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Local
Links: Event and wedding planning
resources for the greater Chicago area
These
links are included
because each of businesses included is one with whom I have worked and
their inclusion in this list may be considered an endorsement for their
services.
Adriaan's
Photography
- Candids, Weddings, Studio Portraits. This
husband and wife team works together to create photos that reflect you
and your event. Visit their web site for samples of their
work.
Alex
Claney Photography
- Alex's crew works together while staying out of
the way
of the event itself. They were dressed in a manner that
looked
professional and discreet.
Chicago
Style DJ's Owner:
David Adams
847-366-0656 David's set up is neat and tidy and is
ready
before guests arrive at the venue. He even brings a decibel meter to
ensure that the sound level is appropriate to the room, not too loud,
not too soft.
Deli Time
Megan Burns, Director of Catering 847-517-8463 Deli Time
offers many different types of entertaining options, from casual to
very formal.
Elegant
Events By Julie, Ltd
Julie Clark, Certified Wedding & Event
Planner (847)
420-7945
Having someone attend to the details that keep an event running on time
often simplifies things. Julie offers full event planning or "day of"
coordinating. When I show up to events she's planned, I
always have all the details that I need to do my job properly.
Kjellberg Printing
630-653-2244 email
You
won't find a better price or quality on your printing needs like
invitations or programs than you
will here. Quotes are available via email and turn around is
timely.
Linda Medeen, Calligraphy and
personalized cards and gift bags (815) 385-9035
Linda's website doesn't do justice to her creativity. Her made to order
cards, gift bags and framed art are wonderful for any gift giving event
or party accessory. Her calligraphy and handpainted designs set off
wedding invitations making them different from the "off the shelf
options" you'd find in regular stores.
Sally Newcomb, silhouette artist Glenview, IL
(847)
998-0926 Sallyis an expert at this nearly lost traditional
American art form. She's available for private events or individual
sittings. printable
brochure
Thia
& Company
630-510-9770 Located right in Wheaton,
this small
company offers unique invitations and accessories for weddings and
other special events. They were voted
"best place to buy an unusual gift by West Suburban Living and a visit
to the shop will show you why.
Find
them at 519 West Front Street Wheaton, Illinois 60187
Rentarev.com
Professional wedding minister Jim Rehnberg performs
personalized/customized
wedding ceremonies throughout the Chicago area at your chosen
location. Jim creates a lovely ceremony, personalized to each
couple.
Winfield
Flower Shoppe 0S118
Winfield Road Winfield, IL 60190 (630)668-8460
Gary and Valerie Chase have a charming
shop that
offers far more than cut flowers, you'll find gift items,
antiques, and blooming potted plants. If you're in the area,
it's
worth a trip in to shop in person instead of over the internet. It's a
treat for the senses. Their creative arrangements are worth considering.
Favorite
Chicago Area Locations for Parties and Weddings
(scroll down for links to websites
that will help you plan a wedding)
Each
business
included in this list has proven itself worthy of a strong
recommendation. One of my pet peeves is running late. I don't
like to see guests waiting while napkins are still being folded or
tables still being set. Each of the venues below has
repeatedly
shown that they will be ready before guests arrive for events.
Hotel
Baker
100 E. Main Street St. Charles, IL 60174
Phone: 630-584-2100
Voice Mail: 630-464-2100
The historic Hotel Baker has the most beautiful floor in the area, made
from glass block and lit from underneath(in your choice of any two
colors), it creates a visual effect you can't find anyplace else. A
rose
garden along the Fox River offers a lovely, private setting for a
garden wedding ceremony. The Rainbow Room (photos below)
offers a
charming setting for ceremony or reception. The glass floor lights up
in your choice of colors.
Ceremonies can be set up in the Rainbow Room, Waterfront Room, or in
the Rose Garden.
When lit, the floor is amazing. especially at night.
Danada
House
Jill Ludvigsen,
Executive Director
3S501 Naperville Rd.
Wheaton, Il 60187
Phone: 630-668-5392
Fax: 630-668-5497
Danada House was the summer home of Dan and Ada Rice. It offers their
charming house for cocktail hour and a new banquet
room for dinner. Outdoor wedding ceremonies can be situated on many
sites around the property. Yours will be the only event on the
property.
Herrington
Inn and Spa
15 S. River Lane
Geneva, IL
630-208-7433
The garden over looking the river is a lovely setting for an outdoor
wedding close to your banquet rooms. The staff has everything ready to
go early and things always go smoothly. Check their website for more
photos from weddings.
Arrowhead
Golf Club
26W151 Butterfield Rd
Wheaton, IL
630-653-5800
The new building at Arrowhead is absolutely beautiful. Events start on
time and the wait staff is pleasant and courteous.
Mayslake
Forest Preserve
Oak Brook, IL
Located on Oakbrook Road at Route 83.
Peabody Estate and the Portiuncula Chapel
For Mayslake Hall information, 630-850-2363
The
Chapel is lovely and seats 62, but weather permitting, you can open the
doors and expand the number of guests that can
participate. The
hall seats up to 200 people.
Riviera
Country Club
8801 W. 143rd Street
Orland Park, IL 60462
708.349.2101
Riviera Country Club offers a gazebo (photo below) right outside the
banquet room
making it easy to move from the garden weddding to the indoor
reception. During the warm weather, cocktails may be served outdoors as
well.
Chicago
Gaelic Park
6119 W. 147th St.
Oak Forest, Illinois
60452
708.687.9323
Banquet@ChicagoGaelicPark.org
Recently renovated, Gaelic Park offers a stunning dance floor,
beautifully etched glass and incredible sound system.
Riverside
Receptions
35 N River Ln
Geneva, IL 60134
(630) 232-1330
The view of the Fox River from both banquet rooms is beautiful year
round. There's a courtyard for outdoor ceremonies and photos and room
for indoor ceremonies as well. It's a lovely historic building.
Wilder Mansion and Park-
211 South Prospect Avenue
Elmhurst, IL 60126-3021
(630) 993-8186
Wilder Park and Wilder Mansion
offers a great option for a garden wedding and indoor reception. The
mansion is a beautiful place for a reception and the garden offers a
permanent tent so weather conditions are less likely to move you
indoors.
Other Resources
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Concert
Design,
since 1995, creating seating for all musicians. Harp benches, stools,
chairs that look after your body and extend your music career!
The
Harp Connection:
You'll find all kinds of things harpists need here. Be sure to visit
the sale page.
Pilgrim
Harps:
Located in the UK, this is a source for music not readily available in
the States as well as FAQ section on the study of harp.
harp.net
for
Festivals, Summerschools, Irish Harp Organizations, Albums, Magazines
and a Harp Bulletin Board.
ontheweb.com:
Harp Music
ESP
Guitar
- At World Music Supply, our ESP guitars & basses including AX,
EC
& signature series electric & bass guitars &
cases are
known for providing quality features and value for music lovers at a
great price.
Local Links
Illinois/National Wedding
Planning Links
wedding
photography
Wedding Songs and Music - WedAlert
Wedding Song Directory
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Chilhowee
Mountain Retreat
This Bed and Breakfast
in the Smoky Mountains is going to be the perfect place for a honeymoon
or week of
relaxation. Currently under construction. Visit their website
periodically to see progress and look for grand opening specials.
Book
Live Music
A free, fast service for finding musicians, bands, vocalists, and
entertainers for weddings, parties and every event. Booking
entertainers for your special event has never been easier.
The Wedding Spot listing
includes a review.
Wedding
-Resources.com Directory of wedding vendors, organized by
location and type
of service.
Graceful Music:
links helpful for planning weddings, especially the FAQs
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