The Best Wedding Vendors in North Riverside, IL

The Best Wedding Vendors in North Riverside, IL

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1000+ Wedding Vendors in North Riverside, IL

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Afterglow Weddings and Events 

5.0

  • Planner
  • Offers 3 services
  • Starts at $3,000
  • Serves North Riverside, IL

Hi there, I’m Olivia, the face behind Afterglow Weddings and Events! With over five years of experience in the wedding industry, including catering and venue sales, I've been part of more than 100 love stories. My journey in the Chicago wedding industry has included time as a venue coordinator, catering sales manager and event coordinator. My favorite part about working in the industry is working with couples to help their wedding dreams come to life. At Afterglow Weddings and Events, I'm dedicated to bringing your dreams to life and ensuring every detail reflects your unique love story.

Awarded Best of Zola
Afterglow was fantastic to work with for our 3/30 wedding. Olivia and team are extremely professional, punctual, and organized - exactly what I needed during a very stressful crunch time. Olivia took care of everything I needed help with in the weeks leading up to our wedding and on the wedding day. She executed everything perfectly to our vision and ensured the day was smooth and we stayed on schedule. She even had helpful recommendations for vendors that we ended up hiring for our day. She communicated with our venue on our behalf, helped answer my many questions, and accommodated last minute details and changes. I trusted her fully and am 1000% glad I hired her. Seriously snag her up if you can, she was a huge help and instrumental in making our day wonderful and easy! I can't recommend Afterglow enough! THANK YOU!
Desi, a year ago
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Beautyhood 

5.0

  • Beauty professional
  • Starts at $650
  • Serves North Riverside, IL

Meet Noemi, or Mimi as friends call her, a beauty lover whose passion started with playing around with Mary Kay samples on her little vanity as a kid, all thanks to her mom's fun spirit. ​ After graduating from Pivot Point in 2008, Mimi jumped headfirst into the beauty world. She's all about making eyes pop with lashes and glamming up brides with her magic touch. In 2019, she made her salon dream a reality with Beautyhood! ​ At Beautyhood, Mimi's all about creating a chill vibe while giving top-notch beauty treatments. Come join her for a journey where every client leaves feeling like the best version of themselves, one makeover at a time!

Beautyhood was an absolute pleasure to work with for our wedding day beauty needs. Their communication was clear, prompt and friendly, and they really listened to what each of our wedding party members wanted or didn't want. The quality of their work was exceptional - they created beautiful and creative makeup looks using top-notch products, stayed right on schedule, and were incredibly flexible in accommodating everyone's individual needs. Mimi in particular brought a calming, peaceful energy to our getting ready time, chatting with us while also allowing us to just relax and be pampered. I was thrilled with the special touch of rhinestones she added to my undercut, which looked gorgeous and stayed put all night long. They also did beautiful makeup for my nonbinary friend in our wedding party. Mimi even shared the product brands she used so I could purchase them myself for home. Beautyhood truly helped make our wedding day extra special and I can't recommend them highly enough.
Megan F., 4 months ago
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Captured Couture, LLC 

5.0

  • Photographer
  • Editorial style
  • Serves North Riverside, IL
  • Offer

So there’s no “I” in team right?! While Captured Couture is the product of years of hard work that I built from the ground up. I have an amazing team because sometimes takes more than just me. For larger events or on occasions when I am already booked one of my team members will gladly assist with your event. We’ve covered hundreds of weddings together, and have refined our editing style and way of shooting to be completely consistent. You won’t be able to tell the difference. Pinky promise! No matter where you’re planning from when it clicks, it clicks.

Awarded Best of Zola
Jennifer and her team are seriously a dream come true. I could not have imagined better photos that captured our wedding day and all the feelings we had. The wedding went by so fast I almost didn’t remember everything. But then came my stunning photos from Jennifer. She brought me back to that day and I felt like I was reliving the day again. Jennifer and her team are so talented and make you feel comfortable and helped guide us in poses, etc. Will gladly recommend her to anyone in the future wanting exquisite photos and an incredible photographer.
Kailey O., 7 months ago
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Audrey Simper Photography 

5.0

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

GET TO KNOW ME: Empathetic, detail oriented, & interested in learning how I can best support you. Capturing your shine while encouraging a feeling of ease. Go to coffee order: Almond Milk Cafe Miel | Personality types: ENFJ, Leo, Enneagram 7, Big Nerd | Hobbies: Acroyoga, dance, pottery, board games, reading books on psychology, binge watching survivor, being obsessed with your dog, getting little treats, curating an at home apothecary | Family: I live with my tiny Chihuahua Theo in Chicago.

Awarded Best of Zola
Audrey Simper Photography was an absolute dream to work with for our wedding. From our very first interaction, Audrey demonstrated a prompt, thorough, insightful, encouraging, and helpful communication style that immediately put us at ease. Her great positioning, beautiful natural editing style, and overall flexibility were exactly what we were looking for in a wedding photographer. On the day of, Audrey's calming energy was so valuable - her ability to keep cool and help the flow of the day allowed us to truly enjoy time with our guests and capture the pure joy of the occasion. Audrey also found so many visually stunning spots for us to take photos, which we know we'll be able to admire for years to come. We couldn't recommend Audrey highly enough!
Lena J., 8 months ago
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Rhys Mcintyre Videography 

5.0

  • Videographer
  • Storytelling style
  • Starts at $2,000
  • Serves North Riverside, IL

We LOVE telling stories and what better story to tell than one of the best days of your life! We know wedding films can seem similar, but what truly makes them different is you! Your love and passion is the story and we are here to tell it!

Awarded Best of Zola
Can't say enough positive things about Rhys, he was very easy to work with and produced the best wedding video I could have ever asked for! I chose him because I love how he layers in audio from the vows/speeches over the video footage - everyone was raving about our video and how they'd never seen anything like it! It was also so special seeing the full length video that he provides so we could relive the full ceremony and all the speeches. I also really appreciated how Rhys went above and beyond to produce a separate video for my father/daughter dance since we surprised everyone with an eight-song medley. Thank you Rhys for capturing the magic of our wedding day!
Melissa E., 2 years ago
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Piero Pierrot Photography 

5.0

  • Photographer
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $1,300
  • Serves North Riverside, IL

I'm Piero, I've been a wedding photographer for over 7 years, my approach combines a blend of candid and posed styles, ensuring that every smile, tear, and joyful dance is immortalized in stunning imagery, from the delicate details of your attire to the vibrant energy of the celebration, allowing you to relive the magic for years to come. I work closely with you to understand your vision and preferences, always helping you with your timeline, and assisting you with ideas to make sure vision comes true.

Awarded Best of Zola
Piero Pierrot Photography was a fantastic choice for our wedding photographer. From the start, Piero was direct and excited about capturing our special day. His communication style put us at ease, and his passion for his work was evident. The quality of his photos was exceptional - he has a great eye for detail and creativity, and was able to capture all the little moments that made our wedding day so unique. Piero was also incredibly easy going, which was exactly what we needed on our big day. He had some great photo ideas and was seemingly everywhere, ensuring he didn't miss a thing. Piero was also very punctual and professional, which helped keep the day running smoothly. We would highly recommend Piero Pierrot Photography to any couple looking for an amazing wedding photographer who can deliver beautiful, high-value photos while also being a pleasure to work with. We would absolutely hire him again for any major event! The edits came out amazing and he also did our engagement photos which I love!
Amanda T., 5 months ago
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Anna Mustyats 

5.0

  • Photographer
  • Classic style
  • Starts at $1,200
  • Serves North Riverside, IL

My name is Anna Mustyats, and I am a wedding photographer with 12 years of experience. Based in Chicago and available for weddings across the USA, I specialize in creating timeless images that beautifully capture the essence of each couple's special day.

Ann's is very professional and easy to work with! We made a family photoshoot and were satisfied a lot with our photos! My photo shoot was amazing! She was very easy to explain what we really wanted from our photos. I highly recommend her! You'll be really satisfied with your time with her!
Iuliia K., 4 months ago
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Blush And Braids Beauty Bar 

4.9

  • Beauty professional
  • Team of 56
  • Starts at $500
  • Serves North Riverside, IL

Our specialties are sultry and natural glam makeup, as well boho chic hair, and gorgeous sleek and elevated styles! We have experience with a range of skin and hair types and tones, as well as a wide range of products, including airbrush makeup and hair extensions. We provide in-studio and on-site beauty services in Chicago and surrounding suburbs, Wisconsin, Indiana, and Michigan. We also have a new location in Tacoma, WA, and have artists in the greater PNW area. We specialize in services for weddings and special events.

Awarded Best of Zola
I HIGHLY recommend using BBBB for your beauty services. As a bride who doesn't typically wear makeup and has naturally curly/wavy hair, my priority for hair/makeup services was finding a place who would make me look and feel beautiful and confident, but still like myself. The BBBB team KNOCKED it out of the park. Amy (makeup), Milian (hair) and Brenda (hair/makeup) were so kind and professional while doing hair/makeup for myself, my mother, my two grandmothers, my mother-in-law, and my two maids-of-honor. They kept us on schedule, but were flexible when someone was running behind or needed to take a break. Their energy was fun, warm, and relaxing, which helped to really set the tone for the day. Everyone was saying how the morning of the wedding felt almost like a spa experience – it was that relaxing! We all looked beautiful, seriously. And we all felt like *ourselves*, which was a top priority for us. I remarked to my husband that I felt the most beautiful I have ever felt in my life on my wedding day – and I don't know if I'll ever feel more gorgeous! So much of that is attributed to the hair and makeup services I received from BBBB. I felt so confident heading into our wedding day. Not once did I feel preoccupied about my appearance, because the artists crushed it. Thank you BBBB crew for making such a special, cherished day all the more magical.
Alexa M., 7 months ago
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Crimson Events 

5.0

  • DJ
  • Starts at $1,495
  • Serves North Riverside, IL

Based in the vibrant heart of the Midwest (Chicago, Illinois) Crimson Events is the premier source for mobile entertainment in the private events industry. With over 20 years in the spotlight, we've earned a reputation as trusted, professional, and seasoned party experts, guaranteeing an unforgettable experience for your special occasions. From live musicians to top-tier DJs, professional audio setups to awe-inspiring special effects lighting, cutting-edge photo booths and custom music edits – we've got you covered.

Awarded Best of Zola
Crimson Events and their team were an absolute pleasure to work with for our wedding. Drew, our lead musician, was comprehensive, knowledgeable and helpful every step of the planning process, answering all our questions and offering great suggestions that kept guests dancing all night. The music selections were spot on and continuously had the dance floor packed. The high quality photo booth was also a huge hit! Drew made our whole night nonstop fun with his amazing music that perfectly suited our taste. Between the interactive and upbeat song choices and the awesome photo booth, Crimson Events helped make our wedding a blast that we and our guests won't soon forget!
Emma s., a year ago
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Light and Chapel | Wedding Storytellers 

5.0

  • Photographer
  • Fine art style
  • Starts at $3,000
  • Serves North Riverside, IL

We are visual artists with a refined eye for lighting, editorial storytelling, and capturing candid emotion as it naturally unfolds. Our passion lies in telling your unique love story—crafting images that bring you right back to the emotions of your day, allowing you to relive each beautiful moment as if it were happening all over again.

Awarded Best of Zola
Hiring LightChapel to photograph our wedding was an absolute delight. From our first meeting to the delivery of our stunning photos, their professionalism and dedication were evident. They listened to our ideas and effortlessly captured the essence of our special day. We couldn't be happier with the results and highly recommend them for anyone looking for extraordinary wedding photography. They truly went above and beyond to make our memories last a lifetime!
Kayla, a year ago
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Private Dining by Sepia 

4.9

Chicago, IL
  • Venue
  • Up to 64 guests
  • All-inclusive
  • Indoor
  • Starts at $3,000

Private Dining by Sepia offers an intimate and sophisticated venue in Chicago’s West Loop. The contemporary design and exquisite cuisine create a refined setting for weddings. Guests enjoy the exceptional service and personalized dining experience, tailored to individual tastes. The professional staff ensures a seamless event, handling every detail from planning to execution. Private Dining by Sepia provides a high-end and intimate venue focused on culinary excellence.

Why you'll love this venue

  • Provides setup and cleanup
  • Multiple event spaces
  • Has a dance floor to dance the night away

Venue considerations

  • Does not allow pets
  • No dedicated areas for getting ready
  • No on-premises lodging options
Private Dining by Sepia was an absolute pleasure to work with for our wedding. Their communication throughout the planning process was amazing - they were incredibly responsive and helpful in making decisions. The service they provided on the day was absolutely perfect, and the food was incredible. They truly contributed to making our special day so memorable. I would highly recommend Private Dining by Sepia to any couple looking for a top-notch wedding venue.
Harry v., 6 months ago
Toast and Jam DJs 

4.9

  • DJ
  • Starts at $2,850
  • Serves North Riverside, IL

Toast & Jam DJs specialize in making people dance by working closely with our clients to create customized playlists that reflect their tastes. We reject line dances, props, and other gimmicks in favor of perfectly planned and well-timed soundtracks that appeal to every partygoer. That means no Hokey Pokey and no Chicken Dance. At Toast & Jam, we believe that a thoughtful mix of pop favorites, hip-hop bootyshakers, Motown classics, and timeless standards are fun and self-respecting alternative to those embarrassing and played-out dancefloor clichés.

Toast & Jam and DJ Alli Klein were FANTASTIC!! Music was so incredibly important to me for our wedding and Alli understood the assignment and delivered. I had multiple people come up to me during and after our wedding and say that the music was the best they’ve ever heard at any wedding. Not to mention everything went off perfectly without a hitch. If you want a rocking dance floor and to party hard then look no further than toast and jam.
Courtney R., 3 months ago
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Bartlett Hills Golf Club 

5.0

Bartlett, IL
  • Venue
  • Up to 230 guests
  • All-inclusive
  • Indoor
  • Starts at $3,000

Bartlett Hills is an Award Winning Banquet Hall and Golf Course in the Chicago-Land Area. The Venue is perfect for Wedding Ceremonies and Receptions and offer breathtaking elevated views of the course's landscaping. With exclusive rights to the venue, a capacity of 230 guests and 5 star reviewed fine dining, our team works with each Bride and Groom on a personal one-on-one basis to create the most magical wedding evening possible. Our Wedding Package is extremely inclusive and can be customized to fit anyones needs and wants. Please call our Wedding Office at 630-213-3103 to set up your viewing today!

Why you'll love this venue

  • Offers full-service amenities
  • Classic elegance
  • Provides lighting and sound

Venue considerations

  • Not for you if you are looking for something nontraditional
  • Best for events with big guest lists
Awarded Best of Zola
The team at Bartlett Hills Golf Club were extraordinarily helpful, knowledgeable, compassionate, and empathetic throughout our entire wedding planning process. They completely set up the entire venue space with our ideas and vision, accommodating our wedding party, guests, and all of our requests with pristine precision and execution. The quality of their work and attention to detail was truly inviting, and the beautiful photos captured the essence of our special day. Bartlett Hills went above and beyond to ensure our wedding was absolutely amazing, and we are so grateful for their accommodating and compassionate service.
Crystal R., 11 days ago
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Piotrowski Strings 

5.0

  • Solo performer
  • Starts at $425
  • Serves North Riverside, IL

Piotrowski Strings is your home for premier musicians for any event! Owner and violinist Anna Piotrowski expanded in 2024 to include a team of highly skilled and experienced professionals to serve more clients with the same quality, style, and service she is known for. Anna looks forward to working with you on your vision!

Awarded Best of Zola
Anna was an absolute joy to work with! Her communication style was easy, and effortless - she was always quick to respond to our questions and very accommodating of our requests. On the day of the wedding, she played beautifully during our ceremony and cocktail hour and it was loved by all our guests. We were so happy to hear her play while we were taking portraits - the melodies she performed added such a wonderful ambiance and really made our special day even more memorable. Hiring Anna was hands down the best decision we made for our wedding, and we would highly recommend her to any couple looking for a talented violinist to bring their event to life.
Evelyn R., 10 months ago
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Funk Almighty 

4.9

  • Band or Ensemble
  • Serves North Riverside, IL

CHICAGO SHOWCASE, JULY 18th. Tickets available on our website. THE FUNK ALMIGHTY EXPERIENCE: 1.) A Dance Floor Full of All Generations (yes, even Grandma!) 2.) Concert-Level Musicianship 3.) Top-Tier Talent from IU’s Jacobs School of Music 4.) A Worry-Free, Seamless Experience 5.) A Customized Evening Tailored to Your Vision 6.) Professionalism, Groove, and Memories that Last a Lifetime

Awarded Best of Zola
These guys were amazing. My husband, dad and many other people who attended the wedding and are all musicians were so impressed and guests in general keep messaging me saying how great they were! Cannot recommend them enough. I was so excited too because they ended up playing a Sammy Rae song off the playlist I sent them (one of my favorite artists). We had a few of them play our ceremony too and as soon as heard them play something by the Beatles I immediately started tearing up. Get these guys for your wedding or event! *Original review posted on theknot.com https://www.theknot.com/marketplace/funk-almighty-chicago-il-2062080
Kristina, a year ago
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Sustainable Soirées 

5.0

  • Planner
  • Offers 3 services
  • Serves North Riverside, IL
  • Offer

Sustainable Soirées is a premier Chicago wedding planning company led by Bristol Echeverria, a highly skilled Master Certified Wedding Planner and Certified Wedding Design Consultant. We bring nearly a decade of experience in crafting exquisite and sustainable weddings and events in the Chicagoland area. Our expertise lies in meticulously curating every aspect of your special day to ensure an unforgettable and environmentally conscious celebration. From large-scale events to intimate celebrations, weddings rich in cultural traditions, or laid-back gatherings, we know how to adapt our skills to meet every client's needs.

Awarded Best of Zola
After Spencer and I got engaged, we quickly realized that we needed someone to help us stay organized and on top of all of our deadlines. We hired Bristol as our partial planner and day-of coordinator, and it was easily the best decision we made throughout the planning process!! Our monthly planning calls with Bristol were crucial to helping us stay on top of all of the details, and she provided a ton of extremely helpful planning spreadsheets that made everything very straightforward. We always knew what we had left to do and what was next on the agenda. She also took a lot of time to understand our vision for the wedding day, and virtually all of the vendors we ended up hiring came at her recommendation. It was also really important to us that our wedding create as little waste as possible, and all of the vendors she sent our way helped us towards that goal. One of the things we appreciated the most was her assistance in finalizing details with our vendors. A lot of questions came up in those final calls that we hadn’t thought about or were not prepared to answer, and Bristol helped us make the right decisions every time. Bristol was incredibly warm and supportive throughout the entire process. Her genuine care for us and our wedding made us feel like we were in very capable and trusted hands. We’ve received so many compliments from our wedding party and families about how effortlessly she managed the wedding day and the events leading up to it, as well as her thorough communication to everyone involved in the ceremony. The week leading up to the wedding was entirely stress-free for us because Bristol made sure that all of our boxes were checked well in advance of the wedding. Hiring Bristol and her team is the best decision you could make for your wedding day, and we will be recommending her to all of our friends getting married in the future!! Thank you again for making our wedding day so special! Katie & Spencer
Katie, 10 months ago
Something Profound Weddings 

5.0

  • Planner
  • Offers 4 services
  • Starts at $800
  • Serves North Riverside, IL

Leslie Knope of Weddings! Serving Chicago, IL, Something Profound Weddings provides planning, coordination, officiating, counseling and consultation for couples. Rebecca, the founder of the company and ordained officiant, is deeply passionate about supporting couples in love. Rebecca educates and supports couples through the process; tell her what you want and she'll provide what you need. Rebecca has more than a decade of experience within the event and hospitality industries. In her personal time, she enjoys leaning into creativity, psychology and exploring new destinations, food and drinks.

Awarded Best of Zola
Rebecca is nothing short of incredible! She was a necessity for our wedding planning process and coordination, and we all agreed hiring her was the most valuable choice we made during it. From the very first intro call where we had been speaking to a lot of new vendors, deciding what worked for us, which personalities we matched with, and beginning to understand all that it would take to pull off an incredible event, she made us feel at ease! She is an absolute professional - she keeps things very realistic, but positive, and knows how to work well with many different people in the industry. She knew when she needed to encourage them to follow up with us or something was due on our end, she was always very kind about it. We trusted her as she knew many of the vendors we would be working with and she also came with great recommendations when we weren’t sure on a vendor. She takes comprehensive notes of your conversations so that no idea or thought is forgotten and it makes you feel so valued as a client that she cares so much about your big day. Our families were equally impressed with her professionalism and care for her clients. With the coordination package, we were so much less stressed than other couples we’ve witnessed, since Rebecca handled the majority of communication amongst vendors in the month leading up to the wedding (and even was on top of it prior to taking a much deserved vacation for herself!). We were able to be fully present on our wedding day and thoroughly enjoyed it, which is everything it should be! We cannot recommend her enough and are so happy to follow her now on Instagram where we can see all the difference she’s making in other couples’ big days!
Madeline K., 9 months ago
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Visil Photography 

5.0

  • Photographer
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $1,950
  • Serves North Riverside, IL

Hey, I’m Victor Silas, the heart and soul behind Visil Photography. As the owner and lead photographer, I’m passionate about capturing genuine love stories and creating lasting memories. For me, it’s more than just snapping photos—it’s about preserving the unique, unforgettable moments that make your wedding day yours. I make sure you feel comfortable in front of the camera, letting your love shine through naturally. My style? Candid, photojournalistic, and effortlessly fun.

Awarded Best of Zola
Visil Photography provided amazing photography services for our wedding day. Victor was extremely respectful, informative, and positive in all of our communications leading up to the big event. On the wedding day itself, he was passionate about capturing all of those special moments we had envisioned. Victor has a gift for engaging with people and making them feel comfortable in front of the camera. He circulated seamlessly among our guests and captured countless touching interactions. My husband and I could not be happier with the beautiful, artistic photos Victor delivered. They will allow us to re-live our special day for years to come. I would highly recommend Visil Photography for any couple looking for a talented photographer who can beautifully document their wedding memories. Victor was a joy to work with!
Krystal Z., 10 months ago
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Dreamscapes Wedding Floral Designs 

4.8

  • Florist
  • Starts at $2,000
  • Serves North Riverside, IL

We are a small, boutique style florist on the south side of Chicago serving all of Chicagoland, NW IN, and S WI. We work closely with each and every couple to ensure their day is as unique as them; from city to country, and everything style in between!

Awarded Best of Zola
Working with Dreamscapes Wedding Floral Designs was an absolute pleasure. From the moment we first spoke, Amanda demonstrated a professional, knowledgeable, and collaborative approach that put me at ease throughout the entire planning process. She was friendly and attentive, involving me in every decision and carefully considering all of my wishes and preferences to ensure my wedding day vision came to life. The floral arrangements Amanda created were truly stunning - elegant, skillful, and wonderfully fresh. Her creations elevated the venue space, providing breathtaking focal points that perfectly complemented the photography and brought my entire wedding aesthetic together seamlessly. I could not have been more thrilled with the quality and value of Amanda's work, and I would recommend Dreamscapes to any couple looking for a florist that will exceed their expectations.
Heather T., 5 months ago
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Exquisite Events and Floral Design 

4.9

  • Florist
  • Starts at $3,000
  • Serves North Riverside, IL

Exquisite Events and Floral Design is a Full-service Event planning, Decorating, and Floral design company that provides stunning decors. Our experienced wedding planner provides exquisite design that defines your vision and help create the magical event you’ve always dreamed of. We start with a personal consultation where we get to know your style and your stories. Then we combine meticulous planning with impeccable attention to detail to plan the wedding of your dreams. Which leaves you free to relax and enjoy the most important day of your lives.”

Awarded Best of Zola
Bukky and her team did an AMAZING job on our wedding day. The day went flawlessly. Exquisite Events & Floral Design handled our wedding planning and all the decor as well. Some things I really appreciated were Bukky's professionalism and her consistency throughout the whole process. She was beyond helpful, experienced, and knowledgeable, especially since we had no experience and really no external guidance. She gave us a calming feeling throughout the entire process. We also loved working with her whole team! On the day of the wedding, she had her team split up, one with my wife and one with me, while Bukky ran the show at the venue. They were great resources for us and worked seamlessly with our videography/photography team. Overall, we are SO grateful and blessed to have been recommended to Exquisite Events & Florals. It’s a 10/10 for anyone looking for assistance.
Dennis M., 6 months ago
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Alto Floral Designs 

5.0

  • Florist
  • Starts at $700
  • Serves North Riverside, IL

At Alto Floral Designs, we provide high quality arrangements that blend elements of traditional elegance and trend-setting styles. We offer gorgeous, affordable flower arrangements for events, weddings, and everyday occasions in Chicago.

Awarded Best of Zola
I loved working with Deneige since day 1. She was very communicative and responsive. She was very flexible and could accommodate every idea I had. For example, I wanted to use specific vases and added a wedding floral arch a few months before. Deneige made it all possible, and she brought my vision to life! I could have my dream floral designs while staying on a budget; working with Alto Floral Designs was affordable and accessible. I will keep Alto Floral Designs in mind when I have any event and will continue recommending them to any future brides I know. Thank you! -Diana & Christian
Diana M., a year ago
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Georgios Banquets, Quality Inn & Conference Centre 

4.9

Orland Park, IL
  • Venue
  • Up to 1000 guests
  • All-inclusive
  • Indoor & outdoor
  • Starts at $5,400
  • Offer

Georgios Banquets in Orland Park provides a spacious and elegant venue for weddings. The venue’s grand ballrooms and sophisticated decor create a refined setting for any celebration. Guests appreciate the exceptional service and extensive menu options, tailored to individual tastes. The professional staff ensures a smooth and stress-free experience, handling every detail from start to finish. For couples seeking a grand and elegant wedding venue with excellent service, Georgios Banquets is an excellent choice.

Why you'll love this venue

  • All-inclusive venue packages
  • Flexible event spaces
  • Multiple event spaces

Venue considerations

  • Does not allow pets
  • Venue feels large for events with small guest lists
  • Not for you if you are drawn to more unconventional venues
Awarded Best of Zola
Georgios Banquets, Quality Inn & Conference Centre was an amazing venue for our wedding. I really enjoyed how thorough the staff was in the whole process - they really made me feel at home and helped ensure I was completely satisfied throughout. The space and value was worth every penny, as the venue was beautiful and they went above and beyond to contribute to making our special day perfect. From the moment we booked, the team was incredibly communicative and attentive to all of our needs. I would highly recommend this venue to any couple looking for a stress-free, high-quality wedding experience.
Hannah s., 5 months ago
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Okyne Medialab, Inc. 

4.6

  • DJ
  • Starts at $1,950
  • Serves North Riverside, IL

Okyne Medialab is a contemporary wedding DJ business based in Austin, Texas and Chicago, Illinois. This entertainment company strives to bring a fresh perspective to the DJ industry. While still taking the lead on the night, these DJs will remain true to your vision and expectations.

Our guests still to this day rave about our music and DJ! We were extremely happy with Okyne Medialab, which was a referral from our wedding planner. (I always knew that I wanted a DJ compared to a band just because of personal preference of the type of music we like.) Al hosted multiple calls us, was a phone call away with any questions, and then even attended our final walk through to determine speaker locations and overall plan. Leading up to our wedding at the Chicago History Museum, we felt confident that Okyne would execute our vision and they most certainly did. DJ Alan came dressed to impressed to our black tie wedding and was professional, yet such a fun DJ! All of our must haves were played ( any songs from our do not play list were not played haha) and played right on time. (Timing is everything!!) I highly recommend Okyne Media Lab!!
Addison F., 2 months ago
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Modern Love DJs 

5.0

  • DJ
  • Starts at $1,800
  • Serves North Riverside, IL

Woman owned, Chicago based mobile DJ company. We wanna be your best friend on your best day! Personable, professional, and music obsessed, we are here for whatever genre, whatever vibe, just plain whatever you are looking for!

Awarded Best of Zola
We worked with Nora through the difficult and many changes of COVID to plan our wedding. She was completely flexible, took the time to get to know us and coordinated separately with other entertainment we had planned for the night...allowing for a seamless and wonderful party! She played everything we wanted and nothing we didn't with little guidance. Hire Norah!
Britta, a year ago
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Funktastic Productions Llc. 

5.0

  • Band or Ensemble
  • Starts at $10,000
  • Serves North Riverside, IL

The name Funktastic is more than a genre of music - it’s a tight-knit family of stellar talent with a finely and meticulously curated repertoire spanning every style of music. 6-15 Piece Bands, Live DJ Hybrids, Photo Booths, and more, Funktastic is reserved for those who have a refined musical taste and need for having the best night of their lives. A collection of Chicago's finest black voices, musical authenticity comes from within the music. Musical authenticity comes from what's within the music. By tributing legendary artists with inclusion and diversity, we help preserve the African-American art form of Motown, Hiphop, Pop, and more!

Awarded Best of Zola
Funktastic Productions Llc. was an absolute hit at our wedding! From the very first interaction, their communication was quick, friendly, and super detailed - they clearly cared about making our day perfect. And that's exactly what they delivered. I chose to have live piano and violin at my ceremony and they sounded beautiful together. They played every song I requested with depth and precision- even the fairly new music (I requested Birds of a Feather for the recessional, and they NAILED it!) They provided mics to the musicians and the officiant stand, which ended up being a lifesaver for us. The DJ and violinist were both fun and talented, keeping the dance floor packed all night long. DJ Servaun in particular did an amazing job matching the vibes, emceeing, and balancing in the moment song requests with a killer playlist. Get the DJ with Musician accompaniment package!! The electric violin player lit up the dance floor & guests LOVED it! Quote: “Best wedding I’ve ever been to! I’ve never been to a wedding where ‘Not Like Us’ got a violin accompaniment”. I also used Funktastic for our photobooth service and it was one of the most popular parts of the wedding. People lined up at one point to take pics- and I was thrilled with the quality of the designs and service. Funktastic Productions provided incredible value and high quality entertainment that made our wedding celebration truly unforgettable. We can't recommend them enough!
Samantha S., 2 months ago
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Lux Everlasting 

5.0

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

I've always been an artist, but my love for photography truly took hold when I photographed my first wedding in 2007. That day, I fell in love with everything about weddings— getting to work with all kinds of people and personalities, capturing every moment and each detail, and even getting to bust a move on the dance floor every now and then.

Awarded Best of Zola
We hired lux everlasting for our wedding and engagement photos and it was the best decision we made! They were so amazing and engaging, they gave us all the photos we could have ever wanted and are so artistic and creative! We didn’t want standard posed pics and they were exactly what we were looking for. We loved them so much we referred them for all of our siblings, my brother, sister and sister in law used them for there weddings too!! Don’t hesitate one more minute, hire them!
Sabrina, a year ago
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Reel Love Video 

5.0

  • Videographer
  • Documentary style
  • Starts at $1,299
  • Serves North Riverside, IL

Reel Love is dedicated to providing wedding videography services to all couples looking to get married. Although each couple and every wedding is unique, we notice and appreciate the commonalities each share. Love, family, friendship, and tradition are at the forefront of every wedding we've had the privilege of filming. We look forward to telling your love story!

Awarded Best of Zola
Ashina truly helped us out after we lost our videographer two months before the wedding. They were extremely professional, creative, and a pleasure to work with. While having to find someone so close to wedding caused a lot of stress, we were blessed to find Ashina.
Maria K., 2 years ago
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Monarch Creative Events 

5.0

  • Planner
  • Offers 3 services
  • Starts at $2,900
  • Serves North Riverside, IL

At Monarch Creative Events, we specialize in seamless wedding planning for couples who want a stunning, stress-free celebration. We know you’re busy, so we handle the details while you enjoy the experience. From vendor coordination to flawless execution, we ensure your day runs smoothly. Whether you're planning an intimate gathering or a grand event, our expertise turns your vision into reality. With a passion for organization and a focus on memorable guest experiences, we make wedding planning effortless. Let’s create something extraordinary together!

Awarded Best of Zola
I found Alexa on the Knot and booked her for Monarch’s full wedding planning package as my husband & I were planning a wedding outside of Chicago in an unconventional venue, 9 months away, and lived in another state. It was a big challenge but from the initial consultation, we loved Alexa’s energy, organization, commitment and just knew we could trust her with our once in a lifetime event. The planning process was extremely organized, thorough and well-paced. She matched my attention to detail, tackled unplanned challenges with ferocity (which included a limited selection of vendors given the location of our venue) and was as dedicated to bringing my very specific vision to life as I was. She brought great vendor recommendations and connections and did countless hours of research on new vendors. Details were well-documented and thoroughly discussed to ensure all parties were aligned. Even though our venue was farther outside Chicago (Indiana), she ran several venue walkthroughs in-person, attended vendor visits with me, and always accommodated my husband and I’s busy schedule. As Alexa started to step away for her maternity leave (which started right before our wedding date), she did an amazing job ensuring her team was fully prepared to handle last minute preparations and day-of responsibilities. The day-of team of 3 were awesome with completely handling all details A-Z so I didn’t have to worry about anything, even despite some last minute changes due to weather! Due to the complexity of our venue, its location, short timeline, and being from out-of-state, we are SO GLAD we booked Monarch for their full planning package and had the privilege of working with Alexa! It was sincerely our pleasure to have her bring our special day to life, she was a joy to work with and get to know. If I were getting married again, I’d book her services again no question! Thank you Alexa!!
Abby R., 7 months ago
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The Woman's Club of Evanston 

5.0

Evanston, IL
  • Venue
  • Up to 250 guests
  • Select services
  • Indoor
  • Starts at $5,000

The Woman’s Club of Evanston is an ideal setting for your most special occasion. Our historic Clubhouse, built in 1912, exudes warmth and timeless elegance. On the first floor, the lovely Tea Room with sparkling chandeliers flows into the Music Room with one of our grand pianos. The Sun Porch can be used as a wedding suite or additional seating during cocktail hour, providing multiple settings for your friends and family to enjoy. The double staircase off the marble foyer leads to the dramatic Grand Ballroom, the perfect place for dinner and dancing. The Woman’s Club allows you to select a caterer from our broad list with various price ranges to accommodate your budget. Our caterers are very familiar with the Clubhouse assuring your event will run smoothly. Dinnerware, tables, chairs and other equipment needed to host your wedding are included.

Why you'll love this venue

  • Bridal suite on site
  • Provides lighting and sound
  • Multiple event spaces

Venue considerations

  • Does not allow pets
  • No on-site guest accommodations
  • Does not provide event staff
Awarded Best of Zola
The Woman’s Club of Evanston was the perfect venue for our June wedding! After an extensive venue search, we were so excited to find the Woman’s Club. The venue checked every box we had - close enough to the city for us and our friends and close enough to the suburbs for our family. The venue is also located right between a reasonably-priced parking garage and a lovely Hilton, which accommodated anyone flying or driving into our celebration. Our vendors also raved about the ease of working in that space, from the vendor parking lot to loading areas to elevators. The venue manager, Gretchen, was the best! She is an excellent communicator and answered all our questions promptly, and was on top of all the tasks that needed to be completed. The BYOB policy of the venue also helped us save some money on our beverages. The list of preferred caterers was great and we found someone that was the perfect fit for our fusion wedding. The venue itself is so beautiful. As soon as I walked in, I knew it was just right for us. The first floor is so warm and welcoming, and was perfect for our photos and for the cocktail hour. The second floor ballroom is grand and had such a wow factor. We were able to keep our decorations to a minimum because the venue itself is gorgeous. The space has so much natural light. We used the gardens outside for our first look, which made for some lovely photos. There’s nowhere else I would rather have gotten married!
Shruti K., a year ago
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Handled by Hamlin Events 

5.0

  • Planner
  • Offers 3 services
  • Starts at $250
  • Serves North Riverside, IL

Hi, my name is Michelle. I am an educator with a love for weddings and events. If I can handle a classroom of 24 second graders imaging what I can do for you on your wedding day. Handled by Hamlin Events is for a couple who is fun, energetic, carefree, and wants to live their best "married" life.

Awarded Best of Zola
As a SECOND time Bride, whom didn't use a planner the first time. HIRE MICHELLE. You won't regret it one bit. As a "seasoned" wedding professional, I didn't use a planner the first time and I regret it. WOW WOW WOW What a difference it makes to have someone advocating for you! There was no need to chat with any vendors and answer questions about anything because I had Michelle. I can't stress enough how much this made my day STRESS-FREE. She's a total professional boss babe, friendly, and fierce. Thank you again Michelle for making our day AMAAAAAAAZING.
Giselle V., a year ago

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