Photo by Sean Cook. Planner, Floral & Decor: Bliss Events; Venue: The Langham, Chicago
CJE DESIGNS
At CJE Designs we want to celebrate you through the artistry of floral design. Known for our use of color and our whimsical story-telling through intentional design, working with clients to create custom experiences with heart, is where we shine. We look forward to designing the Wedding You deserve. 3801 N Elston Avenue, 773.384.8440 or christ
HMR DESIGNS
Known for conceptual event design, HMR Designs’ talented team of designers and artisans expertly integrates all of the elements necessary to make your occasion fabulous. Flawless florals, unique furniture and decor pieces, and impeccable fabric and lighting schemes come together with artful ingenuity. Specializing in weddings, social events and corporate celebrations. 4200 W Bryn Mawr Ave., 773.782.0800 or hmrdesigns.com
KEHOE DESIGNS
Kehoe Designs is an innovative, full-service event decor company specializing in luxury weddings, corporate, experiential and social events. Their goal is to create a reaction, generate an emotion and stimulate untapped possibilities. At Kehoe Designs, what is imagined becomes reality—always with an element of allure. 2555 S Leavitt St., 312.421.0030 or kehoedesigns.com
TAYLOR & CO. EVENTS
Taylor&Co. Events is an event design firm created by expert consultants with a genuine passion for carrying out glamorous weddings and other important events. With a signature, contemporary spin on traditional design, your vision will become the talk of the town. 2819 W Montrose, 312.771.8198 or taylorandcoevents.com
YANNI DESIGN STUDIO
Experience design and decor like never before at Yanni Design Studio’s newest Event Design Center. Couples are captivated by countless luxury event vignettes, indoor and outdoor inspired galleries, all within their 20,000 square foot showroom. Artistic expression never lacks at Yanni Design Studio, their designers are continuously reinventing YDS collections of custom furniture/bars/dance floors, lighting, floral arrangements, drapery, wall installations, ceiling suspensions, and more. The Chicagoland area has never seen a space like this before. Schedule your private guided tour of this unprecedented design space complete with drinks and lasting inspiration. 1239 Peterson Dr., 847.419.9999 or yannidesignstudio.com
ELIZABETH GRACE
Chicago’s premier wedding invitation boutique located in Lincoln Park is your one-stop shop for wedding papers. With impeccable taste and savvy, Elizabeth Grace offers personalized service and a collection unparalleled in the city. Luxurious options abound. 2438 N Clark St., 773.477.9830 or elizabethgrace.com
HANNAH HANDMADE
Exclusive full-service design studio specializing in couture invitations that set the tone for Chicago’s most stylish weddings, parties, and galas. Designer Andrea Liss is known for her impeccable taste and the originality and passion she brings to each project. Her newly expanded studio and workshop are filled with inspiration and ideas to mark your moment. Personal service, attention to detail and an unwavering pursuit of excellence have made this design jewel a favorite of discerning clients from coast to coast. 800 Greenwood St,, Evanston, 847.864.8292 or hhdesign.com
PULP & INK
Pulp & Ink Nestled in the heart of River North’s design district, creativity thrives. From traditional to urban-minded invitations, programs, custom maps and place cards, Pulp & Ink’s selection ranges from clean-lined and brightly colored to those with calligraphy and understated tones. Creative Couture designs available in addition to the Chicago exclusive of London’s The Wren Press, and the most fashionable invitation designers. Mailing services, calligraphy and Web Design available as well—truly a one-stop destination. 405 W Superior St., 312.475.1344 or pulpandink.com
SMITTEN BOUTIQUE
Located in Chicago’s West Loop, Smitten Boutique has been creating custom stationery for life’s milestone moments since 2008. Smitten’s Creative Director will work with you to design a bespoke suite of paper goods and day-of details that captures your unique vision for your big day, all while helping you navigate the ins and outs of invitations. Enjoy a personalized boutique experience—either in our store or virtually from the comfort of your home—and set the tone for your exquisite event with Chicago’s premier purveyors of couture wedding stationery. 1047 W Madison St., 312.226.7777 or smittenboutique.com
BBJ LINEN - TABLE FASHIONS
Since 1983, BBJ has been the leading party linen rental company in the nation. Their unparalleled design team is globally inspired to deliver the most unique, high-quality table fashions for discerning customers. No matter the event, BBJ will make it stylishly memorable. 7855 Gross Point Rd., Skokie, 847.329.8400/800.592.2414 or bbjlinen.com
NÜAGE DESIGNS
Nüage Designs represents the next generation of couture linens and accessories for special events. Through constant innovation and ruthless editing, they provide a thoughtfully curated collection of fine linens for event professionals who design with luxury and distinction in mind. 312.620.7400 or nuagedesigns.com
PARTYTIME-HDO OPERATIONS, A PROEM COMPANY
You never get a second chance to make a once-in-a-lifetime event perfect. With Partytime-HDO Operations, a ProEm Company, they get it right the first time around. With more than 50 years of experience, their specialties include tenting, flooring, lighting, fabric design, climate control and much more. 6150 W Howard St., Niles 847.967.6800 or proem.org
TABLESCAPES EVENT RENTALS
Tablescapes, Chicago’s premier event rental company located in downtown Chicago, is committed to being the design leader with “party equipment ,that doesn’t look rented.” From tables, chairs and lounge furniture to plates, glasses and wedding accessories, Tablescapes provides well-designed items across its entire product range. 1827 W Hubbard St., 312.733.9700 or tablescapes.com
PARTY HOST HELPERS
Party Host Helpers takes the work out of parties and events for the host, offering year-round service for events of any size, whether in a home or commercial location. Party Host Helpers handle set-up, greeting and serving guests, and clean up—leaving the host and hostess free to enjoy their guests and all the fun. 844.30.PARTY or partyhosthelper.com
BLACKOAK TECHNICAL PRODUCTIONS
Light up the night with BlackOak Technical Productions — a Kehoe Designs company that specializes in lighting, audio, video and staging. With flawless execution, the group creates radiant moments that ensure any celebration is an unforgettable one. 312.376.0858 or blackoak.tech
HMR DESIGNS
Known for conceptual event design, HMR Designs’ talented team of designers and artisans expertly integrates all of the elements necessary to make your occasion fabulous. Flawless florals, unique furniture and decor pieces, and impeccable fabric and lighting schemes come together with artful ingenuity. Specializing in weddings, social events and corporate celebrations. 4200 W Bryn Mawr Ave. 773.782.0800 or hmrdesigns.com
TAYLOR & CO. EVENTS
Taylor&Co. Events is an event design firm created by expert consultants with a genuine passion for carrying out glamorous weddings and other important events. With a signature, contemporary spin on traditional design, your vision will become the talk of the town. 2819 W Montrose 312.771.8198 or taylorandcoevents.com
THE DJ FIRM
A case won is a dance floor package, and The DJ Firm has a perfect record. With more varied experience than you average DJ, the partners and associates at The DJ Firm strive to offer each client the best party imaginable. The DJ Firm works with you to provide highly regarded entertainment representation that fits all your unique needs including Chicago’s only mobile DJ Van with TDF Mobile to any outdoor event with ease, party starters from cold sparks and geysers to club lighting and photo booths also a 360 degree and new experiential entertainment from drummers to dancers to full service lighting and design, The DJ Firm as it all. 312.624.9358 or thedjfirm.com
YANNI DESIGN STUDIO
Experience design and decor like never before at Yanni Design Studio’s newest Event Design Center. Couples are captivated by countless luxury event vignettes, indoor and outdoor inspired galleries, all within their 20,000 square foot showroom. Artistic expression never lacks at Yanni Design Studio, their designers are continuously reinventing YDS collections of custom furniture/bars/dance floors, lighting, floral arrangements, drapery, wall installations, ceiling suspensions, and more. The Chicagoland area has never seen a space like this before. Schedule your private guided tour of this unprecedented design space complete with drinks and lasting inspiration. 1239 Peterson Dr., 847.419.9999 or yannidesignstudio.com
HAVERSACK
A new elevated hand-curated collection of “treats” for your guests who have traveled near and far to celebrate your special day. HAVERSACK is the perfect way to say thank you with a collection of items perfectly packaged waiting for guests to arrive in their hotel rooms. Packaging ranges from a Hat Box, Canvas Tote, petite wooden bushels etc. Packaging can be personalized as well with monograms, images, custom designs, and more. 312.475.1344 or haversackchicago.com
SWAGBAGS
Katie Amato, founder and designer of Swag Bags Co. started designing custom totes after she began planning her own destination wedding in Montauk, NY. As a graphic designer with more than 10 years experience in New York, she used her extensive design background to make the perfect keepsake. Swag Bags Co. offers memorable custom tote bags for your destination wedding or event. Add your own personalization to one of their pre-designed graphics, or have a graphic created especially for you. Fonts, colors and graphics are all customizable to meet your needs. All bags are 100% customizable and made with love! swagbagsco.com
AFFAIRS WITH LINDA
With 30 years of experience in the wedding industry, Linda Alpert attributes her success to listening carefully to her clients, staying close to their ideas for the wedding from start to finish, and working diligently to stay within budget. 1831 Mission Hills Rd., 847.446.9800 or affairswithlinda.com
ALISON ROSS EVENTS
Alison Ross Events is a boutique event planning firm known for curating and producing sleek weddings and one-of-a-kind bar mitzvahs all over Chicago and the North Shore. Alison and her team are widely regarded for novel food and beverage concepts, creative sweet tables, and a thorough planning process. They are innovators who love to collaborate with amazing clients and vendors creating stylized events and breaking barriers along the way. Chicago, North Shore, 847.507.0017 or alisonrossevents.com
BETH BERNSTEIN EVENTS
Beth Bernstein Events offers full and partial planning, and month-of event management services. Proposals are customized for each couple’s unique vision and needs. With a strict “no commissions” policy, they recommend vendors that are the best fit based on your specific needs, style, personality and budget. 773.469.6095 or bethbernsteinevents.com
BIG CITY BRIDE
Big City Bride is the creative force behind Chicago’s most notable events. This established and professional wedding planning firm provides the ultimate planning experience in their cozy Lincoln Park office. These trusty wedding guides manage everything from venue selection and design to vendor management. The planners are upbeat and known for five-star service. 954 W Webster Ave., 773.525.7526 or bigcitybride.com
BWEDDINGS LLC
BWEDDINGS team specializes in creating unforgettable weddings that capture your imagination and transform your ideas into reality as we infuse each event with dedication, innovation, and flawless execution. Accepting a limited number of weddings each year, this allows for us to provide you the highest level of client service and attention to details. 305.733.2081 or bweddingsplanner.com
CELEBRATE EVENT PLANNING & DESIGN
As a 15 year veteran in the event industry, Jaci Weber of Celebrate Event Planning & Design, is known for planning and designing many of Chicago’s top weddings. Focusing on creating personalized events that reflect her client’s personality, style and vision, Celebrate takes the stress out of the planning process, and allows you to enjoy the journey of creating an absolutely magical day. Jaci’s passion, along with her warm and hospitable demeanor, put clients at ease from the moment they meet her. From event design, vendor selection, food and beverage, timeline of the day, and everything in between, Jaci and her team are dedicated to designing and planning the perfect wedding or special event for you. 773.892.5247 or @celebrate_planning
CJDE is a wedding planning company with 10+ years of experience in event design & floral production. Here, your Planner is not only a logistics and project management expert, but a part of a full design team who understands your unique event implicitly. Let’s together make your engagement as fabulous as your wedding day. 3801 N Elston Avenue, 773.384.8440 or christ
CLEMENTINE CUSTOM EVENTS
Celebrating 15 fabulous years, Clementine Custom Events is known for their fresh approach to planning weddings. Their passion for creating stunning affairs is amplified by their attention to detail, extensive trendsetting ideas and strong industry partnerships.. Clementine is proud of their diverse portfolio showcasing couples from all backgrounds and a wide variety of amazing venues. Offering full, custom and day of planning services, Clementine’s goal is to bring your vision to life surrounded by positivity and a ton of fun. 833 W Chicago Ave, Suite 510, Chicago, IL 60642, 773.961.8335, clementinecustomevents.com or [email protected]
ELEGANTE WEDDINGS & EVENTS
Celebrating is a lifestyle at Elegante Weddings and Events. Whether it be home or abroad, Lisa Jaroscak and her team of seasoned planners curate unforgettable events with a personal touch you’ll treasure forever. Follow us @eleganteweddingsandevents312.50.5338 or eleganteweddingsandevents.com
ENGAGING EVENTS BY ALI, INC.
Ali Phillips orchestrates lavish events, letting her artistic sensibilities shine through in creative decorative accents. For Ali, no occasion is too large or too small. She treats each event with care, respect, professionalism and a conscientious commitment to excellence. 773.777.2299 or engagingeventsbyali.com
FRANK EVENT DESIGN
Named 2012 Event Planner of the Year, Frank J. Andonoplas, CWP has been coordinating and designing weddings for the last 25 years and was designated a Master Bridal Consultant in 1999. Renowned for his attention to out of the box and unexpected details that reflect the couple’s style, Frank’s One Weekend/One Wedding philosophy ensures highly personalized service, and his focus is on your wedding. 773.275.6804 or frankeventdesign.com
MICHELLE DURPETTI EVENTS
Michelle Durpetti Events provides customized wedding planning and coordination services. Utilizing their 15 plus years of experience to create, plan and manage every detail, allowing you the luxury of savoring every moment of your day. durpettievents.com
MICHIGAN AVENUE EVENTS
MAE is an award-winning, luxury wedding and event planning company that offers a custom approach to designing epic celebrations. From local to global planning services each proposal is tailored to their client’s unique lifestyle, deep culture, budget and vision. 18 year industry professional and business owner, Brianne Garritano, and her talented team are equipped with an expert-level knowledge base and artistic vision to make every client experience exquisitely styled, timeless and flawlessly executed. Make no little plans, plan with Michigan Avenue Events. 917 W Washington Ave., 312.585.7265 or michiganavenueevents.com
NSWE EVENTS
NSWE takes an extraordinary approach to creating flawless, chic events that will entertain and inspire you and your guests. Let the planning experience be enjoyable by allowing a professional to handle the details. Services are solidly based in event design and management with more than 15 years of experience in the wedding industry. 990 Green Bay Rd., Ste. 2, Winnetka 312.546.2360 or nsweevents.com
SWEETCHIC EVENTS, INC.
Sweetchic Events is the perfect fit for busy, tech-savvy, professional couples who appreciate the finer things and want a chic, memorable wedding, but don’t have the necessary 200+ hours to plan it! Their mission is to help you realize your wedding vision, and then bring it to life with expert planning and coordination. Rest easy knowing your wedding memories will be happy ones. 505 N. LaSalle St., Unit 575, Chicago, IL 60654, sweetchicevents.com, [email protected] or 773.789.8292
TAYLOR&CO. EVENTS
Taylor&Co. Events offers expert consultants with a genuine passion for carrying out glamorous weddings and other important events. Whether you require assistance from beginning to end or just day-of services, they can assist. 312.771.8198 or taylorandcoevents.com
THE CREATIVE PLANNERS
Your special day. Our creative details.The Creative Planners, led by owner and founder Stephanie Cook, will capture your vision to create a distinctive and memorable event for you and your guests. Let us take your story and vision to create your dream wedding. 1149 Estate Ln., 847.913.2600 or thecreativeplanners.com
VCHILLI GROUP
Vchilli is a full service event, design and planning company known as the cultural architects of luxury weddings. With an innate understanding of Indian weddings, South Asian events, Sangeet ceremony, Vchilli is also fully immersed in all wedding styles and cultures. The team will create and execute the most exciting, edgy, innovative, wedding celebrations to be seen with a heartfelt focus on being environmentally and socially friendly. Follow us @vchilli. 10 N Martingale Rd Ste 400, Schaumburg, IL 60173, vchilli.com or 888.479.9119
For the classic bride Romona Keveza at Dimitras Bridal dimitrasbridal.com Photo: Collin Pierson
WEDICITY - WEDDING DAY DETAILING
With 10 years of experience and a love for details, the Wedicity team knows wedding day details! Specializing in wedding planning, styling and production; Wedicity curates perfectly authentic wedding weekends that tell your love story while allowing you to enjoy the planning process! 319 N. Western Ave., 614.432.2334 or wed-icity.com
BRIDAL BLESSING
Dr. Gertrude Lyons’ Bridal Blessing offers brides-to-be the opportunity to celebrate their transformation to married life as they gather with those closest to them to invoke ancient wisdom and longstanding traditions honoring ancestors and the four elements (earth, air, fire, water) in a divine feminine space to bless them on their wedding day and beyond. The result is a soulful expression of love and female connection that will create memories to last a lifetime. Email hello@drgerrudelyones or follow us @drgertrudelyons to learn more. drgertrudelyons.com
Love Blooms at The Field Museum fieldmuseum.org Photo: Michael and Carina Photography Claire Bird & Chris Tinsman Wedding, Christine Currie Events
Photography by: At Top: Sean Cook. Planner, Floral & Decor: Bliss Events; Venue: The Langham, Chicago
