| December 27, 2021 | Wedding Authority,
A PERFECT EVENT
A Perfect Event was named Top Wedding Planner in the country by “Martha Stewart Weddings” and Top Chicago Planner by “The Knot.” A Perfect Event’s wedding & fl oral design studio and planning/coordinating team are passionate and dedicated to weddings. From engagements to showers to weddings and more, visit us online or in person for all the inspiration and details for planning, fl orals, lighting, invitations and favors. 773-636-9333 or www.aperfectevent.com
BLOOMS BY KESH
Experience a premium flower subscription box shipped straight from the farms to your doorstep each month anywhere in the United States. Enjoy bigger, better quality blooms you won’t find in your local grocery store shipped from reliable flower farms we trust straight to your door. 2124 S Halsted Street, 1st Floor 800.771.2758 or www.bellesfleurschicago.com
BWEDDINGS
Bweddings is a boutique wedding planning firm as we only accept a limited number of weddings each year. This allows us to provide the highest level of client service and attention to details as we infuse each event with dedication, innovation, and flawless execution. We welcome inclusive, equitable and accessible services. By learning from each other's differences, we gain strength through our people and our perspectives. 305 733 2081 or www.bweddingsplanner.com
CHRISTINE JANDA DESIGN & EVENTS
Christine brings her clients’ visions to life through her beautiful wedding fl owers and event design. Christine’s fl oral 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 www.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 fl orals, 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 www.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 www.kehoedesigns.com
KESH EVENTS
Established and recognized as one of the top design firms in the country, their clients are all about the fine details and are unique, romantic and stylish. No detail is left untouched. They off er full event decor services for your wedding, special event or corporate events. They take pride in taking a simple idea and creating something magical with it. Their design services include fl oral designs, fabric designs, creative lighting designs and all the little details to add the perfect finish to your exquisite design. 2124 S Halsted Street, 1st Floor 312.253.7318 or www.keshevents.com
MAISON DU PRINCE
Acclaimed designer, Ramsey Prince, brings over 20 years of design industry experience and a recognizable fl air to Chicago’s North Shore and beyond. Founded in 2020, Maison Du Prince is your premier destination for painstakingly curated collections of home accents and personal accessories sourced from around the globe. Custom bespoke fl oral arrangements and impeccable special event designs are available for all occasions. 566 Chestnut Street 847.440.4749 or www.maisonduprince.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 Avenue 773.782.0800 x304 or www.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 www.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 Drive 847.419.9999 or www.yannidesignstudio.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 Road, Skokie 847.329.8400/800.592.2414 or www.bbjlinen.com
BLUE PEAK TENTS, INC.
Blue Peak Tents is a premier tent and equipment rental provider for outdoor weddings throughout Chicago and suburbs. Their extensive and ever-expanding line of rental products, accompanied by top-shelf service, makes Blue Peak Tents the go-to choice for brides and wedding professionals. West Chicago 630.338.0288 or www.bluepeaktents.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 www.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 www.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 www.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 www.partyhosthelper.com
A PERFECT EVENT
A Perfect Event was named Top Wedding Planner in the country by “Martha Stewart Weddings” and Top Chicago Planner by “The Knot.” A Perfect Event’s wedding & floral design studio and planning/coordinating team are passionate and dedicated to weddings. From engagements to showers to weddings and more, visit us online or in person for all the inspiration and details for planning, florals, lighting, invitations and favors. 773.244.9333 or www.aperfectevent.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 Road, 847.446.9800 or www.affairswithlinda.com
BLISS EVENTS PLANNING & DESIGN
The Bliss Events Design team is a full service event planning and design studio specializing in expert guidance and design for events with unsurpassed service. They stay true to their devotion to tell their clients stories with sophistication, authenticity, ease, beauty, artistry and style. They don’t believe in anything “cookiecutter” and are driven by making sure every last detail is cohesive and executed flawlessly. They love celebrating the journey with you and making impossible possible. 1610 W. Augusta Blvd. 773.661.1267 or www.blissweddingsandevents.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 www.christinejanda.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 Lane 847.913.2600 or www.thecreativeplanners.com
ENGAGING EVENTS BY ALI, INC.
Ali Phillips orchestrates lavish events, letting he,r 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 www.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 www.frankeventdesign.com
THE GILDED AISLE – BESPOKE WEDDING AFFAIRS
The Gilded Aisle is a Chicago-area luxury boutique wedding planning firm. Whether it’s a grand and lavish event or an elegant and intimate affair, The Gilded Aisle helps engaged couples weave an intricate story of their style, personality and vision into every detail of their wedding day so it’s exceptionally entertaining and memorable. Chicago, Lake Forest 312.699.7959 or www.thegildedaisleweddings.com
HIGH-MINDED EVENTS
Our mission is to de-stigmatize cannabis consumption by enjoying it openly and honestly in an approachable, safe, and elegant event setting that provides education with a beautiful presentation. Our extensive event experience comes with relationships to the finest event professionals in the country, allowing us to coordinate, manage, and execute cannabis events on any scale. From upscale weddings to galas and full-spectrum cannabis expos, we have the network and expertise to make any event happen anywhere. 773.771.5668 or www.highmindedevents.com
JOY JONES PLANNING & DESIGN CO.
A full-service event planning company based in Hawthorn Woods, Joy Jones Planning & Design walks each couple through every step of the wedding process—from finding the right vendors to handling day-of details. Founder Joy Jones is dedicated to providing an elegant experience that guests will remember forever. 224.286.4220 or www.joyjones.com
KESH EVENTS
Kesh Events is a luxury planning and design studio located in Chicago. Kesh Events is the go-to planner and designer for clients of the most discerning tastes internationally! Under the attentive eye of Akeshi Akinseye, Kesh Events offers a hands-on approach to wedding planning and design; orchestrating a one of a kind curated approach to life’s most unforgettable celebrations. 2124 S Halsted Street, 1st Floor 312.253.7318 or www.keshevents.com
MERLYN JOSE 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 Street, Suite 8173 312.771.0363 or www.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. www.durpettievents.com
MICHIGAN AVENUE EVENTS
MAE, an award-winning, luxury wedding & event planning company offers a custom approach to designing every detail of their client’s celebrations, local to global. Service is tailored to client lifestyle, culture, budget & vision. MAE works with top, diverse talent to deliver details & events that range from epic elopements to intimate ceremonies, exciting hybrid experiences to grand soirées! 16 year Industry Pro & Owner, Brianne Garritano & her talented team are equipped with an expertlevel knowledge base & artistic vision to make every client experience exquisitely styled, timeless & flawlessly executed. 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 Road, Suite 2, Winnetka 312.546.2360 or www.nsweevents.com
SQN EVENTS
SQN 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 www.sqnevents.com
STORYBOOK WEDDINGS AND EVENTS
Storybook’s purpose is to help couples create an engagement and planning journey just as memorable as their wedding day. Storybook offers two planning experiences and a coordination package for couples looking to plan an unforgettable wedding while living out their version of the “perfect engagement.” By Appointment only. 312.231.4941 or www.storybookchicago.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 www.taylorandcoevents.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; Wedicitycurates 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 www.wed-icity.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 www.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. www.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 www.ECBGstudio.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 www.tonipatisserie.com
THE QUINTESSENTIAL CAKE
Offering an exclusively curated experience for each client, The Quintessential Cake specializes in providing beautiful, bespoke, luxury wedding cakes. Our cakes have gained a reputation for having exquisite style and exceptional flavor in equal measure. We are passionate about what we do and are meticulous about the details. 611 W. Front St., 630.489.2253, www.thequintessentialcake.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 www.vanillepatisserie.com
A PERFECT EVENT
A Perfect Event was named Top Wedding Planner in the country by “Martha Stewart Weddings” and Top Chicago Planner by “The Knot.” A Perfect Event’s wedding & floral design studio and planning/coordinating team are passionate and dedicated to weddings. From engagements to showers to weddings and more, visit us online or in person for all the inspiration and details for planning, florals, lighting, invitations and favors. 773-636-9333 or www.aperfectevent.com
ELIZABETH GRACE
Chicago’s premier wedding invitation boutique located in Lincoln Park is your onestop 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 www.elizabethgrace.com
HH DESIGN
HH Design is an 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 HH Design a favorite of discerning clients from coast to coast. 800 Greenwood Street 847.864.8292 or www.hhdesign.com
MINTED
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. www.minted.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 www.smittenboutique.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 www.blackoak.tech
FROST
FROST offers imaginative production solutions designed to make your event distinctive. From the most intimate social event to the largest gala, their experienced design staff is able to blend technical and creative needs for a one-of-a-kind event. 1381 N. North Branch St., Evergreen Park 312.642.7600 or www.frostchicago.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 www.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 www.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 Drive 847.419.9999 or www.yannidesignstudio.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! www.swagbagsco.com
Photography by: Pictured at top: Florals by Bliss Events
