The Best Wedding Vendors in Cowden, IL

The Best Wedding Vendors in Cowden, IL

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723 Wedding Vendors in Cowden, IL

Baker’s Cakes 

5.0

  • Cakes & desserts
  • Serves Cowden, IL

Located in Dieterich, IL I created customized cakes for your Wedding. Looking for something more or to add to your cake? I also offer cupcakes, mini cupcakes, iced sugar cookies, groom's cakes, mini brownies and individual cheesecakes. Contact me today to discuss what you envision to see made on your special day.

Baker's Cakes was an absolute delight to work with for our wedding. The owner, Sarah, was very prompt in her communication and worked tirelessly to bring our vision to life. The final cake was perfect, precise, and very professional - something completely unique that no one else had. We were thrilled with the quality and value of their work, which exceeded our expectations. Her attention to detail and passion for her craft really shone through, and helped make our special day even more memorable. We would highly recommend Baker's Cakes to any couple looking for an exceptional wedding dessert experience.
Amanda L., 6 months ago
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Violet's Videography 

5.0

  • Videographer
  • Classic style
  • Starts at $2,500
  • Serves Cowden, IL

I am a new Wedding Videographer with new ideas and the passion of capturing you wedding in beautiful ways. I want to give you the best quality for your price and will try my hardest to make that happen.

Working with Violet's Videography was an amazing experience from start to finish. Their communication style is truly impressive The quality of their work is extravagant, with beautifully cinematic footage that captured all the special occasions. We are definitely the A-team when it comes to wedding videography and photography!
Kassy, 7 months ago
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Dees Beatz Entertainment 
  • DJ
  • Starts at $1,250
  • Serves Cowden, IL

Hello everyone my name is Kris. I'm the owner of Dees Beatz Entertainment in Salem IL. I started DJing several years ago to coincide my music production passion. Needless to say I fell in love with the art. The amount of joy it brings me to see my couples and their guests having an awesome time at my events is what keeps me coming back for more. I specialize in Wedding Receptions and I know that no two events are alike. I do everything I can to make your Big Day your own. If you're looking for someone who is professional, meticulous and actually cares about what they do you’ve come to the right place!!

Best Wedding Chapel 
Shelbyville, IL
  • Venue
  • Up to 60 guests
  • Select services
  • Indoor

Darrell Best & his wife Lisa are non-denominational ordained ministers — often referred to as licensed wedding officiants — offering affordable and convenient packages to complement and honor your special day. Darrell Best was an over-worked and underappreciated banker and his wife Lisa, a much-appreciated home daycare provider. They took a leap of faith by purchasing a 1942 American LaFrance firetruck to start a business to be called Red Hot Weddings.

Why you'll love this venue

  • Historic touches
  • Bridal suite on site
  • Handles all cleanup logistics

Venue considerations

  • Requires outside catering services
  • Dance floor not included
  • Not wheelchair accessible
Best Man Mobile Wedding Chapel 
Shelbyville, IL
  • Venue
  • Select services

Honorably named “Best Man” the mobile chapel is recognized as the world’s fastest wedding chapel by Guinness World Records. Our 1942 American La France mobile chapel is the result of a $100,000 conversion on the famed TV show Trick My Truck. It features stained glass windows, an altar, two wooden pews, and even an organ. It’s been covered by the biggest news and media outlets across the globe including World News with Charles Gibson. It’s also been featured in the LA Times, National Enquirer, and made a special trip to New York City for a photoshoot with international fashion designer Betsey Johnson! We can marry you on the road or parked at your chosen location with an unlimited guest list and then deliver you right to the reception! The ideas are limitless! The Best Man may only be scheduled for use in the Midwest from the first day of Spring to Halloween.

Venue considerations

  • No on-premises lodging options
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • No free parking
Thelma Keller Convention Center 
Effingham, IL
  • Venue
  • Up to 1000 guests
  • All-inclusive
  • Indoor
  • Starts at $3,000

We pride ourselves to be the “One Stop Shop” and will help you make every decision. We take care of setup and tear down, decorating, catering, floral arrangements, lighting, backdrops, and much more! Our goal is to make your wedding day very memorable, joyous, and stress-free! We strive to give you the perfect atmosphere, outstanding food and banquets, and overall customer service.

Why you'll love this venue

  • Has a warm and cozy vibe
  • Classic seating dinner
  • Provides lighting and sound

Venue considerations

  • Not for you if you are drawn to more unconventional venues
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Venue feels large for events with small guest lists
Blue Willow Photo 
  • Photographer
  • Editorial style
  • Starts at $3,700
  • Serves Cowden, IL

Hello there, we are Tom & Hannah Shoaff - Husband & Wife, Mom & Dad * Faithful dog parents. Our shooting style is very relaxed, natural, and pure. We want to capture your day and your memories as they were - so when you look back on them years from now, you’ll instantly remember how you felt, how the flowers smelt & what song you danced to. This life goes by too fast, so we are here to help you remember every part! We aren’t your traditional photo & video team. We avoid posed photos like the plague. We want you to feel something. Have raw emotion. Give us all of the candid images and shots.

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Eivan's Photo & Video 

4.9

  • Photographer
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $1,149
  • Serves Cowden, 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
From the moment we booked Eivan's Photo & Video for our wedding day, their communication was fast, fluent, and always timely. The quality of their work was truly beautiful, magical, and classy - they captured every special moment in a way that felt truly unique and special to us. The photographer was so sweet and attentive, always there to answer any questions we had and make sure we felt comfortable throughout the day. We are thrilled with the stunning photos that will allow us to relive our wedding day for years to come. Eivan's Photo & Video was an invaluable part of making our special day perfect.
Breleigh G., 23 days ago
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Eivan's Photo & Video 

5.0

  • Videographer
  • Cinematic style
  • Starts at $1,200
  • Serves Cowden, 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
We hired one photographer for our wedding from Eivans and he was great. Misha was incredibly patient and took some great pictures! The whole process from start to finish was very easy and customer service was always helpful when I had a question!
Kristina, 2 years ago
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Once Like a Spark Wedding Co. 

4.9

  • Photographer
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $1,845
  • Serves Cowden, IL

More than a decade ago, two sisters - knew there had to be a better way to allow talented photographers and videographers to focus on what they do best -- create gorgeous art -- while providing couples with better support in the planning process. Together, they created an all-inclusive, stress-free environment where couples can choose from talented local photographers and videographers and work with a small team of planning experts equipped and eager to make everything a success. With the pressure gone, you can truly enjoy your big day. Relax and rest assured that all the emotional and moments will be documented with unmatched quality.

Our photographer was so laid back and made us feel very comfortable - we love that in our photos she made us look like movie stars! There was great communication with the team, and we wouldn’t change anything. We 10/10 recommend the OLAS team!
Devin P., 7 months ago
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Something Borrowed Blooms 

4.9

  • Florist
  • Starts at $250
  • Serves Cowden, IL

Thousands of brides across the United States and Canada have trusted Something Borrowed Blooms to provide the perfect flowers for their wedding day. We offer brides the expensive peonies, delicate ranunculus, out-of-season anemones, and the ever-impossible-to-find-magnolia — all at a fraction of the cost.

Awarded Best of Zola
I ordered the silk magnolia bouquet (Shelbie Bridal Bouquet - Hand tied) and opted for the scent to be added. They arrived and already looked perfect with very minimal fluffing/adjustment. I was nervous the scent would be strong or too artificial but it was light and natural. They photographed beautifully and let me have a taste of home with the magnolias all the way across the country. Gorgeous.
Carly K., 8 months ago
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Flower Moxie – Do-It-Yourself Wedding Flowers 

4.9

  • Florist
  • Starts at $350
  • Serves Cowden, IL

In 2013, 8-year wedding veteran Amy McCord Jones realizes she wouldn't be able to afford to hire her own floral services if she was a bride. Then, Amy discovers that there is basically zero help available for DIY brides. No flower recipes. No instructions. No access to florist-grade blooms. Rude. So she launches Flower Moxie! Flower Moxie remains a humble, tucked-away small business out of Oklahoma City. We don’t zoom around on scooters in some fancy high-rise. We stock an average kitchen with canned wine and Aldi chips and listen to true crime podcasts while photographing curvy ranunculus. Join us. There’s cake, hugs, and acceptance here.

Awarded Best of Zola
Flower Moxie was a great floral vendor. Their wide range of diy tutorials was very helpful, and our florist helped us form a vision for our wedding flowers. We were very happy with how our flowers turned out, and proud we could have a hand in diy-ing this aspect of our wedding.
Elizabeth A., 9 months ago
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Albany Capture Film & Photography Studios 

5.0

  • Photographer
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Serves Cowden, IL

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
Albany Capture Film & Photography Studios were a pleasure to work with on our wedding day. Their communication style was direct yet friendly and open, putting us at ease from the start. The quality of their work was truly professional and perceptive - they captured so many spontaneous, genuine moments that we'll treasure forever. Photographer Pedro was especially impressive, effortlessly getting our guests to relax and express themselves. He even took beautiful candid shots of friends who just stopped by briefly, which we really appreciated. Overall, Albany Capture exceeded our expectations and we highly recommend them to any couple planning their wedding.
Aaron D., 3 months ago
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The Talented Photographer - Award Winning Photography. 

5.0

  • Photographer
  • Editorial style
  • Starts at $1,995
  • Serves Cowden, IL
  • Offer

Hello! We are Christian and Ana. We have put together the best wedding photo & video team in America. Don't take our word for it, see it for yourself on our website. Whether you are camera shy or not, you will get beautiful photos with us. That's why couples are raving about us: we get beautiful photos out of EVERY SINGLE WEDDING!

Awarded Best of Zola
We are absolutely thrilled with our experience with The Talented Photographer! Christian made the entire process smooth and stress-free with clear communication and organization that comes with his experience. We chose the Easy Package and our day was captured beautifully. Christopher was our photographer and was wonderful to work with. He was so detail-oriented, which truly made a difference in capturing every meaningful moment. The family and friends we’ve shared the album with are also so impressed. We are very happy we chose to go with The Talented Photographer!
Maura G., 4 months ago
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Munaco Pictures (Wedding Videography) 

5.0

  • Videographer
  • Cinematic style
  • Starts at $1,599
  • Serves Cowden, IL
  • Offer

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
Munaco Pictures shot our wedding in October of 2020 and we could not have been happier with how things turned out. It was a scary time not knowing if the whole thing was going to get shut down or not but Tom was very responsive, flexible and good at communicating especially with how crazy the world is and with all of the restrictions going on. The 60 second Instagram teaser that he edited for us within 24 hours of the wedding was amazing and was a huge hit with all of our friends and family, we absolutely loved it!. The full length video was 5 minutes and was extremely well done. A great cinematic look that really captured the day. I highly recommend Munaco Pictures for anyone looking for a quality wedding videographer!
Cory K., 4 years ago
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Gordino Photo and Video 

5.0

  • Videographer
  • Cinematic style
  • Starts at $2,300
  • Serves Cowden, 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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Shutter and Sound 

4.9

  • Videographer
  • Cinematic style
  • Starts at $2,800
  • Serves Cowden, IL

Hi! Courtney here (that's me on the left!). Shutter and Sound is the brainchild of renowned wedding videographer Ryan Geldermann. Ryan began his wedding videography career in 2010 in Los Angeles and quickly became recognized as one of the top videographers in the U.S.. After relocating to DC and still receiving countless inquiries from all corners of the country, Ryan decided to recruit and train a few talented friends so he could continue offering the quality wedding videography he’s known for in SoCal and eventually over 10 cities. Shutter and Sound is a very small group of filmmakers dedicated to turning your big day into a work of art.

Awarded Best of Zola
I had the pleasure of working with Kaylee and Alexis as the planner for a wedding in South Georgia. These two are the dream video duo! Professional, fun, and incredibly talented. They captured the heart of the day so effortlessly and were a joy to have around. Their attention to detail and ability to preserve emotion through film is simply incredible. Highly recommend Shutter & Sound for any wedding! xoxo Samantha
Samantha - F., a month ago
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Latek Photography 

5.0

  • Photographer
  • Editorial style
  • Starts at $3,650
  • Serves Cowden, 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
Connie was our photographer for both our proposal & elopement. She was very fun to work with & made my Pinterest board come to life! I was looking for a dreamy, filmy, romcom vibe to my pictures & Connie definitely delivered! You can see how much love, passion, & creativity she puts into her work through her final edits. Forever grateful that I came across her work on tiktok & will be recommending her services to all my friends & family!
Kaitlin G., 7 months ago
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The Faux Bouquets 

5.0

  • Florist
  • Starts at $175
  • Serves Cowden, IL

Believe it or not, we often have people ask if our pictures throughout our website are showing a mix of fresh and faux and…no they aren’t! Although fresh florals are pretty, we are totally in love with poser-blooms all the way here and that’s what we design 100% of our orders with.

Awarded Best of Zola
The Faux Bouquets were an absolute pleasure to work with for our wedding. Their communication was fast and clear throughout the entire process, making it easy for us to coordinate the floral designs we wanted. The quality of their work was beautiful, perfectly matching the vision we had for our special day. Their gorgeous designs came together flawlessly, and they were incredibly easy to work with to assemble the bouquets exactly as we wanted. We couldn't have been happier with The Faux Bouquets and highly recommend them!!
Rebecca R., 8 months ago
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PictureMeThisByLacie 

5.0

  • Photographer
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,000
  • Serves Cowden, IL

My husband is my second photographer, so we come as a photo team! Just like you, I have felt awkward in front of the camera. I’ve had photos taken of me that I didn’t like. When you go on a session with me, I will not only make you feel comfortable, but I will make sure you look good! I will give you prompts to keep you moving so you look and feel natural and comfortable. I’m sorry but there are some angles, and poses that are not flattering for everyone. Like, please don’t take a photo of me from below! Hello double chin! What I’m saying is, I Got You!

Awarded Best of Zola
Lacie captured moments that took my breath away. Her style and skill is every bride’s dream. She delivers everything you adore from those Pinterest and Instagram wedding photos. So there is no question she can deliver what she is looking for. And we are beyond thrilled with all of our photos. The sneak peeks are also so much fun (she sends a batch of photos shortly after she shoots you). But where Lacie shines and what I have to tell you about is everything else. She truly went above and beyond. She’s not just a photographer, she’ll be one of your favorite people on your special day. Yes, Lacie is kind and friendly and comforting and just the kind of person you need on your wedding day (and who you wished you roomed with in college). But she is so much more. Here are just some of the few meaningful things Lacie did that I noticed that I’ll forever carry with me. Firstly, I had a very important rosary I wanted to photograph, and with the chaos, I had forgotten. It would have broken my heart if I left it behind. Lacie remembered. I got fixated on an insignificant hiccup on my wedding day that could have ruined my day. Lacie redirected my attention to the things that really mattered and brightened up my mood immediately. Leading up to the wedding, Lacie advocated for me and my husband ensuring us she was fully dedicated to only us on the day, literally saying “You and Sean are my priority.” Nobody and nothing would take her attention away from us. She was always quick to respond to texts, I could go to her for quick wedding advice, and she’s genuinely so passionate about her craft. Lacie could really be a wedding planner with how much she knows. Other vendors loved working with her, especially our videographers. She was so quick, efficient, and took initiative. She gave them space and skillfully took turns capturing moments with them. With a big wedding party and spacious venue, we kept losing track of people for pictures, Lacie corralled them masterfully. She’s not afraid to get people to focus and get the photos done, but also in the most polite and respectful way. I watched videos of brides saying I wish this or that moment was captured. Sometimes I’d forget whether I had those moments captured myself. Then I go to Lacie’s photos and every single thing that brides mentioned got missed by their photographer she captured for me. Her vibe! She’s so positive and cheery. I was so nervous and also worried about how dark my church was. She got me excited about it after turning it into a positive saying it would look like the theater and she could absolutely work with it. I texted her a shoot list the night before our wedding. She carried that around and took it so seriously making sure she captured everything I listed. I made a Pinterest board of photos I liked and she remembered ones I forgot I included in there. She was my favorite vendor (tied with my incredible florist @dazyflorals) and the vendor I had no worries about it. I didn’t have to check in with her. I could trust her with my eyes closed. She’d be where she needed to be on time, professional, and prepared. I’m going to miss her. Sign her and soak up her sunshine for me, will ya?
Emily, 8 months ago
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Bluewater Kings Band 

5.0

  • Band or Ensemble
  • Starts at $3,020
  • Serves Cowden, IL

We're live music experts, wedding enthusiasts, and party starters, infusing every event with energy and full dance floors. We're here to make your wedding the greatest party of your life! The Bluewater Kings are a premium, customizable 3 to 14 piece band specializing in high-energy music–at a sensible price. Our talented and professional musicians have performed regularly with touring and recording artists including Stevie Wonder, Aretha Franklin, Cher, Miranda Lambert, Ray LaMontagne, Prince, Shakira, Chicago and Tony Bennett, as well as working and touring with numerous Broadway shows.

Awarded Best of Zola
The Bluewater Kings Band was an absolute pleasure to work with for our wedding. From our first interaction, their communication was timely and incredibly helpful as we planned the music for our big day. On the wedding day, they brought an incredible energy and talent that got all our guests out on the dance floor and created a fun, lively atmosphere that we're still raving about. The Bluewater Kings Band truly went above and beyond to ensure our wedding was a night to remember. We couldn't recommend them more highly for any couple looking for a talented, professional band that will keep the party going all night long.
Veronica S., 6 months ago
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Wood & Word Blooms, sola wood floral designs (faux not fresh) 

5.0

  • Florist
  • Starts at $1,500
  • Serves Cowden, IL
  • Offer

🌹 WE ARE NOT FRESH FLOWER FLORISTS. WE WORK WITH WOOD & FAUX FLOWERS. PLEASE ACKNOWLEDGE THIS IN YOUR REPLY. 🌹 Wood & Word Blooms is run by a Jen Angle, former teacher of 20+ years and specializes in using hand-painted wood flowers along with a faux, dried and preserved florals (nothing fresh here) to bring your wedding vision to life not just for that one glorious day but forever. Besides designing for you, I also offer DIY Wood Flower Experiences to create your wedding florals alongside me in person or virtually and 1:1 sessions to help DIY brides learn to do it themselves.

Awarded Best of Zola
Jen was absolutely amazing! Everything is customized to what flowers and colors you want. Jen is very go with the flow, but also can also make suggestions based on her experience. She was great when I needed to either add or subtract things as we got closer to the wedding. Overall she is fantastic to work with and the end products are phenomenal. I loved everything we got!
Erin Z., 7 months ago
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Ledd Lens LLC, Photo and Film 

5.0

  • Photographer
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Serves Cowden, IL

We are team of traveling wedding photographers and videographers. For 2025, we have 120+ weddings booked in 34 different states. Our shooting style is photojournalistic, natural, CINEMATIC to traditional. Our editing and style depends. Very easygoing and flexible depending on the client's preference. Our team is dedicated in delivering memories.

Awarded Best of Zola
I really liked having Ledd Lens as my photographer and videographer. Anytime I had a question or concern, I would get a quick response. They were able to provide me with beautiful pictures not long after the wedding as well as our highlight film. I was very happy with how easy the process was hire them. I definitely recommend.
Lenae W., 2 months ago
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Kiss This Makeup 

4.7

  • Beauty professional
  • Team of 85
  • Starts at $600
  • Serves Cowden, IL

At Kiss This Makeup, we believe in the transformative power of beauty. Whether you’re preparing for your wedding day or a special occasion, our goal is to enhance your natural beauty and create a look that reflects your unique style and personality. From timeless classics to modern trends, our talented and passionate beauticians are here to bring your vision to life. We offer makeup artistry, hair styling, and beauty assistance with a specialized team for all special events covering South & Central Florida, Dallas, along with Chicago and surrounding suburbs.

I can't recommend Kiss This Makeup enough! Working with Gina Lynn and Suzanna was an absolute delight. Gina Lynn brought everyone's vision to life with such skill and precision. She moved swiftly and stayed ahead of schedule, which was a huge relief on a busy wedding day. I especially appreciated her honesty in reviewing photo examples tailored to my hair type—her expertise truly shines through! Suzanna has an incredible talent for makeup. She understands the art of soft glam and enhanced everyone’s features beautifully. Each look was radiant yet natural, making us all feel like the best versions of ourselves. What impressed me most was how well our hair and makeup held up throughout the day. Even after shedding some happy tears, everything stayed perfectly in place without needing a single touch-up! If you’re looking for a flawless experience on your special day, Kiss This Makeup is the way to go!
Chantal H., 9 months ago
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Heather Christine Photo + Film 

5.0

  • Photographer
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,000
  • Serves Cowden, IL

Hiii! I'm Heather Schoolcraft - owner & CEO! I'm a small town gal from WV who LOVES traveling and pops of color. I've designed my entire company around creating authentic + magical love stories. I have an associate team specifically trained to go and take on more couples! The only thing that's different on your wedding day is you see a different face! On your wedding day, our goal is to make you feel comfortable in front of the camera, and to focus on the raw + real moments on your day. Don't settle for less because you have to. Let ME help you get the photos + video that you've always dreamed of.

Awarded Best of Zola
Heather is not only an amazing photographer, but an amazing person as well. She is thorough, kind and so professional. Her energy brings such a calmness to your wedding day and she’s always willing to give her expertise. I can’t recommend Heather enough! My wife and I are obsessed with our wedding pictures.
Olivia, a year ago

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