The Best Wedding Vendors in Charleston, IL

The Best Wedding Vendors in Charleston, IL

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405 Wedding Vendors in Charleston, IL

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Detroit Family Entertainment 

4.9

  • DJ
  • Starts at $1,000
  • Serves Charleston, IL for additional fees

Detroit Family Entertainment offers the highest quality DJ services. Our team of designers has the knowledge and experience necessary to make you vision for your event a reality. Customer service is our top priority and we will do everything we can to ensure your complete satisfaction.

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DJ Richie and Detroit Family Entertainment were amazing for our wedding! From the very beginning, Richie was so easy to work with - he responded quickly to every email and text, and was extremely professional and friendly. On the day of the wedding, he arrived on time and did an incredible job keeping the dance floor packed all night long. He played a perfect mix of new and old school hits, and everyone had such a blast dancing to his music. Richie really helped make our wedding ceremony and reception so much fun and memorable. I would highly recommend Detroit Family Entertainment to any couple looking for an energetic and talented DJ to keep their guests entertained!
Tiara T., 6 months ago
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ap FILM & PHOTO 

5.0

  • Photographer
  • Starts at $2,600
  • Serves Charleston, IL for additional fees

I’m Ashlee - owner of ap FILM & PHOTO and I’m so glad you found me! Based out of Cedar Rapids (born, raised and stayed) but I’m down to go anywhere our hearts desire. My photography style is joyous, candid and it looks moody and bright all at the same time. If that’s what you’re after - let’s get started!

Awarded Best of Zola
ap FILM & PHOTO was an absolute pleasure to work with for our wedding photography. From our very first interaction, they were accommodating, direct, and incredibly helpful in guiding us through the process. Their communication was top-notch, and they made sure to understand our specific vision and preferences. On the day of the wedding, they seamlessly captured all the special moments with a keen eye for detail, resulting in truly beautiful and couple-specific photographs. What we appreciated most was their focus on body positivity - they made both my husband and I feel completely comfortable in front of the camera, which is reflected in the stunning, natural-looking images with retouches where we might not have photographed perfectly but had genuine reactions. Ashlee isn’t the least expensive but the quality photos and detail provided was unmatched, and we are thrilled with the final product. We highly recommend ap FILM & PHOTO to any couple looking for an exceptional wedding photography experience.
Brittany H., 7 months ago
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MMH Media 

5.0

  • Photographer
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,400
  • Serves Charleston, IL for additional fees

Hi there! I'm Madeline, a born + bred Hoosier who has travelled the world but chose to settle down in Indiana’s cozy corner of the Midwest. With 3 kitties, a baby on the way and an amazing husband, life stays interesting for sure! Having captured nearly 100 weddings, it's pretty obvious that I love love. I cherish each + every detail of your love story. I am dedicated to creating images you can look back on (whether it’s after 5 years or 50) to relive in beautiful, cozy nostalgia. Reach out so we can chat your wedding day details, timeline and all the things to capture your day perfectly! -Madeline

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Maddie and her team were amazing! We could not have asked for a more fun and creative team to come out and take our photos. They were always looking for neat spots to film and we cannot wait for our final edits! They were professional, kind, and so easy to work with. We recommend them to any couple looking for a fun and easy experience.
Meighan M., 5 months ago
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Who Knew Entertainment 

5.0

  • Band or Ensemble
  • Starts at $800
  • Serves Charleston, IL for additional fees

Who Knew Entertainment is proud to be the Midwest's Premier AWARD WINNING, ALL LIVE music entertainment, providing all genres of 100% LIVE music for all styles of events since 2007. WK features unique and diverse combinations of award winning, multi-talented musicians from a variety of backgrounds and experiences. From soloists, duos, 3 piece bands up to 12+ musicians, there is NO event too big or too small for WK! We have been honored to play for hundreds of weddings, private events, corporate parties, clubs, even consulates, as well as being signed to a SONY Subsidiary, and being selected by producers for some of the TOP Talent shows.

From the moment we started working with Who Knew Entertainment, we knew we were in good hands. Their communication style was personable, genuine, and attentive - they really took the time to understand our vision and preferences for the music and entertainment at our wedding. The quality of their work was truly professional and they are so talented, elevating the entire celebration with their versatile set list and high-energy performance. They worked closely with me on selecting the perfect songs for our big day, always open to whatever I was feeling. Who Knew Entertainment played a huge role in making our wedding day truly special and unforgettable.
Danielle S., 2 months ago
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Rosemary's Garden Florals 

4.7

  • Florist
  • Starts at $1,000
  • Serves Charleston, IL for additional fees
  • Offer

My name is Rosemary Sammons and I would like to thank you for considering Rosemary's Garden Florals as your wedding florist. All my floral creations are composed of everlasting blooms that can resemble any flower in nature, but are made to last a lifetime. When you choose Rosemary's Garden Florals for your wedding, you can rest assured that each arrangement will be created with fine attention to detail. I am proud to offer my floral services for hand delivery in the state of Florida and secure shipping throughout the United States.

Awarded Best of Zola
Rosemary's Garden Florals was a dream to work with for our wedding day. From the start, they were extremely communicative, providing frequent updates and beautiful proposals that gave us confidence in their vision. On the day of, their floral arrangements truly exceeded our expectations - the centerpieces, bridal bouquet, arch decor, and cake florals were all absolutely gorgeous and long-lasting. We received so many compliments from our guests on the stunning florals that brought our wedding to life. Rosemary's Garden Florals was an invaluable vendor that helped make our special day even more beautiful.
Michaela P., 9 months ago
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Jason Whitmore 

5.0

  • Solo performer
  • Serves Charleston, IL for additional fees

I've been playing sax professionally in all genres of music since age 18 and focused on playing club/dance music with DJs since the mid 2000s. I've performed in clubs and events all over the country. I will add a unique level of performance to your DJ's set that you and your guests will remember for a lifetime.

Our guests are still talking about the amazing entertainment from our wedding, and thanks to Jason we had everyone on the dance floor all night long! He is truly talented, professional and brought the party- we couldn’t imagine having an event without him and DJ Misha again.
Sophie M., 5 months ago
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Where We Wandered 

5.0

  • Photographer
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $1,000
  • Serves Charleston, IL for additional fees
  • Offer

At Where We Wandered, we use our photography to enable you to revisit life's most precious moments, see the faces of those no longer with us, and relive those moments that define your life with the people who made it possible.

Where We Wandered was the perfect choice for our wedding photography. Their communication was concise, punctual, and clear throughout the entire process. The quality of their work was truly impressive - their photos captured all the special moments of our day in beautiful, detailed images that we will cherish forever. We felt their services were incredibly valuable and affordable, making them a great investment for our wedding. They truly helped make our special day perfect.
Hans, 22 days ago
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Antidote Productions LLC 

5.0

  • Planner
  • Offers 7 services
  • Starts at $100
  • Serves Charleston, IL for additional fees
  • Offer

Bringing unforgettable celebrations to life since 2021, Antidote Productions specializes in destination weddings along the breathtaking coasts of Washington and Oregon. Based in the heart of the Pacific Northwest, we design extraordinary events across Washington, Oregon, California, and Arizona—each one tailored to reflect the unique theme and vision of every couple we serve. Whether set indoors or beneath a stunning marquee tent, our weddings are bold, beautiful, and over the top!

Planning a wedding from England felt daunting, but Antidote Productions made it effortless. Every detail was handled with such professionalism and heart—even with the distance, I always felt supported. When I arrived, everything exceeded my expectations. From florals to timeline, it was full-service perfection. I couldn’t have asked for a more beautiful, stress-free day. Mike and Kim were the most kind, warm, and genuine hosts I have ever had the pleasure of working with.
Megan, a month ago
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Hevesi Journal 

5.0

  • Photographer
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $5,850
  • Serves Charleston, IL for additional fees

Welcome to our creative world! We are David and Katie, a photo and video dynamic duo from the peach state. But, we are more than just visual storytellers. We want to get to know you and build a friendship that extends beyond our lens. Our goal is to capture genuine memories that you'll cherish for years to come.

Awarded Best of Zola
Working with Hevesi Journal was an absolute pleasure from start to finish. Their communication style was reassuring, empathetic, flexible, and understanding throughout the entire process. The quality of Katie's work was truly unique, lovely, and creative - they captured all the important moments and understood the vibe of our wedding day perfectly. Katie even traveled all the way from Georgia to Vermont to join us, which we really appreciated. We are thrilled with how the photos came out. Katie has a unique style that we adored from the start. We aren't people who really love having our pictures taken and Katie was understanding of that, while also making sure we got what we wanted (even though we might not have understood that ourselves.) We highly recommend Katie to any couple seeking a talented, personable photographer for their big day.
Luke H., 8 months ago
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Jeremy Glickstein Photography 

5.0

  • Photographer
  • Fine art style
  • Starts at $4,900
  • Serves Charleston, IL for additional fees

Hi, I'm Jeremy: Creative Director & Lead Photographer. I have over 200 weddings and countless corporate gigs under my lens. Enter The Photo Collective: I've assembled a team of skilled associates who share my passion. We're not just photographers. We’ve been in the trenches and we know this business. We will be there to shepard you through the day. FYI, I don't list availability on our calendar here as we have 10 photographers and typically have talent available. Send us a message to inquire, thanks! :)

Awarded Best of Zola
Highly recommended! I am a Chicago videographer who had the privilege of working alongside Jeremy. Whether it's a corporate shoot, headshots or wedding photography Jeremy and his team have you covered! He and his team are 100% committed to making you feel comfortable and at ease. Jeremy delivers top notch quality in his photography and his work speaks for itself. Creative surprise is apparent in his work. He is so professional but also so down to earth. He is kind, honest, creative and his work is superb. I would highly recommend hiring Jeremy and his team for your photography needs.
Weddings With Motion, a year ago
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Anthony Simmons Photos, LLC 

5.0

  • Photographer
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,500
  • Serves Charleston, IL for additional fees

Welcome to my photography world! I'm Anthony Simmons, a passionate photographer capturing life's cherished moments. Originally from New Jersey, I now reside in sunny Florida. With 16 years of experience, I love freezing raw emotions and unique stories in portraits and weddings. Let's create art that reflects your essence. Trust and client relationships are vital to me, ensuring exceptional photographs that exceed expectations. Whether it's heartfelt portraits or your magical wedding, I'd be honored to be part of your story. Contact me, and let's embark on this incredible journey! Willing to travel!

Awarded Best of Zola
Anthony photographed our wedding. He did an amazing job. He has amazing communication and answered all of our questions promptly. The photos turned better than I could’ve ever imagined! I would definitely recommend him to anyone looking for a wedding photographer.
Corrina and J., a year ago
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Makarov.Video 

5.0

  • Videographer
  • Cinematic style
  • Starts at $1,800
  • Serves Charleston, IL for additional fees
  • Offer

We are Aleksei and Victoria, a team of professional videographers. We are based in New York but shoot videos all over the world. Our experience in videography began in 2007, during this time we have done more than 1000 shoots. We mostly shoot weddings because we really enjoy it. We love it as much as other events, engagement videos, content shooting - this is only a small part of what we do.

Awarded Best of Zola
I’m a photographer, have been working with Aleksei and his wife Victoria for many years. Professional!
Andrew, a year ago
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Lissa Chandler Photography 

5.0

  • Photographer
  • Editorial style
  • Starts at $2,850
  • Serves Charleston, IL for additional fees

Hey!! Congratulations and I'm so excited you're here! My name's Lissa (pronounced "Lyss-uh") and photographs are my jam! Also my jam? Bright colors, the lamest jokes, floral everything, weird history, and awesome ghost stories. I'm a total mother hen / perpetual big sister and I'm mom to Max, Henry, and Penelope. I love creating. I garden. I sew. I crochet. I design ridiculously cute tee shirts. But most of all? I freaking love creating photographs. A professional photographer since 2011 (eek!), my photographs are bright, happy, and totally meant to hit you in the feels. But most of all? They're a total party!

Awarded Best of Zola
It was such a pleasure having Lissa as the photographer for our wedding. She has taken several photos for me and my family throughout the years, and each time the photos have always been exactly what we wanted. Her photos are vibrant, full of color, and full of feeling. Lissa was sure to respond quickly to contracts, questions, and provided information in a timely manner. She listened to our desires and concerns, and when needed she provided feedback that helped us feel more comfortable and excited to work with her. She is incredibly easy to work with her. She was flexible with any photo requests that came up in the moment, and she guided and directed us for other shots she felt would turn out well when we weren't sure what to do next. She was professional and courteous to all of our wedding guests and yet always made sure to prioritize our (the bride and groom) desires and time as opposed to the rest of our wedding party. She had a happy, yet focused disposition while working with us. That focus was evident in the BEAUTIFUL pictures she took. She perfectly captured our joy that day. Turnaround time was better than expected, and we couldn't be happier with the results. We have no regrets with our choice of wedding photographer. She's amazing!
Katy C., a year ago
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Sara Brady Photography 

5.0

  • Photographer
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $1,250
  • Serves Charleston, IL for additional fees

Hi! My name is Sara. The last couple years of my photography career has allowed me to travel to new places which I have always wanted to do. Photography has allowed me to travel to Georgia, Florida, Missouri, Kentucky, Virgina, Connecticut Louisiana, and in July will be Oregon, and January 2025 will be Washington. I have been professionally doing photography for 3+ years. Somedays it doesn’t feel real I get to travel & meet all of you amazing people & capture all of these special moments for you. I never take it for granted. I love capturing all of the details, candid’s and the in between during your wedding day.

Sara did a great job capturing our special day. She delivered the photos on time and we loved them! Would hire her again!
Iván H., 6 months ago
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Shots By Xyan 

5.0

  • Photographer
  • Classic style
  • Starts at $4,000
  • Serves Charleston, IL for additional fees
  • Offer

Xyan, the visionary behind Shots by Xyan Photography, is a passionate photographer with a keen eye for detail and a heart for storytelling. As both the owner and head photographer, Xyan brings a unique blend of creativity, expertise, and dedication to every project. With years of experience and a genuine love for capturing life's special moments, he ensures that each photo reflects not only the beauty of the moment but also the emotions and memories it holds. From weddings to family portraits, his commitment to excellence and personalized service shines through, making Shots by Xyan Photography a trusted choice for clients.

I cannot express how grateful I am for this incredible team! From the moment we started working together, everything felt seamless and stress-free. The photographer captured every moment so beautifully the attention to detail and creativity in each shot blew me away. The videographer was just as amazing, turning our special day into a cinematic memory we’ll cherish forever. And the makeup artist? Absolute magic! I felt so confident and beautiful the entire day the makeup was flawless and lasted through all the laughter, tears, and dancing. This team worked together like a dream so professional, warm, and genuinely invested in making everything perfect. I’m beyond happy with how everything turned out. Highly, highly recommend!
Cqiana B., 2 months ago
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Timankov Photography 

5.0

  • Photographer
  • Editorial style
  • Starts at $2,000
  • Serves Charleston, IL for additional fees

A professional wedding photography service based in New York City, available for bookings across the country. We specialize in capturing your day through a blend of classical, candid, and photojournalistic styles, delivering timeless and natural moments with attention to detail.

Awarded Best of Zola
Timankov Photography was a true pleasure to work with for our wedding day. From our very first interaction, the photographer displayed a professional, thoughtful and skilled communication style that put us at ease. On the day of the wedding, Timankov Photography demonstrated their expertise, capturing stunning and creative photos that our guests could not stop raving about. As a highly knowledgeable and skilled photographer, he was thorough, on time to the event, and gave his absolute best, delivering our photos with a quick turnaround time. We are thrilled with the final results and could not have asked for a better photography experience to commemorate our special day.
H.Y, 11 days ago
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Jim Perona Guitar, Inc 

5.0

  • Solo performer
  • Serves Charleston, IL for additional fees

I am an experienced wedding guitarist w/ a repertoire that spans 500+ years of music, including contemporary! For the latter, I create solo guitar arrangements of songs upon request, which maintains it's familiarity while adding a charming elegance. These arrangements are a huge hit with wedding couples! I'm honored to have won numerous "Best of" awards in the wedding industry. Planning & performing music for weddings is my passion and profession. Providing music for your big day is an extreme honor & privilege for me and an opportunity that I never take for granted. I cannot wait to talk more about the music for your big day!

Awarded Best of Zola
There's something authentic, warm, and alive about acoustic finger style guitar. I'll never forget the first time I photographed a wedding where Jim played. His smile was as infectious as the music. Since then I've gotten to know more about Jim's solo guitar work as well as the Jasmine + Perona duo where he's accompanied by his (soon to be) wife on vocals. Give them an audition and bring some authenticity to your event.
Wes Craft, Photographer, 4 years ago
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Little Daisy Photography 

5.0

  • Photographer
  • Editorial style
  • Starts at $2,900
  • Serves Charleston, IL for additional fees

*The easiest way to contact me is through my website* OMG HI!! I'm Brit! When I am not basking in the chaos of my 2 toddlers, 5 dogs, 3 cats, 10 goats, 6 ducks. 2 geese, 2 cows, 8 chickens, and my 400 hobbies, I am out there capturing your story. First and foremost I am an artist. Telling your story is my art. Oftentimes times photos add such an immense amount of pressure. One of my super powers is making YOU comfortable in front of my camera. I pride myself in my ability to do that.

Awarded Best of Zola
Brit is professional yet so personable and I couldn’t imagine having anyone else shoot our wedding. She is so kind and caring, she took care of us every step of the way from engagement session through the big day and I knew without a doubt we wouldn’t be disappointed by booking her. Sure enough, Brit is a friend even months after our wedding and her pictures are ones I will cherish for the rest of my life. I am amazed every time I look at them and reminisce on such a beautiful day that Brit captured perfectly.
Kierstyn, 3 years ago
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Fika Foto - Wedding & Couple Photography 

5.0

  • Photographer
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,000
  • Serves Charleston, IL for additional fees

Hello, I’m so glad you’re here! My name is Will & capturing the humanity of moments is what fuels me. The hugs you can feel, the soft touches, the tears falling, the never ending smiles, the moments between mom & dad - those are the ones I want to capture! More of what it FEELS like not just what it looks like. Telling stories has always been my favorite, but words tend to get lost or forgotten so I tell them the best way I know how - through photographs!

Awarded Best of Zola
My husband and I got married at the beginning of December, right in the middle of Pandemic crises and another round of shutdowns. Will was extremely flexible with our schedule & helped me with planning throughout the whole process! I may have changed my plan 10 times and each time he agreed without any issues. Will took the most beautiful pictures of us and most importantly he had the best attitude! We are looking forward to working with him in the near future!
Courtney & J., 4 years ago
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Makeup by Nicole 

4.3

  • Beauty professional
  • Team of 1
  • Starts at $200
  • Serves Charleston, IL for additional fees

Makeup by Nicole was established in 2007. Nicole Tooze, owner/makeup artist, started at Family Christian Center working in the makeup ministry. From there, she developed a love and passion for makeup. In 2017, Nicole officially became a Certified International Makeup Artist. Nicole's had great opportunities to work with amazing people, local organizations, film productions, Arab World Fest, Thyck Troupe Chicago, Live Out Loud Charity and even R&B singer Tweet. In 2018, Nicole was honored with the "Makeup Artist of the Year" Award through the LOLC organization. She not only offers but guarantees her clients the best of her services each time.

Awarded Best of Zola
Makeup by Nicole was an absolute dream to work with for my wedding! From the initial consultation to the day-of, their communication was amazing - they were responsive, attentive, and made me feel completely at ease. The quality of their work was truly beautiful, long-lasting, and professional. During my trial and on my wedding day, my makeup stayed flawless through everything. Nicole clearly knows exactly what she's doing and is so talented at her craft. On top of that, her wonderful personality was such a bonus and made the experience even more enjoyable. I cannot recommend Makeup by Nicole highly enough - they played a huge role in making me feel my absolute best on my special day!
Hailey J., 8 months ago
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Luz Castro Photography 

5.0

  • Photographer
  • Classic style
  • Starts at $2,500
  • Serves Charleston, IL for additional fees

Hi, I'm Luz! I am 31 years old. I love to travel, I'm from Colombia, the country where born this brand, I started 7 years ago working for clubs and national artists in concerts and shows, By 2018, I had already worked with more than 5 artists and several weddings on board and the creation of content for clubs and restaurants brands. that required our services eventually. I want to offer all our clients the best experience and the best result depending on the needs and above all understanding the point of view of each new project.

Awarded Best of Zola
Luz was an excellent photographer, we loved to work with, she's very professional and responsible, always paying attention to details and work at the right time. She assisted us for the posture, the location, and overall, it was a great experience.
Angela M., 2 years ago
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Mawaddah Productions 

5.0

  • Videographer
  • Documentary style
  • Starts at $5,700
  • Serves Charleston, IL for additional fees

Mawaddah Productions a women-owned videography company who has been dedicated to artistic and authentic storytelling worldwide for years. Specializing in wedding cinematography, Mawaddah Productions delicately crafts documentary heirloom films for romantics.

Awarded Best of Zola
Mawahddah Productions is one of the most professional companies I had the pleasure of working with. I have worked some countless weddings with them throughout 2022 and it's been a blast working with them. They are really professional, friendly, outgoing. They really care about their clients need and exceed expirations. I also really love their work. The videos I have seen produced are always really creative. If you're looking for a confident videography team that really cares about your story look no further.
Salma K Photography, 2 years ago
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Live Bollywood Band by Hamza Amir | Indian & Pakistani Music 

5.0

  • Band or Ensemble
  • Starts at $4,500
  • Serves Charleston, IL for additional fees

Hamza Amir is a local artist based in Houston, TX. He currently runs the most diverse Live Bollywood Indian & Pakistani band in the United States. Hamza Amir's Live Bollywood Band has earned a reputation as one of the best live bands for Indian and Pakistani weddings and corporate events in the USA. Hamza Amir is dedicated to providing exceptional musical entertainment that will make any event unforgettable. One of the standout features of Hamza Amir is their diverse repertoire of songs that covers a wide range of genres, including Bollywood, Punjabi, Sufi, Ghazals, Qawwalis and Western Music.

Awarded Best of Zola
Hamza and his band were the highlight of our wedding!!! These guys are so underrated! The entire US needs to know about them. They played for us almost a year ago and people still ask me about the band. Highly recommended!
Aiman F., 2 years ago
Makeup by Alanna 

5.0

  • Beauty professional
  • Team of 1
  • Serves Charleston, IL for additional fees

I am no longer taking inquiries on Zola, please reach out to me at: makeupbyalanna208 at gmail. (I can’t put emails in my bio ugh). Hi! My name is Alanna White! I just recently moved to Missouri from Boise, Idaho. I specialize in natural/soft glam, but I'm also able to do full glam and even SFX makeup! I graduated from Paul Mitchell the School Boise September of 2019 and have been doing hair and makeup ever since! I'm so excited to open this next chapter of my life and meet all my beautiful 2024 brides! Love, Alanna

Awarded Best of Zola
Alanna was very gentle and professional and we loved how it all turned out. My husband and I recommended her to all of our friends for their future big days.
Kathy & J., a year ago
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Infinia Photo Booth 

5.0

  • Event extras
  • Photo booths
  • Starts at $350
  • Serves Charleston, IL for additional fees
  • Offer

Elevate your wedding with unlimited fun and flawless memories. As St. Louis’s premier open-air photo booth, we offer high-speed 4×6 prints, custom-designed templates, backdrops and props, next-gen GIFs and boomerangs for your social feed, and a deluxe hardcover memory album we fill on-site with all the prints from your special day. Our attendants capture every moment using high quality cameras and lenses with studio lighting for perfect results.

I've known Alex for quite some time as he has worked in my DJ company, Elite Pro DJ for the past 7 years and has been nothing short of excellent. Though he still works for us on occasion, his focus is now more on his photo booth service. We have been referring him for several years and he truly provides excellent quality and reasonably priced services. Our customers who have used his service have told us many times how satisfied they were and how nice and attentive he was. They also loved the high quality on-site prints. I take referring someone very seriously and am generally quite cautious about doing so however, with Alex, I know his work ethic from experience and have no doubt about the quality and service he will provide to you. He's someone you can count on for an excellent job every time and I would not hesitate to recommend his photo booth service to anyone. John Richard Owner / Elite Pro DJ
John R., 2 months ago
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Sweet Lime Photography 

5.0

  • Photographer
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,000
  • Serves Charleston, IL for additional fees

Hey, how cool of you to end up here. I promise not to bore you with a bunch of flowery language or over-the-top promises. With a little browsing and a little reading, the answers you seek will reveal themselves so please feel free to look around. I love to document real moments so if you're looking for someone to capture your day in all its imperfect glory, say something, let's make it happen.

Sweet Lime Photography was an absolute pleasure to work with for our wedding. From the very start, Loy was direct, concise, and thoroughly professional in their communication style. Their work is truly eclectic, with a focus on capturing the "real moments" of our special day. Loy was incredibly patient, even when I lost our wedding vows and my husband took the blame - Loy was quick to provide photographic evidence of me holding them as we walked back! On the day of the wedding, Loy even went above and beyond, completely redoing our photo setup from indoors to outdoors while I was busy getting ready, which was a huge help since I wouldn't have had the time to do it myself. We are thrilled with the quality and value of the photos from Sweet Lime Photography, and we highly recommend him to any couple planning their wedding. (Photos from engagement session in FL, micro wedding in TX photos to come)
Kaitlin L., 4 days ago
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Ever Changing Photography 

5.0

  • Photographer
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,500
  • Serves Charleston, IL for additional fees

Hey there!! We're Sarah & Ben a mother-son photography team traveling throughout New England and the U.S., capturing stunning weddings, elopements, & engagements along the way. We’re lucky enough to witness countless beautiful moments that leave us in awe. From the quiet glances to the laughter-filled celebrations, we aim to capture it all with a sense of ease that reflects the genuine connections between you and your loved ones.

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Sarah and Ben were amazing to work with! They were super nice and communicative at every stage and willing to work with us to provide us exactly what we were looking for. They've done our wedding pictures as well as our maternity pictures. They made everything seem so easy and it really reduced our stress. We would highly recommend reaching out to them!
Nicole B., a month ago
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Brittany Bear Photography 

5.0

  • Photographer
  • Editorial style
  • Starts at $4,900
  • Serves Charleston, IL for additional fees
  • Offer

I mix editorial and documentary style photography for a wedding gallery that feels nostalgic and luxurious. I am here to make the never-shot-before-couple look like they belong in a magazine spread and I will capture candid, living, details and moments on your wedding day that will bring you back to that first touch time and time again. We are a husband and wife team that offers wedding photography and super 8 films. We also have a team of associate photographers for those on a budget.

She is wonderful and always exceeds my expectations. I’ve been working with her forever and she always makes posing organic and comfortable. There’s always an artistic creative spin on my photos that are so timeless and beautiful!
Skylar B., 5 months ago
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Tawny Ballard Photography 

5.0

  • Photographer
  • Editorial style
  • Starts at $4,900
  • Serves Charleston, IL for additional fees

I am a Chicago-based wedding + elopement photographer. I am available worldwide and love to travel! I document genuine moments for couples, no matter who they love. My images are the perfect mix of posed and photojournalistic, giving you gorgeous portraits without missing the important, candid moments you will want to remember for years to come. My approach to wedding days is simple: I want to make sure you have images of you two that you love and cherish and tell your wedding day story.

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I’ve worked along side of Tawny for many years now in the bridal industry. Asking Tawny to do my maternity photos was a no brainer. I love her style of photography. She really took my personal style into consideration and created such a custom photoshoot for us. I will forever cherish these photos of my once in a lifetime experience with twins! Thank you Tawny!
Ashley B, 6 months ago
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Light Sky Photography 

5.0

  • Photographer
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,600
  • Serves Charleston, IL for additional fees

If you’re looking to hire a wedding photographer who can capture your big day in a “not so traditional” way, then you’re in the right place. We are Alternative Portraiture & Documentary Wedding Photographers based in sunny (and sometimes rainy) South Florida, and we like to think of ourselves as friendly, honest, and quirky (the good kind, we promise). We are creative beings at heart and love to tell stories unconventionally.

From the moment we met Erika and Loy for our engagement shoot, we knew we had found something special. They made two self-proclaimed awkward people feel totally at ease in front of the camera. It didn’t feel like posing—it felt like laughing, dancing, and being fully ourselves, all while they worked their magic. The photos captured not just how we looked, but who we are. We walked away from that session with more than beautiful images—we walked away with memories. Fast forward to our wedding day, and they absolutely blew us away. Our friends and family keep raving about the photos: “absolutely stunning,” “so artsy,” “journalistic,” “soulful,” and “hilarious and beautiful at the same time.” The photos brought the emotion of the day flooding back—joy, intimacy, hilarity, and everything in between. Every little detail, every fleeting look, every big, beautiful moment—it’s all there. They somehow captured the energy of the day, not just the visuals. We’ve gone through the gallery more times than we can count, and each time we see something new to love. From my dad’s emotional first look to the spontaneous dance floor chaos to those quiet moments between us in Adirondack chairs—it’s all so genuine and full of heart. Working with Erika and Loy wasn’t just hiring photographers—it was inviting two incredibly talented, kind, and charismatic humans into some of the most important moments of our lives. We can’t imagine having had anyone else there with us. If you’re considering them—do it. Truly, 10 out of 10.
Hillary K., 2 months ago

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