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Martha
Pianist for church wedding
Martha, on May 27, 2021 at 11:37 PM

Does anyone knows someone who can play piano at the church for my wedding in chicago area? My church pianist is not available and they told me to ask around.

Lynnie, Jun 2, 2021 1 32
Martha
Wedding photoshoot idea north side of chicago
Martha, on May 27, 2021 at 11:43 PM

Hi 2021 brides, Does anyone has ideas on where to take nice wedding photo before reception near North side of Chicago? I was thinking lincoln park zoo but they told me that they can't give me a permit...

Martha, May 28, 2021 5 108
Shannon
Looking to rent a hedge wall for our reception
Shannon, on May 23, 2021 at 6:58 PM

Hi all Chicago brides! My husband and I are getting married in October 2021 and have been looking for assistance with decor for our reception. I really want to rent a hedge wall and put a neon sign on...

Lynnie, May 25, 2021 5 398
Roberta
June Wedding 2021
Roberta, on May 17, 2021 at 9:17 PM

Hi! Anyone getting married soon at White Pines in Bensenville, Illinois?

Roberta, May 17, 2021 41
Gosia
polish dj search
Gosia, on April 15, 2021 at 4:13 PM

We are looking for a Polish DJ if anyone has any to recomend in chicago suburbs!!! Thank you in advance

Edyta, May 12, 2021 6 88
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Where did you get your dress?
Rachel, on February 22, 2021 at 8:19 PM

I am not sure what places to even look at.. and everything is by appt. Totally stressing me out. what places would you recommend>

Amanda, May 7, 2021 6 105
Gosia
Photographer and photo booth
Gosia, on May 4, 2021 at 4:37 PM

Looking for an affordable photographer that ideally has photo booths as well and lives in wheeling il area

Lynnie, May 5, 2021 2 46
Samantha
Videographer Recommendations
Samantha, on October 7, 2019 at 11:45 AM

Illinois brides! Does anyone have any recommendations for a reasonably priced videographer in the Chicagoland area? Thanks!

Alaina, Apr 14, 2021 6 87
Yvonne
who has gotten or is getting married at the grove redfield Estate?
Yvonne, on March 3, 2021 at 11:36 AM

Hi Brides & Wives. I wanted to know who has gotten married at the Grove Redfield Estate in Morton Grove, IL during the evening slot? We wanted to start our ceremony at 5p but the onsite manager...

Lynnie, Mar 4, 2021 3 59
Yvonne
black owned hair & makeup businessness in chicago
Yvonne, on January 13, 2021 at 12:01 AM

Hi Brides. Does anyone know of any Black-owned makeup and hair bridal businesses in the Chicago area? And also why is wedding makeup so overpriced : (

Lynnie, Feb 26, 2021 2 702 1
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Postponing again?!
Sam, on February 22, 2021 at 12:24 PM

Okay so we have moved our date 3 times now. Orginally 6/20/20 and now we have 9/17/21. The roof of my venue collapsed last week due to heavy snow fall in northern IL. 🤦‍♀️ Our venue said we can move...

Lynnie, Feb 24, 2021 1 143
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Hair and makeup suggestions?
Rachel, on February 14, 2021 at 2:44 PM

I am looking for someone that does both and will come to you? Also, if they do come on site, do they not wash your hair? ( sounds silly but used to my stylist washing before) any suggestions? thanks!!...

Lynnie, Feb 15, 2021 1 58
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Bridal stores
Rachel, on January 21, 2021 at 12:10 PM

What are some stores with nice wedding gowns? not a fan of davids bridal

Kelsey, Feb 7, 2021 2 49
Martha
June 2021 wedding in Chicago, how is the planning going????
Martha, on February 3, 2021 at 9:05 PM

Hi Everyone, My wedding date is approaching (June 26th, 2021) and I am having an anxiety attack not knowing how many people we allow to invite by then. If we are just going to have church ceremony,...

Kelsey, Feb 7, 2021 1 568
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Ghanaian/jamaica Djs
Renée, on January 3, 2021 at 12:24 AM

Hello I’m looking for a good Ghanaian DJ or Jamaican DJ. Also and photographer or videographers anything helps

Kelli, Feb 5, 2021 2 36
Meagan
Any good Indoor photography options on Chicago's North Shore?
Meagan, on January 26, 2021 at 11:05 AM

We prefer to have our photos taken on the North Shore of Chicago rather than downtown. We want to have an indoor backup location in case it rains. Does anyone know of any good places/venues/museums...

Lynnie, Jan 27, 2021 1 134
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Affordable Photographer and dj for small ceremony and dinner -30 guests
Rachel, on January 26, 2021 at 9:08 AM

Any ideas? I am looking for any recommendations?

Lynnie, Jan 27, 2021 1 26
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rb Photography?
Rachel, on January 21, 2021 at 12:14 PM

Anyone here of them, pretty reasonable but I don't see much info on them.

Rachel, Jan 22, 2021 3 34
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Naperville century Chapel
Rachel, on January 19, 2021 at 11:06 AM

Anyone familiar? Also would you do violinist or our official offered to play music from his iPad.. just kind of nervous about it though...

Rachel, Jan 21, 2021 2 34
Kimberly
Need to Find Wedding Planner in Chicago
Kimberly, on December 30, 2020 at 2:19 PM

Hello all! I am recently engaged and this is my first time posting to the Wedding Wire forum I am a Chicagoland native, though my fiancé and I live in Washington, DC. We are exploring the idea of...

Kimberly, Jan 20, 2021 9 205 1
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