Austin is the best there is. Plain and simple…read more I've posted this review on wedding wire, the knot, and I've even signed up for Yelp in order to proclaim my love for A. O'Brien Photography. Here is my whole review: Austin is an amazing artist! He will be my photographer at my destination wedding in Hawaii and I cannot be more excited! The pictures on his website impressed me, and as soon as I met him all of my apprehension about finding the right photographer vanished. I feel 1,000 % confident that I chose the right guy for the job. Not only is he SUPER professional and creative, he listens to what you want, he is very accommodating to your needs, and he is extremely kind and funny. Also, he seems like a very genuine person, which is important to me. I'll update my review once I get the end results, but I'm just so THRILLED about Austin that I can't keep it to myself! If you're on the fence about this guy, just meet with him and I'm sure you'll feel the same way I do! UPDATE: I'm absolutely astounded at how well Austin was able to capture the ambiance of my wedding. I couldn't be happier! A. O'Brien Photography is the best EVER!!!! It rained on my wedding day. Despite it all Austin was able to get stunning photos that were classy, professional and fun! He was so flexible and willing to work with us in any way! My husband and I are very camera shy, but Austin made us feel very relaxed and natural. Also, he didn't miss a beat! He got every shot I wanted and made us look like rock stars in the pictures! I would highly recommend A. O'Brien Photography to anyone and everyone getting married. He is a true artist. Hire Austin with A. O'Brien Photography and you won't be disappointed, I PROMISE!!

Choosing A. O'Brien Photography was the best decision we made planning our wedding. Not only is he…read moreincredibly talented with the camera, but he was such a nice and caring guy. It was really important to us to hire someone we trusted and felt like we could communicate ideas to, and Austin was just perfect throughout the planning process. We first got to test out Austin during our engagement photos and loved the experience. We were nervous at first, since we aren't exactly what I would call photogenic, but the photos blew us away at how beautiful and cool they were. They were shot with a unique style that was very personalized to us. We told him we wanted a mix of romantic and edgy photos and that's what he gave us! He also traveled to 2 very different locations that we wanted, and that meant so much to us. By the time the wedding came around, I was pretty stress-free about how the photos would turn out, and being a stress-free bride is such a priceless experience. (I wish I was that stress free about all our vendors!) He showed up early with his assistant and got every shot we talked about. He was also really great about not getting in the way of the wedding, and views of the guests, if you know what I mean. We received so many glowing reviews from our guests about our upscale photographer with the fancy equipment! He was always going out of his way to find the perfect angle and has such vision for getting the right shot. I don't even know how he made our venue look as good as he did! We received sneak peak photos 4 days after our wedding which made this girl super happy on our honeymoon. I would definitely recommend Austin for beautiful professional photos personalized to you. We would definitely hire him again for our next special event.

Jim Fender is the most fun photographer I have ever encountered. I could not be happier or more…read moreappreciative with having him photograph for our wedding. Not only are the photographs unique, professional quality and beautifully done, but Fender was also an absolute blast to work with. We chose to have pictures shot prior to the ceremony, which I recommend doing, and everyone involved keeps talking about how much fun it was. Fender was interactive, kind as ever, and willing to work with us in creating nontraditional but still fantastic poses. (Yes, the cover of the movie Bridesmaids was recreated). I have been told by multiple people that the images are ones you'd see straight out of a wedding magazine. In short, if you are in need of professional photos, call Fender. His work is nothing short of amazing.

On one of the most important days of your life, you want to look toward an expert for guidance…read more Most couples take at least a year to plan their wedding so it is not only memorable, it is perfect, and captures the vision you have in your head. I can honestly say, you will not find a better photographer than Mr. Jim Fender. His work is exquisite, timeless and absolutely amazing. My new husband and I not only used him for our engagement photos, we used him for family photos with my two children and our dogs prior to the wedding. He not only captured the love between a man and women, he captured the foundation of a new family. From the first consultation, Jim Fender conveyed a no pressure attitude to use him for any photography service. When you get to preview the body of work from Fender & Donisch you will be amazed by the beauty and priceless memories that they have been able to capture over the years of working with numerous couples. They are very up front about pricing and how to stay within your budget. As a bride and groom not in their twenties, with plenty of life experience, the most important thing in our wedding next to family and friends was the photography. As a couple we wanted to make sure that our precious memories were not only captured but that they were captured as the couple and family that we are. I can honestly say that each and every picture was not only stunning, they were well beyond our expectations. Jim Fender is a true professional, an expert in his field, a fabulous guy to be a around and a fair and honest businessman. He has a very easy way about him that just calms any anxiety that you may have. Is Fender & Donisch cheap? No! But honestly you get what you pay for. Did we go a little cheaper on certain things such as the dress and the centerpieces in order capture lasting memories....Absolutely!! When you are 80 years old and are looking back at your wedding are you honestly going to think about the open bar, the favors, the expensive shoes, the centerpieces? No! You are going to look at the priceless wedding pictures captured by your photographer. We could not be happier with Photography by Fender & Donisch. We can't wait to use them again for my children's senior photos, anniversary pics and maybe even new baby pics! Thank you Jim Fender for being part of our day and preserving our precious memories. We will be forever grateful!

Jeannie was absolutely fantastic and officiated a beautiful wedding for us. So many of our guests…read moresaid what a lovely ceremony it was and mentioned how wonderful Jeannie was. We are so appreciative for her helping us plan, calming our nerves, and helping us and our families through the ceremony. She ensured everyone felt comfortable and understood exactly when and what they were suppose to do. She was wonderful to work with, and we will recommend her to any of our friends and family getting engaged in the future. Thank you, Jeannie!

My wife Michelle and I got married on May 27, 2018 and Jeannie was our officiant and we absolutely…read moreloved her. Since the first time we met her we knew she would be perfect for us. Jeannie helped us out with everything from getting us prepared for the big day, to our timeline all the way to the wedding day and guiding us threw everything to make everything perfect. Our day was 100 degrees out and Jeannie went above and beyond to make sure everyone was ok and made sure nobody passed out. I would recommend Jeannie to everyone and anyone.

Flowers by sprinkles is absolutely amazing !!! The owners are the kindest people I've ever met and…read morethey made my wedding absolutely magical. My wedding was in November and to this day everyone mentions the flowers at my wedding and how stunning it was. Flowers by sprinkles made my special day even better and left me speechless with the beauty that they brought to my venue. Trust me you want to book them for your wedding and or any other event. Thank you again your amazing work.

Flowers by sprinkles did florals for my wedding and was absolutely beautiful. Would highly…read morerecommend!

My husband and I hired Barb for full service coordination and planning shortly after we got engaged…read moreand it was, hands-down, the best decision I made regarding my wedding. Originally, we were shopping for a day-of coordinator only. I was receiving ridiculously expensive quotes from coordinators. Then, I had one of those beams-of-sunny-heaven-with-angels-singing-in-falsetto moments, when I came across Just Ducky Events. It was so reasonably priced, that we opted for full-service coordination. Our experience was remarkable. Barb went above and beyond what was listed in her contract. She attended a wedding tradeshow with me to brainstorm ideas, met with my vendors, pushed and haggled for better prices, and had incredible aesthetic sense. She was most helpful with her consistency. My now-husband and I have a pretty busy schedule and she didn't hesitate to remind me of what needs to get done by what date, which was exactly what I needed. She had no problem playing "bad-cop". I had a little trouble with my photographer at first, and Barb was more than willing to get in touch with her and resolve my issue. Also, the day before my wedding, I called Barb in near-tears because my officiant (a stubborn family member) was changing the ceremony without my approval. I bugged her in the middle of dinner and she made time to talk to me. She listened to me rant and allowed me to have a bridezilla moment, but then offered some incredible advice on how to proceed dealing with this person. There were other hiccups throughout my wedding but Barb had them under control before I even found out about them. I had my dream wedding and it was largely thanks to Barb Duckworth. I could not have asked for a better planner & coordinator.

Just Ducky Events - Barb Duckworth A++++++++…read more I hired Barb after reading a review on theknot.com from another Chicago bride. I must say that I am so grateful that this other bride left her review for me to read. Barb absolutely made my wedding everything I could have dreamed of. I am a very detailed / organized person, so I had a specific vision of what my wedding would look like. Along with that were countless details that I made or had made to help make our wedding more personal. Barb really took charge and made sure all of my details were noticed. Not only did Barb help to make my wedding look beautiful, but she also helped to create our timeline of events and ensured that we kept on schedule. She made sure that all of our vendors were paid and tipped and went back to our hotel to retrieve forgotten keys so that she could help to pack up our car after the wedding reception ended. I was thinking about the saying, "She went the extra mile", but in this case Barb went the extra marathon worth of miles. I would recommend her to anyone getting married. We loved her and our wedding wouldn't have been the same without her. Hire her, you won't be disappointed!

A must book!! Could not have nicer things to say about working with Liz from Liza Loret. Our booked…read morewedding venue required a Day of Coordinator which doesn't begin to describe all that Liz does for her couples. Liz takes the time to meet with us monthly to keep up with our planning, was a resource for any questions we had along the way, offers to review contracts if you have questions, and handled all day-of vendor/guest coordination. On top of coordinator duties, Liz offers decor rentals, officiant services, creates guest escort cards, comes with an emergency kit on wedding day (literally has everything you can think of), and most importantly is always in your corner to support. Our day would not have been the same without Liz and I could not recommend her more when booking for your big day!

Wedding Video Review! Could not have nicer things to say…read moreabout WCP! My husband and I decided 4 months before our wedding to add video vendor services as most friends said it was their biggest regret to not have. WCP offers both photo and video packages but also different price points if you hire Sam/Katie or a Junior Associate. We loved that there was a value option for us to include video. Jamie was our Junior Associate. He came highly recommended by our wedding coordinator and I see why! His bubbly personality was a welcome addition day of to keep the energy high and make the documented moments feeling authentic and intentional. He went above and beyond with capturing drone footage and every wedding moment start to finish. After our big day, Sam edited our video to deliver a 2 minute teaser, 8 minute video capture, and provided us all raw footage. On top of this, they give couples the option to select songs. Our video was ready in about 6 weeks which was exactly in the middle of the proposed delivery timeline discussed. All email outreaches were responses to within 24 hours. They are simply good people to work with and were a great addition to our wedding vendor team! Tip: They offer a 5% discount with all cash payments.

How is this company NOT on yelp yet?!…read more I wish i could give more than 5 stars. Windy City production was amazing to work with for our wedding. They had the best prices, and I appreciated that they didn't require the full payment till 2 weeks after the wedding. Communication is done directly with the owner until about a month prior; she contacts you and gives you your photographer info. I then set up a time to meet with my photographer. Katie C. She was AMAZING. Her work was beautiful. So amazing that my sister in law is special requesting her for her own wedding next year. (Still have fingers crossed!) We received our photos 14 days after the wedding, and we were able to download all of them to our computer! Highly suggest this company! Side note. I have SERIOUS anxiety with my dog around strangers and Katie was amazing and handled me (and the dog) like a champ!

I had to write a review for "You'll Say I Do" because it's all my friend keeps talking about. I'm…read morejust a bridesmaid, but still.....Christina has completely made my friend, the bride's, life so much easier since she has been hired!! My friend lives in Chicago but her wedding is in Michigan and Christina has completely helped her along every step of the way and has event taken a couple trips to the resort in Michigan to make sure everything is taken care of. Let's just say, if Christina and "You'll Say I Do" have not been in the bride's life, she'd be a crazy wreck...so thanks!! She is very reasonably priced, especially for the top notch service she provides. She's been around the wedding planning business for years and has even been featured on WGN. She knows her stuff! I highly recommend "You'll Say I Do" to anyone in need of a local or destination wedding planner, either full-service, or day-of. It will only make your life that much easier and the special event that much better!

Wow... What can I say about Christina, she is absolutely amazing!! I was very nervous about…read moreplanning my wedding in beautiful Northern MI (she told me this was her first "destination wedding" not sure i believe it, she did awesome!), we had a lot of people coming from all over the place, and there were a ton of tiny details and vendors that had to be dealt with. I had no idea where to begin.... I will be honest my Fiancee was definitely not thrilled (he was PISSED!) to hear I had hired a "Wedding Planner/ Coordinator", but I felt her pricing was more than reasonable and in the end my husband ended up LOVING her !! Loving her!!! And we want to know how people plan weddings without a "Christina"????? Christina really went above and beyond to make my life easier, she dealt with all the Vendors, contracts, negotiations, scheduling, decor, arguments with on site coordinators hehe, I mean really anything I did not want to deal with she dealt with to perfection. I am sure i drove her crazy with all my calls and emails. When the Big Wedding day arrived............I was speechless, it was gorgeous, everything I had asked for plus some. She kept everything on schedule, made sure i had a chance to eat, and everyone had an amazing time! People are still emailing us telling us how much fun they had, and how beautiful everything was. Thank you Christina and team @ You'll Say I Do!!!