The Best Wedding Vendors in Gurnee, IL

The Best Wedding Vendors in Gurnee, IL

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1000+ Wedding Vendors in Gurnee, IL

The Forester Hotel 
Lake Forest, IL
  • Venue
  • Up to 115 guests
  • All-inclusive
  • Indoor

“Love of Science and Nature” - It’s the founding motto of Lake Forest, IL, and the inspiration for the identity of our hotel. A forester, by definition, is an expert in the science of forestry. But at The Forester Hotel, they are also someone who is at the heart of two roads diverged; be it the crossroads of science and nature, tradition and innovation, or in your case, past and future, as you make plans to embark on a lifelong journey together. We’re passionate about preservation, but we’re not afraid to blaze new trails or unearth something new as part of the scientific method. Are you ready to discover innovative event spaces, deluxe dining, and memorable experiences? Are you naturally curious? Let your beautiful wedding blossom at The Forester. From the rehearsal to the "I do" to the farewell, we can host it all. With one phone call, you can check your room block, rehearsal dinner, ceremony, reception, and farewell brunch off your to-do list.

Why you'll love this venue

  • Provides lighting and sound
  • Dressing room available
  • Has onsite accommodations

Venue considerations

  • Not for you if you are drawn to more unconventional venues
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • No free parking
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Weddings by Mylene 
  • Officiant
  • Offers 8 ceremony types
  • Starts at $300
  • Serves Gurnee, IL

I believe your ceremony should reflect who you are — culturally, spiritually, and personally. As a trilingual wedding officiant, I offer ceremonies in English, Portuguese, and Spanish, whether you’d like the entire ceremony in one language or a meaningful blend of all three. Whether you’re envisioning something romantic, spiritual, or secular, I’ll help you craft a ceremony that feels truly you. I’m happy to discuss your preferences — whether we connect in person or chat over FaceTime, WhatsApp, or Google Meet.

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Minister Jim - Your Personal Wedding Officiant 
  • Officiant
  • Offers 10 ceremony types
  • Starts at $250
  • Serves Gurnee, IL

Hello! My name is Jim McArdle and I have been involved in the wedding industry for more than 20 years. I’m grateful that you are considering me as your wedding officiant. Each wedding is unique and should be treated as such. An officiant plays a key role on your special day. It is very important to me that your beliefs, love and commitment are shown in a personalized ceremony. We will work together to make sure your ceremony is perfect.

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Complete Weddings + Events Chicago (DJ) 
  • DJ
  • Starts at $995
  • Serves Gurnee, IL

omplete Weddings + Events is the leading provider of event and wedding photography, videography, lighting, DJ services and photo booth rental in North America. Complete has been starting parties, telling unique wedding stories and bringing people together since 1973. In fact, we’ve helped plan and execute more than 300,000 events, including more than 13,000 weddings a year.

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Complete Weddings + Events Chicago 
  • Videographer
  • Classic style
  • Starts at $1,795
  • Serves Gurnee, IL

Complete Wedding + Events videographers capture unique stories and film amazing weddings in Chicago. We have been trusted by more Illinois brides than any other wedding videography provider. We take pride in our Chicago wedding videographer’s artistic storytelling skills and ability to capture the emotion of once-in-a-lifetime moments you’ll be able to cherish forever in vivid, high-definition video.

Traydmarc Weddings & Events 
  • DJ
  • Starts at $1,000
  • Serves Gurnee, IL

I started Traydmarc Weddings & Events to combine my life-long love of music & weddings with a desire to provide a quality, professional service. The most important business aspects to me are honesty and integrity. I encourage a personal meeting so that you can decide if this partnership is right. With over 30 years in the wedding industry and too many receptions to count, it is my goal to make your reception as stress-free as possible. Every reception is unique, and I will work with you to plan all the details of your reception to your specifications. I know that you want your reception to be perfect, so do I!

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Eivan's Photo & Video 

4.9

  • Photographer
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $1,149
  • Serves Gurnee, 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
Eivan's Photo & Video was an exceptional choice for our wedding photography. From the start, their communication throughout the booking process was excellent - they were responsive, informative, and helpful in answering all of our questions. On the day of the wedding, their team of photographers and videographers were professional, passionate, and patient with all of our guests and family members, ensuring they captured every special moment. Eivan's just recently shot our engagement photos as well, and we were thrilled with the results. I highly recommend Eivan's Photo & Video to any couple looking for a talented and dedicated team to document their wedding day.
Nudelissan H., 8 months ago
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Eivan's Photo & Video 

4.9

  • Videographer
  • Cinematic style
  • Starts at $1,200
  • Serves Gurnee, 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
At first I was skeptical because working with Eivan’s was too easy, but they really just make it so easy for you. Communication was great I had no issues and we absolutely loved our photographer Tamara. She was so insightful got all of the photos we wanted and was so sweet IT was one less stress I needed to worry about.
Cristina, 2 years ago
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George Street Photo and Video 

4.9

  • Photographer
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $1,295
  • Serves Gurnee, IL
  • Offer

George Street Photo and Video has one story to tell: Yours. With over twenty years of experience, our award-winning team has been lucky to capture thousands of weddings for our couples across the United States. Specializing in both wedding photography and videography, we offer affordable and customizable packages starting at $1295 that are designed to suit your unique vision and budget. We even offer a fun style test to help us match you with a photographer that aligns with the vibe of your day.

Awarded Best of Zola
We had George Street for both photo and video for our wedding. We could not have been happier with the results. Our photographer, Eli, was so amazing and got all the shots we wanted. He also did a few twists to some photos and they came out amazing! Our videographer was great as well and our wedding video is something we will always watch and be so happy with the outcome. I wouldn’t change a thing with who we chose for our wedding. Photos are very important to me and I can say I was one hundred percent satisfied with George Street! I added one of our favorite photos below :)
Diana C., 8 months ago
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Original Weddings Photo & Video 

4.9

  • Photographer
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $1,800
  • Serves Gurnee, IL

Original Weddings Photo & Video is a team of EMMY award winning storytellers. Our photography and videography packages are tailored to you, customizable and perfect for every wedding. We offer engagement photography, wedding photos, highlight films, wedding coverage and more.

Awarded Best of Zola
We are so happy we went with Sound Originals for our wedding photos! Gabriella the planning specialist, was SO helpful with our wedding day timeline and communicated everything promptly and informatively. The client portal is also very helpful for planning the timeline, updating info/details, asking questions, and viewing our finished photos. Our photographer, Mike, was a blast to work with and we highly recommend him for those in the Chicago area. He was assigned to us about 2 weeks before the big day (due to a conflict with the photographer we were originally assigned) and he made sure to reach out to me right away so he could get to know us and get caught up on our timeline and details. His fun, goofy personality kept us at ease throughout the day, he did a great job wrangling the bridal party, and helping with poses so we felt comfortable having our photos taken all day. He was also super efficient with our group photos and sunset photos- we actually had time to sit down and eat dinner! We are in love with our wedding photos and 100% recommend Sound Originals (and MIKE)!
Cassidy H., 10 months ago
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Mostest 

4.8

  • Planner
  • Offers 5 services
  • Starts at $195
  • Serves Gurnee, IL

Next-level wedding planning powered by seasoned planners and tech. The luxury of a professional planner without the price tag. From vendor matching to coordination, get exactly what you need. 📅 Book a free consultation on our site.

Awarded Best of Zola
We had Brooke S. in Phoenix as our coordinator and we are floored with how she transformed our ideas into real life. She was incredible, so on top of each vendor communication and weekly meetings. She went above and beyond what we imagined and we couldn’t have done half of it without her expertise. The most professional person that could have organized our wedding day. Thank you so much. She also had Tatum, a day-of junior coordinator who worked so well alongside her to make it all happen. This duo was the absolute best and I recommend anyone in Phoenix to snag these two if they have the chance.
Lila and K., 8 months ago
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Heirloom Event Company 

5.0

  • Planner
  • Offers 2 services
  • Starts at $2,995
  • Serves Gurnee, IL

I am a passionate event planner who is dedicated to making your special day an unforgettable experience. With a desire for community and shared interests, Heirloom Event company was created in 2014 to bring joy and excitement to countless people, one epic activity, celebration or wedding at a time.

Awarded Best of Zola
I've never seen such a beautiful curated timeline until Haylie sent one over! It had everything I needed as vendor. EVERY DETAIL. Would absolutely love working with her again!
Rose Gold F., 6 months ago
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Hairs 2 the Bride, LTD 

5.0

  • Beauty professional
  • Team of 21
  • Starts at $100
  • Serves Gurnee, IL

Hairs 2 the Bride, LTD, in Arlington Heights, Illinois, will bring the salon to you on your wedding day. They create beautiful hair and makeup styling, offer facials, and do manicures and pedicures for a complete experience. With multiple licensed stylists available, Hairs 2 the Bride will work with groups of up to 50+ people.

Awarded Best of Zola
Haley, Katie, Eva and Sandy were absolutely amazing and I was so unbelievably impressed by the service the bride and the bridal party received that day. I was the matron of honor at my sisters wedding and Katie absolutely nailed my makeup and my hair was exactly how I wanted it from Sandy. Haley made my sister look absolutely STUNNING with the way she styled my sisters hair and gave her a supermodel like makeup look. Haley also did my daughter’s hair (she was the flower girl) and also gave me some pointers on skin care that had changed my life. Thank you HAIRS2THEBRIDE!
Laura T., 6 months ago
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Sweet Harmony Live Music: serving your local area nationwide! 

5.0

  • Band or Ensemble
  • Starts at $380
  • Serves Gurnee, IL

At Sweet Harmony, we love what we do! To us, it is a beautiful thing when we are playing music that helps you to feel the special moments of your life. We've grown fast since our founding in 2008, and Sweet Harmony now serves weddings across the United States with fine local musicians. As owner and pianist, I hold certain core values that inspire my work with our customers and our relationships in the professional world: honesty, teamwork, friendliness, strength, service, efficiency, and a commitment to excellence. Our musicians typically hold advanced degrees in music and care genuinely about bringing you the beauty of live performance!

Awarded Best of Zola
Sweet Harmony Live Music was an outstanding choice for our wedding entertainment. From our very first interaction, their communication style was prompt, professional, and extremely detailed - they made sure we were comfortable with every aspect of their performance. On the day of the wedding, their talented musicians and vocalists added a whole element of serenity and beauty to our ceremony with their harmonious live music. We were blown away by the quality of their work and the value they provided. Our guests are still raving about the beautiful live music that set the perfect tone for our special day. We highly recommend Sweet Harmony Live Music to any couple looking for exceptional wedding entertainment.
Katie Scarlett L., 7 months ago
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Once Like a Spark Wedding Co. 

4.9

  • Photographer
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $1,845
  • Serves Gurnee, 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.

We definitely recommend OLAS. Our favorite photos from the day were our fun wedding party pictures! Everything was explained clearly during the planning process and we wouldn’t change anything from the day. We received our wedding day photo gallery promptly at the time we were expected and it was a good surprise on our honeymoon.
Brian D., 7 months ago
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Something Borrowed Blooms 

4.9

  • Florist
  • Starts at $250
  • Serves Gurnee, 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
The process of using something borrowed blooms was so easy. I loved that the flowers could be reused and that I wasn't going to spend thousands of dollars on flowers that would just be thrown away! They included the return label in the box with the flowers they shipped out, which was great because we did not have a printer at our destination wedding. All of our flowers were fake because I was also worried about the heat wilting our flowers. I only rented bouquets, boutonnieres, corsages and a dog collar- but I wish I had rented my centerpieces as well! Amazing experience with SBB all around!
Laura H., 10 months ago
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Albany Capture Film & Photography Studios 

5.0

  • Photographer
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Serves Gurnee, 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
Between 2023-2024 of wedding planning, I had found Albany Capture on Zola and decided to book their services after doing some research. Wedding planning didn’t go accordingly at first to the point where I had to change the venue and date. Luckily Albany Capture was still available in spite of all the changes and was flexible in working along with us. My new husband and I just got married on May 2, 2025 and we can’t thank Pedro of Albany Capture enough for capturing our special day! Pedro is not only talented, he is so kind and professional at the same time. Even my guests kept telling me what an awesome photographer/videographer he is!
Michelle, 2 months ago
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Flower Moxie – Do-It-Yourself Wedding Flowers 

4.9

  • Florist
  • Starts at $350
  • Serves Gurnee, 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 – Do-It-Yourself Wedding Flowers was an absolute delight to work with for our wedding. From the very beginning, their communication was quick, helpful, and accommodating, making the process of planning our floral arrangements seamless. The quality of their work was truly stunning - the bouquets, and other florals they provided were beautiful! They delivered everything exactly when they said they would, creating a magical look for our special day. Alexa, in particular, was absolutely the best to work with and went above and beyond to ensure we were thrilled with the results. I highly recommend Flower Moxie to anyone looking for event flowers.
Holly J., a month ago
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Nicky Avalo Studios 

5.0

  • DJ
  • Starts at $1,400
  • Serves Gurnee, IL

Nicky Avalo Studios (N.A.S.) is known for elevating the expectation and experience at every wedding, corporate, and private event all across the Midwest & the U.S. We have branches in cities such as; Omaha, Des Moines, Milwaukee, Chicago, and more. We offer services such as; DJ’s, Photo Booths, Videography, Photography, and Live Musicians (consisting of string quartet, harpist, violinist, cellist, and pianist) for every type of event. Our mission is to provide a unique and memorable experience to every client and every event we do.

Awarded Best of Zola
Andre is the man 5/5! Andre offered his bilingual service in a clear and efficient manner. He did not require any queues and was able to pick up instinctually how to proceed with the services that we outlined. He introduced himself and was extremely kind and patient, we could not have asked for a better MC. He went above and beyond and offered to stay longer as necessary. He is a valuable asset to his craft! We look forward to working with Andre and Nicky Avalo Studios in the future!
Mike & E., 3 months ago
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The Talented Photographer - Award Winning Photography. 

5.0

  • Photographer
  • Editorial style
  • Starts at $1,995
  • Serves Gurnee, 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., 5 months ago

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