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PHOTOGRAPHY

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timothy-whaley-photographic-artistsTimothy Whaley Photographic Artists
801 S. Wells, Chicago IL 60607
888-207-4686
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www.twaphoto.com
Locations in Schaumburg, Lombard, Chicago & now holding consultations in Orland Park! Both artists and photojournalists, we tell the story, portray personalities and capture the emotion that makes each wedding unique. Meeting with your photographer, the digital negatives along with unlimited images taken and unlimited locations are included with every package.

* View additional photos on the Timothy Whaley Photographic Artists detail page.


Artisan Events
1415 North Dayton
Chicago, IL 60642
773.248.9333
www.artisanevents.com

Gia Wedding Photographer
869 W. Buena Ave.
Chicago, IL 60613
312.927.7238
www.weddingphotographerinchicago.com

Misha Media Photography
900 N Kingsbury Road
Chicago, IL 60686
630.935.7435
www.mishamedia.com

Orange 2 Photography
110 N. Peoria St.
Chicago, IL 60607
312.479.3676
www.orange2photo.com

Prairie Production
1314 Randolph
Chicago, IL 60607
312.399.6388
www.prairieproduction.net




VIDEOGRAPHY

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suburban-videoSuburban Video Inc.
932 Hungerford Dr., Suite 1b, Rockville MD 20850
800-383-2117
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www.suburbanvideo.com
Over 25 years of International award-winning movie making. Suburban Video is known as the innovators and leaders in their industry. SV has created their team of professional degree certified associates each having one or more decades of experience within Suburban Video. Driven by passion for their craft and inspired by their couples' visions, they are recognized for their superior personal service. SV offers custom packages tailored to each couple's style and personality.  SV has a'la carte options such as multiple cameras, true HD on Blu-ray, captivating highlights films, dramatic movie trailers, signature love stories, same-day edits, engagement/proposal films, photo-video montages, projection, web casting your film, and much more. Call to see what Suburban Video can create for you and your wedding.  800.383.2117 or email us at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Check us out on You Tube http://www.youtube.com/SuburbanVideo#grid/uploads

Ash Cam Video
3863 N Ottawa Ave.
Chicago, IL 60634
773.625.8242
www.ashcamvideo.com

Chicago Wedding Pictures
131 Washington St.
Chicago, IL 60610
847.587.2999
www.chicagoweddingpictures.com

Modern Image Studios
1901 N. Clybourn Ave.
Chicago, IL 60614
800.977.8863
www.modernimagestudios.com

Rac Visual Imaging
401 W. Ontario
Chicago, IL 60610
312.404.4470
www.racvisual.com

The Precious Pixel
150 N. Michigan Ave.
Chicago, IL 60606
888.776.7495
www.thepreciouspixel.com




FLORISTS

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flowerpetalchicagoFlower Petal.com Chicago
2140 W. Fulton St, Suite I - Chicago, IL 60612
800.959.7582
http://chicago-florists.flowerpetal.com/index.jsp?info=13
Many florists automatically double or triple their prices when they hear you are shopping for wedding flowers. FlowerPetal charges the same price to everyone, and allows each couple to decide for themselves how much time they need with our floral consultant and our professional florist. We automatically include 2 hours with our floral consultant to ensure everything is to your specifications.



A Plus Flowers and Gifts
227 W. Monroe St.
Chicago, IL 60606
312.606.9800
www.aplusflowersandgifts.com

City Scents
200 E Ohio
Chicago, IL 60611
312.836.0211
www.cityscents.com

Fleur
3149 W Logan Blvd
Chicago, IL 60647
773.395.2770
www.fleurchicago.com

Marcel Florist
680 N. Lake Shore Dr.
Chicago, IL 60611
312.302.9900
www.chicagosmarcelflorist.com

La Salle Flowers
731 N Lasalle St.
Chicago, IL 60654
312.787.3680
www.lasalleflowers.net




INVITATIONS

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pulp-and-inkPULP & INK
1344 North Wells
312-475-1344
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www.pulpandink.com
Since 2001 Pulp & Ink has been defined as classicly contemporary & timeless. Offering a well-edited assortment of fashionable, urban-minded stationery, greeting cards, gift wrap and amazing custom printed invitations and announcements.

*View additional photos on the Pulp & Ink detail page.

All She Wrote
825 West Armitage Ave.
Chicago, IL 60614
773.529.0100
www.allshewrote.com

Anjenu
1747 West Division St.
Chicago, IL 60622
773.469.2212
www.anjenu.com

Smitten Boutique and Wedding Details
1041 West Madison St.
Chicago, IL 60607
312.226.7777
www.smittenboutique.net

Star Shaped Press
4636 N. Ravenswood
Chicago, IL 60640
773.728.6359
www.starshaped.com

With Grace
2238 West Roscoe St.
Chicago, IL 60618
773.525.3700
www.withgrace.com




CAKES

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amy-beck-cake-designAmy Beck Cake Design LLC
636 N. Racine Ave. Unit C2 (South Commercial Studio)
312-545-3655
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www.amybeckcakedesign.com
Amy Beck's award winning custom bakery, located in downtown Chicago, designs and creates exquisite cakes for all occasions - from the classic in opalescent colors, to whimsical creations with stripes, polka dots or hand-sculpted sugar flowers.


Bombon Café
36 S. Ashland Ave.
Chicago, IL 60607
312.733.8717
www.bomboncafe.com

Roeser’s Bakery
3216 W. North Ave.
Chicago, IL 60647
773.489.6900
www.roeserscakes.com

Swedish Bakery
5348 North Clark St.
Chicago, IL 60640
888.561.8919
www.swedishbakery.com

Sweet Honeybee Bakery
1918 West Montrose Ave.
Chicago, IL 60613
773.275.0697
www.web.mac.com/sweethoneybee/site/welcome.html




CATERERS
Blue Plate Catering
1061 West Van Buren
Chicago, IL 60607
312.421.6666
www.blueplatechicago.com

Fig Catering
1850 S. Blue Island Ave.
Chicago, IL 60608
773.793.1035
www.figcatering.com

J&L Catering
1229 North Branch St.
Chicago, IL 60622
312.280.7900
www.jandlcatering.com

Jewell Events Catering
424 North Wood St.
Chicago, IL 60622
312.829.3663
www.jewelleventscatering.com

Occasions Chicago Catering
116 N. Willard Court
Chicago, IL 60607
312.942.1515
www.occasionschicago.com




RESTAURANTS
Alinea Restaurant
1723 North Halsted
Chicago, IL 60614
312.867.0110
www.alinearestaurant.com

Carnivale
702 West Fulton Market
Chicago, IL 60661
312.850.5005
www.carnivalechicago.com

Sapori Trattoria
2701 N. Halsted St.
Chicago, IL 60614
773.832.9999
www.saporitrattoria.net

TRU
676 N. St. Clair St.
Chicago, IL
312.202.0001
www.trurestaurant.com

Viaggio Ristorante & Lounge
1330 W. Madison St.
Chicago, IL 60607
312.829.3333
www.viaggiochicago.com




OFFICIANTS
Chicago Justice of the Peace
6134 N. Milwaukee Ave.
Chicago, IL 60646
877.355.8920
www.chicagojop.com

Judge John Laurie
340 East Randolph St.
Chicago, IL 60601
312.861.0043
www.chicagoweddingjudge.com




CEREMONY & RECEPTION VENUES

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fountainblueFountain Blue Banquets & Conference Center
2300 Mannheim Road, Des Plaines, IL 60018
847.298.3636
www.fountainblue.com
At Fountain Blue, we pride ourselves in preparing a banquet experience that makes special events truly memorable for 35-400 guests. Whether it's a wedding, luncheon or corporate gathering, our experienced staff will assist you in planning every detail of your event.


the-glen-clubThe Glen Club
2901 W. Lake Avenue, Glenview, IL 60026
847-832-6420
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www.theglenclub.com/weddings
The Glen Club is committed to providing the perfect setting for you and your guests on your special celebration. Union and Commitment Ceremonies and Receptions are all accommodated with ease at The Glen Club. Our Grand Ballroom features floor-to-ceiling windows and is adjacent to the terrace overlooking the golf course. Our Wedding Garden is the perfect space to hold your outdoor ceremony. The Pickwick Room, Library and classic Boardroom provide distinctive and comfortable settings as well. Additionally, our 21 overnight guest rooms make The Glen Club a perfect fit when out-of-town guests are on the agenda. Flexible rates and minimums are available for Friday and Sunday Ceremonies. The Glen Club honors equality among all and the tradition of family gatherings and social events. Allow us to celebrate with you.



River East Art Center
435 East Illinois St.
Chicago, IL
312.321.1001
www.rivereastartcenter.com

A New Leaf
1820 North Wells
Chicago, IL
312.642.1576
www.anewleafchicago.com

Ravenswood Event Center
4011 North Ravenswood Avenue
Chicago, IL 60613
773.388.2170
www.ravenswoodeventcenter.com

Loft on Lake
1366 W Lake St.
Chicago, IL 60607
312.498.9997
www.loftonlake.com

The Crystal Gardens
700 East Grand Avenue
Chicago, IL 60611
312.595.5436
www.crystalgardencatering.com




HOTELS
Amalfi Hotel Chicago
20 West Kinzie St.
Chicago, IL 60654
312.395.9000
www.amalfihotelchicago.com

Hotel 71
71 East Wacker Drive
Chicago, IL 60601
312.346.7100
www.hotel71.com

The James Hotel
55 East Ontario
Chicago, IL 60611
312.337.1000
www.jameshotels.com

The Peninsula Chicago
108 East Superior Street
Chicago, IL 60611
312.337.2888
www.peninsula.com

The Trump Chicago hotel
401 N. Wabash Avenue
Chicago, IL 60611
312.588.8000
www.trumpchicagohotel.com




WEDDING PLANNERS

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sqn-eventsSQN Events
Chicago, IL
773.469.6095
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www.SQNevents.com
Sine Qua Non
fashions your special event. At SQN Events, we believe that planning your wedding should be a creative, collaborative and rewarding process. Together, we work with you on creating and sculpting your vision and then manage every detail. We help you secure the optimum for each component – the perfect venue, unique and personal invitations, visionary florists, the ideal entertainment and more. We design the entire event from floor plan to detailed itinerary and ensure that our – and your –  standards are met each step of the way. And from set-up to tear-down, SQN Events handles every detail so that you can actually enjoy being the guests of honor for the evening. Additionally, SQN Events does not accept commission from vendors. We pride ourselves on recommending and working with the best fit for our clients and maintain strong relationships with a variety of venues, caterers, florists, musicians, photographers, and more. We offer both full and partial planning services. Sine Qua Non. Essential to your event.

red-letter-event-planningRed Letter Event Planning
Glenview, IL
773.266.0601
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www.redlettereventplanning.com
Red Letter Event Planning creates stylish, creative and graceful weddings. We offer full planning and wedding day management services customizable to meet your unique wedding planning needs. Red Letter Weddings have taken place in mansions, hip art galleries, elegant ballrooms, historic barns, museums and even on the waters of Lake Michigan.

Hire an Accredited Bridal Consultant, one of three in Illinois, and contact us today to create a "Red Letter Day" for your wedding.

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adhmeetingsandeventsADH Meetings & Events
3712 N. Broadway, Suite 337, Chicago, IL 60613
312-265-9759
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www.adh-events.com
The time spend to plan a gay or lesbian ceremony are just as involved as planning a conventional wedding, but for gay and lesbian couples there are a few important details to consider.  With constant changes in rules and regulations in cities, states and countries around the globe, and depending in which part of the world you're planning to commit to your life partner, the names run from commitment ceremonies, civil unions and weddings, we at ADH Meetings & Events are here to help you to find the perfect location to make this day a very special one. Even in less progressive parts of the country or the world, we can assist in finding the appropriate venue, create a beautiful setting and finding an ordained servant to preside over your ceremony. ADH Meetings & Events assists with any of the needs for your special day from locating the perfect wedding/reception venue to arranging hotel accommodations for out-of-town guests, a dedicated phone line for your guests to book air travel , to assisting in menu, floral and decor selection all while staying within your budget. Our dedicated coordinators will plan every detail to make sure everything runs smoothly so you can enjoy your day.

frankFrank-- Master Bridal Consultant and Event Expert
5555 North Sheridan Road-Arcade Level
773.275.6804
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www.frankeventdesign.com
Chicago's Only Master Bridal Consultant 0f 59 worldwide, has been planning weddings since 1993. Frank's One weekend/One Wedding and his "there is no such thing as a small detail" philosphies is what has distinguished him in the wedding industry. He will work with you on every detail, designing a day that is personally yours, unlike any wedding you have ever attended.




RENTALS
Tablescapes
1827 W. Hubbard St.
Chicago, IL 60622
312.733.9700
www.tablescapes.com

B&B Chair Covers
4020 N. Milwaukee Ave.
Chicago, IL 60641
312.593.7225
www.bbchaircovers.com




FASHION
A L’Amour Bridal Boutique
236 W. Northwest Highway
Barrington, IL 60010
847.381.5858
www.alamour.com

Andrea Vangna
3341 N. Broadway Ave.
Chicago, IL 60657
773.525.6199
www.andreavangna.com

Balani Custom Clothiers
10 S. LaSalle St., Ste. 210
Chicago, IL 60603
312.345.1535
www.balanicustom.com

Black Tie Formalwear
3534 W. Irving Park Road
Chicago, IL 60618
773.267.0005
www.blacktietuxes.com

Catherine Simms Bridal
580 S. Route 59
Naperville, IL 60540
630.369.9929
www.catherinesimmsbridal.com

Kasia’s Bridal & Special Occasions
6039 W. Irving Park Road
Chicago, IL 60634
773.286.0320
www.kasiasbridal.com

Priscilla of Boston
17W170 22nd St.
Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181
www.priscillaofboston.com

White Chicago
222 West Huron St.
Chicago, IL 60654
www.whitechicago.com
www.whiteexchange.com




MUSIC & ENTERTAINMENT

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the-amazing-bottle-dancersAmazing Bottle Dancers
Nationwide
800-716-0556
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http://www.bottledancers.com
Amazing Bottle Dancers - A Great Addition to Your DJ or Band
Imagine the fun and enchantment of experiencing the wedding dance from the musical "Fiddler on the Roof" recreated at your wedding celebration. The excitement begins with the surprise entrance of our comic rabbi. His warm and friendly humor about the newlyweds, based on information that you provide, is a wonderful icebreaker. Then, our elegant dancing rabbis glide across the floor to beautiful music, balancing wine bottles atop their hats to the wonder of all. Our amazingly acrobatic performance culminates when you and your guests join our bottle dancers for a fabulous upbeat Hora, that famous circle dance that anyone can easily perform. The Amazing Bottle Dancers are a terrific addition to your DJ or Band. We've been creating magical memories for happy couples for over a decade, now it's your turn. Visit www.bottledancers.com to view our exciting videos.

scratch-weddingsScratch Weddings
Various Locations
1-866-955-8580
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www.ScratchWeddings.com
Scratch Weddings:
   - The best wedding DJs
   - The most diverse talent to fit your tastes.
   - A dedicated music manager to take care of all the details.
   - 72-Hour refund policy.
   - Top rated & award winning!




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DESTINATION WEDDINGS

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gay-hawaii-weddingGayHawaiiWedding.com, Inc.
2703 Puuhoolai Street
800-859-0072
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http://gayhawaiiwedding.com
GayHawaiiwedding.com performs same sex weddings on the island of Maui, Hawaii. Destination Hawaii weddings are a popular choice for lesbians and gays who desire a wedding that is elegant, exotic, and affordable. Hawaii now has civil unions and your wedding will be legal. There are various locations for your wedding such as a gorgeous secluded beach, a private affordable oceanfront estate, or a church. We have performed over 4000 gay and straight weddings on Maui since 1994!

oheka-castleOHEKA CASTLE Hotel & Estate
135 West Gate Drive, Huntington, NY 11743
631-659-1402
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www.oheka.com
A ROYAL ESTATE OF AFFAIRS
Celebrating the Art of Entertaining Since 1919 - Overlooking Long Island's North Shore beckons a place and time unimaginable in today's world - OHEKA CASTLE. Once the palatial Gold Coast estate of famed financier Otto HErmann KAhn during the 1920s, OHEKA is now New York's premier wedding venue and an historic hotel boasting 32 luxurious guestrooms and suites situated on the upper floors of the estate. Host your wedding at OHEKA and experience the grandeur of an authentic castle-turrets, soaring ceilings, sparkling ballroom, sumptuous formal dining room, stately wood-paneled library, elegant wedding suite, marble fireplaces, French doors and antique furnishings. Exchange your wedding vows in OHEKA's picturesque formal gardens amidst reflecting pools, fountains, statuary, gazebo and mature arbors. Ascend the sweeping limestone staircase and greet your guests in the opulent salons once graced by heads of state, royalty and celebrities. At OHEKA, only one perfect and di  stinctive affair takes place each day, allowing you to maximize your wedding celebration while enjoying a storybook castle and its 23 magnificent private acres. Exclusive and unforgettable, from the historic estate and formal gardens to the white-glove service, European ambience, and award winning cuisine, OHEKA is one of the finest venues in the world.

* View additional photos on the Oheka Castle Hotel & Estate detail page.




GIFTS & REGISTRY

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tweedTweed Gifts & Wedding Registry
Box 125, Oldwick, New Jersey 08858
886-998-1940
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www.tweedgifts.com
The ultimate online gay and lesbian gift and wedding registry.
Whether you are in love, celebrating a long term relationship, or know someone who is, then you will find the perfect gift at the nation’s most exciting online gay and lesbian gift and wedding registry, Tweedgifts.com. Tweed has a gift for every occasion, be it a birthday, housewarming, wedding, or even the arrival of a new baby…you can find it at Tweedgifts.com. Tweed’s easy-to-use online gift registry ensures that you will receive that perfect gift, beautifully wrapped and delivered right to your doorstep. Tweed’s extensive inventory includes crystal barware and stemware; luxury linens, luggage, coffee table books, artwork and fragrances. Other items include an exclusive selection of His and His and Hers and Hers gifts. For those who are ready to say “I do”, Tweed offers a complete line of engagement, commitment and wedding rings custom designed for Tweed as well as cake toppers, crystal champagne flutes and tableware to celebrate that special occasion.

* View additional photos on the Tweed detail page.




JEWELERS

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dimend-scaasidimend SCAASI
5 S Wabash Avenue, 17th Floor, Chicago, IL 60603
312.857.1700
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www.dimendscaasi.com
Whether it is an engagement or an anniversary gift, our hand-crafted contemporary and classic styles are the perfect way to say "I Love You". We can also transform your design idea into a masterpiece by utilizing the latest CAD technology. dimend SCAASI carries the finest cut quality diamonds, including Ideal-cut, Hearts & Arrows diamonds -all GIA certified. Future upgrades are done with FULL credit as well. We operate in a fully transparent manner where prices for all our services are clearly displayed on our site - no price gauging, no games -- just the highest quality Engagement and Wedding rings at very competitive prices. dimend SCAASI is proud of our stellar 5-Star rating. Check us out to see why we are the Best Chicago Jeweler for you.

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