| June 5, 2023 | Wedding Authority,
CHRISTINE JANDA DESIGN & EVENTS
Christine brings her clients’ visions to life through her beautiful wedding flowers and event design. Christine’s floral expertise coupled with her full-service wedding planning business provides you with a unique, holistic approach to planning. Her calm and cheerful demeanor will put you at ease, providing you with a breathtaking, unforgettable wedding. 1000 N North Branch, 773.384.8440 or christinejanda.com
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
MAISON HMR
Maison HMR is a hand-curated boutique that brings spectacular floral and gifting into the home. Shop their exquisite collection of blooming florals, flourishing botanicals, and luxury home accents. Brought to you by the artisans of HMR Designs. 4200 W Bryn Mawr Ave., 773.782.0800 x304 or hmrdesigns.com
MERLYN JOSÉ WEDDINGS & EVENTS
Whether cozy and casual, luxurious and lavish, or chic and contemporary, Merlyn José Weddings & Events design and décor experts begin with your personality and preferences. A full-service event planning and design boutique, each event is personalized to your vision and needs with the finest level of detail, execution and artistic expression. 730 W Lake St., Ste. 8173, 312.771.0363 or merlynjoseevents.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
BITTERSWEET PASTRY SHOP
For more than 25 years, Bittersweet has created the finest wedding cakes in the Chicago area. The team works closely with you to choose the perfect flavor combination, from a range of exceptional cake flavors, fillings and finishes, and plan a beautiful, unique design that will reflect your style and vision. Bittersweet also offers a selection of delicate and delicious sweet table options. 1114 W Belmont Ave., 773.929.1100 or bittersweetpastry.com
DO-RITE DONUTS
Perfect for your wedding sweets table, bridal parties, brunches or goody bags, Do-Rite Donuts, Chef-owned counter donuts is known for its old fashioned Buttermilk, Cinnamon and Chocolate flavors, Vanilla Bean Glazed, and fan favorites Pistachio-Meyer Lemon, Blueberry Crumb and Valrhona Chocolate cake. Locations include Wrigleyville, Water Tower, West Loop, Streeterville and the Loop. doritedonuts.com
ECBG CAKE STUDIO
Erin Martin, Owner of ECBG Cake Studio, is growing her cake and sweets empire in Chicago with specialization in celebration and weddings cakes, decorated sugar cookies, and beautiful dessert tables for special events. Erin prides herself in working in collaboration with other small business owners in the wedding, hospitality, and restaurant industry in a way that elevates everyone involved. With care and consideration in the artistic components of specialty dessert making, Erin knows it's so much more than cake or cookies... it's about being with the people you love while you celebrate the moments that matter. Dessert is just the icing on the cake! 630.408.5385 or ECBGstudio.com
FLOURISH CAKE DESIGN
Chicago's premier custom cake studio specializing in high-end wedding cakes, celebration cakes, and designer cakes, Flourish collaborates with you to create a unique cake that reflects your taste, style, and personality. Their design process begins with a face-to-face consultation with our chef and creative director, an in-depth cost proposal, and detailed concept sketches. 312.877.5209 or flourishcakedesign.com
TONI PATISSERIE & CAFE
At Toni, every cake is made using the finest ingredients such as Europeanstyle butter, Belgian chocolate and fresh fruits. Artistic custom designs are a specialty. If you're near Millennium Park, stop in their Chicago location for lunch or create a picnic for the park. 65 E Washington St., Chicago; 51 S Washington St., Hinsdale, 312.726.2020/630.789.2020 or tonipatisserie.com
VANILLE
Preserving the art of French pastry since 2002, Vanille, an authentic French patisserie in the heart of Chicago, creates luxurious pastries of exceptional quality and artistry in its masterful blend of classic European traditions with modern flavor profiles and contemporary palates. 2108 N Clark St., 773.868.4574 or vanillepatisserie.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
Celebrate independence. This is where great design comes from. Minted connects you with the best independent artists to bring you endlessly fresh, truly unique art, stationery, and home decor you won’t find anywhere else. minted.com
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
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
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
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
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
CHRISTINA CURRIE EVENTS, INC.
Christina Currie Events is a well-respected event planning firm founded on the principals; Clear Vision, Imagination, and Organization. Christina, Owner and Principal, and her team of experts specialize in designing and producing spectacular full-service milestone events. From producing corporate events, to luxury weddings and private events nationally and internationally, CCE Ladies promise to deliver personalized, unforgettable event experiences! Accolades: Modern Luxury Weddings Diamond Award Winner for Outstanding Destination Wedding, in 2020; WIPA Wedding Planner of the Year, in 2017; Special Events Best Wedding of the Year Finalist 2013 and 2018; Chicago ILEA multi winner 2006-2018 224.558.1764or christinacurrieevents.com
CHRISTINE JANDA DESIGN & EVENTS
Christine Janda Design & Events provides personalized full-service wedding planning and floral design. Christine's floral expertise coupled with her calm and cheerful demeanor will put you at ease, bringing your wedding vision to life while recommending Chicago's top vendors, ultimately providing you with a smooth, unforgettable wedding day. 1000 N North Branch 773.384.8440 or christinejanda.com
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 @eleganteweddingsandevents312.50.5338or 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
MERLYN JOSÉ WEDDINGS & EVENTS
Merlyn José Weddings & Events is a planning and design company dedicated to creating elegant wedding and events in Chicago and Destinations around the world. At our full-service event planning and design boutique, each event is personalized to your vision and needs. We look forward to telling your story through the finest level of detail, execution and artistic expression. 730 W Lake St.,, Ste. 8173, 312.771.0363 or merlynjoseevents.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
SOIRÉESMITH
SoiréeSmith is a North Shore specific event planning company. Andrea is a local Winnetkian whose mission is to support this community. She is passionate about supporting local and small businesses from venue, to dress, to florist. With 13+ years event experience, she looks forward to working with families who love the NS as much as she does! Winnetka, 312.315.2441 or soireesmith.com
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
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! 171 N Aberdeen St., 614.432.2334 or wed-icity.com
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