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Welcome to the Chicago Bio !!

This bio is a work in progress but contains a list of Chicago area vendors and those knotties using them! Hopefully this aids you in making your wedding decisions and points you in the right direction to find answers to your vendor questions

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Reception Venues
Ceremony Locations
Photographers
Videographers
DJs
Bands
Ceremony Musicians
Bride’s Attire
Bridesmaids’ Attire
Tuxedos
Alterations
Florists
Calligraphy
Invitations
Transportation
Officiants
Rentals, Chair Covers & Linens
Rehearsal Dinner Sites
Cakes/Bakeries
Hair/Makeup
Coordinators
Honeymoons
Catering
Shoes
Mariachis & Other Traditions
Flower Girl Attire
Shower Sites
Hotel Blocks
Accessories
Jewelers




RECEPTION VENUES

Allerton Crowne Plaza Hotel, Chicago:

surftraitor – 9/26/03

Arboretum Club, Buffalo Grove:

Bubnlil00 - 8/21/04

Belvedere Chateau (www.belvederechateau.com):

Frgnadorbl – 5/22/04

Cafι La Cave:

Flc320 – 8/28/04

Cantigny Golf Course:

AKA14 – 820/04

Casa Royale:

HappyInsomniac – 2/14/04

Chateau bu Sche, Alsip:

Jen531 – 9/3/04

Chauteau del Mar, Hickory Hills:

jk03 - 01/03/04

Chevy Chase Country Club, Wheeling (www.chevychasecountryclub.com):

ecowedding – 2/28/04

lazylisa – 10/1/04

Chicago City Centre Hotel (Holiday Inn):

dbuff1 – 6/13/04

Condesa Del Mar, Alsip:

msbri1 – 3/6/04 (They were very nice and accomodating. Condesa Del Mar gives Winter discounts for January through April receptions, and the food was delicious. They will put out your favors and any extra decorations that you may want if you just tell them how you want it.)

Cottilion banquets, Palatine:

stbmrs.ruiz (Very nice to work with)

Danada House, Wheaton:

Shanahan – 10/16/04

Diplomat West, Elmhurst (630-279-9700):

Ktbug102 – 4/24/04

East Bank Club:

Smoove – 5/24/03

European Crystal Banquets, Arlington Heights:

kmrobins03 – 6/25/05

Holiday Inn, Mart Plaza:

irishkel14 – 10/9/04

Holiday Inn, Willowbrook:

Mikesgirl21 – 2/21/04 (Were great; Worked with Marsha)

Hotel InterContinental:

chicagobride2be

Hyatt Lodge, Oakbrook:

JackieH – 8/14/04

Jacob Henry Mansion, Joliet:

kagl15 – 4/24/04 (Sue, the coordinator, made sure everything ran smoothly and the place looked beautiful. The decorations looked perfect, the service was great and everyone commented on how much they loved the venue.)

Maggiano's:

Lena&John - 09/25/04 (Chicago location)

Meridian Banquets, Rolling Meadows:

ImSweetPea - 10/30/04 (Beautiful room, Great food, Reasonable prices! Anna is wonderful!)

Mid-Day Club, Chicago:

Zoeyblue13 – 8/28/04

Millennium Knickerbocker Hotel:

ChicagoRuby – 8/21/04

Tiffbride04 – 6/11/04

Monty’s Banquets, Bensenville::

Prill1717 – 8/14/04

Newberry Library:

AutumnGigi – 9/10/05

Febbride04

Freckleface – 12/27/03

Nikos, Bridgeview,IL:

LaNovia – 5/3/03

Oak Brook Bath & Tennis Club:

vandrbrg – 12/6/03

Park Hyatt Chicago:

Katemarie – 10/8/04

Radisson, Chicago:

Lizardesque – 5/15/04

Renaissance Hotel – Oakbrook:

Spovan – 10/2/04

Riviera Country Club, Orland Park:

Ksasveld – 9/6/03

Seven Bridges Golf Club (Woodridge):

FutureMrsD – 6/5/04

Sheraton Northwest, Arlington Park:

Llspring92 – 9/18/04

Signature Room - Seven Bridges:

CatoIL04 – 5/1/04

Silver Lakes Country Club, Orland Park:

Sunshineamo – 2/28/04

St. Charles VFW:

Zelly72 - (10/30/04)

The Black Orchid:

Belden – 10/18/03

The Carlisle:

Tenutes – 10/16/04

The Landmark:

JenA0723 – 6/5/04

The Milk Pail (www.themilkpail.com):

Newleyweds1004 (Have been more than accommodating and they're great for budgets of any size! )

The Plaza Club (Prudential Building):

vingthing – 6/19/04

The Seville, Streamwood:

t-ball - 4/24/04
doggymommy – 10/30/04 (“Kim is a doll to work with!”)

may8th_2004 – 5/8/04

The Tower Club:

Msmetro – 5/3/03 (Fabulous people, excellent food, great atmosphere. Highly recommended)

Union League Club:

Heathersmu – 12/27/03

Valley Lo Sports Club:

bootyh72 - 3/20/04

Walter Payton’s Roundhouse, Aurora (www.americasbrewpub.com):

jojo-2004 – 10/2/04

Wydham Drake, Oak Brook:

J2 – 5/29/04

Wydham Hotel, Itasca:

Mitts – 7/12/03 (Delicious food, and the tent was absolutely beautiful!)

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CEREMONY LOCATIONS

Apostolic Church of God

Smoove – 5/24/03

Calvary Episcopal Church, Batavia

Doggymommy – 10/30/04

Century Memorial Chapel, Naperville:

jk03 - 01/03/04

First Presbyterian Churh of Evanston:

Flc320 – 8/28/04

First United Methodist Church of LaGrange:

Vandrbrg – 12/6/03

Fourth Presbyterian Church:

irishkel14 – 10/9/04

Holy Name Cathedral, Chicago:

freckleface – 12/27/03

Notre Dame de Chicago:

Surftraitor – 9/26/03

Old Central Church (Part of Jacob Henry Mansion in Joliet):

Mikesgirl21 – 2/21/04 (Beautiful church with an awesome organ)

Old St. Pat's:

Lena&John - 09/25/04

Our Savior Lutheran Church, Carol Stream:

AKA14 – 8/20/04

Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church, Naperville:

Tenutes – 10/16/04

Rockefeller Chapel (U of C Campus):

vingthing – 6/19/04

Seven Bridges Golf Club (Woodridge):

FutureMrsD – 6/5/04

Signature Room @ Hancock Center:

Chiquita15 – 4/23/05

St. Alphonsus, Lakeview:

chicagobride2be

St. Benedict’s Church, Chicago:

Zoeyblue13 – 8/28/04

St. Catherine’s Laboure, Glenview:

kmrobins03 – 6/25/05

St. Chysostoms, Chicago:

Katemarie – 10/8/04

St. Clement Church, Chicago:

Ksasveld – 9/6/03

Belden – 10/18/03

AutumnGigi – 9/10/05

St. Cyril & Methodius Church, Lemont:

Mitts – 7/12/03

St. Fabian, Bridgeview:

Prill1717 – 8/14/04

St. Francis of Asissi, Orland Park:

Jen531 – 9/3/04

St. Isaac Jogues Church in Hinsdale:

J2 – 5/29/04

St. John's Episcopal Church, Naperville:

CatoIL04 – 5/1/04

St. Mar’sy Church, Buffalo Grove:

Lazylisa – 10/1/04

St. Mary of the Angels, Bucktown:

Msmetro – 5/3/03

St. Mary’s, Woodstock:

stbmrs.ruiz

St. Norberts, Northbrook:

Bubnlil00 - 8/21/04

St. Pius church, Lombard:

Spovan – 10/2/04

ImSweetPea – 10/30/04

St. Raphael Catholic Church, Naperville (www.st-raphael.com),:

jojo-2004 – 10/2/04

St. Terrence Parish, Alsip:

JenA0723 – 6/5/04

St. Thomas of Villanova Catholic Church, Palatine:

Llspring92 – 9/18/04

St. Walter Catholic Church (Roselle):

T-ball – 4/24/04

The South Church, Mount Prospect:

JackieH – 8/14/04

Wayside Chapel, Palos Park:

Sunshineamo – 2/28/04

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PHOTOGRAPHERS

Abbey Studios:

JenA0723 – 6/5/04

Ksasveld – 9/6/03

AGR Photography, Arlington Heights:

llspring92 – 9/18/04

AJ Fotography:

Mitts – 7/12/03

Alex Claney Photography, St. Charles, IL:

AKA14 – 8/20/04

Amanda Sudimack, ABS Studios:

Msmetro – 5/3/03 (Really wonderful vendor - easy to get along with, and gorgeous pics)

Anthony W. Smith Photography:

febbride04 (Rehearsal Photography)

Becky Hill:

irishkel14 - 10/9/04

shanahan – 10/16/04

Dbuff1 – 6/13/04

Cherie Wayne:

Lena&John - 09/25/04

Crane's Picture Perfect, Lake Zurich, IL:

Zoeyblue13 – 8/28/04

Edward Fox:

vandrbrg – 12/6/03 (Photographer: Gerardo)

Edwards Photography:

Lizardesque – 5/15/04

EIB Photography:

jk03 - 01/03/04

Elan Photography:

Tiffbride04 – 6/11/04

Footprints Photography:

JackieH – 8/14/04

Franco Lanzi:

Flc320 – 8/28/04

Fred Fox:

ChicagoRuby – 8/21/04 (Rich S. and Steve Morley - already seen work from Steve, engagement portraits)

FutureMrsD – 6/5/04 (Cesar D.;Naperville office)

Mikesgirl21 – 2/21/04 (Jeff Owen; Did an awesome job and went above expectations)

ImSweetPea – 10/30/04 (Cesar; Villa Park Office)

Kmrobins03 – 6/25/05

Gerber & Scarpelli, Chicago:

vingthing – 6/19/04 (Kurt Gerber)

G&R Photography, Chicago:

freckleface –12/27/03

Becca979

Heartspace Originals:

CAtoIL04 – 5/1/04

May8th_2004 – 5/8/04

Jayne Weiske Photography, Chicago (www.jmwphotography.com):

jojo-2004 – 10/2/04

Jean Whiteside Photography:

surftraitor – 9/26/03

Jeffrey Jordan:

lazylisa – 10/1/04

Marc Pagani & Associates:

Belden – 10/18/03 (Mari Nord)

Maria Alvarez (Student):

LaNovia – 5/3/03

Mark Wierda

Katemarie 10/8/04

Maureen Martini, Lombard (630-495-3484):

Ktbug102 – 4/24/04

Nathaniel Edmunds:

Oct11Bride – 10/11/03 (joy to work with; beautiful pictures; unobtrusive; captured the little things too; get to keep proofs; great listener; very helpful after wedding too!)

Peter Thurin:

chicagobride2be

Photography by Lin (www.photographybylin.com):

Newlyweds1004 (Great* to work with, I am getting ALL I asked for in a package with a great price. I contacted about 10 photographers who couldn't offer everything I wanted for the price before I found her!)

Picture Perfect, West Dundee:

t-ball - 4/24/04

Pret a Poser Photography:

febbride04 (Photographer: Mark Sojdehee)

RB Photography:

HappyInsomniac – 2/14/04 (Photographer: Ross)

RHB Photography - Rob Barcroft (www.rhbphotography.com):

Bubnlil00 - 08/21/04

j2 – 5/29/04 (Does amazing work and really knows what he’s doing in terms of capturing Photo Journalism, that is what he studied in school. Very nice person, and very flexible with his packages he offers; although the price is reasonable to begin with. A perfect professional. )

AutumnGigi- 9/10/05

Jen531 – 9/3/04

Rupert Whitley Photography, Chicago:

Sunshineamo – 2/28/04

Scott McCanles:

Goldietog – 1/28/05

Doggymommy - 10/30/04 (“absolutely wonderful!”)

Kagl15 – 4/24/04 (great job; posed & candids; )

Studio One Photography:

Spovan – 10/2/04 (Naperville)

Tenutes – 10/16/04 (Naperville)

The Golden Shutter (www.thegoldenshutter.com):

Frgnadorbl – 5/22/04

Timothy Whaley & Associates:

Zelly72 - 10/30/04

www.weddphoto.com (Pawel Bodgal):

swker1 - Oct. 2004

Prill1717 – 8/14/04

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VIDEOGRAPHERS

AGR Photography, Arlington Heights:

llspring92 – 9/18/04

Ash Cam Video:

chicagobride2be

Count Video Productions, Palatine:

Zoeyblue13 – 8/28/04

Courtney Kintzer (Des Moines, IA):

Belden – 10/18/03

Dreamcatcher Productions (www.dreamcatcherdjvideo.com):

Frgnadorbl – 5/22/04

Fig Media:

febbride04 (Carl)

Forever Images, Inc. (www.foreverimages.us):

swker1 - Oct. 2004 (Mike Mangini)

Fred Fox:

ChicagoRuby – 8/21/04, (Joe N.)

FutureMrsD – 6/5/04 (Joe N.;Naperville office)

ImSweetPea – 10/30/04 (Villa Park office)

Kmrobins03 – 6/25/05

Kramford Video:

Tiffbride04 – 6/11/04

Metropolitan Filmworks.:

JackieH – 8/14/04

Raphael Photo Inc.:

LaNovia – 5/3/03

Rent-a-Band, Rolling Meadows:

Prill1717 – 8/14/04

Rich Haas Video Productions, Orland Park:

Ksasveld – 9/6/03

Rich Video Productions, Plainfield:

Tenutes – 10/16/04

Flc320 – 8/28/04

Smoove – 5/23/04

Rusty Dog Films:

Vingthing – 6/19/04

RVT Productions:

JenA0723 – 6/5/04

Star Video Productions, Rolling Meadows (847-956-8742):

Ktbug102 – 4/24/04 (contracted through Rent-A-Band)

Video Syndicate (out of LA):

Chiquita15 – 4/23/05

Wedding Connections:

Dbuff1 – 6/13/04

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DJ’s

A Better Sound, St. Charles, IL

AKA14 – 8/20/04

Ameritune:

t-ball - 4/24/04 (DJ: Beth)

may8th_2004 – 5/8/04 (DJ: Juan)

jen531 – 9/3/04

Beep Media:

irishkel14 – 10/9/04 (DJ: Barry)

lizardesque – 5/15/04 (DJ: Carrie)

Crestline, Bensenville (630-766-9898):

HappyInsomniac – 2/14/04 (DJ: Jay)

Ktbug102 – 4/24/04 (DJ: Jay)

Downtown Entertainment (www.downtownentertainment.net):

floweringorchid – 5/23/04 (Chris)

DJ Chicago:

Bubnlil00 - 08/21/04

Lena&John - 09/25/04

DJ Havoc

LaNovia – 5/3/03 (DJ: Lalo)

Dreamcatcher Productions (www.dreamcatcherdjvideo.com):

Frgnadorbl – 5/22/04

Fig Media, Chicago (www.figgy.net):

jojo-2004 – 10/2/04

febbride04 (Geoff Burkhart)

Four Star Entertainment, Glen Ellyn:

FutureMrsD – 6/5/04

In the Mix Productions (Bilingual; www.dj-inthemix.com):

swker1 - Oct. 2004 (DJ Rick Orozco)

JP Entertainment, Inc. - John Pohlschneider

ChicagoRuby – 8/21/04

Sunshineamo – 2/28/04

J.R.D. Productions:

Shanahan – 10/16/04 (John Dispensa)

Manna Music:

Flc320 – 8/28/04 (DJ: Phil Szflarski)

Music Source:

Zoeyblue13 – 8/28/04

One Stop DJs:

CAtoIL04 – 5/1/04

llspring92 – 9/18/04

Q It Up:

Ksasveld – 9/6/03

Roderick Hatcher:

Dbuff1 – 6/13/04

RVT Productions:

JenA0723 – 6/5/04

Show on the Road:

Tiffbride04 – 6/11/04

Something 2 Dance 2:

JackieH – 8/14/04

Sounds Abound (www.soundsabound.com):

jk03 - 01/03/04 (DJ: Larry Merkel)

j2 – 5/29/04 (DJ: Tony Coix)

tenutes – 10/16/04 (DJ: Steve)

mikesgirl21 – 2/21/04 (DJ: Danny; Kept the dance floor full all night and did a great job)

Sound Sonic Entertainment:

bootyh72 – 3/20/04

Spinnin’ Discs:

Prill1717 – 8/14/04

Super Sounds:

lazylisa – 10/1/04

Tone Productions:

Spovan – 10/2/04

Mitts – 7/12/03 (Saved my wedding after problems with a different company. These DJs went above and beyond, and had the dance floor packed all night!)

Tunes R Us

Zelly72 - 10/30/04 (DJ: Matt)

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BANDS

Al Sophia Orchestra:

chicagobride2be

David Rothstein Music:

vandrbrg – 12/6/03

Eric Hochburg Orchestra:

vingthing – 6/19/04

Joanne Doherty Trio

Msmetro – 5/3/03

Steely Pan (Steel Drum Band):

Dbuff1 – 6/13/04

Steve Edwards Orchestra:

Belden – 10/18/03

Katemarie – 10/8/04

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CEREMONY MUSICIANS

Anastasia Black (soprano):

Goldietog – 1/28/05

Athena Ensembles:

Mitts – 7/12/03

Tiffbride04 – 6/11/04

Belle Music:

HappyInsomniac – 2/14/04

Tenutes – 10/16/04

Celebration Brass Quintet:

vandrbrg – 12/6/03

Ensemble Lyrique:

ChicagoRuby – 8/21/04 (piano/violin/cello)

jk03 - 01/03/04

Gretchen DeCraene, Wheaton, IL

AKA14 – 8/20/04 (Friend, sings for weddings on a pretty regular basis)

Switchback:

Ksasveld – 9/6/03

Ralph Boyd (Violinist; Chicago)

FutureMrsD – 6/5/04

Renee Wilson (Harpist; Chicago):

FutureMrsD – 6/5/04

Royal Trumpet Works:

ImSweetPea – 10/30/04 (Trumpeter)

Trio Caprice:

AKA14 – 8/20/04 (flute, cello, and violin)

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WEDDING COORDINATORS

All 4 U Event Consulting:

dbuff1 – 6/13/04 (Shundra Johnson)

Downtown Entertainment (www.downtownentertainment.net):

floweringorchid – 5/23/04 (Chrisi)

Engaging Events by Ali/ Ali Phillips:

febbride04 (Highly Recommend!)

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HAIR AND MAKEUP

Angels on Design:

Zelly72 - 10/30/04 (Hair - Angel Staub)

Art & Science (Halsted & Armitage):

Febbride04

Avalon Salon (an Aveda Salon), Deer Park:

ecowedding – 2/28/04 (One of my best vendors and reasonable prices too!)

CA Beauty:

Tenutes – 10/16/04 (Travels to you)

Msmetro – 5/3/03

Zoeyblue13 – 8/28/04

May8th_2004 – 5/8/04 (If the actual day is like the trial I'll be thrilled!)

Cathy Davis:

Smoove – 5/23/04

Cheryl de Haan, Kenliworth:

jojo-2004 – 10/2/04 (Travels to you)

febbride04

Elizabeth Arden Red Door Salon:

Belden – 10/18/03

Chiquita15 – 4/23/05 (Sandy)

Frame New York:

Dbuff1 – 6/13/04 (Hair: Adel; Makeup: Sonia)

JackieH – 8/14/04 (Hair: Adel; Makeup: Sonia)

Vingthing – 6/19/04 (Makeup: Sonia)

Hair Encounter, Elk Grove Village:

Llspring92 – 9/18/04 (Hair)

Image Is Everything – (chicagomakeupartist.com)

Bubnlil00 - 8/21/04 (Artist: Linda Mikowski)

Prill1717 – 8/14/04 (Artist: Linda Mikowski)

Lisa Richert:

Llspring92 – 9/18/04

Kim Morales (630) 935-5085:

t-ball - 4/24/04

floweringorchid – 5/23/04

Le Bon Visage:

Sunshineamo – 2/28/04 (Liz Quesnelle: lizquesnelle@comcast.net)

MAC:

chicagobride2be (Makeup: Mary on Oak Street)

Marianne Skirckolc Salon:

Katemarie – 10/8/04

Mario's Day Spa, Palos Heights,IL:

LaNovia – 5/3/03

Mario Tricocci:

Spovan – 10/2/04 (Oakbrook)

Heathersmu – 12/27/03 (900 N. Michigan)

Tiffbride04 – 6/11/04 (900 N. Michigan)

Masterpiece Hair:

HappyInsomniac – 2/14/04 (Julie)

Prescriptives:

Ktbug102 – 4/24/04 (Gina Mason (630-620-2600 Ext. 4114; Will come to home)

Renee Tolnai. Skokie,IL:

Goldietog – 1/28/05

Salon 1800, Chicago:

Ksasveld – 9/6/03

Salon Artistry Styling by Cindy Keegan, Naperville (630-428-4144):

Ktbug102 – 4/24/04 (Hair)

Salon Evangelos, Orland Park:

chicagobride2be (Hair)

Scissor Hands:

JenA0723 – 6/5/04

Sean Patrick Salon (LaGrange, IL):

vandrbrg – 12/6/03

Sine Qua Non:

Lizardesque – 5/15/04 (Hair Only)

Spa Vargas in Pheasant Run:

AKA14 – 8/20/04

The Chop Shop, Lake Zurich:

jk03 - 01/03/04

VIP, Plainfield:

Mikesgirl21 – 2/21/04 (Hair & Makeup for bride & bridal party: “Everyone looked great”)

Zazu Salon in Hinsdale (http://www.zazu.net):

J2 – 5/29/04

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BRIDE’S ATTIRE

A L'amour:

bootyh72 – 3/20/04

Bridal Crowns & Treasures:

JenA0723 – 6/5/04 (Veil & Tiara)

FutureMrsD – 6/5/04 (Veil)

Flc320 – 8/28/04 (Veil)

Bridal & Formal, Cincinnati, OH:

ChicagoRuby – 8/21/04

Brides by Tanya Marie/Sabrina Marie:

JenA0723 - 6/5/04 (Dress)

Claire's Boutique:

t-ball - 4/24/04 (Tiara)

David's Bridal:

Ksasveld – 9/6/03 (Lombard)

Frgnadorbl – 5/22/04 (Orland: Dress)

Doggymommy – 10/30/04 (Dress)

Prill1717 – 8/14/04 (Lombard)

Febbride04 (Vernon Hills: dress, veil, tiara)

newlyweds1004 (Schaumburg: Great customer service)

Jen531 - 9/3/04 (Orland: Dress, Shoes & Veil)

DBS:

Lizardesque – 5/15/04 (Dress)

JackieH – 8/14/04 (Rep: Judy)

DIY (Do it yourself brides):

jojo-2004 – 10/2/04 (Veil)

Doris Bridal, Highwood:

freckleface - 12/27/03 (dress & veil)

Ebay:

Flc320 – 8/28/04 (Tiara/ Seller: cutebride.com)

Mikesgirl21 – 2/21/04 (Veil)

Frgnadorbl – 5/22/04 (Tiara/ Seller: trendy_boutique; Jewelry/ Seller: princessbridetiaras)

Lizardesque – 5/15/04 (Tiara)

Tiffbride04 – 6/11/04 (Tiara)

May8th_2004 – 5/8/04 (Dress: Seller – Bargain Gowns - $180 Total & Beautiful!)

Eva’s Bridal:

chicagobride2be (Orland Park)

Exclusives for the Bride:

Chiquita15 – 4/23/05

Kmrobins03 – 6/25/05

Fenaroli on Oak Street:

Lena&John - 09/25/04 (Veil, Shoes & Accessories)

Filene’s Basement:

swker1 - Oct. 2004

Here Comes The Bride:

vandrbrg – 12/6/03, (dress, crinoline, tiara and veil)

AKA14 – 8/20/04 (Dress & Veil – Veil customized to match the purple in dress; VERY pleased with experience there!)

House of Brides:

Zelly72 - 10/30/04 (Dress)

LaNovia – 5/3/03 (Oak Lawn)

Spovan – 10/2/04 (Dress - Glen Ellyn)

HappyInsomniac – 2/14/04 (Dress – Glen Ellyn)

Tenutes – 10/16/04

stbmrs.ruiz (Schaumburg)

Irena Bridal, Villa Park:

jk03 - 01/03/04 (Dress)

jojo2004 – 10/2/04 (Dress)

John’s Bridal, Tampa, FL:

Llspring92 – 9/18/04

Monique Bridal, IA:

t-ball - 4/24/04 (Dress)

Pearl's Place:

FutureMrsD – 6/5/04

Msmetro – 5/3/03 (Amsale Dress)

Smoove – 5/23/04

RK Bridal:

J2 – 5/29/04 (Dress; Designer: Monique Luo)

CatoIL04 – 5/1/04

Sandra's Bridal, Olympia Fields:

dbuff1 – 6/13/04

Sandra's Designs:

Zelly72 - 10/30/04 (Veil)

jk03 - 01/03/04 (Veil & Headpiece)

sunshineamo – 2/28/04 (Veil)

SOHO, Stratford Square:

AKA14 – 8/20/04 (hair jewelry)

The Belmont Boutique, (Belmont and Cicero):

swker1 - Oct. 2004 (Tiara)

The Bride's Room:

irishkel14 - 10/9/04, (Dress)

suneshineamo – 2/28/04 (Dress: Wheeling)

tntatc – 6/25/04 (Dress & Veils)

Trade Wind Tiaras (tradewindtiaras.com):

Bubnlil00 - 8/21/04 (Veil)

Sunshineamo – 2/28/04 (Hairpins)

Ultimate Bride:

Belden – 10/18/03 (Monique L’huilier; Dress)

Msmetro – 5/3/03 (Tiara; Erin Cole)

Katemarie – 10/8/04 (Monique L'huillier Geisha)

Vingthing – 6/19/04 (Monique L'huillier Reese)

Vanessa's, Arlington Heights:

Zoeyblue13 – 8/28/04

Wedding Belles, Barrington:

lazylisa – 10/1/04 (Dress)

White Carriage, Shorewood:

Mikesgirl21 – 2/21/04 (Dress)

Wolsfelt's Victorian Bridal:

Flc320 – 8/28/04 (Dress)

Tiffbride04 – 6/11/04

www.princessbridetiaras.com:

FutureMrsD – 6/5/04 (Tiara, jewelry)

www.valuveil.com

CatoIL04 – 5/1/04

www.veilshop.com

Msmetro – 5/3/03 (Cathedral length 2-tier)

Vingthing – 6/19/04 (Veil came out perfect!)

www.weddingexpressions.com:

shanahan – 10/16/04 (dress came out perfect)

Xccessories, Fox Valley Mall:

Mikesgirl21 – 2/21/04 (jewelry)

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BRIDESMAIDS’ ATTIRE

Angie's Bridal:

Flc320 – 8/28/04

Aria Bridesmaids (www.ariadress.com):

jojo0-2004 – 10/2/04

Brides by Tanya Marie/Sabrina Marie:

JenA0723 – 6/5/04

Mitts – 7/12/03 (Jenny & Anna are the best to work with there!)

Chadwicks (Catalog):

may8th_2004 – 5/8/04 (Pretty & only $70)

David's Bridal:

ChicagoRuby – 8/21/04 (Dresses received in less than a month & in fabulous condition)

Spovan – 10/2/04

CatoIL04 – 5/1/04

Mikesgirl21 – 2/21/04

Frgnadorbl – 5/22/04 (Orland Park)

Sunshineamo – 2/28/04 (Orland Park)

Doggymommy – 10/30/04 (Naperville)

Prill1717 – 8/14/04 (Aurora/Naperville)

Smoove – 5/23/04

newlyweds1004 (BM Dresses came in within a month & in great condition! Great customer service!)

stbmrs.ruiz (Schaumburg: Bought dresses off the rack, fit girls perfectly; Very good service)

Tiffbride04 – 6/11/04 (Naperville)

Jen531 – 9/3/04

DBS:

Shanahan – 10/16/04 (Rep: Jennifer Wang)
Swker1 – 10/04 (Rep: Lynne McDougal lynnem@chorus.net in Wisconsin)

Eva's Bridal:

Ksasveld – 9/6/03 (Norridge)

Filene’s Basement:

Belden – 10/18/03

House of Brides:

Zelly72 - 10/30/04

Tenutes – 10/16/04

Febbride04 – Chicago

Vingthing – 6/19/04

Irena Bridal, Villa Park

jk03 - 01/03/04

ktbug102 – 4/24/04

John’s Bridal, Tampa, FL:

Llspring92 - 9/18/04

Marshall Fields (www.marshallfields.com):

floweringorchid – 5/23/04

chicagobride2be (State Street)

Pearl's Place:

Bubnlil00 - 08/21/04 (Designer: After Six)

AKA14 – 8/20/04 (Designer: Impression)

Lena&John - 09/25/04 (Designer: Vera Wang)

FutureMrsD – 6/5/04

Msmetro – 5/3/03 (Designer: Amsale)

Zoeyblue13 – 8/28/04 (Designer: Mackenzie Michaels)

JackieH – 8/14/04 (Awesome Experience! Delivered in less than 30 Days!)

Lazylisa – 10/1/04

Priscilla of Boston:

vandrbrg – 12/6/03

Saks:

Katemarie – 10/8/04 (off the rack)

Sandra's Bridal, Olympia Fields:

dbuff1 – 6/13/04

Suzann Designs:

irishkel14 - 10/9/04

www.blackfrock.com:

lizardesque – 5/15/04

www.bridesave.com:

Chiquita15 – 4/23/05 (Jordan by Bill Pesci design)

www.netbride.com:

tntatc – 6/25/04 (After Six Dresses)

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TUXEDOS

Black Tie Formalwear:

Dbuff1 – 6/13/04

Mikesgirl21 – 2/21/04 (Orland Park location)

Desmonds:

Ktbug102 – 4/24/04

Gingiss:

vandrbrg – 12/6/03

jk03 - 01/03/04

Ksasveld – 9/6/03 (Woodfield Mall)

HappyInsomniac – 2/14/04 (Lincolnwood)

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Lorenzo’s Formalwear:

Doggymommy – 10/30/04 (Lisle)

Men's Wearhouse:

Bubnlil00 - 8/21/04

Zelly72 - 10/30/04

Shanahan – 10/16/04 (Vernon Hills)

CatoIL04 – 5/1/04

Chiquita15 – 4/23/05

Frgnadorbl – 5/22/04 (Orland Park)

Sunshineamo – 2/28/04 (Clybourn & Orland Park)

Lizardesque – 5/15/04

Smoove – 5/23/04

JackieH – 8/14/04

Modern Tuxedo:

LaNovia – 5/3/03 (Harlem)

t-ball - 4/24/04 (Bloomingdale)

Spovan – 10/2/04

Belden – 10/18/03 (Clybourn)

Tenutes – 10/16/04

FutureMrsD – 6/5/04 (Naperville)

Msmetro- 5/3/03 (Clybourn)

AutumnGigi – 9/10/05 (Old Orchard)

Stbmrs.ruiz (Crystal Lake: very good service)

Mitts – 7/12/03 (Oak Lawn)

Vingthing – 6/19/04

Tiffbride04 – 6/11/04

Jen531 – 9/3/04 (Naperville – Rt.59 & 95th)

Chicagobride2be

Normans Formal Wear:

JenA0723 – 6/5/04

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ALTERATIONS

Alterations by Gwen (773-334-4810):

Sunshineamo – 2/28/04

Bridal Shoppe by Ruth, Elgin:

May8th_2004 – 5/8/04 (Ruth is very sweet)

David’s Bridal:

Prill1717 – 8/14/04 (Oak Lawn)

Sabrina Marie Bridal Salon, Palos Heights:

Mitts – 7/12/03 (They took a dress that was four sizes too big on top, and made it fit perfectly!) Suzann Designs:

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FLORISTS

Addison Floral, Addison:

t-ball - 4/24/04

Applegates:

kagl15 – 4/24/04 (Absolutely stunning! My bouquet was gorgeous; The bridesmaids looked wonderful; All the flowers lasted all night and looked amazing. I highly recommend Becky as a florist.)

Artistic Designs by Michelle, East Dundee (847-426-9330):

Ktbug102 – 4/24/04

Asrai Gardens, Chicago:

febbride04 – (Elizabeth Cronin)

Beautiful Blooms:

Surftraitor – 9/26/03

Beu's Flowers:

HappyInsomniac – 2/14/04

Blooms By Dollie and Tina:

Bubnlil00 - 8/21/04

Blumgarten Co.:

Belden – 10/18/03

Botanicals Chicago:

Chiquita15 – 4/23/05

Celidan Creations, Naperville:

jk03 - 01/03/04

Cicero Avenue Florist:

Frgnadorbl – 5/22/04 (Julie/Highly recommended)

Clesen Wholesale (www.clesen.com):

floweringorchid – 5/23/04

Costco:

CatoIL04 – 5/1/04

Couture Fleur:

Becca979

Creations Unlimited, Buffalo Grove:

FutureMrsD – 6/5/04 (Maria Nelson)

DIY Flowers:

irishkel14 - 10/9/04

Goldietog - 1/28/05

Dream Productions:

LaNovia – 5/3/03

Edward’s Florist:

bootyh72 – 3/20/04

Elegant Petal in St. Charles:

AKA14 – 8/20/04

Enchanted Florist, Orland Park (David Lach):

ChicagoRuby – 8/21/04

Ksasveld – 9/6/03

Sunshineamo – 2/28/04

JackieH – 8/14/04

Mitts – 7/12/03 (Loved working with David, loved the price, LOVED my flowers on my wedding day!)

Fleurtatious:

freckleface – 12/27/03 (Very creative & willing to work with budget)

Flowers by Born:

lazylisa – 10/1/04

Flowers by Victoria ( www.flowersbyvictoria.com):

Newlyweds1004 (Reasonably priced & very down to earth)

May8th_2004 – 5/8/04 (She’s super!)

Grapevine Floral Company:

stbmrs.ruiz (Kelly is great to work with & has very reasonable prices)

Jer Michaels:

JenA0723 – 6/5/04

Johnson Floral, Sandwich, IL:

Mikesgirl21 – 2/21/04 (Used them because she knew an employee there; Did an awesome job)

Kloeckner’s Florist:

Tiffbride04 – 6/11/04

Chicagobride2be

Morton Grove Flowers:

floweringorchid – 5/23/04

Palmer's Florist, Berwyn:

Spovan – 10/2/04

Peachtree:

Msmetro – 5/3/03

Petal Peddlers, Vernon Hills, IL

Zoeyblue13 – 8/28/04

Phillip’s Flowers in Hinsdale (www.phillipsflowers.com):

J2 – 5/29/04
Prill1717 – 8/14/04

Stems Chicago:

vingthing – 6/19/04

Sylvia's Flowers, Arlington Heights:

Llspring92 – 9/18/04

The Rose Cottage:

Tenutes – 10/16/04

Jojo2004 – 10/2/04

Unique Designs:

Dbuff1 – 6/13/04

Westgate Flower & Plant:

vandrbrg – 12/6/03

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CALLIGRAPHY

inkandpen.net:

Bubnlil00 - 8/21/04 (Calligrapher: Barb)

Dbuff1 – 6/13/04 (Calligrapher: Barb Noverini)

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INVITATIONS

ABC Shower Shop, Chicago:

Prill1717 – 8/14/04

Bridal Crowns & Treasures:

JenA0723 – 6/5/04

Carlson Craft (www.carlsoncraft.com):

floweringorchid – 5/23/04

DIY Invites:

irishkel14 - 10/9/04

CatoIL04 – 5/1/04 (paper supplies from Lewis Paper Place )

Chiquita15 – 4/23/05 (supplies from Paper Source)

Bubnlil00 - 8/21/04 (Idea borrowed from Knottie Anel; Components from Paper-Source and Envelope Mall)

jk03 - 01/03/04

jojo2004 – 10/2/04 (Sister is graphic designer)

JackieH – 8/14/04 (Supplies from envelopemall.com)

Girl Metro:

Msmetro – 5/3/03

Letter Heads, LTD:

Lena&John - 09/25/04

Freckleface – 12/27/03

Little Shop of Papers, Barrington, IL:

Zoeyblue13 – 8/28/04

Modern Tuxedo:

FutureMrsD – 6/5/04 (Carlson Craft)

Tenutes – 10/16/04 (Wow!! Very impressive…fast turnaround & great quality!)

Mitts – 7/12/03 (Oak Lawn)

Tiffbride04 – 6/11/04

Jen531 – 9/3/04

Now and Forever:

HappyInsomniac – 2/14/04

Paper Creations, Orland:

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Precious Collection:

vandrbrg – 12/6/03, (internet)

Pulp & Ink:

ChicagoRuby – 8/21/04 (RD Invites)

Regency Thermographers, Dubuque, IA:

Ktbug102 – 4/24/04

Rexcraft:

ChicagoRuby – 8/21/04 (Amazing turn around time & accountability)

Uptown Downtown Shopping (http://www.commercemarketplace.com/home/uptown/):

vingthing – 6/19/04

Woman Craft Inc., Chicago (www.deborahsplace.org/womancraft.jsp)

ecowedding – 2/28/04 (Lovely invitations made with handmade paper, supporting a non-profit.)

www.elegantbrides.com

dbuff1 – 6/13/04 (Regency)

www.Evangle.com:

LaNovia – 5/3/03

www.mygatsby.com:

Belden – 10/18/03

Bootyh72 – 3/20/04

www.notfromabox.com:

llspring92 – 9/18/04

www.willowtreelane.com:

t-ball - 4/24/04

lizardesque – 5/15/04

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TRANSPORTATION

Accent on Excellence:

LaNovia – 5/3/03 (SUV)

JenA0723 – 6/5/04

Ksasveld – 9/6/03

American Limousine/My Chauffer, Elk Grove:

FutureMrsD – 6/5/04

Ktbug102 – 4/24/04

Freckleface – 12/27/03 (vehicle very clean, driver early)

JackieH – 8/14/04

At Your Service Limo, Lombard:

jk03 - 01/03/04

Boston Bus Company:

ChicagoRuby – 8/21/04 (for OOT bus transportation)

Chicago MiniBus:

Flc320 – 8/28/04

Frgnadorbl – 5/22/04 (coach bus)

Chicago Trolley Co.:

Belden – 10/18/03

Dbuff – 6/13/04

Vingthing – 6/19/04

Exotic Coach:

Tiffbride04 – 6/11/04

Hertz:

vandrbrg – 12/6/03, (rented a Jaguar XJ8)

t-ball - 4/24/04 (rented a Jaguar)

floweringorchid – 5/23/04

Illinois School Bus:

Ksasveld – 9/6/03

Kendon Transportation:

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Latino Express, Chicago:

surftraitor – 9/26/03 (Guest transportation)

London Limos Ltd:

ChicagoRuby – 8/21/04 (for wedding party)

Jojo2004 – 10/2/04 (Trolley)

Make a Memory Limousine:

AKA14 – 8/20/04

Spovan – 10/2/04

Metropolitan Limo:

Msmetro – 5/3/03

Royalty Limo:

tenutes – 10/16/04

Victoria’s Flying Lady Trolley:

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OFFICIANTS

Reverand Daniel Harris:

vingthing – 6/19/04 p>

www.rentarev.com:

Zelly72 – 10/30/04 (Reverand Jim Rehnberg)

Tiffbride04 – 6/11/04

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RENTALS, CHAIR COVERS, LINENS ETC.

BBJ Linens:

Dbuff1 – 6/13/04 (Chair covers & Linens)

Mitts – 7/12/03

Chicagobride2be

Chair Covers by Sylwia (www.chaircoversbysylwia.com):

LaNovia – 5/3/03

J2 – 5/29/04

Tiffbride04 – 6/11/04

Chair Covers Online (www.chaircoversonline.com):

floweringorchid – 5/23/04

Chicago Party Rental:

FutureMrsD – 6/5/04 (Outdoor chair rentals)

Chicago Theme Machine:

Dbuff1 – 6/13/04 (Palm Tree Rental)

Elite Chair Covers:

Tenutes – 10/16/04 (chair covers & linens)

M&M Special Events:

AKA14 – 8/20/04

Parties by Design:

Dbuff1 – 6/13/04 (Head table backdrop)

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REHEARSAL DINNER SITES

Coletti':s

ChicagoRuby – 8/21/04

Connie's Pizza, Naperville:

jk03 - 01/03/04

tenutes – 10/16/04

Cucina Roma, Westmont:

J2 – 5/29/04

Down from the Tracks (Located in Joliet Union Station):

Mikesgirl21 – 2/21/04

Emilio's, Hillside, IL:

vandrbrg – 12/6/03

Fogo de Chao:

vingthing – 6/19/04

Gibson's, Rosemont:

Flc320 – 8/28/04

Gino's East:

LaNovia – 5/3/03 (Oak Lawn Location)

Spovan – 10/2/04 (Wheaton Location)

Frgnadorbl – 5/22/04 (Oak Lawn)

Lizardesque – 5/15/04 (Downtown Location)

Grand Lux:

freckleface – 12/27/03

Green Dolphin Street:

Belden – 10/18/03

Harry Caray's:

Chiquita15 – 4/23/05

Joe's Bebop Cafe and Jazz Emporium, Navy Pier:

Dbuff1 – 6/13/04

Lalo’s, Chicago:

Tiffbride04 – 6/11/04

Leona's on Augusta:

Msmetro – 5/3/03

Leona's on Franklin:

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Lou Malnati’s:

CatoIL04 – 5/1/04 (Naperville)

JackieH – 8/14/04 (Elk Grove Village)

Lazylisa – 10/1/04 (Buffalo Grove)

Maggianos:

Heathersmu – 12/27/03 (Grand St. Location)

Chicagobride2be

Marcello's, Chicago:

Ksasveld – 9/6/03

Meson Sabika, Naperville:

Shanahan – 10/16/04

Mia Cucina, Palatine:

Llspring92 – 9/18/04

Ninos Pizza:

JenA0723 – 6/5/04

Nonnie’s Pizza, Woodridge:

Mitts – 7/12/03 (Great pizza, private party room, and very inexpensive!)

Ram Restaurant, Rosemont:

HappyInsomniac – 2/14/04

Sabatino’s, Chicago:

Zoeyblue13 – 8/28/04

Sappori Trattoria, Chicago:

Goldietog – 1/28/05

Satay (Diversey & Sheffield):

Sunshineamo – 2/28/04

The Spaghetti Warehouse:

t-ball - 4/24/04

Via Veneto:

floweringorchid – 5/23/04

Weber Grill, Lombard:

FutureMrsD – 6/5/04

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CAKES/BAKERIES

Allegrete, Chicago:

Llspring92 – 9/18/04

A Taste of Heaven:

floweringorchid – 5/23/04

Bittersweet Bakery:

Lizardesque – 5/15/04

Cakes by Colleen:

Lena&John - 09/25/04

Continental Baker:

Bubnlil00 - 8/21/04

Creative Cakes, Tinley Park:

Sunshineamo – 2/28/04

Msbri1 – 3/6/04 (Highly recommend them! My wedding cake is even on their website. www.realbuttercream.com Its called Scarlet.)

Creative Confections, Naperville, IL:

vandrbrg – 12/6/03

Dessert Gourmet (Through Levy Events Catering):

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Domino's:

LaNovia – 5/3/03

JenA0723 – 6/5/04

t-ball - 4/24/04

HappyInsomniac – 2/14/04

Tenutes – 10/16/04

Ktbug102 – 4/24/04

Prill1717 – 8/14/04

May8th_2004 – 5/8/04

House of Fine Chocolates:

ChicagoRuby – 8/21/04

Belden – 10/18/03 (Groom’s Cake)

Freckleface – 12/27/03

Tiffbride04 – 6/11/04

Leeson's, Tinley Park:

Ksasveld – 9/6/03 (Wedding Cake)

Martha Sutton:

Goldietog – 1/28/05

Naples Bakery:

jk03 - 01/03/04

Oak Mill:

Flc320 – 8/28/04

Pastry Pantry:

AKA14 – 8/20/04

Kagl15 – 4/24/04 (The cake was beautiful and delicious. Everyone told us how great the cake was.)

Patty Cakes, Lemont:

FutureMrsD – 6/5/04

Rolf’s Patisserie, Lincolnwood:

Zoeyblue13 – 8/28/04

Mitts – 7/12/03 (cake was delicious!)

Royale Icing:

irishkel14 - 10/9/04

Ksasveld – 9/6/03 (RD Cake)

Dbuff1 – 6/13/04

FutureMrsD – 6/5/04 (Groom’s Cake)

Take the Cake:

Msmetro – 5/3/03 (“huge rave -- the cake was amazing”)

The Cakery:

jojo-2004 – 10/2/04 (Part of reception package)

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HONEYMOON LOCATIONS

Africa:

Katemarie – 10/8/04

Aruba:

Llspring92 – 9/18/04

Bahamas:

AKA14 – 8/20/04

Belize:

Ksasveld – 9/6/03 (Inn at Robert's Grove)

Freckleface – 12/27/03 (Victoria House at Ambergris Caye)

California:

Lizardesque – 5/15/04 (Wine country)

Florida:

JenA0723 – 6/5/04 (Redington Beach/Clearwater)

France:

Sunshineamo – 2/28/04 (Paris & Nice; “Wow! Totally amazing!”)

Hawaii or Hawaiian Islands:

Bubnlil00 - 8/21/04

Flc320 – 8/28/04 (Kauai and Maui)

Zoeyblue13 - 8/28/04(Kauai & Big Island)

Ktbug102 – 4/24/04 (Maui/Hotel: Hyatt in Kaanapalli)

ImSweetPea – 10/30/04 (Kauai hotel = Hyatt, Maui = Kea Lani)

Ireland:

Irishkel14 - 10/9/04

Shanahan – 10/16/04

Italy:

Prill1717 – 8/14/04 (Milan, Venice, Florence and Rome)

Jamaica:

Mitts – 7/12/03 (Hotel: Sandals Dunns River)

Las Vegas:

LaNovia – 5/3/03 (Hotel: Mirage)

Michigan:

Msmetro – 5/3/03 (Laurium)

Princess Cruises:

HappyInsomniac – 2/14/04 (Western Caribbean)

Frgnadorbl – 5/22/04 (Caribbean Cruise)

Puerto Rico:

vandrbrg – 12/6/03 (Hotels: El Convento, Old San Juan; Hyatt Dorado Beach, Dorado)

Royal Carribean:

Chiquita15 – 4/23/05

JackieH – 8/14/04

Riviera Maya, Mexico:

t-ball - 4/24/04 (Hotel: El Dorado Royale)

FutureMrsD – (Hotels:Aventura Spa & Xpu-Ha Palace Resorts; Agent: Normanne Gibson, from Palace Travel Professionals (info@palacetravelprofessionals.com))

CatoIL04 - 5/1/04 (Hotel: Aventura Spa Palace)

Tenutes (Hotel: Royal Hideaway)

Mikesgirl21 – 2/21/04 (Aventura Spa Resort)

Doggymommy – 10/30/04

May8th_2004 – 5/8/04 (Secrets Capri Riveria Cancun (Classic Travel in Vernon Hills ~ MIL is travel agent)

St. Lucia

jk03 - 01/03/04 (Resort: Sandals Grande St Lucian)

jojo-2004 – 10/2/04 (Resort: Anse Chastenet (www.ansechastenet.com) )

bootyh72 – 3/20/04 (Anse Chastanet & LeSPORT/TheBody Holiday)

Tiffbride04 – 6/11/04 (Resort: Sandals Grande St Lucian)

Chicagobride2be (Resort: Grand St. Lucian)

Seychelle Islands:

Katemarie – 10/8/04

St. John – Virgin Islands:

Smoove – 5/23/04 (Hotel: Westin)

Thailand:

ecowedding – 2/28/04

Turks & Caicos:

J2 – 5/29/04

Black Pines (Illinois state park):

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Wisconsin:

HappyInsomniac – 2/14/04 (Granite Peak Mountain)

Tenutes – 10/16/04 (Door County)

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CATERING

Food for Thought, Lincolnwood:

Goldietog – 1/28/05

Freckleface – 12/27/03 (Highly Recommend!)

Marie’s Catering:

Shanahan – 10/16/04

NoMi restaurant:

Katemarie – 10/8/04

Levy Events:

Febbride04 (Carole Drew – “Highly Recommend!”)

Rosati's:

Zelly72 - 10/30/04

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SHOES

All for Love, Lincoln Park:

Sunshineamo – 2/28/04 (Salon Shoes)

David’s Bridal:

Prill1717 – 8/14/04 (Lombard)

Entrata:

Msmetro – 5/3/03

Nordstrom’s:

J2 – 5/29/04 (Shoe: Nina)

Chiquita15 (Shoe: BCBGirls)

Parade of Shoes:

Mikesgirl21 – 2/21/04

Steve Madden:

tntatc – 6/25/04 (Old Orchard)

The Belmont Boutique, (Belmont and Cicero):

swker1 - Oct. 2004

www.bridalshoes.com:

JenA0723 – 6/5/04

www.bridalpeople.com:

LaNovia – 5/3/03

www.discountweddingshoes.com:

JackieH – 8/14/04 (Good experience; Quick Shipment)

www.myglassslipper.com:

Belden – 10/18/03

Katemarie – 10/8/04 (Cynthia Rawley )

Lizardesque – 5/15/04 (Fenaroli for Regalia – Fabulous!)

Jojo-2004 – 10/2/04 (Saugus Special Occasion on sale for only $20. Very cute and comfortable!)

www.shoebuy.com:

CatoIL04 – 5/1/04

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MARIACHIS & OTHER TRADTIONS

Mariachi Zapopan

LaNovia – 5/3/03

The Mexican Folkloric Dance Company of Chicago

LaNovia – 5/3/03

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FLOWER GIRL ATTIRE

David’s Bridal:

Tiffbride04 – 6/11/04

Ebay:

Mikesgirl21 – 2/21/04 (FG Dress)

tenutes – 10/16/04 (FG Dress; Seller: sexyclub. “awesome service!”)

Los Angelitos:

LaNovia – 5/3/03

Nordstroms (www.nordstroms.com):

floweringorchid – 5/23/04

Wave Kids (Stratford Square Mall):

may8th_2004 – 5/8/04 (Great selection & great prices)

www.bridesave.com:

FutureMrsD – 6/5/04 (FG Dresses)

www.britchesandbows.com:

j2 – 5/29/04

Prill1717 – 8/14/04

Stb.mrsruiz

www.veilshop.com:

FutureMrsD – 6/5/04 (FG Tiara)

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BRIDAL SHOWER SITES

Angelo’s, Elmhurst:

Prill1717 – 8/14/04

Ashford House, Tinley Park:

Sunshineamo – 2/28/04

Empress Banquets, Addison:

ImSweetPea – 10/30/04

Grazie, Des Plaines:

JackieH – 8/14/04

Mary Todds (South Suburbs):

Lizardesque – 5/15/04

Pacini’s, Orland Park:

JenA0723 – 6/5/04

Rosewood West, Crestwood:

LaNovia – 5/3/03

Roth's Prime Steakhouse, Lemont:

Mitts – 7/12/03

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HOTEL BLOCKS

Ambassador East:

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Amerisuites:

jk03 - 01/03/04 (Burr Ridge)

Mitts – 7/12/03 (Itasca: Amerisuites was very willing to negotiate room rates, and even ran a shuttle to the Wyndham to drop off/pick up guests!)

Baymont Inn, Hoffman Estates:

t-ball – 4/24/04

Club Doubletree, Palatine:

stbmrs.ruiz

Club Quarters:

Zoeyblue13 – 8/28/04

Comfort Inn:

FutureMrsD – 6/5/04 (Geneva)

Sunshineamo – 2/28/04 (Tinley Park)

Comfort Suites City Center, Aurora:

jojo-2004 – 10/2/04

Courtyard by Marriot in Elmhurst (630-941-9444):

Ktbug102 – 4/24/04

Prill1717 – 8/14/04

Days Inn:

Sunshineamo – 2/28/04 (Diversey in Chicago)

Embassy Suites, Lombard:

Tenutes – 10/16/04

Holiday Inn:

Mikesgirl21 – 2/21/04 (Willowbrook)

Chicagobride2be (Navy Pier)

Hotel Allegro:

Msmetro – 5/3/03 (highly recommended)

Hotel Burnham, Chicago:

Zoeyblue13 – 8/28/04

Hilton Garden, Hoffman Estates:

T-ball – 4/24/04

Hyatt Regency:

vingthing – 6/19/04

Marriott Hickory Ridge Hotel, Lisle:

FutureMrsD – 6/5/04

CatoIL04 – 5/1/04

Radisson:

Sunshineamo – 2/28/04 (Alsip)

Lizardesque – 5/15/04 (Downtown)

Red Roof Inn:

Lizardesque – 5/15/04 (Downtown)

Rodeway Inn, Greektown:

Msmetro – 5/3/03

Sheraton Suites, Elk Grove Village:

ImSweetPea – 10/30/04

The Raphael, Chicago:

Chiquita15 – 4/23/05

W City Center:

Zoeyblue13 – 8/28/04

Wydham Drake, Oak Brook:

Vandrbrg – 12/6/03

J2 – 5/29/04

Wyndham Garden in Naperville:

Shanahan – 10/16/04

Wydham Hotel, Itasca:

Mitts – 7/12/03


WEDDING ACCESSORIES

Bridal Crowns and Treasures:

JenA0723 – 6/5/04 (cake cutting set, flutes, guest book, etc)

Ebay:

Mikesgirl21 – 2/21/04 (Cake cutting set)

Michael's:

t-ball – 4/24/04 (cake cutting set, flutes, guest book etc)

Sounds Abound Wedding Shop, Naperville:

Mikesgirl21 – 2/21/04 (Flutes, guest book, ring bear pillow, unity candle and holder)

www.crafta.com:

swker1 - Oct. 2004 (Cake topper & guestbook)

www.ecamerafilms.com:

FutureMrsD – 6/5/04 (Table Cameras)

www.exclusivelyweddings.com:

FutureMrsD – 6/5/04 (Cake Knife & Server: Waterford crystal Lismore pattern)

www.janewedding.com:

sunshineamo – 2/28/04 (disposable cameras)

www.sparklersonline.com:

sunshineamo – 2/28/04 (Sparklers)

www.thefavorbox.com:

FutureMrsD – 6/5/04 (Ceremony Accessories)

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JEWELERS

Bridget Christian Designs (Wabash).

CatoIL04 – 5/1/04 (Custom e-ring, band & FI's wedding ring)

Cottage Jewelry, Evanston:

Vandrbrg – 12/6/03 (Engagement ring & wedding bands)

Dimend Scaasi (5 S. Wabash)

Msmetro – 5/3/03 ( Highly recommended!)

Ebay:

FutureMrsD – 6/5/04 (FI’s band: Seller is DJJEWELRY.com)

Flaherty Jewelers, Arlington Heights:

Shanahan – 10/16/04 (e-ring: custom made and they did a great job! Fi said that they were great to work with – very helpful)

Jared:

JenA0723 – 6/5/04 (E-ring, both wedding bands)

Jen531 – 9/3/04 (Naperville)

Mark’s Brothers, Yorkville Mall:

floweringorchid – 5/23/04

Matthew Erickson Jewelers, Naperville:

Tiffbride04 – 6/11/04

Mon Ami Jewelers (7 S. Wabash):

vingthing – 6/19/04 (ask for Anand)

New York Jewelers (On Jeweler’s Row in Chicago):

ktbug102 – 4/24/04

sunshineamo – 2/28/04 (DH’s Ring)

Prudential Jewelers (On Jeweler’s Row in Chicago):

Smoove – 5/23/04

Rogers & Hollands:

tntatc – 6/25/04 (Hawthorn Mall in Vernon Hills, wedding rings)

S.A. Peck & Co., Chicago:

FutureMrsD – 6/5/04 (E-ring)

Tiffany:

Chiquita15 – 4/23/05

Windy City Diamonds:

Lizardesque – 5/15/04 (Wonderful)

www.bluenile.com:

tntatc – 6/25/04 (E-ring)

vingthing – 6/19/04

www.weddingband.com:

FutureMrsD – 6/5/04 (Her wedding band)

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