The Best Wedding Vendors in Gardner, IL

The Best Wedding Vendors in Gardner, IL

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The Brown Sugar Experience 

5.0

  • Planner
  • Offers 7 services
  • Starts at $170
  • Serves Gardner, IL for additional fees

The Brown Sugar Experience is where love stories meet celebration in the most soulful way. I’m Nae, a nationwide wedding and event planner who believes your big day should feel like you—intentional, beautiful, and rooted in joy. From intimate “I do’s” to big family-filled receptions, I help couples plan weddings that reflect who they are and what they love, without all the stress. Planning should feel exciting, not overwhelming—so I bring structure, style, and heart to every step of the process.

We told her our vision—and she brought it to life better than we imagined.” We didn’t want a big traditional wedding. We just wanted a space to celebrate our elopement with the people we love, in a way that felt real and us. Nae listened—like really listened—to what mattered to us, and turned those ideas into a soulful, intentional experience. It wasn’t over-the-top or generic. It was warm, personal, and full of meaning. The vibes were just right, and every little detail had heart.
Mathias & G., a month ago
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Where We Wandered 

5.0

  • Photographer
  • Editorial style
  • Starts at $1,000
  • Serves Gardner, IL for additional fees

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.

Ron at Where We Wandered was a fantastic wedding photographer for our big day. He was incredibly communicative throughout the process, always responding promptly to our questions and checking in to make sure we were happy with the plans. On the wedding day, Ron's attention to detail and creative eye were on full display - the final photos were truly impressive in their quality and captured all the special moments we wanted to remember. Ron listened closely to understand our vision and worked tirelessly to bring it to life. We couldn't be happier with the beautiful photos that will allow us to relive our wedding day for years to come. Ron is simply the best wedding photographer we could have asked for!
Nicolette F., 2 months ago
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Hevesi Journal 

5.0

  • Photographer
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $5,850
  • Serves Gardner, 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.

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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., 9 months ago
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Dara Espinoza Photography 

5.0

  • Photographer
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $1,500
  • Serves Gardner, IL for additional fees

Hello! My name is Dara and my goal is to make your photo dreams come true! I am all about capturing you and your partner in the most loving and natural way possible. I want you guys to be able to look at your photos and remember how you felt, not just like how you looked. My style is both candid and posed. Both photojournalistic and at times editorial.

Dara Espinoza Photography was an absolute dream to work with for our wedding! Dara was so great about always making sure I was comfortable and was getting everything I wanted. All of the pictures turned out PERFECT! We talked a lot several weeks before the big day to go over what will work best and she was very flexible to make anything work. She had everything I wanted documented so she was able to guide the day along in a way so I didn't have to stress at all about coordinating - I was able to relax and enjoy my wedding day! Dara did our engagement photos, my boudoir photos, our wedding day, and interviewed our family and friends for the wedding video! Her rates and deals are unbeatable and she went above and beyond to make everything perfect and stress-free for us.
Kayla M., 5 months ago
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Juneberry Media 

5.0

  • Photographer
  • Classic style
  • Starts at $5,000
  • Serves Gardner, IL for additional fees

I'm a love storyteller from Grand Rapids, Michigan. I primarily photograph weddings and engagements in and around the Midwest as well as destination weddings. I aim to tell love stories as honestly, candidly and uniquely as possible and I hope those attributes come across in my imagery. I firmly believe Love is Love and that everyone deserves beautiful images. I promise I will go above and beyond for you and be genuinely invested in your photographs far beyond just taking pictures. I've told hundreds of love stories and I hope to tell yours one day.

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It is really hard for me to put into words just how amazing Katie and her husband Matt are. We found them through our friends who used them for their wedding. We knew we wanted to do a destination wedding, and our friends had attended one the year before in Jamaica which Katie and Matt photographed. Because of that wedding, they chose them to be their photographer for their wedding in Michigan. After we saw the photos from the destination wedding and our friend's engagement photos we knew they would be perfect for us. After we saw our friend's wedding photos we knew made the right choice. Katie and Matt from the beginning were super helpful and were incredibly integral on our wedding weekend and day. When they arrived in Mexico, they met up with us and started to work immediately. They came to our rehearsal helping us decide where to put our camera for filming the ceremony and other helpful advice for the day of. They helped find the PERFECT first look location. On the day of the wedding, Katie and Matt were energetic and came ready to help put us to ease. Katie and Matt just have a way of making you feel at ease and then make you look like models. They did a great combination of classic portraits but a lot of candid photos mixed in (which were my favorites). They stayed through the our whole reception and the photos we got look out of a bridal magazine. We had a secondary shoot the day after as a Trash the Dress photo shoot, and the sunset photos we got look like post cards. The only down side of using Katie and Matt is that they gave us too many photos we want to print and get framed! Book them for your destination wedding (or Michigan wedding) and you will absolutely be making the best decision!
Stephanie B., a year ago
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Makarov.Video 

5.0

  • Videographer
  • Cinematic style
  • Starts at $1,800
  • Serves Gardner, 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
Guys!!! To say that we are pleased is an understatement!! Yesterday late in the evening we saw the links and were very happy.. started looking.. God!! In fact, it was as if we were going through everything again... at some moments we sat and roared, that’s for sure!! You are incredibly talented! This is not just a video! It's much more than that. This is a memory for life. It's priceless! You make people happier. Thank you so much to everyone for being with us! We are incredibly pleased with the result! You are best! We probably watched the teaser a hundred times, without exaggeration. We will also watch these videos again and again! Thank you again, good luck and more beautiful and loving couples and inspiration.
Tatiana, 2 years ago
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Lissa Chandler Photography 

5.0

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

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 17+ states. I have been professionally doing photography for 4+ 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 was absolutely phenomenal, her work is beautiful and she as so easy to work with. She traveled for our wedding and I could not have asked for better pictures. Thank you so much for capturing our day!
Sabrina, a year ago
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Infinia Photo Booth 

5.0

  • Event extras
  • Photo booths
  • Starts at $350
  • Serves Gardner, 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.

We set this up in case any of our guests wanted to get some extra shots of just their family or friends. It turned out to be a great hit, and we even got some group photos that made it into our wedding album. Alex was a great director and made the energy fun and inviting and we got some awesome candid photos!
Nick, 3 months ago
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Events by Wei Yuh 

5.0

  • Planner
  • Offers 4 services
  • Starts at $3,500
  • Serves Gardner, IL for additional fees

As an event planner with over a decade of experience, I've had the privilege of helping countless couples create unforgettable celebrations. My passion lies in crafting personalized events that reflect your unique love story. From intimate ceremonies to grand receptions, I'm dedicated to ensuring every detail is perfect.

Awarded Best of Zola
Good service is typically made up of clear and professional communication, timeliness, organization, foresight, and quality. On all counts, Wei Yuh provided *excellent* service. Technical Review: Her correspondence was always prompt and thorough, hitting every point and flagging items we would not have even thought of. She was also extremely flexible when it came to virtual meetings, accommodating for both of our busy schedule. On many occasions, we met outside of business hours solely out of convenience to *us* as the clients. At no point would we have expected this level of flexibility, but Wei Yuh was consistently there for us--even for ad hoc questions and concerns. Wei Yuh's organization was also exceptional. Every spreadsheet and document was well-sorted and easy to comprehend. She always took the time to walk us through items and reassure us about any concerns. In many instances, Wei Yuh anticipated issues that we would not have ever considered, saving us both trouble and money. In fact, Wei Yuh was always very sensitive to our budget and financial constraints, looking for creative ways to spare our wallet! This is yet another dimension in which her services went above and beyond. For nearly every major component of the planning process, Wei Yuh handled or guided liaising with other vendors. The result felt as if we truly had our "hands off the wheel" while still being fully aware of where the plans were headed. Overall Thoughts: We chose Wei Yuh because she immediately believed in our vision for the wedding. We had some very unorthodox ideas and were completely unsure our day would come together exactly as we wanted it. Writing this a few days after the wedding, we can say with complete confidence that Wei Yuh brought our hopes to life and executed them with precision, professionalism, and care. Throughout the process, including on the day itself, Wei Yuh maintained an energizing presence and clearly put everything she had into the project. We are certain that we could not have achieved our vision without a planner (despite stubbornly believing so in the very beginning!), but more than that, we don't think it would have happened without Wei Yuh specifically.
Makar and C., 5 months ago
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Blue Belles Weddings 

5.0

  • Planner
  • Offers 3 services
  • Starts at $1,500
  • Serves Gardner, IL for additional fees

Your wedding day should be about celebrating your love — not worrying about timelines, vendors, or last-minute details. With Blue Belles Weddings, you get to be fully present, soaking in every moment with the people you love while I handle the rest. Instead of feeling overwhelmed by logistics, you’ll experience the joy and excitement of your day without the stress. From the quiet moments of getting ready to the lively celebration on the dance floor, you can focus on what matters most — making memories, feeling the love, and truly enjoying the start of your forever.

Awarded Best of Zola
My husband, Zach, and I got married on May 25, 2025 and working with Hannah was seriously one of the best decisions we made for our wedding. I feel like many vendors default to only addressing the bride, but Hannah made sure that we both felt included from our very first meeting, to all of the email exchanges, and to finally our wedding day! I was definitely a type A bride, but Hannah welcomed all of my planning energy and gave us access to a bunch of resources to help in the process including her wedding planning guide, a design template for a wedding binder, and access to her event diagraming software. On our wedding day, Hannah set-up everything to perfection, she keep things moving seamlessly, and she made tear-down a breeze. I don’t even know what fires she had to put out during the day and that’s EXACTLY THE POINT! When I think back on the day, I can’t even remember a single thing that “went wrong,” and that’s a huge testament to everything Hannah did behind the scenes so we could both relax and fully enjoy the day with all of our family and friends. If you’re looking for the perfect day-of-coordinator, Hannah’s THE it girl.
Hannah F., 19 days ago
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Antidote Productions LLC 

5.0

  • Planner
  • Offers 7 services
  • Starts at $100
  • Serves Gardner, 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!

This was a great catering group I would use them again for anything
Pamela B., a month ago
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Shots By Xyan 

5.0

  • Photographer
  • Classic style
  • Serves Gardner, 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.

Xyan is hands down a premier professional amongst photo professionals. I cannot express how phenomenal he is at his craft and how he did an incredible job for our wedding. He captured our pre-ceremony pictures, ceremony pictures, reception and post-reception. He didn't miss any of the important shots and he possesses the talent and dedication to truly capture the essence of our special day in a way that exceeded our wildest expectations. From the wedding day to the final delivery of the photos, his professionalism and attention to detail were evident at every step. He effortlessly blended into the background, allowing us to be ourselves and ensuring that every moment felt natural and genuine. He is an amazing communicator, fun, poised, and has an adaptive personality that flows with everyone. You love the way he and his staff care and are very passionate and skilled on getting the posed shots and the candid and spontaneous moments. The work he did for our big wedding was chef’s kiss and his turnaround time for the photos was incredibly quick, and the quality of the final product left us in awe. If you need a seriously good and caring masterclass photographer, this is the guy!
Roovens D., a year ago
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Jim Perona Guitar, Inc 

5.0

  • Solo performer
  • Serves Gardner, 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 Gardner, 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.

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Would recommend Brit over and over for any of your photo needs! Our wedding timeline was so smooth after Brit helped with the schedule and timing of pictures. She goes above and beyond for all of her clients and the pictures always show that. We are in love with our entire wedding gallery! From start to finish she is your girl!!
Marnie, 3 years ago
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Allison Joy Photography LLC 

5.0

  • Photographer
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,700
  • Serves Gardner, IL for additional fees

I’m Allison Glotfelty, the heart behind Allison Joy Photography. I’m a full-time wedding and elopement photographer + videography based in West Virginia, traveling worldwide to document love stories. I specialize in capturing raw, candid moments that reflect the true connection between couples. Every wedding package includes a complimentary engagement session and custom timeline planning to make your day stress-free. Whether you’re getting married close to home or across the globe, I’m here to tell your story with warmth, intention, and a genuine documentary style.

Our wedding day was cold and snowy, but Allison made the trip from Marietta to Columbus without hesitation and delivered absolute magic. Her professionalism, creativity, and eye for detail brought every moment to life. The photos? Magazine-worthy. Romantic, real, and timeless. She captured everything from quiet glances to joyful chaos with stunning clarity and heart. I couldn’t have asked for a better storyteller to preserve our day!
Raelyn T., 5 days ago
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Fika Foto - Wedding & Couple Photography 

5.0

  • Photographer
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,000
  • Serves Gardner, 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
Will was incredible, easy going, and the photos speak for themselves! What we didn't expect, and were delightfully surprised with, was his kindness and willingness to accommodate our requests throughout the whole planning process. He truly went above and beyond to help make our big day very special!
Amanda C., 4 years ago
Mawaddah Productions 

5.0

  • Videographer
  • Documentary style
  • Starts at $5,700
  • Serves Gardner, 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.

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I cannot thank Saja and Mawaddah Productions enough for producing the wedding film of my dreams! Saja was a joy to work with. She is exactly the type of person you want around you on your wedding day: calm, kind, and professional. Saja was proactive about communicating with my husband and I during the planning process and made an effort to get to know us and understand our hopes for our wedding day. The final film reflected that intentionality by showcasing the feelings and details of our day beautifully and authentically. Saja made us feel valued throughout the process of working with her, and went above and beyond by including some surprises with the delivery of our film. We will treasure our wedding film for decades to come.
Freya & Z., a year ago
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Live Bollywood Band by Hamza Amir | Indian & Pakistani Music 

5.0

  • Band or Ensemble
  • Starts at $4,500
  • Serves Gardner, 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
We hired Hamza's live bollywood band for our reception. They were exceptionally well! We were initially inclined towards hiring someone from India but the cost and logistics were too much to handle so we decided to look for a band based in the US. We weren't expecting the band sound so amazing but we were totally blown away! All of our guests had a great time and that's what mattered to us the most. Totally worth it! Can't thank you guys enough for making our event so memorable. Looking forward to seeing you guys at my friends events because they will totally hire you.
Mahi A., 2 years ago
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WilliamVZ Music 

5.0

  • Solo performer
  • Serves Gardner, IL for additional fees

Hello! What I love about working at weddings is the unique experiences you have with each event. I enjoy tailoring songs and music to the couple's request and creating beautiful background music for their events. I value professionalism, adaptability, and an energetic spirit.

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William was a talented musician with a "can do" attitude. He was flexible and in tune with our needs for the wedding, bringing positivity and professionalism to the event. I high recommend William for future weddings as he will bring his best to your event.
Ben, 2 years ago
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Cherished Soirèes Co 

5.0

  • Planner
  • Offers 7 services
  • Starts at $250
  • Serves Gardner, IL for additional fees

Cherished Soirèes Co. is a luxury wedding and event planning company dedicated to creating timeless celebrations with elegance and precision. Serving Arizona, Indiana, Ohio, and beyond, we specialize in full-service planning, bespoke design, and seamless coordination for weddings, milestone events, and curated soirées. Our team blends creativity with meticulous organization to deliver an experience that reflects your unique style and story. From vendor sourcing and budget management to flawless event-day execution, every detail is handled with care, allowing you to fully enjoy your celebration.

This is going to be a good ceremony and everyone is going to enjoy there time
Chandler S., 10 days ago
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Sweet Lime Photography 

5.0

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

Oh... hello. You made it. That's nice. This won't take long, if you poke around a bit you'll probably find what you're looking for. There are some photos, some words... and hopefully they help you decide if I'm the right person to document your wedding. I like to photograph moments that happen naturally, without too much fuss. If you're into that-if you're ok with a little wind in your hair, or a cake that leans slightly to the left-then maybe we'd get along just fine.

Loy at Sweet Lime takes some great photos. He was a joy to work with and helped set the room up by providing a suggestion that none of the restaurant staff, or us, had thought of which ended up working swimmingly. The day of the wedding, he was present but also not too if that makes sense. He was kind enough to send us a couple preview shots while we impatiently/patiently waited. The photos are well worth the wait. I would be happy to recommend Sweet Lime Photography. You will not be disappointed in his service.
Jay C., 8 months ago
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Leif & Christine Photography 

5.0

  • Photographer
  • Fine art style
  • Starts at $2,850
  • Serves Gardner, IL for additional fees

Hi! I’m Christine, a wedding and engagement photographer based in Rockford, Illinois, serving couples across the Midwest. I specialize in blending creative, candid and romantic styles to create timeless, elegant images that beautifully tell the story of your wedding day. My goal is to help you relive your wedding day through timeless photographs that you’ll cherish forever.

As a wedding coordinator I have seen a lot of different photographers, and I can say from personal experience that Leif & Christine do a wonderful job and are wonderful to work with! I would recommend them for anything from newborn pictures to weddings! They have a really good eye for catching very natural moments and they do a great job editing their photos!!
Branigan Theden, 4 years ago
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Ever Changing Photography 

5.0

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

Hey there!! We're Sarah & Ben a mother-son destination 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.

Awarded Best of Zola
We first worked with Sarah for our wedding in January 2021. Even though it was an ethnic indian wedding, Sarah was fantastic. She was not only amazing at her job, working with her was fun as well. We loved her so much, she has been a part of all of our milestones ever since. We just had our newborn photos with her too. Love her so much!!
Rashmi & K., a year ago
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Wild & Wired Photography 

5.0

  • Photographer
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,500
  • Serves Gardner, IL for additional fees

Hi! My name is Kendylyn, but some call me Kendyiana Jones because of my love for all things outdoors. I am based out of Western Michigan with my husband and blue heeler Teeko but we are always ready for an adventure and to capture your love story wherever you are. I am a Photographer working to capture the important moments and stories in life. I am drawn to what is real and authentic, and I aim to capture that in all of my work.

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Kendylyn was so fun to work with! We felt so comfortable, confident, and free to be ourselves. Our engagement shoot made us fall even more in love! I can’t wait to have Kendylyn do the wedding. We really appreciate her being able to cover these special moments for our family.
Madison and B., 4 years ago
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M & A Hair & Makeup 

5.0

  • Beauty professional
  • Starts at $100
  • Serves Gardner, IL for additional fees
  • Offer

With over 20 years of experience, we specialize in on-location bridal hair and makeup, offering in-salon trials at our Mesa studio. From soft glam to romantic updos, we create timeless looks tailored to each bride. Whether you’re planning an intimate elopement or a full bridal party, we bring calm, professionalism, and beauty to your big day.

Melissa was absolutely amazing. She made me feel comfortable and confident, was able to reflect my inspirations beautifully. No doubt she made the day perfect. Super friendly and easy to talk to! She walked me through everything (even though I have no knowledge of makeup, lol) She came prepared with little touch of bags and tissues, above and beyond
Sharyn U., 6 months ago
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Brittany Bear Photography 

5.0

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

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.

I chose not to have a videographer because I knew the quality and experience that Brittany and her husband would give us. And she went above and beyond our expectations. I still to this day look at my photos daily and am in awe of them. She captured every moment of the day beautifully and I couldn’t be more grateful to her. She continues to be a part of my life and took our maternity photos. Brittany is not only involved with our biggest life events & capturing those moments but she made our experience so personal before, during, and after. I continue to have contact with Brittany and I love the relationship we were able to build over the years. Her prices are always fair for the quality, personally I think she could charge more because of how amazing her work is. But she’s fair and understands the expenses of life. I can’t wait to continue to work with Brittany and love to see all her work.
Addison A., 6 months ago
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Tawny Ballard Photography 

5.0

  • Photographer
  • Editorial style
  • Starts at $4,900
  • Serves Gardner, 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.

Awarded Best of Zola
I came across Tawny a few years ago when she was tagged on another Instagram page that I followed. I was immediately drawn to her style, and her inclusiveness as a photographer. I knew someday, when the time came for me to get married, that Tawny would be on the short list. After getting engaged and beginning our vendor search, Tawny's attention to detail, and personalization of her services stood out amongst all the other inquiries we sent out. Something as simple as the personalized video she sent us after our initial inquiry, detailing her packages and what she felt would be best based on what we were looking for. When we finally met for our engagement shoot this past February, we had an instant connection! Tawny was so inclusive, and captured our vision so perfectly that we could not wait until wedding day! This past weekend, we had the pleasure of spending the entire day with her, and as a bride, the biggest piece of advice I can give other brides is to choose vendors who you vibe with, and want to spend your whole day with! I would get married a million times over if Tawny was going to be on my team!
Amanda W., 8 months ago
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Hutson Floral Design 

5.0

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

Hutson Floral Design specializes in custom, unique designs for weddings, events and daily floral occasions. We have been designing beautiful weddings and events for over a decade, sharing our passion and love of flowers across the country. From mountain to tropical destination weddings, we bring unique and custom designs to the couple’s special day. Always listening, paying close attention to details and offering guidance to enhance the best wedding day experience.

Awarded Best of Zola
Hutson Floral Design was an absolute pleasure to work with for our wedding. From the very first interaction, their communication was kind, professional, and incredibly helpful. The quality of their work was simply amazing - the bouquets, centerpieces, and ceremony arrangements were all beautifully creative and made our special day feel even more magical. Hutson Floral Design truly helped me feel relaxed and able to enjoy our wedding day to the fullest. We couldn't have had a better florist, and we're so grateful for their contributions to making our wedding day perfect.
Sue T., 7 months ago
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Stephen Simonetto Photography 

5.0

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

I am a photographer based out of Indianapolis and have 17 years of professional photography experience. In my experience, trends come and go. What matters most is the genuine emotions and connections to the people that surround your wedding day. I have photographed over 400 weddings, and what I appreciate more than ever, are the real moments that happen on every wedding day. Those moments will never be replicated. It is important to choose a photographer that you not only trust to capture those moments, but will enjoy sharing that space with you as they do.

I was blown away by the quality of my wedding photos. We had a meeting prior to the wedding where we discussed the type of photos I wanted and the vibe I was going for and he delivered. He captured every special moment perfectly and made sure to get all of our family members in the mix. The communication was amazing he was really flexible and was always ready to take pictures when we were the whole night. The sunset pictures we got were beautiful!! I would highly recommend Stephen if you want top quality and an abundance of photos!!! I have since used him for my family and maternity photos because of how in love I was with the wedding photos and he has not disappointed!!
Taylor F., 5 months ago

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