The Best Wedding Vendors in Essex, IL

The Best Wedding Vendors in Essex, IL

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1000+ Wedding Vendors in Essex, IL

Kelly Slaven Photography 

5.0

  • Photographer
  • Editorial style
  • Starts at $1,200
  • Serves Essex, IL

I have been shooting professionally for nearly ten years throughout Indiana--though I am very eager to travel with my camera! I bring a creative, moody vibe to my photographs that aim to tell your story in it's own unique beauty. I love helping tell & creating stories, and have held various day jobs from newspaper reporter to behavioral therapist. I know that my job touches almost as heavily in service as it does in the arts, and utilize all of my qualities to work with all of your vendors so that YOU have the best day possible!

Kelly is a dream photographer for a planner like me. After meeting at a bridal show, she approached me to help her get a styled shoot idea she had for years executed and it was such a dream and honor to be asked. Kelly is very easy to communicate with while knowing just when to (kindly and graciously) take charge and run the show to let her work shine through. She presented her ideas clearly with flexibility to let my style and touch shine through. I am positive she would be any couples dream to work with on their big day. Cannot recommend her enough!!
Maggie O'Heran, 4 years ago
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Big Day Photo and Video 

5.0

  • Photographer
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $1,495
  • Serves Essex, IL

Looking for a fun Illinois wedding photos or wedding videos? We are a talented team of wedding photographers and wedding videographers that service the Chicagoland area, Chicago suburbs, and beyond. It's your big day- we want to provide a good mix of candid shots as well as dynamic posing to bring your memories to life. Utilize our easy booking process to take the stress out of wedding planning today and let us celebrate with you.

Thomas does superior work. My wife and I met with him and were instantly charmed: he doesn't deal in gimmicks (photographic or otherwise) or try to pump you for add-ons. He does solid work and helped us through trying to figure out the logistics of engagement and wedding photography (we're not too creative but he certainly is!)
Phong, N., 2 years ago
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La Petite Fleuriste 

5.0

  • Florist
  • Starts at $2,500
  • Serves Essex, IL

I love to create… I’m in my happy place when I’m able to create. My career in floral design started while I was still in college obtaining a business degree. Like a lot of college students, I spent my summer interning in an office environment…and quickly realized that wasn’t how I wanted to live my life. I needed something different, something that would allow me to more fully utilize my creativity and desire to design. When I returned to campus in the fall, I started working part time at a small floral shop. It wasn’t long before I knew I’d found my love and my passion.

I am so obsessed with how my flowers turned out! They were so beyond perfect! I keep getting so many compliments on them when I show people my wedding photos. I decided to dry and press them myself and they came out beautifully! I can't say enough great things about La Petite!
Micaela Claudio, 2 years ago
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McConville Studio 

5.0

  • Photographer
  • Editorial style
  • Starts at $3,000
  • Serves Essex, IL

Phil and Andrea were married in May of 2007 and have two crazy fun and brilliant kiddos named Owen and Gwenna, (affectionately referred to as “crumsnatchers.”) When they aren’t hanging out with their awesome clients, taking photos or editing them, you can find them involved as a family at their church, sharing the holistic nutrition they love, going to a yoga class, grilling out, fixing up their 100 year old home, (there’s ALWAYS a project to complete), spending time outside with their kids or dreaming about the next camping trip they’ll take!

From the moment we first spoke with Andrea and Phil at McConville Studio, we were impressed by their transparent communication style and their ability to actively listen to our needs. Andrea and Phil have a calming presence and was instrumental in keeping everyone relaxed and focused on the day of our wedding. They approached our special day with a palpable passion for their craft, demonstrating a diligent and dependable work ethic that will result in stunning, high-quality photos that we will cherish forever. We are thrilled with the value they provided and cannot recommend them highly enough! We’re soooo happy they were a part of our most special day!
Olivia M., 6 months ago
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Jolie Images 

5.0

  • Photographer
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $795
  • Serves Essex, IL

At Jolie Images, we believe memories should be priceless... Not expensive. Based in Wheeling, Illinois, however our photographers travel to certain parts of Illinois, Wisconsin, and Indiana. We are a passionate team of photographers dedicated to capturing the beauty, joy, and love in every event. With over a decade of experience in the industry, we specialize in wedding photography, engagement sessions, family portraits, and more. We believe in the power of storytelling through images. Each click of our camera is an opportunity to freeze time, to preserve laughter, tears, and everything in between. Let us make your memories last forever!

We had such a wonderful experience using Jolie Images for photography on our wedding day as well as for our engagement session. It was great working with our photographer, Daniel! He was fun and friendly and helped make our day go well. Daniel called the week before so we could go over all requests, locations and details. He was extremely polite and professional and kept everything on schedule. We have seen a 'sneak peek' and can't wait to have the completed edited package sometime soon. Although the studio is large, Jolie offers the option to review photographer's portfolios and give a list of top choices for photographers. They eliminate the fear of someone being sick or unavailable on the event day. Pricing is very competitive and includes many things we didn't find elsewhere. We are looking forward to having an completed album and choosing the images and layout, as well as owning all images for future use. We would highly recommend Jolie Images for your wedding photography!
Britta R., 8 months ago
ValCinema Weddings | Photo 

3.0

  • Photographer
  • Starts at $2,250
  • Serves Essex, IL

ValCinema Weddings was founded in 2017 by two people with a passion for making wedding videos with a cinematic feel available within the SouthEastern regional area. Fast forward to 4 years later, and ValCinema is now a fast growing, full-service wedding videography and photography business with the goal to make beautiful story-driven, cinematic wedding films available to everyone across the United States. Because Everyone Deserves To Remember their wedding day.

ValCinema Weddings Photo was an absolute pleasure to work with from start to finish. They were quick to respond to all of our questions and inquiries, and did an amazing job of putting us at ease throughout the entire process. The quality of their work was truly spectacular - the photos they captured of our special day are breathtaking and we couldn't be happier. On top of that, we felt like we got an incredible value, as their services were very reasonably priced. ValCinema Weddings Photo helped make our wedding day run so smoothly and efficiently, and we are so grateful for the incredible memories they were able to capture for us.
Phaedra V., 9 months ago
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Missy Donovan Photography 

5.0

  • Photographer
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,800
  • Serves Essex, IL

Hi, I'm Missy! I have a very large, blended family with 7 kids and 7 grandchildren. When we all get together, it’s l.o.u.d.! I’ve been in business for over 13 years and am based out of Geneva, but willing to travel. Some of my favorite things are: McDonald’s Cokes, Anthropologie, Kate Spade anything, a good Reisling, a great sense of humor, finding a great bargain, shopping, big hugs.

Missy Donovan Photography was an absolute godsend for our wedding day. From the moment we first spoke with Missy, we knew we were in good hands - her communication style is personable, fun, professional, knowledgeable, and incredibly helpful. Missy's attention to detail and ability to keep us on schedule was invaluable, especially when we fell behind due to makeup. She handled our large family photo shot list with such ease, and always seemed to know the perfect moments to capture candid, stunning photos of us and our guests. The quality of Missy's work is simply outstanding - we were blown away by the incredible photos she delivered, which perfectly encapsulate all the joy and love of our special day. We cannot recommend Missy Donovan Photography highly enough!
Joy and C., 6 months ago
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Bliss Events & Weddings 

5.0

  • Planner
  • Offers 5 services
  • Starts at $1,500
  • Serves Essex, IL

I got started doing events by helping out with family gatherings. As time progressed I realized I loved & throughly enjoyed creating a memorable event, be it a simple dinner or something more grand, a proposal set up, bridal shower, baby shower, milestone birthday, wedding, you name it. I love LOVE & being able to be part of executing the most perfect moment for people just drives me .

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We would highly recommend Bliss Events & Weddings. They were able to assist with our engagement party on such short notice. Their communication was consistent & their attention to detail was impeccable.
Libby, 3 years ago
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Timeless Trinity Company 

5.0

  • Photographer
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,500
  • Serves Essex, IL

I devote my craft to capturing authentic personalities, genuine happiness, and pure love during my photography services. I am dedicated to capture your love story through wedding photography, portraits and family photos!

From the moment we first reached out to Timeless Trinity Company, their communication was personable, patient, and thorough. They took the time to understand our vision and needs for our wedding day. On the day of, their team was a calming presence, expertly capturing all the special moments despite the unexpected bad weather. Timeless Trinity's work is simply beautiful, captivating, and illuminating - their photos truly captured the essence of our love and the joy of our celebration. We are so grateful to Timeless Trinity for helping make our wedding day so special and memorable.
Miranda R., 9 months ago
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Vchilli 

5.0

  • Planner
  • Offers 5 services
  • Starts at $1
  • Serves Essex, IL

Award winning company - Vchilli is an innnovative and full service event planning, coordination, management, decor &consulting company specializing in Unique weddings, &Social events. You dream it - we create it - we are your event architects!

By far the best event planning services in Chicago and beyond for Wedding planning and more. I had the best experience with Vchilli for my events and they knocked everything out the park!
Aryan, a year ago
Timeless Events 

5.0

  • Planner
  • Offers 5 services
  • Starts at $1,500
  • Serves Essex, IL
  • Offer

We specialize in crafting unforgettable events that reflect your unique love story. Our dedicated team is here to bring your vision to life with creativity, attention to detail, and seamless execution. What sets us apart is our passion for storytelling through design. By listening closely to your dreams, preferences, and ideas, we combine them with our expertise to design a celebration that’s as unique as your relationship. Our passion for what we do comes from knowing that we’ve helped make their day truly unforgettable. For us, it’s not just about logistics; it’s about creating lasting memories.

Timeless Events was an exceptional wedding planning company to work with. Communication was clear and consistent throughout the planning process, which made the entire experience seamless. The work of Timeless Events was punctual, and beautifully done. The setting and color scheme was excellent and exactly as we had discussed. The hostess made sure that our guests were made to feel just as special as we did on our special day. We were thrilled with the level of service and attention to detail provided by the Timeless Events team, and would highly recommend them to any couple planning their wedding.
Sheila, 4 months ago
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Amarachi Ikeji Photography 

1.0

  • Photographer
  • Fine art style
  • Starts at $5,000
  • Serves Essex, IL

Amara is a Fine Art Wedding Photographer serving passionate and thoughtful couples who appreciate all things love, fashion, and design, from vintage Jimmy Choos to LBDs, in Chicago, New York City, and Europe. She has dedicated her life to studying all things fashion, interior design, and elegant imagery which allows her the perfect eye for the smallest details. Her clients rest easy knowing that Amara will beautifully capture each element of their wedding day as it cohesively comes together to showcase the grandness of their love story. Amara has been featured internationally on The New York Times, Brides, Magnolia Rouge, and more!

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Owner 

5.0

  • Beauty professional
  • Team of 10
  • Starts at $300
  • Serves Essex, IL

**Please reach out directly through our website form. At Jules Fleming Artistry, we proudly offer a full range of customized beauty services including makeup artistry, hair styling and beauty assistance specifically designed to enhance your special day. Servicing Chicago, Chicagoland, Palm Beach, Orlando, Miami, Ft. Lauderdale, and beyond! Our team of talented artists are dedicated to providing an unforgettable, customized bridal experience that will keep you and your bridal party looking and feeling great!

Jules Fleming Artistry was perfection in every sense of the word. They crafted a perfect style for my day exactly as I wanted it. They used luxurious high quality products that lasted all day in the Florida humidity. All of my bridesmaids, my mother, and my mother in law all look stunning in the photography and video from my wedding with the gorgeous styles Jules Fleming Artistry perfected for them. I recommend endlessly!
Brooke and J., 3 years ago
Bellaru Catering/ Mis Dos Magos 

5.0

  • Caterer
  • Serves Essex, IL

We are a full-service boutique restaurant style catering company. We can cater events across the Chicagoland area and suburbs, from Wisconsin to Indiana. We have all licensing needed to help with your food, service, servers, bar, bartenders, linens, rentals, planning and more for your special event. Our menus are customized to your event because we believe each event is unique. We specialize in combining multiple authentic and/or fusion ethnic cuisines to create a harmonious meal through BellaRu Catering and Traditional Mexican Cuisine through Mis Dos Magos Events.

We had Bellaru cater our wedding in September 2019. The food was phenomenal and presented beautifully! Maya was SO MUCH MORE than just a caterer. The attention she gave to every detail made my wedding perfect! The staff was very personable and professional as well as quick and efficient. Everyone went the extra mile to make my wedding exceptional and it was thanks to Maya and her team! Bellaru gets 10 stars from us!!
Christine & J., 4 years ago
AJ Abelman Photography 

5.0

  • Photographer
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Serves Essex, IL

I didn’t get into the wedding industry because I was the little girl dreaming of my wedding day. I love story-telling, I love love, and I love people who want to laugh and have a great time because they realize that life is short and beautiful. Wedding photography is all of those things at once; every time I go to work it’s the best day of someone’s life. How cool is that?

Oh my GAWWWD! AJ is the BEST. Like seriously - hire her right this second! I cannot emphasize enough how grateful I am for the way that she shows up as a person and as a photographer. I am the more extroverted of my partnership and AJ did an incredible job making my partner feel at ease during our engagement shoot and our first look. She knows exactly what to say to get a nice photo that doesn’t read like “I’m being forced to take pictures”. From Day 1 (honestly, even before we hired AJ), we knew what to expect. She is communicative and easy to get a hold of. After a brief “get to know you” session, she builds three personalized packages based on what you’re looking for (and the names of each package are the best part…just you wait). Engagement Shoot: Our engagement shoot was so fun! AJ gave us a few suggestions and we ended up taking photos in and near the Montrose Bird Sanctuary. Talk about a GORGEOUS spot for photos. AJ is a great conversation maker and makes those who are less comfortable taking photos feel at ease. Her direction during our session made for spectacular photos (which we used for our save the dates and got lots of compliments on). We got sneak peeks within a day or two and the full gallery was high quality. Wedding Day: The package we selected was for 10 hours of service. AJ showed up early to where I was getting ready. Her second shooter was with my partner. Both of them were lovely during the day and brought positive, calm vibes for the duration of the day. The combination of posed and candid “getting ready” shots were well balanced. Our first look was at Garfield Park Conservatory and she and her second shooter did a great job communicating with each other so that my partner and I didn’t accidentally cross paths until it was “go time”. AJ is a great people wrangler - she made sure that our shots at Garfield Park were just us and communicated with other guests to make these shots happen. When we got to our venue, AJ and her second shooter got through our family portraits with haste so that my partner and I could relax before our ceremony. I was blown away by our sneak peeks, which we got several days after our wedding. Hiring AJ will be one of the best decisions you make for your big day.
Nina F., 2 months ago
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Pear Tree - Hel's Kitchen Catering 

5.0

  • Caterer
  • Serves Essex, IL

Pear Tree - Hel's Kitchen Catering™ has been serving the Chicagoland community for over 25 years. We are committed to offering freshly prepared gourmet foods and ingredients with excellent service to all of our clients. We provide a variety of services and have everything needed to suit catering needs for parties of 2-2,000. At Pear Tree Catering we strive to not only create delicious food, but also create an ambiance and night to remember for all of our guests. We can take care of everything from table decorations and themed centerpieces to costumed servers, anything we can do to ensure a dynamic and memorable occasion for our clients.

Pear Tree catered my daughter’s wedding, which we hosted in our backyard. They did an amazing job in all aspects, including the delicious food, the beautiful presentation, and the phenomenal staff. I would highly recommend them to anyone who is looking for a top-notch catering company. Shelly, as well as her entire staff, was delightful to work with – throughout the event planning stage as well as during the wedding itself. I was aiming for a very specific ambiance to my party, and Shelly listened carefully, understood my goals, and produced a party which totally matched those goals. With her extensive knowledge and creative ideas, she actually enhanced my objectives. When the wedding day came and Pear Tree arrived, I had total confidence that all of my hard work had come to an end – I knew that they would now take over the work while I enjoyed the wedding day – and that is exactly what happened. Shelly took the lead in executing every detail that we had discussed during the planning stages; yet remained flexible enough to make judgment calls where it was appropriate to do so. In regard to the setup of the food, she went above and beyond to create beautiful displays. As far as the food quality, I’ve never before had so many guests at my party approach me to let me know how wonderful the food was – and we had many foodies at our wedding! For certain items, I was told that they were the best in class! Shelly and her staff were accessible and easy to communicate with throughout the party – whether it be timing requests based on how many of my guests had arrived, or a personal favor (i.e., could you please offer a watermelon skewer to my daughter, the bride). They were efficient, polite, and respectful to everyone. When it came time for cleanup, they once again went above and beyond. Not only did they leave all cooking and serving areas immaculate, but they cleaned up parts of the party that they had not even been responsible for – i.e., gathering up the centerpieces, candy, nuts, etc. They even wrapped all leftover food and neatly packed it into my refrigerator. If you want to host a first-class party while minimizing your stress throughout the event planning stage as well as during the party itself, I highly recommend Pear Tree Catering!
Debbie, 4 years ago
Wild Heart Weddings 

5.0

  • Photographer
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Serves Essex, IL

I Am An Elopement And Intimate Wedding Photographer. I have a passion for capturing the raw emotion and beauty of my couple’s special day. My approach is all about telling your unique love story through timeless, candid images. As an Elopement and Intimate Wedding photographer, I believe that the photos of your big day should reflect your personalities and the love you share. I’m lucky enough to live in two of the most vibrant and diverse cities in the world – Chicago and Toronto. But my love for photography has taken me around the globe, and I’m always excited to explore new destinations and meet new couples.

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Such a delight to work with Saumya! We did a fall couple photoshoot. Due to the covid-19 pandemic, other than a quick photoshoot during our wedding, we hadn't done photos as a couple before. My partner is camera-shy and she made sure we both felt comfortable to be ourselves during the shoot. She is very attentive to your vision for the shoot, and creates a warm environment where the shoot feels like fun. Our pictures turned out great!
Akila, 2 years ago
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Iyawo Flowers 

5.0

  • Florist
  • Starts at $125
  • Serves Essex, IL

Welcome to Iyawo — a floral design service where creativity, culture, and storytelling bloom. At Iyawo, florals aren’t just beautiful — they’re meaningful, intentional, and personal! Each bloom holds a unique history, from where it originated to the cultural meanings it carries. Whether it’s a bride walking down the aisle or someone planning their next event, we craft florals that tell these stories, adding depth and significance to every arrangement.

Iyawo Flowers deserves all five stars and more for their incredible work on our wedding! From our first chat, we knew we were in good hands. They perfectly captured our vision, transforming our ideas into breathtaking floral arrangements. Every piece, from my bouquet to the stunning centerpieces, was fresh, vibrant, and impeccably designed, truly bringing our wedding aesthetic to life. Their professionalism and seamless communication made the entire process stress-free. Our guests couldn't stop raving about the flowers, and neither could we. If you want a florist who will not only understand but elevate your wedding vision, choose Iyawo Flowers. Thank you for making our day so beautiful!
Dr L., 14 days ago
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The Wedding Rev - Rev. Dave Angle 

5.0

  • Officiant
  • Offers 9 ceremony types
  • Serves Essex, IL

Your wedding is one of the most important days of your life, and I’m here to help make it UNFORGETTABLE! I specialize in personalized ceremonies that reflect who you are as a couple—whether lighthearted and fun or deeply heartfelt. Serving couples across Chicagoland, I’m passionate about making your ceremony the highlight of your big day—for you and your guests. I have over 30 years of experience as an ordained minister, and have married 1,200+ awesome couples. I LOVE helping couples start their marriage with love, joy, and a ceremony they will never forget. Let’s create a ceremony your guests won’t stop talking about!

We are so glad we booked Rev. Dave as our officiant for our wedding. He really took the time to get to know us over the course of our pre-marital counseling sessions and worked hard to write a very personal ceremony script for our special day. He also added some unique personal touches that brought a ton of joy and laughter to our wedding. Our family and guests would not stop commenting on how special our ceremony was - and we agree! We would recommend Rev. Dave to anyone looking for an officiant for their wedding. He is a joy to work with!
Meghan J., 22 days ago
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Forever In Focus Weddings 

5.0

  • Videographer
  • Cinematic style
  • Starts at $3,000
  • Serves Essex, IL

Hi, we’re Jeremy & David — the team behind Forever in Focus Weddings. We’re passionate about capturing real, emotional moments that make your day unforgettable. Every couple’s story is unique, and we’re honored to preserve yours through timeless photography and film. We bring a calm, professional presence so you can relax and enjoy every moment. From joyful tears to quiet glances, we focus on what matters most. This isn’t just our work — it’s what we love to do.

Forever In Focus Weddings was the perfect choice for our wedding videography. From the moment we first spoke with them, we were impressed by their attentive, helpful, warm, and professional communication style. Their work is truly stunning, with a timeless, artistic, cinematic quality that beautifully captured all the special moments of our day. They helped us feel comfortable and natural in front of the camera, guiding us with gentle prompts and posing tips that made the footage feel authentic and effortless. The team chose the perfect location and lighting, turning a simple spot into a beautiful, romantic backdrop that perfectly reflected our personalities and relationship. Truly the best photo and video team in Chicago, we couldn't be happier with the results and would highly recommend Forever In Focus Weddings to any couple planning their wedding.
Marian S., a month ago
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Boxcar Videography 

5.0

  • Videographer
  • Cinematic style
  • Starts at $4,500
  • Serves Essex, IL

Hey guys, we are a collective that has come together to better serve our community. They say “if you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together.” Benjamin and Kelsey met at a coffee house when Kelsey was a cute girl with a camera in hand. Needless to say, they discovered that they had a mutual passion for more than just photography. We are chasers of our next adventure. Whether that be on a windy mountaintop, or in a deep valley for intimate quite moments. We are obsessed with capturing images of our couples that truly resonate with them.

I have worked with Boxcar photography now on a couple of different projects and every time his photography blows me away! He is super easy to work with, and somehow always manages to capture just the right moments between the couples. He puts everyone at ease consistently throughout the shoot and the end result is truly magical. I HIGHLY recommend Ben and his team to capture the true essence of your special event.
Heather Dubuisson, 4 years ago
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Blush and Briar 

5.0

  • Videographer
  • Classic style
  • Starts at $2,000
  • Serves Essex, IL

We are based out of Chicago and look forward to capturing your special day in the windy city! We cover most venues within 2 hours of downtown. If you're unsure if we cover your location then reach out!

My husband and I hired Blush and Briar to do videography at our wedding, and we are not only thrilled with how the final product turned out, but we were blown away by how professional, efficient, and kind their team was. They were also super flexible with our package selection, we made a few changes to customize what we wanted included in our package and they were able to accommodate! We could not have asked for a better team to work with, and now we have an amazing video that perfectly captures our special day. We could not happier with our choice to hire Blush and Briar! They are the best!
John and L., 8 months ago
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The Chicago Group 

5.0

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

The Chicago Group is a premier wedding photography and videography company dedicated to capturing love stories with authenticity and style. Combining artistic vision with a documentary approach, we create timeless, emotional images and films that reflect the essence of each couple’s special day. With a passion for storytelling, we ensure every moment is beautifully preserved for a lifetime.

They did an amazing job! Our photographer was incredibly helpful throughout our wedding day, easing our stress and making the experience so much smoother. The photos turned out absolutely beautiful—thank you!
Helena D., 3 months ago
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Dgass Photography & Videography 

5.0

  • Videographer
  • Cinematic style
  • Starts at $10,000
  • Serves Essex, IL

Hey! My name is David Gass and I'm super pumped that you're here checking out my work. If you're anything like most of the couples I work with, you have little to no experience in front of the camera. I'd also bet you're looking for a photographer/videographer that can catch the candid moments of your day and genuinely document the special memories at your mountainous wedding. I look forward to working with you and your partner soon.

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The team at Dgass Photograhy is amazing. They are one of the few wedding professionals in Colorado offering wedding photography and wedding videography under one roof. Their professionalism and attention to detail are unmatched.
Brooke, 5 years ago
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ASD-STUDIO 

5.0

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

Each work of ASD STUDIO will correspond to a real artistic shooting. Responsible and creative, working out every detail step by step and always adding something new. We capture moment to create memories.

It was suchlike a pleasure working with Andy . Great work . Cinematic look . Such a talented artist.
BR , a year ago
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Nina Esposito Makeup 

5.0

  • Beauty professional
  • Team of 1
  • Starts at $500
  • Serves Essex, IL

For the Bride, it all starts with a Makeup Design Consultation, during this time Nina will take into consideration the details of your day as well as the mood you want to convey. Connection with her brides is essential.Nina brings a focused energy to every job. She begins her process, with a luxurious pampering to prepare the skin for a bespoke, long-wear, and flawless makeup application. Her attention to detail will have you looking and feeling confident.

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I highly recommend Nina for your bridal and bridal party makeup! Nina is incredibly skilled and passionate about the work she does. She asks thoughtful questions to make sure she understands not just how you want to look on your wedding day, but how you want to feel as well. She has an unmatched ability to accentuate your natural features and make you feel like a completely polished and glowing version of yourself. Not to mention, her personality and spirit are contagious. I felt so comfortable throughout our trial, and Nina made it so easy to ask questions and collaborate on how I felt about each step. I personally wanted my makeup on the natural side, and Nina was able to give me the exact look I hoped for--glowy and radiant while still looking like myself. On the day of the wedding, my bridal party was raving about Nina as well. Everyone felt exactly like I did about their makeup--they looked and felt beautiful and confident and felt that Nina was incredible to work with. Even my friends who do not usually wear any makeup loved working with Nina and felt that she really heard what they were asking for, and they all felt so beautiful! I am eternally grateful I was connected to Nina for my bridal makeup. If you have a chance to work with her, run don't walk! I will be using her for any event I need makeup for in the future!
Karley N., 4 years ago
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Always and 4ever Ceremonies 

5.0

  • Officiant
  • Offers 8 ceremony types
  • Starts at $400
  • Serves Essex, IL

I am a non denominational wedding officiant that travels to your location to unite you. I pride myself with open communication for my couples this way I can learn more about you both and create a beautiful ceremony that reflects your beautiful love story.

Always and 4ever Ceremonies was the perfect choice for our wedding officiant. From our very first call, Rachel was so delightful to work with - her communication style was easy, helpful, and down to earth. She took the time to get to know us as a couple and wrote a beautiful, personalized ceremony script that truly captured our unique love story. On the day of the wedding, Rachel's top-notch professionalism and attention to detail ensured the ceremony went off without a hitch. The ceremony itself was absolutely beautiful and so special to us. We are so grateful to Rachel and the Always and 4ever Ceremonies for helping to make our wedding day perfect.
Juan O., a month ago
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Emily Hogan Visuals 

5.0

  • Videographer
  • Storytelling style
  • Starts at $4,000
  • Serves Essex, IL

Hi, I am Emily! I'm happy that you've landed on my page. I specialize in covering videography as well as photography. I have been shooting weddings since 2013. I fell in love with watching people be in love! You can't find a better gig. I went on to receive my Bachelor of Arts in 2019. I've really been able to put my education to work in regards to all things wedding films. When I'm not shooting weddings, I am doing real estate photography, binge watching Bob's Burgers and Saturday Night Live, or most likely eating something delicious. ;)

Awarded Best of Zola
I loved working with Emily!! She was soooo prepared, even when I wasn't! She had everything readily available, communication was quick and on point, and was able to direct our families with ease (and they're not easy haha)! Her turn around time to get my photos back was very quick and the quality was beautiful! Also, the amount of photos I got back was abundant!! Thank you Emily for capturing our day in the most beautiful way!!
Stephanie and G., 4 years ago
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Behind the Veil Photography 

5.0

  • Videographer
  • Cinematic style
  • Starts at $3,000
  • Serves Essex, IL

What happens when you take two hopeless romantics that are obsessed with style and have an impeccable eye for detail? You get Behind the Veil Photography. AJ and Ross have over 25 plus years of experience in visual storytelling, and they share that passion through the highest quality photography and videography that exceeds the expectation of every single couple.

We loved working with Ross and AJ on our wedding day. They were so easy going, and told us exactly what to do. They picked gorgeous locations for our photos and created a video for us. Ross actually composed the music himself, so now we have our own song! We are thrilled with the results and that we got our video in less than a week. We will cherish this forever!
Mike and G., a year ago
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Paul Michaels Events DJ and Photobooth Company 

5.0

  • DJ
  • Starts at $2,800
  • Serves Essex, IL

At Paul Michaels Events, we specialize in crafting unforgettable wedding celebrations that are as unique as each couple. With years of experience, a professional team, and a passion for creating the perfect atmosphere, we ensure your big day is seamless, stress-free, and filled with amazing memories. From personalized playlists to packed dance floors, we pride ourselves on delivering exceptional service and a celebration you and your guests will never forget.

Can't say enough great things about Paul! From start to finish, Paul put my fiance and I at ease with his expertise and advice. In our first call, he took time to ask us about our vision and used that to tailor his recommendations. After booking with Paul, he provides you with access to a portal that lets you easily organize all the planned music as well as give him guidance for must plays, like to hear, do not play, etc. It also has a section where you can see popular songs for various parts of the wedding and/or for different genres, which we really needed and appreciated. After that, you meet with Paul to cover your selections and nail down more of the timeline for the day itself. Organized to a T. Most importantly, Paul read the dance floor perfectly, responding and adapting to the vibe as the night went on. He was the perfect blend of energetic but not at all obnoxious (have definitely seen corny DJs at other weddings - this is NOT Paul), his assistant was great, and he worked side by side not only with us but also our other vendors and coordinators. Not exaggerating that close to a dozen guests raved about Paul specifically. Direct quote the next morning from a guest from New Jersey for our Chicago wedding: "He was FANTASTIC, I'm gonna fly him out for our anniversary party!" While I'm not sure if Paul's radius extends that far, I am sure it would be the East Coast's loss. You can't go wrong.
Madeline H., 6 months ago

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