The Best Wedding Vendors in Des Plaines, IL

The Best Wedding Vendors in Des Plaines, IL

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Fountain Blue Banquets & Conference Center 

5.0

Des Plaines, IL
  • Venue
  • Up to 400 guests
  • All-inclusive
  • Indoor & outdoor
  • Starts at $63

Looking for something unique? At Fountain Blue you will enjoy our chic rooms, award-winning cuisine and first-rate service. We pride ourselves in preparing a banquet experience that makes your event truly special. We strive to help you host a successful event and create memories that will last a lifetime. Our newly renovated venue is sure to impress your guests. Whether it's a wedding of 50 or 400 guests, our experienced staff will assist you in planning every detail of your special day!

Why you'll love this venue

  • Has a dance floor to dance the night away
  • Private area for the wedding party
  • Designed for grand celebrations

Venue considerations

  • Not for you if you are drawn to more unconventional venues
  • On-site parking not available
  • Does not allow pets
When planning a wedding all you want is for your vision to come true and for the guests to have a phenomenal time celebrating with a great vibe and Amazing food!! The fountain blue staff, especially Georgia and Connie made our vision come true. They were there with us every step of the way, answering all questions and easing our worries and mind as the day approached!They consistently checked in and asked if we needed any changes, or had any specific needs that needed to be met as the day was nearing. Whenever we had questions they were able to answer them and guide us to ensure our question was answered fully. Last Saturday we had our MOST special day and it was everything we wanted and more! The meals were delicious, and still being talked about by our guests. The ambience and the wait staff made our guests feel welcomed and cared for! We know that we will continue to talk about our venue and wedding for years to come! we can’t thank the fountain blue enough for making our wedding reception PERFECT!
Constance T., a year ago
Red Barn Wedding Studio 

5.0

Des Plaines, IL
  • Photographer
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,000

Red Barn Wedding Studio is a wedding photography and wedding cinematography company, based in Chicago, Illinois, dedicated to customer service and exceptional visual storytelling. All our lead wedding photographers and videographers have around 15 years experience in the wedding field, covering and experiencing all kinds of lighting scenarios and true life stories.

Red Barn Studios team was absolutely amazing! These guys are true artists and they are so passionate about what they do. They made me feel so comfortable and so beautiful. They know exactly the type of vision you want for your wedding day. Highly recommended for anyone getting married. You will not be disappointed! Thank you for all of your hard work and being a part of our special day!
Sandra A., 7 months ago
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Artbelka Photography 

5.0

Des Plaines, IL
  • Photographer
  • Fine art style

Hi, I am Mariya, a Chicago-based lifestyle photographer. I have a master's degree in Fine Arts that helps me to notice all the beautiful things around us, use creativity like a power of fresh and unique impression. With an artistic eye and all my heart, I capture weddings, elopements, and love to create memorable stories in pictures. I was inspired by love and Art. I love hiking, dancing, traveling, photographing adventures everywhere in the world. For me, it's more about how things feel.

Artbelka Photography was hands down the best photographer we could have chosen for our wedding day. Mariya was super responsive and professional from the very beginning, making the entire process a breeze. The quality of her work was absolutely AMAZING, and the turnaround time to get our gorgeous photos back was incredibly fast. Mariya truly has a gift and a passion for what she does, and it shows in every single shot. She captured so many special moments that we didn't even know we wanted, and we are over the moon with how everything turned out. Hiring Artbelka Photography was THE BEST decision we made for our wedding, and we cannot recommend her enough!
Kandace K., 6 months ago
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Gubert Photos 

5.0

Des Plaines, IL
  • Photographer
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,500

Hey there! Why choose Gubert Photos? My photography isn't just about snapping pictures; it's about making every shoot comfortable and enjoyable, bringing out the most authentic and beautiful sides of my clients. As a wedding photographer for a few years now, I bring the assurance that comes from years of experience, ensuring that your moments are captured with expertise and attention to detail. I understand that every story is unique, and your photos should reflect that. Whether it's an intimate courthouse elopement or a destination, I'm here to make your vision come to life.

Awarded Best of Zola
The photographer was kind, communicative, creative and made it fun! Even though we spent extra time trying to find an open space and it was a bit cold, she made my family feel so comfortable. I loved the photos and can’t wait to book her again!
Martha, 2 years ago
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Shelly Shimon Photography 

5.0

Des Plaines, IL
  • Photographer
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,500

I'm a Chicago wedding and lifestyle photographer with a soft spot for cheap flights to foreign places. Living in Chicago, I've fallen in love with the art of contrast between industrial cityscapes and the elegance of a bride + groom. The aesthetic is both classic and transcenden

Shelly is the absolute best! I first met her at a friends’ wedding as she was photographing for her, so I’ve seen her in action multiple times. She is a consummate professional who truly does amazing work. Not only are her photos stunning, her demeanor and ability to keep all bridal parties on pace/track is nothing short of impressive, all while keeping it fun and enjoyable so we could live in the moment. I can’t say enough about her and her team, I’d recommend 10/10 times! Thank you so much Shelly, you are the best!
Alyssa B., 3 years ago
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Siblana Events 

5.0

Des Plaines, IL
  • Florist
  • Starts at $10,000

Siblana Event Design is a luxury, full service event and floral production company. We create and execute original design stories that are tailored to each client. Delivering perfection on every occasion, Siblana’s creative team strives to mesmerize and dazzle guests at any special occasion, including weddings, receptions, showers, galas, and corporate events. Attention to detail is a hallmark of Siblana’s work. Always evolving, we are ahead of the latest trends and experts at guiding clients in making optimal design selections to bring their dreams to life.

Rehana from Siblana Events was professional, easy to work with, and somehow delivered results above and beyond our very high expectations! We experienced so many changes to our planned events as a result of COVID and Rehana maintained her professional and positive demeanor throughout. We had a last minute event change and she was still able to execute excellent decore services and even managed to work through our venue restrictions. To any couple or family planning an event, I encourage you to choose Rehana. Our family and friends were stunned when they saw her gorgeous creation and the trust Rehana built with our family has us excited to work with her again for our next event!
Mona & Z., 4 years ago
Kenny Kim Photography 

5.0

Des Plaines, IL
  • Photographer
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $6,995

Kenny Kim has always been fascinated by the visual arts, especially the connection between art and photography. Combined with his love of travel and culture, he has become one of the most respected and sought after destination wedding photographers of his industry. Since 2006, Kenny Kim Photography has quickly grown into a nationally recognized studio and Kenny’s work, which spans the globe in over 400 weddings and destination events, has been featured in the most respected photography periodicals.

Kenny is amazing. He asked us for a list of the bridal party/family/VIPs ahead of time and memorized who everyone was so that he could easily ask people to do what he needed for photos. He is creative, professional, efficient, and timely. We are so in love with our photos.
Ariana K., a year ago
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Chicago Street Strings 
  • Ceremony only
  • Serves Des Plaines, IL

Chicago Street Strings (ChiSS - /Shy-S-S/) began in the summer of 2012 as a busking duet, which is how we got our name! Our goal is to provide our clients with the most creative, affordable, & enjoyable music that we can possibly offer. We have a roster of talented professional musicians that can play anything from Bach to the Beatles, from Irish Jigs to Bon Jovi. We specialize in live performance, ceremony music and recording sessions and are available for hire in many different instrumentation combinations for any type of project or event. Hire us for your next one!

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Eivan's Photo & Video 

4.9

  • Photographer
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $1,149
  • Serves Des Plaines, IL

We offer a personalized experience backed up by more than 33+ years in business delivering high quality, creative photography and video on time and within your wedding budget. We are experts in photojournalism, offering couples an unmatched level of value for their wedding photography and video services.

Awarded Best of Zola
Eivan's made our wedding day wonderful! Alexander Schmidt was our photographer, and our videographer was Noah. We got our pictures back sooner than expected, and they suited the exact style we had hoped for. Communication was great, photos were easy to access, and we were allowed free download for so many pictures! One family portrait had one person not looking, otherwise people were smiling and looking in everything. Many people commented on their professionalism as well as their kindness at the wedding. Thanks, Eivan's!
Alyssa P., 4 months ago
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Eivan's Photo & Video 

5.0

  • Videographer
  • Cinematic style
  • Starts at $1,200
  • Serves Des Plaines, IL

We offer a personalized experience backed up by more than 33+ years in business delivering high quality, creative photography and video on time and within your wedding budget. We are experts in photojournalism, offering couples an unmatched level of value for their wedding photography and video services.

Awarded Best of Zola
Our photographer and videographer were amazing! They both took the stress away from me by getting everyone together that needed to be together for all of the pictures. They were full of knowledge and knew all the shots and videos that would turn out the best.
Jasmine L., 3 years ago
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George Street Photo and Video 

5.0

  • Photographer
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $1,295
  • Serves Des Plaines, IL
  • Offer

George Street Photo and Video has one story to tell: Yours. With over twenty years of experience, our award-winning team has been lucky to capture thousands of weddings for our couples across the United States. Specializing in both wedding photography and videography, we offer affordable and customizable packages starting at $1295 that are designed to suit your unique vision and budget. We even offer a fun style test to help us match you with a photographer that aligns with the vibe of your day.

Awarded Best of Zola
Georgestreet photography was the perfect choice for our wedding. Scott was perfectly paired with us for our style and vibe. He was detail oriented and perfectly capture our day.
Kaitlyn M., 5 months ago
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Heirloom Event Company 

5.0

  • Planner
  • Offers 3 services
  • Starts at $3,200
  • Serves Des Plaines, IL
  • Offer

I am a passionate event planner who is dedicated to making your special day an unforgettable experience. With a desire for community and shared interests, Heirloom Event company was created in 2014 to bring joy and excitement to countless people, one epic activity, celebration or wedding at a time.

Awarded Best of Zola
We couldn't have made a better choice in using Heirloom Event Company to help us plan our wedding. Our planning timeline was only about 5 months, My husband and I lived in different countries and had to deal with the added stress of immigration visas on top of wedding planning. We wanted a planner who would understand our needs and someone we could trust to listen to our vision for the day and make it happen. Haylie was so easy to work with, always on top of deadlines and keeping us on track in the all stages of planning. She listened to our ideas and dreams and found vendors that suited and fit within budget. She found us an amazing coffee cart vendor after i said coffee would be awesome to have. We dreamed of it being a fairytale/ hobbiton vibes in the music, she found us a music duo who hit the brief perfectly. She helped us surprise each other the morning of and throughout the day. She communicated with vendors, understood the fine print in the contracts and would let us know what our responsibility was. She was so supportive throughout the whole planning stage, any questions we had she answered and even after the wedding, answering questions that only come up after the event has happened. Haylie was intentional, thoughtful and she helped us be at ease leading up to the wedding and day of. With family travelling from outside of the country, she made a simple document we could give to them to have all the info needed so they didn't ask us the day of. Haylie went above and beyond to make our wedding day our dream day and we cant thank her enough.
Miles and K., 6 months ago
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Hairs 2 the Bride, LTD 

5.0

  • Beauty professional
  • Team of 21
  • Starts at $100
  • Serves Des Plaines, IL

Hairs 2 the Bride, LTD, in Arlington Heights, Illinois, will bring the salon to you on your wedding day. They create beautiful hair and makeup styling, offer facials, and do manicures and pedicures for a complete experience. With multiple licensed stylists available, Hairs 2 the Bride will work with groups of up to 50+ people.

Awarded Best of Zola
Eva and Maria from Hairs 2 the Bride, LTD truly saved the day for us! The night before our wedding, when our original makeup/hair artist had to cancel last minute, Eva and Maria stepped in and worked their magic. Despite their busy schedule, they managed to fit us in and did an exceptional job, making us look absolutely perfect on our special day. Their professionalism and skill were evident throughout the entire process. We were impressed by their attention to detail and how they listened to our preferences, ensuring that we felt comfortable and confident with the final look. Eva and Maria's ability to adapt to unexpected situations like ours is truly commendable. Although the last-minute change was a bit stressful, the seamless way in which Eva and Maria handled everything provided us with a sense of relief and confidence. The only neutral aspect we would mention is that due to the short notice, there wasn't much time for a trial session before the wedding. However, Eva and Maria's expertise and quick grasp of our style preferences made this a minor concern in the end. In the end, we couldn't have asked for a better outcome. Eva and Maria's professionalism, talent, and calm demeanor turned what could have been a crisis into a blessing in disguise. We are incredibly grateful for their amazing work and would highly recommend Hairs 2 the Bride, LTD to any couple looking for top-notch hair and makeup services for their big day.
Angie, 9 months ago
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Albany Capture Film & Photography Studios 

5.0

  • Photographer
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Serves Des Plaines, IL
  • Offer

You're not just hiring a photographer—you're gaining a creative partner who’s with you from “yes” to “I do.” I’m Pedro, Creative Director of Albany Capture, and for over 12 years I’ve been documenting love stories through a style that blends photojournalism with fine art. Weddings are more than just events—they're a celebration of connection, and I’m passionate about preserving the real, fleeting moments that make your day unforgettable.

Awarded Best of Zola
Pedro was awesome! We were looking for a local (in Chicago) photographer, and found the perfect one. He was super easy to work with, and took amazing pictures. Our initial meeting was via Zoom, which made working it around our schedule super easy. He was extremely responsive to all of my emails, and even was workable with our budget and what we wanted to accomplish with photography. I love his ability to take un-staged, in the moment photos as well as great family photos. He went above and beyond for us, and we are grateful for so many amazing photos to choose from. I would definitely hire him again in a heartbeat.
Stephanie D., 7 months ago
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Nicky Avalo Studios 

5.0

  • DJ
  • Starts at $1,400
  • Serves Des Plaines, IL

Nicky Avalo Studios (N.A.S.) is known for elevating the expectation and experience at every wedding, corporate, and private event all across the Midwest & the U.S. We have branches in cities such as; Omaha, Des Moines, Milwaukee, Chicago, and more. We offer services such as; DJ’s, Photo Booths, Videography, Photography, and Live Musicians (consisting of string quartet, harpist, violinist, cellist, and pianist) for every type of event. Our mission is to provide a unique and memorable experience to every client and every event we do.

Awarded Best of Zola
Andre is the man 5/5! Andre offered his bilingual service in a clear and efficient manner. He did not require any queues and was able to pick up instinctually how to proceed with the services that we outlined. He introduced himself and was extremely kind and patient, we could not have asked for a better MC. He went above and beyond and offered to stay longer as necessary. He is a valuable asset to his craft! We look forward to working with Andre and Nicky Avalo Studios in the future!
Mike & E., 4 days ago
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Beauty By Ann Krause 

5.0

  • Beauty professional
  • Team of 16
  • Serves Des Plaines, IL

The Premier Chicago Makeup Artist and Hair Stylist Team for Refined and Approachable Wedding Day Beauty. Beauty by Ann Krause is a wedding hair and makeup team based in Chicago, IL. Our artists will help you to narrow down your inspiration photos and create the Bridal look you have always dreamed of. Ann prides herself in taking away the stress of wedding morning preparations with beauty services brought to your location and following a timeline customized to meet your needs. Please note that there is a six person hair and makeup minimum (or equal service dollar amount) requirement per booking on Friday- Sunday in April through December.

Awarded Best of Zola
Beauty by Ann Krause was a pleasure to work. For the trial, they came to my apartment, were very friendly and communicative. Their communication was prompt, clear, and detailed throughout the entire process. Laura, my makeup artist, was so friendly, she even recommended the pet attending service we used for our dog - that personal touch was so appreciated! She addressed all my concerns and put together a touch-up kit that I ended up not needing. Erica, my hairstylist was great, she even made adjustments after our trial to allow for movement and softness while still holding the curl. The quality of their work was long-lasting, beautiful and completely customized to my vision. I'm thrilled with how everything turned out and would highly recommend. My whole bridal party used Beauty by Ann Krause and everyone had only great things to say.
Colleen S., 3 months ago
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Munaco Pictures (Wedding Videography) 

5.0

  • Videographer
  • Cinematic style
  • Starts at $2,999
  • Serves Des Plaines, IL

Munaco Pictures (Wedding Videography) has captured 500+ weddings in over 25 states! We are dedicated to creating timeless, cinematic wedding films that you and your loved ones will cherish for a lifetime. It is our mission to showcase your individuality and capture the essence of your love in a personalized and heartfelt way.

Awarded Best of Zola
As a DJ we se a lot of videographers and Munaco Pictures is one of our favorites! Plus there is a 24 hour turnaround on a teaser for your wedding!
Amp Event Professionals, 4 years ago
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Gordino Photo and Video 

5.0

  • Videographer
  • Cinematic style
  • Starts at $2,300
  • Serves Des Plaines, IL

I'm Godfred Mensah, CEO of Gordino Photo and Video. I'm a passionate, creative, and aspiring artist. What drives my passion is the endless possibility of creating and documenting memorable moments with people.

Awarded Best of Zola
Godfred was wonderful choice for a videographer. His invoices were automated which made paying a seamless process. He was a great communicator. He also reached out early about a timeline so that he had a great working relationship with the other vendors onsite. Godfred showed up on time and ready to work. Godfred captured the love story of my husband and I with artistry. He recorded the funnest and deepest parts of our wedding ceremony and reception. The trailer looked like it was advertising a block buster and the cinematic film a treasured archive. Thank you Godfred !
NatalieT, 2 years ago
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Latek Photography 

5.0

  • Photographer
  • Editorial style
  • Starts at $3,650
  • Serves Des Plaines, IL

Hi! I’m Connie! First of all congrats!🍾 ✨Thank you for visiting my profile and considering me as your photographer! I am so excited for your big day! Here are some things you might wanna know! I’m not typical photog- I don’t just arrive on your day, leave after few hours, and deliver few months later! I’m there for all the moments leading to the big day! You can hit me up any time- we can brainstorm all the ideas, timelines, all the tiniest details! I am a fan of Pinterest vision boards, sending each other tons of messages and be open about EVERYTHING! This is your day! Let’s make it all about YOU!

Awarded Best of Zola
All I can say is Connie is hands down so much more than a photographer. She was so patient, kind, and positive when we had our elopement. We got down pour rain and she was quick to have plans to take us to get beautiful pictures. She was so thoughtful with doing things she didn’t have to do, like helping hold my wet dress, and so much more. Connie is extremely calming presence in a stressful and hectic day. We absolutely loved our pictures and all the special moments she captured without us realizing and was truly so special working with her!
Jackie T., a year ago
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BW Studio + Events 

5.0

  • Planner
  • Offers 5 services
  • Starts at $3,800
  • Serves Des Plaines, IL

BW Studio+Events is a Chicago-based event coordination and planning group serving Chicagoland and surrounding suburbs. The Studio focuses on intimate weddings with unique flair and lots of personal touches. Blair founded BW Studio after hosting a number of non-profit events and finding herself completely immersed in the process. Once she realized her knack for event organization and planning, the studio was quickly born.

Awarded Best of Zola
Working with Blair was probably the best decision we made during the process of planning our wedding. My husband and I both work 9-5 corporate jobs, and we knew that we needed to bring someone onto our “wedding team” that would help keep us on track with all of the milestones during the wedding planning process. From the get-go, over our 15-month planning period, Blair was always transparent about timing and was a master of following up regarding timelines, without ever badgering us or coming across as controlling. She spent over an hour discussing budgets with us and our families early on, to make sure that everything we planned stayed in the budget range that we’d all agreed upon. This was especially helpful during our venue and vendor selection process. She helped us find that blew our socks off, and also found us the most wonderful florist (@thelocalpetaler) who was able to provide us way more bang for our buck than any florist we’d be able to find on our own - a huge advantage. While we had our venue already picked out, Blair was able to recommend a food and beverage package with an available catering company that fell delivered us fantastic food and a premium beverage package that fit our budget. 

Leading up to the wedding, Blair was also a master in helping us coordinate our wedding day planning including family photos, transportation e.g. coordinating our bus between multiple hotels and the venue while making it easy for us to just focus on ourselves. The peace of mind that Blair brought us throughout the planning process, week of, and day of our wedding made having our wedding a cakewalk rather than a headache. Spending the money to hire Blair was the best decision we could’ve made for our wedding!
Kelly B., 9 months ago
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Flowers For Dreams 

4.9

  • Florist
  • Starts at $500
  • Serves Des Plaines, IL

Flowers for Dreams is a mission-driven, local flower design company. Using beautiful & natural wedding bouquets to advance causes of justice and charity in your community. There are no silly upsells, no unnecessary add-ons, and always honest pricing. Our designers work with you from the first meeting to your wedding day.

Awarded Best of Zola
I learned about Flowers for Dreams from being a preferred vendor on my photographer's list. I am so happy that I ultimately chose to work with Flowers for Dreams for our wedding date. I worked specifically with Casey during our process, and she was so prompt with email responses and flexible with changes. Initially I didn't really have a clear vision and I was changing my mind quite a bit. Casey responded so quickly and adjusted things over and over for me. The portfolio she provided gave me a great idea of what things would look like at the wedding. I choose to go with an idea of colors and leave the flowers up to them to choose and I am SO happy that I did that. They absolutely knocked it out of the park. I LOVED my flowers, the ceremony set up, the colors, the greenery, the candles....it was perfect. I am so glad I trusted them to bring my vague-ish vision forward into something truly beautiful. I also enjoy that this company gives money back to charity. I would highly recommend choosing Flowers for Dreams for your wedding!!
Jackie G., 9 months ago
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Windy City Glam - Best Bridal Hair & Makeup Team 

5.0

  • Beauty professional
  • Team of 17
  • Starts at $700
  • Serves Des Plaines, IL

We are a team of mobile professional hairstylists and makeup artists who help brides feeling and looking their best self! Weddings, engagement shoots, bridal showers, bachelorette parties. Soft glam makeup with glowing skin and chic hairdos are what we're best known for!

Awarded Best of Zola
Windy City Glam did an amazing job on my hair and makeup. Brittany made me feel so comfortable, and I couldn't have been happier with how everything turned out. I have very fair skin which can be tricky when it comes to makeup, but Brittany really took the time to understand what I wanted, and it ended up being perfect! My hair and makeup were flawless, and I felt amazing all day long. I can't recommend Windy City Glam enough!
Talia D., 14 days ago
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IG PHOTO VIDEO INC. 

4.9

  • Photographer
  • Classic style
  • Starts at $1,690
  • Serves Des Plaines, IL

IGphotovideo offers photography packages and videography packages. You can customize individual packages or bundle a photography and videography package to meet all your needs. Our team capture all your special moments, venue, decor, guests, and more. They use quality equipment and are always prepared for anything. Their services include: — Delivery on USB flash drive in Customized Box and Google Drive — Unlimited number of photos taken and color corrected — Photobook 6*6 (20 pages) or 10*10 (30pages) — Post-production video about 60 – 120 minutes with full ceremony, speeches, first dance, cake cutting, etc... — 4 – 12 min highlight video

Awarded Best of Zola
Ivan and his team were great! From start to finish it was a very smooth process to book with IGphoto, we had an engagement shoot with him as well. The photos for both engagement and wedding turned out amazing. They look luxurious and classic and truly captured what a fun day we had. I’ve watching the highlight video they made for us about a hundred times, it was very well edited. Can’t go wrong booking them!
Emily C., 3 months ago
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Walden Chicago 

5.0

Chicago, IL
  • Venue
  • Up to 275 guests
  • All-inclusive
  • Indoor
  • Starts at $25,000
  • Offer

Walden Chicago offers a blend of urban charm and modern elegance in the heart of the city. The venue’s spacious layout with high ceilings and exposed brick walls creates a unique atmosphere for any wedding. Guests appreciate the attentive staff and customizable options that cater to various wedding styles. The outdoor courtyard adds a special touch, perfect for ceremonies and cocktail hours. With its prime location and exceptional service, Walden Chicago is an ideal choice for couples seeking a memorable and stylish celebration.

Why you'll love this venue

  • Accommodates more than 200 guests
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Provides event staff

Venue considerations

  • Does not have a dance floor
  • No on-premises lodging options
  • Large venue, not ideal for small guest lists
Awarded Best of Zola
We could not have been happier with our decision to get married at Walden! From the moment we booked our date, the planning process was made seamless and actually enjoyable thanks to the incredible built-in planning team, Kalila and Ally. Having coordinators included in the cost of the venue was such a valuable bonus, and they truly made all the difference. Kalila and Ally were there with us every step of the way, staying on top of every detail for our 18-month engagement/wedding planning journey. They reached out to vendors, followed up on our behalf when needed, and offered spot-on recommendations that perfectly suited our vision and budget. Their guidance and expertise helped us make the best choices, and their input kept us calm and organized. On top of their professionalism, they were so down-to-earth and fun to work with, bringing energy and laughter to every planning session and making the entire experience even more memorable. One of the highlights was the collaborative online planning tool we had access to as part of booking Walden. It kept everything organized in one place, allowing us to easily stay in touch with our planners, track tasks, and manage finances and contracts. It was loaded with helpful resources, making planning a breeze. Walden provided us with much more than a beautiful venue. They gave us an incredible planning experience and an amazing team that felt like family by the time the wedding arrived. The entire wedding party and all the family members who were there the entire day of the wedding had nothing but amazing things to say too...they were all shocked at how much support we had throughout the entire day to the point where we did not have to lift a finger. And don't even get us started on the food and bar...we've never been complimented more in our lives. We were shocked at how insanely good the food and drinks were at our tasting party months before the wedding, but we were curious if it would live up to the hype on our actual wedding day where we had 216 guests. It might've been even better on our wedding day! Guests were raving about our food and drinks. We were told by nearly every guest that it was the best food they've ever had at a wedding, bar none. We even had sober people come up to us and go on and on about how amazing even the mocktails were. The only thing we regret is being too excited and not having enough of an appetite to truly enjoy dinner as the bride and groom. But even so, our planning team made sure the servers packaged up our entrees so we could take them home a few days later when we came back to the venue to pick up our belongings. Honestly, there are a million other reasons why we'd recommend Walden for your wedding venue, but this is already getting to be too long of a review. Basically, if you’re looking for an all-inclusive venue where you’re genuinely taken care of every step of the way, we cannot recommend Walden highly enough! Thank you, Kalila and Ally, the entire bar/service staff, and truly just everyone at Walden for helping make our wedding day everything we dreamed of and more! P.S. - Make sure you get golden hour photos on the rooftop at Walden...we are soooo delighted with our photos from up there.
Alex D., 5 months ago
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Emma Mullins Photography 

5.0

  • Photographer
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $5,000
  • Serves Des Plaines, IL

Hi! I'm Emma, owner and lead photographer of Emma Mullins Photography. Our goal is simple: to capture your vibe, your people, and your love in a way that looks and feels true to life. We're wrapping up our 11th Chicago wedding season, and it's been a whirlwind of all things real and fabulous! We are super excited to offer FILM photography services to our awesome couples this year!!

Awarded Best of Zola
Emma and her talented team, including Trevor and Amy, delivered an exceptional experience that made our special day feel flawless and intimate. From the moment we met, Emma became an integral part of our family, ensuring that every detail was perfect. After being so impressed with her services for another family member's wedding, we couldn't wait to work with her again. Emma's unique style, especially her incorporation of film photography, truly captured the essence of our celebration, and we were over the moon about it! Her quick responses and willingness to answer all our questions made the planning process seamless and enjoyable. If you're looking for a wonderful company with a personal touch, Emma and her team are the ones to choose!
Sean M., 3 months ago
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Glow Bridal Co 

4.8

  • Beauty professional
  • Serves Des Plaines, IL

Get your wedding day glow, with Glow Bridal! Serving the Chicago suburbs, we provide onsite makeup and hair for bridal parties, proms, formals, and any special event. Glow Bridal's main priority is to make you feel your absolute best no matter what the special occasion is. We also provide salon services such as hair color, hair extensions, and eyelash extensions. Tricia and Paula will be sure to exceed your expectations and make you GLOW.

Awarded Best of Zola
Glow Bridal Co. was an absolute dream to work with for my wedding day beauty! From our very first interaction, Paola, Joanna, and Tricia were professional, prompt, and truly felt like girls' girls who wanted to make us all look and feel our absolute best. Their communication was top-notch, and they provided helpful suggestions while still listening closely to ensure each bridesmaid, mom, and I got the gorgeous, stunning look we wanted. The team brought such a fun, hype girl energy that was exactly what you want on the wedding day. Their work was honestly a steal - I would recommend Glow Bridal Co. a million times over!
Tiffany S., 5 months ago
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The Still Life Photography 

5.0

  • Photographer
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,450
  • Serves Des Plaines, IL

Jay & Nicole Vega decided to pursue a career together in the art of Photography. Met & married in Chicago in 2013, two people set out on a business venture of a lifetime. While Nicole is the main photographer of the company, we have also expanded and hired reliable, talented photographers to work along side with us, while still maintaining a small business feel.

Awarded Best of Zola
From the moment I inquired, The Still Life Photography was an absolute pleasure to work with. Even though Nicole, the lead photographer, was based in a different time zone, her communication was best-in-class. She was incredibly responsive and helpful every step of the way, from our initial conversations to the delivery of our stunning photo gallery. Nicole's work was absolutely breathtaking, and I still fawn over my pictures every time I look at them! She was truly so amazing and went above and beyond to capture all the special moments of our wedding day. I cannot recommend The Still Life Photography highly enough - they were an integral part of making our wedding day perfect.
Mary C., 4 months ago

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