Photography
Carasco Photography
Bridgeport, Chicago P: 773.383.4112
Over the past seven years, Carasco Photography has become one of the most sought after wedding photography companies in Chicago. As a husband and wife owned company, Cara and Scott Nava understand firsthand all of the elements that go into planning your wedding day and choosing a photographer to preserve those memories.
Inspired by fashion editorial and every day experiences, this duo will convey a poetic and unscripted visual narrative of your wedding. Simply put, they love what they do.
Wedding & Event Coordination:
Michelle Durpetti Events
505 North LaSalle Dr., Suite 575,Chicago, IL 60654 P: 312-988-9900
Michelle Durpetti Events is full-service event and wedding planning firm specializing in all aspects of management and production. Utilizing our unique blend in creative development, on-site management, entertainment, marketing, public relations, political advance and logistical coordination and beyond, we strive to surpass our clients’ expectations.
Cinematography
Loudbyte Cinematography
West Loop, Chicago P: 312.738.3527
Award-Winning Wedding Cinematography for those who demand the very best. Loudbyte Cinematography travels worldwide to create films that are as unique as their couples.
3 Time International DV Awards, Gold WEVA
Entertainment
Style Matters DJs
We’re a unique hybrid of DJs and good friends who are, more than anything, music enthusiasts.
Our mission is simple: appeal to independently minded people who want to show their guests an incredible party, nothing more. Chatty emcees? Not us. Tacky lighting displays and a propensity to use props? Uh-uh. An affinity for leading line dances and boring you with corny wedding song standards? Please. Conventional DJs we are not. We encourage you to take a look around to find out why.
P: 312-566-7464
ChicagoLiveMusic.com is an alliance of Bands and Musicians that have come together to provide great music for weddings and other special events.
Floral
Topiarius – Urban Garden & Floral Design
2950 W. Carroll St., Chicago, IL P: 773/944-5400
Topiarius Floral Design offers the best in floral and décor for all size weddings and occasions. Our distinctive designs and professional installations will make your day extraordinary.
Lighting
Automated Lighting Design
www.automatedlightingdesign.com/
Automated Lighting Design will help customize, design, and produce your next event. From small scale productions to large stadium tours our expertise and creativity will make your event unforgettable. We are known for our high-class team of technicians who work with extreme professionalism. Our goal is not only to provide a successful event but also to exceed all of your expectations.
Rentals
Hall’s Rental
With more than five decades of experience, family owned and operated, Hall’s is the premiere event rental service in the Midwest able to serve parties and events as intimate as 10 or as large as 10,000.
Venue
Bridgeport Art Center
http://www.bridgeportart.com/eventspace.htm
Housed in the former Speigel Catalog warehouse, the Bridgeport Art Center “Skyline Loft” defines raw urban elegance. The architectural elements from this historic 1911 building include timber construction, exposed brick, soaring ceilings and an unparalleled view of the Chicago skyline.
Whether planning a gathering for 50 or a gala for 800, the 18,000 sq. ft. open loft space on the top floor of the Bridgeport Art Center is a blank canvas that can be transformed for any occasion that demands an exceptional setting.
Venue 312
Venues312 is a venue management and event facilitator. We take unique properties and market them for special events in the Chicago area. Our primary skill is connecting fantastic spaces with great planners and caterers. Our mission is to create value for the consumer and opportunity for our unique properties and vendors. With our ever expanding inventory of Mansions, Lofts, Condos, Art Galleries, Museums, Restaurants and Unique Architectural Properties, we can offer the perfect location for a special and memorable event.
Catering
Boutique Bites
5717 N. Elston Ave., Chicago, IL 60646 P: 773.313.3211
Boutique Bites is a luxury catering company specializing in high-end events. From custom menus to execution, guests will receive a stylish five-star experience.
Desserts & Cakes
TipsyCake Chicago
1944 N. Damen Ave, Chicago, IL 60622 P: 773.384.4418
Custom cake shop, specializing in unusual decadent confectionary and cakes.
Truffle Truffle
http://www.truffletruffle.com/
P:312.860.2772
truffle truffle, a Chicago-based artisan confections company, is a premiere source for customized wedding sweets, offering creative design services for everything from take-home favors for your guests to full-scale themed sweetscapes abundant with delicious treats and custom finishings, and custom truffle cakes.
Stylish Dessert Table Designs
Sugar Chic Designs
P: 773.569.6506
Dessert marries Design!
Sugar Chic Designs creates one-of-a-kind dessert tables for weddings, mitzvahs, corporate, and social celebrations. We create a visual feast for your guests by hand selecting sweets, candy, desserts, and specialty confections that coordinate with your event theme & color palette. Give your guests sweet memories to savor… Dazzle them with a custom designed Sugar Chic Dessert Table.
Gowns
Alice Padrul Bridal Couture
360 w. Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60607 P: 312-455-8094
Located in Chicago’s trendy West Loop neighborhood, Alice Padrul is a bridal fashion house dedicated to the modern and sophisticated bride, focusing on creating unique and one-of-a-kind gowns.
Ultimate Bride
106 East Oak Street, Chicago, IL 60611
West of Michigan &East of Rush P: 312 337 6300
Nestled on Chicago’s prestigious Oak Street, Ultimate Bride continues its reign as one of the country’s finest bridal salons. The bride will be surrounded by a beautiful selection of designer gowns with a full realm of services, enhanced by elegance, ambiance and courteous consultation. From conservative to trendy, traditional to contemporary, Ultimate Brides are sure to find the perfect dress for their wedding day.
Beauty
The Bridal Team
After 28 years of experience in the Chicago market Stewart Talent, the sister agency of Factor Women and Chosen Management, has launched The Bridal Team to help you create the perfect team of beauty professionals and photographers for your wedding needs.
The Bridal Team represents the top hair stylists, makeup artists, manicurists, estheticians and photographers in the industry. Our artists are what sets us apart, as we are known for our professional and skilled talent. Our team has experience working with models for national editorials of top fashion magazines, celebrity clients and brides just like you.
Custom Suits
Nicholas Joseph Custom Suits
300 W. Grand Avenue, Chicago, IL 60654 P: (312) 895-1577
Nicholas Joseph Custom Tailors offers custom clothing for men who appreciate both a proper custom fit and hand-picked style options. With custom clothing from dress shirts, trousers, blazers, and sport coats to two-and-three piece suits, tuxedos, overcoats and more Nicholas Joseph is quickly becoming Chicago’s custom tailor of choice.
Wine & Craft Spirits
Cream Wine Company
118 N. Peoria, Chicago, IL 60607 P: 312-421-1900
Cream Wine Company is Chicago-based, family-owned importer and distributor of fine wine, craft spirits and ginjo sake, servicing the great state of Illinois since 2001. We are passionate professionals committed to excellence in service and providing the vibrant Illinois wine community comprehensive, regional selections of some of the finest estates and winemakers on the planet. Many who are leaders in natural, organic and biodynamic viticulture and winemaking, practices with which we are stongly committed to supporting.
Invitations
Erickson Design
We create custom wedding invitations that set the tone
for your one-of-a-kind event. We steer clear of the ordinary and instead design distinctive invitation packages that truly reflect your personal style. Our designs are elegant, urban, sophisticated, swanky, vibrant, retro, beautiful, classy, fresh.
We help you design something that makes the first impression last!
Photobooth
Shutterbooth
http://shutterbooth.com/chicago/
“Photobooths designed for exceptional events. Custom photo guestbooks and unique guest favors are just a few ways Shutterbooth can make your wedding or event more memorable.”
Registry
Foodie Registry
Foodie Registry was started by a couple of Chicago foodies who love nothing more than a great meal out at a fabulous restaurant. The company is based on the idea that, in many of today’s engagements, couples already have many items in their homes that they would have traditionally registered for, so they need options. It’s also based on the idea that people love good food. Put that together and what do you get? A restaurant gift registry. For foodies. A Foodie Registry.
Valet Parking Service
V.I.P. Valet
As a client of V.I.P. you rely on us to establish an immediate and positive rapport with your customer. In this manner, we create the First impression your customer has about the quality of your establishment. We pride ourselves both in the quality of service, and the professionalism of our personnel.