinner: Sullivan’s Steakhouse
    • Wedding Planner: A Family Affair to Remember
     
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    trambam    September 1, 2012  

    Congrats 2012 brides! 

    Here are my vendors:

    • Wedding Date: 09/01/12
    • Location:ChicagoWestern Suburbs
    • Number of guests: 450
    • Reception Venue: Westin - Lombard
    • Caterer: Westin - Lombard
    • Photographer: Jimmy Tan Photography
    • Videographer: Kinema Group
    • Cake: tbd
    • DJ/Music: Mix Media Group
    • Florist: Flowers by ColorChicago
    • Hair: Jennifer Galvin
    • Makeup: Dana DiGuilio
    • Dress: Netbride 
    • Bridesmaids: Netbride
    • Rehearsal Dinner: tbd
    • Any Other Vendors: MobileFlip Book Studio: www.papercinemas.com
     

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