Jennifer and Erick's Wedding
Chicago, IL, USA, June, 2008
Vendors
- Wedding Day Beauty: B Rose Salon
- DJs: Windy City Hitman
- Limos/Shuttles: Windy City Trolley
- Florists: Fragrant Design
- Photographers: George Street Photo and Video
- Videographers: George Street Photo and Video
- Wedding Fashion: Mary Cotomy
Wedding Day Beauty
B Rose Salon
3335 N Southport AveChicago, IL, United States
I recently started going to this salon by suggestion of my matron of honor. I was very happy with my stylist so I looked into their wedding hair and make-up prices. They are way below the standard make-up artist that you would go to but the quality is just as good. I think I paid about $70 compared to $200 and my make-up lasted all day and I spent 5 hours outdoors before the ceremony taking pictures. The same goes for my hair, I paid around $70 compared to $100 + and they did a great job and my hair stayed all day. Making a trip to the salon the day of was well worth it as I saved a ton of money and they did an outstanding job.
DJs
Windy City Hitman
405 E. ThomasArlington Heights, IL 60004, United States
This company was The Knot’s pick of 2007 and I now know why. They did a fantastic job with my wedding. The company is very responsive and helpful in any way. I choice a very interactive DJ and he did his part well. My wedding was filmed for a TV show called “I Do!” and requires you to still down for a 15-minute interview. My interview went a good 45 minutes and the wedding started to slow down. No problem, Bob the DJ got the party started again and everyone danced the night away. Everyone commented on how great the dinner music was and then the dance music got even better. I was told by all how much fun they had.
Limos/Shuttles
Windy City Trolley
Chicago, IL, USAOverall all I was pleased with the trolley, the driver did show up 10 minutes late but our wedding day was Cubs vs. Sox at Wrigley and pick-up was close to the stadium. The driver quickly made up by being very friendly and knew how to get around the city very well. I’m giving Windy City a B- because the main office can be very slow at responding to e-mails and phone calls. For someone that is type A this was very frustrating for me. The trolley was very clean and has some windows and some open seating (windows roll up to a completely open section.
Florists
Fragrant Design
700 N. Green StreetSuite 103
Chicago, IL 60622, United States
Nadine is the owner of the company and she is very good at her job. She was always very responsive and did an outstanding job. My flower budget was small and she figured out a way to get me everything I wanted at a cost I could afford. My flowers were amazing; one look at my bouquet and her work says it all. If you wanted to do flowers at any level she is the person. I can’t imagine how awesome a large flower wedding would look by her. I highly recommend she will not disappoint!
Photographers
George Street Photo and Video
4313 N. Lincoln AveChicago, IL 60618, United States
866-831-4103
I was very impressed with the level of service this large photo and video company provided. They offer a nice package for very reasonable prices. I was very happy with my photographer Gary. He has a ton of experience and my wedding pictures turned out awesome. Gary recommended our 2nd trolley stop and it was so good I allowed him to pick the remaining destinations. He suggested places I would have never thought of and now I have amazing wedding pictures. I don’t have my wedding video back but I’m sure they will not disappoint.
Videographers
George Street Photo and Video
4313 N. Lincoln AveChicago, IL 60618, United States
866-831-4103
I was very impressed with the level of service this large photo and video company provided. They offer a nice package for very reasonable prices. I was very happy with my photographer Gary. He has a ton of experience and my wedding pictures turned out awesome. Gary recommended our 2nd trolley stop and it was so good I allowed him to pick the remaining destinations. He suggested places I would have never thought of and now I have amazing wedding pictures. I don’t have my wedding video back but I’m sure they will not disappoint.
Wedding Fashion
Mary Cotomy
Chicago, IL, USAMary is an amazing seamstress at amazing prices. She has been doing wedding alterations for many years and she really knows what she is doing. She spends a lot of time making sure the dress fits you perfectly on your wedding day. Mary is a perfectionist and does a really great job. I would highly suggest her; since she is so good she books up very quickly so I would suggest booking her as soon as you find a dress.