FRIENDORS
Here are some of my absolutely favorites in the biz! These folks have always treated me well and I'm sure they'll do the same to you. Tell ‘em I sent you!
VIDEOGRAPHERS
Replogle Studios
Ray is the best! They're just a beam of kind sunshine and have exactly the sort of energy you need around on a wedding day.
Mel0die Rose
She shoots weddings on Super 8 film and it's soooo cute.
ATTIRE
Grace & Ivory
Tina Wong is a true artist who makes gorgeous dresses.
Suit Shop
I have it on my to-do list to buy a suit from Matt. They do great work for a great price over here.
DECOR & DESIGN
Relics Rentals
They have the coolest stuff. Love their vintage options and I think our aesthetics mesh really well.
Arcana Vintage Rentals
Kate has an incredible collection of antiques to class up your wedding decor.
FLOWERS
The Flower Girl Co.
The Roof Crop
Exfolia Botanical
Black Rabbit Floral
Studio Poppy
Flowers by Stem
DJs
Groove Is In The Heart
They've got a few DJs to choose from. Everyone I've gotten to work with is great. They also tend to hire a lot of women and non-binary folks if that's more the vibe you're looking for
Modern Love
Norah is super cool. She's been DJing for years but just started her own company in 2024.
Cage + Aquairum
The company name is a They Might Be Giants reference, so they're cool nerds!
FOOD
City BBQ
Veneisha feeds me every time I see her and often sends me home with food. She's good people.
Cocina Fusion
Chicago is home to some of America's best Mexican food, but I've often been let down by catered Mexican cuisine. Not so with Juliana's dishes!
PHOTO BOOTHS
Bespoke Flipbooks
They do the cooooolest thing. You kinda have to click the link to get it.
Fotio
So crispy!
CANNABIS
High Minded Events
If you want weed at your wedding, they got you!
SUSTAINABILITY
Sustainable Event Collective
If you want your wedding to be a sustainable and eco-friendly as possible, this organization has assembled an amazing list of folks.
HAIR & MAKE-UP
This Barber Jackie
Fern and Moody Salon
Laura Elizabeth
PLANNERS & COORDINATORS
Mel0die Rose (yes, again)
Mel can run a wedding day so damn well! She also second shoots for me sometimes. She's one of my favorite folks to have around on a wedding day.
Cygnet Events
Kate's super nice and super good at stuff and has great taste in vintage stuff.
An Event Less Ordinary
Amy & Carolyn are constantly cracking my ass up. And doing really good work!
BW Studio Events
Blair is a sweetie and so good at connecting me with couples I wouldn't mind being friends with.